Enrollment in officers' reserve corps hits new high
War department in Washington reports a leap of over 4,000 in enrollment since November 1. The article lists actions on international treaties, tax secrecy orders, a potential grand jury on a fraud case, and other war and political developments as part of the week’s news cut down for busy readers.
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Prominent Figures Die Across Cities in Postwar Era
Mrs Abbie Carrington Lewis sixtynine once a leading coloratura soprano dies. Albert Dickinson eighty five wealthy seed merchant of Chicago and former board of trade operator dies at his estate in Orange City Florida. Kent Shaffer publisher of newspapers in Chicago Denver Indianapolis and other cities dies at his home in Los Angeles. James Mauran Rhodes treasurer general of the National Society of Mayflower Descendants dies in Philadelphia Ardmore and Santa Barbara. The Most Rev Dr Tikhon former patriarch of All Russia dies in Moscow from angina pectoris.
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Foreign Field Marshal Hindenburg Nominated for German President
Field Marshal Hindenburg accepted a nomination by the Nationalist bloc to run against former Chancellor Marx of the left bloc amid Berlin disputes. Across the world, railway officials and political figures maneuver as tensions rise in Mexico, the Middle East, and Asia, with military mobilizations and clashes shaping the global scene.
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Downfall threats in France as new finance plan faces Senate
Edward W Pickard outlines French crisis with Anatole de Monzie proposing a 10 percent wealth levy masked as voluntary bonds and a 4 billion franc currency expansion. Opposition eyes the plan while currency stability hinges on debt and bank support amid inflation fears.
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Ruth Stricken Home Run King Collapses on Train
Babe Ruth, star of the New York Yankees, was carried from a spring training trip to St. Vincent's hospital after collapsing at Manhattan Transfer. Doctors say he suffers a Bright attack with fever and low blood pressure but is not in serious danger. rest is advised and return to play possible in days. Ruth had earlier played despite illness, hitting two home runs in a Sunday game and another in the following day’s victory.
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Mercury Poison Found in Mrs McClintock’s Body
Coroner Oscar Wolff announced mercury poison found in Emma Nelson McClintock’s body. The toxin, a deadly mercurial compound, was detected in stomach, liver, kidney and intestines, tracing to homicide after sixteen years. Doctor McNally’s report ties to William D. Shepherd now jailed on typhoid inoculation charges.
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California Girl Sent to Asylum for Killing Mother
Seventeen year old Dorothy Ellingson was found not guilty by reason of insanity after killing her mother at their home. She was ordered committed to the state asylum at Napa to receive treatment. The ruling came days after the jury deliberated briefly and the murder charge was shelved.
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Jealousy Links Winnipeg Double Tragedy
Rudolph Webbers ter, thirty eight, shot and killed Sarah Henderson, thirty two, wounded Nellie, twelve, daughter of Mrs Henderson, then killed himself. The incident occurred amid jealousy concerns.
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Italian War Ministry Sees Vacancy After General Giorgio Resigns
The Italian war portfolio opens as Prime Minister’s cabinet faces a vacancy following General Giorgio’s resignation on April 2. Officials expect a rapid appointment to maintain wartime leadership and military coordination.
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