Confession Follows Grilling in Chicago Child Murder
Thomas Fitzgerald admitted choking six year old Janet Wilkin son to death at his flat on East Superior Street. He led police to the buried body under coal in a basement, after a lengthy interrogation at the Chicago Avenue station. The case spurred prosecutors to seek new laws for mentally defective offenders.
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Caroll
Presidential Booms Outnumber Voters in Casual Survey
A Washington dispatch notes more presidential booms than voters expect, with nearly two dozen eligibles across senators governors cabinet members and ex officers. Republicans show the strongest activity led by Lowden Harding and Wood, while Democrats rally around various leaders if Wilson declines a third term.
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United States
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Ohio
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Senate
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Nebraska
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Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
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Oregon
Gann Stakes 46-Year-Old Silver Claim Near Belmont
Tonopah Nevada July 21. After visiting nearly every mine camp in the world H Gann of Pueblo Colo has returned to Nevada and staked a silver claim he discovered forty six years ago near Belmont Nevada.
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Beachline riot on Chicago lakefront leaves two dead
A race riot on Chicago South Side beaches drew about 5000 participants. A white man, 28, drowned after being struck by a rock. a colored man was shot dead by an officer near Cottage Grove station. Dozens more wounded, with up to 50 possibly injured. Police deployed extra squads to restore order.
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Lake Front
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Michael Reese Hospital
Italy to Recall Envoy from United States
Rome reports Italy plans to recall its ambassador to the United States, County Cellers, who is said to be personally disliked by President Wilson. The Popolo Romano notes the move as soon to happen, reflecting tensions between Rome and Washington.
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Baseball scores from Sunday National and American leagues
National League results Chicago 4 St Louis 0 Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 2 New York 6 Boston 2 Cincinnati 5 8 Pittsburgh 3 1. American League St Louis 11 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 3 Washington 2 Detroit 2 Cleveland 1. No other games scheduled.
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Fitchgerald Held Without Bail In Janet Wilkinson Murder
Chicago July 28 Thoma Fitchgerald was held without bail at his Criminal court arraignment. The State will seek the death penalty in the murder of the child Janet Wilkinson.
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Thoma Fitchgerald
Janet Wilkinson
Polish Catholic Israelite party protests Jewish autonomy in Poland
Warsaw July 28 A Polish Catholic Israelite patriot party open letter to the allies denounces Jewish autonomy in Poland and the schools it says raise a Chinese wall between citizens. It expresses deep grievance as Poles and Israelites and asks allies to remove the restrictive clause.
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Israelite Patriot Party
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Kaiser's Escape Wish from Amerongen Castle
The ex-kaiser Wilhelm II seeks a new residence away from Amerongen Castle as speculation grows about his desired domicile. Authorities and observers discuss potential destinations and security implications surrounding his departure from Count Bentinck’s residence.
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Bentinck
American Third Division Ordered Home From Coblenz
American troops of the Third Division are ordered home from Coblenz amid the postwar redeployment. The move signals winding down operations as forces return to the United States.
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Coblenz
Two More Negroes Killed in Chicago Riots
Chicago July 28 riot reports say two more Negroes killed and others hurt in a violent outbreak described as rage riots. The city confronts ongoing racial violence with authorities seeking to contain the unrest.
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Chicago
Conciliatory Japanese Press on Shantung Question
Tokyo reports show a conciliatory tone in the Japanese press regarding Shantung and anti Japanese remarks in the US Senate debates. The press attributes American tensions to misunderstandings of the issue and alleges Chinese propaganda influenced U.S. sentiment. The previously intense anti American press campaign is fading.
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United States
Sword for Gen. Pershing honored by Congress
Washington July 28 General Pershing will be presented with a sword as thanks from Congress on his return from France. Republican leaders in the house have tentatively agreed on this plan following the controversy sparked by Representative Caldwell of New York who sought a joint session of the senate and house to welcome the commander in chief of the American expeditionary force.
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Deputy Kills Constable in Bettendorf Whisky Search
Davenport July 28 Deputy marshal Mike Azisian shot Elva Cooper a deputy constable after finding two whisky cases in his home Cooper died en route to hospital Azisian surrendered to authorities in Bettendorf
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Elva Cooper
Comstable
Mike Asizinn
Bettendorf
Cooper
Azisian
Returned to Philippines from San Francisco internment
Twenty five of 168 enemy aliens formerly held in the United States and Philippines have been boarded on the US transport Thomas for return to Manila where they may resume their former jobs. They were free on bonds from 250 to 100000 during the stay. The rest of the 1694 remaining aliens are scattered across the U S. Among those sent back are Q Rote Ser manufactur and Dr Jahring a druggist reputed to be millionaires.
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