McCombs Declines France Ambassadorship Again
President Wilson says diplomatic service is hampered by poverty and that McCombs declined the post of ambassador to France for personal reasons. The national chair man declined a second time after deferment, citing sacrifices beyond his justification. Wilson’s letter expresses disappointment but respects the decision and notes the offer is now closed.
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President chides belief only wealthy men can take diplo matic posts
The president rebukes the idea that only men of wealth can accept important diplomatic appointments. He emphasizes sacrifices required by those invited to serve abroad and notes time, money, and opportunity foregone at home.
Woman Jurors Stand For Acquittal In Horse Theft Case
In Redwood City a 14 year old boy charged with horse stealing was acquitted after a twenty minute jury deliberation. The jury consisted of two women and ten men with forewoman Mrs Alina A Monroe and Mrs Violet L Pine among the women. The defendant, Dinsoflo Diandoe, was described as good looking and the case drew attention for its swift verdict despite the prior testimony admitting the theft.
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Redwood City
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Nan
Alina A Monroe
Violet L. Pine
Daily City
Dianflo
Ice King Morse Pardoned by Taft Amid Death Claim
Charles W. Morse drew crowds on Fifth Avenue as President Taft granted him a pardon claiming Morse had six months to live. Bystanders recognized the financier and he spent the day exchanging greetings and salutations.
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New York
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Taft
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Cuba Balks at Arbitration Over War Damages
Havana March 24 International friction grows from Cuba’s senate failure to pass an arbitration bill for England France and Germany damages from the war for independence. The foreign relations committee refused a state department conference citing cabinet interference and Conservative attendance. Congress adjourns Wednesday and powers press for action this session.
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England
France
Germany
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Threat to dynamite trains demands ten thousand dollars
A letter received through a go-between with crude handwriting threatens to dynamite a dozen Soo Line passenger trains and harm officials if a $10,000 gold payoff is not paid. The writer claims three recent wrecks of train No 4 at North St Paul were his work and says he has five accomplices.
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Soo Line
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Wheels His Bride to Altar In Wheelbarrow Wedding
In Spokane on March 24 William C Liebentritt wheeled his bride Miss Laura Violet Hexum to the altar a wedding in a decorated wheelbarrow. The ceremony led by Rev L L Totten went normally aside from amused guests and a smiling couple.
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Wash
Mendelsshon
William C. Liebentritt
Laura Violet Hexum
Minneapolis
L. L. Totten
Hope to conciliate Ulster over home rule plan
The Liverpool Post says an informal Irish party conference will occur before Whitsuntide. Representatives intend to reconcile Ulster to home rule with a modified campaign plan tailored to Ulster sensitivities.
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Liverpool Post
Ireland
Ulster
Spirit messages prompt new trial bid in murder case
Mobile and Topeka dispatches describe Mrs Theresa Wasserleben seeking a new trial after a claimed spirit voice said she would be freed. The Wasserleben case centers on the December 20, 1911 murder of policeman Fred Wasserleben. In Kansas, a jury in the Rev W L Beers murder case reported a disagreement and was discharged.
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Ala
Theresa ¥. Wasserleben
Fred Wasserleben
J. B. Smith
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