Aberdeen Mystery: Parker Murder Suspected Epilepsy Theory Emerges
In Aberdeen South Dakota Parker’s death on a Milwaukee track is now linked to a possible epileptic condition after a medicine bottle and discharge papers from Minneapolis hospital are found. Police hold six suspects including B Condon and Condon’s companions while a blood stained stick and witness accounts surface.
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George W. Hurst
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U S Factories Face Possible Closure If Blockade Persists
A committee representing 400 mills warned at the White House and the state department that the American textile industry faces shutdown within six weeks unless the British blockade eased and German dyes reach U S mills.
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State Department
Metz
New York
British German Negotiations Falter Over Agreement Prospects
Talks continue between Britain and Germany show slim chances for a mutually satisfactory settlement. Neither side appears ready to concede sufficient terms to reach a durable accord, leaving a fragile state of unresolved differences.
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Germany
Great Winter Wheat Yield Promised by Agriculture Dept
Washington reports the winter wheat crop on 619 million bushels predicted, based on April 1 conditions. The forecast could rise or fall with crop changes leading to harvest.
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Church bombing in Boulogne hits Ypres church crowd
In Boulogne France during a religious service a German raid dropped bombs on the Nieukirk church near Ypres. A large congregation suffered many serious injuries and twelve women were killed. Abbe Reynaert was wounded and later died. The preacher also fell victim to the attack.
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Submarine U-29 Reported Lost in British Naval Record
Berlin reports Submarine U-29 has not returned from its last cruise. A British Admiralty note dated March 26 confirms the vessel and crew were sent to the bottom and must be regarded as lost. U-29, believed led by Captain Otto Weddigen, is therefore considered missing.
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Battle Near Irapuato Draws 40 000 Troops
Washington dispatches report a 40 000 strong clash near Irapuato in Guanajuato, pitting Carranza and Villa factions. Special Agent Carothers with General Villa notes the fight could decide the war as transmission delays reach the State Department.
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Willard Begins Journey Home From Havana
Heavyweight champion Jess Willard departs Havana at 11 AM with his party bound for New York. The group will pass through Key West Jacksonville Charleston Richmond and Washington en route, aiming to arrive Friday evening.
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New Attacks in Carpathians and Dardanelles Reported
Allied and Turkish fronts figure in a broad dispatch from London and Constantinople. British cabinet prepares liquor restrictions amid debate over prohibition while heavy reinforcements move in the Carpathian passes. Turkish defense claims shell hits at the Dardanelles. Russia and Bulgaria discuss rail links to Saloniki as Italy and Serbia near a decisive pact.
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Bulgaria weighs entering the war amid Carpathian crisis
Reports indicate decisive events looming as Bulgaria considers intervention amid tension with Greece and Turkey. A Berlin dispatch notes strained conditions and mobilization affecting about 560,000. The unclear text signals possible government action and shifting alliances in the European theater.
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Battle line gains and losses near Dukla amid Russian assault
A correspondent reports heavy losses as Russian forces push to the Dukla front. Despite continual reinforcements and fierce sacrifices, the Soviet onslaught is said to be checked at Dukla where Austrian lines run south toward the Carpathians crest.
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Germans Belief Ab Sending Troops to Help Austrians
London dispatch reports German and Austrian forces active in Laboreza valley while France presses a Meuse Moselle offensive. Allies reportedly pause major pushes to watch Russia’s plan to pierce the Carpathians and possibly strike Hungary, shaping western war strategy.
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Republicans Made Chicago s Mayor by Record Vote
Complete returns from Chicago municipal election show William Nate Thompson elected mayor by a record 139 024 vote plurality with women voting for the first time. The result follows a broad Republican landslide across Illinois and neighboring states with dry victories in several counties and cities.
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Seymour Stedman
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Great losses for the French in Meuse Moselle offensive
London reports a furious assault on German positions between the Meuse and Moselle as the French press a new offensive. Berlin tallies heavy French losses with ground briefly gained claimed by Paris officials. Geneva notes French aviators pursued a German train and bombs dropped on Muelheim and Neunburg. one French biplane crossed into Switzerland and will be interned.
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Eitel Crisis Near as Allied Ships Wait
In Newport News British and Allied merchantmen remain held at port awaiting developments in the case of the German cruiser Eitel Friedrich or Witel. Customs officials report no decision on internment while hopes for departure fade amid uncertain plans and continued port restrictions.
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