Pod Enters Berlin in Nightshirt After Sleeping Car Mixup
Gen. von Podbielski, head of Germany's Olympic Games Council, travels from Danzig to Berlin. His sleeping car attendant loses his valet and clothes, leaving him in a nightshirt with no wardrobe. He telegraphs for a Red Cross ambulance, arrives wrapped in a blanket, then is fitted with a full outfit before attending the council meeting.
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German Jew-baiter Ahlwardt Dies After Street Accident
Hermann Ahlwardt, once famed for anti Jewish campaigning, dies at 67 from injuries after a Leip sic street accident. He had toured in Europe and attempted an anti-Semitic lecture tour in the United States but faded as Jew baiting declined as a political force. He served in the Reichstag starting in 1892 after prison for slandering Ludwig Loewe & Co. The Loewe family, Mauser rifle makers, were accused by Ahlwardt of selling weak rifles to Germany for the Allies Israélite.
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Berlin bans Rockefeller film on white slave traffic
Berlin police prohibit public display of the American moving picture described as the Rockefeller film. Berlin motion picture men protested its popularity in the United States where they said it aided the campaign against white slavery.
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Austria to Exhibit at San Francisco Exposition
Vienna announces Austro-Hungarian government will participate in the San Francisco Exposition with a $200,000 appropriation. More than 400 prospective exhibitors from major Austrian manufacturers will represent the empire at the fair.
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Nobleman and associates detained in jewel theft case
In Paris on April 17 Count Maximilien von Montgelas a Bavarian nobleman and four companions were arrested after a high speed chase on the boulevards charged with trying to steal jewels valued at 120000 dollars from a jeweler. The Countess von Montgelas and others were seized after a search of her apartment uncovered stolen property. Police say the group is a formidable cosmopolitan thieves ring with warrants issued for their leader by British and German authorities.
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Peru Deadlock Over President Succession Paralyzes Commerce
Lima reports a stalemate between Leguia and Pierola factions over a successor to exiled President Billinghurst. Commerce suffers from political uncertainty as both sides reject early terms. Caracas notes state plenipotentiaries convene to choose a Provisional President ahead of constitutional elections.
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Descendant of Charles Wesley jailed in London dock
Lawrence Wesley aged 46 a baker's roundsman appeared at Clerkenwell Police Court charged with stealing forging and uttering a check for 3 pounds 14 shillings on Rosa Burgess. He has served a theft sentence recently and led a dissolute life. He is the great great grand nephew of John Wesley through Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
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Holy Grail Shattered in Genoa Cathedral Vase
The Daily News reports the Holy Grail reliquary in Genoa Cathedral has been accidentally broken. The octagonal vase of emerald-like stone, long venerated since 1101 after William Embriaco brought it from Caesarea, was cut into unrecoverable fragments.
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Fire destroys theatre in Great Yarmouth during bomb attack
Militants wreck a theatre on the Great Yarmouth recreation pier when a bomb hidden under a seat exploded early today. The blaze followed the explosion at 4 AM, destroying the recently rebuilt venue valued at about 100000 dollars. Suffragist literature was found along the pier and beach, suggesting suffragette involvement.
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Doctor banker William T. Kirby dies. autopsy cites insanity
Chicago April 17 Autopsy on Dr William T Kirby former private banker found a brain tumor at the base of the brain He had asked pathologists to examine his brain to prove his claim of insanity The physicians concluded he was insane during the months that closed his career as banker
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Ford extends profit sharing to Manchester and London workers
The Ford Motor Company announced a profit sharing expansion to Manchester and London with 950000 set aside for the year. Wages rise to 15 dollars per week for male workers aged 22 and over, at 30 cents an hour, with a 48 hour workweek and eligibility rules for participation applied weekly.
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Duke to auction off Oxfordshire estate
The Duke of Marlborough will auction his Oxfordshire estate on May 6 including 118 acres, a farmhouse, and other buildings. A separate note says J. Foster Stackhouse Antarctic expedition is postponed with a new possible departure window for the Discovery in November or early next year.
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White Wolf Bandit Loses 2000 Men in Battle
Official report states White Wolf brigand lost about 2000 followers killed or wounded in yesterday's clash with regular troops at Li Chuan-hsien after they had captured and looted San Yuan-hsien.
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Majestic Sold for Junk by White Star Line
Liverpool April 17 The White Star Line sold the 30,000 ton liner Majestic to be broken up as Britannic prepares for commission. The price reportedly paid was 125000 dollars.
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Minor quake hits Fort de France in Martinique
A slight earthquake struck Fort de France in Martinique at 7:00 this morning. No serious damage was reported and there were no injuries.
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Acquit Deiso of Murder in Five-Day Trial
Anthony Deiso a chauffeur was acquitted of first degree murder in a five day Criminal Term trial. Emily V. Roode an infant was killed and Robert Scott died next day after the July 30 incident at 225th Street and White Plains Avenue. Prosecution claimed racing prior to the crash. defense said gear shifter caused the incident.
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East Side Home Benefit at Waldorf Aims to Raise 10000
Mayor and Mrs John Purroy Mitchel lead patrons for a benefit at the Waldorf Grand Ballroom to fund enlargement and new equipment for the East Side Home and Day Nursery at 626 East 121st Street. The event begins 11 A M with child performers from Henderson School of Oratory and Dramatic Arts, torpedo waltz demonstration, and a costume ball in the evening. Patrons include Mrs James Speyer Mrs J S Doyle and Mrs Marian Chamberlain Robinson.
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Divorcee action reopened in blackmail plot claim
Mrs. Lillian N. Duke seeks to reopen the divorce case of Katherine Pence and Lafayette Pence to defend herself as an unnamed co respondent. Supreme Court Justice Scudder heard the argument in Brooklyn and reserved decision with briefs due Tuesday. Spellman said Duke did not know she was a defendant until trial.
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Rabbi Opposes Executions at Sing Sing Sermon
The Jewish chaplain Rev Dr Jacob Goldstein preached against capital punishment at Beth Sendlem Synagogue Ten Sonhurst urging mercy and calling for a mass meeting to organize an anti death penalty society. He warned one executed man may be innocent and criticized lack of youth opportunities in city life.
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Seeking Gunmen Witness Samuel Kalmanson in Buffalo
Dispatches from Buffalo report police seek Samuel Kalmanson a witness who testified for gunmen at a hearing for a new trial before Justice Goff on April 11. Superintendent Keenan was asked by District Attorney Whitman to monitor Kalmanson who testified he saw ...
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Witness Testimony in Hoventhal Murder Case Details
The article describes a witness named Harry Vallen on a murder case hearing, noting threats to a chauffeur and a letter exchange involving Joseph A. Shay and Charles Meeker with attorney Charles Wahle. It mentions heavy cross examination by District Attorney Wiltelain and ongoing efforts to locate missing individuals and funds related to the gunmen, with further questioning planned.
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