Becker Doomed on Second Appeal to Die in Chair
Albany May 25 Ex Police Lieutenant Charles Becker twice convicted in the Rosenthal murder lost his second appeal. The Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict. Governor Whitman may grant clemency or Becker may seek further appeals.
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Negro Evidence Vital in Becker Case Affirmation
The three-decade appeal document affirms Becker's conviction, noting the key witness James Marshall and the Harlem murder conference link. The ruling rejects new trial grounds, preserves trial fairness, and endorses prosecutor corroboration of Becker's ties to the murder conspiracy.
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Invaders Win War Game Off Atlantic Coast
Victory for Beatty s attacking fleet outmaneuvered Fletcher s Atlantic fleet and gained a base in Chesapeake Bay. The flag ship Brooklyn under Admiral Knight umpired the game and called it off. A small fire on hospital ship Solace caused minor damage while all hands remained disciplined.
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Greek King Constantine in Critical Condition Amid Fever
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine's health remains critical despite partial fever abatement. A heart weakness and cold extremities followed a morning temperature drop. stimulants brought partial improvement while the wound from surgery shows redness. Doctors send Krausch to Berlin and Milsensberg to Greece. Viennese arrival planned.
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Premier Chagas Resigns From Portugal Government
Joao Chagas resigns as premier of Portugal on doctor advised grounds after being shot and wounded in May. He cites that recovery would come too late to save the present government, noting June elections will usher in a new ministry.
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ABC Peace Treaty Signed by Argentina Brazil Chile
Buenos Aires May 25 A peace treaty was signed by Argentina Brazil and Chile Foreign Ministers. Dr Laura Muller of Brazil Senor Lira of Chile and Murature of Argentina led the mission. A school celebration attended by 10000 scholars marked the event.
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Senator Chamberlain forecasts modest army increase
United States Senator Chamberlain of Oregon said there will be an army increase before the next Congress, though likely small, plus a reorganization to boost mobility and efficiency. He has discussed plans with Secretary of War Garrison and will return to Washington to review proposed legislation. SARONY PORTRAITS 3 FOR 85.00 at 144 Fifth Ave.
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National Cabinet Formed by Asquith With Churchill In Duchy Role
London reports the new National Cabinet approved by King George includes Asquith as Prime Minister and Lloyd George as Minister of Munitions. Churchill becomes Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster while Balfour takes the Admiralty. Carson faces criticism as Attorney General and labor questions loom under Henderson.
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Wilson Proclaims Neutrality Again
The United States issued a neutrality proclamation covering Italy's entry into the European war. It warns citizens to observe impartial neutrality, bans recruiting and fitting out war vessels, and outlines protections and penalties. The State Department notes air raids on Venice and Italian parcel post suspension, with observers likely to join Italian forces.
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England explains trade agreements with American shippers
London reports that British officials and American interests held talks to speed cargo forwarding under the British Order in Council. The U S Government was not a party to the agreements and did not participate in the conference. The British note states unofficial arrangements do not commit the United States or Britain to any change from their public positions on March 1 declarations and the blockade policy.
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Italy Stages Seizures as War Narrowly Expands
Italy seizes four Austrian towns and loses a destroyer in a naval battle while defending the war on Austria. Rome protests a long list of grievances and notes the February warning to Austria that halted operations in Serbia, amid an unfriendly overall policy stance and failed concessions.
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Italy Ambition and War Entry Discussed in Rome Note
The Italian ambassador in Washington released a full text of Signor Sonnino’s note explaining why Italy broke with Austria and joined the Allies. The document details the Triple Alliance aims, Austria Hungary’s breach over Serbia, and Italy’s efforts to avert a continental war.
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Kaiser Seeks Romania Neutrality Amid Loan Rumors
London reports German efforts to keep Romania neutral. Emperor William invites a Romanian military mission. Prince von Wedel heads to Bucharest on a confidential mission. Rumors of a new German loan to Romania circulate without confirmation. A Copenhagen dispatch notes Bulgaria and Greece pledge neutrality despite Italy's entry into the war.
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Canadians Win After Guards Failed at Ypres Wood
Ottawa reports that Canadian divisions ordered a failed German assault from a wood near Ypres was broken by Canadian forces after two British Guards efforts. Sixteenth Battalion led the advance, with Thirteenth and Fourteenth Battalions sealing the capture. two days of heavy losses total around 2,000 Canadians.
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Paris Averted Air Raid by Six French Planes
An official note reports six French aircraft defended Paris from a raid by two German planes. The Germans were spotted by cannon fire, prompting the Paris guards to alert the city as French planes pursued. The enemy turned back and fled beyond the frontier, narrowly failing to reach the city.
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Germany Forbids Gas Use in War Hague Pact Still in Force
The Carnegie Endowment reports that The Hague declarations urge abolition of gas shells. Ten of eleven nations ratified the gas ban including Japan, with Britain and Germany ratifying in 1907. The pact binds contracting powers during wars between them but not when a non-signatory enters. Non-signatories may join by notifying the Netherlands government.
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Russians Hold Offensives In Galicia Front
Russian forces continue attacks across Galicia with one small Przemysl area as German efforts to cut rail links fail. German strategy shifts to defensive posture along most of the front as fighting extends past two days.
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Austrian Front Battles and Damaging Coast Raid
Several hundred Austrians captured at Tonale Pass on the Tyrol frontier. An Italian destroyer sunk by a shell from a cruiser and mosquito craft. Vienna reports heavy coast raid damage with Austrian warships wrecked and property damaged, two ships sunk.
Italian Destroyer Sunk In Fight Off Coast
Official dispatch reports Helgoland and three torpedo boats engaging two Italian destroyers near Barletta. One Italian craft surrendered after being hit. thirty five crew including the commander were rescued. A second Italian vessel escaped as two battleships approached. Our destroyer Csepel was slightly damaged.
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Italian Army Enters Austrian Territory Advances in Friuli
War Office bulletin reports Italian forces occupy terrain between Idria and Isonzo rivers and take Caporetto Cervignano and Terzo as they push toward Gradisca. Italian losses light while Austrian bridges and harbor assets are damaged. Troops disembark after destroying enemy positions near Barletta.
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