Four More To Be Tried for Murder
Roberto Raffaele, named as one of the Kidnavers in the Giuseppe Varotta case, was convicted of first degree murder at General Sessions after a seven hour jury deliberation. He faces a Monday 10:30 am motion for new trial as co-defendants await trial. The trial covered ransom demands and the boy’s death in the Hudson near Nyack, with judge Talley directing the jury.
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Roberto Raffaele
Giuseppe Veroi
Hudson River
Nyack
Gality
William A. Morton
West 126Th Street
Raffaete
Toit Metchione
James Ruggieri
Antonio Marino
Santo Casamsno
Talley
Martin Wechsler
Raffaele
Jed
Tris
Tailey
East Thirteenth Birest
Giuseppe
PLC
Tuffaele
Mr. Varotta
Varotta
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Steel Corporation
Insurance Clerk Held for $100,000 Theft in New York
Metropolitan Life Clerk Arthur E Olsson, 26, of Brooklyn, was arrested after detectives traced forged warrants to steal about $100,000 since July 26. He denied wrongdoing, claiming most funds remained elsewhere. He was brought to Police Headquarters from Stamford after vacation.
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William Fellowes Morgan
Merchants’ Association
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Hylan
New York
Arthur E. Olsson
Highty-ninth Street
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Olsson
Stamford
N. Y
Olson
Life Insurance Company
Dumphy
Sling
Wagner
Winkerton Agency
Ollior
Tie Chathain
Pheniz National Bank
Broadway
Bred Johnson
Mutiny on Panama liner disrupts voyage to New York
A mutiny was reported aboard the Panama Canal Railway Company steamer Alliance. Marines guard the ship as it, under marine control, heads to New York with 1200 tons and 1,200 tons capacity, passengers aboard. The ship, commanded by Captain James Stone, is expected to reach New York in about two days if engines are intact. Jenny Killian of Panama Steamship Line suggested mutiny likely involved engine room crew. deck watches reportedly unaffected.
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Washington
Panama Canal Railway Company
Alliaica
Navy Department
Menange
Waghen
Marinen
Hughen
Connecticut
Guantanamo
Marine Guard
Wis
New York
Annapolis
Nodtleyt
Jenny Killian
Panama Steamship Line
Killian
Allinnon Wan
James Stone
Panama Line
al Hough Hee
Aldine
Lyons Arrives to Direct Campaign and Aid Campaign
Lyons arrives to head the campaign as Director Brown appeals to Washington for immediate food supplies to rush aid to Russians. The move signals intensified U S support and a coordinated effort to secure relief amid ongoing tensions.
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Lyons
Brown
Washington
Will Sign Formal Agreement Today
Two moves pushed coalition fusion in Bronx race as Balleris declined progressive bid for Borough President to back Curran Lockwood Gilroy ticket. Lyons arrived to open campaign offices while a 5 borough executive committee prepares the primary drive. Women’s support for the coalition ticket was pledged as campaign staffers and field organizers take shape.
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Bronx
Curran
Coalition
Cum Palen
Edward Balleris
Tammany
John 4. Tyons
Curran-Lockwood-Gilrey
Richard W. Lawrence
Bronx County Republicar
Balderis
Bronx County
Thas
Theodore Roosevelt
Coalition Committee
Repubican
Joseph M. Lee Mine
William J. Millard Fov
Tcket
Lyons
Saratoce
Ivan
Arthur R. Murtha
Leutenant
Watel Hermitage
Execuive
Henry W. Taft
Mary Hazen Willard
Norman Dike
Carrun-Lockwood-Gilroy
Tin Totter
Taft
Hendrick Updates Race for Judge of Sessions Court
Frank Hendrick faces a contested primary as candidate for judge of the Court of General Sessions. An unexpected challenge emerged when Frank Mendrick, a senior Union League Club member with offices in the Equitable Building, announced his bid for the same judgeship.
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Frank Hendrick
Judge of Sessions
Court of General Session
Frank Mendrick
Union League Club
Equitable Building
Hendrick
the Tribune
Patrolman Shot Down by Pair He Stops
Patrolman Patrick Shine of Astoria Station was shot twice by two assailants after stopping them on West Jackson Avenue near Queen Vatralian Shine collapsed on the sidewalk and was hospitalized at Flushing with likely fatal injuries. He recovered briefly to tell attendants he confronted two suspicious men before the shooting and that one drew a revolver after he attempted to question them.
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Daniel Shine
Astoria
Patrick Shine
Grand Avenue
Asyttia
L. Ly
Shine
Jackson Avenue
Foch Flattered by Invitation to Visit New York
Mayor Hyvan released a translation of Marshal Foch's letter praising French support and rapid transit during the war. Foch says he cannot confirm the visit yet but will try to respond to the invitation and visit if circumstances permit.
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Hyvan
Marshal Foch
France
New York
United State
Stupor
Battleship still supreme despite air bombing tests
The joint army and navy board reported that bombing tests against seized German ships near the Virginia Capes show aircraft can sink or seriously damage naval vessels with big bombs, but the battleship remains the greatest factor of naval strength. Weather and range affect results. future navy needs include aircraft carriers, better bombardment control, pursuit planes, and stronger anti air defenses.
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the Tribune
Washington
Army
Navy
Virginia Capes
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Heal
Mreda
Aerion
Information
Lloyd George pledges Welsh home rule plan
Premier Lloyd George promised Welsh devolved government at a Welsh Nationalists dinner, pledging support for a measure of home rule if Welsh Members of Parliament agree. The move aims for greater local self government in Wales.
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London
Associated Press
Lloyd George
Liverpool Post
Germany moves toward peace with United States next week
Berlin Aug 19 The German government expects to sign a formal peace treaty with the United States next week barring unforeseen complications. Chancellor Wirth has completed talks with parliamentary leaders, giving the government a large Reichstag majority for ratification. The treaty, drafted from fundamentals agreed with Loring Diesel and Dr. Friedich Rosen, awaits Washington approval and is expected to reach Washington in days.
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Berlin
Associated Press
United States
Wirth
Ull Pa
Reichstag
Loring Diesel
Friedrich Rosen
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Reichsta
Br. Wirth
Germany
Ma Diesel
United States Senate
Reich
Gerhart von Schalze-Gauvernitz
Freibure University
Lujo Brentano
St At
von Schulzd-Guevernittag
Princess Sails Home With $100,000 Braganza Coffin
The Princess de Braganza sails to Naples aboard the Taormina with the most costly coffin ever shipped from the United States. The bronze and silver casket weighs a ton and bears the Portuguese royal crown. The body of Prince de Braganze will be interred in Lisbon’s Pantheon after a ceremony in Naples and Lisbon, with the princess mourning aboard.
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Princess de Braganza
Oporto
Prince de Braganza
Manuel
Portugal
Naples
United States
Aquitania
Pantheon
Lisbon
Sam
HayersfoWd
Prince de Braganze
Italy
Lloyd George Tells Commons No More Con cessions Can Be Given
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Lloyd George bluntly told the House of Commons that Britain had offered all she could in Irish peace talks with Sinn Féin and urged Ireland's leaders to accept this basis. Curzon stressed the empire's security, while American sentiment praised Britain's willingness to seek peace. The Dail’s reply was postponed to next Tuesday as negotiations continued amid fear of breakdown and potential civil strife in Ireland.
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Woodlawn Cemetery
Lloyd George
Commons
Curzon
A. S
Tebune
Stara
York Tribune
London
Sinn Féin
Eamon de Valera
Ireland
House of Commons
Great Britain
Marquis of Curzon
House of Lords
Lord Carson
England
Ewnannasdi
Irich
America
Lord Curzon
United States
Britain
Ireand
Asquith
J. H. Thowins
Labor
Dail
Rapatt
Dublin
Sinn
de Valera
Moeschas
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Industriel Board
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Wheysie
Raider
Moscow
Edward B. Murtha
Hoover
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New York Tribune Inc
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American Relief Administration
Walter Lyman Brown
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Herbert Moover
Relief Administration
M. Litvinoff
Mr. Hoover
American Relia Administration
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Danzig
Petrograd
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Relief Corps
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Joint Commission of Army and Navy
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