Sullivan in Fear of Life Term Solves Prison Mystery
The banker and ex-Warden McCormick face renewed indictments as Sullivan seeks a full confession to recover hidden securities and possibly gain leniency. Kings County DA Cropney weighs immunity terms while Sullivan considers pleading to new charges or bargaining for reduced punishment. A habeas writ directs transfer to Sing Sing for arraignment amid continued legal maneuvering and potential long-term sentences.
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Columbia Student Ends Life by Shot at Hotel Marie Antoinette
Robert H. Jones, a Columbia University political science graduate student, was found dead in a room at the Hotel Marie Antoinette on Broadway and Geor st. He lay with a pillow beneath his head and a revolver by his side. One shell had exploded and the bullet struck the heart. Identification came from a card reading Jones, secretary of the Kings County Suffrage League, 555 Fulton Street. His Livingston Hall address was 1120 Amsterdam Avenue. Jones’s brother, Dr. E. H. Jones, lived at 155 West 58th Street. The family was said to have Texas roots with a Salado home. Jones had recently started as secretary on a Kings County Suffrage League recommendation. An office opened. he complained of slow progress and spoke of retirement, but a heavy cold hindered work.
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League
Cope Arrested in Bribery Plot Against Alexander
Chicago report details Miss Jessie E Cope accuser of Colonel Charles Alexander Providence R I arrested on bribery charges and as a witness in the case. She allegedly proposed a written agreement to pay $50,000 to government officials for help extorting Alexander and keeping half for herself. Bond set at 5000. Hearing next Saturday.
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Resolution urges federation to arm U S for defence
At the National Civic Federation’s closing session a resolution urged Congress to create a council of national defence to assess needed legislation and devise a mobile, well trained army to deter invasion, arguing existing land and sea forces are inadequate for modern warfare.
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First Snow Drives Thousands To City Shelter
The city shelter filled rapidly as first heavy snow and wind drove 1,200 to 2,000 homeless from parks to the Municipal Lodging House. Superintendent Whitney noted a surge in nightly applicants from 725 to 1,260 this week as lines formed for coffee, meals, and beds, while a Cardiff steward collapsed after a day’s hunger and was jailed for vagrancy.
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Battleships Show Poorest Gunnery in Navy’s Record
The Tribune investigates navy target practice revealing widespread neglect. Eight battleships have not held divisional target drills since autumn 1912 and several others since spring 1912 1913. The Arkansas has never held day practice since its 1912 commissioning. Result: marksmanship at record lows.
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Navy Criticism Worries Daniels Over Submarine Fleet
The Tribune reports Secretary Daniels delaying a public reply to criticisms of the U S Navy submarine division. He plans to testify before the House Naval Affairs Committee next week with Rear Admirals Fletcher and Badger ready to present fleet needs. The piece notes long lapses in division and individual practice, poor marksmanship, and calls for ongoing, rigorous drills to restore efficiency and ship readiness.
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Germans Form New Lines in Poland Battle Centres South of Lodz
German forces form a fresh line from Kutno to Cracow with heavy losses around Lodz. Junction achieved by detached units. main effort at Szczercow with aim toward Petrokow. A Siberian battalion near Lodz captures a German battery by bayonet as French push in Upper Alsace and Allies report progress in Flanders. Berlin claims Australian Dreadnought Australia is missing after last contact near Hawaii.
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French Make Gain In Upper Alsace During War
Descriptions from multiple fronts report French efforts to sever German communications in Upper Alsace and Belfort region. Despite siege warfare and limited advances, French forces claim progress north of Lys and near Thann while German positions around Colmar and Sennheim come under pressure.
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Turkish forts halt British submarine passage through Dardanelles
A Constantinople dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung says a British submarine attempted to force the Dardanelles but was spotted by Turkish fortifications and appears to have been hit. The report notes the fort’s guns chewed through the waterway as the submarine was detected.
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Portuguese Ministry Out Cabinet Resigns Today Report
A telegram from stablon to the Exchange Telegraph Company states that the members of the forturnese Cabinet resigned today. Photographs Cor Xipas. Pach Bros. St. Neste St. Phone 010 Bryant. Pops Gr pricos. Adve.
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