Berlin spy confession shocks New York front
Ex lieutenant Willers, 30, a captain in the 45th U.S. Infantry, claims German government sent him and 300 cadets to the United States for espionage. He says his aim was to reach France and betray his regiment, with arrest following a hallway elevator meeting at 612 Fifth Avenue. The suspect held at Castle Williams then posed that many officers served for Germany while in U.S. service.
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Iola. Willers
Riverside Drive
Turythe Wer
United States
East Fifty-first Street
Wyld
Castle Willams
Governor’s Island
France
Washington
Camp Sevier
United Strong
482 Infan
Ant
Fifth Avenue
Hugh J. Hensigen
Intermate Pulp and Paper Compas
Wisth Infantry
Mr. Hannigan
Sidney P. Howell
Nassau Street
Francis Hatch
American Oul Corporation
Severalers
Heigs
Zac H
Jon
Con Howell
Castle Wiliams
United
Tip on $200000 Bonds From Bandit's Wife
A 17 year old girl cites a secret of a hiding place to a prisoner and informs U S officers prompting leads to $200,000 bonds and a band of bank robbers. The report mentions RANSAIS CITY MA and May Malone as part of the case with federal involvement and arrests implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandit
U.S
Ransais City
Tieton St
Bile
Bank Ret
May Malone
Euler
Haboma
Plot to Corrupt Army Revealed in Commons
In the House of Commons Sir Archibald Will argued that extremists are trying to undermine the army’s loyalty. He said activities are being carefully watched by military authorities and steps are taken, but details cannot be disclosed. Sir James Craig gave a parallel reply about the navy’s loyalty.
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London
Archibald
House of Commons
Ared Hy Yson
Anny
James Craig
Admiralty
El Paso Sheriff Reports Clara Hamon In Mexico Border Town
Dispatches from El Paso indicate Clara Hamon is in a Mexican border town near the city. Ardmore authorities seek her surrender in the Jake Hamon murder case with negotiations and federal aid discussed.
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Clara Hamon
Mexico
el Paso
L Paso
Tex
Dee. Hamon
Ardmore
Ohi
Jake J. Hamon
Republiga
Oklahams
She Oradur
B. Jarrett
Aems
Fort Worth
Smith Hamnon
Sean
United Mise
D Meyant
Eneriff A
Mexice
Opened For Sweeping City Inquiry Against Hylan Admin
A New York legislative probe into the Hylan administration and city offices moved forward as a special committee prepared to broaden its reach. Samuel Untermyer rejected claims of expanded powers while stressing need for a thorough, nonpartisan investigation that could span six months or more and involve multiple juries and investigators.
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Hylan
New York City
Fotnl
Lockwood Committee
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Ascegallynian
Joseph Steinberg
New Yor
Amd & Hupge
Upaiuat
Jestakon
Untitled Texas letter mystery mars post office notes
A garbled San Antonio postal report describes a letter to Miss Chuo Namen sent general delivery and a man in neat clothes questioned by police. The account mentions Tampico Mexico and a suspect named Chin saith Haman. the story continues in the next page with County Attorney Ardmore requesting further details.
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Dan Antonio
Tex
San Antonio
Mexico
Wyeul
Hurkhardt
Tampico
Misis
Postoffice
M. Ross
Jere
Antonie
Chin Saith Haman
An Howe
Ruycell Brown
Ardmore
Citizenship Denied to Aliens Claiming Exemption
Fragmentary report notes a government action denying citizenship to several individuals who had claimed exemption. The article mentions youths and a person named Tansey and references a location connected to a county or district, with unclear further details.
German Goats and Fowls for France and Belgium Reparations
The reparations commission announced Germany must deliver 25 216 goats to France and Belgium along with 1 710 000 fowls within four years. It noted broader livestock obligations including 20 000 haywe, 1 000 argo cattle and horses, with government observers present.
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France
Belgium
FARIS
Tee
Reparations Commission
Indictment Details Bid Rigging In City School Contracts
Prosecutors, led by Samuel Untermyer, present testimony suggesting collusive bidding raised city school contract prices from 20 to 60 percent. The Lockwood committee exposed building material monopolies and faced limited cooperation from federal authorities. Grand jury actions pursued contempt against obstructive witnesses as city contracts and bid records reveal manipulated figures and favored bidders.
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Nick
Samuel Untermyer
Lockwood
John S. Hettrick
O'Brien
Lockwood Committee
Untermyer
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Mi Ue
Department
Mer
Dustier
Mestrick
John Hisenberg
Eisenberg
Hettriet
New Outbreak of Crime Feared In Ireland Debate
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George delaying response to Sinn Fein moves as Ireland unrest grows. Chief Secretary Sir Wyndham and Andrew Bonar Law signal tough stance, while Sinn Fein leadership seeks talks with Dublin Castle. If violence rises, government pressure to act increases amid ongoing parliamentary scrutiny.
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Ireland
Doson Devlin
Tt. Plant
Trslasd
Weberment
Pony Poe Renar
Teuen
Michel Olayakan
Sinn Moin
Lloyd Ge
Arthur Henderson
Labor Commission
Iola
Sinn Penn
George Alan
Dublin Castle
Dawning
Creon Wood
George
Hient
Married Ex-Marine Inherits Sultan's Throne and Harem
Ex Marine Robert McClain is cited in a War Department notice as the man claimed to be the heir to a sultan in a distant island realm and his harem. The report details McClain's inquiry and the department's confirmation that the late sultan’s estate includes lands and fisheries, with the ex-sailor and his wife named in the record.
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Sultan
Wrentham
Philippines
United States Marines
War Department
Robert Anin
Dees T
Mang Llanj
Deland
Tobert
Exanarine
McClain
Senator Harding Leaves Calling Cards at White House Door
Senator Harding and Mrs Harding visit the White House before departing for Marion. Harding, accompanied by Harry M Daugherty and Will Hays, delivers cards to Chief Usher Hoover and to Mrs Wilson. Secret Service details accompany the escort to Union Station.
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Mrs. Harding Leace
White House
The
Tribune
Washington
Harding
Wilson
Marion
Senator Harding
Edward Beale Mclean
Harry M. Daugherty
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
LH. Hoover
Marding
Elvet
Eugene Hale
Sixteenth Street
Senate
Frederick Hale
Executive Mansion
Secret Service
Cate
Union Station
Greeks in riots threaten throne return and clash in Athens
In Constantinople and Athens a political crisis unfolds as Greeks riot over Constantine's potential return. Protests erupt, royal portraits are defaced, and plans for a naval and military display surround a plebiscite outcome. Meanwhile in Geneva Lithuania and Poland face a League of Nations dispute over plebiscite and borders.
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Constantine
Lithuania
Constantinople
Athens
Plades
Avs
Nn Grane
Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded Friday
Norwegian parliamentary decision and international announcement point to the Nobel Peace Prize this Friday. The award, reportedly valued around $40,000, is linked to Great Britain and the United States, with notable prior claimants including a Swedish count and several Americans.
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Welyon
Hing
Harding Speeches Point To Bigger Navy
President elect Harding presses for a larger navy and a broader marine establishment. Rep. Butler states the committee will gather data on naval needs to prepare for an extra session and press legislation if data supports it.
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Harding
Fort Newport News
Rey Pican
Butler
Wilson outlines independence for Philippines and economy call
President Wilson urged immediate Philippine independence, a large Armenia loan, and strict economy in appropriations in his formal message to Congress. He did not mention the peace treaty, signaling continued Senate and party debate over Versailles terms and future guidance from the executive.
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Carter Field
Washington
Philipspines
Armenia
Wilson
Congress
Paris
Senate
Congresa
Philippine
Phuppinis
Jason
Biate
Howse
House
Clarks
Wigi
Steretarr
Limax
Tii
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John Willers
Co. I. 48Th Infantry
Wavy
Lockwood Quiz
Dulf Doren
Mrsaurmyers Sletenent
Toliowy
Ling
Sheteby Gay
Bats
San Cords
Winlinctive
Hettrick
Greenwood
Dubtig School
Sunyt Brow
Wells & News
Lahing Hoxpits
B. Leman Company
Meterick
Orpe Init
Tribune Core
Premie Lloyd George
Margrave
Lina Bein
Brome
Mooyeight
Mamar Grienwood
Andrew Bonar Law
Que of Commons
Turnar
Irish Republican Army
Michael Ouilens
Sinn
Thiblin
Murine
Conor
Metlan
International Army
Woldemar
F Ormer
Chardigny
Moscow
Hyepare
Qwsaj
Keege
Mans
Piteis
Kilkis
Aminos
Smyrna
Ralph Gcourtney
League
Vilan
Poland
Caardigi
Russia
Lans
Geneva
Nobel
Swineh Ts Gnu
Tartami Pursess
Alted
Sobel
Tor
Picalore Hoosweelt
Elisa Rugae
Ruality
Eppictency
Heiwane Felp
Nosembur
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