Death Penalty Dropped in Sea Murder Trial
Prosecution rested in the highseas murder trial of Captain Adolph C. Pedersen and son Adolph Evie Pedersen. Dudley Field Malone sought dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, while a verdict of first degree murder would be set aside without premeditation. Young Adolph Eric Pedersen testified tearfully about the Puska voyage from Victoria to Cape Town amid mutinous crew and brutal discipline.
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High Seas
Adolph C. Pedersen
Adolph Evie Pedersen
Axel Hansen
Dudley Field Malone
Hough
Adolph Eric Pedersen
Parkentine Puska
Theo
Mr. Malone
Punka
Victoria
B. C
Cape Town
South Africa
Malone
Hansen
Pedersen
Fue
Peter Jorgensen
Smithson
Jorgensen
Carpeuter
Ie Jorgensen
Pedersen Als
LW. W
Death of Hansen Aboard Ship Sparks Testimony
Witness recounts events on August 6 as Hansen, at the wheel, vanished after a dispute with Captain T. Hansen climbed the rigging, did not answer a question, then fled to the rail and leaped into the sea. Reilly pursued, ordering the wheel to starboard, while Campbell aloft could not locate Hansen in rough weather. Pedersen set to continued testimony.
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Hansen
Royal Sail
Reilly
Hansent
Jack Joe
Mater
Campbell
Pedersen
Policeman Held Yor Shooting 2 Children in Mob
A melee on Havemeyer Street and Broadway ended with Merella stabbing Garofolo, a mob beating Merella, and Patrolman Grom saving them. A bystander shouted that an Italian man had cut another, two children fell, and a police captain and reserve officers cleared the crowd. An ambulance rushed the wounded to Williamsburg Hospital.
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Merella
Garofolo
Carafolo
Grom
Havemeyer Street
Broadway
Halian
Grant
South Third Street
Merella Eutl
Grey
Kram Yyith
Deisel
Pawelman Rouse
Captain Wakeeld
Bedford Avenue
Avid Merella
Arted Gutofole
Willamsbore Hospital
Tsador Nil Phabs
Gayo- Mos
Judge Ends His Own Life in Middlesown County
A local judge, poised for a career move, killed himself this afternoon in Middlesotown. The longtime Middlesee County Superior Court clerk, aged thirty two, faced a potential appointment after thirty five years of service but did not receive the expected position.
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Middletown
Corm
Ri Kalin
Cty
Supering Court
Hage Edtin
D L Ryan Named Deputy To Transit Commission
Daniel L. Ryan, secretary to Borough President Frank L. Dowling of Manhattan, is appointed deputy to Commissioner John H. Delaney. The former New York State Commission secretary to the Panama Pacific Exposition brings prior public service and panel experience to the transit panel.
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D.L. Ryan
Daniel L. Ryan
Frank L. Dowling
Manheton
Daniel T
John H. Delaney
President Dowling
Frederic Thompson Reported To Be In Critical Condition
The theatrical promoter Frederic Thompson, operated on earlier in the week at St. Vincent's Hospital, remained in a semi conscious state and shows a rising temperature. Dr. George B. Steward and three other physicians attended him with Mrs Thompson at his bedside throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Thompson
St. Vincent's Hospital
George B. Steward
Suffrage Bill Prepared for Ratification in Senate Ceremony
The United States Senate readies a suffrage amendment after forty one years with the pen presented to Mrs Gardner for the National American Women's Suffrage Association. The vice president and Speaker will have engraving details. Michigan and Illinois vie to be first to ratify as Congress eyes swift action.
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San B. Anthony
United States Senate
Gardner
National American Women's Suffrage Association
Aunt Susans
Watson
Michigan
Ilinois
National Woman's Party
Tetes
Martisburg
Penn
Leverence Lewis
Map
Trecho
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Women's Party
Momine
Mlinois
Medill McCormick
Republican National Committee
George Bass
Lie Woments National Compulthea
Mrs Catt Predicts State Ratification of Woman Suffrage
Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, says states may ratify the federal amendment to grant women the vote. She argues special legislative sessions could secure rapid ratification, noting many states already permit some form of suffrage and urging parties to unite for universal approval.
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Carrie Chap
Cart
National
Ameriewn Woman Lutgage Association
Catt
Five States Preparing To Ratify Suffrage Bill
Springfield Illinois five state leaders push ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Senator Cornwell of Chicago introduces a resolution in the state Senate after objections over official notification. Lansing Michigan governor asks Washington for a certified copy to enable action in a special session. Harrisburg Pennsylvania governor Sproul urges legislature to act using the amendment.
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Springfield
Illa
Vna
Senate
Cornwell
Chicago
War Veterans Oppose League of Nations Over Sovereignty
War veterans at a reunion in JAR RAPIDS Iowa today adopted the majority report urging Iowa Congressmen and Senators to oppose ratification of the league of nations, stating it threatens United States sovereignty.
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League
U. S
Jar Rapids
Town
Iowa
League of Nations
United States
Early federal suffrage amendment ratification prompts state action
The Wisconsin Legislature will vote on the federal woman suffrage amendment as soon as it arrives. Secretary of State Berlin Hull telegraphed Senator Lenroot to indicate timing. In Texas, action on the federal amendment will be urged at the special session convening June. Connecticut Governor Holcomb does not expect a special session on suffrage and the General Assembly will not meet in regular session until 1.
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Wadsworth
Titi
Congress
New York
National Association
Madison
Wis
Berlin Hull
Lenroot
Austin
Tex
Texas
Hartford
Conn
Marcus H. Holcomb
Connecticut
General Assembly
Hays Praises Senate Passage of Woman Suffrage Amendment
AP dispatch from Washington quotes Will Hays, Republican chairman, expressing pleasure over the Senate action on the suffrage amendment. He stresses equal rights for women within the party and argues against creating a separate women’s organization, urging full amalgamation with male members and participation in party affairs.
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Senate
Hays
Will H Hays
Part Cpt
Anne Martin Seeks Republican Nomination for Senate
Miss Anne Martin announced at the National Arts Club that she would pursue the Republican nomination for the United States Senatorship next year. Senator Charles B. Henderson, who defeated her by a slim margin, is expected to oppose her again in November.
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Anne Martin
United States
Charles B. Henderson
Fitzgerald Defends War Prohibition Enforcement Joke
Washington June 5 Representative Fitzgerald former Boston mayor urged canceling wartime prohibition of wine and beer until constitutional prohibition begins January 1. He warned enforcing the wartime ban faces uproar from foreigners and New York crowds, while Sen Sheppard argued nationwide prohibition must be enforced. drug trade reps sought protection for proprietary medicines at issue.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Boston
Judiciary Committee
Fitsgerald
Wilson
White House
Europe
New York
Kansas
Anti-Saloon League
Sheppard
Texas
House
Blackwell's Island Keepers Acquitted of Assault Charge
William J. Mulligan and John J Vlanagan formerly keepers at Blackwell's Island were acquitted in General Sessions of assault by Leroy Campbell, a prisoner. Campbell said the keepers heated him after capturing him while he hid to escape punishment. Judge James T. Malone directed a verdict for the defendants.
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Blackwell's Island
William J. Mulligan
John J Vlanagan
Leroy Campbell
Campbell
James T. Malone
Wire Control Ends as Burleson Returns Operations
Government control ends and wire companies resume management of their properties. J C Koons warned of a huge deficit from government operation and detailed disputes with Postal Telegraph Company. Senate and House members weigh repeal of the telephone and cable law as Burleson’s move prompts new actions.
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J.C. Koons
Wire Control Board
House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Postal Telegraph Company
Koons
Tme
Postal
Western Union
Washington
Burleaon
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Burleson
Kellogg
Strike Orders Flashed To 3 000 Operators
The Tribune reports widespread telegraphers strike orders across the Southeast in response to Konenkamp's call. In Jackson, few operators plan to strike. in Atlanta about 8 000 orders were issued. Memphis expects half the Western Union crews to quit. Birmingham anticipates a walkout. Wheeling sees no effect. Strong union presence and local orders determine action.
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the Tribune
Konenkamp
Jackso
Western Union
Telegraphers' Union
Atlanta
West Union
Etrige
Southeast
Telephone Company
Hines Forecasts Big Increase in Traffic
Director General Hines told the House Appropriations Committee that substantial railroad traffic gains are likely due to rising general business. He urged 61.2 billion dollars in funding, predicting higher net profits that could help offset local demembership and strengthen the weakened organization.
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Hines
Ashington
Railroad Administration
Western Union Says Strike Won’t Affect Operations
Carlton Newcomb Garlton, president of Western Union Graph Company, states a strike by ten state employees ordered by Commercial Telegraphers Union head SJ Konenkamn will have little impact. He notes over 40,000 eligible workers exist, with only about 700 members in the union and fewer than 400 members within the covered term.
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Western Union
Carlton Newcomb Garlton
Western Union Graph Company
SJ Konenkamn
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Konenks
Rac Bers
Wire Return Restores Deposed Postal Heads
Postmaster General Burleson orders the wire lines of the country back to their owners. The move will restore officers ousted by Burleson, per William J. Deegan, secretary of the Postal Telegraph Company. Deegan hopes the order will compel Kellogg to clarify control and restore telegraph and telephone lines unconditionally.
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Burleson
Wners
Calle’ Company
William J. Deegan
Deegan
Postal Telegraph Company
Conewss
Pwice
Stevens Will Leaves Millions to Children
The will of Tiehind Ovens, who died May 1 at Castle Point Hoboken, was presented before Surrogate James F. Norton in Jersey City. The estate, valued in the millions, goes to four children and the widow with the widow given dower and home stead rights. Dorothy Pintard Steveng and Richard Stevens Jr receive 25,000 each, the remainder held in trust for the four children until they reach age. Numerous bequests also go to Hoboken and Jersey City hospitals and churches, including a 10,000 gift to Christ Hospital.
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Tiehind Ovens
Castle Point
Hoboken
James F. Norton
Jersey City
Dorothy Pintard Steveng W
Richard Stevens, Jr
Caroline
Aisie Stevens
Elsie
Christ Hospital
Jersey
Hare
Obituary Notes From Brooklyn and Nearby Areas
A series of obituary notices list Civil War veteran JOHN OWEN age seventy nine at 126 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn and lawyer BENJAMIN No SOLDER age five at 27 East Clark Street Newark. Others include CLINTON CHASE fifty-one of Toseah IL Meyer firm, IRA GODDARD eighty eight of 94 Willoughby Ave Brooklyn, WILLIAM FUCHS eighty six of 99 South Ninth Street Brooklyn, THOMAS TLOUCESTER eighty five of President Street Brooklyn, MRS TMEABETI KIRKWOOD ninety four of 40 Eighth Avenue Brooklyn, JAMES F P TRAVERS forty of 88 Dean Street Brooklyn, WILLIAM J TATE unknown age at 46 Willoughby Street Brooklyn, and AGNES BR KELINGTON fifty active social worker of 803 Whoeland Avenue Brooklyn along with others CHARLES T GESLAIN sixty seven carpenter of East New York, CHARLES JACOB HALE twenty, banker, and PHILIP J RIEGEL thirty unknown at 1 Bleecker Street Brooklyn.
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John Owen
Vanderbilt
William Fuchs
South Ninth Street
Brooklyn
Thomas Tloucester
MW. B. Clafin & Co
President Street
Tmeabeti Kirkwood
Simondl. Harding
Eighth Avenue
Jooxlyn
James FP
Travers
Krunco
Gesmral Hospital
New Haven
Dean Street
William J. Tate
Heventh
Willoughby Street
Kings County
Republican Committee
Myrtle Loden
Veteran Ould Fellows Association
Olive Branch
Agnes BR. Kelington
Whoeland Avenue
Philip J. Riegel
Bleecker Street
Charles T. Geslain
East New York
Weldon Steet
Armenian Armenian writer Dr Mgurditch S Gabriel dead at 63
Dr Mgurditch S Gabriel writer aged 63 died in Trever Germany reporting cables from his family. Born in Kehin Armenia he studied in Paris Columbia and at Central Turkey College. He authored medical books in French and works on Armenia. Funeral at 2 pm at Holy Cross Church Clinton Ave West Hoying.
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Trever
Germany
Wuppermang Gad
New York City
Columbia University
Mgurditch Simbad Gabriel
Phy
Ficlen
Ander
Wuppermann
Holy
Cross Church of Armenia
Clinton Ave
Waynne
Angelique
West Hoying
Hellsvueest
Constantinople
Gabriel
Medical Association of the
Greater New York
American Medical Association of Greater New County Medical Society
International Congress of the Red Cross
Washington
Armenian General Progressive Association
Ottoman Red Crescent Society
Armenia
Arthur W Brooks Paterson S J dies at 35 in city
Arthur W Brooks Paterson S J longtime secretary and treasurer of Frederick Brooks & Sons wool owners dies at his home 80 Fair Street aged 35 a native of the city son of Frederic and Margaret Brooks and noted bowler plans to marry Miss Migne Fe tof this city
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Arthur W. Brooks Paterson
S.J
Amhy W. Brooks
Frederick
Brooks & Sons
Fair Street
Frederiey
Margaret Brooks
Zatella Martin Rome Singer Dies in Italy
Zatella Martin Rome, a widely known American singer, died yesterday in Rome. Funeral arrangements are by Consul General Francis Keeffe, who notified her parents. She will be buried in the American cemetery as several members of the American expeditionary force to Italy are buried. She arrived in Italy in March and had been studying in Florence.
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Rome
Francis Keege
Italy
Wxe
Florence
Arella Martin
Funeral notices and obituaries from Brooklyn area
Notices list several obituaries and funeral plans with names such as Godard Gray Holban Jones Weisenstein Wager White Wiltse Wright and others. Details include dates June 3 to June 6 1919 and services at churches and cemeteries in Brooklyn and Summit New Jersey. Interments at Holy Cross and Holy Cr Estate Cemeteries. The notice references family members and residences in Brooklyn.
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Abriei
Piofouna
Croge Chuehh
Armenia
Clinton
Angeinid
Mary Loomis Godlard
Inch
Janet
Holban
Thomas Ht
Multan
Euward
Olered
Holy Cram
Jones Mayen
Darnan Rachel Jouen
Fite Noral
Lenox Wy
Wewenstein
Fannie Loewenstein
Thomas Bigtedford
Coun
White
M Ward
George Fw White
Wright
Law
George Chipman
Mount Kum
Josephine Wet
Mami
Douglas Hamilton
Margaret Gardin Frye
Hepp
Frank & Campbell
Broadway
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Cantrell & Cochrane
Allen
Deslors
Judge
Mrs. Cart
Lansing
Mich
Eeper
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Harrisburg
Govor Sproul
the Provident Loan Society OF
Manhattan
Fourth Avenue
25Th Street
Ridge St
Rivington St
East
Houston St
Essex St
Seventh Av
Bet
48Th
49Th St
Lexington
124Th St
Grand St
Clinton St
E. 72d St
Lexington & 3
Ava
St. Courtlandt A
Koo Smith
Mr. Koons
Government
Edward Reynolds
The
Mctmond
Dune 5
Memphis
Tenn
Birmingham
Aki
Wheeling
Western Union Telegraph Company
Stevens
Charles Jacob Hale
Owenty
First National Bank of N
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Dr. Mgurditch S. Gabriel
Rlos
Carlos
Army of Occupation
Albert Heusser Paterson
N. J
Albert Heusser
East Twenty-fifth Street
Switzerland
France
Lyons
Aye Vaye
Eastman
H. Reyes Eastmat
Ching Street
Hroollyn Heighta
Thei Son
Allen Reyes
Tin Oat
Child
Baldwin
Franci
Arthur” Mason
Iineem
Edgar Stizee Tiltin
Kiger
Cilton
Wheiniin
Aery
Stunt
Hnghurst
Etgein Reynolds
Kirby Atterbury
Taterson
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Tate Tames
Southport
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Dave
Lot
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Trinity
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Esha
Heweset
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Pineal
Cheat Church
Welford
Cowen
Fis Hone
Brookton
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Acites
Washington Fn
Finlay
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Franklin Bark
David and
Julie M. Cashman
Ovetuek
Daniele
Plainfield
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Hatleveille
du Enon
Dune
Holy Cross Church
al West
Heoadwin
Canphelti
Pridpe
Max Loewmestein
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Ay Morenstoels
Lewenstein
Pyversl
Pius Paoraeey
Aed
Eincke
Ae Dente
St . Lomas
Moin
Vernon
Fuward M Loni
Panera
Cottage Ave
Frida
Longstreet
Matawan
Henry H. Longe
Esyivania Station
Cental Buttland
New Jersey
Maroney
Elie
Brennay
John JL. Maronny
Waller LD
Robert J
Hoten B. Nagle
Maneral Foam Hye
Maud
Frias
Duns
Tiominican
New Yorke
Peterson
Hannah
Beloge
Gureae
Peter
Davis Chapel
New Roshelle
Amity
Newark
Squire
George
Uyeral Narvie
Ah Paeater St
Sour Kinmeyer
Wedleeotey
lachHon Am
Jone Tothsear
Vreeoor
Spree
Harlem
LoUs of
Amail Wise
Omice
St. Nigh
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