Jealousy theory floats in Elwell murder case
In a dramatic early morning grilling district attorney Swann pressed housekeeper Marie Larsen and chauffeur Finn Rhodes about a woman linked to Joseph Bowne Elwell. Larsen named a "Miss Wilson" as a frequent guest. Swann challenged the name while noting no woman slept in Elwell’s house the night of the murder. The men described late night gatherings and Elwell’s possible liaisons, with suspicion of jealousy over a woman guiding the inquiry.
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Joseph Bowne Elwell
Marie Larsen
Elwell
Miss Wilson
Swann
Rhodes
Larson
West Seventieth Street
Allie
Larsen
Newspaper Inn
Tama
Kona Kane
Iris Nieise
Studio Club
Barnes
William H.pendleton
Pendleton
Ar Hef & Polies
Ex Kaiser Reported To Be Critically Ill
BERLIN June 18 the de Neuen Badische Landeszeitung learns from a trustworthy source that the former German Emperor is critically ill.
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Kaiser
Berlin
de Neuen Badische Landeszeitung
Lawyer Parsons Found Shot Dead in Aunt's Purchase Home
Henry Humphrey Parsons, 30, a lawyer tied to Root, Clark, Buckner & Howland in Manhattan, was found dead Thursday in his aunt Mrs Jefferson Hogan's Purchase New York residence with a bullet through his head. The body lay naked on the bathroom floor beside a Russian 16 caliber revolver. bruises and a cut under the right eye were noted. Police and coroner investigations cited possible accidental death or foul play. Parsons had money on him and recent travel between New York and Purchase. He was a Yale Law School graduate and Croix de Guerre recipient, son of the late Charles Parsons.
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William Barnes
Howe
Elwell
Mail
Elwel
Henry Humphrey Parsons
Billiu Root
Root, Clark, Buckner & Howland
Manhattan
Jefferson Hogan
Purchase
Parsons
New York
Arthur S Corwin
Rye
John Stella
New Rochelle
Arthur Hogan
Stella
Arthur
Work Loes
Yale Law School
Ila
Oxfor
French
Ambulance Corps
Inter
Sanitary Corps
Lnte
Charles Parsons
Spanish Premier Says His Cabinet Has Quit
LISBON June 18 Premier Ramey Itento submitted the Cabinet resignation at the close of today’s Chamber of Deputies session. Brussels June 18 Belgian women win a victory as the measure granting women the right to elect to Parliament passes, except combatant ranks, with communal electors still restricted.
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Lisbon
Ramey Itento
Chamber of Deputies
Brussels
Premier Says League Can’t Force Peace In Current Talks
The premier stated the league cannot compel peace at this time and that discussions with the United States are not being pursued presently. No immediate talks are planned, and the stance emphasizes patience and strategic diplomacy amid ongoing tensions.
Lloyd George defends league amid wartime policing debate
London dispatch reports Premier David Lloyd George, backed by Arthur Balfour and Earl Curzon, facing a deputation on abolishing war. He argues major powers cannot spare forces for an international police until the United States joins, and questions placing an international army in any single country.
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Arthur J Palfour
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Mayd George
United States
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Russia
Palinic
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Wilson
Inter
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America
France
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Franen
Italy
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Kep
England
Mayyland
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Jurists discuss court for League at The Hague
The Commission for the Permanent Court of Justice met at the Peace Palace to draft a world court plan for submission to the League of Nations. They debated judge selection and representation of small nations, with Root urging a US Supreme Court as a model and Hagerup advocating equal voice for all nations. The panel plans to work for days, aiming to finish a draft for submission.
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Hague
Associated Press
Permanent Court of Justice
Teace Palace
League of Nations
Wit Root
Ameri
George Hagerup
Norway
Invier
Juriuts
League
Wilton
Hrussela Assembly
Root
Supreme Court of the United States
Basia
World Court
Wy Hin
Troul Keranden
Reparaliona Commission
Beant
de Clovis Bevi Inequa
Council of the Tongue
Subad Niter
Wilson Signs $35 Pay for Lost Teeth in Navy Yard
President Wilson has signed a congressional measure granting $35 to Michael McGary, a New York Navy Yard worker, for a set of false teeth he sent in after an accident. The action was completed at the White House.
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Ashington
Wilson
Congress
Michael McGary
New York Navy Yard
White House
Soviet recalls Martens as envoy in U S
Soviet authorities recall Martens who served as Russian ambassador in the United States. The move follows wartime and espionage concerns as hearings and a Department of Justice inquiry unfold. Martens’ future status and possible return to the U S remain unsettled amid ongoing investigations and political maneuvering.
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U.S
Washington
Pressi
Ludwig C. A. K. Mar Ns
Vireles Marton
Ford Nuovteyk
United
England
Grigory Krassiit
Lahar Fost
Wolson
Senators Clash Over Peace Treaty Campaign Issue
Washington June 18 Senator Harding, the Republican nominee, welcomed a referendum on foreign policy as President Wilson challenges the campaign. Wilson and Democrats push for League of Nations, while Republicans and King of Utah stress reservations to preserve nationalities and cautious endorsement of the treaty.
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Harding
Wilson
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Wording
Mr. Wilson
Jodie
San Francisco
League of Navns
League of Nationa
Wkewine
Mendell
Republn
House
Rpublican Party
Hardimi
King
People
League
Utah
League of Nations
Halle
Food Prices at Highest Mark With No Decrease in Sight
Washington reports higher May food prices with no relief in sight. The cost of living rose 7 percent since January as sugar and corn meal led gains. onions and butter among few items easing. Overall, food accounts for a large share of the average family budget, with many staples showing increases across the board.
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Washington
Mage Iby Waar
Maine
Eleven Candidates Left in Race for Democratic Nomination
The elimination of William Gibbs McAdoo narrows the field to eleven contenders for the Democratic Presidential nomination. Delegates from multiple states are instructed for various leaders, including Palmer, Vox, Edwards, Hitchcock, Meredith, Owen, Gerard, Simmons, and McAdoo. Davis and Cummings are also expected to be presented to the convention.
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Associated Press
William Gibbs McAdoo
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Ohio
Kentucky
James M. Vox
New Jersey
Edward S. Edwards
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Iowa
Meredith
Agricultural Department
Oklahoma
Robert L. Owen
South Dakota
James W. Gerard
Germany
North Carolina
F. M. Simmons
Oregon
McAdoo
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Great Britain
Homer S. Cummings
Conncticut
Democratic National Committee
Hoover Backing Harding as GOP unity pledge touted
Washington report details Herbert Hoover's breakfast with Warren G Harding and Hoover's terse pledge of support. Hoover issues a statement praising the Chicago platform as constructive and progressive while signaling alignment with the nominee's campaign strategy and pending public remarks.
Girl of 16 Shoots Self On Failure to Graduate
Pearl Kluger sixteen, from Public School 1164 in Brooklyn, shot herself after receiving a letter from Principal De Forest Preston saying she failed to pass exams and would not graduate. She was taken to Kings County Hospital with a stomach wound and a transfusion considered. her sister Sarah underwent surgery but Pearl remained in critical condition.
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Kligers
Fortyslirst Street
Brooklyn
Navis
Klucer
de Forest Preston
Tay Pearl
Kings County Hospital
Pearl
Sarah Fray
Colby Emerges as Likely Chairman Prospect at Convention
Washington June 13 The Associated Press reports Democratic leaders in Washington favor Colby for permanent chair at the San Francisco National Convention. Colby, elected a district delegate last week, faces候 potential contenders including Robinson of Arkansas and Cummings of the Democratic staff. Rumors place Virginia Senator Carter Glass as possible chair, with Cummings denying desire for the role. Several Cabinet members may attend, including Burleson as a Texas delegate and Secretary Daniels, with Haker unlikely to attend.
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Asociated Press
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Proniniae
San Francisco
Colby
Pinbla
Robinson
Arkane
Cummings
Democratic Sammnat
Virginia
Haker
Wilson
St. Louis
Colby Cill
Burleson
Texas
Daniels
McAdoo withdraws name as Wilson backers push Glass
Washington dispatch notes William Gibbs McAdoo, widow in law of President Wilson and former Treasury Secretary, will not allow his name to be presented at the Democratic National Convention. Support grows for Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, with McAdoo signaling he cannot endure a national campaign due to family and financial reasons. The exchange reflects Wilson’s focus on the League of Nations and the party’s direction in a charged nominating fight.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Hoover
the Tribune
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Wison
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Virginia
McAdoo
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League of Nations
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