Dr Wilkins the condemned wife slayer hangs self
MINEOLA, L. June 29 Dr Walter Keene Wilkins killed himself in Nassau County Jail tonight. He had been sentenced to death for the murder of his wife. Keepers found him dangling in the bathroom at 7:45 p.m. His neck was broken. He left five letters asserting innocence and a desire to die rather than face execution.
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Walter Keene Wilkins
Nassau County
New York
Garman Plant
Sing Sing
J. P. Healy
Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
Justice Manning
Nassau County Hospital
Wilkins
William Hults
Henderson
Dr. Wilkins
Cleghorn
Wiking
Prohibition Set to Begin Tonight in City War Time Forecast
The piece notes varied predictions on the effect of wartime prohibition, with many saloonkeepers expecting a normal Tuesday, while Anti-Saloon League figures foresee a death knell. It discusses New York’s $100,000,000 liquor industry likely facing upheaval, but doubts over leases and saloon refusals may blunt immediate closures. Optimism persists despite uncertainty about how strictly the law will be enforced.
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Father Knickerbocker
New York
Mylan
Antisaloon League
United States
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Greatinancia
Franco American Pact Signed in Paris
Paris reports a Franco American convention signed by both governments. The covenant includes moral articles and allows France to seek American and British aid if Germany violates the peace treaty. The Journal notes the signing date alongside the peace treaty as a symbol of unity among the allied states to enforce the accord.
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Paris
Germany
France
Auto Leaps Over Bulkhead Into Sea Kills One, Injures Another
A Brooklyn man fled after striking a Manhattan cyclist, then sped into a Rockaway bulkhead and into the sea. Mabel Lainstuedt, 25, was killed. Ronse Atwell, 20, possibly fatally injured. Others escaped harm. homicide charges were considered as investigations continued. Separate crash near Port Chester killed two men, Henry Kryn and Joseph B. Leake. An Italian town reports a strong earthquake felt at 5:80 pm with minor damage.
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John Winkler, Jr
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
Samuel Meltzer
Lenox Avenue
Manhattan
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Winkler
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Mabel Lainstuedt
Himrod Street
Era
Ronse Atwell
Rockaway Hospital
Joseph Walker
Bleecker Street
Walker
Port Chester
N. Y
Henry Kryn
East Thirtieth Street
Joseph B. Leake
Rye
Germany Fixes July 6 as Day Of Mourning
Berlin reports from June 29 describe Germany designating Sunday July 6 as a day of mourning. Evangelical churches call for quiet reflection and steady work toward recovery. Berlin papers mark Versailles news with black corners and somber captions.
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Germany
Berlin
Ty the Associates Press
Evangelical Churches of
Versailles
Tage
German War Chancellor Takes Blame for World War I
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg, ex German Chancellor, asks Allied powers to place him on trial instead of the former Kaiser. He declares responsibility for Germany’s acts during his term and offers himself to the Allies, while noting the Entente may pursue the Kaiser for international morality and treaty violations. He previously sought May 20, 1919, action but waited on German government wishes.
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Associated Press
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Ex-Kaiser's fate Is Up to Holland
Amsterdam dispatch says Allied powers will not seek extradition of the former Emperor. The league of nations will press the Dutch government to ensure he faces an international court or moral consequences. Officials say no death sentence or imprisonment is contemplated. crimes against international morality will be condemned and the Mohengloerns declared deposed.
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Paris
Telegraaf
League of Nations
Herr Hohenzollern
League
Holland
League Only Points Way Says Wilson Realization Calls for Life Work
The London Daily Mail quotes a peace message from President Wilson urging that the League of Nations shows the path to international understanding and peace. It notes the conference secured security for those wrecked by war and calls on believers to dedicate their lives to realizing this vision.
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Ondon
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Daily Mail Ning
League of Nations
Dispatch
Mangin Sees German Breakup Needed to Halt Militarism
General Mangin asserts Germany will only comply with peace terms if compelled and favors breaking up the German states from Prussia to curb militarism. He warns Americans misread German intentions and urges division to guarantee lasting peace. A scene shows Mangin at the Duke of Hesse palace with his wife and eight children, highlighting postwar tensions.
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Iu x Confederation
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Berlin
Manginiks Na
Frankfurt
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Frankfort
Prussia
Duke of Hesse
Red Cross
Mme. Mangin
Napoleon
Mankin
Ware
League of Nations
Rioting erupts in Rome over anti-government protest
In Rome on June 24 serious disorders broke out during an anti-government demonstration intended to reach Premier Nitta. Military police dispersed crowds after midnight as a large mass meeting at the Augusteum included speeches by Paulette and Gabriele WAnnunkie, energizing attendees before the march began.
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Associated Press
Nitta
Bik
Onler
Augusteum
Pauiette
Gabriele Wannunkie
British Flags Burned In Dublin Demonstrations Reported
Dublin witnesses a night of unrest as Union Jacks are seized and burned on a Trinity College route. Sinn Féin demonstrations spread through the city while revolutionary songs echo, with cheers for Du Vaiera noted in coverage.
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Dublin
Associated Press
Trinity College
du Vaiera
Sinn Féin
Turks Demand Too Much Prompting Council Message Go Home
Paris June 29 A note from the council of four will be sent to the Turkish delegation advising them to return to Constantinople. The message states no likelihood of early agreement due to sharp conflict between Turkish demands and Allied concessions.
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Paris
Council of Four
Constantinople
Guns Boom As President Leaves Brest
President Wilson departs Brest aboard the George Washington after a naval salute display. Crowds cheer as destroyers flank the ship and bells ring. Roses are given to Mrs. Wilson by the Red Cross envoy, with the president declaring This is America as he steps onto the launch bound for the George Washington.
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America
National Bridge
Edward McCauley
George Washington
Mra. Wilson
Rooma
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