Wife's Grave Opened in Ghastly Drama at Wilmington
Report from Pou Sville Ky recounts Judge Bingham alleging autopsy and removal of vital organs from Mrs Hebert Worth Bingham in Wilmington after her death. William J Burns and several physicians allegedly witnessed the disinterment and organ removal sent to New York, with the body then reburied. Public opinion urged on by the statement.
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Pouseville
Robert Worth Bingham
Henry M. Finger
Wilmington
Dra. Bingham
Inghas
William J. Burns
New York
Hebert Worth Bingham
Wilnecton
N.C
Bingham
Wilelm Fruco
Tate
Binghan
William 2. Borns
Hingham
Dreiteh
Steinberg
William 2 Kenss
Ynebare
de. Raviteh
Fiytam
Wae
Cham
Louisville
Wilmington Official Refuses to Affirm or Deny Grave Opened
In Wilmington message, Judge Bingham argues on disinterment of Mrs. Bingham’s body. Dr Nesbitt refuses to confirm or deny if a permit for exhumation was issued. Health officials say permits were honorary measures and not part of a formal record. Cemetery superintendent declines to comment.
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Wilmington
N.C
Bingham
C7. Nesbitt
Super- Minden
Wativen
Mrs Bingham's Brother At Lockport Denies Ives
At Lockport New York Mrs Bingham's brother denies knowledge of Ives in connection with the case. The article continues on the last page outlining statements and potential motives regarding the opened grave and related events. Sources indicate ongoing investigations and local interest in the unfolding story with named individuals involved.
Draft resistance circulars draw fire and pamphlet spread
The Tribune prints a Washington dispatch about the American Union Against Militarism urging conscientious objectors to seek exemptions by a chain of appeals ending with a final self appeal. Civil Liberties officials dispute the Tribune’s interpretation, providing a letter from John Bartram Kelley explaining draft procedures and the final self appeal.
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The
Tribune
Washington
American Union Against
Postoffice Department
District Board
Civil Liberties Bureau of the American Union
Roger XN. Baldwin
L. Mollingsworth Wood
Mile Starism
New York
Everitt L. Mowland
Grifithville
Arkanse
Mewland
Tam
Alreedy
Locnl
Distrit Board
Provident Nefused
John Bartram Kelley
Seiutant
Germans Used U S Minister to Hide Bomb Plot Peril to Ministry
Petrograd and Washington report a Korniloff revolt tied to Kerensky, with Bolshevik demands for explanations as generals maneuver over martial law. In Bucharest, Germany’s handling of explosives and microbes in the German legation underlines US and Romanian protests against diplomatic abuse and covert weapon shipments.
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U.S
Washington
Germany
United States
Bucharest
Lansing
von Luxburg
Argentina
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
von Bernstorff
Foreign Office
Congress
State Department
William Whiting Andrews
Legation
Porumbaru
Romania
G Man
Vepicka
Andrews
le Ration
Korniloff
Petrograd
Kerensky
Petrogend
Rusekia Volya
Savinkof
War Department
Kornilof
Mier Kerensky
Savinkoff
Andrew
Sayat
Dr. Bernhardt
Thad
de. Romhardt
Hoover Calls for Sugar Aid to France
President Wilson discussed France seeking 100000 tons of sugar from the United States within a month. Hoover urges Americans to cut candy and sugar purchases to help France, arguing sugar is a human necessity and suggesting rationing at home to keep supplies for France. He asserts Americans must share to support the common cause and rejects refusal.
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Sgncral
Washington
France
United States
Hoover
Wilson
Berlin Peace Hope Shapes Belgian Question Speech
Berlin stirred by peace hope as Dr Michaelis plans a speech in Copenhagen next Thursday. He will outline German peace terms including Belgian independence and a restoration of German colonies if Entente powers accept a policy of territorial and economic conquest change. Turkish and Bulgarian frontier replies are to be sent to the Pope today, Turkey seeks non-violation of its territory and Bulgaria demands frontier reallocation by nationality principles.
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Copenhagen
Mitchaelis
Chaneler
Neweste Nachrichten
Munich
Germany
Vienna
Berliner Tageblatt
Turkey
Bulgaria
Congress Plans An Inquiry Into German Plots
Washington reports a House resolution to probe German propaganda and efforts to influence Congress. Chairman Flood signals favorable committee action though some favor executive handling. Accounts detail widespread efforts to sway public opinion and spies in public spaces raising security concerns.
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Washington
Congress
House
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
Executive Department
Germans Seek English Property for Resources
London dispatch reports Dr. Christopher Addison stating Germans seek materials for munitions and building from various regions. He notes German efforts to obtain coal iron ore and other mineral deposits, and even consideration of purchasing such assets in England during the war.
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London
Christopher Addison
Huddersfield
Ptemptine
England
La Follette Attacks War and Wilson in Speech to Socialists
Toledo dispatch reports Wisconsin senator Robert M. La Follette addressing a socialist gathering at the Coliseum. He denounced war and blamed press influence, claiming his St Paul remarks were misquoted and arguing wealth dictated wartime policy over public democracy. He criticized presidential sway over Congress and noted tax burdens favoring the rich.
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la Follette
War
Wilson
Te Asyoria
Prva
Toledo
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Tam
Senator la Follette
Congress
British Destroyer Sunk Near English Channel
London reports the Admiralty says a British destroyer was torpedoed and sunk near the English Channel by a German submarine. Fifty crewmen were saved. The incident underscores danger from U-boat bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge as the Channel remains a hazardous route despite nets and patrols.
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English Channel
London
Admiralty
North Sea
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Channel
Germans Seize Bruges Men and Boys for War Factories
Havre reports German military authorities in Bruges Belgium forcibly conscripting all males and boys aged fourteen to sixty for work in munitions factories and shipyards. The raid extends through homes streets and public places with teachers doctors and priests exempt. The provincial committee orders releasing 76 percent of staff.
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Havre
Bruges
Belgium
Minion
Germany Yields To Argentina War Is Averted
Buenos Ayres reports Germany disapproved of Count von Luxburg's cruiser warfare ideas and promised to honor commitments. Argentina, delaying a vote on breaking relations, received two notes from Berlin via Molina and Tueyrredenister stating that the German government condemns Luxburg and will keep its promises. A duel between Veyea and Arce followed remarks in the chamber.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Argentine Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Berlin
Count von Luxburg
Tueyrredenister
Lule
Molina
Munich
Laxburg
Lashure
Chamber of Deputies
Veyea
Arce
Veyga
Germanamericanism Speech to Be Repeated in Chicago
The Colonel plans a speech in Chicago addressing the foreign born population. He will repeat the address once delivered at the Berlin University, aiming to outline German Americanism themes and present a familiar message to a new audience.
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Stanwe Ceitung
Chicago
Aily
Berlin University
German Press Largely Welcomes Papal Peace Note
Berlin papers praise Germany's note to the Pope for its dignified tone and restraint, contrasting with Wilson. They note acceptance of the Reichstag peace resolution and readiness to negotiate on Papal mediation terms, with emphasis on right over might and disarmament. Belgium question left open, but Belgian independence likely restored in principle.
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Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Reichstag
Zeitung Am Mittaganga
M. Ribot
Brotherhood of Men
Association
Society of Nations
Morgen
Steet
Belgium
Borsen Zeitung
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M. Kerensky
Merensky
Provisional Government
Vlsdimir Lvof
Red
Cays
Bose
M. Scott
Soie
Kronstadt
Hungary
the Hague
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Eitize
Britain
Dudge Cohalan
Friends of Irish Freedom
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