Orpet Murder Trial Sees Letters Turned Over
In Waukegan Illinois on May 16 the court ordered Celestia Yonker's love letters to be given to the defense while letters Marian Lambert received from Orpet remain with the prosecution. The trial resumes amid continued jury selection as prosecutors seek to prove that Yonker's professed love spurred Orpet to kill Lambert. The defense plans to use Yonker's letters to argue self murder theory and Orpet's letters to frame the motive.
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de Kale
Orpet
Marian Lambert
Merian
Uatted Press
Waukegan
Celestia Yonker
Kalb
William H. Urper
Charles H. Donnelly
Donnelly
Wisconsin University
le Present
Marian
Ronan
Orper
Miss Yonker
RR. F. Grieve
Orpei
Fronz
Dekalb
I? Otlock
Yonker
Atterneor
Helms Woods
Peerfield
Lfe
Wipkips
Unique local incidents roll through United Press dispatch
United Press reports a string of odd events from major cities. A New York street car conductor strained a fare register causing a shoulder injury, Boston business leaders debate sufficiency of stenographers, and Chicago officers face disciplinary actions after handling a stink bomb. A blind man dismisses alleged infidelity over a wrinkled dollar, with unrelated Venice and hearth references echoing confusion in the latter lines.
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United Press
New York
Jeremiah O'Neill
Republican State Central Committee Likely Calls Madison Convention
Milwaukee May 11 The Republican state central committee is expected to pass a resolution to appoint a committee to sail a convention at Madison to endorse candidates and plan a campaign. Delegates at large from Milwaukee and Chicago area be named, with alternates from several districts. Carl Emerich Merrill may replace George OConnor on the central committee.
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Madixon
Forthwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Republican State Central Committee
Madison
George A. West
Mibwau- Bee
George Gord Areusse
Larg- Toe
Chicapeaukee
Wedon
Lyons
B. M. Caples
Wauhesha
George L. Harrington
Elkhorn
C. F. Mohr
Portage
J. F. Huber
West Bend
L. A. Brunkworst
Phattevill
Charles Cross
Stoughton
L. G. Wecheckers
Milwauk
Charles Oelerich
Oshkosh
Fred Bullwinkel
Mi Fenamonic
M. Somonds
Gatesgilde
Bieventh
A. H. Wilkinson
Baycheld
J. FP. Peterson
Carl Emerich
Merril
Central Committee
George Oconnor
Daring Driver Killed in Race at Sheepshead Bay
Car driven by Carl Limberg and mechanic Rexey Pallotti crashed while leading the Metropolitan Trophy race at Sheepshead Speedway. Both men fell 30 feet to the embankment. Pallotti died at once, Limberg died a few minutes later. Only ten cars started and Eddie Rickenbacker won in a Maxwell.
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Carl Limberg
Rexey Pallotti
Sheepshead Speedway
Speedway
Limberg
Pallotti
Eddie’ Rickenbacker
Maxwell
New Army Bill Aims to Add Seven Hundred Eighteen Thousand Men
Lawmakers report a redesigned army bill to expand the force to 718,500, detailing brigade and division strength, infantry and cavalry ratios, and the integration of the Officers Reserve Corps and ROTC. The plan seeks a balanced force ready for rapid mobilization and peacetime training.
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Uni
Chamuers
Ben
Jairengia
Willie Pesi
Insine
Leven
Unis
Iwiuar
Fort Cers
Witt
No Seats Available As Presidential Campaign Keeps Pace
Chicago May 16 a fifth chaplain was named for the Republican national convention set to open June 7. Officials expect the convention to extend into the next week as leaders anticipate bidding adjournment Tuesday before the Democratic gathering in St Louis. Root headquarters to open in Chicago next week with Upham and Hilles coordinating arrangements.
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Alaynuids
Eishu
Chicago
St. Louis
Root
Burton, Werks, Fairanks
Angus G Backstaff Improves After Madison Fall
Angus G Backstaff, a freshman at the University of Wisconsin Madison, remained at the infirmary in satisfactory condition after a concussion from a fall on the Chi Phi house steps. Mrs. G A Backstaff said she would stay with him at least a week. doctors noted infection risk from concussion typically develops days later.
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Oshkosh
Mori
Madison
Northwestern
Wis
Angus Buckstaff
University Infirmary
Aes
G. A.backstaf
Angus G. Backstaff
State University At Madison
Chi Phi
Clothing Makers of Milwaukee End Strike
Milwaukee clothing workers end a strike after an agreement with Adier and Saor and two agents on February 13. The return to work follows a months long walkout at the factory. New terms include resumed pay and production standards.
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Milwaukee
Adier & Sa
Methodist Conference Endorses Unification Report
A Southern and Eastern Methodist meeting endorsed a report from the unifications committee. The conference discussed bond between churches and adopted recommendations to advance the proposed merger plan despite some opposition remnants.
Immigration bill revamped amid Asian enclave tensions
Fragmented text describes a revised immigration bill affecting an Asian enclave. The article notes Japan-related elements and an amendment proposal, with references to a treaty or agreement and potential penalties. Names and places are unclear due to OCR damage.
Superior Elks Plan 50-Member Delegation to State Meet
In Superior Wisconsin on May 16 a special report states the Superior Elks will organize a fifty member delegation to attend the state convention in Green Bay in June.
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Superior
Wis
Superior Elks
Green Bay
Rice Lake Church Robbed In Wisconsin May 16
Authorities search for robbers who took forty dollars from church funds and a quantity of Minware from Rev. Charles Nord in Lake City Wisconsin. The theft occurred at a local church, with investigators tracing the early morning break in and seeking suspects.
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Lake
Wis
Rey
Charles Nord
Butcher shops ordered closed on Sundays in Oshkosh
An Oshkosh attorney cites state law fines of up to 310 for keeping butcher shops open Sundays. The opinion notes city shops in Oshkosh are open on Sundays, with a push by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and RPUA to close all city shops on Sundays.
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Stendar
Madison
Wis
Ai Eral Owen Todar McDonald
Oshkesh
Atmerney McDonald
Schaitz
Mamtow
Trenart
Taylor County
Osher Bisshops
Artorary
Owen
Oshkoshuninn
Amalgamated Meat Carter
Neoth America
Irish Casement sightings stir crowded Bow Street hearing
Crowded Bow Street heard testimony on Casement and accomplices on Good Friday night at Tralee. Witnesses described signals and a boat found ashore by farmer Kerry man Carra, with a dagger and tin box recovered.
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Associated Press
Lunden
jSinn Fein
Quinn
Iho
Menic
Monteix Siuil Ar Dares
Tralee
Carthy
Saareme
Othe Sanw
Frida
Ramer
Mary Gorman
Casement
Hic Ree
Nerest
Verdun Front Bombardments Continue As War News Prospers
Report notes French positions at Axecourt Wood and Hill No 304 near Verdun subjected to constant bombardment while German drives are hinted along the Riga and Dvina fronts. An infantry clash near Thiaymont farm northeast of a fortress is said repulsed. A Casement treason hearing in London unfolds with witness testimony and dramatic courtroom moments.
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Verdun Front
Meuse
Axecourt Wood
No. 304
Use
Kix Amt
Moulainville
Woevre
Unis
Ofpaal
Pari
Thiaymont
Fortre
Xews
Kiel
Iliza
Vetrocrac
Riga-Dvinsk
Italy
I Great
Britain
France
Roger Casement
Lomion
Temdine
Sir Roger
Casement
Leubierine
Tralee
Mrs Sarah Lynch Dies After Fatal Apoplexy
Mrs Sarah Lynch wife of Patrick Kelly died after an apoplectic stroke in her home area. The funeral is planned for Tuesday at J Peter church following a hospital transfer from Lucce hospital where she was taken after leaving Pleasant avenue residence.
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Thersda
Sarah Lynch
Patrick Kelly
Hospital
Hew
Pleasant Avenue
J. Peter’ Church
Merriii Street
Jefferson Avenue
Aiis
P Fox
Quter
Stre
Burton Clark
Lakesiakhousga
Ifrom
William J
Carranza Told to Maintain Order on Mexican Border
Washington May 15 reports say Carranza agreed with Obregon that Mexican forces should show they can control northern Mexico while American troops stay. Pershing’s line and border patrols remain protected with 19 000 troops under Trevino to police Parral and Big Bend. Villa’s fate remains unclear with Obregon deeming him dead.
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Associatea Press
Washington, DC
Carranza
General Oil
General Obregon
Mexico
Amentah
Washington, D. C
el Paso
Scott
iBaker
United States
Carranzatorues
Gbregon
Parral
Ville
Big Bend
Glenn Springs
Boquillas
Obregon
Trevino
Feld
Pershing
Sonora
Pulpit Pass
War Department
Funston
Vbreson
Villa
Linsell
Mearcan
Josia
Ojos Hagules
Maneta
Tampico
Senate debate on Wilson nominee Rubies to federal post
The Senate reopened discussion on President Wilsons nomination of George Rubies to a federal post in Washington D C. Republicans Kenyon and La Follette led the opposition while Democrats Owen Underwood and Vardaman supported. A two thirds vote amendment by Gallinger was considered as the vote was delayed until tomorrow with Senator Stone wanting to be present.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wilson
George Rubies
Courtes
Gallinger
Kenyon
la Fosiette
Owen
Underwood
Vardaman
Stone
Senntons
Snow Fall Threatens Fruit Trees in Beloit
Beloit Wisconsin records snowfall with reports of frost damage looming after a late spring fall. Farmers fear a damaging freeze could follow, threatening fruit trees and crops in the region.
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Beloit
Wis
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Republican Convention
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Japan
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Bow Street
Sir Roger Casement
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Peine
Frederick Smith
Rhe
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Julia Hearne
Regal Irish Constabulary
McCarthy
Sergeant Hearne
Traiee
Filey
Rd Morton
St Brendan
Hearne
Dublin
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Kiley
Germany
Martin Collins
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Cavement
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