Jury Chosen for Lusk Case in Wisconsin
The jury for Miss Grace Lusk's murder trial was selected in Waukesha Wisconsin after a morning session. The panel includes ten farmers, a hardware dealer, a restaurant keeper and others. The defense and state outlined their forthcoming case as spectators filled the courtroom and scene of the tragedy.
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Cwluch
Associated Press
Waukesha
Wis
Grace Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
John HE. Vrooman
Farmer
Oconomowoc
Charles Kurth
Musketo. Co
C. Bubeasdt
Muskeep
John Lamb
Lichon
Howard Baker
Oconowowo
Frank Gibel
Barry Tornow
Oconomowor
William Howard
Lisbon
E. Schermerhorn
W. HL Meadows
Pe Lerch
Brookfieldtown
Wiliam Kooster
Vernon
Miss Tusk
Martin Lueck
Bianca Mill
Miss Lusk
Mills
Walter D. Corrigan
Milwaukee
Corrigan
Mrs. Roberts
Mr Lockney
Dr. Roberts
Misa
Wisconsin
David Roberts
Roberts
Miy
Lockney
Russia Warns of Mobilization Over Brest Treaty Violations
The Soviet government protests to Germany over alleged breaches of the Brest treaty and signals mobilization to defend the Russian republic. It accuses German forces of advancing into Crimea and Baltic/Northern theaters with Ukrainian and Finnish cooperation, demanding a clear German demand list and negotiations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Department
Crimean Peninsula
Finland
Rada
Harmot
Federal Trade Commission urges law against commercial bribery
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to enact a comprehensive law to criminalize commercial bribery. It cited widespread instances across industries, noting complaints against firms but lacking criminal jurisdiction to punish individuals. The commission stressed that bribes include money, gifts, entertainments, and loans to influence employees in procurement and insisted on preventing such practices to preserve fair competition.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
PARDONED BY GOVERNOR WINNECANNE YOUTH TO BE RELEASED
Madison reports Governor Philipp granted a conditional pardon to James Lowney of Winnecanne. The pardon, sought by his father T H Lowney, requires he stay at home and obey the law. Lowney, diagnosed with tuberculosis, is not expected to live more than a year after being imprisoned since February 14, 1918 for forging a $27 check in Winnebago county.
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Winnecanne
Madison
Philipp
James Lowney
T H Lowney
Jowney
Winnebago County
Robbed by Auto Bandits Stampede Bank Cashier Seized
Three auto bandits robbed the Tri-City State Bank in Madison by locking cashier T R Studebaker in the safe and escaping with about 12,000 dollars after a revolver exchange with police.
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United Press
Madison
T R. Studebaker
Tri-City
Pension bill passes with 196 million in appropriations
United Press reports in Washington that the House approved a pension bill carrying appropriations of 196,060,000. The action marks a substantial funding package for veterans and related beneficiaries, reflecting congressional priority on pension support.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
House
German Baltic fleet recalled to Kiel amid buildup
Austrian battleship Viribus Unitis was torpedoed in Pola harbor by Italian forces after sneaking past patrols. Italian seaplanes attacked Austrian fighters, bringing down two and forcing others down. The Viribus Unitis class ships, of about 20,000 tons, carried heavy armament and crew up to 962. The operation follows broader fleet redeployments as tensions rise in the region.
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London
Kiel
Hamburg
Geneva
Daily Express
Rome
Pola Harbor
Pola
Hallan
Tiauhin
Tata
Vikiongs Unitis
Tegetthol
Pring Fugen
Szent Tstvan
Mani
Viribus
Army Deserter Surrenders to Face Wife Desertion Charge
John Harley, wanted for wife desertion, turned himself in at a local recruiting office and admitted desertion from the army two years ago. He was granted permission to appear in circuit court on four counts of wife desertion before being sent back to army headquarters.
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Associated Prena
la Croyne
Hls
John Harley
Tie
Army
Germany and Austria Tighten Grip in Mitteleuropa Plan
Washington dispatches report Germany and Austria moving toward closer subordination under German leadership. The Hohenzollern-Habsburg conference arranged Germany favored control over Austrian affairs. Despite claims of harmony, officials note dissonance over Savoy and Bavarian issues as dual empires align economically and militarily to realize Mitteleuropa.
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Carl TP Groat
United Prese
Washington, D. C
Germany
Russia
Europe
Hohenzollern- Hapsburg
Austria
Brothers In
Outstanding Features Of The War In Europe
The dispatches describe German long distance guns removed for repairs and the belief that 750 German divisions are in the area. Reports state the U S aims to field 1.5 million troops in France by 1918, with many specialists and quartermaster staff. Britain denies changes in higher command. Germany seeks mid European hegemony with Austro Hungarian ties, while official US communiques center on operations from American headquarters in France, including aviation progress.
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Geneva
Paris
Krupp
Renonrsy
Constance Zeitung
Addy
France
Ouse
Gauloie
Washington
Italy
United States
Ilalian
Saya L'Homme Libre
Clemenceau
Quartermaster's Department
London
House of Coramens
Bonar Law
War Cabinet
New York
Germany
Austria Hungary
Vienna
Frankfurter Leitung
Washington, D. C
Ferah
War Departments
Baker
General Pershing
Takeen
Ted Coma
War Inquiry Split as Senate Debates Chamberlain Resolution
President dislikes the Chamberlain call for a Senate inquiry into aircraft prediction and war conduct. The military committee amended the proposal to omit war conduct references while Senator Thompson hints at focusing on aircraft status. Chamberlain signals opposition to dissolution of investigations if the resolution fails.
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Chamberlain
Investina
Senate
Wilson Todas
Melkeller
Tonsnesses
Mail Plane Crashes on Landing in Bridgeton
An air mail plane en route from New York to Philadelphia crashed while attempting to land at Bridgeton, New Jersey. The pilot, Lieut Stephan Bonsal, escaped unhurt. the craft struck a fence during the landing, with the mail dispatch sent onward in a separate aircraft to Washington.
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Jin
Associated Press
Washtaktes
Cael
New York
Philadelphia
Stephan Bonsal
Bridgeton
Waerhington
OF Aviati
Motormen Walk Out Paralyzes Philadelphia Transit
About a thousand motor men and conductors of the Philadelphia Rayal Transfer company walked out, crippling car service in Philadelphia. The strike began to disrupt daily transit as workers protested conditions, leaving ambulatory services strained and riders seeking alternative routes.
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Philadelphia
United Preas
Philadelphia Rayal Transfer Company
Hed Crone Cabin
New Draft Law Passed on Twenty Year Old Registrants
A Washington report outlines a new draft rule requiring young adults who turned twenty by last June to register. The measure, pushed by Associated Press coverage, clarifies eligibility and registration timelines for those who reached age twenty-one since June.
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Yeu
Prome Wrahington
Uae
Peace talks and Alsace Lorraine in British debate
In the House of Commons British officials discuss Emperor Charles and Prince Sixtus proposals as a path to honorably end the war. Foreign Secretary Balfour affirms readiness to hear any bellicose envoy while stressing secrecy and limits on who may receive communications. Asquith stresses no widening of aims, and Britain seeks a peaceful resolution without compromising harsh terms.
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Associated Press
London
Crean Bellata
Badiour
House of Commons
Wwe
Acu
Penca
Raltane
Charles Pwrele
Telter
Prince P Sixtuy Sa
France
Wilson
Balfour
Avery
Aidu
Alsace-Lorraine
Belfour
Alsace Lorraine
Lito Adlies
Alsace
Wld
Asquith
Taft In Conference To Avert Telegraphers Strike
Vice President Taft joins mediators in Washington to resolve the looming commercial telegraphers strike. James Konen Kamp, president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, and Newcomb Carleton of Western Union will meet in Philadelphia for a final effort to avert the stoppage. A major feminine attraction, the Crown Caroline is noted as a prominent feature.
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Taft
United Hrean
Washington, D.C
Willan T Howard Matt
Frank 1 Walsh
Nations War Board
Commercial Colegete
S J Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Newcomb Carleton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Tnday
Philadelphia
New American Brigades in Flanders Training Plan
The article argues for a new American corps in Flanders linked with Beltish formations to advance brigading, with Americans training behind the front and under artillery and German-fire conditions. It foresees six months to gain practical knowledge before committing to independent offensive campaigns under General Foch.
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United Prena Ware
Amerean Ceondra Pisnders
Beltish Orsénie Betdings
Foot and & King
America
Ocean
Field Marshal
Baig
Flanders
England
Tenugee ‘Y Tilaces
Lritfair
Ypres
Tve Brotch
Channel
Pleardy
Amer Ein Kranece
Mern
Ford
Henorsiship
Foch
EAT WELL LIVE WELL ADVICE FROM NEAR CENTURY OLD count senator Greppi
Rome Italy s famed elder Giuseppe Greppi count and senator has just celebrated his ninety ninth birthday He attributes longevity to eating well and living well In his youth Greppi served as a cavalry officer and later entered diplomacy traveling through Europe and the Orient He spent many years in Russia as the Italian ambassador while the text notes his long public service and age
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Associated Prona
Rome
Itoly
Giuseppe Greppi
Count Grepps
Raealy
Diter
Russia
Rituals in English and the Benefit Association change
The Associated Prada Detrali announces a major shift for the national Wornen’s Benefit Association based at its Tort-teron headquarters. The new policy requires all rhonda to be printed with a Ge Ts ish translation, affecting German women in Chisago New York Pitty Kingwich Milwaukee and St. Louis as labor opportunities prompt broader inclusion.
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Prada
Chisago
New York
Pitty
Kingwich Milwaukee
St. Loui
Noted Biologist Arrested as Enemy Alien
Mme Anna Maria Rhoda Erd fman, world renowned biologist and lecturer at a university, was arrested as an enemy alien. She earned a PhD from the University of Munich and came to the United States in 1923, with further work noted in March.
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Mme
Anna Maria Rhoda Erdfman
Ale University
Fien
University of Munich
United States
Epemarch Werk
Taft keynote calls for war to secure peace at peace league
Associated Press reports Taft presiding at Philadelphia opening session of the war to enforce peace convention. He urges a fighting army of 6,000,000 and a stern, unbending stance to defeat Germany and right wrongs in Belgium Alsace Lorraine and Turkey. Four thousand attendees include educators and business leaders as the league commits to win the war.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Taft
League
MR. Taft
Aft
Germany
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Russia
Turkey
Yral
Packers Face Tightening Rules Not Full Government Control
Washington officials report no move toward government operation of the packing industry for war. A special report to President Wilson from the food labor agriculture departments and the federal trade commission recommends tightening existing regulations instead of a new policy. The FTC probes the industry as a potential monopoly, with forthcoming testimony expected to influence Congress and the administration’s approach to cooperation among government cattle raisers packers.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Food, Labor, Agriculture Departments
Federal Trade Commission
Food Administration
Congress
Francis J Feney
Statue removal sparks off site debate in city
A large statue named Mania Gere removal today from its place near the German Building provokes offense among some residents. A representative cited public sentiment and potential safety, while the Red Cross called for calm amid the controversy.
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Ermania
Theo
Geremania
State Troops Guard Detroit Municipal Building to Prevent Riot
Detroit officials deploy state troops at the municipal building after a riot in the court house where two alleged draft evaders escaped. The escapees are identified as William Schultz of Racine Wisconsin and Tharon Lawr of Detroit.
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Detroit
Associated Press
William Schultz
Racine
Wis
Tharon Lawr
Hal Crass
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