Grace Lusk Trial Details Emotions and Letters Unfold
In Waukesha Wisconsin Dr David Roberts testified Grace Lusk appeared normal aside from occasional anger and denied abnormal mental state. District Attorney Morris S. Tular described Lusk’s admission of relations with Roberts and her letters stained with blood found after the tragedy. The defense narrative showed her near collapse as the prosecution prepared to rest its case amid dramatic testimony and a blood stained note allegedly from Lusk to Roberts.
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Waukesha
Wis
David Roberts
Grace Lusk
Tral
Miss Lusk
Mes Roberts
Morris S. Tular
Mrs. Roberts
Dr. Roberts
Beaully
Mra
Mary Newman Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Dr Roberts
Hy United Press
Mary Newman
Roberta
Bianca Mille
Asias Lusk
Mintoherts
Famine Becomes New Ally of Entente Powers
London dispatch claims famine will push Gardun and Austrian masses toward the Entente, with shortages fueling anti-Bolshevik sentiment. Reports describe hunger in streets, prisoners killed at Vienna gun works, and hope that relief from Ukraine may come too late to avert unrest and a shift in public opinion toward Allied forces.
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Associated Preas
London
Germany
Aue Tri
Mall Telebhs
Vancanasse
Aed
Vis Ifer Ant
Gan Works
Vienna
Ukraine
Trenate
Wilson
Adda
Submarine threat easing prompts lower war risk rate
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance suggests cutting life insurance for merchant vessel crews in war zones from 250 to 150 dollars per 1,000, aligning with a drop in marine insurance rates from three to two percent. In Venice, Admiral Albono cites strong Mediterranean submarine control and sunk enemy subs as he notes improved prospects. The Red Cross report appears incomplete.
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Bureau of War Risk Taxuniance
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
United Press
Venice
Mediterranean
Albono
Hed Cros
Prohibition Considered for Private Pleasure Yachts
The Fuel Administration weighs banning private yachts from using fuel during the war. Officials say about 300 steam driven yachts and 1000 gasoline powered boats would be affected. Hundreds of craft have already been turned over to the government.
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Fuel Administration
Seid
Labor Board to Hear Middle West Labor Disputes
The national War Labor Board chair announced the full board will meet in Chicago next Monday to hear labor differences in the middle west, with focus on Detroit and Cleveland. The Associated Press report from Washington notes the gathering aims to resolve disputes affecting wartime production.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Walsh
National War Labor Board
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Ited Crone
Alls
Man Forces Wife to Take Oath to Wear Red Cross Uniform
In a county court Brindles compelled his wife to pledge allegiance to the United States Constitution to qualify for wearing a Red Cross uniform. The ruling came as a necessary step tied to her active service and support of the cause.
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Alleghaner
Associated Press
Brindles
Rause
March a Full General Nomination Sent to Senate
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Major General March from acting chief of staff to full general and General Bills, chief of staff to be a general by brevet, per Associated Press from Washington D C.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
March
Bills
President Wilson
Health Board Head Edward Abramn Dies At Home
Edward O T Abramn, leader of Michigan state health board and former legislator, died last night at his Dollar Bay home. The Associated Press report from Houghton notes his prominent role in public health and state government.
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Associated Press
Houghton
Micch
Edward Ot. Abramn
Michigan Stance Board of Health
Femher
Legislature
Dollar Hay
Ned Crean Cotte
Senator James III Hospitalized In Johns Hopkins Case
United Press reports Senator James of Kentucky is hospitalized in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins. Wright's disease is noted in connection with his condition. No further details available.
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United Press
Washington
Storm preceding gale in Ireland and German plot claims
London report cites Eva Gore Booth saying Countess Markievicz arrived in London and was imprisoned at Holloway. Dublin dispatches describe a calm but tense mood as arrests continue, with debate over conscription and Sinn Fein. U.S. sources allege German Irish plotting with arms and funds, while Dublin notes emphasize restraint and official statements on trials and civil order.
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Associated Press
London
Eva Gore Bool
Markievies
Lublin
Espress
Marklevicg
Holloway Prison
Sinn Fein Leaders Arrests Shake Ireland as German Plot Claims Grow
Groups debate the blow against Sinn Fein after more than 100 arrests. Moderates Alderman Kelly and John MacNeil are named to succeed Valera and Griffith Kelly and MacNeil, aiming for moderation. Sinn Fein leaders deny German influence, demand proof, while officials pledge more arrests as Ireland’s interior remains calm. Americans and labor delegates monitor the crisis. Official evidence of Sinn Fein links to Germany is expected to be released soon.
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Sinn
England
Sinn Feltiam
Trelind Nest
Sinn Feln
Efelt
Treland
Almultan Courls
Ireland
French Jordeutenant
John Dillon
United States
Sinn Fein
Train Crash Kills Wisconsin Valley Engineer Near Babcock
Five, engineer on the Wisconsin Valley division, was killed when his train collided with a freight near Rabrock, Wisconsin this morning. The fireman escaped by jumping. The article notes a Red Cross connection and mentions a court attorney.
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Wis
Babcock
Associated Prear
Four Bodies Recovered From Mil Creek Mine Collapse
Rescue workers pulled fourteen entombed miners from the Mil Creek Channel Company mine ten miles north of Charleston West Virginia. Four bodies were recovered, with word on the status of the remaining men not yet available.
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Associated Preae
Charleston
Va—Bodinn
Fenir
Mil Creek
Fragmented Trial Details on Sabotage and Conspiracy
The Associated Press reports on a federal trial addressing sabotage and labor influence tied to the OW organization. Evidence cites letters, organized networks, and a plan to disrupt production with alleged intent to sway workers at the Northwest mine complex.
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iBy
Canieal
Crimeanleay
Teaderal
Jude Lauda
Three Drownings Reported in Zumbrota River Tragedy
A Rochester dispatch reports a fatal drowning incident in the Zumbrota River. Three youths including two sons aged about nineteen and twenty were swept away during a fishing outing. A parent attempting a rescue also disappeared, with authorities continuing search efforts.
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United Preay
Rochester
Winn
Mohr
Hitteen
Penty Bane
Zumbrota
Hank
Dawn
Baa
Redroma
Food and liquor policy clash over production bill
Fragmented OCR text shows a debate involving asp aspartate and a proposed food production bill. Mentions Trent v Washington, BC and an $11,600,000 appropriation. References to an administration, president, and age prohibition for manufacture of intoxicanry.
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Trent
Washington
Editor Ingersoll Dies After Fourteen Years At Paper
The editor of The Dali Idepaten, known as Brainerd’s longtime powtmaster, died today at his home. He had edited papers in Stevens Point, Wir, and Celunius, SIs, over a fourteen year career and leaves a legacy in local journalism.
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Prean Wratnerd
Auction Brings $10,000 Turkey to Whitehall Farm
A bid at a Crane auction near Washington D C raises $10,000 for a turkey named by Representative Tardy Pecan. MeLarice Daw of Dawson Per 1a attends with the president and chief executive to receive the prize.
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United Prana
Washington, D. C
Whitehall Farm
Tardy
Pecan
MeLarice Daw
Dawson
Turkey
Food shortages widen as Crete crisis deepens and fronts shift
Washington reports a looming famine as Crete’s food rationing plans falter and western front supplies dwindle. Germany, Austria Hungary face allied pressure, while weather and strategic delays slow bread production and aid flows.
Thirty seven relief offices approved in Chicago plan
The Red Cross project consolidates thirty seven VU relief offices into a single Chicago office on Tarksa boulevard between Pheres man and Wril streets. The decision, approved today by rector General Meddoo, saves nearly $200,000 in rental.
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Associated Tress
Washington, D. C
Pajlway Relief
Chicaxoe
Tarksda Boulevard
Phereman and
Wril Streets
Meddoo
Heavy Nebraskan storm to hit Minnesota crops
A severe storm system tracked from North Dakota toward Minnesota threatens the Twin City region this afternoon. Agricultural experts warn of potential crop damage and financial losses, estimating insurance and damages may run into thousands of dollars for farmers across the state.
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Associated Treas
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
Twin City
Railroad Heads Must Obey Federal Orders at Virginian, Norfolk
Norfolk Va. July 21 The director general McAdoo removed W Huntington of New York as head of the Virginian railway for failure to promptly follow orders for maintenance and improvement. Oty Vasoriated Presa Washington DE Co. W Huntington named federal director to oversee the road from Norfolk and other executives warned more actions may follow if cooperation does not improve. The case centers on technicalities delaying compliance with federal rail administration instructions.
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Presa
Washington
Railway Administration
3 Hantington
Cvdlya Viuis
Matsel
Deepouaier
W. Vale
China and Japan sign defensive alliance pact
Beijing and Tokyo finalize a treaty after days of talks on joint military operations and defense plans. The agreement is described as defensive with U S cautions and possible Siberia involvement, but many details remain unpublished.
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Associated Press
Peking
Prhity
Ching
Sapan
Delebalve
Asteemant
Americun Minfein
Lite Department
Siberia
Mun
Henan
Chemeives
Siberth
Dapan
War record of Lt General Charles Tela Soehvdlle West
The report notes World War I era service for Charles Tela Soehvdlle West born in London and raised in France, detailing his rise to major general by 1917. It mentions his wounding in action in Australia and references his early life as the son of a lord and his training with British forces.
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Associated Press
Londeon
Charles Tela Soehvdlle West
Supreme War
Vomie Vernailles
Lord Sacksie
France
Antocotonel
Deinadier
Lempenne Grajer
Tle
Mruep
Italy Names One of Its Ablest Generals
General di Rebilant is identified as one of Italy's ablest military leaders and is in command of the Fourth Tales Army unit.
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Italy
General di Rebilant
Three Quarters of a Million Men For Draft
The War Department outlines plans for the June 1916 draft registration. Major General Crowder estimates about 750 900 of the ten million men aged between twenty one and thirty one will be available for military service after exemptions and physical deficits. Local boards will operate June 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for men born June 6, 1896 to June 6, 1897.
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Washington
BD. C
Crowder
Dinne
Halls
Croawder
Baker i
WAR Department
Miurshal
E. H. Crowder
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Jad
Oper
Selective Service
Med Crom
Germans Seize Dutch Ship Amid Prohibition Edict
A German action reports the seizure of a Dutch vessel named Aneta as authorities in Amaterhime halt Dutch sailings. The ruling, issued by Kale Suiting and Fishing Craft authorities, blocks most Dutch ships with limited exceptions, while flashing warnings echo along the coast.
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Hacepia
Associated Press
Wagne
Anul
Oty United Press
Amaterhime
Taber
Troop Train Wreck Near Arkansas Damages Relief Sent
A troop train bound for Perth Bound wrecked near Wirlandly Arkansas today. The engine and four coaches overturned. Engineers and linemen were preserved and treated. Two relief trains with physicians and supplies were sent. injured soldiers were reported.
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Perth
Wirlindly
Will le
Barnett Deer Lepotts
Roxy Callas
Eight Thousand Strike Hits Winnipeg Merchants and Railways
A disrupted labor action sweeps Winnipeg with thousands of workers striking across shops and railways. The general strike stalls commerce and highlights tensions between unions and government policies, including red flag measures and cross-border trade impacts.
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Winnipec
Canadien
Giranl
Peete
Canciiar
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