Waite Defense Opens with Insanity Plea in Murder Trial
Dr Arthur Warren Waite defense opens with insanity claim in the trial for the murder of his father in law John E Peck. Witnesses include Frank Clyde and Warren Waite testifying about Waite's early life and alleged mental traits as the defense seeks to send him to an asylum rather than the electric chair.
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Freak Weltere
Cese Yesterdas
Evert
United Press
New York
Dr_ Arthur War
Ren Waite
John E_ Peck
Grand Rapids
Walter RL Duell
Waite
Duell
Egypt
Frank
Clyde
Clycle Waite
Dr. Waite
Joan E. Peek
Peck
Frank Waite
Arthur
White
South Africa
Nat Tere
Bellevue Hospital
Ware
Clara Peck Waite
Pecks
Clyde Waite
Warren W. Waite
de- Fendant
Little Green Door
Bing Bing
Unique Incidents Across Cities
A series of odd events reported by United Press includes Barre Montana where Mrs. Robert Moore fatally attacked her husband with an ax during sleep after a quarrel and surrendered. In Chicago Mary Pauli warned officers about choosing “the cats or me” after issuing an ultimatum. Pittsburg saw Mary Brady and her twin sister W B Nichols accused in a shoplifting case with witnesses confused and the matter delayed. Chicago also features Rose Krogh seeking a new press for her baby and asking a saloonkeeper Orrin Cox to buy the child, then firing and missing. a 22 year old woman faces murder charges. In Atlantic City a widow placed a contract swearing fidelity until death, making her a claimed faithful wife.
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United Press
Barre, Mont
Robert Moore
Chicago
Mary Pauli
Pittsburg
W. B. Nichols
Mary Brady
Rose Krogh
Orrin Cox
Tenty
Seo Aantic City
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Ate
Anme Wiis
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Court hears dramatic testimony in Peck murder trial
Witnesses describe alleged motives and poison plot as Mrs Horton and Clara Lo testify against Dr Waite. Father of a suspect details family history and asylum records while Dr Astrander confirms hospital notes. Jury seated quickly as prosecution rests after a swift two day trial atmosphere.
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Lile Jackson
Arthur
Bert
Luke
Kalamazoo State Hospital
Herman Astrander
Horton
Canada School
Waite Os
Clara Lois
Poiton
Elizabeth C. Hardwick
Peck
Margaret Horton
Dr. Werte
Dr. Waite
Roger Casement Indicted for High Treason in London
A London grand jury returned true bills against Sir Roger Casement and Daniel J. Bailey for high treason. Casement and Bailey, held without bail after a preliminary hearing, face trial set for June 26 before Lord Chief Justice Readling.
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London
Jay
Roger Casement
Sinn Fein Teselt
Daniel J. Bailey
Casement
Bailey
Sir Roger
Methodists decline card playing ban at conference vote
Saratore Springs N Y May 3 The Methodist general conference refused by a vote of 435 to 360 to strike from church discipline the clause expelling members who play cards dance or attend the theater The Associated Press reports the decision preserves the churchs ban on such amusements for members and illustrates internal debates over discipline.
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Associated Press
Saratore Springs
N. Y
Methodist General Conference
Woman Dies After Heart Failure in Restaurant
Mrs. Frank Pierre, 76, of Ocente, died of heart failure in a Green Bay restaurant this afternoon shortly after taking a seat. Her son was present when she collapsed.
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Frank Pierre
Associated Press
Green Bay
Wis
Chorus Bleacher Collapse Injures Appleton Students
A high school chorus rehearsal at the Appleton armory caused bleacher sections to collapse, sending several students about ten feet to the floor. Minor injuries were reported, and repairs will be completed before tonight's music festival.
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Appleton
Wis
Mer
High Schoo
Armory
Republican National Convention Plans and Candidate News
The Republican national committee opens planing mills to ready the Coliseum for the convention. Weeks Burton and Fairbanks camps establish headquarters in Chicago with projected votes and nominating prospects. Nearby reports note Elihu Root and other aides shaping campaigns amid bustling activity and public publicity efforts.
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Republican National Committee
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G. W. Mooner
Cleveland
Burton Bocom
Willis
Ohio
Burton
Ebbu Root
M. Pepper
Roots
Associated Press
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Elina Root
New York
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Theodore
Charles M. Pepper
John D. White
Bill
George M. Moses
New Hampshire
Greece
John W. Wee
Rudders
EL Weller
Baltimore
Gew
Mooney
State House of Representativ
N. Roda
Fairbanks
James P. Goodrich
Tragic Scenes in Verdun Battle Report
United Press describes brutal fighting at Verdun with French and German troops in tunnel warfare. Soldiers suffer amputations without anesthesia as shelling buries hundreds and a French captain cites seven thousand dead amid the wreckage of fort Douaumont.
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United Press
Fort Douzumont
President Wilson Seeks World Peace Through Unified Plea
President Wilson outlines a broad peace policy advocating action for all nations at once. He argues peace benefits all when the president acts and signals a potential early end to the war amid echoing talks in Berlin, Washington, and London.
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Berlin
Washington
London
Wilson
X Berz
England
Berlin School Discipline Ends With Hat Etiquette Case
A Berlin schoolteacher avoided a ten mark fine after testifying that cold weather caused him to keep his hat low and avoid drafts while greeting a director and professor. Provincial authorities later cancelled the penalty, citing his health excuse as sufficient.
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Berlin
Maatel Press
Lloyd George Named Prime Minister Leader Amid Irish Crisis
The cabinet unanimously backs Lloyd George as leader to steer a settlement between opposing Irish factions. The choice signals a shift as tensions rise and the government tests a path toward resolving the Irish question.
Birth Rate Alarmed As England Faces Population Threat
English birth rate sinks to record lows amid wartime strain as BirminghamMaternity Hospital warns that infant mortality rises. The New York Times and other papers echo the crisis noting drops of thousands of births and comparing to Germany, urging national action to preserve future citizens and the empire.
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Ated Press
Birmingham Maternity
Birmingham
Elertsr
England
Hostory
Germany
Tae Ganong
Captain Beeman Dead Civil War Veteran Dies in Wisconsin
Captain Lyman Beeman of Augusta Wisconsin and head of the public schools died at Theda Clark hospital Neenah at 3 39 am after weeks of illness from heart trouble and pneumonia He was seventy one years old The body will be taken to Augusta for funeral services Monday Rev A Froehike to officiate Emi Colby aged forty three also died last night at Theda Clark hospital He left a widow and two children Funeral services follow at the Colby home tomorrow afternoon
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Cteran
Neenah Hospital
Neenah
Wis
Lyman Beeman
Augusta
M. Beeman
Theda Clark Hospital
Beeman
Emi Colby
Rev. A. Froehike
Fond du Lac Probate Judge Salary Set
The Fond du Lac county probate judge is entitled to 2006 dollars per year, per an Attorney General opinion. Previously the salary totaled 5906 dollars, with 2000 approved by the county board and 1006 from an old statute now repealed. A stray line notes an irrelevant Don Juan reference.
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Fond DU Lac
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Fond du Lac County
Owen
Many Girls Join Mormons in Wisconsin
Associated Press report from Appleton Wisconsin notes that over 360 Minnesota girls joined the faith during the year. Mrs A Pansh of Minneapolis, home mission secretary, cites growth while workers at Krumberry Clark Paper plants in Appleton and Nemah Kimberl join the Wisconsin Militia League. Thirty two Appleton firms have joined to date.
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Associated Press
Appleton
Wis
A. Pansh
Minneapolis
Home Missionary Society
Minnesota
Krumberry Clark Paper Company
Appleton Nemah
Kimberl
Wisconsin Militia League
Child dies as storm wrecks homes in Sioux Falls
A five year old, son of Peter Otteson, dies when high winds collapse his home in Sioux Falls. Several buildings are wrecked and debris entraps the child. Rescue crews report extensive damage across the area due to the storm.
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Br United Press
Sioux Fails
Peter Otteson
Otteson
Mexican Situation Hastened Her Wedding
Miss LeBron Parsons and Mr. Philip Rhinelander 2d both of New York were secretly wed in a simple ceremony. Friends expected a spring society wedding, but the union was hurried by the groom’s possible call to service with the National Guard militia in Mexico.
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LeBron Parsons
Philip Rhinelander
New York
National Guard
Mexico
Jealous Youth Murder Confession Shocks Aurora
A 15 year old girl, Mare Gweondalyne, was found dead in a boarding house room in Aurora Illinois. A 19 year old former suitor, Armstrong, confessed to strangling her after attempting poison and suicide, driven by jealousy over her affections and absence of her mother. Police say he planned self harm but his nerve failed.
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Jeaglouxy
Associated Press
Aurora, Til
Mare Gweondalyne Gielaen Sear
Una Cullins
Bes
Keowas
Jack
Verhoye
Colins
Armstrong
Ghief
McCarty
Pedeen
Ithendine
Iweadelyne
Congress Debates Rivers Harbors and Naval Budget
In Senate and House sessions the rivers and harbors appropriation bill moves to subcommittee for commerce review. A separate district of Columbia appropriation bill advances. A joint resolution sets fleet submarine minimum speeds at 19 knots, amid opposition over dreadnoughts and battleship plans.
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HOUSE
District of Columbia
Republign
Natal
Naval Dallas
Wedding in Neenah Wisconsin Officially Announces Kimber Beloved Kimbery
Miss Mabel Kimberley daughter of Mrs Frances J Kimberbert wed D Stamey of Nevada in a ceremony beneath a bowery arch. The bridal party included Mrs Rut and Jeanne Vaeyore. bouquets featured blue larkspur and white flowers. The groom and bride left for Milwaukee after the service.
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Eenan
Wis
Mabel Kimbery
Frances J. Kimberbert
D. Stamey
Maetovada
Smliax
Rut
Jeanne Vaeyore
R. T., Watts, Jr
Linehbure
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Dalsiss
Emad Ann Kim
Snhosh
Smith
Man
Theine Deerak
Miwaukes
M Ghibert
Canara Ther
Banking bill assailed by Wisconsin banker in Madison
S M Smith president of the Wisconsin Bankers Association told a local branch meeting that the pending federal bill to establish farm loan banks is vicious. He argued the agitation for improved rural credits is political and driven by politicians with little knowledge of community conditions.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
S. M. Smith
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
Iocal
Congress
Ian Banks
Smith
Ary Smite
Widow Mrs Sarah Dies at 95 in Blak Hawk War Veteran Line
Mrs Sarah, last widow of a Blak Hawk war veteran, dies at 95 at her daughter Hattie Johnson’s home. The brief item notes a breach of promise case involving Pearl Blount and John Goetz, with damages of a heartache claim.
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Hattie Johnson
Miss Pearl Blount
John Goetz
Theodgere Sternberg Held on Murder Charge
Watear Wisconsin March 25 Theodgere Sternberg is held on murder charge in the death of his father in law Frederik Jaecks aged eighty two and wealthy after coroner's inquest findings. Sternberg was taken into custody early this morning as Jaecks only child, a son, faced the tragedy.
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United Press
Watear
Wis
Theodgere Sternberg
Torar
Frederik Jaecks
Stenberg
Verdun battle rages as Fort Douaumont changes hands
London reports renewed German pressure around Verdun with Fort Douaumont back in German control and French counterattacks near Haudremont quarry and Cumieres. Artillery remains ferocious on the Meuse fronts while Austrians drive a wedge in Italy and British and Italian sea actions are noted.
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Verdun
Fort Douaumen
Berlin
Haudremont
Cumeres
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Meuse
Associated Press
Fort Douaumont
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French War Office
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Astisco
Trent
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Neerman
Fort Deouaument
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