Final Plea for Leo Frank Commutation Reaches Gov Slaton
Atlanta June 16 final appeal for commutation of Leo Frank death sentence to life imprisonment was presented to Gov Slaton who will decide as early as Friday or Saturday. The execution date remains June 22 for the murder of Mary Phagan. Howard, Frank’s lawyer, urged that Conley’s testimony and financial records shown by the state be discredited, while Dorsey challenged the timing of the financial sheet.
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Atlanta
Leo XM
Frank
Slaton
Mary Phagan
State Prison Commission
William M. Howard
Howard
Dorsey
Jim Conley
Tiegro
Leo’ Frank
Isa
Georgia
Mary
Phagan
Conley
Air raid damage reported at Karlsruhe by French squadron
Rotterdam dispatch reports heavy damage from a French air raid on Karlsruhe. Two hundred killed, fifty bombs dropped including one near the ducal palace used as headquarters. Factories making shells destroyed, panic widespread and burials planned at night. Citizens lament lack of anti aircraft signals.
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London
Rotterdam
Exchange
Telegraph Company
Karlsruhe
Reception of Note in Germany Signals Possible Concessions
Reported friendly reception of a note in Germany regarding a plan allowing Americans to prove cargo ownership at the British embassy or the New York Commercial, seen as a sign of possible concessions by Great Britain as commercial disputes linger.
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Germany
New. York. Com
Great
Mexican President Tie Would Be Lascurain in Line
If the United States must choose Mexico’s next president, Pedro Lascurain chief among successors, briefly served as president after Madero and Suarez were killed in 1913. Wealthy but exiled after Huerta seized power, Lascurain reportedly faced poverty in New York while running a boarding house with his sister.
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United States
Mexico
Pedro Lascurain
Madero
Republic
Suarez
Huerta
Lascurain
New York
British ship Strathnairn torpedoed off Scilly Islands sinks
June 16 London reports the British steamer Strathnairn was torpedoed and sank off the Scilly Islands. Twenty two crew members including the captain drowned. Of the 34 aboard only one Englishman and ten Chinese survived and were landed at Milford Haven. Survivors claim a submarine was seen nearby but did not rescue the drowning. The Strathnairn, 4336 tons, sailed from Cardiff for Archangel with coal.
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London
Strathnairn
Scilly Islands
Milford
Haven
Milford Haven
Cardiff
Archangel
Russia
Carranza Refuses To Make Peace In Mexico City
Reported exchanges show the convention government and General Carranza failing to agree on peace terms despite telegrams and meetings. Villa and Zapata factions seek talks, while Carranza demands unconditional surrender of the capital in the current conflict. President Wilson’s call for a factional settlement remains echoed by both sides.
Laredo report on Mexican factions and Monterey siege
Carranza officials admit Saltillo fell to Villa forces led by Generals San Romando and Raoul Madero. Monterrey, surrounded since June 14, was evacuated by constitutionalists retreating toward Villaldama. Carranza officers allegedly levied 500000 pesos and 100000 pesos in gold against three local banks to fund troops.
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Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Villaldama
Carranza
Belgian King Enjoys Indian Gymkhana in France Show
King Albert of Belgium took a rare afternoon off near northern France to attend a gymkhana staged by British Indian troops. The event drew a large crowd, with horses, lances, and spirited displays thrilling the royal guest and staff.
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France
Albert
New England
Durban
Delhi
Armistice terms eyed as Gonzalez calls for capital surrender
Gen Pablo Gonzalez in Mexico City replies to the convention government's note proposing an armistice. He says reunion terms could be arranged if the capital is surrendered unconditionally. Gonzalez promises immunity to supporters of Gen Carranza. The convention government sits in secret to draft a reply.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Pablo Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Carranza
Swedish Steamer Torsten Captured by German Cruiser
London dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Torsten of 1,675 tons sailing from Gothenburg to England was captured Wednesday morning by a German auxiliary cruiser off the island of Vinga. The vessel was towed southward presumably to Swinemunde and reportedly carried no contraband.
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London
Gothenburg
England
Vinga
Swinemunde
Von Bernstorff Witness Held for Perjury
Ambassa dor von Bernstoffs envoy to the United States drew attention as he presented affidavits alleging guns on the Lusitania. Gustav Stahl testified to seeing guns and was later jailed in the Tombs after being brought before a New York grand jury. He sparked a probe into affidavit makers and faced questions from an assistant US attorney.
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Ambasaador von Bernstorff
Germany
United States
Wilson
Secret Service
Gustav Stahl
Lusitantia
Albany
United States Grand Jury
New York
Lusitania
Grand Jury
Stahl
Federal Building
Edward Sanford
Gainian
Chicago police officials found guilty in graft probe
Captain James Oden Storen and Detective Sergeant Michael Weisbaum were convicted of conspiracy in a police graft trial. Weisbaum faces three years in prison. Storen is fined $1000. Acquittal went to Frederick Roth. Jury motions for new trials filed as high-profile case draws attention. Other officers, including Captain John Halpin and Lieutenant John Tobin, await trial.
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Chicago
James Oden Storen
Michael Weisbaum
Dever
Criminal Court
Frederick Roth
Weisbaum
Storen
Pnsice
John J. Halpin
John NH. Tobin
Oil Tank Steamer Desabla Sunk Off North Scotland
SAN FRANCISCO June 16 The oil tank steamer Desabla chartered to the British government was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of North Scotland Monday A cablegram to Robert Mitchell treasurer of the General Petroleum company from Andrew Weir a British oil financier reported the loss.
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San Francisco
Desabla
North Scotland
Robert Mitchell
General Petrolleum Company
Andrew Weir
Moose Club Whist and Jollification Draw Large Crowd
Moose club rooms last night hosted a Loyal Order whist event with a dance and ice cream cake. Auctioneer George Stipp sold cakes to raise funds, with Ed Burkle and wife offering acts for the next open house featuring vaudeville and Dutch lunch. Prize winners included Mrs James Burner and H C Anderson among others.
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Moose Club
Rauch
George Stipp
George
Ees
Burk
Sayonlen
Highland Park
Pacific Coast
Knollenberg Milling given commission approval after hearing
The Missouri Public Utilities Commission decided in favor of the Knollenberg Milling Company after a hearing in Springfield. The dispute centered on a cross-street switch track on Eighth Street between Jersey and York, involving Wabash Railway Company and Quincy Street Railway Company. An agreement will be drawn up reflecting the decision.
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Knollenberg “Milling Company
George Govwet Oand
P. W
Knollenberg
Quincy Street Railway Company
Martini
J. Knowlton
Wabash Railway Mpany
St. Louis
Ate
Sringfield - In
Regard
Knollen- Lig
Wa-bash
Milling Companie
Eighth Street
Asween
Jersey
York
Quinstreet
Knollenre Milling ‘Company
Three Quincyans Maroon Graduates From Chicago U
Three Quincy residents Charles R. Dines Clifford Stabenau and Raymond Wilson joined a large Chicago University of Chicago graduating class. Relatives attended the exercises as the notable ceremony marked one of its best ever.
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Charles R. ‘Dines
Raymond
Wilson
Clifford Stabenau
University of Chicago
Quincy
Chicago Institute of
Charles R. Dines
Raymond Wilson
167 House Bills Tabled
SPRINGFIELD Tih June 16 At 12:15 a.m. the house adjourned until o'clock a.m. Before adjourning it adopted a motion to table 167 house bills remaining on the calendar and the scores of bills remaining in committees. The senate adjourned a few minutes later after spending the night advancing bills.
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House
Springfield
Tih
Senate
Three Aberdeen Trawlers Reported Sunk
London dispatch notes Lloyds reports three Aberdeen trawlers the Peter Explorer and Japonicka sunk by German submarines with losses feared to be heavy. The report cites naval hazards in war zones and emphasizes Arctic fishing grounds under threat.
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London
Lloyds
Aberdeen
Petre
Explorer
The Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Claim
An advertisement touts The Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, and rheumatism for men and women, with bladder regulation in children. It promises mail delivery for $1.00 and notes a two month supply for a single small bottle, with testimonials and distributors listed.
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Texas
Wi Hall
Olive Sheet
Local Pick-Ups and City Notices From Halbach Schroeder Co
Local pick ups list silk fabrics at 69 cents per yard and blouses at 29 cents each from Halbach Schroeder Co. items include pillowcases 98 cents per pair and linen tablecloth specials. Dallas visitor Florence Hastings joins Mrs. Thomas Harding for a family visit. Two defendants, John Woodcock and James Doran, arraigned for intoxication. each fined $2 and costs.
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A.M. Roehl
Tlalbach- Schroeder Co
James Hamilton Smith
Florence. Hastings
Dallas
Texas
Thomas Harding
North Twenty-fourth Street
Roantree
China
Maine St
St. Joseph's Young Men's Society
St. John's Catholic Church
Halbach- Schroeder . ‘Co
John Woodcock
James Doran
Seven Day Special Trading Festival Grows in Quincy
Local merchants announce seven days of special trading with free railroad fare for out of town shoppers who spend a stated amount. The event aims to attract country visitors and stretch purchasing power, with extra discounts on staple goods as stores finalize displays. Residents urged to participate early to maximize bargains.
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Quincy
Quincey
Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure constitutional disease
A vintage advertisement offers 100 reward for any case Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure catarrh. It promotes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, claims strong customer testimonials, and urges readers to buy through druggists. Includes misspellings and outdated contact details.
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Hall
FLJ, Cheney, & CO
Toleadid
Ohio
Marconi Seeks Enlistment as Telegraph Engineer Lt
Florence Italy June report states William Marconi has asked to be enrolled as a lieutenant of engineers and assigned to duty with the telegraph brigade. The request, via Paris transmitted AP dispatch, highlights his intent to contribute to telegraph communications.
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Florence
Italy
Paris
William. Marconi
Lost card case and purse found near Jersey streets
Lost between Eighth and Twelfth Jersey streets. Reward offered if returned to H Aldenbruck, 418 Jersey St. Fort Fortune maker ad notes money back proposition and a five dollar incentive. Also a rental listing for a five room flat on Mallern street near Hoane.
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Vermont
Jersey
Jede Tech
H. Aldenbruck
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