World events outline heavy war losses and political shifts
Russians report over 70 900 prisoners taken on the Carpathian front between March 19 and April 12. British losses include the torpedo boat Manitou and the B-15 submarine. Vienna says Russians defeated in a major Carpathian crossing attempt with heavy losses. A German air raid hits Amiens with ten casualties while a Swedish steamer Folke sinks after a mine strike.
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Carpathian Front
Petrograd
Chois
Kepher Point
Japanese at Turtle Bay Seek Asama Recovery
Washington reports that Japanese officers told Commander Irwin of the New Orleans that their operations at Turtle Bay are tied to salvaging the wrecked cruiser Asama. They expect to float the Alamo by May first, while Navy officials dispute landing reports and urge focus on salvage efforts.
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Irwin
U. S
New Orleans
Navy Department
Washington
Turtle Bay
Roosevelt
San Diego
Los Angeles
California
Asama
Jury Completes first phase in 50000 libel suit
In Syracuse on April 21, a jury of twelve was drawn from eighty panelists after six and a half hours of selection. The panel included seven Republicans, three Progressives and two Democrats. Roosevelt seeks to prove the alleged libel about Barnes’ boss methods carries no personal charge, but the motion to dismiss was overruled and the trial proceeds.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Roosevelt
Barnes’ Boss
John M. Bowers
Justice Andrews
Horace Wilkinson
Progressive
John D. Bowers
Coort
Mr. Barnes
William M. Ivens
Barnes
Ivens
New York G. O. P
Frank Appeal Is Dismissed by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Leo M. Frank of Atlanta Georgia appeal from a habeas corpus denial. Georgia courts now free to carry out the death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan. Frank will appeal for his life to the people of Georgia, per counsel Harry A. Alexander.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
United States District Court of Georgia
High Court
Frank
State Courts of
Georgia
Leon Frank
People of
Harry A. Alexander
Mexican Revolt Figures: Herrera Killed and Villa Defeated
Gen. Maclovio Herrera, Carranza commander at Nuevo Laredo, was killed by his own men who mistook him for Villa troops. Gen. Francisco Villa suffered a decisive defeat at Celaya with heavy casualties, prisoners, and matériel losses. Washington disclosures attributed to Eliseo Arredondo. Vic toriano Huerta issued a statement from New York defending his stance on Madero’s death. Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston heads toward Brownsville to assume command on the border.
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Maclovio Herrera
Carranza
Nuevo Laredo
Laredo
Tex
Villa
Francisco Villa
Celaya
Mex
Washington
Senor
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza Confidential Agency
Francisco Madero
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
New York
Frederick Funston
San Antonio
Brownsville
Rothschild Heir Nathan Mayer Estate Valued at 12.5 Million
Provisional London sworn estimate places the estate of Nathan Mayer Rothschild as 12.5 million pounds. Details indicate the late baron’s heirs pursue administration under English probate law.
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Nathan Mayer
Baron Rothschild
London
Things He Hasn't Done
A British officer writes to his family about leaving behind khaki life during 168 hours of leave. He lists simple comforts he misses and vows one day to return to civilized life, while affirming the experience has outweighed the sacrifices.
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Quick Eye Relief
An old promissory advertisement touts Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago offering fry free eye relief for red weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids. The copy also jokes about women accepting proposals and defines an old-fashioned man by his arctic overshoes.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Teutons report capture of famed French flyer Garros
Berlin reports Lieut Roland Garros, the renowned French aviator, captured by German forces at Ingelmunster Belgium seven miles north of Courtrai. Garros, a celebrated figure in the United States for his aviation feats, was credited with shooting the German aeroplane’s pilot and observer at Dunkirk three days earlier.
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Berlin
Roland G. Garros
Ingelmunster
Belgium
Courtai
Garros
United States
Dunkirk
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Courtrai
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