Platt Letter Evidence in Barnes Suit Reveals Roosevelt Ties
A Syracuse trial hears confidential letters from Thomas Platt and Colonel Roosevelt. The documents show discussions of New York state politics and hints of a Republican machine. Roosevelt denied orchestrating the national campaign while affirming support for Hughes as the party's nominee.
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Weather temperatures across cities show varied conditions
Reports list temperatures in multiple cities with wind directions and precipitation hints. Chicago 12 clear, Milwaukee 60 clear, St Paul 62 with rain, Denver 46 cloudy, New York 44 with rain, Washington 60 clear, peaking and dipping across the 24 hour readings.
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Eastern heat wave grips nation with record pains
Chicago reports unprecedented heat across the eastern United States as a lingering wave worsens conditions. Temperatures yesterday reached new highs in major cities while forecasts warn the heat may extend beyond this week.
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John Bunny Dies In Brooklyn After Illness
John Bunny a famed New York moving picture comedian died today at his Brooklyn home after a weeks long illness. He had been in poor health for about three weeks with pneumonia and complications. Bunny who began stage work at age 23 and later moved to film earned national fame before his greatest screen success. He was born in New York City to immigrant parents and had a celebrated career opposite many old time stars including Annie Russell. His salary and wealth were not publicly disclosed though he was highly paid in his era.
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United States
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West Is Coming Home From Mexico to Havana
Duval West, President Wilson's special representative in Mexico, heads for Havana after a trip to Washington. Crom Vera Crua Thurader on his way to Washington.
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Washington
Who Pays A gripping serial arrives today Tuco to page 4
The Light continues its dramatic serial WHO PAYS with a second installment starting today Tuco to page 4. Readers who missed last week’s strong opening can catch up in the new segment and enjoy the continuation of the story and its dramatization in moving pictures.
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Tuco
German Offensive Poses Threat Across Fronts
Reports from London indicate German forces launch a major offensive aimed at breaking through to French ports along the Channel and pressing toward Cracow and the Carpathians. Dispatches describe moves in the Yser area, Hungary, and investigations into Baltic and North Sea actions as Allied concerns grow over the uncertain extent and objectives of the German attack.
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Shall von Hindenburg
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Carpathians
Hungary
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Carpathland
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Berlin
Germans Report Heavy Losses In Belgium And France
Berlin reports over 1000 Canadians captured near Ypres heights with 6,000 prisoners total, including multiple nationalities. French counterclaims note French resistance around Ypres and continued battles along the Meuse and Vosges fronts, with forces repulsed at Notre Dame de Lorettes and several trench engagements near Les Enarges and Les Eparges.
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German Fleet Afloat for Canada Rumor Recalled
Portland April 26 A letter said to come from a German navy deck officer aboard the bark Daldek claims a German squadron is headed for the Canadian coast Eight days before a Scarborough bombardment the sender warned the fleet would threaten the British coast Captain Brauch doubts the message saying the plan seems laughable and a March 24 date remains unconfirmed
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Ore
Canada
Carl Brauch
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Branch
Women Peace Delegates Held Up In Downe Channel
The steamer Noomfem carrying forty American women delegates to The Hague conference is marooned in the Downs unable to proceed to Rotterdam. Jane Addams appeals to the U S Ambassador Page to help secure their release so they can reach The Hague by Wednesday. Page said the embassy cannot aid due to government restrictions on passage via German ports.
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Rotterdam
Jane Addams
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Hague
Fimbassy
Pictures In Campbell Suit In St Louis Court
The will of late James Campbell, valued at about 18 million, is being contested in Circuit Court. Mrs James Campbell and Mrs Luis Campbell Burkham testify as to legitimacy of Burkham as Campbell’s daughter. Contestants claim Burkham’s mother was Elizabeth Hicks of Texas, now said to be an English duchess. The defense plans to use pictures to compare Mrs Burkham with Mrs Campbell and the English duchess.
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James Campbell
Luis Campbell Burkham
Campbell
St. Louis University
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Bur’ham
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Ales
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Hickh
Chinese Residents in Honolulu Plan Cable to Wilson and Britain
Chinese residents in Honolulu held a meeting and decided to cable an appeal to President Wilson and the British foreign office in London asking their aid to resist Japan’s demands on China. The gathering expressed concern over the crisis and urged international intervention to protect Chinese sovereignty.
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Honolulu
Wilson
London
Japan
China
Max Sword
General H A Tyler Dies at 77 in Hickman
General H A Tyler, noted Confederate cavalry commander, died in Hickman at age 77. Funeral plans not announced. He served as a leading cavalry figure during the Civil War and was widely remembered in regional military circles.
Knights of Calumian Supreme Director Dies in Chicago
Jayies Maker, national supreme director of the Knights of Calumian, died in Chicago at an advanced age. The obituary notes his leadership role and long service within the organization.
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DARDANELLES ATTACKED FROM LAND AND SEA
Allied forces launch a general assault on the Dardanelles with disembarkations on the Gallipoli peninsula. Reports from British correspondents note heavy resistance and use of fortifications, while British naval planners debate feasible progress and Turkish defense. A separate notice from San Francisco reports a $200,000 pension fund set by the Methodist Book Concern for ministers.
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Governor Ferguson calls Texas Legislature Thursday session
Governor Ferguson urges legislators to meet at 2 PM on Thursday April 28 to consider a total appropriation bill and changes to insurance laws. He favors Gibson bill alignment, with taxes on reserves and policyholder premiums, and notes foreign insurers may owe taxes but will offer loans to Texas as part of the funding plan.
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Newspaper man held at Vera Cruz shocks Washington
Washington April 24. Php E. Meffery, an American newspaper correspondent at Vera Cruz, has been imprisoned and sentenced to be shot by Mexican authorities for sending uncensored dispatches. Director Bryan received an appeal for aid from John Y. Roberts, another American correspondent there, and instructed the consulate to raise the issue with General Cárdenas. No official report reached the department.
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Carcunza
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Miss Katherine Rater Dies After Candy Incident in Logan County
The 17 year old Miss Katherine Rater, daughter of a wealthy Logan County farmer, died after convulsions following a ride with the neighbor’s 18 year old son and eating candy. Her organs were sent to Chicago for chemical analysis.
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Election Returns From Primary At The Light Office
First returns from the primary election will be received at The Light office on Travis street this evening. A newspaper representative will be at each polling place and results will be flashed on a large screen. If enough returns arrive by a reasonable hour, an extra will issue with detailed results.
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Old machine politics loom in furious city mayoral race
Early returns from twelve precincts show Brown with a light lead as rival Shark and Grown push hard in the municipal election. Reports allege vote buying and moblike tactics by machine workers on the west side while mandamus writs force officials to permit party representatives at polling places. Two Shook men are jailed for disturbances as city hall activity slows amid claims of election irregularities and tense precinct clashes.
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Ue Brown
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