Police recruit testing ends with varied results and humor
A police physical test in San Pedro drew a curious crowd as officers performed climbing, running, and jumping drills. Cadets faced heat and crowd-taunted trials while one contender, Cusack, posted top marks in the morning with a 39.3 second 160 yard dash and a 4.4 foot high jump. The scene mixed effort with comic mishaps as inspectors graded progress and spectators cheered or teased.
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San Pedro
Cinyan Brows
Cusack
Ile
Final Effort to Save Becker Begun in New York
A last bid to halt Charled Becker’s execution was set in motion as Mary Manton, Becker’s chief counsel, traveled to Albany to appeal to Governor Whitman for a clemency hearing. The move sought a delay or reprieve before Becker faces capital punishment for the Hermin Rosenthil murder.
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New York
Ayracuey
Becker
Mowau
Name of convict may be revealed in Allen murder case
June 22. Officials expect the answer to the Campbell murder mystery. Prisoners enter Campbell's cell after a blood stained collar tied to Mrs. Allen's room was admitted. Campbell, once in Chicago, had been linked to the crime. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen were planned with officials attending. The warden said the tragedy will not affect the penitentiary honor system.
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Cnn
Campbell
Aion
Chicago
Mrs. Allen
Champhell
Mia
Vis
Maytorena tightens censorship in Sonora region
In Nogales Sonora on June 23 Governor Jose Maytorena, a Villa commander, reinforced censorship across the territory. Telegraph offices were denuded of censors and newspaper men were barred from the governor's office, limiting press access to government facilities.
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Sonora
Bmexico
Jose Maytorens
Tien
Weather Watch To The Minute Across Several Cities
Fragments describe temperatures across multiple towns with mentions of record lows and highs and wind conditions. Reports reference Denver San Andreas New York Washington and other locales with varying clear and cloudy skies and precipitation hints.
Indictment Formed Against Politicians in Indiana Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis June 22. An indictment charging election conspiracy was returned against more than 100 persons, including Democratic mayoral and police officials, Republicans and Progressives. The 48 counts allege bribery, registration fraud, destruction of ballots, and use of money to influence voters in the November 3, 1914 election and preceding primaries. Several prominent figures appeared, released on bond, with allegations centering on party leaders and election officials across Indianapolis.
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Onal
Dasetta. Bell
Biradel He Tou
Fred Barrett
Elty
Kolech
Metzker
Republion
Board of Safety
Frank PB. Baker
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Progidaslvés
Ralls
Yielal Tarity
Lorimer City Oereslihs
Holleemen
Waht
Pritry
Aise Ty Lon M. Hoberts
Terre Acute
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Willy Ldlimepelite
Pecoral Witneases
Roberts
Serre
Verrkin Electlom
Talwart
Auburnridge
USA
Cadets Face Court Over Cheating Scheme At Annapolis
A Navy court of inquiry at Annapolis probed a system by which Midshipmen obtained advance copies of exams and other unauthorized information. James E. Waddell and Charles M. Reizle acknowledged entering academy buildings and aiding predatory exam schemes linked to R. M. Neilson, an honor graduate candidate recommended for dismissal by Rear Admiral Fullam.
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Annapolis
Soyal Academy
R. M. Neilson
Admiral Fullam
Pintsl Marriages Flagged for Mormon Church Case in Utah
The case centers on Mrs Margaret Geddes seeking 8 000 000 from the David Boeke estate and involves a claim that Geddes was married by a Mormon church figure with rights to perform weddings. Joseph P Smith president of the church is summoned as a witness as the matter goes to the district court in Ogden Utah.
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Utah
Margaret Geddes
David Boeke
Renanfor
Geddes
David
Beces
Joseph P.J¢ Smith
Marron
Artificial limbs shipment reported amid wartime effort
A fragmentary U.S. report mentions shipments of artificial legs to Allied forces. The note references train movements, a large order, and ongoing wartime production with links to Britain and Chicago. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
French Losses Reported as Fearful in June 28 Dispatch
Wireless bulletin from RaLvilley cites Dutch sources confirming heavy French casualties. Reports describe overcrowded depots at Amtena and Abbeville and continual trains of wounded causing chaos and inability to provide proper care.
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RaLvilley
Oversess
Amtena
Abbevile
Lembergs Fate Amid Turmoil Near Dardanelles War Update
Fragmentary wireless dispatches indicate renewed Allied operations near the Dardanelles. Reports misread but claim heavy activity around Lemberg as forces under Generals Manken, Linsingen, Boehm-Ermoli push to the front. casualty and strategic shifts remain unclear.
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Russians Urged to Remain Calm Across War News
London dispatch reports a public appeal in Petrograd urging Russians to stay calm amid rumors of upheaval. Officials say the country is in government control and that wartime conditions will continue, with Russia facing Germany without allied support and no prospects for an immediate Armistice or decisive change.
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Dierusalng
Petragnut
Gallet
Dally Mall
Caleyens
Russia
Germany
De Wet Given Six Year Term and Fines in Treason Case
Gen Christian De Wet, a Boer War leader, was sentenced to six years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine after being found guilty on eight counts of treason. The former Free State commander led a 1914 rebellion in the Orange Free State and Transvaal, was captured, and the trial began June 10.
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Union of South Afria
London
Christian de Wet
Ana
General de Wet
Free State
Orange Free State
Wester Teansvade
Spanish cabinet quits amid loan failure
June 23. Through Paris, news that the Spanish cabinet has resigned after the failure of a recent loan. The Karenment is to meet to consider the vote of lack of confidence and the government crisis deepens.
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Madlmid
Paris
German Note Not Ready London Allies Press On
London reports indicate German defences hold firm while Grand Duke Nicholas plans a broader retreat. Austrian officials say Russian forces have pulled back to the outskirts of Tarnberg, with German and Austro-Hungarian positions consolidating in Galicia. British and French leaders push to boost munitions as shell shortages threaten offensive potential across multiple fronts.
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Gallela
Tannberg
Austria
Bridah Otarry
Nicholas
Nat Bean
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Tussane
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Lorraine
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Streitz
Delty
Galicia
David Lloyd-George
Bologne
Albert Thomas
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France
Gugland
Galicha Smivers
Ambassdor Gerard Dies Amid Note on Submarine War
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard windle to death while awaiting the final American note on submarine warfare. President Wilson said he received the dispatch from Gerard and that the United States will send the response to Germany on the case of the American ship William P. Serve is nearly ready. Dispatch expected before the president leaves the White House for Cornish, N. H. tomorrow night.
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Gerard
Windle
Wilson
United States
Joe Cermany
Ehig Wiliam P. Srve
Simmer White House
Corniah
MARINES GO TO HAITI TO HALT REVOLUTIONARY ACTS
The navy department moves Rear Admiral Caperton and the srilser to Vern ay with 100 marines to Haiti. The French cruiser Des Cartes has already landed black jackets there. In Panama, Lefevre agrees to push General Edwards to curb drug trafficking with new regulations and a government ge eral measure.
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Navy Department
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Vernay
Caperlaillen
Des Cartes
Panama
2Id
Lefevre
Edwards
Porzas
Wounded Mexicans Reported Burned in Chihuahua City
Unclear dispatch from Paso del Norte reports in Tunnes that fire destroyed Chihuahua city market. Hospital builds near the scene indicate over 200 wounded, with authorities in Juarez seeking details as fighting continues and officials acknowledge limited information.
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Tex
Yormes Ornelos
Tunnes
Chihuahua
Dunkirk Bombarded As French Front Reports Progress
The French War Office released a terse update on the Dunkirk area noting heavy bombardment and civil casualties. Belgian troops southwest of St George captured a German trench, with most defenders killed or captured. Allied forces faced renewed assault north of Arras and near Souchez, with counterfire driving back much of the enemy except in limited sectors.
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Souchez
Thaw Again in Court in Freedom Bid Trial
New York June 24 Harry K Thaw faced another attempt to win freedom from custody as he stood before Supreme Court Justice and a jury. The defense pressed that questions about the murder of Stanford White should be limited, while Thaw insisted he would be free within two weeks. The proceedings highlighted his long battle with guardianship and the role of advisory juries in the case.
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Thaw
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Widmother
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William ‘T. Jerome
Wireless weather forecast experiment aims at Illinois delivery
Wireless Weather Bureau conducts inland distribution tests sending forecasts for Illinois from a Miapo station between 6 45 p m and 7 00 p m to readers within a 125 mile radius. Messages transmitted at a pace to suit Gralem wireless operators.
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Weather Bureau
Illinois
Miapo
Fis
Gralem
Destroyer Wadsworth Fails Speed Trial Near Me
The destroyer Wadsworth exceeded contract speed by more than two and a quarter knots during official trials and logged a four hour run at 25 knots to test fuel efficiency. Next critical test measures four hours at full speed with propeller revolutions averaged at about 348 per minute.
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Tung
Leppada
Wadsworth
Iefl
No New Peace Plans From Washington Amid Mediation Rejection
President Wilson stated no new mediation offers would be publicized as all prior proposals in Europe have been dropped. He cited ongoing governmental caution and the US stance toward seeking peace without new explicit initiatives.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Europe
United States
Rene
Marines Urged Not to Land in Yaqui Valley
Desperate conditions in the Yaqui valley as U.S. forces face possible landings to protect settlers from raiding Indians. Reports describe Valley devastation, with Marines advised against landing due to risk of conflict and unreliable protection by local forces. Officials note uncertain Mexican positions and ongoing coordination with Washington as April and May figures shift.
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Valeley
Yaqui
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Leyva
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Uaperas
Adam Howard
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Wilson
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Villa
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