Bathtub Hubby Is Found Guilty
George Joseph Smith known as the modern Bluebeard was found guilty of murder in London for the deaths of three of his six wives who were drowned. He was sentenced to death and protested the verdict. The case notes his marriages over 16 years and the drowning of Beatrice Constance Munday, his first to be drowned, after a contested divorce and denial of murder.
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London
George Joseph Smith
Bluebeard
Smith
Dntry
Scrutten
Aristian
Mobs Looting in Mexico City
Reported rioting and looting in Mexico City as mobs overruns shops and food markets. Consul in Vera Cruz says foreigners face extreme danger while the capital garrison withdraws to aid Gen Zapata’s forces on the outskirts.
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Washington
Mexico City
Canada
Vera Cruz
State Department
Zapata
Carranza
Port Commission Grants Mill Wharf Extension
The Fisher Flour Millis Co. received approval to extend its wharf 50 feet into the turning basin of the West waterway at a port commission meeting held Wednesday.
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Fisher Flouring Millis Co
West Waterway
Port Commission
Huerta Trial Postponed After Courtroom Jam
Preliminary hearings on conspiracy charges against Huerta Orozco and six others over alleged neutrality violations were postponed to July 12 at the government's request. Bonds continued no testimony taken and the crowded court room reflected the delays. Huerta appeared in court smiling and unconcerned.
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EL Paso
Huerta
Orozco
United States
U. S
Oliver
Berger backs socialist push for peace talks
Victor Berger former socialist congressman endorsed the German socialist claim that French and Belgian party members hindered early peace negotiations. He told United Press he is confident Germans with help from English and American socialists will secure peace talks within a few months.
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Milwaukee
Victor Berger
German Socialista
United Press
Berger
German Crown Prince army defeated near Verdun
July 1 report states the army of the German crown prince was beaten and retired with heavy losses after heavy attacks about Verdun. French counterattacks north of Arras met strong artillery fire and repelled the German charges, leaving German forces torn by French guns.
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Paris
Verdun
Arras
Frederick Wilhelm
Greece May Enter War as MPs Back Venizelos Plan
Athens reports Premier Venizelos secured pledges from 184 deputies backing any wartime program. The war party would hold a strong majority when parliament opens on July 20, signaling possible Greek entry into the war.
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Athens
Greece
Venizelos
Montenegro Invades Bosnia Occupies Voutchero
Dispatches report Montenegrine forces have invaded Bosnia and occupied Voutchero. The offensive is said to be strong in southeastern Bosnia as of today.
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Rome
Bosnia
Voutchero
Woman jailed after attempting to mash plainclothes officer
Portland reports that Alice Litvan, 40, holding $4,350, refused a $15 fine and serves seven and a half days in jail after conviction for trying to attack a man on the street who turned out to be a plain clothes police officer.
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Portland
Shepherd at Front with Italy's Army
United Press staff correspondent describes early front experience in Udine and Monfalcone. He notes mobilization precision, limited battles, light Italian losses, empty Red Cross trains, and strong gunnery. Cardona warns correspondents not to stay or face arrest or worse.
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Shepherd
United Presse
Wm. G. Shepherd
United Press
The
Unitedress
Udine
Italy
Trentino
Trieste
Cardona
Austria
Red Cross
Hospitala
Venice
Monfalcone
Victor Emmanuel
Bunday
America
What Dyspeptics Should Eat A Physician's Advice
A physician asserts most indigestion stems from stomach acidity and advises dyspeptics to avoid acid foods. He recommends trying any food in moderation, followed by a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acid. He argues neutralizing acid is better than heavy drugs for inflamed stomachs.
Inevitable Tragedy and a Wartime Ad Reflected Tale
A dramatic excerpt portrays a mother begging Aunt Mary to pray for her baby, only to learn the infant is dead as a nurse and Dick witness the moment. The scene ends with a vow and unspoken sorrow, teased as a continuation tomorrow. An unrelated advertisement promotes colized wax and skin creams to combat summer skin issues amid dusty conditions.
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Aunt Mary
Peter
Plexton
Why I Never Pray in a Mother's Tragedy
A mother's account from 1915 recalls a painful delivery and the torment of watching her baby struggle for life. Amid fear and grief, she clings to faith and asks for the chance that the infant might survive while wrestling with shame and loss.
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Empress Theatre
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Timikum Quartet
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Fisher Flouring Mills Co
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Nathan Straus
Davenport
Money Savers
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Margie
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Hood Canal
Colman Dock
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