Bow Street hearing opens for Sir Roger Casement treason case
Sir Roger Casement faced a crowded Bow Street court for a preliminary treason hearing tied to the Irish rebellion. He appeared calm, smiling, and took notes as Prosecutor Sir F. E. Smith outlined casement's alleged plans to land expeditions in Ireland and to sway Irish soldiers away from the Allies.
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Wilbur S. Forrest
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London
Sir Roger Casement
Bow Street
Roger
Casement
Bowst
Arthur Lynch
United Press
Sir Roger
Tower of London
Daniel Bailey
Ireland
F. E. Smith
Smith
Germany
Fires at Fort Bliss Cause Major Damage
Two fires at Fort Bliss began over an hour apart and caused extensive damage including three stables a storehouse several machine guns tents and four horses Civilians aided firefighting efforts according to Gen Funston’s statement from San Antonio Texas May 15.
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San Antonio
Mex
Fort Bliss
Funston
Boy Aviator Art Smith Reported Stoned in Osaka
Friends of Art Smith, the aviator, were unsettled by reports that a Japanese mob in Osaka stone him for delaying an advertised flight. The accounts said his aircraft was damaged, hangar destroyed, and Smith taken to a hospital.
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San Francis Eco
Art Smith
Osaka
Japan
Smith
Sir Roger Casement Goes On Trial Today
Sir Roger Casement faces trial today as authorities present evidence in appeals court. A verdict could lead to a death sentence if guilt is proven beyond reasonable doubt.
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Sir Roger Casement
Roosevelt Wins In The Star Presidential Poll
The Star reports 2722 signed ballots cast Saturday with Roosevelt leading Wilson 1302 to 1034, Hughes 236 and Benson 74, plus minor totals for Root Ford La Follette Cummins Bryan Burton Taft. Women voters favored Wilson 718 to Roosevelt 258. men supported Roosevelt 1044 to 716. Roosevelt dominates New York overall with 5620 of 7331 votes. Wilson leads in women’s ballots at several spots, while Roosevelt wins most men’s polls.
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Benson
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Burton
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson Hughes
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New York Tribune Today
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Hoosevelt
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Henson
Hoot
Word
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Witken
Hawkes
Besaon
Wegan
Wilsons
Makachel
Noonevelt
Straw Hat Day Sparks Humorous Opinion Piece
An amused, satirical note celebrates Straw Hat Day and its imagined antics. The essay mocks straw hats as mere hay and humorously imagines a hat shadow sighting, dog fights, windstorms, and the hat’s improbable ability to earn five dollar bills.
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Haberdashery
Lynching of Jesse Washington at Waco shocks nation
A mob of thousands seized Jesse Washington, an 18 year old negro, after a murder accusation and hanged him then burned his body in city hall square. Witnesses described the violent death as flames and cries filled the square.
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Tex
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City Hall Square
Elizabeth Fryar
Washington
Marines Land at Santo Domingo Port City
Washington May 15 Admiral Caperton reported landing marines at Santo Domingo. He did not state the exact number but noted command of about 500 troops.
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Caperton
Santo Domingo
Lauder Gives Allies 500000 In Time For Soldiers
Harry Lauder announced he had given the allies 500000 in time not money, donating by appearing at numerous entertainments for the troops. The canny Scot said the sum was raised through performances rather than cash.
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New York
Harry Lauder
Massacre Feared in Syria Report Stirs Washington
Private messages to the state department warn of a potential massacre in Syria involving Christians, with fears it could surpass any prior American massacre.
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Washington
State Department
Christiana
Syria
Wedding Guests Find Fish Worms in Supposed Gift
Chicago May 1 15 wedding scene as guests open a boxed gift for the bride and discover fish worms intended for the bride’s father Henry Erricson causing surprise and confusion.
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Chicago
Henry Erricson
The Unafraid Bride in Montenegro
Delight Warren, American heiress, agrees to marry a Montenegro nobleman. The wedding is postponed when the bridegroom breaks a leg. She travels to Montenegro to meet him but is captured and forced to wed his brother the count. The count proves honorable, prompting questions about his tactics. The novel begins today and ends Saturday.
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Delight Warren
Montenegro
Eleanor Ingram
Star Today
Delight
Paris
City Council Questions State Public Service Commission Authority
A city council member questions the scope of authority of the Washington State Public Service Commission. He argues for clear definitions of the commission’s reach over public utilities, hearings rights, advisory versus mandatory decisions, and avenues for appeal, noting potential municipal oversight loss.
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State of
Washington
Supreme Court
R. R. Men to Strike New York Telegraphers
A 5,000 strong telegraphers and signalmen strike threatens the New York Central and West Shore lines after mediation by Federal Conciliator Hanger ends in deadlock. The workers demand wage increases. Prof Hugh Agnew of the University of Washington resigns to become editor of the Business Chronicle, a new publication.
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New York
New York Central
West Shore Lines
Hugh Agnew
University of Washington
Business Chronicle
New Publication
Everett Newsies Avoid Jail Over $3 License Fee
Four Seattle news merchants sold The Star in Everett, but a police warning to obtain a $3 daily license led them to surrender their papers to local newsies. Facing jail or the fee, they chose to hand over the papers and continue selling through Everett newsboys.
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Grab Star Newsies
Anker Lyen
Lyon
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Star
Smokestacks
Everett “Newsies
Lyon case at Everett tests Star reporter on trial notes
Esther Lyon sues wealthy inlaws for 50000 alleging alienation of affection from her husband. Judge Bell questions reporters from The Star about published trial reports while Ingold Johnson and witnesses testify. Cross examination highlights a Mud Lake auto ride two weeks after the couple met.
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Esther Lyon
Bell
Lyon
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Star
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Agnes Aschiur
P. VV. Vikdal
Samuel Wilson
Gertrude Hanson
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