Bribery Scandal Nets Japanese Spies in Manila
Japanese agents bribed a soldier to obtain fortification plans and photographs at Corregidor. Washington weighs legal options under Spanish or federal law as Congress may be asked to fix gaps. The incident strains US Japan relations and could sour public opinion.
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Philippines
War Department
Congress
United Proan Wire
Waahi Rm
of Dickinson
Deak
Tay
Baxter
Manila
Corregidor
America
Dick~non
Japan
United States
Shake-up in Department as Gaynor Reform Looms
New York Mayor Gaynor’s reform drive triggers a department reshuffle. Inspector McCafferty becomes head of the department, while Captain John Russell is restored as inspector after a demotion. Inspector Miles O’Rielly loses rank to Captain and oversees the Prosped Park precinct.
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United Press Wire
New York
Gaynor
IF. McCafferty
Bingham
Wilds
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Bureaan
John Russell
George Curty
Russell
Miles O'Rielly
Yanks May Build Turkeys New Navy
Washington dispatch reports American shipbuilders Bethlehem Steel Cramp's and New York Shipbuilding Co headed to Constantinople after word of a $25 million Turkish navy contract opening to bids. H L Jones notes potential competition could occur if the Ottoman empire allows bidding.
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Turkeys
Ummncd
Washington
Atate Department
Constantinople
H.L. Jones
Bethlehem Steel Company
Cramp
Alspbuilding Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Firma
Eight Die in Forest Fire Near Dry Prong
Mrs Matty Ivy and seven lumbermen were burned to death while battling a forest fire that destroyed several camps and burned a large area. The blaze began Wednesday and trapped the rescuers near Mrs Ivy's home, despite efforts to save it.
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United Preas Wire
Dry Prong
Matty Ivy
Sedition Rumors Sweep Egypt in London Express Report
The London Express warns of rampant sedition in Egypt amid British rule. It alleges native officers conspire with Indian nationalist groups, studies in explosives abroad, and a potential sudden attack as Mrs Roosevelt visits Fayence. It claims Colonel Roosevelt faces personal danger from denouncing Cairo nationalists.
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Latade
London Express
Egypt
Roosevelt
Cairo
Italy
Switzerland
Faypte
India
Expresa
Halley’s Comet Expected to Be Fainter Than Believed
Maryland Academy of Science researchers conclude Halley’s comet will not be as bright as popularly expected during its May 18 to 20 approach. Dr John Hooper notes the coma will appear large but twilight and sun interference will lessen visibility, with the comet currently about 160 million miles from Earth.
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Lares
Baltimore
Maryland Academy At Science
Joh R. Hooper
Aky
Hooper
Government bell chorus proposal for customs house tower
Mrs Andrew Wheelwright proposes Mrs Wheelwright offers to fund chimes for the Boston customs house tower to provide noon concerts and ragtime interludes for government workers. Treasury officials refuse permission to accept the bell or turn over any part of the building to bell ringers.
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Ty United Press Wire
Washington
Uncle Sam
Boxton
Musta
Andrew
Wheelwright
Tres Vry
Customs House
Fenton
Boston
Treasury
Prom
Spain
Franks Hansen's Uncertain Return to Female Life
A 25 year old Miss Frances Hansen, previously living as a man in St. Louis, is urged to revert to her female identity after a troubled stay in a downtown boarding house. A fall from a third floor window prompted doctors to examine her condition and the case highlights gender disguise and personal choice.
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United Prev Wice
St. Louis
Frances Hansen
Albany Assembly Moves Probe Into Insurance Companies
The New York Legislature approves a selective investigation by a three senator and five assembly member panel into insurance firms. A $25,900 appropriation funds the inquiry with state superintendent approval noted, though scope and depth remain constrained by regulatory boundaries.
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United Press Wire
Albany N.Y
Assembly Wage and Means Committee
Hotehkive
Child deserts "Magic Widow" mother in Paris intrigue
Martti Stern hill, daughter of a famed widow acquitted in a murder trial, flees her mother Madame Sternhill to live in Paris. The girl rejects reconciliation as revelations about her mother's past overshadow their engagement with Nance. Public sympathy remains but offers of work are scarce amid stock exchange confusion and counterfeit claims.
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United Fresh Wire
Paria
Martti Sternhill
Paris
Madame Sternhill
England
Matame
Martha
Maremolaelle
Austro-Russian Pact Alleged as Hoax Reignites Balkan Tensions
The report claims the Austro-Russian agreement was a hoax and the Balkan situation remains unchanged. It suggests key ministers and foreign officials debated the pact’s credibility, with no lasting settlement reached and tensions persisting in Vienna and Petersburg.
Alleged Murderer Captured in Danville Case
Sheriff Wind Rives captured Anthony Loder at Danville on April 5 on charges of murdering his brother. Loder's arrest follows a lengthy manhunt and will likely draw witnesses for the prosecution.
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Muderer
Wind Rivdes
Anthony Loder
Danville
Loder
Unamee Acted in Self Defense in Murder Case
A county judge ruled that Unamee acted in self defense in the shooting death of HeoPhatras Woo Neame. The proceeding cited McNamara forcing his way through the scene at the home of Hivnehe Muleraon, a longtime associate, with testimony noting family ties and motives related to a tender relationship.
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Yenere Pare
Hoxington
Rebert McNenes
HeoPhatras Woo Neame
Wandigs
Reott Thimenay
Yootte Min
McNamara
Hivnehe Muleraon
McNamara Rawart McNamuari
Ant
Behal
Vie
Len
Harber
Canal Contention Over Proposed Appropriation Bill
A government committee debates a canal project in Chi and nearby regions. Proponents push for funds while opponents warn against overreach and waste, with plans referencing a $2000 amount and deep waterway considerations. The report highlights differing views on the canal's necessity and fiscal impact.
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Columban
Jrtives
Wil
Mons
Dellowine
Cottal
Miners in Deserted Ranks Await Settlement Across States
The nationwide mining stoppage nears a peak with 900 mines idle and 75,000 miners quitting. Officials warn a potential four week shutdown looming as demand rises and wages surge by about 14 million dollars annually.
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Ty United Press Wire
TiHanapoli
Dnd
He Varloun
Chiro
Lowe
Arkosiane
Rainers
Lorinee Steel
Oelortinger
Summer Weather Follows Storm Atted
A fragmented report describes summer weather after a storm in Denver and Salt Lake areas. It notes rainfall and minor damage to a mall in the western region with scattered details about locations and impacted routes.
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Denver
Allen Mibmigh
Salt
Ani
Will Try to Stop the Big Fight in Emeryville
Attorney Currie White, retained by the Haklund Churen Federation, seeks to prevent the Jeffries Johnson bout at Emeryville. White has no clear plan, as past attempts to block events in Emeryville have rarely succeeded.
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Sport Ie
Amtoua
Currie White
Haklund Churen
Jeffries
Johnson
Emeryville
White
Debus
Wotberg
Drag River For Fisheman Body In Michigan
In Springs Michigan on April 1 the river is being dragged for the body of Edward Welxel forty who with Jaramee Boyle twenty went out in a boat and were lost after the rushing torrent below the dam. Boyle's body has been recovered.
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Laoresire
Terrien Springs
Mich
Ewird Welxel
Jaramee Boyle
Wanerownea
Indiana and Michigan Power Company
Boyle
Not Guilty Claim in Rath Wheeler Case Faces Trial Soon
Judge Mulqueen overruled demurrers and set trial for April. Walter Wolter pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Rath Wheeler, a 20 year old found in a fire escape. Attorney Scott contends grand jury stenographer involvement may affect indictment. Prosecutors say evidence strong and defense may argue alibi or insanity. A teenage girl disappearance mentioned but not linked to Wolter at this time.
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York
Albert Walter
Huth Wheeler
WD. Scott
Mulaueen
Walter
Scott
Hamely
M Sten
Oerapher
Willow Wis
Turether
Auretlys Hut
Heatt
Beott
Grand Jury
Jwiter
Bedwarts
Wolter
Senate Passes Hawkins Bill in Direct Primary Move
The senate on a Tuesday afternoon approved the Hawkins bill mandating direct primary selection for congressmen. Two amendments were rejected. Senator Beatty offered a separate provision for common pleas judges and state senators.
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My Area
Cree
Ore Columbia
Senate
Khuradiy
Beatty
Common Pleas
Pattern
Baker
Young Knox Visits Detroit Factory With Bride
Knox Jr. tours a Unionton Detroit factory with his wife under guidance of Philander Knox Sr. D W Pint of Providence, employed by Knox, calls the young man an important addition to the business. They stay at the Ponchartrain as discussions continue on work and plans.
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Uniton Erett
Detroit
Knox
Ponchartrain
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