British Submarine War Delays Cited by Daniels
Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee that Britain’s naval conduct angered the United States after entry into WWI. He cited delays in the South Sea mine barrage and added two more months due to weather, criticizing Admiral Sims and detailing budget and build plans for a five year naval expansion to counter the submarine threat. Daniels cited presidential orders and the need to crush the submarine menace with direct naval action.
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Lee Elmaker
Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
Tellag
Faye
Aid
Daniels
Navy
Navy Department
Kongral Board
Pew Construction
Navyal Vesnals
General Board
Unia
Tiv Han
Chattine Fis
Canada
Warpennels
Baniety
Ueitisi
Adnetral
Dargiely
Enid
South Sea
Shms Hy Daniels
Biri
Nile
Bluebeard Heads List of Arch Criminals
A fragment from page 19 describes a suspect nicknamed Bluebeard, detailing presumed age around 42, long narrow hands, gray eyes, light brown hair, and a wide mouth with a distinctive lower dip. The profile notes a tall, well formed head, fore head, and a claim of gentility despite alleged multiple murders.
Unclear OCR fragment on divorce suit in San Francisco
Fragmentary May 11 San Francisco notice references a divorce suit by Mrs Jennie J Frentigs against Charles E Hirens Isa Aquandered funds for nightrobes and soul mates. Text is garbled with misread names and terms, unclear parties and charges.
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San Francisco
Charles
E. Hirensisa
Jennie
J. Frentigs
Grayne
Prentise. Bays
Atune
Has Bluebeard More Murders On His List
Los Angeles reports suggest a dramatic confession by a suspect tied to a string of murders cited as Bluebeard like. The accused, once a traveling salesman for firms in the Midwest, allegedly admitted to killing and burying wives, with prosecutors presenting a suspect’s past in court records and statements.
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Bluebeard
Los Angeles
Muy Ni Sen
Beard’ Hiary
Lother vieHng
Larne
Chey
Manta
Hobert Fe Cody
Waa
Tieheerd
Vly Trentanee
Watt
Wile
Coats
Barvey
Avery
Chee
Piblie
Arti Gabe Cre Torder
Consolidated Adjustment Company
Onimiso, Tin & Louis Ratiber Stamp & Seal Company
Thane
Middlewestern
Government orders dissolution of French labor federation
Paris May 11 government today ordered judicial measures to dissolve the French labor federation on the grounds that it has revolutionary aims.
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Paris
Oridored
Boston seeks bids for 20000 fig leaf costumes
In May 1911 Boston city records note a bid request for 20000 fig leaves as costumes. PurchasingAgent George J Cronin cites high clothing costs driving the extreme measure amid city street wear concerns.
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Lea Woston
Adam Jane Eye
Boston
George J. Cronin
L Street
Arrest News Dealer as Murder Suspect in 1918 Case
Boston May 11 A federal investigation into the murder of Dr William Kendrick Duan at East Jaffrey N H began with the arrest of James J Bosdun manager of a news agency on a charge of larceny of federal records Arraigned before Federal Commissioner Mayes the case alleges Bosdun sold confidential records connected to the Moan murder probe and signaling device disclosures tied to wartime activity near Mount Monagneck and East Jaffrey.
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Boston
William Kendrick Duan
East Jaffrey
James J. Bosdun
Hossen
Mayes
Dean
Mount Monagneck
Bosdun
aUhlavit
Sesdan
Bern
Allies Seek US Advice Ahead of Postwar Conference
London dispatch says the United States will be asked for guidance on future Poland and Germany policies before the forthcoming conference at Spingkes. Britain France and other allies plan talks on disarmament economic relief and guarantees for treaty execution. Polish victories may influence allied decisions on Russia.
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Reeves
London
United States
Howsia
Germany
Spingkes Lang
Mussia
Sir Auckland Gediey
France
Versailles
Folkestone
Lloyd George
Paris
Seleaten
Spa
Folshavild
Woman finds rattlesnake drinking milk in pantry
Pleasanton California May 11 Mrs Manuel Parenti went to pantry for milk for her two year old and found a five foot rattlesnake drinking it. She fainted and could not speak for hours. The snake was later found coiled beside the baby and killed by her husband. It was a deadly variety and among the largest seen in the area.
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Pleasanton
Cal
Manuel Parenti
Teasanton
Mra. Parenti
Unis
Bachelors Unite For Defense In Paris News
A tangle of letters and protests emerges as French bachelors organize against proposed laws and social penalties. Figures like Odette Darhve and Milo Lauda are cited among advocates arguing for rights and fair treatment of unmarried individuals facing scrutiny and voting restrictions.
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seNerox Pa
Perebasnot
Paris
Guinparenda
Cedihytess Co Petters
Ius Imehelum
Folinayan Generges Carpentier
Tide Beneditits
Ramet
Peters
Haing
Erist
Milo
Legless Man and Sweet Smells Case Shocks Chicago
Chicago May 1. Mrs Helen O Leary Seymour reports her legless ex husband Edward Seymour abducted her using a hypnotic perfume. He allegedly lured her after marriage two years ago, taking $87 in cash and fleeing after interrogation. Seymour denies knowledge and claims mesmerization was not used. The case involves claims of occult influence and abduction.
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Chicago
Helen O'Leary
Seymour
Bain
Lee
Dad
India
Milwandee
Illinois Delegates Named To San Francisco Convention
Illinois Republicans named eight delegates at the Chicago convention with eight at large picks for the San Francisco nominating convention. Noted figures included Mayor Carter A. Harriman, former Governor Edward J. Yames, and J. Hamilton Jaew. James Hamilton Jaew was the chief speaker and endorsed for vice president with the Wilson administration’s peace treaty receiving unanimous support. Women delegates gained some representation but faced limited influence in the final plank.
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Pontrastises
San Pranciseo Nation
Feuer
Carter A. Harrivan
Chicago
Edward J Yames
Robert Switzer
Guicage
Jorah O'Mabley
Chitaga
Rank
Pearke
Prancis
Peabody
Dmar Juoumy
Jetar Herry
Ty Halley
Hus Boslestein
Dalwardaville
Janes Hamilton Jaewpis
Wilson
Iit
Ichemed & Plice
Still in Dispute Late into Early Afternoon
During the early afternoon the matter remained unresolved amid ongoing disagreement and ambiguous proceedings.
Woman Finds Hidden $800 in Groceries at Joliet Store
Mrs William Metzger of Joliet discovered an extra package in her grocery basket containing $800 in genuine bills. She returned the money to the store after inquiry, the cashier and a clerk admitted handling the bundle. A reward was offered but declined.
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Joliet
William Metzger
Flo
Poor John D Cannot Pay for Homekeeping Woes
New York May 11 Rockfeller faces staffing woes at his Rosewinieo Hille estate as low wages deter recruits. Standard Oil of New York announces gasoline price rise fueling inflation concerns. debate swells over a $4 maximum at the Rockefeller Terrytown estate amid reports of four workers needed for housekeeping duties.
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New York
Gm Ig
John D. Rockix
Roswinieo Hille
Terrytown
Wota
Vas Vellantico Tns
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Fiend
Wish U
Europe
Unite For Defense
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Jim Ham Lewis
BLATZ
Milwaukee
WG. Wholesale CO
Povatello, Idaho
John D
Washington Market
Washington School
Cotillion Hall
National Surety
Mills Corporation H. GC
Alexander
Golden Rule
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