Apology Proceeding In Beating Of Student Patriot Defied
Three of seven classmates apologized to William L. Werner for beating him after they labeled his letter to The Spectator unpatriotic. Werner, wounded and awaiting further apologies, is a Columbia graduate student and English teacher, with the four others unnamed. The incident followed a review by Major C W Foot who called the taunt disloyal to the college, flag, constitution and army.
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New York
the Spectator
Columbia
William L. Werner
Lebanon
Columbia University
Harry W. Schramer
Jaws
Charles PD. Bennett
Arthur F. Esiherman
New Jersey
Werner
Argonne
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Pennsylvania State College
Muhlehberg
Allentown
Pennsylvania
C. W. Foot
Spectator
Explosion at School House Fire Kills and Maims Dozens
A lamp explosion during a community play at Cleveland School near Camden South Carolina caused a fast spreading blaze. A single exit bottleneck trapped 300 patrons collapsing stairs and trapping victims. Forty children 16 men and 16 women died with others injured missing and unclaimed bodies.
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Camden
S. C
Cleveland
South Carolina
8. C
Odg
Kershaw
Soap Making Through the Ages in Pompeii Remains
The passage notes ancient soap making with hard and soft varieties referenced by Pliny. It cites a Pompeii soap maker’s shop discovery and mentions early cleansing agents before soap including plant juices and Fuller's earth used by stomping garments to clean them.
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Pliny
Pompeii
Mrs Wertz Shot Husband in Self Defense Claim
Iowa City May 18 The defense argued Mrs Mina Wertz killed Roy Wertz in self defense on December 27 1922 to save her life and that of her daughter Beryl wife of Robet Leeper The claim named Leeper his wife and mother in law as joint defendants in the killing and followed coroner verdicts in favor of self defense The next testimony was set for the afternoon
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Mina Wertz
Roy Wertz
Beryl
Robet Leeper
Ralph FP. Howell
Leeper
Wertz
Howell
Henry G. Walker
Rock Island train wreck injures eight in Chicago yards
In Chicago on May 18 a Rock Island train left its tracks in the yards, overturning two coaches while eight people were injured and treated. About three hundred passengers were shaken. four victims were rushed to Auburn Park hospital with severe cuts and injuries.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Auburn Park
Sound of a Bell Through Water and Air
A bell’s sound travels far underwater, reaching 45,000 feet, but in air its reach is limited to 456 feet. This contrast highlights how medium affects sound propagation in different environments.
Nero’s Golden House Unearthed End Reveals Vast Palace
Remains of a colossal dwelling linked to Nero’s Golden House have been unearthed, described as the costliest palace the world has known. Ancient reports claim it housed up to 100,000 rooms, with one end uncovered by archaeologists.
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Nero
New Records Expected For Iron Ore Shipments
Reports from lower lake smelters indicate ore is being melted on a larger scale than anticipated. Lake Superior mining district officials anticipate record shipments if demand from Lake Erie ports remains strong. Experts have raised annual output estimates by 5 million tons, with docks and ships expanded to handle potential 64 million tons in 1916.
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Associated Press
Duluth
Lower Lake
Lake Superior
Lake Erie
Jire At Lakes
Seaboard
Bandits Issue Ultimatum On Captives In Shantung
Shanghai reports say American and British captives of Shantung bandits will be harmed unless troops withdraw. The bandits released Marcel Bernde a French prisoner with their final ultimatum. Lloyd Lehrbas the American journalist who escaped says foreigners may be released in ten days to two weeks. Bandits also seized captives at Tawenkow about ninety miles north of Lincheng.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
China
Marcel Bernde
Lloyd Lehrbas
Tsachwang
Tawenkow
Lincheng
One Man Killed In Rock Island Wreck at Selden Kansas
Chicago reports a head on collision between two Rock Island passenger trains at Selden Kansas at 4 24 this morning killing fireman J D Roberson of Phillipsburg Kansas and sending several passengers from their berths.
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Rock Island
Selden
Kansas
Chicago
J. D. Roberson
Phillipsburg
Monster Planet: Enormous Wark Sumspots and Earth Compared
The passage describes vast celestial bodies called Wark sumspots, seen through smoked glass, often thousands of miles across. A single gous is measured to have a diameter of about 10000 miles, suggesting Earth could be fit inside like a golf ball in a pool of water.
One American Still Guards Rhine Post After Withdrawal
The Associated Press reports in New York on May 18 that Lieut. P. J. Davis says one American remains on the Rhine to finish investigations. The occupation army has left Coblenz and Ehrenbreitstein no longer flies the U S flag. The lone soldier’s name was not disclosed.
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Associated Press
New York
Watch
Trial halts as judge recuses in Tabert case
The CROSS v case from Florida reports the murder trial of a convict in a lumber camp was halted when the defense filed affidavits accusing Judge Horne of prejudice. Judge Horne disqualified himself and the hearing was recessed until Governor Hardee appoints a new judge to preside.
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Associated Press
Cross
Fla
Wastes Geham
Martin Tabert
Horne
Thornberg Named Assistant Agriculture Head in Iowa
Des Moines May 18 marks the appointment of Mark G. Thornberg of Emmetsburg as assistant secretary of agriculture. G. Clark remains head of the state food and dairy department as it becomes part of the reform driven agricultural department. Dr. Peter Malcolm is named chief of the animal industry division.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Mark G. Thornberg
Emmetsburg
Hh. G. Clark
State Food and Dairy Department
Agricultural Department
Peter Malcolm
Palmer Freed In Mount Death Probe At Chicago
Charles Palmer Northwestern University star football player was freed on his own recognizance by Chief Justice McKinley after being held since 1:00 a.m. in the Mount hazing case. He must return to court at 2:00 p.m. Palmer’s attorney said detectives seized him with a grand jury subpoena. Katharine Hotchkiss Longmaid testified that she had not heard of Leighton Mount until two weeks ago and Mills has no known involvement.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles
Chuck” Palmer
Northwestern University
Leighton Mount
McKinley
Palmer
Banton
Northwestern
J. Allen Mills
Mills
Mount
British Minister Prepares to Leave Moscow for Riga
The British minister in Moscow began packing this afternoon in readiness to depart for Riga after receiving no direct orders to leave. The action follows tense diplomatic signals and comes amid calls for heightened caution in Moscow.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Riga
Bomb Explosions Hit U.S. Premises in Mexico City
Two bombings struck United States facilities in Mexico City within a month. The May 4 embassy blast and today’s at the consulate general building damaged doors and windows but caused no casualties.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mex
United States
Governor Kendall Improves in Des Moines Hospital
Governor Kendall remains in a Des Moines hospital after a collapse but is said to be progressing well. Officials hope to discharge him to his home next week if his condition remains favorable.
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Governor Kendall
Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Kendall
Good Roads Men of State Convene
Sixty road officials and boosters from Iowa meet in Des Moines to form a permanent association aiming to elevate Iowa highways to the level of Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois. A mass meeting will be held next month to discuss plans and financing for completing the hard road system with district organizations planned across eleven congressional districts.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Alec Fitzhugh
Largest Animal is Vegetarian
The elephant's diet is entirely plant based consisting mainly of grass tree leaves and roots. This natural fact highlights the herbivorous nature of the largest land animal with no animal flesh in its food.
Their Secret Discovered and the Business of Others
A Boston Transcript note on men who claim to know their business and avoid meddling in others affairs, warning that reputation matters when judging conduct and time spent.
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Boston Transcript
American Tourists Find Charms of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro sees record North American visitors in six months with regular and special steamers from New York full. Most are sightseers rather than business travelers, drawn by the centennial exposition and city attractions despite a lingering siege climate and occasional tram delays from censorship.
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Rio de Janero
New York
Brazil
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