American girl slain in Sardinia mystery noted by press
Miss Helen Ross Giles an American magazine writer living with her mother in Sardinia was found unconscious with a bullet wound. Police consider suicide or foul play. doctors doubt self-inflicted death. The case draws wide attention as Ambassadors and Philadelphia friends weigh in.
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United States
Poisoning Saga of Germany's "Bluebeard" Hopf
At a German trial dated January 17 Carl Hopf the so called Bluebeard of Germany was convicted on evidence from 40 witnesses including a sister of his fourth wife. He was accused of poisoning his first wife and four other people with dangerous cultures and a plan to kill two of his children for insurance profits.
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Germany
Carl Hopf
Bluebeard
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Atate
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War on Enemies but Their Ranks Divide in Suffrage Fight
The Democratic rules committee rejection of a bill to create a standing women suffrage committee sparks a national backlash. Antoinette Funk, Lucy Burns, and Congressional Union leaders condemn caucus rules as undemocratic while vowing continued pressure and possible floor action. Delegates from many states, including New York Philadelphia Cleveland and more, plan to press for a party response and a caucus on the issue.
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Iva Poll
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Rs Fels Fund
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Cincinnati
Edward Doty
Cleveland
Jackaen H. Ralston
Maryland
John VicRoy
New Jersey
R. Devine
Democratic State Committee
Erie
H. P. Boynton
Blythe
Chio
John Vining
Mayor Baker
Fred Leubargher
A. Brackwell
Minnesota
W. Bweating
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W . George
Pittsburgh
A.B. du Pont
Belton Hall
Frank Garrison
Yeaterigy
Democrate
Judiciary Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Lnter
Howard Shaw
Democratic Party
Washington
Rules Committee
House of Representatives
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Mre
Funk
Congressional Union For
Woman Suffrage
National Congressional Committee
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Congresstorial Union
Lucy Burns
Loase
Rules Oo
Wilson
Congressional Union
Sullivan makes bid for U S Senate on Wilson plan
Chicago January 17 Roger C Sullivan Chicago Democratic Leader and former national committeeman announces candidacy for the United States Senate nomination. He declares full accord with President Wilson policies and aims to advance business adjustment to modern political thought. He pledges public receipts and expenditures records and welcomes questions during the campaign.
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Chicago
Wilson
Roger C. Sullivan
United States
Sullivan
American painter and Miss Herman face extradition to France
Christiania Norway January 17 the department of justice confirms the decision of the Christiania court that there is no legal objection to extraditing Ferdinand Pinney Warle an American painter and Miss Charlotte Herman charged with kidnapping Haerie year old child from a school in France. Haerie will be sent back to France within four weeks. Miss Herman will be detained until her mother arrives in Christiania.
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Christiania
Norway
Department of Justice
Christiania Courte
France
Ferdinand Pinney Warle
Charlotte Herman
Haerie
Earie
Search for British Craft Abandoned at Sea
Reported search resumes for a British submarine crew of eleven believed lost after a dive failure near Whitesand Bay. Officials cite possible gas buildup and water ingress. theories vary on why the submarine sank. Naval and allied authorities note prior submarine losses across France Britain and Russia, with one U S Navy attache expressing official sympathy.
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Whitesand Bay
France
Great Britain
Russia
Fires Cost Ten Lives In Two Cities
A Brockton Massachusetts apartment building fire killed four people including Mrs. Mary J. Monahan and her son Bernard Monahan, with five others injured by jumping from upper floors. The Lininthal dwelling suffered a deadly blaze, while in Coboconk Ontario six children of Mracatherby perished in a house fire as the mother escaped by leaping from a window.
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Bernard Monahan
Crawford Lintthal
Lininthal
North Main Street
Coboconk
Ont
Mracatherby
Waistcoat of gold made by Mexican jeweler Vegio
Special to The Washington Pot reports Leon Vegio a Mexican jeweler and refugee arrived from Vera Cruz aboard the Monterey. He displayed a waistcoat embedded with $50,000 in American money and Mexican pesos to customs officials. The garment weighed about 100 pounds as Vegio planned to bank the money locally.
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New York
Leon Vegio
Monterey
Vera Crug
Verla
Follows Brother in Death In Baltimore Trade Boss Dies
Brooklyn merchant Les Brust dies after attending his brother Brot Brust’s funeral in Baltimore. Brust came to Baltimore 28 years ago and entered the commission business. Survived by son William Brust of Brooklyn and other relatives.
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Washington
Beltimore
Eat Brot
Les Brust
Brust
Priest’s auto hits contractor at First and Adams
Witnesses say the Rev John Spensley drove slowly when contractor Charles Keys and two friends stepped back into the street. Keys, struck on First Street, was taken to Emergency Hospital with brain concussion and expected to die. Spensley, Catholic University priest, stopped to aid Keys and sent him by police ambulance to hospital.
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Charles F Keys
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Senate Seat for Lee Seated in Maryland Case
A Senate committee ruling declares the Seventeenth Amendment fully in effect enabling Maryland to seat Democrat Lee to succeed the late Senator Jackson while Alabama’s Frank Glass is not seated. The vote split 7-1 in Maryland with Kenyon joining Democrats. The report notes Alabama lacked valid machinery for the amendment and discusses Gov. O Neal’s appointment of Glass and earlier resignations affecting credentials.
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7Biatt
Lee
United States
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Frank P. Glass
Johnston
Senate
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Town
Bradley
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Bern
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O'Neal
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Henry D. Clayton
Gov. O'Neal
Burglars Drugged and Plunder Catonsville Home
In Baltimore on January 17 two burglars chloroformed Mr and Mrs Murray of Frederick Road Catonsville and helped themselves to liquor cigars and clothing and jewelry valued at 500 before moving to three nearby houses without further gains The anesthetic kept the Murrays asleep until morning revealing the break in and meal during their sleep.
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John A. Murray
Frederick Road
Catonsville
Mander
Mrs. Murray
Ita
Urges Peace and Hague Conference Reform
Senators urge Secretary Bryan to convene a Hague conference with more frequent meetings to sustain the Hague movement. Root calls for vigorous US action to prevent collapse, noting the 1907 adjournment and the need for a two year preparatory period. Peace advocates plan a New York meeting next Wednesday to boost the international effort.
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Hague
Root
United States
Ifo
Creoshitiees
New York
Daring militant Phyllis Brady arrested in Surrey trial
Phyllis Brady a known militant suffragette was arrested after ten months on the run and brought to Chertsey police court. The magistrate committed her for trial at the London sessions on arson charges. She is believed to be linked to the Englefield Green fire at Lady White's residence on March 20. Nefiera Dancing Studio advertisement and odd garbled text follow.
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Phyllis Brady
Chertsey Surrey
London
Lady White
Sir’ George White
Englefield Green
Custody Battle Over Little Jacque Heats to Washington
Thomas Swift seeks return of his 3 year old daughter Lena known as Little Jacque, willed to her aunt Mrs Jennie Bell Wendal by her late mother. Attorney John J Kelly retained by Mrs Wendal to challenge Swift family moves and guardianship. Swift's Atlanta camp to respond today. Story also recounts Elsie Janis mother detailing how Jacque Bradley Swift entered stage life in The Little Duchess and grew up amid family strife.
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Jacque
Janis
Thomas Swift
Atlanta
Washington
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Atante
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Wendal
Swift
Kelly
Mr. Swift
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Mary
Keeney
Ne ‘Wendal
Elsie Janis
Theatrice Star
Yayeelf
Wisie
Vanderbitt
Passengers Reship At Sea From Lampasas To San Jacinto
New York reports a mid sea passenger transfer when Mallory line ships Lampasas and San Jacinto swapped travelers near the Dry Tortugas. The Lampasas remained bound to New York while the San Jacinto assisted and brought passengers toward this port after the Lampasas was later refloated with revenue cutter aid.
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Mallory
Lampasas
San Jacinto
Esy West
Galveston
New Yyork
Lempses
Sautter
BrecauHon
Jacinto Tool
pRasengers
Pearls Found To Be Born In Pearl Oyster Embryos
Paris January 17 A French scientist from the Museum reports pearls are alive at the embryonic stage. Prof Surat, returning from the South Sea Islands, says interior shells show flaxy layers containing larval tensea, around which the pearl forms.
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South Fee Islands
Washington Post
Paris
Surat
French Museum
France
South Sea Islands
Crown Prince to Remarry in Bavaria Marriage Report
Munich reports the Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, son of Ludwig III, plans a second marriage to Princess Maria del Pilar, daughter of Prince Ferdinand and cousin of King Alfonso of Spain. The previous wife died in 1924, leaving the crown for Bavaria's future queen in question.
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Bavaria
Munich
Rupprecht
Ludwig
Maria del Pilar
Ferdinand
Alfonso of
Unain
Basiz
ZIEGLER FIGHT RESUMED IN ADOPTION CASE
Miss Florence Louisa Brandt seeks to overturn William Ziegler’s adoption revocation to gain a share of his 15 million estate. The half brother of Brandt’s father, Ziegler adopted her and her sibling after their mother’s death, but their mother later alleges lack of free will in the revocation.
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Chicago
Florence Louisa Brandt
William Ziegler
New York
Misa Brandt
Miss Brandt
Ziegler
Lawyer Leaves 150000 For Named Breadline Bequest
New York January 17 A lawyer Harry M Gescheldt who died last Monday left 150000 half of his fortune for a breadline and ordered every loaf distributed bear its name. The will, made public today, provides the money go to the mercy Church Corporation to carry out the provisions. if not, the gift passes to Five Points House of Industry and several hospitals.
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New York
Harry M Gescheldt
Mrely. Church Corporation
Five Points House of Industry
Dismissed marriage sparks dog loving society figure
Mrs. Sam Willet, noted Virginia horsewoman and dog fancier, files for divorce in Fairfax County after a surprise encounter with husband Sam Willet at the Willard. She defends her focus on Sealyham terriers and Locust Lane Star, mocks talk of marriage, and signals likely alimony negotiations while planning to show dozen winners in Washington and Vienna kennels.
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Marie Holmes
East Williston
Long Island
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Reno
Isi
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Katherine Elkins
William Corcoran Eustis
Wilet
Mr. Willst
Glass Guest of Honor Addresses Lynchburg on Currency Bill
Representative Carter Glass, coauthor of recent currency legislation, spoke to 1,500 Lynchburg attendees at the Academy of Music after a banquet hosted by city business groups. He explained the bill’s aims and predicted stability and strong progress under the new law, with Governor-elect Henry B. Buttart and officials unable to attend. He attended a bank banquet afterward hosted by the People's National Bank officers.
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Wilson
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Tragic Double Suicide In California Hotel Involving Judge’s Niece
Miss Blanche Wood, reported as a relative of a Tennessee Supreme Court judge, and her companion Edward Roberts were at a hotel when Wood and her uncle B Wood allegedly urged him to kill himself. A note from the uncle preceded the incident. Wood shot herself and then her uncle died from a self-inflicted pistol shot. Police investigate the names and past ties to Tennessee.
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Bullet
Francis¢co
Blanche Wood
B. Wood
Tennessee Supreme Court
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Wood
Edward Roberts
Roberts
Bireau
Aiscs
Nieca, Roberts
American syndicate offers Turkish loan with concessions
A New York based syndicate offered the Turkish government a 120 million dollar loan with conditions. It would secure timber exploitation rights and railroad concessions in central Anatolia including Agia Minor. The dispatch from Constantinople notes the deal contemplates granting exclusive rights to timber areas and railroads in the region.
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London
Agia Minor
Constantinople
Anatols
Dundee man's estate bonds tied to missing funds
John ocer of Dundee, who died wealthy, left bonds totaling unknown amounts to an administrator who seized control of bonds. Authorities investigated a search into his estate and the handling of his wealth as of January 17.
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Dundee
William Cullen Dies at 87 Former Illinois Congressman
William Cullen aged 87 former Illinois congressman and organizer of the Republican party died in Ottawa HL on January 17. He served in the Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth Congresses and earlier was political editor of the Ottawa Republican. Born in Ireland.
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Republican Party
Ottawa
William Cullen
Tlinois
Cullen
Ottawa Publican
Ireland
Flea sale price cited for rare sea otter flea
Paris writer Jill Edmond Perrier of the French Institute reports that a renowned British entomological collector paid 6000 dollars for a specimen of a rare flea variety. The flea is noted for appearing in the skin of sea otters.
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Gok Ulu
Paris
Jill Edmond Perrier
French Institute
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Three Boys Drowned Skating on Brandywine Creek
Three small boys who went skating on Brandywine Creek last night failed to return by midnight. At noon today their bodies were found floating in the water near the dam a short distance below the section where they had been skating. Local rescue effort followed.
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Del
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