Mystery surrounds death of Alice Crispell at Harveys Lake
Wilkesbarre, July 9. The death of 1 year old Alice Crispell near Harveys Lake is tied to a jealous love triangle. Johns, the prime suspect, denies rivals to Crispell, while coroner Marley seeks a clear motive. Teeth marks on the girl's right hand and arm prompt inquest tomorrow. Harrison Cann claims the girl suffered epileptic fits, which her parents deny.
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Hartison Cann
Johns
Wilkesbarre
Alice Crispell
Harvey’s Lake
State Constabulary
Sophanius I
Plymouth
Har- Lake
Crispell
Reese
Lerman Center
Miss Crigpell
Herbert Johns
Reese Ieft
Migs Crigpell
Mites Crispell
James Marley
Onohta Hotel
John H. Bigelow
Mrks
Bigelow
Marley
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PL TF. J Wiggins
John
Billy” Brown
de Figgins
Billy
Brown
Chaster Gillette
Bix Moose Lake
Gillette
Harrison Cann
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Cann
Alice
Harpers Ferry
Martinslake
Suppas
Longing Letter From Herbert Johns Reflects Love and Imprisonment
A Wilkes-Barre man writes a heartfelt letter to a beloved, describing loneliness and plans to meet, mentioning family, Fourth of July time, and hoping to reunite soon. The fragment ends with Johns’s arrest, where he asserts innocence and plans to be freed, stating he will get out of “this thing.”
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Trucksville
Martha
Harry
Stella
Lehman
Howard
Canney
Secon
Herbert Johns
Wyoming Street
Wilkes-Barre
Johns
Opposition to U S Nicaragua canal treaty grows in Central America
Opposition spreads across Central American republics to the U S Nicaragua canal convention offering 30 million dollars for a perpetual waterway privilege and a Gulf of Fonseca naval base. Costa Rica asserts river boundary rights on the San Juan. Honduras recalls its minister. anti American sentiment rises in El Salvador as Secretary Bryan seeks a negotiated settlement.
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Honduras
Central American Republica
United States
Nicaragua
Gulf of
Fonseca
Taft
San Juan
Alberto Membrené
Salvador
Gulf of Fonseca
Bryan
Vaudeville Actor Acquitted in Policeman Killing
James G. Devlin, a vaudeville actor, was acquitted by a supreme court jury in Hackensack New Jersey after claims of provocation. Mrs Mae Elwood testified Considine assaulted Devlin in the street then handed him a pistol saying shoot. A single shot wounded Patrolman Patrick Considine fatally.
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Hackensack
N. J
James G. Devlin
Patrick Considine
Inlay
Supreme Court
Devlin
Considine
Conaldine
Cuban Police Chief Armando Riva Dies From Wounds
Armando Riva, chief of the Cuban national police in Habana, died from wounds after a pistol fight in Prado following a gambling club raid. Governor Gen. Ernesto Asbert, Senator Vidal Morales, and Representative Arias are under arrest awaiting trial for the crime. Rumors of a prison lynching plot against Gen Albert prompted government steps with rural guards deployed around the city prison.
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Habana
Cuba
Armando Riva
Cuban National’ Police
Prado
Ernesto Asbert
Vidal ‘Morales
Arias
Riva
Albert
30 Elks in Sightseeing Car Crash Near Genesee River
Thirty Elks attending a grand lodge reunion in Rochester narrowly escaped a 175 foot plunge when a sightseeing car jammed through a bridge railing. At the peak the span stood 212 feet above the Genesee River. The driver swerved to avoid a collision with a runaway coach driven by a woman, causing debris to fall and the vehicle to hang over the railing before it was jacked clear.
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Rochester
N. Y
Grand Lodge
Genesee River
Maeithire
Gorlo
House expands scope of Mulhall lobby probe in extraordinary inquiry
A special seven member House committee led by Garrett will begin hearings Monday to broaden the Mulhall influenced legislative inquiry. Senate probes continue into lobbyists tied to wool tariffs as witnesses like Baldwin and Farmers Union officials testify. McDermott protests Mulhall letters.
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House
Wires Associates
Heére
McDermott
Mushall
Senate
Henry
Clark
Tennessee
Ol. M. M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Eats
Cline
Indiana
Russell
Missouri
Rodenberry
Georgia
Willis
Ohio
Stafford
Wisconsin
Nolan
California
Mulhall
Washington
Senate Committee
Congress
Overman
Cannon
Aldrich
Watson
Levy
McKean Seeks Divorce From Mrs McKean A Wealthy Sportsman
Philadelphia July 9 Henry Pratt McKean a millionaire coal man and society sportsman filed for divorce in Morristown alleging desertion around July 1 1910. Married June 3 1889 in Brookline Mass the couple have two sons including Henry Pratt McKean Jr. and Mrs McKean inherits 2000000 from her parents. The McKeans familial ties span Philadelphia Radnor Hunt Racquet Germantown Cricket and Philadelphia Country clubs with connections to Thomas McKean and Prof Agassiz.
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Philadelphia
Henry Pratt McKean
Morristown
McKean
Fox Ren Farm
Pentlyn
Germantown
Boston
Averting strike talks at White House on Erdman reform
President Wilson convenes a White House conference with railroad officials and union leaders to urge a revised Erdman act for wage dispute arbitration. Officials expect a plan satisfactory to both sides, with a six member arbitration board and an independent mediation panel, to avert a potential strike.
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White House
Mississippi River
Klbsa Ct Cnis Maiereerer Trust
Arbitration Board
Federal Board of Mediation and
Seth Low
Department of Labor
House Judiciary Committee
Brotherhoods
Railroads
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Commissioner ‘of Labor
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Commerce Court
Senate
Commissioner of Labor Statistics
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Wilsons Take Motor Ride and Golf at Hanover
President Wilson and family traveled by motor through the Vermont and New Hampshire valleys, visiting Hanover for nine holes of golf at Dartmouth. He later posed for photographers after returning to Cornish, with no plan changes announced. Dr Grayson accompanied him while Secret Service kept guard on the course.
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Wilson
Connecticut River
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hanover
Tumulty
Dartmouth
Grayson
Secret Service
McAdoo Moves To Protect Bondholder Rights In Currency Bill
Secretary McAdoo announced an amendment to the Glass Owen currency bill to protect holders of United States government 2 per cent bonds used as security for national bank notes. He said the change avoids impairing rights of banks and individuals, with joint agreement from Senate Chair Owen and Representative Glass. Open hearings were planned as the Senate banking and currency committee prepares to scrutinize the measure, while chamber groups discuss refinements.
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Glass
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House
New York
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National Banking Association
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Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Ines
Pandalon
Two Wilson nominees face Senate opposition over diplomacy
Frederick C. Penfield of New Jersey is opposed as Ambassador to Russia, accused of reward for campaign contributions. Albert B. Schmedemann of Wisconsin is blocked as Minister to Norway for personal reasons and lack of public experience. Norwegians seek a qualified American diplomat to mark their independence centennial.
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Senate
Frederick C. Penfield
New Jersey
Russia
Albert 8. Schmedemann
Wisconsin
Norway
Penfield
Henry Watterson
Thomas F. Rigen
Broderick CL Penfield
James van Alen
New York
Cleveland
Newport Tables
William C. Whitney
Alen
France
Schemedeman
Simon
Gale Flattens Towns In Illinois Storm Toll Reaches Four
A brutal late yesterday gale across Aurora and nearby areas killed four people and injured many. David H. Frazier died touching a live wire in Geneva while his wife Mrs Frazier suffered severe burns. Richard Wallenberg was crushed by a wagon in Bristol. A storm damaged Elgin and Batavia, leaving towns dark as hundreds of farm buildings collapsed and $225,000 in losses were reported across the region.
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Aurora
David H. Frazier
Geneva
Richard Wallenberg
Bristol
Elgin
Frazier
Batavia
St. Charles
Confesses Robbery Here In Baltimore District
Special to The Washington CBS Philadelphia July Shr sitene Scheel 17 of Washington DC arrested today by Detectives Tucker and nin in the Salvation Army Judging House at Broad and Lombard streets on charge of stealing jewelry valued at 500 dollars from 2906 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington. The detective said Scheel was employed by Fischer and that the theft occurred during a June date. He found in Scheel pockets a pair of expensive mounted opera glasses and other items. Detectives traced the theft to sale of the jewels in Baltimore pawnshops and sent the evidence to the police here. Scheel said to have limited travel recently has been in the country about six months. Further details show Scheel was brought to City yet on the way to Philadelphia.
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CBS
Philadelphia
Sitene Scheel
Washington, D. C
Tucker Jand Nin
Salvation Army
Broad
Lombard Streets
Oesher
Pennsylvania Avenue
Shington Wael
Tuelker
Fischer
Biges
Sehoael
Baltimore
Flee From Greeks as Sofia Sways to Peace Talks
Amid Balkan fighting a bulging Greek march toward Strumitsa continued with Bulgarian resistance. Kavala evacuated after bombardment while Seres fell to Greek forces. Vienna sources report Bulgaria ready to seek an armistice on prewar frontiers, amid cholera fears and mass casualties. Roumania moves to keep balance as Marmora coast talks unfold. reports claim Bulgarian gains despite Serb repulses. A London Telegraph despatch cites massacres around Nigrita and Bogdania, fueling Greek anger and urging action.
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Strumitza
Istip
Strumitsa
Ariohs
Kavala
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