Murder trail leads to confession in Becker case
Jack Rose, who hired the auto used by Rosenthal slayers, surrenders and talks of a murder car tied to police gamblers. District Attorney Whitman and Police Commissioner Walsh clash as Rose and others name suspected partners among officers and gamblers, with new disclosures and possible indictments to follow.
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Sage
Snatriet
New York
Whitman
Jack Rose
Charles Becker
Herman Rogenthal
Roses
Iit
Murder Car Owners Offer to Testify in District Attorney Probe
Aaron Levy for Louis Libby and William Shapiro suggested they would testify if named as witnesses in the murder case while denying any involvement. Shapiro recounted his conduct after the shooting as he tried to start a car under party pressure, amid a city police shake up amid the Rosenthal scandal.
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Aaron Levy
Louis Libby
Wiliam Shapiro
Shapiro
Ghapire
Lewy
Bhepire
Accuse 20 Preachers No Chance for Defense in Trial
Special cable from Seoul reports a conspiracy case in which twenty American missionaries are named in questions by the Korean judge. The Americans, including M. O. Barris and H. G. Underwood, face accusations without indictment or right to testify, amid claims of torture and biased proceedings in Japanese-ruled Korea.
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New York
New York Herald
Seoul
Korea
M Oc Barris
Northern Methodist
Japan
H G Underwood
Northern Presbyterian Mission
W A. Noble
Northern Methodist Mission
W M Laird
Pingyang Christian College
S A Moffett
Pingyang
Graham Lee
J. H. Weils
W L Swalien
W N Blair
C F Bernheisel
G Holdcroft
E. M Mowry
N C Whittemore
Cyril Rosa
A M Sharrocks
S L Roberts
H W Lampe
G S McCune
Northern Presbyterian
Syonchun
C Morris
A L Becker
Pingang
Tecauent
Reids in royal tent at Windsor garden party
Special Washington Post dispatch notes ten thousand guests at a Windsor castle garden party hosted by the king and queen. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid tea with the monarchs amid American guests including Franklin MacVeagh and Nicholas Murray Butler as precautions deterred unauthorized entrants.
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Washington Post
London
Windsor Castle
Whitelaw Reid
Franklin MacVeagh
Eames MacVeagh
RW. Bites
John Barrett
R D White
Ira Nelson Morris
Nicholas Murray Butler
Mary Cunningham
Lois Cunningham
Henry Phipps
G. Creighton Webb
James Amory Moore
Freehand in Canal Debates Toll Sovereignty Clash
United States senators Brandegee and Townsend argued over Panama Canal toll policy and governance. Brandegee urged definite tolls with heavy penalties on railroad ships and expressed sovereignty concerns, while Townsend pressed for railroad exclusion and a single headed government. Reed cited treaty text to claim sovereignty. Johnson report warned tolls may rise to over eight million by 1915. Mitchell Innes delivered British protest notes pending arrival at New York.
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Panama Canal
Brandegee
Connecticut
Townsend
Michigan
Senate
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Isthmian Zone
United States
Great Britain
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Johnson
United Mates
Emory R Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
Taft
Etay Canal
Stone
Hague
Europe
Townand
Sone Nénators
Canada
St Lawrence Canal
St. Lawrence Canal
O'Gorman
Reed
Panama
Mr Reed
Panama Canal Zone
Mitchell Innes
State Department
New York
Innas
Knox
Innes
Jewelry Theft Hits Chicago Street Near Silversmith
Jewelry valued at about $23,000 was stolen from Patrick McDermott a sample carrier for Jacob Levin of the Low Taussig Harpeles Company on a crowded July day. Police note similarities to a prior $37,000 jewelry disappearance and say McDermott remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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Chicago
Silversmith
Wabash Avenue
Patrick McDermott
Jacob Levin
Low-Taussig- Harpeles Company
New York
McDermott
Girls Wear Men’s Silk Hose In Go Comfy Trend
Special to the Washington Post from Laws Missouri July 14 reports society girls adopt men’s silk hose worn with garters after a masque appearance. A daring young woman ordered men’s hose in blue and gray, citing comfort as collars cool in summer. The modest trend spreads among social circles.
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St. Kania Society
Weehington
Cloudburst in Nevada Destroys Seven Troughs Hotel and Suffers Rail Damage
Reno reports twenty dead as a cloudburst floods Seven Troughs Nevada. Hotel Maguma overturned by flood near Lovelock and Masuma. Seven persons confirmed dead near Seven Troughs including John Trenchard and wife Mike Qualen Mrs McLean and Mrs Reese. One mile of Nevada and California Railroad track washed out between Mins and Keeler. Telegraph wires down amid crippled communication.
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Reno
Nev
Lovelock
Maguma
Masuma
John Trenchard
Mike Qualen
McLean
Reese
Trenchards
NeVada and
Nine Die in Flood on Farm near Barren Run
At Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania a night flood swept a farm near John Raymond’s house. Mrs John Raymond Mike Rovinsky Mrs Rovinsky and six Raymond children drowned while the husband escaped in a barn. A heavy storm drove water down a ravine carrying people away. An additional note mentions railroad fare to Baltimore and return validity.
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Jacobs
Creek
John Raymond
Mike Rovinsky
Mra Raymond
Mra Rovinsky
Raymond
Girl in Pittsburgh Accused in Fiery Assault
Suzan Conley of Elizabeth, believing fiancé James Wall fathered her child, poured carbon oil on him as he slept in his home and set a fire. Wall suffered severe burns and is expected to die. Neighbors aided, and Conley was arrested on felonious assault charges after she allegedly tried to finish him with a pickax when escape seemed unlikely.
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Washington Post
Pitsburgh
James Wall
Suzan Conley
Elizabeth
Conley
Editor May Succeed Bryce as Washington Ambassador
The Canadian Gazette in London suggests J Alfred Spender editor of the Westminster Gazette as a likely successor to Ambassador Bryce in Washington. The piece notes his role as a government organ editor and references a salary of 350000.
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J. Alfred Spender
Washington
Washington Post
London
Bryce
Canadian Gazette
Westminster Gazette
Arrival of Asquith in Dublin Amid Suffragette Turmoil
July 18 news from Dublin describes a festive welcome for Prime Minister Asquith and Mr Redmond, marked by protests and violence from suffragettes. A hatchet reportedly struck near Redmond. a blazing chair was thrown in a theater incident. two English suffragettes claimed responsibility for challenging Hobhouse by burning a Dublin theater.
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Insh
Island
Emppe
Dublin
Gresham
Iraq
John E. Redmond
Mr. Redmond
Duchy of Lancaster
Mur
Augustin Birrall
Ireland
Cork
Ria
Mra Asquith
Grattan
Parnell
Great Britain
Liberal Party
Shakes McKenna
London
Reginald McKenna
Home Affairs
Caerleon
Monmouthshire
McKenny
Ueen
Ulandaft
South Wales
Condemn HOSPITAL Call for Wide Reforms and Inquiry
Dyer and Lobeck urge removing the Tuberculosis Hospital from the Charities Board and creating a large general hospital. They call the District Tuberculosis Hospital deficient and inadequately sanitary, citing neglect and mismanagement of milk and food, and urge an expert examination and greater funding for a top regional facility. Washington Asylum Hospital also flagged for broader investigation into a comprehensive city hospital system.
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Dyer
Lobeck
Washington Asylum
Bik General Hospital
Rumor of French torpedo boat disaster spreads
Toulon France July 18 rumor says the French torpedoboat destroyer Cavalier taking part in maneuvers off Corsica has been cut in two in a collision and most of the crew drowned. Naval authorities report no confirmation or news on the incident.
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Sid
Toulon
France
Cavalier
Corsica
Gambler's Murderers Trailed: Souffragettes Fire in Theater
A chaotic issue page shows a gamble murder trail followed by alleged suffragette arson in a theater. Senators assert a political figure’s freedom while a clerk’s suicide shocks the public.
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Canel
Wilson
Matagera
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Taft
Bical
Maryland
Norris
Nebraska
Milioh
House
T—Society
Besebsil
Piente Negroes
North Insane
Five Italian torpedo boats bombard Dardanelles at Kum Kale
Five Italian torpedo boats were sighted off Kum Kale at the entrance to the Dardanelles. They opened fire at 1 o'clock this morning, commencing a bombardment that lasted one hour.
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Constantinople
Kum Kale
Dardanelles
JILTED LOVER DRIVES MAN TO SUICIDE IN Geological clerk
John A. Riley a geologic survey clerk aged about years swallowed cyanide of potassium in his room at 81 Matreet northwest dying soon after relatives called. He left a note to his brother and sister blaming a young woman who rejected him for irregular habits. The coroner certified death by his own action and arrangements for the funeral were to be made.
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John A. Riley
Geological Survey
Youog Mays
Wmiam H Riley
Ewido
W. Esme Turse
Riley
Bill Good
Mary
John
Nevitt
Lees
Bryan's Olive Branch to Champ Clark Moves Toward Uncontested Field
William Bryan in a Commoner editorial extends peace to Champ Clark and says Democratic candidates withdraw in the Ninth Missouri to give Clark an uncontested race. He praises Clark's reception in Baltimore, notes political disappointments, and urges neighborly support for Clark's congressional terms.
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Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
William Bryan
Champ Clark
Congress
Missouri
Clark
Baltimore
Bryan
Clog Dance Halts Panic in Meyers Leake Theater
A burst of panic struck a 500-strong crowd at Meyers Leake theater when a sudden storm battered rear doors, darkened lights, and surged fear. Ravie Troy led a quick rescue in red clothing, guiding terrified spectators to safety as the spotlight helped restore order.
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Calor
Peanton
Meyers Leake
Ravie Troy
Wilson forms a Democratic national campaign committee
Seagirt July 18 The Democratic campaign committee to lead the presidential bid was named by Gov Wilson. It includes 14 members with Willam F McCombs as chairman. members include Hudson Daniels Ewing Palmer Gore O Gorman Burleson Davies and McAdoo. A vice chairman and treasurer were to be decided later as headquarters prepare in Chicago New York and a western city. The committee plans first meeting soon to appoint subcommittees including advisory press and finance.
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Chicago
New York
Eelket
Mo Gomby
Millee
Daniele Davies Magisbury
Hudapeth
Palmer
McCombs
Campaign Committee
Advisory Committee
Press Committee
United States
McCombe
iGov
Wilson Picke
Metombs
Wilson
Gove
Nald
Clark
Bomb for King's Aunt Sparks Panic in Barcelona
A small bomb exploded as Infanta Isabel, aunt of King Alfonso, passed through the Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona. No injuries reported though the blast caused widespread panic among bystanders and troops.
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Barcelona Plasa
Barcelona
Infanta
Isabel
Alfonso
Piloza de Cataluna
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