Mrs Mooney Acquitted In San Francisco Bomb Murder Case
Mrs Rena Mooney a music teacher was acquitted today of the murder charge in the July bomb explosion that killed ten. The jury deliberated since Monday and freed Mooney who kissed the jurors. She had faced seven other murder indictments related to the case and her husband Thomas J Mooney remains on death row awaiting appeals.
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Freedom
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Myrtle Irene van Loo
William R. Hardwick
Mrs. Mooney
Edwin McKenzie
Tait
Mooneys
Warren K. Billings
Israel Weinberg
Edward D. Nolan
Billings
Mooney
State Supreme Court
Nolan
Defense Fund
International Workers’ Defense League
Seawell
Tallings
Rain at Orphans Picnic Survives Deluge at Marshall Hall
Rain yesterday forced cancellation of most events for a Spaulding Council Knights of Columbus outing for St. Joseph's and St. Vincent's orphans. John C. Merkling donated 20 prizes for running and field races, while Mrs. F. D. McAuliffe led the ladies auxiliary in providing refreshments. Children arrived in Washington at 6:15 p.m.
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Marshall Hall
Spaulding Council
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph's
St. Vincent's
John C. Merkling
Ladies’ Auxiliary
F. D. McAuliffe
Washington
Deny asylum mail censorship by post office authorities
Reported censorship of mail from St Elizabeths Asylum for the Insane was denied by post office authorities. Censorship aimed to stop annoying letters to President Wilson and cabinet members, with inmates previously delivering mail to downtown workers. The asylum will require employees to stop bringing letters to the city and inmates to mail from the asylum post office.
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St. Elizabeth’s Asylum For the
Postoffice
Wilson
Cabinet
Washington
Asylum Post Office
Would Elect School Board Favoring Balloting Over Appointments
Rhode Island Avenue Suburban Citizens Association urged preferential balloting for school board members at a Sherwood Presbyterian Church meeting. The issue was sent to a committee for study. A Tasker led resolution to have commissioners press courts to expedite milk dealer test cases was referred to a committee.
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District Supreme Court
Rhode Island Avenue
America Awake and United Faces Kaiser's Challenge
Ian Hay states that America is awake and united to meet Kaiser’s challenge as part of a seven article series on The New America titled Der Tag. The piece follows a earlier installment outlining influences for and against the Allied cause and America’s move toward war entry.
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America
Awake
United
Kaiser
Ian Hay
John Hay Beith
Fun Hay
President Wilson's Bold Path to War and Unity
The piece argues Wilson as a supreme leader in a democracy, contrasts autocracy with a republic, and traces U S entry into World War I after Germany's submarine warfare and Zimmermann note. It notes public anger, Bernstorff's recall, and rising national unity across states as the nation moves toward war.
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Teutons
Wilson
Ten Indian regiments urged for European war effort
Dr Joseph Kossuth Dixon and Frank La Flescha urged the immediate creation of ten Indian cavalry regiments to fight in Europe or guard the Mexican border. Representative Kahn had introduced a bill for the proposed force and held a hearing. Dixon argued Indians have over time suffered broken treaties and stolen lands yet remain loyal soldiers, praising their endurance and scouting abilities.
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House Committee On
Joseph Kossuth Dixon
Rodman Wanamaker
Frank la Flescha
Omaha
Nebr
Dixon
Kahn
Dr. Dixon
Ek-Sip
Ousho Ofpathe-Nhowng
Seaman Buried in France First U.S. Grave From Current War
Louis Reinhart a second class seaman and first U S enlisted man buried in France in this war. He drowned June 12 after falling overboard. He was interred June 17 with military honors at Pauillac where Mayor M Pinot gave a moving address. Six applications received for Home Defense League Rifles membership at Gonzaga Hall, boosting precinct strength to three men per officer. Capt Harry A Wolah drillmaster led foot drill after the meeting.
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Louis Reinhart
United States
France
Little Seaport
Pauillac
M. Pinot
Sixth Precinct
Home Defense League Rifles
Gonzaga Hall
Harry A. Wolah
Fear Raids on Coast Naval Defense Policy Debate
The article urges rapid production of small swift cruisers to defend Atlantic shores and coastwise shipping. It warns that German submarines within three miles and possible German warship incursions demand an adequate force of fast vessels, stressing policy over expense and the risk to national security.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Shortage in Blackberry Jam Crisis Stuns Army
The army faces a jam shortage as 4.5 million tins are unavailable. The Council of National Defense committee on supplies plans to sustitu te blackberry with peach, strawberry, and plum to meet needs.
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United States Army
Committee On Supplies
The
Council of National Defense
Toilers of the World organize to tie up five Santa Clara canneries
Strikes for higher wages and a closed shop spread to field laborers as cannery work resumes under guard at two Santa Clara canneries. About 700 of 2,200 strikers reported for duty. Authorities seek federal troops. Gov Stephen declines sheriff role while Gen Liggett considers troop action on urgent request.
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Oregon
Montana
San Jose
Cal
Col. Davis
Hunter Liggett
Western Department of the Army
United States Coast Artillery
William D. Stephen
Liggett
LaGuardia weighs front line duty while keeping House seat
Fiorello H. LaGuardia, congressman from New York City, seeks to serve in Europe as an aviation officer without resigning his seat. He argues Congress must state its position on dual service, noting Col. Tilson’s border duty while remaining in office. Bellis found dead at his Hayattsville home. former mayor and Prince Georges county state's attorney, veteran of the Union.
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Congress
New York City
Europe
Mr. LaGuardia
Col. Tilson
Connecticut
LaGuardia
New York
Hayattsville
Roger Q. Bellis
Capt. Bellis
Prince Georges County
Sarah Bernhardt Defies Nassau Hotel Fire On Long Beach
Fire at Nassau Hotel Long Beach caused $10,600 damage as guests fled in nightwear. Police found Sarah Bernhardt remaining in her room while firemen battled the blaze in the kitchen area. Other guests fled to the Boardwalk in their night attire.
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Long Beach
Long Island
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Nassau Hotel
Mme. Bernhardt
Soldier liquor sales land Maryland shopkeeper nine months
Baltimore July 26 Charles H Zepp storekeeper Anne Arundel county sentenced to nine months in jail by Judge Rose in US district court for selling liquor Hanor to a soldier at Camp Meade. Clerk Arthur Bell jailed one month. Judge Rose warned strict penalties for selling to soldiers at the camp.
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Baltimore
Charles H. Zepp
Anne Arundel County
Rose
United States District Court
Camp Meade
National Army
Maryland
Arthur Bell
Fudge Roae
Spurned husband shoots rival and wife then kills himself
Infatuated clothing maker Hyman Ostransky shot and killed Dora Cohen, mother of five, in her East Broadway home. He also wounded his wife Dora Ostransky who struggled with him while holding their five year old child, then fatally shot himself. He died later in hospital with slim chances of survival.
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New York
Hyman Ostransky
Dora Cohen
Warned Against Use of Uniform Hope to curb misused army outfits
New York July 25 United States attorney Francis G Gaffey warned cabarets and several Fifth Avenue shops to stop displaying or wearing army and navy uniforms as part of a federal campaign. Prosecution threat targets owners and wearers. cited cases of chorus members in regalia and others in khaki around patrons. A related sentence by Judge Manton in Atlanta criticized false claims of military rank and signaled strict enforcement nationwide.
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New York
Army and Navy
Francis G Gaffey
United States
White Light
Fifth Avenue
Regular Army
Atlanta
Arthur B. Luzz
Reserve Corps
Martin T. Manton
Norfolk Carmen Return Traction Service Mostly Normal
Norfolk July 25 Officials say traction service largely normal with home guards on Lambert's Point line. Most workers have accepted the new wage agreement and sought reinstatement. Union officials report over 50 still out but no further trouble expected.
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Norfolk
G W Ochs Seeks Change To Oaks Name For Sons
Philadelphia July 25 George W Ochs former publisher of the Philadelphia Public Ledger petitioned the court to change his name to George W Ochs Oaks He seeks to purge Teutonic associations arguing German crimes and submarine iniquities will make his name obnoxious in this country He is a native born American whose parents immigrated when they were minors
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George W. Oche
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Courta
George W. Ochs Oaks
Ochs
Railroads Rush Empty Cars in War Mobilization
New York July 25 Thirty six American railroads ordered to move 68 814 empty freight cars to the lines of 54 other roads to speed mobilization and handle wartime traffic. The move disregards ownership and aims to quickly relocate cars for lumber shipyards grain and livestock shipments across regions.
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New York
Fairfax Harrison
Railroads' War Board
War Board
Car Service Commission
Harrison
Middle
Texas
Wife Evens Up Forgiveness After Double Setback
Chicago July 25 Mrs Joseph C Leduc of Chicago reeled from a year ago when she was shot in a Philadelphia hotel by a rival. Her golfer husband Joseph Leduc, while famed nationwide, was later hurt in an auto crash with another married man and two young women. Mrs Leduc then rushed to Oak Park Hospital and to the police station ordering that no publication be made as she vowed to stick by Joe.
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Joseph C. Leduc
Philadelphia
Leduc
Lilian
Perdition
Humanity Above Profit Urges Coal Price Restraint
In Philadelphia on July 25, John F. Fort of the Federal Trade Commission urged Pennsylvanian, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland coal dealers to place humanity above profit in setting anthracite prices. He described pending federal regulation as an emergency measure, likening it to a gun hidden behind a door, and called for voluntary cooperation to reach a satisfactory price without coercion.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delware
Maryland
John F. Fort
Federal Trades Commission
Mr. Fort
McLEOD WITH LOSERS IN PRO GOLF MATCH
Short Hills New Jersey July 25 The first in a series of international team matches under the Professional Golfers Association at Baltusrol Golf Club saw the English and the home bred teams win. In foursomes the English beat the amateurs 15 to 1 while single results were 29 to 12. The home breds then defeated the Scotch team 26 to 2 in foursomes and 13 to 12 in singles, raising funds for the Red Cross.
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Short Hills
N. J
Professional Golfery Association
Baltusrol Golf Club
Red Cross
Gil Nicholls
Cyril
G. P. Tiffany
Robert Gwathmey
Walter Hagan
H. Lagerblade
M. J. Brady
Jack Burke
Tom McNamara
Otto Hackporth
Tom Kerrigan
George MacLean
Jack Dowling
Charles Hoffner
Powder Burns Kill Sailor on Visiting American Ship
Buenos Aires reports Gunner's Mate Clay Tenny Lyles died from a powder explosion during a salute aboard a ship of the visiting American Squadron. The body was buried today. Argentina offered condolences to Admiral Caperton after an initial misreport of his rank as an officer.
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Buenos Aires
Clay Tenny Lyles
Yeasterday
Admiral Caperton
Nine Hurt In Tank Explosion At Philadelphia Refinery
Fire at the Atlantic Refining Company plant in Philadelphia began at midnight and destroyed ten gasoline stills with 400000 gallons. It spread today causing twelve more stills and two naphtha tanks to explode. Nine men were injured and nearby property narrowly escaped. Total loss about 360000.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic Refining Company
Funeral of J B Rowen Set For Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock for James B D Rowen forty, 60, of 36 Q street northeast who died yesterday. He was a longtime War Department clerk and a prominent Mason. At death he was president grand patron of the Order of Eastern Star in Washington. He belonged to Capital Lodge F A A M Des Moines, Mithras Lodge of Perfection, A A S R, and past chancellor commander Amaranth Lodge Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife five sons and a married daughter, all of this city.
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James BD. Rowen
Q Street
Rowen
War Department
Order of Eastern Star
Washington
Capital Lodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Mithras Lodge of Perfection
William T. Rogers
South Lee Street
Alexandria Hospital
Rogers
W. A. Smoot & Co
E. V. Regester
M. BH
Church South
Greenwich
Burtary
Ill From Mercury Tablets Seeks Recovery At Casualty Hospital
William O. Gladman, 25, of 706 Seventeenth Street Northeast, suffering from bichloride mercury poisoning, was removed to Casualty Hospital last night in serious condition after reportedly taking three bichloride mercury tablets. Doctors said outcomes would take several days to determine.
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William O. Gladman
Seventeenth Street
Casualty Hospital
Gladman
Luther Burbank Improves After Appendicitis Battle
Santa Rosa California July 25 The condition of Luther Burbank who is suffering from an inflamed appendix continued to show improvement today according to his physician.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Luther Burbank
Cassoon Denies Paying for British Contract
London July 25 William Cassoon 64 arraigned on charges of paying large sums to Wing Commander Porte in a Curtiss Aeroplane Company contract. Crown alleges conspiracy. Cassoon remanded on bail. Lyman Seeley another American charged as conspirator. Seeley denies any payments by Cassoon or Curtiss. Curtiss officials say Cassoon and Seeley acted as independent agents with selling rights in Britain. company supplies data but has clean hands. Seeley resides in Hammondsport New York.
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London
William Cassoon
John C. Porte
Curtiss Aeroplane Company
America
Cassoon
Bow Street
Lyman H. Seely
Rochester
Liman H. Seeley
Commander Porte
Curtiss Company
Seeley
Hammondsport
Curtisas Company
Lymen H. Seeley
Cable Dispatch
Great Britain
Admiralty
Lkely
Hammondsport, N
Company F Enters Camp Near Hyattsville
Special to The Washington Post reports Company F Fleet regiment mobilized at its armory with over 180 men answering roll call. The unit moved to a northern camp for ten days before leaving for Yortha Anniston Alabama concentration camp.
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Washington Post
Hyattsville
Fleet Regiment
Yortha Anniston
Ala
Muster of Company G in Federal service reported
Washington Post notes Company G First Virginia Regiment mustered into the Federal service under Lieut. D E Lane and Lieut. Benjamin Var Campen. 136 men and officers present, latest recruits named. Meals provided at the armory. Also reports death of William T. Rogers, 71, former wharf builder and yard foreman, funeral in Alexandria. A. Hunice De Allva and Lieut A Franklin Paul wed at St Marys Church, with reception to follow.
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Washington Post Auread
King Street
Alexandria
First
Virginia Regiment
D. EB. Lane
Forty-eighth Infantry
Benjamin Var Campen
Medical Reserve Corps
Haywood McClary
Lawrence
A. Pettit
Russell
Diller
Archie W.payne
Heuben Robinson
Conrad Johnson
Lewis N. Duffey
Secona
F. Clinton Knight
Armory
Canada Returns Slackers Draft Evaders From U.S. to Canada
Boston July 25 Americans of draft age who try to avoid service by crossing into Canada will be sent back by Canadian border officials. It emerged today that many Boston youths had recently left for Maine border towns on the Canadian line.
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Boston
Canada
Maine
Anthrax Probe In Mobile Seeks German Links
Federal and state authorities press investigation into cattle anthrax outbreak in Mobile Alabama with suspected German sympathizer involvement. Local response burns carcasses and shoots vultures as containment measures while efforts to localize the contagion proceed.
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Mobile
Ala
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