New York Detective Case Seeks Elwell Murder Motive
New York detectives pursue a motive in the Elwell murder after he was found shot in his 44th street residence. The investigation notes a possible revenge angle tied to his associations with a wife or daughter and a house intruder who left no trace. Officials examine war era ties and a cast of foreign connections and suspects.
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Marie Larsen
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White
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Hoboken
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Kieffer Hardy
Twa
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Russia
Germany
Austria
Duming
Keffer Hardy
United States Department of Justice
Howell
Wood Defends Col Procter as Honest Campaign Leader
Gen Wood releases a signed statement denouncing allegations by Nicholas Murray Butler and a money group of stock gamblers and mining promoters. He says the campaign managers are of high character and that the attack on them is a vulgar falsehood aimed at ingratiating with influentials at the convention. He vows to speak out as long as loyal supporters are slandered.
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Twelve-Ton Liquor Seized in New Brunswick Patrol
Fredericton New Brunswick June 15 The largest liquor seizure in the province’s history reports twelve tons of whisky and other wet goods seized at Bakerbrook Mada waska county The chief inspector notes the liquor was shipped as fertilizer and likely destined for New England following the usual contraband route to the region
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New England
Caruso Chauffeur Arrested in Jewel Theft Probe
George Fitzgerald a Caruso estate chauffeur is jailed on a revolver charge amid a jewel theft at Caruso's country home valued at $500 000. District Attorney Young plans a Friday hearing with twenty witnesses including Fitzgerald and all household staff.
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Simpion
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Uuso
Peert Titsgerald
Caruso
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Sylvester Kelsey
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John Dee Iudwig
Judge Warns Divorces Seekers in Springheld Court
In Springheld Ohio Judge Frank Weiger warned that women filing for divorces must dress modestly in his courtroom. He told attorneys that peekaboo waists and revealing attire will not be allowed. The comment follows a session discussing courtroom attire guidelines.
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Ohio
Frank Weiger
Common Press Court
Largest West Point class graduates under Baker and Pershing
The Military Academy conferred diplomas on 270 cadets as the largest graduating class in its history. Secretary of War Baker and Gen Pershing spoke, with Cullum of Pennsylvania named honor man as the two year war emergency program ends.
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Military Academy
Baker
James B Cullum
Pennsylvania
Pershing
Republicans Narrowly Support Harding Amid Convention Turmoil
Wisconsin Senator Lenroot regrets the nomination but backs the Republican ticket. Iowa Senator Kenyon, back home for rest, supports Harding and stresses rallying for November. Delegates fault the boss system, fearing progressive sacrifice, as party mood shifts West of the Mississippi.
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Hiram Johnson
Fype
Mississippi River
Associated Press
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Harding
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Kenyon
Johnson
Wilson
McAdoo Marshall
Cox
Second Bubonic Plague Case Reported in Pensacola
A second bubonic plague case is reported in Pensacola Florida. Oscar Sreen, an African American ice wagon driver, fell ill about a week with suspicious symptoms. Dr US Greene, the state health officer, and others confirmed the diagnosis. Green supplied ice to the lower city where Giardina, the other victim, died.
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Fla
Oscar (Sreen
US Greene
Williams
United States Public Health Service
Green
Giardina
Woolen Case Is Appealed
The Supreme Court is asked to decide if cloth qualifies as clothing under the Lever Act. Federal Judge Hand granted a writ of error to the government in the case of American Woolen Companies of New York and Massachusetts and William McWood. Indictments were quashed on the ground that cloth was not apparel. The writ takes the matter directly to the high court.
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New York
Supreme Court of the
Hand
Massachusetts
William Mc Wood
Mack
Colors Declared Cure for Disease at New York Convention
Experts at the ninth annual convention of the American Medical Association in New York discussed cancer death estimates for 1919 and debated vivisection’s ethics. A demonstration claimed color waves cure disease by separating drug colors into the body and restoring health through a color-based theory of physiology.
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Associated Press
New York
Inne
United States
Trederick Dugdale
Boston
Aled Meaieul
Helen
Jenrose
Ghadiah
Gen Barragan Escapes Custody in Mexico City
Gen Juan Barragan former chief of staff to the late President Carranza escaped under guard from a sick room after obtaining permission to visit his mother. He fled through a window overlooking adjacent roofs. Barragan had been imprisoned over the death of Carranza and the disappearance of national funds.
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Harding Sister Urges Harding to Give Up Politics
Mrs E Hol Remsberg Harding's sister says she would worry over her brother's presidency but would be a poor sister if she did not. She had not wanted him nominated but now is proud and confident he will be a good president. The piece notes Danish explorer Rasmussen and cartographer Frenchen planning a northern expedition with fourteen men.
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Harding
United States
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Peter Frenchen
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Orado
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Harding Denies Log Cabin Birth Story Began As Insurance Agent
Senator Harding rejected reports about a log cabin birth and explained his path to public life. He said as a young man he aimed for law but lacked funds and entered the insurance business earning a first policy fee of 150. He quit the insurance field to join journalism after his father bought a defunct newspaper for 300 with a 400 circulation.
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Seere
Women Not to Picket Frisco Convention on Suffrage
The National Woman's Party will not picket the San Francisco Democratic convention, despite Chicago activists led by Alice Paul. They plan persuasion at the event to gain support, citing unfriendly Democratic legislatures and a favorable Republican setup that could not pass the amendment.
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Moss Alice Paul
Vermont
Huerta Calls Harding a Good Friend of Mexico
Mexico City diplomatic circles report President Huerta praises Warren G Harding as a friend of Mexico while naming Miguel Covarrubias as foreign minister. The speech occurs amid tensions and mentions a potential U S presidency and cross border relations.
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Great Britain
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Trixelster Fountain
5 000 Petition Johnson Head 3D Party
Port land group circulated petitions asking Senator Johnson of California to renounce the Republican platform and run as an independent for president. Portland attorney W P Adams said petitions spread locally and statewide, with Johnson not yet in his Capitol office.
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La Follette Leads 48 Committee Third Ticket Choice
The committee of 48 discusses Warren G. La Follette as a possible head of a third ticket for the presidential nomination. It counts on support from La Follette Republicans farmers labor and the Nonpartisan League and does not expect bolt by Johnson or Borah. The Michigan branch paused the state convention to choose delegates for the Chicago convention and urged women voters to join on equal footing.
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L LaFollette
Committee of 48
la Follette Republicans Farmers Labor
Nonpartisan League
Johnson
Borah
Republican Party
Detroit
Michigan
Harding's Campaign Opens Strong Amid Incoming Messages
Senator Harding announced immediate campaign activity after accepting the nomination and said the push would not wait for official notification expected around July 15. He noted supportive telegrams and congratulatory messages from leaders as he winds down Senate duties and plans expansive campaigning.
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