Becker Trial Witnesses Tie Conspiracy to Rose Murder
District Attorney Whitman rested his case naming Charles H. Pitt Jr and Ames Marshall as key witnesses. Pitt testified Becker plotted with Jack Rose and Rose’s allies, arranging alibis and messages before and after the Rosenthal murder. Marshall described Becker as a stool pigeon directing the Harlem conference believed central to the crime.
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New York
Whitman
Charles Becker
Charles H. Putt, Jr
Ftriend
Ames Marshall
Becker
Jack Rage
Harlem
Court of Appeal
Herman Rosenthal
Plitt
Singsing Prison
Jack Rose
Rosenthal
Rose
Becker case witness testimony details to jurors
The witness Pitt testified that Becker was innocent and framed. He admitted prior jail time and referenced an interview with Bald Jack Rose on a day coach aided by Sheriff Harburger. Defense and district attorney pressed him on whether Becker asked him to say Rose was involved.
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Marshall
Becker
Vland
Harlem
Court of Appeals
Fawker
Xaimbler
Timea Square
Flitt
Mitt
Plitt
Herkee
Coungel
Hecker
Rose
Pitt
Jack Rose
Rosenthal
V' Plt
Galt
Moving Pictures
Furt
Dougherty
Tie
Nota
Pitr
Ees Rosa
Fitt
Mr. Manston
Brand
Whitman
Hiram Charles
Mr. Manton
Bald Jack’ Rose
New York
Sing Sing
New York Central
Twlus Harburger
Putt
Georgia Delegation Invites President to Monument Unveiling
Senator Hoke Smith and Representatives Edwards and Howard of Georgia urged the President to attend the unveiling of a monument to Gen. James Screven and Gen. Daniel Stewart born at Midway. The President said he would try to attend if a date in October is arranged. Mrs Wilson's grandfather once pastor at Midway's Presbyterian Church. The date will be set to suit the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Representaives Edwards
Howard
Georgia
James Screven
Daniel Stewart
Midway
Oatober
Danish farmer expert lauds Denmark on cooperative exports
Rudolph Schou counselor of state of Denmark is guest of honor at a University Club banquet hosted by diplomats and Southern Commercial Congress officials. He describes Denmark's farming shift to butter pork and eggs, aided by cooperative lines and government export controls.US Minister Maurice Francis Egan praises the American commission’s work. Guests include Constantin Bryn and several U.S. officials and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Commercial Congress
American Commission
Rudolph Schou
Dnnmark
Washington
Ife
University Club
Denmark
Schou
Maurice Francis Egan
United States
Clarence J. Owens
Bryn
Mellen Returns to Testify on New Haven Subsidiaries
Charles E. Mellen former president of the New Haven railroad arrived in Washington to resume Interstate Commerce Commission testimony on the New Haven and its subsidiaries. He plans to reveal dates details and names of promoters and profits in the complex transactions with potential postcase recoveries through court actions. Directors were not expected to testify before his narrative concludes. He will hand over documents and papers obtained in New Haven.
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Charles E. Mellen
T the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Washingtom
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Road
Folk
Commission
Mollen
New Haven
Mellon
Trainmen Drive Off Bandits Near Chicago
Robbers boarded an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train near Chicago and attempted a hold up on the observation car. Four men with revolvers demanded money from three passengers but were driven off by the train crew as the engine began to move. The incident, reported from Joliet, left the bandits with about nine dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe Passeenger
California
Lmits
Joliet
Tax Appeal Signals Major Property Tax Hike
The district eyes a $40 million rise in assessed values for 1914 1915 and 1916 with about 4 300 protests filed by property owners. Assessor Richards says the final levies may shrink after appeals but most changes will come via equalization. About 600 more protests expected before June 1 as hearings begin on real estate assessments.
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Satan Ment
Board of Assessors
Mellen
Tlons
New Haven
Billard
Pany
Richards
Neutrals Killed in Siege at Puerto Plata
A report to the Navy Department says noncombatants suffered heavy casualties as federal forces under Gen Bordas bombarded Puerto Plata Santo Domingo. Capt Wherle of the cruiser Washington protests the shelling as a breach of guarantees to protect civilians. The Seminole reported La Vega fell to revolutionaries and Dominican gunboat Independencia shelled the town after blocking the port.
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Bordas
Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
Wherle
Washington
Bordasa
la Vega
New York
Clyde Line
Seminole
Independencia
Sleuths Stir Judge Menace to Justice in Phagan Case
Atlanta judge Ben Hill harshly criticized detectives tied to the Mary Phagan murder case, calling their methods a menace to justice. The grand jury was urged to probe bribery and fraud claims surrounding the Frank case as hearings to set aside his verdict were postponed. Burns and aides, under bond, are to testify about alleged witness removal.
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Atlanta
Man Con
Mary Phagan
Ley M. Frank
Ben 4. Hil
Superior Court
Frank
Burns
Willam $. Burns
Frank Cas
Hill
New Norse Peace Treaty Draft to be Signed
State Department received a copy of the proposed peace commission treaty between Norway and the United States from Norway with minor amendments. The Secretary of State and the Norwegian Minister will sign once the final draft is ready. Seven Girls Are Graduated from Madison Hall School in Northwest A Street.
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Norway
United States
State Department
Secretary of State
Colombian Treaty Surfacing in US Colombia Pact Step
The Colombian treaty signed in Bogota to settle differences with the United States after Panama’s separation, approved by a Colombian committee, awaits Senate action. The State Department indicated it would delay transmission until after the repeal bill vote amid concerns over rights granted to Colombia.
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Bogota
United States
Colombia
Panama
Dld
Senate
Tima
Western girls win honors at Chevy Chase Seminary
Western girls received diplomas at Chevy Chase Seminary with Vice President Marshall presenting certificates. Graduates included Marjory Albright of Cuba Eleanor Heall West Virginia Eva Bell Mississippi Helen Block Alabama Anna G Clen son Pennsylvania Laura H Cole Georgia Mary J Dunston New Jersey Marjorie K Faler Town Mildred G Gree Wisconsin Hazel M Kirk Ostatos Mary S Lang Maryland Dorothy Tudeh Pennsylvania Yeachelle Palmer Ohio Mary S Reinhold Pennsylvania Mina Marlon Lehermerlein California Pearl Schmidt Iowa Ethel M Spencer Illinois Katherine M Trappe Louisiana Wilzabeth O Wallingford Kentucky.
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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase Seminary
Marshall
Marjory Albright
Cuba
Eleanor Heall
West Virginia
Eva Bell
Mississippi
Helen Block
Alabama
Anna G. Clenson
Pennsylvania
Laura H. Cole
Georgia
Iowa
Ethel M. Spencer
Illinois
Katherine M. Trappe
Louisiana
Wilzabeth O. Wallingford
Kentucky
Prince Henry aviation contest claims two German airmen
In Frankfurt May 18 two German Lieutenants perish during the Prince Henry aviation event at Darmstadt. Rohde, aboard as a passenger with Kolbe, died when their monoplane capsized by gusty winds. Kolbe succumbs to internal injuries later the same day.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Damstadt
Lieut
Rohde
Kolbe
Plan Saving for Railways Association Sets Rules
The eleventh annual Railway Storekeepers Association convention opened at the Hotel Raleigh with 400 delegates. A comprehensive book of rules to cut costs in railroad stores departments was presented for consideration as leaders including J. W. Gerber Fairfax Harrison and J. H. Waterman spoke and the White House reception followed. The conference is slated to adjourn tonight.
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United States
Railway Storekeepers’ Association
Raleigh
Oliver P. Newman
Washington
Harding
White House
J. W. Gerber
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
J. H. Waterman
Galesburg
Concert Scores Hit Program Of Varied Range
The Young Women's Christian Association Choral Club opened its third year with a 90 minute public concert in New We lard ballroom Washington. Directed by Mrs A M Blair the program ranged from Woodland Voices to When Lisa Is Brightest and Sweet and Low with solos by Mrs Dayele T Welch Mrs William Reed Veronica Rakemann and others. Roses were presented to Mrs Blair and club officers received bouquets from Miss Florence Brown.
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Young Women's Christian Association Choral Club
New Welard
Washington
4. M. Blair
Woodland
C. Francis Lynde
Mendelssohn
Martin Bowman
Rudolph Friml
Victor Lear
Dayele T. Welch
William Reed
Herman Rakemann
Julia Huggins
Ethel Johnston
Rakemann
Wieniawski
Miss Johnston
Drolla
Harriet Ware
Mrs. Welch
Bra
Florence Brown
Young Women’s Christian Association
Demand for Half Holiday in District Government
Central Labor Union argues workers in the District mechanical departments deserve half holidays on Saturdays in summer, matching federal practice since government funds are shared. A committee led by W Knight Charles Wright Harry Hollahan Wedd Hancock and John Wolf will press the commissioners for the half day. if rejected the union will seek presidential attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
United States
W. Knight
Charles Wright
Harry Hollahan
Wedd Hancock
John Wolf
Miss Willow Elected President of Monday Evening Club
The Monday Evening Club at the public library held annual elections last night naming Mrs. Ernest Bicknell as president with Miss Margaret Wilson as vice president and Dr. George F. Bowerman as corresponding secretary. Other officers include Mrs. Bila H. West recording secretary Lewis Meriam treasurer and an executive committee of A Kahn Julia Lathrop Judge J Wilmer Latimer Dr A J McKelney and George F. Wilson. Miss Wilson, a long time member since arriving in Washington, was highlighted for her active club work. Committee reports urged improved juvenile court detention facilities and better detention space to educate inmates.
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Monday Evening Club
Public Library
Ernest Bicknell
Margaret Wilson
George F. Bowerman
Bila H. West
Lewis Meriam
Treaster
J. K. Buches
A. Kahn
Julia Lathrop
J. Wilmer Latimer
A. J. McKelney
George F. Wilson
Ransdell Denies Coercion Over Sugar Vote
Senator Ransdell of Louisiana denied in the Senate that President sought to coerce him or Senator Thornton via Federal patronage to vote for free sugar. He said interviews occurred during tariff consideration, the President pressed loyalty to vote for the tariff act, and there was never any unpleasantness. Positions in Louisiana had been filled with consent of Thornton and Ransdell.
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Tis
Senate
Louisiana
Ransdell
Thornton
More Military Instructors Proposed for Colleges
A subcommittee report to the Senate Committee on Military Affairs favors allowing more than one military officer to serve at colleges and universities for instruction. The Ohio State University example notes one officer for 1,400 students, while the War Department says one officer cannot adequately supervise more than 400 students.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Pomerene
Ohio
Ohio State University
War Department
Cabinet Night at Pageant Fire Regained Athens Drama
Vice President Marshall and Mrs Marshall attended the Greek Pageant The Fire Regained along with many cabinet members and diplomatic corps. The second performance drew hundreds of city youths and featured a dramatic episode where a maiden hovers near the altar and is halted by priests before Athene appears and the maiden is forgiven.
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Marshall
Hilerophant
Athene
Beachey Spawns First Corkscrew Flip Flop Over Chicago
Lincoln Beachey staged a world beating aerial feat in Grant Park Chicago at about 1 p.m. May 18 performing a corkscrew flip flop in five somersaults plus a near 2000 foot breathless drop before a crowd exceeding 100000. The stunt followed four serial somersaults and surpassed prior sky acts by Beachey. The Washington Post reports the dramatic high altitude maneuver at 4000 feet above the park.
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Chicago Park
Washington Post
Chicago
Lincoln Beachey
Grant Park
Beachey
Washington bankers form Richmond reserve bank group
Nearly 250 bankers from 17 banks in the Fifth Reserve District organized the Richmond reserve bank in Richmond Virginia. William Ingle and J J Seibels led incorporators from Baltimore while George J Seay and others emerged as directors nominees across three classes. The convention honors included speeches by Mayor Ainslie and George W White as the body plans to fill Class A B and C director posts under the Federal Reserve Act with future action slated tomorrow.
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Washington
Richmond
Fifth Reserve District
Richmond Reserve Bank
William Ingle
John B. H. Dunn
Merchants Mechanics’ Bank of Baltimore
John J. Seibels
J. Pops Matthews
Palmetto National Bank of Columbia
D. C
H. C. McQueen
Charles S. Granger
Murchison National Bank of
Wilmington
N. C
William A. MacCorkle
J. N. Carnes
Citizens' National Bank of Charleston
W. Va
H. 8. Trout
T. Tyler Meadows
First National Banc of
Roanoke
Waldo Newcomer
National Exchange Bank of Baltimore
George J. Seay
John T. Bruton
First National Bank of
Bluefield
W. Ve
James F. Oyster
Washing_ton
D.C
Diaces
Federal Reserve Board
W. J. Kehoe
A. L. Mills
Greenville
W. A. McCorkle
Point Pleasant
W. F. Goodwin
Washington, D. C
M. G. Field
Orange
Willam Ingle
Merchants Mechanics Bank of Baltimore
J. W. Simpson
Central National Bank
Charleston
Mitton FB. Artes
Riggs National Bank
District of Columbia
Henry H. McKee
Capital National Bank
W. T. Gallther
American National Bank
George W. White
Metropolitan National Bank
District of Columba
Alnstie
Baltimore
Roosevelt Homeward Plan for May Day Return
Theodore Roosevelt Jr returning from Brazil on the Booth liner Aida expected to reach quarantine near 4 o clock tomorrow. If cleared he will go directly by tug to Oyster Bay or by train from Brooklyn if docking late. Family aims to avoid public demonstrations and welcomes at Oyster Bay and Brooklyn. Roosevelt in improving health after illness and leg surgery, with Harvard Club inviting him to speak next Monday.
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Andrew Alexander
Booth
Dunstan
Brazil
Col
Roosevelt
Dunston
Manacs
Amazon
Atlantic
Para
Aida
Alexander
Manaos
Brooklyn Pier
Oyster Bay
Ra‘l
Teodore Roosevelt
Capt. Alexander
The
Son
Col. Roosevelt
Harvard Club
Harvard
Bock
Wealthy Ill man runs amuck at funeral in Lelard
Bernard Swenson, a wealthy Lelard resident, fired on a funeral procession, blocked the hearse, and stood guard in the street until a posse captured him. His brother Bert was shot in the groin and may die, while Racine Elsartz was wounded in the arm. Five autos escaped unscathed. Swenson is jailed in Sycamore Illinois.
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Illinois
Washington Post
Chicago
Bernard Swenson
Lelard
Sycamore
Ill
Swenson
Lucie Baker
Spanking No False Alarm Fire Alarm Prank At Box
A 6-year-old boy reached a fire alarm box at Meridian place and Center street northwest. He pulled the lever and watched what happened as three engine companies and two truck companies rushed to the scene. Firefighters later carried the boy home to his mother where parental punishment was reported.
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Meridian Place
Center Street
Noa AM
Mother
Obituary for Maj. George Ivings Salvation Army Leader
Funeral services for Maj. George Ivings of the Salvation Army are set for 2 30 this afternoon at 39 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Col. William Peart will officiate. Ivings died Saturday night after an operation. He headed the Salvation Army Industrial Home at 1s Pennsylvania Avenue NW and will be interred in Conneaut, Ohio, after temporary vaulting at Glenwood Cemetery.
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George Ivings
Pennsylvania Avenue
Salvation Army
Col
William Peart
Glenwood Cemetery
Conneaut
Ohio
Ivings
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