Becker May Tell All Bare Graft To Save Life
The case of Charles Becker, head of New Yorks former strong arm squad, may hinge on a possible confession and a bid for commutation. His lawyers and Becker himself show little encouragement on appeal while his wife visits the Tombs. Counsel will file notice of appeal Friday to stay execution, as Becker seeks reversal against new corroborative witnesses in the Harlem conference.
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Oppose Straus for Senate as toll repeal blocks race
New York May 2 Oscar S Straus dropped as a U S Senate candidate after Progressive leaders say toll legislation connected with the President ends his prospects Rent's seat GOP insiders say Perkins Tobinson Colby Hamilton Davenport and Colby back Roosevelt bid following conferences in Washington DC indicating Straus is no longer viable for the race
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Dash Across Polar Sea Report From Crocker Land Quest
Reports reach the American Museum of Natural History from Crocker Land exploration four months after preparation. Explorer Raud Raerdseen conveyed letters from Copenhagen detailing a dash from Cape Thomas Hubbard to Crocker Land. MacMillan Elmer Hiblaw and Fitzhugh Green lead eight Eskimos toward Etan as the party returns, with a fall verdict on Crocker Land’s continent status.
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Battleships to stay south amid Mexican tensions
The Navy will not withdraw any battleships from Mexican waters for now, despite prior contemplation. Secretary Daniels stated no order was issued, and officials will keep ships ready to respond if needed until peace is assured and the army faces no interior campaign.
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Seaman Dockham Drowned in Panuco River
Rear Admiral Badger reports Neecun W. Torkham of the cruiser Des Moines drowned accidentally in the Panuco River at Tampico on Sunday. His body to be sent to the United States aboard the Culgoa. Next of kin: Nelson Dockham, 49 North Street, South Bend, Indiana.
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Mediation moves in Mexican affair with Villa Carranza talks
Special representative George C Carothers arrived near the border to relay communications to the State Department. He has met Carranza and Villa in Torreon and Durango as negotiations unfold amid Mexico City tensions and Niagara Falls significance. Villa aims to control territory before the mediation meeting to dictate peace terms, seeking swift action without Villa's consent.
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Germans Land Ammunition for Huerta Rumored Arrival
Washington reports indicate the Hamburg American liner Bavaria delivered about 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition to Huerta’s government in Mexico City with possible rifles. A Japanese vessel allegedly carrying arms for Huerta was also noted off the west coast. Officials deny the reports but see a substantial basis, and American authorities will permit landings without U.S. interference. Admiral Howard was advised of the possible shipments.
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Villa Provides Special Train for Envoy Carothers
Special to The Washington Post from El Paso reports Gen. Villa arranged a private train for envoy Carothers including an office car and a sleeping car with bath and dining car. Seven cooks and three Chinese cooks accompany Carothers, with trainmen directed to move the train as he desires. Carothers travels with British vice consul Cinnard Cummins and carries Villa's message to Gen. Velasco.
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Firing by Mexican Forces Denied as Serious Incident
Vera Cruz May 25 The official report on the hydroplane outpost firing claims a score of shots were fired by Mexican forces. Brig Gen Funston says the event was trivial and troops should not reply. He notes possible liquor fueled actions by irregular guards, no protest planned, and no immediate cross border reprisals.
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Huerta Ready 10 Flee Money Reaches Bank
Report details suitcases of cash carried under guard then opened at the Fourth regiment headquarters and delivered to a bank. Officials stated the bills belonged to Banco Mercantile and were not to be left in the capital. The large sum sparked rumors of a departure from Mexico and plans to hide gold.
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Salute Misread as Attack Sparks Battle Fires
In Mazatlan on May 2 a 21 gun salute by American and Japanese warships and the fortifications was misinterpreted by besieging constitutionalists as an attack. Gen Obregon opened fire, shells hit streets, Huerta steamer Herrera landed artillery and provisions for federal forces as hunger and looting grow amid authorities fleeing on the gun boat Guerrero.
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Army Needs Major General Wood Visits Catholic University
Maj. Gen. Wood with Capt. R. O. Ven Horn and Maj. B. P. O'Hearn visited Catholic University at Brookland to address students on student military instruction camps. Four camps will open this summer in different parts of the country offering six weeks of training for young men from various universities and colleges, with Catholics University students expected to attend one or more camps.
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Mexico Mediators Weigh Land Reform and Provisional Rule
Delegates from the coterminous states and Mexican representatives discuss agrarian reform and a provisional government in Mexico City. Talks cover a land tax shift, recognition of a provisional leader, and neutral administration to oversee a fair election while Huerta’s regime ends.
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Huerta Envoys Dragged Into Final Orders at Cafe Chapultepec
In New York on May 25 reports relay how Gen. Huerta summoned three Mexican envoys— Dr. Augustin Rodriguez Luis Zuerro and Emilio Rabasa— to receive instructions. After failed attempts at the National Palace and various bars they found Huerta at the Cafe Restaurant of Chapultepec where he issued no credentials. The envoys, warned their lives could be at stake if they refused, prepared for a prolonged mission with no clear guidance.
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Will probate clarifies Post estate in Battle Creek
Executors of Charles W Post seek probate in District Supreme Court. The will, dated November 3 1919, sizable realty in Texas and California, and personal estate estimated at 18 million dollars allocates half to widow Lalla Post and half to daughter Marjorie Post Close with shares to grandchildren and Postum executives. Bond set at 2.3 million dollars. personal estate includes stocks notes and securities. real estate located across Washington Texas Connecticut and California. The testator's California battle creak home and Texas holdings drive the bulk of the estate valued around 20 million dollars, with a dollar debt of 31000 listed.
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Woman alleges motive and dress signal in fiance murder case
Mrs Ferola testifies she was pressured by a fiancé to marry and spent over 3100 before he refused. She claims she wore a red shawl the night of the crime though friends say she usually wore white. Her family details and prison arrangements are noted as she awaits action by the higher court.
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Bunny Causes Dog Arrest in Chicago Park Chase
Special to The Washington Post Chicago May 2 A rabbit nibbler in Euneon park is chased by a belligerent fox terrier. The rabbit darts into Chicago Avenue police station where Sergt. Babbington assists, the terrier is taken into custody as the rabbit escapes toward breakfast.
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Fire Destroys Two Houses on Kenilworth Avenue
Early morning blaze on Kenilworth Avenue Northeast destroyed two residences and badly damaged a third. A vacant house at 1533 Kenilworth ignited the fire and spread to Mrs. Mary L. Franke at the same address, nearly destroying her home. George E. Kraft at 1681 Kenilworth Avenue suffered heavy damage. Chemical apparatus responded, and a second alarm called fire engines to stop spread along the row of frame houses. Property owner was John Mallery.
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FIX HUGE ROCKEFELLER TAX IN CLEVELAND
In Cleveland on May 25 the tax base for John D. Rockefeller ranges from 212 million to 313 million dollars on the county personal tax duplicate. Rockefeller failed to file a return, and the county tax commissioner began gathering his tangible and intangible personal property data. County Prosecutor Locher is expected to advise on procedures while officials say they are proceeding slowly to close any loophole.
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Vera Cruz Supreme Court voids Army Court decisions
The Vera Cruz state supreme court declared that the American military court rulings in Vera Cruz are unlawful and that the cases decided by those courts are invalid. The decree instructs local courts to proceed in Vera Cruz. May 5 report filed from Mexico City.
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Polo Vanguard Arrives for International Polo Trophy
The Polo Vanguard team from London arrived in New York to challenge Meadow Brook for the International polo trophy. Baron Wimborne’s party includes hustlers and 38 polo ponies, ready for conditioning ahead of next month’s games.
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