Becker May Tell All Bare Graft To Save Life
Reports from New York say Charles Becker, head of the city’s strong arm squad, may confess to police graft to aid a life sentence appeal. Becker, visited by his wife at the Tombs, and his lawyers plan an appeal after Booker T. Washington’s sentencing week, seeking reversal and a stay of execution while arguments proceed.
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Opposition to Straus for Senate Gains Ground
Progressive leaders, including Chairman Perkina and State Chairman Robinson, announce that Straus’s support for tolls repeal disqualifies him from the U.S. Senate race. The Washington Post reports Boevia’s disclosure after national committee meetings. Colby, Hamilton, Davenport, and others are being groomed as Roosevelt candidates.
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Polar dash to Crocker Land reported by Washington Post
Reports from Crocker land expedition reach the American Museum of Natural History four months after drafting. Explorer Hnud Rasmussen sent letters from Copenhagen describing MacMillan Elmer Ekblaw Fitzhugh Green and eight Kakimos setting out from Cape Thomas Hubbard toward Crocker Land on a polar crossing. The party is believed to be returning from Etah, with news hoped in the fall on whether Crocker Land is a continent.
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Battleships to Stay in Mexican Waters for Peace Assured
The Navy Department will not withdraw battleships from Mexican waters yet. Secretary Daniels stated no withdrawal order has been issued. Officials expect mediation may avoid an advance, but readiness for an interior campaign remains.
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US Seaman Drowned On Papuco River Near Tamptoo
Admiral Baflger reports to the Wy Department that Seaman Dockham of the cruiser Des Moines drowned in the Papuco River Tamptoo Sunday. Dockham, a next of kin Nelson Dockham of 420 North St Louis Street South Bend Ind, will be sent to the United States on the Culgoa.
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Villa aims to seize Mexico City before mediation ends
Special representative George Carothers, aboard Villa's private train, arrived at the border to relay to the State Department. Carothers met Carranza after long talks, with Villa intent on capturing Mexico City and expanding central control before any mediation conference, to strengthen his bargaining position for peace.
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Germans Land Ammunition for Huerta Reported from Hamburg America
The Washington Post reports the Bavaria landed 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition at Vera Cruz and Puerto Mexico for Huerta’s government, with possible rifles. Tokyo to ship arms for Huerta via a Japanese vessel due on Mexico’s west coast. The U.S. will not interfere, but monitoring is active under Rear Admiral Howard.
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Villa Supplies Special Train for Envoy Carothers
El Paso reports Gen Villa provides a private train with office car sleeping car dining car and seven Chinese cooks for envoy Carothers a State Department special agent. The trainmen are instructed to move the train as Carothers wishes while he follows Pancho Villa toward Mexico City with Cunard Cummins the British vice consul.
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Firing by Mexican Forces Trivial Says Funston
May 23 report from Vera Cruz describes shots fired at a hydroaeroplane manned by Lieut Patrick Bellinger. Brig Gen Funston notes no intent to harm and says reprisals unlikely. He confirms no protest to Mexico but will seek Washington guidance if needed.
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Huerta Ready to Flee Money Delivered Under Guard at Bank
Suitcases carrying money were brought under special guard to the Fourth regiment headquarters and opened. The funds were turned over to the bank with explanations the funds belonged to the Banco Mercantile and were not to remain in the capital. Rumors spread that the money was for someone fleeing Mexico planning to buy gold.
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Rebels Mistake Salute for Attack in Mazatlan Siege
On May 24 at Mazatlan the 21 gun salute from American and Japanese warships and forts was misread by besieging constitutionalists as an attack. Obregon’s batteries fired on the city while the Huerta steamer Herrera landed artillery and provisions for federal forces. Hunger and looting rise as municipal authorities rely on gunboats for control.
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Army leaders outline summer student training camps
Maj Gen Wood with Capt O Van Horn and Maj OHearn visited Catholic University in Brookland and spoke to students about student military instruction camps. Four camps will open this summer across the nation offering six weeks of training for young men from various universities, with Catholic University students expected to attend one or more camps.
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Mexican land tax plan tests mediation effort
Delegates at the mediation table debate land reform and the scope of federal and state taxation in Mexico while aiming to craft a neutral provisional government. US and Mexican negotiators push for a prompt, stable setup in Mexico City, with mediators keeping talks secret to avoid misinterpretation at home.
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Huerta Envoys Pressured at Niagara Falls Mission
New York May 25 A report from Mexican sources details Gen Huerta forcing three envoys to accept a mission at the Niagara Falls conference The envoys Dr Augustin Rodriguez Luis Guerra and Emiliano Rabasa sought Huerta at the National Palace four bars and the Country Club but found him at the Chapultepec cafe He promised credentials but never delivered The envoys feared for their lives if they refused and left with no instructions to act without his approval.
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Complex will probate reveals $20 million Post estate in 1913
Charlea W Post, Battle Creek food manufacturer, left an estate valued around 20.7 million with realty in Washington Calhoun Michigan Texas and Connecticut and personal property. widow Lelia and daughter Marjorie to receive significant shares while two granddaughters Adelade and Eleanor Close inherit portions. Executors bonded for 2.9 million. case filed in District Supreme Court with will dated 1913.
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Woman Accused of Murder Seeks Marriage Plea
In a court proceeding, Mrs. Ferola claims the fiancé refused marriage after she spent over 510 and threatens escalation. She wore a red shawl the night of the crime, while friends recall her usual white shawl. Her son Rafael Ferola, 28, noted. daughter sent to Sisters of Mercy. Awaiting higher court action, she faces Sing Sing as key next step. Spectal cell to be prepared across prison for Mrs Ferola as three women keepers oversee Auburn prison watch.
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Bunny Causes Dog Arrest At Chicago Police Station
Special to the Washington Post describes a rabbit chase through Lincoln Park ending with a belligerent fox terrier in custody at Chicago Avenue station. The pursuing rabbit eluded capture, leaped from a window, and headed toward breakfast, while Sergi Babbington prepared the court sheet.
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Fire destroys two houses on Kenilworth Avenue
Early this morning a fire in a vacant 1633 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast house spread to Mary L Franke’s home at the same address, destroying hers and badly damaging George B. Kraft’s at 1631 Kenilworth. Chemical apparatus responded to the first alarm and a second was sent to prevent spread through the row of frame houses. The damaged properties were owned by Jobr Maltery.
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Fix Huge Rockefeller Tax In Ohio County
Cleveland May 25 Between 3120000 and 91800000 is the sum to be listed opposite John D Rockefeller on the county personal tax duplicate. Rockefeller failed to file a return and the court and tax commissioners began compiling his personal property list. County Prosecutor Locher to advise on procedure. Commissioners slow to prevent escape of payment.
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Supreme court voids military court decisions in Vera Cruz
The Supreme Court of Vera Cruz ordered that courts in Vers, Cruz proceed as directed and that cases decided by the American military court at Sera Cruz are illegal and void. The decree nullifies past military rulings and directs proper proceedings under local law.
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Polo Vanguard Arrives With Ponies From London
On board the steamer Minneapolis arrived from London to New York the advance guard of Baron Wimbormes polo team aiming to lift the International polo trophy now held by Meadowbrook of Long Island. The party includes hosts and sturdy polo ponies, to be conditioned for matches next month.
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