Waite Bares Grimes Admissions Startling in Murder Trial
Dr. Arthur Waite testifies he plotted to kill his father in law John E Peck and others by disease germs and poison after admittedly deranged. He recalls a relationship with Mrs Mark Horton and says he bought or prepared germs, used arsenic in meals, chloroform at night, and smothered Peck with a pillow. Trial adjourned until tomorrow, with women spectators barred.
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Horton
New York
Arthur Warren Walla
John E. Peck
Mark Karet Horton
Watta
Mra. Waite
Maten
Waite
Fix
Kot
Peck
Maite
Imren
King George signs conscription bill amid war drive
London May 25 King George signed the military service bill after Parliament passed it. He urged enrolling all able-bodied men 18 to 41 to organize resources for the war effort. He praised national patriotism, citing 5,041,000 volunteers since the war began, and expressed confidence in victory with God’s help for Europe’s liberation. Republicans claim government duty to protect citizens. suffrage plank sought but platform pledges opposed. Capitol doubts Hughes' alignment.
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Chicago
London
King George
George
Europe
Capitol
Hughes
Mexico
Hughss
Ig Lex
Tra- Congressiong
Yustion Hughes
Khia
Hughie
Bryan
Panama Canal
Texans to face court martial under Dick law on muster failure
One hundred sixteen Texas National Guard members who did not present themselves for muster are to be court-martialed by President Wilson. Secretary Baker announced the action under the Dick bill, reversing a delay for the Hay-Chamberlain reorganization. Gen Funston to nominate court members, majority officers from the Texas Guard, with President appointing the panel. No action yet in New Mexico and Arizona where guardsmen also failed to muster.
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Texas
Wilson
Baker
Funston
Texas National Guard
New Mexico
Arizona
War Department
National Guard
San Antonio
Teg
Arizsona
Fort Sam Houston
Cap t Cowan Injured In 50 Foot Fall Into Bay
San Diego May 25 Capt Arthur Cowan former commandant of the Army aviation training school fell 50 feet in a hydroaeroplane he piloted. The craft plunged into the San Diego Bay near shore and Cowan was badly shaken but extricated himself from the wreckage.
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San Diego
Cal
Arthur &. Cowan
Army Aviation Training School
Hare
Cowan
Hich
Destruction of three Italian steamers by Austrian submarines
Rome May 25 official ministry of marine statement reports three Italian steamers sunk by Austrian U boats the Levanto Washington Birmania all passengers and crews saved Birmania from Palermo Levanzo built 1901 Palermo registered Washington Venice built 1880 London cables note possible error with a British steamer Washington of 5080 tons
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Rome
International News Service
Ministry of Marine
Levanto
Washington
Birmania
Palermo
Levanzo
Venice
Wilson Outlook on Peace Offers Hope for Europe
President Wilson signals the United States will not plead for any belligerent but will aid peace efforts if all warring nations consent. Joseph Grew’s Embassy message from Berlin is debated as possible contact with Emperor William. Officials say any proposals would come with broad consent and fairness to all nations. The paper notes continued discussion of an early and lasting peace.
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Asquith
Ireland
Mr. Lloyd
George
America
Germany
International News Service
Joseph Grew
Berlin
Emperor William
Wilson
Dmcia
Mr Grew
Anon
Plang
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Dip Sata
United States
Europe
Tripe
Breach Rumors Over Lansing Wilson Rift Reported
Rumors swirled last night of a breach between President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing and a possible Lansing resignation from the cabinet. Frank Polk, counselor for the State Department, mentioned as a possible successor. Lansing has been indisposed and absent from the State Department for nearly a week with Polk acting in the interim.
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State
Lansing
Wilson
Frank L. Polk
States ‘Department
Asheville
N. C
State Department
Pelk
Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg backs real peace terms
Berlin dispatch explains Germany ready to negotiate on actual war conditions. Grey’s demand for mediation is rejected. Berlin prints say Germany will avoid discussing internal affairs at peace talks and seeks a basis in current realities for settlement. German press largely approves the chancellor and warns further delay harms Europe.
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England
Entente
Washington , Port
New York
Berlin
Amsterdam
London
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Vienna
Germany
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Ong
Post
Dr. von Bethmann
Die Post
Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Vossrache Zeitung
Mor- Ben
Belgium
Morgen Post
von Bethmann
Germania
Europe
Nona
Waste in Remarkable Confession Mexico as Political Issue
The page reports on a remarkable confession touching waste issues tied to political debate in Mexico, alongside coverage of British positions with Ald Ireland, editorials on Chancellor actions, and calls to withdraw U S troops. It notes French actions at Verdun and general wartime context shaping editorials and public commentary.
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Mexico
Ireland
U. S
Verdun
Senate
London
House
Chicago
Mitchel
S—Burleson
Chamber
May Withdraw Troops Delay Seen In Latest Plan
Officials said Gen Carranza authorized a delay in settling the border dispute to respect President Wilson. Secret talks continue in Washington as Carranza aims to pull American forces from Mexico soon, while Trevino massed forces in the north to deter raids and pressure for withdrawal. The note reiterates instant U S troop withdrawal, argues artillery was unnecessary, and argues Villa’s elimination removes a justification for invasion.
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Trevino
Carransa
Washington
Mexico City
Carransate
Gen. Pershing
Mexico
Carranza
United States
Pershing
War Department
Luis Cabrera
Verdun Battles Rage Across Meuse Front
Verdun fights persist with heavy bombardments and French and German assaults near Douaumont Haudremont and Cumieres. Germans gain trench footholds east of the Meuse while French counterattacks at Cumieres fail. Official reports claim modest German gains and heavy casualties on both sides as artillery torches the battlefield.
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Cumieresa
Dead Man
Meuse
Paris
Verdunta
Douaumont
No. 304
Haudremont Wood
Thiaumont Farm
Dounaumont
Hendicourt
Berlin
Verdun
Fort Douaumont
Haudremont
Flanders
Haudremont Fort
Caulette Forest
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