Seizure of Standard Oil Steamers Stirs Oil War Talk
British warships seized two American Standard Oil steamers bound for neutral ports as Britain tightens embargo on illuminating oil used for munitions and aviation. U S officials pressed Britain for release of John D Rockefeller and Brindilla and Platuria while noting American flags and registry status. Dutch, Danish, Swedish routes discussed to keep neutral trade from aiding Germany. The Platuria was seized off Scotland and her cargo of illuminating oil questioned under contraband rules.
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Russians Deny Heavy Casualties in Vrzemysl Area
Official news agency quotes Warsaw correspondence disputing enemy claims that Russian losses around Vrzemysl exceeded 40,000. Report notes Austrian battalion captured near Stry Galicia, with fifteen officers and six machine guns among prisoners. Also mentions Russians taking one general, batteries, and colors near Warsaw. French bombardment of Dalmatian forts continues.
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Winchester 100 Million Rounds Ordered for South America
New Haven reports say Winchester repeating arms factory received orders for 100 million rounds of ammunition with the plant running full shifts day and night. It is estimated about 100 thousand rounds have been made since the European war began, most of it destined for South America with unclear reshipment plans to Europe.
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Japanese Capture Auxiliary Cruiser Sinking Two Found
Rome report says the Japanese embassy received from Tokyo that two enemy auxiliary cruisers were found. One sank itself while the other was burned or destroyed. The communiqué notes the discovery was made via London.
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War tax agreement cuts revenue by fifteen million
Conferees from the Senate and House reach a compromise on the war revenue bill reducing proposed gains by 15 million. Adjournment may come tonight as amendments to liquor taxes are dropped. Beer tax set at 1.50 per barrel, wines taxed per gallon, tobacco tax maintained, stock brokers taxed at 90 annually, and theater tax rates adjusted by capacity.
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Grandpa and Grandma Wed in Wilmette Romance
Special to The Washington Fest from Chicago reports the marriage of Randolph Grimes 77 and Sarah J Vanderberg 76 both of Wilmette. They surprised friends today announcing their wedding after knowing each other seven years since attending a little red school house near Albion Michigan. They have five grandchildren.
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Maid Her Accuser In Nassau Court Testimony
Celia Coleman, a maid, testified for over four hours in a Nassau county trial. She described Mrs. Carman's calm taunt during cross examination and recalled Mrs. Carman saying I shot him after a kitchen incident. The defendant showed little emotion while Celia spoke, while Carman cried at times when her daughter Elizabeth was present.
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Gen Porfirio Diaz III Reported Seriously Ill
Report states former Mexican president Gen Porfirio Diaz III is seriously ill with severe cold lasting several days and fears of complications. The outlet notes Diaz is a key figure in Mexican history and his condition draws attention from officials and the public.
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Maids Tale Of Mrs Carman Confession Fails To Convince
Novelist concedes the story has some truth but cannot prove Mrs Atherton guilty. The doctor’s wife is spared murder by lack of strong jealousy motive and by her dictograph purchase standing as defense.
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Surprise in Carman murder trial shocks courtroom
Celia Carman recounts key moments of the case. Mrs Carman entered the kitchen in a kimono then exited by the back door. A glass crash and pistol report followed the shooting. She admitted the shooting and displayed a revolver. The next morning she asked Celia to forget the event and later to call her father to remove the revolver from the house.
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Celia
Golder
Dr. Carman
Saya Celia
Ferst
Carman Murder Trial Grows More Serious Today
Gertrude Atherton narrates shifting vibes in the Carman case as key witnesses enter the stand. Celia Coleman, a young colored maid, testifies plainly while debates over motive and intent swirl around Mrs. Carman, with opinions split on accidental shooting versus deliberate murder.
Navy faces shortage of men to man ships in war
A report notes 18 000 men on board only 25 to 50 percent of crews needed for full war readiness, with battleships and second-line vessels under manned to prevent rust. To proper strength, about 1800 more men are required by Congress. The fleet lacks torpedoes and auxiliaries, but advocates keeping core sea-going ships first, as battleships must be planned years ahead.
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