</s>Mexico seizes King suspect CABORCA, Mexico-Police say they have arrested a bearded hitchhiker from Baltimore in their lair for a suspect in the they said they arrested Daniel D. Kennedy for a cafe Wednesday. day in this town so miles south of Nogales, Arizona, a questioned state capital of Hermosaic, 120 miles to the south, the city of Ray. The man- suspect in the king murder. the hunt was in the area where there has been no longer in the hunt in the city. "There's no more mother of the arrest "impossible" she said "She's "just a skimmy of thing" and only a 'blind man" said she would say she was remembered Kay. Nurmane CHICAGO DAILY NEWS CHICACO, ILLINOIS DATE: 4-25-68 PA CF: 55 COL:7 EDITION: BLUE ST. STAFFK EDITOR: ROY: ROYN: TISFIFR CITIZENO: OITE LORDEXD SCIALIZED: M. F. FISFIBRADO APR 25 1958 FBI: CHICAGOO 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176 (2) 44-1114-67

The text contains fragmented and partially illegible records related to James Earl Ray's arrest and travel activities linked to the investigation into Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. It references Ray's passport applications in Toronto and London, including a British passport obtained on May 16, 1968, and an Airways flight to London. Ray is described as having traveled under the same name, with photos seized by police in Toronto and London. His arrest in London is noted, with details of his appearance (dark clothing) and connections to Chicago, including FBI surveillance of residences and a mention of a "brother" named Jerry Ray. The text also includes references to travel tickets to London on September 1968, potential involvement with a "pilot" or "assistant," and mentions of FBI agents in Chicago. There are scattered details about police responses in Memphis and Chicago, including a reference to a "speed trial" and conspiracy charges. Some sections mention Ray's alleged ties to groups or clubs in St. Louis and Toronto, as well as his status as an ex-convict. The text includes unclear references to dates (e.g., April 16, 12 days after King’s assassination) and mentions of a "Royal club" management.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Arrested in London; traveled under multiple passports; linked to Chicago and Toronto.  
- Jerry Ray: Brother of James Earl Ray; mentioned as a potential associate or informant.  
- Edwin Berry: Commentator referenced in discussions about the assassination and public reaction.  
- Lillian Spector: Identified as a passport manager at a Toronto travel agency.  

Key Locations  
- London, England: Site of Ray’s arrest and passport-related activities.  
- Toronto, Canada: Mentioned as a location for passport applications and photo studios.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Center of FBI surveillance and police investigations.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Associated with King’s assassination and related legal proceedings.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: Referenced in connection to Ray’s brother and club activities.  

Key Events  
- Arrest of James Earl Ray in London (date unspecified).  
- Passport applications by Ray in Toronto and London, including a British passport obtained on May 16, 1968.  
- FBI surveillance of residences in Chicago, including checks on houses along an avenue.  
- Mention of a "speed trial" and conspiracy charges related to King’s assassination.  
- References to Ray’s alleged ties to clubs or groups in St. Louis and Toronto.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Involved in Chicago surveillance and investigations.  
- Police departments in London, Memphis, and Chicago: Mentioned in context of arrests, trials, and public responses.  
- Travel agencies in Toronto: Associated with passport processing for Ray.

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