Priest Confesses to Murder of Anna Aumuller in New York
Rev Hans Schmidt, assistant rector of St Joseph's Church, New York, is arrested and confesses to murdering Anna Aumuller, a domestic. He reportedly killed her with a butcher knife, dismembered the body, and disposed of parts in five bundles from Bradhurst Avenue to the Hudson River while married in a self conducted ceremony. The motive cited is alleged love and pregnancy. The suspect attempted suicide at arrest, and a bloodstained pillow helped link him to the crime.
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Barbery Coast In Danger From Clergymen Uproar
In San Francisco on September 15 clergymen condemned the Barbary Coast as a world wide hub of dance halls drinking houses and diversities. The outcry targets a coast known to sailors and featured in sea stories. In Astoria Oregon on September 45 former Oregon judge Brink Taylor was shot dead while preparing to depart for his summer home. UC C Hansel, blamed for alleged involvement with Mrs Hansel in a divorce, was arrested.
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Prince of Monaco on His Way West
Prince Albert J of Monaco, the United States' only ruling sovereign visitor, passes through Omaha en route to Gody Wyoming for a two month hunt with Buffalo Bill. He will inspect lands near Moorcroft and Casper, unrelated to Monte Carlo gambling operations. The 65-year-old arrived in New York aboard the private yacht Hirondelle and mostly lives aboard exploring the ocean.
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Leaders of League Gain World Title Hopes in Giants and A’s Update
New York report notes Giants and Athletics making stronger, more consistent play last week. McGraw's Giants show marked improvement while Athletics drop two to White Sox, Cleveland falters under Washington.
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Veterans Welcome in Tennessee for National Encampment
In Chattanooga on September 16 1901 Grand Army of the Republic veterans and allied groups gathered for the forty seventh national encampment. Military demonstrations and a large parade were planned for the next day with services across city churches. Prominent speakers included Ex Senator Newell Sanders H Clay Evans and General Albert B Bears amid blue uniform nurses and mass meetings at the city Auditorium.
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Bowery Mourns for Big Tim Leader of Bowery Dies in Unidentified Death
The Bowery mourns the passing of its well known leader Big Tim Sullivan whose body lay unidentified for two weeks after being struck by a locomotive. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral of St Patrick and the cortege moved through the Bowery, reflecting his strong influence in the area.
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Lazy husbands all working in Spokane district
Spokane officials report progress in welfare and labor laws as lazy husbands on aid lists are returning to work. Wives’ complaints have declined, and several husbands are regularly sending funds home. Meanwhile two youths suspected of stealing a Brigham City auto are held, and New Haven issues safety focused rail promotion rules effective immediately.
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Chinese Ballers Make Break for Shore
A schooner Harlow pursued by the British steamer limped ashore with a launch of Chinese laborers attempting escape. A white man and six Chinese reached safety after a stern chase, while two others were captured in the harbor.
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Writ Gives Thaw An Additional Respite In Court Fight
Colebrook N H Sept 15 The protection of the United States courts has not yet reached Harry K Thaw Though his counsel secured a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Aldrich at Concord the writ was not served on Sheriff Drew and would not be served until this afternoon Thaw will be before Judge Aldrich tomorrow morning to hear arguments The move sparks a controversy over whether the federal writ was an emergency move to counter New York state authorities and if Governor Wet ker will honor the requisition warrant without a full hearing
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This Week in Congress Promises Fiscal Legislation Progress
Washington notes say this week in Congress will push the thrift bill and an administration currency bill, with conferees advancing tariff points and hearings set on the currency and seal of the budget. The Senate committee will hear expert testimony while the House lobby committee prepares to report after hearings. In Los Angeles a man named James Francis Cook was arrested in connection with the murder of Frank B. Nelson, claiming a full confession and an insane motive involving Nelsons young wife.
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Anticipated early frost in extreme northwest
The weather bureau predicts frost in the extreme northwest for tomorrow, signaling an early autumn chill for Northwest Washington on September 3. The advisory highlights cold overnight temperatures and potential impacts on crops and outdoor activities in the region.
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