Tragic murder suicide trio shocks Weaverville area
The bodies of Kata and Elba Gould and George Lorenz were found near a Steiner cabin. Lorenz, 7, allegedly murdered the sisters then killed himself after a jealous dispute. Inquest held. evidence showed a violent struggle and a revolver used.
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Weaverville
Cal
George Lorenz
Kata
Elba
Gould
Steiner
Lorenz
Tilda Gould
Elba Gould
Willan Lorenz
Ellea Gould
Baden Lorenz
Murder at the Lorenz claim shocks frontier town
Mrs Lorenz lay dead from two gunshots while George Lorenz pursued love and jealousy rumors. William Lorenz, returning from his claim, learned of the murder as police and neighbors searched the woods for him. The family had moved from San Francisco three months earlier and faced suspicion amid the tragedy.
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William Lorenz
Aon
San Francisco
George Lorenz
William
George Lorens
Plonver
Murdered Chicago Gambler Identified in San Francisco
San Francisco police identified the ambush victim as Glacoms Segestra, a Chicago gambler staying in a tenderloin hotel for about four months. The killing appeared revenge driven. investigators found a watch, chain, $1 in gold, and a wallet of pagers on the victim, with motives unclear and possible ties to rivals, romantic entanglements, or a Chicago connection.
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San Francisco
Latin Quarter
Ag Glacoms Segestra
Chicago
Iin
Watch and Chain
Segestia
Old English Executions and Aftermath in London Streets
A look at Victorian era fanciful notions of Old Belay hangings with governor hospitality at Newgate Green Dragon feasts and posthumous notices. It recalls last words printed on whitey brown paper and the curious fate of Edward Dennis the public hangman who narrowly survived Gordon riots and reclaimed favor by 1785.
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Springfeld
Belley
London
Newgate
John Holtingahead
Green Dragon
Fleet Street
Caad
Carnach
Tyburn
Lord Brougham
Edward Dennis
Dennis
Sheriffs of
Fortune Teller's Velvet Crown Draws Curious Crowds
A village rumor describes Dennis selling a showy fortune telling act to Ola Cain, a famed hustler of the era. The performer wore a hangman’s rope attire and a pasteboard crown, presenting an imposing, theatrical figure to spectators.
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Roba
Dennis
Ola Cain
Falling Picture Tric k Saves Life in Spokane Fire
A family portrait from 1850 saved G. L. Cook from death as flames consumed the Cook home. The burning picture fell on him after the cord burned through, triggering a fire alarm of sorts. Cook later called it a remarkable piece of art in a fire alarm form.
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Spokane
Aug
G. L. Cook
Tadey
Cook
Marshal killed in hold up at Vienna saloon
In Salt Lake City on Aug eight night marshal Frank A Colcolough of Midvale died after a sensational hold up at the Vienna saloon in Midvale by two masked desperadoes. Four bullets pierced his body while a second bandit fled. Two Greeks outside the saloon were also oversat but not seriously hurt. An unidentified highway yanite near death, chanting a tune during brief conscious moments.
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Salt Lake City
Frank A. Colcolough
Midvale
Midvala
Vienna
Believe end of liberal government is in sight
London announces a peerage for Rt Hon Alexander William Murray master of Eu bank and chief government whip who resigns his Commons seat. Percy Holden Illingworth represents Shipley in Yorkshire appointed his successor. Liberal government collapse is heralded by resignations in morning papers.
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London
Alexander William Murray
Eubank
House of Commons
Percy Holden Illingworth
Shipley
Yorkshire
Ualenist
Elibank
Trial of Woman On Charge of Introducing Liquor
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Helena August 3 testimony began in the case of Mrs Anna Vollin charged in three counts with introducing liquor on the Fort Peck Indian reservation. Prosecutors allege that in April she traveled to Culbertson with companions and the next morning placed three flasks of whiskey in her suitcase and boarded a train home.
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Standard
Helena
Anna Vollin
Fort Peck
Volla
Culberteen
Vollin
Dam No 26 Damaged In Ohio River Break
Gallipolis Ohio August 8 dam No 26 built by the federal government in the Ohio river at a cost of 1900005 was secretly broken today after its concrete foundation gave way the damage estimated at 300000 was incurred amid the incident
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Ohio River
Senate to vote on canal bill today
Washington Aug 8 Senate to take a final vote on the Panama canal administration bill and amendments by 6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Amendments broaden free tolls for American coastwise ships and allow foreign built vessels owned by Americans to register as American ships under certain trade limits. Restrictions target foreign built ships and railroad-owned fleets, with debate on national naval and wartime sale provisions.
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Washington
Senate
Ac Holst
Wiliams
Wold
United States
Simmons
Bristow
Knox
Congrees
Panama Canal
Great Britain
H E
House of Cummons
Taltama
Samson
Suez Canal
Suez
Fire Sale Draws Big Crowds for Damaged Footwear
A crowd gathering at a sale showcased water-damaged footwear from brands like Nettleton Foster and Regal. Everyone searched for discounted pairs as buyers flooded the event seeking bargains on World-famous makes.
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Nettleton
Foster
Regal
Woman Blamed In Forgery Extradition Case
Rom Demoyer contends a woman betrayed him after eloping and cashing a forged certificate of deposit tied to her husband Alexander Van Eygen. He was returned from Seattle as an extradition fight unfolds, and the case centers on who forged and cashed the Van Eygen certificate. A separate note mentions a late July special train service by the Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway.
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Rom Demoyer
Governor Hay
Washington
Mike Murray
Seattle
Butte
Ldemeyer
Alexander van Eygen
Baird, Mont
van Eygen
Demeyer
Baird
Duluth
Murray
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