Double Slayer Balked a Mob by Killing Self in West Chester
August 16 in West Chester Pennsylvania Benjamin De Gildo killed Benjamin De Felix fatally wounded Pasquale De Felix father of the murdered man. De Gildo, chased by a mob, shot himself after turning on the crowd. Two bystanders were slightly wounded by stray bullets. The town’s Italian settlement faced heightened police protection after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gildo
West Chester
Benjamin de Gildo
Philadelphia
Benjamin de Felix
Pasquale de Felix
Mallana
de Felix
Philadephia
de Gilda
Angelea Diermernegilda
de Gida
de Feix
Min
Agate
Gildo
Sett
de Gude
Patrick Murphy
Michael Sargent
Re Weux Friends
Mermerneglide
Usurping Sultan Beaten Near Morocco City
Abd-El-Akiz announces a decisive victory over Mulai Hafid forces marching toward Morocco City. Hafid’s troops suffer about 300 killed and 500 wounded, with large booty including cattle. Abd-El-Akiz’s column defeats the Rehamna tribe, kills 50 tribesmen, and takes 200 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Abd-El-Akiz
Iis
Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Mufai-Hafid
Pensacola Quiet Sunday After Assault Identification Row
Quiet prevailed in Pensacola as officials prepared to move a suspect in the August assault on Mrs Edward Maclair to Pensacola for identification. Sheriff Van Pelt insisted the arrested man is the right suspect and vowed to resist relinquishing him if identification failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mock
Pensacola
Fla
Edward Maclair
van Pelt
Mining District Quiet in Alabama on Sunday
Birmingham August 16 Sunday passed quietly in the Birmingham mining district though the Walton home at Ensley burned under suspicious circumstances while the family attended church. Walton was a guard at one mine and had been involved in prior trouble at Jefferson last month. Sheriff and military reports say no disturbances occurred today and headquarters may move to the field tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
W. B. Walton
Ensley
Walton
Jefferson
Migrat
Arsenal
Allen
Spring Streets
Eddy
Crewall
Springfield
Sanborn
Wells
Chicago
Springfield Race Riot Turmoil Tests 4200 Guardsmen
From August 16 reports two deaths occurred from mob violence as Illinois troops in Springfield faced threats, attempted wire-cutting, and a court inquiry into Private Klein’s fatal actions. Guardsmen protected the city hall and transported refugees to the arsenal while authorities prepared for further clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J B. Kieln
First
Triad Infantry
Earl Nelson
Kankakee
Wella
Arm Yourselves and Defend Home Chicago Rally Urges Armament
In Chicago Equian chapel urged armed self defense as a pastor warned of possible outbreaks. Police chief said race violence unlikely and pledged quick action with mounted and drill squads. a public order tightening for quarrels was issued as militia readiness was noted. A separate Macon item notes a mass meeting and race between Democrats and Republicans with Taft forces active in Georgia.
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Chicago
Equian Chapel
Roberta
Springfield
America
Shippy
Macon
County Court House
Ryan Club
Georgia
Corpse Found In Trunk In Camden Mystery Man Shot
A man about 35 with dark hair and mustache was found shot in the breast and placed in an old trunk in a ravine near Camden New Jersey. Picknickers discovered the trunk and body tied with rope. officials say rigor mortis had not yet set in.
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Camden
N. J
Charles Meyers
D. Arrow
Philadelphia
Arouing
William Crawford
Fithian
Summerville Man Charged With Assault on Girl
Fifty year old Summerville resident R L Williams, described as reputable, is jailed after allegedly assaulting the nine year old daughter of Mrs Hamilton on a country road near Summerville. The girl was taken to Rome for treatment. Williams claims he was drunk. Neighbors held details until morning. sheriff escorted him toward Rowe for safety. Williams runs a bottling works and has grown daughters. the family is neighbors of the Hams ons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerville
R. L. Williams
White
Hamson
Williams
Trion
Neightors
Willams
Rowe
Bryant
Summertille
Williams Hee
Murder in Columbus as man and wife slain in grocery area
Arthur Seidlander 34 and his wife 18 were found dead, shot and stabbed, in and near a West Mitchell Street grocery. John Newkirk, a painter, arrested on suspicions after a threat and a stolen cash drawer. police note a torn ladder match and doubt full resolution. A second report notes a crude crime scene in the Capitol with a carved tiger and a stabbing during a craps game involving Bray Collins and Ed Thomas. Bray faces liquor and disorderly charges.
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Columbus
Ohio
Arthur Seidlander
Western Corporation
John Newkirk
Netdlander
P.t
Newkirk
Wneichander
Capitol
Thomas Bray
William A. Wight
Arthur Collina
West
Mitchell Street
Shaw
Knight
Decatur
Iny Streets
Bray
Tiger
Whch
Collins
Ed Thomas
Thomas
Alash
Revival at New Church Opens with Bishop Candler Sermon
Bishop Warren A. Candler of Atlanta will deliver the opening sermon in the new $53,000 Gainesville First Methodist Church. The service is set for the second Sunday in September in the main auditorium, with Demuel Chedwick conducting a ten day revival at the new church following the opening.
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Bishop Candler
Gainesville
Warren A. Candler
Atlanta
Demuel Chedwick
Dr. Broughton
Tabernacle
Janta
Horrible mistake cited as Annis dies in Bayside yacht club shooting
New York report details Captain Peter Hains and brother Jenkins Halas facing homicide charges after Annis dies on a Bayside yacht club float. Witnesses describe Harway pulling Annis from the water as gunfire erupts. six bullets strike Annis as the captain completes his act of vengeance.
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New York
Peter CC Hains
United States Army
William E Annis
Recreation
Burr McIntosh
Bayside Yacht Club
Bayside
L 1
T Jenkins Halas
Peter Hains
Aodraan
Long Island City
Flushingpole Station
Flushing
Hbs Brother
Matthew J Smith
Jenkins Halas
Hatns
Queens Count
Annis
Harve
Rockne
Annin
Charles H Roberts
Jenkins Hains
Lews Harway
Harway
Hains
Will
Captain Hains
Weather Outlook Across States and Regions
Washington reports fair conditions with possible showers in the southwest on Monday then fair Tuesday. Georgia shows occasional local showers Monday and Tuesday with variable winds. North and South Carolina similar with local showers, warmer notes in places. Mississippi partly cloudy with possible showers in the south, Louisiana generally fair with scattered showers in southern portions, East Texas mainly fair with some showers in the south. West Texas fair with showers in the far north, Arkansas mostly fair, Tennessee partly cloudy then fair, Kentucky fair and cooler, West Virginia fair then cooler. Georgia Florida regions expect variable winds and a mix of sun and showers through Monday to Tuesday.
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Washington
Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Florida
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Penn
Sylvania Town
Illinois
Roy
Klein
Scott
Killen
Tuinola Central
Guilford
Aayonet
Nelson
Cooper
Chatham
Pese
Bryan Club
New, Jersey
C.M. Brittain
First Baptist
C. M. Brittain
Lake City
Fila
First Baptist Church
B. C. Dargan
Pilates
U. S
Haiti
Black Republic
Fort Meter
Paltiam
Name AU
Prince
Dent Alexis
United States
Fort Myer
War Department
Gil
Rome
Nan
Wife
Columbus, Ohio
Mam
Fale
New Taily Association
Mulberry
Agricultural Aigélery Wilde ‘Prevert
Janay
Wright
New Church
Mrs. Annis
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