Doctor predicts own death from lockjaw in Chicago
Special report recalls Dr Joseph Plesen who diagnosed his tetanus and begged for a lethal dose as he faced a spreading lockjaw. He later died on Christmas Eve after a long battle, with physicians asleep to his pleas, while he had resigned to nurse care.
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Chicago
Joseph Plesen
Dioh
Pleson
Piesen
Chicago Hopital Hospital
Ign
Wagner
Pieseh
Pisson
600 Men Laid Off at Southern Pacific Shops
In New Orleans about 600 workers at the Southern Pacific railroad shops were told they would be laid off for one week. Shop supervisors declined to discuss the shutdown. Separately about 260 Texas and Pacific shop workers reported their hours would drop from eight to seven daily with no official confirmation.
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Southerm Pacific
New Orleans
Boone
Southern Pacific Railroad
Texas and Pacific Railroad
James J. Moore dies founder of local papers at 83
Lexington Va December 21 James J cn Moore founder of Rock Bridge County News and former proprietor of Guy Lexington Gazette died at home this morning at age 83 Funeral planned for tomorrow afternoon with Masonic honors He was born July 25 1844 near Lexington and descended from revolutionary ancestry His maternal great grandfather Captain Buster was an intimate friend of Thomas Jefferson
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Lexington
James J.cn Moore
One Rock Bridge County News
Andi
Guy Lexington Gazette
Aizty
Moore
Buster
Thomas Jefferson
Tragic Christmas Tree Death Reported in Ohio
In Foungstown Ohio December 24 a mother finishing a Christmas tree with her two children was struck down and died moments after a fall. The incident details are unclear due to damaged OCR but describe a fatal accident during holiday preparations.
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Foungstown
Ohio
Dany Chidott
Rained blows on Patterson sparks Denver clash
Denver December 26 a warrant was sworn for the arrest of Fred G Bonfils a Denver Post proprietor after a morning encounter with ex US Senator Thomas M Patterson the two differ on facts Patterson says Bonfils struck him unprovoked and threatened to kill him Bonfils says Patterson escalated a dispute over Patterson’s threats to expose or prosecute him The men were separated and Bonfils asserts Patterson was aided by his son in law Richard C Campbell Patterson aged 70 Bonfils about 48
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Col
Fred G. Bonfils
Denver Post
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Patterson
the Post
Senator Patterson
News Patterson Publishing Company
Bonilla
Ses
Mr. Bonfils
Bonfils
News
the Times
Richard Cc. Campbell
Macedonian Shot by Birmingham Chief
Birmingham police chief James Merriman shot and seriously wounded Jim Andriff during an attempted arrest in Birmingham Alabama on December 26. Andriff allegedly bit the chief and wrestled for a pistol, which discharged and struck Andriff in the neck, likely causing paralysis.
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Birmingham
Ala
James Merriman
Jim Andriff
Andrif
Andriff
Desperate Knife Fight Ended With Deputy Deadly Shot
Deputy Sheriff Louis R. Dean narrowly survived a brutal struggle with Miles Williams during an arrest in Atlanta. Williams was shot five times as he clutched Dean’s throat, later dying from his injuries. Dean suffered a sore throat. Williams remained in hospital in critical condition.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Als
Louis R. Dean
Miles
Williams
Dean
Williama
Willams
Father Killed by Son in Buffalo Minnesota
Charles Bebroff a 44 year old proprietor of International Hall a saloon and bowling alley at 283 East Geneseo street was shot and killed this afternoon by his son Charles Schroff Sr the younger man aged 20 had been drinking heavily and after quarreling with his wife allegedly struck her when she called upon him to protect her he opened fire the first shot killed Bebroff almost instantly the son was arrested claiming self defense in the domestic incident
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Buffalo
Charles Bebroff
International Hall
East Geneseo Street
Charles
Schroff
Admiral Dewey Turns 70 In Splendid Health At Home
Washington December 20 Admiral George Dewey is 70 years old today and in splendid health and robust physique. He spent the morning at his office with the relief association secretary and attended a meeting. Many officers and friends called on him at his office during the day.
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Washington
Third explosion at King's Powder Mills injures two workers
In Dayton Ohio on December 26 a third blast in as many weeks at the King's Powder Mills fatally injures two employees, Alonzo Young and Andrew Sours. Young was handling primers when the caps exploded, destroying a batter and injuring his arm amid the debris.
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Dayton
Ohio
King’s Powder Mills
Alonzo Young
Andrew Sours
Young
Sears
Rwan
Woman strangled and dragged to pond on Hackensack meadows
Newark December 26. A murder with mystery and cruelty occurred on the Hackensack meadows Harrison. A nude woman about 30 was found with a strangulation mark, body in icy pond water. Passaic river overflow pond across from the city. Two men aboard a nearby yacht detained. Watchman Peter Coogan identified the woman and saw a man with a bundle earlier. A well dressed stranger chased by two girls heard crying “spare me” and “help.” The body likely died about twelve hours earlier. drag marks and tinder forced into flesh noted. Silk garters, white waist, skirt found along cinder path. Yacht Idle Hour occupants Albert Thompson and Frederick Kirkman detained. Thompson claims pieces found near path. Police hold them for inquiry.
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Newark
N. J
Hackensack Meadows
Harrison
Passaic
Ita
Peter Coogan
Marine Engine Company
Cross
Coogan
Albert Thompson
Elizabeth
Frederick Kirkman
Thompson
Theadle
Tragic Shooting Accident Near McDonough
Miss Minnie McGeritey, 19, accidentally fired a pistol while serenading four miles east of McDonough. The bullet struck 9 year old Leon Lane in the head, killing him. Miss McGaritey, unaware of the pistol’s mechanism, dropped the trigger as the boy sat in his mother’s lap. Funeral held at Bethany church.
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McDonough
Minnie McGeritey
John McGaritey
D. G. Lane
Leon
Des
Henry County
Bethany Church
Fired Shot Through Head in Nashville Tragedy
In Nashville on December 24 Charles Kennon, an out of work Enrichman from Louisville, shot himself after firing at his wife, dying from a bullet to the head. Officers were elected at a meeting in McDonough, Georgia, where Fraternal Masons named J. M. Carmichael as worshipful master and others to fill offices. In New York December 28 money withdrawal notices expired for saving banks, but few depositors called for their funds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Charles Kennon
Louisville Gd
Nashville Enrichman
McDonough
Xaps
J. M. Carmichael
H. T. Rope
Batormith
J. T. Bowden
H. M. Turner
Tredeurer
J. A Duke
Tyler
WH Campbell
R Johnson
D. T. Carmichael
Roy Beaver
New York
Fight in Bijou Balcony Sparks Police Action
A disturbance during the Contented Woman performance at the Bijou last night led to a balcony brawl between A. M. Camp and J. P. Camp. Officers Herdeway Askew Haslett and Dorsett intervened, taking the pair to the police barracks after a lengthy struggle. J. P. Camp received further insults and fights en route, leaving his coat torn and face bloody. Both brothers posted $50 bonds. trial set for this afternoon before Judge Broyles.
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Bijou
A. M
J. P. Camp
Racka
J.P. Camp
Herdveway
Askew
Haslett
Dorsett
Broyles
Prohibition Taps Out Atlanta Whisky Trade and Saloons
The city plans to close sixty one whisky saloons for whites and twenty five for blacks, along with twenty three beer houses and wholesale outfits. Many downtown premises will switch to new businesses as stock is liquidated and dealers consider relocating to Quettagoie, Texas, or other cities. The city’s whisky receipts last year were 134,182.50 dollars, with total invested capital estimated between 1 million and 1.008 million dollars.
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Athana
Bneivery
Atlanta
Quettagooie
TesksonyiNe
Decatur
Peters
The
Mielder & ‘Alen Company
Pebst Saldon
Fitten
Sciwerts
Caloes
Hezer
Proprie
Decatur Atvedt
Elopement Story Sparks Shooting in Leesburg Georgia
December 28 Leesburg Ga A Lee County Journal employee was shot in front of Deputy Clerk W Morgan s home amid reports of an attempted elopement involving Mrs Astorna and Miss Nona Morgan The shooter Adkins arrived in a car and the event remains under inquiry about who orchestrated the act
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Leesburg
Adking
Lee County Journal
Bird
W. Morgan
Iit
Aia
Es Adkins
Weather and prohibition results mix in Georgia and Raleigh
Washington forecast reports fair Georgia temperatures and light winds for Friday and Saturday. A Raleigh tally shows a large vote against the dispensary with 647 in favor of prohibition and 38 against, signaling a shift as Key West noon tomorrow marks a policy change. Sparse rain or snow noted. Marbury directs section of weather bureau.
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Georgia
Weatherronment
Atlanta
Abtiens
Schoway
Chiiett
Ee Boll
Raleigh
Pacientes
Doll Gran
Key Wee Ely
Seregrolecs
Marbury
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