Prisoner Holt Slashes Wrist in Cell With Pencil
Glen Cove July 1 Prisoner Frank Holt who also confessed to bombing the Washington Capitol last Friday night attempted to kill himself in his Glen Cove cell by slicing his left wrist with a sharpened pencil. He cut a vein but did not reach the artery, bled heavily, and was found in pain. Authorities report Morgan out of danger as Holt awaits arraignment and potential identification as Eric Muenter.
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Glen Cove
Long Island
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
Capitol
Washington
Holt
Eric Muenter
Cantwee E
Ports
Apted
Harvard University
Muenter
Muer
Mr. Morgan
Indictment Pending for Muenter Case In Middlesex
Middlesex grand jury continues secret indictment proceedings in the Muenter matter. Cambridge police report missing papers as District Attorney Cor foi press for a new indictment. A Harvard instructor linked to Muenter may aid identification of Frank Holt, linked to earlier attacks on J P Morgan. Authorities expect extradition if positive ID is made, while cases of dynamiting the capital or the shooting of the man are also referenced.
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Reston
Middlesex Grand Jury
Erich Muenter
Cambridge
Aok
W. J. Corforam
Glen Cove
le L
Muenter
Harvard
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
New York
Sander
Hurd
Rlerk
Curt
Ambrose
Drowned Man Found in Pt Allen Area
A drowning incident near Pt Allen yesterday left authorities searching for answers. Witnesses reported a man identified as Harlington and a companion named Aytvecier attempting to assist, but only one person survived the perilous event. Local officials continued inquiries into the sequence of events and safety measures at the scene.
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Harlington
Perett
Btrom
Erary
Pt Allen
Wes
Stiffer Russian Resistance Holds Eastern Front
Reports indicate increasing Russian resistance against the Teutonic advance toward Warsaw as fronts along about 859 miles remain largely held. Archduke Ferdinand’s army broke near Kragnik in southern Poland and pushes toward the Polish capital while France endures German bombardment and British fronts stay quiet. Italian offensives on the Carni plains and air raids on Austrian encampments mark additional activity.
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Warsaw
Kragnik
Poland
Archduke Ferdinand
France
British Air Attack Against German Positions Fails
Berlin via wireless reports a British aeroplane raid against German positions in the North Sea bay failed on the morning of July 4. The German official statement today confirmed the attack occurred but noted its failure.
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North Sea
Berlin
Anglo Californian Fights Submarine. Captain Killed in Charge
Nine sailors died escaping a German submarine off Queenstown as the British steamer Anglo Californian withstood attack for hours. Captain Parslow, on the bridge amid shellfire, directed evasive maneuvers until killed. his son took the helm before a destroyer arrived. Survivors credit masterly seamanship and indomitable crew spirit for the ship’s escape and later recovery at sea.
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Queenstown
Tarslow
Montreal
British Isles
Persion
Rayly
Parslow
Serena
Warelow
Cote
Wes Weill
Thaw Wife Refuses Testimony in Civil Hearing
Evelyn Newbit Thaw arrived from Chattewagay Lake to oppose testifying against husband Harry K. Thaw. She declared she would invoke constitutional rights and not testify, prompting Deputy Attorney General Cook to ask the court to compel her as the civil proceeding, not criminal, allows such a move.
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New York
Evelyn Newbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Chattewagay Lake
Malone
N. Y
Bomb Explodes Outside Police Headquarters in New York
A dynamite bomb exploded last night near the detective bureau at police headquarters. A heavy door was blown ten feet, windows shattered, and several prisoners in cell two were injured by flying debris, though none fatally. Lieutenant McNally was knocked from his chair but unhurt. Investigators considered a jail delivery, but few conclusive clues were found.
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New York
Detective Bureau
Polce
McNally
Joseph B. Faurots
German Tries Out U S Sentiment on Maritime Warfare
Secretary Lansing said a dispatch from Ambassador Gerard relayed German views on maritime warfare. The content mirrored Berlin’s prior proposals, signaling a wish to clarify the situation before a formal reply. No date for Germany’s formal answer was given.
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Gerard
Washington
Washi
Lansing
Lancing
Karen
Berlin
Gerard Meanage
Germany
Trestle Accident Leaves One Injured At Night
A man suffered multiple injuries after a fall from a trestle while walking along the track near Iola. He was found half dazed with broken wrists and a fractured tooth, with neighbors aiding as an ambulance was called.
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Mitchell
Noise and mild celebration mark Barre Fourth
Barre observed Independence Day with firecrackers and fireworks but little public festivity. While police praised orderly crowds, bonfires and noise disturbed the night before the holiday. Rain altered plans, but many residents still held family picnics and local games in Barre and nearby towns.
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Barre
Dr. Safe
Dr Sane
Rip van Winkle
Irving
Ayers
Thither
Barre A. C
Fourth of July fatalities rise to nineteen in Chicago
Chicago reports nineteen deaths and 003 injuries during two days of Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks caused most fatalities with nine, seamen four, firearms four, gunpowder two. Across areas Boston had one death, Philadelphia none. Fire loss reached 239000 dollars, up from 2000 last year. Chicago had one death and two injuries.
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Chicago
Eeeaee
Tibune
Boston
Philadelphia
Fireworks Display Ends in Blaze at Manchester Event
The pure treble exhibition at the P nanbower in Manchester New Hampshire on July evening ended with excitement as several hundred dollars of fireworks caught fire after a display. Firefighters quickly managed the blaze with no injuries reported.
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Manchester
N. H
P Nan Bower
Imasse
Howe
Hand Burn Burns During Celebration at Waitetelt Field
In a July Saturday incident, Stephen P. Joslyn sustained severe burns while a skyrocket exploded. He was celebrating when a flare and debris burned the hand, arm, and back as witnesses described the scene.
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Stephen P. Joslyn
Waitetelt
Stephen P Fowlom
Ledip
I, WA Devert
Warns Against Breach In Overseas Admiral Plot
A fragmentary wartime item warns against a breach in a plan involving high rank officers. The text references a four Admiral unit and measures to prevent a breach, with unclear names and dates. The readable portions imply caution over a security lapse and potential consequences for those involved.
Wagon incident leaves driver injured after fall
A wagon collapsed during a French team event injuring the driver who was thrown from the cart. Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle overturned as spectators watched. The driver remained hospitalized with non life threatening injuries.
Auto Turns Sideway On Dancer Night Ride Near Montpelier
A Stanley steamer carrying seven youths from Woodbury pond to Barre crashed one mile east of North Montpelier when a lantern failed to light the approach. The car tipped into a ditch, spilling luggage and injuring Miss Mildred Stockwell and Miss Jessie Watson, while John Ryan and others escaped serious harm. Stockwell remains with doctors in White River Junction with a sprain or fracture. Ryan nurses a contusion. The party’s chaperone Mrs. Drew was not aboard.
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Mildred Stockwell
White River
White River Junction
Grace Knight
A. L. Knight
Barre
Jessie Watson
W. A. Drew
North
Montpelier
Ryan
Barts
Upper
Graniteville
Toma
Mies Stockwell
Abe
Sabin's Pond
Stanley
Cavinn
Automobile Crash Report With Injured Occupants
A sedan veered at a curve dumping its occupants, Mr Farnham and an unnamed companion, landing upright in a roadside area. One person sustained a broken ankle as the vehicle bent its frame and sustained damage near the curve.
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Beontee Tan Seni Ace Automobile
Mr. Farnham
Bir
Con. Stanley
Auto Pond Crash Report From Montpelier Incident
A Fork car owned by Beir Wright of Montpelier went into a pond while being mapped. Water levels near the depot and a nearby garage were noted as part of the incident response. Wardhawet garage personnel prepared assistance and authorities investigated the scene for safety.
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Beirwright
Montpelier
End of Bridge Crash Leaves Car Separated from Axles
A vehicle collided near the bridge causing the car body to detach from the axles and the driver to be injured. The car was transported to A. D. Harris's garage where officials indicated substantial funds would be required to feature repairs and restoration.
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A. D. Harris’ Garage
Automobile Collides With Central Vermont Train at Lombard Crossing
A Hudson driven by Guy P. Jamson of Randolph collided with a Barre branch train at the Lombard crossing between Montpelier and the Junction. Occupants Mr and Mrs W. E. Lamson and Miss Gail Lamson escaped injury. The engine lost its steps but the car was not overturned and the travelers continued to Highgate Springs.
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Hudson
Guy P. Jamson
Randolph
Mra
W. E. Lamson
Gail Lamson
Barre
Central Vermont
Lombard
Montpelier
Junction
King
Robert Whelan
Highgate Springs
Auto Crash On South Barre Road Sends One To Hospital
In a midnight crash on the South Barre road two Overland cars collided as Ro Arkley drove into a field to avoid a head on. George Donahue of Montpelier was hospitalized with a back sprain and a nose injury while his companions escaped unharmed. Arkley and William Blackson’s touring car sustained damage but both drivers drove home through the rain. Donahue's condition was improving by Sunday night.
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Overland
South Barre
George Donahue
Montpelier
City
W. G. Reid
Capital
Ro. Arkley
William Blackson
Summer Street
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Janckson
D. W. Camp
Mr. Arkley
Mr. Donahue
Harry
Reid
Relie
Donahue
Keene Man Arrested in Northfield Threat Case
B Giovannegelli of Keene N HS is jailed in Washington on charges of threatening Pelaggi of Northfield a granite maker. Chief Demalne captured him after a days long chase in Keene and Northfield. Pelaggi had written seeking work and later accused Giovannegelli of planning to shoot him after purchasing a revolver. He was unable to post bond and was sent to the county jail.
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B. Giovannegelli
Keene
N. HS
Washington
Wader Bye
Pelagei
Northfield
Granite
Giovanmegelli
Demalne
Northfielt
Pelaggi
Aeon
Peil
Fragmented bike crash injures Albert Redger
An unclear record describes a bicycle accident resulting in an arm fracture near a residence. Albert Redger and Mre Lowe Redyr are named among others involved or present, with garbled details about injuries, circumstances, and response.
Sitney Mit Beidor Penalties and Petters Note
Fragmentary text references warnings and penalties, mentions individuals or entities, and hints at a legal or administrative notice. Details are unreadable, but the fragment implies a formal action or citation with names and dates not clearly legible.
Smuggling Case Faces Light Sentence in U S Court
In Montpelier a 1S minute session heard John K. Loble plead guilty to smuggling orientals into the United States and receive one year and one day in a federal penitentiary with a $10,000 fine, the lighter sentence due to District Attorney W A Bullard’s recommendation. The United States vs George Atkins was not pressed as Atkins is deceased. Two other cases were continued to the December term.
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United States District Court
Montpelier
John Kk. Loble
United States
Atlanta
Harland B. Howe
W. A. Bullard
Loble
George Atkins
Liquor Case Continues Amid Police Searches and Fines
A police posse led by Officer Harry Gamble searched Syrian quarters on Prospect Street seizing two barrels of bottled beer. Tony Charley was arrested and arraigned on a velling charge, pled not guilty, and posted 800 bail for Thursday’s hearing. Other minor cases were resolved with fines, jail terms, or waivers as magistrate Tim Causey handled weekend dockets.
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Harry Gamble
William Wishart
Prospect Street
Tony Charley
Charley
H. W. Scott
Tim Causey
Roxbury
Montpelier
David Henderson
James Cruickshank
Ayers Street
John W. Dineen
Joseph Mercier
Websterville
Jon Lavery
John Lawless
Ater
Offer Dineen
Henry Raith
Portsmouth
Ofver Gadare
James Those
Barre
Dennis Donahue
Alfenen
Jameson Massie Marriage Report at Presbyterian Church
Mire Agnes P Massie eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Massie of Harfeld Avenue and Avetin J Jamrenn of Merdfield wed quietly at the Presbyterian church on Wellingthe Street Saturday afternoon Rev Roger Cresalad conducted the ceremony The bride wore a white silk dress and was supported by her sister The bridegroom was attended by Cadie Veung and Mrs Jemence The couple plan to reside in Marsh al where the groom's family operates a farm
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Agnes P. Manin
Alexander Massie
Harfeld
Avetin J. Jamrenn
Merdfield
Wellingthe Street
Cresalad
Waal
Ceadie
Jemence Oil
Marshal
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Mineola
Massachusetts
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Hearty
Tre Wiens
Werte Trost
Shell
Evelyn Thaw
U.S
George Mitchell
Alburg Pell
Armiral
Cormany
Lemoue
St. Jebeebery
Sebasteury Juty
Oecar Lemours
French
Teeme
Entree Gees
Yeaterter
Leene Amdahewk
Babee
George Setewright
N. Pelaggi
Albert Redger
Mre
Lowe Redyr
Bedger
Ethene
Emi
Lomo
Mary Netee Pacer
Verresee
Sitney
Beidor
Cnreen
John K. Loble
Light
U. S
U.S. Court
Meg
Jameson
Massie
Marshfield
Rarte
Forsythe
McDonald
Manew Mewlay
Christina
Braintree
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