Reward Pronounced for Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood
A $5,000 reward, dead or alive, is issued for Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood, with notices sent from District Attorney Whitman’s office. The alert targets Harry Horowitz and Louis Rosenzweig near Methuen, Mass, as authorities pursue the Rosenthal murder suspects. Governor Dix designates Justice Goff to preside at an extraordinary Supreme Court term in New York City to aid investigations into police corruption and indictments, aiming for swift, fearless action and full disclosure.
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New York
Louie
Gyp
Whitman
Harry Horowitz
Louis Rosenzweig
Herman Rosenthal
Methuen
Mass
Schepps
West Side
Rose
Wallon
Webber
Dix
Albany
N. Y
Goff
Supreme Court
Rosenthal
New York City
Board of Aldermen
John A. DIX
Fire Causes Bowery Panic In Six Story Loft Blaze
A fire in a seven story loft building on the Bowery near Grand Street caused a panic as crowds of tenement dwellers surged from narrow streets to watch flames consume stocks of several cheap furniture manufacturers. The blaze, estimated at $100,000, began shortly before two o clock and kept about 100 policemen busy keeping spectators back.
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New York
Bowery
Grand Street
Virginia Christian Executed in Virginia Electric Chair
Virginia Christian, the first woman to be executed in Virginia's electric chair, died after Governor Mann refused clemency petitions from Chicago supporters. She was convicted of a brutal murder and robbery of her employer Mrs. Ida Virginia Belote in Hampton on March 18, 1912.
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Richmond
Virginia Christian
Virginia
Mann
Chicago
Ida Virginia Belote
Hampton
Status of the Negro Is Problem for Bar
New York August 20 The question of admitting negro attorneys to the American Bar Association will be decided at the Milwaukee meeting. A special report details the election of three negroes including William H Lewis and notes their candidacies remain unimpaired despite the committee’s action. Attorney General Wickersham argued Lewis was legally elected and the committee overstepped.
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New York
American Bar Association
Milwaukee
William H. Lewis
United States
Lewis
Butler
R. Wilson
William R. Morris
Minnesota
Association
Wickersham
Husband Kills Wife and Mother In Law in Station Tragedy
Ashton Illinois August 20 1930 Warren Sanders shot and killed his wife Mrs. Warren Sanders as she kissed her seven year old daughter Naomi at the Chicago and Northwestern station He then murdered his mother in law Mrs George Griffith and tried to kill himself but was restrained The child was unhurt Sanders was arrested at Dixon Lee County Jail He declared no remorse saying he had lived in hell for five years and was glad it was over
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Ashton
Warren Sanders
Naomie
Sanders
George Griffith
Chicago & Northwestern
Griffith
Chicago
Ricardo Gradwell
East End Avenue
Lee County
Dixon
Chicago Street Car Strike Threat Grows
Danger of a general Chicago street car strike increased as direct negotiations between traction company officials and the union leaders broke off. Employers urged Mayor Harrison to intervene to urge a peaceful wage settlement, marking a renewed stalemate after five weeks of efforts.
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Chicago
Harrison
Burke Offered Capital to Return as Philadelphia Cigar Dealer
William Burke who resigned from the city council amid fears of an ex convict plans a comeback in Philadelphia. A local business man pledges to supply all capital to restart Burke’s cigar business after his Massachusetts penitentiary and robbery sentences were revealed.
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Philadelphia
William Burke
Massachusetts
Burke
War film tragedy claims a veteran in Milton
Harvey Geiger, Civil War veteran, collapsed and died of heart failure while watching a moving picture of the Battle of Gettysburg in Milton Pennsylvania. He was wounded in the engagement and overwhelmed by the reenactment, causing his sudden death during the show.
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Milton, Pa
Gettysburg
Harvey Geiger
Geiger
Agree on Naval Bill Authorizes One New Battleship
Washington August 20 the conferees on the naval appropriation bill reached an agreement to authorize construction of one new battleship to cost 15 000 000 inclusive of armor and armament If both houses adopt the bill the United States will hire the largest war ship afloat
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Washington
United States
Lightning strikes Georgia church kills two in Macon
Violent thunderstorm centered on Mercer University caused two deaths in Macon and injured two others. Fire set by a bolt damaged buildings and sparked a panic at a Presbyterian church across the street. Victims were Mrs. N. A. Crawford 55 and Flora Sullivan 5 of Cordele.
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Benton Harbor
Macon
Georgia
Mercer University
Tatnall Square
Presbyterian
N. A. Crawford
Flora Sullivan
Cordele
Progressive party first financial report shows £20,000 raised
LaVerne W. Noyes released the first financial statement for the Progressive party from Chicago. Receipts totaled about $20,000 by convention close with most funds spent on national convention costs and headquarters. Officials say at least $10,000 was saved by reusing seats and fixtures from the Republican convention.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
LaVerne W. Noyes
Progressive National Convention
Shoots Admirer of Wife in Portage County
Dell Sexton an ex convict was shot and likely fatally wounded by Herbert Hall a painter in Laporte Indiana. A friend told Hill his wife was sick but he found Sexton with her. Hill opened fire as Sexton tried to flee the bullet lodged near Sexton’s heart. This is the second time Hill has attempted to kill Sexton who has pursued Mrs Hill.
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Laporte
Ind
Dell Sexton
Herbert Hall
Hill
Sexton
Chinese General Lam Ming Wei Honor Visit In New York
New York City will host Major General Lam Ming Wei of the Chinese army for a city reception this week. The general, a division commander and adviser to the Chinese president, will study municipal affairs and the American army, spend a week in New York, a week in Washington, and visit West Point.
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New York
New York City
Lam Ming Wei
Lum
Washington
West Point
Bituminous Coal Output Top in 1911 for Pa
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania mined 142.2 million net tons of bituminous coal in 1911, ranking third among years. The industry employed 182,000 miners, down from 148.7 million tons the prior year and 182,000 workers.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pioneer Chicago Merchant Mandel Dies in Chicago Home
Simon Mandel, pioneer Chicagoan and founder of Mandel Bros. department store with his two brothers, died at his Chicago home from complications of diseases. The other Mandel brothers had died earlier.
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Chicago
Simon Mandel
Mandel Bros
Building a Home with William A Radford’s Expert Advice
William A Radford offers free home building counsel to readers from his Chicago address. An example plan shows a 26 by 28 foot main section with a 16 foot rear extension, including a 10 by 15 kitchen, a pantry, porch with an ice box, a large bathroom, and a built in sideboard near the dining room. The design suits country use with ample kitchen and pantry space and practical layout for large families.
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William A. Radford
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Improving House Plans Reflect Changing Comfort Demands
WPA Radford notes ongoing improvements in residential design. Plans now fit climate and family needs with less show and more comfort. Material costs and substitutes influence changes as lumber costs rise and stucco and shingles gain popularity. Five bedrooms become common in larger homes, meeting growing family needs.
A Practical Small House Plan Emphasizes Woman’s Work Ease
The article argues for corner layouts where the kitchen and bedrooms are arranged to minimize stairs and labor, especially in country homes. It notes the woman of the house handles meals and chores on the first floor, reduces need for help, and that such design fosters efficiency and valuation, with a modest cost around 2500 dollars including hardwood floors and cement wainscoting.
Refresher Devotion Amid Busy Chicago Street Scene
Children cluster around a rugged huckster as his horse picks up a bright scrap. He gently returns it, pats the horse, and calls the animal Nellie the finest little lady in Chicago. He rewards Nellie with sugar, eliciting wonder from onlookers in the hot city.
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Chicago
Nellie
Chicago Tribune
Woman Inventor Holds Unique Air, Sea, Land Patent
Mrs Anta O Hagestedt is the only American woman with any aeroplane patent. She holds a world unique patent for a combination aeroplane boat and motor for land water and air. Her lifelong study followed witnessing balloon ascension at age seven.
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Anta O. Hagestedt
America
Taft Signs Wireless Bill Strengthening International Pact
President Taft signs the radio communication bill implementing the Berlin 1906 agreement with new Titanic disaster lessons. The law requires wireless stations to prioritize distress calls and ships to use apparatus with a 100 mile radius, and mandates amateur licenses with strict wavelength control.
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Washington
Taft
America
Berlin
Risk Man Dies NQ Policy In Estate Filing
Archibald Co. Haynes a famed life insurance executive dies with no life policy. His will leaves a $500 estate to his widow. Haynes once led as general agent of the Equitable and later as president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance.
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New York
Archibald Co
Haynes
Equitable
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
Nat Goodwin Badly Hurt In Surf Boat Accident
Miss Moreland clung to Nat Goodwin at his Los Angeles bedside as doctors reported severe internal injuries and a fractured right leg after a boat overturning on a dare. The actor is under opiate care with recovery expected to be doubtful for days.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Roosevelt Begins Long Campaign Trip
Colonel Roosevelt drove from Oyster Bay to New York and Providence RI, where he delivered his opening campaign speech. He stated he is fit to “give them a fight” and declared “the bosses are on the other side.” He expanded on tariff policy while debating Democratic and Republican platforms.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Providence
R. I
Student Makes Long Flight Over Atlantic City
Grover C. Bergdoll nineteen year old law student at the University of Pennsylvania and member of a wealthy Philadelphia family completed an aeroplane trip with a passenger from Philadelphia to Atlantic City landing safely at the resort’s lower end. He sailed at an average speed of 50 miles per hour with a peak altitude of 7000 feet.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Grover C. Bergdoll
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Italy to Add to Air Fleet via Popular Subscription
Rome reports a plan to add 150 aeroplanes to Italy's air fleet through a popular subscription. The drive has raised $500,000 so far and will not close until $609,000 is donated. At least 12 planes will come from donations by Italians in the United States.
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Rome
Italy
United States
Wireless S U S Call From Steamer Washington
A faint wireless S U S call from the steamer Washington was received by an oil barge but its location could not be determined. Subsequent calls were not answered.
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San Francisco
U. S
Washington
Two Die From Spoiled Meat In Rockyford Soup Tragedy
In Rockyford Colorado on August 17, Mrs. A Latsky wife of Rev Latsky of the German Lutheran church and her nine year old daughter died from ptomaine poisoning after eating soup made from infected beef soup. Rev Latsky and a twelve year old child were dying from the same poisoning.
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Rockyford
Colo
A. Latsky
Schepps Story Aids Police in Rosenthal Case Clash at Terminal
New York August 20 detectives clash with Deputy Commissioner Dougherty's men over arresting Samuel Schepps the Rosenthal murder paymaster. District Attorney Whitman interviews Schepps confirms corroboration of Rose confession and says the case will continue to August 26 as Schepps is arraigned as a vagrant with a week’s postponement granted.
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New York
Dougherty
Samuel Schepps
Grand Central Terminal
Schepps
Rubin
West Court
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Central Office
Scepps
Whitman
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
Mr. Whitman
Rose
Jack Rose
Harry Pollock
Becker
Pollock
West Side
Magistrate House
Sandler
Martial Law Ahead in Redmond as Governor Moves In
Governor West and Adjutant General Fenzer lead Oregon National Guard toward Redmond in Crook County this week to impose martial law if Mayor Jones and the city marshal do not resign. West learned the mayor’s gambling conviction and ordered immediate resignations. Jones plans a mass meeting before replying.
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Salem
Ore
Governor West
Fenzer
Oregon National Guard
Redmond
Crook County
Jones
West
Former Army Chaplain Dies in Baltimore at 71
Rev. Dr. George Washington Simpson, preacher physician and longtime U S Army chaplain at western posts, dies at his Baltimore home aged seventy one.
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Baltimore
George Washington
Simpson
United States Army
James Havemeyer Dies in New York at 70
James Havemeyer, long connected with the sugar refining interests of his family, is dead at his New York home at age seventy. He had been linked with other family members in the business.
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James Havemeyer
New York
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