Brutal assault on 8 year old Olga Schramek in Bay Ridge
Olga Schramek lies between life and death after two men dragged her into nearby woods as her sister Ella cried for help. Police lagged but father August Schramek seeks bloodhounds and clues from a faded bouquet found on the road as he vows to pursue the assailants without police aid.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Olga Schramek
Bay Ridge
August Schramek
Ella
Olga
Citizens
Mr. Scaramek
New Haven
German Trial Opens Over Murder Charge in Baden Baden
Karl Hall former George Washington University professor stands trial in Karlsruhe for the alleged murder of his mother in law Frau Molitor a Baden Baden resident on November 6. The case has drawn attention in both Europe and America as proceedings begin.
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Karl Hall
George Washington University
Washington, D. C
Frau Molitor
Baden-Baden
Baggage Master Rescues Woman on Rail Crossing
At Market street crossing of the Boston and Maine line an unknown woman darted onto the tracks ahead of the 10 o clock train from Lynn to Boston. Joseph Jeffrey, baggage master, leaped from the car and seized the woman as the locomotive neared, preventing a collision.
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Lynn
Market Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Joseph Jeffrey
Fire at Mattapan home on Idaho Street causes $10 loss
An alarm from box 977 reported a blaze in a two and a half story dwelling at 15 Idaho Street Mattapan. Owned and occupied by Frederick Tabran the fire was caused by an overturned old stove and damage was placed at $10.
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Idaho Street
Mattapan
Frederick Tabran
Owl Trade Mark Ginger Aromatic Brandy Elixir Ad
Advertisement touts OWL TRADE MARK as a premium ginger and aromatic blend with French brandy. Claims four decades of purity flavor and strength. Warns against substitutes and notes sale by druggists and grocers under U S Food and Drugs Act.
Jury Hears Long Testimony in Hau Case
The jury was seated after ten minutes and Hau faced a hours long cross examination. He refused to explain disguises telegraphs and other actions tied to the murder inquiry. Olga Molitor testified she could not identify the killer though clothing matched Hung Hau. The judge called the testimony unfavorable and the case will continue tomorrow.
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Hau
Paris
Hall
Olga Molitor
Hisgen Declares Independence League Nomination Bid
Springfield July 17 Thomas L Hisgen president of the Four Brothers Independent Oil Company announces his bid for the Independence League gubernatorial nomination. He vows to run to a finish on a platform of anti discrimination anti merger and reciprocal demurrage. Secretary Powers says Hisgen is the father of the anti discrimination bill and will campaign statewide.
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Springfield
Moran
Carroll
Independence League
Thomas L. Hisgen
John D. Rockefeller
Four Brothers Independent Oil Company
Mey
Boys to Adorn Heroes Graves Club Formed in Charlestown
Four Charlestown youths aged 14 start the Busy Bees to collect flowers for Georgian disaster heroes. Leader Henry Sharkey and members Arthur Flynn Leo Serretti and James Ryan of Polk street organize the effort as sailors on leave bond with the boys.
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Georgia
Charlestown
Busy Bees
Henry Sharkey
Polk Street
Arthur Flynn
Leo Serretti
James Ryan
Somerville Reserve Officer Dies After Illness
Reserve Officer David J. Hanna of the Somerville police reserve died at Somerville Hospital following an operation for appendicitis. He had begun vacation June 12, fell ill in New York, and belonged to the Oasis Lodge of Odd Fellows.
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David J. Hanna
Somerville Police
Somerville Hospital
New York
Oasis Lodge of Odd Fellows
Georgia Officers Describe Heroism Of Turret Rescue Men
The report details acts of bravery aboard the Georgia as midshipmen A Alberto Corwin and George Mastick Ravenscroft aided injured sailors in a dangerous lower turret. Fire crew including Chief Gunner Murpnay and Ensign Toaz fought flames and closed shutters while others risked their lives to prevent a flood that would have sealed the men inside. Midshipman W G Child and Lt Commander Richard Hatten aided and the medical staff tended the wounded, including Midshipman Cruse. A Navy casualty, George Miller at the time named Ben Kreiger, died after enlisting at 18.
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A. Alberto Corwin
George Mastick Ravenscroft
Murpnay
Ensign Toaz
W. G. Child
Kimball
Richard Hatten
Orly Tagland
Naval Hospital
Tagland
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Bruies
Bingham
Dorchester
Sanford
Hisgen
Hanna
Madras
Hayward Place
Washington and
Essex Streets
Kayser
Essex Street
Essex St
Henry Siegel Co
Hamburg
Bugs Avenn
Vogt
Cruse
Crandall
Trainor
Major Cruse
Omaha
Neb
Post
George Miller
Ben Kreiger
Navy
Los Angeles
Chelsea Hospital
Naval Board OF Inquiry
W. W. Kimball
New Jersey
Seaton Shroeder
Virginia
Mark L. Bristol
Atlantic
Kenneth G. Castleman
Thomas’ Staff
Burke
William J. Burke
Granite Street
Quincy
Henry Clare
Walter Packard
Charles Wilson
Michael McDonald
Brewer's Corner
U. S
Illinois
Lawson
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