Knapp the murderer shows first signs of regret
Self confessed killer Alfred Knapp, linked to five deaths and possibly more, displayed remorse after meeting with Herman Littleman in Cincinnati. Authorities say he lured victims to secluded spots and killed them by strangulation, with two wives among his victims and two children. He faces the electric chair despite his sister's plea for insanity.
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Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Herman Littleman
Knapp
Cincinnati
Littleman
Sadie Wenzel
Indiana
Knapps Mother Suspected in Arrest Details Revealed
Cincinnati report says Alfred Knapp's family dispute centers on motives for his arrest. Cyrus Knapp and Mrs Wenzel defend him. the Kings aided in the capture. It is believed a letter from Knapp's mother, accusing him, influenced authorities to act to stop potential crimes including harming his fourth wife. Mrs Wenzel blames Mrs King and Hannah Goddard Knapp for family splits.
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Bosch
Knapp
Alfred A. Knapp
Emma Littleman
Gest Street
Cincinnati
Mary Ekhart
Walnut Street
Cincinnnati
Jennie Knapp
Canal
Liberty Street
Ida Gebhardt
Indianapolis
Ind
Hannah Knapp
Fifty-fourth Street
Hamilton
Lindenwald
Cyrus Knapp
Krapp
Alfred
President Roosevelt Eyes Western Bear Hunt Adventure
Washington reports Roosevelt plans a hunting trip starting March 20 through Northern Colorado toward the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming. He will hunt amid alleged abundant bears, tramping on Powder River country, and venture into Hole in the Wall famed for big game and a notorious gang led by Laughing Sam Carey including 40 to 50 hardened criminals.
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Washington
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Roosevelt
Colorado
Big Horn Mountains
Wyoming
Powder River
Hole-in-the-Wall
Hole
British gale damages ships with flotilla seeking refuge
Vessels seek shelter in ports as a British gale batters ships with some wrecked or ashore. Cambrian Prince may be wrecked after calling at Queenstown on February 11 en route from Coquimbo to Middlesbrough. Pharsalia suffered major damage after February 24 with injuries on board and flooding. Cebriana returned to Queenstown after 17 days at sea.
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London
Cambrian Prince
Owens
Coquimbo
Middlesborough
Queenstown
Ireland
Cork
Pharsalia
Boston
Leith
St. John
N. B
Democrats Filibuster Through Sunday House Session
Washington March 1 The House, in a four hour session, passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill amid a Democratic filibuster. The conference report on the Alaska homestead bill was ordered with vote on adoption set for reconvening at 11 tomorrow. The session typified political maneuvering with six roll calls required to reach today’s outcome.
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Washington
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Fowler Currency Bill Reported by Banking Committee
The committee on banking and currency today approved a favorable report on the currency bill introduced yesterday by Representative Fowler. The vote was 7 to 2 along party lines.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Fowler
Italian society Holy Mary of Carpignano holds elections
The new Italian society Holy Mary of Carpignano met at 28 Cross Street and elected officers including President Michael Delvisco Vice-president Antonio Vitale Secretary Francesco Lo Conti Assistant Secretary Domenico Del Grosso Treasurer Domenico Anniso.
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Holy Mary of Carpignano
Cross Street
Michael Delvisco
Antonio Vitale
Francesco Loconti
Domenico del Grosso
Domenico Anniso
Woman of Distinguished Family Ends Life in New Jersey
A woman calling herself Mrs. Charlotte G. Wellington killed herself at a Haddonfield boarding house after leaving a note requesting decent burial and bequests. She inclosed $75 and stated she had often lived in Boston. She appeared about 50 years old and possessed ample funds. The case is under routine police inquiry.
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Philadelphia
Charlotte G. Wellington
Haddonfield
N. J
Boston
Two Men Robbed Unconscious Victims in Chelsea Street Case
George W. Duval and Dorris B. Towen were found unconscious at 1 am opposite 8 Walnut Street Chelsea with head injuries. Police learned two colored men had searched them. Robert and James Jackson, colored, were later arrested.
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George W. Duval
Dorris B. Towensend
Walnut Street
Chelsea
Robert
James Jackson
Freshmen Supers Cause Grand Opera Mix-Up at Academy of Music
University of Pennsylvania freshmen hired as supers in Aida at the Academy of Music caused a comical disruption. Ten Ethiopian guards delivered offbeat cocky banter and a chorus of In the Good Old Summer Time, prompting stage crew to remove the students quietly after a humorous fiasco.
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U. of P
Philadelphia
Amonasro
Jim Dumps
Fatty
Italian husband slashes wife and rival in Syracuse station
Nicola Vito of Rochester, enraged by jealousy, attacked his wife in the New York Central waiting room injuring her and a man named Nalda. A policeman wrested the sword bayonet from him as he pursued the pair through a frightened crowd.
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Syracuse
N. Y
New York Central
Nicola Vito
Rochester
Matillf Nalda
Vito
Nalda
Naldo
Vitor
Mysterious Woman Linked To Mary Earl Disappearance
A vanished Mary Earl of Roxbury is linked to a mysterious tall stylish woman seen with her on Benton and Tremont streets. Mary’s return ride, chalk message in French, and mention of an elder sister who never existed raise questions for police as ships between New York and Boston are monitored.
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Mary Earl of
Mary
Tremont Street
Massachusetts Avenue
New York
Boston
Widow suspects spousal motive in Burdick murder case
Buffalo, March 1. The body of Edwin L. Burdick, killed with a golf club last Thursday night on Ashland avenue, was taken to Canastota for burial after a brief service. Police question a woman linked to the case as investigators weigh new evidence that could reshape theory about the motive and killer.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edwin L. Burdick
Ashland Avenue
Canastota
Ladies Rockers Offer Comfortable Attractive Chairs
In homes across the house a rocking chair is shown as essential for comfort and style. A large assortment is advertised promising both practicality and pleasing design.
Fire projectiles hit car in Waterbury city streets
Waterbury Conn March 1 As Manager Sewall rode home on the Waterville street car line late Saturday the car was fired on in a lonely North Willow street area. Rocks struck the car two men were arrested for stone throwing a third for resisting an officer Daniel Cronin was captured by Agent Farley Cronin carried a fire badge and claimed Farley fired on the crowd
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Waterbury
Conn
Sewall
Waterville Street
North Willow Street
Daniel Cronin
Farley
Wales
Cronin
Turks Macedonians and Bulgarians Clash Near Monastir
Geneva reports Turkish troops clashed with Macedonian and Bulgarian forces near Monastir. Turks were repulsed and 32 dead and many wounded were found after the battle.
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London
Geneva
Daily Chronicle
Monastir
Cranitonic Hair Food Ad Claims 24 Diseases Found
Microscopical survey of 1000 hair samples by Cranitonic Hair and Scalp Institute claims 24 hair and scalp diseases, many highly contagious and fatal to hair life. Free diagnosis by mail with sample submission. offers Cranitonic Hair Food, Shampoo Scalp Soap, and complete report, addressing New York and Boston distributors.
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Cranitonic Hair and Scalp Institute
State of
New York
Sweetheart of Taunton Girl Returns From Vanishing Search
George Neiforth, suitor of Minnie Graham who vanished leaving a note of drowning, arrived from his provincial home to a farm near the Grahams seeking any trace. He found the girl presumed dead by her aging parents, while both he and Minnie seek to verify a possible marriage. Representative Miller praised the event in the House, and Brownlee hinted at happiness if the union is legal.
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Taunton
George Neiforth
Minnie Graham
Provinces
Grahams
Miller
Brownlee
Girl Wife Clings to Husband Under Sentence
Philadelphia report recounts Geraldine Beloe of Wilmington and Richard Morris, jailed for perjury to obtain a marriage license. Beloe, coerced into a convent life, escapes to rejoin her prisoner husband as a court battle ends in humiliation for her mother. The saga spans 40 days of scandal.
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Philadelphia
Richard M. Morris
Geraldine Beloe
Wilmington
Del
Richard Morris
Audenried
Goebel
Miss Beloe
Sarah C. Beloe
Mrs. Beloe
Mock Montana wedding stirs lawmakers in Helena
In a midday caper in the Montana House a mock marriage was performed by Justice of the Peace Everett with Representative Brownlee as groom and clerk Clara Kolbs observing. A ring was produced and the ceremony declared valid, prompting laughter as representatives chased the bride.
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Helena
Mont
Robert Brownlee
Montana
Everett
Clara Kolbs
Brownlee
Miss
Reverend Harris Delivers Trading Stamps At Wedding
In Pee Dee New Jersey March 1 the Rev. B Harris pastor of Triune Methodist Church presented the bride Miss Rena R Wilson and groom Wilbur S Seeley with five dollars worth of trading stamps after their wedding last night.
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Peewee N. J
B. Harris
Triune Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilbur S. Seeley
Rena R. Wilson
Prosector Durant Attacked In Waterbury Strike Fallout
In Waterbury Connecticut on March 2 Prosecuting Attorney Durant was assaulted at 12 15 am as he walked home Two men beat him with clubs and fists He fired four shots at them a bullet clipped one man’s hat The assailants fled with no identification The prosecutor offered no reason for the attack but links to trolley strike violence are suspected.
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Waterbury
Conn
Durant
Father John's Medicine Promises Strength For Thin Women
Ad claims a tonic for thin pale women and children, asserting the remedy builds up the body, adds flesh, and corrects digestion. It touts gentle laxative effects, stomach support, and nourishing food elements to restore strength.
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Father John
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