Real Motive Behind Murder of Biafore Emerges
Autopsy confirms two bullets struck Biafore, one near the heart causing instant death. Investigators report a heated dispute over money with Marano as a key factor and note a cache of letters and valuables found with the dead man. Family and laborer witnesses describe rising tensions, with vengeance rumored among circles that respected Biafore. Funeral planned at Holy Rosary Church.
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Court House
Biafore
S. M. Garlick
Phelan
Blackhand
Marano
Andrew Malsik
Philip Mitchell
Lexigton Avenue
Waterbury
Caselli
Church of the Holy Rosary
Washington Avenue
Ottlock
Gerl Dies From Rattlesnake Bite Near Crosse Wis
In Crosse Wisconsin on August 1 Mary 7, daughter of Anton Erickson of Bristow township near here, died from a rattlesnake bite suffered while picking peckers. The brief item notes the fatal incident and local family involved.
Obituary of David J. Gomperts Retired Sea Man
David J. Gomperts died yesterday at his home in Kiefer aged 72 or 73. He was widowed by Nozh F Baldwin and survived by a son. Funeral services were held today at 2 30 PM at Bishop's Mortuary chapel conducted by Rev James W Devis. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery.
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David J. Gomperts
Sean
Son
Id W. Gomperts
Kiefer
Nozh F Baldwin
Bishop's
James W. Devis
Lakeview
Robbers raid vacant Setzer residence for $32000 loot
While the family was away at Twin Lakes the Henry Setzer home at 512 East Washington Avenue was burglarized. Entry came by forcing a rear door and the house was ransacked. Priceless clocks and statuary were stolen but silverware and jewelry were saved in a safe vault. A rare valued clock was among the missing items.
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Twin Lakes
Henry Setzer
Washington Avenue
Lobby probe of Mulhall's $700000 charge
Washington reports the Senate lobbying probe reopened with a dispute over cross examination of Martin Mulhall. After an exclusive session the committee granted the NAIM two more hours, then directed questions to the National Council for Industrial Defense. Mulhall testified a collector said the group raised 500 000 to 700 000 for lobbying.
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Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
Martin M. Mulhall
N. A. of M
National Council For Industrial Defense
Mulhall
City committee plans extensive bituminous paving across 24 streets
Street and Sidewalker committee will urge the Common Council to approve 24 streets for bituminous macadam paving. Chairman Walker and Alderman Carroll led a tour of the city as they review proposed repairs and tentative recommendations. A public hearing is set after actions.
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Common Council
Walker
Bebe Carroll
Terry
Pan
Courtade
Carroll
Brady
Stewart
Steigler
Sac
St. Vincents Hospital Corporation
Ansonstrééft
Connecticut Company
Park Avenue
Railroad
Berkshire Avenue
Toman Unconscious Near Bottle That Had Contained Laudanum
A woman believed to be Mrs Dono van of 61 Archstrest was found unconscious this forenoon in the yard of her supposed home. Beneath her head lay a coat, near a bottle once containing laudanum.
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Donovan
Archstrest
Mystery Surrounds Unidentified Woman Found Unconscious
An unidentified woman was found unconscious on a Bridgeport sidewalk at 9 30 this morning. She was taken to Bridgeport hospital and remained unconscious through the afternoon. Three empty bottles were found wrapped together one two ounce bottle labelled Landamum a four ounce bottle likely used for alcohol and another unlabeled. Dr J H Finnegan who conveyed her to the hospital suspects a narcotic overdose.
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Bridgeport Hospital
J. H. Finnegan
Bond required for court salaries in Stamford
Stamford Conn August 1 City Treasurer William F Travis reports an opinion that the city may pay salaries of current court officers under bond to indemnify the city or withhold payment from all claimants until courts rule on Governor Baldwin appointment rights. Yesterday Judge Walsh and his predecessor Judge Young filed warrants with the city treasurer for two months salaries to themselves and appointees.
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Stamford
Conn
Wiliam F. Travis
Senate
Corporation Counsel
Walsh
Baldwin
Young
Prominent Men Attend DeForest Obsequies in DeForest
A funeral service for banker Thomas B. DeForest drew many prominent men from business and finance. Held at his 715 Main Street home at 2:30 PM with Rev. Herbert D. Gallaudet, the ceremony featured a floral tribute, honorary pallbearers F. B. Hawley and others, and a quartet performance. Burial followed at Fairfield East cemetery with only family and close friends present.
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Thomas B. DeForest
Main Street
Herbert D. Gallaudet
North Congregational Church
DeForest
F.B. Hawley
DeVer H. Warner
B. D. Pierce
W. K. Lyon
George M. Hames
S. M. Hawley
Charles G. Sanford
George S. Porter
R. D. Martin
Maynurd
Lewis D. Ginand
Joseph Wieler
Fairfield East Cemetery
Fairfield
Scalp Specialist Opens At Main Street Clinic
A new scalp treatment service operates at 412 Security Building in the 2115 Main Street area. The business lists a contact number 1373 for appointments and information.
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Main St
Greenwich Glee Over Tumbledown Political Ring
Citizens of Greenwich gave a dinner honoring Judge William J. Tierney and Deputy Judge Ferris and borough officials. Don Seitz of the New York World was toastmaster. Speeches by J. W. Alsop, J. F. McDonough, J. McJohnson, L. W. Wilson, Koppleman, Phillips, H. F. Weed, Philip Troup, John W. Gleason, Ralph Brush, Rev. Taylor and others. Over 300 attended, seats filled, and the crowd applauded the sense Greenwich had broken from the longstanding political ring.
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Riverside
Greenwich
William J. Tierney
Ferris
Don Seitz
The
New York World
J. W. Alsop
John F. McDonough
Senate
J. McJohnson
Hartford
L. W. Wilson
Bridgeport
Koppleman
Phillips
Hanford F. Weed
Darien
Philip Troup
New Haven Union
John W. Gleason
Hartford Times
Tierney
Ralph Brush
Mr. Taylor
Greerwich
Mrs Beckham, Mother and Daughter of Governors, Dies
Bardstown Ky Aug 1 Mrs Julia Wickliffe Beckham aged 78 mother of former Governor J C W Beckham died at her home near Bardstown She was daughter of Governor Charles W Wickliffe and mother of a Kentucky governor reflecting a rare political lineage.
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Bardstown
Julia Wickliffe Beckham
J. C. W. Beckham
Here
Two Die Trying To Save Others In Sewer Tragedy
In Wilmington Delaware Aug 1 two city workers perished in a sewer rescue attempt after William Boulden fainted from gas. Jacob Monk descended to help and also died. Bert Trusty, driving nearby, volunteered and was overcome at the shaft. A derrick hauled the trio from the depths but all were dead.
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Wilmington
Bel
William Boulden
Jacob
Monk
Bert Trusty
Six Year Old Confesses Shooting Five Year Old
Genare Raffello a six year old boy was taken into custody and confessed to shooting James Paulillo aged five in the rear yard at 70 South Morgan Street yesterday. He said the attack followed a stone strike a week earlier and demonstrated with an air rifle how the wound was inflicted.
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Chicago
Genare Raffello
James Paulillo
South Morgan Street
Raffelio
Ice price increases not tied to shortages say attorney general
Boston August 1 Attorney General James M Swift released a report after examining 167 ice companies. He notes retail prices did not rise in 18 cities supplying 45 percent of state supply despite a 18 12 percent shortage, while 39 cities controlling 49 percent did raise prices.
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Boston
James M. Swift
Commonwealth
Ice dealers cite causes for 33 percent shortage in 1913
The report notes a 33 percent supply shortage in 1913 affecting dealers. Of the reasons given for price advances, sixty dealers blamed the shortage, twenty cited raised wholesale figures, twenty-two said purchasing outside the state was necessary, and eighteen pointed to higher harvesting costs.
Burial likely for unidentified harbor stranger remains
The well dressed stranger found in the harbor on Monday will probably be buried at Lakeview Home before night since no one has identified or claimed his body.
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Lakeview
Lyford Brothers Open $16 Custom Split Sale
The Lyford Brothers announce a $16 custom split sale at their East Side and West End stores. The offer covers premium parts and tailored configurations for bicycles and accessories. Customers may choose from a range of colors and sizes while stocks last.
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Lyford Brothers
East Side
West End
Merchant Strangles Himself In Hospital
A man at the hospital for the insane strangled himself with a napkin on Thursday night. Police and medical staff report a suicide attempt occurred in the facility and the case is under investigation.
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Hompited For the Insane
Copper Mine Strike Faces Plots to Dynamite Shaft
Calumet Mich Aug 1 Stronger military positions were set as revelations of alleged plots to dynamite shaft houses and other property emerged during the copper miners strike. Reports say explosives appeared at the Hancock mine and other sites. a prisoner was taken at Hel Jacket 2 General Athey ordered forces to bolster brigade strength in the district.
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Calumet
Mich
Hancock
Pew House
Hel Jacket
Athey
Stmie Troons
Loyal Troops March On Canton To Meet Rebels
Hong Kong report notes General Lung Chi Kuang with a Kwantung force advancing toward Canton to seize shipping points on the West River. An engagement occurred as Lung’s troops moved from Canton under Kwantung Governor General orders. City committee plans multiple recommendations for the Chey mon Council at Monday night meeting after daylong city tours.
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Canton
Hong Kong
China
Lung Chi-Kuang
Kwang
West River
Lung
Kwang-Tuns
Alleged White Slayer Fights Extradition in Police Probe
Extradition proceedings were threatened as Jerry Bruno alias Bepowits, recently arrested at White Plevie, fights the case. The report notes habeas corpus actions and mentions detectives Virelli and office procedures. The text also veers into unrelated ads for clothing and employment at American Graphophone Co. Cherry Street, Clyde.
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Jerry Bruno
Bepowits
White Plevie
Frank Virelli
Habeaus
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Cheymon Council
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Americne Graphophone Co. Employment Bureau
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