Russia awards killer for murder aboard ship
Wahrhelt the Yiddish revolutionary newspaper claims a Russian agent killed Tshnoki on a steamer between Sweden and Antwerp last winter. It alleges the assassin was paid 3000 roubles and titled little citizen of honor. Bodies found include Tshnoki and three others in a shared cabin. a fifth occupant is missing. Gas poisoning cited by inquest.
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New York
Wahrheit
Truth
Tshnoki
Sweden
Antwerp
Aoudrey Victory
Louis B. Miller
Wahrhelt
Boy Choned 10 Dex Corpse of Walter Laman
A report describes a boy who found the corpse of Walter Laman in a swamp. Authorities are investigating the case and the incident is being treated as a death discovery. Further details are unavailable from the fragment.
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Walter Laman
Head Severed Murder Confession Shocks New Orleans
In New Orleans a headless body of Walter Lamana, a seven to eight year old Italian boy, was found in a swamp near St Rose after kidnapping for a $6000 ransom. Ignacio Campigliano confessed to four accomplices, and five Italians including two women were jailed. Authorities faced threats of mob violence as vigilantes patrolled the Italian Quarter.
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Campigliano
Nicolina Gebbia
Kidpapers
Campigretano
Stefano Monfre
Tony Gendusa
Angelo Cacatari
Incanterra
Campighiano
Frank Gendusa
Leonardo Gelovia
Fatal pistol duel ends Memphis constable life
In Memphis on June 24 Constable J H Goad was killed and Isom Reed wounded after a pistol duel. Reed, reportedly intoxicated, had seized a home of a Black woman. Goad tried to arrest him and was shot. Goad returned fire, wounding Reed, whose death was feared.
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Memphis
J. H. Goad
Isom Reed
Reed
Goad
Te Negro
Johnson Electrocution At Sing Sing Prison
John Johnson, an ex convict and wife killer, was executed in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison early Monday. The murder occurred after his wife threatened to leave him, witnessed by their two children. Lawyer Albert Patrick, who also defended Rice, influenced Johnson's appeals which kept him from execution until now.
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New York
John Johnson
Sing Sing Prison
Johnson
Albert Patrick
William M. Rice
Appleton man Bertin Ramsay dies in Chicago hospital
Bertin Ramsay of Appleton Wisconsin dies at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. He was a well known master in Wisconsin and his fortune valued between 1 and 2 million dollars. He was a nephew of Lord Ramsay the English chemist.
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Chicago
Bertin Ramsay
Appleton
Wis
Presbyterian Hospital
Wisconsin
Lord Ramsay
Fire devastates Louisville Cotton Seed Oil plant
Fire shortly before midnight Sunday destroyed the Louisville Cotton Seed Oil Company plant at Floyd and D streets. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars and is covered by insurance.
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Louisville
Louisville Cottonseed Oil Company
Floyd and
D Streets
Livestock Buyers Press Post Mortem Rule Change
Confederated cattle buyers and packers in Fort Worth clung to a post mortem rule on cows and heifers but expected its repeal soon. The industry anticipated a return to the previous procedures within a few days.
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Fort Worth
Meteor Strikes Hay Wagon Near Jackson
A meteor the size of a baseball struck a wagon loaded with hay four miles east of Jackson Missouri on June 24. Elam Masterson, driving the wagon, heard an explosion and found the hay in flames. He jumped clear to avoid injury and unhitched the horses, with a damaged leg from the escape. The wagon and hay were destroyed.
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Jackson
Elam Masterson
Masterson
Young farmer shot in Dalton after securing marriage license
Dalton Georgia June 24 John Carroll a young farmer who had just secured a marriage license was shot and killed by Harris Holland. Carroll was to have been married Sunday.
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Dalton
John Carroll
Harris Holland
Carrell
Confederate Cavalry Officer Jack Thorington Dies
Montgomery Alabama June 24 Jack Thorington aged sixty three died here He was twelve years vice consul to Colombia and an officer in For rest s cavalry of the Confederate army
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Montgomery
Ala
Jack Thorington
Colombia
Forrest
Negro Seriously Shot In Hillsboro Texas Shooting
In Hillsboro Texas a negro man was seriously wounded sixteen miles southeast. A white youth identified as Save boad was involved in the incident and was questioned by authorities.
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Hillsboro
Tex
Four Die As Passenger Train Collision Near Pittsford
Four people were killed and several were badly injured when a passenger train collided with a freight near Pittsford, Chester County, New York, on June 24. Local authorities reported multiple casualties and ongoing investigation into the crash.
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Chester
N. Y
Pittsford
Fort Worth Population Shows Notable Gain
Fort Worth figures released on June 24 indicate a population rise of about 11,000, reflecting steady growth for the city as it expands its rectory and civic services to accommodate new residents.
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Fort Worth
Skull Fatally Crushed In Veston Incident
William Ricks was found with a crushed skull in Veston on June 24 and died from the injuries. Officers investigated the scene and authorities released a preliminary report. No further details were provided immediately.
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Veston
William Ricks
Large Brick Plant In San Angelo Aims For Expansion
San Angelo Texas reports a June plan for Wizald to construct a large brick plant. Details indicate a major investment and anticipated job creation in the local building materials industry.
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San Angelo
Tex
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