Prisoner Subdued After Desperate Escape Attempt
Joseph Wendling, accused of killing Alma Kellner in Louisville, attempted to flee while being moved from a B&O train to a car. He struggled fiercely, was restrained, and placed in the auto, with Detective Carney handcuffed to him during the cross-state transfer to Louisville. His attorney J. R. Clemess boarded the same car after Carney restrained him.
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Olney
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Louisvile
Carney
Louisville
Wendling
J. R. Clemess
St. Louis
Tode
Assailant Gallagher Slips Toward Madness in Jail
James J. Gallagher, the assailant of Mayor Gaynor, paces his Hudson jail cell in agony and mental strain after the attack. He suffers side pains from a kick during the struggle and shows signs of remorse with mixed statements about the mayor’s condition and his own fate. He contemplates a twenty four year sentence and prefers life imprisonment with the electric chair.
Millionaire attorney slain. detectives probe chicken thief theory
Cleveland detectives and private investigators pivot from personal foe to foreign chicken thieves after William J. Rice, noted Cleveland attorney, was found murdered near his home. The second inquest session heard no testimony from the family or Mr. Rice's associates as rewards rose to 19000 dollars with backing from Blandin Ginn Zerbe and Cromwell.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William J. Rive
B. J. Blandin
F. H. Ginn
J. B. Zerbe
Rice
William Cromwell
New York
Cromwell
Philanthropic Woman Donates Well for Central School
Mrs. Thomas Heaney pledged to fund a 200 foot artesian well on Central School grounds to supply pure water, including all surface equipment. Judge J M Garey praised the donor as the school board expects to accept the gift and hopes others will follow.
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Central
Cheyershe
Thomas Heaney
J M. Garey
Denver Banker Says Banks Will Meet Crop Emergency
Chicago August Eleventh. Western bankers act with caution in extending credits amid crop fears. David H. Moffat of First National Bank Denver says no further cash needs likely. country correspondents not seeking loans and banks not up. Continued on page.
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Denver
Chicago
New York
Pest
David HH. Moffat
First National Bank
Langford Kaufman Fight Off Over Guarantee Row
The Langford Kaufman bout in Philadelphia was canceled after Langford refused to enter the ring without a $7,500 guarantee. The six round match drew heavy fan interest but stalled on the financial demand, with rain causing an earlier postponement.
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Philadelphia
Langford-Kaufman
Langford
Robbery at Maneuver Camp Mystery Near Pole Mountain
Reports from Pole Mountain Maneuver Camp say no crew has been found to identify those who Tuesday robbed the army paymaster’s strong box containing 6500. Guards on duty in the tent are under arrest on suspicion. search for the loot continues over the surrounding mountains. Authorities in Cheyenne investigate possible transfer of funds. no trace found by late night.
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Cheyenne
Pole Mountain
Army
Haveeen
Ander
Ninth Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Boy Weds Woman Of Seventy Years In County Court
In Chicago a 70 year old woman Mrs Mary By Train and her 25 year old partner Janicy Dibs faced a license hearing in Judge William J. Pond's courtroom. The unusual marriage plan caused delays as county clerks examined details before approving the license amid a lighthearted exchange.
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Chicago
Avia
William J. Pond
Mary
San Diego
Cal
Janicy Dibs
New York
Brilliant Comet Hobo Racing Across the Heavens
A new comet brighter than Halley’s is sighted near Taunton and Denver. Rev Mats reports the discovery to Satire college observatory, with Dean Howe locating it from Denver University. Observers note its rapid motion and uncertain distance, possible elliptical orbit, and visibility with opera glass in the Hercules Serpens sky region. Meanwhile a bulldog attack in Pare, Kentucky leaves a boy badly wounded as seven men intervene and the dog is killed.
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Denver
Pugaler
Halley
Mats
Taunton
Masa
Satire College Observatory
Dean Howe
Denver University
Malley
Howe
P. M.o
Hercules and
Serpens
Samuel
Gus
Margolen
Widow’s Daughter Involved In Tar And Feather Attack
Frank Sichart, a Cardiff farmer, was beaten and tarred by the “Terrible Ten” with aid of a supposed daughter of Sichart. Attacked over alleged relations with Mrs Annie Behreell, a widow with a nearby farm. He was left bound to a fence and rescued by a morning train crew.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Frank Sichart
Cardiff
Atlantic City Hospital
Richart
Annie Behreell
McKee City
Atantic City
Sichart
Rockefeller to Convert Chapel into Moving Picture Theater
New York August 11 John D Rockefeller Jr has agreed to convert plans to change a church chapel into a moving picture theater The One Hundred and Eighth Avenue chapel a branch of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church will be altered after a period of closure due to lack of neighborhood support The Rockefeller owned building is located just north of the West Side neighborhood
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New York
John 0. Rockefeller, Jr
One Hundred and Eighth Avenue
West Side
Hove
Vlo
Moving Picture Show
Mr. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue Baptist Charel
Virginia Wardlow Dies in Detention Under Indictment
Newark Aug 11 Miss Virginia Wardlow, sister in the murder case of Mrs Ocey W M Sneed East Orange victim, died in the house of detention. She starved herself to death, staff attendants Deileva said she deliberately refused food.
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Newark
N. J
Vireginia Wardlow
Ocey W. M. Sneed
Deileva
Western Governors Conference Set for August 18
Salt Lake City announced Governor Spry was informed that western governors will meet in Salt Lake on August 18 to discuss policy at the St. Paul conservation congress.
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Salt Lake
Spry
St. Paul
Armour official indicted for perjury in beef trust probe
Chicago August 11 John Doe reports Thomas C. Lee of the state sales department Armour & Co. indicted for perjury by a federal grand jury investigating the beef trust. He was arrested with $5,000 bail set. Albert H. Ur Yon, Armour chief counsel, was served with a writ regarding destruction of books.
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Chicago
Thomas C. Lee
State Sales Department
Armour & Co
Beef Trust
Albert H. Ur Yon
Armour
Booka
Mayor William J Gaynor Stable After Liner Shooting
Hoboken August 11 Mayor William J Gaynor who was shot by James J Gallagner on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse liner remains out of danger and shows steady improvement. Doctors report no septic poisoning and the wound is in good condition as his brother Thomas Gaynor travels to Baltimore for a short visit.
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Hoboken
Wiliam J. Gaynor
James J. Gallagner
Kaleer Wilhbem
Thomas L. Gaynor
Baltimore
Assault on Ouray girl shocks town as lynching talk swirls
In Ouray a 4 year old girl Marie Coughlin identifies William Metzer as her attacker after he abducted her near Main Street and forced her to Box Canon park. Metzer threw her from a 65 foot ledge into vegetation. she survived and was treated by Dr. Fickenberger for severe injuries. Police deem the identification credible and seek justice.
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Ouray
William
Meter
Marie Coughlin
Metzer
Cough-lim
Lower Main Street
Canon Park
Overlook
Marie
Coughill
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Kellner
Gaynor
Gallagher
Jersey City
James J. Gallagher
Gayner
Hudson
Thomas Heany
Central School
Papooses
McMurray
McAlester
Okla
Gor
McAurray
Pasdeloup
James
Rocckefeller
Stanley
Frontier
Dick Stanley
Bronco
Wis
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