Lancaster Man Kills Wife Then Self in Domestic Tragedy
Jacob S Westheffer 35 shot and killed his wife Florence Westheffer 19 in Lancaster. He then killed himself in front of his grandmother Mia Barbara Stark 85 who witnessed the event. Mrs Westheffer had refused to see him earlier. Florence Hillier Westheffer’s stepdaughter was nearby.
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Kas Withhporr
Husa
Lancaster
Jacob S&s. Westheffer
Weetheffer
Mia
Barbara Stark
Divorce Granted Over Baptism Misrepresentation
Indianapolis December 17 Mrs Mamie Preston received a decree of divorce from Marvin Preston for falsely claiming he had been baptized before their marriage. The suit argued the dispensation he presented was invalid since different permissions are needed to wed an unbaptized person.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mra
Mamle
Preston
Mer
Hianance
Mack & Van's Ad Promises Quality Work at Flat Prices
A local ad from Mack & Van's declares prices are the same while workmanship remains superior. The message touts reliable service and consistent value for customers seeking skilled trades.
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Mack & Van's
Chesapeake proposed fortifications to guard Cape Henry
Plans described to build artificial stone and concrete islands between Cape Henry and Cape Charles to fortify the Chesapeake Bay entrance. President Taft and military leaders favor strengthening defenses at Port Monroe for a impassable barrier, with Popular Mechanics noting Cape Henry as vital to naval strength and requires fortification to deter enemy attack.
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Ancle Bam
Cheepeake Bay
Taft
Port Monroe
Congreva
Cape Henry
Cape Charles
Fort Monroe
William Thavis
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Chesapeake
United States
Cape Treary
Kta
Chesapeake Bay
Local Resident Dies By Poison After Suicidal Note
A man identified as 42 year old Joseph Wiltinwe of Valley reportedly died in a hotel room after swallowing cyanide potasssium. A note on the table read I have fallen each hurt my head and I hope I’ll die. Witnesses report he was traveling in Providence prior to the incident.
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Danielson
Dee
Joseph
Wiltinwe
Valley
Wiliams
Neal Institute Liquor Cure Promises Three Day Fix
The Neal Institute of Omaha Nebraska offers a three day cure for habitual and periodic drunkenness. The treatment is administered internally without injections or strong drugs and claims to restore a man to his family and business in a perfect mental and physical state. Contact Neal Institute for booklet testimonials and endorsements.
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Neal Institute
Omaha
Neb
U. S
Nebr
Submarine Firm Paid for Senator Dinner Mystery
Washington, Dec 17. A dinner at the Willard hotel allegedly to be hosted by Senator Piles is said to be funded by a submarine concern seeking government contracts. Mrs. Humphreys invited several representatives, sparking questions about the true host and motive of the gathering.
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Washington
D. C
Dee
Confess
Willard Hotel
Senator Piles
Congress
Humphreys
William 2. Humphreys
Willard
Senator Piles By
Pacific
Jurors Starved as Calmed by Bailiff Feed Delay
A new specialist Velbracht tried to force jurors to hurry in the case of Allen Scrogging charged with attacking 13 year old Grace Whaley. Foreman announced hunger and threatened breaking from quarters. clerks arranged a meal and the jury ultimately failed to reach an agreement.
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Alton
Velbracht
Dunnhegan
John Foreman
Mr. Connor
Free to the Ruptured Cure Claim Advertised
An advertisement promises a new method to cure rupture with no cost to the patient. It asserts effectiveness and urges readers to try the technique at their own expense, claiming possible cure and rapid results. The text uses vague claims and pressures readers to participate.
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Truss
Taek Boy
Why Is a Fly A Flea on Society, Dr Hutchinson Declares
At a community comfort session of the American Clivie association Dr Woods Hutchinson delivered a pointed address on flies. He mocked dismissive views, calling the fly a hustler and pestilence distributor with a catalog of deadly samples. He warned that flies threaten health and cleanliness and urged swift action to clean yards and improve housing.
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Wrehington
American Clivie Association
Woods Hutchinson
Juke
Bette
Jordan
Watchinson
Alaaka
United States
Jufehingen
Aged murderer seeks Christmas parole to home
John Mason an eighty year old inmate at Fort Leavenworth asks President Taft to grant parole so he can visit his old home and view inmates on Christmas Day. Mason killed Martin Cronein last year and was sentenced to life in prison after the April 27 incident. wardens would support parole if a suitable home is found.
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Vhresident
Washington
John 2B
Mason
Eigtty
Martin Cronein
Fort Leavenworth
Hall
Mason Bes
Procaident
Taft
Death pact found in Camden apartment duo
In Camden New Jersey on December 17 How ard Newcomb of Baltimore and Mrs Nellie Hall of this city were found dead with their arms around each other in a room of an apartment house where they had lived for a week. A gas jet was open and all air spaces near windows and doors were stuffed with paper.
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Camden
N. J
Howard Newcomb
Baltimore
Mra
Nellie Hall
Unclear motive in couple death scene
Report notes the couple appeared to have planned joint death by their own actions. No motive or supporting evidence found in the room to explain the tragedy.
Beating Death Shocks Goderich Father Arrested
Goderich Ontario authorities report 61 year old George Van Stone arrested after his 6 year old son Freddie died last night from injuries said to be caused by a broomstick during a dispute over sums. The child died in life leaves. Police investigate motive and timeline for the fatal beating.
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Goderich
Ont
Freddie
George van Stone
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