Mystery Man Inventor Keeps Secret in Death
John Lawrence McKenzie known as a mysterious Cincinnati inventor died after seeking seclusion. He held patents for a pipeless valve and a mechanical letter opener and was linked to a gasoline substitute formula. Police planned inquiries with connections to Carl Fisher and James Allison as investigators pursued the truth behind his wealth and hidden affiliations.
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Mystery Man
Inventor
John Lawrence McKenzie
Cincinnati
McKenzie
St. Francis Hospital
Lick Run
Michigan
Detroit
Miami
W. F. Penrod
Penrod & Wissel
Race Street
Chicago
United States
Buffalo
Carl Fisher
Indianapolis
James Alison
General Motors Corporation
Fisher
Allison
Youth's Body Crushed By Elevator at Queen City Firm
Alvin Heyl, 17, employed by Queen City firm, disappeared after an errand. Searchers found his body at the bottom of an elevator shaft on Third and Main streets, the skull crushed, indicating the elevator descended and crushed him. The operator and others had no prior warning of the accident.
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Alvin Hehl
Queen City Recent Company
Third Street
Main
Third
Main Streets
Heyl
PIGEON HEROES TO LIVE IN BASE
Ex service pigeons once under fire during the war are pensioned off by the War Department and placed with a keeper to be cared for. One bird flew 108 miles carrying a dispatch and survived a wing wound to deliver it. The mission helped save Bridlington from bombardment.
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London
War Department
Ashor Sea
France
England
Bridlington
Keenan family questioned in Dorothy Keenan murder case
New York report details Francis Keenan admitting he telephoned Draper Daugherty promising a job in the Justice Department after Dorothy Keenan, a slain model, died. Investigators plan further questioning of the Keenan relatives and potential re-examination of Mitchell and Jackson as the blackmail theory looms amid the homicide probe.
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New York
Dorothy Keenan
Pecora
Francis Keenan
Draper M. Daugherty
Daugherty
United States Department of Justice
Iue
Carey
Homicide Bureau
Keenan
Criminal Court
John
Helen Whitson
Deacon Murphy
J. Kearsley Mitchell
Philadelphia
John H. Jackson
Mitchell
Keenans
Jackson
District Attorney
Neilson Olcott
Olcott
Investigation Into Wanda Fisher Death In Chicago
Coroner probes the death of Wanda Fisher adopted daughter of a wealthy New York man after she died giving her last dollar to a woman’s daughter. A sleeping potion bottle was found in her room. Her counsel says she was born Smith in St Louis, raised in luxury by George W Powers in New York, later left his home and moved to Chicago while efforts to break his will continued.
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Chicago
Wanda Fisher
New York
Smith
St. Louis
Five bandits kill paymaster in bold New York robbery
In Long Island City five motor bandits shot and killed Thomas R. Phillips paymaster for Duncan Construction on a payday. They fled with a $4,000 payroll after a window was shattered. A companion, John G. Kane, was wounded in the eye. Earlier, George Morris was robbed of $200 to $300 on John Street as bandits drove off with the money.
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New York
Thomas R. Phillips
Duncan Construction Company
Long Island City
Phillips
John G. Kane
Brooklyn
Kane
Battle Creek
Mich
Margaret Austin
Philadelphia
Philip Campman
George Morris
Dunlap Street
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
John Street
Richmond
Morris
Liberty Street
Earl of Carnarvon Improves After Illness in Luxor
The Earl of Carnarvon, ill in Luxor with what is believed to be pneumonia in the right lung, shows improvement but remains in a serious condition as reports reach London. The update comes from his residence, noting the ongoing concern for his health.
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London
Carnarvon
Luxor
Egypt
Bride Tries Twice To Die Rather Than Return To Ohio
Maria Albrecht Barnes of Waldo and Marion Ohio attempted suicide twice in New York City to avoid returning to her husband Henry Barnes. First she drank poison at the Staten Island ferry terminal then jumped toward the water as the boat departed. Hospitalized after being restrained, she expressed fear of leaving New York and missing city life. Her mother described Barnes as meeting Maria at the New York Aquarium while Henry was stationed on Governors Island. Barnes had just left the army, went to Marion, while Maria preferred staying and likely divorcing.
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New York
Maria Albrecht Barnes
Henry Barnes
Waldo and
Marion
St. George
Staten Island
Manhattan
Waldo
Ohio
Former Marine Major hid as old man to flee with securities
Louis F. De Roode, a 31 year old Baltimore native and former U S Marine Corps major, was arrested in a Riverside Drive apartment as a fugitive from justice. Police found 10 405 in cash 30 000 in negotiable securities and a bank book showing deposits of 8 072. He allegedly absconded with 52 000 worth of securities and used a wig and false mustache to disguise himself until capture.
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New York
Louis F. de Roode
Baltimore
United States Marine Corps
Riverside Drive
de Roode
L. C. Carrico
Charles County
Maryland
Morton
Civil War Veteran Davis Accused in Multiple Marriages
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania police filed a sixteenth divorce-like claim against 73-year-old Civil War veteran Charles Davis. A Brockwayville woman says she married him in Ohio and he deserted her in DuBois. Rochester New York issued a bench warrant for larceny after Davis allegedly fled with money and valuables from a prior wife. Further warrants and details appeared in local police briefs.
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Wilkesbarre
Charles Davis
Brown
Brockwayville
Davis
Ohio
DuBois
Rochester
N. Y
Perugie
Eicheater
Election Returns Bill Becomes Law in Ohio
Governor Donahey approved the Bender Spidel bill requiring prompt election returns and mandating officers stay on the job until votes are counted and certified by telephone or telegraph. The measure becomes law after ninety days, aiding quicker results for the next election. The governor also signed ten other bills including hotel fraud felony, University of Cincinnati student fees, and municipal assessment districts.
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Columbus
Donahey
Secretary of State
O Hio
Senator Pence
Highland County
van Wye
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Taft
Hamilton
Good Samaritan Arrested For Driving Without License
In Orange New Jersey on March 30 John Federici acted as a Good Samaritan after a truck hit 16 year old Edwardo Rosso. He lifted the injured boy to the truck and drove to a hospital before police arrested him for driving without a license.
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Orange
N. J
John Federici
Good Samaritan
Edwardo Rosso
Federici
Building collapse on Eldridge Street leaves one dead twelve hurt
A New York building under construction collapsed on Eldridge Street injuring twelve and killing one. Firefighters rescued nine trapped workers as tenants nearby were evacuated. Doctors treated two men pinned beneath heavy beams while officials blamed inspector laxity and possible criminal negligence for the disaster.
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New York
Eldridge Street
Harry M. Archer
Fire Department
Saree James
Francis Earre
Distriet
Homicide Bureau
Maryland Countys First Dry Raid Nets Large Moonshine Bust
In St Marys County prohibition agents seized a 2000 gallon still 24000 gallons of mash 200 gallons of liquor 1500 pounds of sugar 900 pounds of rye meal and 1240 half gallon jugs in the first liquor raid conducted there A second raid at Oakville Md produced a 1000 gallon still a 500 gallon still and 11000 gallons of mash the operation described as a typical Kentucky moonshiner outfit was uncovered.
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Baltimore
St. Mary’s County
Washington
St. Marys
Oakville
Kentucky
Winter Cold Wave Presages Early Spring Flights
The federal building warning flag signals a cold wave that will bring unusually strong wind and temperatures around 20 degrees above zero. Meteorologist W C Devereaux says Easter will be under wraps as the cold snap persists, recalling March 1887's 19 degree peak of cold.
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Federal
W. C. Devereaux
United States
Devereaux
Fire destroys four homes at Plattsburgh Barracks
In Plattsburgh New York March 30 thirty non commissioned officers of the Twenty sixth Infantry and their families were driven from quarters when fire destroyed four wooden structures. The blaze likely started from an overheated furnace and the families lost all possessions chiefly clothing and furniture. The post wireless station was also destroyed.
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Plattsburgh
N. Y
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Plattsburgh Barracks
Michigan Congressman Dies of Heart Disease
Charlotte Michigan March 36 J M F Smith congressman of the Third Michigan District died here tonight of heart disease He had been in ill health for months and had taken little part in attire at Washington He was elected last November to his seventh term in the House He was 70 years old.
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Charlotte
Mich
J. M. F. Smith
Michigan
Luxury Big Four Train Crashes at Grade Crossing
Seven dead and fifteen injured as Big Four No. 11 plows into a car at a Columbus grade crossing. Engineer says speed reached seventy mph. steel Pullman cars prevent greater loss. Auto occupants include a woman and two children. fatalities include two crew members and a passenger. Rescue teams and relief trains convene as track and city traffic halt.
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Columbus, CO
Here
Boston
Cincinnati
R. W. Green
Cleveland
Hare
Rfren
Columbus
Big Four
Hocking Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
John J. Thomas
Colum
Dayton Aviators Endurance Flight Ends With Forced Landing
Dayton March 30. Lt. John A. MacReady and Lt. Oakley G. Kelley piloting the army transport T-2 landed at Wilbur Wright Field after 7 hours 53 minutes and 527 miles when the high compression motor failed. They planned a 40 hour endurance flight and sought a 1 000 kilometer speed record, aided by provisions and fuel.
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Dayton, O
John A. MacReady
Oakley G. Kelley
Wilbur Wright Field
MacReady
Kelley
Sauna
San Diego
New York
Indianapolis
United States Army Experimental Laboratory
McCook Field
Federated Aeronail Tent, Internationale
Cave
Dayton
Ray of Hope Gleams for Easter Weather
Washington forecast a hopeful Easter as a cold wave eases. Forecasters predict generally fair weather with slowly rising temperatures Sunday afternoon. Frost is expected in parts of North Florida Sunday morning, with eastern and southern states warming Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Florida
Moonshine fueled killings rattle Harlan County Kentucky
Seven deaths linked to moonshine violence rock Harlan County and nearby Leslie and Straight Creek areas from Tuesday night through today. Deputies Lytle and Short were slain during a raid on whisky at W. H. Gilliam’s home, while a Gilliam son also died. A Deputy Sheriff Kelley Walker was killed near Isaac Strong’s home in Leslie County, where three Strongs and a gunman died. Jesse Pace and George Belcher dueled on Straight Creek, Pace wounded after a five-shot, close-range exchange. both men were hospitalized.
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Associated Press
Harlan
Harlan County
Alex. Lytle
Claude Short
W. H. Gilliam
Kitts
Gilliam
Lytle
Short
Leslie County
Jesse Pace
George Belcher
Pace
Belcher
Jess Pace
Straight Creek
E. M. Howard
Dr. Howard
Four-Year-Old Boy Sacrifices Life For Baby Brother Fire Rescue
In Chicago on March 30 Frank Tusac aged 4 died after trying to save his 21 month old brother Joseph from a fire started by matches. The boys were alone with their grandmother out, Frank carried Joseph to a sink and turned on water but his clothing caught fire and he died in hospital. Joseph's injuries were not serious.
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Chicago
Frank Tusac
Joseph
Frank
Burns characterizes story as all bank bandit tale
Los Angeles reports Herbert Wilson former evangelist and alleged mail robber tells Postal Inspectors he can solve the 1920 Wall Street J Pierpont Morgan office bombing. He claims explosive made by him and sold to a suspect, with investigations spreading across the United States into Canada and Mexico.
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Los Angeles
Herbert Wilson
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
New York
Los Angeles Times
Wilson
Times
William T. Traeger
Eugene Biscailuz
Seree Clark Webster
George Jar
Richar Kittrelle
United States
Canada
Mexico
Buffalo
Detroit
Toledo
Columbus
The
Times Will State
Warsaw
Poland
Max Wolfe
Department of Justice
Wolfe
Will Declare
Herbert R. Cox
Eddie O’brien
Cox
O'Brien
Herb
Guido Spignola
the Mouse
San Quentin Penitentiary
Adam Blaszky
Ward
Tom Garwood
L. A. Stanage
Santa Monica
Su‘perior
Los Anfie
W. J. Burbs
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Gotham
Liberty Street Viaduct
Earl OF
Marion, O
Bride
U.S
N.Y
New East Side
Plattsburg
Jeven
Burns
Bandit
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