Woman saved by corset stay during botched double shooting
Ada Rosendal survived a gun attack at 2950 West Sixth Street when a bullet was deflected by a stays in her corset. Lillian Herman, 24, shot Rosendal and then turned the pistol on herself, later telling police she killed a former lover who had spurned her. Both women were hospitalized.
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Ada Rosendal
Lillian Herman
West Sixth Street
Miss Herman
the General Hospital
Night
Weatherly
Detective Cleary
Mrs. Rosendal
Lillian
Chief Weatherly
Walter Dietz
Walter
Ida
Rs. Rosendal
Dodgers Increase Lead Over Reds in NL Race
Brooklyn beat Chicago to widen its NL lead while the Reds idle. Giants drop ground with a loss to St. Louis as Brooklyn stands three and a half games ahead of Cincinnati. Cleveland still tops the AL with a win over Philadelphia and New York keeps pace after beating Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Reds
Chicago
Giants
St. Louis
Dodgers
Cincinnati
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Auto Accidents Kill One, Wound Boy A Second
George Scheffner 22, of Dra per and Spring Grove avenues, died at St Marys Hospital after a truck hit him and drove away. Gordon Taylor 9 of Gilsey avenue remained in serious condition at General Hospital with a crushed skull after being struck by a car driven by John Hoffman at 4715 Glenway avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scheffner
Draper
Spring Grove
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gordon Taylor
Gilsey Avenue
General Hospital
Scheffner
Glenway Avenue
John Hoffman
Epworth Avenue
Hoffman
Heiress Gertrude Kuehling's Body Found in Potomac
The body of Detroit heiress Gertrude Viger Kuehling was found in the Potomac after tugs churned the water. Her husband Roy H. Kuehling remained in police custody as investigators consider possible foul play. A divorce suit for cruelty had been prepared by Mrs Kuehling's attorney. Her former husband, a Detroit real estate dealer, aided the search and identified the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Potomac
Gertrude Viger Kuehling
Detroit
Roy H. Kuehling
Kuehling
George Osgood
Cider Shipments From Detroit Trigger Prohibition Probe
Detroit investigation ordered by Prohibition officer Archie C Graham after Cincinnati seizure of eighty barrels of cider with 2 to 3 percent alcohol. Food Products Company says cider treated with benzoate of soda to stabilize content at 1 percent. Probe to start Monday and extend to all beverage manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Archie C. Graham
Prohibition
Cincinnati
Food Products Company
Graham
Suspicion in Kentucky Murder of Pine Mountain Teacher
Reports from Harlan County say Miss Laura Parsons, a Pine Mountain Settlement School teacher, was killed by a convict not believed to be in the nearby camp. Officials guard against mob violence while Dr. C H Winnes, a Cincinnati veterinarian, maintains he saw a sleeping convict near the scene. Five private detectives are hired. investigators will search for hidden clothing and recheck routes traveled.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Harlan County
Laura Parsons
Pine Mountain
Miss Parsons
C. H. Winnes
Cincinnati
Harlan
Winnes
Frankfort
Nolan
Former Cincinnati meat inspectorarrest in Kentucky linked to murder
Harry C Winnes a former Cincinnati Health Department meat inspector is jailed in Kentucky following the murder of schoolteacher Laura Parsons whose mutilated body was found on a mountain trail in Harlan County. Neighbors recall his exemplary life and say he will be cleared. Dr F S Musselman Kentucky chief veterinarian sent a telegram predicting his swift release and a reunion at the State Fair in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Winnes
Health Department of
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Laura Parsons
Harlan County
Winnes
Colerain Avenue
Camp Washington
Edward Steinway
Fire Prevention Bureau
Leonard C. Winnes
Marlowe Avenue
Cincinnati Stockyards
Ohio Veterinary College
Bates Avenue
Spring Grove Avenue
Middletown
O. Leonard C. Winnes
Dr. Winnes
Harry
F. S. Mussellman
Frankfort
State of
Louisville
Jenkins Named Official Flyer for Democratic Committee
William C. Jenkins, former chief flying instructor of the Army Air Service, was appointed official flyer of the Democratic National Committee. Chairman George White announced the plan to use an airplane to distribute campaign literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Jenkins
Army Air Service
Democratic National Committee
George White
Jenkins
Fish Breaks Boy's Arm On Cleveland Pier
Henry Cleve, 13, was fishing at a Cleveland pier when a large fish yanked his line and pulled him into the water. He arrived at a hospital with his arm broken in two places, the result of the unexpected tangle and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Henry Cleve
Henry
MacSwiney Falls To Worsening Hunger Strike Pain
A Gaelic League bulletin reports Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork in Brixton Jail growing weaker and in extreme pain during his hunger strike. He had a poor night and later turned for the worse, with family at his bedside as Cork mourners and Glasgow demonstrators reacted to his imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gaelic League
MacSwiney
Cork
Brixton
Father Dominic
Brixton Prison
F. Sheehy Skeffington
Dublin
Glasgow
Bermondseye
Hunger strikers in Cork Jail in critical condition
Seven of eleven hunger strikers in Cork Jail are listed in critical condition. The group includes Sedn Hennessy a 19 year old boy Joseph Murphy whose American citizenship is being checked and Thomas Donovan Michael Burke Upton Power and Kenny. Hennessy remains unconscious and the rest are too weak to speak clearly Murphy suffers a severe cough and refuses treatment from doctors or nuns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Uby
Associated Press
Sedn Hennessy
Joseph Murphy
Thomas Donovan
Michael Burke
Upton
Power
Kenny
Hennessy
Murphy
Negro Hanged After Escape From Jail Near Quitman
Negro inmate William Echols, condemned for killing Henry W. Davis at a lumber plant, was abducted from Quitman jail by a small group and shot two miles away. His death sentence, initially set for last Friday, was stayed by a Mississippi Supreme Court appeal.
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Meridian
Miss
William Echols
Henry W. Davis
Quitman
Echols
Mississippi Supreme Court
Chinatown Tourists See Police Raid On Opium Dens
New York police raided an opium den on Dover street as sightseers watched. Detectives forced doors and chased inmates across roofs, a tray of opium and pipes fell to the street. Three Chinese detainees were arrested for possession. others escaped via the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chinatown
Dover Street
Dr. Ervin Marks 41 Years as Dayton Church Pastor
Dr. John N. Ervin, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Dayton Kentucky, celebrated forty one years in charge with services and a sermon on human progress over the last half century. Since his installation the church has grown from thirty to four hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin
Dayton
John N. Ervin
First Presbyterian Church
Lane Seminary
First Presbyterian
Condit
Ashland
Wreck at Dobbs Ferry Claims Eight Lives
Seven killed and one injured when a motor vehicle plunged through a railing near Dobbs Ferry New York. The victims include Dr George H McGuire 58 his wife Florence 42 and four McGuire children plus others from New York City. An infant survivor suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized. The crash followed confusion while the car passed through Dobbs Ferry under a thunderstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N.X5
Soviet Troops Claim Key Fortified Lines Captured
Berlin reports official Russian claim of occupying newly fortified positions on the Bug River and the near destruction of General Wrangel's forces. Poles retreat toward Brest Litovsk as Russian offensives proceed. Moscow dispatch says Russian women volunteer to fight Wrangel and a third party of trade unionists is sent to the southern front. Romania replies to peace proposal seeking friendly ties with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Bug River
Wrangel
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Moscow
Rumania
Farmer Charles Kissling Killed At Grade Crossing
Charles Kissling a 50 year old farmer was killed last night at a Pennsylvania grade crossing six miles west of Bucyrus He failed to see an east bound passenger train while watching a freight train and was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Charles Kissling
Pennsylvania
Here
Nine injured in city car crash. one killed by streetcar
In Cleveland on September 12 nine people were hurt when two cars collided on a State road in the south western city area. Edward Norris of South Brooklyn suffered a fractured skull and may die. John Furczek, 35, was crushed to death when his stalled car was pinned under a Woodhill road streetcar after the vehicle overturned, and a second streetcar subsequently struck it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
State Road
Edward Norris
Brooklyn
John Furczek
Woodhill Road
Farezek
Two Sisters Shot Dead in Car by Army Man in New Jersey
In New Brunswick on September 12, Sadie and Susie Selter were killed by a man in an army uniform who fired a single bullet from a rifle. Mike Marakovitch, 26, wounded and captured after a military posse responded. Frank Whitlock, driving, reported the assailant approached the car and fired before fleeing. both sisters died at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
Sadie
Susie Selter
Mike Marakovitch
Marakovitch
Raritan
Frank Whitlock
Whitlock
Harding Seeks Jap Question Talk Before Californians Delegation
Senator Harding plans front porch speeches on the Japanese question railway labor and constitutionalism with delegations from Ohio and California. He will address Californians Tuesday on Japan policy and speak about railway affairs in Marion the next day.President Cox rests his voice under care of Dr Chamberlain and massager. he attends church in Salem and plans quiet public appearances in coming days.
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Marion
Harding
Pacific Coast
Harding and Coolidge Railway Employees Club
Ashland
Champaign
Defiance
Knox
Logan
Ottawa
Putnam
Tuscarawas
Ohio
Columbus
Charles T. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Cox
Seattle
Salem
Ore
J. C. Smith
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Edward‘h. Pence
Portland
Salt Lake City
Governor Cox Warned to Curtail Speaking Tour
Governor Cox, during a West campaign swing, was examined by a specialist in Portland who reported a throat in bad condition and advised cancelling some engagements. He insisted he would continue his schedule despite the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Cox
Vermont Republicans face decisive primary next Tuesday
Con tests among four gubernatorial candidates and three Second District congressional hopefuls will be settled at the Vermont primary on the coming Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Congress
Vermont
Italian unions favor compromise amid metal strike upheaval
In Milan a plenary meeting of workmen's organizations backed a General Confederation of Labor resolution by 200000 votes to resolve the metal workers dispute. Deputy Caragona urged slower, union controlled reform while Maximalist Socialist Ducco and Gennari pressed rival lines. The vote triggered heated debate and broad support for Caragona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Caragona
General Confederation of Labor
Ducco
Socialist Party
Federation of Peasants and Textile Workers
Bologna
Ravenna
Mantua
Ferrara
Modigliani
Maximalists
Confederation of Labor
Signor Gennari
Socilist
Gennari
Sociaist
All Workers
Two Armed Robbers In Stolen Car Hold Up
Two highway men in a stolen automobile robbed Law rence Schwander of 1526 Grove avenue early yesterday morning. They forced him to surrender $9 and railroad tickets after a match request, then fled. Police found an abandoned car matching the description on Plumb street near Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Schwander
Grove Avenue
Schwander
Freemont Street
Plumb Street
Canal
John Ringer
First District
Harry Rosencran
Hamilton, O
Aban
U S Cruiser Pittsburg Floated After Baltic Grounding
The cruiser Pittsburg, aground in the Baltic Sea last week, has been floated by Vice Admiral Huse and is now headed to Libau. Crew commended for their arduous effort. damages undetermined but likely dry dock inspection planned. No casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Baltic Sea
Navy Department
Huse
Libau
Poincare Won't Seek Presidency If Deschanel Resigns
Former president Poincare stated in writing to a provincial paper that he would not resume the presidency if President Deschanel resigns. He emphasized he would not reconsider the role under such circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Deschanel
Poles Advancing in Southeast Front and Jewish Protection Order
Poles extend lines southeast of Brest Litovsk and occupy Wietko meta Malorovpa and Mie]niki after fighting. Bolsheviki retaliate with nine armored cars captured and eighty Reds taken. Polish cavalry with Ukrainians seize Burszeyn Bukaczowce Nastaszyn near Lemberg. Official order from Chief of Staff Rozwadowski condemns Jew mistreatment and calls swift action to stop excesses, focusing on Wyszkow and Sokolow districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Brest-Litovsk
Kovel
Wietkometa
Malorovpa
Mie]niki
Lemberg
Burszeyn
Bukaczowce
Nastaszyn
Rozwadowski
Wyszkow
Sokolow
D Annunzio Offers Release of U S Steamer for Loan
A Rome dispatch says Ga briele d Annunzio told the Italian government he will release the American steamer Cogne on condition of a 200000000 lire loan to Fiume. The Cogne, seized at Catania and bound for Buenos Aires, carries a cargo valued at 40000000 lire. In Trieste over three days of socialist unrest seven killed and fifty injured. hundreds, mainly Slavs, arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fiume
Rome
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Buenos Aires
D’annunzio
Catania
Triest
Exchange
Defeat of Bolsheviki by Poles at Taurida Reported
SEBASTOPOL September 10 The Taurida battle ended in the Bolsheviki defeat. Reports say General Wrangel introduced disciplined troops and a new strategic element. Front expected stationary unless Bolsheviks reinforce from Polish fronts remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Taurida
Wrangel
Wreangel
Russian Steamer Rodosto Captured at Genoa
Genoa Italy Sept 12 A force of thirty seamen boarded the Russian steamer Rodosto capturing the vessel They bound and imprisoned the officer and attempted to place the ship at the disposal of the metal workers in a dramatic seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Italy
Rodosto
Japanese Troops to Withdraw from Siberia and Saghalien
Tokyo announces that units in the Khabarovsk region of Siberia will be withdrawn and a large portion around Nikolaevsk has already been moved to North Saghalien as officially disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Nikolaevsk
North Saghalien
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Miami
Husband
Quspigion
Fish
Boy
Ivan
Toam
Adgar
Mary M’guire
John. J. Hawley
Anna Hawley
Ward Mulrooney
Edward Mulrooney
Ancis M’guire
Vivor
Dobbs Ferry
Fom Orange
Newburgh
McGuire Sying
Cecia Thung
Broadway
Hudson River
Ola Ero
Maniac
U.S
Bolsheviki
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