Confession Tells Of Florence Dove Murder And Doubling Slaying
Jacob Taylor a 21 year old youth confessed before District Attorney Jackson to murdering eight year old Florence Dove on May 4 atop a hill opposite the Edgar Thompson Steel plant in North Braddock and described attacking her friend Elizabeth Kilmeck as she ran away. He claimed he killed both children with a knife after knocking Kilmeck unconscious, then fled toward Braddock and hid evidence before washing blood from his fingers. The Dove girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dove of 448 Bell avenue North Braddock.
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Pittsburg
Jacob Taylor
Jackson
Little Florence Dove
Edgar Thompson Steel
North Braddock
Elizabeth Kilmeck
Dove
Taylor
Kilmeck
Baltimore and Ohio
Braddock
Willis Taylor
J. W. Willison
Mark
M. F. Cottrell
Dyke Street
Glenwood
Florence Dove
Bell Avenue
Docker’s Hollow
Kilmerck
John Dove
North
Mayo Children to Inherit Kiln Riches in Paintsville
Mrs John Calhoun Mayo widow of Kentucky's wealthiest man faces managing a $20 million estate for two children John thirteen and Margaret eight. The Paintsville manor valued around $250000 serves as business base as she continues her late husband's enterprise.
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Lexington
Paintsville
Johnson County
John Calhoun Mayo
Kentucky
John
Margaret
Mayo
Hill Climbing Lute Contest Costs 2 Lives
Uniontown Pa June 19 two men died and six were injured during the second day of the hill climbing contest near Turkey's Nest under the Fayette county Automobile Club. J E Shafer of Pittsburg died at Uniontown Hospital from broken ribs and punctured lungs. Dr Joseph Van Kirk 44 of Elizabeth died at Summit Hotel from apoplexy after the finish. Several others including David Davies 19 and W R Scott suffered serious injuries.
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Uniontown
Automobile Club
Fayette County
J. E. Shafer
Pittsburg
Mercer Automobile Company
Uniontown Hospital
Joseph van Kirk
Summit Hotel
Turkey
Shafer
van Kirk
Elizabeth
Suffragettes hail Asquith surrender as victory for the cause
The surrender of Premier Asquith to suffragette demands is proclaimed a major victory by the Women’s Social and Political Union. Officials say the move may end forcible tactics and push for votes for women. Silvia Ankhurst, weakened by illness, vows to meet Asquith in Downing Street if possible.
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Asquith
Panky
London
Winter Asquith
Women's Social and Political Union
Silvia Ankhurst
Mr. Asquith
Downing Street Police Court
Huerta Seeks Civil Split to Boost Federal Cause
President Huerta declares a split between Generals Carranza and Villa will disorganize the Constitutionalist forces and orders a strong Federal response. General Alvarez at San Luis Potosi was urged to recruit 3,000 men as talks with Huerta continue.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Carranza
General Villa
Alvarez
San Luis Potosi
Steamer Needles Grounds In Fog Near Beating Gap
A dispatch reports the steamer Needles bound for South America stranded high and dry near Berling Gap in heavy fog. Dense weather cripples British coastal navigation, causing widespread shipping damage over the past 48 hours.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Needles
South America
Berling Gap
Fall of Durazzo Seen Likely by Albanian Minister
Vienna reported Albanian minister Sureya Bey said Durazzo would fall soon and urged European governments to avert the overthrow of the new king. He called Durazzo's fall an extinguishable shame for Europe.
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Rome
Durazzo Nuredin Bey
Vienna
Sureya Bey
Durazzo
Europe
Caipaicon Inaugurated For 150000 Paying Bond Issue
A Cumberland Chamber of Commerce meeting at City Hall favored issuing 150000 paying bonds to pave streets. A special election is set for July 14. Organizing wards, mass meetings, and publicity committees are planned. Mayor Koon described funds and paving plans, noting bonds would allow more streets to be paved while taxes cover interest and principal. Continued on Page Eleven.
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Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Isaac Hirsh
Thomas Footer
Koon
Window Street
Frederick
South Mechanic
North Liberty
Cum
Special Grand Jury to Fix Responsibility for Wrecks in Chicago Banks
Attorney General Lucey plans a special grand jury to fix responsibility for the wrecking of La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank and six subsidiaries in Chicago. Hearing on a receiver for the La Salle bank proceeded in court with Judge Windes, as Lucey sought appointment of a receiver after declaring the bank insolvent and accusing officers of fraudulent methods.
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Chicago
la Salle Street
Patrick J. Lucey
William Lorimer
Charles D. Murphy
Attornegeneral
la Salle Bank
Windes
Ates Lucey
Morantown liquor license denied for Eagle House
The Eagle House liquor license application by Dorsey and Clindinst for Morantown was denied this morning. Remonstrants argued improper signing and Judge Henderson agreed, noting Morantown needs only one saloon. This marks the third denial for the Eagle House this year.
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Dorsey, Clindinst
Eagle House
Morantown
Enderson
Centennial to mark temple dedication at Clarksburg
The dedication of the new Masonic Temple at Clarksburg West Virginia will be held tonight. The event also celebrates the centennial of Herman Lodge No 6 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons formed June 20, 187? in Clarksburg Virginia now Clarksburg West Virginia.
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Clarksburg
W. Vua
Herman Lodge
W. Va
Increase Force of Deputies at East Pittsburg
Pittsburgh reports a rise in deputy sheriffs at the Westinghouse strike in East Pittsburg to 27, while the borough police drop to 18. About 250 workers joined the strike, with strikers gaining slightly but failing to enlist office staff. The Swisasvale count ranges 500 to 600. The second span of the strikebreakers bridge over Turtle Creek also rises. Moving picture men say they are booked for the bridge on Monday.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse
East Pitsburg
East Pittsburg
Swisasvale
Turtle Creek
Moving Picture
Mendany
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3Oy
Heimeaus
Wilmerding
John Mayo
Margaret Mayo
David Davies
J. D. Kerr
Kline
Charles W. Johnson
W. R. Scott
Waynesburg
The
Mountain Water Club
Williams
Oldsmobile
Emmett Ball
H.C. Horner
Carmichaels
I G. Natcher
Ohio
Speeder
Meta
Herbert Temple
Dayreuth
Bavaria
Tsolde Beidler
Richard Wagner
Cruits
Beating Gap
Caipaicn
Isaac Hirsch
T. A. Hummelshime
Robert W. McMichael
W. C. Montignani
J. E. Moffatt
Creede W. Wilson
Hummelshime
Advisory Commission
Eastman
Kodak
Adv
Lichtenstglig ™ Pharmacy
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