Man kills wife with Indian tomahawk in Westport tragedy
Robert E. Fanning of Westport hacks his wife Tina Hall to death with an old Indian tomahawk near Fyons Brook after a violent quarrel. He then writes a bizarre note to New Bedford police chief, returns home, and dies by suicide in custody. Part of a drink fueled family tragedy with ties to local wealth.
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Sir Bedford
Mass
Robert E. Fanning
Westport
New Bedford
Fanning
Tina Hall
George Hall
Mra
Paula
Anay
Drgan
George Tripp
New Tedford
Atill
Mabe
Robert OM
Manning
Kone
Ganthy
Enders
Mrs. Murray
Parker
Revolver Recovered In City Fight Linked To Suspect
A revolver alleged used in an assault was recovered by Heactive-Sergeant Luke Mataon. The weapon is tied to Peter Krouchal who is jailed on charges connected to a violent incident at Alexian Hospital. Demagauer, reported at large, is sought in the case following a fracas near Albert Ma ajoon at Front and First streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Mataon
Flehi
Lenawed
Peter Krouchal
Eotingy
Joseph Demagauer
Atreau
Alexian Hospital
Lin Matwom
Albert Ma‘ajoon
Firnt
Front Streets
Demagwuer Wontel
Kron Malin
Coupon Sale Promises Savings on Grocery Staples
Consumers are urged to take part in a coupon sale across several city blocks with discounts on foods and staples. The notice notes that many women are expected to attend as the sale runs over two evenings, with savings highlighted by the publisher.
Sweetheart's Death Witnessed by a Girl
Joseph Honrod aged 29 or 30 suffered fatal injuries at the Bayway crossing near Hayway when Central Train No. 30 struck the party returning from Bentley's Hotel after a wedding plan. A young woman witnessed the crash as he was torn from her side and killed. the remaining party escaped with shock, and the train stopped after the disaster. Honrod, born in Avatrin and employed at Colwell Lead Company, was brought to Engel's morgue. his body was claimed by friends with no known relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
Hayway
Joseph Honrod
Central
Wielock
Bentley's
Bayway
Grarka
Henjock
Awle
Henjock Trim
Piatter
Trow
Alexion
General Hospital
Hanjock
Bedell
Engel
Avatrin
Colwell Lead Company
Pastor Westerman departs for New York Church
A farewell reception for Pastor T C M Westerman of the Scandinavian Lutheran Church in Atlantic Street marked his move to the Immigrant Lutheran Church in New York City. Members praised his three years of service and cooperation, as the Ladies Sewing Society presented a gift and a program of music and readings followed by refreshments.
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Tey. C
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Mise Gabrielsen
Wentermae
Westermoe
Hin Tay
Elizabeth
Messrs
Hendricksen
Larsenquitar
Gixholdt and
Hansen
Mildred Dodd
Montclair
Lillian Brandt
Misa Lizzie Brandt
Mis Dodd
Harol Ogden
Alva Hawolln
Sane
Plan Big Excursion For Orphans Benefit
Plans outline a large rail excursion on August 4 to Asbury Park and Ocean Grove for the Elizabeth Orphan Asylum, with stops in Union Middlesex and Monmouth counties. The trip promises seaside pleasures, visits to Asbury Park venues, and a tour of Ocean Grove including the big organ in the Auditorium, with tickets available at railroad stations and Central for 1075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Quean Rove
Ama
Union
Middlesex
Monmouth
Ocean Grove
Williamson Will Leaves Estate to City Niece
The will of Mrs. Emily F. Williamson filed for probate in the Surrogate's office names her niece Emily Elizabeth Hornblower of the city as the sole beneficiary after debts are paid. Former Governor Franklin Murphy of Newark is named executor. The estate's total value will be determined by an inventory. Mr Voorhees and Mr Murphy appeared at the Courthouse during filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily F. Williamson
Williamson Street
Forster M. Voorhees
Williamson
Misa
Emily Elizabeth Hornblower
Thin City
Mr. Voorhees
Philadelphia Makes Big Baseball Deal
Philadelphia announces a major sale in baseball circles as new Phillies owners close a deal involving Johnny Kling of Chicago. The deal was delayed by the sudden death of Mia Wolf, wife of Phillies president Clarence Wolf, leaving the official announcement in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Theiladelphia Baseball Club
Johnny Kling
Chicago
Mia. Wolf
Clarence Wolf
Phillies
Fire at Clauss Bakery Rapidly Spreads on Elizabeth Avenue
An afternoon alarm from box 15 reported a fire in the rear of Clauss bakery on Elizabeth Avenue at Sixth Street. The blaze had gained headway before discovery and was spreading to adjacent properties as reporters noted the bakery’s alarm time.
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Clauss Bakery
Elizabeth Avenue
Sixth Shree
Night flight and aviation events headline disrupted report
Wire dispatch from New York outlines a chaotic summary of aviation and military activity. The report mentions a British air exploration, a Fort Kyun defense update, a forthcoming aeronautical gathering, and a plan to present at Avromajle Tari with Aero Club participation. Local Cleveland events include worship places and a note on a union college day school.
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New York
Hleven Kevin
Iain Tie
Varia
MM. Bleriot
Avromajle Tari Uy
Aero Club
Drewent
Deportation plans for two mentally ill men stir city authorities
Communications from the Department of Commerce and Labor reveal deportation actions for Peter ad Hohne Krisisy Wwothers and his brother, both declared demented and confined in local facilities. Authorities cite insanity as the basis for removal, with officials preparing papers for repatriation to Hessian origins within a week to ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oherseor
William Keker
Fon Toulay
Hanke
Department of Commerce and Labor
Intel Sts
Peter Ad Hohne Krisisy
Anid
Wadeeti
Anil Precian
Mexica Hospital
Hines
Tvs
Jonas
Hessian
Vetricia
Vetricia, Af Ie Hamiirg Amerwan Lee
Peter
Latiia
Jerome Thaw Case Hearsay Hearing Delayed
Telegraph report on the Thaw insanity trial where hearing of the case was postponed. Jerome arrives with a large bind of documents to challenge Thaw's freedom bid while Dr Schuykill explains Thaw is not paranoid. Witness Selma Schmidt's testimony weakens doctored history as Jerome questions medical history amid courtroom crowd.
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White Pains
Caw
Harry K
Thu
Stanford White Hopen
Malivawan Naylin
Shistive Milla
Thaw
Jerome
Vforta
Joil
Schuyid
Evelyn
White
Selim
Jerome Huude Sehmid
Endemod
Rehmidt
Big
Selmai
Sehmid
Newark Man Murdered Found in Lot on South Tenth Street
A Newark man, Benjamin Nippinger, a churnical engineer, was found murdered in a vacant lot on South Tenth Street. The body bore four bullet wounds and multiple gunshot injuries, with his watch and jewelry reported missing. Authorities noted possible connections to a recent burglary and traced items to a local shop.
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Newark
Lot
Neweaths
Rothery
Benjamin Nippinger
South Tenth Street
Nippinger
Mhinaelt
Fire and Dream Tale Shrouds East Jersey Tramp
An unusual report from Elizabeth leads with a peculiar tale of a tramp dreaming of a bath, awakening amid a street waking dream and a damp day. The narrative merges a strange dream sequence with the real fire damage caused by hay and a nearby water pipe, as firemen respond to the blaze on a sleepy street. Insurance covers the damage, and Patcolman Schuler notes the extinguished blaze and the water company manages the submerged street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Ariety
Inaurunes
Patcolman Schuler
Sita
Marty
Hoxi
Stilton
Mieke
Elizabethtown Water Company
Cigarettes Charged With Boy's Troubles
A 12 year old boy from Yue Campin Street faced an embezzlement charge in City Criminal Court alleging he took money from his employer. The boy claimed he borrowed to avoid punishment at home. Rev Dr Huntington, noted pastor, died in New York after a career in ministry spanning Harvard and Union Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kosher
Yue Campin
Tynenal
Nahagt
Willow Mr. Wantington
Grace Eyisrooms Church
New York
America
Suit for Slander Heard in District Court
Mrs. anerin Raping of 4/7 Maple avenue sues Mrs. Walsh for slander after a prior court case involving disorderly conduct. Proceedings occurred today in the District Court with references to August 19 and a continuing dispute between the two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anerin
Mra
Waleh
Resume at plant sparks car building restart
Tenie A. Kili, superintendent, reports the Jai Stephenson Company plant near Greater Elizabeth to resume car building after a brief closure. About 200 workers will be recalled initially, with half a thousand employed when at full capacity. The company has contracts with major fleets including Public Services Corporation and Metropolitan Street Railway, and the works adjoin the Standard Oil plant in Linden Township.
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Tenie A. Kili
Jai Stephenson Company
Mugen
Greater Elizabeth
Khow Forler
Howe
Kling
de Loree
Stephenson Company
United States
U.bea
Public Services Corporation
Abot
Extanalvare
Metropolitan Street Railway
New York
Tie
Standard Oil Caimpane
Linden Township
Singer's Start Up After Long Rest
After a three week pause, the Wheels of Industry outer Singer plant began operation. Nearly all of the 8 000 workers resumed work this morning, though some mechanics were still away during the shutdown. The total who failed to report remains unverified.
Burglary at Kenilworth Town Inn Reported
Watch dog captured then cages were ransacked at the Kenilworth Town inn owned by Henry Schmidt. Thieves entered after lock was forced, stealing about cash and papers. Schmidt and wife were involved in divorce action in the pending case. police held him on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenilworth
Henry
D) Schmidt
Jurces
Schidt
Itate
Orelock
Fectet Hotel
Schmidt
Sehyoilt
Tina
GOES TO STATE PRISON FOR SEVEN YEARS
In a terse court note the defendant received seven years in state prison for assaulting Taub Bet the aged. The action followed a finding of guilt at the Flint Institute. Details describe a grim incident involving the man known as Phird open butcher.
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Primi
Flint Institutin
Hobart Birkhind
Turbulent Parade of Nonsense and Fragments in Words
A garbled OCR style item presents a jumble of names places and phrases. The text resembles a collage of seemingly unrelated terms including personal names organizations and locations with sporadic punctuation. No clear event date or outcome emerges from the readable fragments.
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Fannie
Sweetheart
France
C. M. Westermer
ASK Central
Ee Bere
Arety
Goed Uhl
E. E. Williamson
Murphy
Cleveland
Union Business College
Day
Harry
Bath
Chidsey
West Jersey
Ventorday
Mec
DR. Huntington
Nahant
Hentineton
Bannett
Muse
Lowell
Harvard Allege
de Hontpton
Euraty
Bimannehitch
AIP Siinty
Mubdgton
Mine
Theroan Reynels
Ie Indy
Bawant Reynolds
Weapon
Mew Reynolds
Wendell Thal Lips
Wark
Adak Po
Gebhardt
Pyle
Jon Street
Finn Phena
Wall Strelt
Taegnipy
Ieeger
Opti Suny
Pete Bhieke
Tadenmar
Wan
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