Swell burglar strikes wealthy New York district
A burglary reported in New York during June woke Mrs Mary McAllister, housekeeper for K E Clark of 2 West Party Street. A man was seen on the roof carrying a bundle near the window before escaping. A tablecloth with 200 pieces of silverware was found on the roof. Police searched nearby mansions of Perry Belmont and Ogden Goelet but made no arrest. Theories point to a wealthy “swell burglar” who uses roofs to reach targets.
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New York
Mary McAl- Uster
K. E. Clark
Seventi St
Weel-side
Perry Belmont
Ogden Goelet
Commodore
Nicholson Kane
Swell Furglar
Clark Hous
Healy Declares Mrs Healy Not His Wife In Divorce Case
Chicago June 3 Captain John K Healy an Alaska millionaire answers Isabella M Healy in her divorce suit by claiming he spent lavishly entertaining chorus girls and giving costly gifts He asserts Mrs Healy is not his wife He states she had two husbands from whom she was not divorced when she wed him in Alaska Healy splits time among Alaska London Chicago and New York.
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Chicago
John K Healy
Milllionaire
Isabella M. Healy
Herbi
Princeton
Rockport
Remington
J. H. Alkire
Lcense
Watter Ratt
Richmond
Hammond
Paul Bright
Mount Sterling
Greenfield
Flay Gilmore
Philippine Islands
W Oh. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Henryville
Indiana Forest Reserve
Nathan Powell and Son
Jasonville
J. X. Logan
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Rushville
Ireland
Jasper
Mary Anderson
Vevay
M. ¥. Lewark
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Mary EM
Texas
Chesterton
New York
Sheenya
Fual
O. N. Glasscock
Burrows
Evan
Tee Simpron
Greentown
Simpson
Lieb & Artman
William Kriga
John Hornicutt
Berry Lake
Lodge Favors Beveridge as Roosevelt's Running Mate
Boston June 9 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge states in the Post Roosevelt will be nominated and elected. A western man will be named as second place, with Indiana's Beveridge the most favored. Lodge hopes Hanna remains head of the national committee and favors Man for the next campaign.
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Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Roosevelt
Lodge
Beveridge
Indiana
Hanna
National Committee
McKinley
Crane
Flood at St Louis claims many as 25 to 50 dead
Drownings and extensive damage persist as the June flood crests at 37.5 feet in St Louis with East St Louis reporting eight inches of rise on the east side overnight. Thousands made homeless, 25 000, and losses reach 300 000. Names of victims include Henry Edmunds and Laura Eisner among others.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
Eost
Tri- City
Henry Edmunds
Madison County
Thomas Shelton
Madison
American Car and Foundry Company
Laura Eisner
Venice
Walter Achor
Clifton
Wim, Kathg
Eddy Emig
Das. McKenzie
Thurman Says Democrats Shelved Bryan and Cleveland
Columbus, Ohio June 9 Allen Thurman, early free silver advocate, says he favors Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland for president, arguing he should be nominee and that Bryan and Cleveland should not be considered. Thurman asserts Gorman is the strongest Democrat, carrying New York and strong in the south.
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Thurman
Bryan
Cleveland
Columbus
Allen
Arthur FP. Gorman
Maryland
Brian
Gorman
Cleveland Democrats
New York
South
Day of turmoil and tragedy in Indiana
A busy Indiana day opens with Sanford Love mortally wounding his sweetheart Billa Nora Stier at a Columbia Building hotel corridor and attempting suicide. In a separate incident near North Vernon, a freight crew narrowly escaped a deadly trestle collapse, while Ora Coppenhaver faces a looming execution with fellow inmate Jackson. Indiana items note horse thefts, pox reports, interurban plans, vandalism, fires, and local tragedies across multiple towns.
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Marion
Ind
Sanford Love
Hatfeld Hotel
Billa Nora Stier
Columbia Building
Love
Nashville 18 Riot Over Telephone Service Demands
About 60 residents gathered in the county courthouse yard at Nashville Indiana on Monday to protest the Morgantown telephone company's refusal to provide free service to Columbus. The crowd voted to cut telephone wires in homes and businesses as tensions escalated.
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Nashville
Ind
Court House Yard
Morgantown Telephone Company
Columbus
Rockport and Area News Highlights Public Figures and Incidents
Reports range from weather troubles at Rockport street fair to repeated damage at the aathodie church. Local issues include license refusals for J. H. Alkire, street wrecks near Hammond, and several injuries from accidents in Mount Sterling, Jasper, Mishawaka, and Rockport.
Forest Fires Rage Across North Maine Woods
Bangor reports forest fires sweeping the northern Blaunt Nantahlin area as a heavy rain is expected to help suppress the flames. Local authorities warn residents and crews to prepare for sustained effort through the day.
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Bangor
SA Guide
Blaunt Natahdin
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Gorham Mfg. CO
Reed & Barton
Fire Again Hits Schleicher Store In Meridian Hefty Loss
A fire at the Adolph Schleicher company store on Meridian Street caused extensive damage with most of the draperies ruined by smoke and water. The blaze, likely sparked by spontaneous combustion in a rear trash box, prompted immediate overhaul of the damaged building and restoration of business once repairs and reentry are completed.
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Waterloo
Kirklin “Autocrat
Nappanee News
H D. Snowbarger
Summit
Mossman & Co
Lumber Millar
Jasper
Ruahville
Faith Cornwell
Orleans
Adolph Sehinkner Company
N. Maridianer
Freat Woom
Sharpe, Ir
Angusthe Hater
Une Nalan
Schleicher
Noted Tragedy as Brother Fatally Shoots Brothers
In Coshocton Ohio the shot rang out at a farmer John W. Smith home during a family tragedy. Albert Smith, a youth, dies in one room while Eugene Smith lies blinded and seeking justice. James Smith, who fired the shot, claims no intent, saying the weapon discharged accidentally.
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Coshocton
John W. Smith
Albert
Eugene
James Smith
James
Tun
Daring Feat Of Young Man Atop Church Steeple
Dayton June 2 Kid Tayner Mantay braved a perilous wager to scale the high steeple of the First Baptist Church with the crowd watching. He reached the top after a dangerous ascent, swinging his hat in triumph as others marveled at the feat. The man in charge credits him as the only one in Obie to perform such a deed under these conditions.
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Dayton
Kid Tayner
Mantay
First Baptist
Higner
Owen
Polo Ania
Hayner
Obie
Elopement and trial split a secret wedding tale
June 9 Boston report tells how Georgiana White’s elopement remained secret for a month while she faced cross examination in a personal injury suit against a railway. Lawyer Fol Cooney pressed for truth as her mother fainted at the news. Frank Murrie, an electrician, became her husband. A separate nearby incident saw Finney wounded and horse thieves pursued after a bridge confrontation near Crown Hill cemetery.
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Boston
Georgiana White
United Jain
Fol
Cooney
Frank Murrie
John G- Finney
Washington
White River Bridge
Crown Hill Cemetery
Fred. Finney
Finney
OG. H. Mackey
Flolen
City Life Lawn Fete Set for Grace M E Church
Wednesday night event at Grace M E Church announces a city life lawn fete. Gov Durbin appoints G W Groshelder to replace George K Steinhauer on the New Albany police board after removal. Central Labor union notes first witchmen delegate at C S meeting Monday.
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Grace M. E. Enurch
Durbin
G.W. Groshelder
George K. Steinhauer
Newlbany
Central Labor
C. S
Walsh Wealth and Aristocratic Ambitions in Manchester
A garbled report describes Mr F Walsh, a self made millionaire and partner of a kingly concern, arriving in Manchester with his wife. It touts Walsh as a benevolent showman of luxury yachts and courtly entertainments, noting a rise from laborer to wealth and influence. It also mentions Board of Trade officers and a printing press for sale amid scattered local notices.
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Manchester
Masadune
Air
F. Walsh
Maillonnaire
Sncney
Walsh
Ington
Wren
Paris
Boston
Worcester
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