Abductor Receives Twenty Years In Pen
John J Kean, a former Harlem bank bookkeeper and serial criminal, was sentenced to twenty years for kidnapping seven year old Freddie Muth in West Philadelphia. The case details describe a lengthy pursuit, escape attempts, and confessions revealing a troubled criminal career and motive linked to prior embezzlement and relationships.
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Philadelphia
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Freddie Muth
Sulzberger
John J. Kean
West Paladelphia
John Joseph Kean
New York
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Claré
Vale
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Fredder
Public Bath House Debate At City Council Meeting
City council considers ordinances for a 19000 bathhouse at Muttery park and curb measures including a 100 fine on erecting stock stables near streets. Mayor Bookwalter attends, amid bustling, disorderly scenes as council members press plans for street improvements and building regulations.
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Tme
Charlies A. Bookwalter
Frederick Eppert
Yarled Enccess
Wendell Bangs
St Muttery
Bootwalter
Charles George
Washington St
Jefferson Ave
Mynx
Board of Public Works
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College-ave
Sixteenth
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English-ave
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Benate-ave
Man Accused in Tragedy at Linton Indiana Kiss Incident
In Linton Indiana Andrew Anderson aged 40 was said to threaten Clarence Duncan an Vandalia Railways employee after an alleged failed kiss on Main Street. Duncan fired a revolver striking Anderson in the chest and Duncan was arrested after an ensuing confrontation.
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Linton
Ind
Andrew Anderson
Jas
Edward Dunstan
Vandalia
Duncan
Peart Anderson
Anderang
Tyree
Canal Bill Passes as Roosevelts Times Split
The canal measure passed the Senate by 11 to 16 with one Republican dissent Kean of New Jersey opposing while Democrats supported it amid debate over capitalization and government stock supervision Roosevelt and Cannon front pages report shifting tones Fairbanks met Cannon to deny charges while Tillman extols asparagus farming and many veterans face Senate absence as Beveridge supports statehood and Lieber’s German post inquiry.
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Washington
Lake Erie
Ohio Rivershio Canal
Kean
New Jersey
Ave Democrata
Death of Local Musician Honored by 16 Mann Ithians
The body of George Lobrakoba, a well known city musician and member of the Musicians Protective association, was escorted by 16 mourners from Germania Hall to his home at 6 West Eleventh Street. They then led a procession to St. Bridget's Church and finally to the Crown Hill cemetery by streetcar.
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Crown Hill
Germania Halled
Eleventh St
St. Bridget's Church
Woman May Get Well From Bullet Wounds In Indiana
Special to Thenom reports in Aurora Indiana that Mia Charlies Hisey is expected to recover from bullet injuries inflicted by her father in a doorway incident. The wounded woman remains under medical care as authorities pursue further details and the family adjusts to the trouble surrounding the event.
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Thenom
Aurora
Ind
Mia
Charlies Hisey
Wil Hise
Autoseller F B Caldwell Beats Off Two Robbers In Car
F B Caldwell owner of an automobile rental in an incident on Central Ave recounts two well dressed men hiring his car to White City. One struck him with a mace and he steadied the vehicle at 9 o clock before a second assault forced him to jump as the car crashed into a tree. He escaped and alerted police. Caldwell wore a handsome diamond ring and fled to C W Wilson’s home before calling police.
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Caldwell
Iibson Automobile Company
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Morgan and
Amsden
White City
Pathet
Anailant
C. W Wilson
Rob Caldwell
W. Wileon
Labor Parade Closes Debate Votes for Tabor Day Event
A labor group settles on a September 2 parade at Tabor Tay after a near split vote that ends unanimous. German delegate Henry Prietlman and Madden express support while Theodore Perry argues no parade. Committee chair John Hughes pledges free attractions at the fair grounds after the parade.
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Winton
Henry Prietlman
Madden Aho
Jong
Theodore Perry
Tai
John Hughes
Fair Grounds
Postmaster in Lagro Arkansas Fatally Shoots Self
Curnutt killed himself yesterday afternoon at the Lagro postoffice after being despondent over the recent death of Hassop in California. The incident occurred in the post office, and no other persons were harmed.
Burglary Ruse Ends With Missing Husband
Special to the Susquehanna, St Louis June 19 A burglar talked with Charles Gerner while he was downstairs at his saloon. Mrs Gerner thought she was with her husband. The intruder arranged a fake scene, then fled as the couple discovered a burglary.
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Charles Gerner
Gerner
Ted
Gerver
Gov Pattison Funeral and Political Ties Ledger
The article notes the funeral of Governor John M. Pattison at the Premont home with burial in Milford cemetery. It traces Pattison’s Ohio roots, Civil War service, education at Ohio Wesleyan, and political rise to state senate and U.S. Congress, plus business roles at Union Central Life Insurance. It mentions Governor Harris’s sympathy letter and remarks on Pattison’s governance and era, including later comments from Harris.
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Milford
John M. Pattison
Clermont County
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Delaware
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Altoraey
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Cincinnati
State Senate
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Union Central Life Insurance Company
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Etavstine
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Hutats
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Andrew J. Harris
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Onto
Ham Fisher
Las
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Harris Goes to Columbus Politically Uncertain Governor Says No Policy Yet
Gov Andrew Harris travels to Columbus stating he has no defined policy and acts as lieutenant governor. He cautions that his temperance stance remains unclear while presiding over the senate during the Akin Will debate. He affirms keeping all state appointments current for now.
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Gov. Harris
Senate
Paralyzed death of Mr. A Volkert noted in obituary
The funeral for Mr. A Volkert will be held Wednesday morning at the Reformed church 918 New Jerseys and at St Mary's church. death followed a stroke of paralysis. Born in Lauda Baden Germany on November day, he came to America years ago, worked in the memory business then ran a saloon, retiring 13 years ago. He leaves a widow and eight children.
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Reai
New Jerseys
St. Mary's Church
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Lauda Baden
Germany
America
All Are on Strike in Peru Indiana Rail Workers
A strike spreads in Peru Indiana as machinists apprentices and helpers refuse to move to Clarkmat te wort after company Mischar and Joseph Mapleton allegedly refused relocation duties. The disruption impacts Chicago Cincinnati and Coulaville railway operations.
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Eo Peru
Ind
Machintata
Chicago, Cincinnati & Coulavitle Railway
Mischar
Joseph Mapleton
Clackmat Te Wort
Police arrest of legless man ends in misidentification
Electrician Otway Truster, rushing to a crowd at Delawara and Washington, arrests Calvin Bod die, a legless Black man, who is found drunk. Bystanders and officers confirm misunderstanding as the patrol wagon arrives. the scene ends with Bod die in custody. A second recital series by Indianapolis Conservatory pupils follows.
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Ryanay
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Poles Department
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Delawara
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Nemo
Locea
Harry
Truster
Calvin Boddie
Man Hall
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