Couple almost captured in chase for Nan Patterson witness
Philadelphia reports a dramatic pursuit of Morgan Smith and his wife by detectives from three cities. They fled New York after subpoenas, with Morgan believed to have bought the revolver used in Caesar Young’s shooting. The drama centered on the dying mother in Washington and Nan Patterson’s arrest delaying her Washington trip. The fugitives slipped away from a watched house and continued toward Philadelphia as the chase intensified.
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Philadelphia
Morgan Smith
Nan
Pursuit of Smiths Through City Narrowly Missed Capture
A large hunting party from New York District attorney Jerome's office and local police trailed Smith and his wife through shared shelter in the city. They fled from a Chestnut Street building to a neighboring roof then down a fire escape as investigators canvassed fronts. By Monday morning the sleuths continued the search after the near capture.
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Smith
Washington
New York
Jerome
Tee
Smiths
Rulers in beer garden at Kiel during beer evening
The Kaiser and guests including King Edward Crown Prince Prince Henry Chancellor Von Buelow and Sir Frederick Lascelles will drink beer at the Imperial yacht club garden Monday evening. Detectives guard the tables as photographers seek shots of the illustrious group amid the Kiel week event.
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Kiel
Kaiser
Imperial Yacht Lab
King Edward
Prince Henry
von Buelow
Berlin
Frederick Lascelles
Fishermen Find Petrified Body Near Leroy Creek
Bloomington Wisconsin June 27 a fisherman found the petrified body of a large man on the banks of a Leroy creek. The frame and face remain intact with a mark over one eye suggesting likely death by arrow during an encounter with Indians. The identity of the man is unknown and a second body found under an aqueduct was buried at Mount Jackson cemetery with no clues to the identity. A bank in Baratoga closed its doors Monday morning.
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Bloomington
Leroy
Beturday
Mount Jackson
Salvation Army holds great international convention in London
The Salvation Army convenes in London with over 6 000 delegates from 3 countries for a three week International congress at the Crystal Palace. Gen Booth, age 73, will deliver about 40 addresses, while Yamamura of Yokohama and leaders from India and America participate. The event marks a historic leadership transition and features diverse international contingents and a large public demonstration.
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Salvation Army
London
Finland
Yamamura
Staf
Yokohama
Asia
War Cry
Japan
India
Krista Dus
Hien
Loidah
Crystal Palace
Aldwych Uve
Salameo Army
Worl
America
Booth Tucker
Caifornia
Kentucky Mountaineer
Canada
Bermuda
West Indies
Attica
Zluland
Machodatunk
Misic
Dv Iwation Iing
FIGHTING NEAR LIAO-YANG REPORTS INDICATE INDECISIVE ACTION
Reports from Chefoo and Rome on June 27 describe ongoing fighting near Liao-Yang between Russian and Japanese forces. Engagements are indecisive so far, with Japan allegedly pressing toward Mukden. A telegram from Tientsin notes ongoing work to destroy Russian mines near Kwantung.
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Cheboo
Liao-Yang
Mukden
Rome
Tien- Tan
Kwang-Tung
Czar's Sympathetic Letter Not Published in Russia
Birmingham June 27 The Post reports a staff letter from St Petersburg stating the czar, reacting to recent reverses in the Far East, urged Russians to trust God and the government. Officials advised against publication as it would signal weakness and dampen public spirits, so the letter was not printed.
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Birmingham
The
Post
St. Petersburg
Man Grabs Gold Pin At Union Station
At Union Station crowds gathered for the weekend travel rush when a young man slipped from a crowd and snatched a gold class pin from a woman’s shoulder before escaping. An Indianapolis woman observed the incident and alerted others as the thief fled into the throng.
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Union Station
Indianapolis
Ann
World’s Fair Attendance Surges Ahead In Final Week
In St Louis Missouri on June 77 the world’s fair reached a near 200000 total attendance since opening day as eight weeks of events closed with a peak week of 540485. The figure marks the largest weekly turnout since the fair began.
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ST. Louis
May Change Headquarters Decision Raises Vote in Union
Indianapolis may relocate Pressmen's Wala offices currently in Boston as the change is put to a member vote. The proposal seeks to shift headquarters to a new location and gain member approval before proceeding.
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Indianapolis
Wala
Boston
Rescued From Jaws of Death Again in Pulpit
A clergyman narrowly escaped fatal injury when he was rescued from a dangerous incident in a church pulpit. The incident prompted prayers and a urged safety precautions as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the near tragedy.
Pastor Maas Addresses Slocum Disaster at St Mark's Church
Tears marked the service as Pastor George A. F. Maas, bearing wounds of loss from the Slocum tragedy, spoke in memory of victims. He asserted God’s laws are not violated by human error and urged citywide vigilance while describing the ship’s burnt wreckage to hundreds gathered along the East River.
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New York
Wade
George A. F. Maas
St. Mark’s Church
Gen
Slocum
Hiv
Pastor Haas
Holstein
Brooklyn
Steeneth
Samlis
Bynday
Haas
God
Tate
Pennamie
Bannera
East River
Champion
Hustler
Willamsburg
Mirtoken
Woman Shuts Mad Dog In House After Attack
Mrs. Ludwig Kroll of 50 Torbetet shut a mad dog in her house after he snapped at her as she attempted to chain him. Bicyclist Samuels and Morgan were summoned and killed the dog, likely preventing injury to the woman and others.
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Ludwig Kroll
Births and Deaths and Marriages in the City
A town notice lists births including an aged 16% Brook girl and several couples at various addresses. Deaths show patients at Central Incane hospital with tuberculous and other illnesses. Marriages recorded include J F Boke at City hospital and Elmer Grodshaw with Lulu Morgan among others.
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Sayak GB
Chie
Central
Motte Kitwants
Fannie Willams
Milbar
Pearl Millspaugh
Nardykeave
Samuel Fitch
Rabem Meldave
Hermon C. Knapp
E. Darylandm L. Tubercutnsts
Biet Hammonds
Goudat
Miriam
Delaware
J. F. Boke
City Hospital
Elmer Grodshaw
Lulu Morgan
Panl Waieh
Ila Hieber
Harry J. Atiner
Dora B. Tacomat Fur
E. Richardson
Laura 0. Insal
Tuchard E. Shiers
Luella M. Menke
Wiliam & Wells
Mary L. Wheeler
Yellowstone Park Tour Excursion From Chicago With All Inclusions
A Chicago departure Wednesday August 3 offers a Yellowstone Park Special via Chicago & North Western. Pullman palace sleeping cars dining and baggage cars included. Stops for overnights en route with all expenses covered and first class service. Illustrated brochure available from M Breez e. CG NW Bly Cincinnati. Sewing machine ad note appears incidental.
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Yellowstone Park
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western
R'v
Pullman Palace
Iite
M. Breeze
Vine Bt
Cincinnati
Mother Monkey Drowns Themselves During Grief at Lewiston Resort
A belated report from Bellefontaine describes a mother monkey at Lewiston Reservoir who, overwhelmed by grief over her offspring, threw herself into the water and drowned. Local authorities note the incident occurred during a period of intense agitation and paroxysm.
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Bellefontaine
Lewiston Reservoir
Leutgert Sausage Factory Fire and Related Local Notices
Fire destroyed the Leutgert Sausage Factory in Chicago. The incident follows reports of Mrs Leutgerts death alleged to have been caused by her husband. A man named James Butler died after a street car crash on Highland Avenue. The text also references travel prices and a special Sunday train leaving at 6 20 a m for Michigan City and Rochester returns.
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Jane
Leutgert
James Butler
Highland Ave
W. Washington E
Government lands open for settlement on Rosebud reservation
A half million acres of government lands within the Rosebud Indian Reservation in southeastern South Dakota are opened for settlement. The Chicago and North-Western Railway runs direct from Chicago to Bonesteel on the reservation border. A pamphlet titled New Homes in the West outlines allotment details and taps for settlers. Contact N. M. Breese, 435 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Rosebud
Biuth Dakvta
Chixago
Chicago
Bonestess
N. M. Breese
Vine Street
Cincinnath
Ohio
New Homes in the West pamphlet offered by railroad
The Rosebud Reservation lands open in July with details on registration drawings soil climate and homestead requirements in a pamphlet New Homes in the West issued by the Passenger Department Chicago and North Western Ry Send 2 cent stamp for copy via any Western agent The North Western Line N M Breeze 435 Vine Arrest Cincinnati Ohio offers a free reward ad in The Sun's for sale column.
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Rosebud
U. & Homestead
Chicago
D& North-Western Ry
North-Western Ling
N. M. Breeze
Vine Arrest
Cincinnati
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Ape Road
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Iriene Andan Curg
Brookgirl
M G
Ethel Smith
Brookaldtave
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Sophie Schumacher
Meridian St
Ba Joseph
Luis Zook
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Ernest
Elizabeth Clark
Wynsteth St
Alex and
Mapgie Anderson
Norwood
Bev
William and
Mame Waverkamp
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Gift
Chaytes
Netlie Thomas
Steder
Harry W
Elizabeth Wood
Lew
John
Mary Carr
Singleton St
Lulu Roemler
Marlowe
Parmite
Pat Murphy
Miley Ave
Attomsts
Johny Fessier
Kenwood-ayr
Union National Bank
William J. Richards
Mr. Windows
Vweoyen
Gale
Pita
Tile Sun
Volun
Pree
Russia
Cincinnatii
Lake Erie & Western
Mother Monkey
Fesla
L. S. Ayres
CO. Sciscs
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Gost
Harry
New
Wwloo
Mir
Mensiga Lees
National Committee
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Rochester
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