King Peter Targeted as Serbia Braces for Assassination
Belgrade May 26 reports rising public anger as the anniversary of King Alexander and Queen Draga’s murder nears. Newspapers threaten abdication, stage riots, and warn King Peter to flee. The uproar centers on his vague policy and alleged persecution of a popular actress linked to Crown Prince George, blamed for driving her to death.
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Servia
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Draga
Peter
Belerade
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Drago
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Sarendr
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Oppoeizia
Iran
George
Barker to hang himself in Nebraska prison trap
Frank Barker, condemned for killing his brother and his wife, awaits execution at Nebraska State Penitentiary. The Nebraska Supreme Court affirmed the verdict and set the hanging for Friday, June 1, to be carried out at the penitentiary under warden supervision. Barker declares he will be his own hangman.
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Frank Barker
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Nebraska Penitentiary
Nebraska Supreme Court
Barker
Nebraska
Beemer
Breash
The Only Woman Who Commands A Boat
Mrs Mary B Green of Cincinnati holds a United States pilot license for the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and is famed as the river fleet admiral. Wife of the Steamer Portland manager, she trained two years to navigate riverbeds, earned her master license after passing, and commanded vessels in perilous conditions including saving a crew on the Greenlaw Gia during flood season.
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Cincinnati
United States
Ohio
Mississipni
Mary B. Green
Cincinnati-Partamanth Packet Company
Portland
St. Louis
Green
Greenlaw
Gia
Pittsburg
St Aute
Kanawha River
Pera
Sam
Prisoner Confesses Guilty as Execution Setup Described
The inmate admits guilt and requests the punishment. Described are the execution arrangements with a warden's assistant placing a black cap and rope, a trap connected to an electrical device, and Barker strapped to his limbs awaiting the triggering button. An angelic reference appears in the account.
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Barker
Sioux City Considers Ban on Long Skirts in Public
Sioux City council debates an ordinance to ban long skirts, forcing women to wear short dresses or knickerbockers. Health officials and supporters say the policy promotes sanitation and public safety, while opponents warn of fashion policing.
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W. J. Ranelitanganv
Woob. Bowen
Bioneer
Enmel
J. Ross
Rowsaid
Fortune for boy sparks adoption mystery case
The 14 year old son of William Ziegler, the baking powder magnate, is expected to inherit most of his fortune. Identified as William Ziegler Jr, he was revealed Friday to be the son of George Washington Brandt of Davenport, Iowa, after his mother’s rights led to the adoption reveal by a western prospector.
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Scripps-A'Rae Press Association
Btamford. Com
William Ziegier
Lkely
Ziegler
Pursued by Posse Nabbed in Shari Pell Murder Case
Bloodhounds track two brothers, Willaim and Arthur Bpoaugh, as a posse from Ironton Missouri closes in on the suspects in the hunter of Shari Pell. Authorities report a manhunt underway with hounds and volunteers assisting in the search near Ironton.
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POSSE
Scripps-M' Hae
Ironton
Wimain
Arthur Bpaugh
Shari Pell
Tortured Wife of Jewish Merchant Divorced
In Warsaw circuit court Mrs Eliza beth Larue daughter of Benjamin Natter a prominent Jewish merchant was divorced from Wendel Bert Larue after three weeks of marriage. He was sentenced to Jeffersonville reformatory for two to four years for intensely cruel treatment including burning with a hot poker forcing false statements and attempting murder by jump from a tower. She has returned to Goshen with injuries serious but alive.
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Warsaw
Elizabeth Larue
Benjamin Natter
Wendel Bert Larue
Korciusko
Pennsylvania
Aring
Goshen
Larue
Suicide by Jumping Into River Reported
A machinist named Gustav Poener, out of work for some time, reportedly committed suicide by leaping into a river. The report notes a general population decrease in Australia, with net losses from departures outweighing gains from new arrivals.
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May
Gustav AL Poener
Rome
Austraie
Prosecutor Boone and Mil ler discuss Donahue case brief
Lake county prosecutor Boone and Attorney General Miller met to discuss the state's brief for Edward Donahue, sentenced to be hanged for murder. The brief will be filed next week, the court to consider it without delay. A stay of execution was refused. Gov. Hanty set to give the commencement address Friday night at Wolcott. Deaf and Dumb Institute commission met at the statehouse Friday and will not delay construction once sites are chosen.
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Lake County
Miller
Edward Donahue
Donahue
Gov. Hanty
Wolcott
Deaf and Dumb Institute Commissia
Statehouse
Commissia
Saloon Keeper Ordered to Pay After Horse Driving Incident
In Hammond Indiana on May 26 saloon keeper Andrew J Voorhees of Culver was ordered by the court to pay 3100 to Mrs. Ida Green. The judgment stems from injuries Mrs. Green suffered when a horse driven by Ezra Love, to whom Voorhees had sold liquor, caused a run into her.
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M'Rae
Hammond, Ind
Andrew J. Voorhees
Culver
Ida Green
Ezra Love
Voorhees
Astrology for June Unlucky and lucky days teased in old column
Unclear, fragmentary astrology notes advise not boasting about churches or self praise and urge police to handle misdeeds. Warn against risky actions like high stakes gambling and poor financial moves while urging caution with engagements and social events.
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