Tries to murder babe ends life at Neponsit beach
A tragically detailed story from New York reports Sho Watson and her husband Watson, both English immigrants, involved in the death and attempted murder at Rockaway Beach. Watson killed himself with a revolver as he attempted to strangle their newborn daughter with a handkerchief. The infant survived after care at Rockaway Hospital, discovered beside the father in a laurel clump near the Ocean Railway line at Neponsit. The couple had moved to Rockaway Beach a year earlier and had a newborn girl two weeks before the tragedy.
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Circle Swing Collapse Injures Several At Beachside Event
A Midlland Beach attraction collapsed amid a chaotic scene as a swing ride spun, injuring multiple riders. Mrs Paul Ridder, Mr Edward Collins, Mrs Hider, Charles Sceta, Mamie Scetu, Tony Gede, and Losie Geade were treated at the scene or at home for contusions and bruises. Cause and exact tally unclear.
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Paul Ridder
Jolson Avenue
Cranford
Edward Collins
Hidder
Charles Sceta
Gast Fourteenth Street
Francis B. Sayre. Jessie Wilson's France Attends Divine Service With President
Notable society note records Francis B. Sayre and Jessie Wilson in Paris accompanying the First Family as they attend a divine service with the President. The visit underscores diplomatic ties amid a formal ceremony, highlighting international social circles and official engagement during the trip.
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One Dying as Coaster Collision Shocks Palisades Park
At Palisades Amusement Park a rear end collision on the Aeroplane Coaster leaves at least one person dying and many injured. Victims include Et ta Kane Jersey City. F D Wiegsid West New York. Mary Pelgelt Jersey City. Leonard Okey Maywood. Cause may be defective brakes or grip on one train as another sped down a sixty five foot incline.
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Lake George Fire Bites French Mountain Blaze Near Shore
A forest fire started by a toy balloon on French Mountain July 4 rages with a north wind driving it toward Lake George shore. District ranger P J Cunningham leads relays of firefighters. several men overcome by heat and smoke. The blaze, visible to dozens of hotels, threatens lakeside cottages though no buildings are lost yet.
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Prisoner admits fatal shooting amid family abuse in New Jersey
Thomas Baker, held at Burlington county jail, described a drunken fight with his father in law Hudson Weber at Barton's Landing. He said Weber beat him, abused his blind mother, and chased him while he loaded a shotgun. A shot fired during a struggle killed Weber in a peach orchard. An inquest is planned at the courthouse.
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Hudson Weber
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Weber
Mim
Robert Peacock
Montclair mother accuses son of assault in home
Mrs. John McKee, 65, of 83 Orange Road, testifies in Montclair police court that her 27 year old son John assaulted her at home after a quarrel. Neighbors call police. McKee found with an ax, fractures and bruises on Mrs McKee. He resisted arrest and is jailed in default of $1,000 bail. she is hospitalized. Records say he has been charged before but she pleads for leniency.
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Orange Road
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Mountainside Hospital
Hat Stuck After Glue Mislabeling Sparks Laughs
A New York American item recalls a comical moment where a man mistakes hair oil for glue, leaving him unable to remove his hat. The quip highlights a mix up of everyday products and the era's playful tone.
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