Bellevue Nurses Face Grave Charges In Hilliard Inquest
An inquest opened into Louis Hilliard’s death at Bellevue Hospital insane pavilion on December 12. Three Mills training school nurses J R Davis Edward C Dean and Clinton L Marshal stand accused of causing the death. Testimony described brutal treatment including beating choking and a shower bath before Hilliard’s body showed multiple injuries including broken ribs and hyoid bone. Coroner’s physician Dr E J Donlin said death was by asphyxia and rib fracture. inquest adjourned.
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New York
Louis H. Hilliard
Bellevue Hospital
Fitzpatrick
Mills Training School
J. R. Davis
Edward C. Dean
Clinton L. Marshal
Hilliard
Minnock
Marshall
Dean
Marshal
Donnelly
Hillard
Hill
Vines
Theorice
Davis
Devir Nees
Mhilliard
Dr. Moore
E. J. Donlin
Stole Hangman's Rope In Newark Shop He Shoots Theft
Newark dispatch reports thieves broke into James Van Hise's shop, stole portions of gallows and the hangman’s noose used for county executions. The burglars carried away the rope to tie up their bundle, with no interference from local morality crusaders.
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Newark
N. J
James van Hise
Jimmy
Moralocrore
Dredging Channel Upgraded In New York Harbor
The east channel of New York harbor began deepening today with the dredge Thane, arrived from Baltimore, set to extend about eight miles, 2000 feet wide and 40 feet deep. The government project is by Metropolitan A Ir Company of New York at a cost of 5 million dollars.
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New York Harbor
New York
Baltimore
Metropolitan Air Company of
Two Arrests in New Haven Poisoning Murder Case
New Haven Conn December 2 Mrs Anna Rathbun and John F Hart were arrested on suspicion of complicity in the murder of William Rathbun by order of Coroner Mix. The step follows discrepancies between statements of the suspects and witnesses including train crew and Dr Kleinke who treated Rathbun.
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New Haven, Conn
Anna Rathbun
John F. Hart
Mix
William Rathbun
New Haven
Rathbun
Hart
Kleinke
Belle Dock
Missing Bridgeport Girl Mona Ryle Returns Home
A 14 year old Mona Ryle, daughter of Mrs. Chas A Neier of 88 Congress Avenue, vanished on Christmas from Danbury. A search for kidnapping followed. Family memory indicates paternal relatives reside at Moston. Attorney wired for the girl to be sent home at once.
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New Haven
Conn
Mona Ryle
Chas. A. Neier
Congress Avenue
England in Boston Father Seeks Custody of Child
In a letter to Mrs. Neider today from Mr. Lee a note from Mena says Papa did not steal me and she will return home after New Year's day. Mrs. Neider reports a desire to obtain possession of the child and credits Mr. Lee. The adult discussion centers on custody and parental intent as Mena remains with relatives in Boston.
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England
Boston
Historians debate The Crusades and the East at AHA meeting
In Detroit on December 27 the Twenty sixth annual American Historical Association session opened with Peter White presiding. Professor George L Burr of Cornell spoke followed by Oliver J Thacher of Chicago. President James B Angell of Michigan read a brief paper on the Calulations in Turkey.
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Detrot
Mich
Peter White
Marquette
American Historical Association
Russel House
Eggleston
George L. Burr
Cornell University
Oliver J. Thatcher
University of Chicago
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Turkey
Blair Attacks Press at Exeter Republican Meet
Former Senator Henry W. Blair of Manchester attacked the state press during a Rockingham County Republican club gathering in Exeter on December 27. He charged newspapers exalted a single candidate while opposing others better qualified for the National Senate, sparking vigorous discussion among members.
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Exeter
WN. H
Rockingham County
Republican Club
Henry W. Blair
Manchester
Blair
National Senate
Forty Nine Drowned As Ice Breaks Near Foster Town
Des Moines December 27 A Washington report claims 51 schools were skating on the river near Foster Ta when the ice broke. Four were drowned and 49 dead total, but no independent confirmation could be obtained tonight.
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Des Moines
Washington, Il
Poster
Embarrassment at Old Town bank echoes in Baltimore savings banks
Baltimore savings banks faced a rush of depositors after a receiver was appointed to the Old Town bank yesterday. Crowds gathered before opening hours and demanded their money, with several large banks deploying extra tellers and meeting all withdrawal requests promptly.
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Baltimore
Old Town Bank
Professor Offers Free Beacons in Deportment to Chicago Newsboys
A Chicago professor declares he will give free lessons in deportment and dancing to the city's newsboys. If Chicago newsboys resemble peers elsewhere, he may view this as a lucrative labor contract, though the boys will likely enjoy the arrangement.
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Chicago
Neweboye
Nhewsboya
Benet
Christmas Day Shootings Set Kentucky Record
Lexington reports Christmas day violence across Kentucky with thirty killings, many from drunken quarrels. Notable acts include Mrs. J. C. Bryant fatally shot by Thomas Kidd in Williamsburg, Kidd jailed. BE. T. Garrard dies of pneumonia amid Garrard faction tensions. Marion Henderson and Robert Morris feud violence in Christian county leaves Henderson dead. deputy sheriff John Usher and Charles Bowlin killed during whiskey-law arrests. numerous non fatal shootings also noted.
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Lexington
Kentucky
J. C. Bryant
Thomas Kidd
Williamsburg
Kidd
BE. T. Garrard
Manchester
Bill Holland
Clay County
T. T. Garrard
Garrard
Christian County
Marion Henderson
Robert Morris
Henderson
Morris
Atayfield
John Usher
Charles Bowlin
Mysterious Italian Vendetta Outcry in Chicago Slaying Attempt
Chicago on December 27 reports John Garvorsio an Italian wounded from a brutal knife attack refuses to name his attackers. He lies dying at home with severe abdominal wounds and a shredded shoulder while police probe a possible vendetta connected to an Italian murder years earlier. A neighbor notes Garvorsio hunted a suspect linked to the Italy case.
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Chicago
John Garvorsto
Garvorsio
Italy
Carrie tion and Bee techace Uv U. enter Carey hotel barroom
Mrs Carrie tion, president of the Bee techace W C T U, entered the Carey hotel barroom in a fanatical act. The incident occurred in dec 21 in oe Kas. authorities reported disturbances and a clash with barroom fixtures.
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Oe Kas
Mre. Carrietion
Bee Techace W. Co. R Uv. U
Carey Hotel
Woman smashed art and mirror in Kiowa saloons
Mrs Nation, in Kiowa Kas., smashed a $300 painting and a $100 mirror with a stone today. She had broken mirrors in two Kiowa saloons months ago and said no law allowed her prosecution. She was jailed this afternoon on charge of malicious destruction of property.
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Nation
Kiowa
Kas
Shanghai Pierce Dead Texas Cattle King and Legend
Kansas City reports the death of A H Pierce known as Shang hai Pierce. Born in Rhode Island 66 years ago he stood 6 feet 4 inches and weighed 275 pounds. A Confederate veteran, he became a leading cattle man in Texas and Kansas, owning 400000 acres and 30000 head of cattle. He inspired the Maverick Brander in the play Texas Steer. Survived by his wife and a daughter.
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Kansas City
Henry M. Withers
A. H. Pierce
Pierce
Tex
Shanghai” Pierce
Rhode Island
Galveston
New Orleans
Kansas
Texas
Mr. Pierce
Maverick Brander
Charles H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Decree Stands After Bankruptcy Hearing in Portland
In Portland Maine this afternoon the United States district court heard Appleton National Bank of Lowell Massachusetts petition to vacate Judge Webb’s bankruptcy decree dismissing creditors petition in the case of John P Squire & Co. The hearing lasting nearly three hours concluded with Judge Webb indicating he would maintain his original opinion and not grant the petition to vacate the decree.
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Portland
United States District Court
Appleton National Bank of
Lowell
Mass
Lost 18 Found. Miller Boy Reunited With Father
The son of Bamuel D. Miller abducted by his mother in Indianapolis was recovered at Lawrence early today by the father. The incident began yesterday in Indianapolis and ended with the boy's return to his father in Lawrence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bamuel D. Miller
Lawrence
First International Council of Master Masons Meet in Jacksonville
The first International Council of Master Masons colored met here today with colored dignitaries from various parts of the area. The gathering in Jacksonville, Massachusetts, marks a regional convergence of C M M leaders and community figures.
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Jacksonville
International Council of Master Masons
Parta
Anarchist Shoots Barre Chief in Vermont
Chief Patrick Brown of Barre Vermont lies in critical condition after three bullet wounds inflicted by an Italian anarchist during a disturbance at an Italian dance. Otto Bernaccio Luige Sass Arcura Bernaccio P Bernaccio and Co harido Guiseppini jailed. two more Italians held. one suspect, Bizarri, still at large. investigation links Frecani’s revolver to the shooting.
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Fay
Washington County
Montpelier
Arcura Bernaccio
Sasai
P. Bernaccio
Coharido Guiseppini
Andrea Frocinani
Bapalia Premo
Bizarri
Chief Brown
Italy
Garabaldi
Frecani
Thia
Peterg
Ganghigi
Brown
Vermont to be represented at Pan American Exposition
At a Montpelier meeting Gov. Stickney and twenty statewide leaders decided Vermont will appear at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. They voted to raise 5000 dollars from each executive committee member and collect proportionally in counties, with 2000 dollars for a building and the remainder for a state historical exhibit and promoting Vermont as a summer resort.
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Montpelier
Stickney
Vermont
Buffalo
Pppr
Tile
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F. G. Gulliland
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American Historical Assn
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