Gorham Company Man Killed Jumping Before Subway Train
Herbert A. Sawyer, 33, Massachusetts Gorham silverist with New York offices, leaped in front of a Grand Central Station subway train at 7:20 PM after a nervous breakdown. His wife and brother waited at the Grand Union Hotel in New York while police recovered the body and identified personal effects including $47.90 and a gold watch bearing his wife’s image.
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New York
Herbert A. Sawyer
Massachusetts
Gorham Company
Gorham Builiding
Thirty-sixth Street
Fifth Avenue
Grand Central Station
Sawyer
James S. Sawyer
Boston
Grand Union Hotel
Muldoon
White Plains
Newton Highlands
Muldoon’s
Sanitarium
Samuel Lewis
Troy Street
Grooklyn
Patrick Mulraney
West Thirtieth Street
James A. Sawyer
Herbert Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Herbert
Lynn Puts Out Warrants For Marsh Murder Suspect
W A Dorr, adopted son of the murder victim Charles Marsh, is sought on a first degree murder charge in the George E. Marsh death. A special warrant was issued in Lynn Massachusetts after a Boston druggist tipped police. Dorr, 55, from Stockton California, was described in a black automobile with a companion. Police have evidence to convict and are chasing Dorr across cities.
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Lynn
Mass
W. A. Dorr
George E. Marsh
Cheiaan
Dor
Stockton
Cal
Burches
Dorr
Charles Marsh
California
George Marsh
Boston
Taylor
Commonwealth Avenue
Marsh
New York
Burches Dorr
Relatives Clamor for News at White Star Office
In New York at 90 Broadway anxious relatives and bankers crowded the White Star offices as Titanic passengers' fate remained feared. Officials insisted the liner could not sink, but those present remained alarmed, recalling the Republic disaster.
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New York
White Star
Republic
Nantucket Shoals
Broadway
Ufe
Richmond jail holds Chesterfield farmer in murder case
Clement F. Smith, charged with the murder of Joseph Walker, was brought from Petersburg and jailed in Richmond awaiting county grand jury action. Though wounded, he walks in his hospital room and claims self defense, saying Walker would have killed him first. He expects release after a preliminary hearing.
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Richmond
Joseph Walker
Chesterfield
Clement F. Smith
Ecounty
Smith
Petersburg
Walker
Amin
Lfe
Mrs Beach Reaches Yonkers on Long Walk to Chicago
Mrs David Beach arrives in Yonkers after a day of walking from New York to Chicago for the New York Globe and Chicago Daily News. She ate a raw food dinner at a hotel and plans to press on to Peekskill by tonight, meeting Yonkers officials and YWCA members along the way.
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Beach
Yonkers
New York
David Peach
Chicarco
New York Globe
Chicago Daily News
Peekskill
Getty Square
Lennon
Daring Pocketbook Robbery in Police Court
In Police Court this morning Savannah merchant S R Herrmann reported a wallet theft of 140 dollars in two checks and about 40 in cash. A tug on his hip pocket revealed the loss. Detective Sergeant Fred Krengel detained two men, but the wallet was not recovered. Herrmann identified one suspect. both were released.
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Richmond
S. Herrmann
Savannah
Herrmann
Fire Line
Mr. Herrmann
Paine
Krengel
Allison and
Broad Streets
West Grace Street
City Hall
M. & Herrmann & Bro
M. & Herrmann
Rumor of Japan-Mexico Naval Base Debunked
The Lynchburg News notes no negotiations exist for Japan to acquire Magdalena Bay in Lower California. The myth sparked anti Japanese furor, but there is no information confirming such talks and no threat to the Panama Canal or US-Japan relations.
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Japan
Mexico
Magdalena Bay
Lower
California
Pacific
Panama Canal
Locre
United States
Lynchburg News
Roysters at Norfolk Year Round Cheer Democrats in May
In May the Roysters persist at Norfolk, a steadfast note from the Chase City Progress urging Democrats to stay the course. The brief item captures local political sentiment and ongoing party activity in the region.
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Norfolk
Brother Democrats
Chase City Progress
Roosevelt Praised Lincoln In Ledger Dispatch Note
The Ledger Dispatch suggests Roosevelt believed Illinois residents saw Lincoln as nearly as great as himself, reflecting a favorable public impression of Lincoln’s stature among the people.
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Roosevelt
Illinois
Lincoln
Ledger-Dispatch
Bryan Opposes Harmon in Ohio Primary Tour
William Jennings Bryan opened a two day speech tour in Ravenna Ohio urging Democratic voters to oppose Governor Harmon in the presidential preference primary and to rally to Woodrow Wilson who Bryan says will be Harmon’s only opponent. He frames the issue as Wall Street against the people and notes Harmon aided the 1896 defeat of the Democratic ticket.
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Ravenna
William Jennings Bryan
Ohio
Harmon
Woodrow Wilson
Marmon
Money Kings of
Wall Street
People
Bryan
Democratic Party
Wilson
Bryan Tours Midwestern Cities Amid Political Talk
The article notes Mr. Bryan planned stops in Akron and surrounding towns as part of a progressive stance against a React company and the people. It mentions a New York dispatch about General Frederick D Grant retiring from active service due to health concerns and rumors of throat cancer linked to his father’s death.
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Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Akron
Wooster
Loudenville
Mansfeld
Mt. Gilead
Delaware
Columbus
New York
United States Army
Gover
Frederick D. Grant
U. S. Grant
United States
Mr Daniels Rescuer Noted In London Fire Tale
Richmond special detail recalls Mr Robert W Trenlel aboard the Titanic mentioned in dispatches. The piece links a prior summer London hotel fire at the Carlton Hotel to his brave rescue of an Englishman from a burning building, drawing local memory from Richmond residents.
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Richmondp
Robert W. Trenlel
Richmond
Caortton Fotel
London
Daniel
Old Detecting Fights A Young House Thief
A retired detective sergeant on West 114th Street follows two well dressed men who burglarize a Dakota residence. In a confrontation at Lenox Avenue and nearby streets, Brown is injured as police subdue a fleeing suspect. The bundle holds jewelry and clothing valued at $250 belonging to Samuel Ellsworth of the Dakota. The search for the other suspect continues.
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New York
Dakota
No. 64
Brown
Menasin
Lenox Avenue
Hundred and Twenty-eighth Street
Devlin
Hayes
Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street
Vacation for Life Convict Sparks State Prison Stunt
In Newman Georgia Captain S Nash announces a four month vacation for a life-time convict serving a murder sentence. During his leave the inmate is free to travel and spend, with Nash paying all expenses. The warden expects the convict to return on schedule. No escapes have occurred under his rule in three years.
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Newman
Nash
Titanic wireless operator Phillips believed lost with crew
New York report identifies J G Phillips the Titanic wireless operator who sent S O S calls after the iceberg collision. Formerly on James Gordon Bennett’s yacht, he later served aboard the Oceanic before transferring to Titanic, and is thought to have perished with Captain Smith and the crew.
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New York
J. G. Phillips
James Gordon Bennett
Oceanic
Phillips
Smith
Policemen Rescue Five Women From Fire in Tenement Venture
In New York a blaze at the Vulcan Asbestos Manufacturing store on Broad Street sent dense smoke through upper hallways. Patrolmen Erichs and Mackay risked their lives guiding five women to safety from the third floor to a rear escape and roof as a cheering crowd watched.
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New York
Broad Street
South Street
Vulcan Asbestos Manufacturing Company
Erichs
Mary de Mott
Phyllis
Mary O'Connor
Irene
Joseph Weil
Mackay
Those Diamond Heels Not In Easter Parade
Mrs Charles H An theny of Muncie Ind wore a banana broadcloth gown with blue ostrich feathers and diamond accessories at Easter parade in New York. Her Paris designed outfit and gold diamond slipper details drew attention as rain dampened the afternoon crowd. She spoke with a World reporter at the Waldorf Astoria about fashion, etiquette, and the quiet parade.
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New York
Charles H. Antheny
Muncie
Ind
Pith Avenue
Anthony
Tndianapolis
Mrs. Anthony
Fifth Avenue
Mother in jail with infant as $1000 judgment unpaid
Mia Innocenza Parlagrecco pleads to keep her thirteen month old in jail to avoid separation after defaulting on a $1000 slander judgment. Sheriff Harburger refuses bond, insisting the mother and baby stay together, despite appeals and a Wish for mercy.
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New York
Mia Innocenza Parlagrecco
Ludlow Street
Fannie Samarco
East One Hundred and Eighth Street
Miss Samarco
Harburger
Ocean billow rep lace ebbed and flow ed
A fragment describes a woman adorned with gems. Her golden hair is bound by a bright bandeau, and her necklace, earrings, and other jewelry shimmer with gems. The passage focuses on lavish ornamentation and reflected light.
Richmond arrest of Black musician in fugitive case
Nathaniel J. Mownley alias Prostes Sor Scotti, a 30 year old Black musician, was arrested in Richmond on a fugitive charge from New York City for alleged involvement in the Wone lowe Wong Que killings at a Chinese restaurant. He surrendered to Detective Sergeant Bryan after a countrywide search. police say he admits being in New York last May and faces extradition proceedings. Jewelry and money were taken at his arrest. A third Chinese victim was found dead with a hatchet in his room elsewhere, raising links to the case. Motley is believed to have money and relatives in New York, New Hampshire, and Henderson.
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Richmond
Nathaniel J. Mownley
Prostes Sor Scotti
New York City
Joseph J. Bryan
New York
Wiley
Kellam
Motley
Scotti
Willams Thornton
West Federal Street
Wonelowe
Wong Que
West One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Street
Lee
Que
Cuilnaman
Ryan
Hampshire and
Henderson
Arrest of Thornton and Motley linked to dis orderly house
William Thornton was fined 350 and costs in Police Court for maintaining a dis orderly house at 12 West Federal Street. A dozen inmates were fined 10 each. The house housed Nathanial J. Motley alias Professor Scotti, recently arrested for the murder of two or possibly three Chinese men in New York, with Motley’s arrest following closely after Thornton’s.
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West
Federal Street
William Thornton
Justice Crutchfield
Nathanial J. Motley
Professor Scotti
New York
Thornton
Motley
Scottl
Baked Potatoes Spanish Style
Instructions describe baking six medium white potatoes cut lengthwise scoop mash with onion salt butter and cream. Refill twelve shells place a slice of pimento on top and brown in oven.
Titanic Insurance Jump Follows Iceberg Hit
Insurance on the White Star liner Titanic soared after word she struck an iceberg off Newfoundland. Lloyds set Titanic Insurance at 50 guineas per cent. An underwriter said losses could reach $750,000 even if she reached port, with total voyage insurance at $7.5 million.
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London
Lloyd’s
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
Lloyds
Titanic
National News Association
Warrant Taken Out as Husband Is Shot in Petersburg
Mrs Smith swore out a warrant against Walker for shooting her husband with murderous intent. At the same hour Walker was killed by Smith as undertakers prepared a casket for his body. Both Smith and his wife claimed ignorance of Waller's death or wounding.
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Petersburg
Smith
Walker
Waller
Virginia Ordered to Pay Special Master Fees
The Supreme Court required Virginia to advance 20000 dollars to cover the fees of special master C B Lillefield in the debt dispute with West Virginia, to be charged to case costs.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
State of Virginia
C. B. Lilllefield
West Virginia
Ashland Man Elopes With Married Woman
Ashland, VA. John Perrin, a 4 Carpenter by trade, eloped with a married woman named Wells whose husband is a blacksmith near Ashland. Mrs Weiss cares for two small children and husband in Richmond. No word on their whereabouts. rumor says they went to California. Relatives and friends in Ashland are distressed by Perrin's actions.
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Ashland
John Perrin
Wells
Licenses Refused To Two Lynchburg Saloon Partners
Twenty retail liquor dealers in Lynchburg Virginia were granted new licenses by Judge Christian in the Corporation Court at Hotel Carroll. Desmonds and Hit Barnes Manning were excluded for selling to drunken men and to minors respectively. The judge ruled a clearly liquor-influenced man is too drunk to be sold to under the law.
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Lynchburg
Christian
Corporation Court
Desmonds
Carroll
Barnes Manning
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