Negro intruder held after violent attack on governess
New York special report details Henry Koster of Locust Street waking to find Mary Kostrick, 21, attacked by a black intruder in her room. The assailant struck with an empty bottle, causing severe wounds, and fled as Koster pursued with a rifle. Police arrested Robert Chambers of Bridgeport, Conn., after Koster and his son alerted authorities. Both victims remained unable to testify as Chambers was jailed pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Koster
Mary Kostrick
Reegro
Miss”ick
Dr. Koster
Hokis
Koster
Reall
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue
Eighty-second Street
Tiny Hiei
Mississippi
Ameeht
Prisiny
Jess Conrad Hewitt
Arsenal
Central Park
Helief
Hewitt
Lytheon
Keyptin
Museum
Neith
Nilee Comunnry
Hick
Handa
Richmond Candidates File Expense Accounts
Candidates in the Richmond primary filed expense accounts with a $5,000 fine for violations and a 30 day reporting window. Seven filed, led by a defeated candidate with $49.05 spent on running for Common Council, while others listed smaller amounts and postage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lee
Lee Ward
Alermen
Ellett
Flection
Marshall Ward
Delraihe Common
Genwt Sisia
Fuller
John M Hirshberg
Jeferson
Hirshberg
F. M. Reade
Monroe Ward
Moreton KH. Mills
Jefferson Ward
James W. Gentry
Ally Brown
Piashiniion Ward
Mr. Brown
Carter C. Jones
Hastings Court
Washington
Fire destroys Burdgal Paint plant in Indianapolis
A midnight blaze in the wholesale district began at 2 o clock Monday morning and razed the Burdgal Paint Company plant at Meridian and Maryland streets in Indianapolis. The fire caused extensive damage to Nichols Indy Company Star Millinery and Kuhn Brothers stores with total losses around 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Burdgal Paint Company
Meridian
Maryland
Nichols Indy Company
Indianapolis Iil Company
Star Millinerypany
Kuhn Brothers
PEL DIES OF THIRST ON DRYEST SUNDAY
A chaotic fragment reports a New York event where Pel perished from thirst on a notably dry Sunday. The text hints at fear of repeating a calamity and mentions a beast in the path but remains unclear and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel
Unclear Citywide Liquor Law Compliance Noted
In Manhattan and the Bronx as well as Brooklyn and Queens precincts the liquor trade observed the law in spirit and in letter for the day, aided by the cooperation of liquor men and law enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Tribute to Thomas F Walsh by Denver Times
The Denver Times extols Thomas F Walsh praising his generosity wealth and character. It lauds his kindness and benevolence and notes his youth with potential for further deeds in Colorado society.
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Walsh
Denver Times
Break Between Pope and Monaco Reaches Complete
The break between Pope Pius X and the Prince of Monaco is completed as Monaco’s ruler arrives in Rome. The Monaco minister to the Vatican, Count Wagner, is declared persona non grata and will depart. The Prince is accorded royal honors at the Quirinal with King Victor Emmanuel visiting him. The anti clerical press touts Quirinal victory citing Roosevelt incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pius X
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Vatican
Count Wagner
Victor Emmanuel
Quirinal
Roosevelt
New York Fare Outfit Exposed by Laura Atwood in Bank Fraud
Laura Atwood a Hotel Bellevue resident testifies to the Federal grand jury detailing the Cambridge National City Bank wreck and exposing Big Bill Kelcher and the fare gang. Her revelations claim arrests will follow and link Kelcher to George W. Coleman, the bookkeeper whose thefts toppled the bank.
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Boston
Mass
Laura M. Atwoo
Bellevue
Kelcher
Cambridge
Federal Grand Jury
National City Bank of
Miss Atwood
Fare Gang
New York
George W. Coleman
Big Bill
Kellher
Fare
Young Coleman
Roanoke Superintendent Reported Missing After Embezzlement Probe
Roanoke Virginia reports the superintendent of schools W A Lee from McDowell County has been missing since Saturday after a large teacher examination crowd saw warrants sworn out for him by the State Superintendent of Education. Investigation suggests embezzlement of school funds and violations of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
W. A. Lee
McDowell County
Johnny Kling Reports To Chicago Cubs In Quiet Arrival
Johnny Kling arrived from Kansas City to report to Manager Chance at Wrigley Field. He met President Murphy and shook Chance’s hand but did not set a meeting with West Side bosses. Kling says he is in good shape, trained with semi pro clubs, and will report daily to Chance, with his Cubs future pending.
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Chicago
John Kling
Kansas City
Chance
Ball Park
Kling
Murphy
West Side
Kidnes
God
Pittsburg
Kilne
Cubs
Race Riots Break Out in Coleman Texas
In Coleman Texas a violent race clash left one white man gravely injured and twelve Black residents seriously hurt as a mob of about 1,000 white attackers destroyed Black cabins and drove families from town after a fight between a Black youth and two white youths. Police were overwhelmed. most Black residents fled and no substantial resistance occurred.
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Coleman
Tex
Miller
Woman Reclaims Pedigreed Collie From City Dog Catcher
New Jersey woman Mrs Furlow confronts dog catcher David Steinfeld after her collie Emperor is allegedly taken from her car. She demands the dog’s return and pays the $2 license and charges at the town clerk’s office. Emperor, noted for tricks, had been in a hospital and is described as a kingly companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foc. Furlow
Park Street
Upper Montclair
N. J
David Steinfeld
Steinfeld
Furlow
Tripper
King Edward
Emperor
Trappist Monks Pledged to Eternal Silence at Marian Hill
The Trappist Monastery at Marian Hill in South Africa is a German settlement with fathers and brothers. Fathers vow lifelong silence, breakable only by Rome, while brothers follow less strict rules. The self-sustaining community runs shops and workshops to support the mission and educate local children with help from the Sisters of the Bleeding Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianhill
South Africa
Rome
Durban
Young Hall
Sisters of the Bleeding Heart
Kaftir
Local Color Judged On Chicken Theft Motive
A Kansas City Star item reports a local judge facing charges for allegedly stealing chickens. Eyewitnesses place the defendant around a rural property at night, with authorities citing barnyard mischief as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wizard Accused of $600 Swindle in NY World Tale
Abraham White of the Abraham White Bending Company, 62 Broadway, is jailed after allegedly swindling Massachussetts Mass Transit worker out of 600 dollars. Detec tives Mettmisitt and Nelson arrested him in Manhattan. bond set at 34,000. White claimed to have profited millions from government bonds and told a sensational self-story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Abraham White
Broadway
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Fie Ihe
White
Manhattan
Detortivus
Metmsitt
Nelson
Dave
Wehsler
Massatrate Terrmane
Lichon
Chrystie Street
Tombs Court
Isance Zone
White Haven
Sixth Avenue
Zane
White’s 1907 bond schemes and high stakes gambles
The article recounts White’s early bond dealings and alleged misdeeds. It notes Sage loaning White 1.5 million for bonds on a self and wife note, Zane’s 600 dollar offer, White’s delayed reply on paper, and a string of controversial bids and investments around 1906 1907 including a 15 million city bond bid and later profit from another issue. It mentions arrests and police involvement as investigations follow.
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White
Zane
Russell Sage
Greater New York Security Company
Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Metz
Massachusetts
Imeue White
John A. Metall
Longe K Branch
Inter
Body of Twain Consigned to Sod at Elmira
In Elmira rain fell as Rev Samuel Eastman read scripture at Mark Twain's bier. A crowd of prominent citizens gathered for a brief eulogy as the writer's grave shared space with his wife and daughter. The service reflected on Twain's lasting light through his works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Samuel Eastman
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Governor Mann as Toastmaster at Danville YMCA Banquet
Governor William Modges Mann presided as toastmaster at a Young Men's Christian Association of Virginia banquet held in Mount Vernon Methodist Church Sunday school rooms. Distinguishing guests spoke on conserving energy in association work and pooling resources for youth nationwide. A morning business session at Main Street Channel elected officers: President J Calvin Moss Lynchburg. vice presidents R R Smith Richmond W P Boatwright Danville and K F Sheffey Lynchburg. secretary M Speece. press secretary T Pplc Stawton. permanent committee M W Lee Shehmond Kent Danville and F R M Yll Newport News. The convention concludes tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
William Modges Mann
Young Men's Christian Association of Virginia
Mount Vernon Methodist Church
Toplee
Main Street Channel
J. Calvin Moss
Lyncbure
RR. M. Smith
Richmond
WPF
Stolen Goddess at Metropolitan Museum of Art
A 9 inch bronze statue named Neith, valued at $1,500, was stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art between Wednesday morning and Thursday evening. Detectives hunt a group of suspects, with museum officials sheltering details to aid the investigation.
Young Tom Swope to testify in Hyde murder case
Kansas City special report notes that Dr. Clark Hyde's brother in law Young Tom Swope is set to testify about finding a cyanide capsule near the time of Colonel Thomas Swepe's death. Swope recounts seeing Hyde drop a capsule, its odor matching cyanide, and gathers capsules with John G. Paxton for analysis in Chicago. The trial's pace suggests the state may rest its case this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Anna Houlihan
Clark Hyde
Thomas 5. Swepe
Tom” Swope
Dr. Hyde
Nido
Dr. Slyde
John G. Paxton
Mr. Paxton
Chicago
Miss Houlihan
Mr. Hyde
Color vision differences between men and women noted
A discussion cites lower color blindness in women than men and suggests women may judge color contrasts more accurately. It cites examples of difficulty distinguishing autumn leaf colors and mentions Professor Edridge Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edridge Green
Gatins Caught After Eluding Jail Over Bucketeering Case
Joseph H. Gatins, named in the District of Columbia grand jury indictment over bucket shop violations and conspiracy, was arrested in New York City Friday night. Worth about 10 million dollars, he backing William H. Price & Co. of Baltimore. thousands in Reading stock certificates were found on him. He faces arraignment before Commissioner Shields at the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph H. Gatins
District of Columb
Gatins
William H. Price & Co
Baltimore
Gating
Jane
Sid
Catkits
Amineo
Crown
Brekine Nnicket-shopte
Veterans Parade In Mobile Alabama Veterans Take Mobile
Mobile today sees a large gathering of veterans with crowds in streets, red white and blue decorations, and rising activity on entertainment committees. Soldiers and civilians move about as trains arrive, while fires are lit in rooms to keep elder veterans warm amid the cold morning.
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Mobile
Tle
Virginia Mer
The Cost of Living and the Simple Life
The piece argues that rising costs stem from tariffs and societal shifts, outpacing progress in reducing prices. It notes higher living standards with more costly food, clothing, travel, and luxury goods as the wealthy grow. It calls for a “new aristocracy of the simple life” and a free masonry of people defined by character, not wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Laurence Laughlin
May Scribner
Senator Daniel Is Resting Well
Lynchburg Virginia special report states Dr Waugh that Senator Daniel had a fairly comfortable night and after twenty four hours returning from Florida is in fairly good condition Though still helpless he is better than a month ago and recognizes his son Edward M Daniel at least once since arriving home
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Lynchburg
Chicago Sets Up Free Lodging for Lady Hoboes Tonight
Chicago Health Department to open at 3040 Calumet Avenue a women's model lodging house. Any applicant even labeled as a hoboe will be entertained for one night with free lodging, bath, and basic toilet accessories as the city prepares its hospitality for arriving women travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Health Department
Calumet Avenue
Man Refuses Debtor’s Oath Spends Eleven Years in Jail
In Stafford County, Alfred W. Jones has remained imprisoned for eleven years rather than pay a debt of $1,000. He boasts an eleven-year beard and says he will die in jail. He refuses to take the poor debtor’s oath, deeming it an admission of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H.special
Alfred W. Jones
Stafford
Wanderer Loses Share of Virginia Farm in Court
C C Gerhart sues in Henrico Circule Court for a share of the farm occupied by his sister Alma Culp valued at $7,000. The suit was dismissed by Judge Scott. Mrs. Culp has held the property since the Civil War and improved it to double its value. Gerhart returned after decades and was refused a share. the suit was dropped.
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Richmond
C. C. Gerhart
Henrico County
Alma Culp
Scott
Marryin g in Aran and Island Law on the Coast
In Slorper's May notes from Aran Velonds Muande Radford Warren records marriage customs in the islands. Darragh Shean and others discuss family ties and the vow to return from America. About a quarter migrate to America with many returning, some die of consumption, others regain health and stay on the islands.
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Aran
Aran Velonds
Brehind
Slorper
Muande Radford Warren
Sthitan
Lhirtehnoore
Sarrieh
Americ Om” Sei Darragh Shean, "Wod She Is Having Rinty Piciele
Pierre
Michael Fawn
Virat Wach
Darragh Rhuan
Ciel
Amertes
Amerfica
Emier
Cop Jennings Breaks an Arm in Richmond
Richmond police officer RR W Jennings, a long standing member of the force, suffered a broken left arm during a morning fall near Twenty second and Main while pursuing a craps shooter. He weighs heavily and expects to return to duty soon after treatment by doctors Brock Gray and Winn. He laments publicity and suspects police suppression of the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Specista
W. Jennings
Jennings
Dea Brock
Gray
Winn
Ile
Mayor's Laughing Stand In Proves A Town Tale
A satirical column rails at the mayor who keeps the town laughing as public figures like Ballinger Root and others share in the joke. The piece notes the mayor’s walks cause him to prop against lampposts while the citizenry, including Tammany supporters and reformers, enjoy the humor at taxpayers’ expense. The Evening Post and Epictetus are cited as reluctantly approving, predicting the joke will last through the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Honers
Ballinger
Root Mudh
Ailda
Mr. Murphy
Tammany
The
Evening Post
Epictetus
Slang Tabooed in West Philadelphia Home
A Philadelphia Telegraph item describes a family in West Philadelphia correcting a child for slang at dinner. The mother urges the child to cut the slang, while the father comments on the method as blunt yet necessary. The exchange centers on maintaining proper speech at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Margie
Philadelphia Telegraph
Relics of the Great Auction Items From Literary History
Auction houses selling historic items linked to John Bunyan Charlotte Bronte and Dickens with Burns John Wesley and Daniel O Connell figures. The Burns family Bible from 1904 at Alloway Burns Museum and other relics including Dickens chairs desks and a Charles I prayer book are offered in forthcoming sales.
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John Bunyan
Nephoteogr
Charlotte Bronte
John Wesley
Dickens
Robert Burns
Burns
Alloway
Soth
Ellisland
Dumfries
Jean Armour
William Burke
Butts
Daniel O Counsell
Gad’s Hill
Eveat
James F. Davis
William and Mary
London Telegraph
Richmond Woman Fined $100 on Grave Charge
Mrs Hettie Spraggin faced a police court fine of 100 dollars for a disturbance at 424 West Marshkeald Street and nearby streets. Justices in the case noted the penalty would not carry a sentence. the complainants presented clear evidence and the accused was ordered to pay and raise her shelter funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Speedal
West Marshkeald Street
Monroe
Mae Shull
Hettie Spraggin
Yili
Trutehfelt
Krengtenil Nolet
Detweliva
Wiley Ibd
Alm Lipnun
Damisi
Coal and Core Deal in Wise County Virginia
Reported purchase by the Wentz syndicate of the Kookee Consolidated Coke and the Lee county coal vest gives the group control of a key Virginia coking area. The $1,000,000 transaction, finalized a month ago, makes the syndicate central to Wise and surrounding counties. Southern Railway's new north south link enhances the deal's strategic value, with about 6,000 coke ovens in Wise and nearby counties, most active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Wentz Syndicate
Kookee Consolidated Coke
Lee County Invest
Virginia
Clinchfield
Southern Railway
Wise
Counties
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