Hundreds killed in hurricane ravaging Key West and Cuba
A catastrophic hurricane from Cuba split off into two sections near the Florida keys and into the Gulf of Mexico, with heavy loss of life feared in Key West. In Cuba, hundreds reported dead or injured as the storm battered Matanzas Santa Clara and Pinar, disrupting communications and wrecking ships, streets, and utilities.
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Key West
Fla
Cuba
Florida Keys
Gulf of Mexico
Keys
Havana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Pinar
Youth Shielded Killer by Prisoner Adolph Berg Arrested
Adolph Berg known as Pickles, twenty one, was arrested after a fatal shooting involving Henry Greenwald known as Biff Clark and Charles Fischer. Berg allegedly used Fischer as a shield during a struggle on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. He was jailed at the Harlem Detective Bureau and charged with homicide after an interview with Coroner Feinberg and police officials.
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New York
Adolph Berg
Pickles
Biff Clark
Charles Fischer
Berg
Fit! Avenue
One Hundred and Eleventh Street
Feinberg
Clark
Harlem
Detective Bureau
Fifth Avenue
Bureau
Curtaine
Brenner
Loungin
Elehth Avenue
Dunn
Henry A. Stickney
Bponte
Bif
Bers
Fischer
Virginia Historical Society Receives $500 Memorial Gift
At a Virginia Historical Society meeting, President W. Gordon McCabe donated 500 dollars to the permanent fund, lifting total gifts to 16,600 dollars. The memorial honors a beloved child who died last year, to be named the Virginia Sturdivant Fund. The Colonial Dames restored a large portrait collection and were thanked. New members include Robert B. Moseley and several others from Virginia, Oklahoma, New York, and Mexico.
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Richmond
The
Virginia Historical Society
W. Gordon McCabe
Captain McCabe
Virginia
Virginia Society of Colonial Dames
Society
Colonial Dames
John R. Thompson
London
New York
Charles H. Clark
Hartford
Conn
J. C. Hemphill
Gilbert Hunt
Crouch
Boyken
Colquitt
Robert B. Moseley
Michiken
Robert Baker Pegram
South Carolina
A. Caperton Braxton
Virete
Lucile P. Stone
Eskridge
Washington State
W. L. Crittenden
Oklahoma
J. M. Smith
A. J. Outerbridge
William D. Richardson
Mary M. Washburne
Kentucky
R. S. Craig
Mexico
Francis Lee Daingerfield
S. Brooke Cartwright
Washington
Polly Talks Too Much Ends At Snow Henhouse
A talking parrot owned by Otto Schneider of San disfield escaped Wednesday evening and flew to N H Snow's henhouse in Winsted Conn. Snow heard the bird's voice and fired thinking thieves were robbing roosts, killing Polly. Schneider buried the bird Thursday.
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Winsted, Conn
Otto Schneider
Sandisfield
N. H. Snow
Snow
Polly
Schneider
Actor Adams Tied to False Pretense Charge
Washington special report: Charles W. Adams, veteran actor who claimed to have acted with Booth and Barrett, appeared in Police Court on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He admitted recent debauch and begged for help. The court committed him to Washington Asylum for six months.
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Washington
Charles W. Adams
Booth
Barrett
Adams
Adams Comedy Company
Great Booth
Washington Asylum
Judge \uham
Raids Target Art Purchasers From Duveen Brothers
Washington report on a Friday raid by federal customs agents on the Duveen Brothers in New York. Officials say seizures could extend to homes of buyers who acquired art declared with undervalued duties or unpaid tariffs. Chief officers state the action depends on New York port authorities and internal inquiries, with a theory that a disgruntled employee prompted the raid.
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Washington, D. C
Duveen Brothers
New York
C. P. Montgomery
The
Treasury
Department
Montgomery
Loeb
New York Port
Koehler
Duveen
Staunton Captain Appointed Military Aid to Dickinson
Captain Harry N. Cootes of Staunton, a U S cavalry officer in the Philippines, has been appointed military aid to Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson and is en route to the United States. He previously served as aide to Governor General Forbes and was military secretary at the Jamestown Exposition.
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Staunton
Harry N. Cootes
United Sates Cavalry
Philippines
Jacob M. Dickinson
United States
Forbes
Rootes
Entire family perishes from gas leak in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, a leaky gas tube killed most of the Kunz family early Friday. Adolph Kunz, his son George, and daughter Clara died. Mrs Kung and son William were found dying and rushed to the German Hospital, where no hope remained.
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New York
Brooklyn
Adolph Kunz
George
Clara
Kung
William
Yorktown Set For 128th Surrender Anniversary Celebration
Yorktown Virginia announces a gala day next Wednesday to mark the 128th anniversary of Cornwallis surrender to Washington. A grand parade with soldiers sailors and marines will feature federal ships and flags alongside French colors. Addresses planned by Gov. Mann and W. E. Andrews with a hoped invitation to Ambassador Jusserand. The program includes a reading of The Surrender and patriotic music at Welock and monument.
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Yorktown
Cornwallis
George Washington
Mann ‘de
William E. Andrews
United States Treasury
M. Jusserand
Welock
England
Henry Reed Hatfield
Yorktown Historical Society of the
United States
George Washingon Dame
T. D
Baltimore
Caplain
Society of Descendants
Sisners
Fort Monroe
Tion
W. E. Andrews
Coast Artillery Corps
William Reese Scott
Wanted Husband For One Hour For $200
Chicago report notes Miss Eugenie Adams of Washington advertised for a husband for one hour for $200. Frank S. Walters of Gary Indiana volunteers, saying the bridegroom fee would suit him and he will travel to Washington immediately. Walters, twenty six, weighs 190 pounds and is nicknamed The Samson of the steel work.
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Chicago
Ill
Eugenie Adams
Washington, D. C
Frank S. Walters
Gary
Ind
Washington
Walters
Samson of
Bo Prices and Offers Reported in Local Market
In a brief market note the figures show three items labeled LO with prices $2.40 and a combined listing for Bo offerings at $2.75 $1.00 and $1.50. The entry indicates ongoing price activity across several lines.
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Pres
J. P. Nottingham
V.pres
Cashier
Gloucester
Mathews
C. D. Clinton
Dixondale, Va
M. S. Foster
Sibley Bros
Lesie C. Garnett
Mathews, VA
Middlesex
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Norfolk
Portsmouth
North St
Bay Line
Philpot
East River
Williams
Hicks
Past River
Diggs
Roane
Ware River
Smith's
Heckley
Aubu Athee
North River
Severn Wharf
Severn River
Old Point
Government Wharf
C. D
M. Am
James River
Berkeley
Brandon
MAIN
Lmit
Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Company
B. L. Bugg
Norfolk Building
Frank T. Rerants
Buiders
Norfolk Building Supplies Corporation
Brooke A E
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C. A. Mitchell
Maine
Coward
Pas Iph Ware
Blane
Toon Isle de
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Captain M'Cake
Historical Society
Flora Wilson
Wilson
Iowa
Dr. A. M. Marchant
Ayo Barreca
Cape Cod
Down East
Chesapeake Steamship Company
Slegant Passenger Steamers
Columbia
AMD
Augusta
Bor
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk, VA
York River Line
Atlanta
West Point
Seamer
Gloucester Point
Clement's Clay Bank
Allmond’s
F. Baltimore Street
Arthur W. Robson
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Lee Streets
EB. J. Chism
N. Chapman
Beaver Board
Bessalyy
Clark Sash & Doga Corp
Frank T. Clark
Mc Vicker
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