Frightful tooth drives burglar’s capture in Williamsburg
Morris Seibrnsky of 67 Moore Street awoke with severe toothache. From his window he saw a man leave 60 Moore Street, prompting Leibinsky to alert Police Officer Stern. The sight related to a burglary spree that had drained Williamsburg shops of Wunder goods using a taxi to move stolen items.
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New York
Morris Seibrnsky
Moore Street
Williamsburg
Leibinsky
Benjamin Israelsky
Policeman Stern
Stage Street
Burglary Suspect Caught After Taxi Standoff
Leeman hid in a hallway as a stranger left a large bundle. Samuel Lewis of 624 New Lots Hand exited a taxicab and attempted to take the bundle. Stern arrested Lewis and sent him to the station. The chauffeur testified, was released, while Lewis was held without bail at Manhattan Avenue Court on burglary charges.
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Leeman
Samuel Lewis
Stern
Lewis
Chauteur
Manhattan Avenue Mee Court
Suffragettes invade Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Special suffragettes breached Balmoral Castle grounds evading Royal Guards and tore up golf bags on the royal links. They displayed purple banners demanding cabinet ministers halt forcible feeding of women, with Votes for women means peace for Cabinet ministers. King George was escorted by special guards as he walked the grounds during a royal visit with Cabinet officers.
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Edinburgh
Balmoral Castle
George
Bertram Spencer Faces Death While Court Hopes for Life
Bertram G. Spencer condemned to die within eight days for murdering Miss Martha Blackstone, a Springfield schoolteacher, rises with calm in Charlestown prison. He awaits a last legal bid from his attorney Richard P. Stapleton to substitute life imprisonment.
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Boston
Mass
Bertram G. Spencer
Martha Blackstone
Springfield
Charlestown
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Spencer
Richard P. Stapleton
Holyoke
Hayes got order to stop raids in New York trial
Special report details testimony by Hayes during his trial for making false statements to a Superior officer. He describes orders from Police Commissioner Waldo delaying arrests and shifting policy from closing disorderly houses to restraint, emphasizing obedience to higher command. The article also notes a separate vignette about a child named John Dagan and his initials.
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New York
Farley
Conelius G. Hayes
Waldo
Mayes
Hayes
Mr. Farley
Parley
Baby Born With Initials In Eyes In Philadelphia
Specialists at Jefferson Medical College study a two year old boy, John Dugan, of 1622 North Sixteenth Street, whose retina shows mirrored letters forming his initials in the right eye. Doctors seek explanation for the curious ocular imprint believed connected to parental choice before birth.
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Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical College
John Dugan
Sixteenth Street
John
Raymond Dead in Chicago Hotel
Former New York Giants pitcher Arthur Huts Harmond known for eccentricities was found dead in the Hotel Veley Chicago. Death attributed to heart failure induced by heat and alcohol. Harmond, once a leading drawing card for the United States League, had periods of brilliance but endured frequent trouble and was cast off by Giants manager McGraw.
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N. Y. Giants
Chicago
Arthur (“Huts”) Harmond
New York Giants
Veley
Raymond
McGraw
Giants
Bugs
Reagnond
Tichmond
Reds
Bloody Fifth Cavalry Reunion Planned During State Fair
Survivors of the Bloody Fifth Cavalry to meet in Richmond during the State Fair week. President J T Davis and Secretary Samuel Shield lead plans for an elaborate banquet and speeches. Shield toured the peninsula and reconnected with many veterans, who plan the trip. The reunion honors a regiment noted for hard service and battlefield distinction.
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Richmondava
Fifth’ Cavalry
Brent
J. T. Davis
Samuel Jes Shield
Association
Shield
Peninsula
Richmond
Abe Bryant Sentenced Fifteen Years for Murder
In Rocky Mount a special court yesterday handed Abe Bryant a punishment of thirteen years in the penitentiary for the murder of Joti Montensele. The sentence reflects the harsh outcome of the case as reported in local coverage.
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Ale Bryant
Rocky Mount
Abe Bryant
Joti Montensele
Trial Details Hint Self Defense Claim after Shooting
The report notes a four days' trial with both men described as noorshiners. Bryant says Montcastle had informed on him and he entered a self defense claim.
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Bryant
Montcastle
Visits Father Finds Him Dead
An elderly Carthage resident, John Burns, was found murdered in his home by his son Dr. Thomas Burns of Watertown who arrived to visit. The body showed a heavy blunt instrument assault and had lay undiscovered for about twelve days. A robbery motive is suspected after $70 was stolen and a suspect who worked for the victim is being sought.
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Utica
N. Y
John Burns
Carthage
Here
Thomas Burns
Watertown
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