Townsend Murder Case Heats Up In New Brighton
A man unnamed by police was arrested early this morning in connection with the murder of Dr. Charles Wilmot Townsend of New Brighton. Mrs Townsend revised her account of the shooting saying she heard a masked intruder threaten her husband and that the assailant demanded money. Coroner Cahill plans an autopsy with funeral services set for tomorrow at 3 o clock conducted by Rev Dr Eccleston. Bail set at 25000 for Moses Silverman pending Tuesday examination as the investigation draws in a cabman vendor list and police criticism from District Attorney Kenn.
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Charles Wilmot Townsend
Staten Island
New Brighton
Smith Infirmary
Galvin
O'Connor
Sargeants Mannion
Detective Bureau
McLaughlin
Schmittberger
Townsend
William R. Janeway
Nicholas Randall
St. John's Church, Clifton
Moses Silverman
Silverman
Dr. Townsend
Marsh
Stapleton Court
Mary Smith
Anna Thompson
Red Bank
Silvermans
John J. Kenn
Atorney
Auburn
Death on a bridge under trolley lights in New Jersey
A West Jersey & Seashore trolley struck a man and a woman on the Newton Creek trestle near Camden around 1 am. The woman, about 25, wore a red plaid suit and had a wedding ring. a gold chain and watch bear the initials W. C. The man’s body was thrown into the creek. discovery was incomplete. The couple reportedly intended suicide, choosing a rarely used foot bridge for concealment. The train had departed Atlantic City at 11 pm and nearby passengers remained unaware of the tragedy.
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New York Times
Camden
N. J
West Jersey & Seashore
Newton Creek
John Braden
Braden
W. C
Gloucester City
Atlantic City
Four Hurt In Auto Smash At Greenwich Point
In Greenwich Point on Long Island two Hempstead women were badly injured and their husbands slightly hurt when Ralph Foreman’s car sped into a snow slick bend, swerved off the road, tore into locust trees and overturned. Mrs Ralph Foreman suffered chest injuries and a broken hip. Mrs Frank Foreman was hurt in the chest. Ralph Foreman and Frank Foreman escaped with minor wounds. Ralph Foreman Jr. was unhurt. The party was en route from Hempstead toward Freeport when the crash occurred. The injured were taken to Hempstead after first being cared for at A. S Bull’s home.
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Freeport
L. I
Greenwich Point
Hempstead
Ralph Foreman
Frank Foreman
Ralph
A. 8. Bull
Bootblack in Williamsburg kills wife at supper
Pasquale Grosso, 314 Union Avenue, Williamsburg, shot his wife Nunziata through the breast as they prepared to eat. He fled to Manhattan. Her brother found the children aged 2 and 4 with their mother and reported the killing. Detectives arrested Grosso after locating him at East Twenty-second Street Station.
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Pasquale Grosso
Union Avenue
Williamsburg
Nunziata
Grosso
Manhattan
New York
East Twenty-second Street
Herbert Street
Kaiser Birthday Edict At Berlin Celebrates Emperor
Berlin reports Emperor William and imperial family appeared in the streets amid cheering crowds as the city glowed with lights. An imperial ordinance limits lese majeste penalties to deliberate acts and those done with evil intent or through ignorance. Rome notes a Te Deum honoring the birthday with cardinals and diplomats present, a Vatican authorized rite for a Protestant monarch.
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Berlin
William
Rome
Vatican
Pope Orders on French Catholic Church Organization
Vatican sources report the Pope has sent instructions regarding the future organization of Catholic churches in France to Paris. The move signals Vatican guidance affecting Church structures and leadership in France.
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France
Rome
Vatican
Organization of Catholic Churches
Paris
Omega Oli Trial Bottle Ad For Sore Throat and Chest
An old advertisement promotes Omega Oli as a remedy for sore throat and chest cold with a trial bottle priced at 10 cents. It notes a higher price elsewhere but emphasizes the brand and early use in curing hams and bacon related products.
Young Rockefeller Accused Of Speeding In Harlem
William G Rockefeller and chauffeur John Dahlberg were stopped by Bicycle Policeman Mara on 126th Street near St. Nicholas Avenue for driving 22 1 2 mph. Mrs Rockefeller argued the speed, Rockefeller bailed with cash, and asked the arresting officer’s badge number before leaving for Harlem Court.
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Mara
126Th Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
127Th Street
William G. Rockefeller
Mrs. Rockefeller
125Th Street
Maher
German elections seen as endorsement of imperialism
Paris and Brussels dispatches assess the German election results as a strong sign of imperialism, alarming Britain and France. The French press largely agrees, except Le Figaro which argues Liberal gains reflected a preference for less centralized government. Jaurés blames socialist defeat on previous anti-monarchical agitation and tariff disputes. The People in Brussels calls the outcome a bourgeois coalition triumph, an alliance of strongboxes.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Figaro
M. Jaurés
Vosges On
Louise of
Saxony
Giron
Brussels
Popular Press
The
People
Germany
Hudson Court House Fire in Hudson New York
Fire destroyed the Columbia County Court House in Hudson on January 27. Flames began in the sheriff's office and rapidly engulfed the building built in 1900 at a cost about 150000 dollars. Dr Charles Walker and his wife faced danger as the dining room burned and their child was saved after being thrown from a window with firemen aiding their descent.
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New York Times
Hudson
N. Y
Columbia County Court House
Charles Walker
Reyburn Wins Republican Nomination for Philadelphia Mayor
John E. Reyburn, Congressman from the Second District, won the Republican nomination for Philadelphia mayor, polling over 30,000 more votes than nearest rival John M. Walton. William Potter secured the City Party and Democratic nominations.
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Philadelphia
John E. Reyburn
John M. Walton
William Potter
United States
Italy
Ambassador Reid Recovers From Illness Aboard Vessel
London January 27 Ambassador Reid has recovered from a cold that developed into influenza and confined him to his cabin for two days during the voyage from New York.
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London
Reid
New York
Overnight to Chicago PennsylvanIa Special
Overnight rail service to Chicago departs in 18 hours via Pennsylvania Railroad. The train offers rock dustless dred service and promises efficient city transport.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
PennsylvanIa Railroad
Bailey denounced oil men in Bailey testimony
J D Johnson of Waters Pierce testifies before a legislative committee on a fall New York conference with Standard Oil officials. Bailey learned he had been deceived about Standard Oil stock in Waters Pierce, grew indignant, left, and called the Standard Oil men to penitentiaries. Sheriff Hall testifies about cattle sale payment issues and Bailey expenses.
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New York Times
Austin
Texas
J. D. Johnson
St. Louis
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Legislative Committee
Senator Bailey
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Broadway
New York
Bailey
Johnson
Cocke
Five-Platoon System Implements Police Shift Reform
Police Commissioner Bingham tests a five platoon schedule for patrolmen sergeants and roundsmen, debuting at 2 AM and 2 PM. The plan splits duty into 18 hour shifts with 24 hours off in five days, sparking complaints over meal breaks, roll calls, and desk patrols while promising broader rest and varied duties.
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Bingham
SPM
Lackawanna Electric Road Plan for Morristown to Hoboken
Chief Engineer Bush states the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway will electrify its Morristown to Hoboken lines after grade crossings on Morristown and Montclair branches are removed. The third rail system will shorten express times from Hoboken to Morristown by about 20 minutes and locals by about an hour. Thirty one miles of road would be electrified with several new stations planned, but construction may take two to three years or longer.
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Bush
Delaware
Hoboken
Morristown
Montclair
Lackawanna
Rail Road Agent Ends Life After Dispatch From Leesburg
Charles E. Mason a Leesburg West Jersey and Seashore Railroad agent shot himself with a buckshot load in a swamp near Leesburg after sending for Morton Van Gilder to assume control. Found dead at 42 with a widow and two children. authorities and a search party recovered the weapon and body.
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New York Times
Millville
N. J
Morton van Gilder
Maurice River
Leesburg
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
Charles E. Mason
Mason
van Gilder
Edward Mills
Long-Hunted Cuban Bandit Caught in Havana
Enrique Mesa, the bandit from Santiago Province who terrorized Eastern Cuba for over two years and defied Rural Guards, was captured in Havana last night by the secret police.
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Havana
Enrique Mesa
Santiago
Cuba
Ashen's the Scotch that made the highball famous
An advertising line touts ASHEN as the Scotch that popularized the highball drink, claiming its fame through a noted marketing slogan.
Oliver bid wins Panama Canal contract with partners plan
White House discussions led to the announcement that William J. Oliver would be awarded the Panama Canal contract at 6.75 percent if he assembles a partnership of at least two independent, financially responsible contractors to cover all work. Oliver cites 20 potential backers and will form a $5 million capital corporation with specific cash and securities for completion. Anson M. Bangs is rejected for failing to meet financial standards. MacArthur and Gillespie remain possible partners if Oliver succeeds. Oliver, a Knoxville contractor, has led major railroad projects and other large bids.
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Washington
White House
Panama Canal
William J. Oliver
Anson M. Bangs
Canal Commission
United States
Oliver
Roosevelt
Shonts
Bangs
War Department
New York
Taft
Friends of the
MacArthur- Gillespie Syndicate
MacArthur
Gillespie
R. R. Rogers
Rogers
Isthmian Canal Commission
Messrs. Oliver
Messrs
MacArthur and
MacArthur-Gillespie Syndicate
MacArthur-Gillespie Company
Eee
Knoxville, Tenn
Panama Canal project eyed by Oliver group
L C Gunther, tied to W J Oliver contracts, says Oliver will likely win the canal work. Gunther pledges to stay as general manager until completion. Oliver favors partners only in name, with Bangs named to keep firm control. Oliver aims to build the canal and gain schoolchildren’s praise for the achievement.
Palm Limited Schedule Ad Reflects Florida Cuba Southern Route
Florida Cuba and South headline notes a daily Palm Limited service at 10 p.m. with Sunday exception. Mentions connections to Florida Aiken Augusta Summerville Charleston and New York offices at 271 and 1200 Broadway. Adv.
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Florida
Cuba
South
Southern
Palm Limited
Aiken
Augusta
Summerville
Charleston
N.Y
Weekly sailing report from LINE eda line
A concise weekly note from LINE eda outlines sailing updates and telephone line concerns, referencing Telephone S600 ideecaée as a contact point for further details and schedules.
Explosion in Servian Crown Prince Palace
A mysterious blast at the Belgrade palace Saturday night shattered many windows in the Crown Prince's private apartment. Authorities say gunpowder and cartridges near a stove caused the explosion. no injuries were reported.
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Belgrade
Servia
Steel Trust's Deal With Veitscher Magnesite Works
The United States Steel Corporation negotiates a twelve year supply contract with Austrian Veitscher Magnesite Works. The total value exceeds that of prior years, signaling a major long term arrangement.
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Veitscher Magnesite Works
THE
NEW York Times
Berlin
United States Steel Corporation
Veitscher Magnesite
Missing Lieut Charles E McCullough in Havana
Lieut Charles E McCullough of the Fifteenth Cavalry is reported missing in Havana on January 27. He was born in Wisconsin in 1872 and had a history in the Spanish War and various army assignments including the First Illinois Cavalry and Seventh Cavalry before reaching the Fifteenth Cavalry. There are fears of possible foul play due to the money he carried.
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Havana
Charles E. McCullough
Fifteenth Cavalry
Charles E. McCulough
Wisconsin
First
Illinois Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
Sixth Cavalry
Ninth
Tn Fifteenth Cavalry
Seydlitz Arrives Fire Stricken Near Ceylon
The North German Lloyd liner Seydlitz homeward from Japan and China arrived at Point de Galle, Ceylon, with a fire in the fore part. Capt. Dewars and 105 passengers were rescued by British cruiser Diadem and brought to Colombo after the ship was 400 miles off land in the Bay of Bengal.
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Lloyd Line
Seydlitz
Dewars
Japan
China
Point de Galle
Ceylon
Diadem
Bay of Bengal
Runaway passenger engine uncoupled at Elizabethport
Last night at 10:30 an uncoupled passenger engine left Elizabethport with no crew aboard and steam flowing. The engine rolled toward Bergen Point at twenty miles per hour, then was diverted onto a sidetrack by a Bergen Point towerman and collided with idle freight cars, causing damage but no injuries.
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Elizabethport
Bergen Point
Newark Bay
New York
Avenue A
Century Old Bryan Kennelly Mansion Destroyed by Fire
Morristown New Jersey January 27 The Bryan L Kennelly mansion on South Street was destroyed by fire this morning The house was owned by Dr O L Wilson who faced about 10000 in losses The building was over a century old The First Ward Hose Company carriage overturned at Elm and South Streets driver James ey and fireman George Hi Dalrymple escaped serious injury
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New York Times
Morristown
N. J
Bryan L. Kennelly
South Street
O. L. Wilson
Elm
South Streets
First Ward Hose Company
George Hi. Dalrymple
Jersey City Officials Discuss Car Seat Ordinance Enforcement
Mayor Fagan and Police leaders held a conference on enforcing a new ordinance requiring the Public Service Corporation to provide a seat for every passenger. The rule, taking effect at midnight tomorrow, may be backed by patrols at Exchange Place trolley stations to stop boarding once cars are full. Officials did not confirm or deny the report.
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Fagan
Jersey City
McNulty and Bierck
Rooney
Monahan
Public Service Corporation
Ice Men Actually Cut Thin Hudson Ice Declares Reports Misleading
Reports of twenty two inch ice in Hudson are false. The thickest ice is ten to twelve inches. The American Ice Company will send about ninety men from New York City to Hudson by Tuesday as firms struggle to hire workers at high rates. Ice taken so far is good and clear. If cold weather lasts, ice dealers expect full houses this week.
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New York Times
Hudson,n. Y
American Ice Company
New York City
Hudson
21000 Catholics Meet Denounce France at Hippodrome
Archbishop Farley and other leaders addressed 7000 to 21000 Catholics in New York denouncing the French government over separation laws. Speakers condemned confiscation of church properties and urged support for the Pope, while crowds outside surged to gain entry and express patriotism.
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Archbishop Farley
New York
Hippodrome
Sixth Avenue
France
Walsh
Forty-third
Forty-fourth
Farley
Morgan J. O'Brien
Pius X
New York City
John G. Agar
Pontiff
Church of France
United States
Republic
Morgan J. O’brien
John J. Delany
Thomas F. Cusack
Mer. Lavelle
Justice Fitzgerald
John W. Goff
Quinlan
Catholic Club
A. P. Doyle
Rex-Justice O'Brien
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