Murder mystery deepens in Roxbury case on Harlem River
Bloodstained garments found under a stairway near Lincoln Avenue and the Harlem River fuel police belief the assault on W. Roxbury a tea tester of No 3 Front St may involve a woman. Miss Lillian Thomasch of The Bronx says she saw a possible sign of a woman on the scene and the motive may go beyond robbery. Roxbury died at the rail yards after sustaining a fatal blow. Thomasch gave a detailed account to Inspector McClusky, with detectives corroborating her story. The case remains under investigation as officers pursue leads in the River Avenue area.
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Heat Death Toll Rises In City After Heat Wave
The heat wave eased after a cooler shower yesterday. Seven deaths and eighteen prostrations were reported in Manhattan by 8 p m with Brooklyn showing eleven deaths and ten prostrations. The list includes numerous infants and adults as temperatures peaked at 88 degrees. A fierce thunderstorm later dropped temperatures to 68.3 F within twenty minutes.
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Delirious patient at St Vincent’s jumps from window
Charles Saulsbury, 50, of 255 West Forty-seventh Street, jumped from a hospital window at St Vincent’s after heat delirium. He had been brought from 69 Greenwich Avenue earlier, strapped and shackled in a ward, but broke restraints and leapt to the ground. He was only slightly bruised and returned to care. doctors offered no clear explanation. Saulsbury is described as an agent, a German, and married.
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Paris Heat Reaches 91 Degrees as Sunstroke Toll Hits Ten
In Paris on July 11 the day’s heat reached 91 degrees. Ten people died from sunstrokes across the city and surrounding areas as authorities urged rest indoors and hydration.
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Nicholas Hernandez Named Secretaries of Legation
Nicholas Hernandez, son of General Hernandez, will serve as one of the secretaries of Legation.
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Legation
Career of El Mocho Hernandez As Venezuelan Minister Nominee
Cable dispatches from Caracas confirm The Tribune's report that General José Manuel Hernandez known as El Mocho will be Venezuelan Minister to the United States. A veteran of repeated uprisings he rose from teen rebel in 1870 to a leading political and military figure, enduring wounds and imprisonment, twice captor and fighter against and for governments, and later aligning with the Castro administration.
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Baptist Young People's Union adopts resolutions in Atlanta
Atlanta, July 11. The Baptist Young People's Union of America convention today commended past work and urged renewed effort. A notable moment was the flag salutation at the morning session with many state and territorial responses. McKenney of Illinois urged the North stop exposing children to Uncle Tom's Cabin, calling for praise of Lincoln, Lee, Grant, and Jackson.
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Convention of the Baptist Young People’s Union of America
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Uncle Tom
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Grant
Jackson
Boy found in bureau drawer after sleep-induced move
Henry Heidecke of Jersey City awoke to a scream and found his six year old son Frederick in a bureau drawer. He claimed he dreamed burglars entered and may have moved the child in his sleep to keep him safe. The incident occurred early yesterday morning.
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Postmaster General Sees End in Post Office Probe
Washington July 11 Postmaster General Payne announced the post office investigation may be nearing its end. Bristow, conducting the probe, will not commit to a date for final action. Payne notes the work done and suggests worst is over, with several officials likely removed while others remain under scrutiny.
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Flight of the Woodses in pursuit across states
The apprehension of Dr and Mrs J D Woods in the Best larceny case is anticipated as warrants travel from the West. Investigations trace their routes through Philadelphia Bethlehem and Phillipsburg with previous insurance claims tied to fires in Belle Isle Ocean Grove and other sites. Sumner Best reports Woods posed bold despite pursuit and names Sawyer Ward and Mackenzie in ongoing autopsy and legal actions.
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Judge refuses to quash indictments in mail pouch frauds
In Baltimore on July 11 Judge Morris refused to quash the indictments of C Ellsworth Upton and Thomas W McGregor charging involvement in mail pouch frauds. The court held the motion lacked facts to warrant setting aside grand jury findings.
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Pierced by a Swordfish Off Block Island
Block Island Rhode Island July 11 Christopher Norwaugh a well known local fisherman was badly hurt in a swordfish encounter while in a small boat He attempted to strike the fish which had been harpooned by Captain Dodge in the catboat Lindsey when the swordfish dived and pierced his leg tearing a long wound He is receiving medical care in Providence for his injuries.
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Woods Not in Bethlehem Trunk Mystery Drifts to New Jersey
Bethlehem dispatch reports no sign of Dr Woods or his wife in the city. For over a day baggage masters have faced persistent inquiries about Woods and three trunks. A large trunk with drawers was found at Wayne Junction and transported toward Phillipsburg via Trenton, initially billed for Bethlehem and thought to be Woodss trunk.
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Pope's Health Seen Mixed as Cardinal Gibbons Looms
Rome July 12 The Pope experienced ups and downs yet remained active in mind while resting the body. Doctors dismiss rumors of incompetence, stating no great man dies without some lay blame on physicians. Cardinal Gibbons’ upcoming arrival stirs talk of forming a progressive group in the Sacred College aligned with Americanism, with left-wing leaders like Cardinal Agliardi already seen as potential allies.
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Pope Leo Seeks Will Changes Amid Health Fluctuations
In Rome at 2 45 a m the Pope showed unease after a coughing spell and Dr Lapponi administered digitalis to strengthen his heart. He planned to meet a private secretary in the morning to discuss changes in his will regarding bequests to household members. At 12 15 a m his condition appeared stationary with no new temperature or respiration checks. He had slept since 11 o'clock.
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Pope Leo XIII Vital Despite Illness As Bulletins Vary
In Vatican yard Italian onlookers debate Pope Leo XIII’s condition amid conflicting bulletins. Cardial Satolli notes life sustained by stimulants, doctors show cautious prognosis while Pope’s acts reveal vigor. He suggests Monsignor Marini as assistant to the late Monsignor Volpini and remarks on King Victor Emmanuel delaying Paris visit.
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