O Henry Writer Henry Dead at Forty Three
The life of William Sydney Porter known as O Henry ends at 43 in a city hospital. Only a doctor at his bedside knew his real name as the humorist behind The Four Million and other beloved short stories.
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William Sidney Porter
Ruth
Henry
Tic
Sidney Porter
New York
New Orleans
Elias
Tharl
Walter H. Page
Doubleday, Page
Kipling
Long Island
Manhattan
Greensboro
N. C
Porter
Jim
Dustyihing
Meg
Cty
Mysterious Death Reveals Large Murder Agency
In St. Petersburg on June 5, authorities uncovered an extensive murder ring after the death of Count Bouturlin. His brother-in-law Count Delassy and Dr. Patchenko, the physician who treated Bouturlin, are under arrest. Patchenko confessed to inoculating Bouturlin with cholera bacteria and to poisoning other wealthy individuals for large payments. A Warsaw murder of Polish landowner Krijanowsky ties to Count Ronitker, brother-in-law to Delassy.
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St. Petersburg
Count Bouturlin
Bouturlin
Count Delassy
Patchenko
Delassy
Driving Out The Jews In Kieff Exile Reports
Jewish relief committee of Kieff, via attorney M Glikman, telexes St Petersburg on expulsions. About two hundred families expelled so far, with daily increases. Edict allows brief prep time or temporary passports to a specified destination. Jewish individuals without families are expelled first. Large numbers prepare to cross the river where residence is expected to be permitted.
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St. Petersburg
Jewish Relief Committee of Kieff
M .Glikman
St Petersburg
Kieff
Jilted Sailor Threatens Her With Revolver at Brooklyn Home
Thomas Hansen a 21 year old sailor climbed a fence into No 30 Second Place Brooklyn to confront his former sweetheart Hulda Johansen He threatened to kill her with a loaded revolver and then sought a meeting later He persuaded her for time and was captured by police Later charged with burglary and attempted felonious assault by Acting Captain Savage and officers at Butler street station
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Thomas Hansen
No. 30
Second Place
Brooklyn
Hulda Johansen
Han
Henry Street
George Harsted
Saloon Opens Near Brooklyn Church Despite Proxmity
Gouvernor Hughes expected to sign a bill restricting saloons within 300 feet of churches. Ernest Bertram and Otto Wolly reportedly secured a license and run a roofless saloon at Franklin and DeKalb Aves Brooklyn, 216 feet from DeKalb Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The bar uses liquor drawn directly from the key and is walled with boards. Pastor Wiser has fought the saloon but the establishment adheres to current law.
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Hughes
Robert Fronklin
Conklin
Ernest Bertram
Otto Wolly
Franklin and DeKalb Avenues
Brooklyn
DeKalb Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
W. W. W. Wiser
Reaville businessman stricken during baseball game
John H. Swerer, a Reaville merchant, collapsed with paralysis while at first base during a Reaville team game at Three Bridges. He was taken home and a physician was summoned. his condition was listed as critical.
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the Tribune
Flemington
N. J
John H. Swerer
Reaville
Three Bridges
Swerer
Madriz Denies Defeat Amid Bluefields Alarm
Managua reports insurgent gains near Bluefields and Rama. Madriz denies defeats, orders troop recruiting as Lara Godoy Chavarria operations shift. Estrada renews peace offer with U S mediation, provisional presidency later elections, and debt recognition. Bluefields tensions raise diplomatic concern as wounded await aid.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
General Estrada
Madriz
Lara
Godoy
Madrid
Teneras Estrada
United States
Pittman well treated warring in Nicaragua dispatch
Washington reports Dr Luis Corea of Nicaragua’s Madriz government released a dispatch from Managua stating government troops at Bluefields and Rama reconcentrated elsewhere by order of President Madriz. He doubted Pittman capture claims and noted no court martial was ordered.
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Washington
Luis Corea
Madriz
Nicaragua
Bluefields
Rama
Corea
Managua
Lara and
Godoy
Almendro
Chavarria
Muelles de Los Bueyes
Pr. Corea
William P. Pittman
Irias
Estrada
Pittman
United States
Zelaya
Francisco Altschul
New Orleans
State Department
Dalzeles Close Race in 13th District Nomination
Pittsburg June 5. Republican Congressmen Dalzell wins renomination in a tight 13th District contest by about 400 votes after disputed counts and fraud accusations from Dr. Black who vows recounts and legal action. Meanwhile Porter defeats Graham in the 29th District and Oliver remains solid in state ticket nominations.
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Dalzell
Washington
W. H. Graham
S. G. Porter
Porter
Graham
George Delamater
Delamater
Quay
Mercantile Trust Company
Pittsburg
Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny
Lee Clarke
United States
G. T. Oliver
Senate
Oliver
James F. Burke
Pennsylvania
J. J. Thorpe
Woman Run Down by Auto in Tampa. Dies After Accident
Mrs J H Thompson of Tampa was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs Oscar Windhorst. The skull fracture proved fatal within minutes after she alighted from a car. Windhorst has not been arrested.
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Tampa
Fla
J. H. Thompson
Oscar Windhorst
Sailor arraigned for drunkenness given $5 fine
A jovial sailor, John Reiss, told Recorder Mara he regretted his excess after being arraigned for drunkenness. The judge offered mercy and fined him $5, with a promise to pay when his ship returns to port.
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John Reiss
Mara
Horder
Fiery Back Draft Destroys Washington Street Fire
A five story brick building at 110-116 Washington Street burned to the ground after a back draft as firemen battled the blaze. One fireman died, another nearly did, and more than twenty were overcome. Chief Croker organized a dash to rescue unconscious colleagues, saving several, while floors and walls collapsed. Dozens of horses were saved from a neighboring stall as firefighters battled through extreme heat and smoke.
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Croker
McAuliffe
Church Street
O'Keefe
Great Jones Street
Hudson Street Hospital
Tighe
Engine Company 29
Engine Company No. 6
John Hobbie & Son
Gotter
Engine Company 6
Bgeck
Father Curran
St. Peters Roman Catholic Church
Gouvernedr Hospital
R. J. Donovan
Tragedy on Newer West 3d Street Ends in Homicide
William Winchester, foreman for Great Bear Lithia Water, shot and killed his wife at their home as she read aloud about the high cost of living. He claims the shooting was an accident after taking the pistol from their young son. He surrendered to police and is charged with homicide.
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William Winchester
Great Bear Lithia Water Company
West 3d Street
Winchester
John Widower
Finnan
West 47Th Street
Braynard
Flower Hospital
Bedlow’s Island
New York Bay
Two Rivers
Grove
Bronx
Captain Denken
Osprey
Andrew Jackson Johnson
East River
Cyclist Dies After Motorcycle Crash on Fifth Avenue
Charles W Barrett, inspector for Otis Elevator, died of heart failure after his motorcycle swerved toward the west curb on Fifth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. Officers Moynihan and Hildeprandt attempted to reach him as he collapsed. Dr Morris from New York Hospital declared him dead at the scene. Coroner Feinberg notified Barrett's widow.
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24Th
25Th Streets
Moynihan and
Hildeprandt
New West 2Th Street
Charles W. Barrett
Quincy Street
Brooklyn
Otis Elevator Company
Moynihan
Dr. Morris
New York Hospital
Barrett
New West 20Th Street
Feinberg
No Disorder At Nanking Exposition Opening
Nanking China June 5. Despite threats of a revolutionary movement, the exposition opening occurred without disorder. Foreigners were warned not to interfere with military preparations, yet merchants who had fled the city are returning. The situation is not considered serious.
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Nanking
China
Myers Hopes For Quake
Boston June 5 Reverend Dr Cortland Myers declares in Tremont Temple sermon the Johnson fight is hell on earth and all who witness it deserve doom. He recalls Grand Central Station crowds and calls Johnson a low symbol, urging national conscience against the planned bout.
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the Tribune
Boston
Jack’ Johnson
Earth
Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
Sampson
Johnson
Grand Central Station
New York
Jack” Johnson
God Help Us
Jesus Christ
New York City
Direct Route to Fitehburg Train Ad Advert
Line special via N and H R R Grand Central Terminal daily except Sunday arrives at etenburs 10 35 p m. Advt
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Fitehburg
Mace
Grand Central Terminal
Gale Imperils Many on Sound Merrymakers Flee to Shore
A gale in Long Island Sound yesterday disabled one steamer and forced a crowd to seek shelter aboard an excursion vessel towed to 138th Street. A large launch carrying 150 merrymakers ran ashore in the Bronx River and was freed by police after passengers were rescued. Earlier launches in the East River were disabled and救助 amid difficulties.
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Long Island Sound
138Th Street
Bronx
East River
Disabled Steamer John Sylvester Towed After Gale
The steamer John Sylvester, entering from Norwalk, Conn., was crippled in a gale and towed to New York by the excursion steamer Rosedale. With a fire company aboard bound for a day outing, the Sylvester lay in heavy seas off Port Chester and signaled for help. The Rosedale located the vessel and towed it to East 138th Street, delivering the firefighters to Roton, Conn, while relatives awaited at 139th Street wharf.
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John Sylvester
Norwalk
Conn
Sylvester
Rosedale
Port Chester
New York
East 138Th Street
Roton
139Th Street Wharf
Tenderloin Bowling Club Shipwreck at Hunt's Point Outing
A 159 member Tenderloin Bowling Club party and families endured a wild boat trip aboard the Osprey to Weitzell's Point View Grove. Heavy seas and river currents drove the craft onto a West Farms Creek mud bank, stranding passengers until a corduroy bridge ferried them to safety in the early hours.
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Tenderloin
Hunt
West Farms Creek
White Light District
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