Green goods swindlers tied to New York homicide ring
The piece recounts a New York homicide linked to green goods frauds led by Phillips Wagner and the Hall brothers who fled after a gunfight in Williamsburg. It details Anthony Comstock’s anti vice raids, the rise and capture of Tony Martin and others, and notes Connecticut and New Jersey seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Comstock
Anthony Fectia
Tony
Tony Martin
Robert
Edward K. Hoermer
Spa Nex
Bessemer House
Steelton, Pa
New York
Green Goods
George Phillips
Elizabeth
N. J
Big City
Joseph and
Sebert Hall
Phillips
Wagner
Williamsburg
Robert Hall
Smeatoon
Greenpoint Avenas
Wagwee
Joseph Hail
Mrr. Stern
Joseph
Bessen
United States
Newark
Martin
Tim Dearie
Holland Holland
Colosado
Tex
Davis
Holtard
Holland
Anthony Coustock
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Comstock
Louis Stevens
Stevens
Simpson & Reed
George Vicker
Mitchell, Ont
Frenchy
Oliver
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Legisslature
New Jersey
New York City
Paddy
Pus
George the Coon
Manly
Easy Jack
Jake
Mike
Brooks
Poodie Murphy
Frank
Thamond
Russell Herrison
Fosepe
Rosert Koepner Gested
Toe Hoerners
Brooklyn
Rivikos
Tony Omlactin
McNally
Flam Tony
Georgie Appo
Chineman
Pouchkeensie
Mr. Stern
Pheipe
Bowrars
Joe Blake
Pap
Joe
Lotis Peer Fee Iame Martin
Jersey City
Poughkeepare
Ted Xa
Andy Bowers Ambon
Rattlesnake Pete and the Snake Skin Fashion Exposé
A profile of Peter Gruber of Oil City who wears a dazzling suit made from rattlesnake skins. He describes handling and skinning snakes, including a 5 foot Rocky Mountain rattler, and explains aging, shedding, and the danger of various rattlers. He notes captive snakes’ mouths sewn shut and the feeding patterns of his pet collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Joseph
Peter Gruber
Oil City
Gruber
Cincinnati Enquirer
Pete
Rocky Mountain
Duel of French Balloonists Ends in Tragic Flight
A pair of French balloonists planned a duel in the air with identical balloons. On the appointed day they rose to about half a mile, one fired first missing, the other fired next, collapsing the opposing balloon. The fall injured and killed the occupants instantly.
The Champion Sandwich Man Bets on Sandwich Feat
A wealthy young Cub visiting Paris bet a leading nights restaurant owner 1,000 francs that the carver could not make 2,000 sandwiches in four hours. The carver achieved the task in 19 hours and 40 minutes, demolishing 22 hams during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubsa
Fugitives Use Disguises and Social Tricks to Evade Police
A New York Times excerpt discusses how fugitives rely on disguises such as shaved facial hair to thwart detection. Police alertness and expert trackers often see through these ruses, with cases where absconding criminals were identified after disguises failed. The text also notes the tactic of criminals adopting a “common face” to blend in and evade capture.
Post Office Burglar Ellwood Captured After Heists
A Pennsylvania thief known as the King of post office robbers, J W Ellwood, was captured in Huntingdon after serial burglaries from towns including Ligonier Graceton Blairsville Irwin and Latrobe. He used a drill and braces as tools and left marks of a brutal strength while escaping. He fought deputies and was jailed. A London England incident features a brave Greenwich woman. The Portuguese duchess is noted for hunting and needlework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigonier
Esonch
Pennsylvania
Ligonier
Graceton
Blairsville
Irwin
Latrobe
Z. W. Ellwood
McCreecy Post Company
Ellwood
Huntingdon
Dickson
Elwood
Pennsylania
New York
Williamsburg
Williamshoro
Lakewood
S. J
Gsi
Cross
Eldridge Street
Wren
Ted Belly
Frank Byrnes
Thomas Kelly
Charles Kelly
Thomas Mores
Ss J
New York State
Rand, McNally & Co
Lake Ellwood
Ibis
Baie McAvoy
Ted Kelly
Ganc
Kelly
Mayor Harrison Sets Alderman Ryan's Whiskers Ablaze
Chicago records recount a lunchtime incident at City Hall where Mayor Harrison lights a match to an alderman’s whiskers during a door confrontation. Alderman Ryan exits seeking remedies as office seekers disperse, amid the mayor’s stubborn dismissal of foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Municipal Po
Chicago
Chicago Record
Mr. Harrison
Alderman Schumacher
Brennan
Alderman Ryan
Mike
Ryan
Fignan
Harrison
Man on South Boston car wears own sealskin jacket
A man on a South Boston streetcar Saturday afternoon drew attention from women passengers by wearing an elegant sealskin jacket. When questioned about the coat he explained it was his own and noted his wife has one too, saying the jacket "jastes good."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Highland Street
Sarah
Jastes
Boston Globe
Tale of Trichina and a Harrowing San Francisco Case
A German hospital in San Francisco treated Walter Nagel, Otto Nagel, and William Hunius for trichinosis after eating undercooked pork. The victims describe severe cramps, vomiting, swelling, fever, and near-death pain before recovery, with one subject detailing widespread parasite invasion and slow improvement after March hospitalization. Also included are a chocolate cake recipe and a brief exchange from a court trial with Judge Hoar and General Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nagel
William Hunius
Otto Nagel
San Francisco
Examiner
Magelabhus
Lalso
Usast
San Francesco
Judges in Jail Over Tax Levy Contempt in St Clair Case
Judges Copenhaver Nevitt and Lyons defy writ of mandamus to levy taxes for bonds tied to unbuilt roads. They are jailed until compliance, amid public dispute over bond legitimacy and county finances. Copenhauer’s daughter’s history adds somber note to proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair County
Jackson County
Katesas Clay
Copenhaver
Nevitt
Jodge Johnson
Lyons Sae
Stehrson
Coremuain
Ninth National Bank of New York
le Clair County
Ncw
Cass County
Swere
United States
Copenhauer
Mandarius
Brave Yankee Girl Drives Stage Through Rough Country
Elen Stewart of Farrow Valley Connecticut has driven a stage for years over a 20 mile rough route. She faced washouts snow drifts and a near freezing incident with farmers rescuing her. A late night highwayman was captured after she threatened him with a revolver and delivered him to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Stewart
Farrow Valley
Conn
Lonesome Country
Aliss Stewart
Ellen
Theitentiary
Misswart
Klaren
Hogerth
Liberty Cap and Global Mile Comparisons in Early America
The piece traces the liberty cap as a Revolutionary emblem used by the Philadelphia Light Horse Guards and notes resolutions of August 31, 1776. It compares flags, symbols, and caps across ancient Rome to modern nations, and lists a long set of varied historical miles with differing lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia Light Horse Guards
Committee of Safety
Philadelphia
Thorne
Asia Minor
Rome
Saturninus
Cesar
England
France
Worths dressmaking tale and bayou geography mix
A fragmentary column blends yarns about Worth the great dressmaker and a failed gown commission. It riffs on bayous of Louisiana and Mississippi, then shifts to French city trees budgeted by councils and a Bacon quote on human nature, finishing with praise for the Rambler rider and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sworth
Worth
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Wicitas
Anthony
Apock
Great
Geoda
Kel
Sade
Theaty
New York Times
Tee
J. W. Ellwood
Puttorwen
Tei Kelly Gang
Greenwich
Maria Pia
Portugal
Italy
Europe
Mausitian
Hoar
General Butler
Fineas oFac
Devai
Francisca Argonant
Norway
Massachusetts
Masachusetts
Louisiana
Missiseppi
Bacon
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