13 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
1
Farrington, Kreemon and Taylor are involved in a murder case after Taylor fatally wounded his wife on May 2 and buried her in a shallow trench behind their house. He confessed to the crime, saying quarrels with his wife led to the act and disposal of the body with spruce branches to conceal it.
London officials issue a warning to deter any air run near the city fearing a special flight. Penalty listed includes a $1000 fine or six months in prison or both. A separate June 16 notice details fines for similar infractions. In Los Angeles a $50,000 reward is announced for capturing Flores Magon, linked to the Mexican revolutionary movement.
A severe June storm swept Philadelphia causing extensive damage from hail and lightning. Telegraph wires fell, signs torn, and fires started by a lightning strike on 304 Warren Avenue Camden damaged the Mahon home, $500 estimated loss, as Battery B members helped move furniture to safety.
Allentown Pa June 13 a cloudburst caused three deaths and extensive damage across the city. A 13 000 volt high tension wire struck a boarding house killing Hannibal Dotterer and Irvin Cackenbach while injuring Mrs Allender. John Wagner died attempting a rescue after being electrocuted by the fallen wire. Streets flooded and trees toppled destroying homes and windows amid hail and fierce thunder.
A severe electrical storm hits the Wilkes-Barre valley on June 13. A bolt killed 11 year old James Benson and injured three other children. fires and damaged buildings followed as live wires endangered pedestrians. In nearby Johnstown two men, John Hamilton and August Lauitz, were instantly killed by lightning while John McNulty suffered a bad shock watching a ball game.
Hails damaged Pine Grove trees and crops in Pine Grove Pennsylvania. A severe hailstorm last night caused extensive damage with large hailstones breaking windows and destroying fruit and vegetables. No further details provided.
A severe electrical storm struck the area last night damaging multiple structures. The Tefanned Church at Orwlesbure was struck and burned, and a residence at Tews vi was burned as a result of lightning.
The Lorimer committee plans hearings with subpoenas issued for Edward Hines of Chicago and Edward Tilden, linked to a $100,000 Lorimer fund. Clarence S Junk of International Harvester disclosed attempts to get his firm to join the alleged fund. Senator Lorimer was present in the senate as hearings are awaited.
A powerful, apparently Indian man, pursued by McMena min and three others on Kentucky Avenue, was captured and jailed in Atlantic City. He raved that Colonel Roosevelt and hunters pursue him, imitates a lion, tore clothing in custody, and will be sent to Souths Landing asylum. Frightened residents barred doors as children watched.
Washington reports how the American Sugar Refining company kept operations hidden until a 1910 New England driven consolidation revealed H. O Havemeyer controlled the trust with only 2000 shares out of 90 million, while New Englanders held 63 percent of stock. Evidence shows 18,000 New England owners, 10,600 women, and a merger formed in 1887 to lower production costs across refineries in multiple states. The Senate committee, led by Representative Hardwick, probes Sherman Act and interstate commerce violations as James N. Beck defends the trust.
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