Boat tragedy on Allegheny claims three drownings near Pittsburg
June 15 report details the drowning of Samuel Sletter Prank Parise Govanal Ussi after a ferry mishap on the Allegheny River near Glatemere Aribld. A fourth passenger, Xine, was rescued as the boat overturned. Fryody Fry, a fourteen year old, managed to reach the landing. Separate item notes a three year old, Marguerite Fetter, severely burned after falling into a tub of hot water in Selinsgrove, Pa, June 16.
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Aribld
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Fryody Fry
Faille
Selinsgrove
Northumberland
Marguerite Fetter
Seven Die as Mother Slays Family Then Kills Self in Cadillac
Seventeen year old Fred Cooper survived with a fighting chance after his mother killed eight members of the family in Cadillac Michigan. Police contend the mother chloroformed the children before shooting them and later took her own life. Victims include Daniel Cooper, 48, Mrs Cooper, 42, Harry 14, Inez 11, Samuel 10, Georgiana 5, and Florence 1.5. Fred recalls only hearing a revolver shot and waking in Mercy Hospital. The killer had staged a farewell at an Alamo theatre the night before, purchasing tickets for the entire family at a discounted rate.
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Cadillac
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Fred Cooper
Mercy hospital
Cooper
Fred
Cooper home
Daniel Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
Harry
Inez
Samuel
Georgiana
Florence
Alamo theatre
Evening show ends in tragedy after cheerful outing
Mrs. Cooper and two children enjoyed a show and treats then returned home where a killing occurred shortly after. Police investigation continues as details emerge about the incident and those involved. The article notes the group’s earlier happiness and the subsequent fatal event.
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Mrs. Cooper
Coroner Drowned After Rolled Overboard at Sea Event
Atlantic City June 15. Coroner Sontheimer of this county fell overboard and drowned during a river stake trip near Mullica township. Senator Edward Wilson Commissioner Schneider and County Tax Assessor William Harris were aboard. The body was not recovered. The coroner reportedly fell asleep on deck and likely rolled over. Wilson heard the splash and Harris swam after him but could not locate him.
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Governors pardon Powers and Howard in Kentucky case
Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state and Jim Ward were pardoned by Governor Wilson. Powers freed from Georgetown jail, Howard walked from Frankfort penitentiary. Howard to Louisville to see his children and health trip planned for Powers. Powers to Knox county to visit his mother and sister before resuming law practice.
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Wilson
Kentucky
Lexington
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
state house
Jim Ward
Powers
Georgetown
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thatate
Frankfort
Louisville
Knox county
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Violent Mob Attacks Priests and Prisoners in Pittston Riot
Reports describe a deadly riot in Pittston Pennsylvania following a murder and wounding at the hands of a gang of foreigners. Police were mobbed while transporting prisoners. state constabulary from Wyoming restored order after hours of fighting. Sixteen men were arrested, one believed to be dead, with weapons and stiletto found amid the turmoil.
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