Liquor Thieves Attack Train Near Waldwick NJ
A freight train halted by bandits defending a $25,000 liquor shipment. Detective George Hamilton was wounded while firing at eight attackers who attacked from the car tops and bridge. Brakemen evacuated a wounded companion to Suffern as Ridgewood and Hoboken police converged on the stalled train.
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Hohokus
N. J
Ap Bhe
Waldwick
George Hamilton
Jersey City
Hamiton
Hamilton
Suffern
Ridgewood
Hobokus
Hold-Up Bandits Mistakenly Target Tobacco Car
Police searched the wooded section of the hold-up site and found no bandits or their car. Investigators concluded the bandits chose the wrong vehicle, mistaking it for a liquor carrier but it was filled with tobacco.
Three Die of Heat Prostration Near Niland Desert
Coroner's jury reports heat prostration as the cause of death for three men found dead in the desert southeast of Niland California. J. J. Everharty and Henry Brown of Los Angeles and David Wilcox, a mining prospector, perished as temperatures ranged from 132 to 152 degrees. Wilcox was found beside a lagoon ten miles from Niland with two burros nearby. Everharty's body lay in an automobile about six miles away, with Brown nearby.
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Brawley
Cal
Niland
J. J. Everharty
Henry €. Brown
Los Angeles
David Wilcox
Wilcox
Everharty
Brown
Miner Slain and Relative Wounded Near Catherine Coal Mine
In Bridgeport Ohio on June 28 John J Majors 40 of Kendrysburg was killed and his nephew wounded when fired upon from nearby hills while traveling to work at Catherine Coal company strip mine in Union town. Their car was riddled with bullets as they rode to the mine. Greensburg Pa June 28 A coroner's jury exonerated deputy Sheriff John McNeely in the fatal shooting of coal miner George Watcock at Salemville, ruled self defense after an attack by the miner.
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Bridgeport
John J Majors
Kendrysburg
Catherine Coal Company
Union Town
Here
Greensburg
Sherif John McNeely
George Watcoctch
Salemville
Women and Medicine in History Highlight Lydia Pinkham
A brief note recalls Hildegarde and other women who led hospital care in Europe and the study of herbs. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound, created by Lydia J. Pinkham, with relief of ailments peculiar to women, claimed through everyday neighborhood usage.
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Europe
Hildegarde
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wage cut pact by Pennsylvan ia railroad workers
Philadelphia June 28 The Pennsylvania railroad says two large groups of its employes about 42 500 of 206 757 have agreed to wage reductions effective July 1 The cut in the maintenance of way group numbering 39 400 and telegraph and signal group 3100 aligns with lower living costs and public demand for cheaper transportation following an interstate commerce commission rate reduction
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Philadelphia
Vennsylvania Railroad
Maintenance of Way Department
Telegraph and Signal Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seizure of Liquor on U S Ship President Arthur
Port officials in New York seize 150 cases of liquor from the steamer President Arthur during a routine inspection. Agents confiscate additional cargoes from vessels Waldner Siboney and Barfond as part of the port survey.
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Arthu
New York
United States
President Arthur
Hauer
Barfond
Shipping Board Officials Consider Seizure of Vessel
Washington officials were inclined to view the seizure of Aquary by President Arthur at the outset of the case involving ships operated at sea. It was noted no definite plan had been communicated to initiate such a step.
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Washington
Braddock Melghta Hosts Anti France Meeting Interest
Residents inquire about participation in a Braddock Melghta gathering opposing France policy. Organizers seek turnout and outline event aims.
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Anti France
Braddock Melghta
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Ku Klux Klan
Women and Medicine
Herrin
James O'Rourke
Chicago
Williamson County
East Patrick Street
Frederick
Maryland
Footer
DYE Works
America
Agency
Mr. B. T. Marman
N. Market Street
Niagara Falls
Baltimore & Ohio
Beach and
Mohair
Baltimore
Jesse
Michael
South Market St
WM. H. Moore
East Patrick St
Chichester S
U. S
Fordson
B. Detroit
Ford and
Mr. Farmer
Helfenstein & Urner, Insurance
North Market Street
Sa PL
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