Young artist survives Brooklyn Bridge suicide leap
Howard Kretz a 22 year old art student leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge after boarding a trolley near the first arch and vaulted from the car. He struck water feet first and resurfaced twice before being rescued by the freight steamer Vulcan. He showed no injury beyond shock and was detained on a charge of attempting death by own action. He said he wanted to prove through will power that a man could do anything without self harm citing a theosophy book.
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New York
Howard Kretz
Academy of Design
Brooklyn Bridge
Kretz
Brooklyn
Jett
Krety
Agen
Vulcan
East River
Krets
Ovce
Greensburg Shooting Ties to Bunco Ring and Quarrel
Greensburg Pa May 29 John Craig of Allegheny died at Westmoreland hospital after a quarrel with a companion over alleged bunco games in Altoona. Craig named no final shooter but described a tall slim man with a crooked eye. Coroner empanelled a jury as witnesses testified. Meanwhile Hannan and Glenchaulf linked to the bunco money fled Altoona. Glenchaulf held by police.
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Greensburg
John Graig
Allegheny
Westmoreland Hospital
Owens
Bomer
Craig
Hal” Hannan
Johnstown
Glenchaulf
Altoona
Hannan
Glenchaut
Crate
Altoona Oficers
Tragic House Fire Kills Nine In Georgia Farm Home
A Georgia tragedy reports a family of nine perished when a makeshift fire, heating and cooking inside lowered the two story Solomons home on the Centreicher farm caused a fatal blaze. Coroner’s jury blames negligent lack of a chimney for the deaths. Nearby Hastings hailstorm shatters glass and damages property while a Texas freight wreck claims life. a home remedy for sore feet promotes relief.
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Stormin
Savannah
Hardeeville
Bay
Ting
Jacob Solamone
Solomons
Sparky
Fame
Jacob
Amy
Hattie
Charlie
Nora
Isaac
Willie
Mamie
Jacob Solomons
Americans Push Neutral Sickness Rule at Hague Conference
The Morning Post correspondent at The Hague reports that the Geneva convention debate on sick and wounded neutrals progressed, with American delegates gaining support as Dutch hosts broaden the invitation. Russia may press to block the proposals on technical grounds, while The Times foresees a permanent arbitration tribunal emerging from the peace conference.
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Penca
London
Hague
Muravielt
the Times
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W. H. Barrett
Trenton
Harry E. Stahl
Nebraska
Beatrice
Neb
Somerset
Peter Meyers
Meyers
John Lenhart
Laby S S. Schley & Bro
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H. Kentr
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Ehieid
Victor
A. L. Pearre
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Olmsted
le Roy
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Madison Avenue
Ypsilanth Mich
Patterson Institute of Osteopathy
Washington Loan & Trust Building
Washington, D.C
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West
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Frederick, MD
6Th St
Dayton
Ohio
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Connia
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W. J. Ocker & CO
Propristara
Albert L. Pearce
John Kellies
Philadelphia
Kelloes
J. Heisely Keller
Clinton E
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Osherman
Central Hardware CO
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Mai
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Guru Ag
Drogrista
Express
Tay Hom
Chicheeter
Enny Royal
Baden Smee
Tutt
F.L. Camp & CO
Broadway
George A. Gilbert
N. Market St
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Toille du Nord
Lancaster
Foster Hook
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Frederick Electric Light and Power Company
E. Patrick St
Frederick, Ma
WM. S. Miller & CO
Irving S. Biser
W. Church St
Marily
Ebert & Sons
Sargent & Co
Lewie
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Toni Steel
Aviles
Carty
Mos
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Frederick
B.H. Blackston & Son
North Market Street
Kaufman’s
South Market Street
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Dr. Me
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Martine
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Grippe
Croup
DR. Mott’s Chemical CO
Cleveland
Oaisrotan Printing
Hus
WM. H. B.etchison
Market St
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