Tragic end of prank ends in fatal shooting at Rockville store
Frank Kretzmer prominent Rockville merchant dies of wounds after being shot by Nicholas Offutt. Offutt fled, claimed Kretzmer pulled a Halloween mask from a child. Fatal incident at Kretzmer’s Rockville shop sparks police search and mourning in Maryland.
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Wanttington
Georgetown
Frank Kretzmer
ang nerchant
Rockville
Nicholas Offutt
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Offitt
Lumber Schooner Burned at Sea
A schooner named Lilie J Pollard bound from Ferranding to New York with lumber burned at sea after an engine room blaze started by a match. Captain Powell and crew survived with help from the steamer Admiral Schley, which arrived about forty five minutes later amid high seas. The ship, 471 tons, built in 1891 at Milton Delaware, was owned by Bretson and Winamore of Philadelphia.
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Port Antonio
Lilie J. Pollard
Ferranding
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J. C. Powell
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Cantain Powell
Ivo
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Del
Philadelphia
Bretson & Winamore
Kaiser’s Inter Causes Press To Meck Mig
Berlin reports ridicule of Chancellor von Buelow after an interview attributed to the Kaiser. The piece alleged tensions with England and bolstered calls for the resignation, with Von Buelow blaming the emperor for the publication and seeking removal from office. A London paper allegedly printed the Kaiser’s remarks, prompting pressure from officials and possible resignations.
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Berlin
man empire
ealing
Buelow
London
Wilhelm
Vonlow
Kalver
England
von Buelow
Titu
Herr von Sch
foreigen
of the emperors
Tramped To Death By Male: Old Man Dies After Derby Yard Incident
In York Pennsylvania on November 2, 1900s era report states George Shenberger, age sixty five, was knocked down amid a drove of cattle. He attempted to rise as the animals trampled him, suffering broken ribs and other injuries. His body lay unconscious for several hours before discovery in the stock yard pen.
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York
George berger
Shenberger fixty
stock yard
Woman Defends Home Fights Robber in Quakertown
In Quakertown Pennsylvania on November 2 a woman chased two men who were ransacking a kitchen closet after one entered a cornfield. She knocked the first intruder down then struck the second as he reached a fence and attempted to flee.
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Quakertown
George Zack
Zion Hill
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