Missed Pipe Shot Imitates William Tell in Philadelphia
A 14 year old, Andrew McCullough, aimed to shoot a pipe from between his brother’s teeth when a spent projectile instead struck his sister Margaret McCullough in the left breast. She is in serious condition at St Mary’s Hospital. Andrew awaits word on her injuries. The siblings live at 918 Montgomery Avenue.
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Andrew McCullough
William Tell
McCullough
Margaret
St. Mary’s hospital
Andrew
William
Mrs David J Brewer Noted as Popular Washington Matron
Mrs David J Brewer, though young by name, is widely regarded as the most popular matron in Washington. She, formerly Emma Minter Mott, resides there with her younger son and counts a vast circle of acquaintances in the Capital City, contributing to her remarkable popularity.
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David J. Brewer
namesos
Washington
Mra Brewer
Emma Minter Mott
Capital City
Panic and Shot Accident Leads to Brother's Arrest
A shooting at a rural home ends with Andrew McCaffrey arrest after a 22 calibre rifle misfired fatally injuring his sister. He claims accidental discharge while lifting the gun to shoot in the yard, saying he did not intend to shoot. Andrew faces a magistrate, later placed under probation.
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William
Andrew
Caffrey
McCullough
McCaffrey
Cunningham
William McCutcheon
Accused of Murder Constable Fisher in Lebanon
John L. Fisher a Lebanon constable was arrested at the Lebanon fair charged with the murder of City Solicitor J Marshall Funck on July 7. He also faces a charge of robbing the solicitor of 250 dollars. Fisher was jailed after denial and a hearing is set for next Tuesday. Funck a leading Lebanon lawyer was found dead in his office in a case with a long mysterious motive.
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Lebanon
Funck
John L. Fisher
George Hunter
Zimmerman
J. Marshall Funck
niveau
J. Marshall Foock
Gentleman George
New York
Harry S&S. Brooks
Gof
Sing Sing
Brooks
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pillshore
Theodore Shaffer
Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Shaffer
Pittsburg
sheet
Cleveland
Lipton Honored Yet Not Winning Cup at Pilgrims Dinner
Sir Thomas Lipton was guest of honor at a Pilgrims of the United States dinner in New York. About 160 prominents attended at Waldorf Astoria. Lipton praised American sportsmanship, noted his near cup failure, and thanked the New York Yacht Club while expressing hope to prevail in future matches.
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United States
Henry Watterson
C.S. Thomas
Colorado
Bates
Wilson
Bishop Potter
Sir Thomas
America
New York Yacht Club
Herreshoff
Lipton May Challenge Again For America's Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton remains undecided about another America's Cup challenge. He said he would pursue a challenge if he could find a design that could beat the Yankee stoop, and noted a potential 90 foot option if unsuccessful. Shamrock II improvements and tow to Erie Basin were discussed. no sale of either boat planned.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
England
Erie Basin
Child Dies After Oil Stove Blast in Wilmington
In Wilmington Delaware on September 5 Charles R Beckley a 3 year old boy died from severe burns suffered when an oil stove exploded. His mother Myrtle Beckley was badly burned but expected to recover.
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Wilmington
Del
Charles R Beckley
Myrtle Beckley
Mrs George J Gould to Entertain at Lakewood Next Winter
Mrs George J Gould wife of the multimillionaire railroad magnate plans to devote more time to society engaging in Lakewood New Jersey entertainments next winter. She will host a series of house parties in a style reminiscent of English fashions and aims for magnificence unprecedented in the county.
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George J. Gould
Lakewood
N. J
Olympia at Norfolk Naval Yard Reported Damaged
The Olympia cruiser, under Rear Admiral Coghlan, arrived at Norfolk navy yard after running aground off Maine. A damage inspection found cracked plates and she will be docked Wednesday for about seven weeks of repairs following a heavy gale and near-sinking fears.
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Norfolk
Olympia
Coghlan
Norfolk navy yard
Maine
Tomaston harbor
Evans
Change in Consular Policy Raises Appointments Standard
President Roosevelt will appoint only experienced men to important consular posts after consulting with Secretary Hay and Loomis. The policy shifts from using varied backgrounds to promoting from within the service, relying on existing experience and training for higher grade positions. Captain Barr and Reliance crew receive a $2,000 yearly annuity and a substantial bonus.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Francis B. Loomis
Hay
Loomis
state department
Barr
New York
Reliance
C. Oliver Iselin
National Association of Stationery Engineers Convention Planned
Roosevelt may visit West Point during fall maneuvers. May Grelet to wed Duke of Roxburge at Newport in November. Mrs Annie Norke of Bethlehem killed by Reading railroad engine at Thatrarka crossing.
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National Association of Stationary Engineers
Richmond
Roosevelt
West Point
May Grelet
Duke of Roxburge
Newport
R. L
Annie Norke
Bethlehem Pa
Reading railroad
Thatrarka
Airship Nearly Wrecked Langleys Aerodrome Damaged In Accident
In Widewater Virginia on September 5 Professor Langley’s aerodrome suffered major damage as the port propeller tore itself apart and a main supporting rod bent. The failure occurred during a test of a newly repaired engine. Professor Manley acted quickly to shut off power, preventing a total catastrophe. The machine may be repaired by Monday and Langley planned to return to Washington.
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Langley
Widewater
Professor Langley
Manley
Washington
Escaping Convicts Shot Down at Pratt Mines Prison
Four white prisoners named Tom Fay, John Brewer, Richard Kinnebeck, and Thomas Melzen attempted an escape at Pratt mines prison in Birmingham. They seized dynamite, blew a prison opening, and hurled bombs at guards as the guards opened fire, preventing a mass breakout. J. H. Emery, serving 20 years, was the sole escapee. Fay led the crowd as the youngest member of the Miller-Duncan gang.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt mines
Tom Fay
John Brewer
Richard Kinnebeck
Thomas Melzen
Brewer
Kinnebeck
Winchesters
J. H. Emery
Miller-Duncan
safe biggers
Tragic Shooting at Riverton Ends in Suicide
In Riverton New Jersey Heart Hullings age nineteen shot a waitress Isabel Simpson at the home of Mrs Edward Lippincott then shot himself, the fatal act following unreciprocated affection. A woman wounded likely to recover.
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Riverton
N. J
Hullings
US warships move to protect US interests amid Turkish unrest
United States cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco arrived at Beirut amid rising tensions in Constantinople. Paris reports France plans to ready a fleet for Turkish waters as Austro Italian Russian and British fleets also prepare. In North Carolina a man killed his wife in a drunken dispute on a porch and was confronted by her father and sheriff.
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United States
Marinem
Constantinople
Beirut
Syria
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San Francisco
London
fen
The
Morning Post
Nehat
Asia Minor
ceriais
America
Washington
Leishman
state department
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Hay
foreign office
Ma. Gelssen
Porte
Paris
Italy
Austria
Russia
Great Britain
Kinston
N. C
Emnwit Boyett
Lena Boyett
Boyett
Aquor
Walter Fields
J. C. Chestnut
Office For Every Voter In Hobson City Vote
Montgomery Ala Sept 5 The Hobson City election reveals a town run entirely by black residents with most male adults disfranchised under the new constitution. Only about 20 voters remain, yet nearly as many offices exist as voters with candidates effectively selecting them.
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Montgomery
Ala
Hobson City
Anniston
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