Confession Reveals Son's Motive in Mother's Death
George Binion of Pottsville confesses to killing his mother Mrs Phoebe Simon to conceal years of robbing both parents. He planned to kill his father with a hatchet, then set the house ablaze, but nerve failed and he fled toward Bird-in-Hand before returning. He later shot himself after police found the decomposed body.
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Pottsville
George
Bison
Birdsboro
Phoee Simon
Birdeboro
Viola Hartranft
Birdshoro
tts
ted
kent
swetheart
Simon
Schaeffer Hangs for Murder of Leopold Ermann
Allentown Pa Sept. George Schaeffer convicted of murdering Leopold Ermann faced the death penalty pronounced by Judge Fresler. The case followed a lengthy trial with Schaeffer reportedly calm.
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Leopold Ermann
Allentown
George Schaeffer
peddier
Philadelphia
Fresler
Schaeffer
Canada's Richest Man Hurt In Vernon Runaway Accident
Lord Strathcona, Britain’s Lord Strathcona, Canada’s wealthiest man, was injured when a carriage driven to visit Lord Aberdeen’s Vernon fruit farm slid out of control at a sharp turn near Vernon B C. The carriage overturned and occupants were thrown to the ground. Lord Strathcona suffered a severe arm bruise and former Vernon mayor Megaw broke a leg.
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Lord Strathcona
Strathcons
Canada
Vernon
B.C
Lord ‘Aberdeen
Longlake
Megaw
Aviator Lefebvre Dies In Aeroplane Fall At Juvisy
French aviator M. Lefebvre was killed when his aircraft crashed during practice over the Juvisy aviation field. He had recently competed at Rheims and been known for bold demonstrations, including a fine for reckless flying in a previous Rheims event.
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Juvisy-Sur-Orge
France
E. Lefebvre
aero
Lefebvre
ee VM
Rheims
Hague
Holland
Turkey plans to borrow millions in bonds
The imperial Ottoman ministry of finance announced in Washington that it will contract a loan of 5,000,000 pounds about $30,800,000 at 4 percent interest with 1 percent amortization to fund current year needs per article 36 of the financial law.
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Washington
Ottoman ministry of finance
Swordfish Caught Off Avalon Reef by Mur phy
Off San Clements island near Avalon California LG Murphy of Converge Tad landed a nine foot seven inch swordfish weighing 163 pounds. The catch featured a two and a half foot sword and came during a September fishing trip.
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Avalon
Cal
San Clements
island
Murphy
Converge
Tad
Jong
Journey Through Arctic Frontiers With Dr Cook Exposé
The narrative traces polar exploration from the far north to Alaska Africa and Siberia. It details expeditions with Dr Frederick A Cook and notes harpoon killing of walrus musk oxen and hunting practices. It recounts shipboard perils ice navigation and the risks of polar exploration.
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Mexico
New “Mexico
Arizo
Cook
Peary
wade
Ellesmere Lata
Ellesmere Land
Canada
Wiresmere
Polar bear versus grizzly encounter in Arctic voyage tale
The passage recalls an Arctic voyage where a polar bear neared a boat as men rowed toward it. A gun is fired, the bear is wounded, and towed aboard, while dogs await. It also describes harpooning walrus as a premier Arctic sport, detailing harpoon construction, tactics, and the huntsmen using kayaks and skins to approach prey.
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shim
arctic
Cumberland gas rates spark debate on heating costs
Cumberland Maryland officials scrutinize gas and coal costs as they tour gas plants and report high rates for domestic and industrial users. testimony cites 25 cent per 1000 cubic feet for industrial use and 12 cents for initial blocks, with overall savings claims against coal and oil lighting.
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Baltimore
Gumberland
Cumberland
Hallfinory
aullie
Camberland
Pittahurr
Maryland
Cuipbedund
iddustrar
Cumber
Gas
Mayne
George A. Keun
Nandi
h. Artifical
madoubie
Northrap
Standard Oil
Wo YL Gleason
olomae Hardware, Company
Abe ' Gan Compas
iMurnftontitys
noy
Wertheimer Bron
clothlore
tailore avit hnitters
Balthmore atreet
bla banaoa
rockmuen
Balthnore
bly
Gas utility woes prompt plea for changes in 1903 city
Fragmentary text shows a city facing high gas rates and debt while switching from artificial gas to natural gas. References to Mayor and Waterworks concern gas pipes and street lamps, with figures around $1740 debt and $800 for natural gas service, highlighting domestic cost worries and infrastructure issues.
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Kenn
sInthiary
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