Tragic New Yorker and Wife Die in Gas Murder Suicide
Wardell and his nineteen year old wife Wardell planned to die together by gas and gun in their New York apartment on Twenty Fifth Street. He confessed to police that after failed gas attempts and a gun misfire he finally killed his wife with a pistol and then himself, the autopsy showing she died from gas. Wardell admitted the motive was to die together but failed to complete the plan.
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New York
Jane
Revuel
Twenty -Fifth Street
Aldo
Wardell
Bas
Cwo
Connecticut
Dirs
Ehi
Kora Lee Centennial Plans Stir Virginia Town
In Lexington Virginia June officials of Washington and Lee University invite Chevenne Heyward to participate in Lee centennial events. Heyward, a prominent university alumnus, arrives in town near the anniversary to honor General Lee’s birth and to mark the commemorative observance urged by President Roosevelt.
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Kora Lee
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Chevevnne Heyward
South Corvnad
University
Lee
Roosevelt
Governor Wottrell Resigns Amid Bond Issue Endorsement
The excerpt notes the resignation of Governor W. Wottrell and the appointment of James MM Barr as director general with powers. Mr Cottrell endorses a seed bond issue of $707,008 to cover liabilities of the SAPISECAD Company.
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Saverhnor Coterrollesis
Noecpolik
Fadame
Ddunesteen
Gauvernoy
Wottrell
James MM
Barr
Gener
Fit Powers
Sak Shueeling
Cottrell
New York City Ballot Changes Spark Election Timing Debate
A disrupted report from Albany notes shifts in the mayoral election schedule as signatures and reforms affect dates. The piece cites Prentice and Assci as players shaping judicial procedures at polling sites in New York City ahead of November 2004.
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Paghena
Albany
N.Y
Vingheslas
New York
Eiflen
Fragmentary London Train Story Reveals Murky Names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Marl Train at Sarngbeas in London with unclear references to emis and admiaicers. Names such as Mark Pwaln Samuel Chemeus appear garbled. A possible link to an American banviet divorce and a Bernami Strain mutation is hinted, but details are unreadable.
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Sarngbeas
London
Fuge
Emis
Adaaicers
Mark “Pwaln
Samuel Chemeus
Visak
New York
Twili
Dissolution rumors and mutiny reports from St Peteraberg
Reports from St Peteraberg state a battalion mutiny followed by disarmament of all units. A commander was killed, and the incident prompted authorities to recall troops as tensions rise. Meanwhile Berlin reports King Falward inviting the German emperor for a summer visit.
Little Woods Triumph at 100 to 1 in Gravesend Fifth Race
At Gravesend on June 19 Little Woods a 100 to 1 outsider won the selling event for three year olds and up over about six furlongs. Dr Lee led early but Little Woods surged to victory as the favorite Zuuabesi failed to challenge, with Sailor Girl and Diana Key among the notable runners. Eugene Woods, seen as the winning owner, did not bet on his gelding but watched the upset unfold.
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Gravesend
New York
Gravesent
Eretory
Little Woods
Eugene Woods
Nak Stuer Hves
Wlamwbeau
Clay
Stosemount
Wis Atlee
Dr. Lee
Tote
Belle
Troqipis
Littl Woods
Lee
Hve
Ruiter Vick Rosemeoune
Gene Russell
Harcourt
Pfaust
Colonel White
Masterson
Wid Btar
Dixon Bell
Great Dane
Sailor Girl
Baseball Scores from National and American Leagues
National and American League games recap with scores from Cincinnati New York St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Philadelphia and others. Notable event: New York catcher Bresnahan was struck behind the ear by a pitch from Coakley and carried from the field to Seton hospital.
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New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Bat Jarles
Corrhlon Wand Dooin
Leever
Smith
Boston
Beaston
Chicago
Terrors
Pietter
Fee Pach
Iting
Tadsle
Lees Eeceeerns
Ile Philscle Ipia
Teterress
Meres
O'Connor
Moore
iKleinote
Philadel
Do . Oi
Dotovan
Sehraide
Waddell
Sepreck
Zulugo
Altrack
McParland
Whaler
Criger
Washington
Slaveland
Hila
Cleveland
Whashingtons
Cadeher
Tioger Bresnahan
New York Nationals
I Coakley
Bresnahan
Seton Hospital
Rejectable Wins Kentucky Steeplechase At Latonia
Rejectable won the Kentucky steeplechase at Latonia as the main attraction, leading early and finishing three lengths ahead of John Dillon. Delfeath placed third with Class Leader following in fourth as the field faded after a tumbling incident.
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Rejectable
Laionia
Cunainnats
Latonia
Rejectable Thane
John Dillon
Delfeath
Sugar Makl at Prisco. Burlatity handicap race winner Bus Maid
The Burlatity handicap over the Futurity course was won by Bus Maid, with De Grammont finishing three sixteenths of a second behind. The event took place at Oakland and included efforts from Sugar Makl and Prisco.
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Prisco
Oakland
Bus Maid
de Grammont
Mike
Donovan Wins Decision in Ten-Round Boxing Match
Buffalo fighter Mike Donovan defeats Boston’s Walcott by ten round decision at the oval show. Referee calls the action but the crowd shows lukewarm approval amid mixed reactions.
Mrs Potter Palmer Denies Engagement to Earl of Munster
London dispatch notes Mrs Potter Palmer in June denying any engagement to the Earl of Munster. She states she does not know the earl and complains of an unauthorized report. The remark follows press inquiry in London about the rumored match.
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Eark Tondon
Earl of
Munster
Big Four Wreck Near Columbus Leaves Passengers Injured
The Big Four Limited derailed after hitting an open switch near Columbus on June 19. Four passengers and fireman Joe Mahaffey were seriously injured. engineer William T. Smith survived. Cars piled in heaps as the train toppled. minor injuries to several other travelers were reported.
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Columbus
New York City
New York Central
Here
O. S
Elizabeth Lowry
Cleveland
J. G. Creegan
Ht. L. Reed
Mansfield
Aira
de. Efyndman
West One Hundred and
Fatty-fourth Street
New York
Joe Mahaffey
William T. Smith
Mahaffey
Murdered In His Garden in Pelham
New York dispatch reports Julius T. Rosenheimer wealthy Pelham resident and London Needle company president was murdered in his garden after dinner by two men who emerged from bushes with a blunt instrument. His wife Mrs Rosenheimer fainted and gave a disjointed account of the tragedy.
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New York
Julius T. Rosenheimer
Pelham
London Needle Company
Rogenheimer
Bryan Raps Hughes Veto in Norfolk Letter
William Hoge, representing New York at the National Travelers Protective Association convention, quotes William Jennings Bryan criticizing Governor Hughes of New York for vetoing a two cent rate bill. Bryan says the veto shifts benefits to railroads rather than people and removes avenues of appeal.
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Bryan
Hughes
Norfolk
William Hoge
New York
National ‘Travelers
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Flag Marked Body Found in River Mystery
Rochester New York June 19 John Comfort a 50 year old farmer from Transit village committed suicide by drowning A note said If my body is not here took In the river A search found a stake in the riverbed with a handkerchief tied to it A rope attached to the stake led to Comfort s body at the other end.
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Rochester, &. C
John Comfort
Transit Village
Comfort
Robbers Target Royal Gold Cup at ASCOT Races
A mysterious theft occurred at ASCOT during races as a gold cup valued at over 4100 was stolen from behind the stand where two officials guarded trophies. The loss happened while staff were momentarily distracted, with a possible accomplice involved.
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Ascot
England
Thian
Chamberlain Reported Dying in Commons Rumor
A rumor circulated in the House of Commons that Joseph Chamberlain was dying. He was brought to his London home from Highbury near Birmingham in a weakened state after returning from abroad, with increasing nervous and mental strain noted since the trip.
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Chamberlain
Loxdos
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Alt Chamberlain
Hloghbury
Birmingham
Fever Hits Wedding Guests in Ithaca Wedding
In Ithaca on June 14 three children and a flower girl fell ill with heavy fever contracted at a wedding in Enfield. The victims include Steve Rumsey the flower girl for Miss Baker and Frederick Sawyer, and the three year old daughter of Dr. Joseph Crawford.
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Ithaca
Cui ‘Ren
Enfield
Steve Rumsey
Miss Baker
Frederick Sawyer
Jay
Joseph Crawford
Vanderbilt alums raise funds at annual dinner
At the Vanderbil t annual alumni dinner in Murfreesboro Tenn Chancellor J H Kirkland announced a $160000 contribution from William K Vandervilt grandson of the founder. The amount adds to the universitys endowment and reflects strong alumni support for the institution.
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Glees
Vanderhilt
Maseville
Tenn
Law
Vanderbilt
J. H. Kirkland
Wiliam KK
Vandervilt
Greandson
University
Taft May Withdraw From Presidential Race
Washington reports suggest Secretary Taft may withdraw upon returning to the capital. His health strain is cited as a key factor amid duties from the Philippines to Panama Canal oversight and War Department work. Conferences with close allies reportedly to determine if he should remain in the race.
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Washington
Taft
Fort Snelling
Watt
Supreme ‘Court
Tafts
Cardinal Gibbons Denounces Divorce Trend in America
Cardinal Gibbons denounces the rising divorce rate and mocks modern support for divorce in the United States. He compares it to Mormon practices, warns of the erosion of Christian family life, and urges a speedy remedy to defend marriage.
Society Couple Separate in New York
New York society is surprised by a reported temporary estrangement between Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coleman Drayton after a bright two and a half year marriage. Mrs. Drayton, daughter of the late Benjamin Knower, and heiress of a prominent family, is said to be in challenging times while Mr. Drayton, descended from J. Coleman Drayton and connected to Mrs. William Astor, remains at odds over their life together. The couple reportedly left the bride's mother's home after the wedding reception and fled to the aunt Mrs. Samuel Penniman's house to avoid a crowd.
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Society
New York
Henry Coleman Drayton
Drayton
Young Won
Benjamin Knowner
Mr. Drayton
J. Coleman Drayton
William Astor
Sternburg to Name New German Ambassador This Fall
Washington dispatch reports Germany will replace Baron Speck von Sternburg as ambassador later this year due to a cancerous growth that disfigures his face and ends a career seen as promising. The ambassador's wife has faced social fallout from the illness and public attention.
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You
Sternburg
Canter
Washington
Germany
Baron Speck
New York markets steady on grains and commodities
FLOUR steady while prices for wheat beans butter and potatoes show modest moves. Wheat gains on Liverpool selling and cold weather forecasts. beans and peas mixed around 2 to 2.25 dollars. Dressed poultry remains quiet with slight price softness for fowls and roosters.
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Minnesota
Liverpool Cabies
Daide
Itc
Market Report: Livestock Prices and Receipts Steady
Livestock market activity shows receipts light and prices steady. Reports reference prime and cull categories with limited demand and mixed offers across regions, noting supply tightness and cautious trading amid uncertain demand.
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Cere Leonel
Orine Peayis
Junis
Yorke
Testimony Key in Steunenberg Murder Trial Evidence
Prosecutors press key evidence in the Steunenberg murder trial linking Avy Haywood Meyer and Pettibone to a federation plot. Orchard testifies about letters to Mrs Orchard and a Nome Alaska dated dispatch used to mislead her husband.
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Meyer
Peitinone
Orchard
Western Federation of Miners
San Francisco
Paddy
Minitney
Crippie Creek
Otelard
Wood
Harwood
Marian Moore
Nome
Alalich
Denver
Hichardson
Max Alalich
Steunenberg
Steunenhberg
Nilionaire
Hercules
Ron
Adams
McPartland
McePartland le
Mes
Hinigel
Five More Minnesota Victims Recovered After Accident
Hampton Roads reports Rear Admiral Emory says five more bodies recovered from the Minnesota disaster. Identified victims include midshipmen Herbert Holden of Portage Wisconsin and Walter Carl Ulrich of Milwaukee along with seamen Hobart H. Bedson BH Vandorn B B Plumber and Cool Passer Jesse Coun.
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Kobfolk
Emory
Hampton Roads
Herbert 1
Flelden
Walter Carl Ulrich
Milwaukee
Hobart H. Bedson
B. B.plumber
Jesse Coun
Holden
Portage
Wis
New York
Hotel fire survivor recounts loss and escape in Virginia Beach
A guest describes the June hotel fire at Princess Anne in Virginia Beach, losing clothing jewelry and wedding presents. Mrs Sentt McKnight and a companion escaped after a dramatic blaze destroying the Princess Anne hotel.
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Lext
Fie
New York
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
McKnight
Love
Roneymoou
Eight Miners Die in Johnson Colliery Explosion
SCRANTON Pa May 13 A gas explosion at the Johnson colliery in Pride borough killed eight miners. Rescue crews reported the fatal blast as clocks tick toward investigation and safety checks in the coal district.
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Prlcedure
Scranton
Pal’ Jume
Johnson
Burg
Decoded fragment hints at yacht accident and crash
Fragmentary text suggests a yacht incident with occupants in the water and a designer and engineer involved. The report mentions a sudden event, a collapse of machinery, and people stranded after the yacht struck or sank. Further specifics are unreadable.
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Charles
Canmgnee RT
Ad Dently Deownes
Hiusselta
Af Power
Bos
Enginger
Jian
Sherman
Abit Haa
Tire
Chinery
Postmaster Reports Bridgewater Safe Robbery Attempt
Postmaster at Bridgewater Connecticut reports a burglary attempt at the Bridgewater office. The safe was blown open last August and the thieves netted about $7,000 in stamps and cash from three offices within eight miles. The mistress of the scene notes the thought is hardly pleasant for those on duty at night.
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Bridgewater
Conn
Beocheries
Washington
Bridgewate
Mitford
Four- Niles
Esandy Hook
Washburr
Talns
Thoralng
Comprehensive Navy Plans For Pacific Coast Efficiency
June 1949 report outlines comprehensive plans to bring the Navy to peak efficiency on the Pacific coast. It calls for improved white building plants and dry docks and even government control if necessary to ensure readiness for any emergency.
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Pacific
Railroads Told to Meet New Standards in Kansas Missouri
Western roadbeds unite to demand railroad commissioners address long standing complaints. Officials warn rail lines must repair rotten tracks and improve maintenance after years of neglect. Public officials in Kansas and Missouri are urged to enforce stricter rules and safer service.
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Fort Scott
Raw
Formil
National
Tinton’ of Railway
Tasekaien
Ixansas
Éiireanns
Missouri
Senator Laureled Bride in Fallingosn Ceremony
Mrs Ein Afolian, daughter of Captain John Millan and George Baal, married in Fallingosn with Senator laureled here. The ceremony featured local figures and fresh vows as the couple begins married life.
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Hiss Butlin
Fallingson
Ein Afolian
John Millan
George Baal
Livkens
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