Woman with Bug in Ear Tries to Kill Doctor
Mrs. Charles Simister, 60, alleged wife of a mill owner, drew a pistol and fired five shots at Dr. Charles Schaffner in his Spruce Street office. One bullet missed inches from his body. others struck the ceiling and door. She fled, was arrested later that evening, and denied intent while claiming a prior ear complaint.
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Murray
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Miss Marie Dinse Drops From Brooklyn Bridge
New York reports Miss Marie Dinse jumped from the Brooklyn bridge at 2 pm landing in the East River with no bones broken but possible internal injuries. She was identified by a brooch reading M. Dinse May 22 1887 and by papers on her person.
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Marie Dinse
Brooklyn
East River
Miss Dinse
McArthur
M. Dinse
Tacoma
Thomas I. Mose
Broadway
No. 112
Fulton Street
Philadelphia Man Found Attempting Suicide in Elizabeth
Gottfried Hittener of 2026 Franklin Street Philadelphia was found on South Broad Street acting strangely. Police locked him up after a noise. the handkerchief noose was cut down and he revived. He was sent to the County Jail for ten days for observation while authorities suspect he escaped from a Philadelphia institution. He is about 45 with a straggling beard.
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Gottfried Hittener
Franklin Street
Philadelphia
South Broad Street
County Jalil
Measles Hits Superintendent Armstrong’s Daughter
New Brunswick April 20. Professor William H. Armstrong superintendent of city schools was informed that his daughter Marian contracted measles. A neighbor frequently walks to the house so his wife can relay bulletins on her condition.
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New Brunswick
William H. Armstrong
Marian
Queen Victoria Visits Zoological Gardens With Princesses
Dublin reports Queen Victoria visited the Zoological Gardens this morning and later in the afternoon with the princesses, showing evident interest in the exhibits during the royal excursion.
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Dublin
Queen Victoria
Zoological Gardens
Seremith
Seaman Saves Cissie Loftus From Death by Action
A seaman rescued Cissie Loftus from a life threatening situation after she attempted self harm. The incident prompted medical attention and a safety review by authorities. Loftus received support services following the event.
Mystery surrounds Miss Loftus fall at Old Point Comfort
Newport News front page report says English actress Miss Cissie Loftus fell or jumped from a hotel pier near Old Point Comfort after arriving with her maid. A sailor rescued her as she struggled in the water. wraps remained on the pier and officials cite an accidental fall, while the actress and attendants note nervous strain.
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Newport News
Old Point Comfort
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Old Point
Chamberlin
Monongahela
Jackie
Miss Bishop
Delem
Hill Sees Bryan Victory If Temperance Platform Emerges
Hill states Bryan's election chances rise if Kansas City adopts a temperance platform driven by 1900 issues. He plans to attend as a delegate to push such a platform and hopes it helps carry New York State for governor. He aims to draft the state platform and run the state campaign, signaling his return to prominence in Democratic politics.
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Hill
Bryan
Kansas City
New York State
Dewey
Japanese Land in Large Numbers
A Port Townsend immigration report states 1,000 Japanese immigrants landed yesterday and 2,200 more are expected tomorrow. The inspector seeks authority for three emergency assistants as examinations become challenging. Washington officials confirm the telegram to Assistant Secretary Taylor requesting extra help.
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Taylor
Treasury Department
Port Townsend
Wash
The Controller Exploded Near Newark Trolley Accident
A peculiar accident near Newark endangered Hilton transfer agent John Whitlock of North Jersey Street Railway. He stood on a sprinkling car rear when the controller exploded, setting him ablaze. Motorman William Hartman stopped the car and doused the flames. Whitlock’s clothes burned but his injuries are not expected to be fatal.
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the Times
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William Hartman
Frame Hotel Fire at Cedar Run Destroys Establishment
Williamsport reports a noon blaze at the Frame Hotel run by George W. Smith in Cedar Run. A defective chimney caused the fire, destroying the building and much of the furniture with an estimated loss around $5,000 and no insurance.
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Williamsport
George W. Smith
Cedar Run
Canal Scheme Faces Possible Hurdle Over Sovereignty
The Diario of Managua reports that President Zelaya and his Cabinet show no intent to cede or sell sovereignty over any part of Nicaraguan territory for a canal route. The official article emphasizes Nicaragua will not part with sovereignty in the canal path.
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Managua
Galveston
Diario
Zelaya
United States Canal Commission
Tree Crushes Quarry Worker in Uniontown Tragedy
A falling tree at a Uniontown quarry killed Martin Feeney of Texas Maryland and an unidentified Italian and injured several others. The incident followed workers undermining the tree and warnings amid a pending case in court. Richard F. Loper, indicted for conspiracy to defraud the People's Bank, faces pleadings Monday before Judge Finletter. bail set at 25,000 dollars.
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Richard F. Loper
Grand
People’s Bank
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Rothermel
James
McCartney
L. Shields
Indemnity Demand Sparks US Turkey Diplomatic Crisis
The United States demands immediate indemnity from Turkey or risk breaking off diplomatic relations. Secretary Hay has prepared an ultimatum to Ali Ferrouh Bey, aiming to pressure swift payment and avoid a broader crisis with European powers watching closely.
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Porte
State Department
United States
Turkey
Hay
Ali Ferrouh Bey
New York
State Hill
Hill
Fine Clothing Competitive Prices In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia catalog-style notice touts the store as offering the finest clothing for a select, well-dressed class. It claims top value at $10 to $25 for suits and highlights a large collection, with spring overcoats deeply discounted from $30 to $8.50 through prior price cuts.
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Bryan
Philadelphia
Prince Albert” of
Oxford Vicuna
Mediation Sought to Avert Turkish Reprisals Abroad
A Russian news agency argues Turkey can avoid reprisals by seeking friendly mediation of neighboring European states. It cites possible intervention under The Hague convention to preserve peace and prevent troublesome complications in the current U S Turkey tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremyev
Berlin reacts to Monroe doctrine talk on Turkey
The Tageblatt reports weak comment in Berlin about applying the Monroe doctrine to Turkey but notes a large American naval demonstration in European waters would command serious attention from continental powers.
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Key
Berlin
The
Tageblatt
Turkey
United States Pressed to Coerce Porte Over Armenian Losses
In Constantinople on April 20 a U S policy stance on indemnities for Armenian losses and massacres is praised by political and commercial circles. Negotiations continue in Washington with Sec. Straus present. Lloyd C Griscom, American chargé d affaires, sent a strong note to the Porte regarding the pork embargo.
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United States
Armenia
Washington
Straus
Lloyd C. Griscom
Wanamaker Opens Tonight At Wanamaker Store Chestnut
Wm. H. Wanamaker announces theTwelfth and Market Streets store will open tonight with a busy Saturday ahead. The ad promises a large stock of spring suits and overcoats, new N B U patterns, and cheap pricing with sales staff ready to assist customers at 1520 Chestnut Street.
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