Parts of a mutilated body found in New York woods
Two boys discovered the lower trunk portion wrapped in oilcloth at One Hundred and Seventy Sixth Street and Undercliffe Avenue. Autopsy by Deputy Coroner O’Hanlon revealed two heart rib wounds, a lung wound, heel imprint bruises, and multiple contusions indicating murder. The two body parts, upper and lower, are linked.
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New York
Seventy-sixth Street
Undercliffe Avenue
East River
Eleventh Street
O'Hanlon
Salvation Army Tent Angers Neighbors Over Braying Sounds
Salvation Army corps at Forty first and Aspen streets showed conciliatory moves after conflict with locals. The crowd gathered around the tent as officers hinted at court action, noting rubbish dumped previously and a $500 bail likely too low for a jury trial.
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Salvation Army Corps
Aspen
Taylor
Salvationists
Effect of the Tariff on Japan Trade
London reports from Tokio say the new American tariff will severely hurt Japanese trade. A Times correspondent cites tea duties surpassing the export value of the commodity and notes exporters rushing to preempt the duty. A tea growers’ deputation urged an official protest to the Agriculture Minister as Japan faces an unwelcome shift in U S relations.
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London
Times
Tokio
Japan
Woman in New Castle Ends Own Life Under Mysterious Circumstances
Mrs. John Mc Kay, about 23, reportedly cheerful with many friends, hanged herself using a clothes line attached to a door joist. The rope failed under her weight after death was already achieved, leaving husband unable to explain or identify motives. The case remains a complete mystery.
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John McKay
New Castle
McKay
Return of a Runaway Elise Steele From Europe
Thirteen year old Elise Steele returns to New York with her grandmother after vanishing last March. She had been traveling in Europe under the name Jennie Summers and was found in London with the help of Mrs. Lindsay and her daughter Jessie. The Gerry Society investigates while the girl withholds the name of a possible money source.
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New York
Elise Steel
Elise
Paris
Lindsay
Jessie
Europe
Deltichs & Co
Trave
Jessie Lindsay
Liverpool
Masher gravely wounded after picnic dispute
John Grisco, who had won two young women from their escorts at a Hill's Grove picnic, was stabbed twice in the back near the Olden avenue bridge. He lies at St Francis Hospital in critical condition as the former escorts attack him and flee with the women. police pursue the assailants.
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Trenton
John Grisco
St. Francis’ Hospital
Grisco
Hill's Grove
John
McGinty
Princeton
Olden Avenue
Tragedy in South Bethlehem: Young Child Shot
Two year old Alexander Horsak, son of Paul Horsak, was fatally wounded when a revolver in the hands of family friend John Granatzky discharged. Granatzky, claiming the gun was not loaded, faces a dire incident. The boy died shortly after the shooting in South Bethlehem.
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the Times
South Bethlehem
Alexander Horsak
Paul Horsak
John Granatzky
Granatzky
Fireat North Eleventh street undertaking house kills horse
A fire at Maurice Hays' four story undertaking establishment at 1408 1410 North Eleventh street last evening caused $3 000 to $4 000 in loss. Upper floors burned while first floor carriages and hearses were spared. One horse died after being burned and another was badly burned but escaped. Insurance coverage stands at $5,000.
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Maurice Hays
North Eleventh Street
Quiet at Key West as Soldiers Guard Fort Taylor
United States soldiers were sent from the garrison to guard the Fort Taylor reservation at Key West Florida on June 27 at the contractors' request. A quantity of dynamite for blasting and other ammunition is stored there and prompted the security move.
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United States
Fort Taylor Reservation
Key West
Fla
Fort Taylor
Farm storm losses hit Bridgeport poultry and crops
In Bridgeport on a Friday storm Mrs. Samuel Steward lost 500 chickens as rain drowned them and her barn toppled. Other poultry raisers suffered similar flood damage with farm produce ruined across the area.
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the Times
Bridgeport
Samuel Steward
Mysterious Guest Vanishes After Fire Escape Escape
A nameless man in a black suit and gray hat checked into the Ridgway House as George McCarty, then slid down the fire escape and disappeared. Police, a hotel staffer, and a bootblack saw no trace beyond a vest with ninety cents, a rope dangling from the window, and a card from a Frankford saloon-keeper. The incident ends with the Delaware and city investigators seeking clues.
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Ridgway House
George McCarty
A. H. Butterworth
Delaware
City Hall
Kinsler
McKenty
Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia Baker Struck by Trolley in Gloucester
John Wolfe a 33 year old baker of 4822 Parrish Street West Philadelphia was run over by trolley No 117 of the Camden Gloucester and Woodbury line near Fifth and Water streets in Gloucester. He suffered severe injuries including a crushed leg broken collar bone and internal damage. He was taken to Cooper Hospital Camden where amputation was performed and his condition remained critical. Witnesses blamed Wolfe for not heeding the approaching car.
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Gloucester
John Wolfe
Parrish Street
West Philadelphia
Camden, Gloucester and Woodbury Railway Company
Wolfe
Fifth and
Water Streets
Cooper Hospital
Camden
Salvationists Run Over by Car in Pittsburgh Street Prank
Joseph Wharton of S07 Cherry Street drove through a Salvation Army prayer crowd half a block from home, twice repeating the act before being arrested by Officer Wolff. Wharton had been arrested previously for killing Henry Mee of Oil City but was acquitted months later.
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Joseph Wharton
Cherry Street
Salvationists
Wharton
Wolff
Henry Mee
Oil City
General Wiley Hurt After Carriage Crash at Polk
General John A. Wiley was thrown from his carriage when his team ran away at Polk last night after attending a Franklin Cornet Band concert. He suffered a fractured left shoulder and severe head bruises, was carried to the Polk Institute for the Feeble Minded, revived after initial unconsciousness, and remains there though expected to recover in a few days.
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Franklin
Polk
John A. Wiley
Polk Institute
Institute
Ohio Democrats mclean Says He Does Not Seek Endorsement
Columbus June 27 The Democratic State convention meets Wednesday with many gubernatorial hopefuls opening headquarters today. McLean avoids endorsement, wants no Senate nod by convention, and aims to keep the field open. Delegates rally for district meetings Tuesday and formal work tonight and tomorrow.
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McLean
Cincinnati
Daniel McConville
Ohio
Robert T. Hough
Paul J. Sorg
D. D. Donovan
R. A. Smalley
J. M. VanMeter
8. M. Hunter
A. W. Patrick
John ©. Welty
Horace L. Chapman
A. W. Thurman
J. J. Lentz
Conway P. Noble
John W. Winn
E. B. Finley
James Kilbourne
F. C. Layton
F. M. Merriott
John ©. Reeves
Henry T. Niles
Frank Southard
R. T. Hough
Hillsboro
Hough
Internal Revenue Department
Brice
Chicagolatform
Chicago
R.T. Hough
John Celty
John J. Lentz
Diver breaks neck in river outing tragedy
Hugh McClinchey aged 89 died after diving into shallow water at Port Richmond near Delair. Friends pulled him from the river, but he died of a fractured neck before a doctor could arrive. Coroner ruled death accidental. no inquest.
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Hugh MccClinchey
Belgrade Street
Port Richmond
Delaware
Delair
McChnchey
McClinchey
Lippincott
Camden
O'Brien
Belair
Wheelmen on Top Now in Pitman Grove
Special telegram from Pitman Grove New Jersey reports a large influx of Paterson residents expected this week. The Grove is about a month behind normal and building activity should rise, especially on the western circle. The Camp Association bans wheels inside the grounds and faces a bike issue as many families own cycles.
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Pitman Grove
N. J
Camden
Philadelphia
Tut
Steamship Turret Bay Grounds Off Quebec Coast
The steamship Turret Bay, under Captain Klitgaard, bound from Montreal to Sydney C B, runs aground at Point Aux Roches near Champlain Quebec. The ship rests on a rocky bottom in a dangerous position with little tide to aid recovery and attempts to pull free have so far failed.
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Champlain
Quebec
Turret Bay
Klitgaard
Montreal
Sydney
C. B
Point Aux Roches
Bullfrog Valley gang counterfeiters busted in Arkansas raid
Deputy U S Marshals capture three men in Little Rock after a Fort Smith raid ends the Bullfrog Valley gang's operations. The group ran a Pope county mint with branches in Canada and Mexico and shipped bogus money nationwide. Investigators credit Chicago detectives with tracing materials to the Pope county mint.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
Fort Smith Court
Secret Service
Bullfrog Valley Gang
Mint
Pope County
Toronto
Canada
Mexico
Bullfrog Valley
Popé County
Chicago
Chile's new cabinet chosen after Antunez exit
In Santiago a dispatch from Chill says President Errazuriz has accepted a new cabinet to replace Senor Carlos Antunez. The ministers named are Rector Orrego Huaco Interior Morta Vicuna Foreign Affairs Ismal Tocomal Finance Amunategui Justice Vergara War Prats Public Works.
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London
Santiago de Chill
Errazuriz
Carlos Antunez
Orrego Huco
Inerior
Senor Morta Vicuna
Senor
Ismal Tocomal
Senor Amunategul
Senor Vergara
Senor Prats
Capsized boat caps causes men to fall overboard
In CAPSIZED IN THE INLET ATLANTIC City on June 17 three men from the city William Edward William Cochran and William Stephaney were thrown into the water when their small mosquito boat capsized by a sudden gust. The sail ripped and masts broke. They were rescued by yachtsmen and towed ashore.
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Atlantic City
William Edward
William Cochran
William Stephaney
Plucky Miss Nellie Garrison Captures Alleged Robber
Atlantic City journal recounts Miss Nellie Garrison daughter of a local hotel proprietor catching an alleged thief after a chase. The suspect registered under multiple names including A Abrams Rosenthal Blumenthal and Marks and fled toward the Seaside House stables before police arrived. Miss Garrison previously helped arrest two men for the hotel board bill thefts.
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Nellie Garrison
Atlantic City
Atlantic Avenue
A. Abrams
New York
Abrams
Miss Garrison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hoffman House
Hann
Rosenthal
Blumenthal
Marks
Baltimore
Train Swept Away in Kolomea Flood Disaster
Vienna reports Kolomea in Galicia flooded by the Pruth. A train crossing the collapsed bridge amid a 21 foot river rise, destroying houses and killing or drowning passengers. Seven officials including Mailvan postal staff drowned. government deploys troops to aid recovery and relief efforts as hundreds become homeless.
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Vienna
Kolomea
Galicia
Pruth
Kolome
Turku
Mailvan
Philip W. Cross Dies at 54 In New York
Philip W. Cross former City Attorney of Newark died in New York late last night of jaundice at age 54. He served as Newark City Attorney several times most recently under Mayor Lebkererber and also served in the New Jersey Assembly in 1867 and 1877.
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New York
Philip W. Cross
Newark
Lebkererber
Business boom in Pottstown resumption of mills
In Pottstown on June 27 the Potts Brothers Iron Company mill resumed operations after a lengthy idle period. The Valley Mill of the Glasgow Iron Company, also shut for a long spell, is expected to restart in several days signaling renewed activity in the local industry.
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Potts Brothers’ Iron Company
Pottstown
Glasgow Iron Company
City of Rome Fire Aboard Ship After Glasgow Arrival
The City of Rome suffered a two and a half hour fire on its journey from Glasgow and Moville. Capt. Hugh Young reports 56 in saloon, 90 in second cabin, 150 steerage aboard with general cargo. Fire started in No 4 hold at 2 30 PM then controlled by 5 PM. Cargo of jute likely a total loss. cause suspected spontaneous combustion. No panic. passengers moved hand baggage as crews flooded rooms and deck.
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New York
City of Rome
Glasgow
Moville
Hugh Young
Outbreak in Crete sparks deadly clash near Kanlikastelli
At Caneia on June 27 an armed force of 1200 Mussulmans broke a cordon and ambushed insurgents at Kanlikastelli. Thirteen Muslims were killed and twelve wounded. Christian districts fear reprisals as both sides suffer casualties in wider fighting amid refugee encroachments.
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Canea
Kanlikastelli
Greek forces move to Karpenisi amid Epirus threat
The Greek government plans to occupy Karpenisi with a strong force after Turkish troops hold positions overlooking Agrapha in Epirus and threaten a Greek retreat if fighting resumes.
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Athens
Epirus
Agrapha
Karpenisi
Millville Clergy Hold Special Sermons on Intemperance
By request of the Law and Order Society of Millville, Rev. A. E. Keigwin and Rev. H. W. Barras preached special sermons on Mayville's Intemperance. Both churches were crowded to the doors this morning.
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the Law and Order Society
Millville
Law and Order Society
A. E. Keigwin
First Presbyterian Church
H. W. Barras
North Baptist Church
Mayville
Dressy Serge Suits At Seven Fifty In Blues And Blacks
The advertiser touts dressy serge suits that are serviceable and long lasting. Prices are stated as seven dollars and fifty cents for single and double breasted options in blue and black fast colors.
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Antunez
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Labrar Mines
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Labrar
Atacama
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New Jersey
Varces
Ies Eneans UD
Vernon Park
Meadowbrook Club
Huey-Lambirth Select Council
First Regiment
Lemon Hill
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Nesbaminy
Falls
Race
Ministerial Union
First Baptist Church
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John Gordon
Trades League Committee
Wesleyan University
Young Griffo
Kid Lavigne
Arena
Cherry Streets
Convention of Christian Endeavorers
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