Victim of Tarrytown Explosion Dies in Hospital
The Tarrytown disaster on the New York Central line claimed Edward Finnegan, foreman of the hipless construction crew, as he died after brutal agony at Provident Home Hospital. Coroner Mitchell and railroad officials faced accusations of scapegoating while Finnegan’s family and colleagues alleged the railway sought to dodge damages.
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Burthe Arrests Reveals Testimony Pressure in Mafia Bribery Case
Leonce Burthe, key witness against New Orleans jury bribers, was arrested in East St. Louis after fleeing to avoid testifying. He claimed he faced threats from Armani and White and said he was compelled to testify to save others, while denying any motive to abandon the case. The section notes potential return to New Orleans only on contempt or felony charges.
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Thrilling encounter near Boggy Depot ends in camper death
Arena May 29. W J Newcomb a picture canvasser arrives with tale of Indians ambushing him and partner R H Stapleton after offending a camp near Boggy Depot 15 miles south of Ateka Newcomb escaped on a horse while bullets whistled Stapleton was later found dead with bullets confirmed by a local coroner.
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Death of Dr Bruce Prominent Allegheny Physician Passes
Dr George D Bruce died at 2 a m at his home 266 Western avenue Allegheny in the first year of his age A practicing physician for over 50 years he was among the state s best known in the profession He studied in technical schools in this country and Europe His death followed gout and complications He left a wife no children He adopted a nephew Mackey who took the name De Witt Bruce now in Boston He was a brother of Robert Bruce whose death occurred two weeks earlier and also of Attorney David D Bruce Mrs W B Negley H Campbell The funeral will be at 10 A M
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Memorial gifts honor John G Backofen memory
Handsomely bound memorials presented to the Backofen family by the German Library Association and the Dollar Savings Bank. Directors of both bodies met after his death and ordered minutes engrossed in book form as a mark of respect. The volumes, bound in black morocco with Bristol leaves and gold edging, include a German written tribute with a portrait of Mr Backofen. He was a charter member of both institutions.
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Big Will Break Opens in Circuit Court
Proceedings began in the Circuit Court to break the will of the late John Crerar. Ontario and Manitoba cousins, discovered after his death, seek to overturn provisions for instinct funds including the Free, the coin Monument, and a bequest to the Second Presbyterian Church. The Samuel Tilden legacy is contested. Anfrecht's Photograph Gallery opens Decoration Day on Market Street with cabinets offered at $1 per dozen.
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Pleasant school entertainment draws record audience
The Hancock School pupils under Miss Mary McKilroy presented a lively afternoon program with elaborate decorations and new stage effects. Notable acts included choruses, calisthenics, and a seven year old performer, Lillian Murray. Prizes were awarded to Katie Hayes, Blanche Stewart, and Grace McElroy. Teachers and officials lauded the event, and plans for a June 24 ward picnic at Hulton Grove with a Cathedral band were announced.
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