New York Man Hangs Self in Jail Cell
Joseph Silberg, 60, jailed in Queens County for debt, bound his hands with a bandage, gagged himself with cloth, and hanged using a rope in his cell. He died after the suicide, discovered by the jailer, with autopsy noting no foul play or prior struggle. The death is attributed to self-inflicted hanging while awaiting commitment to a parish mortuary crew.
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New York
Joseph Silberg
Queens County
Long Teland City
Haa Jiret
Hilberg
Hematesh
Pariah
Explosion at Civic Guard Leader House Shocks City
May 4 report of a dynamite blast at the commander of the civic guard’s residence wrecking the house and nearby pavement. The guard was doubled after warnings, a servant injured but not seriously, and a German commercial traveler detained though details remain scarce. Police say a militant plot aimed at killing the guard chief failed.
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BU Yarda
Lero
Uv Civic Guard
Inve Bumbay
Bis Wen
Tering
Beaty
Che Havine
Liem
T Mrengen
Quarry Workers Strike Over Hourly Wages Near New Haves Conn
About 500 quarrymen and stonecutters in New Haves Conn are on strike demanding a one cent per hour increase and a reduction of their shift length. They currently earn 22 cents an hour and the dispute involves Kinda Granite Nurcross Brothers and Inland operations near Tonyreek and Leete’s Inland. The matter has not yet been resolved.
Equity suit seeks to define stock holders in trust
May 4. A bill in equity filed in the United States court alleges that the Sugar Tract partners form a stockholder trust. The action aims to settle ownership and rights within the entity and clarify the Uakar trust provisions under the case.
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Ageinet
Boiler makers vote against wage demands in May meeting
In Eomton on May 4 a meeting of boiler manufacturers voted to refuse the demands of the boiler makers. The decision followed threats of a strike by the workers, with about 400 men expected to join the stoppage and related actions affecting the shipbuilding sector.
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Eomton
Te Wee
CYCLONE RAVAGES KINGFISHER AREA CAUSING DESTRUCTION
A May 4 cyclone in southwest Kingfisher Oklahoma caused heavy damage after a preceding rainstorm and tornado-like winds. Many homes were leveled or flooded, with several outside the city ruined. A. Hidwell and his son were killed. farmer Simon Bates and Kate Bates sustained injuries while attempting to escape. George Rickert and family hid in a dugout as their dwelling was destroyed.
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Xenormwes
Young Am
Speedoe
Isher
Eran
A. Hidwell
York
Ned
Simon Bates
Bates
Kate
George Rickert
Atom
Printer's Union Building Dedication in Washington
President Harrison attends the dedicatory ceremony of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 in Washington. The new hall features ornate bunting and palm decor. Amos F. Cummings gives the dedicatory speech with Benatar Gallinger and others in attendance. Harrison greets attendees after the address amid cheers.
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Washington
Wasnixetos
Columbia Topo Graphical Union No
Saingia
Palm
Sod
Amos 4
Cummings
Benatar Gallinger
Eg i Harrison
Union
Halford
Wesel
Anna Dickenson Fire of Reform Leader Improves
Reformer and suffrage pioneer Anna Dickenson, reported dying at Fink Avenue Hotel, shows marked improvement under physician Wayne Rha. Once confined to a public asylum, she secured release and has remained free amid ongoing mental health challenges, with a recent city appearance described as pathetic.
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Raye
New You
Anns M Dickinson
Fink Avenue
Wayne
Notable engineer Theodore Woodruff killed crossing tracks
Theodore T. Woodruff, an engineer and close associate of Andrew Carnegie and Senator John Sherman, died at 81 after being struck by the Brighton Express on the West Jersey Railroad tracks in Glonewater Punapeiima. He led the Woodruff Patent Mid Ship Screw Flange Propeller and held inventive credentials.
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Glonewater
Punapeiima
Theodore T. Woodruff
Andrew Carnegie
John Sherman
Brighton Express
West Jersey
Cloucestar
Woodruff
Omateal Ran Mpeng
Hermes
Mansfield, O
Harrison Abie to Mi Up at Wasmroros May 4
Harrison has recovered from a lumbago attack and can sit up. Her physician says the recent episode is not as serious as the previous attack when she overtaxed her strength. Mia Harrison is gaining strength and expects to leave the city soon.
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Harrison
Mre
Lumbago
Mia Harrison
Barber Tarned and Feathered in Atier Street incident
Oumcoum May 4 barber Frank Victoria was tarred and feathered on Atier Street. He faced charges linked to a sensational church paper and written articles reflecting on prominent citizens.
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Oumcoum
Frank Victoria
Atier Street
Native Mexican Celebrates 90th Birthday in Spain Record
A Mexican native named Jesus Campeche, long a resident of Spsic, recently marked his 14th birthday in Crre or Mexico. To prove his age he produced a Valladolid church register and appears to be about 90 years old.
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Crre
Mexico
Spsic
Jesus Campeche
Cacine
Bern
Valladolid
Spain
Archbishop Ireland system rotation noted in Vatican stance
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Vatican attitude shift regarding Archbishop Ireland's system rotation. The garbled text mentions a patient under treatment and a death by own action, with scattered references to dates and individuals, making precise facts unclear but signaling a church policy or health matter.
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Ireland
Losnow
May
Vatican
Polish woman drops from famine relief ship delegation
A Polish-born woman, Mrs Kraemer, faced Russian objections to joining a Red Cross grain delegation to Rumа. Miss Barton’s committee removed her name after intelligence she was sociable with Polish circles and noted for political activity. Reports say she may travel to Russia alone, risking further controversy.
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Fed Cross Society
Ruma
Women of Laws
Tynshead
Theophila Kraemer
Felix Kreamer
Steinway & Sone
Thomas
Charles de Strave
Paris
Kraemer
Rassle
Fetter
America
Mra. Kraemer
Abe
Mra Krasmer
Steinway
Pique
Brando
Mia Kraemer
Poland
Feliz Kraemer
Steinway & Co
Cooper Vulea
Mra Kreamer
Russia
Engineer and fireman killed in freight train collision
A freight train collision near Seto Station killed the engineer and fireman aboard the express. The wreck scattered day coach parts, luggage, and cash boxes. In other items, the Town Board in Exciee Village, N Y, gains power to town boards only, and state league officials discuss shorter workdays and higher wages in major cities.
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Preveavna
Cattboced
Seto Station
Mass
N. Y
Ridgeway
Abele
Murderer Demming Faces Postponed Trial and Confession Hope
The article reports on Deeming's deteriorating mental state and an expected attempt to postpone his execution while he finishes a biographical work. It notes tensions with jail authorities, potential confession of past crimes, and a possible motive involving his fiancée. It also mentions a separate Scranton labor dispute over a ten hour day with ten hour pay and related strike actions.
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Desming IX Ror
Bay
Gabetta Mitaovans
Demming
Connall Og
Levee at Buckingham Palace and royal attendance noted
May 4 reports from Washington and Detroit describe Minister Lissa Lownom and Lincoln planning attendance at Leaves on the 5th at Buckingham Palace. The event will be presided by the Duke and Duchess of Edin Lincoln amid royal absence, with named individuals including William Tucker and Henry Phipps jr. In Detroit commentary rises over the issue raised, and in Washington the Navy Ordnance Heresy continues with low pressure tests yielding a second success.
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Lissa Lownom
Mr. Lincoln
United States
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
Edin
Domestic dispute turns to open war in New York courts
May 4 New York reports Baroness Blane obtaining a Supreme Court execution to satisfy a 946 debt tied to Baron Blanc's Literage Manufacturing Company. The feud stems from a forged promise and the baron’s past Civil Service role as a civil solicitor and factory closure on John Street.
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Haron
Blane
Supreme Court
Baron
Baron Blanc
John Street
Threat Claim Targets Dr Keeley in Extortion Plot
A distressed report states a man named Parsons threatens Dr Keeley claiming responsibility for her husband’s death and demanding 1000 to avoid arrest. The case highlights a coercive attempt and the difficulty locating the suspect for capture.
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Fensee
Dr. Keeley
Parsons
Paiges Guilty Plea In Forgery Indictments At Carvetayn
Ralph Paige, cashier of Fainesville Bank, pleaded guilty to forging the importers and Traders Bank of New York’s signature on a promissory note. He faces sentence. his father-in-law, Horsce Steele, bank president, is also under forgery indictment.
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Bentenes
Carvetayn
Ralph RB Paige
Fainesville Hank
National Bank of New York
Sentenes Paige
Horsce ‘Steele
Alee Ander
Settlement Reached In Prospect Hotel False Imprisonment Suit
Wealthy Brooklyn resident Nellie Ekia Brace filed $5 000 damages alleging false imprisonment by a chambermaid at a Prospect large summer hotel. In Rockland County Court the case was settled out of court. May 4. Local labor strike reports show D J Blanchard and Ambrose D Noles among strikers demanding 23 cents per hour, 8 hour days.
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Paoviperce
Task
D. J Blanchard
Ambrose D. Noles
Uxbridge
Mase
Kcinjay
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