Carey's Planned Wedding Shadowed By Slaying
Wealthy Eastern Shore landowner James Carey, age 74, was slain and robbed of a large sum of money on July 17. His fiancée Mrs. John Downes told The Evening Times how Carey planned to marry in Salisbury the day after the tragedy and sign over most of his wealth. Detective accounts note Carey led a reclusive life with six farms and heavy hoarding. A preliminary hearing for James Baker of Selbyville, Del., is set before Justice Alfred W. Peters in Berlin to face murder and robbery charges.
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James Carey
Salisbury
Wikards
John Downes
Carey
Evening Times
James Baker
Selbyville
Del
Alfred W. Peters
Berlin
Mr. Carey
James A Davis
Truckers and Savings Bank of
Pittsville
Mart Hart Poised Third Escape Attempt From Maryland Penitentiary
Jackie Hart, inmate at Maryland Penitentiary serving time for a role in the Nornia murder, was found in solitary confinement after a third escape attempt. A hole bored in his cell wall and a makeshift key were uncovered, with two weeks more of arced work expected to finish all three locks. The warden said Hart acted alone and had previously attempted to flee, with one prior escape successful before capture in Chicago.
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Baltimore
Jackie Mart
Maryland
Hart
Patrick Brady
Brady
Hart Ia
Chicago
30 000 Year Old Skeletons Found in London Cave
The discovery of two human skeletons dating to the Palaeolithic era is reported from a London cave near Crumca. Researchers estimate the remains are over 30,000 years old and provide insight into early human habitation in the area.
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London
O.u
Crumca
Charles W Bryan in Grief Over Brother’s Death
Loveland Colorado July 17. Grief stricken at the news of his brother William Jennings Bryan’s sudden death Charles W Bryan issued a statement praising his brother’s life and his defense of the Christian faith. He said Bryan would have given his life for his country and his work on earth should proceed to fulfill his wishes.
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Loveland
Colo
A. P
Charles W Bryan
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Bryan Near Death In Campaign Disclosure Shocks Raleigh
The Raleigh News and Observer publishes what it calls the first public disclosure of a campaign mishap and a near fatal event involving Bryan. The July 17 report details the incident and its impact on the candidate's campaign trajectory.
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Raleigh
N. C
Raleigh News and Observer
Frost Prevention by Electricity Tested in England
A July 25 report from England states that electricity to prevent frost damage has been successfully tested and will be widely used. The development promises protection for crops and orchards, signaling a potential shift in agricultural practices using electric heating methods.
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England
Oxford Arctic Expedition Hears Savoy Broadcast
Members of the Oxford University arctic expedition report picking up a British broadcast clearly on a four valve set from approximately 2000 miles away at the Savoy Hotel in London. The remote listening captured the rhythm of dancers feet.
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London
Oxford University
Savoy Hotel
Dismissal Request In Whitner Disrespect Case
Washington authorities ask the district of Columbia Supreme Court to dismiss the acting of Loren Whitner in a suit challenging school teaching of Bible disrespect. The hearing date was set for Friday, likely delaying Whitner’s complaint. The motion cites four grounds including improper defendants and lack of precise facts or injury.
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Washington
Wittneer
Wittner
William Jennings Bryan Dies Revered for Political Influence
Baltimore reports Gow er Albert Ritchie reflecting on the death of William Jennings Bryan. He praises Bryan's sincerity courage and oratorical power and notes his significant influence on American politics while acknowledging the uncertainty of the legacy his passing will create.
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Baltimore
Gower Albert Ritchie
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Thoar
Tom
Cianer
Former light heavyweight champion stabbed in New York cabaret
The former light heavyweight boxing champion Saki was stabbed in the neck during a street brawl in Hell's Kitchen New York while attempting to mediate. He survived unconsciousness after hours in a pool of blood and expected to leave hospital in a week. Detained suspect Joseph Hanrahan faces felonious assault charges.
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New York
Batthang Saki
Wau
Hells Kitchen
Joseph Hanrahan
Serat
Paris
Harlem
Sukie Real
Lows Phal
White
Jack France
West New York
New Jersey
Storm damages crops in Worcester County report
Farmers in western Worcester County faced heavy rain hail and strong winds from a storm damaging mature crops between Whaleyville and St Martin Tomatoes were heavily harmed with green tomatoes dropped and fields torn. Cars were stranded along the highway while Salisbury area saw only light rain. Harrison’s Nurseries in Berlin reportedly escaped major damage.
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Worcester County
Whaleyville
St Martin. Com
Salisbury
Ocean City
Harrison
Berlin
Mather Quips About Young Man's Suspender Style
Fragmentary humor note describes a mother and daughter dialogue about a young man wearing wide braces. A joking tie to President Roosevelt colors appears, with an editor’s remark about “to keep his pasts up.”
Spectator saved as mob attack hits baseball game
At a Frostburg Maryland baseball game on Sunday a mob assaulted David Chapman who was called a scab for working at the mines. His wife Nellie Chapman fired shots to protect him and was knocked down. Chapman plans to pursue a warrant against Thomas Whitehead for auto theft, while officials mention fingerprint systems used in China since the Han dynasty.
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Frostburg
A. P
David Chapman
Chapman
Nellie Shidmere
Thomas Whitehead
Bryan Dies Suddenly While Asleep at Dayton Tennessee
William Jennings Bryan dies at 66 in Dayton Tennessee. He was found by chauffeur James McCartney in his room at Ric Rogers house where he stayed during a speaking tour after Scopes trial coverage. Dr. A C Broyles cited brain hemorrhage and apoplexy as the cause. Mrs Bryan, longtime invalid, supported by family attendants, received visitors and expressed peace.
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William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Tenn
Associated Press
Platte
Ric Rogers
F. Thomason
A. C. Broyles
Ihe
James McCartney
Bryan
McCartney
Bis
Mr. Bryan
Penang
Nemerer
Wes
Jehan T Rauchsten
Winchester
Tess
J Bryan
Winfrom
Chattanooga
Leesly
Devin
Late News Bullets Tie to Names in scattered reports
A jumble of late notices from Dayton to Chicago and Virginia reports deaths, weddings, and local incidents. Items mention a death aboard a special railroad car near Washington, a funeral in Virginia, and various regional accidents and events with minimal detail.
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Willen
Ings Beyan
Dayton
Washington
Bryse
Ead
Leeder Bole
Ariington Nations
Virginia
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