The Countess Tarnowski Murder Scandal Unfolds in Venice
In Venice on September 17 a sensational tale centers on Countess Marie Tarnowski known as the Venus of Venice. She has served two of eight years for the murder of lover Count Paul Karmarovsky amid brutal prison conditions and a web of Russian associates and royal influence.
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Italy
Countess Tarnowski
Venus
Paul Karmarovsky
Marie Nic Tarsowsky
Rurik
O'Rourke
Marie
Count Tarsowski
Lois Prilukoff
Bis
Nikolas Naumorff
Paul Kamarovsky
Naumoff
Prilukoff
Rescue at Sea Claims Heavy Daring Feat
Miss Mary Mitchell of York City guest of the Sea ark was rescued from drowning after a third plunge by ex Fire Chief Louis H Poster who weighs 206 pounds. Poster rushed from the water fully dressed and removed his shoes to reach the woman ashore with difficulty.
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Mary Mitchell
York City
Louis H Poster
Poster
Bandit Robbery Near Jenton Ala On Southern Railway
On Sept 17 bandits held up the Memphis special on the Southern Railway near Jenton Alabama. Mail pouches were not disturbed and the amount of booty remains unknown. In Waukegan Illinois military honors were held today for six naval apprentices drowned at a U S E station in North Chicago during a squall.
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Southern Railway
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Waukegan
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Hazel Moore and the downfall from the Great White Way
Foreword explains a told from Hazel Moore on her life from convent to world of sin. The narrative traces her childhood and adult choices, entanglements with Ortie Hamilton, a wealth-stealing scheme, and federal accusations of white slave trafficking. Ends with her claim of remorse and a promise to continue.
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Ortis Hamilton
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Walla Walla
Vancouver
Ortie’ Hamilton
Wrong Man Lynched by West Virginia Mob
Authorities and Governor Glascock say Walter Johnson, a black man, was wrongly identified as the attacker of a 14 year old white girl and lynched by a mob in Princeton. A state inquiry is ordered to investigate the misidentification and the mob killing.
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Princeton
W. Va
Walter Johnson
Glasecock
Johnson
Pendleton
Maynard
Penington
Ellison
Baby
Birdie
Mayor's Advisory Board to Meet at Commercial Club
Mayor Cotterill's advisory board comprising city officials will meet for the fourth time since his taking office at the Commercial club rooms Thursday night at 6 30. Judson T. Jennings city librarian and Capt. D Thomas Davies port warden will present their work.
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Cotterill
Commercial Club
Judson T. Jennings
D. Thomas Davies
Wilson Makes Hit In Iowa During Campaign Swing
Gov Woodrow Wilson Democratic presidential nominee arrives in Sioux City Iowa to a large cheering crowd. He is taken to Morningside College where students greet him and later meets with Democratic leaders from Iowa South Dakota Nebraska and Minnesota before speaking at the interstate livestock fair.
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Guests Dine While Girl Takes Life in California Barn
At a Tibbits country home near Gatos California 17 year old Mise Zanont Raiford left a party to hang herself in a barn. She tied a rope to a rafter and stepped from a feed bin dying by strangulation. Family and friends are stunned by the tragedy.
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Gatos
Cal
Holt
Tibbitts
San Francisco
Mise Zanont Raiford
Burro Leads Auto Stage On Mount Wilson
Tommy Dynamite the Mount Wilson burro has formed a habit of leading the automobile stage from Martin's Camp to the mountain top. He travels ahead daily for weeks and announces the stage's approach with his bray, the driver allowing the horn to fall silent.
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Pasadena
Tommy
Mount Wilson
Martin
Eleven Victims of Robbers in Seattle
Thieves were active across Seattle last night, robbing residents and hotel guests. Names include Dr. A J Stealman of 4529 Brooklyn Ave and Mrs M B Morrill, with items ranging from a diamond set to gold jewelry and cash. Others report lost rings, brooches, a necklace, a watch, and clothing across several hotels and streets. One victim, Antone Sundell, was relieved of $26 near his home. a patron at the McCoy saloon had a watch and locket taken after being assaulted.
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Brooklyn
M. B. Morrill
Mary Blair
Quest
White House
Alaska Commercial Hotel
West Main St
J. Edwarda
A. Clausen
Sal
Pete McArthur
J. Johnson
Loring Hotel
G. F. Loud
Larned Hotel
Weatlakeavy
W. H. Lindsay
Vancouver
San Francisco
Canadian Pacific
Antone Sundell
John Strude
McCoy
Yolon
Louise Reber
St. Charles Hotel
Ballard Av
Charles French
Close Democratic gubernatorial contest looms in state
The final nomination remains uncertain until the secretary of state completes the official canvass. Judge W. W. Black leads by about 200 votes with Ernest Lister and Hugh C. Todd separated by roughly 12 votes. Heifner presses for five figure totals as four counties await results. Black 7015, Lister 6783, Todd 6770.
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Everett
Ernest Lister
Tacoma
Hugh C. Todd
Seattle
Lister
Todd
Charlies G. Heifner
Black
Peace terms set with Italy and Turkey except loan
Paris Sept 7 United Press says peace terms between Italy and Turkey are arranged except for a proposed loan of 500 to 600 million francs. Italy negotiates with French English and Belgian financiers on the loan.
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Paris
Italy
Turkey
Baby Thumb Steals Show at Clemmer Theatre
Fred L. Boalt notes a Clemmer cinema crowd roared at a baby sucking its thumb during a travel film. The moment charmed childless patrons most, suggesting filmmakers study audience psychology and that Bret Harte’s The Luck of Roaring Camp is praised for its baby-involved finale.
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Clemmer Moving-Picture ‘Theatre
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Salarieg Rctors
Bret Harte
Stumpy
Kaintucck
Two Chauffeurs Slain In Portland And Spokane
Reports say J C Pollock a Portland chauffeur is killed and Preston Thayer a plumber is sought as police pursue leads. Earlier in Spokane Harry Barr owner of the Multnomah Hotel Omnibus line is found murdered with bloodstained car found downtown. Two travelers who rode with Barr are questioned and released.
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J. C. Pollock
Preston Thayer
Willard Smith
Jesse Anders
Thayer
Pollock
Mra. Thayer
Tdid
Waclted
Sires Portl Land
Harry Barr
Multnomah Hotel Omnibus Line
Linnton Road
Barr
Portland
W. D. Smith
Harr
Chas. A. Bartcher
Bartcher
Baldwin
Broadway spender Irving Childs dies at 26
New York Sept 17 Broadway figure Irving Childs dies of old age at 26. Son of William H Childs he twice spent fortunes 600000 dollars each time and lived among the stage lights. He was married then divorced and left alimony payments to his ex wife.
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New York
Irving Wrne
Childs
Broadway
Wiliam H. H. Childs
Young Childs
Aged man George Rose hanged in Nashville
In Nashville Tennessee George Rose aged 76 was hanged for the murder of neighbor J M Miller after cursing his wife in their final talk minutes before his removal to the gallows One of Rose's sons is serving a prison term for murder
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Tenn
George Rose
J. M. Miller
Rose
Three Americans Rescued After El Tigre Recap
El Tigre mining camp in Douglas Arizona area is back in federals hands after two days of rebel occupation under Gen Salazar. Three Americans held for a ransom of 106000 are recovered unharmed. Rebels reportedly took bullion worth 26900.
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Douglas
Ariz
el Tigre
Salazar
Notable Events Across Cities From Five Cent Theatre to Paris Flight
A crowded street scene in Los Angeles ends when a traffic officer reveals a fake Roosevelt impersonator. In New York a Williams College survivor enters his 104th year, while Gov Wilson’s pet alligator allegedly preys on Republicans. A San Marcos embalming bill dispute prompts a mummified advertisement. A Russian man dies after heavy egg consumption. A Caldwell family welcomes Friday the 13th babies in Seattle. In Paris aviator Le Gagneux breaks an altitude record at 18 534 feet.
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Marnst
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le Gagneux
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