Seattle Fiend Seaton Attacks Relatives With Axe
Wm Seaton 28 formerly of Decatur Ill attacked a Seattle area family with an axe killing his uncle and injuring his sister two children and a bystander. He shot a deputy sheriff and was wounded by Kelly. He related a motive tied to his sister and claimed to have killed the chitten. The incident left one child dead and another gravely injured.
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Wm. Seaton
Decatur
Ill
South Park
Seaton
Kelly
Daniel Richards
Roy Clarke
Mertle
Hazel Hopgood
Clarke
Kennedy
Hamilton Hews and Court Decisions Across Canada
George Arthur Pearson was hanged at 7 50 this morning in Hamilton Ontario. Donald J McGillis of Montreal found guilty of conspiracy to defraud creditors of over 300000. Kingsville Ontario saw two failed attempts to destroy the business section Tuesday night. Sault Ste Marie Ontario nearly doubles population in five months. Fire damages several thousand dollars of pianos at D W Karn Co storehouse Wood stock Ontario. Clifford Sifton banqueted by Fort William and Port Arthur citizens. The czar slept well, his general condition and spirits good. Dr Mazzoni pope’s physician performed a minor operation on a tumor under the pope’s arm. Mr Kruger departed for The Hague on a special train at 10 this morning. Frederick Dell found lying somewhere two or three weeks ago.
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Woodstock
Ont
Clifford Sifton
Fort William
Port Arthur
Kruger Welcomed to The Hague Chamber of Deputies
President Gleichan announced that President Kruger arrived in The Hague and will reside there. He proposed the chamber welcome him and convey cordial sympathy in its name, a proposal adopted amid cheers.
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Hague
J. G. Gleichan
Kruger
Improper Pictures Seized From New York Firm
In New York a patrol wagon carried away 10 000 films and negatives from the American Electroscope company and its Brooklyn proprietor John J Alexandra. He faced arrest for mailing improper matter and was held on a $1000 bail after waiving examination. Police say young men posed for the pictures.
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New York
Broadway
American Electroscope Company
John J. Alexandra
Brooklyn
Comstock
Alexandra
Shields
Afrikander Congress Grows as Forces Gather Near Worcester
In Worcester Cape Colony on December 9 the Afrikander congress draws a large crowd. Delegates deny plans for violence and insist grievances can be aired peacefully. Troops and artillery are stationed on Gallows hill and Prospett hill to secure the meeting area.
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Worcester
Cape Colony
Gallows Hill
Prospett Hill
Sensational Berlin Trial Reveals Bribes Tied to Sternberg Case
Berlin reports a sensational trial on morality charges against Sternberg's agent Luppa, with prosecutors claiming Criminal Commissioner Thiel confessed to taking bribes for reports and evidence, and offering a villa on Lake Geneva to Inspector Stierstaden. The defense implicates Dr Werthauer and seeks a search of his office, while Luppa fled about a fortnight ago.
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Sternberg
Thiel
Luppa
Stierstader
Lake Geneva
Dr. Werthauer
Theil
Sternberg’s
Catlettsburg Man Charged in Infant Stepdaughter’s Death
John Gibson of Catlettsburg Kentucky is charged with killing his infant stepdaughter last week with a hot liquid and was jailed today.
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John Gibson
Catlettsburg
Roberts Farewell Speech and War Notes From South Africa
General Roberts concludes his command before sailing for England and praises his troops for enduring hard marches, scant provisions, and constant fire. He departs with General Kitchener, to reach home by January 2, while prisoners of war are moved toward St Helena. Authorities prepare laager accommodations for Rand farms borers and ready defenses loom at Green Point amid conscription talk.
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England
St. Helena
Cronje
Arive
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Johannesburg
Rand
Rand Rifles
The Prince May Race And Americas Cup Trials
New York December reports yachtmen discuss building a Prince of Wales challenger to replace Shamrock II if Royal Yacht Club wins trial races. Manager W Butler Duncan Jr dismisses contingency, says no matter which boat sails, defense will be prepared with the fastest possible vessel and full effort.
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Prince of Wales
Royal Yacht Club
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Parisian Mystery Heads and Limbs Found in Two Districts
A dismembered young man was found in waste ground on Rue de Platiers Belleville and his mutilated trunk in a gateway on Rue de Fauborg St Dennis about a mile apart. The two packages likely belong to the same murder dated yesterday. Six men were seen placing the first package late last night. London News notes Parker will direct the London Sun December 17 to 22 to model journalism. Welland canal guards will be posted for winter. Toronto naturalization applications total 33 with Italians foremost.
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Paris
Coroner's Jury Links Milne Death to Hazelton Drug Operation
A Toronto coroner's jury finds Mrs. Margaret Milne died due to Hazelton the druggist's criminal operation. Hospital authorities are condemned for poor care. Hazelton awaits trial on a murder charge.
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Toronto
Margaret Milne
Hazelton
Elections in Quebec and Ontario dominate political scene
Telegraph notes Quebec elections with 37 Liberal acclamations and looming races in remaining constituencies. Ontario Liberals and Conservatives nominate candidates while leaders discuss leadership at a Toronto meeting. Also reports a royal illness note, a Hamilton hanging, and provincial issues in Prince Edward Island and Montreal.
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Quebec
Presbyterian Review issue includes portrait of Rev D C Hos sack
The November 29 issue from The Poole Publishing Company Toronto features a front page portrait of Rev D C Hos sack M A L B editor and an illustrated article.
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Presbyterian Review
Poole Pubishing Company
Toronto
D. C.hossack
M. A
L. B
Unclear Historical Note on Scottish Church Figures
Fragmentary OCR mentions Rey, Wm, Crook's church in Toronto and a minister-elect Kay church in Toronto, and references to McLeod, Tate Principal Gina Industrial school. Describes central figures at a Moderator's desk during a historical moment of union between two Scottish churches.
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Rey
Crook
Toronto
Winchester
Kay
McLeod
Tate
Gina Industrial School
Ther
Thy
Meith
Autigg
R. Plans Reopening of Esquimalt Naimo Railway Link
R plans to revive the Esquimalt Naimo railway to provide a direct line between Vancouver and Toraa with new arrangements set to start operation next March. Conners and Vig will oversee the project and implement the updated timetable.
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Esquimalt Naimo
Vancouver Toraa
Na Conners
Vig
Four gunman halted by Sheriff at Platte Centre
In Platte Centre Nebraska a man named W J Gentleman shot at a farmer Martin Burns and then opened fire in a blacksmith shop wounding Henry Lange and Robert Wilson. Sheriff Birnes and four deputies arrived from Columbus and prevented a lynching as the prisoner was spirited away.
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Telegraphers Strike Ties Up Gulf Coast Trains
Telegraphers strike halts service on Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe between Galveston Texas and Purcell Oklahoma. Trains nationwide are tied up as crews walk out today.
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Gulf, Colorado, Santa Fe
Galveston
Tex
Purcell
Man Kills Self After Factory Troubles in Toronto
Robbt Turner aged forty a Taunton Mass native and former Toronto Silver Plate worker committed death by own action by inhaling gas in his room at the Central hotel in Toronto on December 9. He had been dismissed over trouble at the factory and left a note for his recipient in Taunton before the tragedy.
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Toronto
Ont
Robtt Turner
Taunton
Mass
Toronto Silver Plate Company
Central Hotel
Three Die in Coal Gas Tragedy Near Picton
Abra Drummond and his two sons Wes ley and Ernest died from coal gas in Picton Ontario after dampers were closed and gas failed to burn off. The father died shortly after in an unconscious state, with the boys already dead when discovered. Investigations indicate proper ventilation and stove dampers were the key factors.
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Picton
Ont
Abra Drummond
Wesley
Ernest
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