Tragedy at Nethken: Youth Kills Fiancée then Himself
Brooks McCauley 22 shot his fiancée Jessie Michaels 16 at her uncle Eli Michaels home in Nethken near Cumberland West Virginia after insisting he would only attend church dead or alive. He then killed himself as they were en route to Keyser Hospital. Neighbors say the couple had dated long without prior quarrels. The motive remains a mystery amid a somber town along the Western Maryland Railroad.
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Brooks McCauley
Jessie Michaels
Eli Michaels
Nethkeen
W. Va
Cumberland
Keyser
Y. St. Allure
of. Keyser
Nethken
Western Maryland
Ferrets Attack Baby in Crib Leaves Fatal Wounds
A pair of ferrets chewed off two fingers and bit the infant's arms and face in a crib. The two year old, Katies Bitterling, died after the attack was discovered by foster parents. Medical staff described severe blood loss and likely death.
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Incrlin
Dan
Katies Bitterling
Safe Cracker Suspect Arrested in January Theater Robbery
Cale Monthrey, alias Jan 22, 22, appeared before Superior Court on attempted robbery and burglary charges tied to a night-time theater heist. Testimony from Sergeant Charles Bardea linked the suspect to the break in, with a $4000 bond set. Police also connected a Roseboot dollar bill and opiate found in the theater office to the case, as Barnes and Word were arrested during the investigation.
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Monthrey
Cale
Churance Atkin
Javarita
Banterey
Amlicin
Charles Bardea
Merned Tashed
Shely Wangs
Elie Kate
Roseboot
Ahara Opiate
Ad Barnes
Tml
A Dove
Love Farm tragedy ties to Allentown area
In April near Allentown Pennsylvania a newborn died at the Love Farm amid alleged scandal. Charles Garland a wealthy cadical is accused in warrants of claiming paternity and medical authority. Hettha Hovey, named as the mother, fled the scene while two other adults resided on the property. Authorities view the site as a strange love colony and note Garland has a Massachusetts family.
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April Farm
Allentown
Charles Garland
Cadical
Hildy Neways
Hettha Hovey
Garland
Massachusetts
Life at April Farm of Love probe details disinterment case
A case at the April Farm colony involves disinterment of a baby’s body. Garland, named father, faces adultery charges with Bettlea Tovey as authorities investigate a supposed free love community. The baby’s death is traced to suffocation during a painful night, with Mary Preston Garland linked to the household.
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April
Farm OF Love
Allentown
Norn
Clauley Garland
Bettlea Tovey
Garland
Garlind
Meorlig
Teith
Garland Azoe Faller
Misa Hovey
Mowgli
Quakertown
Soup as Thirst Quencher in Carlisle Pubs
Carlisle England January 13 soup is being tested as a thirst quencher for beer and whisky drinkers. Public houses are state owned and soup bars have fat bowls served for one penny. Officials argue soup will curb liquor consumption by patrons.
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Carlisle
England
Airship Plan Aimed to Replace Lost Shenandoah
Washington January 13, Secretary Wilbur says the Navy favors building an airship to replace the Shenandoah with greater gas capacity. The craft would cost about 6 million dollars and hold around 6,000,000 cubic feet, versus the Shenandoah's 2,100,000. Charleston New York January 18. Charleston teaches fifth graders at Columbia's demonstration school for teachers.
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Washington
Wilbur
House Naval
Los Angeles
Charleston
New York
Columbia
Pinchot Blames Operators for Anthracite Talks Breakdown
Governor Pinchot said negotiations stalled as anthracite operators refused concessions. Pennsylvania Legislature moves to recognize coal as a public utility and considers bills to regulate retail coal business and press for compacts with consuming states. The issue heads to Harrisburg for action amid calls for public utility status.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
New York
Cel Hs
Pennsylvania
Woodruff
Yourtee May Undergo Operation At Hospital
Baltimore January 18 A nerve specialist Dr Irving J Spear said Juvenile magistrate Mr Yourtee of Hagerstown would be discharged soon and likely return for an operation after a controversy with Governor Ritchie is settled The magistrate has been urged to resign and may visit the governor in the execution chambers once able to leave the hospital The nature of the operation was not disclosed and details were pending further discussion with Governor Ritchie
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Baltimore
Leon
Yourlee
Hagerstown
Maryland University Hospital
Irving J. Spear
Spear
Yourtee
Yourtes
Ritchie
Rilebie
Rilcbie
Farmer offers $2 a bushel for corn for Missouri mules
J B Farris, Buchanan county farmer, boosts a bid from the International Harvester Co to pay $2 per bushel for corn in exchange for Missouri mules. He argues corn and mule production require gear and urges IH to raise its offer to attract broader business support. Jan. 18, St Joseph.
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Missouri
AT. Joseph
J. B. Farris
Buchanan County
International Harvester Company of America
St. Joseph
Mr. International
New Highways Cost Half Billion Across United States
A Chicago report to the American Road Builders Association cites experts forecasting $500 million for new highways this year and Charles M. Unham predicts up to $1 billion for roads and repairs. Last year’s construction volume jumped about two percent from 1994 and 168 percent from 1923.
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Chicago
Hla
United States
Gava
Amerigin Road Bullera’ Association
Charles M. Unham
Hoboes Welcome Ruffalo Firm Formed in Albany
A new organization named Walcamp Rare Doge Institute has been incorporated in Albany. It aims to provide room and aid to hoboes and tramps, offering support and housing options. Named individuals or precise affiliations could not be confirmed from the readable text.
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Ruffalo
Walcamp Rare
Doge Institute
Trampa
Albany
Shepherd Gets Rich Orphan's Large Estate
Chicago July 13 The will of the millionaire orphan Mamie Nell McClintock was admitted to probate by Circuit Judge Sean Lan, reversing a prior ruling. The estate's value and the eventual beneficiary details remain contested as the will bequeaths the bulk of the patrimony to McClintock's father, William D. B. Shepherd.
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Shepherd
Orphan
Chicago
Inte ‘Militonatra
Sunny Italy Snowbound Brings Frigid Wave Across Rome
Rome reports a severe cold spell sweeping from the Alpine foothills to Naples. A grey sky blankets the country as thermometers fall to freezing levels and residents brace for continued freezing conditions.
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Rome
Italy
Alps
Naples
Prisoner Admits Identity In Chicago Murder Case
John C. Redding, inmate at San Quentin, acknowledged in an interview that he is Robert Scott, the man sought in Chicago for a murder. He says his brother Russell Scott was sentenced to death but saved, and he would return to Chicago if he can prove the charges false.
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San Francisco
John C. Redding
San Quentin Penitentiary
Trobert Scott
Chicago
Robert
Russell Scott
San Francisco Examiner
Redding
Ghiraga
Navy panel to recommend abandoning Lakehurst Air Station
The House Appropriations Committee drafting the Navy Supply bill will recommend abandoning Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Representative Vinson of Georgia disclosed this at a January hearing before the Naval Committee.
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Washington
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Nousa Appropriations Committee
House
Vinson
Georgia
Houses
Naval Committee
Cold Snap Report From Chewsville Observed
A forenoon reading by official thermometer in Chewsville shows 2 below zero. Keedysville registered 4 below this morning, rising to 2 below by early afternoon as a cold spell moderates. Weather Bureau expected a milder pattern tonight and tomorrow.
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Chewsville
D. Paul Oswald
Keedysville
Weather Bureau
Old Burgess Remains In Office Despite Challenge
Judge Daylion ruled no vacancy exists in the Mont Alto burgess position as of the first Monday in January 1428. Dr. Brostua is declared ineligible due to a law preventing government employees from holding the burgess office, though Dr. Brostua still serves as Postmaster of Mont Alto.
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W Dlus Wan
Vomtinue
Daylion
Mm Waleh
Broalua la Poatmiaater
Mont Alto
Will for Henneth Jussall probate admitted in Orphans' Court
A probate for Henneth Jussall of Wile Hatreyport nas Tondo Hardon of High was admitted yesterday in the Orphans' Court. The document confirms execution of the will and appoints the rightful executor as specified in the instrument.
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Henneth Jussall
Wile Hatreyport
Drilling at Island Park Sparks Potomac Bridge Talk
Island Park drilling by surveyors from Harper Ferry, believed tied to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, fuels speculation of a bridge or grade line across the Potomac. The crew has operated for months, crossing into Washington County toward Sharpsburg and Shepherdstown, with rumors of a Harpers Ferry survey tied to a new alignment.
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Harpera Ferry
Potomac River
Antietam
Shepherdstown
Island Park
Baltimore and Ohio
Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Washington County
Sharpsburg
West Virginia
Harpers Murry
Gem theft at Palm Beach villa shocks local society
In Palm Beach Florida burglars entered the villa of Georgia S stealing gems valued at about 315000 Mrs Mesker announced. Mr Mesker suggested the theft might be an inside job.
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Wes
Palm Beach
Fla
Statian Villa of Georgia S
Degfan McGonnell mine explosion traps 105 workers
An explosion at the Degfan McGonnell mine three miles west of Wilburton Oklahoma collapses the main shaft trapping 105 men. Rescue teams with gas masks enter the shaft while emergency hoisting gear is prepared. Doctors, nurses, and ambulances rush from Wharton McAlester and Hartshorne as crowds gather.
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Freng
Wilburton
Okla
Deg fan-McGonnell
Here
Whurton
McAlester
Hartshorne
Lowne
Yic
Img
J.B. Hynal
United States Bureau of Mines
Wilburton Valley
Mine Disaster in Kinshiu Claims Dozens In ExploIon
Tokyo dispatches report 37 killed and 83 injured in a blast at the Takamatau colliery No 2 pit in Northern Kinshiu. The grim tally comes amid terse notes from Fekuoka detailing the mine disaster and rescue efforts.
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TOKIO
Fekuoka
Takamatau Collery
Kinshiu
Premier Taschereau Calls Volstead Act Bankruptcy
Premier Taschereau criticizes the Volstead act as bankrupting the provincial liquor system. The Jan 13 dispatch notes Quebec’s stance amid broader Prohibition debates and reform proposals impacting sales and enforcement within the province.
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Quebec
Taschereau
Wi Bate
American Industry Aims to Break Rubber Monopoly
New York Jan 13 Detiutte outlines American plans to dissolve foreign rubber domination by expanding domestic production in tropical regions like the Philippines while limiting British firms. A $10 million venture to produce low price rubber for U.S. consumers seeks congressional funding of about $70 million for plantations and replanting, discussed with Secretary Hoover.
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New York
Detiutte Plana Javalyites
Sfendinia
Ide
Marlon
Ernie Rabbar
Prograsa Audhave
Serratory
Comteres Hoover
Vyha Plang
Philippinas
Ine
Ianes
Wellels
Ineldsa
Plana For
Hoover
Wie Rubber Associion of America
Serratary
Acini
Armeneans
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