Evelyn Thaw on Verge of Nervous Breakdown
New York report from February 92 notes Harry Thaw in good spirits in his cell after his wife Evelyn Thaw’s courtroom confession. Evelyn, under stress, shows signs of severe strain as adjournment saves her from immediate ordeal. lawyers and family worry over her public testimony and possible outcome.
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Evelyn
New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Wigulitea Wersett
Lapao
Lorraine
Larrainie
Martenge
Eyelyn
Stolen Gems Recovered by New York Police
New York detectives arrested Mile Amelia Rue and an associate amid a series of thefts from West Side boarding houses. Jewelry valued at about $11,000 was linked to the pair, with $2,000 cash recovered from pawn transactions. Authorities identified much of the recovered jewelry and tied several men to the robberies.
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New York
Mile Amelia Ruewell
West
Hourea
George Chartte
Howard Johnson
Charles Brown
John Degman
Joseph Albertina
Patinehopa
Chartis
Wamjars
Hla Arveat
Russell
Rockefeller Fortune Overestimated, Inquiry Reveals
Frederick T. Gates testified Rockefeller’s fortune cannot exceed 250 to 300 million dollars while annual income in the most prosperous year would not exceed 15 to 20 million. Contrary to public belief, Rockefeller owns about 20 percent of Standard Oil stock.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Frederick T. Gates
Rockefeller
Rescue attempts fail as Berlin disaster tale unfolds
London on February 22 reports a dramatic, doomed effort to save passengers from the Holland bound Berlin. Officers describe long hours near the Clacton and Lines steamer scene as rescue teams struggled amid heavy seas and lingering danger. The account details how life boats and divers faced peril off Harwich while the Berlin remained unyielding to salvage efforts.
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London
Ehe
Harwiel Velay United
Berlin
Holland
Clacton
Wreck Clears From View As Waves Swell Over Clacton
Eyewitnesses describe the vessel being buried by breaking waves near Clacton as passengers shelter along the ship’s side. A cheer rose when the Chiefton neared, while discipline reportedly waned amid the perilous scene.
Shea Goes Scott Free in Conspiracy Case
In Chicago and Valparaiso the International Brotherhood of Teamsters case ends with a hung verdict as jurors disagree on a prior conspiracy accusation. Key witnesses include Alert Young of Midrange and Mike Me as leaders within the teamsters group. The retrial plan remains unclear amid the confusion surrounding the defendants.
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Chicago
Val
International Brotherhood of Teamaters
Hife
Del 4
Wan
Alert Young
Mike' Me
Teamsters
Donald
Webster
Ali Guerin
False report causes confusion in St Petersburg tale
Fragmentary text describes a mistaken report about an assassination in St Petersburg. Mentions Mel and Pepe Rae, suspects held in Italy during a socialistic distribution incident. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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St. Petersburg
Mel
Italy
Lover Held for Murder of Sweetheart
Tomas Walker, known as the harbor lover of Effie Mason, was arrested for the murder of his sweetheart whose body was found Wednesday night. The case unfolds as investigators pursue charges and corroborating details from the local harbor district.
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Tomas Walker
Effie
Mason
Dynamite wrecks Sanford Indiana Methodist church
Sanford Ind Feb 32 a dynamite explosion completely wrecked the local Methodist church and scattered debris. Early action by J W Reese Scookel and Johnson reported as suspects. Citizens say the blast may be revenge for a raid connected to an alleged “Band Tiger” Hamer shooting by a sheriff and posse yesterday.
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Sanford
Ind
Methodist
J. W. Reese
Scookel
Johnson
Bind Tiger” Hamer
Xherlf'x Posse
Yestoritiys
Terrorists Raid Warsaw Post Office
Terrorists conducted an attack on the Warsaw post office injuring a clerk and several civilians before escaping with a significant amount of cash. Police gathered witnesses and initiated an investigation into the robbery and assault.
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Warsaw
Erravists
Cotliey
Weend
Roosevelts Leave for Massachusetts
President and Mrs Roosevelt depart Washington for a Massachusetts trip to mark a national holiday. They will visit Harvard University and various sites in Cambridge and Boston. Mrs Roosevelt’s health is noted as a concern while the party makes a brief tour to several institutions and friends.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Massachusetta
Chey Yilia
Harvard
Rueau
Nicholas Longwartiy
Brhel Wall
Eleven Distinct Shocks Felt on Island Since Great Disaster
Report from Kingston on February 22 describes continued tremors alarming residents six weeks after a major quake. Natives rush the streets praying as new brick structures crumble. Rumors claim the Blue Mountains will disappear next Sunday and fear spreads across the island.
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Kingston
Blue Mountains
Island
Tue Island
Kividston
Two Survivors From Berlin Wreck Reported
Feb reports from Hortendam recount two survivors of the Berlin wreck. An AM passenger and a steward survived after the vessel broke apart off the Wool of Holland amid a gale. Rescue efforts continue as the ship’s fate prompts inquiries into the disaster.
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Berlin
Hortendam
Holland
Press Association Dinner Hails Cross Border Friendship
New York February 22 at the Waldorf Astoria drew over 200 publishers from the U S and Canada for the American Newspaper Publishers Association annual banquet. Herman Ridder presided as president with tributes to press enterprise and remarks on truth in reporting. Officers elected include Medill McCormick as vice president and Robert Hy Baker as treasurer.
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Rev. Hall
New York City
Newspaper Publishers Association
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Ttt
Axseeladtan Ik the Waldorfastoria
Wet Nlaht
United States
Canada
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Eags
Telvids
Herman Fidder
New York Staats Zeitong
Ronnevelt
Charles
Tower
Howe
Edward
Pree
Reasevell
Frank J. Tall
Church of the Divine Daternity
Ulal
Hell
Herma Ridder
New York Staats Zeiting i
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Triscoreuiry
Bibert Hy
Roosevelt kinship scandal ripples through society
The notice reports a family shock over a separation involving young Roosevelt and Sadie Meteaiger. It notes his father disinherited him in his will, citing an income dispute with his mother and a subsequent move to New York.
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Yiare
Roosevelt
Connsellonal
Sadie Meteaiger
Hiroaghit
Dick Will Tread the Burning Sands
Fragmentary text reports on Senator Hick and mentions Cleveland associated names. The readable content is incomplete and mutual context unclear, lacking clear event, date, or outcome to establish a coherent news item.
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