Whitey Lewis reveals capture tale amid Kingston standoff
In an interview from the Tombs Lewis recounts his mountain retreat near Kingston New York where he hid among locals unaware of his identity He says police will gain no information and he reflects on the barber shop ruse that almost revealed him and his instinct to confess.
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New York
Whitey” Lewis
Rosenthal
Kim “Trave
Whitey
Kingston
N. Y
Whitey’ Lewis
British steamer Kernwood loads lumber for Belfast
The Kernwood, arriving from Dakar to load lumber for Belfast, Ireland, is docked at pier No. 2 under McGowan Lumber Company consignment. The Helen Menzel arrives from Rotterdam via Savannah with cargo in transit for Mobile Liners, docked at pier No. 2.
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Kernwood
Belfast
Ireland
Wahalek
Pinto Dock
Helen Menzel
Schippien
Roterdam
Holland
Savannah
Kabit
Welch Line
Apollo
Bay
Pleasure Bay
J. Woody Woods
Dakar
South Africa
McGowan Lumber Company
Weise
Wanalak
Ollinger-Bruce
Eslava Street
Ossabaw
Johnson
Havana
Cuba
Priest Father Alexander Doyle Dies in San Francisco
Father Alexander Doyle, a nationally known priest, died of heart disease in San Francisco while visiting friends. From 1894 to 1904 he served as secretary and general manager of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, led the printing department for the Paulist fathers, and later directed Catholic chaplains of the army and navy. In recent years his residence was in Washington and New York.
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San Francisco
Alexander Doyle
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Paulist Fathers
Catholic Chaplains
Army and Navy
Washington
New York
Study of Beef Cattle Shortage Beginnings in Chicago Market
The commerce and labor departments begin a study of the Chicago cattle market to address a looming shortage of beef cattle. Investigators will examine supply and demand to see if the recent 10.25 dollars per hundred pounds price at the stock yards is justified by available receipts.
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Chicago
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hookworm Plentiful in Louisiana Report Shows Large Treaties
From January to June this year Louisiana treated 12 606 patients for hookworm 10 937 cared for by the commission staff In all districts where hookworm is fought 80 890 cases had been treated according to Dr Sidney Dale Porter director of the Reckarener TM secritary commission for Louisiana
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Sidney Dale Porter
Reckarener ™ Secritary
Louisiana
Porter
Boston Mayor Calls Meat Boycott Over Costly Beef
Boston August 10 Mayor John F. Fitzgerald urges nationwide meat boycott to pressure the Beef Trust to restore normal prices. He says he hopes people across the country join the protest against high living costs.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Beef Trust
Mayor urges meat boycott to curb high beef prices
The mayor advocates eating less meat for several months to test effects on beef prices, blaming the beef trust for a large share of the cost. He urges more vegetables and canned goods, arguing thrift could lower living costs and calling for a broad boycott of pricier foods.
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Beef Trust
France
America
Wealthy Natchez men offer to pay for live boll weevils
A group led by Joseph WN Carpenter sets up a fund of several thousand dollars to spur early weevil hunting. They pledge 4 cents per live weevil in April 1913, 2 cents in May and June, and 1 cent in July, with a stake of 50 000 for five weevils. The aim is to boost the 1913 cotton crop in Adams County after a projected 2 506 bale yield.
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Natchez
Mass
Joseph WN. Carpenter
Adams County
Netehezn
Manghams Lose Appeal Over Griffin Manufacturing Failure
J J Mangham and J W Mangham of Boyd Mangham Manufacturing Company Griffin Georgia lost their appeals in the state court of appeals. The court affirmed lower court rulings finding embezzlement of 23412 and illegal dividends. J J Mangham received four years in a penitentiary and twelve months on the chain gang. J W Mangham faces one year on the chain gang or a $1000 fine.
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Atlanta
J. J. Mangham
Boyd-Mangham Manufacturing Company
Griffin
J. W. Mangham
State Court of Appeals
Mangham
Hartford Fire Bug Confesses to Dozens of Blazes
Bernard C. Murray, son of a former Hartford fire commissioner, confessed to setting about thirty fires in Connecticut and western Massachusetts over four months. He described starting blazes on upper floors, watching fires from nearby sites, and sometimes igniting multiple buildings to create simultaneous flames. No lives were lost, but hundreds were endangered and property losses approached one million dollars. Murray, 24, was serving a 30 day larceny sentence when he confessed and had also admitted stealing $50 and a gold watch on July 13 from a hotel guest.
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Greenfield
Mags
Bernard C. Murray
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Murray
C Hief Manning
Waterbury Fire Sets City On Edge In 260000 Dollar Blaze
Fire alarms spread terror in Waterbury Connecticut as a major blaze at the Chel sea Hotel and other outbreaks threatened the city hall. Militias patrolled streets for hours while investigators estimate total damage at 260000 dollars.
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Waterbury
Conn. Murray
Manning
Hall
Chelsea Hotel
Death of Dr W F Fordham in Pensacola
Dr W F Fordham longtime prominent West Florida physician died Thursday in Pensacola. Funeral services were held at St Michael's Church after his burial yesterday, reflecting a lengthy medical career and community service.
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Pensacola
Fila
W. F
Fordham
West Florida
St. Michael's Church
Prominent Local Figure Laid to Rest at 58
A large number of prominent residents attended the funeral of a man who died at fifty eight. He was born in Camden Als and graduated from Mobile Medical College with distinction. He moved to this city after graduation and lived here since. He played a leading role in the yellow fever epidemic in the eighties.
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Camden
Als
Moblie Medical College
Dress Reform Urged By Chicago Cleric Against Mashers
The Chicago Vice Commission chair Rev Walter T Sumner warns against fashionable dress he calls indecent and suggestive. He says outfits accentuating sensual lines invite male attention and urges women to adopt modest attire to curb harassment on streets. He cites press and officials protesting free dress and urges reform.
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Chicago
Walter T. Sumner
Board of Education
Episcopal Cathedral
SS. Peter and Paul
Dean Sumner
Chicago Municipal Court
Thang BierEvien
Army
National Guard
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement note
The antiseptic powder Allen's Foot-Ease is recommended to shake into shoes for tired tender feet. It relieves corns bunions and prevents blisters and callous spots. Use it to break in new shoes. Marketed as the greatest comfort discovery of the age, 25¢. Do not accept substitutes.
Promoter Drew Sentenced in Fraud Case at Fort Payne
Gadsden Alabama August report says Drew a Fort Payne promoter was sentenced to 13 months in a federal prison and fined for using United States mails to defraud. He cried as sentence was read and had 60 days to settle his business affairs before starting service.
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Gadsden
Ala
Drew
Fort Payne
Lanta
Usi United States
W. S. Grubb Stence
Payne
Svale
Europe
Prize Winners Named By Grand Aerie of Eagles
The Grand Aerie of Eagles in Cleveland Ohio announced first prize to a team from Massachusetts for a competition, with Milwaukee taking second and $250. The meeting discussed rules denying members or physicians for liquor or immoral conduct and buffet restrictions, to be voted by two thirds of the membership. Installation officers were elected yesterday ahead of the concluding session tomorrow.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Aemester
Mass
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Aerie
Grand Aerie
Suffragists Challenge Fashion Policing Claims
Fragmentary quotes show Lena M. Roche and Dean Sumner discussing public opinion on dress norms and public morals. They debate suffragists actions and the idea of policing women's clothing to curb crowding and “mashing.” The text reflects tensions over propriety and gender in public spaces.
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Lena M. Roche
Dean Sumner
Jxter
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