Three Magicians Held After Broadway Crime
New York police detain three vaudeville actors after waiter Sol Trencher is found dying from injuries in hospital following a balcony incident. Pauline, and companions Jack Phillips and Henry Case, deny intent while detectives reconstruct the events at the theater district.
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York
Internatinan News
Phen Rina
White District
Bizzare
Broadway
Sol Trencher
Jack
Eee
Ae Ee
Pauline
San
Tuscora
N.Y
Jack Phillips
Henry Case
Trencher
Plunge From Cort Theatre Roof Leaves Man near Death
A man tumbled nine stories and then from a Cort Theatre roof to the street suffering severe injuries. He crawled to a balcony edge before a patrolman aided him. Detectives report Pauline’s trio dancing amid a littered room as the man’s fall was witnessed. Montreal claims wealth lead. Toronto ranks second.
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Cort Theatre
Trencher
Pauline
Whipping Post Revival Sparks Local Debate in Erick
In Erick Maryland on August 12, residents weigh reviving the whipping post. Sheriff I W Albaugh lashed Robert Shroyer ten times for alleged wife beating under state law, marking the first such use in 12 years. The town debates legality and fairness as Frederick officials note historic Civil War era ties.
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Ghd
Frederick
Freitchie
Jackson
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Ammunition pile at Pig Point depot erupts in blaze
A lightning triggered explosion at the Pig Point ammunition depot near Hampton Roads set fire to a large storage warehouse. Fire crews from Portsmouth fought the blaze with a fire boat, and no injuries were reported as workers had left for the day. The blast was heard and the fire seen from Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Pig Point
Hampton Roads
Portsmouth
Stillman Boy’s Injury Described as Trifling in Report
Alexander Stillman, 14, son of New York banker James A. Stillman, sustained a broken arm after a trip by air and train. Dr. David C. Bull treated the fracture and ordered further care at Grand Mere. A later flight from Grand Mere to Grand Anse encountered a severe thunderstorm during the lengthy journey.
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New York
David C. Bull
Grand Quebec
Alexander Stillman
James A. Stillman
Stillman
Grand Anse
Missing aviators search yields no trace in Midwest
Charles H. Fries, friend of Eugene Coutellier, Earl P. Banker and Norris M. Gatherhal, has returned from a fruitless search. He visited Gary Indiana, Ludington Michigan, Milwaukee and other points, denying reports of a Ludington circus flight.
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Charles H. Fries
Eugene Coutellier
Earl P. Banker
Norris M. Gatherhal
Detroit
Lee
Gary
South Fraven
Ludington
Mich
Milwaukee
Baldwin, Mich
Coast Guard Cutter Bear Goes Ashore in Alaska
A cablegram from Unalaska reports the US coast guard cutter Bear ashore at Cape Prince of Wales on the Seward peninsula in the Bering Straits. The message notes Bear ashore at Cape Prince of Wales Village with a fresh southeast wind.
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Seattle
Wash
Aus
Unalaska
Unalaska Island
United States Coast Guard
Bear
Cape Prince of Wales
Seward Peninsula
Bering Straits
Cape Prince Wales
Prison cook returns after escape with Romeo
Sallie Garner a 36 year old trusted Fiat Top Mines cook serving a first degree murder sentence, fled with a Romeo from the Alabama prison camp but was stopped by Warden Davis. He guided her back to the camp and she resumed confinement while clinging to the belief that good cooking wins male hearts.
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Montgomery
Ala
United Press
Sallie Garner
Fiat Top Mines
Charles R. Davis
Sallie
Shelby County
Romeo
Chicago
Salle
Davis
Kingsport
Tenn
I.N.S
Helen Roberts
Former Republican state leader dies in Texas
Galveston Texas Aug 12 W L Shumate 75 attorney and former Georgia state Republican committee chairman died here after a monthlong illness
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Galveston
Texas
W. L. Shumate
Georgia State Republican Committee
Convicts Navy Deserter Roy Converse Seen By Local Backers
Macon citizens press to win release of Roy Banks Converse from police custody on a desertion charge. Converse recently remarried his former wife after 41 years apart, saying he deserted to find her.
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Macon
Naval
Roy Banks
Navy
Converse
Help for Nervous Women Veiled in Advertisement Tone
A dated advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a simple herbal remedy for nervousness sleeplessness depression headaches backaches and fretful worry in women. It claims the product has restored health and strength for over forty years.
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Lydia
Pinkham
America
Pleasant Surprise Cure Via Old Remedy Ad
A reader shares a tale of illness six months ago with severe cues and cancer doubts. The letter claims a friend recovered after using a remedy bought for another purpose and praises its effect on stomach and intestinal ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee and urges trying the remedy now.
Zem Zemo skin cure ad promises clear skin fast
An old advertisement touts Zem Zemo claiming it clears skin conditions such as eczema and acne. It mentions a trial bottle and a larger bottle for sale, with Zem Zemo Soap priced at 25 cents and available from all druggists.
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Zem
Zemo
Copper cent found atop 185 foot spire in Strewsbury church
A copper cent dated 13863 was found at the very top of the 185 foot spire of the First Universalist Church in Strewsbury Massachusetts. The coin was placed there 43 years ago.
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