Deed of a Fiend in Luzerne County Narrows to One Murder
A Luzerne County man Andrew Juka of Hazelton attacked his wife Julia with an iron needle point, killing her after a brutal struggle aided by a son-in-law’s house. The weapon, an eighteen inch iron rod sharpened to a point, caused eight fatal wounds before she died. Neighbors rushed to aid, the constable pursued Juka, and public fury rose over the gruesome crime.
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Luzerne County
Andrew Juka
Hazelton
Juka
Erkley
Tara
Slazelton
Julia
Dennis Coll
Cole
Prisoner Juka Captured After Desperate Mountain Chase
Juka, deemed a disgrace to a civilized community, was captured in the mountains following a desperate struggle with officers. He was jailed at Hazelton. At 1 a.m. Officer Brill found him hanging by a bar on his cell door and cut him down. Resuscitation took nearly an hour and he protested the rescue.
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Juka
Hazelton
Brill
Uka
Anne Viuk
Vnuk
Pauline
Gerry Society
Wilson
Denbert
the Vinks
Joseph
Anne
Mamie
Vink
Stole 350000. South Dakota treasurer a fugitive
Taylors alleged embezzlement leaves state funds missing. bondsmen claim no loss to state. He vanished after last seen in Chicago and New York, with $5000 in Pierre and $1506 in Redfield banks found. Overdue warrants and a closed Redfield bank compound the case.
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Taylor
South Dakota
W. W. Taylor
Pierre
Bank of
American Woman in French Prison Linked to German Officer
In Paris and Bernais a American singer Georgia Cleisse, who married Capt. Goedeke of the German army, faces arrest as police pursue an incendiary plot. The factory fire at Ma inis is linked to Goedeke and his wife, with a 2 year old child, as authorities seek trial and possible deportation to New Caledonia. Prominent Pittsburgh figures lobby for acquittal.
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Georgia Cleisse
Pittsburg
New York
Capt
Goedeke
Leipsic
Paris
Bernais
Mnais
New Caledonia
Goodke
Married Governess Bridegroom: Chicago Millionaire Weds in Til
Thomas Orton, 70, marries 27 year old widow and former governess Mrs Jessie Mohler at the bride's parents home in Lacon Til. The couple met two months ago in Chicago where she cared for his children. They sail to California for the winter.
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Thomas Orton
Chicago
Jessie Mohler
Lacon
Til
Orton
Mrs. Orton
California
Gentle Liver Aid Promises Safe Relief and Ease
A promotional piece for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets from Worth's Dispensary in Buffalo New York. It touts mild, natural regulation of the liver stomach and bowels with tiny sugar coated granules. The ad claims against harsh pills and offers a free sample by mail to any address with name and address on a postcard.
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Worth
GoNt Patterns Offered At Remarkably Low Price
Advertises GoNt sewing patterns at 10 cents each with a 1 cent postage. Claims 24 years national use and latest New York styles. Includes full descriptions, yardage, piece counts, cutting and fitting instructions, and garment pictures with each pattern.
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Jmad
New York
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Edward Kuhn
Shelbyville
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Michael Kuhn
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Alvin
John Midkiff
Victor Hugo
New York City
Yorkville
M. Benes
Avenue A
Anne Vink
Pauline Vnuk
Salzer Seed Co
United States Department of Agriculture
Salzer
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Texas
Great South
John A. Salter Seed Co
LaCrosse
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W.N.U
London University
Ok Sykes
Jaxton
West
F. Roose
Omaha
Neb
Louiiana
Stark Bros
Himsalf
Cook Book
Pompeii
Dora Thorne
Webster West Pocket Dictionary
The
Harrison Book CO
West Jackson St
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H. B. Stowe
Th Marvel
Bulwer Lytton
A. Conan Doyle
Bertha Clay
Bill Nyed
W. Riley
M. E. Holmes
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J. Francis
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