Murderer Took to the Sea After Fatal Shooting at Sea
A man shot his wife and killed her suspected lover then commandeered a stolen yacht and sailed from the port. Authorities pursued by sea and air as the chase unfolded into the night.
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29 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
1
Murder at Canfield Hotel Ends in Jealousy and Escape
At the Canfield hotel in Atlantic City a jealous husband shot head waiter Boyd Clayton dead and wounded his wife Mrs Ida Smith, who was hospitalized. The killer fled by stolen yacht, overturned five miles offshore, and was captured after a land pursuit following a four hour water ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Canfield Hotel
South Virginia Avenue
Boyd Clayton
Ida Smith
City Hospital
Smith
Virginia Avenue
Pacific
Somers Point
Samuel Moore
Rebels Attack Carupano In Daylong Clash
The German steamer Polaria reports seven hundred rebels attacked Carupano defended by a thousand government troops under General Velutina. Severe fighting lasted all day. rebels retreated in disorder leaving several dead and many wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Carupano
Velutina
Gharley Fairs Millions In Court
Theresa Oelrichs and Hermann Oelrichs seek letters of administration for Charles L. Fair estate after his California millionaire death in France. They file his will naming wife Mrs Charles L. Fair as heir, who also died in the same crash. A separate petition advocates administration for Caroline D. Fair with will production and the vault safekeeping. The will leaves about $60,000 to relatives and the rest to the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Theresa Oelrichs
Hermann Oelrichs
Charles L. Fair
California
France
Fair
Hannah E. Nelson
Joseph Harvey
Charles S. Neal
Caroline D. Fair
Mrs. Fair
Testator
Costly Improvements Docks to Be Extended
In New York City the North River docks will be extended 1000 feet from Thirteenth to Twenty third streets at a cost of 12 million dollars, pending only the Secretary of War's approval to implement the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secretary of War
North River
Thirteenth
Twentythird Streets
Railroad Conductor Murdered in Texas
Fort Worth Texas August 29 O N Wartombe a railroad conductor from Rock Island Illinois was found murdered north of Fort Worth this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
O. N. Wartombe
Rock Island
Illinois
THINGS SEEN IN KENTUCKY Pictures of the Dear Departed
In Greenup Kentucky a log cabin on Schultz and White Oak Creek ridge draws hundreds who report seeing pictures of departed people in a glass hanging on the wall. Faces such as James Howland and several women are recognized as the spirit images appear and fade, with visitors attempting conversation but receiving no response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenup
Schultz and
White Oak Creek
James Howland
Jonas Hart
Jennie Glenn
Ella Lee
Tragic Gas Fatality In Chicago Family Murder Suspected
Mrs. Bryant Schick and her two children died in their Chicago home after a gas inhalation incident. Husband found the trio in a locked room and authorities consider possible self-inflicted harm by the woman. A hole in the room’s window suggested gas escape was blocked to trap the fumes. Schick, a tinsmith, reported his wife had acted strangely for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Bryant Schick
Schick
Lloyd
Patrick Wynne
Cosgrove
Wynne
Omaha Plans Western Reception for Roosevelts Rough Riders
Omaha prepares a grand electric pageant and a 600 mile horse race from Deadwood to greet President Roosevelt. Rough Riders, including famed figures like Doc Middleton and Bare Kid Cayuse Bill, enter the endurance ride with a large turnout from the west and several cow girls from Slim Buttes also joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Roosevelt
Bes
Rough Riders
Deadwood
South Dakota
Tom Hatzell
Chadron
Nebraska
Seth Bullock
Black Hills
Doc” Middleton
Jesse James
James Hartzell
West
William Charwick
Bare Kid
Cayuse Bill
United States
William Liddiard
Slim Buttes
Wyoming
Colombia to demand Nicaragua explanation over revolt
Washington officials say Colombia will demand an explanation from Nicaragua for alleged involvement in the isthmus revolution. Bogotá will back the demand with its strongest land and naval forces as soon as rebel activity settles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Colombia
Nicaragua
Washington
Philippine Earthquakes Hit Island Minalao Aug 21
Reports from Manila describe widespread damage on Minalao with a few fatalities. The most violent shock lasted a minute on August 21. At Camp Vicars a cannon overturned and ammunition boxes rolled. many native houses were demolished and numerous landslides occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Minalao
Camp Vicars
Veteran Henry Hughes claims 1798 birth and age of 109 in Washington
Henry Hughes asserts birth on March 16, 1798, making him 109, after spending a night in a municipal lodging house. He walked to Washington with belongings in a handkerchief, says his wife’s unendurable conduct prompted his departure, and he desires work. He fought in the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and the Civil War era Federal service, leaving five generations of descendants and two aging sons who are comfortable. he prefers earning his own living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henry Hughes
Hughes
Navy maneuvers begin as White Squadron prepares for clash
On board the battleship Alabama near Martha's Vineyard Mass the first period of war maneuvers between the White Squadron and the army is set to begin at midnight tonight. The fleet shows heightened activity as ships prepare for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Martha's Vineard
Mass
Ug. 29
Roosevelt Adds Rest After New England Tour
President Roosevelt rested after nearly a week of speeches across New England. He spent the night at Secretary Hay’s summer home and traveled to Newport New Hampshire to stay at the Corbin Park estate, renowned as a premier game preserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Hay
Game Preserve
Newbury
N. H
Roosevelt
New England
Hay
Newport
New Hampshire
Austin Corbin
Blood in Lansford Strike: Troops Injure Strikers
In Lansford during an escort of non-union workers, Capt Heim of K company was slightly wounded and about six strikers were bayoneted by soldiers. The incident occurred as troops attempted to move workers to the works amid high tensions and widespread excitement among strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Lansford
Heim
K Company
Edward to Visit His Irish Kingdom
Royal yacht Victoria and Albert with King Edward and Queen Alexandra off Milford Haven. The King plans a possible Cork visit and a brief Valentia Island stop to meet Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, Knight of Kerry, while police prepare for crowd control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Milford Haven
Wales
Queenstown
Milford
Ireland
Cork
Valentia Island
Kerry
Maurice Fitzgerald
Expert Rifle Shooters Hold Annual Meeting
SEA GIRT N J Aug 29 The thirtieth annual meeting of the National Rifle Association opened today with crack shots from across the country including a team from the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Girt
N. J
National Rifle Association
Ioe
German Officers Dismissed from Service
Berlin reports that two officers were dismissed, two asked to re sign, and one transferred to the commissary department for taking part in an ovation for Lieutenant Hildebrandt the pardoned duelist. The officers include a colonel, a major, a captain, and two lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Commissary Department
Hildebrandt
WIFE'S PLEDGE TO HUSBAND Preventing Divorce Suit Document
An apparent marital pledge, signed by a wife, binds her to her husband to avert a divorce filing. The document reflects early 20th century gender norms as a legal instrument within a matrimonial dispute.
Wife renews vows in unusual binding oath in Wis
Mrs. Mary Wilson agreed to a notarized pledge renewing fourteen year old marriage vows. The document bound her to love and obey Carl Wilson, keep a clean home, remain at home after 7 pm, avoid inviting others without consent, abstain from intoxicants unless with approval, and render an account of household funds. The oath was approved by her husband and both signed copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Mary Wilson
Carl Wilson
Wilsons
Wilson
Republican Eddy questions party stance on trusts in House
Representative Frank M. Eddy of Minnesota, labeled an insurgent for opposing Cuban reciprocity, charges the Ways and Means Committee with a pro trust bias and warns they would not oppose trusts without public pressure. The remark, aimed at his Republican colleagues, signals intra party tension over tariff policy and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank M. Eddy
Minnesota
House
Cuba
Ways and Means
Eddy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gharley Fair
Kentucky
Venezuela
Philippine
Wood
Edward
Gork
Wilds O Kerry
Congressman Eddy
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