William Henry Case Goes On In Brooklyn Court
The William Henry murder case against him continued in Myrtle Avenue police court before Justice Haggerty. Witness John Harriman testified that Henry and his mother visited him the Wednesday before Charles W. Henry’s death, and Mrs. Henry sought to have her husband declared insane, claiming cruelty. Harriman said Henry spoke calmly about his father and focused on his mother’s care, not about wills or money.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
William Henry
Chas. W. Henry
Myrtle Avenue
Justice Haggerty
John Harriman
Gates Avenue Court
Henry
Man With Soap Sculpter Confesses Window-Mashings
For over two months downtown noks were targets of nightly plate glass breakages causing thousands in damage with little theft. Captain Dutton ordered plainclothes patrols and last night John B. Leoni, a soap sculptor known for Brook lyn Bridge at the World's Fair, confessed to the mischief, revealing an unconquerable mania for breaking windows.
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Curesco
Dutton
Citizens
John B. Leoni
Brooklyn Bridge
Fight to the Death in South Carolina Moonshine War
In Coltamara South Carolina on July 19 ten moonshiners were challenged to fight ten dispensary constables to death with Winchesters after a dispute involving Crawford and Mack Durham. authorities warned Crawford she was discharged. A Arkansas-based ally says nine cowboys are ready to travel to South Carolina at a moment's notice if the moonshiners refuse the duel.
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CoLtamara
S. C
Crawford
Mack Durham
Spartansburg
Bill Dunham
Arkansas
Short of Funds in Saxotsky Ohio
The Register of Saxotsky Ohio reports that due to funds shortages the Chicago Associated Press board plans to call 35 percent of the subscribed guarantee fund as a bluff. It urges subscribers to not pay any of it and notes the move aims to pressures UPI attacks. the fund was subscribed nearly two years ago by members.
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Saxotsky
Ohio
Register
Chicago Associated Press
United Press
Chicago
Would-be Murderer Captured In New York
Michael Welch twenty two was turned over to Policeman Ward of New York and taken to Jefferson Market court to stand trial for attempted murder. Two months earlier Welch shot William Robertson as he left a saloon mistaking him for a man he held a grudge against. Robertson was severely wounded but recovered.
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Newy York
Michael Welch
Policeman Ward
Jefferson Market
Welch
William Robertson
Robertson
Conservative Victory Report From Loxton Elections
Returns up to 5 oclock show Conservatives leading with 289 votes, Unionists 52, Liberals 98, Irish Carthymor? 48, and Parnellites 6 in Loxton.
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Loxton
Ime-Carthyites
Parnelites
Post Mortem Progress in Pietzel Child Case
Toronto July 19 Medical experts advance post mortem tests on the Pietzel children with intestines analysis expected to yield startling evidence. Mrs Pietzel may identify Alice by upper teeth and hair. hands show marks aiding ID. Philadelphia ADA Barlow and US witnesses slated for tonight’s inquest.
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Toronto
Ont
Pietzel
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Young Life
In Hemlock district a 14 year old boy Henry Myers died after a hunting rifle discharged while he climbed to reach cartridges. The shot struck the jaw and brain, killing him almost instantly. The coroner found no inquest needed, ruling it an accidental death. Hank Myers, 14, was the son of James Myers, a bill poster and opera house janitor. Funeral held Sunday at the family's Hast Water street home with private interment.
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James Myers
Opera
Hemlock
Rick
Henry
Pierce
McNett
Hast Water Street
Hank’’ Myers
Travers Executed for Lena Gross Murder in District Jail
James L. Travers, who killed Lena Gross in the dwelling they shared, was executed at 11:18 this morning in the district jail. He died without a struggle on the scaffold used for Guiteau’s hanging.
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Washington
James L. Travers
Lena Gross
Travers
Guiteau
Hose Cart Upset Fatal Fire Scene
PHILADELPHIA July 19 A hose cart No II overturned while responding to a fire. Occupants J B Ryder was killed and Pass more Collins William Murphy Daniel Murphy and John McGinn were severely injured in the crash.
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Philadelphia
J. B. Ryder
Passmore Collins
William Murphy
Daniel Murphy
John McGinn
A Mother's Curse Pronounced Over Stambuloff Death
New York reports from St Petersburg recount Mme Stambuloff sending a curse to the body of Stambuloff linked to the death sentence of her son Soitosloi. The tale follows Sofia’s funeral scenes and notes Milaroff’s 1892 Sofia trial for multiple plots, including Belicheff’s murder, Prince Alexander kidnapping, and conspiracy with Russia. Milaroff was executed July 27.
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New York
Herald
St. Petersburg
Novo Vremya
Mme Stambuloff
Stambuloff
Sofia
Milaroff
Belicheff
Alexander
Russia
Ferdinand
Riots Loom as Marquette Range Strikes Threaten Mines
In Ishpeming and Negaunee Michigan striking miners. secret organizations pledge fealty to the movement. Champion and Republic mines may be halted today. Pay averages 1.00 for surface labor, 1.25 underground unskilled, 1.50 for miners, with many receiving less after contractor charges for powder and supplies.
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Negaunee
Mich
Ishpening
Champion
Republic
Marquette Range
Cloud Burst Destroys Homes and Blocks Train Bridge at Wallace
A cloud burst in Wallace New Mexico yesterday afternoon caused the river to rise rapidly flooding the towns upper section. Homes were submerged and some dwellers evacuated while animals drowned. A partial washout of the Rosano iron bridge delays Santa Fe trains for several days.
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St. Louis
Wallace
N. M
Rosano
Santa Fe
Furnace Blast Kills Miner in Londonderry Mines
An accumulation of gas in the blast furnace at Londonderry iron mines last night caused an explosion that lifted furnace tops and unleashed flames. Three men were injured while feeding the furnace. David Warton died, and N. A. Campbell and Jos. Cockle were injured.
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Haurax,s
Londonderry
David Waton
N. A. Campbell
Jos. Cockle
Bank Clerks on Trial in Altoona Case
Three Nacional bank clerks from Altoona H L Claybaugh Harry A Gardner and Mayberry Winter were indicted in U S court for making false entries totaling between £20 000 and $30 000 While investigating the bank accounts special examiner Miller shot himself last winter in the related banking tangle
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Bris
H. L. Claybaugh
Harry A. Gardner
Mayberry Winter
Nacional Bank of
Altoona
United States
Miller
Peached on his pass but shot for tipping police
Joe McFadden was mortally wounded in East St. Louis suburbs after claiming accidental self harm. Investigators say buckshot aimed by a crook he had informed on killed him. Once linked to the Adams Express robbery, McFadden later aided Hedgepeth’s capture and had been released from prison for assisting investigations.
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Str. Louis
Joe McFadden
East St. Louis
McFadden
Prentiss Tiller
Adams Express Company
Marion Hedgepeth
Hedgpeth
Allegheny Springs Crowded With Summer Visitors
Allegheny Springs enjoys a bustling summer with crowded hotels and cottages and a mix of amusements. Notable guests including congressmen and would-be governors attend concerts and dances while locals hike, roam the hills, and share stories.
Another Race A Fine Showing By Defender And Vigilant
New York July 22 The Defender and Vigilant raced today with wind varying along the course from Sandy Hook to Scotland Light vessel. The Defender showed fast tactics and gained lead after the second mark then extended, despite Vigilant protests about being forced to round up in the wind.
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New York
Hoff
Bay Ridge
E. S. Atwood
Sandy Hook
Sylvia
Scotland
Long Beach
Long Island
Long Branch
Jersey
Highland
N. J
Trepianos
Vigilant
Defender
Higu
Club Top Sul
Asbury Park
Highlands
Ip. m
United Press
New Clues in Holmes Murder Case Found at Sixty third Street Home
Evidence surfaced this morning at 701 Sixty third Street, the former Holmes residence. Inspector Fitzpatrick, overseeing excavations, uncovered charred shoe fragments and a silk scrap believed to belong to one of the Williams girls. Investigations will continue with systematic searches of the Holmes properties.
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Sixty Third Street
H. Holmes
Fitzpatrick
Williams
Holmes
Halsted
Anna Williams
Herve
Wallace and
Sixty-third Streets
Nervy Robbery At Steins Saloon Utface Escape
Between one and two yesterday a crowd gathered as two masked men entered Steins saloon and covered patrons with revolvers. One robber demanded cash, taking 4006 dollars, then they fled with the crowd. Two were injured in a mine cave-in as the escape occurred at the dry drift on the first level.
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Waulach
Idalia
Gil
Tabi
Pot
Tian
Live Wire Fatality Near Providence in July
James Vaughan, a Long Distance Telephone Company lineman, was killed while stringing wires when he touched a live electric light wire. A surge of 2,000 volts passed through his body and he died within minutes.
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Providence
James Vaughan
Long Distance Telephone Company
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Evie
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Porter Payne
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