Mystery Stirs New Haven After Edwards Murder
Blood evidence and diary records reveal Mrs Abigail Hillers son Maxcy Hiller benefited from her estate payments over two decades. Police question Charles Edwards and Maxcy Hiller as investigators consider a poisoning theory overturned by ballistics findings. The case centers on 435 Temple Street, the Hil l er household, and a diary detailing her financial dealings and gifts to Maxcy Hiller.
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Charles A Edwards
Edwards
Howards
Anbizual Hiller
Hiller Frem Tires
Allan Maxcy Hi
Mrs Hiller
Lena Benzamas
Hitler
Miss Benzamas
Coruner Miy
Hiller
Three Women Die in Fire at Boarding House
A blaze destroyed a St Louis boarding house on Missouri Avenue killing three women aged 70 and missing Miss Reed. One woman jumped from a window and two were found dead in a bathroom while Miss Reed perished while aiding others. Investigators linked the fire to the surface. The building contained Mrs Pulvpreacher and Mrs Hilger.
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St Louis
SL Missouri
Mas
Hermann Miss Jewoll Neld
The
Propriet
Pulvpreacher
Hilgei
Jewell Reed
Three Die in Crash Near Corry Pa Train Collision
A night head on collision between passenger train No 4 of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad and a freight engine near Corry Pennsylvania killed three trainmen and injured twenty passengers. The wreck in a snowstorm left two coaches telescoped and most people in debris. Survivors include families from Kane and Warren and workers aiding victims with ambulances and relief trams. The dead include Thomas Fins, Tredrick Herman, and A Pill. The Henderson family suffered multiple injuries. The cause remained undetermined.
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Corry
Philadelphia and Drie
Horns Siding
Thomas Fins Tie
Herman Henderson
Ira Henderson
Holda Henderson
Henderson
Nody
Tadly
Com Y Pa
Oscar Johnson Gatland
Ed Mewltt Corry
Sepsieth
St Louis
Lien WeGill
Laon City
Lilistt Vici
Union City
Rudd Express
Edward Wilker Warren
Pichard Malone
Larendon
SH Morgan Kane
Briggs
Che Henderson
Sweden
Warren Pa
Truin
Wepugt Wastermain
Kane Warren
Majo B Brown
Kansas City Fire Loss Totals Over Half a Million Dollars
Revised estimates place last night’s Kansas City fire damage at just over 500000 with two thirds covered by insurance. Walnut street between Ninth and Tenth housed the affected properties including the Rational Bank of Commerce building and fixtures, Woods Building, Columbus Buggy Company stock, and Hettinger Brothers Manufacturing. Losses spread across offices in Bank of Commerce and adjacent properties. the National Bank of Commerce suffered partial damage while its sauna and records remained intact. The Bank opened in temporary quarters as water caused most of the damage to the six story structure.
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Kansas City
Jane
Walnut Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Rational Bank of Commerce
Walnut Streets
Insurance Woods
Z W S Woody
National Pan of Commerce Joss
Columbus Bugey Company
Wow
Aimbell Pinto Company
Storl
Hettinger Brothers Manufacturing Tormany
Gical Instruments and Physicians
Esa
Ridge
Bulding
Bank of Commerce
National Bank of Commerc
Bank
Bink of Commerce
Battle Among Relatives Near Sam Springs Mt Vernon Ky
Report from Mount Vernon Kentucky describes a fatal family feud clash near Sam Springs four miles south. Jim Arnold and his son were killed instantly while Mrs Arnold was shot through both arms. The parties were related by marriage and had traveled to town for court over a grandchild custody dispute. County officers have rushed to the scene.
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Mount Vernon
Nortors
Arnolds
Sam Springs
Here
Jim’ Arnold
Arnold
Daugter
Norton
Golden Rule Grocer Aide Arrested for Worthless Check
Golden Rule Grocery operator G A Alfred F Worten known for nineteen Northern Indiana stores was arrested after John Pierce, president of Crystal Ica Company, cashed a $40 check and Norton supposedly had no bank account. Norton refused to sign bond, later bonded by others, with a trustee arrangement and upcoming arraignment. Bankruptcy petition filed in Indianapolis federal court cites liabilities of 30000 and assets of 20000.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Jan G
Alfred F Worten
Golden Rule Grocery
Indiana
Christ
John Pierce
Crystal Ica Company
Nortorsoma
Norton
Pierce
Reasoner Vicarent
Tast Naturong] Benk
William Hogan
Spencer Hogan Wholesale Drug Company
Willams
Sam
H D Heasoner
Wilhem Hogan
Father Shot by Officers in Beaumont Jail Yard
In Beaumont Texas Jane-Constable J J Hidder, father of seven year old Tiuhby Holder, was fatally shot by officers in the jail yard as he tried to reach William Gregerson, who had been convicted and sentenced to fifty years for a Christmas Eve assault. Holder disputed the verdict.
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Beaumont Tex
Jane
J J Hidder
Tiuhby Holder
William Gregerson
Gregerson
Holder
Daughter of Pittsburg Magnate Alleges Secret Atlanta Marriage
Marion McEachern, daughter of a Pittsburg steel official, says she secretly married an Atlanta cotton magnate’s son six months ago. She claims his family abducted him to prevent contact, disinheriting her, and compelled her suicide attempt on her eighteenth birthday after years of searching for him.
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Pittsburg
Atlanta Maronaire
Washington
Atlanta
Marion McEachern
Graity Hospital
Slx
Aless McDachern
R H McLachern
Nystess Companies
Pittsburg Steel
Corananin
Freight Train Wreck at Brandisle Kills Two
A Philadelphia and Reading Railroad freight train derailed at Brandisle on the Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh line. Conductor Simon Giger and brakeman Fred Anderson died, engineer Samuel Alleman and fireman Charles Holly were injured, with multiple fractures and contusions reported. the engine and twenty one cars left the rails. Rails spreading is suspected as the cause.
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Hirnsbug
la Jan
Brandisle
Philadelphia, Harrisbur
Pittsburg
Philadelia, and Reading
Simon Giger
Fred Anderson
Samuel Alleman
Charles Holly
Sailors Scuttled Ship Over Irons Revenge
In Savannah Georgia January 6 a group of crew members angered by being placed in irons aboard the Norwegian ship Regent scuttled the craft by drilling holes in the bottom at La Belo. The mutineers fled and authorities, including inspector Curry and the Norwegian consul J Rankin, search for them.
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Savannah
Regent
la- Belo
Fle
Curry
J ¥. Rankin
fourteen year old Dallas boy charged with murder
Dallas youths Ollie Cliowell fourteen and Carl Owens thirteen were employed at Texas Pacific offices. An incident in which Owens allegedly kicked led to a fight and stabbing. Cliowell jailed on murder charges after the fatal stabbing. A placard reading Kick Me was pinned on Claywell’s back during the confrontation.
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Dallas
Ollie Cliowell
Carl Owens
Texas Pacific General Offices
Clay Wells
Owens
Woman Slain in Home Mystery in Chicago Crime
Mrs A W Gentry, 26, wife of Universal Trading and Supply Co president, was murdered at 632 La Salle Ave Chicago. Police name W J Constantine, 20, son of a wealthy New York family, as the likely killer who fled without coat or hat. A razor was found in the room. Dr Doherty tried to aid her but she bled to death. Constantine, staying as a boarder, vanished as inquiries focus on New York connections and his alleged funds.
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Ste
Lilian Benzamas
Maxcy
Rathbone
Edwards
Funil
Feva
Hiller
Sherlock Helmes
Charles A Edwards
Mr Edwards
Charles A Hiller
College Street
Bath
Tne
Pillar Edwards
New York
Harles
Garde
Sir Edwards
Samuel Harms
Prospect Street
Timothy J Dwight Formey
Yale College
W H Metcalfe
Macy Hiller
Charles A Rawards
Maxcy Hiller
Macxcy Buller
New Haven
Kilwares
A. W. Gentry
W J. Constantine
Chicago
A W Gentry
Universal Trading and Supply Company
W J Constantine
Gentry
Constantine
Doherty Woo
New York City
John Constantine & Son
Harlem
Pittsburg
Boston
Eifforts
Sanborn
Rogers
Ali
Standard
Mr Rogers
Hadley
Wall Street
Fire at National Hotel Causes Panic in Burning Building
A fire at the National Hotel at 2 a.m. sent 400 guests into panic. the blaze began on the fifth floor from an unknown cause. Guests fled in scant attire as three women were helped down fire escapes by Robert Proctor, a post office employee. Damage estimated at $20,000.
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National
Robert Proctor
Glass Cage for Pattison at Ohio Inauguration
Governor-elect Pattison will be sheltered in a glass cage during the inauguration ceremonies in Columbus. The box-like enclosure, about 12 by 12 feet, is being assembled on East Broad Street opposite the statehouse to protect him from illness, with three sides of glass and warm foot devices for comfort.
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Ohio
Columbus
Pattison
Statehouse
East Broad Street
Florida's Famous Train NoY & Fla Special Commuter Line
A scrambled transit note mentions Florida's famous NoY and Fla Special train and schedules via Penn and Atlantic Coast Line, with a $165 million Pla and W Indian Ltd reference at 345 pm. It also notes Standard Dairy Milk testing daily to meet Health Department standards by Tee Co. Tel N. 18.
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Orida
Noy & Fla
Health Department
Standard Dairy and Tee Co
Rogers questioned by Missouri officials over Standard Oil control
Special to The Washington Post New York January six authorities in Missouri pressed Henry H Rogers vice president of Standard Oil for what he knows about control links to Standard Oil of Indiana Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil. Rogers declines to answer main questions citing counsel. An appeal to New York Supreme Court to compel answers is planned as testimony continues.
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Standard
Hadley
Missouri
New York Supreme Court
Rogers
Washington Post
New York
Gov
Volks
Trust Hunter
Herbert S Hadiex
Vassouri
Standard Oil Company
Henry H Rogers
Indiana
Sanbern
Henry Walren
4Th Broadway
Supreme Covert
Rowe
Mr Sanborn
Howe
Waters- Pierce OH Company
Republic Oil Company
Bigmtr
Brokers Creditors Win In NYSE Seat Case
In Cincinnati on January 6 The Washington Post reports a United States court hearing over a seat in the New York Stock Exchange once owned by Holzman & Company brokers who failed months ago A sale yielded 385900 with W J Odell claiming proceeds as settling a 77000 claim Ross Holarain allegedly transferred the seat to Odell to satisfy debts Judge Thompson ruled Odell held the seat pending receiver action and Holzman creditors' interests presenters testified ignorance of the transfer details
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Washington Post
Cincinnata
Jan G
New York Stock Exchange
Julie Homps
United States
Holzman & Compan
W J Odell
Ross Holarain
Boyden
Holzman
Thompson
Odell
Five Die as Dynamite Blast Hits Gary Quarry
At Dolese and Shepard Company quarries in Gary Indiana a dynamite explosion killed five men and injured many others. Four critically hurt and seven seriously injured. debris crushed workers near the storage building and a nearby blacksmith shop. The blast damaged the plant, surrounding structures, and shattered windows up to twenty miles away. the total property loss is about 25002 dollars. All victims were foreign laborers. cause of the disaster remains unknown.
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Chicago
Dolese & Shepard Company
Gary
Poperty
Insane Tragedy Witness Strikes at Long Island Case
Polish stable boy Frank Wisnewski, eye witness to a mysterious shooting involving Dr J W Simpson, is committed to Long Island State Hospital for the insane after collapsing during custody. His illness delays Simpson’s hearing. guards fend off violence as authorities seek a possible will left by Horner’s victim.
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New York
Frank Wisnewski
Wich
J W Simpson
T Horner
Oithport
Long Island
Long Island State Hospital
Kris Park
PJ Simpson
Wisnewski
Northport
Duffult
Sinpson
Wienenski
Agai
Hs Sic
State Hospital
Murder Mystery Cleared in Mrs Almberg and John Moller Deaths
Police ruled that John Moller killed Mrs Carl O Almberg and himself after a long troubled relationship. Evidence from Moller's room and letters revealed a plan to ambush Almberg near the Aldine Avenue home. Moller shot Almberg in the mouth and killed himself, resolving initial fears of a third party involvement.
War Department readies force for Philippines amid China fears
President and War Department move to strengthen American position in the Philippines to protect citizens and interests in Asia. Generals Wood Corbin Bliss and Weston shift commands, establish brigade posts near Manila, with two infantry regiments and two batteries to sail by February 1.
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China
Philippines
Reid
Taft
Artilley
de Phy Pins
Ishanda
Corbin
St Laws
HC Corbin
Philippine
St Lous
Wood
Department of
Windanao
Philippaines
Jack Westen
St Louis
Tai
Luzon
Tasker H Bliss
Mindanao
Camp Kutsenberg
Preset
Terimintal
Ginfrederic Hk I
Camp Wehinley
Prese
Manila
Corbinsib
America
Raman
Witte Bouse
Hart
Tath Boniparrte
Moody
Bar East
Ins Wier
Brent
Intima el
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Hallers Horns
Edwards Jidge
Hskes
Maxes Helier
Dr Meterly
Kaketeah
Ousebuld
Palson
Edwerds
Savdern& To
California
New Orleans
Bui Peresonal
Raadhaie
Chris
Xander
Virginia Port
Kentucky
T Rawlings
Southern Hailway
Washington-Sunset
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el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Salt Lake
Colorado
Pa Ave
Golden Rule Grocer
Little Daughter
Wey
Hendersontale
N C
Bach
Dallas, Tex
National Hotel
Blaze
Wiliam W Rowe
Sullivan and
Cromwell
J. Odell
Horner
Asylum
Will
Almberg
John E. Moller
Omecago
Carl O Almberg
Moller
War Department
Islands
Leonard Wood
Archipelago
Philo
Lawis
Bette
Roosewilt
Grienudames
Two Breide
Tires
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Funston
Weston
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