Edwards Murder Mystery Stuns New Haven Community
Bloodstained evidence and a missing weapon shake New Haven as coroner questions Maxcy Hiller and Mrs Hiller over the Edwards homicide. Diary entries reveal years of payments from Mrs Hiller to her son, sparking estate questions while police probe whether poison or a violent act caused the death.
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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 in a boarding house on Missouri Avenue in Saint Louis killed three women and seriously injured another. The victims, Fauling Hermann Miss Jewell Neld and Jewell Reed, died in the bathroom and from jumps to safety amid the flames. A fourth, Mrs Hilgei, aged 70, jumped from an upper window but survived with injuries.
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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 head on collision between a passenger train and a freight engine near Corry Pennsylvania killed three crew members and injured about twenty passengers. The wreck occurred in a heavy snowstorm near Horns Siding, with cars telescoped and many occupants burned. Survivors include the Henderson family and several other passengers, as ambulances rushed to hospitals in Warren and Kane.
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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 Reaches Half a Million Dollars
A revised estimate places last night's Kansas City fire damage at just over 500000 with insurance covering about two thirds. Two thirds of a block on Walnut Street between Ninth and Tenth housed the Rational Bank of Commerce and several firms. Notable losses include the Bank of Commerce building, Woods Building at 9 8 2029 Walnut, and the Columbus Buggy Company stock. The National Bank of Commerce suffered partial damage with the building rendered temporarily uninhabitable while the bank operated from temporary quarters.
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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 Reported Dead
Mount Vernon Ky Jan 6 report says in a general fight between Nortors and Arnolds near Sam Springs four miles south of town Jim Arnold and his son were killed instantly and Mrs Arnold shot through both arms The parties are related by marriage and had been in town for court with a grandchild dispute. County officers have gone to the scene. Money to lend rates offered on real estate and tour advertisements occupy the remainder of the page.
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Mount Vernon
Nortors
Arnolds
Sam Springs
Here
Jim’ Arnold
Arnold
Daugter
Norton
Golden Rule Grocer founder arrested for uttering checks
Indianapolis report states G A Alfred F Worten of Golden Rule Grocery fame was arrested after a $40 check for Norton failed, with John Pierce alleging fraud. Norton refused to sign bond, trustees took over store duties, bankruptcy petition filed in Indianapolis federal court cites liabilities of 30,000 and assets of 20,000.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Ind
Jan G
Alfred F Worten
Golden Rule Grocery
Indiana
Christ
John Pierce
Crystal Ica Company
Nortorsoma
Pierce
Norton
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
Beaumont Texas police officers fatally shot J J Hidder father of seven-year-old Tiuhby Holder as he moved toward William Gregerson, who had been sentenced to fifty years for the Christmas Eve attack. Holder had disputed the verdict.
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Beaumont Tex
Jane
J J Hidder
Tiuhby Holder
William Gregerson
Gregerson
Holder
Pittsburg magnate's daughter elopes with Atlanta millionaire's son
Marion McEachern, daughter of a Pittsburg steel official, says she secretly wed an Atlanta cotton-manufacturer's son six months ago. She claims his family kidnapped him to prevent the marriage and disinherited her father, leading to a suicide attempt on her eighteenth birthday. She describes a desperate search and refusal to name her husband.
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Pittsburg
Atlanta Maronaire
Washington
Atlanta
Marion McEachern
Graity Hospital
Slx
McDachern
R H McLachern
Nystess Companies
Pittsburg Steel
Corananin
Wey
Hendersontale
N C
Bach
Freight Train Wreck Kills Two in Hirnsburg Area
A Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburg branch wreck at Brandisle, Hirnsburg, leaves two dead, one fatally injured, and another seriously hurt. Conductor Simon Giger and brakeman Fred Anderson die. engineer Samuel Alleman, fireman Charles Holly, and a badly injured survivor receive care as twenty one cars derail and the engine overturns. Rails are blamed for spreading, causing the derailment.
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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 Iron Grievance in Savannah
In Savannah on January 6, several crew members scuttled the Norwegian ship Regent moored at La Belo after being placed in irons by the captain. The men, seeking revenge, bore holes in the hull and fled, with authorities and the Norwegian consul Rankin pursuing them as investigators search for the assailants.
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Savannah
Regent
la- Belo
Fle
Curry
J ¥. Rankin
Dallas Youth Charged With Murder After Stabbing
Ollie Cliowell aged fourteen and Carl Owens aged thirteen were involved in a street altercation near the Texas Pacific general offices in Dallas. Cliowell, jailed on murder charges, allegedly stabbed Owens after a quarrel sparked by a placard reading Kick Me. The incident followed a prior quarrel between the boys.
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Dallas
Ollie Cliowell
Carl Owens
Texas Pacific General Offices
Clay Wells
Owens
Woman slain in Chicago home murder mystery unfolds
Mrs A W Gentry twenty six, wife of a business president, was killed with a razor at 632 La Salle avenue Chicago by a suspect identified as W J Constantine son of wealthy New York parents currently a boarder in the Gentry home. Constantine fled without coat or hat as police seek him. evidences include a razor and clothing hints. husband despondent and mystery surrounds motive.
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A. W. Gentry
W J. Constantine
New York
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
Fire at National Hotel Causes Panic. No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out at the National Hotel at 2 am today, triggering panic among about 400 guests. The blaze started on the fifth floor from an unknown cause. Women and men fled in scant attire as three women were carried down fire escapes by Robert Proctor, a post office employee. Damage is estimated at $20,000.
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National
Robert Proctor
Glass Cage for Pattison at Ohio Inauguration
A glass cage is being erected on East Broad Street opposite the statehouse for Governor-elect Pattison during his inauguration next Monday. The 12 by 12 foot enclosure will have three glass sides and will include foot warmers to aid his comfort due to illness.
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Ohio
Columbus
Pattison
Statehouse
East Broad Street
Florida’s Famous Train NoY and Fla Special Ad
A garbled notice discusses Florida’s famous train NoY and Fla Special priced at 165 million dollars, routing via Penn and Atlantic Coast, with mentions of The Milk and Cream furnished by Standard Dairy being tested daily to meet Health Department standards.
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Orida
Noy & Fla
Health Department
Standard Dairy and Tee Co
Rogers Probed by Missouri AG in New York Oil Inquiry
Special to The Washington Post describes Attorney General Hadley of Missouri questioning Henry H Rogers, vice president of Standard Oil, in New York. Rogers refuses to answer key questions citing counsel advice. commissioner Sanborn to seek court orders to compel responses. The tense session includes camera clashes, a crowded room, and a dispute with attorney William Rowe.
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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
Sanborn
Ali
Mr Rogers
Wall Street
Wiliam W Rowe
Sullivan and
Cromwell
Rowe
Mr Sanborn
Howe
Waters- Pierce OH Company
Republic Oil Company
Bigmtr
Brokers Creditors Win In NYSE Seat Case
Special to The Washington Post reports a hearing in a United States court over a seat in the New York Stock Exchange. Holzman & Company owned the seat, later sold for 385900, with W J Odell claiming proceeds to settle $77,000 in claims. Judge Thompson ruled Odell held only a provisional stake. the seat rests with Holzman creditors through the receiver.
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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
Dynamite Kills Five in Gary Quarry Blast
Five workers die and more than a dozen injured after a ton of dynamite detonates at the Dolese and Shepard quarry plant in Gary. All victims are described as foreigners. the blast demolishes a dynamite storage building and hurls debris across the site. Authorities report property loss around $25,000 and windows broken up to four miles away.
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Chicago
Dolese & Shepard Company
Gary
Poperty
Tragic Shooting Case Ends With Mental Hospital Transfer
Polish stable boy Frank Wisnewski witnessed a mysterious shooting involving Dr J W Simpson in New York. Frightened, he collapsed into a coma and was later deemed insane, transferred to Long Island State Hospital after an attempted escape and violent incidents. A missing will adds to the mystery surrounding Horner’s murder.
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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 and death by own action shocks city
Police clear the mystery of the deaths of Mrs. Carl Almberg and John E. Moller near their Aldine Avenue home. Letters in Moller's room suggest prior tumult between them. Investigators believe Moller shot Almberg in the mouth and killed himself, with no third party involved.
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Almberg
John E. Moller
Omecago
Jan G
Carl O Almberg
Moller
Forces Build Up in the Philippines For Possible China Risks
The War Department readies a stronger presence in the Philippines to protect American interests amid fears of disorder in China. Gen Leonard Wood will command the Windanao division with new brigade posts at Camp Wainwright near Manila and Camp Witt. Washington officials discuss mobilization with President Roosevelt and cabinet members to ensure rapid deployment if tension escalates in the Far East.
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War Department
Islands
Leonard Wood
Archipelago
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
Philo
Lawis
Bette
Roosewilt
Grienudames
Two Breide
Tires
Bla
Funston
Weston
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Sherlock Helmes
Mr Edwards
Charles A Hiller
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Harles
Garde
Sir Edwards
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Prospect Street
Timothy J Dwight Formey
Yale College
W H Metcalfe
Macy Hiller
Charles A Rawards
Macxcy Buller
Kilwares
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Xander
Virginia Port
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