Alias used in Windsor theft case unsettles investigators
Washington Post reports Chester B. Runyan, linked to the Windsor Trust theft of nearly 200000, reportedly used an alias and changed handwriting to evade detection. Detectives doubt a romantic connection rumor and note Runyan had access to a teller’s desk cash, with ongoing inquiries into his associates and possible flight.
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Kilis Girl at Window Firework Tragedy
A Kilis girl was shot through a window during a Fourth of July celebration on Meth Street. Two cartridge shells were fired into the hallway of a house, with several arrests reported as investigators seek a motive amid unclear ties to the shooting.
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Burns Delivers Quick Victory Over Squires in Heavyweight Bout
Tommy Burns knocked out Billy Squires in two minutes and eight seconds in Ocean View with Burns dominating and describing the win as his easiest. Jeffries praised Burns's judgment while noting Squires misjudged openings. crowd receipts estimated between 25,000 and 39,000.
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Burns Knocks Out Lautres. Squires Falls In Ring Chaos
In a late match the bell signaled by p m, Burns and Squires traded blows with Burns landing powerful rights. Lautres connected but Burns floored him with a jaw shot and a final KO as Big Sim Taffries counted ten. The crowd surged as Squires’ seconds fled with the commotion.
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Thrilling Thain Robbery Report From New Jersey
Special to The Washington Post describes a westbound Lackawanna fast freight robbery near Little Falls New Jersey. Hoboes allegedly boarded at Bergen Tunnel, altered cars, removed two boxes, then abandoned them as the crew warned others. An Moboken dispatcher logs the incident and a detective searched the area. no theft confirmed.
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Boston School Crew Wins Regatta by Three Lengths
The twenty first annual New England Amateur Rowing Association championship regatta on the Charles River saw the All Boston School crew defeat Riverside Boat Club of East Cambridge in the intermediate lightweight shell race by three feet. The Riverside seniors, rowed to a dead heat with the New York Athletic Club at Worcester last year, but lost this time by six feet.
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Norman II wins Exeter Stakes at Newmarket course
Belmonts colt Norman II trained for two-year-olds wins the Exeter Stakes at the Newmarket course ridden by McCai, starting at 7 to 2, with Mrs. Perry Belmont watching from England before sailing to New York. Also notes a Norfolk baseball doubleheader and a sacred concert at Naval Gun Factory Band in Randle Highlands.
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WOUNDS NOT FATAL IN SHOOTING CASE AT LENOX HOME
Newark July 4 Kane Scofield a Philadelphia salesman was arrested on a charge of shooting his wife Virginia at the Lenox Home. He was released on $1000 bail today. Police say the injuries may not be fatal and Mrs Scofield is expected to recover. Authorities hold Scofield pending outcome of the wife's injuries.
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Springfield man shoots wife and boarder then is arrested
In Springfield on July 4 Maurice Hill shot his wife and boarder James Delehanty in Mrs Hill's home. The woman will recover while Delehanty is in critical condition. Hill fled to Chicopee but was later arrested. Hill and his wife were divorced. Delehanty was a boarder with Mrs Hill.
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Great Britain Lets US Add Warship on Great Lakes
A Washington dispatch reports Great Britain has given consent for the United States to place another vessel on the Great Lakes. The Don Juan de Avetria will be rented there to furnish naval reserves with ships for summer cruises, addressing treaty rights and sufficient ships for naval stores.
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Tragedies at Pensacola on Fourth of July
In Pensacola county, a girl Ellen McCormick, 15, died by ingesting poison after a conflict over an arranged marriage with a young man. William Charles was shot dead by Harry Jones at Jones residence in Molino. Two negroes drowned when their rowboat capsized attempting to cross the river near Molino later that afternoon.
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Two Poles Drown After Canal Fight In Yorkville Suburb
Early morning brawl between Polish men and others began in a saloon and spilled to the canal bank. Two Poles, Joseph Geckoski and Joseph Axnevell, aged twenty and twenty four, were knocked into the water and drowned. Police arrested twelve suspects as medics treated another wounded man.
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RUS TALES FOR PRESIDENT AT IOWA MEETING
Bherandvah Iowa speaker Jely Jacov Riv told Mem Fork residents he urged President Roosevelt to study Iowa immigration needs. He proposed bringing Russian Jews and other foreigners from New York tenements to Iowa farms. Riv praised the president while critics opposed importing foreign workers.
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Nevski shipyard sale eyed by Russia and Britain
The St James Gazette reports Russia nearly agrees to sell its great Nevski shipyard to the English group United Finance Corporation. The move comes amid German and American efforts to gain control as Russia deepens ties with Britain and seeks foreign finance.
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Robbers Blown Safe. Watchman Dead in Boston
A night watchman, William Daniel, was fatally shot as two would-be robbers blew open the safe at Philip Bloomfeld & Co. in South Boston at midnight on July 4. One robber was killed. Daniel was critically wounded with two bullets to the left breast and a fifth to other areas. The dead thief’s identity is unknown. The thieves had robbed the firm's vault of several hundred dollars before being discovered.
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Market Summary from London and Berlin Financial Pages
London reports abundant money and easy rates with little stock activity though bargain issues remained steady despite a weak bank statement. Foreign markets show Paris settlement and crop news lifting sentiment. Japanese timelines steady at 105 1/4 while U.S. holiday dampens trading. Berlin opens firm then weak as imperial receipts not quoted. Berlin stock exchange closes firm on coal industry optimism and strong New York prices.
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Two Railroad Men Drown While Attempting Rescue
Harring Pa July 4. John Woll yardmaster of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad at Harrisburg and A B Eltringham a stenographer for the same company were drowned today in Conodoguines Creek. Eltringham was backing and seized with grapples. Woll went to assist and was pulled under the surface by the struggling companion.
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Belgians likely to win Grand Challenge Cup at Henley
The Belgians from Club Nautique de Grand defeated Leander of Britain in the second heat for the trophy by a length and a third, with a time near 6:50. They advance to face Christ Church, Oxford, in the final after beating Thames Rowing Club. The Henley meeting centers on this race and tomorrow’s final.
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