Kidnaper Kean Traced After Hostage Found in Vacant Houses
John Joseph Kean a New York man and embezzler abducted seven year old Freddie Muth from Muhlenburg School. He held the boy in three vacant West Philadelphia houses and exchanged five coded letters with the boy’s father seeking money. A baker’s tip and handwriting matches led police to Kean’s lair, where he surrendered after being fired upon. Freddie was recovered unharmed.
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Wilmington del
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Freddie Muth
Abductor in tears as child reunited with father after rescue
Freddie, pale and thin from starvation, clutched a crust as detectives and reporters photographed the abductors. Kean, who fed the boy sparingly, sat with his institution of fear while the reunion with his father moved all present. the abductor pleaded for protection.
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Taylor
Kean Tries Death by Own Action in City Hall
In Philadelphia on June 18, kidnapper Joan Joseph Ikean attempted suicide in his city hall cell by tying a rope around his neck and twisting it tight. Guards and police surgeons saved him as he regained partial consciousness. he asked why they would not let him die.
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Restored to His Mother After Harrowing Escape
Freddie returns home to Philadelphia amid a throng of over a thousand as Mrs Muth welcomes her child. The boy, frightened and dazed, describes being moved between cars and a locked house, crying most of the time, with bread and milk later provided. He recalls seeing neighborhood children from a window before the man locked the shutters.
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Gov Pattison Dies After Illness in Milford
Gov John M Pattison of Ohio died at his Milford home after a prolonged illness tied to last fall campaign strain. Lt Gov Andrew L Harris, a Republican, was sworn in to fill the governor’s term. Pattison’s family were at his bedside as physicians described a steady decline from malaria and other health issues. The funeral is planned for Milford with burial on the family lot, and Harris moved to assume full gubernatorial duties.
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Bullets for Black Hand in Hellwood townplay
One man is dead and another dying after a Black Hand confrontation near Hellwood, a coal town. Three Italians allegedly linked to the Black Hand held up a wealthy Italian, Castine, on a road and demanded money. Castine opened fire, killing one assailant and wounding another, while a third escaped. Castine surrendered to authorities.
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Revolt Grows in Matto Grosso Capital March
Rio Janeiro reports the state of Matto Grosso facing a worsening situation. Rumors say revolutionaries are marching on Chuyada, the state capital, as tensions rise across the region.
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All Night Air Ship Sailors Through Tempest in New Jersey
Dr Julian P Thomas and Charles Levee soared from West 238th Street in a Nirvane balloon, hailed pedestrians at Little Falls NJ, then rode a northern storm for fourteen hours. The balloon climbed to 8000 feet, crossed Catskills, and landed at South New Berlin NY 212 miles by rail from NYC, after a 280 mile air path. News reached NYC by telephone as they prepared shipment back to New York.
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Paterson
Rigo Receives $180 Check From Princess Chimay
New York June 1 Rigo the Gypsy violinist leading a Hungarian band at the Harlem Casha Ss faces a dilemma over a $180 check just received from the Princess Chimay formerly Clara Ward of New York. The princess eloped with Rigo years ago and continues to express love while he has not decided how to use the money.
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Special election called to fill Col Lester’s seat
Augusta Ga June 18 Governor Terrell will issue a call for a special election this week to fill the National House vacancy caused by Col Lester’s death. Three candidates are J A Brennan Walter Shepard and William Clifton.
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Crawford Wins Tenth North Carolina Democratic Primary
Special to The Washington Post Asheville N C June 18 Returns from the Tenth North Carolina congressional district show former Representative W T Crawford nominated by Democrats for Congress, defeating incumbent J M Gudger. Also notes travel details and a promotional line about a caverns visit in Baltimore and Ohio with travel times.
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Bialystok Horror Clouds Its Rioting Aftermath
Reports from St Petersburg and Odessa describe brutal mob violence in Bialystok with nails driven into a man’s face and a child’s leg severed. Soldiers and Jewish and Christian victims suffered as civic upheaval persisted amid arrests, funerals, and mass injuries.
Index to Today's Issue Highlights Mixed Local News
The page lists items including a kidnapped boy recovered and a governor's death, a brutal airship incident, a Bronx murder case, meat bill debate, and various items from Washington to Ohio. It notes congressional proceedings, naval officer discipline, high school commencements, a class banquet, and editorials. Racing results, balloon watch, and political fight coverage appear alongside industry indictments and state facts.
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Tied boy saved on railroad rails by track walker
Benjamin Scott a ten year old boy from Fort Edward was found tied to the rails between Fort Edward and Sands Hill on the Delaware and Hudson line. A track walker freed him just before a train could strike. He said two young men seized him and lashed him to the rails before fleeing. It is believed he was left there for over an hour.
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Police hunt for Kinnan case as coroner sets hearing
In New York the coroner plans a Thursday preliminary hearing as detectives, awaiting developments in the Kinnan case, question a kitchen site once used by Mrs Kinnan and her mother Mrs Stanton. Two hundred ancient eggs found in the mansion kitchen prompt caution and potential leads.
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WIFE KILLS RIVAL IN YARD SHOOTING
Mrs Carl F Bode wife of a Denver and Rio Grande engineer was shot dead in her yard by Mrs Harold Hutchinson wife of a switchman who accused her of being too friendly with Hutchinson The shooting witnessed by Mrs Joseph Haley occurred as Hutchinson fired three times. two cartridges exploded and one bullet struck Bode severing the jugular vein. Mrs Hutchinson is in custody.
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Meat Inspection Bill Reaches Agreement in House
House leaders announce a negotiated substitute to the Beveridge meat inspection bill. Conciliation produced a government funded inspection at an $8,000,000 annual level with a Secretary governed process, removing court review and Beveridge appeal clauses. The plan, backed by Speaker Cannon and Representative Adams, aims for quick passage amid Democratic concerns and administration alignment.
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