Proving Crimes: Spencer Claims Serial Murder Record
Henry Spencer, a Chicago confessed murderer, defies police skepticism by detailing a decade of killings and robberies. Coroners and police note his detailed confessions match some past crimes, while psychologists study his chilling, detached rhetoric and alleged moves across the city. He asserts the Rexroat case and Iroquois Theater fire are among his deeds, while authorities weigh verification against his self-promotion.
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Retroat
Chicago
Henry Spencer
Spencer
Johann Hoch
Hopf
Dupage County
Spencers
Mildred Allison Rexroat
$1500 Bequest From Willing Not For Vincent Couple
Philadelphia report shows a scrap note left by J Rhea Barton Willing caused initial belief of a $1500 bequest to Mr and Mrs Vincent. An attorney clarified the intended gift was to employees of Willing, but the intent fails due to improper will procedure, so the amount cannot go to them.
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Philadelphia
Astor
J Rhea Barton Willing
Vincent
Willing
Old Time Oil Rub Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An old time oil rub called St Jacobs Gil is advertised as a magical, harmless remedy for backache, lame backs, rheumatism, lumbago and sciatica. A small trial bottle is claimed to relieve soreness within fifty counts without skin harm.
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St Jacobs Gil
Messenger Boy Proud of Gift From Wilson
Robert Crawford, a messenger boy who was injured by President Wilson’s automobile, proudly shows off a new bicycle gifted by the President. The White House physician Dr. Cary T. Grayson arranged the purchase after the accident, and the bike was delivered to his home on a Monday.
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Robert Crawford
President
Mr. Wilson
Messenger Boys
Robert
Wilson
United States
Cary T. Grayson
White House
Women Learn Carpentering Class Organized in Toledo
A Toledo public schools manual training class for women and girls opens with 18 students on the first day. Married women join the group to learn hammer and saw skills before progressing to making artistic furniture, likely the first program of its kind in the United States.
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Toledo
Ohio
United States
Dedicating Delta Theta Phi House Eyes Local Senate Social
Edward Douglas White Senate of Delta Theta Phi at Georgetown University opened its new home at 1463 Rhode Island Avenue with a reception by active members to honorary and alumni guests. Chief Justice Shepard, Justice Gould, Rep Hamlin, professors Hogan, Sullivan, White, Yerkes, McCarthy, Deans Carroll and Fitzgibbon attended as the first social event since amalgamation and the local senate’s founding.
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Edward Douglas White
Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
Georgetown University
Rhode Island Avenue
Gold Room
Shepard
Court of Appeals
Ashley Gould
District Supreme Court
Representative Hamlin
Missouri
F. J. Hogan
W. C. Sullivan
W. H. White
J. W. Yerkes
Charles A. McCarthy
Harry M. Carroll
White Lenate
James Fitzgibbon
Washington Alumni Senate
Bauman Heroic Ammonia Rescue Praised by Navy Secretary
Assistant Engineer Albert Bauman of the Naval Hospital details his midnight rescue of A V Cross after an ammonia tank exploded. Despite serious burns, Bauman carried Cross to safety. Cross died two days later from ammonia poisoning. Bauman downplays his role, saying others would have done the same and that fate rested on duty. Secretary Daniels honored him with a personal commendation letter.
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Albert Bauman
Naval Hospital
Daniels
V. Cross
Cross
Bauman
Crose
Sir Francis Drake Best Feature at Virginia Theater
City bulletins announce tickets to Nashville and return via Chesapeake and Ohio Railway on sale October 28 and 29. Sir Francis Drake is billed as best feature, best ever at the Virginia Theater.
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Nashville, Tenn
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Sir Francis Drake
Virginia Theater
Delta Theta Phi Fraternity Formed in Chicago Convention
A new Delta Theta Phi fraternity emerged from a joint convention in Chicago joining Alpha Kappa Phi, Delta Phi Delta, and Theta Lamb Phi. The amalgamation showcased a portrait of Chief Justice White with his inscription praising Edward Douglas White. The event featured jurists in black, society ladies, an orchestra, floral displays, refreshments, and a closing dance. Committee organizers were T. Roy Phillips, William H. Bauer, and George Bond. Senate officers named: H. M. Carroll dean, Carl O. Hamm warden, William T. Richmond master of the ritual, Joseph J. McConville clerk of the senate, Albert Fesenden clerk of the exchequer, William J. Devine bailiff.
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Delta Theta Phi
Chicago
Alpha Kappa Phi
Delta Phi Delta
Theta Lamb Phi
House
Justice White
Senate
Edward Douglas White
Council
T. Roy Phillips
Wiclliam H. Bauer
George Bond
Insurance Fraud Charged In Insurance Death Certificate Scam
A Pennsylvania man, Thomas B. Slattery of Freeland, is jailed in Jersey City after being charged with forging death certificates to claim 7000 in life insurance on his sons. The case, linked to a prior insurer employee, involves fraud in Scranton and accuses others in Hazleton of complicity.
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Jersey City
N. J
Thomas B. Slattery
Freeland
Scranton
Lfe
Charles E. Hose
Slattery
Hazleton
Woman shoots admirer in San Francisco Chronicle shooting
J D Van Baalen, advertising agent formerly of Duluth Minnesota, was shot in the hallway of the Chronicle building at Market and Kearny by a woman identifying herself as Mrs Leah Anderson Van Baaren. He was wounded in the stomach lungs and shoulder and his recovery was described as doubtful. The shooter, initially hysterical, told detectives that Van Baalen had promised to divorce his wife and marry her after traveling with him as his wife. Her composure returned after detention at the city prison.
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San Francisco
J.D van Baalen
Duluth
Minn
Chronicle Building
Market and Kearny Streets
Leah Anderson van Baaren
van Baalen
East
Boy Killed by Automobile in Cambridgeport
An automobile driven by Charles J Holmes struck and fatally injured 7 year old William Boyle in Cambridgeport. The boy died at Reef Hospital minutes later. Holmes was arrested on a manslaughter charge and later released on bail provided by Mrs Franklin J Burnham and Mrs Charles J Glidden.
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F. J. Burnham
Colorado
C. J. Glidden
Cambridge
Masai
Franklin J. Burnham
Charles J. Glidden
Glidden Cup Automobile Tours
Willam Boyle
Cambridgeport
Reef Hospital
Charles J Holmes
Burnham
Woman III Burned to Death in Chicago Fire
A two story Chicago dwelling fire claimed the lives of Mrs Emma Anderson, 88, and James Wilson, 43, trapping a third occupant who is missing. Four other families escaped as flames engulfed the building while Mrs Anderson was ill and unable to leave her bed.
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Chicago
Washington Post
Emma Anderson
James Wilson
Merchants and Miners Trams Report Mixed October Trips
Fragmented OCR notes describe timetables for routes including Savannah, Jacksonville, Boston Providence and Baltimore. Mentions through tickets, fees for telegraphs, and agencies or ticket agents. Reads like railway company shorthand with unclear dates and names.
Ohio Politicians Paroled After Referendum Petition Plot
Ohioans Meekison son Henry county auditor and J Cargould of Akron were convicted of attempted burglary at the Ohio Equity Association office to steal tax law referendum petitions. They were sentenced to penitentiary terms and paroled by Judge Leighley. Both defendants stated they will not accept the sentences, seeking full vindication. The judge noted paroling first offenses for attempted burglary is customary.
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Leighiey
Watch Carefully the Child's Diet
Mothers are urged to tailor children's diets to individual needs avoid constipating foods and use mild aids like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation. The ad touts wide family use, endorsers, and offers free samples by mailing a card to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello II.
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Caldwells
America
M & Patten
Valley Junction
Iowa
Patten
Ralph
W B Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello II
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