KOPLIN
Camden, New Jersey
In the Camden Criminal Court on the 31st ult., Chas. Jordan was acquitted of the charge of killing Mrs. Koplin, the wife of the owner of a jewelry store. Jordan went into the store for the purpose of selling a revolver. While handling it, it exploded and Mrs. Koplin was shot dead. The accused showed to the satisfaction of the jury that the pistol had been discharged accidently.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 8th November 1893
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GEORGE KLINKEL
Brooklyn, New York
George Klinkel who, until a few months ago, carried on business as a jeweler at 482a 5th Ave., Brooklyn, was found dead in his bedroom at his residence, 297 nth St., Thursday night. The gas was turned on full. The Coroner held an inquest Friday and rendered a verdict of suicide. It is believed that Klinkel was driven to take his life by acute melancholia, produced by his failure in business, which occurred some months ago, and by the death of his two children which followed. Klinkel had been in the jewelry business for many years in various parts of Brooklyn.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th December 1893
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Brooklyn, New York
George Klinkel who, until a few months ago, carried on business as a jeweler at 482a 5th Ave., Brooklyn, was found dead in his bedroom at his residence, 297 nth St., Thursday night. The gas was turned on full. The Coroner held an inquest Friday and rendered a verdict of suicide. It is believed that Klinkel was driven to take his life by acute melancholia, produced by his failure in business, which occurred some months ago, and by the death of his two children which followed. Klinkel had been in the jewelry business for many years in various parts of Brooklyn.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 27th December 1893
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ALBERT BERNHARD
Meriden, Connecticut
The big storm recently was the indirect cause on Dec. 14 of the death from a heart attack of Albert Bernhard, an office worker for 26 years of the International Silver Co., Meriden, and widely known for his vineyard near Hubbard Park. He overexerted himself shoveling a path from his home to the trolley line. He was 72 years of age and leaves a widow and a daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th December 1917
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Meriden, Connecticut
The big storm recently was the indirect cause on Dec. 14 of the death from a heart attack of Albert Bernhard, an office worker for 26 years of the International Silver Co., Meriden, and widely known for his vineyard near Hubbard Park. He overexerted himself shoveling a path from his home to the trolley line. He was 72 years of age and leaves a widow and a daughter.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 26th December 1917
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JOHN HAMMERSLEY
London
Mr. John Hammersley has had a very narrow escape of joining the majority since we last went to press. He had occasion to cross the road after alighting from a ’bus, and was caught and knocked down by a fire-engine tearing along as only those useful but appalling vehicles can; the wheels passed over both of his feet, and though curiously enough no bones were broken, the flesh was smashed to jelly, exciting grave fears for some time of mortification. However, a good constitution and careful nursing have happily pulled him through, to the gain of the horological world, for men of his commanding ability can ill be spared.
Source: The Horological Journal - October 1886
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London
Mr. John Hammersley has had a very narrow escape of joining the majority since we last went to press. He had occasion to cross the road after alighting from a ’bus, and was caught and knocked down by a fire-engine tearing along as only those useful but appalling vehicles can; the wheels passed over both of his feet, and though curiously enough no bones were broken, the flesh was smashed to jelly, exciting grave fears for some time of mortification. However, a good constitution and careful nursing have happily pulled him through, to the gain of the horological world, for men of his commanding ability can ill be spared.
Source: The Horological Journal - October 1886
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FRANCIS RIHA
New York
Francis Riha, a jeweler, 53 years old, committed suicide Jan. 9th by swallowing a quantity of oil of vitriol in his brother's house, 710 Humboldt St., Williamsburg. Riha came to this country about eight months ago, and seeking in vain to get employment became despondent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th January 1894
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New York
Francis Riha, a jeweler, 53 years old, committed suicide Jan. 9th by swallowing a quantity of oil of vitriol in his brother's house, 710 Humboldt St., Williamsburg. Riha came to this country about eight months ago, and seeking in vain to get employment became despondent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 17th January 1894
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GEORGE E. FORDYCE
Anita, Iowa
Anita, Ia.. Jeweler Killed in Automobile Accident
Des Moines, April 10.—George E. Fordyce, for 25 years a jeweler at Anita, la., and one of the leading citizens of that place, was instantly killed on April 5 when his automobile turned turtle with him. His neck was broken.
Mr. Fordyce was the sole occupant of the car. He was returning from Gray and was just east of Hamlin when the accident occurred. The overturned car was discovered by a passer-by.
Mr. Fordyce was nearly 60 years old. He leaves four children.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th April 1920
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Anita, Iowa
Anita, Ia.. Jeweler Killed in Automobile Accident
Des Moines, April 10.—George E. Fordyce, for 25 years a jeweler at Anita, la., and one of the leading citizens of that place, was instantly killed on April 5 when his automobile turned turtle with him. His neck was broken.
Mr. Fordyce was the sole occupant of the car. He was returning from Gray and was just east of Hamlin when the accident occurred. The overturned car was discovered by a passer-by.
Mr. Fordyce was nearly 60 years old. He leaves four children.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th April 1920
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J.D. DEITSCH
Chicago
J. H. Deitsch Has One of His Legs Broken from a Fail.
Chicago, Ill ., Oct. 28. —J. H. Deitsch, of Deitsch Bros., manufacturers of leather goods, 416 Broome St., New York, met with a painful but not serious accident late Friday evening. He had been dining with a party of friends at the Richelieu. Rising from the table he attempted to turn around to receive his hat, coat and cane from the waiter. In doing so, he slipped on the highly polished tiled floor and fell in a heap. He was quickly assisted to arise by his friends, and it was found that Mr. Deitsch had sustained a serious injury.
A carriage was called and he was immediately conveyed to the Palmer House, where he was stopping, and carried to his room. The eminent surgeons M. D. Ogden & Bro. were summoned. A careful examination disclosed the unwelcome news that Mr. Deitsch had sustained a compound fracture of the ankle. Edward Deitsch, the junior member of the firm, was telegraphed for to New York, and he arrived by the Limited over the Lake Shore.
When The Circular representative called at room 270 in the Palmer, he found the patient’s leg swung f'om a tackle suspended from the ceiling. He was surrounded by a coterie of friends, among whom was his brother.
The Doctors have not yet handed in their opinion how long their patient will have to submit to the tackle and position he now occupies.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th November 1891
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Chicago
J. H. Deitsch Has One of His Legs Broken from a Fail.
Chicago, Ill ., Oct. 28. —J. H. Deitsch, of Deitsch Bros., manufacturers of leather goods, 416 Broome St., New York, met with a painful but not serious accident late Friday evening. He had been dining with a party of friends at the Richelieu. Rising from the table he attempted to turn around to receive his hat, coat and cane from the waiter. In doing so, he slipped on the highly polished tiled floor and fell in a heap. He was quickly assisted to arise by his friends, and it was found that Mr. Deitsch had sustained a serious injury.
A carriage was called and he was immediately conveyed to the Palmer House, where he was stopping, and carried to his room. The eminent surgeons M. D. Ogden & Bro. were summoned. A careful examination disclosed the unwelcome news that Mr. Deitsch had sustained a compound fracture of the ankle. Edward Deitsch, the junior member of the firm, was telegraphed for to New York, and he arrived by the Limited over the Lake Shore.
When The Circular representative called at room 270 in the Palmer, he found the patient’s leg swung f'om a tackle suspended from the ceiling. He was surrounded by a coterie of friends, among whom was his brother.
The Doctors have not yet handed in their opinion how long their patient will have to submit to the tackle and position he now occupies.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 4th November 1891
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CHARLES C. REED
Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Jeweler Charles C. Reed Takes His Own Life
Boston, Mass., Feb. 8.—Charles C. Reed, of Hyde Park, Mass., left his store last Monday, saying to a friend that he intended going on a business trip to Providence. He did not return, and his disappearance led to numerous inquiries from customers and friends. Saturday noon his lifeless body was found in a room that he had taken the previous day at the Quincy House, in this city. On the table was a half emptied bottle of morphine pills, with a note in which the suicide expressed sorrow for his act and for the shock it might cause his relatives. He also warned young men to shun temptation and added that the way of transgression is hard.
Mr. Reed was about 43 years of age. He located in Hyde Park six months ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 12th February 1896
The funeral of the late Charles C. Reed, Hyde Park, took place last Tuesday, services being held at the residence of his father, jeweler G. P. Reed, Melrose.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th February 1896
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Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts
Jeweler Charles C. Reed Takes His Own Life
Boston, Mass., Feb. 8.—Charles C. Reed, of Hyde Park, Mass., left his store last Monday, saying to a friend that he intended going on a business trip to Providence. He did not return, and his disappearance led to numerous inquiries from customers and friends. Saturday noon his lifeless body was found in a room that he had taken the previous day at the Quincy House, in this city. On the table was a half emptied bottle of morphine pills, with a note in which the suicide expressed sorrow for his act and for the shock it might cause his relatives. He also warned young men to shun temptation and added that the way of transgression is hard.
Mr. Reed was about 43 years of age. He located in Hyde Park six months ago.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 12th February 1896
The funeral of the late Charles C. Reed, Hyde Park, took place last Tuesday, services being held at the residence of his father, jeweler G. P. Reed, Melrose.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 19th February 1896
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WILLIAM TOWER
Pittsburg, Kansas
Wm. E. Tower Commits Suicide While Confined at Pittsburg, Kans.
Pittsburg, Kans., Aug. 21.—William H. Tower, who was for many years a retail jeweler of the middle west, and lately a traveling salesman for a Chicago jewelry house, committed suicide here yesterday morning by hanging himself with a tie to a bar of a window. Mr. Tower was taken into custody about a week ago, and was evidently deranged, since which time he has been under the physician’s care.
Deceased had been connected with the jewelry trade for about 30 years. He was at one time in business in Centerville, Ia., later at Moberly, Mo., after which he went to Springfield, Mo., and finally to St. Louis. He had been connected with the Tower Jewelry Co. and later with Tower & Long, St. Louis, which firm went into bankruptcy in May, 1910, and in which firm the wife of the deceased was the active partner. Since then Mr. Tower has been traveling on the road for Henry Paulson & Co..
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd August 1911
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Pittsburg, Kansas
Wm. E. Tower Commits Suicide While Confined at Pittsburg, Kans.
Pittsburg, Kans., Aug. 21.—William H. Tower, who was for many years a retail jeweler of the middle west, and lately a traveling salesman for a Chicago jewelry house, committed suicide here yesterday morning by hanging himself with a tie to a bar of a window. Mr. Tower was taken into custody about a week ago, and was evidently deranged, since which time he has been under the physician’s care.
Deceased had been connected with the jewelry trade for about 30 years. He was at one time in business in Centerville, Ia., later at Moberly, Mo., after which he went to Springfield, Mo., and finally to St. Louis. He had been connected with the Tower Jewelry Co. and later with Tower & Long, St. Louis, which firm went into bankruptcy in May, 1910, and in which firm the wife of the deceased was the active partner. Since then Mr. Tower has been traveling on the road for Henry Paulson & Co..
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 23rd August 1911
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AUGUST SOMMER
Niagara Falls, New York
Mrs. Grace Sommer, wife of August Sommer, a prominent jeweler in Niagara Falls, N. Y., was seriously burned recently in attempting to light the wick of a chafing dish. While Mrs. Sommer was bending over it, the alcohol cup exploded and spread the burning fluid over her, setting fire to her clothing. Her husband heard her scream, and wrapped a blanket around her, but Mrs. Sommer was badly burned before the fire was extinguished. The burning alcohol set fire to the table, and it was necessary to call the fire department to check the blaze. Mrs. Sommer has only been married to the jeweler since last June.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th September 1911
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Niagara Falls, New York
Mrs. Grace Sommer, wife of August Sommer, a prominent jeweler in Niagara Falls, N. Y., was seriously burned recently in attempting to light the wick of a chafing dish. While Mrs. Sommer was bending over it, the alcohol cup exploded and spread the burning fluid over her, setting fire to her clothing. Her husband heard her scream, and wrapped a blanket around her, but Mrs. Sommer was badly burned before the fire was extinguished. The burning alcohol set fire to the table, and it was necessary to call the fire department to check the blaze. Mrs. Sommer has only been married to the jeweler since last June.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 13th September 1911
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J.H. MULHOLLAND
Springfield, Ohio
J. H. Mulholland Killed in Fire Which Destroyed His Jewelry Store
Springfield, O., Feb. 19.—J. H. Mulholland, one of the best known jewelers of this city, lost his life as the result of a fire which caused damage amounting to $325.000 in this place early to-day.
At 3.30 A. M. fire was discovered in the plumbing establishment of Mitchell Bros, and in less than three hours it had destroyed the buildings in which are located M.M. Kauffman’s clothing and jewelry store, the Fountain theatre, S. J. Lafferty & Sons’ hardware store. Mitchell Bros.' plumbing establishment, J. H. Mulholland's jewelry store, a blacksmith shop and the new Y. M. C. A. building as a result. Mr. Mulholland, Dorsey Crane and Albert Voorhees were killed and five persons were injured.
Just before daybreak Mr. Mulholland, aided by several spectators, was removing the stock from his jewelry store, which was In a small building next to the theatre. He had carried out several loads of goods, and, with his friends, was in the store when without a second's warning the walls of the theatre toppled over on the small building and completely crushed it, pinning the victims under the debris.
The body of Mr. Mulholland and those of his ill-fated friends were removed from the wreckage this evening. Mr. Mulholland’s stock was damaged to the extent of $20,000 by the falling walls, and he carried but $1,500 insurance. Kauffman’s loss is $75,000, with $40,000 insurance.
Mr. Mulholland was about 63 years old and had been in the jewelry business for over 30 years. He was highly esteemed in the community and was well known throughout the jewelry trade of Ohio.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th February 1903
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Springfield, Ohio
J. H. Mulholland Killed in Fire Which Destroyed His Jewelry Store
Springfield, O., Feb. 19.—J. H. Mulholland, one of the best known jewelers of this city, lost his life as the result of a fire which caused damage amounting to $325.000 in this place early to-day.
At 3.30 A. M. fire was discovered in the plumbing establishment of Mitchell Bros, and in less than three hours it had destroyed the buildings in which are located M.M. Kauffman’s clothing and jewelry store, the Fountain theatre, S. J. Lafferty & Sons’ hardware store. Mitchell Bros.' plumbing establishment, J. H. Mulholland's jewelry store, a blacksmith shop and the new Y. M. C. A. building as a result. Mr. Mulholland, Dorsey Crane and Albert Voorhees were killed and five persons were injured.
Just before daybreak Mr. Mulholland, aided by several spectators, was removing the stock from his jewelry store, which was In a small building next to the theatre. He had carried out several loads of goods, and, with his friends, was in the store when without a second's warning the walls of the theatre toppled over on the small building and completely crushed it, pinning the victims under the debris.
The body of Mr. Mulholland and those of his ill-fated friends were removed from the wreckage this evening. Mr. Mulholland’s stock was damaged to the extent of $20,000 by the falling walls, and he carried but $1,500 insurance. Kauffman’s loss is $75,000, with $40,000 insurance.
Mr. Mulholland was about 63 years old and had been in the jewelry business for over 30 years. He was highly esteemed in the community and was well known throughout the jewelry trade of Ohio.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th February 1903
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MATTHEW J. FAGAIN
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Mass. Aug. 21.—Mathew J. Fagain, of Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain, was drowned this afternoon. Mr. Fagain’s interest in the jewelry business was as follows; W. F. Briggs and D. F. Briggs entered the market as W. F. Briggs & Co. This venture was purchased by Mr. Fagain and Mr. Fontneau, who a month later took as partner P. J. Cummings, forming the establishment now known as Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain. Mr. Fagain's interest throughout was purely financial and never active.
The accident took place while the Atlas Social Club was on an excursion to Seaconnet Point, R. I. On the return sail they came opposite Prudence Island and there the fatality occurred. Mr. Fagain was leaning against the rail with a friend when the rail gave way and he was precipitated into the water. Mr. Fagain was an excellent swimmer and would have been perfectly safe ordinarily. He cried; ‘‘It’s all right, boys,” and started to swim to overtake the ship. His partner, Mr. Cummings, lowered a boat and leaped in, only to have to he rescued himself, as the boat leaked like a basket. Two others then dived away and swam to Mr. Fagain. When they reached him he was dead, or so nearly so that he never revived. That he was drowned seems almost improbable, as some affection of the heart was doubtless to blame.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th August 1898
Death of Mathew J. Fagain
Mathew J. Fagain, of Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain, Attleboro, Mass., was drowned on August 2tst. The accident took place while the Atlas Social Club was on an excursion to Seaconnet Point, R..I. On the return sail Mr. Fagain was leaning against the rail with a friend when the rail gave way and he was precipitated into the water. Mr. Fagain Was an excellent swimmer, and why he succumbed so quickly is surprising. His partner, Mr. Cummings, lowered a boat and leaped in, Only to have to be rescued himself, as the boat leaked, Two others then dived and swam to Mr. Fagain. When they reached him he was dead, or so nearly so that he never revived. Mr, Fagain’s death is greatly regretted, he was considered one of the finest manufacturing jewelers at the bench in the Attleboros,
Source: The Keystone - September 1898
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Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Mass. Aug. 21.—Mathew J. Fagain, of Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain, was drowned this afternoon. Mr. Fagain’s interest in the jewelry business was as follows; W. F. Briggs and D. F. Briggs entered the market as W. F. Briggs & Co. This venture was purchased by Mr. Fagain and Mr. Fontneau, who a month later took as partner P. J. Cummings, forming the establishment now known as Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain. Mr. Fagain's interest throughout was purely financial and never active.
The accident took place while the Atlas Social Club was on an excursion to Seaconnet Point, R. I. On the return sail they came opposite Prudence Island and there the fatality occurred. Mr. Fagain was leaning against the rail with a friend when the rail gave way and he was precipitated into the water. Mr. Fagain was an excellent swimmer and would have been perfectly safe ordinarily. He cried; ‘‘It’s all right, boys,” and started to swim to overtake the ship. His partner, Mr. Cummings, lowered a boat and leaped in, only to have to he rescued himself, as the boat leaked like a basket. Two others then dived away and swam to Mr. Fagain. When they reached him he was dead, or so nearly so that he never revived. That he was drowned seems almost improbable, as some affection of the heart was doubtless to blame.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 24th August 1898
Death of Mathew J. Fagain
Mathew J. Fagain, of Fontneau, Cummings & Fagain, Attleboro, Mass., was drowned on August 2tst. The accident took place while the Atlas Social Club was on an excursion to Seaconnet Point, R..I. On the return sail Mr. Fagain was leaning against the rail with a friend when the rail gave way and he was precipitated into the water. Mr. Fagain Was an excellent swimmer, and why he succumbed so quickly is surprising. His partner, Mr. Cummings, lowered a boat and leaped in, Only to have to be rescued himself, as the boat leaked, Two others then dived and swam to Mr. Fagain. When they reached him he was dead, or so nearly so that he never revived. Mr, Fagain’s death is greatly regretted, he was considered one of the finest manufacturing jewelers at the bench in the Attleboros,
Source: The Keystone - September 1898
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WILLIAM GRAY
Paterson, New Jersey
William Gray’s Hand Terribly Mangled by An Electric Fan
PATERSON. N. J.. Sept. 1.—William Gray, a member of J. Dechert & Co., 85 Van Houten St., met with a mishap this week that will probably result in the loss of the tips of four fingers. Mr. Gray was reaching into a silver ware case in the rear of the store when he accidentally struck an electric fan revolving at a terrific rate. The fingers went in between the guard and were struck by the propeller-like blades and cut to the bone just above the second knuckle joints. Should it be found necessary to amputate the fingers it will be a terrible loss to Mr. Gray in his trade of watch maker.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th September 1898
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Paterson, New Jersey
William Gray’s Hand Terribly Mangled by An Electric Fan
PATERSON. N. J.. Sept. 1.—William Gray, a member of J. Dechert & Co., 85 Van Houten St., met with a mishap this week that will probably result in the loss of the tips of four fingers. Mr. Gray was reaching into a silver ware case in the rear of the store when he accidentally struck an electric fan revolving at a terrific rate. The fingers went in between the guard and were struck by the propeller-like blades and cut to the bone just above the second knuckle joints. Should it be found necessary to amputate the fingers it will be a terrible loss to Mr. Gray in his trade of watch maker.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 7th September 1898
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ISAAC B. ALLEN
North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Suicide of a Pioneer Attleboro Jeweler
North Attleboro, Mass., Sept. 7.—Isaac B. Allen, aged 78, one of the oldest residents of this town, hanged himself in a barn on the Knapp estate yesterday. Mr. Allen was one of the earliest jewelers in the town. He was despondent, and frequently threatened to drown himself. He had no relatives in this section.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1898
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North Attleboro, Massachusetts
Suicide of a Pioneer Attleboro Jeweler
North Attleboro, Mass., Sept. 7.—Isaac B. Allen, aged 78, one of the oldest residents of this town, hanged himself in a barn on the Knapp estate yesterday. Mr. Allen was one of the earliest jewelers in the town. He was despondent, and frequently threatened to drown himself. He had no relatives in this section.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1898
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JOHN B. LAVIN
Providence, Rhode Island
Ellen Lavin, 39 years of age, wife of John B. Lavin, jeweler, residing at 98 Logan Ave., Friday night, took what she supposed was a dose of Jamaica ginger, but which proved to be diluted nitric acid, and her death followed very shortly. Mrs. Lavin leaves four children, the eldest 12 years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1898
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Providence, Rhode Island
Ellen Lavin, 39 years of age, wife of John B. Lavin, jeweler, residing at 98 Logan Ave., Friday night, took what she supposed was a dose of Jamaica ginger, but which proved to be diluted nitric acid, and her death followed very shortly. Mrs. Lavin leaves four children, the eldest 12 years old.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1898
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FRANK KARST
Williamsburg, New York
Frank Karst, said to be a jeweler, who lived alone at 7 Union Ave., Williamsburg, was badly burned Wednesday by the upsetting of a lamp in his bedroom. The lamp was burning on a small table beside his bed. He was taken to the Eastern District Hospital, where it is said he will probably die. The fire was caused by the sudden overturning of the lamp, which saturated the bed clothing with oil and then ignited it.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th February 1903
Frank Karst, a retail jeweler, 12 Union Ave., Williamsburg, who was badly burned while asleep at his home last week, as was described in the last issue of The Circular Weekly, died Thursday in the Eastern District Hospital, Brooklyn, as a result of his injuries. The incident in connection with Karst’s accident is peculiar. He retired one night last week leaving a lighted lamp on a table near his bed. When he awoke the bed-clothing and his person were in flames ; the lamp had been tipped over and the oil from it scattered about the room. Karst told the surgeon who dressed his burns that he had been dreaming of rescuing a woman from a burning building and that as he threw out his hands to save her he knocked over the lamp on the table. The striking of the lamp awakened him, but not in time to save him from the flames.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th February 1903
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Williamsburg, New York
Frank Karst, said to be a jeweler, who lived alone at 7 Union Ave., Williamsburg, was badly burned Wednesday by the upsetting of a lamp in his bedroom. The lamp was burning on a small table beside his bed. He was taken to the Eastern District Hospital, where it is said he will probably die. The fire was caused by the sudden overturning of the lamp, which saturated the bed clothing with oil and then ignited it.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th February 1903
Frank Karst, a retail jeweler, 12 Union Ave., Williamsburg, who was badly burned while asleep at his home last week, as was described in the last issue of The Circular Weekly, died Thursday in the Eastern District Hospital, Brooklyn, as a result of his injuries. The incident in connection with Karst’s accident is peculiar. He retired one night last week leaving a lighted lamp on a table near his bed. When he awoke the bed-clothing and his person were in flames ; the lamp had been tipped over and the oil from it scattered about the room. Karst told the surgeon who dressed his burns that he had been dreaming of rescuing a woman from a burning building and that as he threw out his hands to save her he knocked over the lamp on the table. The striking of the lamp awakened him, but not in time to save him from the flames.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th February 1903
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GUSTAV R. WOLFF
Chicago
Jeweler’s Son Who Was Bitten While Saving Children from a Mad Dog, Dies of Hydrophobia
Chicago, Nov. 21.—One of the saddest deaths to record in many a day was that of Gustav Wolff, Jr., son of Gustav R. Wolff, retail jeweler at 968 N. Halsted St., who passed away, last week, as a result of an attack of hydrophobia. His death was the result of his heroism, as he was bitten by a dog last August while saving some children from the animal.
At the time he was bitten Wolff saw a mad dog snapping at children on the North Side. He tried to beat the animal away, but it turned on him and bit his right hand. He clung to the dog’s collar until a policeman shot the animal. He had the wound dressed by a physician, and, as it had apparently healed, he thought no more of it.
Last Sunday the wound bothered him, and on going to a physician the latter saw that Wolff was suffering from hydrophobia and the disease was too far advanced for him to undergo treatment at the Pasteur Institute. He was removed to the German-American Hospital, where he died in horrible agony.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1908
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Chicago
Jeweler’s Son Who Was Bitten While Saving Children from a Mad Dog, Dies of Hydrophobia
Chicago, Nov. 21.—One of the saddest deaths to record in many a day was that of Gustav Wolff, Jr., son of Gustav R. Wolff, retail jeweler at 968 N. Halsted St., who passed away, last week, as a result of an attack of hydrophobia. His death was the result of his heroism, as he was bitten by a dog last August while saving some children from the animal.
At the time he was bitten Wolff saw a mad dog snapping at children on the North Side. He tried to beat the animal away, but it turned on him and bit his right hand. He clung to the dog’s collar until a policeman shot the animal. He had the wound dressed by a physician, and, as it had apparently healed, he thought no more of it.
Last Sunday the wound bothered him, and on going to a physician the latter saw that Wolff was suffering from hydrophobia and the disease was too far advanced for him to undergo treatment at the Pasteur Institute. He was removed to the German-American Hospital, where he died in horrible agony.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 25th November 1908
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BERNARD GOLDSTEIN
Utica, New York
Killed by an Electric Shock Intended for Burglars
Utica, N. Y., Oct. 25.— Stewart A. England, aged 17 years, was instantly killed tonight by a shock of electricity received from the combination knob of jeweler Bernard Goldstein’s safe. The jeweler had connected the safe with the wire furnishing current to the motor running his lathe, as a protection against burglars.
England and a companion were in the store examining some goods, and the latter dared England to touch the knob. He touched the combination and immediately fell dead.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st October 1894
Jeweler Goldstein Charged with Manslaughter
Utica, N. Y., Nov. 1.—Bernard Goldstein, the South St. jeweler, at whose store Stuart England met his death by electrictiy, was arrested and arraigned in the City Court charged with manslaughter in the second degree on complaint of Chief of Police Chas. M. Dagwell, upon the request of District Attorney Klock. Judge Morehouse presided, and District Attorney Klock appeared for the people. Goldstein pleaded not guilty, and was held until Dec. 4th for examination. Bail was fixed at $2,000, and William Howarth and R. Owen Jones, both in business on South St., signed as sureties.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th November 1894
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Utica, New York
Killed by an Electric Shock Intended for Burglars
Utica, N. Y., Oct. 25.— Stewart A. England, aged 17 years, was instantly killed tonight by a shock of electricity received from the combination knob of jeweler Bernard Goldstein’s safe. The jeweler had connected the safe with the wire furnishing current to the motor running his lathe, as a protection against burglars.
England and a companion were in the store examining some goods, and the latter dared England to touch the knob. He touched the combination and immediately fell dead.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 31st October 1894
Jeweler Goldstein Charged with Manslaughter
Utica, N. Y., Nov. 1.—Bernard Goldstein, the South St. jeweler, at whose store Stuart England met his death by electrictiy, was arrested and arraigned in the City Court charged with manslaughter in the second degree on complaint of Chief of Police Chas. M. Dagwell, upon the request of District Attorney Klock. Judge Morehouse presided, and District Attorney Klock appeared for the people. Goldstein pleaded not guilty, and was held until Dec. 4th for examination. Bail was fixed at $2,000, and William Howarth and R. Owen Jones, both in business on South St., signed as sureties.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review - 7th November 1894
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Re: Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade
JOHN AIKENHEAD
Salamanca, New York
Suicide of John Aikenhead
SALAMANCA, N. Y.. May 4.—John Aikenhead, who had a store on River St. and apparently did a good business, suddenly closed his store, last week, and went to Toronto. Ont., stating that he was called there by the illness of a brother. A few days later he was followed by his wife and child. On Thursday A. L. Young arrived from Toronto and took possession of the Aikenhead store, stating that Mr. Aikenhead had been taken ill at the home of his father, in Toronto. Later, Mr. Young received word that Mr. Aikenhead had been taken insane and had jumped from a window, sustaining a concussion of the brain which resulted in his death. It is thought that overwork had undermined his health. He was about 36 years old. Mr. Young is still in charge of the Aikenhead store, but expects to dispose of the stock soon.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th May 1901
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Salamanca, New York
Suicide of John Aikenhead
SALAMANCA, N. Y.. May 4.—John Aikenhead, who had a store on River St. and apparently did a good business, suddenly closed his store, last week, and went to Toronto. Ont., stating that he was called there by the illness of a brother. A few days later he was followed by his wife and child. On Thursday A. L. Young arrived from Toronto and took possession of the Aikenhead store, stating that Mr. Aikenhead had been taken ill at the home of his father, in Toronto. Later, Mr. Young received word that Mr. Aikenhead had been taken insane and had jumped from a window, sustaining a concussion of the brain which resulted in his death. It is thought that overwork had undermined his health. He was about 36 years old. Mr. Young is still in charge of the Aikenhead store, but expects to dispose of the stock soon.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 8th May 1901
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Re: Some Macabre Stories of the Silver Trade
FREDERICK DAHL (DAEL)
Mexico
Prominent Jeweler of Mexico Assassinated and His Store Robbed
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mex., May 4.—Frederick Dahl, one of the most prominent and popular jewelers and diamond merchants of this part of Mexico, was assassinated in his store here, Saturday night, by some unknown party. Mr. Dahl was a German by birth, but became a naturalized American citizen, several years ago, prior to coming to Mexico. When found his dead body was lying back of the counter of his store in a pool of blood which flowed from three stab wounds, any one of which would have proved fatal. The store was ransacked from one end to the other and a large amount of booty was secured, but there is no means of knowing the value of the jewelry or the money which was taken.
Mr. Dahl was the Parral representative of Diener Hermanos, of the City of Mexico, and until recently had a large stock of diamonds in his store. He decided to go out of business a short time ago and much of the valuable goods, including the diamonds, had been shipped to Diener Hermanos. The books of the express company show that on the day before his assassination he had shipped several thousand dollars’ worth of diamonds to the City of Mexico. The assassin did not break into the safe. When it was opened it was found to contain $1,155.
The members of the foreign colony of Parral are greatly aroused over this foul crime and immediately upon learning of the affair a meeting of Americans, Germans and other foreigners was called for the purpose of taking steps toward apprehending the murderer. This meeting was largely attended and the sum of $1,200 was raised in a few minutes to be used in hunting down and bringing about the punishment of the guilty party.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
Four Mexicans Already Arrested as Implicated In the Murder of Frederick Dael
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mexico, May 25.—The prompt action of the members of the American colony and other foreigners of Parral, to ferret out and secure the punishment of the men who murdered and robbed Frederick Dael, the jeweler of this city, has already resulted in the arrest of four Mexicans, who are known to have been connected with the crime. These arrests were made at Juarez and Chihuahua, and from the statements made by one of the prisoners it is evident that the murder and robbery of Mr. Dael were the result of a plot carefully formed and carried out. There are two other Mexicans who were concerned in the crime, whose arrest will soon occur, as the authorities are close on their trail. It is probable that all of the prisoners will be shot for the crime if they are found guilty upon trial. So far as known here, Mr. Dael has no near relatives. He leaves an estate valued at about $25,000. He had resided in Mexico for many years and lived the life of a recluse. He was well liked by the few persons who knew him personally, but he kept to himself so closely that but little is known of his business or private affairs beyond that which is shown by the account books in his store. There was $5,000 in cash found in the safe which the robbers failed to secure.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
All but One of the Gang Who Murdered Jeweler Frederick Gael Captured
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mexico June 2.—All but one of the men who were implicated in the murder of Frederick Dael, jeweler, of this city, a full account of the crime having already been published in The Circular-Weekly, have been captured. A thorough investigation by the .Mexican authorities shows that these murderers are among the worst criminals who ever infested Mexico, and their capture is looked upon with great satisfaction by the authorities and the law abiding public. The leader of the band is Cristobal Flores, a noted bandit, who for many years infested the mountain districts of Chihuahua. He has committed many murders and robberies and was surrounded by a number of desperadoes, who were his partners in many of his revolting depredations. The only one of the assassins still at large is Saenz Pardo, who has fled to the mountains of the State of Durango, where he is being pursued by a force of eight policemen.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th June 1901
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Mexico
Prominent Jeweler of Mexico Assassinated and His Store Robbed
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mex., May 4.—Frederick Dahl, one of the most prominent and popular jewelers and diamond merchants of this part of Mexico, was assassinated in his store here, Saturday night, by some unknown party. Mr. Dahl was a German by birth, but became a naturalized American citizen, several years ago, prior to coming to Mexico. When found his dead body was lying back of the counter of his store in a pool of blood which flowed from three stab wounds, any one of which would have proved fatal. The store was ransacked from one end to the other and a large amount of booty was secured, but there is no means of knowing the value of the jewelry or the money which was taken.
Mr. Dahl was the Parral representative of Diener Hermanos, of the City of Mexico, and until recently had a large stock of diamonds in his store. He decided to go out of business a short time ago and much of the valuable goods, including the diamonds, had been shipped to Diener Hermanos. The books of the express company show that on the day before his assassination he had shipped several thousand dollars’ worth of diamonds to the City of Mexico. The assassin did not break into the safe. When it was opened it was found to contain $1,155.
The members of the foreign colony of Parral are greatly aroused over this foul crime and immediately upon learning of the affair a meeting of Americans, Germans and other foreigners was called for the purpose of taking steps toward apprehending the murderer. This meeting was largely attended and the sum of $1,200 was raised in a few minutes to be used in hunting down and bringing about the punishment of the guilty party.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 15th May 1901
Four Mexicans Already Arrested as Implicated In the Murder of Frederick Dael
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mexico, May 25.—The prompt action of the members of the American colony and other foreigners of Parral, to ferret out and secure the punishment of the men who murdered and robbed Frederick Dael, the jeweler of this city, has already resulted in the arrest of four Mexicans, who are known to have been connected with the crime. These arrests were made at Juarez and Chihuahua, and from the statements made by one of the prisoners it is evident that the murder and robbery of Mr. Dael were the result of a plot carefully formed and carried out. There are two other Mexicans who were concerned in the crime, whose arrest will soon occur, as the authorities are close on their trail. It is probable that all of the prisoners will be shot for the crime if they are found guilty upon trial. So far as known here, Mr. Dael has no near relatives. He leaves an estate valued at about $25,000. He had resided in Mexico for many years and lived the life of a recluse. He was well liked by the few persons who knew him personally, but he kept to himself so closely that but little is known of his business or private affairs beyond that which is shown by the account books in his store. There was $5,000 in cash found in the safe which the robbers failed to secure.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 29th May 1901
All but One of the Gang Who Murdered Jeweler Frederick Gael Captured
Parral, State of Chihuahua, Mexico June 2.—All but one of the men who were implicated in the murder of Frederick Dael, jeweler, of this city, a full account of the crime having already been published in The Circular-Weekly, have been captured. A thorough investigation by the .Mexican authorities shows that these murderers are among the worst criminals who ever infested Mexico, and their capture is looked upon with great satisfaction by the authorities and the law abiding public. The leader of the band is Cristobal Flores, a noted bandit, who for many years infested the mountain districts of Chihuahua. He has committed many murders and robberies and was surrounded by a number of desperadoes, who were his partners in many of his revolting depredations. The only one of the assassins still at large is Saenz Pardo, who has fled to the mountains of the State of Durango, where he is being pursued by a force of eight policemen.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 5th June 1901
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