Beaten by husband in New York inspires Nevada divorce case
The local divorce court story recounts cruel abuse by a New York husband. Prominent physician Dr. Wm Bissell’s nephew faces scrutiny as Madeline Gordon Bissell seeks freedom from repeated brutality. Judges weigh New York law and the cruelty allegations amid vivid testimony of assaults, pleas for help, and ongoing marital strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Bissel
Reno
New
New York
Madeline Gordon Bis
Buffalo
Wam Bis
E Mulele
Hisael
Timany
Law
New York State
Thaw Sill Goes to Fury As Legal Pact Questioned
New York April 12 Clifford W Hart pursues 992000 against Mrs Mary Copley Tha for services and expenses in defense of her son Harry K Thaw, Stanford White slayer. A jury is to return a sealed verdict as to whether such payments were improper and whether Thaw knew of or ratified them. The court warns that the charges resemble bribery to shield witnesses, while Thaw's mother may not be liable. Pittsburg reports Harry Kendall Thaw faces possible bankruptcy discharge pending creditor objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clifford W Hart
Mary Copley Tha
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Lawter
Itergst
Holt
Hartridges
Harry K Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall iChaw
Blair
Day
Thawsdia
Marriage and Death Notices Amid Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a mix of marriage and death notices. Readable bits show names and dates scattered, with references to London Springs and standard funeral wording. The text lacks full sentences or clear events, making a cohesive summary challenging.
Unclear OCR: Funeral and embalmer listings fragment
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and business lines including embalmer firms, funeral related phrases, and telephone numbers. It is a disjointed historical notice with multiple proper nouns and locations but no coherent event or clear dates.
Taft Story Denied by Fort Wayne Editor in Alaska Claim
Clarence F. Bicknell of the Fort Wayne News, editor, denies reports that he relayed Senator Beveridge’s alleged Alaska government claim to President Taft. He says editors were summoned to Washington. he heard of the statement only through circulation and insists no one asked him to tell any story to the President. He calls the reports false in whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Clarence F Bicknell
Fort Warne
Ficknell
Eastor Lockwood
Mason Chronicle
Washington
Bicknell
Revelidge
Gileganon
T Olther
Taft
Red Men Celebrate Anniversary Ceremony at Lodge
Sioux Tribe marks its eighth anniversary with a formal lodge celebration on Franklin Avenue Northwest. Great Sachem Tames W Allison presided as speakers from Virginia, New York, Ohio, and the District delivered welcome and organizational remarks after an invocation by Prophet W Jennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennalvania Avenue
Northwest
Tames
Allison
Ostret
Columba
Prophet W
Jennett
Hicklin
Virginia
Winte
Great Sachem
New York
Heater
Sachem
Ohio
Snow Sepu
Lao
Jewel Seized for Duty in New York Cross From Ecuador
Customs inspectors seized a ruby cross alleged to be bought in Ecuador by F W Psengel and his wife aboard the Pan American liner Allanca. Psengel testified the jeweled cross was for personal use after authorities searched baggage and personal effects. The owner and wife caused a scene as the cross was sent to public stores for lack of declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
New York
Eros
James
Heouador
Head
F W Psengel
Panana
Allanca
Ringel
Licensed to Marry in Warrenton Amid Grand Public Notices
The notice lists marriage licenses and parties including Joan Clark, Gertrude Bult, and Anna Cokeen among Warrenton residents. Other names appear with dates and locations such as Richmond, Nadorer, and Woodrow. The list includes multiple pairs and witnesses, reflecting a formal public record of forthcoming marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Clark Sand
Gertrude Bult
Just Charton
John A Tigaor
Richmond
Ange T
Nadorer
Snd
Mle Jk
Ree
Woodrow Cnarlen
Benater
Dorothy Ox
Samuel Mt Grenne Hacer Yasnegana
Jueenhine McKinney
Health Office Record with scattered names and places
Fragmentary health notice lists names including Bose ang Lille Usarl Samuel Cana Helen E Gatenest and Joan St with references to Willemins uthall boy and Anne. Mentions Port Arthur and Branford Freedmen Hospital. Includes casualty details and ages such as 64 years and 32 years with scattered hospital affiliations and locations in Washington DC and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoy Carroaio
Angete Millon
Bes Giovaunt
Kathora Giethfaagle
Urede
Giusemna Glnov
Porton Port Arthur
Tas
Agere
Mary
Mamie Edmunds
Hay
Mary Groen
James Judd
Elkan Belt
Tov Beorme
Walle Hari
Pov
George W Chandter
Contue
Ingram Carfeld
Tennallytown
Women Fight Fires Fatally Burned in Brush and Forest Losses
Special to The Washington Post reports women and children helped fight forest fires across St Marys and Charles counties as flames destroyed barns and dwellings. One farmer died entangled in burning brush near La Plata. fires extended to South Mountain, Cedar Creek, and Morgantown areas with losses totaling hundreds of acres and facilities. Local aid sought from Gov Crothers as fires raged for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Marys
Charles
South Mountain
Washington Post
Leonardtown
Beasley
Potoroag
Patuxent
HMO Joss
St Mary and Charles
Diaces
Joseph Lants
Baltimore
Alexander Stevens
Torben
Dent
Thoms Boarman
Deastle
la Flata
Annapolis
Kid Bay Ridge
Hagerstown
Heartown
Rougers Je
Pen Mair
Miss Gourlay recalls Lincoln assassination night at Ford's Theatre
Miss Jennie Gourlay of Milford Pa who played Mary Trenchard in Our American Cousin recounts her visit to Ford's Theatre, the scene of President Lincoln's assassination. She describes Booth's escape, the altered building now used for War Department offices, and the ensuing theater closures and city turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Goiriay
Milford Pa
Lincoln
Fords Theater
Washington
Gourlay
Mary Trenchard
Pension Dwisios
War Department
Tincoln
Capt O MW Oldroyd
Anth
Janedn
Miss Gourlay
Booth
Mise Gourlay
Miss Gourley
Fort and officials discuss alleged misconduct in statehouse
Governor Fort held two brief conferences with President Frelinghuysen and Speaker Ward about an alleged misconduct in a statehouse room during the early hours before adjournment. Frelinghuysen also met with Attorney General Wilson, who said that as senate president he had no right to appoint an investigative committee since the legislature was not in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Gov Fort
Fresinghuygen
Ward
Frelinghuysen
Wilson
Senate
Benefit Euchre Event Aids St Cecilia Library
St Cecilia Academy hosted a progressive euchre at Carroll Institute for about 400 friends. The event awarded over 130 nongame prizes and raised funds for the school library to benefit students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Cecilius Academy
Qarrol Institute
St Cecilia x
1901 Overholt Rye Advertises Low Price Bottle
An ad promotes 1901 Overholt Rye at $1.25 per full quart, touting a rare Pa straight rye with government guaranteed authenticity and purity. Limited quantity available, bottled in bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Govt
Will Address Press Club Talk On English Campaign Methods
Louis Brown-Jow will give a talk on English political campaign methods at the National Press Club tonight at 10 o clock. The event follows recent political excitement in the tight little isle. Ten drowned in the pilot boat Hirondelte wreck off Cape Frehel in the English Channel on April 12 near Saint-Arieye France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Pres Club
Louis Brown- Jow
Little Isle
Saint-Arieye
France
Hirondelte
Cape Frehel
English Channel
Life Sentence For Killing Her Young Daughter
An alleged murder case from Maryland details a mother who killed her infant daughter near Chesapeake Junction. Arrested last November, she faced a Padgett court with attorney Georges Merten draft. The mother reportedly cut the child's throat with a razor in a woods area. judge Beal presided as the trial proceeded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Junction
Upper
Marlboro Md
Howard
Razor
Beal
Camner
Twr
GeorgesMternel
Teer
Phancea
Cumberland approves city charter for commission government
Special to The Neabloxton Fort Cumberland April 11 187 Crothers reports the Cumberland charter creates a commission government eliminating ward elections Farm and opposition led by Senator Wellington urged veto and submission to a popular vote The plan includes mayor and four commissioners sourced from a nonpartisan primary with eight nominees for commissioners and two for mayor advancing to the general vote The Trades Council backs the mayoral election bid
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcwetican Saaarer
Crothers
Neabloxton
Fort
Cumberland
Wyrth
Allegaen
Trades Council
Washington ministers named to lead churches and committees
The Washington Post reports at the Maryland conference closing session theMethodist Episcopal Church assigns ministers to five Washington churches and one in Georgetown. Committees were named to pursue merger with New Jersey, promote the Gullinger Benedict bill, and Sunday test bill, plus aims to gain 1000 converts in Japan and raise funds for church expansion. Numerous clergy listed by church and city across Maryland and surrounding areas, with special appointments and conference transfers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ultsinger
Fairfax
M_ Mumford supply Pederalsburg
Tinksburg
Casson Frank
Kraus
Frederick
Ruby
Keen Xennedile
Mulnewux Laurel Avery Donovan
Ty RM
Cready Laurel Circuit
Don Aldson
Lewes
Johnson
Oak Grove
Prince George
Milter
Oxford
Coe Parkesley
M Clyton Phisville
Stevens Pocamoke Cit
Himphrey Potomac
Nortman Powellville
Simms Gueen Anne
Parris Reliance
Mather Rowlandville
Carroll Madden Salem
Tuthin Lansbury
Graham Seaford
Graham Seaford J E Letsinger Sharptown C Hk Melashi Snow Hill
George Hines
Baltimore
Bryan
Fudda ‘May
Michaels
Baechus &1
Paul H
Jester
Susquehanna
Treadway Labo
Horsey Saylor
Tyson Inity
Lewis Tun
Clough
Williemyport
Laton
Wiegand
Wiiebd
Tocas
Sullivan
Linsinger
Hobdliltzell
Starser
Rowe
L. Steaughn
Smith
J .A. Kittel
West Virginia
Webster Spates Appointed Clerk in Rockville Court
Byecid to The Wabingtos Post Rockville Md April 17 John L Brunnett clerk of the circuit court for this county appoints Webster Spates of Poolesville district as a clerk in his office to fill two vacancies caused by the resignation of Otho H W Talbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Byecid
Wabingtos
John L Brunett Clark
Ejrent Court
Webster Spates
Poolesville
Otho H W Talbott
Daughters of Revolution Win Permit for Monument at Cameron Road
Mount Vernon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution receives a permit to erect an eight foot fountain monument at the intersection of Cameron and Royal Streets. The council debated funds for street and sewer work, approving an $11,700 appropriation amid questions on necessity and allocations. A Confederate monument near the Pratt and Wash streets intersection was discussed, with plans for a decorative fountain estimated at $1,000. An ambulance of fiscal specifics included an $8 monthly fire department raise and bread by weight ordinance referrals. The article also notes Craven of Manassas to be arraigned on a traveling permit misuse charge and lists officers elected at the Washington Mechanics Ratings Bank annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Revolution
Cameron Ani Royal Strestas
Atéianarmee
Zane UE Et Reerena
Alderthana
Mount Vernga
Pringk' and
Washon
Saqwden
Committee On Finance
Fire Department
Columbus Street
City School Board
Lee School
Washington School
Committee On Geneal
Detective Alleged Robber Felts Indicted in Fraud Case
Albert C Felts superintendent of a private detective agency protecting coal operators property was indicted by Fayette county grand jury charged with robbing Paymaster Rolent Wicks of the New River Coal Company of 1300 at Rush Run last July. On a boat trip a masked robber forced him to leave the money on the river bank. Felts posted bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavestown
Albert C Felts
Prvate
Fayette County
Grand Jury
Vobling
Rolent Wicks
New River Collieriea Company
Rush Run
New River
Felts
Bond
Three Killed in Coal Mine Incident in Eckman
In Eckman McDowell County a slate fall in a Shawnee Coal Company mine injured a worker and killed three others. The victims include Charles Eaves from Pocahontas and Jerry Watkins from Dublin Virginia. An unnamed Italian and a Black miner were among the injured party. The accident occurred Monday afternoon as crews began recovery efforts at the Eckman site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ween
W Va
Charles Waves
Jerry Watkins
Ang An Itahan
Shawnee Coal Company
Eckman
McDowes County
Eaves
Pocahontas
Watkins
Dublin
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown Apr 1
Miss Laura Patton and George Mayson of Lawrence Hayan Williamsport were married yesterday at St Marys Church with Rev Albert D Smith officiating assisted by Miss Veronica Marson of Brown Town and Keene Daniel Updike of Bentonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Laura Patton
George Mayson
Lawrence Hayan
Williamsport
Tather Albert D Smith
St Marya
Vlora Marson
Browntown
Keene Daniel Updike
Bentonville
First Baptist
Rey Lkonomas
Casualty Company Reorganizes and Picks Officers
The Consolidated Casualty Company reorganized after turning affairs to Insurance Commissioner Daret electing officers President CC McChord Louisville vice president M J Wada Town City Town secretary and treasurer WA Hart Chicago Walter Scheerr deputy insurance commissioner of West Virginia manager Headquarters in Rockville Md Road Superintendent for Montgomery county named at annual salary of 1900 The county also appointed M Donaldson Knight road superintendent for Montgomery county to supervise road construction and advise on bridges Funeral of William Mausy held in Culpeper Virginia for the former clerk of the Federal court at Danyile aged 62, sister Mrs Mole Mausy Rixey of tig pinco the only surviving relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Apecles
Washington Post
Rockville
M Donaldson Knight
Reefville
Montgomery County
Federal Court
Mausy
Woshington
Syndicate Buys Norfolk Hotel in Key City Block
The Lorain Hotel at Granby and Tazewall streets was sold to ST Wupbaum Co representing a syndicate. Dining rooms will be rearranged and other changes made in operation to update the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syndicate Boys
Norfolk
Washington Yost ‘Norfol
Lorrain
Granby and
Tazewall Streets
ST Wupbaum ‘& Co
Doperation
Miss Robertson A Bride
Old Virginia wedding described in Staunton 1792 setting. Bride Miss Robertson of Steeptoy wed in a formal ceremony with ushers and bridesmaids named, followed by a large reception in a historic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiece
Gilsta Weis
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Staunton
Colomal Thame
Cestor
Virginia
Grenips
Susie Baldwin
Bob Éptson
Gary SR
Boneetoh
Elise Oh
EmBrUy
A. Alfa
Paties
Gaeee Vaetor
Epariael Vardi
Jugo
Dbs Valley
Mortons
Pigon
Stuart Robertson
Blauntoneee
Alexander
Pee Layer
Benker
Abe
John Peyton Howe
Montgomery Hall
Montague for Congress Rivalry Grows in Third District
Friends of former governor Andrew Jackson Montague urge him to run against Captain John Lamb in the Third district for the Democratic nomination in August. Although Montague has not consented, supporters predict a lively campaign and close contest if he enters.
Rebellion at Staunton Military Academy After Victory
News from Staunton reports a riot at the Staunton Military Academy following their 4 to 1 win over Augusta Military Academy. Cadets vandalized barracks and streets, resulting in expulsions and disciplinary actions. Separate items note fare regulation talks, railway rate limits, and various local marriages and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spee Alth
Washington 1St Staunton
Staunton Miliary Academy
Augusta Military Academy
Leaye
Staunton
Braumon Academy
At the Academy
Lezard
Washington
Washington and Rockville Electric Railway
District of Columbia
Rockvile
Virginia
Pritchard
Ross
Gralamohn
Jackson Bisck
Charles Alenarder
Madal
Thomas W Carter Orange
Goy Crothers
Roanoke
Gos Crothers
Cec
Moanohe
Pennsylvania Rail Road awards contract for Baltimore Union Station
Gamble Lattobe announced that J Henry Muller Company Inc won the contract to erect a new four story fireproof Union Station on North Charles Street Baltimore. The building will span about 6 by 277 feet with a concrete foundation and exterior of green granite and concrete. The project cost is listed at roughly 5000000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Baltimore
Gamble Lattobe
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
J Henry Muller Company Inc
Union Station
North Charles Street
Hermit Falls
Maryland Obituary Listings From Clarksburg and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices from Maryland towns report deaths of Charles R Tab Jer 9% years in Hyattstown and Mrs Swisher 72 of Hagerstown with multiple survivors, Mrs Lavemna Benchof 1 of Middleburg, Fanny Shoemake 42 of Brack Gap, and Harry T Stout 41 near Lestersburg. Surviving spouses, children, and church affiliations are noted for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W Benchaff
Edward Flesiing
Middleburg
United Brethren Church
Chenaville
Gamurl Oswald
Fanny Shoemake
George Shoemaker
Albert Spoonhour
Brack Gap
William Bumbaugh
Lestersburg
April L
Harry T Stout
Here
Church of the Brethren Surviving Areas
Miss Shupp
de Frank D Shupp
Hagerstown
North Carolina Votes Bonds for Water Works and Power Plant
East Spencer approved issuing 3200000 bonds to fund waterworks and an electric lighting plant as North Carolina marks the Halifax Resolve. The state’s farming had suffered from an extended dry spell and game streams ran low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Spencer
Rales
Virginia Obituary Notices From Roanoke and Woodstock
Poanoke April 1 Miss Berta Ol aged 4 died today at Roanoke Hospital from burns received last Saturday. Robert H Famner died here yesterday after an illness of only a few days. he leaves a wife and seven small children in Woodstock. Mrs Rebecca A van Horn aged about 60 wife of Rev Dr Van Horn of the Baltimore Conference ME Church South died here at the residence of her son in law. She is survived by her husband and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poanoke
Berta Ol
Roanoke Hospital
Robert H Famner
Woodstock
Rebecca A van Horn
van Horn
Baltimore Conference ME Church
Airee
West Virginia Notes From Mount Hope And Clarksburg
A fragmentary Washington area page notes planting of peach and apple trees in Mineral County and a June flag shooting at Charleston. It mentions Mount Hope, Wheeling and Clarksburg events, with references to the Knights of the Modern Maccabees convention and delegates to Kalamazoo Michigan. The text shows a busy slate of civic and fraternal activities with early 20th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalorrot
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Clarksburg
Ex-Inspector Byrnes Hl Rew Lork in Critical Condition
Former Inspector Byrnes, long known in New York policing circles, is reported in critical condition following a recent incident at his home. The rare reference to his career underscores his prominence in law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Rew
Thomas Byres
New York
Police
Clarke elected county treasurer to fill unexpired term
Clarke elected Montgomer y county treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Robt G Wilton whose resignation was accepted. He will serve the two year term with salary noted. previously served in the county offices and moves to the secretary role at Barnes Banking and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE Clarke
Hilton
Montgomery
Spee Alia
Register of Wills
Mgton
Barnes Banking Land ‘Trust Company of
Rocks Ile
Philip D Lair
Train Kills Two Spree a The ash 1 vanmont
Two people die in a Norfolk area train incident amid a spree near a yard. Investigators report a collision with a vehicle as authorities work to identify victims and determine a precise sequence of events.
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Wiliam Bissell
China
Wien
Thomas
Gia Tees
Toweb
Thomas Shea
Fury
Ely Apt Ag
Andard Fooolkha
Peage
John R Wright
Harvey
Fiafaa
Sardo & CO
Fon
Sergeon
CAIN
Costello
Fusfrul
Pho Sen
Frank Ghier
Speare
Zurhorst
Cena
Capitol
William Lee
Ad Amnuimer
Raalan
Bibtor Bicknell
Beveridge
White House
Health Office Record
Bartha
Serkeles Springs
Cacanon Mountain
Morgan County
Cacapan Power Company
IL 15
Pelelersand
Cacapon
Qld
Ford Theater
New Jersey Senate
Mase
Sheridan
Wat
Georgetown
IEW Police
Alexandria
Robbert S. Barrett
Washington Mechanics Ratings Bank
Ezra Gould
FB Ryan
Baghy
Transurer
Mortimer Si Acheson
OH Bagby
George Hayes Willam
M Dove
Flenry
Andrew Jonuson
Prekford
Jesse Bor Lee
John PP White
Wolf
J B Varnshaw
Chester Pyres
Charles Lave
Ryan
Me Talbers
Ne Bank
Maryland
Miss Robertson
Montague
Congress
Norway
C.ng
J. T. D. Pyles
Aye
Good Hope
Gov Crothers
Virginia Briefs
Listance
Copan
Bate
George Ty Copenhayer
White Post
Clarke County
Marve
Taylor
Juteenton
Catlman
Callman
Adit
Portsmouth
Tieal George H Huppert
Company
Fourth Regment Infantry
Hag
Virginia Weddings
Voampire
Mwerver Hartman
Teanake
Jorney
Mary Darnall
Mart M Darnall
St Johns Episcopal Church
Asteroun
W Oh Meade Trington
Samuel George
Oran George
Lower Lancaster Oantry
Methodist Parsonage
J AD Foster
Fsherman Petersburg
Adri
Tides
Anne ‘Usigh Lanter
Wugene Gantord
Reeves
George Janter
Western Union Telegraph
Charley EB Lamer
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk Traction
Toms Melon
Frances Troch
Prince George County
Pathe
St Prince George
North Carolina
Halifax
R. Harris’& CO
Virginea
Beng
Mineal
Jonn Phayp Sousa
Yall
Charleston
Mount Hope
Pass
Consolidation Coal Company
Vanmont
Sampson
Woodland
Gardain
de Hallimore
Lake Barraads
Saul
Donsal
Gampan
Geal
Connecticut Avenue
Leeahon
Moore & Hill
G St. N. Ww
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