Beaten by Husband Laws Spark Nevada Divorce Debate
Long account from Reno about Mrs Madeline Gordon Bis solving cruelty by her NY husband. Judge comments on New York law’s failure to free a wife from violent beatings, detailing incidents with Dr William Bis and assertions that NY law permits continued abuse. Includes mentions of prominent figures and ongoing cross state legal questions.
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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 in Thaw Case Defense Pact Hinted
New York April 12 Clifford W Hart seeks 992000 from Mrs Mary Copley Tha for services and expenses in defending her son Harry K Thaw, the Stanford White slayer. A jury is to return a sealed verdict tomorrow morning after Judge Holt warned about payments to women to influence testimony. Thaw’s mother faces questions over expenditures and ratifications amid bankruptcy discharge talks for Harry Kendall Thaw as creditors seek exceptions.
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 Highlight Quiet London Obituaries
A compact London page reports marriage and death notices, noting personal milestones and ongoing condolences. Names appear in terse listings with minimal details, reflecting customary society announcements.
Wright Co and Harveys Sons Embalmers Listed in Notice
Fractured OCR lists business names including Harveys Sons and Frank Ghieres Sons with addresses on Seventh Street NW and Main 1080. Mentions embalmers and a Chanel phone line, unclear context, likely a public notices snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Wright
Harvey
Fiafaa
Sardo & CO
Fon
Lincoln
Sergeon
CAIN
Costello
Fusfrul
Pho Sen
Frank Ghier
Taft Story Denied by Fort Wayne Editor in Alaska Pact Saga
Clarence F. Bicknell, editor of the Fort Wayne News, denies sending word to President Taft about Senator Beveridge’s Alaska civil government remark. Bicknell and others reportedly faced summons in Washington, but he states he heard the tale only through published reports and asserts the charges are false.
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 Eight Anniversary of Sioux Tribe
The Sioux Tribe hold an eight year anniversary celebration at 10 Fenn alvania avenue northwest with Great sachem of the Ostret of Columba presiding. Speakers included W Hicklin of Virginia and FW Winte of New York, with past great sachems from Ohio and the District contributing short remarks.
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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 On Cross from Ecuador
Customs inspectors seized a ruby cross claimed by F W Psengel and wife on the Pan American liner Allanca. Psengel said the piece was bought from an archbishop in Ecuador’s capital for personal use. The cross was sent to public stores after being undeclared as the wife objected to the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecuador
New York
Eros
James
Heouador
Head
F W Psengel
Panana
Allanca
Ringel
Licensed to Marry in Warrenton: Bridegrooms and Dates
A fragmentary wedding notice lists multiple couples and proposed marriages across Warrenton and surrounding areas. Names include Joan Clark, Gertrude Bult, Anna Cokeen, Wright, McKinney, and Samuel Grenne, with references to witnesses, venues, and dates in a dense OCR segment.
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 Records Scribbled Names and Deaths
Fragmentary health office record lists multiple names including Samuel Cana Helen Gatenest and Anne Eller Toy Thomas J 304 Elen Sulewoey and Dawn Sutton. It mentions casualties and ages, with references to Providere Hospital and Freedmen Hospital and brief casualty notes including 64 and 58 years.
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
Women Fight Fires Fatally Burned in Brush in Maryland
Special to The Washington Post reports devastating forest fires in St Marys and Charles counties with farmers, women, and children aiding in containment. A farmer died after entanglement in burning brush, several farms and barns burned, and homes lost as fires spread from Potomac to Patuxent regions. Local residents call for aid as crews fight through night and day to control the blazes.
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St Marys
Charles
South Mountain
Washington Post
Leonardtown
Beasley
Potoroag
Patuxent
HMO Joss
St Mary and Charles
Diaces
Joseph Lants
Baltimore
Alexander Stevens
Torben
Miss Gourlay recalls Lincoln assassination night at Ford's Theatre
Miss Jennie Gourlay of Milford Pa who played Mary Trenchard in Our American Cousin recalls being in the wings when Lincoln was shot. She visited Ford's Theatre, the War Department offices, and Lincoln mementos, noting Booth’s entry and the ensuing theater shutdown as Washington reeled from the tragedy.
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
Alleged misconduct cited in statehouse during adjournment
Gov Fort held two conferences with President Frelinghuysen and Speaker Ward about alleged misconduct in a statehouse room during the early hours before adjournment. Frelinghuysen also spoke with Attorney General Wilson who said the senate president cannot appoint a committee for an investigation while the legislature is not in session.
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Trenton
Gov Fort
Fresinghuygen
Ward
Frelinghuysen
Wilson
Senate
Benefit Euchre Fundraiser At St Cecilia Academy
St Cecilia Academy hosted a progressive euchre at Carroll Institute last night for about 400 guests. A large number of prizes, over 130, were awarded. Proceeds benefited the St Cecilia Academy library.
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St Cecilius Academy
Qarrol Institute
St Cecilia 3
1901 Overholt Rye at $1.25 Full Quart Ad
Vintage 1901 Overholt Rye offered at $1.25 per full quart. Promotes a rare Pa Straight Rye with government bonded purity guarantee. Limited quantity available, emphasize authenticity and value.
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Bond
Govt
Pilot Boat Hirondelle Wreck Off Cape Frehel
Saint Arieye France April 12 Pilot boat Hirondelle wrecked in the English Channel off Cape Frehel. Ten persons drowned in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint-Arieye
France
Hirondelte
Cape Frehel
English Channel
Life for killing her child in Chesapeake Junction case
A Maryland mother, charged with murdering her infant by slashing the child’s throat near Chesapeake Junction, faced a trial before Judge Beal. With no counsel, the court appointed attorney Georges M. Sternel to defend her as evidence and proceedings proceed in the Upper Marlboro court.
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Chesapeake Junction
Upper
Marlboro Md
Howard
Razor
Beal
Camner
Twr
GeorgesMternel
Teer
Phancea
Cumberland adopts city charter by commission plan
Special to The Neabloxton Fort Cumberland Apr 11 Crothers reports Cumberland approves a new city charter establishing government by commission and ending ward elections. Farmer Senator George Wellington opposes, urges veto or submission to voter vote. Trades council backs mayor and four commissioners election. nonpartisan primary to nominate eight candidates.
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Colcwetican Saaarer
Crothers
Neabloxton
Fort
Cumberland
Wyrth
Allegaen
Trades Council
Ministers Assigned in Maryland Methodist Conference
The Maryland conference closing session at Freitusiei Church named committees to meet New Jersey on merger and to organize a Sunday school convention in Washington. They adopted letters urging Gullinger Benedict and Sunday test bills, and launched a lay missionary push to gain 1000 converts in Japan while raising 400 for church extension. Numerous church assignments across cities and regions were announced, with special appointees listed for education boards and missions and a transfer of Rev. J A Kittel to the West Virginia conference.
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
Appointed Clerk for Rockville Court Vacancy Filled
The Rockville Court Clerk named Webster Spates of Poolesville district as clerk to fill two vacancies caused by the resignation of Otho H W Talbott. The appointment is dated April 17 and issued by John L Brunett, clerk of the probate court for the county.
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Rockville
Byecid
Wabingtos
John L Brunett Clark
Ejrent Court
Webster Spates
Poolesville
Otho H W Talbott
Daughters of the American Revolution Win Permit at Cameron and Royal Streets
Mount Vernon Chapter gains permission to erect a monument and fountain at the intersection amid debates over Confederate symbolism and a proposed $11 700 budget for the fiscal year. The session included arguments on street improvements and fire department pay, with votes and referrals seen throughout the council meeting.
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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 Felts Indicted in $1300 New River Rails Robbery
Albert C Felts, superintendent of a private detective agency protecting coal company property, indicted by Fayette county grand jury for robbery of Paymaster Rolent Wicks of New River Colliery Company. A masked robber on a July river crossing forced leaving $1300 on the river bank. Felts bonded.
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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 Accident at Eckman
Three miners died and another was badly hurt in a slate fall at the Shawnee Coal Company mine in Eckman McDowell County on Monday afternoon. The deceased were identified as Charles Eaves of Pocahontas and Jerry Watkins from Dublin Virginia and an Italian worker whose name could not be learned. The injured man was a Black miner.
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Ween
W Va
Charles Waves
Jerry Watkins
Ang An Itahan
Shawnee Coal Company
Eckman
McDowes County
Eaves
Pocahontas
Watkins
Dublin
Maryland Weddings Reported in Hagerstown Ceremony
Miss Laura Patton and George Mayson of Lawrence, with Mrs Williamsport, married yesterday by Reverend Albert D. Smith at St Mary’s Church. Miss Vera Marson of Browns Town and Keene Updike of Bentonville wed at the First Baptist Parsonage, officiated by Reverend L. Konomas.
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 Special to The Washington Post
The Consolidated Casualty Company reorganised by electing officers including President McChord Louisville and vice president M J Wada Town City with WA Hart Chicago as secretary treasurer and Walter Scheerr deputy insurance commissioner of West Virginia. The headquarters will be in Rockville Md. The county appointed M Donaldson Knight road superintendent for Montgomery county at $1900 annually to supervise road construction per last legislature. Funeral of Federal Court Clerk Mausy held in Culpeper with Rev J W Ware officiating. Mausy was clerk of the Federal court at Danyile and a native of Culpeper. sister Mrs Mole Mausy Rixey is the only living relative.
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Montgomery
Apecles
Washington Post
Rockville
M Donaldson Knight
Reefville
Montgomery County
Federal Court
Mausy
Woshington
Syndicate Buys Norfolk Hotel in Granby and Tazewall Mix
The Lorain Hotel at Granby and Tazewall streets was sold late today to a syndicate led by ST Wup baum Co. The sale prompts dining room rearrangements and other operational changes in the historic hostelery.
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Syndicate Boys
Norfolk
Washington Yost ‘Norfol
Lorrain
Granby and
Tazewall Streets
ST Wupbaum ‘& Co
Doperation
MISS ROBERTSON A BRIDE IN VIRGINIA WEDDING
Old Virginia wedding in Staunton described with details of the ceremony at the large hall. The bride Susie Baldwin Robertson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stisleon Robertson, wore a rosy bridal attire. Attendants included bridesmaids from Staunton and Richmond, ushers from Mortons Ferry and Blaunton, and relatives of Alexander Peyton Howe. A large reception followed the ceremony.
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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 Friends Press for Run Against Lamb
Friends of former Governor Andrew Jackson Montague increasingly expect him to run for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Third district against Captain John Lamb. Though Montague has not consented, many supporters believe he could be persuaded, and 59 politicians anticipate a vigorous campaign in August.
Rebellion at Staunton Military Academy after soccer win
Reports say Staunton Military Academy cadets rioted in Staunton following their 4 to 1 victory over Augusta Military Academy. Barracks were damaged and several cadets expelled or left. Authorities pledged discipline and closure of the academy if unrest continued."}
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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 Road Awards Contract for Baltimore Union Station
Gamble Lattobe announces J Henry Muller Company Inc awarded a $500,000 contract to erect the new four story Union Station on North Charles Street Baltimore. Structure to be fire proof with green granite and concrete exterior on a concrete foundation, dimensions 6 by 277 feet, total cost about $500,000.
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Pennsylvania Road
Baltimore
Gamble Lattobe
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
J Henry Muller Company Inc
Union Station
North Charles Street
Hermit Falls
Obituaries Chronicle Local Deaths in Maryland Districts
Maryland deaths report multiple listings from Hyattstown Hagerstown Chenaville and Brack Gap detailing Hyattstown Charles R Tab Jer dies at home aged 9 percent survivors include wife formerly Miss Watkins Hagerstown Mrs Swisher aged 72 widow of Grafton Swisher dies of debility Middleburg seven children survive Lavern a Benchoff tenant on Edward Fleshing farm near Middleburg dies of newst disease wife of G W Bench aff son of Gamurl Oswald Chenaville Fanny Shoemake 42 wife of George Shoemaker dies at Albert Spoonhour home Brack Gap mother and three children survive Lestersburg Harry T Stout 41 farmer dies of pneumonia wife Miss Shupp sister of De Frank D Shupp of Hagerstown and two children.
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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 adopts Halifax Resolve in historic celebration
East Spencer voted to issue 320000 bonds to fund water works and electric light plant construction marking North Carolina's first formal observance of the Halifax Resolves. Reports note a recent dry spell and low game time affecting farming across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
East Spencer
Rales
Virginia Obituary Notices From Roanoke and Woodstock
Miss Berta Ol aged 4 died today at Roanoke Hospital from burns suffered last Saturday. Robert H Famner died yesterday after a short illness leaving a wife and seven children in Woodstock. Mrs Rebecca A van Horn aged about 65 wife of Rev Dr Van Horn of the Baltimore Conference ME Church South died at her son in law’s residence. She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters.
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 Observances and Local Events Report
In Mineral County and nearby towns, community activities include planting of peach and apple trees and an annual shooting event in Charleston next June. Mount Hope reports a major fire rebuild while a local newspaper notes regional fraternal gatherings. Delegates from Pullman and Clarksburg were named for statewide conventions and a Kalamazoo camp in June is listed among preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope Dewtray
Pass , Miyen
Grand Lodge of West
Bion
Benalorrot
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Clarksburg
Ex Inspector Byrnes Record Recalled In New York Times Tribute
Former inspector Thomas Byrnes, long famed for his policing in New York, is highlighted in a retrospective. The notice recalls his career and legacy, noting his influence on modern investigative methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Thomas Byres
New York
Clarke elected Montgomery County treasurer for unexpired term
H el Clarke succeeds Hilton as county treasurer in Montgomery for the unexpired term. The resignation of Roba G Wilton was accepted. Clarke, long a clerk in the register of wills office, will assume duties and may serve near July for the two year term. Salary listed as 20 a year.
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
A tragic incident near Gampan sees two fatalities in a spree tied to a train collision at a Woodland Maryland location. Investigators report a suicide note related to the event, with authorities confirming the nearby scene and seeking further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanmont
Sampson
Woodland
Gardain
de Hallimore
Lake Barraads
Saul
Donsal
Gampan
Geal
Hygate
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Wiliam Bissell
China
Wien
Thomas
Gia Tees
Toweb
Thomas Shea
Fury
Ely Apt Ag
Andard Fooolkha
Peage
Speare
Zurhorst
Cena
Capitol
William Lee
Ad Amnuimer
Vwera Or
RA Alan
Esa
Bibtor Bicknell
Beveridge
White House
Health Office Record
Bartha
Dent
Thoms Boarman
Deastle
la Flata
Annapolis
Kid Bay Ridge
Heartown
Rougers Je
Pen Mair
Serkeles Springs
Cacanon Mountain
Morgan County
Cacapan Power Company
IL 15
Pelelersand
Cacapon
Qld
Ford Theater
New Jersey Senate
Mase
National Pres Club
Louis Brown- Jow
Little Isle
Sheridan
Wat
Georgetown Ave
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
R. Harris’& CO
Virginea
Beng
Mineal
Jonn Phayp Sousa
Yall
Charleston
Consolidation Coal Company
Connecticut Avenue
Leeahon
Moore & Hill
G St. N. Ww
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