Woman Killed in Bed as Husband Seeks Absence
Special to The Washington Post reports Antoinette Juicherman murdered in her Bronx flat at Cortlandt Avenue. Her husband Israel Lieberman, a tailor, found bloodied hunting knife through her neck and claims she was killed while he was away. He is jailed on a charge of homicide as detectives probe robbery-linked clues and missing jewelry including diamond earrings.
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Washington Post
New York
Antoinette Juicherman
Tr Cortlandt Avenue
The
Bronx
Wis
Israel Liebernin
Melrose Avenue
Lomelock
Serman
Deconer McDonald
Boler
Tly
Lee
Werrifesieaus
Tone Liek & Quarrel
Lieven
Tates Sears
Lieberman
Leinin
Funeral notices from April 1908 obituaries and burials
A fragmentary notice page lists multiple death announcements and funeral details from April 1908. Items include names such as Ella Evans, Alizabet Her, James Roe, Ada Murray, and others with varying dates and locations. Details mention residences, services, and family relations, with several notices stating forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Funeral Directors in Washington Area List of Services
A survey of funeral directors and embalmers lists J William Lee John R Wright Co R F Harveys Sons W R Speare Frank A Speare Mgrs and others including Phos A Costello Frank Geiers Sons and Geo P Zurhorst. Entries note available chapels on premises livery connections and 24 hour service with various street addresses and contact numbers.
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J. William Lee
Shivers
Telephone
Funeal Clors
Lephone North
R. EF. Harvey
R._S. CAIN
7Th Et
Phos. A. Costello
H Street
Frank Geier’s Sons
Seventh ST
Geo. P. Zurhorst
East Capitol
Dietrich Divorce Case Seeks Absolute Decree
In New York on April 13 the Supreme Court heard a motion to confirm referee Lachman’s report in the divorce suit by Alfred E. Dietrich against his wife Holrrg Young Dietrich. The referee allegedly recommended an absolute divorce and custody of their daughter Grace. Holrrg, heiress to $8 million, is married to the son of Standard Oil magnate Charles F. Dietrich of 963 Fifth Avenue.
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Samson Lachman
Grace
Dietrich
Charles F. Dietrich
Standard Oil
Fifth Avenue
Charles R. Gutthrow
Carry G. Gibson
Richmond
J. B. McLaughan
Edward T. Tavis
Mary E. Smith
C. Herbert Richardson
James F. Smith
Tara B. Larkins
Battimore
J. B., McLaughlin
eSfenty F. Grint
Dora B. Campbell
Aquila Sayres
Jorge Simms
Nellie Edwards
H. Overton
Oliver Adaz
New York
Grimth
Andrew
Knight
Pauline Tardy
Georgiana Harris
Burne Island
Wie
Aquile Saylestine
Board of
Charles R. Eps Ated
Lauren V. Chaney
George H. Harris
A." Winkard
Mary
Rigney
Darlington
Europe
India
Hobert Koch
W. 3. Park
Board of Health
Pasteur Institute
Paris
Hast Sixteenth Street
Justine de Lisle
Swinburne Island
Wakivan
L. V. Harkness
A. H. Doty
Ir. Koch
Chicago
Koch
Ella Jobnson
Hughes Blocks Betting Bills as Senate Holds Firm
Special to The Washington Post Albany April 13 Gov Hughes fails to shift the New York Senate on anti race betting measures. Assembly backs some reforms but stalls on most proposals as lobbying and factional battles persist. A nine member Wall Street investigation commission bill is introduced for the next legislature.
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Washington Post
Albany
Charles E. Hughes
Senate
Assembly
Nnits
Utica
Governo
Ackroyd (Dent
Oneida
Ackroyd
Franchoe
Hughes
Niagara- Orleans
Wadsworth
Porter
State Racing Commission
Hart
Tle
H Hughes
Gov. Hughes
Wall Street
Fell off 100 foot cliff kills author’s brother
San Jose April 13 Hiram C Millard brother of Bailey Millard the author and novelist was killed last night at Alum Creek Canyon by a 100 foot cliff fall. He had alighted from a buggy while escorting two young ladies to their homes and presumably stumbled over a surveyor's stake before pitched headlong over the edge. His body was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Hiram C. Millard
Bailey Millard
Alum Creek Canyon
Cambria Steel resumes after three months halt
Johnstown Pa April 13 Announcement says several departments of the Cambria Steel Company will resume operations this week after a three months suspension, providing work for about 1,500 men.
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Cambria
Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Priest Attacks Riis Settlement Work in East Side
In New York on April 13 Father James R. Curry rector of St James Church denounced settlement workers as nuisances claiming they damage the East Side's reputation. Jacob Riis defended his fourteen year effort, saying the charges are unfounded and that the workers aid Catholic children while critics allege Protestant influence.
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Tashand
Sketiye
Ednesday
Sal
St . Unirch
Reb
Troeteds
Dawilwe
Thealtla
Westover
Ella E Vannes
Richard J
Hilton Nril
Harry Bo
Eva Daay
Dnterek Pitivats
CUNEO
Alizanet
Hersehr
M. Bia
Northwest Myers
Relatis
C&g
Panera Pisease Econy
Mit. S
Battle Creek
Mich
Monluis
Rey
James Roels
Mra
Washington and
Ohio
Mondas
Sid H. Nealy
Adam Murray
A. Strafian
Thomas Strawan
T. A
New York
Jacob “A. Biis
Roosevelt
James R. Curry
Church of St. James
James Street
Father Curry
East Side
Alis
Lucas
Cardinal Gibbons
Curry
Riis
Plague Patients Recover From Pleasure Yacht Incident
Three cases of plague aboard a pleasure yacht in the tropics were successfully treated at a quarantine station. Medical authorities report steady recovery of all patients, with conditions stabilizing after isolation and standard antimicrobial therapy.
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Tropics
Senate to end session by May 15 plan gains support
Senate leaders and Democratic steering committee push for an early adjournment by May 15. President Roosevelt's views to be discussed with Wat son after a White House meeting. The plan enjoys growing favor in both chambers though Democrats await a conference to align on the programme.
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Senate
Democratic
Aldrich
Hale
Frye
Cal- Tom
Elkins
Culberson
Bacon
Watson
Indiana
White House
Congress
Mr. Watson
Mr. Roosevelt
House
Jin
Russian Harbin policy faces no further friction with U S
Secretary Root discusses the Harbin situation with Russian officials. The Russian authorities seek rehabilitation of the trade center and resume their development plans, while American Consul Fisher’s objections center on form rather than aims. Both sides agree to proceed without further friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rott
Brate
State Department
Root
Harbin
Japan
Fisher
Health Office Record Deaths List 12 m April 12
Reposted health office death register lists numerous individuals with ages and burial sites. Names include Benjamin F. W. Carter at National Hotel 61, Thomas Taylor at George Washington University Hospital 60, Maggie Simonds 28, Arthur Wiecker 0, John P. Wright 76, John W. Chesney 81, Robert A. Hoce 89, Mary Hi. Maris 82, Hettle Nicholas 73, Mollie Robinson 19, James C. Colt 75, Jane Hoagland 78, Zilpha R. Hill 54, Heden Vogler 4 months, George Farquhar 1 day, John H. Richardson 6 hours.
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Dison Fullertoft
Alvany Apartments
Benjamin F. W. Carter
National Hotel
Thomas
Taylor
George Washington University Hospital
Tanier J. Bragunier
Casualty Hospital
Maggie Simonds
Bladensburg Road
Arthur Wiecker
U. 8S
Soldiers’ Home
D. C
John P. Wright
U.S
Monroe St
Jané Hoagland
Zilpha R. Hill
the Savoy
Heden Vogler
Wash
Hosp
George ¥. Farquhar
At. Nw
John H. Richardson
10Th St. Sw
Tragedy Near Williamsport Ends in Apparent Suicide
Miss Malotte a Blas native and Columbia College graduate dies after ingesting carbolic acid in an outbuilding near her employer’s factory. Attending physicians say she was distressed after parental objections and social attention from a young man. Her brother and Dr Richardson aided her before she collapsed. death reported as self-inflicted after a final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ced
Aeveh
Blas Malotte
Williamsport
Shéwig
Misa
Malotti
Minto
W. 8
Richardson
David Maidtte
Miss Malotte
The
United Brethren Church
Columbia College
Hagaratown
Bold mail fraud charged in Baltimore case
United States postal authorities report arrest of Frederick W. Seibert as part of a sprawling mail fraud scheme tied to his father Christopher Seibert. Seibert faces a U S commissioner hearing to present evidence for federal charges in Richmond. The scheme used fictitious advertisements asking applicants to mail a two cent stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
United States
Frederick W. Seibert
Jall
Rogers
Seibert
Richmond
Christopher Seibert
Acid on burst hose sparks fire dept inquiry in Alexandria
Chief Pettey and the fire wardens investigated a South Washington Street fire for acid marks on a defective hose from the Columbia engine. A recent test of a replacement Reliance hose passed. Officials suspect tampering or accidental acid exposure during repairs at the Columbia engine house. The day also covered Court sessions, lodge appointments, and a Canal lecture set for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington Post Bureau
King Sirest
Alexandria
Pettey
Board of Fire Wardens
Columbia
South Washington Street
Reliance
Panama Canal
George Alvin Loud
Michigan
Youople
Washington Rhop
Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Sera Nota
First Byrd Minor law conviction in Hamilton Va
Bushrod Silcott of Hamilton Va fined 50 dollars for giving a drink of whisky on Sunday under the Byrd Minor law and committed to jail on nonpayment. He calls the law unconstitutional and will appeal. Also a night fire at a Warrenton Va station destroyed stores of Ries and Calvo and two adjacent buildings.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Bushrod- Silcott
Hamilton
Silcott
Casernova
Washington
Warrenton
Casece
Ries
W. W. Calvo
Iencanea
British Ambassador Highlights Jeffersons Legacy at UVa Anniversary
Charlottesville April 13 British Ambassador James Bryce delivered the main address at UVa’s 165th Jefferson birthday and 89th UVa founding anniversary ceremonies. Bryce witnessed the wreath laying on Jefferson’s tomb at Monticello and attended the Colonnade Club reception with Albemarle DAR members. President Alderman lauded Bryce and Jefferson as Virginia’s enduring legacy in education and liberty.
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Monticello
Firat
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
James Bryce
Bryce
J. B. Bury
Regius
Cambridge University
Southern Railway
Washington
R. Marshall Price
Alderman
Bury
Albert H. Tuttle
Albert Hi. Tuttle
Albemarle
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Randolph
William Mann Randolph
Colonnade Club
Society of Alumni
Pavilion VII
West Lawn
Central College of Virginia
Madison
Monroe
Cabell Hall
Tarleton
General Assembly of
Virginia
Monticeo
Holy Roman Empire
American Commonwealth
Hunting for Daughter in Winchester Search
George Bierard of Washington D C comes to Winchester seeking police aid to locate his sixteen year old daughter Mabel who recently left her boarding house amid dissatisfaction. Police assist in a search but the girl remains unfound with belief she is hiding in the area.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Mabel
George Bierard
Washington, D. C
Winchester Police
Virginia Obituary Highlights Eleanor A. Coombs
Fredericksburg resident Eleanor A. Coombs died Saturday at her son-in-law C. W. Grim’s home in Oren. She was 67 and survived by her daughter and one brother. In Woodstock, Mary Phillips, 23, wife of James Phillips, died recently. She is survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Eleanor A. Coombs
C. W. Grim
Fin Oren Ie
Woodstock
Mary
EB. Philps
James
A. Phillips
Pearre Favored For Sixth District Congress Nomination
In Maryland April 13 report says efforts to recruit Joseph C. Roulette against Col. George A. Pearre have failed and Pearre is poised for the Sixth District nomination in Hagerstown next Thursday. Frederick County backs Pearre, Washington County Republicans drop attempts to sidetrack him. Designees include William A. Roulette and State Senator John Mathige. Alexander R. Hagner refutes claims of non candidacy and vows to fight to finish if Washington County supports him.
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Washington Post
Own
Joseph C. Roulette
Col
George A. Pearte
Pearre
Hageratown
Republi
Frederick
Frederick County
Washington County
William A. Roulette
John Mathige
Alexander R. Hagner
Congress
Baltimore Blind Evangelist Fleeces Two Sisters and Vanishes
Frederick W. O'Donnell a blind man posed as a traveling evangelist and wooed two sisters in Baltimore and New York. He borrowed $2,080 from one and $80 from the other, arranged the same wedding date in both cases, then disappeared. Police hunt him on charges including larceny of a fur coat worth 65 and related crimes, with an alleged accomplice a woman.
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Baltimore
Chance
Washington
New York
Frederick W. O'Donnell
O'Donnell
O’moonell
Aga
Thernan
Ella Owen
Miss Owen
Lily Owen
Miss Ella
Lily
Worker dies at power house in Baltimore incident
Laurence W. Snowden, 26, an electrical engineer for the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway, was killed at the company power house on Stockholm and Scott streets. He was night substation operator and was sweeping behind the switchboard when his back contacted a fuse box, causing instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Laurence W. Snowden
Linden Avenue
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Company
Stockholm
Scott Streets
Snowden
Woman Burns to Death in Virginia Home Fire
Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia April 13 widow Mrs Eliza beth Singhass Baker Singhass farmer burned to death at Wheatland. She was burning rubbish when her clothing caught fire. She walked home and remained conscious until she died hours later. She was seventy three years old and left two sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Elizabeth Singhass
Baker Singhass
Wheatland
Tucker Begins Fight Pleads For Clean Campaign In Leesburg
Harry George Tucker late president of the Jamestown Exposition announced his candidacy for governor of Virginia in Leesburg Virginia. He said he would run on a high plane and not discuss stances yet. R Lindsay Gordon followed denouncing Carlin campaign methods and reading affidavits alleging whisky at polls and money to influence votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jefferson
England
United States
Bacon
Virginia
University of Geneva
Theniversity of
Loudoun County
Leesburg
Gordon
Carlin
Harry
George Tucker
John H. Alexander
Tucker
Loudoun
Congress
House
R. Lindsay Gordon
C. C. Carlin
Alexandria
Deputy Sheriff Whipp Shot At Near Home In Rockville
Rockville Maryland April 13 Deputy Sheriff Liogd Whipp of German town narrowly escaped a bullet fired from a hidden assailant who fled after the shot Whipp was known for strict enforcement of law in his district and had recently received warnings of a planned attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Coun
Rockville
Liogd Whipp
Germanstown
Whipp
Local option bill signed in Prince George County
Hyattsville April 13 local option forces in Prince George County rejoice at Gov Crothers signature on Senator Clagett bill submitting the question of intoxicating liquors sale in districts without prohibition after September 1 1908 Liquor men plan a strong fight and may seek to overturn if approved by the people in the May 12 special election If the lower court sides with local option foes the case could go to the Court of Appeals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spekis
Washington
Hyattsville
Prince George County
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Slain in Ambush Near Home in Cabarrus County
Arthur Krimminger aged nineteen was shot and killed late last night while driving home from Caparrus County with two young women. The ambush occurred within a mile of his home. investigators suspect jealousy as the motive. Krimminger was the son of W. E. Krimminger, a well known Cabarrus County citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Salisbury
Caparrus County
Arthur Krimminger
Jle
W. E. Krimminger
Cabarrus County
Cascarets Called Cure for Trouble in Old Advice
A dated admonition urges readers to stop remedies and take Cascarets instead. The passage warns pills caused the problem and prescribes a single treatment as the proper first step for relief.
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Story
Gude
George A. Comley
Puone
Feng
Sid Lieberman
California Canyon
BIG Steel Works
Tokalon Wine CO
Mr. Es
Baron Rosen
Health Office Record
Hunyadi
Janos
Reliance Engine
Corporation Court
Johnn J. Nugent
Floyd Calloway
Plsintin
Pullman & Co
Albert Barbour
Alison C. Jenkins
Prott's Commission Company
Plaintie
William Watson
Junatic
Patrick Kenry Desmond
Mary Teresa Desmond
John Murphy
Ellis
Alexandria Ledge
Tak
B. P.O. Ellis
Louis Co. Barley
Esquire
J. Fred. Birrell
Robert &. Barrett
James Stoutenburgh
D. Downey
M. D. Delaney
M. T. Dwyer
N. J. Lawler
Wiliam H
Richmond Prison
Richmond Penitentiary
John Penn
John McCuen
Frank Wilkins
White
John Lewis
Sity
Oxford
Pearte
Tugker
Official
Gaithersburg
Clagett
Arthur Carr
G Street
N. W
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