Knife used on heart promises paralysis cure
A Rockefeller Institute medical team reports advances in heart disease treatment using heart vessel experiments on dogs. Nerves and arteries are manipulated to keep a heart beating outside the body, with claims of no pain for the animals and potential future cures for infantile paralysis and related ailments.
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Rockefeller Institute
Philadelphia
Rockefeller
New York
Val Solety
Cran
Lough
Carrell
Dng
Ros En
Irane
Flex Werriel
The
Philo
Obituary notices from early 1910s DC area
Multiple death notices and funeral details from Washington area papers dated April 1910 to April 1917. Entries include Brown, Burns, Devine, Howe, Lawson, Motam, Paprisson with residences in Rock Creek, Mimintown, Taylor Street, Third Street Northeast, and Mt. Olivet. Interment venues include Rock Creek Cemetery and Mount Olivet.
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Brown
Apetl
Charles
Fannie L Brown
Eighth Street
Rock Creek Cemetery
Joseph D
Mary
Burns
Eleventh Artest
Thomas MN
Thoma
Mary Devine
Third Street
St Joseph's Church
LA Vinia
Jesse Howe
Mimintown
Avenes
Fur Lachiner
Taylor Street
Pocworth DC
Mir Ft Town Pa
Lawson
Washington Assim Hospital
Ity Morgue
Mortam
Joan Morgan
Wiliam “Gante
Q. Street
Mondas Vpriias
pBallimere
Philadelphia
Viet Cops
Pap Risson
Patley Hospital
Edwin F Beaet
Wary
William H
Ho Street
Mond Agata
Morsius
Mount
Surgeon defends vivisection and anti vivisection protests
The speaker condemns anti vivisection groups and defends medical research arguing animals suffer but enable progress. He cites Dr Edward Spitska of Jefferson Medical College and references brain study of Dr Frazer with the Anthropometric Society. Concerns about ether administration and ethical limits surface at Chestnut Street remarks.
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Rockefaller Institute
Chestnut Street
Ogura
Edward Anthony Spitska
Tafferson Medical College
Peratfor Frazer
Philadelphia
Frazer
Hyde case notes stolen during grand jury proceedings
Kansas City April 21 Virgil Conkling says grand jury notes produced by Dr Hyde’s counsel were stolen from Ruby B Garrett. He notes the theft occurred April 8 on a street car and will have no immediate action but the case will proceed. Judge Latvian assigns probe to the prosecutor. Frank P Walsh’s cross examination of nurse Anna Houlihan resumes when trial returns.
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Kansas City
Provocamm
Virgil Conkilng
Grand Jury
Hyde
Latvian
Frank P Walsh
Anna Houlihan
Singers Reveal Salaries in Opera Trial
Chicago April testimony before U S Commissioner Humphrey disclosed singers salaries in a Met Opera vs publishing firm suit. Georges Regis and Georges Bourgemiuse testified about season pay. Paul Ananian said he earned under 1000 dollars. more singers to be examined as the trial proceeds in New York.
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Chicago
Grand Opera
United States
Humphrey
New York
Gabriel Astructars
Metropolitan Opera Company
Georges Regis
Georges Bourgemiise Bassy
Paul Ananian
Curk
Asuness
Agent Trust
France
Johansen Wins Swede Defeats Crowley In Marathon Race
Thure Johansen of Sweden defeated James F Crowley in a professional race over the full marathon distance at Celtic Park Long Island. About 1000 spectators watched as Johansen led early, then traded laps with Crowley from mile five to seventeen, finally pulling away to win by about nine laps in a brisk wind. The event covered 23 4245 miles with four laps per mile, a strong time given the weather.
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New York
Thure Johansen
Sweden
James F Crowley
Celtic Pack
Long Island
Johansen
Mle
Postcarat Staunton Auto Plows Through Mud on Test Run
The Amplex car dubbed the Ram Crow left Washington yesterday in rain and mud. It reached Staunton at 10 tonight after 162 miles, tires worn, chains added, and a stop in Middletown for gasoline. The team plans to reach Richmond May 31, weather permitting, with toll arrangements arranged at Winchester.
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Washington
Richmond
Malung
Washington Post
Plainton
Rinmond
Alf Oclock
Leesburg
Goodyear
Winchester
Leesbore
Potomac
Valley Turnpike
Byrd
Valley Turnpike Company
Wr Byrd
Staunton
Hus
Rhodes
Watside
Middletown
Ila Richmond
Two Mayoral Contests Nominate in Rockville and Garrett Fork
Rockville Md April 24 There will be a mayoral contest at the biennial town election on the first Monday in May. Albert Dalbey Republican challenges Mayor Lee Offutt Democrat, with eastern Rockville residents urging the bid for better improvements. Garrett Fork also fields a mayoral race as John W Stone seeks reelection and Frederick W Hodge runs, with voters deciding on a bond proposal to fund a sewerage system.
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Garrett Park
Rockville
Washington Post
Lee Offutt
Albert Dalbey
Dalbey
Offutt
Garrett Fork
John W Stone
Frederick W Hodge
John Henry Miller Dead in Baltimore Note
Special to The Wake in Baltimore reports John Henry Miller died today of angina pectoris. Miller conceived the plan and built the first electric tunnel in the country and planned the Susquehanna electric power plant at Conowingo. He was son of Maj John Henry Miller and began his business career in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife and three children: Mrs ED Morgan Waterman of New York, George F Miller chief engineer Pennsylvania Lines, and Norvell Miller of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
John Henry Miller
Susquehanna
Pitlier
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Norvell Miller
Police Have Her Photo Identified In Baltimore Case
Baltimore April 244 Nena G Foster known before capture at the Creole is confined in hospital after being committed to trial on charges of robbing a man during an attempted fainting spell. Lieut Casey, in Indianapolis, found her photograph in the gallery sent to Baltimore. When shown the picture she denied the identity, description and measurements taken noted a tattoo A surrounded by a wreath on her left arm.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Nena G Foster
Casey
He Police
Indianapolis
Lieut Casey
Reng
Tobacco Market Week Sends Prices Up Across Belt
Nearly all tobacco traded this week as stocks remain strong and prices rise. Virginia led with high wrappers and sun cured stock from Caroline county, totaling just over 200000 pounds sold. Weekly sales and prices steadied, with significant activity near Lynchburg and Petersberg markets as growers report strong demand and plan for May finish.
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Washington
Richmond
Caroline County
Palersburg
S&h
Kou
Petersbig
Lynenburg
Mark Twain Buried in Public Funeral Service at Home
A long obituary account describes Samuel L Clemens, known as Mark Twain, laid to rest in Hartford after a house service with public attendance and brief rites. It notes the wife Olivia Langdon Clemens, the Langdon family, and friends who gathered for the ceremony and grave side vigil.
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Clemena
Charles J Langdon
Mark Twain
Crals
Thomas Beecher
Joseph Twichell J
Heecher
Twiehell
Hartford
Louisville
Samuel L Clemens
Redding
Eastman
Nimne
Kimura
Mark Twan
Mire Clemens
Quarry Farm
East Hill
Susan la Crane
Clemens Alster
Crane Howne Winda
Mark Twans
Aithor Bate
Gen Tandon
Jara Langdon
Langdon
Clemene
Olivia L Langdon
Mrs J C Twichell Dies In Hartford Hospital
Mrs Lula Gushman Twiehell wife of Reverend John Stephenson Twiehell longtime pastor at Asylum Avenue Congregational died early today at Hartford Hospital after stomach surgery. Aged 67 she had been ill since Saturday. Her husband, at Mark Twain's funeral in New York, returned to Hartford rather than proceed to Elinia for the services. Mrs Twiehell was a lifelong friend of Mrs Clemens.
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Hartford
Lula Gushman
Twiehell
Jnsteph H
Asylum Avenue
Munich
Hartford Hospital
Mark Twain
New York
Elinia
Taicheell
Clemens
Cruiser New York Sails for China to Head Asiatic Fleet
Special to The Washington Fest reports the armored cruiser New York departing Hampton Roads for Chinese waters to replace Charleston as flagship of the Asiatic squadron. The first stop en route is Gibraltar.
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New York
Charleston
Washington
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Vess9
Gibrettar
Williams to face charge inkstand assault in Richmond
Williams, Attorney General Samuel W Williams of this state, is charged with assault on former Judge Joseph Meanders in Richmond. The case stems from a quarrel at McDowell County circuit court last autumn. Williams is in custody and bond was posted. final disposition expected Monday next at Welch.
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Richmond
Welch
Samuel W Williams
Joseph Meanders Junge Williams
Rondsner
McDovwell County
Sanders
Jadze Williame
West
Girls Victors in Debate on Woman Suffrage at Darnestown
In a Saturday debate on Woman Suffrage at Darnestown the judges ruled the affirmative arguments sounder than the negative. Prizes went to Miss Rachel Young and Maude Broome as Edward W Broome and Archie Jett defended the motion for the negative. The event was hosted by the Ladies Missionary Society of the Darnestown Presbyterian Church in Tackville Maryland.
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Rockville
Tao Wasfutgon
Tackvile
API JM
Darnestown
Rachel Youn
Maude
Broome
Edward W Broome
Archie Jett
Ladies Missionary Society of the
Darnestown Presbyterian Church
School official vanishes amid charges in McDowell County
Special to Tre Tashmaton reports Port Roanoke Virginia that the Lee superintendent of McDowell County schools has been missing since yesterday. He allegedly left during an examination as warrants were sworn by the State superintendent of education. An investigation found he committed elements of school fund violations and other legal breaches.
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Tre Tashmaton
Port
Roanoke
Lee
McDowell County
Wadhers Q
Tme
Varrants
Educaton
Grandparents Seek Adoption of Grandchild in Rockvelle Court
Mr and Mrs Leonard L Micholson petition the circuit court for permission to adopt their granddaughter Julia Bland Washburn nine months old and to change her name to Julia Blancheseholson the mother’s maiden name. The child was placed in the grandparents’ custody by the father Morgan Washburn a War Department employee who does not oppose the petition.
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L L Wacholson
Rockvelle
Rockwile
Leonard L Micholson
Washington
Circuit Court
Julia Bland
Washburn
Julia Blancheseholson
Morgan Washburn
War Department
Leuk
Doctor Held as Slayer in Fatal Stabbing
Waldon a young businessman was stabbed to death in a fight early this morning. Baisden a practicing physician is under arrest charged with the crime as the result of Waldon’s statement before death.
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Rey Waldon
Baisden
Waldon
Virginia obituary of Charlottesville real estate man James F White
Virginia obituary notes the death of James F White a prominent real estate figure in the region at Martha Jefferson Hospital from bronchial and kidney trouble. He was born near White Hall in the county, educated in local schools, and a Baltimore Ladies Commercial College graduate who worked with his brother CH White on major Texas Oklahoma Colorado deals. He returned to Charlottesville five years ago. survived by six daughters and one sister. Funeral at Mountain View Baptist Church Medlume Aver. Roanoke obituary lists Mrs Rebecca Broadwater longtime resident, widow of Josephus Broadwater. She died at her daughter's home in Roanoke, aged 75, with funeral Tuesday afternoon.
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James F. White
Qelock
Matha Jefferson Saoalorum
Mountain Plan Baptist Church
Medlume Aver
Whte
Nea White Hall
Hom Ladies Commercial College
Baltimore
Panhandle
Tex
CH White
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Roanoke
Rebecca Broadwater
Yast
Grantsville
Josephus Broadwater
Maryland
New Holy Name Officers Elected at St Mars Church
The Holy Name Society of St Mars Catholic Church in Alexandria elected officers for a year after Rev John Handley's address and an earnest appeal. Walter M Donnelly became president, Thomas Evson vice president, Patrick F Downes secretary, and a treasurer was chosen. The group enrolled about 309 men and boys and plans to meet the first Sunday monthly at the Young Mens Security Lyceum Hall on Duke Street.
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Washington Post
Barcal
John Handley
Hulyame Society
St Mars Catholic Church
Alexandria
Walter M Donnelly
Thomas E Vson
Patrick F Downes
Green
Young Mens Sedurity Lyceum
Duke Street
Big Coke Properties Sold in Lee County
Rumor says the Wentz syndicate gained control of the Lee County coke interests in a deal about 100,000 dollars completed a month ago. The purchase would place the syndicate in charge of the region’s key coking area, aside from Clinchfield properties, amid details tied to the death of Jones & Haguel firm member in Atlantic City. Surviving family includes a wife and a son with brothers in Wise and Lee counties.
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Bristol Tean
Wentz
Aon Sicale
Eokee
Loke
Lee
Clinchfield
Fredenckeburg
Arthur
Southern Railway
Jones
Jones &Haguel
McAley
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Wise
Lee Counties
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