Knife Used On Heart Promises Cure For Paralysis
Report from Rockefeller Institute details surgical instruments reaching the dying heart to treat heart disease and paralysis. Dr Keen rebukes women who oppose prejection while experiments with dogs and monkeys discuss preserving heart function and pain-free procedures.
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Carrell
Dng
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Obituary notices from early 1910s district paper crowd lines
Fragments show multiple death notices across Washington area including Brown 76, Burns son, Devine son, Lavinia Howe widow, Elizabeth Lawson, Portman, Morgan Mortam widow, Edwin F Patterson, and Edwin F. Edwards among others. Details list ages, addresses, funeral dates, times, and churches like St Josephs and Mount St. Marys with interments at Rock Creek and Mount Pleasant.
Vivisection debate and brain study at Philadelphia meeting
The speaker laments anti vivisection activists and urges progress in surgery as scientists including Dr Edward Spitska discuss brain research. Attendees reference Dr Frazer, a Philadelphia scholar who donated his brain to the Anthropometric Society, while criticising cruelty toward animals in experiments.
Hyde Case Notes Stolen During Trial Proceedings
Kansas City Missouri April 21 Virgil Conkling says grand jury notes produced by Dr Hyde's counsel were stolen from Ruby B Garret assistant prosecutor The notes were taken from Garret on April 8 while he rode a streetcar The case against Hyde proceeds with Judge Latvian leaving the investigation to the prosecutor Attorney Frank P Walsh will resume cross examination of Nurse Anna Houlihan when the trials resume tomorrow.
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Kansas City
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Virgil Conkilng
Grand Jury
Hyde
Latvian
Frank P Walsh
Anna Houlihan
Singers Reveal Salaries in Opera Trial Assertions
Chicago April reports depositions in New York held before United States Commissioner Humphrey reveal singer salaries for the Metropolitan Opera. Georges Regis, Georges Bourgemiise, and Paul Ananian testify to season pay levels, while others deny higher sums. The suit claims an opera agent trust in France overpaid on commissions to secure singers, with Astrue accused of taking a percent of salaries.
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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 Marathon Race in Windy New York
Thure Johansen of Sweden defeated James F Crowley in a professional match race over the full marathon distance at Celtic Park Long Island in front of about 1000 spectators. Johansen led early, both runners traded the lead from miles five to seventeen, then the Swede pulled away, winning by nearly nine laps on the four-lap mile track. The time was 23 42 45, impressive under stiff wind.
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New York
Thure Johansen
Sweden
James F Crowley
Celtic Pack
Long Island
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Mle
Postcarat Staunton Auto PLOWS Through Mud
The Washington Post touring test run car the Ram Crow traveled from Washington to Staunton and aims for Richmond May 27 31. The car endured relentless rain and Virginia clay slowing progress with tire chains worn and Goodyear tires still inflated. The team planned toll arrangements between Winchester and Staunton and prepared for the next leg toward Richmond despite ongoing heavy rains.
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Malung
Washington Post
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Alf Oclock
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Goodyear
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Leesbore
Potomac
Valley Turnpike
Byrd
Valley Turnpike Company
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Hus
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Watside
Middletown
Ila Richmond
Two Mayor Races in Rockville and Garrett Fork Elections
In Rockville a mayoral race emerges as Albert Dalbey challenges incumbent Lee Offutt ahead of the May town election. Dalbey, a Republican, cites eastern Rockville underinvestment, while Offutt is a Democrat. Garrett Fork also contests a mayoral bid with John W Stone seeking reelection against Frederick W Hodge, as voters face a bond proposal to fund sewerage improvements.
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Washington Post
Lee Offutt
Albert Dalbey
Dalbey
Offutt
Garrett Fork
John W Stone
Frederick W Hodge
John Henry Miller Dead Electric Pioneering Engineer Dies
Special to The Wake in Baltimore April 2. John Henry Miller died today of angina pectoris. He 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, began his career in Pittsburgh, and is survived by his wife and three children Mrs Ed Morgan Waterman of New York City, George F Miller chief engineer of Pennsylvania Lines, and Norvell Miller of Baltimore.
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Pitlier
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Police Have Her Photo Face in Baltimore Case
Baltimore April 244 Nena G Foster is confined after capture at the Creole hospital by jail elects following a trial on a charge of robbing a man during an alleged fainting spell. Lieut Casey showed her photograph from Indianapolis to confirm identity. She denied the face, while descriptions noted tattooed teeth and a wreath motif on the left arm.
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Casey
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Indianapolis
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May Cut the Tobacco Crop Breaks at Nearly All Markets
Tobacco markets show a weak week with receipts small but high prices on sun cured stock led by Caroline county wrappers. Virginia growers report total sales just over 200000 pounds with strong demand for four grades and wrappers. shipments near Petersburg and Lynchburg area indicate a looming peak before May 1 as plantings face delays from sharecropping. The Rev Nichols bids farewell in Lynchburg before moving to Whale's Me Md and heads to new church assignment.
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Mark Twain Buried in Quiet State at Hartford Service
Mourners gathered under a canvas tent near Langdon Cemetery to bid farewell to Samuel L Clemens Mark Twain with a brief service at the house and a late grave ceremony. The procession carried the writer past Quarry Farm memories and Old friends as floral tributes and a wreath from Louisville Male High School honored his memory.
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Samuel L Clement
Samuel £ Eastman
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Charles J Langdon
Mark Twain
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Louisville
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Crane Howne Winda
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Gen Tandon
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Mrs J C Twichell Dies After Hartford Hospital Stay
Mrs Lula Gushman Twichell, wife of Rev J N Steph H Twichell, longtime pastor at Asylum Avenue Congregational, died at Hartford Hospital after stomach trouble. She was 67, had fallen ill days earlier, and her new husband was at the funeral services of Mark Twain in New York when she passed. She was a lifelong friend of Mrs Clemens.
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Lula Gushman
Twiehell
Jnsteph H
Asylum Avenue
Munich
Hartford Hospital
Mark Twain
New York
Elinia
Taicheell
Clemens
Dawson Denies Senate Candidacy Backing Hubbard
Former Governor WM Dawson denies plans to run for the United States Senate. He asserts support for Hubbard while denying manipulation of the Kanawha county committee in his own interest. The Huntington area notes a push to recruit Isaac T Mann for the race.
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Scott Specinl
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Charleston
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Dawson
United States Senate
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Tsaac T Mann
Cruiser New York Sails for China to Lead Asiatic Fleet
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk reports the armored cruiser New York sailed from Hampton Roads for Chinese waters to replace Charleston as flagship of the Asiatic Fleet with first stop at Gibraltar.
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Washington
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Williams to Face Charge for Inkstand Throwing in Court
Richmond Va April 4 Williams charged with assault on former Judge Joseph Meanders Junge at the circuit court in McDowell County after a quarrel preceding a session. Attorney General Samuel W Williams left Richmond to answer the charge and bond is ready if convicted. final disposition expected Monday at Welch Wa. The incident stemmed from a prior dispute with Judge Sanders who called Williams a lar conditionally and Williams struck the West Virginian with an inkstand.
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Samuel W Williams
Joseph Meanders Junge Williams
Rondsner
McDovwell County
Sanders
Jadze Williame
West
Girls Victors In Debate On Woman Suffrage At Rockville
In a Darnestown Saturday debate on Woman Suffrage the judges ruled the affirmative arguments stronger and awarded prizes to Misses Rachel Young and Maude Broome. Edward W Broome and Archie Jett argued the negative. The event was hosted by the Ladies Missionary Society of the Darnestown Presbyterian Church.
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Tackvile
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Edward W Broome
Archie Jett
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School official vanishes amid funds allegations at exam
Port Roanoke Va April special to Tre Tashmaton reports McDowell County superintendent of schools has been missing since yesterday. He allegedly left during a crowd of warders undergoing examination as warrants were sworn out by the State Superintendent of Education. The state investigated and found elements of school funds violations.
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Grandparents Seek Adoption of Grandchild in Rockville Court
Mr and Mrs L L Wacholson petition the Rockville circuit court for permission to adopt their grandchild Julia Bland Washburn nine months old and to change her name to Julia Blancheseholson The mother’s maiden name is Washburn The father Morgan Washburn a War Department member recently gave custody to the grandparents and does not oppose the petition
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Doctor Held as Slayer in Fatal Stabbing Case
A dying man named Waldon implicated Dr. Baisden, a physician, in inflicting fatal stab wounds after a fight early this morning. Baisden is under arrest based on Waldon’s postmortem statement.
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Virginia Obituary for James F. White Real Estate Leader
James F White a renowned real estate man died at 11 last night after bronchial and kidney troubles He was born near White Hall in the county and educated in local schools He later graduated from Ladies Commercial College in Baltimore and entered real estate with his brother CH White in Panhandle Texas They closed many large deals across Texas Oklahoma Colorado Missouri and other states His health declined and he returned to Charlottesville five years ago He is survived by six daughters and one sister Roanoke April 4 Mrs Rebecca Broadwater widow of Josephus Broadwater of Maryland died today at her daughter s residence aged years The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon.
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Yast
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New Holy Name Officers Elected In Alexandria Parish
Walter M Donnelly was elected president with Thomas Evson as vice president Patrick F Downes secretary and a green treasurer for a year at the Holy Name Society of St Mars Catholic Church Alexandria The enrollment reached about 309 men and boys with plans for monthly meetings and guest addresses by prominent churchmen.
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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 Report
Rumor says the Sicale led Wentz syndicate gained control of the Lee County iron and coal interests near Bristol and Fredenckeburg. The $100,000 deal, concluded last month, ties coking regions to Southern Railway links, amid the death of Jones of Jones & Haguel and the loss reshaping local business.
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