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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1910

Page

3

Capt Kendall Claims Credit For Crippen Arrest On Montrose

Montreal dispatch says Captain Kendall of the Montrose led the capture of Dr. Crippen and Miss Le Neve. Kendall wired authorities after suspecting them, had the crew ready, and planned the arrest at Father Point. Inspectors Dew and colleagues acted on his orders, while Kendall limited interviews until now.

Washington Post Montreal Montrose Dr. Crippen Miss Leneve Kendall Father Point Inspector Dew Piots Scotland Yard Arthur Piers Liverpool Tay Piers Crippen Leneve Robinson Mr. Vine Bull Dew Daily Mail Mainmasthead

Obituaries and funeral notices from August 1910

A batch of obituaries and funeral notices listing individuals such as WH Bryan John Griffin Carlisle Norman Kraft Garfield E hospital widow Mary Leding Cec a Holloran Francis and Susy M Paul. Notices include dates August 2 1910 and July 31 1910 with burial plans at Rock Creek Cemetery St Thomas Church Georgetown and St Stephen's Church and private family services in Washington DC Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Bryan Lam Edward Emma Bryan Carlisle Maw York John Griffin Carlisle Secretary of the Treasury Luntrel St Thomas’ Church Washington Rock Creek Curtlin Mary Catherine Daniel Julia Curran Long Vagina Avenue Shuraday Yolet Fist Street Hartholomew Mary Poley Godery Henry Birch Mary Hamilton Godey Thomas William JH Godey Georgetown Columbia SCC Kealt Cwopom Norman A Gama Kraft George W and Mary J. Kraft Philadelphia Kentiworth Leding Garfield Eospital Blla EL Robert Leding Baltimore Manning Wep Om Ceca Holloran Hernacd Manning St Stephen's Church Lus Francis Hisnand Marlon J Frank W. McLean Jacl Bis Varxinia Avenue Susy M Paul Burns Laved Jamey Paul

Unknown newspaper item fragment listing several papers

Fragmentary OCR lists Cinrinnati Enquirer Ireland Plain Beater New York Times Gaston Globe Buffato Courier Philadephia with no clear event, date, or context to summarize.

Cinrinnati Enquirer Terald Ireland New York Times Gaston Globe Buffato Courier Philadephia

Crippen Arrest Recapped Aboard Montrose Vessel

The report details the arrest of Dr. Crippen and Miss Leneve during the Montrose voyage. Dew from Scotland Yard oversaw the operation with disguises and direct orders, while authorities search the cabin and apply caution in confronting the suspects.

Crippen Case Ties Witnesses as Extradition Moves Forward

Scotland Yard denied identification of the Crippen wife Belle Elmore body and said murder charges stand against Dr. Crippen and Ethel Le Neve. Witnesses, many women, will be sworn at Bow Street to aid proceedings in Canada, as Paul Martinetti and wife testify. Legal steps contemplate potential charge changes with judge’s approval. Arthur Newton, famed criminal advocate, will defend Crippen.

London Scotland Yard Dew Crippen Belle Elmore Dr. Crippen Thifteen Bow Street Canada Paul Martinetti Crippens Smusht Ethel Leneve Arthur Newton London Solicitor, Who Has Cabled Dr. Crippen Hig Wllingness

200 Fishermen Drown in Amur Typhoon Near Nicolayovak

Two hundred fishermen drowned when their boats capsized during a typhoon on the River Amur near Nicolayovak. Rescue workers and local authorities reported the disaster, with early casualty tallies confirming the heavy loss of life.

Amur St. Petersburg

Licensed to Marry in a List of Couples

A clipped register lists multiple marriage licenses issued. Names include Charles A Van Siso 25 and Mary Taylor 28 with Rev Meeks officiating, plus James T Reed 21 and Eva M Chewning 2. Other pairs include George M Cummings and Bertha Mt Strobel, Emilie J M Ham back and Emilie J Ham back, and Charles J Benner 21 with Florence I Knott 18.

Charles A. van Siso Mary Taylor Benjamin W. Meeks Henry M. Erskine Ruby Kotchen Charles F Sontag James T. Reed Eva M. Chewning George M. Cummings Bradley Bertha Mt Strobel Alexandria J. M. Little Justus L. Cooke Emilie J. M. Hamback New York City William McKenney Charles J. Benner Florence I. Knott Charles T. Warner George W. Haughton Philadelphia Jeanne M. Leannarda John Rshannon Cedric M. Wood Sadie IL. Darnall James L McLain James E. Povey Alice E. Davis BW Meeks George H Darrell Lillian F. Gude Congress Heights D. C W. L William T Ray Johnson City Tenn Mabelle I Essensa Smithport Rex Foon R Shannon

Will Supply Canal Cement Denies Resignation Rumor

Vice President de Navarro of Atlas Portland Cement Company denies reports that J Rogers Maxwell has resigned and that control has shifted. He states Maxwell will not resign, no change of control occurred, and the dividend was for company improvements. Panama contract remains the ongoing, successful commitment with over 1,000,000 barrels delivered of 4,500,000.

Washington v New York de Navarro Atlas Portland Cement Company J. Rogera Maxwell Max Maxwell Panama Canal

Iowa corn needs rain in drought hit state

Des Moines Iowa August 2 The Iowa crop bulletin issued by the State crop bureau reports three fourths of the states corn crop holding its own despite drought damage but the remaining quarter must have rain soon. Signs of burning are noted in the Northwest.

Des Moimes Iowa Iowa Crop Bulletin State Crop Bureau

Coghlan Estate Left to Son In Will

Mrs. Jula B. Coghlan widow of Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan provides for $15 000 in personal property and $5 000 in real estate to her son Graham Coghlan of Tiburon California and his wife.

Washington Post New York Jula B. Coghlan Joseph B. Coghlan Graham Coghlan Tiburon Cal

Health Office Record of Newborns and Deaths Listed

The document lists numerous birth records from the health office for couples naming a series of newborn girls and boys. It also records several deaths with names and hospital or residence details including Washington area facilities and addresses. Names include Timothy J Nelligan, Joseph White, George Hunter, William Clark, Permelia Campbell, Herry Haker, Agnes Wall, Rose Teats, Euphemia Poulos, Anna Thewalter, Anna Mehler, Margaret Wall, Bertha Fawcett, Belt, Nealy, Geraci, Hook, Desa, rizzel, Turvey, Harris, Wabb, King, Anderson, and others with associated spouses or parents. Death entries reference Julius Utke, Blary Erickson, Mitchell E Robinson, Thomas J Anderson, Howard Glenmore Rooke, Chief Fox, Francis Bebastian, Henry Kauffman, Mary Jane Diggd, Garfield, D. C., 61 years. Medical facility notes include Washington Asylum Hospital and George Washington University Hospital.

Timothy J Julia Nelligan Joseph W Mary Eienora White George E Bessie W. Hunter Wiliam D Cielle Clark Robert L Permelia Campbell Herry H Mary K. Haker Roland H Agnes L. Wall Clark W Rose Teats James and Euphemia Poulos Cecil E Anna T Thewalter Frederick A Anna Louise Mehler Edward V Margaret A. Wall Ralph C Bertha M. Fawcett Jesse Edington Mary Louisa Belt Jozeph Henry Sepha Estella Nealy George William Clara Gray Ignatio Josephine Geraci Robert J Mary Hook Waltert L Mabel A. Desa Hubaid V Minnie Rizzel Walter Wo Mary A. Turvey Robert Albertha J. Harris John H Edith Wabb Katie King Bos Jacob Minnie Anderson Julius Utke Blary Erickson Washington Asylum Hospital Sears Mitchell E Robinson George Washington University Hospital Thomas J Anderson Government Hospital For the Insane Sears Howard Glenmore Rooke Pa. Ave Chief Fox Francis Bebastian Wis. Ave Henry Kauffman Mary Jane Diggd Garfield D. C

Easy Washington Marriage Route Exposed by Reporter

Washington Post reporter tests the local Gretna Green scene at Judiciary Square. Agents scout couples to marry fast, with ministers ready to perform rites for a fee, sometimes below five dollars, while clerks resist casual perjury. The sting reveals lax age rules and cross-state improvisation to marry quickly.

Washington Gretna Green Aittle Grethe Green Rockville Judiciary Square Amlay City Hall Cupid Washington Post Gex

Davenport mother kills herself and two daughters

Davenport Iowa August 2 Mrs Nick Nehisen wife of a farmer after preparing burial robes for all three administered fatal doses of strychnine to herself and her two daughters ages 2 and 4 The elopement of a daughter with a much older man had preyed upon the mother leading to the tragedy.

Davenport Iowa Nick Nehisen

Alsop claim presented in London mediation

The American ambassador Whitelaw Feild and Chilean minister Senor Gana presented to the British foreign office their cases on the Alsop claim. The dispute involves a $1,500,000 loan to Bolivia in 1874 and unpaid obligations after Arica passed to Chile. Chile has deposited the claimed sum in London while King Edward and then King George are named as arbitrators.

London Whitelaw Feild Senor Gana British Foreign Office Alsop King George Arica Chile Bolivia United States Edward of England George

Panic on Ferryboat Fire Breaks Loose Near Jersey Shore

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western ferry Secaucus from Hoboken to New York loses control, crashes into a Pennsylvania Railroad boat under repair, drifts into a Jersey coal dock, and sparks a fire in the engine room. A deckhand is knocked senseless. passengers flee in alarm as tugs wrestle the vessel back and forth, ending at Twenty third Street Pier an hour and a half late.

Secaucus Lackawanna Pennsylvania Washington Post New York Secaucua Hoboken Fourteenth Street Jersey Castle Stevens Coney Island Twenty-third Street

Taft sails for Europe aboard Kaiser Wilhelm III

Henry W. Taft brother of the President departs New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm III with plans to visit Paris and Switzerland. He notes strong business conditions yet lingering 1907 effects and praises recent Supreme Court appointment quality while expressing interest in Kansas Republican primaries and hoping for wireless results.

Washington Post New York Henry W. Taft Europe Paris Taft Switzerland Supreme Court Kansas Gee

Bryan Candidate Withdraws From Nebraska Governor Race

Omaha, August. R Patrick of Omaha today forwarded withdrawal from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination to the secretary of state. Patrick favored county option and was thought to back Bryan. Richard Metcalfe, editor of Bryans paper and Senate candidate, says he supports Gov Shallenberger for renomination. Leaders see Patrick’s withdrawal as indicating Bryan will support the incumbent governor.

Omaha Nebr W., R. Patrick Patrick William J. Bryan Richard L. Metcalfe Mr. Bryan United States ‘Senate Gov. Shallenberger Bryan

Not Hungry After Fast Ends for Catawisaa Merchant

Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania reports H S Grove a Catawiesa area merchant ended a 21 day fast to cure indigestion declaring he is cured and began eating again though not hungry and expects several days before normal appetite returns. He notes only initial days felt hunger while he works among groceries and eatables. he lost two pounds during the fast.

Washington Post Wilkes-Barre H. S. Grove Catawiséa Here

Assassins Murder Two in Persian Clash

In Teheran on August 2, a renewed assassination campaign between reactionists and adherents of the new order in Persia claimed two more victims. Ali Mohamed a leading nationalist and an associate were shot dead likely in reprisal for the earlier murder of Seyen Abdullah.

Teheran Reacionists New Order Persia Ali Mohamed Seyen Abdullah

Railway Strike Ends After Weeks of Turmoil in 1911

Ottawa reports a peace accord ending a conductor and yard crew strike begun July 18 on the Grand Trunk and Central Vermont systems. Wages rise about 18 percent back to May 1 and then advance toward the Eastern association schedule from January 1, 1912. Credit is given to Labour Minister W L Mackenzie King for brokered settlement, with wage standards linked to Canadian Pacific and Rutland lines for conformity.

Ottawa Ontario Grand Trunk Central Vermont Hays Eastern Association W. L. Mackenzie King Labor Grand Trunk Railway Canadian Pacific Railway Fort William Central Vermont Rutland

Settlement Satisfies Conductors and Trainmen Leaders

Pacific terms satisfy the presidents of the conductors and trainmen unions. Garretson and Lee declare satisfaction with the settlement and departed to continue the fight for St. Louis.

Pacific Garretson Lee St. Louis

Pythians Parade Through Milwaukee Streets

Twenty brigades of Knights of Pythias in uniform paraded Milwaukee’s principal streets for the grand encampment second day. Major General Arthur J. Stobbart commanded the march amid cheering crowds. Pythian Sisters met at the Plankinton Hotel for welcoming ceremonies and a monster reception at Whitefish Bay. Ban concerts shaded the parks as festivities continued.

Milwaukee Knights of Pythias Arthur J. Stobbart Pythian Sisters Plankinton Hotel Supreme Lodge Supreme Temple Pythian Sisters Whitefish Bay

Women Lose School Fight in Washington Irving High Race

In Tarrytown New York on August 2 voters backed the men’s slate for the school board. Women fielded candidates but failed to win, while F R Pierson C F Davison and C W Fairchild won large majorities. Women supporters vow reform goals for the district persist despite the defeat.

Washington Tarrytown Washington Irving High School F. R. Pierson C. F. Davison C. W. Fairchild Pierson F. J. Hall J. H. Burtenshaw

Lands Open to Homestead Settlement This Fall

Thousands of acres of unappropriated lands removed from national forests will be opened to homestead settlement and entry this fall. Lands lie in Colorado New Mexico Washington Oregon Utah Idaho and Wyoming. About 9220 acres in the Great Falls Montland district are restored to settlement October 22 and to entry November 21.

Taft Pierce Interior Department Colorado New Mexico Washington Oregon Utah Idaho Wyoming Great Faille Montland

Venezuelan plot thwarted and officials expelled

Reports from Willemstad Curaçao dated August 2 describe rumors of a plot to assassinate Vicente Gomez and Caracas’ governor. Gen Vidal of the El Caribe faction was imprisoned by order of Gomez Ruiz, with other Venezuelan leaders fleeing or expelled to New York or Willemstad amid government secrecy.

Vidal el Caribe Gomez Ruiz Willemstad Curacao Venezuela Vicente Gomez Republic Caracas Valencia Carabobo Carazas Zade Vidal Hi Caribe Bermudez Castro New York Benjamin Ruiz Porto Cabeilo Antonio Paraides

Procter settlement hinted in antenuptial case

Cincinnati notes Mrs Percy Procter formerly Baroness Nadine von Kii fuse left for New York en route to Europe. The case over $40 000 stock collateral for a note tied to an antenuptial contract is believed settled though no confirmation or public terms. Procter's attorney says they know their position. Also Hamburg reports American chess master Frank J Marshall was defeated in round thirteen by Russian Niem zowitsen with Schiechter still leading.

Cincinnati Percy Procter Nadine von Kiifuse St. Petersburg New York Europe Procter Hamburg Frank J. Marshall Niemzowitsen Schiechter

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