Murder Suicide Tragedy Over Jealous Lovers in Washington
George M Long a Spanish American War veteran killed his sweetheart Nora Adams at 1106 Fourth Street Southeast then killed himself, their bodies found in a rear woodshed. The couple had planned marriage in September and exchanged affectionate letters affirming engagement. Woodsum, the house owner’s six year old son, provided the key account, noting Long attacked Adams with a razor after a dinner and the two died in each other arms. The crime occurred amid neighbors hearing no screams and police later recovering the weapon and bodies for morgue transport.
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Frederick Woodsum
George Weshington Adams
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Charles County
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Woodlums
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Long
Misa Adams
Litte Maryland
Adams
Tony
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Woodrum
Maryland
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Sandberg
Police Department
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Trambo
Ietter
Lome
Eee
Henry Huth Signals Death on Scaffold in Murder Case
Henry Huth, accused of killing his elderly partner Mrs. Agnes Levi, signaled a rope gesture as if on a scaffold while denying near-term confession. Doctors said he is improving and able to speak, and he will be taken to the Morgue for the inquest over Mrs. Levi. Mrs. Levi lived with her late husband William S Levi, once co‑manager of a Four-and-a-half Street cigar store.
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Henry Huth
Agnes Levi
Grant
Huth
Mrs. Levi
Race Up The Washington Monument Ends With A Surprise
A crowd of about two hundred visitors watched M B Mahaney of Athens Pa a one legged man finish a stair race to the Washington Monument against Frank Kennard of Easton Md despite Kennard's heavier weight. Mahaney reached the top in about thirty eight minutes while Kennard finished six minutes later after recovering from a slow start. The elevator was out for repairs and the men began from the base with several onlookers unsure about continuing.
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Washington Monument
M. B. Mahaney
Athens
Frank Kennard
Easton
Mahaney
Kennard
Faston
Loth
Mahoney
Visit of Island Teachers Arrives for Porto Rican Delegation
Washington will host six hundred Porto Rican teachers on Friday August 32 as part of a program arranged at the urging of U S Commissioner of Education W T Harris and Porto Rico education chief M Lindsay The group will receive a luncheon street car transport and sight seeing support with Roosevelt to receive the delegation at 2 30 p m Local hosts in Boston New York and Philadelphia have extended generous welcomes to the visitors
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Washington
W. T. Harris
United States
Washington Board of Trade
Business Men’s Association
Dent Roosevelt
Hoston
New York
Philadelphia
Suit by Cardinal Gibbons Quiet Title to Church Property
Cardinal Gibbons began a friendly suit in equity to quiet the title for lot 4 square 374 at 919 H Street NW, held since 1861 by the Catholic Church as archbishop and bequeathed by Susan H. Strahan. Defendants are Hugh Sweeney and Ann Harrison, alleged siblings in Tennessee. Rev D J Stafford acted as agent and H W Sohon as attorney.
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H Street
Catholc Church
Susan H. Strahan
Hugh Sweeney
Ann
Cavalry Band Concert At Judiciary Park Tonight
The Fifteenth Cavalry Band will perform at Judiciary Park this evening from 7:30. The programme includes March A Deed of the Pan Overture Raymond Trombone solo Holy City Waltz Red White and Blue Selection The Prince of Pilventt Intermezzo The Gondolier 614 Powell Patrol The American Meacham Finale The Star Spangled Banner The Modern Way.
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Fifteenth Cavalry
Raymond
Holy City
Powell Patrol
Colored Troops Show Superiority in Camp Ordway Drills
Special to The Washington Post from Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry W Va Aug 3 1916 District Commissioners prepare to visit the National Guard encampment amid drills and parades The First Separate Battalion colored troops again lead in proficiency and discipline with notable gains by the Second Regiment Veterans under Col M Emmet Urell boost rapid improvement while newcomers convert to soldiers Plans include a dress parade concert rifle range searches and field maneuvers as Brig Gen Harries expresses pride in the troops and expects further training through the week
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Charlestown
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the Post
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Death of Edwin A. Clifford Former government cashier dies at 58
Maj Edwin A Clifford longtime Government Printing Office cashier died after months of illness at his home 1224 Yale Street Washington. Funeral at home then Chicago interment led by Rev Frank M Bristol friend from college days. Clifford born Illinois came to Washington 25 years ago as Sixth Auditor of the Treasury Department. Survived by widow Julia T M Clifford sister Mrs P H Harding nephew Dr E H Merwin and brother in law O H Merwin all connected to Evanston Kan City and New York City references.
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Edwin A. Clifford
Government Printing Office
Yale Street
Chicago
Frank M. Bristol
Clifford
Ilnois
Washington
Evanston
Treasury Department
McKinley
Bright
Cliifford
Julia ™. Clifford
New York City
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O. H. Merwin
Evanston, Il
E. H. Merwin
Kansas City
Bomb scare at Mount Vernon Hotel ends as prank
A false report from Mount Vernon Hotel led Detective Horn to escort a device blamed as an infernal machine to Captain Boardman. It turned out to be three cells from a worn dry battery and was dismissed with humor. In a separate accident, Sarah Hall, wife of driver John Hall, was injured in a runaway carriage at Kingman Place. their horses struck a tree on Thirteenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue, killing one horse.
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Boardman
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John Hall
Kingman Place
Hall
Thirteenth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Skin and Hat Beauty Aid Ad at 602 Eleventh F
An advertising notice from John H. Woodbury D. E. promotes facial and hat beauty products, claiming skin improvement. Located at 602 Eleventh Avenue corner F, the copy emphasizes transforming a pimply blotchy face into a beauty and urges readers to visit the shop.
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Trolley Cars in a Crash on Chevy Chase Line
A late night collision on the Chevy Chase line near Grant Hill left several injured, two seriously, after Car No. 23 lost its trolley and was struck by Car No. 21. The two cars telescope, blocking traffic for hours. victims Mrs. William Hart and daughter Sadie endured injuries but declined hospital care. Police reported no arrests as trains operated on the north track to move passengers.
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George A. Arms
Pierce Mill Road
Albemarle Street
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Wiliam Hart
Sadie
Ioop
J. H. James
Lyles
M. Capper
BE. Nathan
Identification of Portage holdup suspect named
Johnstown officials report Puritan Coal Co superintendent P F Campbell identified Guido Mezzi of Pittsburg as one of the men who ambushed him near Portage, stealing nearly $3,000. Mezzi allegedly fled after buckshot and was later arrested with three other Italians in Blairsville. A second Pittburgh suspect, Gundo Mentz, is linked to the case as detectives pursue two foreigners with $2,600 in gold and certificates.
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P. F. Campbell
Puritan Coal Company
Guido Mezzi
Pittsburg
Portage
Altoona
Gaetano Giampuli
Blairsville
Campbell
Mezzi
Ebensburg
Metzi
Arre
Pittabure
Thomas A. McQuaide
Gundo Mentz
West End
Mentz
Gundo
Vortage
McQuade
Lenhart
Puritaneal Company
Convention of Jobbers and Apple Shippers Meet in St Louis
Eastern confectioners gather for the tenth annual National Jobber Confectioners Association convention at the World's Fair grounds in St Louis. Apple shippers convene in Hall of Congresses with over 400 attendees. Belgian jurors named for St Louis Exposition. Also notes on Lappa Sigma Fraternity conclave and commutations in Detroit.
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National
Jobber Confectioners’ Association
Hatch
Francis
George HR. Fritz
Apple Shippers’ Association
J.C. Cady
Fennock
Helle+ putte
Mali
Baron Nothomb
van Ey
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M. Watleyne
Kraft de la
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L. E. Commandant Morel
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Morriseaux
Leon Greiner
J. Melotte
C. Spruit
Lappa Sigma Fraternity
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Threat to rob train sparks guard patrol on Lake Shore
Officials in Cleveland dismiss reports of a Detroit division plot to wreck and rob a Lake Shore passenger train near Toledo. A Hannibal Missouri telegram claimed the scheme, prompting armed guards on Toledo and Detroit trains though no attack occurred and rail officials deem the alert a hoax.
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Ohio
Lake Shore Road
Roek
Detroit
Toledo
Hannibal
Lake Shore
Toledo-Detroit
Successor to von Plehve in Russia debated at court
In St Petersburg the Emperor delays a final decision on the successor to the late M von Plehve. He will consult Grand Duke Sergius tomorrow as M Witte meets the Emperor after signing a German Russian commercial treaty. Muravieff may become interior minister but not head of the gendarmerie department.
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M. von Plehve
Sergius
M. Witte
M. Muravieff
Ministry of the Interior
Interior
Department of Political Police
M. von Plehye
Weather synopsis and reports from the U S Department
Weather summary from Washington shows a shifting high barometer across the east, with a lingering low in the Pacific and a move eastward. warmer temps in the east, cooler in the northwest, with scattered showers in the lower Missouri Valley and southern states. Thursday forecasts call for fair skies with rising temps in the Middle Atlantic and New England, showers and thunderstorms in several basins, and variable winds along coasts and lakes. Local readings list midnight to 8 p m temps, humidity, sunshine, and tides. temperatures in other cities noted with rainfall. Senate aide's wife sues for divorce in Atchison, alleging neglect and misappropriation.
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Native attack on priests near Icheng Mission land clash
A Shanghai report says Belgian priests were killed over land disputes at Icheng, with leading native gentry opposed by local Kalihal factions and some Protestant converts involved. The motive is described as purely local and property driven amid mission land aims. In Rouen Mrs Maybrick remains secluded at her mother's home with no visitors despite inquiries. In New York, Aug 3, St Paul officers deny Mrs Maybrick was aboard the ship.
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Washington Post
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Rouen
Florence Maybrick
Floques
Punished for His Son's Deed in London Telegraph
Flessingfors reports Gen Schaumean imprisoned in St Peter and St Paul fortress dungeon on July 19, provoking outrage at mistreatment of the aged general. Also notes Protest Against Tariff and King Christian health cautions from Copenhagen. Waldeck-Rousseau's condition worsens after months of stomach trouble. Magic Renovator offers five minute hat cleaning claim.
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Times
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