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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

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Aug 23, 1910

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21

Dwen in land cases made deal before election

In Sulphur Oklahoma on August 2 the Indian land inquiry heard that United States Senator Robert L Owen was the principal in a suit involving contracts with Choctaw Indians for a 60 percent fee. Attorney Hill testified Owen entered contracts before his Senate term, and since election has shown little activity except supporting his claim. the Justice Department valued the property sought to be restored at 12 to 1400,000 dollars.

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Okla Robert L Owen E P Hill Owen Til Indiana United States Court of Claims Owens Mo Hill
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Died notices from August 1910 obituaries and funeral notices

Fragments from a late August 1910 notice page list deaths and funeral details across Washington and nearby areas. Entries mention John He beloved husband Annie Eb Bumk man Futewal, Mrs J C Tinehart, Sarah widow Jesse Chick, Charles P Fannin, Herta, John HerTas, YaLELIA Jackson Moore, O Connor, Pugh, and Junla B Pugh with funeral times, locations, residences, and interment plans at Rock Creek, Leesburg, and Rockreek cemeteries, plus district affiliations and attending relatives.

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New York City Annie Eb Bumkman Gforge Navy Haford J C Tinehart Lincoln Avenue Sarah Jesse Chick Charles P Charles Jo Mary Ann Fannin T Street St Alo Vsus Koclack Hertas John Hertas Grenwool Waterford Loudoun Yalelia Hemnet Kate Jackson Moore Leesburg John Margeret O Connor Deni Farranfore Yoolsack PLGH Junla B Pugh Fineral Janes T Hugeme Adams Intel Northwest Rockreekemeters Philadelpha Pittsbur
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Marriage and death notices listed for multiple papers

Notices indicate marriage and death items will appear simultaneously at no extra charge across numerous papers including Cinemeatt Fnquitree Pattatucg Dispatch Cleve and Pian Dealer Providence Journal Chicago Peard Herald Rochester Herald Pultase Courier and others with publication in several national outlets.

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Wardington Post Cinemeatt Fnquitree Pattatucg Dispatch Providence Journal Chicago Peard Herald Rochester Herald Pultase Courier Louis Republics New York Times St Paul Pioneer Press Poston Post Standard Pohiladelphia Public Ledger
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Senator Owen Fee Could Give Him 14 Million, Court Fees

Hearing in the Court of Claims centers on Owen claims for legal services before his Senate election. The witness says Owen would receive five percent of 12 to 14 million dollars depending on property value, with potential impact on Indian lands and their final ownership. MacMurray testifies Indians hold coal land valued as a monopoly west of the Mississippi and east of the Rockies, urging sale to a corporation for higher value.

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Choctaws McMurray Hull Owen Ene Chaise Winton Missinetop Winton Mississippi Gweniter Congress Owens Owen Washington Oklahoma Senate Campbell Kansas Court of Claims Muskogee Canada J. F McMurray MacMurray Missouri Rocky Mountains New York Gore
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Keeler faces bigamy charge amid new York larceny claims

In New York Keeler dentist was arraigned on larceny charges after Detroit arrest. He allegedly obtained large sums from multiple women by marriage, including 1200 from Mrs Wilhelmina Lynch. Two Brooklyn women Miss Dora Schoelles and Mrs Helen Vosburg testified he wed them. KeelerDenis ple anot guilty and returned to jail as grand jury considers indictments.

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Washington Post New York Harry B. Keeler Detroit Brooklyn Wilhelmina Lynch Vernon Avenue Adams Street Keeler Mrsynch Tay Helen Vosburg Green Avenue Dora Schoelles Sea Cliff Long Island
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LICENSED TO MARRY RECORDS LIST OF COUPLES

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple marriage license encounters. Names include William P Reese and Nettie Morrison, Dora Rosenberg and Holtzman, Florence Schief and Richmond VA, Lotus Fuchs and B O Brien, Lucy B Neff and Fred Voelker, Florence I Lair, Willam A Donaldson and Rose Roy, and others. The Revainsights show assorted ministers and locations suggesting a batch of license issuances.

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William P Reese Nettie Morrison Marshall Tank Holtzman Dora Rosenberg G Silverstone Faip Appleman Greensboro Florence Schief Richmond Abia Simon Witham O Brien Lotus Fuchs RJ Proehlick Fred D Voelker Lucy B Neff D C MacLeod Willis L. White Florence I Lair Pittsburg RW Lowrie Warren T Harle Marr Brad, Willam A Donaldson Rose I Roy Pei G W McCullough Charles Orthfleld Vergle Dudley James Lee Crank Carr Mary Gibson Aquila Sayles Hontaine Murray Mabel Broan Aquila
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Health Office Births and Deaths Record Summary

Health office record lists numerous births including Charles Fletcher, Laurence Moo, George H Greim, James R Williams, and many others with parental pairings. Deaths noted include John O Connor 71, Thomas Sherborne 79, Adolph Engel 33, Thomas Edwards 4, and several others across local institutions, with ages and addresses provided.

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Birtha Albert D Susla Veldmeyer Charles Mary Fletcher Larence Moo Eva E Gilett George H Belle Greim James R Elizabeth “ Duke Jesse M Katle Pavia Bos Quinton Chroema Hutchinson Marty Anna Freeman James Way Williams Mary B Eckert John H Jane E Henna Ayton Yetta Aronstein Thomas B Martha M Grimth Charles E Esther Wire Robert U0 Jr Minnie L. Edmunds George M Ita M Byrne Claude A Ida Bouglas C Babing W McDougal Joseph B Sophis Hleindienst George L May B. Robertshaw George A Clare B Crabtren Frank Gertrude M. McGrath Frank W Bertha M Myers Levin and Yetta Kupstow William H Rachel A E Crawford Frederick Mary Lee William Empile Brown Edna Quarles Arthur Mary Murray George Mariah McGotoge Aisrander Mary Steward Fred Sarah Hanson Soreph Amanda Nevitt John O Connor Second Staw Thomas Sherborne Soldiers Home D.C Adolph G Engel Park Ra Frank Malilo Providence Hospital Leora Williams Jst Thomas Edwards Darcey O Connor Kenyon St Elizabeth L Veit Harrold McKee Taylor Gertrude Mo McGrath New York John Johnson John I Harris Allee McPherson Yerr Stanton Santon C Frank Henry Noll Washington Hospital
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Father Ends Romance Heiress Had Wed Chauffeur

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Dwight W Par ree Pardee Collins, 19, daughter of New York Central official, eloped with her chauffeur Kenneth Lee Colling, 23, after a quarrel over romance and separation. Pardee, angered by the marriage, moved his daughter away while Collins sought work, and the tale of a failed match and a later union of Pardee’s son with a chorus girl unfolds.

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Washington Post New York Dwight W Par Les New York Central Railroad System Pardee Collins Kenneth Lee Colling Collins Brooklyn Jersey City Pardee New York Central Bay Shore Hs Son Lillian H Beasley Young Pardee Lilian
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Penniless Claimant Traces Half Million Fortune

Pittsburg Aug 2 Carl Fechner, claimant to a fortune of half a million dollars left by Laura White, eccentric woman, has arrived in Pittsburg from Sheboygan, Wis. Fechner says he is her brother, cites a will naming Maj Robert Hall White. a heart stabbing injunction and a $500 check are noted. He shows photos and letters but cannot cash the check. Fechner, or White, 1341 years old, has a wife and several children in Sheboygan.

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Sheboygan Pittsburg Carl Fechner Laura White Wis Fechner Robert Hall White May White Ropert Hall White
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Ellerbe and Hodges Fight on Platform in Columbia

In Lake City event the Sixth District representative J B Ellerbe clashed with opponent P A Hodges during a joint debate. Hodges accused Ellerbe of circulating slander. Ellerbe denied it and insulted Hodges. They fought amid punches and blows until friends separated them, both showing bleeding faces.

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Washington Post Columbia J B Ellerbe South Carolina P A Hodges Lake City Hodges Ellerbe Eillerbe Iar Elerbe
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Argentine Heiress Engaged to Warren Delano Robbins

Warren Delano Robbins of the American Legation in Buenos Aires is engaged to Miss Irene de Bruyn daughter of Casimir de Bruyn head of Banco Franco Argentina. The couple plans a September wedding in Buenos Aires and a postnuptial European trip, with arrival in the U.S. expected at Christmas. Robbins, son of Mrs Price Colins of New York, studied at Harvard and served as private secretary to U.S. minister Chase Sherrill.

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Warren D. Robbins Legation Miss de Bruyn Washington Post York Buenos Aires Warren Delano Robbing Irene de Bruyn Casimir de Bruyn Banco Franco-Argentina Robbins Europe Mr Robbing PriceColins New York Chase Sherrill United States Harvard Union and Tuxedo Clubs
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Warships Quit Newport After Brief Stay in Narragansett Bay

Newport, Aug 2. The Atlantic battleship squadron under Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder left Narragansett Bay for sea after a weeklong stay. The Fourth division, hindered by ammunition transfer delays, departed separately. The North Dakota remains until Wednesday for further testing. The armored cruiser squadron under Admiral Staunton is expected to arrive later.

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Washington Post Newport Narragansett Bay Atlantic Battleship Squadron Seaton Schroeder North Dakota Virginia Fourth Division Minnesota Vermont Ississippi Idaho Tennessee North Carolina Montana Admiral Staunton
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Land Swindle Charged in Philadelphia Fraud Bust

Philadelphia officials announce the first government action against large land swindles tied to Seacrest Realty. George Eastwick faces $1,000 bail on using the mails to defraud after selling fake Seacrest lots near Atlantic City. Prosecutors say promoters promised equity, then profited from bogus deeds while victims lost small sums. More arrests are expected as inspectors probe similar schemes nationwide.

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Washington Post Philadelphia Cortelyou United States George K. Bastwick Catharine Street Seacrest Realty Company Craig Eastwick Seacrest Atlantic City Effenses New Yok
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Death by own action in cell ends near-miss

John W Stephens was found hanging in a cell at Seventh precinct station by Turnkey Baker. He had attempted death by his own action, was rushed to Georgetown University Hospital, and survived after treatment. Stephens, a laborer, was arrested last night on a complaint by Miss Rebecca Donoghue for disorderly conduct and destroying private property. He is years old.

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John W Stephens Seventh Precinct Stephens Georgetown University Hospital Rebecca Donoghue Thirty-first Street Wet
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Germproof National Bank Notes Reported From Spokane

The National Bank of Spokane issues the first antiseptic germproof notes in U S history. Fifty thousand dollars in bills are signed with carbolic acid ink, making the currency saturated with a substance deadly to germs, as experiments continue at the Treasury.

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Old National Bank Spokane Wash United States Treasury
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Clark's Son Wins Spurs In Campaign Speech Duel

In Montgomery County on August 2, Bennett Clark, Champ Clark's son, faced Judge Reuben f y in a televised style campaign joust for Congress. Both candidates delivered speeches from opposing viewpoints while Champ Clark was absent.

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Washington Post Montgomery City Mon Champ Clark Bennett Reuben Fy Clark
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Four Drown In Whirlpool Near Charles City Iowa

Calvin Shaffer Frank Vaughan Mary Williams and Pearl Muchler of Mason City drowned in the Cedar River near Charles City while taking a skiff ride. The capsized boat was found at 1 p.m. and searches recovered all four bodies. It is believed a river whirlpool caused the accident.

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Washington Post Mason City Iowa Calvin Shaffer Frank Vaughan Mary Williams Pearl Muchler Cedar River Charles City
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Heat Overcomes Marchers At Fort Riley

At Fort Riley Junction City Kan August 2 thirty three soldiers collapsed during practice marches as heat soared to 102 degrees in the shade. The day marked the highest temperature recorded since the army began keeping such notes.

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Junction City Kan Fort Riley Panauver Pemey
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New York Fire Escape Death Ties Cincinnati Trader

Edith Imen and three others are questioned after Berton C Bolz a Cincinnati violinist and salesman known as Berty Vanderbilt falls three stories from a fire escape at 21 West Forty-second Street New York He wore another man’s clothes and remains unconscious at Flower Hospital Police seek motive and whether Bolz was pushed The incident connects with pianist and tailor Frank Dornseifer of Cincinnati who loaned Bolz clothes and who later identified Bolz as the injured man Broad Gillespie and Imen provide accounts of Bolz climbing the fire escape and fate of Bolz remains uncertain

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Washington Post New York Cincinnati Ohio Berton C. Bolz Berty Vanderbilt West Forty-second Street Flower Hospital Kid Broad Ralph Gillespie Broad Edith Imén Frank Dornseifer Cincinnat Dornseifer The Imperial Bolz Misa Imen Lambs Club Imen Bert Gillespie
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Respite for Pier Gamblers Cases Delayed by Judge

Wakefield August Narragansett Pier antigambling crusade cases before Judge Nathan B Lewis were postponed for one to three weeks. James D Caswell chief of police pleaded not guilty to malfeasance charges. Als cane continued to September. John R Wilcox sheriff posted 50 bonds for release. William Arnold and George L Cutting also faced continuances. Cutting charged with concealed weapon and assault. police complainants aimed to arrest Ivins, son of William M Ivins, with Ivins deputyman Cross present.

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Wakefield Narragansett Pier Nathan B Lewis James D Caswell John R Wlcox William & Arnold Narragansett Club George L Cutting Rarvyard Worcester Mass Cutting James S . Ivins William M Ivins New York John G Cross Cutting M
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Charles Er Oliver Dead Aboard German steamer Grosser Kurfurst

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore executive Angus Charles Kemble Oliver vice president of Consolidated Cotton Duck Co died suddenly on the German-American steamer Grosser Kurfuers. The death followed a prior illness in New Hampshire and a recent June voyage abroad with his daughter absent from the trip and his son Sewell Oliver serving as Columbia Mills superintendent.

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Washington Baltimore Angus Charles Kemble Oliver Consolidated Cotton Duck Company New York Oliver New Hampshire Charles Ellis Columbia L. Smith London Olver Pear Ariington Sewell Oliver Columbia Milla
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Killed in fight over girl in Cumberland Maryland

A coroner's jury found Joseph Youst responsible for the death of James Hotchkiss in Westernport after a skirmish over a girl. Davis Cook was held as an accessory. Witnesses included Wal l Benjamin Kal bough Thomas Cook and John Hotchkins. Evidence says Davis Cook and Hotchkins argued, Davis Cook handed a dirk to Youst who is accused of stabbing Hotchkiss.

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Washington Post Cumberland Joseph Youst James Hotchkiss Westernport Davis Cook Benjamin Kalbough Thomas Cook John Hotchkins James Hotchkins Yoast
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Thirty two Freight Cars Wrecked Between Rock and Matoka

Special to The Washington Post reports a wreck on the Virginian Railway near Rock and Matoka in Bluefield West Virginia. Thirty two freight cars were damaged when a broken flange caused the incident yesterday. Wreck crews are at work and expect the track to be cleared tomorrow.

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Washington Poat Blnefield W Va Rock Matoka Virginian Bora
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Paris Fire Chief Visit Triggers Pittsburgh Parade Cancelled

Pittsburg firemen lined up with pristine uniforms to honor Raoul Frere from Paris who arrived with introductions to American chiefs. Frere, a civil engineer, could not speak English and revealed he was not Paris fire chief, prompting the parade to be called off after discussions with Chief McQuade and an interpreter.

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Washington Post Pittsburg Fire Department Paris France Pitt Raoul Frere America Frere Hotel Duquesne Humphries M Frere M Freré McQuade M. Frere
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Panama Election Under Scrutiny by State Department

United States weighs constitutional objections to Mendoza's bid for Panama presidency after Obaldia’s death. Vice President Mendoza would serve a two year term if selected by the assembly, with the Panamanian congress set to convene September 4.

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Panama State Department United States National Assembly Carlos Mendoza Penama Te Mt Outi Obaidia Senor Mendoza Obatdia Mendoza Department Little Republic Lewis Ministry of Foreign Affairs Berras Washington Costa Rica Panama Congress Obaldia
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Pistol In His Stomach After Self Swallowing

Frank W Wilson of Cairo died after an emergency operation for appendicitis. He told doctors he swallowed many small objects to ease pain. Surgeons removed a pistol toy, shoe button, hatpin, three keys, pencil, belt buckle, nails, needle and thermometer from his stomach. items showed long-ago ingestion. He had been ill mentally and physically.

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Washington Poat Caire Cairo Frank W Wilson Wilson
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Jeweled Woman Found Living With Teen In Field

Special to The Washington rue Burlingon New Jersey Aug 22 police puzzled by a richly gowned jeweled woman living with a 14 year old girl in a corn field with only a blanket and raincoat for shelter Edward Marter discovered tracks on his farm followed them to a blanket wrapped duo with suitcases for pillows The woman woke the girl and fled toward the highway refusing to answer Marters questions He said the woman showed evident refinement and wealth before vanishing before his wife could be summoned.

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Washington Burlingon Edward Marter Marters Marter
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