Harris Took Own Life In DC Mystery After Letters Found
Norval T Harris 21 a street inspector was found dead with a bullet wound near Ninth and I streets SW. Coroner Nevitt Antes ruled it self inflicted, ending a case that suggested possible involvement of women and a pawned revolver later traced to a Negro man, Henry Jakean. The weapon had been pawned for $1. Harris’s remains to be sent to Martinsburg, West Virginia, for family burial as detectives conclude their inquiry.
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Martinsburg
Norval T Harris
Ninth and I
Nevitt Antes
Firat
Herr
Harris
Conotié
Nevitt
Isadore Hogenberg
Henry Ja Kean
Quetly
Conner Nevitt
Ben
Haro
Polte
Baltimore
Henry Otto Bauer
North Carey Street
Carroll Park
Edith Baugr
Mire
Bauer
Hit West Lombard Street
Lombard
Mount Streets
Fever Patient Improves At Washington Asylum Hospital
Huller Grimsley alias Henry Timmins, a typhoid fever prisoner held on bigamy charges, shows temperature drop and improvement. Arrested Sunday at his L Street Northwest lodging, he was too ill for transport to Columbia where authorities say he married Ella Hart of New Brookland, South Carolina on August 17. If he recovers he will be taken to New Brookland to face the bigamy charge.
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Huller Grimsley
Henry Timmins
Washington Asylum Hospital
L Street Northwest
Grimsley
Columbia
Hich Grmsley
Grimgrey
Ella Arehart
New Brookland
8. C
Inswer
Staff Officers Chosen by Army Board Names To Be Announced
Gen Leonard Wood will announce the two officers selected yesterday by a five general staff meeting. Only two vacancies exist now, but eighteen staff recalls are expected next year. The Army Board selecting officers includes Gen Word, William F. Carter, Albert E. Millar, Haries G. Hedges, and William H. Worth.
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Leonard Wood
Toca
Arm
Army Board
William F. Carter
Albert E. Millaharies
Husband Must Give Bond in Separate Maintenance Case
In district court yesterday Miriam H Moore sought support relief. Justice Qouth set bond at 1000 dollars to compel the husband tech FE Moore to appear and answer charges. Hugh Hi Qbear represents the husband. Maddox and Gatley argued for Mrs Moore.
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Cas
Tech FE
Hugh Hi Qbear
Six million steel suits filed against Carnegie Steel
In Pittsburg on August 9 six equity suits were filed in the U S district court against the Carnegie Steel Company by the Churchward International Steel Company of Wilmington Delaware. Preliminary injunctions and damages are sought for alleged patent infringements tied to James Churchward’s self hardening iron steel alloy and heat treatment innovations. Each suit requests damages of 1090 dollars.
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Pittsburg
United States District Court
Carnegie Steel Company
Churchward International Steel Company
Wilmington
Del
James Churchward
New York City
One Man Orchestra Of Annapolis Fiddled For Middies Hop
Philip Hill a Marylander who “played by ear only” furnished the music for the Naval Academy’s annual hop after the Civil War when most musicians were on hospital duty. He traveled from Forestville to Annapolis, played all night, and kept the dance alive for midshipmen and guests. He died at 72 in Forestville, leaving a son and four daughters.
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Annapolis
Philip Hill
Maryland
Forestville
Prince George County
Hill
Naval Academy
Annapoliz
Epiphany
Shears
Midshipmen
Baltimore Manor
New York Judge Denies Petition for Extra Dition in Bucket Shop Case
Judge Hough in the U S district court in New York denies a habeas corpus challenge by Louis A Cella Angelo Cella and Samuel W Adler and orders their removal to Washington for trial on conspiracy to operate a bucket shop in the District of Columbia The Cellas and Adler have been indicted here as part of the government bucket shop crusade and have resisted extradition through hearings handled by Commissioner Shields with counsel Howard Taylor and Alton B Parker arguing for the defense
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Louis A. Cella
Angelo Cella
Samuel W. Adler
Washington
District of Columbia
Judge Hough
United States District Court
New
Commingione Shields
New York
Howard Taylor
Cellas
Hough
Shields
Alton B. Parker
Adler
Dr Crichton in Maryland manslaughter hearing
Dr. McPherson Crichton of this city faced a preliminary manslaughter hearing at La Plata Maryland for the August 7 death of Alexander F Bowie. Judge H G Robertson waived the hearing and Crichton was held on 35000 bond for November term. He was arraigned on three additional charges involving alleged reckless driving on local roads and requested jury trials. All bonds were set at 150 with September 1 appearances.
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McPherson Crichton
Alexander F. Bowie
la Plate
Justice of the Peace
H. G. Robertson
la Pinata
Crichton
Gen. Wilmer
Charles County Court
Dr. Crichton
Justice Robertson
B. & Chapman
Bryantown
la Plata
Joseph V. Padgett, Jr
Charles A. Mason
Bis
Cox Station
Bel Alton
Harry Malcolm
Bondaman
Malcolm Crichton
Washington
Steals Germ-Laden Corn From Agriculture Station
Charles Barber, who was inoculated with germs at the Department of Agriculture experimental station, stole about a dozen ears of green corn. Police arrested him after a midnight sighting, and Judge Mulloway sentenced him to 30 days in the workhouse.
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Charles Barber
Department of Agriculture
Charlie
J. M. Smith
Mulloway
Chearlle
Cycle Burns Severe. Amputation Possible for Injured Girl
Miss Alice Woodson, one year old, was severely burned when her dress caught fire from a motorcycle sparker on August 20. She was removed to Casualty Hospital with a deep left leg burn that has not yet healed, threatening tissue destruction and possible skin grafting to save the limb. The accident occurred at Pennsylvania avenue and Fourth street south, with Louis Knight operating the cycle and Policeman J C Bunn aiding in extinguishing the flames.
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Alice Woodson
Potomac Avenue Southeast
Casualty Hospital
Migs Woodson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourth Street
Louis Knight
P Street
Mins Woodson
Knight
J. C. Bunn
Fifth Precinct
Victorious Pythians to Parade in Milwaukee Return
Washington Lodge honors received heroes from Milwaukee sendoff at Union Station with a parade through city streets. Supreme and grand lodge officers from Knights of Pythias and I O O F join in receptions and ceremonies at the Pythian Temple with a full program of music addresses and presentations.
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Washington Lodge
Union Station
Washington Company
Pythia
Milwaukee
Thomas J. Carling
Knights of Pythias
Macon
Canton
Washington
Atlante
Tember
Pythians
Dogan
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Pythian Lodges
Pythian Sisters
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New Jersey Avenue
B Street
First Street
Peace Monument
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Atrest
H Street
New York Avenue
Ninth Street
Thomas A Bynum
Zeldters
John SM. Zimmerman
Canton Washington
I. C
Mark W. Moora, Jr
Mershal City
District of Columbia
Thomas E Landon
Marshal Military Division
Adri
L Saur
W. W. Kimmel
F. W. Hellig
Joseph T. Coldwell
Temple
Richard Sylvester
Century Lodge
Knights of Pythian
W. B. Andrews
Amaranth Lodge
William F. Broening
Baltimore
C. H. Harwood
Clifford F. Lewis
Wiliam F. Gude
Chamber of
William S.S. Shelby
Gen
George H. Herries
H. P. Willey
America
C H. Harwood
Typo s to Hold Election in Local Union Rush
A special election by Columbia Typographical Union No. 11 on September 8 fills the treasurer vacancy after James E Bright’s death. Nominated are James R Armstrong of the government printing office and A J Arnold, former vice president of the union. A memorial resolutions committee of N4som, Flowers and Arnold was appointed by President F C Roberts.
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Columbia Typographical Union
James BE. Bright
James R. Armstrong
Government Printing Office
A. J. Arnold
Messrs. Newsom
Flowers
Arnold
F. C. Roberts
Bright
Auto Hill Climb Today At Naylor's Hill In Washington
Washington's first automobile hill climb occurs this afternoon on Naylor's Hill Randle Highlands under the local Automobile Club. Thirty five cars have entered with many experienced racers taking part. Practice runs were held yesterday from noon to four o'clock with over 25 cars tested. Some drivers hit the course slowly to learn the five turns while others pushed to near top speed. Some machines reportedly covered seven eighths of a mile in under a minute despite two sharp turns. The free for all event is expected to be the feature as wagers were laid by local car representatives. Officials include R R Caverly referee Samuel Luttrell clerk of the course Hillett Hough starter B A Sebbold Frank Boyd W W Cheswell and D Baffell William Jose referee motorcycle events.
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Washington
Naylor's Hill
Randle Highlands
Automobile Club
Trac
R. R. Caverly
Samuel Luttrell
Hillett Hough
B. A. Sebbold
Frank Boyd
W. W. Cheswell
D. Baffell
William Jose
Has One Rib Fractured In Ellipse Incident
James Cannon, aboard 1602 First Street with Wi Department, was thrown from a light vehicle on the Ellipse yesterday afternoon as a horse attached to the rib ran away. He suffered a head and knee injury and one rib fractured. He was picked up by bystanders and sent to the Emergency Hospital.
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James Cannon
First Street
Wi Department
Crippen appeals for final pleas as trial plots unfold
Wigram continued questioning Crippen after witness Dew stated the accused had confessed writing a note. Crippen claimed Miss Leneve knew nothing of the matter and detested the murder mystery. The inspector and Crippen discussed visitation, with Crippen asking to see Miss Leneve before Liverpool’s arrival and stating she had been his only comfort for three years. Crippen denied killing his wife to his counsel and remained calm in custody.
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Crippen
Quebec
Liverpool
Newton
Rockville Fair Opens With Three Races at Montgomery Show
The fifty seventh Montgomery County Agricultural Society fair begins in Rockville Maryland with a 1 PM opening. Three events are listed: a free for all colt race, the 2:20 pace, and a 6 furlong run with purses of 200 dollars for the first two races and 1000 for the running. Participants include Colta Mina Flinch Palm Cozine and Wolf Marine among others.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Mina Flinch
J. J O'Keefe
Washington
D. C
Palm Cozine
Wolf Marine
Aldermen to reorganize in Alexandria election
Alexandria city council meets at noon to reorganize the boards of aldermen and common council. J M Hill faces W W Ballenger for aldermanic presidency amid a predicted deadlock. New members include Kenneth Ogden and ward changes place Swan and Chauncey in the Fourth ward. Pettit faces grand jury after arrest for theft. Col Mosby returns to Washington from Rawley Springs.
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Abhington Post Burcday
King Street
Alexandria
J. R. N. Guntin
Mr. Curtin
Alexandria County
C. RK
Yates
Thomas L. Risheill
J. Y. Williams
Henry Baader
A. D Brockett
W. H Helmuth
L. E. Uhler
Frank T. Evans
Charles B. Swan
Thomas Chauncey
Hubert Snowden
Mr. Hill
Aldermen
Noara
Uhler
Maryland Primaries Feature Sixth District Clash
A Washington Post report from Baltimore on the eve of Maryland’s primaries outlines a fierce Sixth district contest with Blair favored in Montgomery Garrett and Allegany while Warner is certain in Frederick and Washington county seen as doubtful. Taft interference denied by Col Pearre.
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Garrett
Allegany
Blair
Frederick
Warner
Washington
Peatre
Taft
Washington Post
Baltimore
George Konig
J. Charles Linthicum
Linthicum
James H. Preston
Smith and Gorman
Ray
Stanley
Anne Arundel
Gorman
Howard
Prings George
Charles County
St. Marys
Calvert
Alleglany
Washington County
Cumberland
B. H. Warner, Jr
Rutmers
Fred N. Zihiman
Zihiman
Biafr
Col. Pearce
Col. Peerre
Allegany County
Battmore Custom House
Maryland
Congress
Wives in death by own action pact in Indiana
Evansville report states Mrs Mabel Williams aged 30 and Mrs Lilden Dabler aged 2 died or were critically ill after a quarrel with their husbands. Mrs Williams drank carbolic acid while Mrs Dabler drank creosote. Neighbors summoned help and doctors were called. Williams died within hours. Dabler’s condition remained doubtful.
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Evansville
Ind
Mabel Williams
Lilden Dabler
Williamad
Dabler
Willams
Brayton Fractures Hip in Office Accident
Gen. Charles R. Brayton aged 70, Rhode Island Republican leader and national committee member, fell in his Banning building office in Providence on August 29, fracturing his right hip. He was taken to a private hospital. doctors say the injury is not serious though his age and health give friends cause for concern.
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Providence
H. I
Charles R. Brayton
Rhode Island
Banning
Riots Rage As Columbus Street Cars Are Targeted
Rioting flared in Columbus during the street car strike with police soldiers and deputy sheriffs arresting 75 people. After an unsuccessful dynamite attempt on a East Side car a large crowd stoned passing vehicles while soldiers used riot clubs and entered homes to subdue refugees. About twenty were believed struck though serious injuries were not confirmed. some gunfire was reported. Arrested included Pennsylvania Railway car crews amid their passage to work as Gov Harmon may be asked to arbitrate. Mahon and Pratt plan talks with state labor leaders.
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Columbus
Ohio
Trig
Pennsylvania Railway
Mahon
Pratt
Car Men's Union
Weather map shows cold front, tropical disturbance off coast
Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau depict a cold high in the Northwest and a warm, rainy disturbance off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts. Showers in the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, with rising temperatures and winds, plus forecasted rain for Tuesday into Wednesday across the Midwest and Northeast. Temperatures recorded with hourly readings and river bulletin notes indicate a dreary pattern in Harpers Ferry and surrounding Shenandoah area.
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Weather Bureau
Washington, D .C
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Bfissouri
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Missouri
Mishineipp
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Lake Region
Atlantic
South Carolina
Georgia
Savannah
Coast
New England
Jow
Dakets
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Plains States
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Ohio
Fort Montor
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Mutineers Held From Pedro Varela For Grand Jury
Five Massachusetts sailors from the American whaling schooner Pedro Varela, brought from the Azores to Baltimore, are held for the United States grand jury. Bail set at $1,000 each, all in jail after failing to post. Names: William D. Albert, E W LilIy a, Charles Mitchell, Charles Turner, George White. Charged with mutiny, plundering, and disabling the vessel to force repairs and escape an intolerable situation aboard.
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Massachusetts
Pedro Varela
Azores Islands
United States Grand Jury
Bond
William D. Albert
E. W. Liliya
Charles Mitchell
Charles Turner
George White
Davis denies illness report after fall at home
Special to The Washington Fast Weeling reports former U S Senator Henry Gassaway Davis of Elkins West Virginia, a Democratic vice presidential ticket candidate in 1900, denied serious illness after a month ago a fall downstairs left bruises. He said he is fully recovered and in his usual health today.
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Washington
W. Va
Elkins
United States
Henry Gassaway Davis
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