Harris self slayings and letter clues in fatal mystery
Norval T Harris 21 a street inspector was found dead near Ninth and I streets southwest with a bullet wound. Police deem suicide per coroner Nevitt Antes. A revolver pawned in a shop by an unidentified man named Henry Jakean linked to the case. Letters in Harris’s effects suggested women’s involvement but detectives conclude they are self penned. Harris’s remains to be sent to Martinsburg, W V for funeral in the family plot.
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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 at Washington Asylum Hospital showed improved condition last night with lowered temperature and better signs. He was arrested Sunday at L Street Northwest while ill and charged with bigamy after allegedly marrying Ella Heart in New Brookland South Carolina on August 17. If recovered he will be sent to New Brookland to answer the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 FOR ARMY STAFF
Gen Leonard Wood to announce the two officers agreed upon yesterday by five generals of the arm as vacancies exist. The Army Board, comprising Generals Word Carter Milla Hedges and Wothecapoon, will select officers for assignments and recalls of eighteen staff members are expected next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
Toca
Arm
Army Board
William F. Carter
Albert E. Millaharies
Husband Must Give Bond for Wife Support Case
In district court, Miriam H. Moore seeks non support against tech FE Moore. Attorneys Maddox and Gatley asked for a bond to ensure his return to answer charges, bond set at 1000 dollars with Hugh Hi Qbear for the husband’s representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas
Tech FE
Hugh Hi Qbear
$6 000 000 Steel Suits Begin Against Carnegie Steel
Six suits in equity filed in the U S district court seek preliminary injunction and damages totaling $6 million from Carnegie Steel Company. Churchward International Steel Company of Wilmington Delaware asserts patent infringements covering a self hardening iron and steel alloy and heat treatment of steel alloys among other technical improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States District Court
Carnegie Steel Company
Churchward International Steel Company
Wilmington
Del
James Churchward
New York City
One Man Orchestra Fiddler Feeds Midshipmen Hop
Philip Hill of Forestville Maryland died at 72. The old time musician known for playing by ear furnished the Naval Academy midsummer hop music after Civil War disruptions. He rode from Baltimore with a fiddle and played overnight for the Annapolis dance. Survived by a son and four daughters in Washington and Maryland. Funeral at Epiphany Church Forestville Wednesday at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Dr. Shears.
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Annapolis
Philip Hill
Maryland
Forestville
Prince George County
Hill
Naval Academy
Annapoliz
Epiphany
Shears
Midshipmen
Baltimore Manor
Hit
T. C. Hill
Washington
Anna Morton
George Kemp
Alexander McCuen
Mary L. Gray
Tuxedo
New York Judge Denies Petition of Three Brokers for Extra Dition
Judge Hough ordered Louis A. Cella Angelo Cella and Samuel W Adler to Washington for trial on conspiracy to run a bucket shop in the District of Columbia. The defendants fought extradition after indictments linked to a spring bucket shop crackdown. Lawyers argued the alleged conspiracy may violate only local law, not federal statute, and that defendants had never been in Washington.
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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 Goes to Preliminary Hearing in Bowie Death Case
Dr. McPherson Crichton of this city faced a preliminary manslaughter hearing in La Plata on the August 7 death of Alexander F. Bowie after an auto incident. Judge H G Robertson denied jury trials in related cases, Crichton posting $1500 bond for September 1 appearances, with Gen Wilmer representing him.
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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 At Agricultural Station
Charles Barber slipped into the Department of Agriculture experimental station and took about a dozen ears of green corn. Police took him into custody after midnight raid. in police court the judge warned of consequences, delaying any plans for a wedding and sending him to the workhouse for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barber
Department of Agriculture
Charlie
J. M. Smith
Mulloway
Chearlle
Cycle Burns Threaten Leg Amid Amputation Fears
Miss Alice Woodson aged 11 months suffered severe leg burns when her clothing ignited from the electric spark of a cycle she rode on August 20 at Pennsylvania avenue and Fourth street southward. Doctors at Casualty Hospital report a deep left leg wound resisting treatment, with tissue destruction near the bone, risking amputation unless healing progresses. Motorman Louis Knight and Officer J C Bunn aided in extinguishing flames. Knight and Woodson were burned on the hands. The patient was removed from 1313 Potomac avenue southeast for treatment.
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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 Parade in Milwaukee Reception in Washington
Washington lodge honors received by the Knights of Pythias from Milwaukee return tonight. Supreme officers and district representatives plan a parade from Pythian Temple to Union Station with a March route through F Street New Jersey Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. The program at the Temple includes speeches, musical numbers, medal presentations, and an audience sing along.
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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
Pythian Temple
Grand Lodge
Pythian Lodges
Pythian Sisters
F Street
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 for Union Treasurer
Columbia Typographical Union No 11 will hold a special election on September 8 to fill the treasurer vacancy caused by the death of James E Bright. Nominees are James R Armstrong, assistant foreman in the government printing office, and A J Arnold, longtime printer employee and former vice president. A memorial resolutions committee appointed by President F C Roberts includes Messrs Newsom Flowers and Arnold.
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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 draws 35 entrants at Naylor Hill
Washington's first automobile hill climb takes place this afternoon on Naylor's Hill Randle Highlands under the local Automobile Club. Thirty five cars entered many from notable events. Testing yesterday from noon to 4 o'clock saw over 25 cars on the hill as drivers pushed for speed despite two sharp turns. The free-for-all event is the likely feature with wagers placed 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 Riverside Incident
James Cannon sustained a fractured rib and injuries to his head and knee after a horse ran away while he was aboard a light vehicle on the Ellipse near 1602 First Street yesterday afternoon. He was aided by bystanders and taken to Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cannon
First Street
Wi Department
Crippen Admits Odd Request As Court Hearings Continue
In continued testimony Crippen’s statements include pleas to see Miss Leneve before Liverpool arrival and claims he never told her about the murder mystery. Witnesses recount Crippen’s calm demeanor and denial of wife’s murder to his counsel while Crippen vows he will do all he can for Leneve.
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Mise Leneve
Crippen
Quebec
Liverpool
Newton
Rockville Fair Opens With Three Races Attracting Liberal Purses
Mont gomery County Agricultural Society hosts the fifty seventh annual fair in Rockville with a 1 PM opening and three events. The card features a free-for-all colt race, a 2:20 pace, and a 6 furlong run with purses of 200 dollars for each race. Entries include Colta Palm Cozine Mina Flinch and more from Washington and Maryland connections.
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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 Reorganize as Council Deadlock Predicted
J M Hill and W W Ballenger fight for alderman presidency as council reorganization begins in Alexandria Virginia. Kenneth Ogden to replace J R N Curtin. several ward shifts announced. Pettit jailed after admitting theft. militia inspection set for September 20. car inspector Clarence Miller dies of heart disease. divorce suits filed. Col John S Mosby returns to Washington.
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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
First Virginia Regiment
Jo Lane Stern
Virginia Militia
North
Washington Street
Clarence Miller
Frederick Kaus
Miller
Mosby
Washington
Harrisonburg
Rawley Springs
West Rockingham
John 8. Mosby
Sixth District Races Heat Up In Maryland Primaries
Baltimore Aug 2 Indications point to a tight Republican fight in Maryland s Sixth district with Blair favored in Montgomery Garrett and Allegany while Frederick goes to Warner Washington County remains in doubt. Col Pearre denies Taft interference and asserts Blair s campaign has substantial backing.
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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 shocks Evansville
Evansville report states Mrs. Mabel Williams 30 died after drinking carbolic acid in a shared home with Mr. and Mrs. Dabler. Mrs. Dabler, 2, was critically ill after ingesting creosote. Neighbors and doctors arrived quickly but Mrs. Williams died. Dabler’s condition remained doubtful.
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Evansville
Ind
Mabel Williams
Lilden Dabler
Williamad
Dabler
Willams
Brayton Falls In Office Fractures Hip At 70
Gen Charles R Brayton longtime Rhode Island Republican leader and national committee member broke his right hip after a fall in his Banning building office in Providence He was taken to a private hospital though doctors deem the injury not serious given his age and fragile health status
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Providence
H. I
Charles R. Brayton
Rhode Island
Banning
Rioting on Columbus street cars as troops quell strike
Rioting erupted in Columbus Ohio as police soldiers and deputy sheriffs arrested seven percent of the crowd. An attempted dynamiting of a East Side car preceded volleys of club blows and some shots fired. Arrested included Pennsylvania Railway car crews en route to work. Officials plan to seek arbitration and Gov Harmon may be urged to intervene.
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Columbus
Ohio
Trig
Pennsylvania Railway
Mahon
Pratt
Car Men's Union
Weather Conditions and Forecast Details from Weather Bureau
Weather map shows sharp contrasts with a Northwest cold high and a South Atlantic disturbance. Rain in the lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, with cooler high pressure moving east from the upper Great Lakes region. Winds shift from northeast to southeast across coasts and lakes. some showers in the Rocky Mountains. Storm warnings from Savannah to Fort Montroe. Temperatures recorded midnight to evening range from the mid 60s to mid 70s. River bulletin notes light flow in Potomac River and Shenandoah at Harpers Ferry, Va.
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Weather Bureau
Washington, D .C
Northwest
Bfissouri
North Dakota
Missouri
Mishineipp
Upper
Lake Region
Atlantic
South Carolina
Georgia
Savannah
Coast
New England
Jow
Dakets
Upper Lake Region
Rocky Mountain
Central
Plains States
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Ohio
Fort Montor
Midi Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf
European
Five Massachusetts sailors held for mutiny aboard Pedro Varela
Five young Massachusetts sailors from the American whaling schooner Pedro Varela, brought from the Azores to Baltimore, were held for the U S grand jury by Federal Commissioner Bond. Bail set at 1000 dollars each. unable to post, all jailed. Names: William D. Albert, E W LilIy a, Charles Mitchell, Charles Turner, George White. Charged with plundering and disabling the vessel and forcing a port call to seek relief from intolerable conditions aboard ship.
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Baltimore
Massachusetts
Pedro Varela
Azores Islands
United States Grand Jury
Bond
William D. Albert
E. W. Liliya
Charles Mitchell
Charles Turner
George White
Henry Gassaway Davis Denies Illness Reports
Former U S Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, running as Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1904, denies serious illness after a fall. From Elkins, West Virginia, he says he is in his usual health and recovered from a month-old fall with only minor bruises.
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Washington
W. Va
Elkins
United States
Henry Gassaway Davis
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