Artist Kills Self as Wife and Children Hear Shot
Mrs Souther and her children returned from a walk to find their apartment door bolted and the artist husband dead by a pistol shot. Neighbors and hotel staff forced the door within minutes as the family heard a final cry. authorities say a financial reversal preceded the deed. The lone survivor, Mrs Souther, told of a note and the temporary calm before the tragedy.
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Onca
Laugang
New Val Times
Sonther
Abess
Self-inflicted gunshot ends National Capital figure life
Mrs Souther feared for him, but regained composure to read his note. Coroner Nevitt examined the bed at the hotel around 10. A bullet wounded Mr Souther through the brain and lodged in the scalp. Death was instant per the coroner. Friends recall a devoted father of three and a man fond of painting, Cosmos Club circles, and eminent scientists. His body will be cremated and funeral services held tomorrow morning.
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Nevilt
Lithia
Hlese
Carr
Souther
Nevitt
Revitt
Manger Mile
Grafton
Cosmos Club
Washington
Tariff Reform Dominates as Church Leaders Rebuff Lords
London report notes Anglican, Nonconformist, and Catholic bodies oppose the Lords’ veto. Conservatives lack a clear tariff reform plan while liberal and labour campaigns attack the Lords. Morning Post warns Unionists to present a unified, resolute case or risk electoral defeat.
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Balfour
Conservative Morning Post
Forty Firemen Overcome in Philadelphia Theater Fire
Smoke overpowered firemen combating a blaze in a moving picture parlor at Twelfth and Market streets. About two dozen were hospitalized or treated on scene as crews battled flaming electrical wires said to have caused the incident.
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Philadelphia
Twelfth and
Market Streets
Whch
Congregation Searches Dutchess For Missing Pastor’s Daughter
The Haghaonville Presbyterian Church near here conducts a large search tonight for Margaret Doherty. Miss Doherty, 19, daughter of Rev William H Doherty, left her companions this morning while studying away from home, and authorities fear for her safety as the hunt extends through fields and byways of Dutchess County.
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Tishsus
Haghaonville Presbyterian Church
Dutchess County
Margaret
William H Doherty
Miss Doherty
Explorer's Secretary Says Dr Cook Not Broken Down
Christianie Deck Walter Lonsdale secretary to Dr Frederick Cool arrived at Christiantand aboard the steamer United States with all of Dr Cook's records and report on his north pole position. Lonsdale said Cool, though worn by overwork, could not be described as broken down. The Jolly Sale features a vast collection of furniture and treasures, with wills on view at Sloan Galleries before auction beginning Wednesday at 11 am and 2 pm. Catalogues available at 1407 G St.
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Jolly
Sloan Galleries
Ilam
Mexican envoy Creel to visit Washington on Nicaragua talks
Unofficial Latin American reports say Senor Creel, ex Mexican ambassador, will travel to Washington with a mission to press for a community of interests in Central America. Dr Louis Anderson will accompany him. State Department silent on details as Estrada factions clash in Nicaragua.
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Estrada
Nicaragua
Mexico
Costa Taca
Washington
Enrique Creal
United States
Luis Anderson
Castan Fican
Senor Creel Ha
Mexico City
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Affais
Central America
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Peeta
Costa Rica
Nowers
Mem Wera
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Dise
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White House
Know
Warships Rounded Up as Washington Orders Immediate Sailing
Orders from Washington push four modern ships from the Philadelphia yard toward immediate sailing. Michigan sails for Hampton Roads Thursday. Idaho readies to sail with secret destination. Columbia to Brooklyn to become a transport for Marines to Central America if needed. Smith prepared for Newport torpedo station. Vermont joins Atlantic fleet from training station. Princeton sails to Colón via California City to join Vicksburg at Corinto.
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Washington
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Columbia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Central America
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Newport
Cos
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Corinto
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Rockefeller Gift to China Debated by Officials
A Chicago dispatch reports on a claimed Rockefeller donation to China of 2.5 million dollars. Authorities deny firm knowledge while experts cite rumors heard over a year. Respondents include Dr Ludwig Hektoen of Rush Medical College and Prof Chamberlain, with Rockefeller’s son-in-law saying he knows nothing beyond the oriental commission’s return.
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Washington Post
Chicago
John D ‘Rockefelier
Ludwig Hektoen
Rush Medical College
Bektom
Rockefeller
Tgc Chamberlain
Ching Sali
China
Herold McCormek
John D Rockefeller
King Gustave Works as Coal Heaver to Learn Labor Conditions
Stockholm reports King Gustave adopts disguised laborers role to mingle with workers. He aims to learn true conditions from all classes after a prolonged general strike and national fund loans, noting ongoing unemployment despite some return to tasks. The effort follows royal support and efforts to understand workers’ needs amid economic strain.
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Gustave
Guestave
Royall
National Fund
Impulsed Boy Fires Buckshot Wounding Friends
In South Bend Indiana Clarence Lichty 14 fired at companions Denied Foster and William McCormick 13 and 13 causing critical injuries to Foster and minor injuries to McCormick Lichty claimed an impulse to shoot at his companions during a hunting trip and was not fully aware of his actions.
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Ind
Clarence Lichty
Foster
William McCormick
McCornick
Lichty
SCORE INJURES IN TERRE HAUTE STORM DAMAGE
A severe storm swept Terre Haute causing widespread damage and injuries. Dozens of residents were knocked down by debris and a buggy overturn left a girl seriously hurt. The Wabash Distillery suffered damage along with torn roofs at Goldsmith Commission Co and Hulman & Co wholesale grocers.
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Terre Haute
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Indiane
Terre. Haute
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Goldsmith Commission Company
Hulman & Co
Bayonets Keep Order At Aetna Plant Clash Ends
Bridgeport Ohio December 3 troops from three regiments occupy the American Sheet and Tin Plate plant district under martial law to quell rioting between strikers and guards. About 1500 militia patrol the area, Gov Harmon discharges nine national guard companies, and the plant plans to resume work with hopes for reduced tensions as a broad conference with union leaders continues.
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American Sleet and Tin Plate Company
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Te Amalesmated Association of Tron Bteel
Tin Plate Workers
Joshua Bivhap
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Columbus
Otis
Stelteers
Gov Harmon
Ohie National Guard
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Urge Parker for Governor in Democratic League Push
Special to The Washington Post reports a movement by Democratic League members to nominate Alton B Parker for governor if he accepts the nomination. League leaders discuss possible candidates including Edward M Shapard, former Judge D Cady Herrick, and Public Service Commissioner Thomas Osborn following a Saratoga conference where the league was launched.
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Democratic League
Alton B Parker
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All Party 5
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D Cady Herrick
Thomas
Osborn
Chefly
Saratoga
Demératic League
Child Sees Double Tragedy In Kansas City Home
A five year old boy, Carl Campbell, was found alone in a Kansas City apartment with the bodies of his father Joseph Campbell and mother Nyra Campbell, both slain with the weapon still in the hand of the son. Neighbors, disturbed by a night-long cry, discovered the grisly scene Saturday night as Joseph shot his wife and then killed himself.
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Madman Kills and Robs Three Stores in San Francisco
Police arrest a man early today suspected of a spree killing and two stickups in Van Ness Avenue and Holdy Avenue. The suspect, described as insane, fired twice at Night Clerk Schneider after drawn by a bright bathhouse light.
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San Francisco
Williams FL. Schnelier
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Holdy Avenue
Clerc Sohneider
Death From A Sore Tooth Strikes University of Chicago Professor
Joseph Warren assistant professor of history at the University of Chicago died after blood poisoning from an ulcerated tooth. Warren, aged 34, was a Harvard graduate and earned his doctorate recently. The death was attributed to complications from a sore tooth and ensuing infection.
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Chicago
Joseph Warren
Unioealty of
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Warren
Harvard University
Calhoun Considers China Post After Knox Offer
Chicago lawyer William J Calhoun disclosed Secretary Knox offered him the China minster post. He said he asked for time to consider, telegraphed approval, then declined. Calhoun, a noted corporation lawyer and former interstate commerce commissioner, has a long diplomatic record from Cuba to Venezuela and earlier service under McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft era inquiries.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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F Ton
Oregon
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Wabash Railroad
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Estgineer
Charles R Crane
Cranes
Doctor Upholds Death by Own Action Speech in West Side WC 4
Dr Charles I Fazany argues that worsening social conditions justify suicide as self defense. He cites unemployed workers with dependents facing rent and debt, urging consideration of the strain that drives many to take their own lives rather than endure poverty. The talk frames economic despair as a societal burden on families.
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New York
West Side
Charles I Fazany
Prince Enrico Ruspoli Dead in Rome Chateau
Prince Enrico Ruspoli, heir to the Ruspoli line, died today at his Nem, chateau in Rome. He was born in 187, married to Mrs En feld, Baton, widow of a Nashville manufacturer, Eugenia Berry of Oak Hill, and was a nephew of the head of the Hallam family lineage.
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Pring Frencesco Ruspoli
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Annele
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Boanie ‘van Zandt
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British steamship Strathclyde overdue with crew of thirty five
Special to The Washington Port New York, Dec 1 The British freighter Strathclyde capt Crovar sailed from Barry Oct and Hampton Roads in ballast has not been heard from for 37 days fearing serious mishap in heavy Atlantic weather The ship typically completes the crossing in under twenty days and may have broken a propeller shaft drifting off the lane The Strathclyde is about 370 feet long and built at Orangemouth England with a crew of about 35 men.
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New York
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Orangemouth
England
China protests Russian Manchurian railway claim
Peking sends circular note to powers protesting Russian claims to administration over the Manchurian railway. The protest counters a Russian communiqué to the powers in October, calling it a violation of the Portsmouth and Hitlerian accords of May 199.
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Peking
jPariemoutn
Hartin
49 Roads Threatened as Strike Reach Expands South
A union dispute widens across 49 roads with a strike involving 12,900 workers. Negotiations in Chicago aim to settle wage and work-rule demands, while snow delays freight and rail service worsens in the Northwest. Eastern rail centers and southern routings threaten potential walkouts if talks fail.
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Congress 16 Ready for War on Cannon Rules
Democrats of the Senate likely to choose Bacon of Georgia as leader. Champ Clark declares renewal of war on Cannon rules. Insurgent aid expected. Fowler of the latter wing warns the party of penalties. Real business begins tomorrow when the message arrives.
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Congress Opens Amid Death of Senator Martin Johnson
The Senate meets at noon with Vice President Sherman presiding to notify the President that the Senate is ready for business. A resolution on Senator Martin N. Johnson of North Dakota's death will be adopted, with House actions noting deaths of Francis R Lassiter and David A De Armond and a possible adjournment. The first regular session of the 11th Congress begins with both chambers in recess awaiting the President's state of the union message.
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Sikh First Congress
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Aenator Baies
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Antate
Senator Killed in Duel Dark Days in Congress
A chaotic session era unfolds as reports say a duel ends with a senator’s death and lawmakers divided. Democrats seek leadership shifts while Republicans fracture over rules and spending. A congressional probe into sugar theft looms as calls for broad investigations rise against the backdrop of post holiday turmoil.
Donkey Party Ends Fatal in Atlantic City Saloon
Ernest Crown died after a shooting at Shuggs saloon 120 Baltse Avenue in Atlantic City. Albert Watkins, acting special officer, fired the fatal shot and surrendered to authorities after Crown was taken to city hospital.
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