Tragedy Recalls Aberdeen Murder Trial Scenes
Washington Post reports from Elkton Maryland recounts delay in the Johnson murder trial of Maj John R King with defense objections. Witnesses include James R Turner Maj King s associate Frank C Merton War Department field officer Mrs Cassie Harkins Dr C H Kriete and Maj Frank A Tainter providing testimony.
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Washington Post
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Trias
Charles H. Johnson
John R. King
Aberdeen
James R. Turner
King
Johnson Home
Frank C. Merton
War Department
Cassie Harkins
Johnsons
C. H Kriete
Frank A Tainter
Turner
In memory of Margaret Keane obituary tribute
In memory of Margaret Keane who died six months ago today. A loving wife and mother, she is mourned by her husband and children. The family honors her care and toll, rest and peace, as angels guard her grave.
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Keane
Margaret RB Keane
Heaven's Gate
Died Grobsart and Local Obituary Notices
Obituary fragment list with multiple death notices dated mid December 1918. Includes Nathweat NETTIE LOLISE DE Gkos SART and others. mentions survivors, funeral details, and interment plans across various addresses and institutions. Names include Nathweat, Sarah Howson, William, Miss Emmis, McClain, Robert Woompet, John, Jolin, Smith, Shelton, Warrick, and others with varied locations in New York and nearby areas.
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Nettie
Hen Ag
Rio Paldence
Mess Williim
Hua
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Oatta
Sind
Emmismil Darera
Bos
McClain
Roberi
Ayet
Aeecia
Jolin
Comen
Ho Newsom
Clyde
Ant William Jennings
Nursa
Desomoer
Leimple Fleseath
Bidenour
Ren Anfien
Wittam Ho
Nertheaet
Ted
Jatennens
Cometers Smith Sucien
IR Ufo ET
Fmily S
Cai
Mir
Thomas Wo Smith
Colimt
Amony Tebrs
Cuentas
Elteablth
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Clak
Moncay
Browk
Ruabaru
India
Waerick
Wis
Martha Hargit
Dewale Roe
Testimony Details Fatal Night at Johnson Home
Government witnesses recount a fatal event at the Johnson residence including doors closed, a shooting, and Maj Maj. King wounded. Mrs Hawkins describes Johnson ordering King to leave and the subsequent gunfire while relatives of the Johnsons and Maj. Tainter observe intently.
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Aberdeen
Mr. Horton
Johnsons
Maj. King
Robinson
Archer
Johnson
Influenza Deaths Hit Navajo Nation and Violent Tragedy
Phoenix report notes 2000 Navajo on Fort Defiance authority reserve died from influenza. One delirious Indian killed his wife and four children with an ax before hanging himself. Helena dispatch mentions widespread influenza and pneumonia deaths on Montana reservations and claims about drastic remedies used by tribes.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Apache County
Fort Defiance
Robins
Navajo Agency
Helena
Mont. Pee
Montana
Intitenza
Trial of John W Coughenour in Cumberland murder case
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland December 17. John W Coughenour formerly of Connellsville Pennsylvania is on trial for murder of his wife in Cumberland fifteen months ago. State's Attorney J Philip Roman said the defendant confessed. Coughenour had been separated from his wife for a year and was living in Baltimore. He allegedly wanted her to move to Baltimore or for him to live with her in Cumberland. Two shots were fired severing the spinal cord. The defense offered no opening statement. Most of the day focused on selecting a jury.
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John W. Coughenoour
Washington Post
Hagerstown
John W Coughenour
Connellaville
Cumberland
J. Philip Roman
Goughenour
Baltimore
Fred
Gas service complaints in Alexandria prompt stake fears
News from Alexandria reports residents furious over gas shortages and quality issues affecting cooking and lighting. Many households revert to coal or wood stoves, while others install electric stoves, despite promises of improvements. The city’s gas plant is viewed by many as a potential losing proposition amid ongoing service failures. Private Shirley P. Pullin, of Company A, 116th Infantry, was wounded on October 8 at the Mexican border, and Ellis O Rowles of Franconia married Catharine I Cleveland of Barcreft in Washington under J H Jeffries on December 7.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Frank ©. Pullin
Adjutant General's Office
Shirley P. Pullin
116Th Infantry
Pullin
Alexandria Light Infantry
Anniston
Ala
Cora Hamilton
South Lee Sstreet
Lond
Ellis O Rowles
Franconia
Moss Catharine I. Cleveland
Barcreft
J. H. Jeffries
Washington
Funeral Rites for George T. Sinclair Held at Rosemont
Funeral services for George Terry Sinclair were conducted at his brother C A Swann Sinclair’s Rosemont home by Rev Dr W J Morton of Christ Episcopal Church. Burial followed at Pohick Cemetery. Also, Miss Georgie Pears Travis’s funeral was held from her parents’ Tel Ray home with Rev W L Wayts officiating. Alva Aerie No 871 meets tonight at a Pythian Temple to elect officers for the year.
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George Terry Sinclair
C. A Swann Sinclair
Rosemont
W. J. Morton
Christ Egiacopal Church
Pohick Cemetery
Georgie Pears Travis
A. O. Travis
Tel Ray
W. L. Wayts
del Ray Baptist Church
Alva Aerie
Ada Hammond, Former Hagerstown Mayor’s Wife, Dies
Mrs Ada Hammond wife of the former mayor of Hagerstown and cousin of late United States Senator Louis E McComas died here today in Washington Peat Hagerstown Md on December 17.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Ada Hammond
United States
Louis E. McComas
Senator Mulkey Resigns and McNary Succession
In Oregon a preslection agreement led to Sen Mulkey resigning yesterday after election to March 4. Sen McNary, elected for six years, succeeds the late Sen Lane and assumes committee roles in the next Congress. Both are Republicans. Malted Milk origin noted as Hewick. avoid imitations.
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Oregon
McNary
Lane
Offce
Congress
Friedlander Bros Overcoats Offer Great Value
Friedlander Bros at 428 9th St NW showcase overcoats at deep discounts. Prices range from 20 to 35 dollars for premium styles and fabrics, including Australian collars and English gabardines, with many items praised as high value compared to higher tag prices.
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Friedlander
Friedlander Bros
Hargaina
Friedlanders
9Th St. NW
Death Notices From War Front in France
In Sharpsburg Maryland Mrs James A Pierce learns from the War Department that her son Private Earl Gardner has been killed in battle in France. In Westernport Maryland Mathew Dowling is advised that his son Herbert died there of wounds received in action.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
James A. Pierce
Sharpsburg
War Department
Earl Gardner
France
Weasternport
Mathew Dowling
Herbert
Pneumonia Claims Naval Cadet in Cambridge
Cambridge official reports State Pneumonia victim Coxawain Thomas W. Simmons Jr aged 19 died this morning at Portsmouth naval hospital. Surviving are his parents Secretary of State Thomas W. Simmons and Mrs Simmons, three sisters and two brothers including Lieut Lawrence Simmons in France. Parkersburg death notes Thomas C. Cothern, 76, died last night after enlistment in Third West Virginia Cavalry and discharge to Washington in 1845. Three children survive.
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Washington Post
Cambridge
Parkersburg
W. Va
Thomas C. Cothern
Third
West Virginia Cavalry
Washington
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