Mystery of Virgin ia Beach Suicide Attempt Remains Unsolved
A young woman calling herself Ruth Morton of Chicago attempted suicide at Virgin ia Beach using laudanum and a pistol shot to the head. She survived three head wounds, shows signs of recovery, and detectives have found no identification or clear motive. Police report no outside inquiries despite publicity. A vial marked Willow Drug Company Somerville Massachusetts was found with her but an examination found no matching sale.
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Virginia, Beach
Willow Drug Company
Somerville
Mass
Norfolk
Virginie Beach
Ruth Morton
Chicago
Stilles
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Toment
Coreir
Vais
Somerzine
Lo Virginis Beach
Heston
Ims
Marion
Ree Somerville
Anxs
Obituary notices for Collins Darling and others in December issue
Notices list multiple funeral announcements and memorials from December. Includes Collins Darling family, Julia Burtkast, Mary Narling, Elizabeth Krumpan, Cecelia Ver-man, Cecelia Sinctath, and others, with dates, locations, and church or cemetery details.
Satolli rallies then Sivers in Rome illness
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Satolli’s relapse from ceparitis with improved morning condition, yet worsening by afternoon. He insisted on celebrant and reserved communion in his sick room, with alarming symptoms and delirium. Grave doubt rests on his recovery amid telegraphic messages from America.
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Rome
Varamat Batolli
America
Alleged Murderer Caught in Roanoke After Ten Days
Greek suspect Michael Mioulis was captured in Pocahontas Va after eluding authorities for ten days in the Stamoulis murder case. Stamoulis, owner of a Greek restaurant, died from a knife wound to the breast following a quarrel in a barber shop. A reward of 100 was offered for the arrest.
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Roanoke
Michael Mioulis
John Stamoulis
Thia
Pocahontas
Misoulis
Stamoulis
Misoulla
Stamouli
Mrs Anne Bishop Weds Frank E Wilson in Martinsburg
Mrs Anne Bishop a social figure from a wealthy Martinsburg family married Frank E Wilson cashier of the People’s Trust Company yesterday. The ceremony was by the Rev Johns Douglas with only relatives present and a wedding supper followed. The couple left for a two week bridal trip to the East.
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Frank E. Wilson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington Post
Anne Bishop
People’s Trust Company
Johns. Douglas
Wilson Bier
Eset
Judges and Federal Officials Face January Departures
The Eastern District of Virginia sees Judge L L Lewis and U S Attorney for the district nearing term expirations in January. President Roosevelt appoints successors with Morgan Treat likely to remain as U S Marshal while D Lawrence Groner of Norfolk is named potential next district attorney.
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TRE
Washington Post
Richmond
Cart
Morgan Treat
United States
Eastern District of
Virginia
L. L. Lewis
Trent
Lewis
D. Lawrence Groner
Norfolk
Roosevelt
Roberr ‘M. Talley
Monty Shal
State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Virginia Supreme Court
Braddock Road Route Marking Backed by DAR
Janet Montgomery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will assist the Braddock route marking movement. The effort traces Gen Braddock’s 1753 march through Virginia the District of Columbia Maryland and Pennsylvania to Port Duquesne now Pittsburgh. The Braddock road runs through Rockville Gaithersburg and beyond as the county’s oldest thoroughfare.
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Washington
Rockville
Janet Montgomery
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gen. Braddock
Virginia
District of Columbia
Maryland
Peninylvania
Port Duquesne
Pittsburg
Braddock
Gaithersturs
Virginia Briefs and Roanoke church move noted
Rev. P B Hil, pastor at Rivermont Avenue in Lynchburg for three years, announced at Sunday service his decision to accept the fall pastorate at the new West End Church in Roanoke, with resignation timing not yet fixed. Police captured twenty poker players in a Lynchburg raid. Harry Marks faces gambling charges for an alleged den in the city center. Steamer Norfolk death aboard the vessel Saturday night due to heart disease. Boyds Church in Maryland dedicated the new Northern Methodist Church at Clarksburg with sermons by Bishop Cranston and Rev. Dr. Wilder. windows donated by long-time members. Classified ads urged use of The Post classifieds for secure results.
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P. B. Hil
Rivermont Avenue Presbyterian Church
Lynchburg
West End
Roanoke
Lyruhburg
Harry Marks
Tonis Southall
Norfolk
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Boyds Church
Washington Post
Boyds
Clarksburg
Northern Methodist Church
Hishop Cranston
Washington, D. C
Wilder
Rusk Hall
Washington
W. F. Sumwalt
Confirmation Mass At St Mary's Alexandria
The large congregation at St Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria witnessed the rite of confirmation administered by Rt. Rev. de Vyver with many youths receiving first communion. Bishop Van de Vyver spoke from the pulpit during the 4:30 mass as bells rang and church members renewed baptismal vows. Christmas mass times were announced as 5, 6:90, and 9:30 with benediction to follow.
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Hetote
St Mary’s Catholi Church
Alexandria
de Vyver
van de Vyver
St. Mary's Church
Insane suspect held after bystander rampage in Alexandria
John Britt, described as insane, is jailed at Alexandria police HQ charged with disorderly conduct after a late Saturday disturbance near Wilkes Street. Officers found his relative Mary Lawrence and family in the street. Britt surrendered with a knife in hand. Judge DeLacy spoke on juvenile justice at a DC event, with Walter L. Thompson performing. A petit jury is to hear Walter Page's nighttime robbery arrest case in Alexandria. Mrs Jo hanna Sheehey of 382 South Columbus Street died last night aged 56. funeral arrangements set for Wednesday morning.
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John Britt
Alexandria
Brite
Nt Te Hose
Mary Lawrence
Wilkes Strest
Pitt
J. Asaph
Roberts and Young
DeLacy
William H. DeLacy
Juvenile Court of
District of Columbia
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Walter L. Thompson
Alexandria Corporation Court
Jude Lovia C. Bailey
Walter Page
Lee Ar Rest
Fairfax Moyal
Frederick P. ‘Russell
Page
Commonwealth
Grent
Johanna Sheetey
Jol Sheehey
Columbus Street
Sheehey
County Cork
Ireland
W. J. Zimmerman
Mamie Sheeley
John T.'Sheehey
Clerks Demand Wage Increase During Norfolk and Western Meeting
The Brotherhood of Halfway Clerks of the Norfolk and Western Railway held a December meeting in Bristol with division chairmen. They drafted a working agreement seeking about a 40 percent wage rise citing higher living costs, later sharing a meal at the Hotel St Lawrence.
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Hotel
St Lawrence
Bank executive dies at Pimlico Club during visit
Willam F. Harmond 45, president of the Third National Bank and Baltimore Chamber of Commerce member, died of heart failure while descending stairs at Pimlico Country Club. He had purchased Pimlico race track at auction earlier that year, a deal tied to the Pimlico Jockey Club, of which he was a member.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Grain House of Hemmond, Snyder & Co
Phollig Country Club
Pimlico Race Track
William Blges
Rigsa
Pinlico Jockey Club
Hammond
Rea
Mrs Sage Gift to Art. Bolles Furniture for Met Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art receives H Eugene Bolles 600 piece American furniture collection valued around 100000 dollars. Mrs Russell Sage steered the donation through the museum, with items spanning early New England to early 19th century. The collection includes English Dutch French and American pieces, notably Jacobean era and examples of Chippendale Sheraton and Hepplewhite.
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Metropolitan Museum
Weabington
New York
Lba
Russell Sage
Metropolitan Muzeum of Art
H. Eugene Bolles
Poston
Howard Robinson
Museum
New England
England
Holland
France
America
Child A Porson Victim Dies After Eating Cake
The five year old son of Charles L. Bowers, a noted Bristol florist, died a few hours after reportedly eating cake. Authorities investigate possible poisoning as the cause of death.
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Bristol
Tobacco sales surge as market closes for Christmas holidays
Richmond reports record weekly tobacco sales with nearly 9 million pounds traded at 45 to 25 dollars per hundredweight and an average around 8 dollars. Sun cured stocks show strong demand, especially from Powhatan and Amelia counties, while overall receipts hint at lull until after holidays.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Powhatan
Amelia
Lynchburg
Boston
Petersburg
May Hold Over Month Discussed For District
The document hints at a January discussion on a year end appropriation for the district and a potential holdover of commissioners. It notes that new members will need time to study district needs and procurement methods before the next appropriation bill becomes law. West expresses willingness to serve. Macfarland gives no comment on remaining beyond January 1.
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Jim District
Somsejaners
Ostee
Séne Pyears
Fiair
Senate
Macfarland
West
Ascal
Falom
Rencaid
West Witting
Taft
Tomain
Rantain
Board of Commiisioners
Pesteara
Meiday
Severe storm alters east Florida travel and temps
Fragmented text describes a coastal storm affecting Florida with southward movement toward the southeast coast. Mentions gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and rough seas. notes on ships, harbors, and offshore weather patterns. Details are unclear but indicate unsettled conditions and potential travel impacts along the Atlantic coast.
Toy stove gift ends in tragedy in East St. Louis
A father’s Christmas gift toy stove led to the fatal kerosene fire that burned Minnie, age about three, as she imitated her mother by pouring kerosene on the stove. The child’s clothes ignited. she died within two hours. The mother suffered burns while attempting to extinguish the blaze. The husband also endured burns to hands and face. A jury recorded the incident as a midwinter tragedy with details surviving in local records.
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Burma
East St. Tauls
Siri
Stave Ang
Rexouingis
Siremen
Monroe Doctrine urged on religion in South America
Bishop Frank M Bristol of Buenos Aires argues the United States must extend the Monroe Doctrine to religious welfare in South America. He cites Protestant education in capitals and major cities, praising American influence while noting tensions over cultural imposition and commerce. Bristol and wife plan a trip from Washington to New York then to Panama via Luray Vin. Mrs Lockwood Hughes dies after fall from Norfolk and Western bridge, leaving husband and family in sorrow.
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Frank M. Bristol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Hamlité Methodist Episcopal Church
America
United States
Monroe
Gay
Stuent
George Washington
Bishop
Bristo
Metropolitan Math
Bristoleave
Washington
New York
Panama
Concert at Columbia by United States Soldiers' Home Band
An appreciative audience heard the Columbia Theater concert by the United States Soldiers' Home Band led by John M Zimmerman. The program mixed classical and popular numbers with numerous Sousa-type encores. Soloist Miss Minna Hetaridhs performed violin pieces to warm reception. overall, the program was executed in musicianly fashion.
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Columbia Theater
United States Soldiers
John &M. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Ihig
Wagner
Bazuini
Washington
Verdi
Caren
Grieg
Sigurd -Josaifaz
Hell
Borg
Staningle
Freby
Dan Godfrey, Jr
Berewaki
Naches
Woman Victim of Flames In Street Near Furnace
Mrs Elizabeth Overman 73 widow of Bernant Overman dies in Emergency Hospital after a furnace mishap at 837 M street northwest. Daughters Dorothy Riker and Alice Floyd slight burns while trying to save her. Husband formerly with Whye and Overman of National Carbine Works. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Elizabeth Overman
Bernant Overman
Dorothy Riker
Alice M Floyd
Overman
ABC
Whye & Gverman
Tus
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Tuckyill
Pike
Kensington
Bradsley Jane
Chevy Chase
Chong Chaya
Histon
Ournay
Wil
Julia Et Tuscauce
Burtkast
Dein HL
Buyeber
Collins
Citiena
Katie
Lennis J. Collins
Mary
Narlinc
Khud N. Darling
IL A.m
AL Cartiy
Wiltiam A
Johanna N McCarthy
Neral
Sloth Street
Holy Neme Church
Mount Olivet
Spholson
Cecelia
Tibei Fisker
George FT. Nicholson
J 'Verman
Elizabeth Cic Rpm
Dorothy
Riker
Cincinnati
Sinctath
Elizas
Lindly K
Sinall
Neera
Windsor
Mary Boanche
Tarry DT Waters
Caneral Fom
St Pauls Catholic
Chereh
Paul Plover
Putey Courter
Scracuse Fast
Thos
Sergeon
L. S. Cain
A. Costello
Frank Ghier
Speare
Ching
Geo
P. Zurhorst
East Capitol St
J. William Lee
Pennaylynuls Ava
John R. Wright CO
Embalmers
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Embalmere
Fourteenth ST. NW
Commadiogs
Nord St
HE. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel
Lincoln
Satolli
Michael’ Misouiis
Bocahontan
U.S
Eastern District
Will Mare Braddock Road
Rockvile D. A. R
Virginia Briefs
Post
Tokalon Wineco
Bishop van de Vyver
St. Mary’s RC. Church
Johanna Sheehey
Norfolk and Western
CLUG
William R. Hammond
Third ‘National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Pimlico
Aca
Virginia Burley
Toy
Beg
Matar
Matin
Nieztmur
Sina A
Tempopituren
Sariday
Estes
Agheru
Aneota
Devonport
Lowa
Beavers Coto
Lee Galverton
Tex
City
Eas Angeles
Pam
Margus Ce
Heiels
Postland Gree
Tacoma
Vicksbing
Misa
South America
Atheistic
Buenos Ayres
Ae Stanard
Greyhound
J.T. D. Pyles
Wai, Ty St
Nwt
Sth
Ste
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Hevese
M St
Tle
Good Hope Road
St St
Ith
Columbia
Zimmerson
Mother
Shoemaker’'s
W. Noack
Treas
Tee
Shoomaker’s
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