Mystery of Virgin ie Beach girl fills headlines with peril
Virginia Beach reports an unknown young woman who called herself Ruth Morton of Chicago tried to end her life with laudanum and a pistol shot to the head. Despite three gunshot wounds she began to improve and doctors say recovery is likely. Police have no identity leads as investigators search for the poison sources and the Willow Drug Co vial marked Somerville Mass. The case includes a note and $25 intended for burial expenses. Also noted is a separate report of the completion of a major Shoe Maker Pike project near Chevy Chase.
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Virginia, Beach
Willow Drug Company
Somerville
Mass
Norfolk
Virginie Beach
Ruth Morton
Chicago
Stilles
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Toment
Vais
Somerzine
Lo Virginis Beach
Heston
Ims
Marion
Ree Somerville
Anxs
Obituary notices from city newspaper page
Death notices and funeral details for Julia Burtkast Tuscauced, Collins, Tarling, Darling, McCarthy, Spolson, VerMan, Sinclath, Neera, and Mary Boanche. Listings include dates December 1008 1009 and locations Saint Pauls Catholic Church Mount Olivet cemetery Windsor Clifton streets and Holy Name Church with funeral times and private interments.
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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
Johanna N McCarthy
Neral
Sloth
Holy Neme Church
Mount Olivet
Spholson
Cecelia
Tibei Fisker
George FT. Nicholson
Baltimore
Verman
Elizabeth Cic Rpm
Dorothy
Riker
Cincinnati
Sinctath
New York
Elizas
Lindly K
Sinall
Neera
Windsor
Mary Boanche
Tarry DT Waters
Caneral Fom
St Pauls Catholic
Chereh
Satolli rallies then Sivers in Rome illness report
Rome dispatch reports Cardinal Satolli showing slight improvement after relapse from ceparitis and requesting a chaplain and communion. In the afternoon his condition worsened with alarming symptoms and delirium, grave doubt attached to his recovery amid telegraphic updates from America.
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Rome
Varamat Batolli
America
Alleged murderer captured in Roanoke after ten days
Greek suspect Michael Mioulis was captured today in Pocahontas after eluding arrest for ten days. Stamoulis, owner of a Greek restaurant in Roanoke, died from a knife wound to the breast after a barber shop quarrel. A $100 reward had been offered for his 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 prominent social figure and heiress married Frank E Wilson cashier of the People's Trust Company in Martinsburg West Virginia. The ceremony was private with immediate relatives, conducted by Rev Johns Douglas. 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
Retirements Expected for Virginia Legal Officials
U S District Attorney L L Lewis and U S Marshal Morgan Treat in the Eastern District of Virginia are slated to depart in January. Rumor links D Lawrence Groner of Norfolk as Lewis’s successor. Treat may stay if not reappointed. Assistant D A Robber M Talley also to retire.
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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 marked with DAR support
Janet Montgomery Chapter DAR of Rockville announces it will assist the Braddock road marking project tracing Gen Braddocks 1753 march from the District of Columbia through Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania to Port Duquesne now Pittsburgh The route is described as the oldest thoroughfare through the county extending along Rockville Gaithersburg and beyond
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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 Local Church News Across Lynchburg Roanoke and Maryland
Rev P B Hil announces acceptance of fall call to West End Church Roanoke leaving Rivermont Avenue church. Twenty poker players nabbed in Lynchburg police raid gambling den in city center. Harry Marks arrested for operating gambling base. Steamer Norfolk death: Tonis Southall dies aboard from heart disease. Boyds Md Clarksburg church dedication of Northern Methodist Church with sermons by Bishop Cranston Rev Wilder and Rev J W Sumwalt. Memorial windows funded by long time members. Post asks readers to use classifieds for 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
Large Glass Is Confirmed At St Marys Catholic Church Alexandria
The Rt. Rev. de Vyver bishop administered the sacrament of confirmation to a large congregation at St Marys Catholic Church in Alexandria. The ceremony included first communion for many children, white dresses and bows, and baptismal vows renewed. Bishop Van de Vyver delivered a fluent sermon from the pulpit at the 6:30 PM mass. Christmas day masses were announced for 5, 6:30, and 9:30 o clock with the benediction to follow.
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Hetote
St Mary’s Catholi Church
Alexandria
de Vyver
van de Vyver
St. Mary's Church
Alexandria News Briefs Include Insanity Charge And Local Death
A man identified as John Britt, described as insane, is held at police headquarters in Alexandria after a disturbance at a relative's home on Wilkes Street. Officers found a knife in his possession. he surrendered and was not harmed. Also mentioned is Judge William H. DeLacy speaking on juvenile justice in D C, and a jury summons in Alexandria for Walter Page accused of nighttime entry with intent to rob. Mrs Johanna Sheehey of 382 South Columbus Street, Cork-born, 56, died last night. funeral planned 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 Seek Higher Wages From Norfolk and Western
The Brotherhood of Halfway Clerks of the Norfolk and Western Railway met in Wesbtoxton Bristol Tennessee with division chairmen. They drafted a working agreement demanding an average wage increase around ten percent to reflect rising living costs. A dinner followed at the Hotel St Lawrence.
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Hotel
St Lawrence
Banker Harmond Dies at Pimlico Club Staircase
Willam F. Harmond, 45, president of the Third National Bank and prominent Baltimore public figure, collapsed and died of heart failure while descending the Pimlico Country Club stairs at about 6 PM. Harmond, longtime bank executive and stockholder in Pimlico race track, previously led Hemmond Snyder & Co and served as vice president of the Phollig Country Club. His passion for racing connected him with Pimlico Jockey Club interests and a late 19th century purchase of Pimlico race track was linked to his name via a 1465 auction passed through William Biggs.
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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 Enriches Metropolitan Museum
Through Mrs Russell Sage by the Weabington Poet the Metropolitan Museum of Art receives a vast collection of American furniture and allied arts formed over 28 years by H Eugene Bolles. The set numbers over 600 pieces valued around 100000 dollars, spanning earliest New England furniture to early nineteenth century works.
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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 Dies After Cake Eating in Bristol Home
The five year old son of Charles L. Bowers, noted local florist, died a few hours after reportedly eating cake. Police and coroner investigators examine possible poisoning, with initial suspicion centered on prussic acid or similar toxin. The incident occurred in Bristol, Virginia, and full details are pending.
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Bristol
Tobacco sales rise as market closes for holidays in Richmond
Richmond reports weekly tobacco sales reaching a season peak with about 9 million pounds sold at general averages near 8 dollars per 100 pounds. Sun cured and wrappings see strong demand from local manufacturers, while rains in Lynchburg and South Boston show heavy breaks ahead of holiday closures.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Powhatan
Amelia
Lynchburg
Boston
Petersburg
District Officials Discuss Aftermath of Year End Appropriation
The article reviews plans for the district budget process and the timing of staff changes. It notes discussion of presenting needs to the Senate committee, potential retirements of commissioners, and expected transition to new board members by February 1. West signals willingness to serve with President Taft's wishes. Macfarland offers no comment.
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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
Fragments of a Weather Bulletin From Florida and Georgia
Fragmentary OCR caused a rough forecast mentioning Florida and Georgia regions with north to south air flow. The text references temperatures, winds, and a Monday departure pattern, but the readable portions are sparse and non-specific.
Toy stove gift ends in tragedy in East St. Louis
A Christmas gift toy stove led to fatal burns for Minnie, a child who imitated her mother by pouring kerosene. Her clothes ignited and she died within two hours despite medical care. The mother was hospitalized with burns while the husband sustained minor injuries. Firemen extinguished the blaze as the jury convened.
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Burma
East St. Tauls
Siri
Stave Ang
Rexouingis
Siremen
Monroe Doctrine urged to guide religion in South America
Bishop Frank M Bristol of Buenos Aires argues that the Monroe Doctrine should shape Protestant religious work in South America. He notes U S colleges and schools in capitals, cites admiration for American life, and warns against countervailing methods by rival powers. Bristol spoke at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church and plans travel to Panama via New York.
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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 pieces with numerous encores in Sousa style. Soloist Miss Minna Hetaridhs played violin pieces to warm reception.
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Columbia Theater
United States Soldiers
John &M. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Ihig
Wagner
Bazuini
Washington
Verdi
Caren
Grieg
Sigurd -Josaifaz
Staningle
Freby
Dan Godfrey, Jr
Berewaki
Naches
Woman dies after furnace accident in Washington home
Mrs Elizabeth Overman 73 widow of Bernant Overman died of burns suffered while regulating a furnace at 837 M Street NW. Daughters Mrs Dorothy Riker and Mrs Alice Floyd sustained minor burns while aiding. funeral plans unavailable.
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Elizabeth Overman
Bernant Overman
Dorothy Riker
Alice M Floyd
Overman
ABC
Whye & Gverman
Tus
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