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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

14

Angry wife kills husband at supper party

In a domestic tragedy at a supper gathering, Mrs. Prout shot her husband after an argument. Eyewitness guests described the tense moment as he confronted her, the police station reports noting the woman claimed the act was not intentional.

Christmas Fetes Planned for Alexandria Sunday Schools

Arrangements for Christmas celebrations of Alexandria Sunday schools are listed. Events include St Marys Catholic Church school at clock, Young Mens Speciality Lyceum Hal Tutheran, and multiple services from December 27 to 29 at Grace, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and other churches. Funeral for Mrs Trainum held at St Marys Catholic Church. Post Office hours announced for Christmas week. Grogan suffers paralysis in Winston Salem.

Alexandria Shington Post Burma King Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Wclock Young Men’s Speciality Lyceum Hal Tutheran Christ Grace Methodist Episcopal South Second Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Second Baptist Gethany Methodist Protestant Trainum Willie 'Trainum

Danced to Death Shocks New York Audience

Young Caroline Carnist collapsed and died during a long dance program at Roosevelt Hall in New York City. Witnesses say she danced fiercely toward the end, suffering a heart failure likely induced by extreme exertion.

New York Des Caroline Carnist Roogevelt Brett Uwe

John Bigelow Dead First Citizen of New York and Noted Author

John Bigelow died at his Gramercy Park home at age 94 after a long illness. A diplomat, journalist, and author, he served as minister to France and as New York secretary of state. He was executor of Samuel J. Tilden’s estate, close to Andrew Carnegie, and chaired Tilden’s canal commission before leading the New York Public Library.

Andrew Carnegis Samuel J. Tilden New York John Bigelow Gramercy Aduare Higelow Maj Grace Bigelow Charlotte Fierdius Mr. Bigelow John Bigerow Malden Ulster County N.Y New York Evening Post William Cullen Bryant France Gov Bigeley New York Public Library

TARRING FINE FOR SCHMIDTS IN CHAMBERLAIN CASE

Clark and John Schmidt receive $200 fines plus costs for complicity in the tarring of Miss Chamberlain, with Clark denying a settlement rumor claiming she was to receive 25 000. In a separate dispatch, Merle Palmer is rescued from a burning Mountain State Hotel in Salem, noting losses of 6 000 to 8 000 with 4 500 insured.

Lincoln Centre Kans Clark John Schmidt Miss Chamberlain Clarksburg W. Va Merle Palmer Burning Mountain State Hotel Salem

Deeds of Trusts Listed Across DC Squares and Mount Pleasant

A long list of real estate deeds of trust in multiple DC squares and neighborhoods including Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains. Entries specify grantors grantees and secured sums from about 430 to 34 000 dollars with terms ranging from 1 to 7 years and interest rates commonly 5 to 6 percent, with many semiannual payments. Notable properties include lots in squares 17 63 1282 and 1604 and blocks in Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights, with institutions like American Security and Trust Company National Savings and Trust Company and Washington Loan and Trust Company acting as trustees or secured parties.

Fannie Lounds David Mount Pleasant Marcox W. Lewis Et al John H. Miller Algerhon Gardner Richard Vemliniuglly Kot Myrna ‘W. Oehaman Andrew Oehmann Noble Pf. Barnes Muggie C Square Iva A. Meany Elmer E. Ramey Richard A. McLean George A. Travers Pfingham Place James H. Winslow Horatio Taplin John W. Lewis Secare Lillie T. ‘Taplin Squane John Henry Purdyet Jason Waterman Jancuel S. English A. Light Nellie T. List Philip HM. Christman Howard Za Christman Ccome M. Bremedman Moore & Barbour Laura A Jones Henry H. Bergmann Charles Liberty Twining City Clarence W Mary E. Martin William Washington Loan and Trust Equitable Cooperative Joe L. Heinkell William EB. H. Merritt Alma L. Hlopfer Solumbia Heights Pleasant Plains Charlen Gelden William B. Edmonton Louis R. Peak Equard McKnew Columbia Heights Joseph C. Sheehy American Security and Trust Company Natonal Savings and Trust Company Cuckholds Delight Arthur Ranterberg Augustus P. Crenshaw Hi J. Packard Eilsgae Sears Ususta C. Motz William c. . Johnson Reber C. Wiuntlarey Anne Megh Faundleros Petworth Mary Greer Cromwell Willam

Legal Record of Probate and Court Actions

Legal notices and court entries across probate and district courts including wills admitted to probate, letters of administration, guardianship, and bonds. Supreme Court admissions of practitioners. appeals and court of claims proceedings. equity, criminal, and bankruptcy dockets with names such as Daniel B. Hil, J. Milton Baker, Sarah Ann White, Carl Louise Beil, Martin F. Field, Richard E. White, and Patrick F. Sheehan. cases involve estates, administration, guardianship, and testamentary matters.

Jostick Wright Daniel B. Hil J. Milton Baker Sarah Ann White Gierola C. Green Maddox & Gatley Patrick F. Sheehan Colley W. Well Berry Minor Josephine R. Johnson Martin F. Field G. A United States Supreme Court Jantice McNenes Holmer Larton Hughes van Devanter Santice Lamar Alee Gilbert Woolworth Watertown Carlos E. Hough Philadelphia John Nesbit Franklin CW. Howitt Beaumont Tes Chiuntey Hackett Gilbert Ara Natalia Aran Patria Aran Alcides Aran Parilies Northern Pacific Railway Company Selina Nolan Charles W Michael Nolan Bond Olebrie Mangan Felt Railway Company of Chicago Tate Christine Webber Statens John J. Sloman HF. Lerch Patrick M Carthy Amelia KB. Bright Firat National Field City Probalo George Henuts Taylor Altormeys Charles J. Buell David W. Stor Ane C. Stier Atter- Turk Stove & Ite Any Et al Gulveaton Ape Company Crree Taylor Zor VE Ruck Stove Range Caspory Et Seneca N. Testor Maleala Attormmney Burton Mawatre Tare Andersin United States Court of Customs Appeals Asta Maun Veostling Snune Cate Dwiger Fini Harber Ate de Vrie United Stores de Vries Hell Gefendant L.A S. Ray Tuppellante Arlels John We el Lewis Bare Sri Acon Board of Fonral Appraisers United States Wertheimer Albert H. Washburn Charls E. McNabb McMillit & Co William I. Wemple Albert Ih. Wasilurn Appellees Wiliam I. Wemple Arbuckle Dros Abert TI Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court NO. 1 Clabeugh Adilizon Pas J. F. Laskey Allen Vs. Allen Margaret M. Murray Examiner W. A. Coombe J. Wilambon C. Carrington Chase James F. Kelly Nourse Plalnuif G. C. Todd J. A. Kratz, Jr J. W. Cox Harrison Justice Wright William J. Brontal B.A. Fennitg Ruasch J. A. ‘Toomey Blair, Drayton & Hillyer Dorsey M. FE. O'Brien William Bradfield Lawson W. Offuth Arnold Ve. Fleher Ralston, Siddons & Wehardeen Cobb, Clements & Wright Shepard Vs. Shepard Jonce & Waring Turner & Boot Mayne Ve. Bride Callahan Hughes Va. Thompson Lyon & Lyon Newsayer Attorness Tobriacr—Newwyor Hutcos Sebich Ernest Harris Wiliam Aitbert Walter Jones Wiliam Dickerton Hoco Felipping Bankruptcy Court Chiief Clabaugh John W. Myadléisn Aifudl W. M. Hallam K. A. Hoettmuller Altorness Baker

Mechanics Liens Case Against Imperial Theater Company

No. 5 C. W. Somerville v Imperial Theater Co. Tote 18 to 22 tied to 407 claim amounting to 1745.25 dollars. Attorneys listed J. J. Hamilton W. S. Leeba OU F. Raines. Tot 4 3969 S606.

C. (. W. Somerville Imperial Theater Company J. J. Hamitton W. S. Leeva F. Raines

Real Estate Transfers From Washington Streets and Alleys

Real estate transfers across many Washington streets list numerous quitclaim and warranty deeds. Transfers include Herman Howenstein to Thomas and Annie Faden on lot 63 square 351 near Sixth Street Northeast and other parcels along Newport Place Northwest Mount Pleasant and Wisconsin Avenue Park involving numerous individuals and entities.

Sixth Seventh Herman Tt. Howenstein Thomas L Annie Faden T. Leo Haden Herman St. Howenstein Headl Adventury D. I. R. Drury Fannie A. Lounis Pleasant Plains Campbell Ururtes Board of Church Jon M. E. Church Fouth Lea M. Campbell William A. Campbell Soule James ‘Empbell Eame Gizok Mount Airy M. Butler John F Willan Robert S. Campbel Elmer O Elgner Seventh Street Emima A Schweh Harry Abramson Newport Place Walter R. Wilcons Charles J. Malsatl Theodore Tite, Jr Theodore Puu! Jr Merman E. Blau Square BY Viewport Place Leuven Walter BR. Wilcox Theodore Pit, Jr Kat Theodore Plist, Jr Ira A. Heany Fifteenth Street Clarence B Sanus Gates William EH. Werper Half Street Southweat Benjamin F. Bailetorks Mary D. Prute Petworth Ida V. Jones Howard T. Jane Ux Wroukland Amas P. Yarrow Et Uarry Harry King Herbert Gil Theodore x. GH Benjamin &. Graver LE Droit Park Robert I. Carr Howard T. Jones Ida ¥. Jones Joe Trinidad Ella T. Shea Bridget Augustus Motz Mary A. Rauterberg Square Duckhold's Delight William T. Morrison Arthur Minne Hauterberg North Columbia Heights David L. Leihe Willan Allard Walter B Ulark Sara E Beach Sama Biock Velwesn Angus Burns Jaween TL Comugett Restryoir View Cornelia Dencie Georgiana Robey Cornelia Deasls Maryland Avenue Alber Punt Wiliam Mf. and Mary Delfield D Street William A. King J. Leo Kolb

Mrs Vermilya Indicted For Murder By Poisoning

Chicago December 1 A grand jury returned an indictment against Mrs Louisa Vermilya containing thirteen counts charging her with murdering Policeman Arthur Bisonnette by poisoning. She is held without bail and accused of administering the poison from the pepper box, which authorities said she later used in an apparent suicide attempt while under guard.

Chicago Louisa Vermilya Arthur Bisonnette

Petersburg Liquor Shipments Flood North Paroline

Petersburg Virginia reports a large liquor shipment from the city valued at about 10000 dollars sent today to multiple dry regions in North Paroline, underscoring ongoing illicit distribution amid prohibition efforts.

Fire Destroys Open Board of Trade Building in Chicago

A fire in Chicago early today wrecked the Open Board of Trade building, routed about 1,000 guests in three Loop hotels, and destroyed labor records. Loss estimated at $200,000. Initial reports of dead furnace stokers were false. all employees accounted for. Fire Marshal Seyferlich to investigate possible incendiary origin.

Chicago Open Board of Trade Loop District Chicago Federation of Labor Open Board Kaiserhof Stafford Victoria Seyferlich

Olympic Blamed for Accident in Bay Collision

The Admiralty ruled the White Star liner Olympic responsible for the collision with the British cruiser Hawke near Cybourne Bay on the earth side of the Isle of Weight on September 3 last.

Olympic London Admiralty White Star Lin Hawke Cybourne Bay Wieht

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