Gas Ends Two Lives in Hotel Death by Own Action
Victims found dead in a small Washington hotel room at 622 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. Charles M. Turner, 50, carpenter of 217 Fifteenth Street Southeast, and an unidentified young woman died of gas asphyxiation. Empty whisky bottles and a baby’s handkerchief and cup were found in the room. Woman thought to be about 35, likely from Kansas City, Missouri. identity unknown after viewing at the morgue. Coroner ruled death accidental with evidence of intoxication. The couple registered as J M Minor and wife of Baltimore. Turner’s union cards found. another youth identified Turner to Sedrick Hunson. Funeral notices for various local residents follow in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Turner
Fifteenth Street
Kansas City
Sam Gassenheimer
Pennsvania Avenue
IM. Minor
Washington
Nevitt
Wera
William H Perkins
J M Minor
Baltimore
Carpenters’ Joint District Council
Sedrick Hunson
Rt Ninth Street Youthest
Turner
Mr Hynson
Turner's Frustrated Search Ends in Tragedy and Inquiry
The article recounts a missing man, Kym Turner, a 51 year old carpenter, last seen Friday after a spree. The Turners, living at Fifteenth Street, face sorrow as funeral plans proceed for the father, with neighbors and Mr Hynson noting Turner's steady work history and drinking problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Parner
Hynson
Yorty
Robber Arrested in Sleepers Pocket Rifling Case
Detectives Warren and O'Dea of the Metropolitan Police arrested Reginald Pyles of 161 East Capitol Street yesterday morning on a charge of rifling pockets. Pyles, employed at the power company car barns, allegedly took money from sleeping men at the Patomc power-house annex, 405 Eighth Street, Saturday night. A chase followed when a victim awakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Pyles
Warren and
O'Dea
Polce Department
East Capitol
Patom’c
Eighth Street
Pyles
Power Company
White
New York Board Faces Jewish Protest Over Christmas in Schools
The New York Board of Education hears heated debate over annual Christmas celebrations in public schools. Orthodox and reform Jewish leaders urge discontinuation, citing sectarian influence on Jewish children, while rabbis and synagogues push for alternatives or participation with nonsectarian elements.
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Washington
New York
Board of Education
Committee On
Cardozo Case Leaves Board's Next Move Uncertain
Superintendent Dr Chancellor weighs recommending leaving action to the legal adviser Stuart Mc Namara after Justice Anderson's ruling. Cardozo awaits board action, with Chancellor noting dismissal for the good of the service could be possible but unlikely without adviser input. Francis Cardozo says he will await the board and face charges if they arise, but declines further comment.
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Board of Education
Cardozo
Justice Anderson
Chancelor
Stuart McNamara
Chancellor
Sam
United States Supreme Court
F. Swartzell
J R Keane
A. J. Cooper
Swartzell
Cooper
Keane
J B Clarke
J L. Love
M. E. Nalle
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Francis L. Cardozo
Fire follows Luray wreck on Norfolk and Western line
Special to The Washington Post from Luray Virginia December 8 A freight train collision occurred near Luray as a second section pulled by two engines struck the rear of the first section stopped on the track Fire broke out burning the caboose and freight cars Engineers W A Fitzpatrick from the leading engine and crew from Hagerstown escaped injury William Matthews and Frederick R Stahl saved their toes after leaping from the front and rear engines Both were bruised Stahl sprained an ankle Fire department responded but names of rescued crew were not checked before loss of property was reported
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Luray
Norfolk and Western Railroad
W. A. Fitzpatrick
Wiliam ©. Matthews
Frederick R. Stahl
Stahl
Hagerstown
Luraf
Maj David Stemple Dies at 90s Pressed in Virginia Militia Era
Maj David Stemple a veteran of the Virginia militia dies at Aurora West Virginia near the Maryland line in his ninety first year. He born near Hagerstown Maryland settled Aurora built an inn along the old Northwestern turnpike later farmed owning 400 acres. Survived by second wife and fourteen children many listed including David Youngstown P M Morgan town James W Holt and Mary Jeffries.
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David Stemple
Washington Post
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Mad
Aurora
W. Va
Garrett County
Mat. Stemple
Virginia
David
Youngstown
Ohio
P. M
Morgantown
Cilmden
Detroit
Mich
John Wilt
Amboy
Olive Sheer
Davis
Art critic surrendered after bondsmen turn him in
William J. Wilson, an art expert and promoter of political portraits, surrendered to police after bondsmen accused him of obtaining 8000 dollars worth of portraits by posing as vice president of the American Historical Society. He bought portraits of McKinley, Roosevelt, Hay, and Hanna from artist William B. Murphy. context claimed Congress bought Calvert mansion portraits for Riv erdale Maryland. Portraits were shipped but unpaid. Wilson was arrested in Philadelphia and returned to Cragniton. all portraits recovered.
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William J. Wilson
New York
American Historical Society
Wilson
William B. Murphy
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hay
Hanna
Congress
Calvert Mansion
Riverdale
Boardman
Horne
Philadelphia
Cragnington
Barich Holds Aloof From Bradley Case In Washington
Utah attorney John A. Bartch remains reticent about advising Mrs. Anna M. Bradley after she shot former Senator Arthur M. Brown in Raleigh Hotel. Creed M. Fulton says Bartch will act only if urged, while Bradley stays in jail cell and shows improving health under Warden Harris.
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Anna M. Bradley
John A. Bartch
Salt Lake City
Washington
Bartch
Mr. Bradley
Salt Lake
Arthur M. Brown
Utah
Raleigh
Creed M. Fulton
Leckle, Fulton & Cox
Judge Bartch
Mr. Fulton
A. E. E Leckie
Eday
Mr. Leckie
Harvard Street
Hudson
Leckie
Bradley
Barth & Bagley
Salt Lioke City
Leclie
Barteh
Harris
Sailors Burned in Explosion on President's Yacht Sylph
Two colored sailors Patrick Mollyhan and Charles Glassford were seriously burned near the Sylph engine room after boiler tubes blew out. They were taken to the Naval Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Mollyhan
Charles Glassford
Naval Hospital
New Officers Installed Martha Chapter Eastern Star
The Martha Chapter No. 4 O E S inducted new officers last Friday in Naval Lodge Building with Mrs. Jeannette R. Newton presiding. Installations included Mrs. Martha A. Harper as worthy matron and Dr. Levi C. Blake as worthy patron, followed by presentations and a post-ceremony program.
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Martha
Order
Eastern Star
Martha Chapter
Naval Lodge
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Jeannette R. Newton
L. M. Hunt
Co. M. Pine
Matthew Harper
Levi C. Blake
Elizabeth Hemline
Ira
Alice P. Ross
Elizabeth McCathan
Bila Luckett
Flora Campbell
Isia Woodward
Mershal
Utile Briggs
Norma Hine
Lelia Mac Nelson
Adah
Lillian W. Thompson
Ruth
Lizebath Carlin
Esther
Grace Hurlbut
Ances D. Barstow
Bleeta
Ethel Vivian
Frank C McCathran
Sentinel
M. Bila Espey
Alex McKenze
William B. Hardy
Mra Espey
Masonite
Easter Star
Ida V. Faber
Charles J. O'Neill
Joseph H. Milans
Elizabeth MacCathran
Martha A. Harper
Levi C., Blake
Jeanette R. Newton
Runaways Home Again After Freight Car Trip
Leslie Irwin of 3 S Street Northwest and Charles Morgan of 41 A Street Northwest returned home late yesterday after a two day freight car trip to Shenandoah Junction Virginia. They say they were playing in a city freight car when the train started and they realized their position too late to jump. Detained by authorities in Shenandoah donation, their parents were notified. They claim it was accidental but harbor a desire to travel west. Solemn high mass at St Aloysius Church will be sung at midnight under special dispensation from Cardinal Gibbons with Rev Father Fink as celebrant.
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Mann
Izabeth
Phillip Andermann
Guneral
Nalley
Eleventh
Morulay
Baerry
William J. Barry
Mary
John Barry
Stephen's Church
Devas
7Th Capitol Street
Andrew Eon
Spanis
Clare
Ireland
Washington
Andhess
St Moysius Church
Haywood
Ft Bayard
Brownsville
Brooklyn
Jes
Board of Education
Temple Emanu-El
Temple Beth- el
J. L. Magnes
S Schulman
Temple Beth
Leslie Irwin
S Street Northwest
Charles Morgan
A Street
Shenandoah Junction
Shenandoah Donation
St. Aloysius
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
North Gapite
I Streets
Father Fink
Remarkable 114th Birthday in Forsyth Street Tenement
Seven young girls in red frocks gather in a Forsyth Street tenement room to hear Fran Marks recount past days as an undertaker's assistant in Russian Poland. The 114 year old matriarch, smoking her pipe for nearly fifty years, celebrates with visitors streaming through the two small rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Hila Marke
Forsyth Street
Russian
Poland
Fran
Louis Marks
Fran Marks
Frail Frau Marks Befuddled by Age and Visitors
An elderly woman living with Louis, aged sixty four, is doted on by her son who jokes about ages as neighbors describe her as a witch by the fire. Police report arrest of James McIntosh for stealing a packet book from Mrs John Carroll at 9 C Street SE. Burglars took an $30 overcoat and hat from Leon Longree at 105 H Street NW.
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J. William Lee
Embelier
Riley
Frau Marks
Louis
Herry Louis
Suvalk
Fifth Precinct
John Carroll
C Street
James McIntosh
Bit
F Streets
Leon Longree
H Street
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Geo. C. Shaffer
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Palma, de Cuba
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Rent
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del Sato
Mount of Olives
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Robert Burns
Boquet Martinez
Key West
General Arthur
Havana
Sir John Astley
Lillian Russell
James G. Blaine
Westenholm
Diamond Xxl
Griffon
Ator
TaSimetie
Gilett
Affleck’s Drug Store
You One
Romeo and Julieta “Hoyo de
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REY del Mundo
H. Upman & Co
Partagas Y CA
Peterson Brier
Curios
Globe
Old Colony Co
H St. N.W
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Columbia Protograph CO
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