Not Guilty Verdict Shocks New York Fire Trial Crowd Grows
In New York on December 7, Isaac Harris and Max Blanck, Triangle Waist Company owners, were acquitted of manslaughter charges in the deadly March factory fire. The verdict triggered tears and a tense courthouse scene as police guarded entrances and a large crowd gathered outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Triangle Waist Company
Isaac Harrie
Max Blanck
Sno
Ite
Fedl
Margaret Schwartz
Multiple Obituaries and Notices From Washington D C Area
A mixed obituary and public notice item list announces marriages such as Norton McCartney and Mirick Brown, plus Hoss, Us ewitt, Maley, Martin, Hubbins and Johnson obituaries. It also notes military order services for Companion Charles Libbens Vodges with funeral details and a late December funeral schedule across residences in Washington and Maryland.
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Hoss
Q Street
Margaret EL
Castleman P. Boss
Wonerd
Crocker
Ternon
Howard J. Crocker
Jowell
Ellen Reginla Crocker
Thuredey
Simm
Rock Creek
Usewitt
Rome
Glencarten
Ged
George & Howitt
Eltakk
Magnus & Cease
Staunton
Taterment
Richeland
William C. Borden
TS. Army
California Street
Osha Das
National Cemetery
Artington
Virginaa
Gawlers Chapel
Pennsylvanke Avenue
St. Stephen's Church
Josephine Myles
Ninth and
Newton Streets
Brookland
D. C
Reldag
St Anthonys Church
Rookland
Mount Olivet
Martin
Providence Hospital
William Martin
Hyatteville
Thomas Martin
St. Joseph's Church
Friendship Heights
Thomas H. Robbing
Aitermont
Greenwood Cemetery
York City
New York
Henrietta
Northwear
Stotesbury Cromwell Marriage Plans in City
Philadelphia report states Edward T. Stotesbury head of Drexel & Co. will wed Mrs. Lucretia Roberts Cromwell, widow of Oliver Cromwell, in January. Details set for Christmas day at Mrs Cromwell’s Washington home, with ceremony to be announced and invitations limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Edward T. Stotesbury
Drexel & Co
Lucretia Roberts Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell
Merger Plans for Chicago Packers Failed in 1902 Finance Trial
Albert H. Veeder testified for Swift & Co that two merger efforts in 1902 failed due to money markets. Plans included Armour Swift Morris and Cudahy with capital up to 526 million dollars, to be financed by Kuhn Loeb and New York financiers. Gary and Valentine were stirred into the case as the trial revealed contracts for a 15 million loan and asset transfer in a later National Packing Company formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert H. Veeder
Swift & Co
Testi
Armor
Swift, Morris, and Cudahy
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Veeder
B. J, Harrison
James Stillman
Kuhn, Loeb &Co
Cigly
R Documenta
Guetayas
F. Swift
Edward “Morrie
Michael Cudahy
J.’ Ogden Arthoor
National Packing Company
H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
HK. A. Valentine
Armour & Co
Prohibitive Duma Bill Seeks Exclusion of American Jews
A nationalist measure in St. Petersburg aims to exclude American officials of the Jewish faith from Russia and imposes 100 percent customs duties unless the Russian schedule is lower. The proposal mirrors a December bill by Guenkolt and targets Russo American trade and immigration policy.
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United States
Duma
St. Petersburg
Des
Russia
Guenkolt
Aged Woman Dies From Bicycle Collision Injuries
Mrs H F Roland aged 79 or 70 died last night at her home 1% L street northwest from shock and injuries suffered about three weeks earlier when knocked down by a negro boy on a bicycle at Thirteenth and NM streets northwest. The boy escaped.
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H. F. Roland
L Street
Thirteenth
NM Streets
Peace Menu Revised Still Refuses to Indorse Arbitration
New York December 27 The peace banquet at the Waldorf Astoria plans to proceed without formal endorsement of the pending arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France. Taft is guest of honor and Andrew Carnegie is listed as honorary, but Col Roosevelt declined. Executive secretary Millaré J. Bloomer says the dinner’s aim is world peace without tying to any treaty. Carnegie and Taft invitations were issued before the plan shift became public. Roosevelt’s correspondence with Bloomer will be published Saturday afternoon alongside a magazine article by Roosevelt.
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New York
Presi
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Great Britain
France
Carnegie
Waldorf Actoria
Millaré J
Bloomer
Hell
Theodore 4 Roosevatt
Gaynor
Col. .Roosevelt
Harriman Campaign Contribution Under Fire in Debate
Selmont argues Harriman money to the Republican campaign fund violated law. Perry Belmont declares Roosevelt Shelldon explanation evasive and improper, asserting the Supreme Court Bethold ruling treats national and state elections as a single election.
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Selmont
Harriman
Col
Edosevelt
Halrman
George R. Sheldon
Republican
Supreme Court
Belmont
Leadéra
Roosevelt
Col Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Sheldon
Bethold
Higgins
Threatening letter tied to Paul Beat tie murder case
Special to The Washington Fest details a letter threatening life of Paul Beat tie, the chief witness in the case. Detective L L Scherer, who is also threatened, holds the note dated December 15. The missive warns the witness to be ready by the first of the year and mentions handing Scherer a lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Ve. Dee
Paul Baattie
Baattie
L. L. Scherer
Luther L. Scherer
Praised Moro Campaign Ends as War Department Praises
War Department officials report the Moro campaign in the southern Philippines has ended. They say the last resistance by uncivilized tribesmen has been disarmed and that peaceful industry will replace conflict, with rapid progress expected in the region.
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War_ Department
J. “‘Pershing
War Department
Kent Manufacturing bans liquor sales to its workers
Henry T. Kent Jr and Kent Manufacturing Company notify Delaware county liquor dealers to stop selling liquor to their employees. The list names numerous workers and cites intent to discharge those who drink. Kent says aim is to keep families from suffering and to foster steady, reliable labor, while workers vow to challenge the measure as a legal right to restrict sales.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Dec
Henry T. Kent, Jr
Kent Manufacturing Company
Delaware County
Kent
Benton farmer and family deaths end in murder suicide note
In Benton Arkansas a farmer James Grant killed his wife and two children and then hanged himself after staying with a note claiming the family could not endure. A 11 year old son found the scene after returning from a holiday gathering. The note directs burial expenses and asks his parents be notified after burial.
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Benton
Ark
James Grant
Granit
Hugh Grant
Mie
Grant
Licensed to Marry Grants List of Virginia Couples
A long license list details numerous marriage intentions and banns across Virginia counties. Names include Laura Harrison of Burke Station and farmers from various towns, paired with diverse grooms and officiants. The document catalogs couples such as Utok Rays with a farmer from Lanc hberg and others, noting Rev. ministers and multiple counties.
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Laura
Harrison
Burke Station
Garugren
Mount Siney
Fe J. Fintizma
Agdeen
Thopipsoo
Allaabeth
Esky
Guill
Rundaze
Lawrence
H. Peatrau
Tnd
Maxlé F. Lanahan
Aldin
G. J
Hunnicutt
Tamses W. Smart
Maude J. Lanaham
Thie Tore
Baomoait
Avdl
Eiliay O.” Extae
Gordoni
Essay“ Gooante
Rapid
William J
Modigemerr
Franchi G. Evans
Marlina Hn Porter
Blanche
Schaalt
Cinrien
Glcsan
Ene
Nellie Lug
HW. Barter
Plea for U S Rages Delores Big Exports in Racing Context
George M Romdell of the Agriculture Department argues that thoroughbred racing supports national defense by improving horse breeds. He cites European armies and police, noting racing fosters endurance, wind, and sound feet. He asserts harness racing remains clean and can help sustain racing in general.
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George M. Romdell
Department of ‘Agriculture
Rommel
Ths
United States
New -York‘ Mounted Police
Oor
Bealts Office Record Names and Death Notices
A fragmented OCR list names many individuals with ages and addresses, reflecting deaths and hospital references. Entries mention Government Hospital for the Insane, Providence Hospital, Columbia Hospital, and other institutions, with ages from birth to midlife and locations around Washington. The text combines obituaries and patient notes, including references to a 604 224 st nw and 189 Ontario pl, plus multiple personal names and relationships.
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Anne’ Johnson
Mary L. Clinedinst
Ontario
Gharten J. Dowden
Winthrop C. Jones
WaViliems
Rardin
Providence
Hompitat
Joseph Melatck
Thyrars
Washington
Aspirm
P. Herooure
Georgstown
Paare
Solatete
Bileh Thomas
Ellie. Hotastain
Obine
Dalites
Congress Court
Reka ‘Brown
Yeere
Union Court Ox
Toomas Centte
At. Ow
Thoma Smallwood
St. Nw
Bilsabeis Johneew
Columbia Hospital
Joseph, Rodgers
Roothe
Gerreld Memorial Hospital
Dorothy Norrie
Tency
Morris
Euclid St
Mary Clark
Nxt
Bothy
Maina Lomax
Refractionist Smith Reverses Eye Decline in Washington Visit
New York expert Charles Lincoln Smith visited Washington offering free consultations December 2, 9, and 1 at the Arlington Hotel Annex. He promoted his exclusive methods and prescription glasses to restore vision, attracting local figures like Representative James W. Dowd and Denver residents Copeland and Dowd who reported dramatic relief from blurring, burning, and headaches after treatment.
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Seattle
San Francisco
Copeland
Searak
Charles Lincoln Smith
Denver
Uae
Walt
Washington
Charike Lincoln
New York City
United States
Europe
Arington Hotel
Corer
Hf Street
Vermont Avenue
New York
Artinston Hotel
Street
Vermont
Mr. Copeland
Giaasen
Jack
Mra Copeland
Richmond Contractor Praises Smith Eye Treatment Miracle
Well-known contractor 4 C.T. Sims of West Marshall Street Richmond recounts a remarkable case. His daughter Allene suffered years of constant headaches and eye pains, despite trials with many specialists. After consulting Charles Lincoln Smith, she recovered in thirteen days and returned to school with no headaches, a result Sims says is replicated in many other cases Smith handles.
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C.T. Sims
West
Marshall Street
Richmond
Aceo
Charles Lincoln Smith
Murphy's Hotel
Vielon
Remarkable Recovery Thanks Albany Optician Charles Smith
A Portsmouth couple credits Charles Lincoln Smith of New York with curing Mrs. Lawrence's years of headaches and neuralgia. Using his prescription glasses and method, she reports full relief, regained sleep, and improved health after prior failed treatments and glasses.
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W. M. Lawrence
Laurel and
Lincoln Streets
Portsmouth
Standard 00 Company
Charles Lincoln Smith
Butt
New York
Charles Lincoln
Young druggist forced to sell his business
John Copeland formerly of Calcago now resides with his wife at Hampton Arms 1901 East Sixth Avenue Denver. He recalls severe eye strain that blurred reading and writing, leading to irritability and a failed effort to find glasses in Chicago. Eventually he sold his large pharmacy after years of success.
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John Copeland
Businese van
Chicato
State Senator Goss Endorses Vision Method in Tennessee
Franklin Tenn eye testimony describes eye pain headaches neuralgia and tension easing after using prescribed glasses. Vividly recounts eye strain relief noting improved sight and comfort with Chares Lincoln Smith's method and lenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goss
Metérie
Franklin
Tenn
Chares Lincoln Smith
Efe-Ag
Correcting the Evil Eye by Charles Lincoln Smith
A Portsmouth Virginia ticket agent credits Charles Lincoln Smith with curing his eye trouble. He had suffered for years from a failing right eye and an overworked left eye, previously wearing glasses. After consulting Smith, he reports his eyesight improved, enabling him to work without glasses and not feel the prior age-related strain.
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W. B. Waldron
Chabies
Lincoln
Seabankt Air Line
Portsmouth
Charles Tillesin Smith
Charles Lincoln Smith
Prescription Glasses End Wife's Sickness Says A. L. Lowery
A. L. Lowery states his wife has suffered sick headaches and eye strain for seven or eight years. Traveling by train boat or car triggered severe headaches and eye pain. Despite glasses and treatments, relief was elusive until Charles Lincoln Smith's method of prescription glasses. the wife now sees perfectly and experiences no headaches.
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Charles Lincoln Smith
Lowery
Benjamin Franklin type letter praising Charles Lincoln Smith
Captain Fr A Dobie superintendent of public schools in Norfolk endorses Charles Lincoln Smith, claiming his method is a blessing to humanity and that he spoke from experience after seeking his skill for his own case. The letter is dated with respectful terms and signs off by Dobie.
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Norfolk
Charles Lincoln Smith
Richard A. Dobie
Vision aids praised by Wheeling city schools head
W H Anderson, superintendent of city schools Wheeling Va, commends a vision method after persistent eye trouble and aching from long use. He states the system meets the case nicely and will benefit those with defective vision or eye strain.
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City Schools
Public Library
Charles Lincoln Smith
W. H. Anderson
Wheeling
WELL-KNOWN VIRGINIA CLERGYMAN PRAISES SMITH VISION METHOD
Rev R T Clarke of Drivers Virginia endorses Charles Lincoln Smith for his eye correction system and prescription glasses. Clarke, once plagued by ten years of poor eyesight and night headaches, reports dramatic improvement and renewed reading ability after using Smiths treatment. He cites a parishioner previously unable to attend church due to vision who now enjoys regular attendance and singing praises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
James W. Dowd
Mr. Dowd
Charles Lincoln Stith
Denver
R.T. Clarke
Methodist Church
Drivers
Virginia
Charles Linchin Smith
Rev. Clarke
Ami
Charles Lincoln Smith
Charles Lincoln. Smith
Fev. Clarke
Charles Lincol Amitah
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Hindle
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Alephove
Zuarhorst
WM. H. Sardo & Co
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Moalmers
Cromwell Fames
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Hostetter
Byredain
TOKALON_ WINE Co
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T. EK
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C. Row Raacemp
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George W
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Hagar
Elizabeth Hexper
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Blache Burns
John
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Hart Raymond AW
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Maccracken
Charles
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Shelton
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Laura Coram
Wetec
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Jane D
Minnie V. Creathaw
Henry and
Lena Brows
Toy
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Irene Hood
Symibony Sud
Marths’ Joses
Botte ‘To
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R. Harris & Co
the Jewelers
Selena
Emia
Prutae
Eosoo
Charles “Lingolie
Smith
Ghorger
Georges & Son, ‘Inc
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Wah, ‘Loan & Trust Co
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Winth and
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Peice
Joba F. Ers AC Coz
Ke Ae Lovery
A. Dobie
FuNtra Neral Su
Deal Ae Co. Iik Pert
Emerson Institute
Banaolph
Frincloss
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