Wife testifies in murder case as husband sits with bound hands
Dr James W Simpson faces trial for murder as his wife Mrs Julia Simpson testifies about the fatal shooting of her father Bailey Horner. The courtroom scene shows emotional testimony with the defendant avoiding eye contact while a Polish interpreter handles a disobedient witness. The judge rejects motions to drop charges and adjourns proceedings to the next morning.
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Washington Post
Riverhead
S. 1
James W. Simpson
Julia A. Simpson
Bailey T. Horner
Simpson
Ella Horner
Manton
Papa
Waza
Local Undertakers and Embalmers Directory Listing
A collage of Washington DC funeral homes is listed with names and addresses including W R Speare 940 F Street NW WM 5 Riley 209 2d St, J William Lee Ard Embalmer, Commodious Crematorium, Hindle Bayliss 5th and NW, Thos R Nalley Son 1231 11th St SE, Harvey Sons 14th St NW, John M Mitchells Son 730 12th St. Each entry notes telephone numbers and emphasis on first class service and modest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Riley
J. William Lee
Ard
Pennsylvania
George P. Zarhorst
Saneral
R. Nalley & Son
11Th Street
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth St. NW
Mneder Fommedisus Chapel
John M. Mitchell
12Th St
Puneral
Funeral Designs by Comley Bros Florists in Northwest
Comley Bros Florists offers funeral designs and cut flowers at 2304 Wis. Ave. NW with contact Weat 142. Also noting GuDe 1914 Fat NW with phone M. 43979. Funeral designs of every description at moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. c. Shaffer
Comley Bros., Florists
Wis. Ave
Gude
Northwest
Gifts For Needy Acknowledged By Charities
The Associated Charities and Citizens' Relief Association acknowledge gifts to aid needy families. Donors include Mary V. Clarke with multiple amounts, Glover, McLanehap, Winston, Van Dyke, and others, totaling varied sums for food, fuel, and emergency relief. Contributions are received via treasurer John Joy Edson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
John Joy Edson
Castles C. Glover
Mary V. Clarke
G Willam McLapshan
Robert
Donaldgon
Guy Norment
Juline Gar- Ansis
D. I
Leman Tiffany
Nathaniel L. Francis
Philip K. Reily
A. P. Webster
John 3. Ward
E. J. Thompson
Helen Newell Garfield
Richard Wainwright
Anne van Dyke
Louise B. Hackeman
K. Galnea
Helen B. Tenner
Isaac Winston
Alfred C. True
L. D. Underwood
Citizens’ Relief Association
Corcoran Them
G. Wiliam McLanehap
Tsasc Winston
Tailors Meeting Delayed By Travel Trouble
The Administrative Council of the Merchant Tailors National Protective Association of America postponed its meeting until this morning due to the Congressional Limited failing to arrive in Washington on time. President Twyeffort and several members were expected on the train. the council will meet at 10 o clock before the convention opens.
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Merchant Tailors’ National Protective Association of America
Washington
Twyeffort
Licensed To Marry In Multiple County Notices
A list of marriage licenses issued for couples including Felice D Amico and Fulppine Perticone in Baltimore and several others across Virginia, North Carolina, New York, and Norfolk with various clergymen officiants noted. The fragmentary notices name the would be spouses ages and locales such as Leesburg Warsaw Afton Little Eaton and Nashville areas with several Rev. ministers referenced.
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Felice D'Amico
Fulppine Perticone
Baltimore
Edward James H. Houser
Manadie
G. Pritchett
Sunlight
H. Greene
James Wiliam Kinnler
Helen Haya Buros
Afton
Rey
D. C. MacLend
William B. Adams
Leesburg
Mary Blo
William Morrion Hoyle
New York
Lillian M. Cardea
Martin O'Donahue
Thomas Armatead
Elizabeth Lenfer
S. PW. Drew
William H. Jackson
Martha A. Warner
Hey. W. A. Janéu Prederick Johnson
Lucy Thompson
FL A. Armstead
Tease Osborn
Wille Jones
Gantga W. Les
Lewis
Williams
Janie Forrest
M. W. Clair
M. Newton
Rachel Middleton
Aquilla Sayles
Charles Wilken
Annie Jacknon
Her
Bishop Johnson
Frank King
Little Eaton
Health Office Record Lists February Deaths Across District
Health office summaries report February deaths including Edward J. Anderson aged 81 and Elizabeth Willis aged 23. Names span multiple streets and hospitals with ages from days to 82, listing Roberta Childs, Margarite Parker, and others. Train collision at First and N streets injures Henry Twigge. horse killed. Laxative Bromo Quinine ad promotes cure for colds with 25 cent price.
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Edward J. Anderson
St. Ne
Frank Olden
FE St
Elizabeth Willis
Rumasy H. Hipson
Wit Kalorama Rd
John G. Bright
Harvart St. Aw
James Stuart
Garnett Marpial
Mary J. Wood
Va. Ave
Olaf Christopherson
Hosp
Ins
Lucy Garnett
Sullivan's
Eunice M. Briant
Hamilton Hotel
K St
Hattie Smith
Ist St. Sw
Melicea B. Gorden
Preedman’s Hasp
Scott
Deanwood
Clara Hall
Poplar St. Nw
Margy Smith
Willow Trea Ct
Theodore T. Darton
Henry Twiege
Patterson Street
Baltimore and Ohie
First
N Streets
Twigce
Lottery mercy plea as Honduras company faces prosecution
government aims to press forward with prosecutions of Honduras Lottery Company officers and stockholders over lottery law violations. raids across 20 cities yielded damaging evidence including prize lists in Mobile. officials note the company’s vast US operations, stock value, and payments for concessions while pledges to dissolve are rebuffed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras Lottery Company
United States
Washington
Department
Mobile
Dedicatory Exercises Mark Presbyterians Home for the Aged
The Washington Presbyterians voiced plans to found more denominational homes as pastors spoke at the dedication of the Presbyterian Home for the Aged on 14th Street NW. Board president B H Warner presided, with Rev E Thompson opening prayer and several ministers giving brief remarks. The event featured singing, reception helpers, and tea service, and the home currently houses three residents with Emma E. Jones as matron.
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Washington
Verita
S. Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Church
Albert Evans
Metropolitan Church
Thomas €. Noyes
Sweet Home
Theodora North-McLaughlin
Board of Women Managers
Radcliffe
Hamlin
MacLeod
Cummins
Bailey
C. A. Smith
Warner
Thompson
Miss North
Miss McLaughlin
Hollyday
Miss Simpson
Miss Morse
Miss Gobls
Miss Boulter
Emma E. Jones
Union Alumni Dinner Highlights Union University Leader Address
At the Shoreham Hotel union alumni banquet, Dr. A V V Raymond president of Union University, delivered the principal post prandial address. He noted deaths of former leaders and announced Carnegie’s $100000 gift is assured. Election of officers followed the business meeting led by Rep Joseph E Ransdell as president.
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Union University of Schenectady
Shoreham Hotel
A. V. V. Raymond
University
Timothy E. Wilcox
Franklin H. Hough
Norman E. Webster, Jr
Dana J. Wood
Philip J. Ryan
Briand Proposal Elicits Catholic Support Across Sects
Moderate Catholic organs and lay Catholics warmly back M Briand's circular to prefects on church premises and parish priest access. Cardinal Richard convened Paris priests in secret to convey instructions as Vatican officials remain reticent awaiting the document text.
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Paris
M. Briand
Richard
Holland's New Constitution Proposal in Dutch Report
The commission appointed to revise Holland's constitution recommends shifting succession to children born after abdication, authorizing states-general to provide for succession in emergencies, and making approval of treaties needed. It also seeks proportional representation, women's eligibility for election, uniform candidate qualifications, and gives the first chamber amendment rights alongside approval or rejection of bills except for the budget.
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the Hague
Web
Holland
States-General
Alsc
Redmond Re elected Leader of Irish Parliamentary Party
Dublin February 4 The Irish Parliamentary party unanimously re elected John Redmond 28 chairman of the party It was decided not to readmit Daniel D Sheehan who resigned his Cork middle division seat in protest of his treatment by the party and was re elected for that division unopposed in May 1901
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Dublin
Irish Parliamentary Party Today
John Redmond
Daniel D. Sheehan
House of Commons
Cork
King and Queen Visit Fallieres in Paris
In Paris on February 4 Edward and Queen Alexandra met President Fallieres and Mme Fallieres. They did not appear publicly, then toured in a car to Versailles for lunch with the painter Detaille. The royals later toured the Versailles palace galleries and museum.
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Edward
Queen
Versailles Palace
Paris
Eline Edward
Queen Alexandra
Fallieret
Mme. Fallieres
Versailles
Detaille
Palace of Versailles
Brown Addresses Washington Teachers on Education Progress
Dr. Elmer RK Brown the newly named Commissioner of Education spoke to Washington teachers at Central High School on the educational progress of the United States over the past fifty years. Percy M. Hughes introduced him. He noted advances in universities and secondary schools, city and county supervision, elimination of sectarianism without weakening moral training, and greatly expanded curriculums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer RK. Brown
Washington
Central High School
United States
Percy M. Hughes
Adoption orders create bonds with birth and step relations
Three District Supreme Court applications seek adoptions making heirs of grandparents and guardians, including Davis adopting grandson Herman C. Davis Jr and Belt adopting Pearl Milton. Simonds seek Forest John Simonds. Also notes the funeral of Mrs Harriett Leavenworth Gibson and a bakery wagon horse incident on Girards Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Frank P. Davis
Park Road
Herman C. Davis, Jr
Herman C. Davis
Rosa F. Davis
Illiam Belt
Q Street
Northwest
Pearl Milton
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Baltimore
John W. Milton
England
J. Simonds
Forest ¢. Newcomb
Washington Hospital
Forest John Simonds
Schooner A Catton Stranded South of Ocean City MD
A schooner named A Catton, en route from Norfolk to New York with piling cargo, ran ashore four miles south of Ocean City Maryland. The telegram dated Sept 5, relayed by I Kimball of the se saving service from Ocean City station keeper. Crew reportedly remains aboard as the vessel remains grounded and seeking.
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New York
Norfolk
USA
Ocean City
I. Kimball
Gon A. Catton
Court To Resume Docket After Midwinter Recess
The Supreme Court spent the midwinter recess in receipt of motone and readiness. Cases that have been argued and submitted await resumption on February 25 with the docket to be taken up again after recess.
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Supreme Court
Motone
Lecture on interior China at Vermont Avenue Church
Dr W H Dm of Forman Memorial Hospital in Young Kong China will deliver a talk on conditions in interior China at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church near an acre west day February at under 8 BUETICES at the Du Pot Columbia Christian Endeavor Union.
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W. Hdm
Forman Memorial Hospital
Young Kong
China
Vermont Avenue
Buetices
du Pot Columbia Christian
Endeavor Union
Hand nailed to pole sparks Maryland mystery case
Washington police and Prince George County authorities investigated a Sunday morning discovery near Forrestville of a severed hand nailed to a telegraph pole. The dismembered limb, missing a finger, bore red clay traces and a carbolic scent, with officials considering a prank or cemetery desecration. An elderly man seen nearby on Saturday evening may hold clues as investigators seek the vandal responsible.
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Forrestville
Prince George County
Atwell Gray
Stansbury
Arthur Suit
Washington
Washington and Marlborough Pike
Chesapeake Beach
Richie Station
Smith
Luft
Silver Hill
Boardman
M. Hampton McGruder
Maryland
Sleuth Uses Disguise to Nab Exciseman in Street Heist
Sergeant Ryan of the Fifth precinct arrested John H. Brown known as the hoofing barkeep for violating excise laws. Brown, in a disguise of ocher overalls a blue jumper and a dirty slouch hat, accepted a drink and payment before being pursued to the station.
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John H. Brown
Seret
O. C. Ryan
Fifth
First
Sergt. Ryan
Ryon
Brown
Bryon
Imore
Houge
Hyon
Funeral of Judge Howard Lander in Washington
The funeral for Judge Howard Lander who died at his home on 193 H Street NW was held yesterday at 2 30 PM from All Souls Church with Rev Dr Ulysses G B Pierce officiating The burial was at Arlington Cemetery Honorary pallbearers included Frank W Hackett S F Emmons Perciver Hall B H V Wiley John W Davidge and Pickering Dodge O'Donnell Funeral Morning sent a floral offering The article also notes the funeral of Thomas O Donnell of 25 East Capitol Street to be held at 9 20 AM at St Peter s Roman Catholic Church with a requiem mass He was born in Limerick Ireland in 1825 and lived in the city for fifty years
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Albrecht
Joan CG
Agnes Flinrick Albrecht
Evening Star
Barbarin
Jane Oliver
Dr. Francis
Sinclair Barbarin
George D
Mary D. Abbott
Christ Church
Georgetown
Becker
William M
Mary D. Becker
Tenth Street
Mars A
John W. Burroughs
Brockridge
Prince George County
St. Thomas’ Church
Croom
Marlboro
Crowell
Henry
Ph L. Crowell
Wilson Memorial Church
Foley
Sixth Street
Michael P
Bertha Woley
Glenwood Cemetery
Freer
National Homeopathic Hospital
C. Clifton
C. C. Freer
Brentwood
Lee
Rockville
Hall
George L
Lucy Senit Hail
Thirteenth Street
Ryland M. EE
Milwaukee, Wis
Mary
Thomas
Richard van Dyke, Jr
New York City
Sauther
Henry CC. Payne
Harriett Leavenworth Gibson
Horatio Gates Gibson
Twenty-third Street
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Hov
Alfred Harding
Rock Creek Cemetery
William Croster
Charles N. Hobbs
R. T. Rutherford
Benjamin Alvord
D. J. Rumbough
Eben Siwitt
Howard Lander
H Street
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth and I Streets
Arlington Cemetery
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
Fierce
Frank W. Hackett
S. F. Emmons
Perciver Hall
BH. V. Wiley
John W. Davidge
Pickering Dodge
Seattle Post-Intergencer
O'Donnell
Thomas O’donnell
East Capitol Street
St. Peter's
Local Education Talk and City Notices Highlight Evening News
Dr Elmer S Brown commissioner of education lectured at Central High School on The educational progress of the United States during the past fifty years. A wagon accident near East Capital Street caused milk loss but no injuries. Deaths include Joseph Pennate at Viking dairy and John Dormy Lalndgon. Requiem mass for John Morgan at St Peters Church. Funeral for George J Hall planned from Ryland M Church. Alpha Phi Prize Debate set for Friday at Andrew Rankin Chapel on the topic that stripes are more hurtful than helpful to workers. John Isent fell through a Langdon coal chute at the yeast factory, receiving injuries and hospitalization.
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United State
Elmer 5
Brown
Céntnel High School
Griffith
Atrest
Itfam ‘Graves
Alana
Seventh_atrest
Loulaiana Avotina
Joseph Pennate
Viking Dairy Farm
Bladensburg Road
John
Dormy
Langdon
St. Peter's
John Morgan
Ils
McCormick
George J. Hall
Rome
Ryland M
Hell
Tact MA
Tauer Tah
Camualty
Atbula
Thaw Case Adjourned As Defense Seeks Time To Name Witnesses
The district attorney demands named first witnesses for the defense with cross examination to be ready. Judge Fitzgerald adjourns to 10:30 am tomorrow, hoping counsel exchange courtesies to speed the case. Thaw, led to the Tombs, appears relieved at the early halt. David N. Carvalho, a handwriting expert, attends as a new defense figure. Thaw's counsel offer no statement on his potential testimony.
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Attornay Jerome
Atterney
Délmas
Fitzgerald
Thaw
David N. Carvalho
Harry Thaw
Carvalho
Impressed by Young White in Thaw Trial
In a Evening Mail column Homer Davenport admires Lawrence Grant White son of the murdered architect. The nineteen year old testifies with a poised, clear voice while Thaw studies him, and spectators including Mrs Carnegie react with keen interest as the judge and jury focus on his remarks.
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Washington Post
New York
Evening Mail
Homer Davenport
Thaw
Fiarry Thaw
Lawrence Grant White
Barry Thaw
Mr. White
Stenford White
Thaw Juror J S Denee Lived Here In Washington
Thaw juror J S Denee once lived in Washington and served as traveling freight agent for the Southern Railway after starting as a stenographer in Selma Alabama. He accompanied B S Niel to Washington and later to New York as part of the railway’s staff. Friends say he will decide the case according to evidence presented.
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J. S. Denee
Washington
J. & Denee
New York
Denee
Selma
Ala
John H. Bridges
Southern Railway
B. 3S. Niel
Mobile and Birmingham Railway
Southern
Mt. Niel
Weather Outlook and River Conditions Report
Weather conditions show a general snowstorm across Southern New England and the Middle Atlantic, with rain in the South Atlantic and Gulf states. Moderating temperatures expected in the Northwest, with ongoing snow from the Middle Atlantic into New England, and high winds along the coasts. River stage notes for Memphis, Helena, Arkansas City, Greenville, Vicksburg, and New Orleans indicate slow declines or minor rises, with forecasts for continued changes through Wednesday.
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New England
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi River
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Alabama
Georgia
Dakotas
British Northwest
Upper
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Upper Lake Region
Middle Mississippi Valley
Teniesdee
Atlantic Coast
Northwest
Gulf Coast
Steamera
European
Grand Banks
Minslenippi
Memphis
Helena
Eye
Arkanes City
Greenville
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Offer to Readers
Readers may obtain a free sample bottle by mail to prove Swamp-Root’s claimed benefits for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. The ad lists back pain as a symptom and urges sending address to Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, with notes on urinary issues, nocturnal urination, sediment in urine, and related health concerns.
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Nature
Bright
Kilmers
Dr. Kismet & Go
Amton, N
Washington Daily Post
Monument Fund Grows for Confederate Memorial
Rev Randolph H McKim treasurer reports strong support for a Confederate memorial in Arlington Cemetery. The fund aims at 40000 dollars though Daughters of the Confederacy insist on at least 60000 dollars, pledging 2000 annually until the target is met. Legislation appeals to Southern states are planned to boost donations from patriotic groups and individuals. Moore Hill attorney Wilton J Lambert filed a five year lease recording 123% G Street NW from Charles E Foster. First term rent 13000 dollars, renewal 15000 dollars. Moore Hill to relocate offices to new quarters once construction completes, adjoining the Colorado Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph H. McKim
Confederate Monument Association
Arlington Cemetery
Sanodation
Moore & Hill
Wilton J Lambert
Recorder of Deeds
G Street
Charles E. Foster
Colorado Building
Fourteenth Street
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Mrs. Simpson
Father
Undertakers
Tailors
Health Office Record
William H. Selden
Mary A. Gallinger
Hotel Normandie
Sarah F. Johnson
4Th St. Se
Abe Smith
Govt. Hoop. Ins
Rosetta Childa
6Th St. Ow
Margarite L. Parker
10Th St. Ep
Yaer
Elizabeth Re Archér
Wisconsin Ave
Marat Callahan
Sears
Barah J. Moore
California Rd
Medford Costa
F St. Na
Anna Fiddle
George W. Sapdier
St. We
ST Fears
Jose I. Rodriguez
Ave. My
E_W.Grove
M.N. Hekimian & Co
13Th
G St
Orlestel
Honduras
Department of Justice
W. H.armbrecht
Southern District of
W. J. Demarest
M. O'Donnell
Joseph My ‘Lyons
Alford W. Cooley
Hoyt
William H. Armbrecht
J. P. Neilde
Delaware
W. H. Garland
District of Columbia
Secret Service
Wilkie
Sauter, Griffin
Donaghy
Louisiana Lottery Company
Boston
Brooklyn
Wilmington
Honduras Company
San Francisco
Chicag Oo
Cogent
Chicago
Cabell
Lottery Company
Dubingss
Express
Lottery
Home For Aged
Presbyterians
M Street
UNION
Briand
Redmond
King
Fallieres
DR. Brown
Corby Brothers
Brightwood Avenue
Luther Ellett
Girards Street
Elliott
Bf Life In
Judge Lander
A. G. B. Pierce
Young White
Davenport
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weaver Burray
Muoodsy
Feb
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Cape Cod
Hatteras
Bam
Damidtty
Mowry
Munshing
Atta le ‘Aasoets Ag
Binmarck
Buffalo
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Ohio
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Tex. Helens
Indianapolis
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Little Ark
Dana
Ork
N.Y
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Wis
Paul
Minn
Eran Uary
Salay Bf Waraltate
Ding
Twraten
Hsta
Monument Fund
Arlington
Heurich Brewing Co
Maerzen
Senate
Liege
Randle Highlands
Capitol OF
Capitol
Dupont Chole
U. Be. Realty Company
Ah Wvcords
Te Bresk
Man
Columbie
Glagow
Liverpool
Cevic
Bromet
Maine
Bareetoma
Minneapolis
Lome
Don
London
Uneeda
Newspapf
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