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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

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Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Northeast Home

A separated couple, Mr and Mrs Florence, argued over reconciliation last night at a Northeast house. After a note invited her to talk, Florence shot his wife in the chest and then wounded himself in a sequence witnessed by their four year old son Milburn and others. Both were taken to Casualty Hospital, where the wife was operable and the husband remained in critical condition. Florence and his wife had separated two weeks earlier and had been living apart with different relatives.

Vonme Mra Etizabeth Fioren Casvalty Hospital Rex Milburn Florence Mea F Harlan F Street Doane Mise Amy Gheen Mis Lorance Misa Sarah Florence Mra Eirence Florance Anu Ty Frererick Florence Lien Mhranes Kilpatrick Beara Seret Davis Detec Feo Smith Ampatrick Mia Ams Geen Kate Wright Frederick Florerr Flor E Street Morence Daniel Mimaell St. Sergi Davis Frecnet Smith Ava George Nelson Shollomish Chihuahua Antonio Roja Bray Soohothigh Jekifo Hernandes Keen Dendy Canse Dufungo

Florence case sparks fear amid threats from husband

Family members say Mrs. Florence feared for her life due to threats by her husband. Police report him charged with a serious assault with a deadly weapon while a patrolman guards at the hospital.

Mrs. Florence Mise Gheen Florence

Four Times Wedged at Sixteen in Leap Year License

Battered by a string of marriages, Minnie Dooley later Miss Minnie Dooley aged 15 years 7 months took out a leap year license in Fort Worth Texas and wed for the fourth time. Her husbands included George Anderson her first spouse as a teenager, and D H Gast then A M Lewis a railroad clerk. After three quick separations and divorces she again married Glas, the fourth husband, within weeks of meeting.

Washington Post Fort Worth Tex A. M Lewis George Anderson Minnie Dooley Anderson D H Glens jThen A. M. Lewis Glass Glas

Morse to sail today 18 going to Bad Nauheim

Charles Morse will not accompany his father on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria voyage to Europe. Morse plans to seek treatment at Bad Nauheim and will travel with his wife aboard the liner, while Dr Fowler remains behind to oversee arrangements.

Bad Nauheim Alge New York Cherlea W Morse Atlanta Kaiserin Auguste Victoria If Oelock Europe Bad Naubetot Geremony Blaschfa Physiclan Morse Searments Fowler Charles W Morse

Newport to Bar All Gambling This Year

Newport announces a complete ban on summer and winter gambling. Attorney Anthony confirms sheriff ordered police to stop all gambling, including summer activities. The Bath Road club house, long known as Canfield's, will be barred from operation.

Washington Newport Anthony Bath Road Canfield

Will Not Flee Decollete At Church Receptions

London reports a Cardinal Bourne secretariat denied a papal edict restricting Catholic prelates from attending events where women wear decollate gowns. Secretaries said guests are expected to wear black high neck dresses, with black mantillas preferred for head coverings. They warned large hats are inappropriate in church and could block views of the altar.

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Murder in Laundry Kills Chinese Man At 3430 Main Northwest

A Chinese laundry worker, Sam Ling aged about fifty, was found severely beaten in his shop at 3430 Main Street Northwest and died two hours later at Garfield Hospital. The crime appears to be a robbery with the cash drawer open and valuables missing. Detective Lieutenant William Hartley and precinct officers led the investigation as locals reported groans heard by a passerby and a fruit vendor.

Sam Hog Alten Sam Hing Adanight Garfield Hospital Poliée Othlere Mickle Mickie Mao Dam Bink Botrweath Street W. C Afen Tenth Precinct Groana Sethe Hartley Cane Willam Hartley Cornwell Bauer Webber and Talbot Sam Ting Allen Fourteenth Street Gardeth Hospital Garfold ‘Hospital Newton Street Tnd

November 16 Robbery and Murder Back of Seventh Street Store

William Bubkle was killed at a cigar shop behind its Seventh Street NW location as a robber struck proprietor with a monkey wrench. The weapon remains separated from a brown paper wrapper. police once sought to link the tool to the killer but found no solid trace. The victim had been known to carry a roll of bills, and the public scene drew many onlookers.

William Bubkle Mickle Iany Fough Central Office

Court Clerk Chaos in Texas Dispute

In Midlavid Texas a chaotic scene unfolds as a judge strikes a gong like rebuke during a commissioners court session. Judge Knowles admonishes a participant and jokes about punishment before reconvening, with a self fined by the judge and the dispute over past court actions continuing to echo through the room.

Tex Jorge J. WH Knowles Missioners Jules Deliver Driver Kngwies

Man Breaks Jail to Dance and Woman Breaks Leg

Special to The Washington Post from Tacoma Washington reports a young man named Sammisn escaped jail two days earlier to attend a ball and perform the "grizzly bear" dance he was invited to. A Chehalis woman, reportedly a reform school student, tried the "bunny bug" and other steps, breaking her leg in the process.

The Washington Post Tacoma Wash Chehalig

Rebels Proclaim Vazquez Gomez President In Mexican Revolt

Dispatches from Mexico City report widespread rebellion with Laguna overrun and rebels in Durango Zacatecas and Guanajuato looting haciendas. About 1,000 rebels in Torreon form a government, naming Emilio Vasquez Gomez president and Rafael Aldape vice president, while battles near Lerdo leave 26 rebels dead and eight captured. Local garrisons and foreign firms suffer robberies as consuls seek protection.

Mexico City Mexico Laguna Coahuila Durango Zacatecas Guanajuste Zapatistas Guerrero Yeous Salgado Zacatecan Orosco Vasquez Gomes Gomez Torreon Mexico Forma Dmille Vasquen Gomez Rafael Gara Aldape Vacquistas American Smelters Securities Company Ternaras Pendes Mining Company Mapimi Yasquistag Nezas Lerdy Lerdo Viesca Torreon

Tragic Underground Sea Drowns Children near Nice

A floodlike surge during a school promenade at San Remo Road on the Tallon Riviera 26 miles from Nice swept dozens of children into subterranean waters. Five bodies were recovered with many more feared drowned. several children were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.

Nice San Remo Tallon Riviera Ajstrict

Wife of officer drowns in Hawaii lake accident

Honolulu February 13 Mrs Stamper wife of Lieut Col Williams Stamper 10 8 A fell into a Hawaiian lake while taking pictures near Honolulu last Sunday and drowned. Lieut Col Stamper and their son were nearby when the photo attempt occurred. a search recovered the body.

Stamper Hawaiian Lake Honolulu Jake Williams Stamper Cal Blamper Wankifig

Leap into sea tragedy on voyage home

Special to The wanming on Fest San Francisco Feb 13 Mourning the bay of their baby boy Maj Albert B Truby of the army medical corps and his wife Miss Hilzabeth Downing of this county returned today to Berkeley from the Philippines on the army transport Thomas Their two year old child accompanied them They had earlier traveled in Patrolman waters A Japanese nurse and her charge were left on deck during dinner The girl jumped overboard with the baby and neither body was recovered

San Francisco Cal Albert B Truby Army Medical Corps Hilzabeth Downing Berkeley Philippines Thomas Thomas the Trybys Gift Netther

Fear for Knoxs safety surrounding Latin American trip

Prominent Central American exiles in New Orleans warn that Secretary of State Knox faces grave danger when visiting Cuba Nicaragua or Honduras. They allege anti American sentiment, possible fanatical acts, and note recent US actions in the region while reporting on the evolving Mexico visit context and Macros reception.

Washington Post New Orleana Central America New Orleans Knox Cube State Department Guba Nicaragua Hondurt C Martinez Enoz Mexico United State Dawson Mexico City Macro Simoin Tharel

Clark 18 Opened Headquarters for Clark Presidential Boom

Missouri supporters announce Champ Clark as the Democratic favorite with a united delegation. Former Senator Fred T Dubois leads a national Democrats group in St Louis and Washington to rally backing, citing Clark's record, leadership, and potential to carry Missouri and other states.

Clark Harmon Fred T Dubois Idaho Missouri Mr Clark Capitol Wallace Bagaford Miscouri St Louis Washington Senator Dubois Champ Clarks Ebbitt Fred T. Dubois Taaho Miggouri Congress Yesiterday Missour Democratic Party Innis

7ys Index To Today s Issue

Index page overview lists multiple items including Europe trade stances, the Roosevelt administration, a store fire on Eleventh Street, a truce proposal in a printers incident, and various political and business updates. Notable mentions include MacVeagh commentary on competition, Smoot pension bill debate, Blumenberg exoneration, and dispatches on international tensions and local events.

Europe Clark Roosevelt Eleventh Street Rector Sonth Valet Clint Rup MacVeagh Bil Blumenberg Peking

Wreck injures thirty on Oriental Limited near Deyan North Dakota

A Great Northern Railway Oriental Limited wreck near Deyan North Dakota injures about thirty passengers. Reports say a broken rail caused the 20 foot embankment plunge as the train derailed two miles east of Deyan last night. Names of injured are unclear but damage halted service while responders and officials assess the scene.

Unantal Limited Deyan N. Dak Oriental Limited Great Northern Railway

Roosevelt to reply to governors invitation and Taft remark

Col Roosevelt said he would reply within a week to a letter from the eight governors and would have no comment on Representative McKinney's renomination statement. He declined an invitation from Seth Bullock to hunt buffalo and did not respond to Taft speech details. Col Collier reported strong Roosevelt sentiment for the nomination in 85 states as he toured for the San Diego Exposition.

Seth Bullock Buffalo Taft Representative McKinney New York Col Roosevelt Chicago Pheodore Roosevelt McKinley Hse Wishen Cal Roosevelt Ohio Columbus Col D C. Collier San Diego Exposition California Ins United States Mershal South Dakota Roosevelt Col Bullock Deadwood Boat Dakota Mr Bullock

Georgia Solid for Taft in Georgia Delegation

William H Taft will secure Georgia's solid delegation to the Chicago convention as seven counties challenge Roosevelt. A Republican State neutral committee meeting outlined a rush plan for tomorrow's convention attendance of about ten delegates. Fulton and Chatham counties lead the challenge, while other counties show weak prospects for a sustained Roosevelt contest.

Roosevelt Washington Atlanta William H Taft Georgia Chicago Taft Republian Fulton Cha‘tham Becking

Fire destroys McCrorey building on Seventh Street

Fire swept through the McCrorey store at 48 Seventh Street Northwest last night, gutting the Woolworth department and threatening nearby properties. Firemen fought the blaze from ladders and a water tower, evacuating customers as streets flooded and crowds surged. Estimated losses reach about 60,000 with insurance covering part of the damage to the Woolworth and adjacent stores.

Wocrorega & and Wycent Seventh Street Woolworths Ceat George E Muth & Co Imn Fie McCrorey No 1¢ Engine Company Charter Foges Quincey Hfést Rottheast W J Cook Mars- Tatid Avenue Forney Alabama Wagner Eighth Street Lansburgh Lansburch McCrores Aida Police Amef Wagner Bremen Mayabal Nicholson McCrorey Company

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