Death of New York society leader linked to gas tragedy
A New York society leader, daughter of Oliver H. P. Belmont, was found dead by her maid in a bedroom where a gas flow from a wall pipe caused fumes. The maid’s discovery followed by weeks of investigation pointed to accidental death as gas was leaking while a lamp was turned off and the window remained open.
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Dog
Mistress
Reb Meestre
Watts
Bender
Nath Reyes
JB Belmont
I Poearte
New York
Newport
Enn
Rome
Delong
Vromer
Soak
Enhana
Mathone
Cormer
Livoens
Rae
Borden
Burdet
Burden
Sisters' Ages Revealed in Hotel Souvenir Debacle
A sensational report notes sisters left towels napkins and spoons in hotel trunks after failing to pay bills. Charlotte retained photographs of pugilists she sparred with, highlighting a pattern of abandoned belongings and unpaid charges across multiple properties.
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Charlotte
Grevenr
Grenoble
Bristol
Fiatel
Grenable
King Edward Motel
Hotel Belmont
Fifth Avenue
Levington Hotel
St. Prangia Wa
Allany
Murder at 492 K Street Southwest Aged Engineer Slain
William Kirby, an elderly stationary engineer, was fatally stabbed in his dining room at 492 K Street Southwest. Police say a Black man, Charles Thomas, is in custody with a bloodstained knife, while Kirby’s daughters and neighbors recall a struggle after the attack. The case involves saloon links and conflicting statements as authorities pursue full details.
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K Street
Workman
Negro Reid
William Kirby
Charles Thomas
John J. Madden
Sixth Street Southwest
Kirby
Martin Burke
Thomas
Murder at Madden's saloon rocks Southwest Washington
Kirby attacked in his home after leaving Madden's saloon. Doctors worked to save him but he died at Providence Hospital. Police arrest two men, Thomas and Green, as suspects tied to the stabbing and possible robbery. Daughters and priest at scene. inquest planned for Monday.
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Clauritte
Court of Special Seasions
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Labout
Otelock
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Platzek
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Vase
Haila
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Atnas
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Pruilty
Mounerd Thal
Kirby
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Margaret Kirby
Norce
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Hat
Margaret
May
Madden's
Burke
Robert T. Holden
Sixth Street
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Sixth
R.A. LaPlant
Holden
Plynn
Providence Hospital
John A. Foot
St. Dominic's Church
Washington
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O'Hairn
Parham
Weedon
Fourth Precinct
Thomas
Green
Darren
West Virginia
Birmingham
Ala
Freedman's Hospital
Martin Burke
Seventh Street
Ha Ever
Reid
Party Committees In Missouri And Maine Name Delegates
St Louis Missouri notes letter from W L S Dickey urging support for national convention delegates in Eleventh and Twelfth Missouri districts with March primary and March 12 convention. In Maine, Sixth district GOP selects Charles A. Mitchell and Philip Griffith to national convention delegates and endorses William M. Matt.
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Beb.ale
Chicago
Butler
Sixth Congressional District
Republian
Charles A. Mitchell
Philip
Wiliam
Matt
Schwab Sees Bright Future for U S Industry
Charles W Schwab told The Washington Post that while the current mood is low the outlook for U S industry is bright and a strong reaction is possible though the timing depends on political factors He said America must prosper in the future due to its own development and urged there is no need for fear.
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Washington Post
London
Charles W. Schwab
United States
America
President greets officers on Lima shore leave amid naval visit
Admiral Evans grants shore leave to hundreds of sailors who parade through Lima and take tours of the city beside Peruvian officials and residents. Marines are deployed, and a reception follows as the fleet receives daily access to visitors from 2 to 5 pm. The scene includes ceremonies with President Pardo and American diplomats.
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Lima
Sebree
Peru
Idma
Plaza de Armas
Callao
Pardo
Admiral Thomas
Anwvivan
United States
Leslie Combes
Legation
Richard St. Neill
Byam
Dani Ing
Evans
Rector Opposes Saloon Aid in Pawtucket Charity
Rev. Law of St. Pauls Episcopal Church condemns a $200 donation from the Saloonkeepers Association to Associated Charities as tainted money and threatens to resign from the charity board rather than accept funds from liquor interests. Clergy dispute grows as unemployment rises. board meeting next Tuesday will decide the fate of the gift.
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Washington Post
Pawtucket
R. S
Saloonkeepers’ Association
Associated Charities
Law
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Prado
Rector Law
West Virginia favors Taft for 1912 GOP delegation
West Virginia's fourteen votes for Chicago are likely to back Taft as the leading candidate. Scott notes strong Taft support with Cannon and Fairbanks as alternatives, Hughes as second choice. local business interests favor Taft while anti-corporate sentiment strengthens Taft's standing.
Taft Forces Put on Pressure for War Secretary Vote
The Taft camp presses to fix the Secretary of War choice as undecided. West Virginia signals rarely, while opponents of the administration and Taft pledge to block Justice ens. Regardless of outcome, officials expect no change in result. All declared delegates at large support Taft, complicating any transfer if Taft does not withdraw.
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Secretary of War
Chicago
Elkins
West Virginia
Taft
Ohio
West Virgina
Hughes
Cleveland
Roosevelt
L Ecal
Baltimore
Chanies F. Teter
Veter
Rogers and Twain to sail on Bermudian voyage
H. H. Rogers sails tomorrow on the Bermudian with his close friend Mark Twain. They will likely stay in Bermuda for two or three weeks. The trip is a vacation for Rogers who has recently focused more on business after earlier mining troubles.
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Washington Post
New York
H. H. Rogers
Bermudian
Bermda
Mark Twain
Bermuda
Rogers
Keeps Up Rate of Pay Emploes Mean to Fight
New York February reports say railroad unions in New York State continue sessions over wage cuts. President Newman of the New York Central assured wages would stay, echoed by Eastern roads. Leaders vow to resist reductions with Grand Chief Warren S Stone and other officials set to visit if needed.
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New York Central
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American Federation of Labor
Intte
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Uhis
Ton Morey
State Legislative Committee
York Central
Cleveland
Ohio
Warren
Stone
Fay
William G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Wall Street
Pusses
St. Paul, Minn
Chicago Great Western Road
A. B. Stickney
C. A. F. Smith
the Keys
Editor Noyes of Washington Evening Star Dead at 83
Crosby Stuart Noyes, editor in chief of the Washington Evening Star for sixty years, died at Pasadena after a brief illness. He guided the paper and city’s growth from 1847 onward, leaving behind a legacy in journalism, philanthropy, and civic development. He was born in Maine February 16, 1825, and is survived by his wife, children, and a daughter in Philadelphia. Burial plans to be announced.
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FSA
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Clark
City Hall Park
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Hormel Raymond
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Maine
Crosby Stuart Noyes
Minot
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Calhoun
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Stanton
the Star
Norest
Alexander R. Shepherd
District of Columbia
Potomac State
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Elizabeth S. Williams
Thomas Williams
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