Murder case marred by rights claim during Jersey inquiry
The Washington Post reports Theodore Whitmore faces murder charges in New Jersey over the death of his wife, Tena, amid claims his rights were violated by a judge and prosecutor during third degree questioning. Brooklyn police and Capt. Kuhne question Harry Hendrickson, Whitmore’s ally, about connections as authorities pursue a theory the wife traveled to Jersey with a male friend before being killed.
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Washington Post
New York
Theodore Whitmore
Third Avenue
Bran- Sau
Harcsen
Tena
Flartine
Peas Gear
Clark
Phased County
Honan Helding
Korn
Viexander
Jersey City
Wentre Tin Hoerisen Gail
Whitmore
Allis Oomerhante
Wether
IBM
Bounsgain
Mit Whitmore
Dewi
Winttiere
Harry Hendrickson
Elizabeth Whitmore
Brooklyn
Kuhne
Hendrickson
Kahne
Harrison
Jersey
Obituaries and notices from January 1908
A long column of death notices and funerals for residents of Washington and surrounding areas. Items include marriages, deaths, interments, and funeral arrangements for dozens of individuals with dates in early January 1908, listing names, ages, residences, and burial places such as Congressional Cemetery and local churches. Names include Slater Clarke, Virginia Wilson, Horace Brown, Mary Cannon, Carter, Crambleren, Craven, Fiackman, Konner, Korn, Marks, Haly, and Tilden among others, with references to newspapers from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York.
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Alexander
Northwest
Virginia Wilson
Kilward
Thomas Crawford
Margaret Campbell Weson
Baneras
Lee of Street
Miss Banal
Olan Browning
di Boom
Horace Brownls
Horatw Brownthe
Wesher
West Maury Cave
New Flampshire Avenue
Wary
Carter
Robert Woender
St Marys Church
Iterkwi
Talun Station
Thomas G
Herselphiba
Elijah
Richardson Craven
Woodlawn Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Newark
J Fiackman
Dawit RR
Hackman
Konner
Teipne
Tulln
Daughtren
Sire Sarob Konner
Korn
Carcun
Korn Uuneral
Ninth Street
Oatin Congressional Cemetery
York
Sultas Belo
Samuel Thoamd
Walter Muarhsats
Tenth Street
Soto Thesdev
Eterathves
Ifenda
Washington
Bagies
Lusde
Rilsrtvices
St Thomas
Nineteenth ‘Street
Anna Jd
Tors Seymour
Commodore John Guest
Stvicet
St Paul's Church
Baltimore
Wedelphit
New York
Carrol! Counrhoonn
Knights of Columbus
Toomeet
Carroll Ful
G Street
Booth Rhys Dents J Stapford
Carrol Common Wrole
A. K. Plessible
Sunda
Ogua
Orrealm
Thomas P Strepien
Sternth Street
Wortinwest
Upton
Joseph Hetal
Culpeper
Seven Drown From Skiff Near Kickapoo
Seven men drowned when a nine man skiff overturned on the Missouri River near Kickapoo Kansas. Two men were rescued with great difficulty by Ernest Schweitzer. seven bodies were not recovered. The victims include Frank Hill Ralph Till Charles Baker John Baker Elmer Hundley Grover Hundley and an unknown Swedish worker. They were Kansas Natural Gas Company laborers crossing to the Kansas side on a windy swift current.
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Snavenworth
Kans
Kickapoo
Kang
Missouri River
Frank Hill
Leaves Up
Ralph Tll
Charles Baker
Joln Baker
Elmer Hundley
Grover Hundley
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Licensed to Marry Chronicle of Local Couples
A list of numerous marriage licenses issued in Virginia and Maryland towns. Couples include Jiufus I Beall and Florence Hibbs in Sterling Virginia, Charles L Pate and Ethel Wo Berry in Tuxedo Maryland, and many others with ages and residence towns. The item catalogs prospective marriages across Fredericksburg Gordonsville and Sugar Creek among others with varied ages and spouses.
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Jiufus I Beall
Florence Hibbs
Sterling
Res
Charles L Pate
Alvin O) Davis
Ethel Wo Berry
Tuxedo
James B. Irvine
Edmund Wo Bonnafion
Philadelphia
Vary Lo @ Clagett
Edward Te Tuekes
George H Moffett
Sugar Creek
Lucy Ho Macon
Cleland K. Nelson
Lucius W. Hollies
Mary E. Ferguson
Key A Dennis
Wiliam
Young
Catherine C. Carroll
Joseph Himmal DL Verguinal
Anna A McNeill
Rey Nicholas M. Fasaolut
Edgar Priest
Evllth Morgan
AlGed Harding Hobertt Kuppler
Altes P Noble
Health Office Record Of Local Residents Listed By Ages
Reported at 22 p.m. January 5 listing names and ages of residents with hospitals and addresses in Washington DC area. Includes George G Galleher at Sibley Hospital, Benjamin Brooks at Georgetown U Hosp, and many others from streets such as 1315 1th st nw 929 Est ne and 35th and Prospect. Infant entries, months ages and hospital affiliations noted for multiple individuals.
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Allison Also, Jr
St. Nw
George G Galleher
Sibley Hospital
Benjamin Brooks
Georgetown U
Rose A Wheelan
Payne
Wisconsin Ave
Ann
Boyd
Walter T Riches
Prospect
Chester Ho Darrall
St Aw
Charles Lo Kotn
St An
Kates S Gordon
Margaret Fo Hrutlles
Anna McMcm Ramaar
Net Nw
Narry Steun
Garfield Hospital
Mathew Connell
Tome
D.C
Mary, J Kennedy
2D St Nw
Dennis Joseph Stafford
Providence Hospital
Charles H. Crown
8Th
Rebecca H Duiler
Mary F. Collamore
Ist St Nw
Laura I. Dodge
St Ne
Emma B. Bucklay
Amer Unis” Park
Thomas Kells
Mary J.leary
Altron Crailo
Willam Worrell
Susan T. Mitchell
Robert M. Fenwick
Clifton
Mos
James O'Connor
Norathy Y Jones
Owen Smith
Funeral Directors Listings and Embalmers Directory
A compact directory recounts local funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Firms include Thos A Nalley Son, Thos A Costello, Geo Zarhorst, J William Lee, Frank Geier Sons, John R Wright Co, R F Harveys Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Speare, and others in Washington area, noting livery connections and open day and night services.
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A. Nalley
Pennsylvania Ave
Frank Geier’s Sons
Beventh ST
Modern Chapel
John R. Wright Co
Tenta Stan
R. F
Harvey’s Sons
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Speare
War
Lincoln
Thos
Sergeon
R. S. Cain
Wurth
Ordnance Aims to Ban Women Smoking in Public Cafes
New York alderman Little Tim Sullivan introduced a measure to bar women from smoking in cafes restaurants and other public entertainment venues. The proposed ordinance would fine proprietors up to 25 dollars and imprison them for ten days if patrons women are allowed to smoke. A public hearing will be held after referral to committee.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Little Tim
Bowery
M'sleu Martin's
Court of Appeals
Mount Royal Safe: Canadian Pacific Dispatches Help Vessel
The Mount Royal, long overdue from Antwerp to St John New Brunswick with 201 immigrants and a large cargo, is believed sighted 250 miles west of Fastnet Light after a Liverpool cable said a steamer resembling her was seen southwest of Ireland. Lake Manitoba dispatched to assist, relieving port anxiety.
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St. John
New Brunswick
Jan
Canadian Pacific
Mount Royal
Antwerp
Liverpool
Fastnet Light
Ireland
American writer Nelson Gay knighted in Rome by King Victor Emmanuel
Boston writer Nelson Gay of Massa now living in Rome has been made a Knight of the Crown of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel. The honor recognizes his historical writings on the resurrection of Italy and his long study of Italy's revolution era. He recently presented documents to historical and national societies about Italian affairs.
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Nelson Gay
Boston
Italy
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Masa
Gay
Marine Barracks Quarantine Lifted in Annapolis
Special to The Washingtag Poe reports the quarantine on the Marine Barracks in Annapolis Maryland has been lifted after several weeks amid multiple diphtheria cases.
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Marine Barracks
Annapolis
Nine jurors chosen in Thaw trial proceedings
The jury selection in the Thaw case continued with concerns over insanity definitions and juror bias. Reporters noted several jurors had opinions but could set them aside, including Floyd S. Stanford and George F. Morewood, as others were questioned about prejudice and self defense. The court drew six more jurors after 9 p.m. and adjourned.
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Jerome
Floyd S. Stanford
Harlem
Corn Exchange Bank
Mr. Littleton
Mr. Jerome
Cornelius Renner
jewel_r
George F. Morewood
Littleton
James B. Conway
Morrin Hotel
Talesman
Justice Dowling
Mr. Brower
Arthur R. Naething
Maurice Bouvier
Mr. Bouvier
Talesmen
George W. Cary
Cary
Georgia Doctor to Testify in Thaw Case in New York
Americus Georgia doctor Crockett, formerly at the Virginia State Insane Asylum, was asked by Harry K Thaw’s counsel to travel to New York immediately to testify in Thaw's second trial. The Thaw family member once confined at the Virginia asylum is a detail his lawyers seek to prove through Crockett.
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Americus, Ga
Van
Crockett
Americus
Virginia State Insane Asylum
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Thaw
Virginia Asylum
Three Lives Lost in San Francisco Fire at Hospital Outbuilding
A fire destroyed a French hospital outbuilding used as a laundry and power plant in San Francisco, killing Michael Franco, his wife, and Jean Pons, two laundry workers. The two-story brick laundry suffered extensive damage, with losses over 350000 to the building and electrical apparatus. The main hospital wing faced a serious threat, and patients were moved quickly by nurses amid panic.
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San Francisco
Jan
Michael Franco
Jean Pons
Proof of Prosperity in Rural Renewal Speech
A segment extols rising financial strength with farmers, banks, and merchants claiming $78,878.23 more in bank deposits and higher land values. It urges education by the Farmers Union to keep debt low, predicts a stronger year than 1907, and calls for collective effort across the country to sustain prosperity.
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Lawrenievsuc Pues Jeu
Farmers’ Union
Druce Perjury Case Fizzles Over Exhumed Duke Remains
London reports that a perjury charge against Herbert Druce collapsed after exhumation of Thomas Charles Druce’s coffin. Independent witnesses identified the body, ending the prosecution though civil actions to recover the Duke of Portland estates continue. Caldwell, a key witness, was too ill to appear in New York.
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London
Herbert Druce
George Hollamby
Druce
Duke of Portland
Atherley- Jones
Thomas Charles Cruce
Augustus J. Pepper
University of London
George Hollamby Druce
G. W. Thackeray
T. C. Druce
Caldweill
New York
Robert C. Caldwell
Witner
England
Caldwell
Alexander
Veteran Grosvenor May Bolt To Run Independent
Rumors from the capitol say General Grosvenor, retired from Congress, may run as an independent for the Eleventh district if primaries are not conducted to his approval. Douglas insists primaries will proceed as normal and hopes to deter any third‑party challenge despite Grosvenor’s supporters and Ohio Republicans awaiting any correspondence between the two veterans.
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Chigan
Douglas
General Grosvenor
Congress
Albert Douglas
Mr. Douglas
Grosvenor
Friends
Ohio
Would Enjoin Rothschilds Case Recalls Senator Brown Fatal Trip
Helena Jan 6 The St Louis Mining Company seeks a federal injunction against the Rothschilds owners of the Montana Mining Company to bar operation of a disputed vein. The case recalls former Senator Brown of Utah who was killed in Washington while Brown had secured a 192000 judgment for illegal ore extraction later reversed and a new trial ordered. Several ships and routes are noted with arrivals and departures including Vaderland Glasgow Celadon ia and others.
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Brown
Washington
Helena
Mont
St. Louis Mining Company
Rothschilda
Montana Mining Company
Utah
Mra
Anna Bradley
St. Louis
Montana Company
Greater Birmingham Vote Creates Expanded City
Birmingham Alabama voters declared for a greater Birmingham by a two to six majority in a charter election. The measure annexes sixteen suburbs, expanding the city to include forty one and one half square miles with an estimated population of 125,000. The new law takes effect October first, and it enlarges the territory of The Post, the local paper.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Greater the Post
Banker’s Son Weds Barmaid at Covent Garden Church
The twenty three year old son of C. HL Patten banker of Palatine Ul married Dolly Powell a Romonos Strand barmaid at St Paul’s Church Covent Garden on Saturday. Dolly Powell famed for knowledge of Shakespeare and Herbert Spencer among Romano’s habitués, is several years Patten’s senior.
Ripper Crime Strikes Berlin Suburb Charlottenburg
A four year old girl was lured into a hallway and fatally stabbed in Charlottenburg Berlin. The crime mimics last July's series of stabbings of young children. No suspect or trace has been found.
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Gernauburh
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Gude to Assume Norwegian Minister Duties April First
Christiania Norway January 6 M Gude appointed Minister of Norway to the United States will assume duties on April 1 succeeding M Hauge.
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Christiania
Norway
M. Gude
United States
M. Hauge
Change on London Times and Pearson Becomes Managing Director
The London Times passes from the Walter family after three generations. Arthur Pearson takes direction as managing director and a new company forms with him at the helm. Arthur F. Walter becomes chairman. The Times will keep its editorial lines and price remains unchanged at three pence. Court sanction required before the change becomes effective.
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London
London Times
Walter
Do. Arthur Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Arthur F. Walter
The
Times
New School of Journalism
Pearson
Hooper
Tord Northcliffe
Evening Standard
Daily Express
Standard
Mile A Minute Submarine Motorite Propels Torpedoes
New York January 6 Maxim unveils Motorite a nitro compound powered motive system that could push torpedoes and submarine boats at unprecedented speeds. He claims torpedoes beyond a mile per minute and boats miles per hour with controlled jet propulsion revolutionizing submarine warfare and possibly a transatlantic liner.
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New York
Hiram Maxim
United States
Maxim
Whitehead
Southampton
Mr. Maxim
Broken Limb Cure for Drink Habit Tale
Odd Tales from New York recount a teen prank cure for dipsomania, a wild jail escape tale, a burglarized Veron a NJ house, a tiger cat aboard a freighter and its mongoose prize, plus other quirky items from Jan 6 including pinochle reassembly after fifty years and cows milking themselves.
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Calcutta
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Pera
Bina
Doe Pramaan
Sunpeet
Whitfon
Bap Clarke
Ittine Wea
Malay
Albert BE
Slater Clarke
Missouri
Health Office Record
Geo. C. Shaffer
14Th and
Hyeats
Blackistone’s
14Th & H Sts
Tim Sullivan
Rescue
Tokalon Wine Co
14Th St. K. W
Josiah Thaw
Tombs
William E. Brower
Brower
Georgia
Pepper
Plowden
Tigret
Gen. Grosvenor
Rothschilds
Aaned
AIL Be
Vaderland
Glasgow
Celedonia
Moville
Marceilles
Maeslifa
Rama
Plymouth
Grant
Icherbourg
Hamburg
Proceesed
Rotterdam
Potedam
Capa Race
N. F
Oceanic
Naples—Republic
Cherbourg
St. Paul
Queanstown
Carmania
Boulogne
Ryndam
Shakespeare
Herbert Spencer
Gude
Founder
C. Arthur Pearson
Dime Savings Bank of
Washington, D. C
Dime Savings Bank
John M. Riordan
John M. Riordon
George R. Refetti
Notary Public
Comptroller of the Currency
Ouray
N. W. Cor
G Streets
Upper West Side
Arthur Denchfield
West 102d Street
Jack
Spook
Queens
Flushing
Long Island
Black Stump
Morris Shea
Shea
Pellceman Hunt
Hunt
Gilray
Jamaica
Sadie Reichard
Fort Hamilton Avenue
Westview Road
Verona
N. J
Max
Sidney
Far East
Matonna
Iles
Bush Stores
South Brooklyn
Danny
Sea of Japan
Redwin
Waterbury
Conn
Jabez Thomas
Marthe
Bethany
Jabez
Martha
Astics
Joel Benton
Aml Edward Todd
Alderney
Harry Cassidy
Cassidy
Labar
Horse Valley
John Gaugle
Mr. Gougie
Dudds
Joseph Heywood
Grantity
S 1
Bob
Lim
James Garges
Fontain Street
Seventh Street
Girard Avenue
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
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