Slain Man No Thief Known in Washington
George J. Shipley was shot and killed by Allen D. Crennon in the rear vestibule of Shipley’s home at 200 Bryant Street NW. Police say Shipley was seeking information about his whereabouts and may have forced entry. an inquest is set at the morgue. Deason is held at the Tenth precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Shipley
Allen D. Crennon
Bryant Street
Shipley
Deason
Tenth Precinct
Nny
Third Street
Obituary notices from early Washington DC paper
A page of death notices and birth announcements dated January 1911 lists births and multiple obituaries. Items mention a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George A Finch at Sibley Hospital, and funeral notices for Mason Blunt, Prof. Ro Well’s daughter, Julia Irving Caverly, John M Gantley, John Kerr Hamilton, Mary Hand, John Hickcox, Ruth A McCoy, Charles D Richardson, and Thomas Pursell Woodward, with burial or service details, residence addresses, and private interments where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyant
Mason Blunt
Nina
Manila
Arlington
Casey
Wetr
Thomas Lincoln Ehier
Engineers
U.S
Ro Well
United States Military Academy
Tho K Street
Rhode Island
Caverly
Fourteenth Street
Auddenry
Julia Irving
Edward Caverly
eFunrral
Gantley
John M
Sarah M. Gantley
Sixth Street
St. Patrick's Church
Poughkeepale
Shtamilton
Garfield Hospital
Hickcox
National Homepathic Hospital
John. Hickcox
Capitol Street
McCgoy
Splitt Hfe
Fer
Gas Thirteenth Street
Ruth A. McCoy
Julia A. Anderson
M. O. McCoy
Abe
Spirit Land
Richardson
Westfield
Mass
Charles D
Mary $. Richardson
Anna TE
Charles H. Richardson
Tenth Street
Woodward
Thomas Pursell
Annie V. ‘Woodward
Takoma Park
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory
A dense list of Washington DC funeral homes and embalmers with contact details. Includes Thos A Costello Frank Spears W R Pumphrey and Son Geor P Zarhorst and others, noting phone numbers and office locations for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Costello
Cor
R. Pumphrey & Son
Phos Wni
B.N.W. Marland
Rockville
M. Hindle
Frank Geier's Sons
Seventil ST. N. Ww
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
WM. H. Sardo & CO
West N. EB
Lincoln
Sergeon
Tragedy at Navy Yard Schism Over Burglary Claim
Autopsy found no evidence Shipley was intoxicated beyond moderate drinking. Police concluded Deason shot a burglar who intended to rob the house. Shipley, a married father of three, had lived apart from his family. sister Mrs McDade defending his character and detailing his life as a mill worker and long walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Shipley
Uyder
Nevitt
White
Deason
Misa
D. Shipley
Eleventh Street
R. M. McDade
Eighth Street
Sheriff Shipley
Howard County
C. E. Shipley
Solomon's Lodge
Savage
Hoyal Arch
DeMolay Mounted Commandery
Knights Templars
BR. M. McDade
Eighth Street Southeast
Maryland
Georgetown
Pennsylvania Avenue
George
AIDA Opens Baltimore Opera Run With Strong Start
The Chicago Philadelphia Grand Opera Company opened ten performances at the Lyric with Aida. Jeanne Korolewicz sang the title role and Nicola Zerola was Rhadames. A large enthusiastic audience attended the premiere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
The
Lyric Tonight
Chicago- Philadelphia Grand Opera Company
Aida
Mme
Jeanne Korolewicz
Nicola Zerola
Rhadames
Licensed to Marry in Virginia and Nearby Counties
A list of upcoming marriage licenses includes Albert H. McKenzie 24 and Bessie Ritz 19 with Rev. John B. Pitter officiating, plus several other couples such as Richard B. Roland 20 and Catherine Maher 26, John R. Fones 21 and Mary B. Kelley 22, and George W. Southworth 30 with Clara H. Lone 2A both of Caroline County. Also listed are Walter L. Smith 5 of Middleburg and Annie L. Farr 19 of Mountayfle with Rev. Charles E. Fults and Richard Warkles 24 with Josephine Matthews 19, plus Hen H. Alexander 27 and Mary Guy 38, with Judge C. S. Bundy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. McKenzie
Bessie Ritz
John B. Pitter
Richard B. Roland
Catherine Maher
John R. Shannon
Meyer Cohen
Bessie Wolf
G._ Silverstone
John R. Fones
James M. Little
George W. Southworth
Clara H. Lone
Caroling County
FW. Johnson
Walter L. Smith
Middleburg
Annie L. Farr
Mountayfle
Charles E. Fults
Richard
Warkles
Josephine Matthews
Lancaster
Hen H. Alexander
Mary Guy
C. S. Bundy
Health Office Births and Deaths Record of Local Residents
Births recorded for Johannes Petereen and others include multiple families with newborn boys and girls. Deaths list ages from 3 months to 86 years, with residents linked to addresses and local hospitals such as Garfield Hospital and the Washington Asylum Hospital.
Jury fails to agree eleven favor freeing her
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 26 Laura Fernsworth Schenk’s trial for poisoning her husband ended without a verdict as 11 jurors favored acquittal and 1 for conviction. One juror Isaac Heyman held out for guilt causing a hung jury after a 24 hour session. A new trial and bond reduction were planned with Schenk remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Fernsworth Schenk
John 0. Schenk
L. &. Jordan
Schenk
Heyman
Isaac Heyman
Jordan
Philp Burke
Mire. Schenk
Prison escape at Sing Sing by prison band members
Three inmates from Sing Sing, William Bush Ralph Taylor and Charles McGinn, escaped after beating guards with heavy brass instruments. The trio, part of the prison band, fled through a head keeper’s office and into foggy night, possibly slipping onto the Hudson. Guards Wilfred Webster and Alexander McGinley were knocked unconscious during the breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Sing Sing
Wiliam Bush
New York
Ralph Taylor
Charles McGinn
Bush
Taylor
Gen Guerrero Slain In Honduras Clash Near Ceiba
Report from Tampa dated January 26 recountsGen Guerrero commanding 30 soldiers killed and 59 wounded in a two hour battle near Ceiba Honduras. An American, Louis Bler of New Orleans, was killed at Ceiba yesterday during the fighting between government troops and revolutionists, as a fragment of a wireless message also notes marines landed to protect American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceiba
Honduras
Tampa
Fla
Guerrero
New York
Louis Bler
New Orleans
St Louis Couple Live as Husband and Wife Equal Looks
A St Louis man and his wife disguise themselves as a single social unit for years. Publicly she is Gus Ssib Printes Gallano, a hypnotist, while privately they are Mr and Mrs Seldenberg. The wife argues the ruse would deter many divorces. Mrs Seldenberg is among Johan Hoch’s wives, the man hanged for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jan
Gus Ssib
Gallano
Seldenberg
Aldrich Improves Health On Jekyl Island Visit
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island has shown health improvement after arriving at Jekyl Island for rest. He will extend his stay for two to three weeks and has chartered the steamer Atiaquin for pleasure trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rhode Island
Jekyl Island
Aldrich
Atiaquin
Mrs Peckham silent on niece's disappearance in Washington
Mrs Rufus W Peckham refuses to discuss Miss Arnold's disappearance as private detectives from Pinkerton begin inquiry in Washington. She was seen leaving the Grafton Hotel in mourning attire after a two hour drive, insisting on privacy and denying reports of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiece
Rufus W. Peckham
Grafton Hotel
Mrs. Peckham
Washington
Miss Arnold
Milas Arnold
Pinkertons
Mystery of Dorothy Arnold Missing Deepens as Family Probes
The Arnold family, after weeks of espionage and failed searches across Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, and beyond, conclude Dorothy Arnold vanished not due to a love affair or home troubles. They rule out voluntary flight and explore possible literary interests while private detectives pursue leads without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Arnolds
Dorothy Way
Garvan
Keith
Mr. Arnold
Marjoris
Dorothy
Cosmopolitan
Marjorie
Board of Health
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Hood's Sarsaparilla Hailed For Curing Scrofula Testimonial
A testimonial from Mrs. J Beardsley of Elmira claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her daughter's scrofula after eight bottles. The child recovered from blindness in one eye to do fine needlework and endure light again. The ad promotes Surantabs as a chocolaty tablet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Charleston Deal Off Absentees to Face in Senate
West Virginia politics loom as Republican and Democratic leaders fail to compromise over United States Senate seat amid arrests and investigations. Governor Glasscock withholds commissions for Watson and Chilton while Eastward moves spark questions of credentials and party control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Senate
Glasscock
Washington
Charleston
W. Va
State Senate
United States
Chilton
East
Hearne
Caldwell
England
Democrata
Cincinnati
House
Fisher
Dem
Neely
Clerk Neely
House of Delegates
Moore
Seibert
Demecrat
Berkley County
Sethert
Hland
Nelson C. Hubbard
L. 2
Shock
Twaxton
Richardson Dead Former MIT Engineer Dies in Westfield Mass
Charles Dana Richardson aged 27 formerly of the city died after a long illness in Westfield Massachusetts. son of Mrs Anns Bancroft Richardson and the late Charles H Richardson he was educated in Washington Eastern High School MIT class of 1908 in electrical engineering. He held life membership in MIT Alumni Association and was a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He is survived by his wife Mary G Stone his mother and two brothers Arthur B Richardson of Boston and Howard B Richardson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Mass
Charles Dana Richardson
Anns. Bancroft Richardson
Charles H. Richardson
Patent Office
Richardson
Washington
Eastern High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Pittsburg
Mutual Factory
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Cireles
Mary G. Stone
Arthur B. Richardson
Howard B. Richardson
Mary Baker Eddy Buried At Mount Auburn Cemetery
In Cambridge Massachusetts on January 26 the body of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of Christian Science was removed from the receiving tomb and buried in a Halcyon Lake lot at Mount Auburn Cemetery. About 30 people including Christian Science Church directors attended. Judge Clifford M Smith read the Ninety first Psalm and gave the benediction. Writings and poems were placed in a copper box atop the coffin before burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Cambridge
Mass
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Halcyon Lake
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Christian, Science Church
Clifford M. Smith
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mother Church
Mrs. Eddy
Drowned Man Identified as Edward Deeniham in Rock Creek
Identification of the drowned body found in Rock Creek Wednesday morning was made by John Deeniham of 733 Fourth Street Northeast. He identified the man as his brother Edward Deeniham of 34 Myrtie Street Northeast. The body will be cared for by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
John Deeniham
Fourth Street
Edward Deeniham
Myrtie Street
Laws for the Skyways California eyes aviation traffic rules
California lawmakers in Sacramento introduced bills to classify aeroplanes as motor vehicles, require state registration and license plates, and mandate four lights on aircraft with specified color placement. Proposals aim to curb aerial dangers as shooting clubs push for laws to regulate plane based hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Calfornia
Sacramento
Fitzgerald
Wolfe
Pacific Aero Club
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Deason
Pistol
Sinquest
Finch
Sibley Hospital
George A. Finch
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A. Spearf
Geo. P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
John R. Wright CO
Powern
Tenth Rt. 8
G. J. Shipley
Health Office Record
Johannes
Ethel E. Petereen
John H
Goldie F. Anderson
Frank E
Esther
Evans
Vincent P
Claire Syues
Bartholomew
Agnes C. Reedy
Mahlon S
Oval M. Ashford
Frank P
Elizabeth B. Reeside
Charles
Margaret Pipes
George H
Sydney Alexander
Marvin
Catherine M. Crutchet
Thomas
Etta Newman
Mary Walker
Willam
Mary R. Walsh
Elizabeth Allen
Samuel and
Laura Blackwell
Samuel H
Madeline Holmes
Robert and
Anne Newman
James F. Thompson
Ava
Agnes G. Heflin
Laurinda F. Berry
Anna M. Hanenck
Gresham Pl
Josephine Terry
N. J. Ave
Emma _W. Casey
Kat
Anna Barnes
William B
Martin
Girard
Taabella G. Morrow
Pater Rosenberry
Wash
Asylum
John A. Johnson
John
National Homeo
John Gauiley
Georgetown Hospital
Julia
14Th St
Dorothy WH. Hopping
Mos
Alt Warder St
Tia M. Crosby
Mon
L St
Al'ce G. Farren
Jona W. Witlame
Emily Parker
Charles Lane
Julia Alexander
Potomac
St. John
Tokalon Wine CO
Sbier
F St. NW
Gen. Guerrero
Edward _Deeniham
Uneeda Biscuit
National
Ertuusn
Chauncey Olcott Bull
Barry
Ballymore
Aida Nesen Young
Ireland
George Evans
Honey Boy
James J. Corbett
F. Eugene Farnsworth
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Voy Pricen
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
D Sis
New National Tower
Charles Dillingham
Frank Daniels
James Forbes
Belasco
Henry W. Savage
Dettmer Carafes
Rupert Hughes
William A. Brady
Douglas Fairbanks
Cub
Mattrell Co
Connecticut Avenue
Dupont Circle
T. Arthur Smith
Arenanmes Awty
Wwe
McI
Eliza Proctor
Collegians
Carless
Edw
Jolly
Winifred Wild
MR. P. T Barnum
Paul Spadoni
Raya, CC
Academy Het
Hanlon
Casino
Diamond Comedy Four
Lyceum
Nelson
Merry Whirl
Edle Wrothe
North- Weats
Theorthwest
Breautuully
Connecticut
Stone & Fairfax
New York Ave
R St
N.W
Conn. Ave
Post
Keeley Institute
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