New York Youth Executed for Wheeler Murder in 1930s
Albert Wolter, 18, was executed at Sing Sing for abducting and killing 16 year old Ruth Wheeler in New York. He wrote a final denial claiming innocence and blaming circumstantial evidence as the motive. The case unfolded with evidence of luring Wheeler to his apartment, burning the beds, and concealing charred remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wheeler
New York
Draining
Albert Wolter
Ring Sing
Wolter
Sing Sing
Glock
Walter
Kennedy
Cain
Wheeler
Gil
Katie Muller
Aslf
Obituaries and death notices from January 1912-1914
A jumble of obituary notices and death announcements from the era listing names such as William Clinton Man, Massey, Morris, Terry, Amanda Emery, Plardes, Davis Clifford Reahaps, and Scfin Bee. Entries describe ages, family ties, and funeral arrangements, with reference to addresses in Washington area and nearby cities, along with dates in January and January days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manglin
Tam William Clinton
Matsey
Eleventh Street
Massey
Matty
Robert WO
Ilannah Massey
Rudalph
M . Massey
Harry O
Adda Kirk
Alesandria
Morgis
Joan Duwell
John Wand
Alice R Morris
Lpm
TERRY
York City
Amanda Emery
Gassaway Berry
Montgomery County
Vuneral
Fourth Street
Faraday
Om Hrienda
Milopa
Cal Davis Clifford
Willan A
Mary
Lewin Scfin Bee
Charles Sage
Mra MM
Femurink Certles
Wednea
Funeral Directors in Washington Area Directory Clippings
A fragmented obituary directory lists funeral directors and embalmers with venues and phone references. Names include Theop Clemants Jaz Clement James Clement’s son and Thos M Hindle among others at multiple modern chapels and service rooms in Washington and Rockville with contact numbers for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levis Lsments
Theop Clemants
Jaz R Clement
James T. Clements
Emraat Seerten
Wisconai Ave
Sergeon
M Hindle
Dodertatar Panfra
Wcet
Pumphrey & Son
Foner
Maryland
Irensg
Rockville
Frank Geier
Ula
Modern Chapel
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Asipeare
George P. Zurhorst
Ole Cepitel
Reramniand
Zurhorst
McWilliam Lee
Yania
R F Harvey
Wolter Case Shocks New York Justice System
A sensational murder trial reveals rapid arrest and conviction in two days, with record speed and lengthy delays before execution. Walter Wolter’s case highlights unusual mercy and later death penalty details. Katie Muller, mother of Wolter’s child, remarries a mechanic who plans to raise the baby unaware of his real father’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolter
Vince
Sing Sing
Katie Muller
Walter
Accountants Hear Lecture From Prof Meyer on Municipal Stats
Prof Brugat A Meyer of the census bureau lectured Washington School of Accountancy students on the relation of public accountants to municipal statist ion bureaus. He urged not only to advocate a uniform system but to act when opportunities arise in the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brugat A. Meyer
Statistical Division
Bureau of the Census
Washington School of Accountancy
Meyer
Anid He
War Badge to Priest Praises for the Chaplain
Senators, Representatives, veterans, and churchmen unite in honoring Markham T. Hasewell, pastor of St Patrick's Church, for laboring at camps during the war without commission or pay. A gold badge of the United Spanish War Veterans was presented in Carroll Hall amid flags and singing as officials and veterans praised his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham T. Hasewell
St Patrick's Church
Carroll Hall
George Dewey
Miles Poindexter
Wsshington
Mar. Russell
Baltmore
Chickamauga Park
George Curry
New Mexico
Thomas ©. Crago
Pennsylvania
Russell
Dyeh
Missouri
William F Murray
Massachusetts
George C. Rose
Department of the Potomac
Gar
James M Curley
Massachusetta
Claude U Stone
Iimaley W
Mer Russell
Mgr. Russell
Maine
Father Chadwick
Navy
J. Donnelly
FL. Cogan
A Costell
W J Hanaighan
C.J. Hartow
R. L Lamb
M Lawton
J J. Mahoney
Mofirink
J. Murphy
Ed J Hannan
W OH DeLacy
M M. Doyle
W. Gwyon Gardiner
M Gatt
A.C. Joy
Will
Licensed to Marry Names and Ages of Several Couples
A list of individuals and ages proceeding to marriage is recorded. Entries include James A McLaughlin of Springfield and Mary Venlyon of Fairfax county along with multiple other fiancé and officiating clergymen noted across Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McLaughlin
Springfeld
Bleoore
Hotgnan
H.charities
T Boni
Francas Wrotcher
Baltimarn
MW Clair
William Ho Tippett
Loudoun County
Mary
Venlvon
Fairfax County
Jane S Montgomery
George F Hurechtan
Mabel Cahimbus
L. Whitmen L. Burrows
Kihes M Jenkins
Taft Support Movements Across States Urged
A Kansas Day Club in Topeka endorsed Taft for renomination at its annual meeting. New York Republicans pledged loyal support, while Maryland delegates were instructed to back Taft. Opposition rose in Georgia with anti Taft headquarters opened in Atlanta and a state convention planned for February 14. Staunton Republicans endorsed Taft for renomination.
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New York
Taft
Republican County Committee
Koenig
Kraelf
New York County
Chicago
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Republican State Central Committee
Maryland
Topeka
Kans
Kansas Day Club
Georgi Atlanta
Georgia
Rtte Central Committee
Lewis G. Watts
Fulton County
Ohioans Praise Clare and Champ Clark Named for Presidency
The Five Progressive Democratic League of Ohio accuses Governor Harmon of lacking progressivism and urges Democrats to nominate a true progressive for the Presidency. The statement credits Champ Clark’s leadership with uniting the country against the Payne-Aldrich tarifi bill and winning Ohio and Western states in 1910. In San Francisco Champ Clark gains early support as a potential presidential nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Democratic League of Ohio
Harmon
Democrats
Champ Clark
Congrema
San Francisco
Woman Testifies Delaying Murder Trial With Knife Claim
In New York, Theresa Martin testified she confronted Charlen Muldoon after an argument at the Hotel Belmont saloon and fetched a large bread knife. She refused to answer whether she used it, invoking self incrimination, prompting the court to adjourn until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James McDermott
Hotel Belmont
Charlen Muldoon
Custom House
Theresa Martin
Roof McDermott
McDermott
Muldoon
Red Cross Sends 2900 to Shanghai Flood Sufferers
Announcement states the American Red Cross has enabled 2900 dollars for immediate relief in Shanghai after floods. Funds were allocated yesterday to provide food and aid without awaiting further contributions following President Taft’s Friday appeal. Various transit and origin notes appear in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Taft
Memorial design chosen for Perry monument at Put-in-Bay
J Friedlander Wilt of New York won a 64 design competition to build a Perry memorial at Put-in-Bay Ohio to mark Lake Erie's centennial in 1818. The $600000 project features a Doric column 100 feet high with a gallery and top light, plus a telemn station and life saving station. Dedication aimed for December 10 1918 with a naval parade and events in Louisville Providence and New Orleans. Cash prizes totaled 3000 for top three designs with drawings displayed at the National Mus throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Yostardey
J. Fr. Friedlander
New York
Put-in-Bay
Ohio
Lake Erie
Friedlander
United States
England
Great Lakes
Louisville
Providence
BR. 1
New Orleans
James . Rogers
Paul Crete
Philadelphia
Dillon, McCrerian & Bendel
Money Trust A Thorn In Democratic Ranks
A proposed congressional inquiry into the money trust sparks a split in House Democratic ranks. Rep Henry proposes a seven member special committee to probe Wall Street power, New York Stock Exchange and Clearing House, and influence on banks and public official elections. Bryan has urged an investigation for some time.
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United States
Henry
Texas
New York Stock Exchange and Clearing House Association
Wallstreet i
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Littleton
New York
Underwood Near
Jana
Willan J. Bryan
Money Trust
Dillingham Excludes Japanese in Senate Report
The Dillingham immigration bill reported to the Senate would exclude laborers of races not eligible for American naturalization, notably Japanese and Chinese. It lists who shall not be admitted and argues the United States has not previously adopted laws directly barring Japanese entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillingham
Senate
United States
Japan
Committee On Immigration
Central Labor Union Urges Gas Plant Purchase by U S
The Central Labor Union voted to urge the national government to take over and operate the Washington Gas Light Company and the Georgetown Gas Light Company. Delegate P J Ryan and Emmett L Adafor presented the matter. the group indorsed the district commissioners request for official figures on earnings and expenses. Dr Harvey W Wiley may be invited to address the union on suitable arrangements. Representative Henry Georg to speak on February on the single tax issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
U. S
Organized
Washington Gas Light Company
Georgetown Gas Light Company Preparies
P. J. Ryan
Plate
Emmett L. Adafor
Harvey W. Wiley
Henry Georg
District Bills Up Today in House
Daybook item previews House debate on a District loan shark measure. Chairman Johnson of the District committees secured unanimous House approval for floor consideration. Specific bill on the calendar remains unannounced, but the Dyer loan shark measure is anticipated among unfinished business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Johnson
TWO BIG BILLS SHORN FOR MILITARY AND FARM AID
Report details two large appropriations the military and agricultural bills totaling 89.5 million for the army and about 15.9 million for the Department of Agriculture. It notes cuts from last year, job salary boosts for about 200 Agriculture staff, and a major reorganization proposal including a three to five year enlistment term dispute with Gen Wood.
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House of Representatives
Committee On
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Forest Getvica
Bureau of Chemistry
Elven
Department
Army
Bay
Wood
Stem
Spain
Inaamuch Ag
Ataff
Congress
Adjutant General
Staf
War Department
Kengral
House
Senate
Plan to Abolish Army Posts Sparks Capitol Talk
The plan by Secretary of War Stimson to abolish several army posts nationwide aims at economy and efficiency. Congress shows little interest in acting this session, while the Army hints it may proceed on its own. Army appropriation language would bar funds for posts the Secretary decides to abandon.
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Hocyrétary
House
Yeat Ordar
Congress
Sven
Senate
Army
Stimson
Hay
DIL
Secretary of War
Congress Briefs Highlight Post Office Reform Plans
A Nebraska representative proposes a ten year term for the Postmaster General and abolition of the Postoffice Department’s political role, with postmasters appointed by the department head. The measure revises a prior bill by Norra, Bristow, and colleagues.
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Norria
Nebraska
Norra
Editor Accused of Animus Spars Over Post Office Surplus
W D Brown of the Rural Free Delivery News answers Postmaster General Hitchock and aides De Graw and Kram defend against Brown's charge that the Post Office Department overstated a 1911 surplus and left large debt at year end. Brown denies malice while reaffirming accusatory stance amid department criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank HH Hitchcock
Genera P W. de Graw
Charlen Abram
Post Office Department
W D. Brown
Rural Free Dovery News
National Rural Letter Carriers
Associaton
Kram
Brown
Postofice
de Graw
Postofice Department
Postoffice Department
Postittice Department
F, D
PostoMee
de Grew
New Definition of Food Proposed in Pure Food Law
Senator Gallinger recommended amending the pure food law to define food as all articles used for food drink confections or condiment by humans or animals in any form. The change would make it harder for adulterated products to escape classification. A further proposed amendment adds the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia to recognized authorities on drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Commissioner of Education
Pan-American University
Pan-American Bureau of Education
Congress
Senator Gallinger
Tig
Brandeis Criticizes Steel Mills Hours in Probe Hearing
Boston lawyer Louis D. Brandeis told the Stanley investigating committee that American steel workers suffer long hours. He cited English practice and claimed about 4 percent of U S workers average 72 hours weekly, challenging Judge E H Gary who led the steel trust side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Stanley
Jason
E. H. Gary
Steel case clash over labor questions in Senate hearing
Mr Brandeis and Q A Reed debated during a Senate committee session on labor practices at the United States Steel Corporation. Reed argued the committee wandered into labor questions. Kimfta chairman Stanley overruled the objection. The session lasted into the afternoon as members prepared for an iron and steel vote in Hastings.
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Serted
Steel Corporation
Brandeis
Q A Reed
United States Steel Corporation
Reed
Boston
Kimfta
Stanley
Havas
Iron and Steel i
Pensions for Old Firemen Survivors of 1868 70
A House bill by Representative Kahn of California would place Washington city fire department survivors on the firemen pension roll at 30 dollars per month. Names listed include William J. Buckier Gustus Dunbar George E. Ward John Brent Julius Stroble Robert W. Waters James Ralph Lemuel D Woodon Walter Gor and James O Barron from Engines 1 and 3. The measure targets 19th century service under Mayor Silas J. Bowen.
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Washington City
Silas J. Bowen
Representative Kahn
California
Wiliam J. Buckier
Gustus Dunbar
George E. Ward
John &. Brent
Julius St
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