Insanity Defense: Mother Describes Homicide Case
Mrs. Conen testified she witnessed the shooting of James Cowen by her son’s wife, Mrs. May. The defense argued temporary insanity linked to epileptic attacks and nervousness. Beatrice May, 14, testified to her mother’s nervous illness and threats by the dead man, with details of the September 27 shooting in Louisville. The trial, before Justice Stafford, included testimony about family strife and May’s prior marriages and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennis
Triad
Criminal
Nou
Stafford
Jatilen
Es. Cowen
Matint Bawt
Jojames Cowen
May i
Creed Mianten
Leckie, Fulton & Cox
Wiihhs Baker
Grous Baker
Cowen
Mr. Soker
Wpieney
Reideen
Wuring
Ay Heuer
Conon
May
Senen
Mif
Tidinia
Jnather Myrorney Baker
C. M. ‘Tamer
Heery
pAt. Turner
Phot le Hare
Stron
Rene Sin
H. B
Spelelers Wien
Josephine Cowen
Min
Louisville
Bfes
Henney
Cotwiee
Chen
Septembar
Rome Brankneehouse
Varta J. Tiomii
Mr Rart
Mr. May
Ashe
Statson
Austin
le Tien
Mats All Right
A. Toleon
Harry T. Burton
Poleeman Dissin
Mas
Thle Teatimons
Beatrice Mas
Husband Narrates Turbulent Marriage and Confrontation
In testimony, F. May recounts a troubled marriage to Mrs. Mey in Chicago and Washington. He describes her constant illness, alleged nervous fits, and control by a man named Conen who prompted divorce threats. May explains buying a pistol to defend his home and says he sought to confront Conen rather than harm him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Two Men on Trial for Morris J Tigilorah Murder
Charles E Evans and Barry J O Don were tried for the murder of Morris J Tigilorah, a Soldiers Home inmate, in a February 7 assault on Ohio avenues and Twelfth street. Halloran died at Providence Hospital February 11 from a skull fracture. Evans and O Don were arrested as suspects during the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Evans
Barry J. O'Don Heli
Morris J. Tigilorah
Lanate
Justie Barnard
Cerminal Court No. 2
Halloran
Ohio Avenues
Twelfth Street
Providence Hospital
Glazebrook
Ann Authopay
Hailoran
Evans
O'Donnell
Family seeks help in missing man case
The family of T. E. Richardson, 40, of 3184 Fourteenth Street, notified police that he has been missing since last Friday. Authorities fear for his safety as search details spread to Alexandria, Virginia, where his business may have led to his disappearance. He was last seen wearing a black derby hat, dark suit, and overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Richardson
T. EB. Richardson
Fourteenth Street
Alexandria
Soldiers confront wharf rats after series of assaults
Four infantrymen of the Fourth at Washington Barracks report a gang known as the "wharf rats" in southwest city avenues has attacked soldiers during the past two weeks. Multiple injuries include a broken nose, head wounds, and bruises, with police confirming no official reports yet filed. Soldiers vow self defense if attacked again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Infantry
Washington Barracks
Che Noldlere
United States Army
Robert .Srayis
Wright
Johnson
Wix
Wharftrata
BANE
Aiso
Soldijers
Sergt, Fravis
Philippines
Cuba
Apie
Fourth Precinct
Four
France will directs four equal shares of estate for heirs
Mrs. Mary E. France died January 18 and named Ida Collamer executrix dated May 3 1601. The will directs sale of real estate and division of proceeds among Florence Collamer and Blanche Bartlett heirs, Rev Joseph H France, and the heirs of deceased Massie E Harrington, plus government bonds stocks in Washington Gas Light and money in the mortgage loan trust company belonging to Mrs France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. France
Ida Collamer
Biorenca Ta Cellamer
Joseph H
Gulf Stream Changes Noted by Hydrographic Office
The Gulf division reports important changes in the Gulf Stream course from off the north coast of South America to the Atlantic four miles. A map illustrating the alteration will be issued next month. Knights Visit Philadelphia at the Mary Commodore reception in Philadelphia attracted a large Knights Templar delegation from Columbia Commandery including Dr. Charles Stewart Dr. Frank Gibson Townley George E Hetbard Charles Swett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Gulf Stream
Gulf Division
Hydrographic Office
John C. Soler
South America
Atiine
Monil
Philadelphia
Mary Conmamiery
Lick
Horticultural
Hell
Knights Templars
Columbia Commandery
Ahose
Charles Stewart
Frank Gibson
Townley
George E Hetbard
Charles Swett
Charles Baldwin
Chavies Cummons
J. E H. Culingham
New York Produce Prices and Market Notes From Ree York
Market report lists exports and commodity values with mixed firmness across items. Rye flour buckwheat and cornmeal shown steady or firm, butter and lard steadier, refined sugar and turpentine quoted, oats and pork products noted with varied demand and regional adjustments.
Elkins Case Nears End in Western Maryland Sale Probe
The Elkins case nears its end as prosecutors seek to recover 500000 from Senator Stephen B Faking linked to the Western Maryland Railroad sale. Justice Wright will preside with a possible court session if needed. witnesses include Justice McComas Leon E Green Hue former Mayor Fhome G Hayes and Senator Henry G Davis. Elkins testified in his own defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Stephen B. Faking
Western Maryland
Wright
Circuit Court No. L
Justice McComas
Court of Appeale
Leon E. Greenhue
Baltimore
Witers
Ity
Baltimore Ity
G. Hayes
Battimore
Fuller
Tan City Minisht
Wabash Bystem
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Henry G Davis
West Virginia
Dimeelf
Western Maryland Railroad
Elkins Wai
Deathbed Will Barred in Admin Petition for David L Fullerton Estate
Rev JF Q A Fullerton of Ringue New Jersey seeks letters of administration after brother David L Fullerton died January 9 in the city and a deathbed will was ruled invalid by Chief Justice Clabaugh hours before the testator’s death. The widow supports administration and the estate is valued around 50 000 with 15 000 in securities and 35 000 in real estate in Washington and Chattanooga. Named heirs include Rev J Q A Fullerton sister Mary G Wright and other Fullertons and Morrison/Morrs heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q A Fullerton
Ringue
N. J
David L Fallerton
Thin City
Mr. Fallerton
Ietterton
Ftegal
Rev. J. Q. A. Falierton
Seid
Union Trust and Savinge Banke
Washington
Wevid Ls Pullerton
Ellen B. Castleman
American University Park
Chattanooga Irk
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. Q. A. Fullerton
Mary G. Wright
Portland
Oreg
Eleanor Fullerton
Allen
Caroline Q. Fullerton
New York Grain Market Recaps Curb Rise in Wheat
New York grain markets show firmer wheat prices amid stronger demand and reduced receipts. Export activity noted with No 1 Northern Duluth and hard winter futures higher while corn and oats see varied gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Hom Giy
Chicago Grain Markets Weather Boosts Wheat and Cereal Trading
In Chicago grain notes from Hibbs & Co, small Western receipts and forecast warm weather boosted trading. May wheat fluctuated, closing near the day’s high amid strong demand from shorts and reports from Liverpool. Corn and oats saw gains, while pork futures rose on a large rib sale. lard advanced with higher stakes and steady shipping receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Hibbs & Co
Stenot
Tumbesi
York Stocke Exchange
Washington
Chincege Board of Trade
Opin
Heh
Lew
Clown
Chivas
Jan
Sey
Weitlan
Commisilon Fieurts Ates
Voorbl
Liverpanh
Minperoin
Dakotse
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Argentina
Manly
Amd
Mey
Washington Stock Quotations and Bond Listings
The page lists bid quotes and prices from the Washington Stock Exchange for railroads, gas and electric companies, banks, trust companies, insurance stocks, and miscellaneous securities. Notable items include Washington Railway and Electric at 49 and 85, Mergenthaler Linotype, Oreena Copper, United States Electric Light debentures, Potomac Electric Light firsts at 109, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat at 27, and various railroad, bank, and trust stocks with multiple price points and certificates.
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Sotes--Washington Railway Company
Mergenthaler
Sol
Grove Copper—tin Bb Air Mitchelt
Gall—Columbia
Mallway
Mitchell, Minkug
Greena Copner
Wawhinden
Stock Exchange
Fullippine Land Purchase Dietrich of Columbia
Guyonde
Washington Gas Company
Indetredne
Trantioy Railroad
Lois
Asmceatia and Patonne
City, and
Bulutbun Railroad
Columbia Railroad
Mit
Wahington Railway and Electric Common
Washington Railway and Electric Preferred
Sbi
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Washington Gaol
Georgetown
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Mergenthaler ‘Linotype
Yoo
Lamson Menatybe
Stecks—Oreena Copper
Jon ‘Trust Company
Washington Loanald Trumt
Union Trust Werrants
Revings Benk
Epme Savings Bank
Union Livings Bank
Washington Exchange Bank
Arlinglos
Columbia
Commmercial
Corcoran
Piremena
Franklin
Metropolitan
National Union
People’s
Potomac
Riggs
Columbia Tina
Bas
Washington Title
Southern Public Servic Corporation
Graphonhorn Common
Graphoptions
Realty Appralal
Mitchell dining leads yesterday's stock exchange session
Mitchell dining was the prime feed in trading with over three fourths of the day’s business in this security. Most stock sold around 7 8 with one lot at 4. about three quarters of strength visible. An open 100 shares traded at 1 in late dealings. Washington Railway and Electric common moved 100 shares at 40 1 4. Mer genthaler saw demand with 25 shares at 20 7 8 and 20 3. Lanston and other rail and copper issues showed limited activity. A block of 310 00 Washington Gae Pergorarey stock sold at 112 3 4. United States Trust Company plans move of its subscription department to 611 Fourteenth Street from 714 Fourteenth Street with remodeling to begin in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Stock Exchange
Poughton
United States Trust Company
Fourteenth Street
Banks Report of Condition Central National Bank of Washington
The report lists resources and liabilities for Central National Bank of Washington and includes loans and discounts, U S bonds, deposits, and a large balance in U S Treasury funds. It covers reserves, notes of other national banks, and circulating bonds, with totals and signatures from bank officers and a notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central National Bank
Wethington
Golub
U. 3
U.S
U. S
U.S. Woods
Amd Cankern
Ois Due Trem
Nuionat
Diedore
East Washington
Dreedratty
S. Honda
Acura
Matiens
Agencs
Ia Bank
Sis
Specio
Lincoln National Bank
Washington
Columbia
Busics
Jonds, Securities, &c
Sanking House
Tanger
Orrentarion
Tree Citizens Savings Bank
Coastle
Henns- Ghenks
Telarra
Legai-fender Molaé
Washington Cattle Market Prices and Market Conditions
Market news from Washington reports cattle receipts strong with solid demand. Calves and stockers firm with good supply, lambs and sheep trading firm. notes caution due to inspections. Prices listed for cattle and sheep in odd, unclear OCR format with various figures and unit markers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarea
Duteher
SBOE
Dion
Lambk
Washington Produce Market Report With Mixed Quotations
Market news from Washington Produce Market notes moderate receipts and steady trends across nearby Virginia and North Carolina regions. Butter, cheese, eggs, and live poultry prices show varied quotations amid mixed quality. hogs and cattle markets edge lower with reduced demand and firm packing demand persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginie
Southwest
North Caroilna
New York State
Wammar
Talr
Gous
Western Factory
New
Chalen
Nmdrum
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Wepaprrhi
Gheive
Conen
Atui Mutsry Il
Marine Band
Lieut
Sentelmann
Gen
Eliott
Elliott
Baker
Meg
Creed BM. Waalton
Santelwapa
Gen. Bijou
Ascens
Ban
Melendors
Abel
Paliceman Morgan
New York
Ree
York
ELAUR
Sarre
Umerket Fem
Lush
Esayy Fair Refining
Ines
Eeten Creamery
Gubere
Elkins Case
Nears End
JF. Q. A. Fullerton
Brother
NEW York Grain
Chicago Grain
OM Ely
Paine
North
Lima
Washington ‘Stock Exchange
Home Savings Bank
F. Saul
Brice J. Mowes
Alex. S. Glorke
Francis Miller
Howard Moran
Michael J. Colbert
7Th Street
S. W
Carl Aurrbach
Alex. S. Clarke
Anthony Gargier
John B. Geter
Wo. Hakan
J. Philp Heromann
TL Herrinen Jokuson
Francia Miler
Wa. Mer
Deke J. Moses
Jenn H. Ruppert
H. I. Sard
Jamea F. Shen
John Skughrue
Local Financial
Washington Railway
Lanston
Washington Gae Pergorarey
SSS
Raking House
Firnitura
Day Srois K
Yanks Tae
Evsaree Eeents
Ataie Banis Aia Bankats
Dustrom
Dartul Auoney
Procetsa Seers
Jonnolds
Ryerysess
National City Bank
St Washington
Hose of Business Teneery
United States
VS. A. Disburel
al Bonide
Leuy Et Wasilleion
Distetel
Conembin
Engblar
Atte J
Mendeneall
Wastington
Sichrid
Columbus
Geoure
Tia
Furnitua
Sgmdus
National Banke
BYTOM
State Banke
Lsgal-tandén
Bovires Derke Vy Eye
Dapostt
United Tates Deposite
Ana
Dea
Dinslet
HO McKee
Cashler
Henry JC Simpson
Notars Public
D.C
Gorrad
Tom Sette
Marlow
Geof
Harbin
Thos. W. Smith
Direriora
Wight
Bermuda
Turk
Imperiale Friary
Yur Imperia
Ecogs
Emap Trust
Ber Tor
OTR RL
Dstriet
AG. Clapham
Do Wolemly
Japmary
Jos, N. Thompson
Notary
Banda
U. G
Nationel Banka
Caplin
Tamuoary
Davin Riftenhouse
Sotary Publie Corrie Atlew
Washington Cattle Market
Wauhineton
Colamdle
Jenuerr
Bouetag Haute
Fuvuiiors
Aba Bikatyes
Tatat
Adelio Ippereet
Etocke
Liabiatien Capital Stock
Pera
Statn Banke
Renee Tgeate
Odteigum
Gepeasta
Darhler
Ebocka Raat Cnival
Benén Borromed
Veer and
Gales Mead
Acocenamra Bork
Solenonty
J. Gales Moore
Canhier
Alfred B. Briggs
Notary Politie
E. Southard Parker
E. Francis
Miggs
Meron N
Capler
Watlonsl Bank
Bivijends
Fa- Bosit
Dietrici
Columba
T. Algert S. Gatley
Carhier
Sberenemed Bank
Albert $ Gatley
Jannars
William WV
Sulea
Netary Putite
Robert Callatian
Andrew Archer
Ribert A. Dore
William F. Downey
Richard J. Eapnehat
William F. Gede
Dana Dinson
Peter Latterner
Henry T. Gifterdinger
Frederick A. Richard
Walker G. Taylor Wade
Liabuaties
Apital
Cecsenys
Asad
Gimbet
Colomble
Remor FR. Walters
Walters
Ora
W. Madeat
Rotary Public
Tames A. Sample
Capital Loan Co. Gen
Furniters
Plano
F Street
N. W
Metropolitan Loan & Trust Co
Eee
Paucenie Bremer. Mae
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