Letter to Coroner on Lyons death and earlier charges
A coroner's note details William Lyons writing from Washington and describing his wife’s support and separation after his arrest for a handbook and defrauding a gas company. Attorney James A. O'Shea reports delays in the cases, says Lyons faced charges of tampering with a gas meter, and notes Mrs Lyons' grief and intent to ensure a decent burial. Lyons was a prominent Brooklyn tea estate dealer who rose in New York business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
Robbers Beat Victim Near Highway Bridge
A Ballston man, Samuel Shreeve, reports being robbed near a highway bridge by two Black men. He was struck, robbed of $10, and aided by a witness who can identify one suspect. Police traced the inquiry through precincts, with statements taken at the Fourth and Fourth precincts.
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Highway Bridge
Serceant
Aril
Ted Samuel Sureeve
Ballston
Sergt
John Cutts
Monument Grounds
Seret Cutts
Vaxpaul
Propneta
Shreeve
Fhighway Bridge
Lieut
Heathers
Catls Tlis
Latrmain
Plathers
Catts
Veuth
Hts
Panic in Street Car Fight on Pennsylvania Ave Line
On a Capital Traction car near noon a white man, William Sawyer, 24, fought a Negro passenger after an attempted seat claim. Sawyer was treated at Emergency Hospital for a contusion over the right eye. the Negro escaped. Witnesses recall Sawyer threatening the man, then striking him as crowds interfered and the conductor stopped the car. Sawyer was helped to hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capital Traction Company
William Sawyer
Twenty-first Street
Sawyer
Liath Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lightning Kills Virginia Father and Son in Farmville
J C Barnwell and his 8 year old son Willie were killed instantly when lightning struck their Farmville Virginia home during a severe afternoon storm. His 10 year old James was shocked while the family witnessed a widow being lowered. The storm ranks among the fiercest to hit the area in years.
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Farmville
Byer
Willie
Barnwell
James
Ghost of Lyons Haunts Sixth Precinct Cell and Spooks Police
An alleged race track gambler William Lyons killed himself in a Sixth precinct cell. His ghost reportedly wanders the corridors at night, moaning and rattling, causing panic among black and white prisoners and unnerving officers. Officers search the cell, hear noises, and debate whether the haunting is real or a prank as they worry if the specter will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyons
Sixth Precinct
Lyons
Jewelry Heist At Mrs Wilder Residence In D C
A jewelry theft occurred at the home of Mrs Anna Wilder on 17th Street Northwest. Five rings were stolen after entry via an areaway. Police are investigating and seeking information on the missing items.
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Anna Wilder
17Th Street
Areaway
Weather and police note sweep across nation and a jewelry theft
Weather bulletin details showers across New England to Gulf States and a cooling trend in the upper Mississippi valley while heat persists in the plains and Northwest. Wind patterns on coasts are described and a Atlantic forecasts. A second item reports a $300 jewelry theft at Mrs. Anna Wilder’s home in Washington with footprints in rubber-heeled shoes and a missing pumato ring and several diamond rings later listed by cities.
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Dept of Agriculture—Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Ohio
Tennessee Valley
Virginia
Plains States
Colorado
Wyoming
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic
Misalsstop River
Montana
Texas
Arizona
Blowera
Ohio Valley
Atlantis
Mississippi River
Northwest
Gulf Coaat
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Meamera
European Parte
Grand Banks
Anna Wilder
Seventeenth Street
O'Brien
Springman
Atlanta
Atlantic Clix
Deanery Ns
Cincinnati
Denver
Cole
Tes Moines
Jons
Galveston
Tex - Helene
Mont
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Fla
Kaanss City
Little Rock
Ark
Los Angeles
Cal
Marquetie
Mich
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North Plaite
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
Portland
Ate
Orex
Salt Lake City
St. Leuta
Paul
Minn
San Francisco
Springfield
Tacoma
Wash
Toledo
Vicksburg
Miss
Washington Post
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shenandoah
Rescued in Bath Pool as Warning Ignored
A new municipal bathing pond opened with over 1000 visitors as a drowning scare occurred when Robert J. Jones failed to swim and sank at the pool’s 7 foot depth. Lifeguard John J. Conway saved him, while a new schedule limits bathers by age group and time.
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Ivor
Robert J. Jones
Jones
John J. Conway
Medical School
Georgetown University
Conway
Mr. Jones
Wila Welborn
Miss
Printers Follow Indorsement Ban in Labor Union Move
Columbia Typographical Union No 101 adopted a resolution to withhold political endorsements of reelection candidates until the AFL campaign committee reviews them. Delegates were instructed to oppose future endorsements. A $50 gift to the building fund came from Women's Auxiliary No 13. Labor Day sermon invitation was accepted, and union leaders were granted floor privileges to discuss strike conditions in Washington.
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Central Labor Union
Columbia Typographical Union No. 101
Congress
American Federation of Labor
F. C. Roberts
Women's Auxiliary No. 13
Charles FE. Fultz
Memorial United Brethren Church In Christ
John B. Colpoys
Charles D. Seals
Luke F. Ludlow
Washington
Finance Committee
Melancholy Spinster Ends Life After Months of Illness
Miss Mary Arentrue of 05 H Street Northwest, after months of illness and threats to friends, killed herself by gas yesterday. Two notes dated November 28 1909 were found in her room, one asking Mrs. Mary D Strong to handle her effects. Coroner Nevitt ruled death by own action.
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Mary Arentrue
H Street
Nevitt
First Precinct
Mary D. Strong
Twentieth Street
Heat Wave Fades as Washington Cools to 78
Washington marked the coolest day in weeks with clearing skies and humidity vanishing. The Potomac Boat Club plans a river excursion tomorrow on the steamer Charles Macalester at 10 AM 2:30 PM and 6:90 PM with trips to Alexandria each way. Proceeds from ticket sales will help fund next month’s national regatta here.
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Washington
Potomac Boat Club
Charles Macalester
Alexandria
Cleaning of Spirit in Church Message at Brooklyn Tabernacle
Pastor Russell spoke to the International Bible Students' Association in Minneapolis on Put Away Filthiness. He urged saints to cleanse the flesh and spirit, resist worldly temptations, and pursue holiness through divine promises and consecration. The talk outlined the royal priesthood path, trials, and the need for practical cleansing in daily life.
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Washington Post
Minneapolis
Minn
Pastor Russel
Brooklyn Tabernacle
International Bible Students’ Association
St. Paul
Jesus
God
Adam
Messiah
Christ
Satan
Apostle
Oura
Rigdon's Victim Identified as Emma Young of Wealth
In Chicago on July 17 Emma Deufex who was wounded by Charles W. Rigdon before he killed himself Friday afternoon is now identified as Emma Young, a Chicago woman linked to wealthy families. Police know little more about her background. a friend who identified her keeps his name secret. Inspector Lavin has not learned the woman’s Talatizes or much personal history.
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Deufex
Young
Chicago
Emma Deufex
Charles W. Rigdon
Rigdon
Emma Young
Thief Urged to Return Stolen Valuables
Charles R. Burnett assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Richmond Virginia was robbed Sunday morning in Union Station. He says the theft occurred in a Pullman car in the station and asks the thief to mail or send the pawn ticket or instructions to recover the watch and pocketbook offering to pay for information.
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C. R. Burnett
Charles R. Burnett
First National Bank of Richmond
Union Station
Pullman
Co. R. Burnett
Richmond
Ringleader Schrey Arrested in Camden Riot Fatality
Joseph C. Schley, identified as a ringleader, was arrested in Washington on charges of murder and inciting riot over a July 9 Camden melee tied to the Reno Johnson Jeffries fight. A white leader, Joseph Bykes, died after being stabbed. detective help and a photo aided the inquiry. Schley confessed to presence at the riot and will likely be taken to Camden.
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Camden
N. J
Johnson-Jeffries
Reno
Joseph Co
Schley
Thompson
Seventeenth
Joseph C. Bykes
Washington
Marcus H. Carroll
Sehley
Eight Die In Australian Rail Wreck At Richmond
Melbourne July 17 the Brighton Express bound for Melbourne collided at Richmond station with a standing train. Eight killed and thirty injured as two car rakes and the guards van were wrecked.
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Melbourne
Australia
Richmond
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James A. O'Shea
Bolt
Father and Son
FEAR
No. 6
Arcights
Bath
R.J. Jones
L. U
Miss Mary Aventrue
Fortune
Adam Sp
Weather Bureau
Faster Russell
Earth
Garden of Eden
Heaven
Lansborgh & Bro
St. Gall
Young Men’s Store
Cole’ Ashvarsd
Washington Gas Light CO
Tenth Street
N. W
Randle Randle Highlands
RaNdle Highlands
Capitol
Dupont Circle
Realty Company
7Th and
Pa. Ave
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Weekington
D. C
District of Columbia
Maryland
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. Nw
Waal
E. Z
C. O’donnell’s
Rexall Drug
Camden, N. J
Jersey
Joseph C. Schrey
Steinway
DROOP
DR. White
7Th St. N. W
Christian Xander
7Th St.eee
House& Herrmann
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Atpl C
Istrayer’s
Sth &Fsts
Old Masonic
Emerson Institute
Annapolis
West Point
Revenue Cutter
Winslow H
Randolph
Principe
Gale
Milburn, Heister & CO
Washington, &. C
Reid S. Baker
Gallantine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Byron
Adams
Main
Colburn Bros, CO. Inc
COL
New York Ave
Brighton
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