Wide search for girl who vanished a year
A nationwide hunt targets Letitia White Owen of this city, accused of abducting Marian Bernadette Harris. Police and churches seek the woman, linked to the Mary Had a Little Lamb origin claim, aunt to theater agent Harry White, and founder of a supposed orphan education league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Letitia White Owen
Manon Barnadette
Harris
James H. Harti
Sixth Street
Federal Grand Jury
Mrs. Owen
Hatris
Harry White
G Street Northwest
Ethel Deans
Gertrude Rollins
South
Takoma Park
League
Owen
Seventh Street
Harrises
Obituary notices and funeral details from July 1911 column
A sequence of brief death notices and funeral details dated July 1911. Names include FAN NIE E Davis daughter, John F Dugan, John Edward Klotz, John A Kayo, Bertha Dabney Surgey, and Pav Rae Malperburt. Notices list birth and parentage, residence, and scheduled services at Glenwood Cemetery and various hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickford Street
John Edward
Baard
Girl Sought by Police Amid Tale of Separated Family
The report traces a father’s long chase for his daughter taken by Mrs. Owen to Boston by sea and never returned home by September 1. The girl wrote from Denver, ages of cities traveled, and a bench warrant was issued after authorities pursued the case. Clergymen and fraternal groups aided in the search, with public lectures in multiple cities to raise funds and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Butte
Mont
Denver
Coulo
Ives
Littlestown
United States District Attorney
National Unioen
Harr
United States
Clarence Wilson
Owen
Lat Ingram Memorial Church
Potomac
Lanham
Debt Overdue Sparks Chinatown Gun Incident In D C
Washington police investigate a laundry shop shooting between Charlie Moy and Song Kee on Eleventh Street southeast. Moy is hospitalized with a fractured arm. Kee claims self defense and debt dispute sparked the incident as fears rise of a new tong war after previous New York and Philadelphia fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
San Fancisco
Washington
Charlie May
Eleventh Street
Song Kee
Fifth Precinct
May
Tongs
Song Lea
Charlie Moy
Moy
Song Lee
Charlie
Horton
Anacostia
Tenth and I
Pell and Mott
Great Four Brothers Society
Bernstein and Daudet Duel Near Paris With Pistols and Swords
Special Cable reports Henri Bernstein, author of The Tales and Sambon, and Leon Daudet clashed near Paris this afternoon. After four pistol shots and a sword duel in the third round Daudet suffered a deep wound to the right arm. The fight ended as Bernstein prevailed in the series stirred by critical reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paris
Henri Bernstein
Sambon
Leon Daudet
Daudet
Bernstein
Bribery accusations light up juvenile court in Jackson case
In a packed juvenile courtroom Judge DeLacy faced claims of attempted bribery by both sides over the John Jackson theft case. Mrs. Jackson allegedly offered a boy ten dollars to stay away, while Officer Hilton was accused of pressuring witnesses. Witnesses denied the charges. Jackson was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
H Street
Harry Sternberg
William H del Lacy
Jackson
George
Carrie Jackson
James Crawford
Delaware Avenue Southwest
Jones
George Hilton
DeLacy
Crawford
Hilton
Henry Sternberg
Eleven Skeletons Unearthed At New Building Site
Special to The Washington Post reports on July 21 in New York that eleven human skeletons were found while digging for a Frederick Miller building near Park Lane and Centerdrive in Douglas Manor L I. Residents say the area was once an Indian burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Frederick Miller
Manhattan
Park Lane
Centerdrive
Douglas Manor
L. I
Caress of Pet Dog Kill s Victim in Rabies Case
A pet dog in Maspeth Long Island kissed 8 year old Margaret Quis, who died ten days later in agony. The health department reported the dog had rabies and that Margaret had been ill. Her playfellows Toto had been bitten in a fight with a dog owned by Wilmot Worth, whose dog showed rabies symptoms the following day and was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Margaret Quis
Maspeth
Long Island
Health Department
Margaret
Toto
Wilmot Worth
Worth
Married Amid Coffins in Undertaker’s Chamber
Chester Rime ling married Minnie Fisher in an undertaker’s establishment in Jacksonville Tennessee. The bridegroom refused magistrate or courthouse ceremony, choosing the coffin room ceremony arranged by funeral director Joan G. Reynolds. A dozen friends attended as curtains closed and doors were locked for the unusual wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Jacksonville
Chester Rimeling
Minnie Fisher
Joan G. Reynolds
Brimling
Licensees to Wed Across States in Vow Notices
Harrisburg man Henjamin M Daniel aged 3 percent and Minnie A McClammer aged 25 of Fayette Missouri enter marriage plans in a brief notice. Walter Gray, 21, and Nella Young, 19, with Reverend General Stewart connected to the ceremony. Seymour E Blyne, 20, and Annie M Mohrman, 2, with Reverend W Wastray listed as officiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henjamin M Daniel
Harrisburg
Minnie A McClammer
Fayette, Mo
JS Huomeutt
Walter Gray
Nella Young
Stewart
Seymour E Blyne
Annie M Mohrman
Court Drops Case Over Flirting Neighbor Dispute
Special to The Washington Poet Baltimore July magistrate Llewellyn dismissed the disturbing the peace charge against Rebecca Block a 17 year old accused by neighbors of flirting. Block testified she would work when able and help her mother at Madison street. The testimony and remarks prompted the judge to acquit and dismiss the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Llewellyn
Rebecca Block
Madison Street
Annie Surgey
Brock
Stabilator to keep aeroplanes steady midflight
An invention described as of immense importance to aviation promises automatic equilibrium for airplanes and flight control. Inventor M Doutre claims the stabilator prevents loss of balance during volplaning and descent, making aircraft stability possible at speeds limited only by pilot nerve and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Font
Paris
M Doutre
Lightning kills three in Greensburg electrical storm
An evening electrical storm in Greensburg Pennsylvania leaves three dead and two injured as a house collapses. Victims identified as Davis Mathias 15 from near Old Madison Joseph Levit sky and Peter Faact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Greensburg, Pa
Davis Mathias
Old Madison
Joseph Levitsky
Peter Faact
Lloyd George Warns Britain Over Morocco Crisis
London officials report Chancellor Lloyd George warned at a London bankers banquet that Britain's prosperity rests on maintaining world peace and prestige. He asserted national honor excludes party politics and urged decisive action to uphold vital interests amid German demands on Europe. In Tangier, French officer Thieret was assaulted by Spanish troops near Alcazar after resisting dismounting, beaten with sabers, detained briefly, then released following intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcazar
London
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
United States
Cabinet of Nations
England
Times
Lloyd George
the Times
David Lloyd
George
Tangier
Morocco
Alcazer
Thieret
Rouznah
Col
Sylvestre
Man accuses Mrs Wilkinson of giving him germs in murder case
Boston July 21. The man, in ill health and claiming tuberculosis germs were given by Mrs Frances E Wilkinson of Somerville, murdered her. He said he was given contaminated water and fell unconscious. He was arrested on his way to the police station and is unlikely to face trial.
Sailed Home With Fiancé On Olympic Voyage
Special to The Washington Post reports Miss Dorothy Whitney daughter of the late William C. Whitney and engagement to Willard D Straight. Whitney and Straight sailed aboard the Olympic with a chaperon and Straight arriving from the Orient. Also notes Copenhagen Geographical Society canceled Dr Frederick Cook’s diploma and awarded him a gold medal for his claimed north pole discovery. In literary items, Richard Harding Davis serials advance in Sunday’s Post and R E Bowen’s The Little Black Sheep appears as a character study in the Family Magazine Section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whitney
W. D. Straight
Olympic
Washington Post
New York
New York World
Dorothy Whitney
William C. Whitney
Willard D Straight
Oswego
Cook
Copenhagen
The
Geographical Society
Frederick A. Cook
North
Pole
Richard Harding _ Davis
Family Magazine
Post
R. E Bowen
Rally to Magon's Colors Near Parral in Mexico
A dispatched report from Chihuahua notes Magonists, many former Maderist soldiers, gathering near Parral and threatening to seize the city. The movement alarms Coahuila and Durango while denials arise of a revolution to place Reyes in the presidency. Henry L. Wilson toured San Antonio en route to Crawfordsville to visit his mother before traveling to Washington. he would not discuss Mexico's conditions.
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Madero
Monterey
Chihuahua
Parral
Coahuila
Durango
Reyes
San Antonio
Tex
Henry L. Wilson
United States
Mexico
Crawfordsville
Ind
Washington
Brave Man With Legs Severed After Freight Train
John Cronin of Indianapolis had both legs cut off by a freight train he tried to board in Cincinnati. He crawled to a telegraph pole, smiled, and said nothing much about losing both feet. He was taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Cronin
Indianapolis
Cronin
Cross Country Aero Race Set Between New York and Philadelphia
Aug 5 race for a $5,000 prize announced. Competitors include Lincoln Beachey Eugene Bly and Hugh A Rob inson. Also reports the death of Mrs David E Thompson wife of the former American Ambassador in Mexico City with burial planned in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Lincoln Beachey
Eugene Bly
Hugh A. Robinson
David E. Thompson
Mexico City
Mexico
Jeannette Briller
Lincoln
Nebra
Hair Dresser Sued Over Hair Color Change
Bertha L Holliday sues May J Bond in District Supreme Court for 14000 claiming a hair treatment on May 9 caused hair to turn several colors, break off, and leave her head unsightly. She alleges intense head and eye pain and seeks uniform color restoration. Nelson Wilson represents Holliday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Bertha Holliday
May J. Bond
G ‘Street
Bertha L. Holliday
Miss Holliday
Cuban Kills Wife in Anacoxta Bedroom Tragedy
Madelaine Gonzales a 21 year old colored woman died at Casualty Hospital from her throat cut by husband Andrew Gonzales a Cuban police arrested him at 740 oclock in a mobbed area of 103 Howard road Anacotla eyewitnesses were not found Policeman Walters pursued Gonzales after the slaying and captured him He confessed the motive saying she paid too much attention to other men.
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Madelaine Gonzales
Andrew Gonzales
Gonzales
Fifth Precinct
Pla
Howard Road
Anacoxtla
Walters
Gonazies
Upholds Cousins Marriage Ruling by Court
Pittsburgh judges in the orphan's court decide that a marriage between first cousins is only voidable during the spouses' lifetimes. The ruling affects estate rights, confirming the widow can share in her husband's estate under interstate laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburg
J. W. Over
J. Miller
Orphans’ Court
Hotel Guests Listed by State and Name in Raleigh
A fragmented directory style list shows guests staying at various hotels across states including Boston, California, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Texas and Virginia. Names include Mrs F J. James Raleigh, J. Allen Philadelphia, G A Pitchford California, and Mrs J T Callahar Virginia, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
A Pitchford
Willard
Auto blown into basin during fierce city storm
A car driven by W E Colburn and John McDonald was swept into the tidal basin by last night's gale as Harry N Atwood’s aeroplane wrecked. The car sank two feet underwater. it will be raised today. A horse ran away from a frightened buggy wrecking it near Wyoming apartments. Trees were felled and rainfall measured two and a half inches after the storm. Daniel Custis of Annapolis fainted at Union Station but revived at Casualty Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Atwood
W. E. Colburn
Colburn Bros
G Street
John McDonald
Fullar Construction Company
Potomac Park
Atwood
Colburn
McDonald
W. J. Purman
Twenty Seventh Street
Wyoming Apartments
H. W. Smith
Eighth Precinct
Eighteenth
Retreets
Weather Bureau
Daniel B. Custis
Annapolis
Union Station
Cloak Dealer Meyer Jonasson Found Dead With Self Inflicted Wound
Meyer Jonasson, one of the country’s leading cloak and suit dealers, founder of Meyer Jonasson & Co., was found dead in his bed with a bullet wound to the heart. A revolver lay beside him. he had earlier survived an automobile accident and had been in fragile health. He was T1 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Jonasson
Washington
New York
Meyer Jonasson & Co
Jonasson
Bones found on the Maine deck with Bell identity fragment
A portion of a gold watch chain bearing the name J. R. Bell was recovered near the captain's cabin on the Maine with more bones found on the main deck. Bell, the captain's steward, was among those missing from the sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Maine
J. R. Bell
Bell
Inspectors Charged Controversy at Lewis Publishing Plant
E G Lewis president of Lewis Publishing in St Louis testified before the House committee on expenditures in the Postoffice Department that inspectors harassed his firm during a prior second class mail privileges probe. He recounted coercive interviews and a near violent clash with inspectors, while Madden and Cortelyou figures shaped ongoing disputes. Supplementary orders then placed Lewis properties and those of his wife in receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G Lewis
Lewis Publishing Company
St. Louis
House Committee On
Postoffice Department
Washington
Lewin
Postoffice
Lewis
Gir
Madden
Lewis Publications
Department
Cortelyou
S J. Louis
United States Circuit Court
E. Grewis
Lewis Enterprises
Dale Wins Naval Contest In Spring Battle Practice
The torpedo boat destroyer Dale commanded by Ensign Frank J Fletcher topped the order of merit in a spring battle practice among destroyers and torpedo boats. The ranking list followed with Stewart, Barry, Rowan, Bainbridge, Drayton, Reid, Roe, Lawrence, Preble, Perry, Truxtun, Lamson, Preston, McCall, Goldsborough, Terry, Paulding, Paul Jones, Davis, Hopkins, Flusser, and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
Frank J Fletcher
Stewart
Barry
Rowan
Bainbridge
Drayton
Reid
Roe
Lawrence
Preble
Perry
Truxtun
Lamson
Preston
McCall
Goldsborough
Terry
Paulding
Paul Jones
Davis
Hopkins
Flusser
Smith
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Marian Harris
Mary
Eam
Somerville
Mass
Hares
Cloesmath Enquire
Frog Hence Journal
Cleveland
Flain Getler
Syracuse
Post-Standard
Regard Herald
St Paul
Pioneer Press
Buffalo
Louis Clements
Theap Clements
Jas R Clements
James T. Clements
A. Costello
Geier’s Sons
Seventh ST
Modern Chapel
W. BR. Speare
F Street
Brvery
Flrst-Criss
Frank
Geo. P. Zurhorst
East Capitol St
William Lee
Telephone North
Sem
Evers
Price
Gude
M. J. Falvey
Stresta
Fear Tong
Undertaker
Health Office Record
Barruss
Magele
Regina Warren
Georgy J
Anus F. Holtman
Thomas A
Alma Frayser
Richard and
Louiss Adams
Louis
Elizabeth Morozel
Arthur
Agnes Campbell
James Mani Sallie
Vergang Gtel
M. J
Sadle M Hollock
Theodore Bualnis
Children's Hospital
George Harrington
George Ganas
Children’s Hospital
Emma G C Abbott
Government Hospital
Imsant
Nora Sullivan
St Se
Hugh A Davis
St Pw
Gehenner
St Nw
James McDonald
Annie Sewell
Yan St
Alles L Dandridge
Duncan St Re
Henry KR
Banlon Government Hospital For the Insane
Ford and
Mamin Drew
To-Kalon Wine CO
Bolt
Greensburg
Texas
Dallas
Magon
Jardinieres
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
Sanders & Stayman CO
Victor Herbert
Victor Records
Mnevin
Rubinstein
Lisst
Bach
Herbert
Victrola
Boston
M Gofalsh
EL Pitzheuy
Raleigh
Chicago
W M. Marton
F J. James
C. Melsey
Philadrephta
J. Allen
A. G. Oakley
Faul Wosset
Berlin
Mercury
E.G Lewis
GB Priestley
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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