Aged Woman Dies After Poison Attempt in Washington
Mrs Emma Hedges 65 was found unconscious in a shed at 1221 J Street NW and died at Emergency Hospital. Coroner Nevitt ruled death by own action after carbolic acid poisoning, with mystery over source and whether it was accidental. Family expected to visit son in Frederick, Md.
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Frederick
Emma Hedges
J Street
Nevitt
Mrs. Hedges
Hedges
Mra
Hedger
Washington
Ramuél Hedges
Sire
Fein
A. A. Hedges
A. H. Davison
Suion
T de
Ival
Samuel Hedges
Report on Lanstons Ready Commission Deliberations
Assistant Secretary Keep of the Treasury completes a report of a commission that investigated the contract for seventy two Lanstod typesetting machines by Public Printer Palmer. The panel, including Murrey James R Garfield and Gifford Pinchot, will present to Roosevelt after circulating questions to government departments.
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Keep
Treasury Department
Palmer
Murrey
Department of Commerce and Labor
James R. Garfield
Gifford Pinchot
Department of Agrculture
Roosevelt
Gustar Bay
Keep Commission
Private Trent Released After Washington Barracks Probe
After an inquiry into the case of Private William Trent stationed at Washington Barracks Maj. Burr ordered Trent freed from custody and exonerated him. Investigators found Trent was in civilian clothing near the incident and had no knowledge of the assault on Mr. and Mrs. Collins. The search for the unknown attacker in uniform continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Trent
Washington Barracks
William Colins
Anacostia
Maj. Burr
Trent
Collins
Curtain Pole Attack Leaves Lucas With Scalp Wound
Henry Lucas, thirty five, colored of 142 South Carolina Avenue, was struck with a curtain pole in a lunch room at 408 Thirteenth Street during a row with James Pryor, also colored. Lucas suffered a scalp wound about two inches long and was taken to Casualty Hospital. Pryor, arrested by Patrolman Totten at Fifth precinct, is charged with assault. Frank Herbert, a 21 year old colored waiter, was arrested for housebreaking and grand larceny after allegedly stealing a hunting-case watch, rhinestone pin, and trousers from J. H. Haske at 7 Seventh Street Northwest. A cellar fire at 161 hours and a half Street Southwest caused several engines to respond. Mounted Policeman Maher reported losing his revolver while patrolling Dumblane grounds yesterday.
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Henry Lucas
South Carolina Avenue
James Pryor
Pryor
Potlceman Totten
Fifth Precinct
No. 6
Thirteenth Street
Lucas
Lucas Gunrained
Frank Herbert
Horne
Flather
J. H. Haske
Herbert
Swartzell Leader Influences Washington Growth
George W. F. Swartsell, president of Swartzell Rheem & Hensey, has long been a key Washington business figure. He shapes realty values as an appraiser for the Waggaman estate and serves as a trustee of several charities. Swartsell, born February 4, 1887 in Mifflin County, built his career after moving to the city at nineteen and forming the Swartzell firm.
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George W. F. Swartsell
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Company
Washington
Swartzell
Waggaman
Mr. Swartzell
Mifflin County
Lewiston (Pa
Washin
Doty, Parker & Co
B. H. Warner
Thia
Swartzell, Hheem & Hensey Company
Hamline M. E. Church
Methodist Home For the Aged
Lucy Webb Hayes Training School For
General Missionary Society of the Methodiat Church
Young Men's Christan Association
B. B. French Lodge
Columbia Commandery
K. T
Columbia National Bank
The
Potomac Insurance Company
Board of Trade
Thieves Make Many Visits to Locked Apartments
A string of robberies reported Saturday night across several homes in Logan and nearby areas led to police investigations. Minnie Seville, an eighteen year old colored servant, was arrested after five valuable rings were recovered. other burglaries involved watches, jewelry, eggs, cash, and groceries.
Silver Bay Conference Funds Raised for Missionary Work
The fourth Silver Bay Young People's Missionary Movement closed with 63 delegates, down from 487 last year, representing six denominational groups. A total of $12,500 was raised for next year’s movement, including a $10,000 pledge from an unnamed visitor. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon departure to Lake Champlain. guest of Rep Joseph Sibley for ten days.
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Silver Bay
The
Young People’s Missionary Movement
Episcopal
Congregational
Presbyterian
Protestant Episcopal
Carme
Sibley
Joseph G. Cannon
Lake Champlain
Joseph Sibley
Permeylvania
Danvilie
Wasteful Water Debate Over Washington Aqueduct Figures
A local critic argues the Washington aqueduct overstates citizen water use while government buildings consume most water. He cites daily public- building demand, meter effects, and the proposed filtration plant cost and location as unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.
McKinley Mines Return to Mrs McKinley Heirs in Nevada
In Ely Nevada on July 3 the McKinley mines near town, long in litigation, were returned to Mrs William McKinley and associates, including close relatives of the late president. They had previously sold to the McKinley Mining and Smelting Company but the sale collapsed, mismanagement followed, and the property was repossessed by the sheriff for 125000. The regaining party now holds about twenty claims, a mill, and valuable water rights.
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Spooi
Washington
Ely
Nev
McKinley Mines
William McKinley
United States
George D. Sexton
Dix W. Smith
Alabama Railroad Commission Lowers Freight Rates Statewide
The Alabama railroad commission has ordered substantial reductions in freight rates for all railroads operating in the state. Changes apply to both class and commonly used rates and impact many routes. The reductions take effect at once across Alabama, promising relief for shippers statewide.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Railroad Commission
Injured Man Falls From Scenic Railway at Chesapeake Beach
A man believed to be C. H. Campbell, carpenter of 71 EB Street NW, sustained serious injuries after falling about thirty feet from a scenic railway car at Chesapeake Beach last night. He was brought to Washington and admitted to Calumet Hospital with a fractured nose and upper jaw, two scalp wounds, and concussion. identification came from a name card in his pocket. He appears about forty five years old.
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C. H. Campbell
Carpenter
EB Street
Chesapeake Beach
Washington
Camualty Hospital
Campbell
Magazine for Its Defence Names Government Officials Involved
The Mining World magazine is published in Chicago and defends the Geological Survey work. Several survey officials and directors are listed as stockholders or associates editors including Dr Day and H W Parker. Dissatisfaction grows as some officials withdraw over the magazine's tone on professional issues.
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Congress
August Machen
Geological Survey
Forest Service
Magasine
Chicago
Charles D. Walcott
Engineering and Mining Journal of
New York
Walcott
David T. Day Kirby Thomas
H.W. Parker
H.C. Eckle
George C.’ Smith
Lyman A. Sisley
J. Winchester Halman
Day
Dr. Day
Mining and ‘Mineral Resources
Willard Hayes
HE. W. Parker
Gifford ‘Pinchot
the Weat
Fig
Hayes
Eukle
Weather Summary From U S Weather Bureau July 1948
Sunday evening weather bulletin reports cooler conditions in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions with below normal temperatures. Wet spell affected the gulf states and Atlantic coastal regions, while the Upper Mississippi Valley and Lake regions saw showers. Monday forecast calls for showers in New England and parts of the South and Midwest with moderate temperatures elsewhere. Winds vary by coast and region as ships head to European ports. Local figures list midnight through evening temperatures and humidity across downtown and several cities with rainfall and sunshine percentages.
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U.S
Upper Lake Region
Misaipaippi
Dakotas
Kanway
Nebraska
Gulf States
Alabama
Missouri
Misnexippi
Lake Region
Midge Atlantic
New England
Rocky Mountain
South Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Arkansts
Oklahoma
Tonnesacad
Worthern
Hagtorn Aistricts
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coset Hyaht
Eaken Freth
Upper Lakes
Grand Banka
Swiss Observe Birthday Picnic by Swiss Societies
Swiss groups from Washington and Baltimore joined hundreds at Heine's farm north of Brightwood to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Swiss Confederation. The program featured patriotic singing, Swiss contests, outdoor sports, and prize awards with dignitaries from Switzerland in attendance.
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Heine's Farm
Brightwood
Washington Grueth-Verein
Swiss Society of
Baltimore
Ladies’ Swiss Society
Swiss Jaen Club
Hems Farm
Leo Vogel
Switzerland
United States
Otto Sahl
Ewirs Legation
Jann Hitz
R. A. Kappeler
Frits F. Bruegger
B. Holer
Fred Jacober
Mr. Remund
Fred Jurler
Sean Chapuis
F. Bruegger
Misa Pawhlue Holer
Augusta Brown
Edward Grass
Talla Grunewald
Andrew Loeffier
Fred A. Imler
B. P. Reckenbacher
R A. Xappeler
Charien Hof
Jacop Stuegger
Grueth-Verein
Fight the Dispensary Law in South Carolina
Washington Post correspondence from Greenville describes Senator Tillman’s effort to preserve the dispensary system amid counties seeking to repeal it under the price law. A high license bill, not yet voted on, would let towns or counties choose license level, restricting sales and minors’ access. Tillman cites reform gaps and graft as objections to current policy.
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Tillman
South Carolina
The
Washington Post
Greenville
D. C
Hand made lace revival aims to revive Ipswich industry
Promoters in this city study the Ipswich experiment to revive hand made lace. A society led by Mrs. Robert Brown and Miss Lucy B Story promotes instruction, library additions, and a kindergarten to teach lacework, hoping Ipswich will again produce more lace than in 1776. The effort emphasizes handmade work over machine products. The report notes historical lash of Ipswich and local efforts to restore prestige in lace manufacture.
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New York
Ipswich
Robert Brown
Lucy B. Story
Kansas
Not Growing Old Comfort for a Man Whom a Little Climbing Had Made Tired
A fragmentary dialogue describes a man fatigued by stairs in an apartment building with an elevator. A suggestion: return to a higher floor house to recapture youth in two weeks. Nearby, police report a late night arrest of Louise Jackson and a mention of a Chinese attache in New York.
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Imian
Collloquizer
Washington
Louise Jackson
Alao
Penton
Similarities in Making and Breaking Law, Judge Says
Judge Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs compared lawmaking and lawbreaking to armor plate and projectile makers. He described a cycle where laws spur evasions, leading to new laws to counter the evasion, creating ongoing conflict between regulation and circumvention.
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Des Moines Register
Walter I. Smith
Council Bluffs
Raising Money Orders Gang Operates Coast to Coast
A gang of counterfeiters has operated for eighteen months across the Eastern and South Atlantic States, primarily using acids and microscopic checks to alter money order values. They pass orders by partial payments at stores and hotels, then banks forward them to the paying office. The twelve month life of money orders delays detection. auditors suggest reducing validity to sixty or ninety days to curb fraud.
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Atlantic Coast
South Atlantic
Georgia
Maine
Post-office Department
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Maher
St Pight
Dumblane Grounds
George W. F. Swartzell
Eugene Coffin
Logan
Tings
Richard Poyer
K Street
Edward Greler
Brightwood Avenue
John Jenkins
N Street
Jenkins
William Sher- Wood
McGahicy
Sixth Street
Lee Pierce
Hood
William King
Commignionera
William, A. King
Georgetown
Pum
Tiarriet
King
Washington Aqueduct
Mit
State
War
Navy Departments
Navy Yard
Ttia
Mr. King
Grounds, &c
Mov
Nevada
Reo Prospectos
Ite
Mining World
Heine Farm
Lansburgh & Bro
Belfast
Helio
Iren
Lyons
Seventh Street
Tamme
Bayer
Sanders & Stayman Co
F Street
Fussell’s
N.Y. Ave
M. T. Fussell
Broadway
HUB Furniture CO
BE. Corith
D St
Peter Grogan
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All
P. ML
Ima
Droop :&. Co
Pa. Ave
N. W
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Comini
York
Lee Chong
Nea
Golden
National Capital Brewing Co
Wate
Phome
LAW and Armor Plate
Prue
Tony
People’s Pharmacy
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass. Ave
St. N.W
Chagrin Valley Poultry Farm Co
No- Uce
Aaid Company
Cleveland
Ohio
H. E. Davidson
P F McMahan
Fifteenth Street
United States Treasury
Losekam
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Trumbull
Osteopathy
Joan
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
White
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