Tragedy at Home Tied to Refusal to Marry
Mrs W H Grove testifies in the Hollmes murder trial that her daughter Mary Hamilton was killed on November 26 1907 after she refused a marriage proposal. Grove describes a man named Holmes forcing entry confronting the daughter and a struggle ending in a fatal shot as investigators corroborate details from other witnesses and court records.
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W H. Grove
Mary “E . Hamilton
Ducky Holmes
Crove
Vesternar
Eferty
Iha
Holmes
Wornman
Duncan
Ieus
Tyen Holmes Algius
Rot Bo
Rochwest Hebert
Evan
Manth Street
Liquor Dealers in Court Demand Jury Trial
Four unlicensed bar cases heard in Police Court with defendants seeking jury trials. Florence White and Nannie Weeks, both negraes, faced charges of selling liquor Sunday at their home 1814 Fourth Street NW. Laura Payne negro, arrested Sunday for operating a bar at 3 Kings Court. case continued. Edward Johnson 3216 Grace Street Georgetown and James Pitcher 9 Union Court charged with similar offenses. Johnson alleged to sell alcohol at his home and Pitcher described as a walking bar.
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Florence White
Nannie Weeks
Fourth Street
Northwest
Laura Payne
Negro
Kings Court
Edward Johnson
Grace Street
Georgetown
James Pitcher
Union Court
Johnson
Suld Hauer
Fitcher
Eaen
District Attorney Says Mc Dermott Evaded Subpoena
District commissioners believe Charles McDermott evaded a subpoena tied to a graft inquiry into McDermott Construction. Evidence of his absence from the hearing was handed to federal authorities, with officials awaiting his appearance before the commission.
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McDermott
Wheeler Sworn In Amid Turmoil and Party Shuffle
A chaotic report notes the swearing in of a figure named Wheeler amid cabinet reshuffles and internal friction. The document references Sam Pray, Merwin, and a sequence of appointments within a government team, hinting at shifts in leadership and duties.
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Novel Home Sale Reported at 331 Four Earth Street
Shinnen and Ludha announce the sale of a residence at 331 Four Earth Street Northwest Blanry Ross will occupy the premises as this new property enters practice. The home includes nine rooms on two floors and a novelty feature.
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Shinnen & Ludha
Worne
Earth Street
Blanry Ross
WIFE ASKS FOR ALIMONY IN MAURICE CASE
Justice Gowld ves Lovig to show cause Enid wii he shouls not b compeled to pay 'wimony his & fe Mrs WM E Dation for appert of herself and owo children Mos Dion sued for maintenance and allied Dillon desertec ter and later kept durin fear of bedihirr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice J Ton
The
Gas Jp
Gowld
Lovig
Enid
Mos Dion
Dillon Desertec Ter
Bedihirr
Captain Guion Named to Vicksburg National Park Commission
President appointed Captain Tepis Gwion of the Twents sixth Louisiana Tafin to the Vicksburg National Park Commission to fill the vacancy caused by the death of General Geo Stephen D Lee. The move was announced yesterday by a member of the commission.
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Tepis Gwion
Twents
Louiiane Tafin
Vicksburg, National Park
Geo Stephen D Lee
Edson for Commission Nominates Healthcare Inquiry Panel
Edson for Commission nominates a three member panel to investigate conditions of the city gaol and workhouse and similar institutions in other cities. Roosevelt to appoint the commissioners with the Attorney General and district commissioner named, focusing on state government interests in Washington Asylum care.
Urges Changes At Asylum Relocation and Appointments
A Wilson secretary outlines changes at Home for the Aged and Intima Mou including relocation of TW Girt to chief engineer, J G Butler promoted to Athena Tiathce and Pdmonis as assistant engineer, Butler appointment from June 1, and D Gilson added to staff with 80 dollar annual? The commission supports these actions with a plan to implement.
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Cent
Iooel Feytes
Wallan Jo Fey
J G Wutler
Athena
Tiatce & Pdmonis
Vnte Butler
Gillion
T Tutler
Gilson
Trents Green
Grade Crossings in Jeopardy Prompt City Action
Officials warn that dangerous grade crossings in the city need immediate protection measures. The Commission has notified the board that crossings on Chesspeak Hill and related routes lack safety devices. It calls for stronger gates and possibly dedicated watchmen to prevent accidents and safeguard lives and property.
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Wst
Thy
Aigmen Helis
Heflin’s Assault Case Postponed Unto Fall
Representative Heflin’s case on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon involving James Tund was postponed until next fall after a negotiation between Henry F. Davis Heflin’s counsel and District Attorney Baler. Heflin, then in Alabama, was informed of the delay by his attorney.
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Thomas
Alabama
Tral
James Tund
Henry F Davis
Attornybi
Dai
Heflin
Davis
Baler
Found Dead in Bed at 631 Garth Street Northeast
Paul Richenbacher aged 57 was found dead in bed at his home on 631 Garth Street Northeast yesterday morning. He reportedly died of heart disease after two years of heart trouble. A native of Switzerland he came to the United States as a boy and operated a blacksmith shop on Maine Avenue. He is survived by his wife four daughters and one son. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Richenbacher
Garth Street
Richenbacher
Switzerland
Maine Avenue
Statues Commission Meets Over John Paul Jones and Barry
The statue commissions met at the War Department to discuss sites for John Paul Jones and Commodore Barry statues. No joint session occurred. The favored Barry site was Brinkfin Square in Brinkfin, proposed by the Sons of St Patrick. John Paul Jones statues to be placed at the Naval Observatory grounds. Charles Neilly chosen as sculptor. Attendees included Secretary of War William Strath, Victor Metcalf, Senator Wetmore, and Rep WW McCall.
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John Pat Jones
John Barry
Secretary of War
Sune
Snor
Wis
Brinkfin
Bt Patrick
Commodore Barros
John Paul Jones
Naval Observatory
Charien Neliuy
John Jon Jones
Willim Stratt
Vitor Ho Metcalf
Senator Wetmore
Sam
McCall
Massachusetts
Secretary Adee to Return on June 13
Secretary Adee and Assistant Secretary Alvey Adee, after two months in Europe, notified the State Department of plans to sail home on the French Line steamer La Provence on June 13. The report coincides with other city notices and court actions across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adee
Alvey A Adee
Europe
Stile Department
la Provence
Local Trade Listings with Brands and Prices
Straight Sherwood Whisky and Bushs products advertised with prices and stock numbers. Heurichs beer claim notes twenty years of sale, brewery bottling at Arlington Bottling Co. Carpets cleaned and picked up at 488 Mame. Jewel Gas Ranges promoted by Chidge Jewel Gas Ranges and Mudd Man & Co on 616 12th St.
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Chidge Jewel
Mudd Man & Co
12Th St
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