Aged Woman Slain in Md Home by Son in Law
Sometime last night Mrs. Mary Lang of Wheaton Maryland was murdered in her home. Her son in law William H McKay age sixty six was arrested after the body was found in bed with head crushed and clothing piled atop. An inquest returned a verdict of death probably at the hands of McKay. The suspect, asleep in the same house, displayed horror at the discovery and faces commitment to jail. He had recently moved from Prince George County and is reported to have mental strain from an auto accident.
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Mery Lang
Wheaton
Washington Post
Rockville
Mary Lang
Osgood McKay
Joseph Quinter
Tie
Washington
Mire
McHay
Mra. Lang
Tim
Young McKay
Sherif Quinter
McKay
Mrs. Lang
Mr. McKay
Iman
Justice of the Peace
Joan McCenry
Aie
Washingon
Irish differ on Bryce amid Irish American debate
United Irish Societies face division over William Downey's criticism of James Bryce. Some insist Downey oversteps, others defend Bryce while avoiding controversy. At Carroll Institute Hall the Ancient Order of Hibernians showed little interest in Downey's stance.
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United Iris Societies
Wiliam I. Downes
James Bryce
United
Oat
United Irish Societies
Bryce
Mr. Downey
Order of Hillbernians
P. J. Hartigan
Society
Death on the belt at Georgetown car barns claims William Craven
A laborer named William Craven, colored, is crushed while the ash belt at Capital Traction Company’s Georgetown car barns starts for the day. He lived on Scott Street NW and previously worked there. The belt, used to remove ashes from furnaces, apparently seized him as buckets toppled, and he died en route to hospital. The coroner was notified.
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Georgetown
Capital Traction Company
William Craven
Georgetown University Hospital
Craven
Scott Street
Archie Roosevelt Out of Danger With Diptheria Healing
Doctors declare Archie Roosevelt, the President's son, is out of immediate danger from diphtheria though still weakened. Surgeon General Rixey reports no complications, expects full recovery in two to three weeks, and the President resumes normal duties as Archie improves.
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Archie Roosevelt
Rixey
Archis
Archie
Dr. Lambert
Longworth
White House
President Roosevelt
Ander Archie
Juvenile thief admits hotel room thefts amid gambling debts
George Maysack Jr., a 14 year old known as the bell boy thief at the Willard, confessed to stealing jewelry worth about 800 dollars, two drafts of 50 dollars, and cash from rooms of Mrs. J. M. Flagg and Mrs. W. T. Woodward on February 24 and 28. He said he targeted gambling debts and blamed police for pressuring his mother. He remained largely composed, tearful at times, and admitted the act was his first offense.
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George Maysack, Jr
Attean
Bell‘ Boy
House of Detention
Maygack
J. M. Flagg
Ww. T. Woodward
Willard
Andsof
Cardozo Seeks Reinstatement By District Board
Francis J. Cardozo, ousted by the District of Columbia Board Friday night, plans to sue for reinstatement. Rev. Samuel Carruthers says three attorneys will represent the plaintiff as a substantial fund covers expenses. A Galbraith Methodist church committee plans a future mass meeting after postponing last night due to bad weather.
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Adoot Board
District of Columbia
Francis
J. Cardozo
Samuel Carruthers
Galbraith Methodist Episcopal
Mr. Carruthers
George W. Lee
Pet
Galbraith Church
Turnverein Plans New Building and Expansion
The Columbia Turnverein voted to form the Columbia Turnverein Building Association to erect a four story home at Seventh and L streets with a Rathskeller bowling alleys gymnasium and roof garden. A three week fair will raise funds while women members solicit donations and national interest aims to host the 1909 national assembly in Washington.
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Columbia Turnverein
Seventh and
L Streets
Columbia Turnverein Building Association
United States
Washington
Indianapolis
Police Captain McCathran gravely ill in Washington
Police Captain Francs I McCathran commander of the Fifth precinct near his home on Tenth Street southeast is critically ill after a stroke. He has a long service record dating to 1868, with past roles in multiple precincts and the detective bureau. His physician Edmond A Barry attends him as doctors express grave fears for his recovery. The other item notes Germany to be represented by Baron Bieberstein at The Hague conference.
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Francs I
McCathran
Elia
Edmond A. Barry
Stocathran
Police Ae
Othelr
Anacostia
Germany
the Hague
Berlin
Mer
Baron Marshal Ee
Bieberstein
Weather Conditions and General Forecast Summary
Weather data from the Weather Bureau Washington reports a disturbance moving east to the North Carolina coast with general rains and snows across the eastern half, except Georgia, Florida, Northern New England, and the Upper Take region. It notes fair weather in the western zones, colder conditions in parts of the Upper Kill Valley and Middle Atlantic, and warmer trends in the Central Rocky Mountain region. Forecast calls for generally fair conditions Monday and Tuesday in the eastern half and Southwest, with rain along the Northwest. Winds along coasts are brisk to fresh northerly, with variable winds on the Florida coast and southerly on the Gulf coast. steamers to European ports expect brisk northerly winds. Temperature and humidity readings for the period are listed for several times and locations.
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Keneas
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
New Ingland
Take
Rocky Mountain
Upper Kill Valley
Middle Atlantic
Gulf Stites
Rocky Mountain Region
Northwest
North Pacific
Atlanic States
New England
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Stady
Spectacular Final Day At Corcoran Salon Gallery
Stormy weather did not dampen crowds as 2,430 visitors added to a record attendance of 62,697 since opening. The closing day featured prize awards to Benson and Redfield with highlights including works by Sergent and Clark collection pieces. President Roosevelt attended opening night along with Washington society and art enthusiasts from across the country.
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Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington
Baltimore
America
Sergent
William A. Clark
Romney
Jososhua Reynolds
Holbein
Rembrandt
William ¥. Metcalf
Corcoran Art Gallery
Senator Clark
Charles
Glover
Corcoran
Frank W. Benson
N.A
Gunboat Pilot Captain Harrington Dies After Stroke
Captain J. M. Harrington, Civil War gunboat pilot on the Mississippi, died yesterday at 647 Florida avenue from a paralytic stroke. A member of the Mississippi Boueavan and Grand Army of the Republic, he served bravely under shore batteries and sought recognition for old gunboat pilots. Survived by sons James and William Harrington of St. Louis and daughter in Chicago. Comrade's funeral planned for Tuesday.
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J. M. Harrington
Mississippi River
Florida , Avenue
Hoe
St. Louis
Congress
Grand Army of the Republic
James. Harrington
William
Death by own action in Portville church incident
A 15 year old boy in Portville Church allegedly arranged a heavy roll top desk to trap his neck and cause death inside the church today. A knife found in his hand suggests intent to ensure death. He had reportedly been surviving on loose corn and may have planned concealment during church services.
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Washington
Carterville
Mar
John Smith
Pordville
Preachers Fight Auditorium Fire During Revival
A blaze broke out beneath a platform in the crowded auditorium as revival services continued. About 20 000 people were present in Aberdeen South Dakota. Firemen battled the flames for an hour, all platform sections burned, none injured.
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Aberdeen
R. F. Johnson
Lieut Page Disciplined for Drinking and Threats
Fort Leavenworth reports the court martial of Second Lieut Byrd Alston Page Eleventh Infantry now at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming. He pledged in 1904 to abstain from liquor but was seen drinking in Cheyenne July and wrote a threatening disrespectful letter to Col Albert L Myer. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and the letter. sentenced to reduction to Sergeant.
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Washington Post
Fort Leavenworth
Yang, Mar
Department of the Missouri
Byrd Alston Page
Eleventh Infantry
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Eleventh ‘Infantry
Cheyenne
Albert. L. Myer
Lieut. Page
Ben Girt
Cal. Myer
Washington
Page
Myar
Foster and Backus Dead in New York City
L L Backus, a veteran Kings County criminal lawyer, died today in New York. He had suffered a nervous breakdown linked to rheumatism. He once defended Florence Burns in a 1902 case involving a homicide and helped in an election fraud inquiry at Coney Island.
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New York
Mar
Entry List for American Horse Breeder Maturity Draws Record Nominators
Boston March 10 The entry list for the fourth renewal of the American Horse Breeder maturity closes with 3438 nominations, the largest ever for a four year maturity. A total of 1077 nominators from every state and Canadian provinces submitted entries.
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Boston
Tne
Canada
Eee
New York Snowstorm Deepens Winter Record Across Coast
New York qualms with a severe snowstorm raising the winter total to forty four inches, doubling last season. Philadelphia Atlantic City and other cities report heavy falls up the New Jersey coast and eastern Pennsylvania with widespread road closures and rail delays. Ferry lines faced trouble while several liners docked cautiously as wind eased later.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Gotham
New York
Thia
Weather Bureau
Trafic
Paz
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Pottsville
Lock
Blackbirds Herald Spring Amid Snow in Parks
Weatherwise observers report that spring nears despite yesterday’s heavy snowfall. Blackbirds appear as harbingers of warmth, while sparrows face famine. almanac theories link snow to March firsts and potential fruit crops, with forecasts predicting fair days ahead and a possible late-week snow flurry.
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Weather Bureau
Exclusion League Debates Over Whitewashing Mayor and Board
In Washington on March 10 the Japanese and Korean Exclusion League debated a tuition whitewashing proposal aimed at praising the mayor and board of education for their services while a three hour session ended with the withdrawal of attendees and mixed sentiment on the motion.
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Washington
Francisco
Board
of Education
Millionaires Wife Cooks Despite Wealth and Rank
Boston March 10 Mrs James L Henry of Lincoln New Hampshire wife of a timber king refuses to rely on servants. She enjoys cooking beside a hot range preferring homemaking over staff. Despite diamonds and seals she defers fashion and household taste to daughters and daughters in Minnesota. Her two sons own cars and her husband employs 200 men.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
James L. ‘Henry
Lincoln
New England
Minnesota
Seek Estate Contested in Long Partition Case
After a missing will dispute, heirs pursued a partition suit for the Bassford estate. Eleven years of delays drained assets, left encumbrances, and revealed large land transfers to an extended family connected by marriage. A Bronx real estate dealer spurred renewed scrutiny, exposing tax sale records and city officials’ roles in vast parcels once owned by Abraham Bassford. Experts are now sorting old ledgers to build proof for final action.
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Bassford
Benk
Abraham Bassford Heire
Commissionera
Abraham Bassford
Bronx
Evesson
Basford
Mise Estelle Evesson
Tweed
New York
Daya
New
Fork
Strike Stops Street Cars In Louisville
Louisville march 10 with few exceptions no street cars moved as a union strike began at the Panhandle Railway Company. About 100 out of 1100 employes joined picketing while the company awaited new personnel. Officials claim there will be enough to operate main lines tomorrow but union leaders dispute settlement prospects. Demands include ten hour day, 22 cents hourly pay, 45 minute meals, overtime rate, and union eligibility with arbitration.
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Louisville
United “States
Louieville
Paaigvele
Sonunign
Tte
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United Societies
W. F. Downey
Belt
The
Chicago Tribune
Horace Marvin
George Maysack
ATS
Baby Sweet
Rases
Cardozo
Turnverein
Columbia Society
Very IL
Francis F. McCathran
Agriculture
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Tocar
Max
Min
C. Fay
Atlanta
Atlantic
Tychmarck
N.anny Doston
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Chicaro
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Orb
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Gale
Galventon
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Jacksonville
Kansas City
Lite Rock
Marquette
Mich
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New Orleans
N.Y
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Nebr
Pillsburg
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Paul
Milano
Springfield
Mie
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A.m
SALON
Singh
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th St
Foster &, Backus
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Manhattan
Long Island
Hempstead
la Savoie
le Savoie
Colon
New Fork
Firg Island
Sandy Hook
Schmitz
Peter Grogan
Bet H
Pts
Baseford
Agan.e
Richard B. Connolly
Frederick Coe
Connolly
Rose Tweed
Slippery Dick
France
P. “Ingraham
Philo T v. Raggies
Louisville ‘Company
Columbia
Columbia Phonograph Go
F Street
N. W
Gompeng
Storage Department
American Security and Trust Co
Packers & Forwarding Agts
Fifteenth Street
Credit Pesjitito
Randle Highlands
Angie
Capitol
Juosat Circle
Sine Villa
la Ave
Fireman's Insurance
West End
Pa. Ave
M. Bal
Belmont Balry
Christian Xander’s
Elliston
ST. Margaret's Church
Wm. XC Brows
Arkansas
Church OF Incarnation
Wm. M. Brows
D. D
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