Governor on Hunt Human Dragnet Proposed
Dover, Del March 13 three developments in the Marvin mystery stirred talk as Gov. Lea arrived to oversee a case where a four year old boy vanished from near Kitts Hammo ck. Private detectives urged 400 volunteers for a ground dragnet while Standish and Dr. Marvin clash over handling of mail. Standish left for Jersey City as searchers comb nearby woods and the family faces intense scrutiny.
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Delaware Bay Shore
Jersey City
Agein
Washington Post
Dover
del. Mary
Marvin
Kitts
Gov. Lea
Dr. Marvin
Myles Standish
Standish
Ann
Frederick Murphy
Lea
Wilmington
Hunt
New York
Sioux City
Iowa
Marvins
Disappearance of Horace Marvin Shown in Newspaper Dispatches
A New York publisher’s New England representative explains how he first learned of Horace Marvin’s disappearance. A letter from the boy’s mother, written from Dover, urges the uncle to help, saying Horace may have been stolen or lost. A Jersey City sighting, reported by Edward Duddy, describes a woman with the child at a trolley station, prompting police vigilance.
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Standish
Horace Marvin
New York
Dover
New England
Marvin
Hartford
Conn
Bunich
Jersey City
Nod
Mar
Edward Duddy
Morgan Street
This City
Horace Marvin, Jr
Del
Pennsylvania Railroad Terminal
Dundy
Greenyfile
Pennsylvania Raily
Pennsylvania
Duddy
Repeals Irish Crimes Act in Commons vote
London reports a Commons debate on repealing the Irish Crimes Act with a 252 to 83 vote in favor. Unionists opposed while Birrell pledged early repeal and spoke of returning evicted tenants to homes and measures to aid land acquisition.
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House of Commons
London
Michael H. Hogan
Theperary
R. Cherry
Ireland
R. Barry
Birrell
Hogan
Eyster
Cat Sets Off Alarm at Parker Home in NYC
A frightened caller begged for police access to the Parker residence at 24 East Sixty-second Street. Officers and firefighters responded quickly to a house lit by windows and a blazing staircase, discovering the burglar alarm tripped by a household cat clawing wires while chasing a mouse.
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Washington Post
New York
John H. Parker
East Sixty-second Street
East Sixty-seventh Street
Sergi
Lehr
Ashley
Parker
Parker Palace
Raphael Picture Found in Belgium Believed Real Holy Family
A recently discovered painting in Belgium is thought to be Raphael's The Holy Family. Brought to London, it was examined by C. J. Holmes and Roger Fry who deem it genuine. Fry notes it may have been designed by Raphael and executed by Baldasarre Peruzzi.
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London
Belgium
Raphael
C. J. Holmes
Slade
Oxford
Roger Fry
Theis
Lfe
Deverthélers
Fry
Baldassare Peruzzi
Rome
Laide
Rapase
Farmegina
St. Peter's
Lamisdorff Sinking in Italy After Long Illness
Special Cable to The Washington Post from San Remo says Count Lamedorff, formerly a Russian minister, is reported to be sinking after eight years of illness and heart disease. The notice also mentions real estate ads by Stone and Fairfax in New Haven.
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Washington Post
San Remo
Italy
Count Lamedorff
Jehe
Stone & Fairfax
New Vane
Preacher in Slums Tells Court Tale of Slumming Night
In New York a clergyman identified as Rev. William H. Mears, assistant rector of St. Matthew's on Eighty fourth Street, faced Jefferson Market Court after detectives alleged he accompanied Ida Williams and Mamie Emerson to a Seventh Avenue illicit resort. Williams was fined and Emerson sent to the workhouse on a cumulative sentence. Mears was discharged after explaining a lurid slumming episode that included a clash with the detectives, an arrest, and a night in the Tenderloin station.
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Washington Post
New York
William H. Mears
St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church
Eighty Fourth Street
Columbus Avenue
Jefferson Market Court
Seventh Avenue
Hurzing
Smackert
Hussey
Ida Wiliams
Mamie Emerson
Hareing
Willams
Gaid
Hurning
Mr. Mears
Hupzing
Tim
Mears
Bt. Matthew's
Arthur H. Jadgang
J. W. Co. Crawford
Steinert
Emerson
Ida Williams
Magistrate frees man after slumming tale at court
The man claims he was "slumming" to learn about the city. The magistrate finds the story reasonable and discharges him. Mr Mears, about thirty, with a dark, sharp-faced look, explains he travels far and wide for experiences, despite his wife’s pleas for ordinary recreation.
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Seghis
Mr. Mears
West Seventy-first Street
Train in River: Three Crown Engine and Five Cars Lost
Three railroad workers drown after a bridge on the West Penn route over Deer Creek near Harnarsville collapses in a sudden rise. Engineer J D Miegell of Allegheny, fireman W C Cantwell of Darlington, and brakeman J M Johns of Freeport perish as the eastbound freight plunges with an engine and five cars into the swollen river. A second Pennsylvania bridge fails, risking further loss as the river climbs to sixteen feet. A rodded freight car is swept a quarter mile downstream before halting.
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Pittsburg
Mar
Deer Creek
Harnarsville
Weat, Penn
J.D. Miegsell
Allegheny
Cantwell
Fremary
Darlington
Johns
Freeport
Girl hurt at Dowie's bier in Zion City crowd
Chicago reports Rachel Fisher a twenty six year old patient at Zion City who touched the Hem of John Alexander Dowie's shroud seeking healing. She fell on a step, bruised head and body, and was carried away unconscious. Many others similarly sought cure by contact.
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Chicago
Rachel Fisher
John
Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Miss Fisher
Tom
Mob Attacks in Louisville Rail Strike
A mid March riot in Louisville erupts as striking street railway workers clash with strike breakers and cabbies at Fourth and Jefferson streets and Seventh and Math streets. Police arrest dozens, with missiles fired and cars damaged but no serious injuries. A union committee plans to resume talks while mayor orders 100 extra police.
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Louisville
Fourth
Jefferson
Maotormen
A.cary Road
St. Louis
Atrikera
Barsh
Death House Bill Passes Electrocution Act Details
Fragmentary notice outlines passage of an electrocution act with references to Rome Medated place Virginia Hot Springs and Ohio. Mentions a 2 pm train with parlor car Washington to Hot Springs and notes contest entries and office catalogues for publication details.
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Be &T
Rome
Virginia
Chesapeake
Ohio
Washington
Bank President McDowell Shoots Self at Canton Home
Horace G. McDowell, president of the Farmers Bank of Canton, committed suicide at his country home five miles north of Canton this morning. Known as a breeder and buyer, he had faced trouble over a proposed state bank inspection law and had been active in opposing it. The bank was closed to the public following his death, with a card on the door stating the bank is closed due to the president's death.
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Canton
Ohio
Horace G. McDowell
Farmers' Bank of
Ianiner
Sean
McDowell
James A." Rilce
Oilié
Farmers' Bank
H.G. McDowell
Gowanburn Tramp Steamer Grounds Off Long Island Shore
A British tramp steamer named Gowanburn ran aground on the south shore of Long Island as fog and heavy seas hampered rescue efforts. Lifesavers could not launch due to the dangerous conditions and no signals were observed from the vessel. Local authorities and shipmasters awaited calmer seas for possible assistance.
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Long Island
Gowanburn
Ter
Obscure Board Discusses Eyeglasses for Students
At a December board meeting the education committee proposed requiring eyeglasses for students with vision defects. The action targets at least 390 children whose classwork suffers from poor sight and may lead to formal enforcement.
Witnesses in Eddy case promise broad testimony
Boston reporters and others with knowledge of Christian Science affairs in Boston may be summoned as witnesses in the Eddy case. Senator Chan dler says he will call many witnesses or seek co defense, aiming to have them testify in Concord or in Massachusetts State or Federal court if needed. Frederick W Peabody notes Mrs Eddy will be a feature of the hearings, while Prof John S Kent reports Mrs Eddy has aged notably since their 1911 meeting.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
Chandler
Legiso
Supreme Court to hear railroad liability case in April
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports Judge Trisber of the Eastern District of Arkansas has upheld the constitutionality of the employers liability law in Henry Splain v. The Louisville and San Francisco Railway. Jointly with Judge Hanford in Washington, the rulings mark a blow to opponents. Attorney General Bonaparte has arranged review by the Supreme Court, with arguments advanced for April 8.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Trisber
District Court ‘of the
United States
Arkansas
Lability Dew
Henry Splain
Louis
San” Francisco
Raltway
Cramer
Trieber
Congress
Hanford
Wester
Washington
Evans
McCall
Supreme Court of the United States
Bonaparte
Supreme Court
Marquis de Croisie dies at Hotel Raleigh in New York
Special to The Washington Fest. New York reports the death of the Marquis de Croisie also known as Richard de Logerot from Bright's disease at the Hotel Raleigh on Broadway. He was 54, born Napies, son of a Naples nobleman, who moved to Rome then Paris before arriving in New York in 1884. He married twice, first to Countess Helene de Sinieinikorr, then Blanche Havel of Philadelphia. He bought and renamed the Hotel Lnogerot at Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street in 1891, later controlling numerous hotels. He is survived by his wife and an eighteen-year-old daughter. funeral set for Campbell's, 41 West Twenty-third Street.
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New York
Marquis de Croisie
Richard de Logerot
Bright
Raleigh
Broadway
Marquis
Napies
Marquis Français
Naples
Zant
de Logerot
Rome
Paris
Helene de Sinieinikorr
Blanche Havel
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Lnogerot
Campbell
Twenty-third Street
Metcalf Heads South for Cuban Naval Inspection Cruise
Secretary Metcalf departs over the Atlantic Coast Line for Charleston and boards the U S Dolphin today for a three week cruise through Cuban and Porto Rican waters. Accompanied by Senator Flint and Cher Glover, the party aims to inspect Guantanamo naval base and Atlantic fleet vessels with stops at Havana San Juan and Guantanamo en route.
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Metcalf
Atlantic Coast Line
Charleston
Flint
California
Cher Glover
Riggs National Bank
Dolphin
Washington Navy Yard
Senator Hele
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Carter
Montana
Leon
Secretary of the Navy
Guantanamo
Cuba
Atlantic
Charles~ton
Havana
San ‘Juan
Porto Fico
Urat Point
Fire panic averted as 700 pupils evacuated from No 2 school
In New York on March 13, rapid action by the principal and teachers cleared 700 children from No 2 Public School on Albany and Washington streets after a rear fire was discovered. Miss Edna Dalton played martial music to soothe crowds as officers restrained an excited dog. The dog bit Officer Bishop before being captured.
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Wekiness Post
New York
Alphany
Washington Streets
Edna Dalton
Bishop
Hance
Bitig Bishop
Big drop in Stoges triggers $80 million loss in values
Markets abroad suffer steep declines as high money breaks hit quotations. Average values plunge since the Panic of 1901 with money rates rising amid immense securities liquidation. Commerce and industry press banks and wealthy operators suffer largest losses in this shifting financial landscape.
Wall Street Figures in Market Decline Amid Panic Losses
The report notes losses in values across many issues with an $80,000,000 drop in the past year and an average decline per share of $1.68 yesterday. Principal declines yesterday include Reading Union Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Amalgamated Copper Chicago and Northwestern Canadian Pacific Baltimore and Ohio Atchison Southern Pacific Colorado Southern Pennsylvania MP.
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Union” Pacific Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Amalgamated Copper
Chicago and Northwestern
Canadian Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Atchison Southern Pacific
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Market Panic Rocks New York Stocks Amid Broad Selloff
New York March 13 The twenty railroad stocks fell sharply with the average down $5.10 a share as panic swept markets. Foreign selling from Berlin to London accelerated losses with heavy liquidation and foreign accounts driving prices lower. Reading, Northern Pacific, and Union Pacific led declines as copper and other sectors slumped and brokers rushed to sell assets amid broad demoralization.
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Washington Post
New York
Great Northern
Owers
Northern Pacific
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Ida Willams
Meara
Dowie
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