Auto Kills Woman In Tragic Washington Crash
Mrs Margaret Collins 35 wife of druggist C F Collins was killed instantly when struck by a high powered racing car on Rhode Island avenue at Seventh street NW. Arthur I Williams 21 of 1642 Sixth Street NW was arrested and held without bail. he said he could not see her until the car was upon her. Williams, with two companions, stopped nearby to aid, took the body to Garfield Hospital, and he and companions were questioned at the Eighth precinct. Coroner Nevitt ordered an autopsy at the morgue after the inquest. Mrs Collins lived with her husband at 627 North Carolina avenue SE and leaves two children Hugh 8 and Margaret 5. Williams claimed speed was under eight miles an hour. he said he sounded the horn but could not avoid the collision. Williams was manager for J S Berryman dealer in motorcycles.
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Margaret C Collins
C Fenton Collins
Rhode Island Avenue
Seventh Street
Arthur I. Williams
Sixth Street
Wiliams
Willams
Garfield Hospital
C. P King
Williams
Eighth Precinct
Nevitt
North Carolina Avenue
Hugh
Margaret
Collins
J. S. Berryman
Ninth Street
Forty Babies by May Day in Star City Plan
In Morgantown date line March 17 a Star City population push pledges to deliver forty babies by May 1 113 or bust by 4 the slogan adopted nineteen months ago. Thirty three babies have already been born and locals expect to surpass the target. A Star City resident said the effort shows progressiveness and invites other cities to beat them at raising babies.
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Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
Star City
Star
Black's Condition Hopeless, Former Gov. Black in Troy
The condition of former Governor Frank S Black at his home in Troy, New York, remained unchanged and hopes for recovery were abandoned. A Boston specialist who examined him offered no encouragement as he suffers from valvular heart disease. Also noted is an ad for the Chesapeake and Ohio Parlor Car from Washington to Virginia Hot Springs with applying contact details.
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Troy
Frank S Black
Boston
Black
Chesapeake and Ohio
Washington
Virginia
New York
Friedmann
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue Clinic
Maxine Elliott Marries Anthony F Wilding in Nice
A London cabie reported to the New York American that Miss Maxine Elliott, famed American actress favored by royalty, wed Anthony F Wilding, celebrated lawn tennis player, at Nice last Friday. The report came from the French Riviera to London tonight.
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New York
London
Maxine Elliott
Anthony F. Wilding
Nice
French Riviera
Passaic Pastor Requires Doctors Certificates for Marriage
Passaic New Jersey March 17 Reverend Hugh V Wilson pastor of St Gregorys Episcopal Church announced he would refuse to marry couples without physicians certificates showing physical and mental fitness. He cited numerous unfit marriages and said action was needed to prevent future occurrences.
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Passaic
N. J
Hugh V. Wilson
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
German Tuberculosis Cure Claims Free Treatment for All Sufferers
New York March 17. Dr Friedrich F Friedmann ready to treat all tuberculosis sufferers free of charge, says brother Dr Arthur Friedmann. Government tests begun and federal officials cautious about approval while hospitals limit access and aid groups urge access for all.
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New York
Friedrich F. Friedmann
Arthur Friedmann
Friedmann
Surgeon General
Blue
Public Health Service
F. F. Pried
Mann
California
John F. Anderson
State fights split party over jury reform and Smith
President Wilson weighs New Jersey divisions over jury reform and Sen Smith's progressive stance in Maryland's race. Marylander Marbury pushes challenge to Smith while McCombs eyes France ambassadorship. Adjournment delays appointments until April 7 as Neill misses confirmation.
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Wilson
National
McCombs
France
Senate
Neill
Day and Wilson Push Jury Reform in New Jersey
Point F A Day of the General Land Office discussed agricultural policy with President Wilson who favors bringing the agricultural college to farmers via the experimental farm. In Trenton Senate leaders pledged to pass a jury reform bill without a referendum, relying on Gov Fielder to supply votes, amid mixed Republican positions.
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Marbury
New Jersey
Wilson
Fielder
Davis
General Land Office
Trenton
N. J
Senate
Martin
House
Goodby to Peekaboo Yale and Women’s Fashion Law
A bristling old era item notes a commission of three men deciding what the fair sex may display on necklines. It reports restrictions reducing visible neck to two inches and flags the influences of a fashion lawmaker on morality and attire.
Fashion bill aims to police women’s dress in Ohio
Ohio legislators debated a bill to form a three person fashion commission to set limits on attire. It would require two inches of neck coverage, ban transparent stockings in public, and prohibit sheer fabrics unless backed by opaque material. The panel would include a minister, a parent of three children, and a social worker, all aged 40 to 50, with rules for garment design and penalties set at a minimum fine of 25 dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Louis H. Cappelle
Cincinnati
Chile
Bound Up Taxi Bandits and New York Hold-Ups
New York police announce the arrest of eleven men tied to a long running taxi bandit gang. Chief Taylor and Lorber, both armed, confessed to robberies including a $866 produce merchant heist, a $310 shoe store robbery, $1,198 from silk company messengers, and a $922 butter and egg merchant heist. The gang’s downfall followed tracing a red painted racing car used in the crimes.
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New York
Mar
Dougherty
Joseph Taylor
Taylor
Charles Francis Lorber
Lorber
Broadway
Fourteenth Street
Huerta Recognition Sought by Mexican Investor Ramos
Juan Ochoa Ramos a wealthy Mexican and friend of Felix Diaz visits Washington to press for U S recognition of Huerta's provisional government. He meets President Wilson and Secretary Bryan after days in the capital and argues that legitimizing his authority could aid Mexico's stability.
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Juan Ochoa Ramos
Felix Diaz
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Senor Ramos
Wilson
Bryan
Washington
Ears Wilson
Mexico City
Mar
Victoriano Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Francisco de la Barra
Willson
de la Barra
Chamizal
Paralyzed caretaker found near telephone in Belleville
Tony Hemmer a 60 year old custodian at the Lake Christine Club grounds near Belleville was found paralyzed and nearly freezing after spending hours within reach of a telephone. A duck shooter who entered the clubhouse to warm himself reported Hemmer showed rare hope when found but doctors warned little chance of recovery. The man attributed his survival to his dog lying with him for warmth.
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Washington Post
Belleville
Tony Hemmer
Lake Christine Club
Hemmer
Eld
Alexander Hirst
Bryan Indiscretion Draws Ire Over Saint Patrick Speech
In London the Morning Post calls Secretary of State William J. Bryan’s St Patrick’s banquet remarks a blazing indiscretion that meddles in Britain’s affairs. Bryan, arriving in Chicago, repeats the Washington banquet statements praising Irish nationalism and foretelling Ireland’s victory as a blow to hereditary rule. He warns that Britain and Scotland may resist yet will see long-term benefits from the principle.
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London
Mar
Morning Post
William J. Bryan
Washington
Post
Bryan
Billy
Ian
Great Britain
United
United States
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Gov. Dunne
Irish Fellowship Club
Ireland
House of Commons
Scotland
Battle near Nuevo Laredo leaves rebels dead and federals cautious
Federal garrison repels a daytime rebel assault on Nuevo Laredo as a female rebel leader dies at the front. About 20 rebels and 15 federals killed, with 4 wounded treated by American nurses. Rebels retreat to hills awaiting reinforcements amid renewed border tensions and plans for a fresh attack at daybreak.
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Carta Rivas
Federais
Laredo
Carranza
Mrs Collings Killed by Aute
Mrs Collings is reported killed in an Aute incident as the issue notes daily happenings. Dr Friedmann ready to treat air concerns and Wilson engages in state fights. Sclon wars on Peekaboo waists and a lost boy sought in the forest are listed as items.
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Navy
Victim of Armor Trust
Root
Senate
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Europe
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B'nai B'rith
Cleomargarine
Grand Jury
District Realty
Boy Sought In Forest After Illness Struck Dickey Child
Residents and police joined a large search for Granville Dickey, one year old, who slipped from his Kilbourne Place home in Washington while recovering from mumps. He was last seen with a baseball bat and bundle, wearing a brown Norfolk suit, blue ribbon cap, and blue and gray stockings. His family and Dr. Wiley were cited as relations, with neighbors and officials combing Rock Creek park, the zoo, and nearby areas through the night.
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Wanderer
Dr. Wiley
Kilbourne Place
Rock Creek Park
Zoo
Granville Dickey
Raymond B. Dickey
Dickey
Tenth Precinct
Boardman
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Boy Scout Movement
Doubt Murder At Sea In Case Of Frances Schmitz
Miss Frances Schmitz American actress died aboard the Oceanic on Saturday. A post mortem inquest in Southampton showed no unusual cause, with investigators noting heart disease and epileptic fits as possible factors. The body will be sent to New York March 22 under U S consul Swalm. The inquest was adjourned to April 14 after initial testimony. The State Department inquiry continues.
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Miss Schmitz
Southampton
England
Frances Schmitz
Albert W. Swalm
United States
New York
Department of State
Frances
New
Frances Leake
Admiral Eaton Death Inquest Hears Unnatural Cause Questioned
At Hingham and Norwell inquest into Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton’s death, officials say the death may not be natural and consider possible self harm. Judge Pratt vows careful statements. inquest adjourned until tomorrow after four witnesses. Mrs Eaton’s mother, Mrs. Harrison, questioned at Norwell home. doctors and family members examined in Hingham. Surgeon Dessez’s report to Navy Department states death cause pending local inquiry.
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Eaton
Norwell
Hingham, Massa
Mar. Y
Joseph Giles Eaton
Barker
Pratt
Dessez
Boston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Desser
Shin Bone Graft Restores Man’s Straight Arm
Dr Frank M Donohue of New Brunswick New Jersey announced a rare operation at St Peter's Hospital that grafted shin bone to the forearm. Charles Messeroll Jr an employee of Public Service Electric Company suffered a broken arm that failed to knit and became partly paralyzed and crooked. The March 38 procedure restored potential use of a straight right arm.
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Washington Post
New York
Frank M Donohue
New Brunswick
NM. J
St Peter's Hospital
Doenhue
Charles Messeroll, Jr
Public Service Electric Company
Trenton
Measeroll
Donohue
Girl Gets 500 Proposals From Matrimonial Ad
Special to The Washington Poet Misa Stella L Green described herself as a sinking beauty in a matrimonial advertisement that drew about 500 men aged 21 to, who promised homes jewelry and money United States Commissioner Mitchell issued an information charging her with mails defraud but she fled The ad read Tall striking slender brunette and she was described as snub-nosed sallow in real life The Beat Service provided train times for Union Station and Pennsylvanian routes
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Washington
St. Louis
Misa Stella L Green
United States
Mitchell
Miss Green
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