Bank Teller Missing Leader In Religious Work
Frank H. Jones, a Charlotte National Bank teller, fled the city after a $63,000 shortage was traced to him. A reward of 3000 was posted for his arrest as he left without word to his wife and three children. Jones had been prominent in church and social circles and was linked to church work.
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Philadelphia
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Helmont
Fairfax County
Charles Vennsy
Young
Nicholson
Putnam
Alexandria
Polleemin Young
Justice Ceten
Mam
Dr. Warfield
Police praise as Ninth Precinct nets many burglar arrests
Superintendent Syl lauds the Ninth precinct for thirty arrests in the past year tied to vacant house burglaries. He urges tighter controls on property owners and licensed plumbers to curb thefts of lead, tubs, faucets, and gas fittings and calls for stricter seller purchaser identification to deter illegal sales.
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Masonic Temple Contract Awarded in Washington D C
The Thomas Starrett Company won the bid to erect the Magante Temple at the intersections of New York Avenue and Head Thirteenth Street NW. The $344,000 contract was the lowest among three bids from Norcross Bros Co and George A Fuller Co. The board, led by President J He Small Jr, also authorized a $250,000 bond issue to fund construction. Thomas P Morgan served as secretary.
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Ead
Thomas Starrett Company
Norcross ‘Bros. Co
George A Fuller Co
J. He Small, Jr
Thomas P. Morgan
E Street House Brings $13,500 Sale Price
A large three story brick residence at 1103 KC Street Northwest sold for $13,600 by Wardman and Wilson. The buyers, the Shanes, are expected to occupy the house as a reel.
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Wardman & Wilson
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Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Exalted as Remedy
An 19th century advert claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the sole medicine to strengthen the stomach and cure a range of ailments including fever gripes indigestion constipation and ague. The text urges trust in the product as a universal health solution.
Death of Count Lamsdorf Stirred Russian Press
St Petersburg reports Count Lamsdorf foreign minister died in San Remo after a long illness. Obituaries blame his era for Russian diplomacy and the Russo Japanese War while noting future reassessment. U S ambassador Rid dle and diplomats consoled Iswolek y at his weekly reception and will attend a memorial service tomorrow.
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Iswoleky
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Duel With Swords Ends After Six Tours in Pari
A six round duel occurred in Pari between Emmanuel Arene a Corsican senator and Adolphe Brisson a journalist. Both were wounded in the arm with Brisson sustaining minor injuries and Arene more severely. The fight stemmed from an alleged insulting letter from Arene to Brisson.
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Adolphe Brisson
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M. Arene
Durban natives pursue brutal rebel who hid in bush
Mar 24 report from Longton states at Durban eighteen natives go on trial for a harsh case during the rebellion. One man named Steale aroused hostility, fled on a bicycle, was found hiding in the bush, then his feet were flayed and he suffered through the night before being killed the next day.
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Washington Post
Longton
Mar
Durban
Steale
Women raid Parliament in second suffragist protest
In London on March suffragists attempted a raid on Parliament led by Lady Harberton and Kate. Police limited force, about seventy were arrested and later bailed. A Caxton Hall meeting preceded a renewed demonstration with more arrests and renewed calls to pressure the premier.
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Dill
Harberton
Kate
Henry White to Present Credentials in Paris
Henry White new American Ambassador will present credentials to President Poincare at the Elysee Palace Saturday afternoon. A protocol escort in uniform will accompany him from the embassy, with powdered lackeys and two squadrons of cuirassiers. A guard of honor will stand at the Elysee and a band will play The Star Spangled Banner.
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Wasainegton
Paris
Henry White
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Salon Des Ambassadeur
King Leopold Faces Cabinet Rift Over Congo Independence
Brussels reports an acute disagreement between King Leopold and his cabinet over Congo Independent State concessions. A Belgian envoy met the king at Beaulieu, France, delivering unsatisfactory results, and well-informed circles expect cabinet resignation when the king returns to Belgium.
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Beaulieu
France
Sturns
Belgium
Remands Lord Nevill in Jewelry Scam Case
London reports Lord William Nevill, fourth son of the Marquis of Abergavenny, committed for trial on a charge of stealing jewelry by a trick. He was arraigned at a petty court. bail set at 300 pounds. Also noted: Ambassador Tower sails for Hamburg on leave.
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London
William Nevill
Abergavenny
Pottes
Bates Court
Mix Up Over Pensions Ends With Widow Getting Benefit
A Civil War pension mystery unfolds as John Wilson, a New Englander, enlisted under the fake name John Burns. He served with the real John Burns and died long ago, leaving his widow Mrs. John Wilson to claim a pension. A second widow had drawn the real Burns’s pension for years. reforms and special legislation are expected to resolve the overlapping claims.
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John Burns
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Farragut
Mobile Bay
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Department
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Burns Couia
Pension Office
Dock Laborers Seek AFL Charter At New York Meeting
The American Federation of Labor executive council heard the New York dock workers bid for a charter. John F. Daley spoke for the applicants amid protests from allied groups. A meeting was urged to find common ground before a charter is issued. Representatives from railroad unions joined in discussing Judge Trans of Louisville ruling seen as a blow to labor arbitration. No conclusions were reached and talks will resume.
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New York
John F. Daley
New Fort
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Louisville
Clerk Takes Bad Check At New Willard Hotel
A stranger passed a worthless $75 check on George M. King, a clerk at the New Willard Hotel. The check drew on Lincoln National Bank of Pittsburg and was reported to police after the bank confirmed it worthless. Detectives Hartigan and Evans investigated. A new member, Biss Rose M. Parkham, was elected to the Nar meal School teachers' advisory council for Franklin School duties.
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Hartigan and Evans
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Teachers’ Advisory Council
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Franklin School
Woman lashes Doctor in Flushing Office
Dr George McKelway a hospital staff member in Flushing Long Island was whipped by Katherine Reilly a patient after a visit. He resigned from Mushing Hospital and plans to move with his family toward Chicago or Canada to live near his wife relatives.
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Mar
George McKelway
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Briton open to joint opium inquiry with other nations
In London headlines show Mr. Runciman confirming Britain’s willingness to join a joint international commission on East Asian opium trade and habit if other powers agree and if production in China is included. The US originated the idea, with talks still preliminary and data undetermined.
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Tragedy at Fairhill Reservoir Ends With Rescue
Three boys William Shielda Charles Stine and Frank Williams played near the Fairhill reservoir at Sixth and Somerset streets when they sank into mud up to their necks. Mill workers heard cries and police using a rope and board rescued them. All were taken home exhausted but alive.
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Cumberland Streets
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York Streets
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Moesta
Washington man’s death by self harm noted in Atlanta hotel
The body of Unaries R. Monroe a Washington brick manufacturer who killed himself with a gun in an Atlanta hotel room last Saturday arrived in Washington tonight Relatives will manage the remains and a funeral is expected at Monroe’s late home 14 North Caroline avenue southeast A photograph of Monroe was received by police and identified by James L Schaff his brother in law Names and details reflect a chaotic fragmentary report from the era
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Mourne
Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial in Beasley Kidnapping Case
Joshua Harrison, charged with kidnapping and murder of Kenneth Beasley, was found not guilty on the murder charge after a five day trial in Elizabeth City. The jury returned a verdict of “not guilty” after nine hours of deliberation, as defense and prosecution clashed over alibi and threats linked to liquor legislation.
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Boy
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Nine
Joseph Harneon
Abilty
Bueston Wee
Havingon
Beasley
Kenneth
Jarvis
Parkersburg Iron and SteelEngineer Takes Own Life
Dudley C. Hunter, engineer at the Parkersburg Iron and Steel Plant, died by suicide today, shooting himself in the head. The Beechwood district resident, married with children, faced heavy burdens and declined after his high salary and duties, leaving his family and colleagues to mourn a respected worker.
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Dudley c. Hunter
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Hunter
Ida
Beechwood
Acts Signed With Stencils Stir North Carolina Laws
Lawyers question the validity of acts passed by the North Carolina legislature due to signing with stencils during crowded session days. Special to The Washington Post.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Carlin Campaign Active In Virginia Eighth District
G Garlin candidate for Congress in Virginia Eighth district canvasses antifa district amid encouraging reports. Washington Post notes other candidates Keely Nicol Lindsay Gordon John Ryan and James Hboe energetic with a large field. Patten Makers Association urges votes for Carlin citing naval gun factory interests in Alexandria area. Mrs Alice DeKalb Shattuck dies at 62 after a fall and hip fracture. Police court reports include George Putnam charged with assaulting a boy and other local matters.
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Alexandria
Pattern Makers' Association
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Eighth Congressional District
Virginia
C Carlin
Cone Erem
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