Girl Detective in Bogota Sift on Baker Death Case
Miss Thompson a young woman detective traced Walter Baker's death in Boston and Hackensack. She posed as a domestic and hairdresser in Bogota and Bogota areas gathering details from Baker's circle, exposing precautions and secrets while aiding lawyers in the will contest and arsenic murder probe.
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New York
Bogota
L Mttla
Hackensack
N. J
Thompson
T. J. Hobarts
Larch Avenue
Walter Farnswith Deker
Bir
Mra
Frank Hurd
Rosarts
Miss Thompson
Boston
Edward ¥. Baker
Walter Baker
Walter Tinkers
Buguty
Hlackensack
Arsociates
Mito
Dlackensack
Gaston
Hater
Pania
Beawne
Honesy
Edward Ticker
Brank Hurd
Ahr Baker
Thom
Died 1908 in Foeville and relatives attend funeral
Listings of obituaries reveal multiple deaths and funeral notices. Names include Mrs P.B. Cleveland and Willtall Frank Gasch with last rites at 330 PM and train awaits at Victoria Station, Washington. Also notice for George Washington Shesitai and Sibbard Thompson, aged midset years, with services in Silverton northwest and late rest at Mount Silver.
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Foe Ville
Eiock
Reman
Haddyntiela
S.J
Inter- Chee
EPL
Ullave
Pym
al Cleaveland
Ares
Lwo
Veddelin
Park
Vicon Station
Washington
Willtaal
Franceska Arth Gaseh
Cplver
Milbourn
Esileys
Thompson
Arin Qi
George Washington Shesiitai
Niles Sibbard Thomp- Sists
Mt Slvert
Funeral Directors Wright and Speare Listings
Funeral Directors and Embalmers advertise 1837 Tenth Avenue and 940 F Street N. W. offering day and night service. Wright Co and Speare outline undertaker options with reasonable terms, featuring contact numbers PH 4250 and 4281.
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John R. Wright CO
Ant Embalmers
Im Connection
Gerne
R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Gran A. Speare
Mar
Explosion kills three in Schenevus water stop
In Binghamton on March 22 a boiler on a Delaware and Hudson freight locomotive blew out while taking water at Schenevus. Engineer A Hendrickson and Brakeman A Korfage, both of Oneonta, were killed instantly. Wireman 8 0 Smith, also of Oneonta, died from injuries today. Cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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Binghamton, N
Delaware and Hudson
Schonevus
A. Hendrickson
A. Korfage
Oneonta
Smith
Pastor fears murder as Denver priest slain fate feared
A Worcester letter warns Rev. Jules Graton that he will share the fate of Father Leo Heinrichs, killed by an archist in Denver. The note arrives amid tensions as officials report French fishing vessel Baleino freed by Moors near Cane Jeby and handed to the Cassard with crew. King Edward hosts a private dinner in Biarritz with Whitelaw Reid and his daughter Miss Jean Rota.
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Denver
Washington Post
Worcester
Mass
Mar
Jules Graton
Leo
Heinrichs
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Baleino
Cane Jeby
Cassard
Morocco
King Edward
Biarritz
Whitelaw Reid
Great Britain
Miss Jean Rota
Peru Welcomes American Fleet With Warm Hospitality
The article recalls Peru memory of aiding the United States during past wars and celebratory reception for the fleet in Callao and Lima. It notes official and unofficial welcomes, holiday closures, and national pride. It describes bullfights named for admirals, local customs, women wearing mantas, and a dramatic allied rail trip through Andean scenery, with mountain sickness among officials.
Big Dinners for the Fleet in San Francisco
Special to The Washington Feet reports a May 8 banquet at the Fairmont Hotel for fleet officers with Secretary Metcalf as guest of honor. Over 600 guests will attend at $2 per cover, alongside the governor’s banquet. The Peruvian cruiser Admiral Grau 15 is en route to San Francisco for the naval celebration.
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Washington
San Francisco
Mar
Fairmont
Metcalf
Couat
Japan Invites U S Fleet as Diplomatic Move
St Petersburg reports Japan invited the American fleet a move praised as prudent. The Bourse Gazette notes acceptance would show Japan’s peaceful intents amid weak finances, while Paris papers say the invitation suggests war is not likely between the two nations.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Bourse Gazette
America
Parla
Journal Des Devats
Tragic Gas Tragedy Claims Terrien Family
Mrs ity-five, four year old daughter Sears and two month old Joseph found dead in kitchen by husband Joseph Terrien. Coroner rules self inflicted illumination gas. two gas jets and stove taps opened. They reportedly visited friend, returned home around 4 am. Terrien awakened choking by odor, found wife dead in chair clutching crucifix, children wrapped in blankets. Family troubles suspected to have unsettled her mind.
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Ity
Sears
Joseph
Joseph Terrien
Terrien
Boms
Mary
Iife
No Easy Task to Operate on President Roosevelt
The article notes that Roosevelt’s face remains set in a steady expression while he stays in the chair. It emphasizes the challenge of maintaining composure and duty during prolonged service.
Wanted: White House barber and nerve testing duties
A sensational oblique notice circulates about a barber with a deft touch to join the White House staff as a bookkeeper in the Navy Department, amid hints of political aims and the President’s wary stance. Canton protests Japan policies over the Tatsu Maru affair, with mass meetings, mourning, and boycotts. Dulany’s promotion to a government post is announced while remaining at the President’s side for the White House shave duties.
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White House
Boston
New’ Orleans
William Dulany
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Cai Lany
Dulany
Canton
Board of Foreign Affairs
Duleng
Oyster Bay
Knights of the Strop
Levi Block Fire Destroys Central Oil City Businesses
A block of frame buildings in Oil City known as the Levi block, dating to the early oil boom, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin today. The loss is estimated at 65000 dollars and the incident occurred in the central business district.
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Ol City
Mar
Levi
Barber’s chair debates evoke Dulany’s nerves and power
A vivid barber chair tableau cites Dulany’s steadiness under fire as the president’s supporter and rival figures debate policy. The scene blends civil war allusions, theaterlike emphasis, and praise for Dulany’s nerve and resilience amid political pressure.
Knickerbocker Trust names Keen new president
New York March 22 final reopening plans for the Knickerbocker Trust Company are set with a new board and Charles Hallam Keen chosen to succeed A Foster Higgins who resigned after Charles T Barney’s death. A corps of sixty accountants works two shifts to finish books as opening is planned for noon Thursday. Keen, a Buffalo native, has served as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and later as head of New York banking then public service commission member. He was named by voting trustees to lead the revived institution.
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Washington Post
New York
Knickerbocker Trust Company
A. Foster Higgins
Charles T. Barney
Charles Hallam Keen
Higgins
Keep
Buffalo
the Treasury
Banking Department
State of New York
District of New York
Mr. Keep
Roosevelt
Washington
Downing finds joy in soul winning after conversion
Robert Downing, once known as Virginius and the Gladiator, announced his Christian conversion and plans evangelistic work. He spoke at Melendree M. E. Church in Washington about his new life, urging others to accept Christ, and said he will not return to the stage. He will lead revival meetings at Pythian Temple on Ninth Street near Massachusetts Avenue NW.
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Baker
George W. Young
Bogota
New York
Trenton
Beverly Britlingham
Mary Maud Munn
Larch Avenue
Young
Ryan
Susquehanna Station
Bogola
Hackensackwen
Christ
Robert Downing
Washington
Melendree M. EB
Mr. Downing
Bob Downing
Virginius and
Gladiator
Trev
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Hacksensack
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Forest Hills Cemetery
Circle of Friends Small
Wm, H. Sardo & CO
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To-Kalon Wine CO
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Peru
United States
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Republic
Marines Law
Callao
U. 8
Louisiana
Battle Fleet
Callao Harbor
Penu
Friends of
United Rates
Pert
Botanic Gardens
Ertria
Ates
Pera
Péru
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Callao Bay
Cornell
Lima
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Annapolis Academy
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Imima
Peradas
Spain
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Largartijilio
Corbett
Alfred
Evana
Ranger
Thomas
Teddy
Emory
Sperry
Banjo
Orexa
Galera
Mount Meigs
Nui Les
Rimac
Yosemite
Andes
Nicholas Senn
Wiord
Dallas
Oil City
Profuss
Las Guasimes
Herrmann
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Keep Heads Trust Company
Knickerbocker
Treasury
Wamed
Lapigs’ Home Journal
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Philadelphia
Newspapress
Hphive
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