Mother and Daughters amid Crisis in Indianapolis
The bodies of Mrs Stoughton A Fletcher and Mrs Eva Henley, wife and mother of the Fletcher heir, are tied to a possible double suicide. Dr Paul Robinson orders a formal inquest as a butler reports a stimulant was requested after Mrs Henley found her daughter dying. Poison was found in Mrs Fletcher room.
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Baby Killed in Flames in Keokee Virginia
Mia James Sampson of Keokee Va rushed to aid a neighbor's burned child then found her own 12 month old baby dead in a house fire she had left unattended. Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va March 23 Helen Hepburn of Chester Va married Percy Theron Cur tly a Chester merchant and will reside there.
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Maryland and the Virgineas Washington Just Bureau
A Maryland and Virginia society report notes a Manady Thursday banquet at the Magonle Temple with extinguishing and relighting of tapers. Also Odd Fellows Blaster Sunday event and a fraternal visit to Sarepts lodge with third degree conferrals led by Capt. WL Martin and a lecture by Dr John Lee Allion on the three degrees of friendship love and truth.
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Five of seven railway watchmen fired over crossings risk
City officials introduced and adopted resolutions urging restoration of dismissed crossing watchmen after claims crossings are left unprotected. The measure calls on the mayor and board presidents to confer with railway officials.
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Desmond
Rail stations robbed in Maryland and event notices
Robberies hit two Western Maryland Railway stations Emmitsburg Junction and Keymar with small cash losses. A charity auction and a play at Lyceum hall drew crowds, while high school fund events and a divorce settlement were reported. A longtime railway worker died at his home.
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Norfolk soldier kills wife then self in Rockford hotel
Corps Charles N. Howard shot and killed his wife Beulah after she sued for divorce, then committed suicide in a Rockford hotel. Both are from prominent Norfolk families. Beulah, a nurse in the naval corps during the war, had been stationed at Great Lakes training station in Chicago.
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Bishop Harding to Speak at Today’s Lenten Service
Midday Lenten services at Keith's theater conclude today with address by Rt Rev Alfred Harding bishop of Washington. Yesterday Bishop John W. Diton spoke on forgiveness as a prerequisite to being forgiven, illustrating Christ's attitude with a vivid word picture.
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Grain and Live Stock Prices in Baltimore and Chicago Markets
A historic page lists produce and livestock prices across Baltimore and Chicago markets dated March 2. It includes varied dairy prints, creamery terms, egg prices, live poultry values, ducks, turkeys, and several grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye barley. Prices are given in dollars and cents with ranges and descriptions of quality.
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Live Stock Prices Reported for March 23
CATTLE show beet steers steady to lower with top around 10.49 and bulk around 8 76. Fat cattle and heifers mostly 6 75 to 8 00. Calves down -19. vealers 850 to 950 packers. STOCKERS WEAK to 25c lower. HOGS top 10 78, bulk 10 25–10 66. PIGS 26c lower, 90 to 120 lb range 10 25–10 65. SHEEP Lambs top 10 56, fat wool lambs 9 75–10 60, yearlings 10 25, yearling weaners 7 25. MOPDLING New York 12 56, Norfolk 11 76, Wilmington 11 68.
Virginia Board to Hear Charges Against Superintendent
Virginia State board of education will hold a hearing in Cristol tomorrow on W. D. Smith, divisional school superintendent of Scott County Va, charged with neglect of duty. Gov Westmoreland Davis and Attorney General John R K Saunders, members of the board, are expected to attend.
$10,000 Gift From Morgan To Virginia University Endowment
Charlottesville reports a $10,000 check from J Pierpont Morgan toward the University of Virginia centennial endowment. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan pledge $1,000. A mysterious note sent to Dr Alderman and Rev Karl Block sent a check via Karl Block Jr, the youngest living Jefferson descendant.
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May Indict Five in Murder of Kuisho Maru Crew
Special grand jury in Norfolk Virginia has been ordered to indict at least five suspects now under arrest for the Christmas morning murder of two crew members of the Japanese steamer Kuisho Maru. The killings occurred after an unauthorized search attempt ended in a gun battle. Three witnesses provided by the Japanese government arrived from Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Obituary notices from Virginia Confederate veteran passes away
Samuel R Meade a Confederate veteran and former Lynchburg resident died Monday night at Moneta aged 53. Henry Boswell of Browns Store died at St Josephs hospital and was buried at White Marsh cemetery with Rev John Marshall officiating. both identified as Confederate veterans.
Enforced resignations at Naval Academy reach 108
Special to The Washington Pose from Annapolis Maryland reports 108 midshipmen announced resignations at the Naval Academy. The item notes inquiries into the routine changes and outlines official statements from academy authorities.
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Mertho Sulphur Heals Eczema Quickly
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphure as a safe sulfur preparation that destroys germs and soothes itching. The cold cream like application cools the skin and heals hash and blotches, with small jars available from druggists.
Eight-Hour Day Demand Standoff In Packer Talks
The Department of Labor marked a third successful packing industry settlement, linking today’s agreement with prior understandings from December 1917. Participants included Assistant Secretary Hesning, conciliation director Hugh L. Kerwin, and commissioners Howell Davis and Marmb.
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Resignations Split by Classes Reveal Pattern
The resignations divided by classes show First, Second, Third, and Fourth with counts 24 and 16 for the Fourth class. The Fourth class contributes the larger share of involuntary resignations, aligning with the pattern of class-based turnover and ending with the term result in a campaign Cann.
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Admission Changes Noted At Cami Ware Reexamination
Special interest items report key changes as Patfect addresses admissions and reexamination. The piece notes those who failed at the end of the five term sequence and mentions involvement of Silera mouths in the process.
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