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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1917

Page

5

Note May Trap Slayer Occupied By Two Men

Coroner in New York announces a new development in the mysterious murder of Elsie Lee Hilair at the Martinique Hotel. Two men not previously connected with the case occupied a room on the hall side opposite Mrs Hilair and a letter signed Florence gray was found. The coroner said the letter was tied to the victim and not given to investigators. The watcher identified as Benjamin Sternberg remains unlinked to the two men.

New York Hilair—Vassive Florence Gray Elsie Lee Hilair Martinique Marcia Tunight Mra Hoifrir Florence Tra Wade Benjamin Sternberg Hils Stern- Derk Benjamin Benny Sternberg Jonah Goldstein Israel Sternberg

Merchants Launch “Bad Check Drive” Campaign

A bad check drive will be undertaken by the Retail Merchants Association tomorrow morning, following a yesterday announcement by secretary Tolumbus. Heats ere set to turn over to local patrols in their possession, as part of a coordinated effort with state and federal authorities to pursue action against violators.

Verchants Association Tomorow Tolumbus Ges Ovoatia Alsiaqian United States Troines fFalah Tlyen Yooey

Two Injured in Rear End Collision

A rear end crash injured two people near Path Street and West Avenue Northwest. Authorities report the collision occurred near Mrs Brown’s residence as emergency crews attended the scene and transported the injured to St. Van hospital for treatment.

Sears Patiwis A Nor Path Street Mrs Brown Don Collins Om Terman

Faces As Fair As A Summer's Day Wafers Claim

A fragment claims Stuart's Calcium Wafers render faces as fair as summer days after short post meal use. The text appears as garbled testimony with unclear context and nonsensical phrases about pills and appearance.

Stuart

Thirty six men added to district police force in March

Superintendent Raymond W Pullman reports thirty six new police appointments for March, the largest monthly addition ever. Height above 5 feet 8 inches required. 22 to 35 years old. 75 to 90 plus percent on exams. Seventy two dollars monthly, rising to 82.50 July first. Sixty one vacancies remain. positions are permanent, not temporary.

Raymond W Pullman Maj Pullman Knights of the Night Metropolitan Police Force Yannigans Brownlow May Pullman

Secret Agents Tighten Net on German Spy Plots Across Cities

Federal agents traced a German spy using two aliases in Chicago and New York then followed him to New Orleans where corroborative details linked him to a web of foreign agents in New York, Cuba, and Mexico. Other reports note a navy yard prowler in Mobile firing on before fleeing, hikers detained in Atlanta, and a postoffice guard alert in Bangor amid multiple security incidents along the Atlantic coast.

Germany South Chicago New York Chiago Secret Service New Orleans York Cuba Micico Pederil Maritanums Etanis Navy Yard Prowler Mobile Ala Navy Yard Atlanta Hugo Coutandin V J Pheczynski Pieczynoski

Eddy Memorial Completed at Mount Auburn Cemetery

The granite circular colonnade memorial to Mary Baker Eddy was completed after 18 months of work at a cost of 156000 dollars. Elbert Barlow of New York delivered the memorial to the Christian Science board of directors in Cambridge on March 24.

Christian Science Church Board Cambridge Mass Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Church Mount Auburn Cemetery Christian Science Board of Directors Elbert Barlow New York Bethel

Indiana Storm Death Toll Rises to Thirty Seven

By the Associated Press New Albany Ind March 24 six more deaths were reported as rescuers expanded debris search and relief measures began. Three fourths of the wrecked area explored with more bodies possible. Over 100 injured with about 75 badly hurt. Louisville citizens and the chamber of commerce mobilized aid, collecting over 12000 and sending trucks with food and clothing while a country appeal sought about 200000 for the injured and homeless.

Associated Press New Albany Ind Chamber of Commerce Lst Cittizena of Louisville Board of Trade

Minnesota Alumni Meet Brings Speakers to Washington Banquet

Representative Miller of Minnesota and a host of University of Minnesota faculty members spoke at the Washington alumni banquet last night at the Ebbitt. President Wheeler of the association presided, with toastmaster C J Brand of the Bureau of Markets. Other speakers included Dr John H Gray and Dr J Young. Officers elected at the session included vice president Mrs Mary Mills West, secretary R Maylard Peterson, and treasurer Martin E Anderson. A resolution honored the late James Gray.

Miller C B Miller Minnesota University of Minnesota Washington Ebbitt William Hinds Stamp Division the Treasury A Wheeler C J Brand Cief Bureau of Markets Department of Agriculture John H Gray J §$ Young M M Thompson Board of Regents C W Thompson Mary Milla West Victor Clarke Sidney Anderson Wheeler Mary Mills West R Maylard Peterson Martin E Anderson James Gray

Railroads Seek Conference on Freight Rate Rise

Western railroads led by Pennsylvanias Samuel Rea petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a conference to discuss a possible general advance in freight rates due to higher labor costs and supplies under the Ad ivison law. Eastern roads may join. hearings will determine if any raise is authorized before a full review.

Samuel Rea The Pennsylvania Western Roads Eastern Road Lkely

Virginia Troops Poised for Richmond Mobilization

Washington Post Bureau Alexandria reports Alexria Light Infantry Company G of the First Virginia Regiment ready to proceed to Richmond for renewed mobilization with Virginia volunteer troops after returning January 17 from six months on the Mexican border. The unit numbers 88, led by Capt Conrad Johnson and Second Lieut Clinton Knight, with Douglas McLean seeking a regular army lieutenant position.

Washington Post Bureau Kangstreet Alexandria Alexandria Light Infantry First Virginia Richmond Mexican Conrad Johnson Clinton Knight Douglas McLean McLean Regular

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