Enraged husband kills for jealousy with knife and poison
William Keer enraged by suspected kiss attacks Ales Oliver in bed slashing her throat then injuring himself by swallowing poison and fleeing to the river He died later at Georgetown University Hospital Mrs Oliver was slightly wounded and survived The couple lived on Wisconsin Ave and had history of threats and reconciliation authorities found a knife and hammer at the scene.
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Slayer
Oliver
William Keer
Ales Oliver
Thirty-second Street
Georgetown University Hospital
Olivers
Jom Wisconsin
Husband
Joseph
Ready
Tharty-serand Street
Mer
Howe
Sand
Hej
Faith healer Akins held for fatal typhoid case
Philadelphia coroners held pastor Wesley Akins an accessory before the fact in the death of Grace Bates aged child who died amid Typhoid fever after her parents and Akins followers refused medical care. Akins vanished then surrendered after a grand jury action. Also notes Amherst Glee Club concert led by Norman Percy Foster at the New Willard Hotel.
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Philadelphia
Wesley Ankins
Tabernacle
Uvstil
Jermon
Fmat
Grace Bates
David Bates
Ambrose Clark
Pastor Ankins
Ankins
Akins
Amherst Glee Club
Amherst College
New Willard Hotel
Norman Percy Foster
Washington Boy
Peculiar Law Point Arises In Jury Verdict
A jury in Court No. 1 Justice Wright decided damages in the case of William J. Carter against Allan J. McDermott receiver of the City and Savinban Burttway. The verdict found the disputed issue of negligence and the court stated the company had furnished the required signal light. judgment for the defendant will be granted, with an appeal likely.
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Ieurt Court
Justice Wright
William J. Carter
Allan J. McDermott
Savinban Burttway
Carter’ Wis
Nym
C. A. Dougliss
George Hoover
Hight
Wright
Five Million Dollar Contract Won by W. J. Oliver
Southern Railway awarded about 5 million dollars in contracts to W. J. Oliver of Knoxville, the nation’s largest railroad contractor. Plans include 25 miles south of Lynchburg, 40 miles between Knoxville and Morristown, 15 miles between Chattanooga and Deltewah, plus ongoing double tracking from Greensboro to Spencer and Austell to Atlanta. Funding comes from a 20 million bond issue. Oliver also works on a Lockout Mountain tunnel and a dam on the Tennessee River at Kattanagga.
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United States
Lynchburg
Knoxville
Morristown
The
Southern Railway
W. J. Oliver
Chattanooga
Deltewah
Missionary Hidge
Oliver
Greensboro
Spencer
S. C
Austell
Atlanta
Tennessee River
Kattanagga
Perry Belmont Buys Triangle at New Aisiance and R Streets
Perry Belmont acquires a triangular parcel bounded by New Hampshire Avenue Seventeenth and R streets northwest and plans a handsome residence. Residents pressed the District to buy the site for a park, but Belmont aims to create a showpiece of improvements in the area.
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Perry Belmont
New Aisiance Avenue
R Street
New Jlampshire Avenue
R Streets
Pans
Belmont
Poillon Sisters Generous Denies Elevator Bay Misconduct
New York March 30 The Poillon sisters cancel their life in a New York apartment house sketch at Joffergen Market Pohes Court due to missing cast members. Charlotte Poillon prepared for the heavy role asserts they never abused hotel staff and disputes a confrontation with a hotel guest, while magistrate Steinert schedules a limited April 10 engagement as the hotel charges frame the case.
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Washington Post
New York
Poulon
Joffergen Market Pohes Court
Charlotte
Katherine
Charlotte mm
van Sle
Barstow
Walls
Elmer Charlotte
Thomas Gumbs
Steinert
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Best Spring Medicine
Advertorial copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the top spring remedy now taken in thousands of homes with three doses daily for every family member. It claims cleansing the system, restoring vigor, boosting appetite, and supplying strength.
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Hood
Mysterious Poison Attempt by Miss Strahan at Station
Miss Viola Strahan daughter of Thomas H Strahan superintendent of the Benning race track drank carbolic acid at Columbia Railway Station. She was rushed to Casualty Hospital where doctors said she was near death but would likely recover after prompt antidote. Her father calls it accidental. she later told doctors she intended to end her life.
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Benning Race Track
Columbia Railway Station
Viola Strahan
Thomas H. Strahan
Tyree
Father
Miss Strahan
Benning School
Sax
Casualty Hospital
Mulraen
President Hosts Hunters at White House Stag Party
The President entertained male guests at a luncheon and later led Capt. C. E. Radclyffe of England and Paul Niedleck of Germany on a cross country hike northwest of Washington. The pair, who hunted in Alaska, struggled up a rugged bluff while Roosevelt wore worn attire and urged them to keep pace. Both guests eventually returned to their hotel after a strenuous outing.
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White House
Capt. Radclyffe
Mr. Niedieck
Mr. Roosevelt
Radclyffe
Radelydia
Niedleck
Lark
Fraud Order Targets Insane Woman Misusing Matrimony Letters
Post Office Department issued a fraud order blocking Mrs Ida Grace Macumber from mail use for matrimonial scams. Address listed as asylum Nebraska, with fellow aliases tied to penny-for-coin schemes and a con artist persona. Additional victims include T Carr and J Carr aliases, plus Reese T Boger operating a “Specialty Company” at Concord North Carolina seeking 1880 pennies and charging membership fees.
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Post Office Department
Ida Grace Macumber
Nebraska
Macumber
Carl
Station M
New York
United States
Het
T. Carr
J ©. Carr
Boger
Reese T. Boger
Concord
N. C
Post-office Department
Spenalty Company
Waggaman Reported Dying at Virginia Country Place
Thomas E Waggaman formerly treasurer of the Catholic University of America is reported dying at a country place in Virginia where he has lived about a year. The Niagara customs appointment remains unsettled with no new developments as Congressman Wadsworth leads the effort and John A Merritt is absent awaiting action on his postmaster and collector roles.
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Catholic University
Virginia
Thomas E.waggaman
Catholic University of Ameca
John A. Merritt
Niagara
Wadsworth
Merritt
Zeta Psi Banquet At Shoreham Held In Washington
The Washington Zeta Psi association held its annual banquet and reunion at the Shoreham last evening. It was the third banquet since the group's organization, with about twenty members present. Judge Teuke of Charlottesville presided as toastmaster while members shared college-life stories and fraternity songs. Included in attendance were Asher Hines J B Osborne John N Clane W W Campbell Timothy F Murphy G B Mc Aldan Joseph Nimmo Robert J Fisher Edward B Cantrell Porter Allen J M Donn Edward M Donn jr Maurice Hacker W P Jones Eugene W Scott Jr G Allen and Lincoln Steffens.
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Washington
Zeta Pal
Shoreham
Jndge Teuke
Charlottesville
Asher Hines
J. B. Osborne
John N. Clane
Fimathy F. Murphy
G. B. McAldan
Joseph Nimmo
Robert J. Fisher
Edward J3. Cantrell
Porter Allen
J. M. Donn
Edward M. Donn, Jr
Maurice Hacker
W. P. Jones
Eugene W. Scott, Jr
G. Allen
Lincoln Steffens
Officials of Spanish War Veterans plan October encampment in Washington
Maj Charles R Miller of Cleveland, chief aid to the United Spanish War Veterans, met officials to set an October national encampment in Washington. He forecasts a larger gathering than ever and local committees will run arrangements. Plans include Cuban troops, Porto Rican and Filipino detachments, and Rough Riders.
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Claveland
United Spanish War Veterans
Washington
Maj. Miller
South
J. Walter Michell
Third Street
Rough Riders
Maj
Miller
Col
Mimmet Urell
Fred 8. Hodgson
Lee M. Lipscomb
Clifford Cox
District of Columbia Corps
J. L. King
F Walter Mitchell
R. Ti. Wood
Franci Randolph
Lawton Camp
Ida Galloway
District of Columbia
Isabel Worrell Ball
Inez Seymour McConnell
Marie Grasse
Gertrude Mitchell
Galloway
Morre
Muler
Bargains in Medicine. A cost comparison note
A reader argued against buying Scott's Emulsion due to price. The reply explains higher cost reflects quality and careful production to maintain cod liver oil standard. Scott & Bowne of New York defends the product's value and commitment to quality.
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Scott
Penny Wise
Pound Foolish
Scott & Bowne
Peast Stes
New Yorks
Idaho Governor balks at miners' conspiracy inquiry
Governor Gooding invites AFL leader Gompers and UMWA president Mitchell to form a committee at Pocatello on April 12 to probe alleged state mine owner conspiracy in the Steunenburg killing. Gompers questions excuses and cites Orchard Adams confessions and cross examination issues amid Western Federation of Miners arrests.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Presdent
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Gov. Gooding
Idaho
Pocatello
Steunenbine
Gooding
Orchard
Adams
Goofing
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
United States
West
Stevenburg
John Mitchell
Associated Press
Coupon carnival scores big at Naval Lodge Hall crowd
The Washington Post coupon carnival hosted by Wilson Memorial Sunday school drew many scouts and spectators. Prized ballots reportedly piled up as organizers kept final figures until the proper time. A separate Washington Post sponsored smoker by the Washington Canoe Club drew large attendance as preparations continue for more events by various societies and contending individuals.
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Washington Post
Naval Lodge Hall
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilson Memorial Sunday School
Washington Canoe Club
Wrestler Kemp Dies From Neck Injury At Penn
Philadelphia March Kemp a University of Pennsylvania student died in university hospital from injuries suffered in a wrestling bout two weeks earlier. He fractured a neck vertebra during a head spin while trying to reduce weight for intercollegiate competition. Kemp remained unconscious until his death. In New Haven the union freight handlers demand a 10 percent wage increase and time and a half overtime for extra work and Sundays from the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. an answer is expected next week.
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Philadelphia
March Kemp
University of Pennsylvania
University
Kemp
New Have, Vom
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
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