Bribe Taking Charged Mayor Readies Probing Outcome
Two Baltimore city commissioners for opening streets cited by mayor amid graft probe. James Et Ma rie and Ardmir Wickham arrested for demanding and receiving a bribe of about 1200 to 1500 dollars for services. Held to grand jury, released on bonds as immunity questions loom. Local officials face ongoing inquiries into corruption.
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James Et Marie
Ardmir Wickham
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Gorton
Trenton Wreck Dangers Surface As River Search Continues
A drowning incident at Trenton prompts a large river search in Alexandria amid reports of preparations to raise the steamer Kenian wrecked at the wharf. Divers and authorities coordinate with crews, with hopes of locating the body and resolving the incident as crews work through the day.
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Washington Post
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Chicago salesman dies in act of self destruction
A Washington Lost beauty firm salesman, Justus Fivvel nine, allegedly committed death by his own action with two revolvers amid business reverses. The Amheram products company faces inquiries as family cites financial pressures. The incident occurred this afternoon as sleepless hours followed tensions over company affairs.
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Washington Lost
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Death notices and memorial events dominate mixed Washington Post page
Fragmented text details a series of obituaries and memorial items including deaths of Dr T E Linn Bra and James T Drudt, plus memorial day observances for Confederate veterans, a political primary in Alexandria Virginia, and a note on a Maine soldiers memorial at the National Cemetery. Contains scattered names, places and events without coherent narrative.
Virginia Obituary Briefs From Martinsville and Leesburg
Pedino dies at home. former Virginia constitutional convention member for Henry County. Mrs Louisa T Davis, widow of Rev Richard T Days, dies at about seventy, survived by seven daughters. Funeral details: Martinsville May 6 and Leesburg noted.
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Martinsville
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Richard T Days
St James’ Episcopal Church
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His New Home the Grave
Edgar Gue, thirty, son of James Gue a Cedar Grove farmer in Boyds Maryland, hanged himself in the cellar of his father's home Saturday night after his father said the homestead had been sold. His body was found Sunday morning and buried today. He had been ill recently and had learned he must seek a new home.
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Washington Post
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Edgar Gue
James Gue
Cedar Grove
Young Gue
Death by Own Action In Mirror Tragedy At Parkersburg
Special report from Washington Past Parkersburg May 5 describes Robert Woodyard of Elizabeth taking his own life by shooting himself in the head while standing before a large mirror to ensure his aim. Woodyard, a traveling salesman, had been in ill health for some time.
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Washhlington
Parkersburg
Robert Woodyard
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Woodyard
Organic Heart Trouble Miracle Cure Claim
A woman with organic heart trouble recalls near death despite expert care and describes rapid relief after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. She reports progress after five bottles and notes a sixth bottle, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. The testimonial cites IRS Geo Willis of Albany Oregon and Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
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New York Bankers View On Global Conditions Abroad
New York financier Jacob H Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co returns from Europe and says conditions there resemble those in the United States. He notes abundant money in England and cautious investment, Germany expanding in key industries but seeking large bank credits, and the U.S. likely to delay a return to normal until after the presidential election and tariff decisions.
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England
France
Jacob H Schiff
Kuhn Loeb & Co
Europe
Schift
Germany
Th Gaiman
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United States
Plans New Maryland Town by Ladee Company on Electric Site
A Baltimore area article states the Ladee States Peay Company plans a new Maryland town along Massachusetts Avenue in Washington District. It outlines land transfers, property sales, and a campaign to promote the electrification project, noting investors view Washington real estate as a safe investment and Washington becoming a national center for government, society, and diplomacy.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Gardiner
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Francis Williams
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Charles Poe
Baking with Gold Medal Flour Promises Perfect Bread
A nostalgic ad proclaims Washburn Crosby’s Gold Medal Flour as the cure for spoiled baking. It asserts poor flour ruins biscuits rolls and bread while Gold Medal Flour saves the day and guarantees better results in home baking.
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Washburn- Crosby
Schoolhouse Collapse Injures Family in Wheeling
Janitor Max Plues his wife and two daughters were badly hurt when part of the Fifth ward public school, used as a residence, collapsed at about 5 am. A six year old girl escaped to seek help. Plues was severely injured and may die. The wife suffered a broken arm and both children serious injuries.
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Surgeons Gather for Kidney Stone Treatment Discussion
Richmond May 5 The American Surgical Association’s annual meeting devoted the morning and part of the afternoon to the surgical treatment of kidney stones. Dr George Tully Vaughan of Washington read a paper on the subject. In Capitol Square, a floral wreath was laid on the monument to Dr Hunter McGuire, a former association president. Gov Swanson and Mrs Swanson hosted the reception at the executive mansion, and Dr George Ben Johnston entertained the surgeons at his home that evening.
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American Surgical Association
George Tully Vaughan
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Capitol Square
Hunter McGuire
Association
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Swanson
George Ben Johnston
Monument Unveiled in Williamsburg Memorializes Confederate Soldiers
In Williamsburg on May 5 a monument to the memory of Confederate soldiers and sisters of Williamsburg and James City County was unveiled by the Williamsburg Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. A large assembly attended as Major Bow Westburton welcomed, Col William Limb of Norfolk delivered the presentation, Miss Tatty Cowles assisted, and Capt John Lamb from Richmond accepted the monument on behalf of the veterans. The shaft stands on a pale granite base east of the church.
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Confederacy
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Tatty Cowles Assisted By Henry Moncuce
John Lamb
Richmond
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Insurance Agent Held Arrested in Georgia for Defrauding Woman
An insurance agent was arrested in Athens Georgia on charges of defrauding a North Carolina woman. The case involves alleged schemes by the agent connected to a Philadelphia incident and a Fourth Street location. Judge White of Princess Anne County succeeds Judge Yorkin Tadge, with bar endorsement from Princess Anne and nearby counties.
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Legal Record highlights appeals court opinions and docket details
A dense DC Court of Appeals session lists numerous cases with judgments, reversals, affirmations, and remands. It names many parties including U S, patent and traffic entities, banks, and corporations, with judges Shepard, Van Orsdel, and Gould presiding. The document chronicles actions on equity, probate, and criminal matters, noting costs, remands, and opinions across multiple docket numbers.
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Numerous Washington Parcels
Real estate transfer notices list multiple Washington DC parcels transferring to various buyers. Names include Peyton, Washington, Gordon, Webturdy, Solger, Thompson, and Clark, with parcels on Second to Third Streets, Delaware Avenue Southwest, Takoma Park, Meridian Hill, and North Capitol Street Northeast and Northwest. Prices show mostly $10 and small sums, with several tracts defined by squares and lots across numerous neighborhoods.
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Hnselgon Guardian
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Takoma Fark
Robert H Webturdy
Agnés IV Marfield
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John B Henderson
Whitecroft
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Christiana H Mountesstle
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William E Plebford
Clarence Pettit
Fenton Street
Piorence B Solger
Josephine K .Thompson
Seaton Street
Jovepiare
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James R. Garfield
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Ringling Brothers
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