Jealous husband fatally shoots wife then kills himself
In a cafe confrontation in New York Avenue Northwest a man named Benton Fenton shot his wife Mrs Fenton after a long separation and then fired on himself in front of their home. Police report a struggle over money and a quarrel that led to the deadly act and subsequent death.
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Stene Tanes
Fontor Martinas
Fenton
New York Avenue
David
Fentin
Tomas Vembrolen
Senton Oh
Cerday Verge Taylor
Susbad
Roosevelt
Alesanier
San
St Asaph
Fim
Edward Benton
Masadeville
Mos
Paley
Fenton Iles
Aleya
Funeral Arrangements Set After Mrs Fenton's Death
Yesterday afternoon the coroner Nevitt viewed the body of Mrs Fenton who was moved from Emergency Hospital to John Wight's Undertaking Establishment on Tenth Street last evening. Arrangements for the funeral are pending.
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Jouse
Nevitt Mrs Fenton
John
Wights Undertaking
Tenth Street
St Wi
Woman driver starts coast to coast auto journey
Miss Blanche Stuart Scott begins an Overland car trip from New York toward San Francisco to prove a woman can drive coast to coast and perform repairs. She travels with Miss Philips as sole companion, expecting to rely on her own resources and avoid records while handling adjustments along the way.
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Washington Horn
New York
Blanche Stuart Scott
San Francisco
Seatt Ja
Miss Philips
Miss Scott
Miss Beott
Gaynor
McCarthy
San 3 Can
Advocates New Canal Freer Immigration At Annual Convention
Three key proposals pushed by the National Association of Manufacturers seek a deep water canal through Canada to aid ore and grain transport from lake regions, liberalized immigration for skilled labor, and smarter distribution of workers to farming areas. The talk also recalls James W. Van Cleave's death and opposes higher freight rates while urging federal action.
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New York
van Cleave
York
National Association of Manufact
Canada
Lake Regions
Moore
James W van Cleave
Massocia Alon
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Lake Quiarlo
Georgian Bay
Lakatiuran
Lake Simcoe
United States
Ontario
New York States
Trank Dine
Ormsey McHarg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Feders
Hia
Troops Guard Tasco After Strike Threats Near Hannibal
Militia under Gov Hadlay arrived at Tasco four miles south of Hannibal to prevent damage to Atlas Portland Cement plant and protect workers amid a year old strike. Plant shutdown forced 600 employees idle. hundreds of local workers redirected home as authorities appeal for order.
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Gov Hadlay
Tlasco
Hannibal
Atlas Potland Cement Company
Steywck
Tasco
Tasco County
Foralemera
Comet Halley Near Earth as Observers Brace for Tail
Lick Observatory scientists stated Halley's comet was nine degrees at dawn with a 24 million mile long tail. Earth will pass through the tail midweek, potentially affecting telegraph services and prompting public comet parties in cities from San Jose to Washington. Experts say no harm to life, while urging caution and continued skyward watching.
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Earth
Washington
Milans
United States
Scientisla
Harthlings
San Jose Cal
Bel
Lick Observatory
Earta
Mother
Paris
Naval Observatory
Mitchell
Co [Eta University
Cincinnati to Get 30 Million Dollar Union Station
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio May 14 final steps completed to authorize a 30 million dollar railroad terminal planned as the country third largest. Nine railroads including Pennsylvania Big Four and Baltimore and Ohio will benefit. Union Station sits on Third street between Walnut and Bain a 400 by 20 foot building with arcade approach from Fourth street and a south concourse for fourteen or more tracks.
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Union Station
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Baltl More
Ohio
Hamilton
Dayton
Chesapeake and Ont
Louisville and Nashville
Norton
Western
Southern
Chicago Cincinneti
Louisvile
Whale wreck near Cape Ommaney sinks whaler Sorenson
The whaler Sorenson of the Tyee Whaling Company San Francisco was wrecked by a whale tail blow off Cape Ommaney last Thursday. The ship sank in four minutes after a harpooned whale attacked the stern, forcing the crew to abandon to boats and drift ashore before a passing vessel rescued them. The whale was later found dead.
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Juneau
Alaska
Sorenson
Tyee Whaling Company
San Francisco
Cape Ommaney
Public Liquor Bill Draws No Opposition The Mayor Signs
The assembly hall heard little opposition as Mayor Gaynor opened the house and discussed a bill to curb drinking by creating a county board to enforce rules. The measure would allow one spice per year under observation, impose fines from 50 to 400 dollars, and require money found on the subject to be paid to the State. The bill carries no openly stated enemies.
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York
Gaynor
Kean
Vengeful cat attacks babe after kittens taken
In Derby Connecticut on May 11 a mother’s cat mauled her two year old son after kittens were removed from the home. The child screamed, the mother fought the cat off, and a neighbor intervention subdued the animal. The mother and child were hospitalized and the cat was shot.
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Washington Post
Derby Conn
Kitttens
W J
Harmon Reelected Boosts Michigan Backing for Presidency
Special to The Washington Fast Detroit Mid May. Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio wins another term as governor and the Michigan Democrats pledge united support for his presidential nomination. The conference, attended by state leaders and four Wood national committeemen, set Harmon as the unanimous first choice pending reelection. If Harmon loses, Gaynor of New York is seen as the next choice.
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Ohio
Detroit
Judson Harmon
Dry State
Michigan Democracy
Jame
Wood
Ascuss
Honeer
Jlarmon
Gaynof
New York
Bryan Attacks Liquor Interests Over County Option
William J Bryan spoke at the Overland Theater denouncing liquor interests for forcing county option into partisan politics. He urged a legislative extra session to remove the issue from politics and blamed liquor interests for public indignation at their impudence and insolence.
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Ebraska Jy Yepr Uuay
Overland Theater
William J Bryan
My Bryan
Fugitive Police Force Member Arrested in Coeur d Alene
Spokane based fugitive, once a private uniformed policeman in Bristol and Ames, was arrested in Coeur d Alene on February 7 charged with the murder of F Huston Childre, a Bristol policeman. He admits killing the officer and will be returned to Tennessee without proper extradition papers.
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Waen
Ames
Coeur d Alene
Taaho
Huston Childre
Bristol ‘Fenn
Kuhng Childret
Tennesace
Philosopher G A Gayer To Fast For Weeks
New York May 16 Gustave A Gayer a philosopher and doctor announced after breakfast today that he would undertake a fast of three to four weeks weighing 235 pounds. He will be daily examined by physicians and will abandon the test if signs of danger appear. He says fasting sharpens mind and body and believes will power can be strengthened by concentration of thought. He warns against fear and cowardice during the fast.
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Gayer
New York
Gustave A Gayer
Lin Tim
Death of 17 year old amid rare yellow atrophy case
Michael Assora aged 17 of Williamsburg died in St Catherine’s Hospital from acute yellow atrophy. The report notes the disease is exceptionally rare with only one such case in the last 500 years, and mentions speculation about its mysterious nature.
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Michael Ascora
New York
Michael Assora
Williamsburg
St Catherines Hospital
Coin Toss Ends Suit in Odd Stakes Dispute at Belmont
Special to The Warbington Post from New York May 1 outlines a tangled dispute between John H Madden and Jobo W Gates over Texas oil stock. A $1,100 claim, a referee, and a coin toss decide costs as two men recount a tale of stock tips tied to Madden’s uncle’s Belmont Park win, fragmented testimonies, and a final settlement amid accusations of misread signals and petty favors.
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Gates
John E
Warbington
New York
Jobo W Gates
John H Madden
Texas
Bean
Bing
H Snowden Marshall
John HE Madden
Tong
Gatey
Lele
Net
Texas ON
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Texan
Ang
Gatea
Lindsay
Sol Maddena
John
Tames Byrne
Tragic Lucile mine stockade fire kills prisoners
Seventy five convicts die or severely burn as stockade at Lucile mines near Center ville Alabama is destroyed by arson set by an inmate. Guards and workers rescue many, three white convicts among casualties, relief supplies sent from Montgomery and Birmingham.
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Lucile
McCery
State
Hall
Birmingham
Chinese Uprising Feared Near Chengsha Dispatch Warns
A dispatch to the Navy Department from Lieutenant Comar R. Bitler, commanding the gunboat Helena at Hanka, reports feared uprisings in Chengsha, China. Three other American gunboats, the New Orleans, Samar, and Vi lalopos, remain in Chinese waters for possible action.
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Chengsha
China
Navy Department
Comar R . Bitler
Helena
Hanka
New Orleans
Taliaferro Leads By Large Margin in State Primary Returns
Unofficial returns show Senator Taliaferro leading by a wide margin as he seeks re election. Claude L Engle Reed and others also appear in the race for Congress. Sparkman faced opposition as the second primary approaches. Mays secured a safe majority for return to Congress. The state’s closest ever race featured Taliaferro against Brownsurdie with a second primary set for June.
Chicago Business Man Ends Life in Sensational Manner
Chicago May 16 John Ryerson a prominent Chicago businessman leapt from the thirteenth floor of the Chamber of Commerce building and died instantly. E W Ryerson said a brother had invested heavily in the automobile business and financial losses prompted the act. Ryerson, tied to an electrical company, was engaged to Miss Violet Grome daughter of Rev James, rector of St James Episcopal. her health is reportedly at risk.
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John Ryerson
Chamber of Commerce
Wee
Ryerson
Violet Grome
James , Stone
St James Episcopal Jehusch
Index to Today's Issue Paces 1 Kulls Wife and Himself
Article fragment lists various items across pages including political notes about Roosevelt and King George, court intents, religious hierarchy, and social events. Includes references to Doctors, convicts, a banquet, and theater mentions.
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Dew Lake Canal
Roosevelt
Kerby
Catholic University
Dr Hyde
MCA
Commerce Court
King George G
T—Society
Hastir
Randicac Lioness
Middles
NO DOCTORS TRUST RESENT ATTACK BY LEAGUE
Washington medical professionals reject claims that the American Medical Association or doctors seek to fix fees or monopolize practice. They say the National League for Medical Freedom promotes anti vaccine and anti insecticide crusades, and the bill to create a Department of Public Health is not a fee issue but a public health measure backed by physicians.
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Antivaccine
Washington
National League Cor
Wicd
Doctors Trust
National League For Medical Freedom
American Meical Association
Rhem
McCormack
Boma of Health
Gempagky
Etd
American Medical Assomation
American Medcal Association
WcCormack
American Medical Assostion
Tee Owl Association Pas
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Foster
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Department of Pathe Health
de Wiham
Woodwad
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de Adame
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Johnson
Arrest in Bank Case Shocks Cambridge Jeweler Theft
Special to The Washington Fast Boston Mass May 16 George W Cole man of Cambridge is arrested and charged with larceny of checks valued from the Frank A Andrews Company jewelers in Talsey. He held on $1,000 bond for the June grand jury. Authorities say Coeman altered Andrews passbook to conceal the theft. the Cambridge bank case involved misuse of funds from National City Bank of Cambridge.
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Washington
Boston Mass
George W Coleman
Cambridge
National City Bank
Camprtaxe
Qgwiy Todas
Frank A Andrews Companiy Incorporated Jewelers
Talsey
Andrews
Gay
Cambridge Bank
Coe
Coleman
New Submarine Snapper Accepted After Navy Board Visit
Boston May 18 The naval board of inspection and survey recommends accepting the submarine Snapper at Charlestown Navy Yard. The vessel then sails to Rockland Maine to test speed in Penobscot Bay as the Michigan battleship and torpedo boat destroyers join to gauge resistance at high speed.
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Naval Board
Boston
Nasal Board of Inspection and Survey
Snapper
Charlestown Navy Yard
Rockland
Penobscot Bay
Michigan
King Roosevelt Attends King Edward Funeral Procession
President Roosevelt visits London for King Edward VII's funeral. He meets King George V and attends ceremonies at Marlborough House and Buckingham Palace. American envoy Mrs. Roosevelt and embassy staff accompany him as guards and officials inspect entrances for security.
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Giffths
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Amean
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Ogden
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Pew
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