BRL TAKES POISON Despondent over murder of brother
A lengthy account details BRL, May Smith, and sisters Myrtle and May Smith, amid a murder case of 11 year old Harry Smith at 17 Plurhta avenue, as police force entry to a home to prevent self harm and arrange hospital care. Mis Gertrude Sine, 3, and Tony Milano figure in the chaos, with multiple attempts at deliberate harm and the involvement of Assistant District Attorney Hawken. A sister attempts suicide and other family members show distress. the hospital and asylum detours are noted amid a tense preservation of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Plurhta Avenue
Shortiaker
EL Street
Fourth Street
Misa Meg Gertrude Sine
Garfield Mongitat
Phyamana
Abe
Tenth Precinct
Fev Oval
aMerra
Matte Smith
Mia Mortigsmith
Myrtle Smith
Heltohatrod
EH Street
Tony Milano
Cobbdine
Asaiatant
Samuel M. Hawken
Mana
Hart
Washington
Jassinus
Miss May
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Reo Mather
Mage Tile
Florida Avenue
St. Innis
Snally
Doyle
Daughters Attempt Suicide for Motherly Interference
Miss May Smith, in delicate health for years, attempted suicide with poisonous tablets. Her mother and sister restrained her efforts, blocking exits and forcing admission to hospital, where doctors saved her life just minutes before unlikely recovery. Family fears baryic effects will worsen her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania
Slater
Capt
Dorle
Siater
Miss May Smith
Ip Ja
Bids for U S Building Project Unveiled in Treasury Review
Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor opened twelve bids for the new bureau of engraving and printing building. J Henry Miller Inc of Baltimore led limestone and granite options at 1 260 447 and 1 428 228 respectively, with George A Fuller Co of New York close behind on both materials. Contracts for vaults and machinery to follow. bids under the 1 900 000 ceiling. Also: Joseph F Shaver and Irma Funkhouser married in Harrisonburg and Mount Crawford, both prominent county families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
James Knox Taylor
Treasury Department
J. Henry Miller, Inc
Baltimore
George A. Fuller Company
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
J. F. Shaver
Ira Fankhouser
Harrisonburg
Joseph F. Shaver
Wayers Cave
Misa Irma Funkhouser
Mount Crawford
Rear Admiral Taylor Dies by Own Action in Pennsylvania
The report states Rear Admiral Taylor committed death by his own hand at his Nottingham, Pennsylvania home after a long struggle with pain. Coroner Nevitt issued a suicide certificate. burial expected in Nottingham. Born January 31, 1820s in Nottingham, he served under Farragut, earned a Civil War rank and wrote scientific works and fiction. His wife Sabella Bryson survives him. their daughter Charlotte Bryon Taylor is an author in New York.
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Nevitt
Nottingham
Taylor
Moblin
Ray
Oneida
Ft Fa
Washington Territory
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
War Department
Navy
Chester County
Joseph Taylor
Bayard Taylor
Susannah Taylor
Slater
Jefferson “Medical School
Philadelphia
South Atlantic
Navy Hospital
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
New York
Charlotte Brynon Taylor
Authoresa
New
Philadephia
New Electric Road Recurs To Link Hagerstown Areas
Work began on the Hagerstown and Clear Spring Electric Railway with a ceremony in Hagerstown on November 16. Mayor J McPherson Beott and Daniel A Rohrer led the event as Alexander R Hagner outlined plans. The line will run 12 miles to Clear Spring with a future extension toward Mercersburg, Pa, already studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Clear Spring
Merceraburg
Hagerstown and
Cleer Spring
J. McPherson Beott
Daniel A. Rohrer
Board of County Commissionera
Alexander R. Hagner
Mercersburg
Bray Is Rearrested In Case Tying Builder To Illegal Operation
Bray a 30 year old contractor and builder was rearrested by Central Office Detectives Evans and O'Dea on charges of complicity in an illegal operation involving 19 year old Ella Alberta Sechler. Doctor Richard Gaines and nurse Mary Johnson were also arrested. Bray posted 2000 bail and awaits trial while two other arrestees remain in custody on 9000 bonds. The alleged abuse occurred last April at Gaines office and Macy Johnson's home, with Bechler set to testify that Bray promised marriage yet delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Bray
Richard L. Gaines
Seventh Street Northwest
Mary C. Jonnaon
Fifth Street Northwest
Yeaterday
Evans
O'Dea
Bray
Firet
Miss Bechler
Gaines
Macy Johnson
Miss Sedlier
United States Police Court
Ralph Given
Ti Ta
Carriage Crash Injures Mrs Shafer in Northwest Street Collision
Mrs C F Shafer of 1702 Sixteenth street was injured when her carriage collided with an electric automobile driven by Miss Mary K Wills of Highlands Apartments at Sixteenth and streets NW. Her head bruised and an arm badly wrenched. The coachman George Powell kept the frightened horses in check. Shafer was taken home and Wills left with her battered auto, claiming to be Mrs Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Shafer
Sixteenth Street
Mary K. Wills
Highlands Apartments
Sixteenth
George Powell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Many Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for all blood humors and emotions, improving complexion, appetite, digestion, and energy. It promotes Sarantaka in liquid and chocolate tablet forms for daily use.
Celery Silliness Hits Kentucky Congressman in Public
A. O. Stanley of Kentucky, after leading an Investigating committee, wandered Fenninghylvania Avenue with celery stalks protruding from his pockets alarming onlookers. He explained shoppers misread his actions as mental instability and recounted misadventures buying gloves at a department store while his celery tops attracted attention.
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Stanley
Kentucky
Steel Trust Chaser
Fenngylvania Avenue
Mr. Stanley
Congress’ Hall
Celeryless
Mra. Stanley
A. O. Stanley
Tragedy on Rosslyn Line Claims Arlington Worker
Cuthbert Ferrell, a tarpenter from Arlington, was fatally wounded when an electric car near Rosslyn Va struck him while lying across the track. Motorman Regan halted the car too late, passengers aided, Ferrell died at Georgetown University Hospital after medical staff treated severe injuries.
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Rosslyn
Cuthbert Herrell
Arlington
Georgetown Liniveralty Hospital
Regan
Berrall
Herrell
Rosgil
Georgetown
Seventh Precinct
Herrer
Messenge r Boys Organize in DC Union Formation
The District of Columbia Messengers' Association formed by Mutual District Messenger Service strikers at 14th and H northwest. Howard Williams named president EB Gates vice president John Moran secretary treasurer. A committee demanded higher pay and better treatment as they plan to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. Western Union office ringed by pickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mutual District Service
District of Columbia Messengers’ Association
Mutual District Messenger Service
Fourteenth
Histricts
Northwest
Tag
Callum
Howard Wiliams
EB. T. Gates
John Moran
American Federation of Labor
Western Union Telegraph
WILL WED AT FOOD SHOW AT EVENING
A double wedding will be the attraction at the food show this evening. Edward Bowies and Miss Tierence Speaker will wed, along with John Henry Burch and Miss Isabel Gath erine Crawford. The minister’s name will be announced just before the ceremony. Last night was Society night and a baby show is set for this afternoon with free admission for all women with babies under a year old. Sheridan to Appeal Estate Suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Patrick
Edward Bowies
Tierence
John Henry Burch
Isabel Gatherine Crawford
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May Smith
Capt. Doyle
Flaase
Anat
J. Y. Taylor
B.S. N
Rumsel
Yaaterday
U. S. Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Admiral Taylor
C.F. Shafer
Mary Wills
Highlands
Hood
Clerks
Close
Manhattan Laundry Co
Fla. Ave
Trace
Arlington Carpenter
Lfe
Wilhelmina
G Street
N. W
Messenger Boys
Weil
Liberal
Castelberg’s
Penna
Avenue N. W
Washington Schools
Co. Collins
St. Nw
Boulentin
Newark
Ieading
Berlitz School
America
Europe
Africa
Equitable
Shoemaker Co. Hrsemites
Rufus & Darby
Milburn, Reister & CO
Washington, D.C
Conversation School
Strayer’s Business College
Mille
Boamine
Rapa Castillo
Gio
Pete
Will
Sheridan
Thomas P. Sheridan
District Court of Appeals
Detnion
France
Wright
Equity Court No
Ada B. J. Farrar-Sheridan
Prince George County
Len T. Roberty
Shields-Read
Mra
Chevy Chase
John H. Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
Seay
Wis. Ave
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Loan & Trust Co
Ste. i
New Yorker Ave
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
F St
Bend
Mather
Page’s Laundry Co
Christian Xander
Moselle Wines
7Th St. Bee
W. W. Deal & CO
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