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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1909

Page

72

Girl Slain by Gang Sparks Milwaukee Lynch Threat

Widespread fear in Milwaukee after the 14 year old Hattie Zinda was killed by assailants said to have fled to Chicago. Police link a ribbon found near Humboldt Avenue to the crime as residents call for swift justice and possible lynching if suspects are captured. A post mortem confirmed death occurred Friday night, with authorities investigating multiple male suspects.

Chicago Houd- Teisteen Hedwig Prates

Died Parrot Rose? Unclear text with many OCR errors

Fragmentary obituary notice listing several family members and dates. Content is garbled with names like Hanson, Margaret, and Twitty, mentions interment and cemetery, but key details such as full names, places, and exact dates are unreadable.

Marriage And Death Notices From Washington Post

Fragmented OCR lists funeral directors and embalmers with partial names and addresses. It notes marriage and death notices in various papers, and references local obituary items, but the readable text mainly provides directory-like details of funeral firms and professionals rather than full notices.

Untold Tragedy: Strangled Girl After Assault

Police describe a brutal killing where the victim was strangled after an assault. The scarf was tied tight to ensure death, with deep finger marks on the neck and chest and signs the scarf became loosened during the struggle. Evidence suggests torture before death and foul play by unknown assailants.

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Death by own action of Prince cousin in New Orleans

Special to Ine wanming von sor New Orleans Nov 17 Edward von Bulow first cousin of Prince von Bulow Germany killed himself by jumping into the river. He had been arrested a week earlier on charges of violating anti miscegenation law tied to his marriage to a woman of mixed race who bore him two children. The family lived quietly until gossip exposed the descent. He disappeared after writing to the district attorney that he would be beyond the court’s reach when his case was called.

Ine Wanming von Sor New Orleans Edward von Bulow Prince von Bulow Germany von Bulow Wan Worman

Body of Caroline Gorgan Found Near Hudson River

In Troy New York the body of Caroline D Gorgan 27 lived on Green Island across the river and was found in bushes by the Hudson shore. Police suspect murder from a strong drug and search for a man seen with her yesterday afternoon. Evidence also reveals a second grisly clue a leg and part of a thigh of a girl about 16 years old discovered in ash in a city lot. Authorities link both acts to a potential murder and assault.

Troy Caroline D Gorgan Green Island Hudson River Miss Gorgen

Health Office Record Of Many Named Children And Adults

A health office record fragment lists numerous individuals with ages and relations, including Antonio and Mary Ferra, Millard Pond Mellin B, John G and Lily M Helnguber, Bernadette, Wiklem qa Della Wormley, Joy Walter and Gertrudy Carter, Claries H and Catherine Wilson, Robert I and Debby A Smith, Ralph and Beawlah Pack, Willian and Sarah Holmen, Arihar Gand Gerlule voune Effi, Joan It and Jeane V Brown, Reed Gol NG Ava ve Theadore Aacinus, Archer Christian Georgetown Univ Heapt I Mary 1, Charter Gordon Siz Hotweed plans, Steap Wo Miller, Os Stier, Yithian Ricketts, James Hobinson, Ton Nelson, Dina Wore, Witham Hunmertree Georgetona, Thames Hospital weight data and stay duration notes.

Antonio Mary Ferra Millard Pond Mellin B John G Lily M Helnguber Sahe Bernadette Wiklem Cea Della Wormley Juvacd Hattie Graér Joy Walter Gertrudy Carter Claries H Catherine Wilson Robert I Debby A. Smith Ralph Beawlah Willian Sarah Holmen Willkam Barthe Galnas Arihar Gand Gerlule Voune Effi Joan It Jeane V Brown Veatos Rotmet Pumphrey Archer Christian Georgetown Univ Mary Reed Ava Tsuen

Licensed to Marry In Virginia and Nearby States

A long list of intended marriages and banns in Virginia Washington DC Maryland and nearby areas naming individuals such as William T Essex Margaret Ly Aiken and many others with spouses including Eliza Gureson Rex Kappes and Bertha Middlefort in towns like Richmond Vienna Ashland and Manchester. The notices reflect banns engagement intentions across multiple churches and counties with several clergymen listed among the witnesses and sponsors.

Wiliam Essex Margaret Ly Aiken Ree AJ Garey Theodora A Hrown Charlestown Wa Mabel C Schreckhelee Tana Bo Wilam Kenney John L Ferguson Frances R Fitton WL Byon William F Gordon Myrtle Beth Ashland Poser Davide Garnar Orme ‘Tenn Yami Ryant Bates John Woldley Trants Bertha Kervier Tasmant Bryant Wagers Johnson Boll Itichmond Telaives Mattern Vienna Rex Kappes Alx Chappelle Germany Wunnenberg Walter Jett Jett 35 and Mand Grint Manchester We ‘Laughtin William C Thomasson Pama G Tenman Qiehmand Laughtin Tao AM Readmond Washington DC Mario L Perry Bellimore Md Charles B Bert William H Sindd Powhatan County Warthe MC Hatcher Chester Va Shannon Walliam Willams Chesapeake Ranch Mid Alan M Nelson Tey Atuart Callette Embrey Wael E Thrift Orem Langhils Aner Clow Mergaret Hanan The Fey John J Colina John Smith Orwucd Washington Jamea Mi Brown Mery Ford Dorothy Tokens Lewinsville Charles Dobnean Willlem Reddix Emma Gees Peter Hayes Reuben Jackson Ite Duckett Lancaster Tewis O Belenaf Audle Briscoe

Descent into St Paul mine amid deadly blaze

Two USGS experts Thomas Morris and Rich Williams descended the ventilating shaft as 300 miners lay dead in the St Paul mine. Fire move suspected, entry deemed too dangerous. Civilians, officials, and militia watch as heating, gas, and a rescue stalemate unfold while bodies await recovery.

Cherry St Paul Thomas Morris Rich Wiliams United States Geological Survey Williams

Divorce Granted to Anna McGuire and Bird McGuire in Oklahoma

In Guthrie Oklahoma on November 17 Mrs Anna Mattingly McGuire, wife of U S Representative Bird Segle McGuire, obtained a decree of divorce on incompatibility grounds after seven years of marriage. McGuire did not appear or oppose the decree, which becomes absolute in six months. Mrs McGuire, long noted as a leading Republican and “best dressed woman in Washington,” aided her husband’s campaigns, including drafting thousands of letters to Oklahoma Republicans. The couple were married in Sedan Kansas in 18.

Oklahoma Jweelal Washington Guthrie Okla Anna Mattngly McGuire Bird Segle McGure Congress Democratic Southwest McGuire Mra McGuire George Bruce Cortelyou McGuires Sedan Kans

Mae Wood to Stand Trial Over Perjury Charges

Julesburg Colorado reports Mae Wood facing trial on perjury charges connected to proving herself the wife of former Senator Thomas C Piatt. She departed for New York tonight after receiving notice that the charges were dismissed.

Mae Wood Julesburg Colo Nay Thomas C Piatt New York

Chevy Chase Hunt Drag Runs With Light Winds At Potomac Md

Weather kept some regulars away but did not hamper the drag. Hounds worked well as they crossed fences and fields for about six miles from Bethesda toward Potomac Md. Many spectators including diplomats watched, while Mr Knutt saved his horse for tomorrow and a breakfast at Chevy Chase Club follows at 10 o clock.

Chevy Chase Usuel Bethesda Mr. Knutt Runaboutg Hmousines Moora Potomac P . Md Chevy Coase Club Oelock

Field Trial for Fox Hounds in Montgomery County

A three day fox hound trial will be held during the Christmas holidays in Montgomery county. Andrew J Cummings of Chevy Chase chairs the organizing committee. About 100 dogs are expected to compete with notable entrants including Clarence Moore and Charles A Clagett among others. Prizes include handsome silver cups.

Air, Cummings Chevy Chase Washington Rockville Montgomery County Moedal Andrew J Cummings Clarence Moore Andrew J Cumutinga Charles F Brook sTohn @ Bentlet Edmand Davis Simon ‘Nicholl James P Gott Qaterbridge Krates Charles A Clagett Clay Edwards

Weather conditions and regional forecast update

The report notes rain and snow expected in Maine and the West as fronts move east, with generally unsettled conditions tonight. Brisk westerly winds are forecast along the New England coast, easing by Friday, and temperatures ranging from lows near 40s to highs around 50s. River conditions show rivers clear in the Washington area with a steady pattern of precipitation across the region.

Maine Berea Dee Aire Fay North Eastport North Pacific New England Middle Atlantic

Bond Building Sold in Major Washington Property Transfer

The Bond Building at Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue, DC, changed hands to an out of town investor in the district’s largest business property transfer in years. Purchased for about $5000, the deal was handled by Story & Cobb with local broker L & Fristoe. The 11,654 square foot property, located in square 22 lot 15, carries an assessed value around $2080 with 175 007 worth of improvements, and hosts tenants including Canadian Pacific Railroad Citizens Bank Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co and various professionals.

District of Columbia Fourteenth Street New York Avenue Story & Cobb Charles Bond Boston Bond Brooke Mackall This|uty India George Cooper Mr Bond John C F Slayton Arthur W Newell Hoston L & Fristoe Canadian Pacific Railroad Citizens Bank Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company

Richman Ignores Couet Contempt Charge for Wilson

Spectal from Savannah Ga reports New York millionaire Wilson now of Palmetto Bluff SC failed to answer two summons as a witness in the Mack case against Col Estill. He refused to appear before the U S court for the Southern District of Georgia, prompting contempt proceedings. An officer served a subpoena at his home and Wilson announced his intention not to appear. The case involves the late H Estill and a controversial Palmetto Bluff home sale in the 3570 estate matter.

R. Wilson New York Georgia Savannah RT Wilson Palmetto Bluff SC Savanna United States Court For the Southern District of Georgia M. R. Mack H Estill Wilson Palmetto Bluff Col Estill Estill United States Court Commissioners Estate

Dynamiters Damage Church Facade in Terre Haute District

An explosion damaged the front of the new Sacred Heart Church near Terre Haute, with 300 sticks of dynamite found around the site. Fuses were partly set but failed to detonate. additional dynamite appeared in a tower near Father Mater’s home amid parish tensions. The city council offered 1000 dollars for evidence leading to the dynamiters.

Terre Haute Inc Secred Heart Cinton Father Mater Bes

Stetson's Ordeal With Mother Church Ends unresolved

Augusta E Stetson faced eight hours of meetings with First Church of Christ Scientist directors in Boston as she and her entourage left for New York. Officials remained uncommunicative, with word that any statement would come from Archibald McLellan after further conferences. Stetson fainted briefly during questioning but recovered as the session continued.

Mother Boston Mesa First Church of Christ Augusta E Stetson New York Stetson Archibald McLellan Mra Stetson

Wedded Him as Real Count Subata Exonerates Wife

Subata exonerates his wife Mrs Beck of New York, while admitting he had prior convictions for swindling in San Francisco, Switzerland, and Austria. The pair were arrested October 38 for fraudulently obtaining jewels worth 19009 while posing as Count and Counts. He claimed he believed his wife’s marriage was in good faith, thinking him the son of Archduke Nicola of Austria.

Subata Winte Paris Gubata San Francisco Switzerland Austria Formery & Mra Beck New York City

Warriner Shielded Clerk in $23000 Peculation Case

Special to The Washington Post reports L Warriner, once with Big Four, alleged to have confessed to a county prosecutor about a clerk’s $3000 shortage. Mrs Stewart Ford’s bond, backed by a surety company, faces scrutiny as bondsmen desert him. Thorndyke and others insist the bond be fixed high, with mention of a $25 bond. trial awaits details tomorrow.

Stewart-Ford Washington Cincinnati Ohio Navy L Warriner Big Four Warriner Warrner Warriner Hinself I J James S Meyers Thorndyke Fredericks Capelle Nbert Stewart Ford Thorndike Thorndyke Dirs Stewart

Canada naval and military plans presented to Parliament

Ottawa reports a government outline of wartime programs for Canada including three Improved Bristol class cruisers and four Improved destroyers, with costs around 1.17 million for cruisers and 1.5 million for destroyers, plus annual maintenance of about 120,000. The plan also covers cooperation with the Imperial General Staff, officer exchanges with Britain, and training under the British War Office system.

Ottawa Ontario Imperial General Staff Great Britain British War Office

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