Death by suicide clouds former U S consul at Nagasaki
Dr William H Abercrombie formerly United States consul at Nagasaki Japan was found dead in his bed at Stoneleigh Court yesterday morning. Coroner’s certificate lists death by suicide caused by despondency linked to illness. Mrs Abercrombie, related to Reading Pennsylvania, arrived with telegrams and faced delays before learning of her husband’s death. Details describe sealed room, caulked window cracks, and a nurse’s later attempt to revive him. Burial planned in the family cemetery at Reading with relatives traveling from Pennsylvania.
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William H. Abercramble
United States
Nagasek
Japan
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Reading
Betty
Harts
U. 6
Abercrombie
Ner
Naif
Aldaha
Washington
Sebe
Swerty
Emm
Jackson
Sin
Roma
Abercromble
P Bionelelah
Washifaton
Atereromibie
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C Abercrombin
Pennayl- Fania
Greduetor
Yale
Aston
Niall
Bascal
Peace Tablet Unveiled at Portsmouth Anniversary Service
The second anniversary of the Russia Japan peace treaty was celebrated in Portsmouth NEL with the unveiling of a peace tablet at Christ Episkopal Church. Rev Henry Potter of New York attended, read prayers, and unveiled the tablet presented by friends as clergy from Greek Orthodox and Episcopal churches participated.
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Portsmouth
Portamouth
Nel
Russia
Japan
Eylycopa
Ghinkeg
Liu
Henry Potter
New York
Prasema
Auto Accident Victim Di Canandaigua NY Sept 5
In Canandaigua New York on September 5 John D Henry was injured in a Sunday night automobile crash. He had been hospitalized after the Pine City incident near Simira on September 1 where Waldo Whitehead of Tioga Pennsylvania was killed. Henry was entering his mortality and in a few days hoped to recover and aid others.
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di Canandaigua
John D Henry
Pine City
Simira
Lere Henry
Hiswalorty
Lahers and Hoa
Waldo Whitehead
Tioga
Wan
Young Henry
Lovers killed crossing tracks near Canoga
Walter Roth, age nineteen, and Miss Lian Taylor, eighteen, were engaged to be married and hid den after prayer meeting. They were struck by a southbound train near Canoga while crossing railroad tracks on the way home from Seaford. Their bodies lay mangled along the track for yards. both hailed from well to do farming families in the area.
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Sewrom
Beruanin
Walter
Mist Lian ‘Taylor
Seaford
Canoga
Cannon
Wotter
Miso Taylor
Tila
She Weds Baron Unaware in Schenectady
Miss Elizabeth Stoddard of Schenectady married Alvin De Koreasy an electrical engineer at General Electric Works who revealed at the ceremony he is Austrian baron. The surprised bride learned of his title only during the wedding. Koreasy had kept the secret from her father until the planned union.
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Behenectady
Elizabeth Stoddard
Alvin de Koreasy
General Electric Works
Ers
Ahs
Berén
Bro
Bold Daylight Burglar Trades Razor for Revolver on New York Ave
A prowler on New York Avenue Northeast tailed a pattern similar to the Rafer case, entering homes between 2 and 5 pm. At 70 New York Avenue Northeast J Nash’s residence was entered, a .32 revolver and various items stolen while a new razor was left behind. Nearby homes were ransacked. towels and a cigarette case were left in place, suggesting a “fair exchange is no robbery.” Mrs Nash expresses fear and cooperates with police as detectives sift clues in the ongoing, inconclusive inquiry.
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Rafer
New York Avenue
North Capitol
1 J. Nash
New York Avenue Northeast
Mra. Nash
Mrs. Nash
Wreckers derail train near Scott Haven Scene of derailment and delays
Wreckers attempted to trap a New York express on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Scott Haven and Suterville thirty miles from here. They drew spikes from the east bound track causing a derailment that injured twelve cars and blocked the east bound line until after 10 o clock. The west bound line reopened around midnight. The wreck occurred as the New York express left Pittsburg at 3 30 PM. The engine and twelve cars derailed into the Yeughiohgeny River. Fireman and engineer escaped injury and were unhurt after jumping. The fast freight for Philadelphia and New York was also derailed with mixed wreckage and merchandise scattered along the tracks.
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New York Express
Baltimore and Ohio
Scott Haven
Suterville
Here
Pittsburg
Peroeck
Fraight
Visiting Foreign Guests Tour Washington Historic Sites
A large group of foreign visitors toured government laboratories the National Museum and Mount Vernon in a busy Washington schedule. They toured White House Corcoran Gallery and other sites while the men studied laboratories and fossils, and the ladies visited the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The party plans to depart for New York then Niagara Falls en route to Europe with praise for American museums and hospitality.
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National Museum
New York
Nisgera Falla
Varinua
White House
Corcoran Art Gallery
Mount Vernon
Potomac River
Laborat Corles
Bureau of Tingraving Aoa
Mooh
Niagara Falls
Europe
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J. Versiuys
Amsterdam
Holland
Germany
University of Quesren
Sirah Museum
America
Peabody Museum
Yale University
Merah
Versus
Engle
Holland x
Indiana
R. F. Scharf
Dublin Museum
Cape
Deserted at altar in Bayonne wedding fails to begin
Mira Zalitt of Avenue E and Seventeenth Avenue Bayonne planned to wed Anthony Folinsky. He did not appear, leaving the bride in her wedding dress with bridesmaids. The feast was served and guests danced. the bride later said she was glad the marriage never occurred.
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Tae
New York
Gepi
Misa Matida Ze Kt
Avenue E
Seventeenth Arecet
Bayonne
N. J
Anthony Folinsky
Mira Zalitt
Bolinaky
Miss Zaiitt
Man slashes wife in Mount Holly home assault
New York dispatch reports Harry Tomlinson stood over his sleeping wife with a shoeknife in her room at her father Benjamin Amronson’s Mount Holly New Jersey home. Mrs. Tomlinson is in serious condition as police seek the assailant, who fled after the attack. Investigators say the man was angry over her refusal to move to a nearby town.
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New York
Harry Tomlinson
Benjamin Amronson
Mount Holly
N. J
Tomlinson
Polles
Toralinaon
Asault
Telegraphers Union leader sighted amid city strike rumors
In New York City Sept 5 George Birdwell a Telegraphers Unit member was arrested on a state warrant for maliciously tampering with Western Union wires near Mayfair. He admitted interference at the company’s suburban office but claimed it was not for publication.
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Small
Fifth Avenue
Immigration Commission
Lam
Aiker
Astor House
Chiengs
George
Judge Stout Says He Alone May Grant Taylor Immunity
Louisville report states Judge Robert Stout of Versailles, presiding in the Fourteenth Judicial District, claims sole authority to grant immunity to ex governor W. B. Taylor if Taylor returns to Kentucky to testify in the power case. Stout rejects claims of immunity by Gov Herblind or Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Franklin. He notes pardoning power lies with the governor, but immunity could be granted only through Kentucky proceedings and return to Indiana for testifying.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Robert LL Stout
Versailles
Foureenth Judicial District
Googel
W. B Taylor
Taylor
Indianapolis
Herblain
Commonwealth
Robert Franklin
Indiana
Egyptian Prince Praises American Women in Philadelphia Visit
Prince a Abro Pagratide of Egypt tour cites American women as beautiful, well dressed, intelligent and quick witted. He notes they are better informed than any women elsewhere and expresses interest in the West and the South including cotton mills while in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphis
a'Abro Pagratide
Egypt
America
Alwave
West
Ivins Targets Destruction of Books in Inter Metropolitan Probe
William M Ivins told the public service commission he would ask the district attorney to consider criminal action over destruction of books by Inter Metropolitan and its allied firms He warned of possible charges relating to improper dividends and unlawful financial practices across the network including the New York City Railway Company and state transit reports.
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Washington Post
New York
William M. Ivins
Publiic Service Commission
Jerome
Old Metropolitan Company
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New York City Railway Company
Metropolitan
Inters Metropolitan
Hitchcock Says Rolland May Not Seek Re‑elect as Carrier Head
Canton Ohio Sept 6 Firet Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock before leaving Canton said President Jeremiah D Rolland of the National Letter Carriers Association met here and banned any accord with the Postmaster General allowing him to continue as president in exchange for leniency toward his postal service tenure after an alleged executive order breach Hitchcock later quoted Hollands statement and defended Cantwell while signaling support for the group as long as they stood by him through the convention a sign his supporters viewed as no challenge to the department and his possible reappointment as president
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Ohio
Firet
Hitchcock
Jeremiah D. Rolland
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Rooda Ob
Postmater
Roosevalt
Friends
Arrested as a moonshiner in Knoxville case
Nathan Southworth of Knoxville Tennessee, an alleged moonshiner, was brought to the city by U S marshal S F Black from Binghamton New York and held at First Precinct station on a bond of 450 dollars. He was released after paying and failed to appear at his Knoxville trial for selling liquor without a license. Southworth denies guilt and claims he jumped bond to prove innocence when returned.
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Knoxville
Tenn
She
First Precinct
S. F. Black
New York
Binghamton
X. Y
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Southworth
Sigsin
Fight Over Refused Drink Ends in Assault Clash
Harry Wells was taken to the emergency hospital after a quarrel with bartender Toni Kenny at Eleventh and Watermirsete. Wells allegedly struck Kenny to knock him out, Kenny fought back with a fetub and Wells was left in a distorted condition. Kenny was arrested and to appear in Paltes Court to answer assault charges.
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Wells
Toni Kenny
Kenny
Tne
Alruce Wella
Polles
Paltes Court
Murder suspect named in Bristol man identified by witness
Police identify Richard Gregory Poultively as Witlare Garner's killer after Hattie Williams picks him out from a roomful of men in Georgetown. The 36 year old, described as a powerful black hobo, denies guilt and awaits further investigation while authorities verify his Bristol hometown.
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Hattie Williams
Bristol
Hattie Willams
Witlare Garner
Massachusetts Avenues
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Grove and
Davin
Polles
Gregory
Mrs Clara Baker seeks limited divorce from husband amid alleged cruelty
Mrs Clara N Walker acting as clerk of the Post Office Department appears in District Supreme Court for a limited divorce from her husband William W Baker. She alleges intense jealousy and persistent harassment. She claims he contributed nothing to living expenses, relying on her final salary, and asks for alimony. An order restrains Baker from further contact and requires him to visit at her home 1690 Street Northwest.
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Post-Office Department
Ealt
District Supreme Court
Wiliam W. Haker
Mra Baker Aoke
Ife
Abe
Ilva
Mrn Baker
Hier
Chancellor's absence prompts board inquiry and leave request
Superintendent Chancellor faced questions from the Washington school board over an unexcused absence from a board meeting. Capt. James F. Oyster, board president, said the explanation was satisfactory and noted Chancellor later obtained leave to inspect school buildings in St. Louis, Chicago, and Cleveland. He plans to visit Western states with a congressional committee, likely returning after early next month.
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James F. Oyster
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Momney
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Metter
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Badly Slashed in Fight at Fourth Precinct Court
Wollam man Mahoney, cut deeply in a desperate clash with James Wallace of 1138 New Jersey Avenue, appeared before the Fourth Precinct court. Mahoney, bleeding and weak, was taken to a hospital for treatment. Wallace was captured by Rollins and Cola and charged with assault for trial in Police Court.
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Eouthwest
James Wallacs
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Ben
Sergi
Shelby
Wallace
Rollins
Cola
Tallace
Weather Outlook Mixed Across Regions With Wind Shifts
The weather forecast notes unsettled conditions with showers along the Atlantic coast and New England while central valleys see warmer temperatures. Temperatures trend variable with notable wind from the southwest over the western Atlantic coast and cooler readings in the upper Mississippi Valley. Local readings indicate various temperatures, humidity, and precipitation patterns for today.
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East Washington Citizens Hear Revised Remarks on Population Claim
East Washington Citizens Association met last night to accept a correction from Dr Edward Everett Amie about statements on Washington’s Negro population. A committee will press District Commissioners on extending fire lines east to the city boundary and improving the Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania and Georgia avenues intersection. New members elected were Harry E. Wolcott, Edward W Clement, Samuel W. Denny, and David J. Brown.
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Edward Everett Amie
Washington
Hale
W. H Polter
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Col
Bramwell
Puaile Buildings and Grounds Commission
Fourteenth Street
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Harry E. Wolcott
Edward W Ciements
Samuel W. Denny
David J. Brown
Four-year-old falls from window in Washington
A four year old colored boy, David, fell from a third story window at 1908 J street northwest yesterday afternoon, smashing his skull. He died after being moved home and treated at Emergency Hospital. Authorities report the incident as a fatal tumble attributed to loss of balance. The boy’s mother stood nearby in the doorway when the accident occurred.
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Dynamiters' Cache Found Near Darby Bridge
A box with seven ounces of dynamite weighing nine pounds was found near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge at Darby. An attempted bridge explosion occurred Monday morning with fifteen sticks placed on the superstructure. only a few exploded and little damage resulted. The motive remains unknown though labor troubles at Youngstown Construction Co being repaired the bridge are noted.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Darby
Youngstown Construction Company
Man Cleared in Good Hope Assault Case
Willam R Lusby was contradicted by Mrs Mary E Lanham as the man who assaulted her in her Good Hope home. Police proved Lusby in Washington when the attack occurred and found no struggle at the scene. Lanham described the assailant as about 35. Lusby is 51. No other suspect identified. Mrs Lanham remains uncertain of the arrestee.
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West
Mary E Lanta
Good Hone
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Lanham
Lushy
Washington
Mathews
Enyons
Good Hope
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