Sylvester Urges Wider Police Data Cooperation at Albany Meet
At the New York Police Chiefs Association session in Albany on September 12, May Sylvester Washington DC police chief and IA of Police Chiefs president urged nationwide cooperation in criminal identification. She praised fingerprints and palm prints as vital tools and urged cities to support a national criminal-identity bureau with broader participation and data sharing.
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Washington Post
Albany
Police Chiefs Association of
New York
Nyy
May Syester
Washington DC
Inter—national Association of Police
Mia Sylvester
Flo
International Police Association
United States
Canada
Bureau of Criminal Identification
St. Louis
England
France
Japan
Exers
Asylum fugitive given freedom in habeas ruling
Anna Lander, who escaped from the Ohio State Insane Asylum in Toledo, was released today on a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Chytraus in Chicago. Dr Chivetan Wartung, a relative, said after examination that she was not insane.
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Cinco
Anna Landerfel
Ohio State
Toledo
Chicago
Chytraus
Chivetan J Wartung
Landerfeldts
Two People Burned to Death in Harmons Grove Fire
In Center Ossipee New Hampshire on September 12 a summit home owned by William Thompson at Harmons Grove burned with unknown origin. The two victims were William Thompson and Mrs Lydia Thurston.
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Ossipee NH
Wiliam Thompson
Harmons Grove
Wilam Thompson
Lydia Thurston
Rates in Royal Arcanum Opposition to change in assessments divides DC leaders
Prominent Royal Arcanum figures in Washington reflect a split view on the Boston driven move to reform dues. Some say disaffected members are a small fraction here, while others insist a majority oppose the Supreme Council’s Atlantic City to Put In Bay changes. Legal challenge to the change is anticipated by proponents of attack procedures.
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Supreme Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Putin Bay
Boston
District of Columbia
J D Biddis
Grand Council
Boston Council
Supreme Council
Atlantic City
Put- In Bay
Smith Thompson, Jr
Order
Thomas G. Hensey
Florists Receive Praise From National Convention
The Washington Florists Club met at 1214 F street in its first session since the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists convention. President William F Guda led as committees reported expenses and letters from seven cities praised the club. Gifts were presented to Lewis Freeman and Peter Hisset for service to the convention. A misprint in the souvenir book drew light comments from trade papers. The meeting adjourned around 10. Also noted were postmaster appointments in Maine West Oldtown Emery W. Whitten and New York Incox Thomas Higgins Turnwood Jacob B. Goodsir, plus a Forest Ranger promotion for BH H. Clark in Utah.
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Washington Florists’ Club
F Street
Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists
William F Guda
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Chicago
Detroit
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Dayton
Ohio
Lewis Freeman
Peter Hisset
Joseph St Freeman
Maine
Oldtown
Emery W. Whitten
New York
Incox
Thomas Higgins
Turnwood
Jacob B. Goodsir
World Federation Hinted By Catholic Societies Plan
The American Federation of Catholic Societies, after six hours of discussion, adopts a plan to allow all Catholics in the United States to join through societies parishes associations or as individuals. The plan aims to educate Catholics via a literature campaign and links with federations abroad, hinting at a future world federation. A committee on Catholic affairs including Bishop McFaul and several others was named.
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Cincinistl
World Federation of Catholic Societies
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Pius K
United States
American Federation ofCatholic Societies
American Federation
Velkyverem
American Federation of ‘Catholic Societies
Italy
Germany
France
Bishop McFaul
Rev
J. Wynne
Walter G. Smith
LB. Minahan
A. Koeble
Monkeys Run Riot Aboard Montrose Ship In Open Yokohama Departure
On the Montrose from Yokohama a hundred or more monkeys escaped after Hoy Sing left a cage unfastened. Marquis Ito led attacks, the crew chased primates across the ship, theft and injury followed, Hoy Sing died by suicide, many monkeys starved or fell overboard, now about 100 remain aboard to be disposed of.
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New York
Montrose
Yokohama
Hoy Sing
Marquis Ito
Suca
Ita
Clegg
Ito
The
Killed by Jilted Negro Lover in Atlantic City
Helen Godfrey a colored waitress was stabbed to death by Jesse Gibson her discarded lover as she slept in her Doughty avenue lodgings. Gibson fled but was captured by Oliver Pointer who aided police in the search. Rogan the Tennessee giant is reported dead at Gallatin at 8 feet 9 inches tall with 12 inch hands and 16 12 inch feet.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Helen Godfrey
Jesse Gibson
Doughty Avenue
Oliver Pointer
Gibson
Nashville
Tenn
Bud”" Rogan
Gallatin
Rogan
Refuse union demand kicks off Chicago freight dispute
Chicago is the center as the Freight Handlers Union rejects a 1 cent wage increase or arbitration. General managers of 25 railroads refuse talks, pledging no individual dealings and preparing for a possible strike. Police protection will be provided at freight houses as crews are hired to replace workers. The stalled 10 percent wage rise from Curran era remains the basis for settlement.
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Chicago
F. J. Wwannery
Collirs
Curran
Louis James as Ingomar Delivers Barbarian Hero at National
The eminent actor Louis James starred last night in Maria Lovell’s Ingomar at the National, supported by Terese Deagle as Parthenia and a strong cast. James’ performance blends rough barbarian vigor with poetic chivalry, earning praise as one of his finest impersonations.
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Louis James
Maria Lovell
Ingomar
Terese Deagle
Parthenia
Charles Stedman
Polydor
James A. Young
Norman Hackett
Alastor
Annie Marie Schaefer
Adea
Ingomars
Mr. James
Miss Deagle
Mr. Stedman
James
Richelieu
Arrest in Beverly Case Narrowly Escorts Suspect
Richard White, charged with the death of Henry Beverly, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Grant of the First precinct at Center Market. Virginia authorities sent a constable to Alexandria jail. Beverly, a Jackson City, Virginia, negro, died after being accidentally shot on a house boat at the Virginia end of the Long Bridge on Labor Day and perished Monday at Emergency Hospital.
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Richard White
Henry Beverly
Grant
Center Market
Virginia
Alexandria
Beverly
Jackson City
Long Bridge
Popular Bible Study Resumes Near Chicago University
Announcement from Chicago states the American Institute of Sacred Literature will restart with Chicago University near month end. The institute, part of the university extension department, aims to popularize Bible study without denominational bias and was founded by Dr. W. R. Harper about twenty years ago.
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Chicago
American Institute of Sacred Literature
Chicago University
University Extension Department
W. R. Harper
Prosecute Clothing Frauds in Schuylkill Arsenal Case
War Department details Maj John B Porter to prepare and submit conspiracy to defraud government charges against Morriam Busch contractor and Robert Charlton inspector. Papers move to Department of Justice for prosecution. Maj Porter assisted by Maj J G Galbraith to inspect six key army supply depots per Acting Secretary of War order.
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Y. J. B. Porter
War Department
Oliver
Schuylkill Arsenal
Judge Advocate General
Department of Justice
Morriam Busch
Robert Charlton
Maj
John B. Porter
Army
J. G. Galbraith
Entertainment for Prince Louis of Battenberg Visit
Tentative arrangements were discussed by Acting Secretary Loomis and Acting Secretary Darling for private entertainments in New York to honor Prince Louis of Battenberg. Government plans are not yet finalized, with state and naval officials calling the arrangements tentative.
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Louis of Battenberg
Col RM. Thompson
New York
Loomis
Darling
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Orders to Army Officers and Navy Personnel 1906
A long dispatch lists military officer assignments transfers and duties from January 1906 including First Lieut Alti W Willams and James Mabes at Fort Greble and Fort Casey. It notes leave extensions for several lieutenants and detailing to Fort Sam Houston and San Francisco as well as appointments for veterinarians surgeons and examiners. The Naval section covers retirements detachments academy studies and promotion examinations with notices of plans to abandon Annapolis testing grounds due to title issues. Mortally wounded incident in Edwardsville Alabama reports a woman shooting her brother-in-law amid domestic dispute.
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Alti W Willams
Fort Greble
R L
James I Mabes
Fort Casey
Wash
William H Clen Sonin
Seventeenth Infantry
George Vella
Artillery Corps
Clarence M Condon
San Francisco
Cal
Fiest
Frank J. Otis
Fourth Cavalry
Henry Keene
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort Harrison
Mont
States Army
Has- Ditui
Presidio of
William G Doane
Sixteenth Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Sydneymith
Charles A Rapp
George A Tanney, Jr
Robert J Foster
Twelfth Cavalry
John H . Oesterhaus
Seventh Cavalry
Manila
Philippines
William N Hensley Jr
Thirteenth Cavalry
An- Pilcation
Cavalry
Field Artillers
Fort Riley
Kent
Philip J R Kiebl
Army
United States
Detroit
Valery Haverd
William C Borden
Charles MeooGandy
Claude Bo Sneezer
Yaenny
Ortoher
Guy Carleton
Carltan
Walter C Chichester
Lawton Wash
James Fo
Fort
Leavenworth
Wallace de Witt
Washokie
Samuel Lambert
Wiliam H Monertet
William T. Davie Charles
Morse
Clarence H Cannot
Nelson Gipen
Louis C. Dune
Philip W. Huntingt
Cary A. Snoddy
Samuel J Morris
Harry Purnell
John W Hanner
Borace D Bloombersh
Leon T le Wald
Robert
L Carswell
W Ho Allderdice
Virginia
Newport News
Thurlow
American Steel Casting Company
Pennsylvania
New York
W H. Chambers
Harrisburg
Gardiner
Navy
W. Evans
Naval Academy
Annapatte Ma
A B Keating
Kentucky
Washington, D
Annapolis
J M Caffery
Wabseh
Boston
Zambezi Bridge Opens on Continent to Link Cape Cairo Rail
At Victoria Falls a Zambezi River bridge, 420 feet high and part of the Cape to Cairo railway, was formally opened with Prof. Darwin presiding. The cantilever span crosses the gorge and connects Livingstone Island excursion route as Rhodes era plans push toward Khartoum, Kaloma, and Tanganyika corridors.
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Victoria Falls
Zambezi River
East Africa
British Association
Darwin
Erasmus Darwin
Equatorial Africa
Prof. Darwin
Livingstone Island
Cape-to-Cairo
Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Egypt
South Africa
Khartoum
Assuan
Wadyhalta
Zambez
Kaloma
Barotseland
Lake Tanganyika
Range
Witnesses in Burton Case Indictment in Second Trial
Washington subpoenas served for the St Louis federal tribunal where Senator Burton of Kansas faces a second indictment. He is charged with agreeing to practice before government departments for a fee through Rialto Grain and Securities. Witnesses include Cochran Vickery Fulton and Rialto attorneys as the trial nears.
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Washington
St Louis
Senator Burton
Kansas
Federal Grand Jury
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Messrs. Cochran
Vickery
Fulton
Riges National Bank
Gal
Burton
St. Louis
Export Rise Noted in August for Breadstuffs Provisions Cotton and Oils
A preliminary August export report shows increases of 2,484,497 on breadstuffs 2,915,538 on provisions 11,096,995 on cotton and 337,931 on mineral oils versus the same month last year. The gain in these staple exports totals 16,533,901 with eight months ending August adding 56,199,213 led by cotton 32,205,242 breadstuffs 12,080,495 provisions 11,233,748 while mineral oils fell 1,590,272.
Canal Meeting Off in New York Delayed for Bates Report
The Panama Canal board of consulting engineers meeting in New York was postponed because Mr. Bates could not complete a special report. Members returned to Washington Monday night and others yesterday. No decision yet on the next meeting date.
Man Dies Saving Woman From Train in Chicago
McPherson, a Granada steamer worker, lost his life while saving Miss Delia Lennon of Bay City Michigan from an oncoming freight train. Both were struck by the engine. McPherson died instantly and Miss Lennon sustained serious injuries.
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Chicago
M. McPherson
Granada
Delia Lennon
Bay City
Mich
McPherson
Lennon
Boy Dies After Fall From State Capitol Dome
Warren Scruggs Jr., 15, of Columbia, fell sixty feet from the inside dome of the State capitol while writing his name with chalk. The metal ceiling gave way before he finished, leaving a chalk mark. Two colored workers witnessed the fatal plunge as officials plan an investigation.
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Columbia
S. C
Warren Scruggs, Jr
Warren Scruggs
Young Scruggs
Aid for Russian Prisoners in Washington Relief Drive
Washington branch of the Friends of Russian Freedom assists political prisoners released from Sakhalin by Japanese forces after the island was captured. Many are high officials and educated yet penniless and ill, distant from friends. The Boston HQ and national chapters seek funds and aid, with local organizers led by William Canfield Lee and Dr Kent supporting relief efforts.
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Washington
Friends of Russian Freedom
Sakhalin
Czir
Society of the Friends of Russian Freedom
Philadelpha
Alsander Kent
People’s Church
William Canfield Lee
Dr Kent
Boston
Sakhalin Istsuromor
Legation
Tokyo
Roosevelt
Immigrants misled claims of fraud by Italian peasants
Dr Morris Fishberg of New York, an immigration bureau agent, reported to the Department of Commerce and Labor that steamship companies can curb undesired aliens after studying Eastern and Southern Europe. He cites frauds in Italy and the use of runners who promise America as a land of plenty. The report offers no specific remedies. Also notes Grant Circle Ladies of the G A R meeting at the G R Hall with committee reports and a Denver encampment delegation update planned for October.
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Fishberg
Morris Fishberg
New York
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Commerce and Labor
Europe
United States
Italy
America
Grant Crele
G . R. Hall
Denver
J. Kistler
Increase in Postal Receipts for August at Major Offices
Public release shows August receipts for the fifty largest U S post offices totaling 5 819 161 dollars, up from 5 934 817 the previous August. The gain is 484 233 dollars or 9 07 percent with New York receipts rising to 3 063 etc.
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United States
New York
Will of Miss Weeks Details Peculiar Bequests to Relatives and Servants
The will of Miss Fannie A Weeks Treasury Department clerk recently killed in Montana was filed for probate. It lists numerous bequests to relatives and friends, directs funeral arrangements, and assigns Indian relics to the National Museum with a separate case, plus a public library bequest. The document, dated January 15 1961 with a codicil from August 8 1906, also seeks to locate former enslaved workers and pay them bequests.
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National Museum
Fannie
Treasury Department
Montana
Burnal
Rock Creek Cemetery
Fannie A. Weeks
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Rm Eni
Wirigat
Matilda Wade
Stephen Weeks
de Soto County
Mla
James
George Weeks
William Wilson
Harriet Wilson
Miss Weeks
Geurss Weeks
Loughman, Fla
Munana Museum
Miss Fannie Weeks
Uated States Indian Service
Uintah
White River
Lacompahgre
Ute
Shoshone
Indiana
City Library of
Washington
Elizane
Hartman
Kate R Brent
Pat Crowe Seen in Lincoln Before Disappearing
Pat Crowe, wanted for kidnapping the son of Omaha’s Edward Cudahy, was seen in Lincoln, Nebraska, yesterday for about half an hour with Richard Metcalfe of the Commoner. He vanished before authorities could act, leaving no reward posted. Cudahy said he would back Crowe’s trial if captured, while Crowe reportedly planned to surrender via telephonic statements to Metcalfe.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Pat Crowe
Edward Cudahy
Omaha
Richard Metcalfe Ori
the Commoner
Crewe
Crowe
Edward A. Cudahy
Crowes
Metcalfe
Execution of Henry Manzer at Auburn Prison
Henry Manzer was executed in the Auburn prison death chamber after a three minute sentence for the May 28 assault and murder of twelve year old Cora Sweet near Scrirba, six miles east of Oswego. The process was described as notably swift and without fear or vocal reaction.
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Auburn
Henry Manzer
Manzer
Scrirba
Oswego
Cora Sweet
Cambridge Man Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
John Reeves, age 30, murdered his wife at their Cambridge home with a razor leaving decapitation marks and a gunshot wound to the head, then killed himself with a temple shot. Police believe the couple had not been living together for some time.
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Cambridge
Mass
John Reeves
Reeves
Redmond Welcome Draws Irish-American Crowd in Boston
In Boston on arrival of William H. Redmond Nationalist and Clare MP a large Irish American crowd greeted him at South Terminal station. Several County Clare men hoisted him on a carriage and escorted him amid a several minute demonstration. In Montreal the steamship Victorian was floated and heads to Quebec for drydock after running aground September 2.
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Boston
Sep
Wiliam HK
Redmond
East Division
Clare
South Terminal
County Clare
Victorian
Montreal
Altan Line
Quebec
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Louis James AS
Popular Study OF Bible
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Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Thomas W. West
James Lomax
Odd Fellows Hall Association
Waterbury
Wenn
Joseph Ring
Edward Baun
John Ross
Scogill Manufacturing Company
Prince
United States Navy Department
Edwardsville
Josephine Maze
Henry Seit
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Columbia, S. C
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Will OF Miss Weeks
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