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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1909

Page

8

Tragic tale of wife’s suicide amid poverty hit by family split

Mrs Jennie Burns dependent on her husband’s meager income seeks work to support her two children. Forced separation from them leads to despair and a deadly carbolic acid draught. Husband Joseph Burns discovers her body and saves the children. Coroner rules death by self inflicted poison.

Jennis Burns Jennie Burna Hlevinth Heebind Joseph Buron Dottie Leila Jor South Dakota Burne Washington eLila Burns Jow Eploits Ador Abe Hauschild Nebb Ninth Precinct Nebhboring Nevitt

Funeral Directors and Embalmers of Washington Area

A scrambled list of funeral homes and directors including R F Harvey's Sons, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, W R Speare, Geo Zurhorst, William Lex, John B Wright Co and others. Addresses span Sixth to Eleventh Streets NW and Northeast, with notes on services, livery connections, and 24 hour open operations.

R. F. Harvey Pushial Direciones Asd Esalisers Fourtessth ST Generate Prion Pal Telephone North Ble Ty Mest Kseimadtoue Sergeon B.scal A. Costello Tunsral Berne Sant Frank Geier W. R. Speare F Street N. W Ard Tin’elmar Connection Pel Modern Dramatoringa Modest Pelcox John B. Wright Reneral

Health Office Record of Recent Deaths and Ages

Health office records list deaths with ages and partial addresses. Pauline Zeb aged 73, Joseph R Howe aged 63, Francis Grice age not stated, Annke L Howard age 52, Edward Devany age not clear, Walter J Stewart age 2 years, Harry Scott age 23. Local addresses and notes appear inconsistently rendered.

Pauline Zeb Joseph R. Howe Park Francis Grice Annke L Howard Caméron Viave Paix Edward’ Devany Walter J. Stewart Harry Scott

Martin Morris Dead Eminent Jurist Dies at Home

Esteemed Washington jurist Martin Morris a former associate justice of the Court of Appeals and partner of Richard Merrick died at his residence after a long illness. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States as a child and helped establish Georgetown University Law School before serving on the District Court of Appeals. He was 74, unmarried, and survived by three sisters. Funeral services will be private at the family home with Reverend Lae presiding.

Aldis York Harbor Nellie Taylor Aldis Washington, D.C Ava Gwen Aldis St. Albarts A. m. Robert Gohon la m Tal Edward Vandera Neer Hensickey Runeral Fels - Rulves Glenwood Ceme Indianapolla Noblesville Heck Jacob Brooklyn New York Henry A. McPike Prest Street Aloysine Church Mount Olivet Caltsona Pittahure Morete Martin F. Morel Tate Avenue Beptrather Avelock Tosepe Rose Mount Pleas Natal Cabin New Fork Cory Cnd Nia Huphard Shekel Bell Tmeagine Francis Freacie Do Jor Cito Poom ‘Gates Chicago Mra Mark Lincoln Franca F. Welch E&s Treate Sares AL Gunnison Charleston Pauline S Én Ment Po Zoh WSF Harvard Street Concordia Hesuendeiten Pal Martin JF Judge Morris Massachusetts Avenue Helen Mary Hilkabeth Hastings Morris Ft. Aad Motheen Ameroe Judes Morris Waa Ireland Mastin Morris John Morris Washington Georgetown College Baltimore Richard T. Merrick Blaim John H. Surratt Merrick Morcis Gorgetown University Law School District ‘Supreme Court Morrie Washington Literary Society Golumbi Historical Society The National Geographic Society Philosophical Society Owelock Mgr. Lae

New Sols HES Leader to Lead St Patrick's Choir

The sanctuary choir of St Patricks Roman Catholic Church will be led by RA. Mills Silby in the coming year. Silby, previously Westminster Cathedral assistant director, resigns to accept Rev. William T Brussell's offer at AL Pateleka. The boys choir, ages 8 to 12, begins rehearsals next afternoon with about 40 boys expected.

Silby St. Patrick’s Church St. Petrion's RA. Mills Silby My. Bilby Westminster Cathedral England William T. Brussell AL. Pateleka Father Russell Itby Stby India Arthand Gumprecht

Roosevelt Horse Care Rule Set At Fourteen Miles

The comptroller of the Treasury allows a liberal interpretation for officers horses kept near their stations. Maj H L Roosevelt stationed in San Francisco and living in San Rafael fourteen miles away is deemed within the immediate vicinity. Shelter costs at San Rafael may be allowed if no government stable is available, but care costs for the officer’s private mount are disallowed due to lack of statutory authorization.

Comptroller of the Treasury H. L. Roosevelt San Francisco San Rafael Maj. Roosevelt

TO WED A PEER'S SON CAPT GREVILLE TO WED

Mrs Kerr of New York will marry Capt Charles Greville son of Lord Greville in London in November according to an announcement. Olive Grace Kerr widow of Henry Kerr of New York is the bride.

Mrs. Kerr New York Greville London Charles Greville Lord Greville Olive Grace Kerr Henry 3. Kerr

Continuous match winners at Landmack shooting tourney

Reported winners of the Ben Girt shooting tournament at Landmack Connecticut include top prize in Military Match, with several second prizes awarded to shooters from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio and New Jersey. Event concluded yesterday with detailed results across multiple matches and trophy categories.

Eiout Claucesl Washington Reading Sea Girt Landmack Ktrg WIE Reseelds Jetad W. G. Madson Hayre New Yeempoond A. Poladexter Ew Jersey Fitet Barat Thorthy Gacond A Babb New Jersey Aulsiery Revolvar A.M Eevond J. A Soller Berst Sadok Ohio Ite Newari A Dees Revziran Pudaget Tovalvin Sautint Stor

Baltimorean Falls Dead While Waiting for Customer

Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Maryland September 12 Tacoh Kratz of North Glimor Street Baltimore dropped dead last night from a medical condition at the counter of Harry D. Baner on North Merchant Street Kratz stood with Mr Sanner’s fish and oyster stand on vacation when he fell to the floor. He had previously been an insurance agent.

Cumberland Tacoh Kratz North Glimor Street Baletimore Harry D. Bane North Machant Street Vand Mire Kratz Sanner

German clubs active women to host lawn fete for charity

German clubs in Washington prepare a busy fall season with concerts and operettas. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Turnverein will host a lawn fete at 220 M Street NW to furnish the house. The Washington Swengerbund plans a German language and song school opening at 314 C Street NW, directed by Xander and Brauner. Arion Singing Society and the Germania Maenner-Chor also plan winter concerts at their 2 Pennsylvania Ave NW and other venues.

Sherman Woman's Auxiliary The Columbia ‘Tumnverein Bettie Schleichert A. Schroeder J. Hafter Turnvprein Turnrein Milwaukee C Street Henry Xander Adolph Brauner aSengéerbund

Cardinal Gibbons Calls for Internal Reform on Prohibition

Baltimore September 1 Cardinal Gibbons urged prohibitionists to push reform from within not by laws. He warned temperance vice harms spread even among clergy and stressed no church should tolerate a drinker. He said moderation with age and timing is key and the church favors a middle course.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons

Blaze at River View Arson Probe in Excursion Crowd

An Excursion to River View ends with arson at the dancing pavilion on Beenie Road. Two suspicious men were seen aboard the Queen Anne and later nabbed after flames destroyed the pavilion. Fireboats and a chemical engine failed to stop the blaze as passengers and witnesses pressed for answers. Manager Sloper, a deputy sheriff, will oversee further inquiry.

Ose Folls Anny Joupeote Thea Auetiaes Riverview Beenie Road Queen Anne No. 5 Chemical Engine Sloper Sire River View

France Should Judge Cook Peary Proof Dispute Says Prince

Paria September 13 Prince Roland Bonapart e president of the Paria Geographical Society calls France the logical arbiter in the Cook Peary dispute. He argues for formal proofs maps and diaries from Cook and Peary and for submission to a scientific society of explorers astronomers navigators and polar experts for an American verdict. He adds England should be excluded due to ties of blood and jealousy.

Paria Prince Roland Bonaparte Paria Geographical Society France Cook Peary England

Tragedy at Langdon Stable Ended by Fire

A man named Byrd Jett, a Black resident, was cremated in a Langdon Washington DC stable fire early yesterday. Mrs Gertrude Miller woke to flames and alerted nearby workers who rescued horses pictured. Fire originated in the loft where Jett slept, likely from a lighted cigarrette carelessly tossed away, leaving his body found at daybreak by police.

Byrd Jett Langdon D.C Twenty-sixth Street Rhode Fyland Avenue Gertrude Miller Jett Armen Nitin

Kingston Dutch Church celebrates 260 years of history

The Kingston Kingston Dutch Church marks the 260th anniversary with a weekend celebration. Historical records reveal early settler customs including offerings for the bell melted from silver and ornaments. Four U.S. presidents Washington Van Buren Grant and Arthur and thirteen New York governors worshiped there.

Cappington Post Kingston N. Y Holland Washington van Buren Grant Arthur New York

Cody Makes Two Flights at Aldershot Watch by Eugenie

Captain Samuel F Cody, connected with the British army aviation department, made two flights at Aldershot. The first lasted five minutes before the aircraft landed hard on its wheels buckling but repairable. He then flew back to the shed amid a large crowd including Ex-Empress Eugenie who was introduced to him by General Horace Smith-Dorrie.

Jtedlal Cable Washington Post Lemion Samuel F. Cody Aviation Department Aldershot Tres Faroe Eugenie Cody Yffeat Gen I Horate Smith Dorrie

Movements of Ocean Steamers From Liverpool to New York

Maritime notices list vessels such as Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm and Kaiser Wilhelm for New York with sailings from Liverpool and Bremen. Another entry cites Celtic and Kaiser Wilhelm lines docking times and routes from New York, Bremen, and Chicago.

New York Liverpool Prinz Friedrich Wohelm Bremen Fiyarmath Cleveland Tua New Furktor Gisogre Ong Hemaburs Cedrig Balled Qacaptown Celtic New Yorke Sabie Inland Rhsin M. Pootay Kaiser Wil- Daim Dar Grows Hock Toeadey

Norfolk officer impersonator traced through check crimes

A man identified as J. B. Harrell alias Compson a lieutenant in tots at Norfolk faces charges for check forging and impersonation. He is alleged to have represented himself as a naval officer, cashing at a store, with links to New York Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Police say he was seen with visiting aides and letters of introduction.

Norfolk Bonai Mt. Compson J. B. Harrell Thompson New York Salt Lake City San Francisco

Dr Fritch Free After Bail In Millman Case

Miss Martha Henning released from police detention after a week of questioning in Detroit. Authorities say Millman’s dismembered body was found in Ecorse Creek near the city. Dr George A Fritch, arrested on murder suspicion, is freed on bond and must report to police daily until further action. A blood stained hat was recovered from the creek, tied to the investigation of a mysterious man seen near the scene.

Millman Defeult Mich Sept Poliee Martha Henning Maybelle Millman Ecorse Creek Bis City Ann Arbor Henning McDonnell Detroit Misa Milhan George A. Fritch Fritch Seymour ‘Folsma Frank A. Bailey Deerak Frank Lidge Tr. Fritch Stein Nan A. F.elutman Taylor Center Maybelle Milman

GITY BORROWS FOR STAMPS CAN'T PAY SUPPLIES

The District government has borrowed about 700 a month from D. Franzoni to pay postage for official mail for six years. Postoffice rules require cash before stamps, forcing the district to borrow until funds are provided. Property Clerk M C Hargrove reported the system, noting Congress has limited postage funds and the district must wait for stamps delivered before payment.

Dstrict Z D. Franzoni Gilman's Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest M. C. Hargrove Frangoni Haygrove Postofice Department Congress Fraozoni Cuk Gidman Fim Franzéal Dietitt

Pelleagra treatment guide stresses poverty and corn link

A U S Public Health Service statement by Dr C H Lavinder argues pellagra prognosis is guarded, notes ecological ties to Indian corn, and that poverty and poor living conditions raise risk. He cites limited cures, arsenic showing some benefit, and emphasizes early diagnosis and treatment.

C. H. Lavinder United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Lavinder Sai United States Lavinder Lombrosa Trajan Yellagrins J&b Wallenberg Ato Peligerain Italy Babcock South Carolina

Delegates Named for Mining Congress in Goldfield Nev

Gov Blasscock names delegates from West Virginia to represent the state at the American Mining Congress in Goldfield Nevada. Delegates include Edward O Toole Gary Indiana Landgraf Samuel Dixon Bramwell Hanford Morgantown Maison Fairmont Houston Elkhorn Beary Clarendon Jenkins Alvers Dawson Davis Laing Summon Thomas and others.

Washington Charleston W.va Gov. Blasscock American Mining Congress Goldfield Nev Igper Edward O'Toole Gary Ww. Ord Landgraf Samuel Dixon Macdonald Isaac T. Mann Bramwell Hanford Morgantown George T Maison Fairmont Houston Elkhorn C. Beary Clarenon J. B. Jenkins Alvers J. W. Dawson Ben Davis John Laing Summon J. R. Thomas Thirtestun

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