Mother dies after forced separation from children
A South Dakota mother, Jennie Burns, driven by hardship, kills herself with poison after writing a note to her father. She clings to her children as poverty and unemployment devastate the family, choosing to end her life rather than endure further torment. Local reports describe her desperate bid to secure work and keep the family together as her husband also struggles to find employment.
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Hom
New Choir Leader Named at St Patrick's Church
FU Mili Silby will lead the sanctuary choir at St Patrick's in the coming year after seven years directing a boys choir at Westminster Cathedral. The 9 to 16 year old choir, established a year ago, will rehearse this afternoon with about 60 boys expected. Father Russell noted the boys will receive voice training and musical reading, while the mixed parish choir remains under Armand Gumprecht with no interference.
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Se Silby
Westminster
England
William T Russell
St Patrick's
Father Russell
Sit By
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Bilby
Armand , Gumprecht
Blaze at River View Arson Suspects Nabbed
A crowded River View excursion day ends with a pavilion fire and a suspicion of arson. Two men seen aboard the Queen Anne were watched by guards, and a chemical engine dash failed to reach the blaze as flames consumed the $1000 structure. Witnesses report two suspicious figures frequenting women and fleeing as the fire spread.
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River View
Beveral
Anne
Floemes
Tim
Dames
James
Lenaraoter
Nurse Killed by Auto In Busy City Street
In New York a nurse named Sophie Dury was killed when an automobile struck her in upper Broadway. Taxi driver Charles Fleming was severely injured after being thrown into a wall from a touring car driven by Alexandria Emerson. Another chauffeur, Joseph White, suffered scalp separation and faced five days in the workhouse after a conviction for speeding. A separate crash near Mount Calvary Cemetery involved George Criss and Grover Spence, both injured, while Mrs Criss recovers from bruises. In Hackensack a Paterson couple riding in a car struck by a train left the scene shaken but unharmed.
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Upper Broadway
Charles Fleming
Alexandria
A. Emerson
Wheeling
George Criss
Pittsboro
Grover Spence
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Criss
Glens
Ducked by Tiny Crab on Newark Bay
New York seaport report: Otto Schmidt, 200 pounds, was ducked from a rowboat by a crab in Newark Bay near Bayonne. Schmidt and friends fished off River Street Hoboken when a tug on the line caused him to tumble into the bay. Bystanders aided his rescue as the crab swam off.
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Hoboken
Newark Bay
Bayonne
Schmidt
Grievous moment as athlete collapses on ring
David C. Morse, a government clerk and U.M.C. member, faced friends urging him to leave the ring. He refused with a wry remark and moments later collapsed from cramps, signaling a grim turn in the event.
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Eas Ring
Tragic Skiing Accident At Dam No 1 Claims Three Teens
At Monongahela River dam near Pittsburg two girls Julia Roach aged 9 and Myrtle Ryan aged 13 drowned after a ski boat overturned in swift current. James Magide recalls only those two girls were aboard as the boat went over the dam. A companion, Clark Madine, says they were riding when the vessel capsized and drifted toward the dam. Police and bystanders searched four hours for the bodies, but recovery failed.
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Woes of Chicago teachers press board for summer pay
Chicago instructors seek full salary through July and August with summer pay continuation. A Chicago Women’s Press League meeting founded a campaign, naming October 13 for a mass event and urging Board of Education action. business leaders may cover any deficit.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Chicago Womens Press League
Stratford Hotel
Ells
Frederick K Bowes
Press League
Negro in Jail Attempts Suicide by Belt Noose
A 21-year-old Black man from 326 Davis Court Southwest, charged with petty larceny for stealing a bicycle, attempted to hang himself in the Fourth Precinct station cell using a belt and handkerchief. He was cut down by Officer Kauchir, and after recovery he threatened another attempt until his belt and handkerchief were removed. The incident followed his arrest and denial of theft claims.
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Davis Court
Serki Kauchir
Kept From Play, Roy Dies In Brooklyn Window Fall
Special to The Washington Port New York Sept 18 Yoseph Hoode a 10 year old Syrian jumped from a third story window of the Brooklyn Eastern district Industrial home and school in Williamsburg Sunday fatally injuring himself. A fellow on the third floor was restrained after seeing crowds of children playing in the street. He requested to join them but was refused then sat by a front window for an hour and suddenly leaped out.
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Williamsburg
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Two Killed in Aliens Riot Near Pittsburg Street Battle
A riot near Pittsburg left two dead and about twenty foreigners involved as Tony Surco, 10, was fatally shot. Mary Measela died soon after, found beside the road. An Italian sparked the clash by firing, triggering hours of throwing bricks and gunfire.
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Washington Post
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Hulton Station
Fittsburg
Tony Surco
Mary Measela
Dezena
Mrs MacMonnies Engaged To Jail Low After Paris Visit
Mrs Frederick MacMonnies, living as Fairchild, confirms engagement to Jail Low. The couple have known each other fifteen years. Low was godparent of her eldest child. Her divorce from Mr MacMonnies was not caused by Low, who is widowed. They resumed contact in Paris after Low painted decorations in Cleveland and she stayed in Brittany. Wedding may occur before next spring.
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Frederick MacMonnies
Fairchild
Isle de Cite
Jail Low
Low
Mre Low
Mac Monnles
MacMonnles
Paris
Loeb methods marked 0. K ingrance warns smugglers top
New York reports James B Reynolds arriving to back Treasury effort against smuggling. He says MacVeagh and Loeb work in harmony. Loeb reveals smugglers using shore telegraph wires to warn inbound passengers, causing others to declare large jewel ly. Collector vows no let up in field operations.
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Coledhor Loeb
James B. Reynolds
the Treasury
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Cahill Trial Delayed in Franklin County Case
The trial of J S Cahill for the murder of Robert G Smithers at Rocky Mount last November has been postponed for the sixth time by Franklin County Circuit Court. Cahill, ill with typhoid fever, is hospitalized in Roanoke. The incident at the Rocky Mount station involved a pistol confrontation after an accusation over a wife.
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Roanoke
JS Cahill
Robert G Smithers
Rocky
Smithers
Rocky Mount
Mystery of Pellagra Baffling Doctors At State University
Physicians led by Dr Dolls performed an autopsy on George Mebane, victim of pellagra, and remained mystified by the disease. Blood tests showed a germ but no symptoms. Nine deaths recorded, two survivors. Doctors report experiments with guinea pig blood showing no effects. A large state cage program is noted amid county concerns.
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Durham
Dolls
Bogus Lieutenant Thompson Arrested in Monticello Case
Spectatta Thompson, known as a bogus naval officer nicknamed The Washington Pom, was arrested after flashing a counterfeit check at Monticello. He appeared in court and was held over until next Saturday. Authorities say he is sought in multiple cities including Washington New York Chicago New Haven San Francisco and Los Angeles. He claimed in court to be a good fellow though his actions were deemed bad.
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Norfolk
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Thompson
Monticello
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New Haven
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Los Angeles
Fails to Name Slayer Coronet's Jury Solves Murder Mystery Unsolved
Special to The Washington Boat Norfolk Va Sept 13 44 coroner's has begun to solve the mystery surrounding the death of Capt Henry C Tota of Baltimore master of the Nellie. The body was found in the cabin aboard the schooner late Thursday morning. The captain had been evidently murdered, supposedly for money. Several Negroes who were arrested remain held and will be examined in a police court tomorrow.
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Sean
Washington
Norfolt
Henry C Tota
Baltinore
Nellie
Rat Attack at Crib Hurts Four Month Old Baby
Teresa Morano, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Frente Morano, was bitten on the nose by a rat while asleep in her crib last night. The family reported the home walls contained the rodent, and doctors say the four month old is recovering well.
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Teresa
Frente Morano
Funeral of Judge Marmaduke H Dent at Presbyterian church
Marmaduke Herbert Dent former judge of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals had his funeral this afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mourning is widespread as he was a leading state figure.
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Marmaduke Herbert Dent
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Washington's Quiet Summer Ends as City Prepares for Carnival
The National Capital revives after summer as crowds flood streets and the Aqueduct bridge, while canoeing on the Potomac, carriages and autos fill the avenues. Anticipation builds for The Washington Post’s quadrennial carnival and fall visitors surge, with hotel and home life adapting as residents return and clubs ready crews for regatta action. Eugene Savoyard, a Washington native, spent the week in Rome and plans a New York departure.
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Duchess de Cheuines to Spend Winter in native land
Special to The Washington Post. Chisago Sept 2 The duchess plans a winter in the United States then changes indicate she will stay in her native land instead of Chicago. She sails from Paris soon with her posthumous son and twin sister Mrs Marguerite Shonte. The party may visit Theodore P Shonts in New York before an indefinite stay in Chisago ends. The duchess has not been in the United States since her wedding voyage.
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Duchess de Cheuines
Chicago
Paris
Marguerite Shonte
Theodore P Shonts
New York
Shoats
United States
New Division Formed For Latin American Affairs At State Dept
Secretary Knox creates the division of Latin American affairs to protect U S commercial interests in the region. Thomas F Dawson of Iowa is named chief, with William T Doyle as assistant chief, reflecting deeper ties and capital ventures in Central and South America. Doyle, a lawyer, has South American travel and previously served as private secretary to Mr Root. He currently works in Venezuela gathering evidence for Venezuelan cases.
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United States
Latin America
State Department
Thomas F Dawson
Iowa
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Chile
William T. Doyle
Central and
South America
Department of State
Doyle
Root
Venezuela
Department
Treasury ruling extends 14 mile advantage for officers horses
The comptroller of the Treasury rules that military officers may keep horses within an elastic 14 mile radius of their station, allowing shelter costs at San Rafael if needed, while gate fees for the officer’s private mount are disallowed. The decision centers on Maj. L Roosevelt at San Francisco and San Rafael, 14 miles away.
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Treasury
Maj . L. Roosevelt
San Francisgo
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Maj. Roosevelt
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