Disappearance of Mamie Barkley Shocks Washington Family
Mamie Barkley, 12, vanished Tuesday after leaving home for a birthday party with her aunt. Walter Barkley fears she has been harmed or abducted as police search, with Drayman driver seen near Virginia Avenue. The family, anxious and poor, pleads for her safe return amid extensive city unfamiliarity.
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Boardman
Detective Headquarters
Seventh Street
Mamie Harkiey
Sul
Virginia Avenue
Walter Barkley
Lighth St
Boswell
Tenth Street
Ebsoutheist
Tegra
Wong
Boswells Sige
Beame
Mamie Barkley
Barkley
Seventh
K Streets
Post
Mr.Barkley
Marine Barracks
Mamie
Wife Sues For Maintenance In Poughkeepsie Case
Fannie P Sparks sues James N Sparks under maintenance claims from their marriage in Poughkeepsie New York. She states years of ill health and current pennilessness with no means of support. She alleges Sparks has contributed nothing since separation and cites a May 1901 divorce petition previously dismissed for insufficient proof. represented by Leckie Fulton.
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Fannie P Sparks
James N Sparks
General Land Officers
Sparks
Poughkeepsie
Wii
Warrant Charges Old Employee in Philadelphia Shortage
A warrant was issued for the arrest of former trusted employee William Sammons after alleged shortages of about two thousand dollars in Hume grocer accounts. Sammons had worked fifteen years as drummer and collector. he left Washington recently as detectives pursue him.
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Grocer
Saleaman
Vng
Hume
Pennssylvania Avenus
William S Sam-manset
Sammons
Washington
Baur
Summons
Edward Wallace alias Turk held after Labor Day shooting
Edward Wallace known as Turk pleaded not guilty in Police Court to shooting three people during a craps dispute in Reeves' court area northwest. He waived a preliminary hearing and was held 31 000 for grand jury action.
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Ed Ward
Turk
Wallace
Reeves' Court Northwest
Thomas L Jones
Death of William H. Pugh Former Navy Auditor
William Henry Pugh, formerly auditor for the Navy Department, died at his home on Fourteenth Street Northwest after a morning apoplexy. He leaves three children and a wife who died last April. Born in Cincinnati, he served in the Civil War, held various government posts, and spent much of his life in Cincinnati and Washington. His son from Norfolk was expected, and interment may occur in Cincinnati.
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William Henry Pugh
Navy Department
Fourteenth Street
Cnts
Cincinnati
Mr. Pugh
Jordan A. Pugh
Standard Oil Company
Norfolk
Laura KH. Pugh
Wrankland
W. A. Frankland
Washington
Carlisle
Customs
Treasury
Coast Survey
Hfe
Pugh
Kenyon College
President Hayes
Delta Appa Empsilon Fraternity
George B. Pugh
United States Senate
Notes in Marshal's Hands Transfer of Assets Delayed
Chief Deputy William B Robison moved List No 1 of notes and papers tied to Thomas E Waggaman to the marshal's office vault amid about seventy secured and unsecured notes valued over 1 200 000 The schedule of assets and liabilities remains unfinished with a ten day filing deadline after bankruptcy adjudication. A separate note from C Fontaine asks if funds are secured Robison declines to advise. Augustus Wilson 26 is jailed two months for bicycle larceny valued at 25.
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Thomas E. Waggaman
United States
Wiliam B. Robison
Waggaman
Justice Anderson
Fatreet Real Estate
Sr. Robison
Wargaman
Robison
Irving Williamson
Marshals
C. Fontaine
West 124Th Street
New York
Augustus Wilson
William Norris
Grape-Nuts Trusts Health With Child’s Recovery Story
A Colorado mother recalls her fifteen month old son recovering from pneumonia and brain fever after a switch to Grape-Nuts and its juice. She credits rapid strength gain and a sturdier frame for her later daughter as well. The testimonial emphasizes Grape-Nuts as nourishing and essential for brain and nerve health, urging readers to seek the product and its booklet inside the package.
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Colorado
Kansas City
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
St Louis Day At The Fair Draws Huge Crowd
On St Louis Day at the World’s Fair an estimated 385000 to 500000 people crowded the grounds in mild weather. Wagons hauled gate receipts. seven wagons moved money in the forenoon. Cars ran close together as visitors entered the Pike and Stadium for the pyrotechnic finale marking the day’s celebration.
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St. Louis
Stevens
Exposition Grounds
Close Golf Contests At Maryland Championship
Special to The Washington Post Sept 1 Baltimore Country Club hosts the Golf Association of Maryland tournament. Eleven of the first sixteen are Baltimore CC members, with the Columbia Golf Club dominant among Washington clubs. Bennett beating Talcott one up after nineteen holes stands out in a tight first round, while Gray and Carey also win close matches.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Baltimore Country Club
Golf Association of Maryland
District of Columbia
Washington
Columbia Golf Club
Chevy Chase Golf Club
Washington Golf Club
F. C. Bennett
M. Talcott
Bennett
Mr. Talcott
W. MM. Gray
Chevy Chase
Wilson M. Carey, Jr
Lee L. Harban
R. Marsden Smith
Charles M. Linthicum
Laurence West
Henry Lay
J. A. Chatara
R. E
Yellett
William R. Oliver
LW. Weaver
I E. Jackson
I. C. Bennett
BM. Talcott
Ben F. Cator
Unwilling to Become Bride Seeks to Halt License
Marion L Hudson questioned at the District Supreme Court clerk’s office after a marriage license was issued for Frank D Bear, 28, and Marion L Hanon, 20. Hudson claimed she had advised against marriage, but officials affirmed her immunity from being forced to wed. She, aged 17, left the courthouse satisfied.
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District Supreme Court
Marion L. Hudson
Justice of the Peace
Virginia Day at St Louis Plan Looms
Richmond dispatch reports no fixed Virginia Day program for the St Louis Exposition on September 23. Governor Montague will lead a strong Virginia contingent in uniform, escorted by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion and joined by the Stonewall Brigade Band. Speeches and luncheon likely at the Virginia Building.
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Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Commission
Montague
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Stonewall Brigade
Miss Amelia Bingham Opens Climbers Last Preceding Final
Miss Amelia Bingham presents the Climbers at the National for the last but one time with a fine audience despite heat and storm. The Frisky Mrs Johnson showcases her versatility with strong support from Charles Richman and Frank Worthing, praised for finish and elegance. The Climbers and A Modern Magdalen are scheduled for tonight and Saturday matinee with final performance noted.
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Fitch
Amelia Bingham
Miss Bingham
Mrs. Johnson
Bingham
America
Charles Richman
Frank Worthing
Injunction Sought Over Tenant Access to Bins at NW Property
John C. Cook seeks an injunction against tenant Harry B. Denty to prevent removal of coal and wood bins from 1903 and 1905 Fourteenth Street NW while occupied. The case alleges rent arrears and danger to property from bin removal. Justice Anderson ordered Denty to show cause by September 23.
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Improvementa
John C. Cook
P. A. Bowen, Jr
WF. C. Handy
Stiit In
Equity
Harry B. Denty
Fourteenth Street
Mr Cook
Mr Denty
Denty
Conk
Justice Anderson
Mr. Denty
Suter seeks name change to Souter claiming Scotch roots
William Norwood Suter filed in District Supreme Court to change his name to William Norwood Souter, arguing the current spelling distorts his family name and loses the Scotch heritage. The move is stated to benefit him socially and in business despite a disputed spelling. A janitor, Henry Rollins, was treated for a scalp wound after a fall at a construction site at Sixth and G streets NE. Policeman Spriggs found him in distress around 4 PM.
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William Norwood Suter
Daniel B. Henderson
W. H. Robeson
District Supreme Court
William Norwood Souter
Souter
Henry Rollins
Sixth
Casualty Hospital
Spriggs
Committed to the asylum in Washington
George C. Woontz a thirty three year old man who arrived in Washington seeking someone to remove spots from his hands was examined by pathologist C C Marbury and committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane after incidents at a mission and lodging house He slept at the Homeward Bound Mission at 119 Pennsylvania Avenue NW He threw stones at A H Tyson during a service and was turned over to police before being moved to the asylum.
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George C. Woontz
Washington
Government Hospital
C. C. Marbury
Pathe
Pennsylvania Avenue
A. H. Tyson
James H. Haslam
Mission
Unfit to Manage Property Knott Placed Under Committee
Justice Anderson ruled George T. Knott unfit to manage his person and eight acres on Conduit road valued at 39000. Anna M. Davis, sister, filed the petition. attorney Creed M. Fulton appointed as committee to oversee Knott’s person and estate after evidence showed heavy property loss due to habitual drinking.
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Justice Anderson
George T. Knott
Creed M. Fulton
Knott
Anna M. Davis
Conduit
Patient Escapes From Providence Hospital
Howard A. Graham aged thirty eight, a patient at Providence Hospital, fled yesterday afternoon while under treatment for a mental affliction. Hospital authorities say he is in a dangerous condition.
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Howard A. Graham
Providence Hospital
Cure of womanly disease via favorite prescription
A Memphis reader credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring courage and health after a bout of illness. The testimonial asserts the medicine treats irregularity and weakening drains, noting a dramatic improvement within weeks and mentioning a free medical adviser offer.
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Pierce
Memphis
Reali
Gla
Buffalo
N. Joonthe
Demand for Jury Trial in Larceny Case Filed
Benjamin Norris arrested Wednesday night on a larceny charge asked for a jury trial in Police Court yesterday. Hearing postponed. Postmasters appointed include Maryland Ralphs Thomas P Sadler Pennsylvania Chippies M C Billett Mount Tebo John T Frighaker Virginia Bunker Hill W Woodford. Pimples on the face indicate bad blood Hood’s Brig Parila cures them by purifying the blood.
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Robert 8. Downs
Raventh Street
Maryland
Ralphs
Thomas P. Sadler
Pennsylvania
Chippies
M. C. Billett
Mount Tebo
John T. Frighaker
Virginia
Bunker Hill
W. Woodford
Hood
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