Firth Freed on Bail After Tragic Elopement
William Firth Jr a former Chester PA railroad clerk who eloped with 15 year old Ethel May Pierce to Alexandria VA where she died by her own hand is released on 2900 bail. He plans possible reconciliation with his wife as authorities prepare the girl's funeral and labor to clarify the case with testimony about their conduct and knowledge of the girl’s age.
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Four Great Lakes sailors face Buffalo assault charges
Four sailors from the Great Lakes Joseph Meyers Robert Cochrane Henry Moran and Michael Kane were arrested in a Buffalo boarding house on charges connected to the brutal June assault of nonunion sailor Edward Fraser. Prosecutors allege they drugged him robbed his wages and cut off his right ear which was mailed to H Woulby president of the Pittsburg Steamship Company with a life threatening letter.
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Letter A Clew to Bodies in Jackson Rooming House
Acting on an anonymous letter to Mayor Crowder, authorities drained a cistern beneath a Jackson rooming house and found two human bodies. One is a newborn child a few days old, the other a man. The house is alleged to have been frequented by visiting women.
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Acquittal in Virginia murder case on self defense
In Campbell County Virginia John Lo Schank was acquitted of the murder of Burnett Schank and Burnett as they returned home after a Lynchburg visit. The court found the act occurred during a discussion and ruled the plea self defense.
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Ginger ale and water preferred over fermented drinks
Ginger ale made from pure water and Jamaica ginger is preferable to fermented drinks. It may be beneficial in some cases and, in moderation, is not harmful. It is a better beverage than buttermilk, which should not be used as a drink between meals. Water remains the best drink for quenching the throat.
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Bryan and Hoke Smith Debate Georgia Nomination
Special to The Washington Pool from Lincoln Nebraska Sept 1 editorial discusses W D Bryan not running for president and Georgia convention nominating former governor Hoke Smith. It cites Smith as a strong candidate with Georgia affiliation and notes Smith’s stance against corporate influence in politics.
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Vienna road tied up by passive resistance strike
Use rules to tie up road Vienna September 15. A wage dispute between the Southern Railroad owners and workers led to a passive resistance campaign. Men stayed at work but adhered to strict charter rules, delaying traffic so severely the system near afternoon was nearly shut down.
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Middy Allowed to Resign Amid Naval Academy controversy
Annapolis Sept 15 The Navy Department lets Midshipman Newton Davis of Massachusetts resign after Supt Bowyer sought expulsion for false statements during the recent cruise. Davis allegedly lied about possessing a sextant. The department also accepts resignations of Midshipmen Robert W. Clark of New York and Harold Smith of Alabama due to disability. Clark, a noted amateur actor, is expected to pursue the stage.
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Red Men elect officers at national convention in Toledo
The Im proved Order of Red Men held a spirited national convention in Toledo on September 1. George B. Griggs of Dallas Texas was named great sachem with Carl Foster of Sirlageport Conn as great inquiry, Fred Downes of Boston as great junior sachem, Joseph Farrer of Philadelphia as great prophet, Wilson Brooks of Chicago as great chief of records, and William Previn as great keeper of wamputts.
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Little Bobbie's Pa a humorous domestic tale by Kirk
In a rainy evening scene, Bobbie's Pa recalls losing a straw hat to a broker on Wall Street and answers his wife's jests with digressions about money, meals, and family mischief. The exchange leads to a check surprise, revealing family humor amid everyday finances. The Washington Post notes the piece in its real estate medium.
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Mystery $10,000 Fund Tied to Elmira Clerk
Alexander S. Hackley, confidential clerk for Ellingwood & Cunningham, testified before Merritt’s committee about a $10,000 fund and a $16,000 check from Chemung Canal Trust, drawn on Rogers dictation. He described draws to Speaker Nixon and repudiated other accounts while denying knowledge of some funds and a forged letter claiming access to $35,000. Jerome, former district attorney, observed the session.
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Rear Admiral Dickins Dead at New York
Rear Admiral Franco W. Dickins, key figure in Spanish-American War naval planning as assistant chief of the bureau of navigation, died in New York. Born Beekmanville New York November 2 1844 he entered the naval academy as acting midshipman September 20 1851 and graduated in 1864. He served on the Colorado during the Civil War and led the coast squadron of the North Atlantic fleet in 1905 before retiring November 2 1906.
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Woman Causes Stabbing in Tennessee Barbershop
Elizabethton Tennessee September 15 Special to The Washington Post Lewis a 28 year old barber was fatally stabbed in his shop James A Johnson editor publisher of the Tennessee Equity a weekly newspaper is jailed in the incident Johnson reportedly surrendered after fleeing into the street and the motive was said to be an insulting remark about a woman acquaintance.
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Stand by Lorimer Gop and Dems Dominate Races Outside Cook County
Outside Cook county the races showed no contest among Republicans and Democrats. The list names incumbents and nominees in multiple districts, including Charles E Fuller, Ya Heery, W Claude W Stone, Louly Fitzhenry, William L Candiff, James McKinney, Joseph V Graff, Henry T Rainey, Bruce A Campbell, Martin Poster, and others. Incumbent William D Lyert and W W Wilson were noted, with F J Crowley as Democrat nominee in the Third district and William A Rodenberg among others.
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Night Riders Fire Burns Two Bracken County Barns
Special to The Washington Fest Augusta Ky Sept 15 Night Riders raided two tobacco barns in Bracken County burning one owned by W L Bradford of W Low and another belonging to George W Kinney of Brooksville. Riders masked men rode to Bradford’s and Kinney’s properties, then to Brooksville seeking coal oil and burned Kinney property, ties to Lewis Kinney’s abduction three years ago.
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Brabazon's Whirl Brief Spoofs Florence Society
Florence society buzzes over the 10 year old son of Lady Brabazon who steals 20 000 lire from his mother and flees with four ragpickers. they stay in Leghorn four days and spend about 10 000 lire bearing a tale of wine and women before police intervene and arrests follow.
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Woman arrested for shoplifting in downtown store
Detectives Howlett and Pratt arrested a 37 year old woman who gave the name Margaret Wilton on a shoplifting charge. She was sent to detention and identified by staff as previously held February 15 under the name Mrs Katherine Kennedy for a similar offense with her two daughters later tied to a petty larceny case in January.
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Tests on Hogs Futile Discusses Drugs and Vivisection
S M Farrell argues against animal testing for medicines citing leading scientists who warn that results in dogs do not translate to humans. He cites authors like Bille Malath Ringsr Wood Vogt and Halsted, noting experiments cause pain and lack decisive benefit.
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Talks With Women Homely Truths for Mothers
Madison G C Peters argues that a mother's role as head nurse shapes a child's health and happiness. Emphasizes cleanliness, regular baths, honest parenting, and outdoor life to foster humor, appetite, and honor. Encourages frankness, consistent discipline, and religious health rules to nurture well rounded children. Praise as motivation, and avoid overindulgence or partiality.
Postal Service Attacked in Lincoln District Speech
A St Cloud Minnesota dispatch to the New York Times saga reports Representative C A Lindbergh assailing the postal service organization. He accuses Postmaster General Hitchcock of using the office for political purposes and says the Postoffice Department has influenced Congress. He notes a rule to protect job security for postingators, but claims violations for political reasons. A proposal was hinted to grant Congress power to appoint or remove postmasters in his district.
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Imposing International Prison Congress Delegates Arrive
An imposing array of delegates from 32 of 52 participating countries gathers in New York for the quinquennial session of the international prison congress to be held in Washington. Great Britain sends Evelyn Angles-Brice and Walter George Scott with others including Maj. Here Capt. St. John and Thomas Holmes as officials.
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Three Williams College Sophomores Suspended for Hazing
Three Williams College sophomores were suspended indefinitely after admitting hazing offenses. The action followed warnings that hazing would not be tolerated before or after college opening. The men may be allowed to return shortly. Also, William Sullivan, a lineman, was struck on the head by falling timber at Lovejoy school, taken to Casualty Hospital unconscious, revived, and diagnosed with concussion but expected to recover.
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Autonomist Egyptian Party Attacks Roosevelt in Geneva
In Geneva on Sept 15 the Autonomist Young Egypt party condemned former President Roosevelt for Khartoum and London speeches. Members called him a vulgar blusterer and self-advertiser and urged Britain to evacuate Egypt and the Khedive to restore the Egyptian constitution.
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Fiance Dead Funds Gone In Memphis Widow’s Sad Tidings
Philadelphia widow Mrs. Clira Weller, 38, wired her mother for funds to return home after a romance with sailor John Gregory ended with his body found in the Mississippi River. She arrived in Memphis and learned of the death from a newspaper she bought with a single nickel. The body was sent to War- continued.
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Maryland man 18 named supervisor of agricultural education
Albany N Y Sept 1 Frank W Howe of College Park Md has been appointed supervisor of agricultural education at a salary of 2508 by State Commissioner of Education Andrew S Draper This is a new position created to establish work in agriculture in rural high schools
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