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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1910

Page

8

Revel Ends in Death After Shooting and Suicide in Cleveland

B W Yates a 48 year old Detroit businessman shot Fred Singer in a Rocky River wine room, then hanged himself in the county jail two hours later. Mrs Singer, wife of a traveling salesman and in Cleveland hotel residence, is seriously wounded but expected to recover. The couple had been in a long acquaintanceship. police recovered two of Yates five shots and found no clear motive.

Cleveland Ohto Yates Detroit Fred Singer Rocky River Frankulinin Singer Hooky River Ra. Singer Uty

Died and death notices from the Department of State

Death notices and funeral details from the Department of State confirm the deaths of William J Brennan in Arequipa Peru and Howard Kleinsto per in Munich Germany, with legal representatives advised to apply for further information. Additional notices list local obituaries for Mary Burke Edna Burgess Michal J McKain Harold George and others, including service details and interment at Mount Olivet and St Peters Church.

Brennan Department OF State Washington, D C William H. Robertson Callan Peru Arequipa William J BP Brennan Raul Rke Mary E Michael Burke Martin Mary Touhy Twelfth Street St Peter's Church M. Doe—Ludhens St Pom Glenfield Edna Burgess Sarah A & Doe William He Doe Vuneral St Margaret's Church Connecticut Avenue Hancroft Place Henshn Department OF State Washington Thomas W Petersmerican Munohr Germany Munich FPP ORNET ECS Holmes Kew Kliinsto Katie McKain Fatters TL Street St Pauls Church Fittrenth Mount Olvet Cemetery Philadelphia Naglone Capitol Street Harold Georgy WE Sarah Matos Dst. Peter's Mount Olivet Sabene Steule Rao Islant Avenue Pavel Quanted Bil Rosg Informatina Deen defaTt George B Medeon Consu Progreso Vexra Laguna Mexun YD Sprong Deace T Gispiteh Nott

Jury to Probe Car Crash That Killed Forty at Kingsland

Wells county grand jury will investigate the Fort Wayne and Webster Valley Traction wreck at Kingsland Indiana that killed forty people. Officials say Motorman Corkwell defied orders by leaving a five minute wait and attempting a siding. Corkwell, seriously injured, regained consciousness and may give a statement.

Wells County Grand Jury Fort Wayne Webash Valley Kingsland Ind White F. R. Fahlsing Traction Company Corkwell Yoder Fahising

Kidnapped girl found in Ind after cross country search

Devansville Indiana September 22 Special to The Washington Post Miga Dot tle Barrows fifteen was allegedly kidnapped in Houston Texas August first 1909 by itinerant dentist Dr Gordon Martin. After a 15000 mile chase across the United States and Mexico her mother Eloise Barrows located her in the Wellington Hotel and broke into the room. The girl said Martin drugged her and she went to his office for a tooth extraction. Martin reportedly fled to Canada.

Washington Pus Devansville Ind Miga Dottle Barrows Houston Tex Gordon Martin Eloise Barrows United States Mexico Wellington Dr. Martin Martin Canada

Boy Bravely Stops Electric Meat Grinder’s Teeth

In Pittsburg on September 22 a two year old boy’s tragedy sparked a heroic act. Four year old Charles Lompus climbed a butcher bench and ripped down high voltage wires, halting the electric grinder that was severing Raymond Guilfoyle’s hand. Electricians arrived as the wires sparked like fireworks. Guilfoyle’s hand was saved only after the machine was cut apart with a hack saw.

Pittsburg Raymond Guilfoyle Charles Lompus Lempus Guilfoyle

Licensed to Marry List of Clergy Couples and Ages

A compiled notice lists multiple marriage licenses and applicant couples. Names include Samuel A Moore and Elizabeth Mitchell. Tha! Rev John Reid Shannon and Evelyn Scott. Lew F Dudley and Neva P Lowen. Frank M Wall and Katherine E Griffin. Edmund Harden and Lucila Persons. Robert C Jackson and Gertrude Jackson. Thomas D Ellis and Maria Quarles. Herbert W Green and Madel Bryant. James D Neal and Hattie Fry. Willam J. Howard and James D Neal. W A Jones and others in various counties and towns.

Samuel A Moore Alexandria Elizabeth Mitchell Greene County John Reid Shannon Charles Wall Evelyn Scott Gertrude Jackson Elijah Ayers Thomas D Ellis Maria Quarles W F Gibbons Herbert W Green Madel & Bryant Willam J. Howard James D ‘Neal Hattie Fry Montegomery County W. A. Jones

Births and ages listed in health office record

Health office Births record lists numerous newborns with parents names and many ages including elderly individuals. Entries mention hospitals and addresses such as 49 L st nw and 1326 Fairmont st nw with ages from 1 day to 89 years, plus several hospital notes.

Michael J McKain L St Nw Mary F Cooper Fairmont St Isaac P Noyes 4Th St Se John de Vaughe Washington Asylum Hospital Henrietta M Mulloy Providence Hospital Hugh Downey 18Th St Se Timothy Guiney Conduit Road Lilzabeth M McGuigan E Capitolet George H Malone E. Capitolet Mariah Allen Joseph Southwood David Murray Martha Marshall Randolph Johnson Tuberculosis’ Hospital Martha Honesty Columbia Hospital Jennie Blackburn Breedmen'’s Hospital Jaye Johnson Garfield Hosp

Diagnosis with Rays at Phipps Institute Shows Tuberculosis Early

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore September 22 1910 reports the Phipps Institute using x rays to diagnose tuberculosis earlier than physical exams. Dr Kenan Dunham and Dr Boardman led hundreds of radiographs across disease stages, revealing findings unseen by clinicians and challenging established theories, marking a new medical epoch.

Washington Post Baltimore Phipps Institute Kenan Dunham Cincinnati Boardman

Clash at Primary Inquiry in Virginia Contest

In Norfolk on September 22 the Democratic congressional primary inquiry heatedly debated access to Norfolk and Portsmouth registration books. Braden Van deventer moved to copy the records, opponents cited notations that could aid Republicans, the committee overruled, and a showdown loomed as Maynard and Young planned to file fraud charges tomorrow.

Washington Post Norfolk Virginia Braden Vandeventer the People William A. Young Maynard Republican Party Young James W. Trehy Portsmouth

Blocked rail plan halted by court ruling

Clarence Moore wins in a Washington Post special report as Rockville court restrains Rending ton Electric Railway from constructing nine sidings on Clar ence Moore property between Kensington and Chevy Chase Leake. The Moore farm, once owned by Alfred Ray heirs, was along a right of way deed claiming sidings until final road location. The court sided with Moore, finding the road not finally located.

Clarence Moore Washington, Post Rockville James B. Henderson Rendington Electric Railway Company Kensington Chevy Chase Leake Moore Alfred Ray

Lawyer Ritter Ends Life in Maryland Home

Alfred Ritter a Frederick lawyer and brother in law of Dr. J B Gregg Custis of Washington hung himself at his home after a period of nervous breakdown. He served as secretary of the Maryland State senate from 1900 to 1902 and left a widow a son and a daughter.

Washington Frederick, Md Alfred Ritter Frederick J. B. Gregg Custis Washington, D. C Maryland State Senate

Harrisburg to Hand Hartman Over in Fake Horse Race Case

Harrisburg authorities moved to return John A Hartman alias Chick to Baltimore after Maryland issued a requisition. Hartman, charged with promoting a fake horse race, allegedly swindled several Harrisburg bettors. He was arrested in Sunbury Maryland at police urging.

Macmiboutz Dcvevice Washington Post Harrisburg Stuart Maryland Baltimore John A. Hartman Chick Hartman Sunbury

Attorney General Charges Baltimore Police Board

Baltimore officials face charges prepared by the attorney general alleging incompetency and misconduct. One count accuses the board of issuing a license to Captain Humphrey as a private detective without investigations into his conduct. Trial to commence immediately.

Baltimore Washington Post Police Board Cept Pumphrey

Finds Letter to Cornwallis in a Sealed Bottle Near Winston Salem

In Winston Salem North Carolina Robert McSwain found a bottle with two 1781 letters addressed to Lord Cornwallis and another British official. He sent them to a Salisbury brother who forwarded them to Washington. The letters likely belonged to a hidden British courier. Archer Brown was electrocuted in the State Penitentiary for murder in Augusta County after confessing to shooting Perry Hoy, killing a child nearby.

Winston Salem N.C Robert McSwain Davie County Mocksville Letters Hill Lord Cornwallis Robert Salisbury Washington Richmond Archer Brown State Penitentiary Augusta County Perry Hoy

Cumberland raises $59,336 for YMCA drive

Cumberland Maryland reports a successful fundraising campaign reaching $59,336 for the Young Men’s Christian Association. The effort exceeded the $55,000 goal, marking a strong community achievement in Cumberland on September 22.

Cumberland, Md Cumberland Young Men's Christian Association

Dynamite Damages Seakford Home in Virginia Incident

In Luray Virginia a dynamite blast damaged the home of Jacob R Seakford a former justice of the peace and prohibitionist. A skull and crossbones notice warned him as he investigated the destruction. Seakford offered 100 for the arrest of the dynamiters.

Washington Post Luray Jacob R. Seakford Marksville Leakford Seakford Mailea

Alleged Intruder Held in Rockville

John W. Dove, two years old, is jailed in Rockville and to face a hearing tomorrow afternoon on a charge brought by Agnes Frizzell of Germantown. Frizzell says Dove, employed by her father who runs a creamery, entered her room at about 1 am and touched her face while she slept. The family found Dove in his bed after the incident and he denied the charge.

Washington Post Rockville John W. Dove Agnes Frazell Lewly Frizzell Germantdown Dove Frizzell Miss Frizzell Mr. Frizzell

Downs Goes On Trial For Fourth Time In City Theft

Baltimore report says William F. Downs former stock clerk in the city register office faces his fourth trial on charges of larceny of 670 dollars from city funds. Previous trials ended in disagreement by juries. Washingtonians marry in Leesburg as James M. Stewart and Beatrice Boswen, both of Washington DC, obtain license and wed at Methodist parsonage.

Baltimore Willam BF. Downs City Register Leesburg Washington Post James M. Stewart Beatrice Boswen Washington, D. C D. L. Blakemore

Albert Jr Wins Brunswick Tennis Championship

In a four day tournament ending September 12 in Brunswick Germany Talbot J Albert Jr son of the American consul won the Duchy of Brunswick tennis title. The prize a silver goblet required two consecutive wins to claim permanent possession after his prior victory last year. A large German crowd cheered the victor despite several home favorites losing.

Brunswick Germany Talbot J. Albert, Jr Albert Sh Tpsidgpt Baltimore

Session of 1910 13 opens at Georgetown Law

Georgetown University School of Law announces the 1910 13 session opening on Wednesday October 5 at 6 30 p m in the Law School Building 506 08 E Street Northwest. Graduates are eligible for Bar Examinations nationwide. The faculty includes Justices and attorneys of the District of Columbia and several professors teaching contracts, wills, evidence, torts, real estate, and more. Students are urged to enroll before closing date with the secretary available daily for information and tuition payment.

Law School E Street United States Joseph Himmel University ION Harry McUrbaugh Chit Justice Supreme Court of the Equity Jurisprudente Ashley M. Gould Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Daniel Thew Wright Tise Supreme Court of the Charles A. Douglas A. T John J Hamilton Adolph A. Hoemling Nota McGill Circuit Court Daniel W. O'Doonoghue James Bashy-Smith Court of Appeals Messia Leigh Robinson J. Nota McGill Frank N. Cunningham Ralph D. Quinter Daniel W. O'Dongohue James Basby-Smith Charles Ebroach Jesse C Adkins Howard Boyd Edmund Brady W Cleary Sullivan John E Laskey William Henry White Georgy Kk, Sullivan Ro J Watking Georgetown Lay School E Street North

Day Elesses Begins Medical School Admission Details

Day elesses announces the sixty first session starting September 26 1910 with a four year medical course aligned to the Association of American Medical Colleges. First two years in laboratories at the new University Hospital and Dispensary expanded to 180 beds. graduates obtain hospital appointments via competitive exams. Also a three year dental course with evening classes and practical instruction overseen by Dr. W H Cogan.

Association of American Medical Colleges Sears University Hospital Geo. M Kobdr W. H. Cogan H St. Nw New York Ave Phor Wood's Capitol St University School For West Point Annapine Preeton Eighteenth Street Hall-Noyes Beean College Teschers Franchs Mann Hall St. Nw Margaret's California Ave Bors Slippincott Baker J. Stetson Washington Senoear Department of Medicine American Medical Association Medical Examining Board OF England W C. Borden US A Hoston

National University School Opens at Law Building

The National University Law School opens October 1 1910 in the Law School Building at 818 820 13th Street Northwest. It offers a three year LL B program with a faculty of notable judges and lawyers from Washington. Tuition is 100 payable monthly. The course aims to prepare for bar exams in all states and features extensive moot court and specialist tracks including general federal practice and a two year non practice course for bankers merchants and military officers.

Holmes Conrad United States John A. Conway Munroe Smith Columbia University New York City New York Hannis Taylor Raleigh C. Minor University of Virginia John Wierees Aldi B Browne Ahea Bates William C Woodward George E. Hamilton George E. Hamilton, Lt. D., On Legal Btblca Hon PD W. Baker, A M. Lis District of Columbia Eugene Carusi Washington van Geo. B. Davis Aavorate General Quarte- Marthon Jawes Schouler Boston Mass Frotesaor Rles HJ. Robe Justice Court of Appeals Cnief Met Court of Appeals Thomas H Anderson Supreme Court Joe Barnard George A King, Ltd Washington Diatrict of Columbia Juder Eugene A Jones Washington Bar J Miller Kenyon Carriera Conrad Syme Treseurer National Metropolitan Bank Law School National Cathedral School

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