Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 4, 1911, Page 3

, baper in violation of law. POISON FOUND IN VICTIM Chicago Officer Died From Effects of Arsenic and Woman is Accused. Chicago, Nov. 4.—The first thread in a poison mystery the police say is likely to reveal a series of murders, more willful and cold blooded than any in police history here, was un- raveled with the announcement that Police Patrolman Arthur Bissonette had been poisoned. Bissonette died suddenly a week ago, after becoming ill at the home of a widow, Mrs. Louise Vermilya, with whom he boarded. An examination of his viscera showed ar- Senic in more than sufficient quantity to cause death. With the police investigation of Bis- sonette’s death was revealed a series of eight other deaths within the last few yvears of persons related to or closely associated with Mrs. Vermilya. Chief of police McWeeney will swear out a warrant for the arrest of the woman, charging her with the murder of the policeman and that of Richard T. Smith, an Illinois Central conductor. who died under similar circumstances a year ago, while boarding at her home. The eight other deaths were: Eight Who Died Suddenly. Fred Brinkamp, first husband of Mrs. Vermilya. He left $5,000 to the widow. Charles Vermilya, second husband, died two years ago, leaving $2,000. Frank Brinkamp, son of first mar- riage, died a year ago, leaving the mother $1,200. Harry J. Vermilya, stepson, died a year ago after a quarrel with his step- mother over the sale of a house. Lillian Brinkamp, granddaughter of Fred Brinkamp, died in 1906 at home of Mrs. Vermilya. Richard T. Smith, died a year ago, while rooming at her home. Reported to have left her $2,000 life insurance and declared by some to have been a third husband. Cora Brinkamp, daughter, died when eight years old at former home, Bar- ington, IlL Florence Brinkamp, daughter, died at four years, at Barrington. MURDER REMAINS A MYSTERY No Clue to Slayers of Indianapolis Woman Physician. Tndianapolis, Nov. 4.—With the find- ing of a missing microtome knife that belonged to the collection of instru- ments possessed by Dr. Helen Knabe, victim of one of the most unusual death mysteries that has ever fronted the Indianapolis police, an- other of the most important clues in ihe mystary is made untenable. The instrument was the only miss- ing link in Dr. Knabe’s collection and the police believed the weapon had been hidden by persons who wished T0 conceal a suicide or that it had been carried away by the murderer. The knife was found under a pile of papers, covered with dust and dirt, and was vnstained with blood. con- ACQUITTED BY WOMAN JURY Los Angeles Editor Declares He's for Suffrage Now. Los Angeles, Cal.. Nov. 4—Women jurors may wear their hats while sit- ting in the jury box, according to a ruling made by Judge Cassidy in the superior court, The matter came up during the trial of A. A. King of Watts, who was ac- quitted by a jury of women on a charge of printing a story in his news- said Editor after the verdict was read. “I fought suffrage, but now I'm a boost- er.” “I've been converted,” King, JURY IS UNABLE TO AGREE Mistrial in Case of Woman Charged With Murder. Opelousas, La., Nov. 4.—Mistrial was recorded in the case of Mrs. Zee Runge McRee, accused of the murder of Allan Garland, the voung Tulane student. not agree. rs. McRee had expected a speedy acquittal on her declaration that she shot young Garland “in defense of her honor.” FOUR KILLED AT CROSSING Party of Women and Children Struck by Train. Paris, Ky., Nov. 4.—While crossing the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Hastons Crossing, in Seaborn coun- 1¥v. Miss Lena Hughes, her sister, Mrs. Barton Harp, and her two children, Ruth and William, aged three years and five months, respectively, were struck by a fast train and killed. TWO TRAINMEN ARE KILLED Southern Railway Passenger Derailed Near Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 4—Two trainmen were killed when a Southern Railway passenger train from Cincinnati to Jacksonville, Fla.,, was derailed near Chattahooche, seven miles from At- lanta. A number of passengers were in- jured, none dangerously. The jury reported it could Changes Plea to Guilty. St. Paul, Nov. 4—Harry T. Robin- son, whose trial on a charge of rob- bing the Shubert theater safe Jan. 2 last of $3,392.64 has been in progress in district court, pleaded guilty to first degree burglary. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1911. FREE Readers THE PIONEER A Reproduction of this Priceless Painting will be found among the beautiful Carbon Engravures to be given FREE TO BEMIDJI PIONEER SUBSCRIBERS Where They May Be Seen THE BAZAAR STORE NETZER’S PHARMACY GILL BROS. BERMAN EMPORIUM Barker’s Drug & Jewelry Store Given Hardware Co. GEO. T. BAKER & CO. O’LEARY-BOWSER CO. SCHNEIDER BROS. 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