From: The Chicago Tribune - 10-03-1916
CHICAGO WOMAN POTOMAC VICTIM
Body Found Near Washington Identified as That of Mary F. Schwartz[sic.].
The woman who was found drowned in the Potomac river near Washington's Mount Vernon home on Sept. 24 was yesterday identified as Mrs. Mary F. Swartz, widow of Dr. Thomas B. Swartz, who was a well known Chicago physician. Dr. Swartz died last April. He resided for several years at 3716 Lake Park avenue.
It is thought his widow committed suicide while temporarily insane. She lost two children and a sister in the Iroquois theater fire. This calamity preyed upon her mind. After the death of her husband she appeared to be melanoholy. Friends say she acted at times as if her mind was unbalanced.
Goes to New York on Visit.
Mrs. Swartz went to New York several weeks ago to visit her brother, Edwin J. Fort. She left New York Sept. 21 to return to Chicago. Her railroad transportation was via Washington. Before her departure she sent a package of clothing by express to James B. Swartz, her brother-in-law.
Through the express company's receipt and a photograph of the body identification was established. Acting Chief of Detectives Mooney received a telegram from the Alexandria (Va.) police telling of the express company receipt.
Identified by Brother-in-Law.,
James E. Swartz, secretary of the Phospho Albumen company, was found by Detective Sergeants German and Maguire. He was shown the picture of the dead woman and identified her as the widow of his brother.
It is thought Mrs. Swartz contemplated suicide before she left Chicago. She arranged all her legal affairs with former Judge Blake, and gave directions to friends what to do in case of her sudden demise.
Mrs. Swartz was 50 years old. Her brother-in-law has gone after the body.
CHICAGO WOMAN POTOMAC VICTIM
Body Found Near Washington Identified as That of Mary F. Schwartz[sic.].
The woman who was found drowned in the Potomac river near Washington's Mount Vernon home on Sept. 24 was yesterday identified as Mrs. Mary F. Swartz, widow of Dr. Thomas B. Swartz, who was a well known Chicago physician. Dr. Swartz died last April. He resided for several years at 3716 Lake Park avenue.
It is thought his widow committed suicide while temporarily insane. She lost two children and a sister in the Iroquois theater fire. This calamity preyed upon her mind. After the death of her husband she appeared to be melanoholy. Friends say she acted at times as if her mind was unbalanced.
Goes to New York on Visit.
Mrs. Swartz went to New York several weeks ago to visit her brother, Edwin J. Fort. She left New York Sept. 21 to return to Chicago. Her railroad transportation was via Washington. Before her departure she sent a package of clothing by express to James B. Swartz, her brother-in-law.
Through the express company's receipt and a photograph of the body identification was established. Acting Chief of Detectives Mooney received a telegram from the Alexandria (Va.) police telling of the express company receipt.
Identified by Brother-in-Law.,
James E. Swartz, secretary of the Phospho Albumen company, was found by Detective Sergeants German and Maguire. He was shown the picture of the dead woman and identified her as the widow of his brother.
It is thought Mrs. Swartz contemplated suicide before she left Chicago. She arranged all her legal affairs with former Judge Blake, and gave directions to friends what to do in case of her sudden demise.
Mrs. Swartz was 50 years old. Her brother-in-law has gone after the body.
From: The Chicago Tribune - 10-03-1916
CHICAGO WOMAN POTOMAC VICTIM
Body Found Near Washington Identified as That of Mary F. Schwartz[sic.].
The woman who was found drowned in the Potomac river near Washington's Mount Vernon home on Sept. 24 was yesterday identified as Mrs. Mary F. Swartz, widow of Dr. Thomas B. Swartz, who was a well known Chicago physician. Dr. Swartz died last April. He resided for several years at 3716 Lake Park avenue.
It is thought his widow committed suicide while temporarily insane. She lost two children and a sister in the Iroquois theater fire. This calamity preyed upon her mind. After the death of her husband she appeared to be melanoholy. Friends say she acted at times as if her mind was unbalanced.
Goes to New York on Visit.
Mrs. Swartz went to New York several weeks ago to visit her brother, Edwin J. Fort. She left New York Sept. 21 to return to Chicago. Her railroad transportation was via Washington. Before her departure she sent a package of clothing by express to James B. Swartz, her brother-in-law.
Through the express company's receipt and a photograph of the body identification was established. Acting Chief of Detectives Mooney received a telegram from the Alexandria (Va.) police telling of the express company receipt.
Identified by Brother-in-Law.,
James E. Swartz, secretary of the Phospho Albumen company, was found by Detective Sergeants German and Maguire. He was shown the picture of the dead woman and identified her as the widow of his brother.
It is thought Mrs. Swartz contemplated suicide before she left Chicago. She arranged all her legal affairs with former Judge Blake, and gave directions to friends what to do in case of her sudden demise.
Mrs. Swartz was 50 years old. Her brother-in-law has gone after the body.
CHICAGO WOMAN POTOMAC VICTIM
Body Found Near Washington Identified as That of Mary F. Schwartz[sic.].
The woman who was found drowned in the Potomac river near Washington's Mount Vernon home on Sept. 24 was yesterday identified as Mrs. Mary F. Swartz, widow of Dr. Thomas B. Swartz, who was a well known Chicago physician. Dr. Swartz died last April. He resided for several years at 3716 Lake Park avenue.
It is thought his widow committed suicide while temporarily insane. She lost two children and a sister in the Iroquois theater fire. This calamity preyed upon her mind. After the death of her husband she appeared to be melanoholy. Friends say she acted at times as if her mind was unbalanced.
Goes to New York on Visit.
Mrs. Swartz went to New York several weeks ago to visit her brother, Edwin J. Fort. She left New York Sept. 21 to return to Chicago. Her railroad transportation was via Washington. Before her departure she sent a package of clothing by express to James B. Swartz, her brother-in-law.
Through the express company's receipt and a photograph of the body identification was established. Acting Chief of Detectives Mooney received a telegram from the Alexandria (Va.) police telling of the express company receipt.
Identified by Brother-in-Law.,
James E. Swartz, secretary of the Phospho Albumen company, was found by Detective Sergeants German and Maguire. He was shown the picture of the dead woman and identified her as the widow of his brother.
It is thought Mrs. Swartz contemplated suicide before she left Chicago. She arranged all her legal affairs with former Judge Blake, and gave directions to friends what to do in case of her sudden demise.
Mrs. Swartz was 50 years old. Her brother-in-law has gone after the body.
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