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August 18, 1899
Arizona Republican
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In Weston, W. Va., on Aug. 17, an investigation starts into gross immorality charges against Dr. W. E. Strathers, superintendent of the state insane hospital. Former inmate Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville testifies about his visits to her room via pass key before her discharge as cured.
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ACCUSES SUPERINTENDENT.
Former Inmate of West Virginia Insane Hospital Makes Charges.
Weston, W. Va., Aug. 17.- The investigation by the board of directors of the state hospital for the insane of charges of gross immorality against Dr. W. E. Strathers, the superintendent, was begun today.
Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville, an attractive young woman, who was an inmate of the asylum and discharged as cured, told of Dr. Strathers's conduct toward her just before her dismissal: of his visits to her room, to which he gained entrance by means of a pass key.
Mrs. Sommerville was for a few weeks mentally unbalanced by nervousness.
She was still on the stand when the board adjourned till tomorrow.
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Former Inmate of West Virginia Insane Hospital Makes Charges.
Weston, W. Va., Aug. 17.- The investigation by the board of directors of the state hospital for the insane of charges of gross immorality against Dr. W. E. Strathers, the superintendent, was begun today.
Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville, an attractive young woman, who was an inmate of the asylum and discharged as cured, told of Dr. Strathers's conduct toward her just before her dismissal: of his visits to her room, to which he gained entrance by means of a pass key.
Mrs. Sommerville was for a few weeks mentally unbalanced by nervousness.
She was still on the stand when the board adjourned till tomorrow.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Superintendent Accusation
Insane Hospital
Immorality Charges
West Virginia Investigation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. W. E. Strathers
Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville
Where did it happen?
Weston, W. Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. W. E. Strathers
Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville
Location
Weston, W. Va.
Event Date
Aug. 17.
Story Details
Investigation begins into charges of gross immorality against Dr. W. E. Strathers, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane, by former inmate Mrs. Mary I. Sommerville, who alleges his improper visits to her room using a pass key before her discharge.