This is merely one article of many. I plan to update his biography.
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF MANY PERSONS MAY BE CLEARED UP BY POLICE
Chicago, Nov. 3. - Mrs. Louis Vermilya today was formerly charged with the murder of Policeman Arthur Bissonette by poisoning him with arsenic, following the report of toxicologists, who has examined the viscera of the dead roomer at the woman's home. Coroner Hoffman announced that he will have exhumed the bodies of at least two of the other eight persons who have died in her home during the past eighteen years.
Possible Victims:
Patrolman Arthur Bissonette, who died several days ago.
Fred Brinkamp, first husband of Mrs. Vermilya. He left $5,000 to the widow.
Charles Vermilya, a second husband, died two years ago, leaving $2,000.
Frank Brinkamp, son by first marriage, died a year ago leaving his mother $1,200.
Henry J. Vermilya, a step-son, died a year ago, after a quarrel with his step-mother over the sale of a house.
Lillian Brinkamp, died in 1906 att he home of Mrs. Vermilya.
Richard T. Smith died a year ago while rooming at her house. Said to have left her $2,000 life insurance and declared by some to have been a third husband.
Cora Brinkamp, daughter, died when 8 years old.
Professor Walter L. Haines, Dr. Ralph W. Wester and Dr. W.K. LeCount reported to the coroner that they had found more than enough arsenic in the liver and other organs of Bissonette to have caused his death.
Chief of Police McWeeny, who, with State Attorney J.E.W. Wayman and several police officers, had listened to the toxicologists' report to the coroner, immediately swore out a warrant for the woman, who had been under close surveillance. She had been ill with pneumonia and it was agreed to await service of the warrant until tomorrow. Several men were watching her. Coroner Hoffman likewise became active and procured permits from relatives of former boarders with the widow, who is now charged with wholesale murder, to procure the bodies for examination.
Cannot Use Arsenic
There is a state law forbidding the use of arsenic in embalming and the coroner announced that if the poison was found in the bodies dug up, the undertakers would be asked for certificates showing whether the law was disobeyed and if it was not, an effort would be made to connect the widow with the administering of poison.
Considerable caution governs the advance of the investigation, as until the report of the toxicologists today, the coroner was not satisfied with evidence, he had a basis for arrest, and he made it clear no arrests would be made for several days, if at all.
Dozens of detectives will search for further(?) light on the eight deaths which preceded that of Bissonette, while the deceased were living at the woman's home.
Will Exhume Bodies
Just what bodies would be exhumed, Coroner Hoffman declined to say. It is believed, however, one of them would be that of Conductor Richard T. Smith, who boasted of having lived as the husband of the widow - though not married to her - was taken suddenly ill and died under circumstances that aroused the official's curiosity. It developed he had obtained life insurance a short time before, of which she was to be the beneficiary.
Mrs. Vermliya collapsed when informed that the experts had found poison in the viscera of Bissonette, but she showed no concern after recovering, and declined to make any statement. The increased guard was instructed to watch her constantly, lest she attempt to injure herself.
The Dothan Eagle; Dothan, Alabama.
November 4, 1911; Page One.
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF MANY PERSONS MAY BE CLEARED UP BY POLICE
Chicago, Nov. 3. - Mrs. Louis Vermilya today was formerly charged with the murder of Policeman Arthur Bissonette by poisoning him with arsenic, following the report of toxicologists, who has examined the viscera of the dead roomer at the woman's home. Coroner Hoffman announced that he will have exhumed the bodies of at least two of the other eight persons who have died in her home during the past eighteen years.
Possible Victims:
Patrolman Arthur Bissonette, who died several days ago.
Fred Brinkamp, first husband of Mrs. Vermilya. He left $5,000 to the widow.
Charles Vermilya, a second husband, died two years ago, leaving $2,000.
Frank Brinkamp, son by first marriage, died a year ago leaving his mother $1,200.
Henry J. Vermilya, a step-son, died a year ago, after a quarrel with his step-mother over the sale of a house.
Lillian Brinkamp, died in 1906 att he home of Mrs. Vermilya.
Richard T. Smith died a year ago while rooming at her house. Said to have left her $2,000 life insurance and declared by some to have been a third husband.
Cora Brinkamp, daughter, died when 8 years old.
Professor Walter L. Haines, Dr. Ralph W. Wester and Dr. W.K. LeCount reported to the coroner that they had found more than enough arsenic in the liver and other organs of Bissonette to have caused his death.
Chief of Police McWeeny, who, with State Attorney J.E.W. Wayman and several police officers, had listened to the toxicologists' report to the coroner, immediately swore out a warrant for the woman, who had been under close surveillance. She had been ill with pneumonia and it was agreed to await service of the warrant until tomorrow. Several men were watching her. Coroner Hoffman likewise became active and procured permits from relatives of former boarders with the widow, who is now charged with wholesale murder, to procure the bodies for examination.
Cannot Use Arsenic
There is a state law forbidding the use of arsenic in embalming and the coroner announced that if the poison was found in the bodies dug up, the undertakers would be asked for certificates showing whether the law was disobeyed and if it was not, an effort would be made to connect the widow with the administering of poison.
Considerable caution governs the advance of the investigation, as until the report of the toxicologists today, the coroner was not satisfied with evidence, he had a basis for arrest, and he made it clear no arrests would be made for several days, if at all.
Dozens of detectives will search for further(?) light on the eight deaths which preceded that of Bissonette, while the deceased were living at the woman's home.
Will Exhume Bodies
Just what bodies would be exhumed, Coroner Hoffman declined to say. It is believed, however, one of them would be that of Conductor Richard T. Smith, who boasted of having lived as the husband of the widow - though not married to her - was taken suddenly ill and died under circumstances that aroused the official's curiosity. It developed he had obtained life insurance a short time before, of which she was to be the beneficiary.
Mrs. Vermliya collapsed when informed that the experts had found poison in the viscera of Bissonette, but she showed no concern after recovering, and declined to make any statement. The increased guard was instructed to watch her constantly, lest she attempt to injure herself.
The Dothan Eagle; Dothan, Alabama.
November 4, 1911; Page One.
This is merely one article of many. I plan to update his biography.
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF MANY PERSONS MAY BE CLEARED UP BY POLICE
Chicago, Nov. 3. - Mrs. Louis Vermilya today was formerly charged with the murder of Policeman Arthur Bissonette by poisoning him with arsenic, following the report of toxicologists, who has examined the viscera of the dead roomer at the woman's home. Coroner Hoffman announced that he will have exhumed the bodies of at least two of the other eight persons who have died in her home during the past eighteen years.
Possible Victims:
Patrolman Arthur Bissonette, who died several days ago.
Fred Brinkamp, first husband of Mrs. Vermilya. He left $5,000 to the widow.
Charles Vermilya, a second husband, died two years ago, leaving $2,000.
Frank Brinkamp, son by first marriage, died a year ago leaving his mother $1,200.
Henry J. Vermilya, a step-son, died a year ago, after a quarrel with his step-mother over the sale of a house.
Lillian Brinkamp, died in 1906 att he home of Mrs. Vermilya.
Richard T. Smith died a year ago while rooming at her house. Said to have left her $2,000 life insurance and declared by some to have been a third husband.
Cora Brinkamp, daughter, died when 8 years old.
Professor Walter L. Haines, Dr. Ralph W. Wester and Dr. W.K. LeCount reported to the coroner that they had found more than enough arsenic in the liver and other organs of Bissonette to have caused his death.
Chief of Police McWeeny, who, with State Attorney J.E.W. Wayman and several police officers, had listened to the toxicologists' report to the coroner, immediately swore out a warrant for the woman, who had been under close surveillance. She had been ill with pneumonia and it was agreed to await service of the warrant until tomorrow. Several men were watching her. Coroner Hoffman likewise became active and procured permits from relatives of former boarders with the widow, who is now charged with wholesale murder, to procure the bodies for examination.
Cannot Use Arsenic
There is a state law forbidding the use of arsenic in embalming and the coroner announced that if the poison was found in the bodies dug up, the undertakers would be asked for certificates showing whether the law was disobeyed and if it was not, an effort would be made to connect the widow with the administering of poison.
Considerable caution governs the advance of the investigation, as until the report of the toxicologists today, the coroner was not satisfied with evidence, he had a basis for arrest, and he made it clear no arrests would be made for several days, if at all.
Dozens of detectives will search for further(?) light on the eight deaths which preceded that of Bissonette, while the deceased were living at the woman's home.
Will Exhume Bodies
Just what bodies would be exhumed, Coroner Hoffman declined to say. It is believed, however, one of them would be that of Conductor Richard T. Smith, who boasted of having lived as the husband of the widow - though not married to her - was taken suddenly ill and died under circumstances that aroused the official's curiosity. It developed he had obtained life insurance a short time before, of which she was to be the beneficiary.
Mrs. Vermliya collapsed when informed that the experts had found poison in the viscera of Bissonette, but she showed no concern after recovering, and declined to make any statement. The increased guard was instructed to watch her constantly, lest she attempt to injure herself.
The Dothan Eagle; Dothan, Alabama.
November 4, 1911; Page One.
MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF MANY PERSONS MAY BE CLEARED UP BY POLICE
Chicago, Nov. 3. - Mrs. Louis Vermilya today was formerly charged with the murder of Policeman Arthur Bissonette by poisoning him with arsenic, following the report of toxicologists, who has examined the viscera of the dead roomer at the woman's home. Coroner Hoffman announced that he will have exhumed the bodies of at least two of the other eight persons who have died in her home during the past eighteen years.
Possible Victims:
Patrolman Arthur Bissonette, who died several days ago.
Fred Brinkamp, first husband of Mrs. Vermilya. He left $5,000 to the widow.
Charles Vermilya, a second husband, died two years ago, leaving $2,000.
Frank Brinkamp, son by first marriage, died a year ago leaving his mother $1,200.
Henry J. Vermilya, a step-son, died a year ago, after a quarrel with his step-mother over the sale of a house.
Lillian Brinkamp, died in 1906 att he home of Mrs. Vermilya.
Richard T. Smith died a year ago while rooming at her house. Said to have left her $2,000 life insurance and declared by some to have been a third husband.
Cora Brinkamp, daughter, died when 8 years old.
Professor Walter L. Haines, Dr. Ralph W. Wester and Dr. W.K. LeCount reported to the coroner that they had found more than enough arsenic in the liver and other organs of Bissonette to have caused his death.
Chief of Police McWeeny, who, with State Attorney J.E.W. Wayman and several police officers, had listened to the toxicologists' report to the coroner, immediately swore out a warrant for the woman, who had been under close surveillance. She had been ill with pneumonia and it was agreed to await service of the warrant until tomorrow. Several men were watching her. Coroner Hoffman likewise became active and procured permits from relatives of former boarders with the widow, who is now charged with wholesale murder, to procure the bodies for examination.
Cannot Use Arsenic
There is a state law forbidding the use of arsenic in embalming and the coroner announced that if the poison was found in the bodies dug up, the undertakers would be asked for certificates showing whether the law was disobeyed and if it was not, an effort would be made to connect the widow with the administering of poison.
Considerable caution governs the advance of the investigation, as until the report of the toxicologists today, the coroner was not satisfied with evidence, he had a basis for arrest, and he made it clear no arrests would be made for several days, if at all.
Dozens of detectives will search for further(?) light on the eight deaths which preceded that of Bissonette, while the deceased were living at the woman's home.
Will Exhume Bodies
Just what bodies would be exhumed, Coroner Hoffman declined to say. It is believed, however, one of them would be that of Conductor Richard T. Smith, who boasted of having lived as the husband of the widow - though not married to her - was taken suddenly ill and died under circumstances that aroused the official's curiosity. It developed he had obtained life insurance a short time before, of which she was to be the beneficiary.
Mrs. Vermliya collapsed when informed that the experts had found poison in the viscera of Bissonette, but she showed no concern after recovering, and declined to make any statement. The increased guard was instructed to watch her constantly, lest she attempt to injure herself.
The Dothan Eagle; Dothan, Alabama.
November 4, 1911; Page One.
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