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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1912
Page
2
Discharge of an oiler after a quarrel with a cook sparked the voyage disruption. Two vessels anchored in New York Harbor delaying ashore access while ships later sailed for destinations. Immediate salvage actions followed as unions secured shore access and crews prepared for further departures.
A garbled notice outlines autumn fashion choices including belts and accessories. It mentions women’s wear, sale dates, and new textures, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A confessed killer testified regarding the murder, detailing the events leading to the crime. The defendant’s statement was presented as part of the ongoing case, with trial preparations and dates noted for later proceedings.
A fragmented report notes workers uncovering about one thousand dollars hidden in a can at a distant gravel pit. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a finder’s surprise and local interest. The article references farmland nearby and a small group of men involved in the discovery.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions state legislation and a Washington report on electrical development. References a convict inventor, a state commissioner named Kat Harnard, and an Oxlhoma commission with Moers serving a sentence for farmers. The readable items suggest a political or legal update with unclear date.
Fragmented OCR describes a death linked to medicine and names individuals including Mrs Tews from Philadelphia. It also mentions Ladies' Day at the Republican Club and a spring fair with a national Republican event. A violinist and a quartet are noted among listed attendees.
Weather bulletin reports a broad disturbance over the Great Lakes and Atlantic states bringing rain and snow, with northeastward movement toward the central U S. Temperature remains above seasonal average in some areas while others see cooler readings. Winds vary from moderate northwest along New England to easterly along the Atlantic coast with gusts along the gulf. Local report includes temperatures, humidity, and visibility data for Washington area and tide details for Potomac and nearby rivers.
Riverhead New York April 27 John E Kollander of Southampton once charged with killing John Shrader with a chisel after following his wife to her home and later confined to Matteawan State Hospital for insanity is now deemed sane and will face a second degree murder trial here.
Federal and state experts report near extinction danger reversed for freshwater mussels in the upper Mississippi and its tributaries. At Fairport Iowa Station the Bureau of Fisheries begun artificial propagation of select species, after years of study on distribution, habits, infection, and parasitism. Field parties gathered data across Minnesota to Tennessee as plans for conservation and economic use advance.
A catalog-like listing of linen suiting options with widths from 27 to 90 plus inches. Describes oyster white shrunk fabric, multiple 36-inch pure linen Ramie blends in blue tan lavender brown rose navy natural, several 34 and 45 inch weaves, yarn dyed colors including pink light blue lavender rose. Prices range around 60c to 1.25 per yard.
Listing of custom sizes 36x72 inches to 8x12 feet with prices from 1.25 to 9.00 and color options Greem Brown Red Tan Grar Blor, noting sizes like 54x90 and 6x9 feet and mis-typed items.
A hardware store advertises a limited sale on sterling silver items due to rising copper costs. In stock inventory includes vases, tea services, candie sets, trays, baskets, and bowls with prices shown and a note that prices may increase soon.
New York April 7 a Queens supreme court jury found George Benz guilty of first degree manslaughter for shooting Bertha Reinan 12 in Riddewood on January 1 the bullet from a revolver aimed at his wife struck the child in the forehead as she jumped before her mother He faces sentencing Tuesday. Postoffice Employes Banquet. Assistant City Postmaster P M Robinson and Carrier Superintendent C B Matthews were main speakers at the thirteenth annual Station 6 banquet at Freunda last night with nearly 100 attendees including former clerks and carriers. Edward Kines acted as toastmaster. Four law actions listed in court notices follow.
Supreme Court dockets list assignments for Monday April 29 1912 across Equity Court Nos 1 and 2 and Criminal Court Nos 1 and 2 in the District of Columbia. Cases involve defendants and plaintiffs with numerous attorneys, including Lamson Enright Remmes Kelly, Bendheim Forrest, Gittings Mackalls, and Kenyon Macfarland. notices cover real estate, corporate actions, and criminal proceedings including robbery and false pretenses motions and arraignments.
Numerous deeds of trust recorded securing debts to various lenders. Names include John W Brown, Francis P Sheehy, Milton L Mickley, Edwin Wo Davis, Elizabeth Willamess, Walter E Wright, and others. Properties span SQUARE groups 39, 162, FRIENDSHIP, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, DEANEWOOD HEIGHTS, SOLARIS, and others with loan amounts from 2000 to 3600 and terms from 1 to 6 percent, semiannual or quarterly payments due over periods up to 16 months.
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