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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1912

Page

5

Bonnot Gang Battle Ends in Garage Explosion Tragedy

A chaotic siege in Paris as gendarmes and bandits clash near a garage. Bombs and dynamite explode, a guard dies, Bonnot is mortally wounded or self-inflicts a fatal shot, and police pursue co-leaders while infrastructure burns. About 200,000 spectators witness the scene as authorities seize the aftermath and investigate the gang’s finances and connections.

Warene Paul Gulchard Bonnot Jouin Gerpler Bonnet Ferrer Qwns Paris Fromentin Cholay-le-Roi

Rare Gems Deal Promises Trusted Diamond Purchases

A seller touts long experience in handling and selecting Rare Gems offering over a hundred years of pears experience and urging buyers to rely on their integrity and statements without question.

Paris Bank Gang Terrorizes City and Suburbs

A violent gang has terrorized Paris and surrounding districts since December, committing bank messenger murders and robberies. The spree began with a December 21 bank messenger killing in Montmartre, followed by multiple robberies and shootings from January through April, including a Chantilly bank cashier murder and an $8,007 cash theft. Police have arrested several suspects, while leaders Donnot Dubois and Garnier remain at large. Jovin was killed and Chief Inspector Colmar wounded during an attempted arrest on April 24.

Paija Bare Jane Montmartre Thiais Paris Villeneuve-St. Georges Chantilly Bank of France Carouy Reymond Callentin Raymond Scientist Ronnot Dubois Garnier Donnot Jovin Inspector Colmar

Long Ride Begins as Mrs Taft Heads to Geneseo Valley

Mrs Wadsworth leads a Washington party on a horse journey to Geneseo Valley New York with Miss Helen Taft Capt Frank McCoy and others. The route through Virginia and Maryland avoids beaten paths and aims for scenic mountain roads over about a month long trip. Stops include Hot Springs Luray and Natural Bridge with arrival planned in Oakland Maryland by May 7 and continued travel to New York.

Herbert Wadsworth Helen Taft Frank McCoy A. S. AG CG. M. Ransdell Norman van Vorst Fairfax Courthouse Wadsworth Geneseo Valley N.Y Wadaworth Washington New York Viralnia Maryland Fairfax Miss Taft Hot Springs Wil Josephine Mather Philadelphia Virgina Luray Taverns Oakland Edward St John Greble S A Byron A. Long Misa Jeanette Allen Maj Henry Tallen Reneliff Mildred Greble Col. E. St. John Greble

Opening of Dardanelles Amid Bosphorus Tension

In Constantinople the council of ministers weighs renewing the Dardanelles opening to deter Halon warships as steamers are restricted to the Bosphorus. A wireless from Admiral Aresbitero aboard the Pisa reports two companies landed to seize Livaderta in Stampalia as part of occupation efforts.

Constantinople Council of Ministers Dardanelles Bosphoria Rome Aresbitero Pisa Stampalia Grecian Turkey Livaderta Aurient

Auto linked to Greek legation attache recovered in Baltimore

A missing automobile tied to L A Castanzoglu of the Greek legation was found in Baltimore and identified by Soterius Nicholson. Spiro Ladicos, a former attache, and three young friends were to be returned to Washington. Police recovered a second car belonging to John Smith, but no arrests were reported.

Baltimore Washington L. AL. Castanzoglu Legation Spiro Ladicos Wyoming Soterius Nicholson O'Day Cornelius J. Hickey Eleventh Street Constaine G. Pake Massachusetts Avenue Bernard Godwin Mr. Nicholson Ladicos Home John ©. Smith Rhode Islan Avenue

Senator's Creed Sin Letter Criticizes Words

Reverend Henry Vivix Nicholas rebukes a senator for a controversial creed remark in a fiery open letter. He questions the senator's mind and urges voters and the faith community to condemn the speech, urging forgiveness and conversion to traditional faith. Summit Hill, Carbon County is cited as the sender's location.

Nicholas James Christ's Church On Earth Henry Vivix Nicholas First Presbyterian Church Summit Hill Carbon

Survivors of Titanic Crew Return to Plymouth

One hundred sixty seven crew members from the Titanic disembarked from the Lapland at Plymouth. Crowds cheered as relatives and townspeople welcomed the men, who recounted raft rescues and near-misses while awaiting official depositions. Captains words were allegedly every man for himself. Eighty one boarded a special train to Southampton that evening with rest to depart tomorrow.

Plymouth Lapland Sial Board of Trade Lewis British Seafarers’ Union Olympic White Star Harold Sanderson E. B. Grenfell Morgan, Grenfell & Co Thanit Cherbourg Cannon Tom Southampton Wolverton Fiat United States Cews Smith

Drowned at Katonah Lake Two Yale Students Die in Canoe

George Borup of New York and Samuel Winship Case of Norwich Conn both Yale graduates and Arctic enthusiasts drowned in Long Island Sound when their power canoe capsized near East Beach. A search failed to recover their bodies. Borup, Class of 1907, planned another polar expedition. Case was a Yale graduate student at the Sheffield Scientific School. In Katonah Lake, N Y two brothers Nason and Arthur McKinney aged 21 and 19 drowned during a canoe trip last night after their craft overturned. witnesses saw it capsize but rescue crews found no trace. neither could swim.

Escent Beach Cent George Borup New York Peary North Pole Samuel Winship Case Neorwich Conn Yale Long Island Sound Youngs Case Borup Harry Gardner Millstone Ati Case Samuel B. Case Rominent Norwich ShéMerd Scientific Schoo Katonah Nason Arthur McKinney Katonah Lake

Girl of Sixteen a Bride in Charlottesville

The sixteen year old bride Miss Virginia Alexander of Albemarle County married Roy Br Wolfe of Batesville at the residence of J W Macks on Alphonso Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Gilby G Kelly of the First Methodist Church. The groom hails from Amherst County and the bride is 16 years old.

Charlottesville Roy Br- Wolfe Batesville Aitndys Virginia Alexander J. W. Macks Alphonso Street Giiby G. Kelly First Methodist Church Mih County

Titanic Wireless Hearing Shapes Oceanic Safety Rules

A Senate inquiry scrutinizes wireless operators on ships like the Titanic. Questions focus on duty hours, dividend authority, and message handling amid calls for stricter life saving gear and drills. Officials expect the international wireless conference to address these issues with new actions likely.

Iceberg Cape Race Jupe Marconi Wireless Company Bruce

Titanic survivor Archibald Gracie speaks on prayer at Washington service

Col Archibald Gracie, sole Washington survivor of the Titanic, told an audience at St. Thomas Church about his rescue after the ship sank. He emphasized persistent prayer and telepathic communication with family, noting prayers aboard the raft and Lord's Prayer recitations among the crew and passengers.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Eighteenth Atreat Dupont Circle Northwest Col Archibald Grade Washington Colorade A. Ernest Smith Col. Gracie Cal. Gracie Col Gincs Maj. Butt Clarence Moore A. Frank A. Millet

Internal Bath showcased at Affleck's Drug Stores

An advertisement explains the J. R. Cascade internal bath system now shown at Affleck's Drug Stores in Washington DC. It claims the device uses warm water to aid bowel regularity, reduce waste in the large intestine, and relieve constipation and biliousness without drugs. It urges readers to view demonstrations with no obligation.

Ameck J. RB. US Affteck Loth Washington, DC Hookiat

Titanic Victims Identified as Search Wreckage Recasts

Halifax reports a gale scatter in Titanic recovery efforts. The Mackay Bennett and Mina continue to seek bodies, with Vincent Astor’s party arriving and plans to sail to New York once identifications are confirmed. Officials expect most remains recovered soon, weather permitting.

Mackay-Bennett Vincent Astor Halifax Aprila Minin Ttanio Decarteret Minta Archibald Butt Ysador Straus W. T Bread Mr. Stead New York Freman Colestor Isidore Unizola Victor Penasco Penasco Senor Senora Penasco Premier Canalejan Spain Hugh R. Rood Seattle Minfa Navy ‘Yard Minia Voliey White Star Line Caperdown Nova Scotia Mackay-Hennett White Star M. Hars Segurd MH. Moen A&a Stanbrooke Jacob Alfred Wiklund Helieve Mackay-Bennett

New Yorkers Plan Fund for Widow and Daughter

American war trends return to Titan commander Captain Edward J Amritutate. A testimonial and a relief fund for his widow and daughter in Southampton England are proposed after a Tinon Lege Club conference. A committee of arrangements including J P Morgan and Charles Jamer was named.

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Fire kills three in apartment blaze on Wet Church Street

Judge William D Wright says the Wet Church Street fire likely started from arson. Three died Mrs Edward Wohett and 7 DD Paht perished in the Marion apartment while Mrs Joan Lis ter died from injuries after leaping from a third floor window. Several others were badly burned as residents jumped to escape the flames. building owner estimates about 80000 dollars in losses.

Marion Church Street Edward Wohett Joan Lister Mindow William D. Wright

Montgomery County Road Program Aims $47000 Expenditure

Montgomery County Commissioners plan to spend 47000 to authorize road construction. Funds cover sections from Rocksile to Frainah, Maccksille to the Potomac line on the Fallz road, Georgetown pike via Garrett Park to Kensington, and Forest Glen to the Brookesile, with work to start once preliminaries are finished.

Montgomery County Rockinfield Cents Rocksile Frainah Maccksille Potomac Line Fallz Road George Town Uarrett Park Kensington Forest Glen Brookesile

Abdul Baha sermon prompt urged followers to reject universal cult

A Washington Methodist church sermon denounced Abdul Baha head of the Bahai movement calling his teachings insincere and urging adherents to return to Persia with broader vision. Dr James Montgomery condemned the universal cult and urged conversion to Christ. The talk followed a sermon on The Popular Appetite criticizing new thought trends in religion.

Abdul Baha James 8. Montgomery Metropolitan Memorial ME Abdul Persia Montgomery Jesus Christ

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