Earth Caves Threaten Staunton Post Office Area
Soil sinking on Baldwin street cracks toward the government block and post office. A third hole appeared, water pools form, and a police post office site is surveyed by engineers amid fears of broader collapse. Local residents watch as suction pumps and geologists assess the limestone beneath Staunton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Baldwin Street
C L. Wilson
Lewla Creek
J E. Todd
Mary Glenn
Government
Post Office
United States Marshal’s Office
Smith Fuel
Sortelli
James DB Trilbies
Thia City
Brownlow Will Filed Denoting Trust to 12 Year Estate Plan
The will of Rep Walter P Brownlow of the Thai Tennessee district probated this week sets his entire estate in trust for twelve years. The trust will distribute assets among his children, with his wife provided for. The estate includes real and personal property and stock in Johnson City Traction Company where he held a controlling interest likely worth at least 1300 percent. Capt Kyle M King and Gov John P Smith named as trustees. Chancellor Hal H Haynes to act in his stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tonesburg
Tenn
Walter P Brownlow
Johnson City Traction Company
Kyle M King
John P Smith
Mountain
National Soldiers Home
Hal H Haynes
Bristol
Mm Hus Stead
RACE RIOT ON TRAIN IN VIRGINIA
A race riot occurred on a Norfolk to Greensboro excursion train in Southampton county near Danville Virginia. White student Tel Staines of ullford College NC was shot in the breast and Rob ert Jones was beaten with a bottle. Four negroes were arrested at the station after the train reached Greensboro. San Mackin of Reidsville NC was identified as the shooter by several white passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Southampton County
Norfolk
Greensboro
Tel Staines
Ullford College
Robert Jones
M& Bottle
Creneral Hopital
San Mackin
Reidsville
Stanley
Death by own action shocks Winston Salem figure
Despondent Winston Salem merchant Crews, facing health and business reverses, shot himself at home last night. He died from a heart wound, with arrangements made to send him to the State Hospital for treatment. His body lay in night clothes. pistol found nearby. Survived by wife and three children. he belonged to Fairview Council J U A M and Salem Lodge I O O F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Salem
Wangington Post
Winston Salem N C
Crews
State Hospital
Fairview Counci
Salem Lodge
Farmer Shot by Son in Chicken Thief Misfire
Sylvester Hay, a prominent farmer between Meyersdale and Herrin, was shot in the legs by his son at night. Both men believed a chicken thief was nearby after a dog barked, each investigating separately and firing. The incident occurred during a mistaken identity hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweelal
Washington Post
Cumberland
Sylvester Hay
Meyersdale
Herrin
Rayner's Auto Wrecked Near Federalsburg
Special to The Washington Power Cambridge Maryland August 12 United States Senator Rayner's touring car crashed while on a ride with chauffeur James Crevins and two Cambridge women Miss Bessie Rook and Miss Lulu Sullivan near Federalsburg. Both women were injured but not seriously. chauffeur escaped. The senator returned to Cambridge by carriage after the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cambridge
United States
Rayner
Bessie Rook
Lulu Sullivan
Hurlock
Ocean City
James Crevins
Grevins
Federalsburg
Madriz and Estrada factions seek Nicaraguan settlement
iMadriz envoys Sebastian Sallamas and Dr Modesto Barrios met Huntington Wilson at the State Department to push a settlement for Nicaragua. They and Dr Salinas are to be recognized as unofficial channels between the Madriz faction and Washington, while noting the government’s fixed policy on the Nicaraguan situation. The Estrada faction also holds key territory and claims to be weighed in any compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Sallamas
Modesto Barrios
Madriz
Nicaragua
State Department
Huntington Wilson
Estrada
Chantales
Managua
Barrios
Salinas
Department
Corea
Washington
Cantrillo
Joke on husband ends trial as wife abandons children
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg West Virginia reports that Mrs SBerty Hoodlet a divorcee from Athens Ohio interrupted her ex husband W C Hoodlets nonsupport trial in Justice Gordons court by declaring This is all I have to offer then leaving the courtroom with the two children ages 3 and 9. Hoodlet then assumed care of the kids and took them to a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
Sberty Hoodlet
Athens
Ohio
Hoodlet
Army Orders Detail Leaves and Assignments Across Posts
Army orders list leaves of absence for Camp Glenn Davis and others, with ten day and fifteen day detachments. It notes multiple officers and units, including transfers to Fort Logan H Roots and Fort Leavenworth, instructor duties at Army Signal School, and weekly official business visits to Hartford firms. Special orders revise stationing for Capt Elliott and revoke orders for Capt Dockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H Davis
Twelfth Infantry
Harry Graham
John P Keeler
Coast Artillery Corps
John R Proctor
William A Millr
USA
Robert B. Hewitt
Fort Logan
H Roots Ark
Willis P Coleman
Fourth Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Joseph O Mauborgne
Third Infantry
Army Signal Schon
Fort Leavenworth
Kana
Army Service Schools
Frank Baker
Ordnance Department
Calt
Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company
Pratt & Whitney Company
Hartford, Conn
Naval officers listed as commissioned ranks and duties
A historic navy orders list enumerates commissioned captains and commanders with names, plus lieutenants and junior grades, detailing duties at hospitals, naval yards, and ships. It also notes vessel movements arriving at and sailing from various ports and announces the upcoming Monthly Magazine Section with the next Sunday issue of The Post.
Equity and probate dockets reveal extended deadlines and sales
The District of Columbia courts list multiple matters with extended transcript deadlines to October 15 1910 and September 26 1910 across Equity Circuit Bankruptcy and District Courts. Reports include sales of assets by private gate and numerous estates facing probate letters of administration and guardianships.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court
Justice Barnard Watta
Ballinger
Plaintif
Kegwin
Forests Forest
Iecord
WG G Gardiner
WG Johnson
Wyeth
Northrup Ale
Cos Hilver Seale
Hitchett
Darlington
Wo Ambrose
John Rideout Coughlin
Trades Unionist Publishing Company
T Hendler Rawlings
Kelly
J Dickbaut
Pendente Hiebend
D C O'Callaghan
E_WA Jackson Block
Famous Clothing Company
L Tobriner
Alexander Wolf
Elks Beat Knights of Columbus 6–0 For Orphan Aid
Cy Cummings leads Elks in a 6 to 0 victory over the Knights of Columbus at American League Park. Becker and Robertson shut out KC. Ferguson allows one run after McKnight leaves early. Cummings shines at first. King and Cissel star in fielding. Elks raise funds for St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum.
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Cy"’ Cummings
B. P. C. E. Ball
Becker
Robertson Allen
Elks
Knights of Columbus
American League Park
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Knights
Robertson
McIknight
Ferguson
Cy” Cummings Stara
Cy Cumings
Phil King
Princeton
Cissel
Quinn
George Markward
Harry King
A J. Cummings
Edward J Murphy
The
Peter P. Finnegan Ang
James O'Shea
Questioned in Rice Case Brown Tells Of Night Of Murder
Cleveland Aug 12 John H Brown a real estate promoter testifies at the coroner inquiry into the murder of attorney William L Rice. He recalls stepping from a street car to find three automobiles near the victim and notes the doctors at the scene spoke of uncertainty before confirming the deceaseds identity. Frank Jardine who was present when the body was found says he saw no street car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brown
Cleveland
Ohio
John Hartness Brown
William L. Rice
Brown
Attorney Rice
Frank Jardine
Sald
District pound enforces muzzling ordinance on dogs
Poundmaster Einstein halted operations at 4:30 PM and penned about twenty dogs whose owners failed to provide muzzled cages. Nineteen dogs were surrendered voluntarily to avoid euthanizing, while nineteen more were taken in during the drag net. The daily roundups continue until August 11, 1911 unless policy changes. The Agriculture Department reports no evidence linking the stoning death near the Congressional Library to dog behavior, while Arkansas county populations are released for six counties including Hot Spring and Crittenden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einstein
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Thursiday
Congressional Library
Deeds Of Trust Across Washington City Readied For Recording
A lengthy list of deeds of trust appears for various districts including Columbia Heights Petworth Belmont and Meridian Hill. Names such as John P Stuckert Sarah L Clements A Gardiner Wilbur Nash and James A Finch appear with securing parties like Emanuel Speich Julia Slosson National Permanent Building Association and Metropolis Building Association. Several properties in squares 543 965 508 and others secure loans ranging from 200 to 26 000 dollars with terms from one to five years at rates from five to six percent with semiannual or quarterly payments.
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Columbia U Heights
Emanuel Speich, Jr
John PF Stuckert
Columbia Heights
Thomas E Clemerite
Edward W Petherbridge
Petworth
Julia FE Siescon
Sarah L Cremants
L Streste
Wilbur F Nash
Washington
Aggeement
Betwen
Theodore
Ebsugh
John P_ stuckert
E Spetch, Jr
J A Hayden
Emanuel Speich
Sarah L_ Clements
Gardiner
WG Dent
Julia E Slosson
Barry Farm
George Goodjaeet Ux
BW Parker
Park View
Matile
Moss
Bertha M. Robbing
J M Hemon
L A
Rover
W. Levengaier
LE Dhoit Park
Fannie R Hopkins
Taylor
JH Ralston
Thomas W Marcubbin
Leek
Bellevue
Clarenda
Chariton
George C Gestman
C A Cragin
Samuel Scrivener
Folsey Ate
F Heights
Gustave Harrison
Et‘ Ux
A E Walker
L Gaddis, Jr
Sscore
PF Clarke
Kalobara Heights
Samuel Richards
Saloman-Licky
Salman Lire
Scheutzen Park
Charles Conroy
James F. Shea
William P
Normaus
G T Borger
James A Finch
L. EB. F
Rainey
Toj
Prinea
Connecticut Avenue Terrace
James A. Finch
H A Gilirand T
N Gill, Jr
J. H. Baird
Square
Meridian Hill
James B. Bond
A Saul
W. HE
Hildon
Connecticut Avenue
Wilbur L. Wright
Gilr
Gill
Kenlworth
The Yacht Affair of Boyd, Mildred, and Cherry
On the Grande Dame yacht, Boyd confronts his love triangle as Cherry Malotte and an heiress ruse threaten Mildred and Willis Marsh. Emerson plans revenge while Wayland asserts control, and a dramatic arrival tests loyalties and future outcomes aboard.
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Boyd
Wayland
Fraser
Chancy de Benville
Moniger
Miss Berry
Mr. Yonkers
New York
Jyde
Alton
Bova
Cherry
Emerton
Bertle
Jerry
Cherry Marotte
Tuirn
Wayne Wayland
Mildred
Marsh
Emerson
Mr. Wayland
Felow
Grey
Willis Marsh
Wills
Kalvik
West
Cherry Malotte
Constantine
Mr. Marsh
Chicago Packers Tax Assessments At Stockyards Rise
Chicago packers face taxes on 10 million dollars of personal property at the Union Stockyards this year after action by the board of review. Armour & Co is taxed on 4.025 million, Swift & Co 8.45 million, Morris & Co 1.105 million, and Libby McNeill Libby increased from 420 thousand to 460 thousand.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
Union
Board of Review
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Libby, McNeill & Libby
The Metal Market Mixed Copper and Tin Prices Report
New York metal market shows copper steady with varied futures and spot trades. London and New York rates for tin lead and spelter reflect a firm to quiet activity amid mixed dealer quotes and brief arrivals.
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New York
London
Loral Dealere Rt
Jake
East St Louis
Aeonrites Bt
Cleveland
Warrine
Northern
Southern
Tou
Convention To Set Mark For Virginia Firemen’s Parade
The Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association plans its annual convention in Alexandria August 24 to 26 with large attendance expected from all sections. Prizes, reel races on North Washington Street, and decorated streets are notes of the preparations. Also reported is the death of Walter Trimyer at Bradock Heights from tuberculosis and funeral notices for Frank W. Butts. Rev John D. Wing’s appointment to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Virginia State Volunteer Firemen's Association
Roger C. Sullivan
Washington Street
F. W. Butts
Frank W. Butts
North Columbus Street
Mr . Gibson
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Methodist Protestant
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Staunton Swallows Frame Building
Valley City
Lewis Street
Central Avenue
Herald
Frederick
Baldwin
Vue Horn
Virginia
Vin Horn
Reporta
Brownlow
MR. Rayner
Senator
Imadriz
Wilson
Husband
ARMY
BO. Bran
H Harlow
A Carr
N C Twining
T P Magruder
W Y Pratt
G Ro Wael
Leutenant
H C Dinger
L Shane
A N Mitchell
Fog Finney
Leutenants
A C Stetter
EC S Rom
A W Sears
Speare
Lonfon
WeNair
Greenree
W Townsend
Fo T Chew
Rowan Midehipmann
J Keleher
Naval Hospital
Las Animas
AW Higgins
Navy
JH Gunnell
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Cal
Yo Megates
WB. Ferguson, Jr
J A Spilman
Ro B Deming
Wheeling and Petrel
Singapore
Tarantula
Annapolis
South Dakota
San Francisco
Lamson
Newport
New London
Wolvarine
Dorothea Gopher
Nashville
Yaute
Hawk
Don Juan de Austria
Buffalo
Capitola
Towa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Horta
Azores
Solomons Island
California
Tiburno
Georgie
Philadelphia
Newport Vicksburg
San Juan del Sur
Corinto
Justice Barnard
Jesse K Webster
District Court
Tucker & Kenyon
Washington F Street
Robert A Wilson
Lyon & Lyon
Thomas Noell
Robert Griswold
Samuel Noel
Dertha Noell
Plumiey
Benedict Ty Gheen
Mary E Gheen
Joseph A_ Burkert
James M Dunnivan
Joseph A Burkert
Mary E Wells
Bernard Walls
George P
Judas LF Willer
Carr
Anna B Wade
WG Gardiner
William H. Crowell
Wwilliam
G Crowell
Howard Boyd
Mary E Scott
Sarah J. Taylor
Chace Hatate
Napoleon 1
Smith Safe
Ratifed
Theodore E Lewis
Pearl M
Shelton
George W Shelton
Washington Brick Company Et
McIsonnell Et
Ken’ Flaintif
George C Gertman
Sarah Scott
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Laintis
AB Webb
Hart
Cohen
Capital Traction Company
RB Behrend
L HW David
Charles H Smith
Samuel H Tucat
Pinlntif
Flaherty
Magrath & Kennelly
Foster Orrison
LL. Hawly
Herman R Hawenstein
Iota
Second Street
Florence
Simpson
Elizabeth P Reynolds
Eleventh Street
Elizabeth
Kennedy
John F Bolen
Jeninh
Boen
K Street
Arthur F Wood
Michael’ Rinaldo
Square Ss
Third
Padsworth
George Pumphrey
Sophie L. Fincher
R Street
Anna B Goegier
yIr Te Gaspare Amato
LE Droit Park
Thomas W Maccubbin
Fannie
Hopkins
Senate Heights
Hunter
Kalorama Heights
Marle L
Salman Sick
Ingleside
Richard Wolfe
Wilbur D Slaven
Crerk
Sixth Street
M D Campbell
James P Briges
Ernest F Ehnert
Mar
A’ Prince
Patrick Glesin
Mary Seymour
Iamen A Wach
Wilbur L Wright
North Grounds
Columbian University
Henry May
Alice Miller
RUE Oe
Sane
Arkansas
Census Bureau
Chicotmas
Desha
Hot Spring
Lincoln Ae
Crittenden
Co - Wat
Goodyear
Win. Halin& Co
Incsraring
City
En Pete
Walter Trimyer
John H Trimyer
Braddock Heights
Alexandria County
Trimyer
Asheville
N. C
J. D. Wing
Atlanta
Ting
John D . Wing
Éioces O
Episcopal
Mount BT Alban
William Alexander
Christ Church Cathedral
New Orleans
United States Marine Band
Tennallytown
Methodist Episcopal
Foundry Me& Church
Sixteenth
Church Streets
Varry Farmer
Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
John Marshall Place
Catreet Northwest
John Reid Shannon
E C Powers
Epworth League
First Presbyterian Church
Beach
Gurney Christian Science
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Fifteenth and
R Streets
Colorado Building
Church of the Holy Comforter
St. Andrew's Chapel
Fairfax County
Thompson
Appich
Frank la Redour
Florida
Sarah James
Graf
St Louis
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Southampton
Amburg, la
Colorado
Denver
Chicago & North Western Railway
Orno M. Brown
Chestnut St
Phila
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