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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1911

Page

11

Will Spread Tenets Prominent Men Lead Project

Announcement at Georgetown University reveals a far reaching missionary and educational movement to be inaugurated in October by the Aloysius Truth Society of Washington under Jesuit direction. Prominent Catholic statesmen writers priests and educators support the effort with a program outlining committees and duties across press library social studies law and more.

Aloysius Truth Society Georgetown University Aloysius Truth Society of Washington Augustus J. Duarte Kentucky Ita Law Committee Augustus J. Duarta Mgr. T . Shahan D. D Joseph J. Himmell Mer. Willam T. Russell Eugene del. McDonnell John Handly S. J Ben Johnson Congress Francis de Sales Ryan M. Joseph Ryan John H. Borger

Geologist Tarr Survives Alaska River Skiff Crash

Prof Alph Tarr and a team of geologists from the National Geographic Society narrowly escaped drowning in Alaska's Big Delta River when their skiff capsized. All data and instruments were lost, ending a third NSG expedition to the northern glacial region. Prof Tarr and colleagues swam ashore. The party, including Prof Lawrence Martin, heads East soon.

Tarr Washington Post Ithaca Alph Tarr Big Delta Alaska National Geographic Society National Society Arr Lawrence Martin University of Wisconsin

UCHIDA MAY GET PORTFOLIO

Tokyo reports the emperor will entrust Marquis Satonji with forming the new cabinet with September announcements. Count Katsura recommends Satonji as premier designate to carry out policies. Lieutenant General Terauchi likely to resign as war minister but stay as resident general of Korea. Baron Uchida favored for foreign minister with Komura possibly remaining in that post.

Tokyo Saionji Count Katsura Satonji Terauchi Korea Baron Uchida United States Foreign Ministry Komura

Slayer of Three Is Merry in Indiana Prison

William Lee, who confessed to killing his father, mother, and brother at Boonville Indiana, is in solitary confinement at the Indiana Reformatory. He arrived from Princeton after confessing in Evansville and declared, I thought I would beat the old man to it. He maintains a wheiterful demeanor and even teased officers with small talk during the trip.

Jefferson Jeffersonville

Rioting by Negroes Near Church Leaves Man Injured

Special to The Washington Post reports serious rioting by Negroes around a church near St Margarets, Annapolis. Walter Murray was shot in the head and is in critical condition. Arthur Lee, the alleged shooter, fled toward Baltimore. Murray transported to Annapolis Emergency Hospital with others injured.

Washington Post Annapolis Church St. Margarets Walter Murray Arthur Lee Baltimore Beens Murray

Grand 74 year old dares New England to walk any time

Boston August 27 George B Ward of Midletown claims he can outwalk any challenger anywhere under any conditions. He says he lives on 26 cents a week mainly oatmeal peanut butter and crackers and walks 15 to 20 miles daily to stay in trim. He asserts no one can live on less and bets to beat all comers.

Washington Post Boston George B. Ward Middletown New England

Death of Lieut Whittier Reported by Inquiry Board

Portsmouth officials reveal the official board of inquiry states Lieut William A Whittier of the revenue cutter Androscoggin was killed August 18 in Boston by a blow from behind delivered by an unknown assailant. The three companions were walking peacefully and were not offensive to anyone.

Portsmouth N. H William A. Whittier Androscoggin Boston Official Board of Inquiry Revenue Service Lieut. Whittler

Pope Sees Visitor in Vatican Gardens

In Rome on August 27 the Pope, fully recovered from illness, celebrated mass and met Cardinal Arceverde de Albuquerque, archbishop of Rio Janeiro, in the Vatican gardens. The visitor came to bid farewell as he departs for America. The Pope spoke on South American church affairs and gave his apostolic benediction.

Rio Janeiro Vatican Gardens Rome Arceverde de Albuquerqne America South America

Night Riders to End Reign of Cats in District

Officials of the Washington Humane Society support a New York plan to form night rider squads to capture stray alley cats. A New York method involved a motorized cage and gas death at shelters, with captors facing bites and climbs as they collect felines from sidewalks and tenement districts.

Reign of Cats Humane Society New York Net and Basket Campaign Washington Humane Society John P. Heap W. C Woodward Washington Raymond J Cooley New York Humane Society Manhattan P. C Lower East Side Edwards

Aged Woman McGrath Dies at 115 in Milwaukee

Mrs McGrath aged 115 died yesterday at a local charitable institution in Milwaukee Wisconsin after several weeks with a broken hip. Prior to the accident she enjoyed good health for most of her long life. Report by Milwaukee desk dated August 27.

Hobble Skirt Debate Sparks Fashion and Suffrage Talks

Miss Beck of Los Angeles and Miss Bock of Shoreham discuss hobble skirts and dangers to mobility during a Paris influenced trend. They note fashion pressures from designers and the public, along with a shift toward modest attire and support for women’s suffrage amid coronation era observations.

C Bock Los Angeles Shoreham London Miss Hock York Bia Paris Miss Beck California Police Department of George

Ambassador denies U S envoy failed to aid in Yokohama dispute

Tokyo August 27 American Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien rejected a San Francisco originated story quoting Mrs. Carl F. Drury of Ohio accusing him of failing to protect her in a civil suit with Japanese garment makers at Yokohama. He said she visited him once and he treated her with politeness and consideration.

Tokyo Thomas J. O'Brien San Francisco Carl F. Drury Ohio Yokohama

Canada’s Fight Warms Up Over Reciprocity Pact

Ottawa reports show a heated election as pro and anti reciprocity argue over Canada United States trade. Premiers and leaders align against ratification while Laurier and Borden face strong opposition. Critics warn US agricultural competition harms Canadian farmers and cite Taft’s parting of the ways remark. Classifieds promise free Post Want Ads.

Ottawa Canada United States Laurier Borden Whitney Ontario McBride British Columbia Hazen New Brunswick Clifford Sitton Taft Congress

Tourists Face Strikes and Delays on London Trip

The group’s voyage included a London Bridge bus overturn after a strike disrupted transport in Dublin entries. Engineers deserted trains stranding passengers eight hours, yet they were eventually hauled to safety. Messages from Alma Sprinkle describe Ireland’s scenery, Blarney Stone, Killarney rides, and a mascot tale as they travel toward America.

Atray Pupting New York Washington America Alma. Sprinkle Switzerland London Ireland Cork Blarney Castle Killarney Lake Hotel Dean’s Cottage

Shot in Black Hand Hunt Ends in Wounding Officers

In Dorchester Boston Aug 27 four suspects were arrested after a nighttime clash with plainclothes officers who thought they faced Black Hand assailants. Patrolman Clarke was seriously wounded, Doherty shot in the head, and Cooper lightly hurt. The quartet deny charges as police assess the case.

Boston J. C. Clarke A. C. Cooper B. Doherty Dorchester Rose de “Angelo

Causes of Low Prices Crop Conditions a Factor

New York stock market last week saw renewed price declines with fresh rumors of special causes. Factors cited include deteriorating grain crops, bank preparation for cotton and grain movements, foreign financial center pressure from political disturbances, railroad labor disputes, and a broad retrenchment push by major rail systems. Professional selling suspected amid congested centers of speculation led by Union Pacific United States Steel and Reading, with large loan contractions by New York banks amplifying liquidation.

New York Stock Exchange Supreme Court Union Pacific United States Steel Reading Congress Senate

Gates Will A Surprise Will Riles Estate Plans

News of Charles Gates second will shocks social and business circles. It omits the Equitable Trust as trustee and lacks a ten year tying clause on Gates securities, amid speculation over the estate value and prior divorce. A separate note covers Sergt Patrick Ford funeral arrangements at Soldiers Home.

New York Charles Gates John W. Gates Virginia Gates Gildersleeve New Hampshire Equitable Trust Company Alvin W. Erech Krech Mr. Gates Central Fuel of Wall Street Texas Company Gates Securities Charles G. Gates Sergt P. Ford Patrick Ford Grand Army of the Republic Soldiers’ Home Park Road Gate Lodge Henry Wilson Post G A. R Soldiers' Home Cemetery

Portugal Crisis Deepens As Parties Split Over Elections

Lisbon reports a severe split in Portugal's republican party with Cosga and Almeida leading rival factions during the presidential votes. Rioting expectations grow as moderates gain ground while Costa's adherents challenge the government. Strikes by cork cutters dock workers and lighter men total about forty thousand, threatening the nation.

Lisbon Portugal Republican Party Alfonso Cosga Antonio Almeida Senhor Qamacho Arriaga Costa

Steel Mills Seek Orders for Bridge Material in Small Quantities

New York traders report keen competition for steel orders as mills and fabricators push to sell excess capacity ahead of a dull period. Smaller shops nearly sold out for three months, larger shops five to six months. Major contracts included 14,000 tons for Kansas City Terminal and numerous small railroad bridge orders. Pig iron activity remained limited to scattered small orders totaling about 59,000 tons nationwide.

New York Kansas City Missouri Pacific Big Four New York Central Lake Shore Pennsylvania Chicago Burlington and Quincy Boston Maine Albany

Park Officials Meet to Discuss National Park System

National park superintendents from Yellowstone and others prepare for a September conference. Secretary of the Interior Fisher and railroad representatives will seek a uniform improved park management system. Topics include transportation to and through parks, camping rights, and creation of a National Parks bureau. H. S. Graves will speak on Forest Service in national parks. The itinerary includes daily meetings at hotels during park travel.

Yellowstone National Park Fisher National Parks Bureau of National Parks Graves Forest Service Worestryn National Parks

Monaghan Torpedo Boat Destroyer Damaged at Wharf

The torpedo boat destroyer Monaghan struck the wharf at the torpedo station yesterday and sustained two large holes in the port bow with strained nearby framework. After temporary patching she will be moved to the New York navy yard for full repairs.

Newport R. I New York Navy Yard

Fifty More P. D. Banks Opens First Class Posts

Postmaster General Hitchcock designates 50 additional first class postal savings banks. Early receipts at New York Chicago St Louis and Boston totalled 266000 after three weeks. Expansion to 426 first class offices slated by September and third class network to 3000 offices soon. New designations include Montgomery Alabama Athens Georgia Cumberland Maryland Petersburg Virginia Parkersburg West Virginia Greensboro North Carolina Greenville South Carolina Bristol Tennessee.

New York Chicago Hitchcock St Louis Boston Montgomery Ala Athens Cumberland Petersburg Parkersburg W Va Greensboro N. C Greenville Bristol, Tenn

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