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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1911

Page

8

Jumpers for Pimlico Veitch Stable on Hand

Baltimore August 27 strong string of jumpers and steeplechasers headlined by Silas Veitch including Jubilee in training as Pimlico hosts Maryland United Hunts three day meeting starting Thursday. Army horse events, two steeplechases, and flat races fill the card with over 200 horses entered and plans for Jubilee’s renewed form after recent setbacks.

Washington Post Baltimore Maryland United Hunts Pimlico Gittings Haa Pimico Silas Veitch Veitch Belmont Park A. Henry Higginson Henry Lee Brookline Jimmy” Lynch Hunts Kenning E. #B. Cassatt Washington Jockey Club Engineer Corps Rockwell Alexander Benning Jubilee Washington Fred Littlefield Benning Track Littlefield Littefeld

Election Eve Blues Delays Citizens In Rockville

On the eve of the Maryland primary, two Boyds politicians John W. Williams and J Frank Lewis rode in a hired auto with an unlicensed driver. Sheriff Viett arrested the driver and confiscated the car for a time, while blue laws kept Rockville and county venues closed.

J. W. Williams J. Frank Lewis Viett Rockville Montgomery County Maryland William Eliett John W. Williams Boyds Washington Rockviile Sheriff Viett Wiliams Mr. Lewis Airerift Chevy Chase Lake Glen Echo Park

Foresees Victory for Lee in Maryland Primary

Gov. Crothers praised a clean campaign as he predicted Blair Lee would win the Democratic nomination for governor. He noted strong support in St. Marys Calvert Anne Arundel Dorchester and other counties as crowds gathered for campaign meetings while campaigning toward Elkton.

Crothers Maryland Baltimore Blair Lee Elkton St. Marys Calvert Anne Arundel Dorchester Les

Lee Works Toward Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination

State Senator Wai Lee, after a statewide canvass in favor of his bid, returns to Silver Spring from Braddock Heights via Rockville and Frederick and Montgomery counties. He speaks of issue focus over personalities and plans to reach Baltimore for final campaign touches ahead of Tuesday’s voting.

Terest Maryland Rockville Wai Lee Silver Spring Braddock Heights Frederick Montgomery Lee Baltimore

Assails Child Labor Wants Higher Pay for Girls

Mrs Therese Serbel Milkiel of New York told a Typographical Temple audience that child labor must be stamped out and women workers should receive the same wages as men. She cited conditions in New York and states like North and South Carolina and Oklahoma, urging action to protect young girls and address wages and living costs faced by working girls.

Therese Serbel Milkiel New York Therese Serber. Milkiel G Street Milkiel New York City Fifth Avenue Lower East Side North South Carolina Oklahoma Big Blackfoot River Helena W. A. Clark, Jr Montans Butte W. A

Viscount Dangan joins stage as Arthur Wellesley at Gaiety

Earl Cowley’s son Christian Arthur Wellesley, soon to be known as Arthur Wellesley, prepares for the London stage in Peggy at the Gaiety Theatre. He has left the army, earns about 10 dollars weekly in the chorus, and rejects conventional society life in favor of acting and equality. He speaks his first lines on stage and hints at possible work in America.

Iscount Dangan Earl Cowley Peggy Mademoiselle Dangan Arthur Wellesley Christian Arthur Wellesley Waterloo Duke of Wellington Frank Gould Edwardes Gould Charrington Countess Cowley Violet Nevill Marquis of Abergavenny Lord William Nevill Spencer Clay William Waldorf Astor Lady Hartopp Phyllis Broughton Hartopp Sir Charles Hartopp Earl Cage Duchess of Devonshire England Duke of Devonshire House of Devonshire Christian Mason London Messrs. Agnew Vienna Aron Blockfin Troyon Leopold von Lieben Passaic New York Herald Brunn International Private Detective Institute of Vienna Monte Carlo Austria Brooklyn Wenzal Danek Pasqaic Baron von Lieben United States Arnald Rocklin van Dyke St. Martin's Church Courtrai Belgium Andoye Bruges Charles Wertheimer Norfolk Street Park Lane Reynolds Gainsborough Count Boni Bryant Park Strauss George HE. Wright Hartford Conn Wright Paul Vreeswyck Leutenant Rubens Donatugy Buonglome Pleischimann Medici John Calvin Calvino Florence Van Seville A& Monk Schaus Art Gallery William Sehaus Spain Schaus Charles III Mecca Tae Sam Ags Louvre

Theft of the Mona Lisa Amazes the Art World

A chaotic chronicle traces the Mona Lisa theft from the Louvre and surveys a century of famous art heists. It notes famed detectives and police agencies seeking the painting, recounts similar losses like the Duchess of Devonshire and Van Dyck works, and details mysterious recoveries and sensational rewards across Europe and America.

New York Evening Telegram Leonardo da Vinci Louvre Paris Scotland Yard Department of Justice United States Mona Lise da Vinci French Republic Holland Cour Visconti Gainsborough Duchess of Devonshire London

Oliver H P Clark Dies in Montgomery County

Oliver H P Clark 78 a longtime Montgomery County leader died of heart failure at his Bloge home near Rockville He headed Democratic politics in the county served as delegate candidate and two terms as county commissioner Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Woodside burial in St John s Cemetery Forest Glen He was father to Berry E Clark and three sons and five daughters with his widow living years after her marriage ending sentence truncated

Montgomery County Washington Rockville Oliver H. P. Clark Blige Grace Episcopal Church Charles M Boyle Clark Elias P. Marlowe James B. Fenwick James H. Cissel

Tracks Fail Over Tunnel Line in Washington

Recurrent track failures over the tunnel from Union Station to the southern city, beneath First Street and government buildings near the Capitol, prompt repairs by Washington Railway and Electric Company. The Pennsylvan ia Railroad must keep the surface above in good condition under their franchise. Workers repair streets and tracks from B to C on First Street after another subsidence. The tunnels cost two thousand dollars and serve trains to and from the South. Continuous settling sinks and earth movement trigger ongoing fixes.

First Street Washington Railway and Electric Company Union Station House of Representatives Capitol Pennsylvania Railroad C Street

Health Department to Hold Funeral Services for Morgue Deaths

The District health department ends barbarous pauper burials by arranging religious services for all morgue bodies starting with William Chase 25 a Negro who died at Washington Asylum Hospital. A clergyman will conduct services at 11 a.m. with oncall notice, while morgue staff notify 24 hours in advance if possible.

Health Department William Crane Asylum District Health Department William Chase Washington Asylum Hospital W. C. Fowler Fowler

Plan for 1500 Mile Mississippi River Flight

St Louis August 21 plans for a 1500 mile Mississippi River flight in September to beat Harry N Atwood's world record are under way. Two routes under consideration from St Paul to Vicksburg and from Dubuque to New Orleans. Albert Bond Lambert of the Aero Club of St Louis chairs the effort. The pilot will fly a hydro aeroplane to follow the river and land on the water when needed.

St. Louis Mississippi River Harry N. Atwood Chicago Middle West Albert Bond Lambert Aero Club of St

Atwood vows to outfly Grahame White at Atlantic meet

Boston August 27 1911 Harry N Atwood declares he will challenge Claude Grahame White at the Atlantic aviation meet. He vows to fly mile for mile against the English aviator if White tries to flash with a Nieuport to Boston Light and promises to pursue him to unseen altitudes. A silver loving cup and Harmon trophy await Atwood at the field.

Atwood Boston Mass Harry N. Atwood Claude Grahame- White Grahame‘White Atlantic Grahame White Boston Aviation Society Clifford B. Harmon

Kaiser Wants More Ships In The Sun

Hamburg august 27 the senate hosted a banquet for the emperor who urged strengthening the navy to secure Germanys place in the sun amid international competition. Atlanta suspension august 2% catcher Hugo McMurray of the Southern League team was suspended indefinitely for alleged unbecoming conduct toward the crowd Friday afternoon.

Hamburg Senate McMurray Atlanta Hugo McMurray Jordan

Minor league scores across leagues season results

Baseball scores from American Association Southern, New York State, Western leagues detailing Indianapolis over Saint Paul 4 3 Louisville over Kansas City 3 2 Columbus over Minneapolis 2 1 Minneapolis over Columbus 6 2 Toledo over Milwaukee 2 Montgomery over Mobile 13 2 New Orleans over Birmingham raju. Memphis 6 0 Atlanta. Utica over Scranton 2 2 Elmira over Albany 0 1 Syracuse over Wilkes Barre 4 Syracuse. Denver over Omaha 5 2 Des Moines over Topeka 9 2 St Joseph over Pueblo 9 9 Sioux City over Lincoln 11 4 Sioux City called in month.

American Association Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Kansas Kansas CK Columbuse Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Montgomery Mobile New Orlean New Orleans-Birmingham Raju Memphis Atlanta New York State League Utica Scranton Utlea Eimies Elmira Troy Albaps Finghamton Albany Syracuse Wilkes-parre Denver Omaha Des Voines Des Moines Topeka St Joe Pueblo Sioux City Lincoln

Blaze Threat to Aitcheson Mill Sparks City Debate

A freight car fire on Union Street near Prince and Duke streets endangered Aitcheson Bros planing mill. Fire alarms misrouted by engines caused delays before local residents freed nearby cars. Authorities suspect a match or cigarette butt started the blaze.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Union Street Southern Railway Prince and Duke Streets Aitcheson Bros’ Planing Mill Reliance North Union South Union Street Columbia

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