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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented speech referenced leadership in the Culted States Department of Agri Culure Wn and praised land reclamation and improved industrial conditions. The speaker urged calm, calling for responsible statesmanship to address broad national issues and express gratitude toward government efforts.
Authorities work to convict Smith of assault on Morris Bennett while investigating Worlden and others who carry wrenches as possible means to solving the Tobacconist killing. Police say evidence is weak and fear the case may stay unsolved without new information.
More than 2,500 people attended the twenty eighth annual social of the Catholic Knights of America at Convention Hall for St Joseph's Orphan Asylum. The event featured songs by orphan children and remarks by Father Kerby and Mr Russell praising the society and institution. An executive committee and reception team organized the event, with numerous local figures listed as organizers and helpers.
Citywide Thanksgiving observed with charitable feasts and turkey distributions by multiple organizations. The Methodist, Confederate Memorial, Gospel Mission, and other groups served meals to the poor, with hundreds fed and donations totaling substantial. Key figures included George Washington’s commemorations and local officials urging unity and gratitude.
Plate printers entertained at Bristers Minstrel Association event last night with a performance featuring Ramine Mo Peeder Teddy Felmer and Frank Utilated treprgs among others. Proceeds benefited charity with guests from St Vincent de Paul Society and Washington City Rays tom quint ring Ue attending.
Farin Na WA teekout of 79 o0h workers in the metal trades will become effective tonight after they refuse to accept an agreement drawn up by joint employers and unions. The morning ended with the discovery of a decapitated body near the rats of the Borth Lon Jag Punters, naming an employee as a murder suspect.
Fragmented OCR notes list ship movements and ports including New York Liverpool and Minnehaha with scattered names such as Koenig Alter Friedlander Byron Choma Wilhelm and Tait. The text mixes destinations and unfamiliar terms, lacking a clear narrative or dates.
An effort seeks to appoint White as successor to the late Dr Walter in public health. The term would be life tenure and White is strongly urged by prominent physicians nationwide. He previously served Mobile and New Orleans under General Wyman and has worked protecting against yellow fever. He now leads the American Society of Tropical Medicine.
Manager WF Thomas announced a five baby blond and blue eyed infant to be given away prompting John A Cisco of the Board of Children's Guardians and Detective Bower with three officers to intervene. They stopped as Mrs M Clannon of 120 Maryland Avenue NE was declared winner and revealed the baby was a doll in a prank.
The American Antitrust League reports a mass meeting in Washington to discuss the trust question and enforce antitrust law, with male-only attendance requested. Speakers include Henry B Martin and Congressman Littleton's conduct, addressing high living costs recalls and public concerns for the Ninth and F streets NW venue next Sunday evening.
A New York regent campaigns to keep a girl with her mother Myra Story claims the mother failed guardianship. Relatives allege mistreatment and home conditions at Be Beach are cited as reasons for taking the child. The story notes the judge and guardianship concerns without dramatic escalation.
A capable youth group staged a benefit minstrel show at Elke Home Hall on H street northwest to aid a building fund. The program blended darkface sketches with song, dance, and a clever satire written by Abram Simon Gamuel Klawane, with Mrs Simon as interlocutor. The entertainment featured numerous soloists, a charming quartet, and a two-act program ending with a kaffe klatch parody and a dance. Contributions from the ladies auxiliary topped the fund, and organizers anticipate forming a dramatic club.
Colon Nova tenants Carrillo Aixaola and Tivives bring the spouses of the American Bankers Association to Colon after a Caribbean voyage from New Orleans. A fireworks accident aboard the Carrillo marred the trip, injuring the ship’s carpenter and Captain H P Smith. The party departed for Panama at 1:94 am.
A boardwalk lace shop at 16 Boardwalk operated by Katan & Bons was gutted with about 5000 dollars in damage. The blaze, near sites of past major fires, swept two blocks of beach front but was halted before repeating a historic 1860s blaze. Daring work by the crew prevented a larger catastrophe.
Ambassador Kerena negotiates with Vienna authorities over a plot in Schwarsenbers plats for an embassy building. Negotiations focus on acquiring a site within the Vienna municipal center of the diplomatic quarter, currently occupied by an infantry barrack.
The advertisement claims rheumatism can be relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla a constitutional remedy that neutralizes the acid blood on which the disease depends and testimonials from grateful users are cited as proof of radical and permanent relief from joint pain and stiffness.
The East Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company faces a large sale of real and personal property at the District Building at 10 oclock tomorrow to satisfy district debts. A 3 204.09 certificate plus interest accrued was issued for maintenance and repairs through June 2 1909 and October 22 1911 notices, with no response from the company. The sale will be cash on bid acceptance with purchaser paying conveyancing costs.
John Dries a wealthy retiree living at 121 Hi street northeast was found dead in his room after years of seclusion. An unopened gas leak from a jet in the apartment apparently caused his death, with a list of debtors, deeds, and papers found on the bed. Coroner Nevill ruled accidental death. Dr George Warren attended.
Robert L. C. Ropn, a former member of the Metropolitan police, was arrested yesterday in Chicago on a charge of deserting his wife and children four years ago in Washington. Kopp joined the force on December 11 and was dismissed on January 6. He disappeared about four years ago. Chicago police asked authorities if they should detain him and Detective Burlingame planned to return him to Washington without requisition papers.
Nov 30. Sidney Clarke, a 3 year old boy, accidentally discharged a gun in South Bridge Maps. He handed the weapon to his father, John Clarke, who was to go hunting with neighbors. The gun went off fatally wounding John Clarke. The elder Clarke was described as a wealthy man.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous hotel guests and pairs by city including Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with many names such as Laure Bacon Willard Mre Doyle Blan Holling Moore Master Robert Doyle James Jansen and others. The text resembles a social register of visitors and residents across multiple hotels and cities.
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