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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
6
New York millionaire Eddie Hearne wins second straight in the event as Ralph De Palma finishes third. Only six of sixteen starters reach the finish line, marking Hearne's final race in the series.
The report details a multi car finish with Mina and Hearne Bema among the leaders, noting Abbott-Detron and Abbott-Rarce retirements as several drivers faltered before the race was halted. It cites Bruce Hass in New York securing the Grand Prize on a rainy Savannah course, beating Heng and Brown in a tense, record-setting effort with foreign cars.
A fragmented obituary page lists multiple deaths and funeral details. Entries reference Hy on Liaradas in November, 1941. a nephew Charles Gladman. interment at Rock Creek Cemetery. a Mrs Elizabeth Dade with ties to Montgomery County. a New York City death. and a Mrs Ed Eubank among others. The scattered text preserves names, ages, and funeral arrangements where readable.
Perth mourns the loss of Maius Ib as her family recalls a life of love on December 1. The obituary reflects a tender remembrance from relatives and friends in the community.
The Savannah endurance race ends with Eddie Hearne losing to Bruce Brown in a dramatic finish. Victor Hemery and Louis Wagner retire from contention as American cars outperform foreign rivals, and a large crowd cheers the final laps amid technical failures and dramatic lead changes.
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia Charles W Swisher former secretary of state seeks the Republican nomination for governor He will announce candidacy within weeks Swisher previously ran for governor in 1908 withdrawing after a party split The Lincoln party and Scherr were also involved in the contested nomination scene leading to Glasscock defeating Democrat Louis Bennett by about 12000 votes
Ida Winkelman rejoices as her 6 year old Elma, stolen by her husband three years ago, is restored. The father deserted the younger child in Bremen, and consular help arranged care in Germany until funds could bring the child home to Chicago from Bremen. The Hettie girl arrived in Chicago after midnight.
The steamer Raleigh under Captain Beauvate of Cleveland ran aground six miles east of Fort Colborne. Two crew members Mr Wise and Mrs Wise drowned. Engineer William Prichard and nine other crewmen were aboard the wreck. the ship reportedly findingered with twelve on board.
Rev William M Poisal pastor of Bethany Independent Methodist Protestant Church in Baltimore died at his home after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was about 32, survived by wife and two children. Congregation may disband. Thanksgiving services held across local churches with clergy including Rev Dr John Lee Allison. Also, Mary T Kaus and Cherlys E Hawkins wed at the Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev H M Carter officiating.
Death notices list William Woodward 78 at Bollers' Home and Annie M Spacht 13 at 6407 ath, Cornelia H 41 at Lamont, Hira J Gold 83, Oliphant Hrawa 73, William Bush 84, Sarah K Edeiin 40, Robert Brannon 41, Nellie Hegeman 4, Anita Campbell 18 at Tuberculosis Hospital, Sarah Batter 1 year. Totals include Harry M and Mary K Wilson 2 days, other ages stated for residents at addresses across Potomac Ave, University Place, Davenport, Fort Reno and nearby streets.
A circulated report claims the entire Pacific fleet is ordered to speed to Shanghai China from Honolulu with 1500 additional troops awaiting orders from Manila. The fleet could depart within twelve hours for China, with J S vessels to act urgently.
Chicago reports hunting deaths tally 100 for the year, same as last year. Injuries fell to less than half of 1919 figures while thirty hunters killed themselves amid gun handling. Deer hunting remains the top danger with rabbit hunting second. one hunter fired on a rabbit near a farmhouse and struck six young women on a porch.
The Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade of New York will file in the U S Supreme Court asking a writ of mandamus to vacate the circuit court decree approving the American Tobacco Company disintegration plan and to issue a decree aligning with the independents view. They seek to intervene in the government’s suit and stay proceedings while certiorari is pursued.
Henrietta Crosman calmed about 1200 theatergoers at the Academy of Music Richmond when a gallery god shouted Fire during The Real Thing causing a stampede. The chorus and audience recovered quickly as the orchestra played on and the play resumed. A nearby hotel blaze caused the alarm but was extinguished before the curtain fell.
Reports from the steamship Wedina carrying King George and Queen Mary say the Bay of Biscay passage was violently rough. The queen’s apartments were flooded and she vacated, moving to a storm cabin while the king remained in his usual cabin.
News from Nanking and Peking in late November describe the imperial army thinning its Manchu core while Chinese troops rise. The national assembly met in secret with Yuan Shi Kai as premier. The Franco Belgian loan of 30 million dollars was approved along with a Yangtze bridge contract. Troop shifts put Manchu and Chinese forces nearly even. Mediation talks surface as powers consider action led by Japan, Britain, and the United States to restore peace in China. American marshals move to reinforce legation guards as naval forces shift along the Yangtze amid tense conditions.
Alfred F. Urban aged 83 and his wife 82 celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home 202 Opel street Pittsburgh with about 10 descendants present Mrs Urbusts announced she booked the Thanksgiving dinner and baked the bread. In Toledo Ohio two children of Jacob Rubin are dead and two more may die after a fire damaged the Rubin home. Gainesville Georgia property loss of 200000 from a fire at Palmour Hardware and nearby buildings. Nashville Tennessee delegates meet to discuss temperance law and enforcement plans called by Gov. Hooper.
Special to The Washington Post Middletown North Carolina November 30. Stevensville mourns after two boys Theodore Kilgore and Eugene Sherwood both age 12 drown when a skating party on a lake near the village ends in tragedy. Bodies recovered.
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