Mrs McKinney Victim of Apoplexy in Washington Walk
Mrs James McKinney wife of Representative McKinney of Wisconsin collapsed from apoplexy while walking on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street in Washington. She fell unconscious with paralysis on her left side and was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors expressed grave concern. The husband remained at her side through the night as physicians treated her at the New Willard Hotel pending ambulance arrival.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Hope
James McKinney
Representative McKinney
Charles Wrown
Harry 5. Lewis
Brown
Death of Mrs C W Burke in Washington at 88
Mrs Catherine Willcox Burke wife of the late Newman Burke died at her home 1713 G street northwest yesterday afternoon. She was in her eighty ninth year and death followed acute indigestion after a day of apparent good health. Born in Fairfax Virginia she moved to Washington seventeen years ago. Survived by son James W Burke and three daughters. Services will be held Sunday at the residence and body taken to Fairfax for interment.
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Catherine Willcox Burke
Newman Burke
G Street
Northwest
Burke
Mrs. Burke
Fairfax
Washington
Capt. Willcox
Nine officers elected at American Automobile Association meet
New York December first. The ninth annual session of the American Automobile Association concluded with a full slate of officers led by President Robert P. Hooper. Other officers include Frank M. Joyea first vice president F C Donald second vice president C L Ronnifield fourth vice president G Webb New York fifth vice president F L Baker secretary John N Brook treasurer H A Bonnell. A resolution urged state officials to issue registration licenses to notify A A A officers of motorist violations for possible action. The body also endorsed federal highway aid and urged clubs to promote amateur track and road events.
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New York
American Automobile Association
Robert P. Hooper
Pennsylvania
Frank M. Joyea
Minnesota
F. C. Donald
Sinots
C. L. Ronnifield
Ohio
G. Webb
F. L. Baker
California
John N. Brook
Connecticut
H. A. Bonnell
New Jersey
Widow's kiss worth $50 in Louisiana case
Shreveport La Dec 1 District Court Judge A J Murie ruled that the kiss of a young widow was worth $50 in the suit of Mrs Grace stunt'r against J K Norman former postmaster at Oil City In this parish The offense was alleged to have occurred at the post office Mrs Hunter testified Norman kissed her while she was in the office She sought $2000 Judge Murff admonished Norman that he looked old enough to know better.
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Shreveport
A. J. Murie
Grace
J. K. Norman
Oil City
Parish
Hunter
Jewerd
Norman
Murff
Society notes from Fort Myer and Washington social scene
Society items recount dances and gatherings at Fort Myer and Washington, with guests including Miss Mary McCauley Miss Jessie Krogstad and Miss Finley. Attended by Rear Admiral and Mrs Southerland and guests such as Miss McAdoo. Various box parties teas visits and the fund drive for a Takoma Park parish hall also noted. A fire at Grace Church caused about 1000 dollars in damage.
Automobiles Show and Industry Talk Brace New Year
RK C Wilson of the Wilson Company completes plans for an exmilt at the Washington Automobile show with Cole Manufacturing sending a new 1911 model and trophies. Vancouver reports Cadillac Thirty sales and a 69 firm orders in 10 days after arrival. Pro rata license fee debates rise in New Jersey Auto Club. Pierce Arrow releases The Beal on the Door book detailing presidential conveyances.
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RK. C. Wilson
Wilson Company
Washington
Cole Manufacturing Company
Idianapolis
Cole Company
Massapequa
Vancouver
Cadillac
London
B.A Goodwin
Clarence H. Bissell
New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
New Jersey
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car, Company
United States
Piercé-Arrow
Taft
White + House
Widow discovers million and yacht after bank visit
Mrs J Arthur Hinder ley, widow of a wealthy American yachtsman who died at Bellport, has learned she inherited a million dollars plus ownership of the yacht Tolante. The Paris and New York interests connect her to vast wealth and French aristocracy, with social figures in London and Paris eyeing potential matches and power shifts.
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RS. J. Arthur Hinderley
Bellport
S. 1
Ee Carla
Hinexiéy
America
Paris
Bia
New York
Lift
Hinckley
Sylvester Woodbridge Beach
Chicago
Parle
Europe
Raother
Snk
Neltier
Hinesine
France
Arthur Pagat
London
A. William” B. Leese
A Thoughtful Homemade Gift For Christmas Cheer
A friend crafts a charming edible and keepsake gift for a boardinghouse mate. She wraps homemade fruit cake bites in wax paper and silvery foil, ties crimson ribbon, and packs them in a longike jar with holly decorations. The jar becomes a cherished room ornament and a reminder of thoughtful generosity.
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Ikea
Hill Will Filed and Will Provisions Publicized
Albany today disclosed details of ex Governor David B Hill's will filed for probate. Executors Parker and Manwiller receive control with bequests to Franklin Fischer and others. a monument for his grave, a library section, and various personal items are designated to named relatives and friends. The estate totals around 230 thousand dollars in personal property with substantial real estate.
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Parker
Franklin Fischer
Albany
N. Y
David B. Hilbe
Priate
Alten
Manwiller
B.stanchfield
Elmira
New York City
Irving
B. Parker
Congress
Hill
State of
Catherine Bieri
Alanie
Uth
Dexter
Missqurt
Montclair
N.ij
Bennett Hill Fincher
Pearse
Lew
Pearné
Albany Medical College
Home Baquibble Life Assuring Company
Mr. Hill
United States
King as Arbitrator Rules on Alsop Claims Dispute
King George acts as arbitrator in the Alsop claims dispute between the United States and Chile. He received counter cases from American Ambassador Reid and Chilean Minister and is expected to render a decision within a month. The United States seeks more than 1.6 million dollars for money advanced to Bolivia in 1874 in exchange for Arica concessions, a debt tied to the transfer of Arica to Chile after the war. Chile later agreed to assume Bolivia's obligations, but the matter remains unsettled.
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London
George
Alsop
United States
Chile
Reid
Gangote
Arica
Bolivia
Japan to Send Trees to replace Taft gift
Negotiations between Japan and the State Department aim to replace the er nei cherry trees previously planted along the Potomac drive that were destroyed due to insect infestation. A new consign ment is planned though timing is undecided. Meanwhile 2,100 Japanese cherry trees are to be shipped to Riverside drive in New York for the Hudson Fulton celebration commemoration by Tokyo residents now in New York.
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Riverside Drive
New York
Hudson-Fulton
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Hotel
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Africa
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Tanders
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National Theater
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Rhode Island Avenue
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Miss Lesley Jackson
Woodstock
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New. York
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Stinemetz F.st., Cor
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George V
Japan
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Capital
G.A. White Chiropédist
Penna
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Hattie M. Shacklatte
Juliet Ostrich Feather Shop
Suits
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Seventh St
Akrews
Arthur G. Borden
Wonest
Lovely Heads
Vostine Asatthy Sealy
Vv. D. Rosen
Kenois
Gats, N, W
G.G. Cornwell & Son
Penna, Ave
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Aheve Reyter
Bergein
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John F. Ellis & CO
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Washington Gas Light Oo
Tenth Street
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