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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1910

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18

Wendling Led From Court To Church Scene Of Slaying

Wendling charged with the murder of Alma Kellner was marched with the jury from the courthouse toward St John s Church in Tannsville Kentucky. The crowd followed as officials escorted the group to the church and then to the parochial school where the body was allegedly found. Wendling testified that bloody clothing found near the scene belonged to him.

Wendling Alma Kellner Tannsville Dew Joseph Mendling Treat-Ull Alma Kellner St. John's Church Alma Kellner

Accusing Brother Relents in Reduced Term Request

Harrison Flynn was convicted in Rockville circuit court of stealing his brother Thomas H. Plynn's horse and sentenced to five years. Witness Thomas Tiyan signaled an appeal for a reduced term after the verdict. Flynn admitted taking the horse when arrested in Chambersburg Pennsylvania and used an assumed name there.

Rockville Harrison Flynn Thomas H. Plynn Cedarbove Thomas Tiyan Witne Harrison Fiynn Chambersburg Brother Pennsylvania

Board of Trade to Meet Tuesday in Washington

Notices announce a special Washington Board of Trade meeting to be held at the New Willard next Tuesday evening. Various committee reports will be submitted to the board at that time.

Washington Board of Trade New Willard

Dumais Body Buried Despite Sister's Demands in Washington

The life of Emil Dumais, linguist and war correspondent, drew intrigue after his death early Thursday. A nervous visitor questioned hospital treatment and Dumais’ identity, claiming ties to a patent attorney Edelin. Meanwhile a telegram from Aurelia Chartier demanded burial and $500, with services set at Lee's chapel and interment in Congressional Cemetery.

Dead Man Washington Emil Dumais Detective Bureau Police Dumais Han Dan W. Edelin Patent Office W. Reese Edelen Aurelia Chartier Imil Dumais J. William Lee Lee Congressional Cemetery

Gage Named Guardian For Children Of Raja Yoga Leader

In San Diego a superior court order transfers custody of the grandchildren of the late Wesley Brainerd from Raja Yoga Academy directress Mrs Ethelind Dunn to their uncle Lyman J Gage former Treasury Secretary. The guardianship provides $1000 yearly support from United States Trust Company New York. The children Marie Augusta Phillips son and Belle Lesler Phillipson remain in Gage family care under a court approved arrangement. Captain Wesley Brainerd died at Point Loma on August 9 1910 and his wife two years earlier was Mrs Gage’s sister.

Raja Yoga Academy Los Angeles Cal Lewis San Diego Ethelind Dunn Point Loma Wesley Brainerd Lyman J. Gage Dunn Mr. Gauge United States Trust Company New York Maintenange Mr. Gage Gage Katherine Tingley

Prosperity in the Southwest and Moody’s Illness

B F Yoakum says Southwest prosperity outpaces New York markets after inspection of Frisco lines. He notes West bankers rely less on stock securities and that major growth continues countrywide. Former Justice William H Moody’s condition worsened with severe hiccups, raising concerns at the Supreme Court.

New York Southwest B. F. Yoakum St. Louis Stock Exchange Justice Moody Willam H. Moody Mr. Moody Supreme Court

Famous Physician Voiced Critical Uremia Crisis

Dr John C Da Costa emeritus gynecologist at Jefferson College and chief consulting gynecologist at St Agnes Hospital, age 71, living at 1022 Spruce Street, critically ill with uremia and kidney trouble. Hopes for recovery expressed by family and medical peers. Carnegie Veterans at Dinner in New York mark annual gathering with Andrew Carnegie as guest and leaders reelected.

Washington Post Philadelphia John C. da Costa Jefferson College St. Agnes’ Hospital Philadelphia Obstetrical Society Tus Spruce Street da Costa Carnegie New York Carnegie Veteran Association Andrew Carnegie Fifth Avenue Mr. Carnegie Charlies H. Schwab Charles Ss. Taylor Fittsburg John G. A. Leishman Italy Bir

Car collision prompts $10,000 damages suit

In district supreme court yesterday January Cerceo suing Capital Traction Company for $10,000. He alleges that on October 17 while crossing First and B streets northwest he was struck by a car causing injuries possibly permanent. Attorney for plaintiff is H Winship Wheatley.

White House Callers

Friday December 2 list includes Representative Caldr of Brooklyn John W Gr former Attorney General of New Jersey Judge William H Sanborn Eighth Federal circuit Archbishop Ireland Senator Hoot Walter J Fisher of Chicago Farmer Gov Bailey of Kansas Former Senator Son of Kansas Senator Curts of Kanga Secretary Knox.

Caldr Brooklyn John W GR New Jersey William H Sanborn Eighth Federal Circuit Archbishop Ireland Hoot Walter J, Fisher Chicago Bailey Kanas Son Kansas Curts Kanga Knox

Senate conference signals calm start to new session

A group of Republican senators led by Aldrich and Smoot predicts a barren short session focused on routine business with little appetite for new laws. They expect no monetary legislation and foresee action on supply, ship subsidy, water power, and reapportionment bills, plus possible favorable handling of conservation measures in the Senate. The monetary commission will continue hearings and tour after adjournment to gather views from financiers and others.

Aldrich Smoot Senate Congress House Monetary Commission Washington

Steamship Lobby Denied in New York Hearing

A congressional committee wrapped a New York session investigating possible foreign steamship lobby influence on U S policy. Witnesses including Lawson Sanford and Herman Winter denied maintaining a Washington lobby, with Winter noting a line in Washington and donations to party committees but not to congressional campaigns. The panel planned to resume inquiry in Washington next week.

Congressional Committee New York Washington Special Congressional Committee Garrett Hawley Lawson Sanford Denall Herman Winter North German Lloyd Steamship Company Winter

DIES IN TAXICAB IN PITTSBURGH A NOBLES NAME SORROW

Edward Arthur Smith aged 63 brother in law of Secretary of State Philander C Knox dies in a taxicab en route to a hospital after fainting on the street He had been under treatment for two weeks and four sons and four sisters survive including Mrs Knox Heart disease is given as the cause and the death occurs in Pittsburg on December 2

Pittsburg Smith

Senator Tillman's Son Sued in Edgefield County Court

Mrs. Lacey Douglas Tillman filed suit in Edgefield county court to recover 13730.08 from her husband B R Tillman Jr. The claim stems from income on her property and follows the sensational habeas corpus case where Lucy Wittman sought custody of two children deeded to Senator Tillman. The outcome favored Mrs. Tillman’s child in that proceeding.

Columbia D. C Lacey Douglas Tillman Edgefield County B. R. Tillman Tillman Lucy Douglas Wittman TiNman Young Tilman

Trade Continues Fair Market Outlook Despite Mixed Rail Demand

New York December trade weekly notes fair proportions across the economy with steady dry goods and silk markets and brighter shoe trade. Steel makers keep prices steady, Pennsylvania Railroad reports a large rail order, and China trade shows small activity while leather and yarns ease in some segments. Prices for fresh produce remain firm. labor troubles arise in some shoe centers, but overall demand holds, with cash-market signals tilted toward cautious optimism.

Pennsylvania Railroad China New England Bradstreet United States

Washington cattle market prices and shipments

The Washington cattle market lists veal calves and hogs with per cat and per lb figures, sheep and lamb prices, calf values, and oil city balance notes. Regional shipments from North Lime, South Lime and Tunis appear with quantities. Credit balances are shown as 130.5 average 147.18.

Oil City Der South

Baltimore Grain Market Report

Baltimore December 2 Wheat steady on spot, contact DBA Southern art grade. Corn firm at new price. Oats firm No 2 white 8% 1914, Rye firm No 2 Western domestic.

Baltimore

Shriners Guests of Elks at Fall Festival

Almas Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine were guests of honor at the Belks' fall festival. Hugh F. Harvey gave a welcome in the assembly hall, greeted by Alexander Grant potentate of the Almas Temple. District Masons, guests of honor tonight, will meet at their temple and proceed to the Elks' clubhouse. A memorial service for Washington Lodge No. 14 B F C Ellis is planned for next Sunday at the National Theater.

Almas Temple Mystic Shrine Belks Hugh F. Harvey Alexander Grant Elks Washington Lodge B. F. C. Ellis National Theater

Stunned Engineer Injured In Roanoke Cab Incident

Roanoke Virginia December 2 engineer J W Waner of the Norfolk and Western Railroad was brought to a Roanoke hospital with a fractured skull after his hen struck a bridge while he looked from the cab window. Fireman found him unconscious on the cab floor. Also from December 2 C A Spesard of Hagerstown Maryland a Western Maryland brakeman suffered severe injury in an accident at Baird when he was hurled through a cab window as the engineer applied the air brakes to avert a derailment. Official vote in North Carolina shows Democrats leading with 48 51 percent in recent election. Total vote Democrats 40 481 Republicans 94917 Tax tal 294 48. Editors to meet in Winston Salem as NC Press Association plans a January 30 business session and a trip over the Southbound Railroad to Charleston and return.

Roanoke J. W. Waner Norfolk and Western Railroad Hagerstown C. A. Spessard Maryland Baird Cale Sea North Carolina Raleigh State Board of Canvassers Taxtal Winston Salem Charlotte N. C North Carolina Press Association Greensboro Board of Trade Pro-Gram Charleston S. C

Mayor and Alabama officials survive smash with horse

In Richmond Virginia today Mayor C M Exam of Birmingham Alabama Mayor David Crockett Richardson of Richmond FE C Rogers president of the Birmingham Board of aldermen and Henry Cohn superintendent of Richmonds street cleaning department narrowly escaped death when a delivery wagon driver allegedly drunk collided with their automobile. A horse jumped onto the hood wrecking the car and injuring the chauffeur J W Jackson who had his wrist cut. The officials were returning from a visit to Richmonds new incinerator to inspect it.

Richmond Birmingham Washington Post C. MM. Exam Ala David Crockett Richardson C. Rogers Birmingham Board of Aldermen Henry Cohn Richmond Street Nepre J. W. Jackson

Alexandria's Growth and County Shifts Highlight Ten Year Census

Alexandria gained 801 people in ten years from 14 628 in 1900 to 15 329 in 1910. County population rose. suburb expansion into Rosemont and Cottage Park noted. Fairfax County up from 18 580 to 20 536 while Alexandria plans annexation. City debates fire and police obligations for new area and faces county resistance. Other items cover St Marys Alumnae meeting and euchre, church removal dispute, gasoline fumes victim Cecil Hufty, and jail transfers as steel cells are installed.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Census Bureau Alexandria County Rosemont Braddock Heights Cottage Park Fairfax County City Council Board of Supervisory of Crandal Mackey Alexandria City Cox Fort Myer Heights

French Rivers On Rampage Floods Hit Towns Across France

Dec 2 reports say Divatte dyke burst flooding 25 km between Basse-Goulaine and La Varonne near Nantes, leaving 7,500 jobless and aided by the municipality. Lapalud dykes on Rhone wreck homes and risk lives. Paris notes widespread floods with three and a half inches of rain in November and rising Seine,Garonne,Loire.

Nantes France Divatte Basse-Goulaine la ‘Varonne Loire Avignon Rhone Lapalud Paris le Seine Rhine Gironde Garonne Normandy Brittany

Virginia Tuberculosis Conference Opens in Richmond

Virginia held its first State conference on tuberculosis in Richmond with representatives from every local anti tuberculosis league, delegates from several municipalities, and county boards of supervisors in session with TB experts for a two day discussion of the anti white plague problem.

Richmond Virginia Boards of Supervisors

Widow Eliza Allen Killed in Sherley Home Robbery

Sistersville report says 87 year old widow Eliza Allen was murdered in her Sherley house after fight left her with crushed windpipe and broken hand. Authorities recover 172 and 912 sewn in belongings, with over 3000 cash and bonds missing. Son John lies dying nearby as coroner's inquest and special grand jury plan further investigation.

Sistersville W. Va Elizabeth Allen Sherley Allen

Negro intruder convicted in Germantown home raid

Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Dec 2 Raymond Jenkins and two young men were found guilty by a jury of intent to assault with a deadly weapon in the Germantown home of James E Devine. Jenkins was wounded during escape and later confessed involvement with Lon Day and Pat Warren pending trial Warren is to be tried while Day was dismissed.

Washington Fes Rockville Raymond Jenkins James E. Devine Germantown Jenking Devine l Jenkins Washington Hospital Lon Day Pat Warren Day Warren Triad

Rt Rev Channing Williams, former Bishop of Japan, dies

The Rt. Rev. Channing Moore Williams, 82, once Episcopal bishop of Japan and early missionary to China, died at Willis-Johnson Hospital Richmond Va after more than two years illness. A William and Mary and Virginia Theological Seminary alumnus, he left the seminary in 1867 for China.

Episcopal Japan Richmond Hospital Richmond Channing Moore Williams China Willis-Johnson Hospital East William and Mary College Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria

Gallo in Mount Carbon maims wife in rage

Giuseppe Gallo of Mount Carbon attacked his wife with a knife in a jealous rage, severing her nose and lacerating her cheeks. A neighbor alerted police and Gallo was arrested. The woman formerly Beatrice Hoffman of Kimberly, noted for her beauty, was the victim.

Montgomery W. Va Giuseppe Gallo Mount Carbon Gallo Beatrice Hoffman Kimberly

N and W Earnings Increase Report Shows Nine Percent Gain

Roanoke Virginia December 3 Comptroller Joseph W Coxe of the Norfolk and Western today released figures for October showing earnings of 1 300 515 144 a rise of about eight per cent from the same month last year Operating expenses up eight per cent while net earnings increased five per cent In Rockville Maryland Sheriff Viett yesterday arrested Oscar F Poole formerly of this county near Leesburg on a charge of killing a heifer belonging to William A Waters Germantown Farmer On Poole strength Alexander Gorham also of Germantown was arrested

Roanoke Joseph W. Coxe Norfolk and Western Rockville Viett Oscar F. Poole Leesburg Poole William A. Waters Germantown Alexander Gorham

New Roads Tap Rich Land to Open Granite Belt

Salisbury North Carolina December 2 Special to The Washington Post announcement was made that a railroad will be built from Winston Salem via Spencer Salisbury Concord and Monroe to connect with the Atlantic Coast Line in the south and the Norfolk and Western in the north. The line will run parallel with the new Southbound for a long stretch from Winston traversing Rowan and will open a great granite belt. A preliminary survey is arranged and more than 100 miles of track are said to be assured. Huntington West Virginia December 2 The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway has altered its plans for the line to join the Go yandotte valley and Piney extensions because Logan County county court will compel maintenance of the county road. The connecting line will run up Big Huff Creek through Oceana Laurel Fork of Guyan River and to the Piney extension at Maben. The road will give access to rich mineral land previously undeveloped.

Washington Post Salisbury N. C Winston Salem Spencer Concord Monroe Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk and Western Winston Rowan Huntington W. Va Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Goyandotte Valley Piney Logan County Big Huff Creek Oceana Laurel Fork Guyam River Maben

Schenk Quits Hospital After Illness Lifts

John O Schenk, the millionaire packer, left the hospital in Wheeling West Virginia after more than a month of treatment for alleged poisoning by his wife Laura Farnsworth Schenk. He was taken to his sister Mary Doepkin's home with his brother and two nurses. Counsel for Mrs Schenk, jailed awaiting trial, likely to interview him early next week.

Wheeting W- Va John Schenk Packer Laura Farnsworth Schenk Mary Doepkin

New Patients at Academy in Annapolis Typhoid Report

Three more midshipmen were sent to the Naval General Hospital in Annapolis today. Officials would not confirm typhoid fever, noting the illness might be a severe grippe. Typhoid patients are improving except for Woodward, who remains serious. A recent measles case is not alarming authorities, who are enforcing precautions to stop spread.

Annapolis Naval General Hospital Surg. McCormack Naval Academy Grippe K. C. Woodward Academy

J D Alderson Dies in West Virginia Visit

John Duffy Alderson, 56, a former congressman from the Third West Virginia district, collapsed and died while visiting a son in Richwood. A prominent lawyer and former state legislator, his son F M Alderson is a West Virginia legislature member elect. Creditors of the First National Bank of Friendly, W Va, receive 4 per cent amid a 14 per cent final dividend from the currency comptroller. Washingtonians Wed in Rockville features Clara Nace and James Groot wedding details.

Charleston W. Va John Duffy Alderson Summerville West Virginia Richwood Toflay F. M. Alderson First National Bank of Friendly

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