Revolver Bullet Injures Wall at Antisaloon League Office
A shot fired through the window of the Lynchburg Antisaloon League headquarters narrowly missed Rev J D McAlister the general secretary of the State Antisaloon League. Police search for two suspects after two young men overheard the shot as Hobson addressed a mass dry forces meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Antisaloon League
J. D. McAlister
State Antisaloon League
McAlister
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Brig. Gen. Olver Ellsworth Wood Dead
Brig. Gen. Olver Ellsworth Wood U A retired of Washington died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on December 4 at age 66 from acute stomach trouble. Born Hartford Conn June 1840 he served in the Civil War, later entered West Point and the artillery, retiring in 1906 after forty years of service. He entered hospital September 6, underwent stomach operation after three weeks, improved briefly before a sudden decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Olver Ellsworth Wood
U. A
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Wood
Hugh H. Young
Gen
Hartford
Conn
West Point
Rex Smith Plans Flight From College Park to Washington
Rex Smith's new biplane completed several low altitude flights at College Park with machinist Anthony Janus aboard. Smith intends a 15 mile trip to Washington and back, weathering engine concerns while hundreds observe the test. The Rex Smith Aeroplane Company lists Victor J. Evans as president Rexford M. Smith as designer and manager and A M Wells as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Smith
Washington
Apecal
Washington Post
College Park
Anthony Janus
Schenk Returns Her Note From Jail In Poison Case
Laura Farnsworth Schenk sent a note to her husband John O Schenk while jailed on murder charges. The note was unopened with a message from the ill husband’s lawyers forbidding contact. Schenk reportedly cried and tore the note. John Schenk offered to post bail if denied by the prosecutor Handlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Dee
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John 0. Schenk
John Schenk
Handlan
Two Boys Killed by Auto on National Pike Near Wheeling
On Altenheim Hill two youths, Harold Meyers aged 15 and his cousin Charles Brayler, were struck by William Stone's automobile. Brayler died on the operating table at North Wheeling Hospital. Meyers was killed instantly. Chauffeur Arthur Austin attempted to avoid the sled, but loss of control caused the collision. Austin was arrested and later released on $1,000 bond. Coroner W. W. Rogers set the inquest for tomorrow morning.
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Perial
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Altenheim Hill
National Pike
Uareld Meyers
Charles Brayler
William Stone
Brayler
North Wheeling
Meyers
Arthur Austin
Austin
W. W. Rogers
College President Resigns Over College Move
Roanoke Va Dec 4 The Rev John C Peery resigned as president of Marion Female College after a dispute over transferring the Lutheran college from Marion to Salem Va The Virginia synod ordered removal two weeks ago but the trustees said they could not obey under law and contracts No successor has been named yet
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Roanoke
Marion Female College
Marion
Salem
John C. Peery
Virginia Synod
Peery
Boston man identified in hotel self destruction case
The body of Harold Francis Cutter, 28, of Brookline Massachusetts, found after a self inflicted shooting at the Hotel Wilmington, was identified by his father Olin W. Cutter. Cutter, a Harvard graduate and N W Harris clerk, had been nervous and left home Tuesday evening ostensibly to visit a barber shop.
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Wilmington
Del
Harold
Francis Cutter
Emerson Street
Brookline
Mass
Olin W. Cutter
Willam Lewis
New York
Curutter
Harvard
Boston
N. W. Harris and Company
Bankers
Young Cutter
A Soldier's Recollections by Randolph H. McKim review
The New York Times praises Dr Randolph H McKims Leaves from the Diary of a Young Confederate as a vivid memoir of Civil War service and later ministry. The review highlights his Virginia campaigns with Lee Jackson and Stuart, his Gettysburg actions, and his transition from soldier to Episcopal chaplain. It notes the book blends youthful detail with mature judgment and argues for its historic value and balanced portrayal of Confederate and Federal aims.
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Cyrus Townsend Beady
New York ‘Times
Shakespeare
Dr.McKim
Dr. McKim
McKim
University of Virginia
Maryland
Mne
Ife
Army of
Virginia
Godfless
Hull Run
Jackson
Valley
Stuart
Gettysburg
Culps Hill
Pickett
Cemetery Ridge
Appomattox
Leutenant
House of Deputies
Episcopal Church
South
MecKim
Mosby
Lee
Randolph H. McKim
Longmans, Green & Co
Tributes by Elks in New Alexandria Home
Alexandria Lodge No 758 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held memorial services in its new hall with Judge R B T W Duke Jr as principal orator. The crowd heard remarks on individual manhood and responsibility as stars and music complimented the solemn event. Separately a fire damaged the Corby bakery on North Lee Street, with flames confined to a storeroom and losses limited to brooms, awnings, and flour. emergency hose used.
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RB. T. W. Duke, Jr
The
Order
Washington Post Bureau
King Streat
Alexandria
Alexandria Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
United States
R. T. W. Duke
Charlottesville
Lodge
Duke
J. Fred Birrell
Our Order
William Jackson Morton
Christ Portestant
Episcopal Church
Arthur Selden Lloyd
D. D
Episcopal
Virginia
Kathryn Brill
Margaret Nolan Martin
Washington
Kenneth Ogden
C.G. Lennon
Soleista of
Christ. Church Choir
M. W. O'Brien
R. F. Downham
George H. Evans
of Elks
UW. B. Quinn
Roberts. Barrett
James W. Bales
W. M. Donnelly
B. Robey
Thomas D. Downey
Tiller
G. T. Caton
Edgar Carpenter
James
Corby Bakery
North Lee Street
Memorial service honors Washington Lodge dead in crowded New Jersey town
Alfred T. Holley delivers memorial address as 1500 members of Washington Lodge No. 15 B P G gather at New National Theater. Service features Marine Band overture, prayers by Rev. Dudley, solos by Roderick and Mueller, and Bryant poem recitation, honoring Frank Faunce Howard Cropley Elliott Barber Urel Barber Freeman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
B. P. G. Elke
New National Theeter
Order
Alfred T. Holley
Hackensack
N. J
Hayope
Ami
United States Marine Band
Rosea F. Downing
Big Naval Reforms and Officer Promotions Proposed
Secretary Meyer outlines a broad reform agenda for the navy including small guard details at yards, permanent supply accounts, expanded hydrographic authority, and new fuel stations. He seeks 25000 to continue aeroplane experiments, promotes Peary to rear admiral by legislation, and requests 135000 for a John Paul Jones monument at Annapolis.
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Meyer
Navy
Treasury
Hydrographic Office
Marine Corps
Peary
Moyer
Robert H. Peary
North Pole
Corps
Civil Engineers
John Paul Jones
Annapolis
Envo ys Named for Centennial Thanks
Mexico appoints special ambassadors to convey gratitude to nations at the centennial celebration. Joaquin D Casasus to represent Mexico in Washington, Francesco de la Barra to Italy, Porfirio Diaz to Japan, Federico Gamboa to Spain, Gambola to Belgium and Holland, Enrique Clark to France. Ministers to France and Germany also instructed as special ambassadors to thank those governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Joaquin D. Casasus
Washington
United States
Francesco de la Barra
Italy
Porfirio Diaz
Japan
Federico Gamboa
Spain
Gambola
Belgium
Holland
Enrique Clark
France
Germany
Bull Dog Auto Sees Washington On 100000 Mile Trip
Abbott-Détroit car Bull Dog, mud spattered but sound, started in Kansas City in July for a 100000 mile North American circuit. Dr George G Percival editor Health Magazine and Dick Shadel drive. they plan to meet President Taft and present letters from mayors Fite gerald Boston and Schwab Cincinnati. They aim for New York auto show then Texas Mexico and Pacific coast before returning via Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott-Détroit
Kansas City
North America
Washington
George G. Percival
Health
Dick Shadel
Chicago
Percival
Taft
Fitegerald
Boston
Schwab
Cincinnati
Siberia
Savannah
New York
Texas
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Detroit
Two Boys Perish In Flames In Reynoldsville Fire
In Reynoldsville Pennsylvania a house fire at 4 a m killed Robert and Charles Ferris aged 9 and 6 while their parents Caesar and, Mrs Ferris, were fatally injured. Maude 11 and a baby were badly hurt as the frame dwelling burned on the second floor. The father and mother leaped from a window with Maude and the baby and the house collapsed before another exit could be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldsville
Robert
Charles Ferris
Caesar Ferris
Maude
Maud
Fitzgerald Expects Surgery After Canal Zone Visit
John J Fitzgerald III of Brooklyn, a member of the congressmen’s group who had hearings in the Canal Zone, arrived in New York with appendicitis. Diagnosed in Panama, he stayed briefly in hospital but deemed not serious. He plans surgery and will miss the Washington return as Congress convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Party of
Canal Zone
John J. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Surgeona Dn
Panama
Fitzgerald
Washington
Congress
Ithaca Bill Aims Liquor Sale Ban Near University
A proposed state bill would forbid liquor sales within four miles of any university where the state holds interest. Tompkins County W C T U president Mrs Mary B Wood said a law would affect many student resorts in Ithaca and nearby dry towns in Tompkins and surrounding counties. Auburn Elmira and Portland would be the nearest drinking spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Mery B. Wood
Tompkins County
Cornell
Tompkins
Auburn
Elmira
Gortland
Wendling Seeks New Trial In Fatal Kentucky Case
In Louisville on December 4, attorneys for Joseph Wendling, convicted last night of murdering eight year old Alma Kellner and sentenced to life, prepare a motion for a new trial based on affidavits claiming juror Richard Jennings held a guilt opinion. The judge rejected disqualification and allowed the trial to proceed. Separately, Dr Salvadore Castrillo, named Nicaraguan Minister to the United States, leaves Managua for Panama en route to Washington.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Richard Jennings
Wendling
Gregory
Castrillo
Washington
Managua
Nicaragua
Salvadore Castrillo
United States
Panama
Duston
Meyer Seeks 134,500 For Washington Navy Yard Improvements
Secretary Meyer proposes 134,500 for Washington navy yard improvements as part of a 1919 Navy Department public works plan totaling 8,195,827. The package trims the original 28,621,580 request, highlighting Pacific coast collier construction, ship provisions, and vessel projects, with a total next year budget of 127,067,329, down 5,511,661 from this year.
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Navy
Meyer
Washington Navy Yard
Navy Yards
New Park Navy Yard
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Naval Station
Boston Navy Yard
Marine Barracks
Norfolk Navy Yard
Olongapo
Philippines
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Congress
Pacific Coast
Marine Corps
Navy Department
Navy plans aerial search tests for fleet near Newport
Newport Dec 4 It is reported the Navy Department will run experiments using an aeroplane in nearby waters. The plan calls for the aircraft to launch from the scout cruiser Birmingham and search for a fleet, then be brought back aboard. Timing not fixed but expected after the Atlantic fleet returns from Europe.
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Washington Post
Newport
Navy Department
Birmingham
Atlantic
Europe
Alderman to Take Rest. UVA President to Depart for Health Rest
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville reports University of Virginia President Alderman, ordered by doctors to rest for several weeks. He is not seriously ill but requires complete rest. Dean J. M. Page will act as president in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Alderman
University of Virgina
J. M. Page
Ashes scattered from Hads Bridge in funeral rite
In St Louis on December 4, under the dying wish of Mrs Louisa Wallner ashes were scattered to the four winds from Hads Bridge. The cremation occurred last Sunday with socialist and free thought tracts distributed. Julius P Schmidt led the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Wallner
Hads Bridge
Need of Protection Shown in One Man's Case
A young West businessman, driving a new car with no horn, loses his credit and business after a fatal crash caused by a missing horn. The story warns that a cheap liability policy would fail to cover lawsuits, property damage, and medical costs, and stresses the banker’s advice to secure solid automobile insurance and proper coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Mobil- Mies
Auto-Mobile
New York
Newark
Eiz
Canal Fortifications Debated In Extra Session Speech
Senator Tawney argues for neutrality talks before fortifying the canal and warns of multi million costs to build and maintain defenses. He predicts completion by 1913 and notes the need for a neutralization treaty if possible, while defending his reelection stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tawney
Washington
Canal Zone hearing group returns from Canal Zone on Arcon
Members of the Ways and Means Committee reached New York from the Canal Zone aboard the steamship Arcon after hearings with canal service departments on next year’s needs. They heard estimates but the recommended Congress figure is not yet set. Canal officials seek seven million dollars. Representatives Tawney Ketfer Fitzgerald Burleson Miller Stafford and Sherley accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waya and Moeang
Canal Zone
Arcon
Canal Service
Congress
Tawney
Ketfer
Fitzgerald
Burleson
Miller
Statfford
Sherley
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Rev. J. D. McAlister
Minaile
Antisaloon
League of Virginia
C. E. Wood
Schenk
Packer
AUTO
Wheeling Merchant’s Machine
Marion Female
Lewis
Monkey
Mike
Engine Company No. 2
Alexandria Lodge of Elks
National Theater
St An- Baal
FLEET
Jone
Paci
Eugene Ely
Mr. Taft
John J.fitzgerald III
Ithaca W. C
T. U
Bill
Seat of
Naval
AERO
Flyer
Cruiser
Dr, Alderman
New Orleans
Martin Behrman
Louisiana
Secret of Beauty
Isurance Company
General Agent
Colorado Building
Appropriations Committee
America
Goudy Noty
SU Nate
John H. Magalrer
Caral Zone
Niewsrapre Art
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