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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
5
The report outlines tobacco trust plans involving new companies and rights to fractional shares. It notes a complex basis of unwieldy formations, partial shares, and warrants, with expected payments and corporate actions described though details are obscured by garbled text.
Fragmented OCR text references a Republican gathering and June convention with mentions of individuals and dates. The readable portions suggest preparations and meetings, but details are unclear. Key figures or places cannot be reliably identified from the garbled text.
A fatal street accident in Youngstown claims Dannet Duffy, a former Uayustown resident, leaving a widow and three daughters. Authorities report Duffy was fatally struck as bystanders recall the tragedy and mourn the local figure.
J Pierpont Morgan has acquired five gobelin tapestries from the Manufactures Royale des Gobelins. The wide borders feature Rogue du Barry with garlands of natural flowers. The first panel shows Don Quixote with the Duchess Women as Sancho cavorts with the court. Signed Cozette 17137.
The Washington Post reports Edison claims concrete furniture can furnish a newlywed home palatially for two hundred dollars with a full bedroom set priced at five dollars. He envisions affordable artful, durable pieces reaching Chicago and back, challenging traditional installment plans and oak furniture prices.
A four year old colored girl, Queenie Watson, died from burns received at the Children’s Thswtud last night. She was found with her death ragging on the stove. Attendant nurses and hospital staff attended her. another child nearby was seen in distress. An ambulance transported the girl to the hospital in the late afternoon.
Commissioner Rudolph indicated last night that the supplemental report to the district commissioners is in the President's possession and includes full explanations of Amigus millers treated in the first report. He believes Taft will select the most important futures for recommendation.
Special to The Washington Post reports John Hart of Chambersburg attempted suicide at home cutting his throat after weeks of illness. his daughter Mrs Solomon Franklin intervened. A funeral for County Commissioner Richard Humphrey Clavel in Darnestown district was held at the Presbyterian church with services by Rev A Gillingham and burial at Beallsville. Also, Hunter Dollette, a Shenandoah fireman for Norfolk and Western, was killed near Basic Wye when the engine struck his head at a bridge. he was 34 and married three months. Alin Howden, 18, from Miversdale, was hospitalized after colliding with a tree while coasting, suffering internal hemorrhages. his father accompanied him.
The Washington Post reports Harry Tews and James Dalton known as California Shorty and Roth, held for two weeks in Houston, were found guilty of burglary and given ten years in the penitentiary on a joint trial. Evidence showed a complete burglary kit. defense sought release by denying possession. A motion for a new trial will be argued tomorrow morning by Harry Mjomath and James Baaby.
Investigators probe the death of John Kavanaugh whose Mont Alto area home burned to ashes revealing his charred remains. Earlier believed accidental, the fire now is treated as a homicide and robbery after searches uncovered a metal trunk with money but no sign of the victim or valuables.
Special to The Warkingtes Post reports Judge Alexander Buchman plans retirement after 17 years on the court of appeals of Shenandoah. His health and upcoming vacancy prompt expected, vigorous contention for his Southwest seat. Wilde is named as potential successor.
A tug master's death at his home in Madison Street was ruled accidental after an investigation by Coroner Caruthers. The body was found with feet entangled in rope, ending Captain James LB Woodrow's life. The case was handled at the Northeastern Police Station.
At Albemarle county hunt the morning breakfast was dampened by two accidents. Miss Berta Garth riding Tyro was thrown at a hurdle and did not recover for an hour. Tyro, a noted steeplechaser, struck wire and died. Mr Moon, an English rider from Keswick, was knocked unconscious after a hurdle, suffering a broken nose. The event began at Woods Crossing and finished at Ingleside, with 400 guests attending.
A $12,500 gift to the University of Virginia from the Phelps Stokes fund establishes a permanent endowment for a sociology fellowship to study the Negro. The Fisher gift mirrors a similar endowment at the University of Georgia. Trustees aim to advance scientific, practical study of the Negro problem. The fellowship will start at $1,200 a year and after five years be limited to graduate students. President Alderman voiced optimism about using scholarship to address the issue beyond emotion.
Alienists testify that Richard W Allnutt was insane at the time of the Dawsonville murder. Dr Charles G Hill and Dr Edward Anderson describe paranoia and unsound mind, while defense argues the act was that of a paranoiac. Prosecution to present rebuttal evidence Friday morning in Rockville Maryland circuit court.
The will of Miss Virginia Brunner filed in Frederick orphans court names Jacob Rohrback as executor. Bequests include 7000 to five daughters of Mrs Orleans V McCarty Janet M Smith Ada B Holman and Mary B George. The Rohrback share and other bequests total 10000 to 125000, with 6000 or 7000 sums to several relatives and charity gifts.
Special to The Washington Port Norfolk VA describes a bold incendiary attack at RH Alexander's Portsmouth residence on Highton Street. A woman and her child were targets as two darts crashed through windows, missing. The assailants fled after the near arson, leaving a bundle of rags unburned when a patrolman arrived with the woman and her son.
Henning secretary of the Virginia Baptist Educational Commission resigns effective December to take post January 1 as pastor of Deadrick Avenue Baptist Church Knoxville Town. Church membership 1400 and notable worship house accompany the appointment. Guy Waddell, epileptic youth of Lynchburg, escaped from State colony, attempted to board freight train, was injured and fled before capture, later recaptured after chase.
Wholesale market prices listed for fruits vegetables and eggs with availability notes. Florida produce in demand, chestnuts scarce, eggs very tight, and various meats and dairy priced across apples pears oranges and pineapples with regional variations and per unit listings.
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