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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1911
Page
6
Governors of organization urge disbanding as marked paste hauls used in poker cost one man 36000. Another member threatens to sue, while Newport Country Club faces the big scandal amid inked cards, losses, and a looming court case.
Unclear OCR text hints at a trial and possible threats or violence. Mentions Wood, a shatellike incident, and individuals Lilian Grahin and Lthel wi Foo. Details are fragmented and uncertain about dates or locations.
A motorist was killed in a city accident when a auto plunged into a crowd after a curve. Witnesses report the vehicle struck a bystander and the victim died at the scene with injuries deemed severe. Emergency crews rushed to the location but could not save the driver or the pedestrian.
The notice lists multiple deaths and memorials across December, naming residents such as Mordecai, Benson B, and Morey. It records funeral dates, locations like Glenwood and local churches, and mentions individuals tied to streets and neighborhoods, with scattered references to dates in December and estates.
New York December reports Walter Brookins, former Wright ally, to unveil a combined motorboat and biplane hydroplane. The craft will detach wings for sea racing use, with front aeronautical propeller and rear marine propeller, aiming 75 to 40 miles per hour. It carries three or four persons and may serve multiple roles, including practical naval use.
A jade specimen once valued by the Chinese government at ten thousand dollars is claimed to be in the possession of Mrs Johns Gardner in her Italian Back Bay palace. An MFA official suggested it came from China, though details of its origin and ownership remain undisclosed.
A Chicago investigation into George E Marshall Incorporated diamond dealers reports a 40 000 diamond shortage. The widow of founder Charge J Marshall and manager George B Moore face allegations of misappropriation as receivers seize assets. Court filings claim misused tickets and missing inventory amid a dramatic spree.
A mob of angry Italians invaded a Cleveland theater demanding withdrawal of a film depicting alleged atrocities by Italian soldiers in Tripoli. The proprietor complied, torn down advertising, and the Italians withdrew. Italian Vice Consul Nicolas Cerri condemned the action, signaling further action if shown elsewhere. Albert Grego, an Italian writer, toured local Italians to rally patriotism.
Private advices from Brownsville indicate the Federal grand jury has returned indictments in the Reforma movement case. Among those named is Jose Montemayor, arrested locally last week for alleged attempts to cross into Mexico in violation of neutrality laws. In Mexico City, Bernardo Reyes was seen near a village on the Rio Grande between Mier and Camargo, with officials confirming receipt of reports but noting uncertainty about his whereabouts.
A national Republican meeting discusses how delegates to the convention should be chosen. Plan would apply primary or popular conventions across the state, with Taft and Roosevelt factions vying for influence, while Ohio and other states weigh instructions and representation.
Governor Harmon left Washington for Oslo yesterday and a decision was reached to open a Harmon presidential headquarters in the Capital to work with the Columbus headquarters. Gor ough Nichols will run Washington activities. The move aims to establish a national capital base for Harmon while Wilson supporters plan an active Washington presence this winter.
Moros in the Jolo district surrender to American detachments as 300 rifles are turned over. Peace is believed restored in this district with other island areas reported quiet.
The Social Order of Moose installed officers yesterday at 12 Twelfth street northwest. New officers include ROR Pietsch as president, W E Brown as vice president, Fred Goubart as second vice president, Wo T Ponton as recording secretary, W H Sardo as financial secretary, W J Curtin as treasurer, DE Benson as chaplain, and J J McCarthy as keeper of the horde. Trustees named were W A Tenry, Thomas Nowland, H Hayden, I J Crowley, and G Baters James Thecker was made inner guard, Daniel Cleary outer guard, and Charles Zimmerman legal adviser.
Ohio Republican leader Lewis Laylin arrives in Washington to join national committee meetings. He urges party organ must back Taft, praising antitrust measures and the Sherman act guidance. The Ohio GOP convention pledged support, praising Taft’s administration and urging continued backing.
Shanghai December 10 Dr Wu Ting-fang former Chinese Minister to the United States has been chosen to represent the revolutionaries at the peace conference alongside imperial government delegates. Yuan's plan envisions provincial autonomy yet federation under the emperor, while Wu warns foreign banks provinces will not assume loan responsibility, opposing foreign control amid the people’s movement.
London December 11 The Daily News reports Russia willing to withdraw its second ultimatum to Persia in exchange for an indemnity and immediate concession of railway rights Teheran to the Caucasus The main demand was the dismissal of American treasurer general W Morgan Shuster Nobel Peace Prize Awarded
A health office list records numerous individuals with ages and ward addresses, including Mary E G Connor aged about 60s, William B Some Stay 20th anw d years, Willem H Met Georgetown University Hospital Bd years, Charles C Gooding 701 6th et aw 12 years, Katherine M Linnane 1229 But ne 67 years, Mary Wilkinson 14% Q st ow WW years, Luther B Nye 72 years, Edwin B Gorges 38 years, Mary A Ergood 66 years, Mary F Poot 54 years, Lucy Ruffin Washington Asylum Hospital 40 vars, Joseph Willis Freedmen's Hospital 40 years, Frank Hall 26 years, Beverly T Hudgell 2 years, Louis Ayers 66 years, Ernest Tyler Freedmen's Hospital 24 years, Laura Simms 77 years.
James Leek a factory worker in Southbridge Massachusetts reportedly hanged by his arms and trapped between two rock ledges after a fall. Searchers found him unconscious five days later. doctors say he may recover though he was without revival for days. Leek's immense strength and endurance kept him alive as crews worked to free him.
Aviator P Rodgers finished the cross continental flight, landing at Long Beach at 4:04 pm after starting in Compton on November 12. A 60,000 crowd witnessed the splashy landing as the machine touched shore and the aviator was swept by the surge. Time from the Atlantic recorded as 3 days 10 hours 14 minutes. Beaumont, Texas reports rain delaying Robert G Fowler’s departure, now planned for tomorrow at 11 am toward Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Constantinople reports the Turkish government will expel most Italians from the Gallipoli Peninsula and surrounding Dardanelles area. Smyrna district authorities order departure of all Italians within five days.
The Washington Post reports heavy shipments of girt and airy women’s shoes from New York will start this week for Russia where matrons and maids await them with expectations of a de hert order. At the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts students prepared plain and fancy advertising for rush poster designs to shoe and gown establishments. American manufacturers claim Russian women are delighted by American shoes and may shift fashion away from Paris.
After a 30 mile running fight with State militiamen a posse and armed citizens John Weldemeir was surrounded three miles southwest of White Rock and killed after wounding three pursuers He had earlier killed Shewift Moody of Wahpeten Tak as Moody tried to eject him from a farm seven miles south of Wahpeten The farmhouse had been tenantless and sheriff Moody failed to eject Weldemeir Weldemeir fired at the sheriff and was shot as the posse closed In a buggy Weldemeir started across the counts with a gun across his lap A posse and two guardsmen companies were called out
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