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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1910

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Wealthy man Herbert Clapp shot in Philadelphia dispute

Special to The Washington Post reports Herbert Mason Clapp, a Philadelphia clubman and grandson of the "Bootblack King," was shot early today on Dil Girard avenue. He lies in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital after a quarrel with his wife Mrs. Clapp, who was arrested on assault with intent to kill charges. She claims self defense while Clapp accuses her of attempted murder and reveals prior marital strife including divorces and rumors of a gambler’s liaison.

Philadelphia Mason Bootblack Washington Post Herbert Masonlapp Pullar Dil Girard Avenue Clapp St. Joseph's Hospital Nineteenth Oxford Streets Derwin Morris Texas Shea Twenty-third District Maquor- Ha Marjesbo Spruce Street Thirteenth Filbert Streets Herbert Mason Clapp Union League Mary Post New York

Rumor of Carnegie Gift to International Peace Body

Rumor from Boston and New York says Andrew Carnegie plans a $19 million endowment to an international organization. Carnegie, president of the New York Peace Society, may attend a Washington meeting of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes.

Washington Post Boston Andrew Carnegie New York Carnegie Patience New York Peace Society the Hague Holland Palace of Peace The Hague Washington American Society For the Judicial Settlement of

Ex U S Commissioner Hyde Found Slain in Chicago Home

Nathan E B Hyde former United States commissioner for Wisconsin Southern district and former New York lawyer was found dead in his West Side Chicago home. His head bore a crowbar blow. the house showed signs of a break in. He was 76, childless, wealthy appearance noted by neighbors, with a nephew Dr. David L. Hyde uncertain about his uncle's wealth or its disposition.

Chicago Nathan EB. Hyde United States Wisconsin New York West Side Hyde David L. Hyde Dr. Hyde

Fortunes Built on Tips for Chicago Hotel Purchase

Special to The Washington Post from Chicago December 12. Twenty years after Col Richard H Southgate gave Max L Teich a one dollar tip, Teich and Carl C Roessler bought Col Southgate's interest in the Congress Hotel and annex for more than one million dollars. They credit their rise to waiter tips and recall starting as waiters in Chicago.

Chicago Washington Post Richard H. Southgate Max L. Teich Carl C. Roessler Carl. C. Roessler Col. Southgate Congress Hotel

Cannon Names a Democrat Stenographer to House

Robert J. Speer of Macon Georgia was named yesterday as a House Committee stenographer at five dollars a year. He succeeds H P Dodge who resigned and becomes the second Democrat appointed to the stenographic staff by Speaker Cannon in Washington.

Robert J. Speer Macon Representative Bartlett Georgia H. P. Dodge Jnasher Cannon

Dix Appoints Republican Verbeck Adjutant General

Gov elect John A. Dix announced the reappointment of Gen William Verbeck as adjutant general of New York. Verbeck, a Republican, was appointed by Gov Hughes in May. Dix emphasized the need to efficiently spend the state 1.5 million dollars annual military budget.

New York John A. Dix William Werbeck Verbeck Hughes Thx

Hope Diamond Arrives in New York In One Piece

The Hope diamond, famed for its blue brilliance, is in New York intact after rumors of a foreign cut. Cartier on Fifth Avenue acquired it about three months ago and has mounted it in a new necklace pendant with a platinum setting and diamond surround.

New York Cartier Fifth Avenue Giamonds

Auction Sells Davie Fugitive's Art to Pay Bills

Boston reports the mising boy broker Davie’s art and furnishings were auctioned for about $7,000 to cover debts including $1,162 for theater tickets and other expenses. The letter to his father in law James E. Cotter reveals Davie’s plea for reconciliation with his wife Anna. Evangelist J Wilbur Chapman had previously supported Davie, later expressing continuing faith despite financial troubles.

Davie Washington Boston Mass Robert Emerson Voranchopi Mr. Chapman

Ask Freedom for Patrick Medical Testimony Sparks Pardon Plea

New York December 12. The Medico Legal Society appeals to Gov White to pardon Albert T Patrick, life prisoner for the Rice murder. They claim medical testimony about embalming fluid entering lungs via the right brachial artery was incorrect. Committee includes Clark Bell, Brot Eckels, and J J Kindred.

New York Medico-Legal Society Gov. White Albert T. Patrick Sing Sng William Marsh Rice Patrick Society Clark Bell Ney SH. Eckels Philadelphia J. J. Kindred Astoria Long Island

Injured on IGE Crippled By Lack Of Funds

A chaotic city scene describes eight severely hurt victims after a street cleaning attempt by a thousand workers. Laborers refuse to work due to low wages offered by City-Judge F C Dillard of Chicago. No aid is provided to Washington authorities as the outbreak of injuries shocks residents.

F.C. Dillard Chicago Washington

City hospitals swollen as icy streets injure twenty two

Twenty two persons are in Washington hospitals after slips on icy sidewalks from a storm. Superintendent Wood says only 260 workers can clear pavements due to funds, far short of the needed 1,000. without extra congressional funds the city may face another snowbound period. Notable injuries include Judge F C Dillard and several others across multiple hospitals.

Congress Wood Washington Jamey F.C. Dillard Chicago Providence Hospital Pennsylvania Avenue Imard Dillard Providence ‘Hospital Elizabeth Calvi Sixth -Street William Mr Stephens B Street C. Donahue Fourth Street Joseph Misaini G Street S. E. Harrison Nichols Avenue John Carey Thirty-fourth Street Gladys Gandley Prospect Avenue Frank Minchin William Franklin Sixth Street Jane Gannon Thirteenth Street Thirteenth Anton Miller New York Lely Casualty George Bender Highth Street William Sloffer M Street Congressional “Library Hugh Gallagher New York Avenue Fifteenth Street James Dean Seventeenth Street John Hasgon Louisiana Avenue Capitol Heights Thomas Stock Ninth Street Florida Avenue Charles’ McCaughty Langdon D. C Georgetown University Hospital Canal Road Miller Stephens

City struggles to thaw clean up streets and save sidewalks

Superintendent Wood reports efforts to clear snow and prevent floods as funds run out. Only a small force remains, with Congress money exhausted and winter expected to stay below freezing, delaying cleanup and risk of flooded sidewalks and cellars.

Pital Wood Congress Weather Department

Divorced Wife Wins After Reno Divorce Case

Sensational recall and renewal of vows in this city recount a past storm between Sudage Brodthage and his wife at St John’s Lutheran Church. Mrs. Brodthage won a divorce in Reno after contesting desertion while Brodthage pursued custody and a return to harmony. The couple’s past, including their Berlin educated son, framed the case as urged reconciliation in court.

Réno dWorce Nishea District Supreme Court Sudage c. Undy Bonda Brdathage Dat-Athatt Street Berlin Bundy Brodthage J. W Nichols Bredthage Eity St. John’s Church Brotthage H. C. Fults Wilkes-Barre Discuas Splang

Six Nuns Defend Asylum From Fire Threat

Six Sisters of Mercy battled a blaze at the Sisters of Mercy Asylum in Buffalo and kept 20 deaf mute children safe until regular firefighters arrived. The two story frame building suffered about 10000 dollars in damage as the nuns held the hose and led the children to safety.

Washington Post Buffalo Sisters of Mercy Venat Sisters ‘of Mercy

Moscow Opens to Jewish Merchants

An imperial order confirms a cabinet resolution allowing Jewish merchants of the faith guild to reside in Moscow and the provinces. The directive expands residence rights for Jewish traders in the city and surrounding areas.

Moscow St. Petersburg Der Cabi Inmet Mossow

Taft Praises Corcoran Opening At Gallery Event

President Taft and Mrs Taft attended the opening of the Corcoran Gallery third exhibit with about 3000 guests from Congress, army and navy, diplomacy, and society. Prizes totaling 5000 dollars were awarded to exhibitors including Tarbell Melchers Hassam Garber, with works presented and praised for artistic merit.

Taft Corcoran Art Gallery Cdrnfiden C. C Glover United States Congress Army Navy Beau Monde Jong Acwal Ed Tarbell Gat ‘Etchers Ghilae Hassam Daniel ‘Garber Oliver Worris Brown Nebraska Brown Dixon Montana Wid Archibald Hopkins Ridgely Squires Kibby Robley D. Evans C. H. Davis Miss Davis Glover Lefevre Pontalls W. J. Boardman Crane Massachusetts Nobumori Ozaki Alexander ‘Vouros Legation J. J. Loudon Netherlands Michigan John Barrett Burea the Treasury Charles D. Hilles Tthe Commerce Charles Nagel William H. Carter Leonard Wood Warren Wyoming Gen.Pershing Richard Wainwright Clark Corcoran Amund C. Tarbell Corcoran Ailver Gari Melchers Penelope Childe Hassam Daniel Garber Frederic P. Vineton Edward W. Redfield William Sergeant Kendall Lewis H.’ Meakis

Index to Today's Issue and Highlights

Page by page roundup of today’s items across society, sports, finance, and local news. Notable stories include a clubman claim about an art opening incident, a minister pairing with a divorced wife, and tributes to a brewer. Also features bios, theater notes, and district briefs.

Evangelist Clent Tity Red Cross Brewer Lorimer Miss Taft News of Alexandria

Olympia Stranded by Gale Off Bligh Island Valdez

Passengers and mail were rescued from the Alaska Steamship Company diner Olympia after it ran hard aground on Bligh Island reef during a fierce gale in Prince William Sound. Fifteen hours after impact, 123 people, mail, and baggage were taken to safety as the ship settled. cargo and vessel value were reported.

Valdez Alaska Steamship Company Olympia Bligh Island Prince William Sound Eltemar Little Village Donaldson Juio Edward C. Cushman Cordova Bligh Island Reef Hayes Juno

Population center shifts in Indiana region

Columbus, Ind. report cites former Lieut. Gov. Miller's statistics showing the United States population center moved 30 miles west and 2 miles north in ten years. The new center is placed in Washington township, Brown County near the Monroe county line at longitude 86 21 4 and latitude 39 13 1. Brown County lacks railroad and has a log jail.

Washington Post Columbus Ind Miller United. States Washington Township Brown ‘Coiunty Monroe County Township 9 Brown County

Wasner Arrested as Insane for Letter to Actress

John C Wasner a 61 year old South Bend resident with an estimated fortune of 750000 to 1000000 was arrested and declared lunatic after writing to Wini fred Greenwood a leading actress in a stock company promising marriage and a life together noting he would bring a marriage certificate to her house The eccentric man also warned to keep the stage powder from his lips in the note which referenced a future marriage and life with the actress

Washington Post South Bend Ind John C. Wasner Winifred Greenwood Focal Theatrical John C. Wagner

White Reads Bench Two Associate Justices and Commerce Court Chosen

President Taft names Edward Douglass White as chief justice and Willis Van Devanter Joseph Lamar as associate justices. Five members of the new commerce court plus two Interstate Commerce Commission appointees are also named to fill vacancies. The process followed after screening more than 200 candidates. confirmation proceedings began with White’s swift approval amid progressive scrutiny of commerce court nominees.

Interstate Commission Hale Justice White United States Edward Douglass White Louisiana Supreme Court Willis van Devanter Wyoming Joseph Rucker Lamar Georgia New Court of Commerce Martin A. Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Robert W.archbald Unitedstates Middle District Pennsylvania William,h. Hunt Court of Customs Appeals United States District District of Montana John Emmett Carland South Dakota Julian W. Mack First Trials District B. H. Meyer Wisconsin C. C. McChord Kentucky Taft Senate Court of Commerce High Court White Unitedates Heyburn Bouth

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Herbert M. Clapp U. S Slain N. B. Hyde Cannon Dix Deems Verbeck Adjutant General of Hope Diamond J. Wilbur Chapman Davies Winona Lake Wilbur Chapman Beacon Trust Company Transportation Club of New York Robert IGE Florida Atlantic Coast Line Daly New York-avg George Reno Kat Diplomatic Corps Army and Navy Shief Aul Boizees Tal Gant Bott Charles Glovér F.D Geni Jobh M.wilson Frank Miller Sonis Olympia Beach Shore America Chamberlin Old Point Comfort Commerce Court Mr. Hale Maine Laweyer
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