Capitol Police Hunt Vandal After Window Damage to Painting
Capitol Police under Capt Megrew lead the hunt for a vandal who night struck a painting in the Senate wing. Supt Elliott Woods says a repair plan with fast glassing and a protective molding will be installed, as Rep Morris Sheppard considers a new law to stiffen penalties for vandalism in public buildings.
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Raul
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Senate
Elliott Woods
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Coran
Tess
Morris Sheppard
Va Bairman
Committee On
Yeaterday
Ministers License At Stake In Local Court Action
A state court heard arguments yesterday on a ministers license proscription. The presiding elder and church officials challenged the move, with testimony about marriage practices and authority to oversee clergy. The outcome hinges on whether the respondent’s fitness and conduct justify the license action and whether due process was followed.
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Monat Wall
Mrs Benton Denied Divorce Over Naval Surgeon Trial
Mrs Benton’s bid for divorce against a naval surgeon was denied after a trial in which misconduct charges, rooted in 1906, were not proven. The case, heard by referee Tunnell, centered on allegations linked to the Naval Hospital and a Brooklyn medical setting, with testimony noting conduct and hospitalization outcomes.
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Falllesnip
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Brooklyn
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Hoaplti
Ian Doe
Ponent
Judge Upholds $91,475 Verdict Against Banker Estate
Justice Stafford refused to set aside the jury award of $91,475 against the American Unity and Company executor of John E Herrell's estate in favor of Dr Joseph J Kaveney for three years of professional services. The judge said the verdict could stand even if the physician abandoned practice for part of the period, noting seven physicians testified to the claim and supported the plaintiff. Attorneys Hoover appeared for Kaveney while Wilson, Rittson, and Bride represented the executor.
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Stafford
District Supreme Court
American Unity and Tt Company
John E Herrell
Transpept
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Earvices
George P. Hoover
Kaveney
Nathaniel Wilson
Clarence Rittson
W W Bride
Christmas Tree Night At Commercial Club Lafayette Square
Members of the Commercial Club in Lafayette Square held a Yuletide celebration at The Home, with two Santa Clauses, a large decorated tree, and a buffet supper after gifts. Managers Fred Lincon and EHC Graham coordinated the event as guests enjoyed a juvenile air and festive decorations throughout the clubhouse.
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Lafayette Square
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Graham
T Lincoln Townsend
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Lincoln
President Estrada Bead Dies in Ecuador Shock and Unrest
The Ecuadorian president Estrada Bead died suddenly at midnight from kidney and heart disease after months of illness. Officials, expatriates, and soldiers attended his funeral as Ecuador faces potential nervous disorders and revolutions amid a pending election. The Senate president will act until a new government is formed. elections must be held within two months.
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Ecuador
Emile Hatrada
Republic of Ecuador
Patrada
Tle
Anayaquil
Quito
Lustrada
Estradas
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Department
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Panama
Senate
Trieste
Con Alesa
Army Prison Reform Adopts British System Across Forts
A War Department order transfers all short-term military prisoners from Alcatraz to Fort Leavenworth and moves long-term inmates to Alcatraz. Leavenworth detains purely military offenses while Alcatraz houses the criminal element. A new Fort Jay jail is created to reduce transport costs and implement reformist discipline.
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Train and Cow Crash Near Dean Wood Station
A Jersey cow owned by M A Dugan of 3400 Prospect Avenue wandered onto Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Dean Wood Station and was struck by Engine No 59 on a local passenger train. The collision toppled cars filled with Christmas travelers, the cow’s body buried in the wreckage as authorities investigated and identified the animal.
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Prospect Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Deanwood Station
Nner
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Precinet
Woolen cap saved life in head injury at Wilkins building
George W Jarboe, 25, of 706 Seventh street southeast, a workman in the Wilkins building on Leig street northwest, was struck on the head by a falling iron pipe from an upper floor. He was taken to Emergency Hospital with a skull fracture but was said to be out of danger last night, reportedly saved by a heavy woolen cap.
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Leig
Bbhergency Hospital
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Jarboe
200 Attend Cadet Dance At Arlington High
More than 60 high school pupils and graduates attended the annual dance last night hosted by regimental officers of the high school cadets at Arlington. Chaperons were Mrs W 8 Smalt and Mrs M L Bundy. Officers included H Burton Lowe Colonel RS Nash Lieutenant Colonel KR Ranson Major P Taylor Jr Major Tk C Keefer Major and Doi Wangerwerker and M Beker Captain.
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Smalt
M L Bundy
H Burton Lowe
RS Nash
Leutenant
KR Ranson
P Taylor Jr
Tk C Keefer
Doi Wangerwerker
M Beker
Weather Outlook Across Regions From Washington to Northwest
Weather forecast notes fair conditions in most western areas with high temperatures in the Atlantic and upper Ohio valleys. Disturbances move across Arbore and Lake Superior, with rain and wind warnings along the Georgia rivers and coastal winds varying from southeast to northwest. Storms and unsettled conditions expected in the northern districts Sunday and Monday with rain or snow in the central west and southwest. temperatures to fall or hold in plains and Rocky Mountain regions.
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Blever
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Saturda
Plains
Rocky Mountain
North Pacific
Georgia
Savannah
Atlantic
Golf Coast
Lake Michigan
Grand Banka
Annual election of officers for National Press Club
The National Press Club's annual officer election centers on a race for president led by veteran journalist Walker and writer Haskin. The slate includes Suter for vice president and Patchen as opponent, with Lyon and Stevens confirmed for secretary and financial secretary respectively. Four new governors will be chosen from Bennett, Dodge, Dunlap, Hifott, Godwin, Jones, Karger, Morks, Miller, Summers, Vernon, and Walper as amendments to the charter are considered. a large turnout is expected at the meeting next Wednesday in Washington.
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G Walker
Boston Herald
Frederick
Haskin
Walker
Capitol
Membqrégné
Hig Eival
Washington
Lea
John D Suter
Chicago
Reobra Boreas
Robert H. Patchen
New York
Oswald P Schustte
Henry R Jones
Guz J Karger
D Morks
George H Miller
George W Summers
Leroy T Vernon
Walper
Milk Wagon Accident on H Street Injures Man
A man, J W Mothershead of 305 H Street Northeast, was run over by two milk wagons at the north end of H Street. He suffered a compound fracture of his leg and multiple bruises and was taken to Casualty Hospital after unconsciousness.
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W Mothershead
J J Bowles
B A Reeves
Mothershead
Cornet
Casualty Hospital
U S Aids San Francisco to Rebuild Pacific Mail Route
President Taft and cabinet officials joined California lawmakers and Oceanic Steamship Company representatives in approving a plan to restore American ships on the San Francisco to Sydney route via Hawaii and Pago Pago. The government will soon solicit bids to carry mail, aiming to place two U S vessels in operation by July. The Oceanic line hopes to deploy two steamers, Sonoma and Ventura, to resume the South Pacific service.
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Lehmann
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Perkina
Kahn
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San Francisco
Australia
Hitchcock
Sydney
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Honolulu
Gg Tye Oceanic Steamable Company
Francisco
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
Oceanic Steamship Company
San Francisco-Sydney Inc
San Francisco Cal. Dee
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Steamera
Husband cites joy ride in divorce suit
The District Supreme Court heard George Slaybaugh seek an absolute divorce from Mrs Marcel Slaybaugh on statutory grounds. The couple reportedly partook in a midnight car ride with a party of men and women near December 4. The wife had earlier filed for a limited divorce and maintenance alleging cruelty, with William Ambroge as her husband’s attorney and John D Carmody acting for her.
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George B. Slaybaugh
Marcel Slaybaugh
Alan
William HE Ambroge
John D Carmody
Explosive Shipping Rules Issued by ICC Agencies
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued long anticipated regulations governing the transport of explosives and other dangerous goods by rail and express freight. After years of consideration and prior tentative rules that proved inadequate, the commission set strict standards likely to endure, aiming to prevent accidents and protect life and property, with public interest held paramount.
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A High Honor to the Wise Donor
A historic note praising generosity and holiday gifting. The excerpt speaks of a present as a sincere token, urging thoughtful giving and suggesting the recipient include a dictionary as a valued item. It conveys festive generosity and appreciation for charitable giving.
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