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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1911

Page

7

Sunday Services Across Denominations in Town

A reader notice lists multiple churches and service times for Sunday December 1 across Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Unitarian, Seventh Day Adventist, and other denominations. It notes music, prayers, sermons, and expected congregations, with references to special holiday programs and evening services.

Methodist Episcopal Tree Christian Science Eeta Northwest Inraday Eyaning Ted Ally Yeadlig

Family Magazine Preview and Contests Spark Seasonal Cheer

Tomorrow's issue features a Christmas drawing by Alice Bench Winter and an original poem by Joseph Hoardman titled Sky Seeking illustrated by G W Witz. It highlights Women Who Count, New Wrinkles, and Afterschool articles for youth, plus Arena announcements and prize contests totaling 160. Langevin charge withdrawn in Paris court on motion of his wife’s lawyer.

Family Fures Alice Bench Winter Plarle Joseph Hoardman G W Witz Mme Langevin Tarin Prof Langevin Lombie Seine Howyer Mm Langevin

Dundrur Cleansing Alleged by Cutioura Boap and Inie

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a claim that Dundrur was freed by Cutioura Boap and Inie amid unsettled cases. The readable text mentions Dampie, cree, meth, and various garbled terms, with unclear actions and locations.

Controversy Over Paul Jones Identity Draws Attention

Washington officials give little credence to Charles Hart's claim that the body found in Paris in 1905 is not Admiral John Paul Jones. Hart's criticism targets Porter’s identification aided by anthropologists and Houdon bust comparisons, while Porter and officials defend the rigorous measurements and preservation record cited in Stewart's John Paul Jones Commemoration. A New York dispatch notes Porter’s insistence that records and autopsy by 13 Paris surgeons confirm the Jones identity beyond doubt.

Washington John Paul Jones Charles Henry Hart Philadelphia Jean Antoine Houdon Hart Horace Porter France Americas Thn Porter Adtirat Jones Drs J Capitan School of Anthropology G Papitlauit Laboratory of Anthropology Ecole Des Hautes Charles W Stewart Porter Paria Admiral Jones Houdon Hurt Stewarts Gen Porter St Louis Paris Imally Win Taneling Cireles Farts Attak New York Horace Port Raincroft Hall Annapolis John Parl Jones Capriau

Weight Loss Should Be Slow and Steady Says Doctor

Dr C A Tyrell warns against heroic weight loss methods and advises gradual change. Permanent results come from limiting weekly loss to about 4 pounds, avoiding absolute fasts that can cause serious injury. Prioritize gradual dieting and medical consultation to prevent lasting harm.

C A Tyrell

Lehmann Intervenes in Carmack Amendment Case

The government asked to intervene in Dixie Tobacco Co v. Norfolk and Western to reaffirm the Carmack Amendment. The provision makes the initial carrier liable for loss or damage to shipments, even if the fault lies with connecting lines. The Supreme Court previously upheld the law, but Norfolk and Western argues the ruling assumed through rates between railroads.

Lehmann Supreme Court Dixie Tobacco Company Norfolk and Western Railway Company

Aldermen Pass Enlarged Alexandria City Limits Ordinance

The Alexandria board of aldermen adopted the ordinance to extend city limits with Hunting Creek as the southern boundary and Robert's Lane and Lloyds Lane as edges. The measure, passed amid debate, would place land in both Alexandria County and Fairfax County with an estimated value near one million dollars. The mayor declined to say if he would sign the bill, and counties plan to challenge the expansion in court.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Common Council Ballenger Ogden Hill Brill Summers Fitzgerald Field Marbury Paff Hunting Creek Hmilz Robert's Lane Lloyds Lane Alexandria County Fairfax County

Speakers for Jackson Day list of speakers named

The Jackson Day celebration on January 8 announced by Edwin A Newman, chairman, includes former Gov Folk and Hearst among many notables. Speakers will be allotted ten minutes each as arrangements near completion.

Edwin A Newman Committee of Arrangement Newman Joseph W Folk William Randolph Hearst James A O Gorman Norman E Muck Speakey Champ Clark Alton B Parker Oscar W. Underwood Woodrow Wilson Robert L. Taylor Siimeon Baldwin William Jennings Bryan Yranels Newlands Thomas Marshall Atlea Pomerene James T

Wife Sues Capt Wildman for Divorce in Incompatibility

Special to The Washington Post from Danbury Connecticut reports Mrs Elizabeth Stewart Wildman has begun divorce proceedings in Council Bluffs Iowa from Capt Leonard D Wildman WV S A commander of Bedloe Island New York, noted to have led Signal Corps work in Alaska and the Philippines. She returned to Council Bluffs while he remained, with incompatibility of temper named as the reason. Capt Wildman will not contest.

Army Washington Post Danbury Conn Elisabeth Stewart Wildman Council Biuffe Lowa Leonard D Wildman Bedioe's Island New York Wildman Thie City Signal Corps Alaska Philippines Manila Council Bluffs Acton

East Point Arrives After Stormy Atlantic Voyage

Transatlantic Line steamer East Point reached Philadelphia from London about five days overdue reporting a four day storm. Captain Young described waves as mountain high and noted no gunpowder in cargo. Crew feared an explosion but the ship withstood the pitching and entered port with little damage.

Philadelpha East Point London Capt Young

Krupps Appeal Patent Case to U S Supreme Court

The Krupps German armament makers seek Supreme Court review of a Pennsylvania case with Midvale Steel over armor plate patents. The dispute involves infringement claims affecting the U S Navy and other world navies, with the Krupps unsatisfied by lower court rulings.

United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Pennsylvania Krupps Midvale Steel Company Kruppa United States Navy Kruppe

Wool Tariff Reform Move Led by Payne That Seeks Protection Over Revenue

Republican leaders in the House Ways and Means Committee, led by Representative Serena E. Payne, began drafting a wool tariff bill based on the tariff board report. President Taft backs aligning the measure with protective principles, aiming to precede Democrats’ bill after holidays and campaign on tariff protection in 1916.

House Ways and Means Committee Serena E. Payne Tariff Board Taft Tarif Board Congress Senate Payne Dalzell Pennsylvania McCall Massachusetts Hill Connecticut Fordney Michigan Longworth Ohio Underwood

New York Central Proposes Consolidation With Lakeshore

The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad solicits 212 percent Lake Shore collateral bondholders to approve a plan merging the New York Central with the Lake Shore and Michigan Central. A second Michigan Central collateral bondholder letter seeks consent to future consolidations. About 109.9 million dollars in bonds would be secured on the New York Central, with potential direct control of a through line to Chicago.

New York-Chicago Road Qne Washington Port New York New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company Lake Shore Hudson River Lake Shore and Michigan Central Railroad A&b Astock New York Central Michigan Central Centrals New York Centrals Chicago

Packers Trial Goes Over Indicted Meat Men

Chicago December 23 Counsel for ten Chicago meat packers charged with price control conspiracy under Sherman law concluded opening statements. Judge Carpent er adjourned court to next Tuesday. Government will call 300 witnesses plus documentary evidence. trial expected to last months. Jury, all married, will be restricted during adjournment and barred from Christmas dinner at a downtown hotel.

Chicago United States George A Carpenter

Lewis Indicted Again In Fraud Probe From Treble Case

Ex congressman Coudry Aleo accused on charges once dropped as federal grand jury returns new indictments in fraud cases. Lewin publisher in realty and banking ventures reindicted for using the mails to defraud. Twin insurance cases involve Continental Assurance and International Fire Insurance officers led by Coudry Gardner also reindicted. Attorneys challenge grand jury method and indictment quashing.

Coudry Aleo St. Louis H. G. Lewin Federal Grand Jury Continental Assurance International Fire Insurance Harry M Coudry

Deny Richeson Marriage Rumors and Trial Hopes Amid Jail Wounds

Boston December report refutes rumors of a secret marriage between Rev C V T Richeson and Miss Linnell while he remains jailed at Charles Street Station. Dr Lathrop says Richeson’s condition is stable and he should stand trial January 15 unless complications arise. counsel Morse disputes alienist observation and marriage claims, noting no truth to a secret ceremony.

Washington Post Boston T Richeson Charles Street Howard T Lathrop Richeson William A Morse Morse Miss Linnell

Sentenced for Brice Taking in Crown Point

Alderman Walter B Gibson of Italy was sentenced in Crown Point to an indeterminate term of two to fourteen years in the Indiana State penitentiary for accepting a bribe. The conviction followed charges tied to a bribe taker case.

Crown Point Walter B Gibson Italy Indiana State Ile

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