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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1910

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17

Boundary Clash Sparks Dominican Haitian Tensions

Dominican authorities report a clash between Haitian soldiers and Dominican customs guards near Lake Enriquillo over border lines. Dominican troops move to the Pedernales border while negotiations with Haiti continue. American customs officials report missing personnel amid rising tensions. President Caceroi seeks a peaceful settlement and asserts Dominican rights.

Bureau of Insular Affairs War Department Santo Domingo Lake Enriquillo Independencia Perdenales Clyde Line Cherokes Santo Tiomineo City Haiti Pedernales Republic of Santo Domingo Ramon Caceroe Hart

Deaths and Funerals in Washington D C December 1910

Obituary notices for multiple individuals including George W. Bell Mary L Gamble Margaret Fran chs Gaston Charlotte Gusdor f Matty Clare and John M Sigworth list death dates December 1910 kinship and funeral details with church and cemetery interment information.

Jesus George W. Bell Virginia E. Bell Elehth Street Camble BIT Philadelpha Gaston Margaret Jranchs Morristown Ohio Gusdore Seventh Street Charlotte Gusdorf Wennesday Huxford Hin Resdente Remarie Seventeenth St. Manet's Episcopal Church Pilende Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Kit Carson Arlington National Cemetery New York Aelley Matty Clare BR. F. Kelley St. Margaret's Priscopal Actington Sachse I Street Augustous Bertie Sachse Chester Baltimore New Orleans Sigworth Walter Reeil John M Sigworth Twenty-third Infantry Anington Strother Kenyon Street Lucy Thomas R. Strother Vermont Avenue Baptist Church Vermont Avenue Wamslny Manila Imi Willase Gordon Wausley Wilsl Viiam John B Robert Johanna Wilson Tit Kenyon Street Church of the Sacred Heart Mount Olivet Cemetery First Street

Secretary Meyer Seens Entangled Over Navy Funds

Washington dispatch says Secretary of the Navy Meyer faced sharp questions from the House naval affairs committee over alleged misrepresentation of appropriations. It is claimed he moved 700 400 dollars between accounts to improve the department’s showing, with Foss of Illinois and Hobson of Alabama among those who pressed him.

Washington New York New York American Meyer House Committee On Naval Affairs Navy Department Foss Ilinois Hobson Alabama

New Cabinet Formed in Peru After Resignation

Tima Peru December 27 a new cabinet formed to replace the one that resigned December 11 with Salvador Cavero as president. The lineup includes Enrique Basadre as president and minister of home affairs Dr German Leouia Martinez as foreign affairs Dr Antonio Flores as justice Gen J R Pizatto as war Enrique Oyanguren as finance and Julio Egeaguirre as public works.

Tima Peru Salvador Cavero Enrique Basadre German Leouia Martinez Antonio Flores J. R. Pi ZatTo Enrque Oyanguren Julio Egeaguirre

Health Office Births and Deaths Record Panics Readers

Health office births list numerous families and infants including Sanmel Ro and Ethel 1 Rehford and George Woo and Mary A Vroome with several boys and girls named. Deaths include Ann B Lake 72 years and Margaret 7 Gacton 72 years among others at various facilities and addresses in Washington area.

Sanmel Ro Ethel Rehford Gret George Woo Mary A Vroome Cal H Nettie Wo Jacobs Bos Villypio P Mans Te Tioratella Mary Chase Charlotte Graham Joseph Edna Shnenagle James A Rena Vo Greer Gird Tatrick Katrine R. Leas Jew Cf Ella Winters Dele I Florence Pillagan Artapsalo Ami Marvin Charles C Grace ‘T Weitzel Lippincott Charles J Grace T Coenworth John Andy Preston Shaniina Jem J. Aul Kein Cakit Daniel J Mary M Oscar Margaret Dummer Charles FP Dewitt T Snnte D Hagerman Eugene H Rebecca Venebocen Edward Landasiva May Luther C Witreimma Wormley Jowph J Emma Ashton Dees Marc Jotoson Gir Tolan Ee Minnie Lindsay Jobo Annie Jackson Sophia Beller Yeha T Inna Joe Arthur Viola Coch Catherine Jackson William Foard Hattie & Crompton Ribevea Davenport Hay Weertett” Dent Bay Clementina Cragon Charles Bele Tiwi Deaths Ann B Lake Lin St Nw Aller le Myers Ttn

Dentist McConnell to marry Miss Saunders amid divorce charges

Washington dentist Dr Thomas J McConnell plans to wed his former patient Miss Margaret Saunders tonight at Trinity Lutheran Church after both parties sought divorces. He said the marriage follows long love and will reunite him with his son, living at his New York Avenue office.

Thomas J.mcconnell Washington Margaret Saunders Margaret Marshall Henoch Schroeder Trinity Lutheran Church Bellew McConnell Justice Stafford Dr. McConnell United States The Orient

Veteran in Cage 45 Years in Connecticut Farm Cell

The Washington Post reports Cornelius S. Dayton, a Civil War veteran, has lived 45 years in a small cage on the Andrus farm near Winsted. State humane agents Dwight W. Thail and John J. Simmons found Dayton pacing with a spoon, claiming guard duties in war. He receives $72 monthly pension, care provided by his 93 year old mother Mrs. Julia A. Dayton and sister Mrs. Cornelius Andrus. The cage, though described as harsh, was found clean and the veteran treated as well as possible amid complaints filed with the state humane society by veterans outside Winsted.

Sprinal Washington Post Winsted Conn Cornelius S. Dayton Andrus Farm Dwight W. Thail Hartford John J’. Simmons State Humane Society Winchester Road State Humane Sociery

Bride elopes with another at Dublin church delay

Miss Olive Leonard elopes with Thomas Beall after a telegram arrives during Collier Walker of Atlanta waiting with his wedding party at a Dublin church. Beall and Leonard wed in Wrightsville, then return by auto as Walker awaits. Beall had secured a license for Walker and Leonard earlier at Walker's request.

Old Sutter Washington Post Dublin Collier Walker Atlanta Olive Leonard Thomas Beall Walker Miss Leonard Wrightsville Beall Misa Leonard Wrightaville Walkers

Four Children Die in Fire at Ovide Barite Home

Special to The Washington Kno Ogdensburg New York December 37 Word from Warwick reports the burning to death of four Barite children. An explosion of gas apparatus in the house caused the blaze. The four children aged seven five four and three slept in the upper part of the house and perished. The parents downstairs were severely burned while trying to rescue them.

Washington

Friends See Girl Drown On Schuylkill Ice

In Philadelphia on December 27 Margaret Shaw aged 19 died after breaking through ice on the Schuylkill River. Agnes Haynes James Harper and Richard Faymous were also in danger but rescued. A priest administered last rites as rescue efforts continued and Miss Haynes was saved by her brother who crawled over thin ice to pull her out.

Philadelphia Margaret Shaw Schuylkill River Agnes Haynes James Harper Richard Faymous Miss Haynes

Atlanta Heiress Rejects 1000 Marriage Proposals

Miss Alma Stanley a Atlanta public school teacher received more than 1000 marriage offers by mail after inheritance of 100000. She declines all proposals saying she seeks love for herself not money and notes offers came from across the United States.

Atlanta Washington Post Alma Stanley

Bribery and Vote Buying Exposed in County Grand Jury

McCarty describes widespread vote buying across Adams and neighboring counties. He notes prices from five to thirty dollars, ballots marked to reveal votes, and “floaters” who sold votes on contract. Judge Blair allegedly aims to level the field while prosecutors shuffle, with fines matching bribe sums. Citizens call the process confession and many precincts fear election costs ruin candidates.

Blair Imen Peebles C. C. W. Naylor W. P. Stevenson Brand Adams Pike Highland Sciote Adams County Blsh Columbus McCarty

Fatal Collision At Mercers Bottom Kills Four Trainmen

Four train men died and two were injured when two extra freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collided in fog at Mercers Bottom near Huntington West Virginia. The crews blamed an order-reading error for the crash. Cecil Moffett, a Huntington brakeman and son of prominent local parents, was among the deceased.

Mercers Bottom W. Va Washington Post Huntington Ohio River Baltimore and Ohio Railroad William Steffey Parkersburg R. H. Bramshaw R. H. Kantz Mason City Cecil Moffett M. J. Malone F Lovalt New Martinswine Baltimore and Ohfio

Burglars Home A Arsenal In London Raid

London December 27 police hunting for the Houndsditch murderers uncovered in Gold Street Stepney a weapon store with 600 pounds in cartridges 160 Mauser bullets explosives and bomb making materials The residence of one killer nine months Morountzeff a Russian is identified as the dead thief who was shot during the clash at Houndsditch Anarchist leaflets and explosive science books were found among the items

Speciol Gable London Houndsditch Gold Street Stepney Joeweler Morountzeff

Noiseless New Year Eve Plans in Chicago

Chicago plans a noiseless New Year with horns and bells banned on the streets. Venders will be barred and revels confined to indoors. Cafes and bars must close at 1 a m on January 1, with patrons inside allowed to remain if they wish and to partake of refreshments bought before 1 a m.

Chicago

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals

New York bound ships from Europe are listed with expected docking times. The New York Kroonland from Antwerp and the Siasconset Ryndam from Rotterdam are due around 9 a m Wednesday. The Sable Island Caroline from Havre to New York is due about dawn Thursday.

Arnives New York Kroonland Antwe Rotterdam Sable Island Caroline Havre

Banquet in Baltimore to honor Democrats without Bryan

Nationally prominent Democrats will attend the January 17 party jubilee at Lyric Theater and the Fifth Regiment Armory. Gov Harmon of Ohio and Champ Clark of Missouri are slated to speak, with 1200 seats available and applications closing January 8. Dinner setup features 120 by 150 foot tables, floral decoration, and reserved seating for speakers.

Washington Post Baltimore Eutaw W. J. Bryan United States Wiliam A. Boykin Fifth Regiment Armory Lyrie Harmon Ohio Champ Clark Missouri Lyric Armory

Rochester Bank Scandal In Aetna Indemnity Details

Depositors gathered at the main bank as Aetna Indemnity Company faces losses from Robin led manipulation. The Aetna directors admitted the insurance department findings and outlined steps to remove Robin from stock control while promising continued progress.

Rochester Hotchkiss Aetna Insurance Department Robbin Title and Guarantee Company New York Insurance Corporation Rochester Abstract Robin Rochester Company Kelsey Otto H. Kelsey State Insurance Department Hobin Robin Securities Insurance Department of Connecticut New York Department

Wilson to Quit Is Report Assistant Secretary Faces Secrecy Criticism

A New York American dispatch cites Huntington Wilson, Assistant Secretary of State, as soon to resign. Rumor said he would be named Ambassador to Turkey, but Taft and Knox reportedly preferred Oscar Straus. The main complaint is Wilson’s secrecy about department workings.

New York Washington New York American Huntington Wilson Turkey Taft Knox Wilson Constantinople Oscar Straus

Licensed to Marry Across Many Virginia Counties

A long list of marriage licenses shows numerous couples from Virginia states and nearby regions. Names include Elbert Stroop and Lotte Lam of Linville. Robert Owen Jr. and Josephine Bowle of Richmond. Gideon Spencer and Mary Muang of Charlotteville. Hinton Smithers and Laura Smithers of Limbrooke and Newton respectively. and many others under the supervision of various pastors such as Rev. G. J. Hunnicutt and Rev. D. C. MacLeod.

Elbert €. Stroop Lotte B. Lam Linville G. J. ’ Hunnicutt Uriah Heeter Jene B. Brutdos E. T. Mowbray Robert V. Owen, Jr Josephine A. Bowle Richmond H. B. Honer Gideon B. Spencer New York City Mary D. Muang Charlotteville John Reig Shannon Mosty M. Mullett Mary Skinner D.C Benjamin W. Tilman Amy G. Berrie Lexingtas Hey Joseph H. Cassidy Wdlger R. Gresham Gertrude J. Wright Beth Lynchburg James M. A. Orlando W. Whitley Bessie A. Grey Leesburg H. Greene Sidney R. Bragg Mallow Merl E. Fitzgerald Afton John R. Shannon Thomas P. Dunn Mary M. Geer P. H. Brennan William B. Yowell Jessie P. Roby Harboursville W. Cole Carl Conger Ponnlaid June J. E. Carver North River Cart Bangerbaum Edos G. J Hunnicutt Russell F. Akers Gladstone Winnie L. Bolton S. Hunnicutt John G. Cermal Emile Koneh Edwin M. Andrews Amanda L. Kay Caroline County James Mrs Little Ceci H. Renelle Nora Wessel Little James Benjamin F. Bliss Warrenton Mattia Smith William L. McKenney Archie Aur Elvira Doran Downington, Pa D. ©. MacLeod Curtis B. Porter Ella L. Martinek William L. Devries James TY. Lomax Dora M. Smith D. C. Macl Gilbert Grigsby Mary Crismon EE. Ricks Leroy A. Brown Alice Brooks W. A. Jones James H. Dandridge Lens Green Uniontown A. J. Tyler Phillip F. Staith Alice R. Nickens Warronton P. William Ball Rachel Konen C. P. Jihy Sonn A.gry la Plata Julia F. Green Mansasas W. Westray Arcile W. Tolim Anaia Brown A. H. Catlett Basix

Live Duck in Codfish Near Nantucket

Special to The Washington est Nantucket Mass Dec 27 A fisherman brought ashore a huge cod with a large pouch Inside the fish a full sized shoal duck appeared startled then tried to fly The hunter fired killing the bird The incident occurred after the cod swallowed the duck which breathed through the fish gills and allowed the duck to survive briefly before extraction

Washington Nantucket Mass

Belva Lockwood Sued As Strike Ends At Baltimore Line

After an eighteen month strike the Baltimore and Ohio machinists reach an agreement with the company and prepare to return to work. In Dalton Georgia Mrs Belva A Lockwood is associated with a separate libel case seeking 10000 damages from James Brackett over alleged arrest for extortion tied to a government settlement for Cherokee descendants. The dispute centers on piece work at Mount Clare shops and wage demands.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Washington Post Dalton Belva A Lockwood Wigan Meton James B. Brackett Brackett Mount Clare

Brothers Die In River Effort To Save Life

George C. Hutter 36 and Risque Hutter 42, brothers and sons of May B. Hutter, drowned at Kanawha Falls W V while returning from an entertainment. They attempted to cross ice above a dam. Risque died trying to save George. Bodies not found yet. survivors include five sisters and cousin Charles Dana Gibson of Albemarle county.

Washington Post Lynchburg George C. Hutter Fort Defiance Coal Company Gauley Bridge W. Va Risque Pittsville Pittsylvania County Hutter Thin City Kanawha Falls Carter Helm Jones Oklahoma City Haywood Gibbs Arizona Robert E. Craighill T. Rush Ragland Stephen H. Meem Bluefield Afra Charles Dana Gibson Langhorne Albemarle County

Double wedding seals vows in Brockville with four couples

In Brockville a double wedding united Miss Nina Belle Graves and Thomas Abram Jarrell from Graves Mill Virginia with Miss Carrie Custis Utz and Thomas Hendrix Lillard from Rockland Virginia. Also in Washington couples Miss Ella Prenton Clinkscole and William R Hall were wed by Rev R White, and Miss Lillie May Smith and Vernon Leslie Vaughan married in Rockville. a license was issued to Miss Marie Walker and John Dorsey Woodfield of Cedar Grove.

Washington Rockville Nina Belle Graves Thomas Abram Jarrell Graves Mill Carrie Custis Utz Rockland Thomas Hendrix Lillard Graves Mall W. D. Keene Southern Methodist Church Ella Prenton Clinkscole William R. Hall R. White Lillie May Smith Tennallytown D. C Vernon Leslie Vaughan Marie Marie Walker John Dorsey Woodfield Cedar Grove County

Rival Gypsy Bands Riot Near Wadesboro

A riot erupted at a gypsy camp east of Wadesboro Anson County when a man named Chief Mitchell allegedly assaulted a woman in another member’s tent. Citizens summoned authorities and several arrests followed. Mitchell was held without bail for the Superior Court on a criminal assault charge as rival bands blamed each other for the violence. Several victims fled to trees and sustained severe injuries.

Charlotte Wadesboro Anson County Mitchell

No Cudahy Reconciliation Denial Made Public

Los Angeles December 27 Jack Cudahy issued a firm denial of reports that his divorced wife was with him for Christmas in Pasadena with their children or that any reconciliation occurred He stated Mrs Cudahy is in Kansas City and stressed there has been no reconciliation and none planned

Los Angeles Cal Jack”Cudahy Michael Cudahy

Hyde Appeal Set In Supreme Court For January 20

Dr. C Clark Hyde convicted of murdering Col Swope and given life imprisonment. Appeal reset to January 20 in Missouri supreme court with attorneys requesting six hours for each aide. Original setting was January 3 with a stipulation filed.

Jenerson City C. Clark Hyde Col. Swope Supreme Court

Hood's Sarsaparilla cures stubborn rheumatism claim

Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston reports five years of rheumatism with stiff painful knees. He credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with prompt relief and full recovery after trying many medicines. The ad promotes liquid Hood's Sarsaparilla and Sarsatabs as cures.

Henry J. Goldstein Barton Street Boston Mass Hood Mr. Goldstein

Anderson Eyes U S Senate Seat With AFL Aid

The American Federation of Labor backs Ohio Representative Carl Anderson of Fostoria for the Democratic caucus nomination to the Senate. AFL president Samuel Gompers plans to urge Ohio unions to influence the legislature. Anderson, a former bootblack and Jewsboy, carries pledges from eight of nine district legislators. He holds Local Union No. 121 musician status in Faostoria.

American Federation of Labor United States Ohio Carl Anderson Fostoria Washington Columbus Democratic Caucus Anderson Samel Gompers Senate

Fight over will of George Lorillard Ronaldo in Orange county

Will of George Lorillard Ronaldo of New York and Tuxedo to be offered for probate before Judge John B. Sweezy in Orange county surrogate court. Mrs Edith Hoadley Ronalds objects to probate, claiming one third of estate. Estate valued at 600000, remainder to Alfred Conkling for life with wife and Conkling's children. Divorce of Ronalds and Ronalds's prior residence noted. contest expected at Wednesday hearing.

Middletown N. Y George Lorillard Ronaldo New York Tuxedo John B. Sweezy Orange County Sweesy George Lorillard Ronalds Alfred Conkling Hfe Ronalds Edith Hoadley Russell H. Hoadley

Accused of triple killing nabbed in New York

John Kaley, charged with a Christmas Eve triple murder in Elkhorn West Virginia, was arrested in New York after identification was confirmed. The December 23 incident left two dead at the scene and a third dying later in hospital. Kaley, a coal yard worker, had been sought for three years.

New York John Kaley Elkhorn W. Va Kaley

Surgeon Dr Magruder Returns After Europe Study

Dr. F P Magruder superintendent of Emergency Hospital Washington has returned from a three month Europe tour. He studied surgery in London Berlin and Vienna with major time at the University of Vienna. He has led the hospital for about two and a half years since Dr Charles White’s resignation and is regarded as a leading surgeon.

Magruder Europe F. P. Magruder Washington London Erlin Vienna University of Charles §. White

Alexander Montgomery Former Congressman Dies at 73

ALEX MONTGOMERY DEAD Elizabethtown Dec 27 Former Representative Alexander Brooks Montgomery of Kentucky died aged 73 He served on the Dawes Indian commission appointed by President Cleveland and was a Democratic force in Congress Also Green Mc Curtain Choctaw Nation principal chief dies in Kinta Oklahoma Dec 27

Elizabethtown S.q Alexander Brooks Montgomery Kentucky Dawes Indian Commission Cleveland House Congress McAlester Okia Green Mc Curtain Kinta

Nine Tons of Liquid Eggs Seized in Jersey City

Federal officers seize nine tons of liquid eggs at the Merchants' Refrigerator Company cold storage plant in Jersey City. Warrant of seizure issued by U S commissioner. Jersey City board of health to destroy the cargo, which was consigned from Chicago.

Chicago Jersey City New York Merchants’ Refrigerator Company United States

Short Fall Breaks Neck In Pittsburg Home

Pittsburg dec 27 Adam Kemin sky a boarding house keeper fell while descending four steps at his home breaking his neck authorities said.

Pittsburg Adam Keminsky

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