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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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3

Boundary Clash Sparks Dominican Military Mobilization

Dominican officials report an armed clash with Haitian soldiers near Lake Enriquillo. Dominican troops are being moved to the Pedernales border while diplomatic talks with Haiti continue, after roads north of Pedernales prompt tensions. Dominican gunboat Cherokes and three American customs officers figure in the border dispute. President Ramon Caceres signals cautious optimism for a peaceful settlement amid the stalemate.

Dominican Republic Bureau of Insular Affairs War Department Santo Domingo Lake Enriquillo Independencia Perdenales Clyde Line Cherokes Santo Tiomineo City Repubbics Long Standhie M. FE. Beall Flondo James J. McLean Commendador John P. Holjesen Dajabon Russell Santo Domingos Pedernales Lake Fonda Haiti Republic of Santo Domingo Ramon Caceroe Hart

Death notices and funerals from December 1910 in Northwest DC

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements listed for December 24 to 28 1910 in northwest Washington with names such as George W Bell Mary L Gamble Charlotte Gusdore Lucy Strother and John B Wilson. Interments at Arlington and Mount Olivet and church services noted. Relatives and friends invited and notices indicate private or public interments as appropriate.

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 Under Fire From Naval Affairs Panel

A Washington dispatch reports that Secretary of the Navy Meyer faced sharp questioning by the House committee on naval affairs over alleged maneuvers to enhance the Navy Department’s showing. It is claimed he moved 700 400 dollars between accounts to improve appropriations, provoking accusations of misleading the committee. Representatives Foss and Hobson pressed him, with others said to have criticized him harshly.

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

New Peru Cabinet Formed After Resignation

Tima Peru December 27 A new cabinet has been formed to replace the one that resigned on 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 Enrque 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

Births and Deaths From Health Office Record

Births recorded for multiple families including Sanmel Ro and Ethel Rehford resulting in a boy. George Woo and Mary Vroome with a boy. Jacobs couple Cal H and Nettie Wo. many others listed with various parental pairings and newborns. Deaths include Ann Coke aged 72 in northwest street, Aller Le Myers 62, Margaret Gacton 72, and several others across Government Hospital for the Insane and Asylum facilities.

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 Coke St Nw Aller le Myers Trn

Dentist to Wed Miss Saunders After Quick Split

Washington dentist Dr. Thomas J McConnell will marry former Baltimore divorcee Miss Margaret Saunders at Trinity Lutheran Church after filing for a hurried license. McConnell, who was granted a split from his previous wife, cites love and a son to live with them, with plans to reside at his New York Avenue office home.

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 shocks Connecticut town

Cornelius S. Dayton, a Civil War veteran, has lived 45 years in a cage on the Andrus farm near Winsted. Agents Dwight W. Thail and John J. Simmons of the State Humane Society found him pacing inside his cell with a spoon, claiming he guarded the war gun. Dayton receives $72 monthly pension, used by his 93-year-old mother Mrs. Julia A. Dayton as caretakers. Visitors concluded the cage was clean and Dayton is cared for as well as possible amid complaints from Civil War 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 former suitor delays Dublin wedding

In Dublin Georgia Miss Olive Leonard elopes with Thomas Beall just as Collier Walker waits at the church for their planned ceremony. A telegram arrives from Wrightsville confirming Leonard’s marriage to Beall. Beall had secured the license for Walker and Leonard, and the couple rushes to Wrightsville.

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 in New York State

Special to The Washington Kno Ogdensburg New York December report from Warwick notes the death by fire of four Barite children Rachel seven Lucienne five Mariola four and Marla Anne three. The blaze started when gas apparatus exploded in the house. The father and mother slept downstairs and were severely burned while trying to rescue the youngsters.

Washington

Friends See Girl Drown On Schuylkill Ice

Margaret Shaw aged 19 died after breaking through Schuylkill River ice near Philadelphia on December 27. Agnes Haynes James Harper and Richard Faymous were rescued. Agnes saved by her brother who crawled over thin ice to reach her. A priest gave last rites as rescuers fought to save the girl.

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

Atlanta Heiress Rejects 1000 Marriage Proposals

Miss Alma Stanley, an Atlanta public school teacher, stirred by a $100,000 fortune, has received over 1,000 marriage proposals from across the United States in two weeks. She says she will not consider any offers, seeking love for herself rather than money.

Atlanta Washington Post Alma Stanley

Bribed Men Tell All About Votes Cast For Pay

The interview reveals a pattern of vote buying across Adams and neighboring counties. Voters, from $5 to $8 per vote, were paid with contracts to ensure ballots were counted as “right.” Judge Blair is described as fair, with Republicans and Democrats equally affected by disenfranchisement. Bribery fines mirror bribe amounts, and many candidates go broke running for county office. McCarty notes similar conditions in Adams, Pike, Highland, and Scioto counties as investigations draw few officers’ attention.

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

Four Trainmen Die in Wreck at Mercers Bottom West Virginia

Four railroad workers died and two were seriously injured when two freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad collided in fog near Mercers Bottom, West Virginia. One crew member reportedly misread orders, causing the fatal crash. Cecil Moffett, son of prominent local residents, was among the victims.

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

Burglar's Home an Arsenal in London Fight

London officials disclose in Gold street Stepney a nine month residence of one Houndsditch murder suspect. Police find weapons, ammunition, and bomb making supplies, including 600 pounds in cartridges 160 Mauser rounds and fulminate of mercury. Anarchist leaflets and explosive texts also seized. Russian fugitive Morountzeff identified among the dead.

Speciol Gable London Houndsditch Gold Street Stepney Joeweler Morountzeff

Noiseless New Year Eve in Chicago Police Plan

Chicago authorities announce a noiseless New Year Eve with horns bells and noise makers barred from streets. Chief Steward plans confinement of revels behind doors and orders cafes and bars to close at 1 am on January 1 with patrons allowed inside until 1 am if they have secured refreshments before then.

Chicago

Ocean liner movements report near New York docks

Movements of several ocean steamers reported for the week. New York bound Astern routes include the Arnives from Antwerp aboard the New York line, and the Siasconset Ryland from Rotterdam for New York docking about 9 a.m. Wednesday. Sable Island Caroline from Havre for New York to dock around morning Thursday.

Arnives New York Kroonland Antwe Rotterdam Sable Island Caroline Havre

Maryland Dinner Plans With Harmon Clark Address Banquet

Democratic leaders including Gov. Harmon of Ohio and Champ Clark of Missouri are slated to speak at a January 17 party jubilee in Baltimore. Bryan will not attend. 1,200 seats will be set at the Lyric Theater and Armory with a mass meeting in the afternoon. Speakers and toasts, including a toast to the President, are being finalized as decorations and seating arrangements begin.

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

Aetna Indemnity Robin Dealing Exposed At Bank Doors

Crowds gathered at the Rochester main bank and branches as depositors, many small shopkeepers, bewailed losses from a long expose of Joseph G. Robin and his control over Aetna Indemnity and related firms. The Aetna directors admitted the insurance department report's essential points and outlined steps to transfer control to strong interests.

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’s Secrecy

A New York American dispatch says Huntington Wilson, Assistant Secretary of State, plans to resign. Rumors tied his departure to a Turks appointment. sources say Taft and Knox were unhappy with his secrecy and that Oscar Straus may have influenced the post decision. The report notes Wilson’s preference for veil of secrecy as chief complaint.

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

Licensed to Marry in Virginia Churches List

A clipped roster lists marriages in Virginia and nearby states with multiple couples such as Elbert Stroop and Lotte Lam of Linville, Jene Brutdos and Uriah Heeter, Mary Bowle and Robert Owen Jr, and others. The includes names, ages, and home counties, noting a long series of wedding banns read by various ministers including Rev. G. J. Hunnicutt and Rev. E. T. Mowbray.

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 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 A. Sayles Walter W. Willems Camden Wilhelming R. Boykin John H. Burke Andrew Freeman Sophie Armatrong J. Richard Walter B. Eizy Virginia M. Lucas William J. Howard Edward Sugdall Bertha Carvey

Live Duck in Codfish

Special to The Washington est Nantucket Mass December 27 A fisherman brought ashore a huge cod with a sizable pouch A hunter chatted as the fish was dressed The cod opened and a full sized duck fluttered out Startled the crowd the gunner shot and killed the bird The explanation is the duck dived into the fish and was swallowed Whole by the cod which later surfaced enough air passed through the gills to let the duck breathe

Washington Nantucket Mass

Belva A Lockwood sues as striking rail workers end

Mrs Belva A Lockwood sues Dalton, Georgia businessman Brackett amid a dispute over alleged extortion in a government settlement. Case stems from Eastern Cherokee money distribution and Mount Clare shop wage tensions. Settlement terms not officially disclosed but negotiations led to a return to work for Baltimore and Ohio railroad machinists.

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

Brothers Die In River Effort To Save Costs Life

Two men, George C. Hutter 36 and Risque Hutter 42, drowned at Kanawha Falls West Virginia while crossing ice after an entertainment. George, superintendent of Fort Defiance Coal Company Gauley Bridge WV, and Risque, visiting him from Pittsylvania County, were brothers of May B. 8. Hutter’s family and first cousins of Charles Dana Gibson. The bodies were not recovered immediately but expected soon.

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 couples tie the knot in Brockville

In Brockville, Miss Nina Belle Graves and Thomas Abram Jarrell, both of Graves Mill Virginia, wed in a double ceremony with Miss Carrie Custis Utz and Thomas Hendrix Lillard of Graves Mall Virginia. Also married today were Miss Ella Prenton Clinkscole and William R. Hall of Washington. Another couple, Miss Lillie May Smith of Tennallytown and Vernon Leslie Vaughan of Washington, wed yesterday in Rockville. A marriage 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 night riot erupted in a gypsy camp east of Wadesboro Anson County. Chief Mitchell allegedly assaulted a band member’s wife prompting arrests. Mitchell is held without bail for the Superior Court on a criminal assault charge as rival camps dispute leadership.

Charlotte Wadesboro Anson County Mitchell

NO CUDAHY RECONCILIATION DENIED BY JACK CUDAHY

Los Angeles a question over Christmas reports of a reconciliation with his divorced wife. Jack Cudahy denies any reconciliation saying Mrs Cudahy is in Kansas City and did not spend Christmas with him and the children. He adds there has been no reconciliation and none planned.

Kansas City Says Los Angeles Cal Jack”Cudahy Michael Cudahy

Hyde Appeal Reset for January 20 in Missouri Supreme Court

Dr. C Clark Hyde convicted of murdering Col Swope and sentenced to life imprisonment. Appeal rescheduled in the Missouri Supreme Court for January 2 8. Attorneys asked for six hours for each side and the original January 3 date was changed.

Jenerson City C. Clark Hyde Col. Swope Supreme Court

Hood's Sarsaparilla Heals Rheumatism For Boston Man

Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston suffered rheumatism five years failing in many medicines. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla he improved and claims a complete cure. He recommends Hood's to others. Available in liquid form or Sarsatabs.

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

Anderson seeks Senate seat with AFL backing in Ohio

Labor leader support boosts Carl Anderson of Fostoria as he announces Democratic caucus bid for Ohio senator. AFL President Samuel Gompers pledges to mobilize unions to influence the legislature in Anderson’s favor. Anderson rose from bootblack to congressman with local union backing and carries eight of nine district legislators.

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

Fight over Ronaldo will in Orange Surrogate Court

The will of George Lorillard Ronaldo of New York and Tuxedo, valued at 600000 dollars, faces probate before Judge John B. Sweezy after Mrs Edith Hoadley Ronalds objects to her one third share. The estate after the wife's third goes to Alfred Conkling for life and to his children. The 1907 divorce and prior arrangements are noted as background while the hearing was adjourned pending court settlement.

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 tipped as New York arrest

John Kaley, charged with a triple murder, was arrested in New York after years of pursuit. The case stems from a Christmas party in Elkhorn West Virginia, where Kaley reportedly threatened residents and fired three shots. Two guests died at once and a third died later in hospital. Kaley, described as a coal-yard worker, was identified and detained tonight.

New York John Kaley Elkhorn W. Va Kaley

Surgeon Magruder Returns After Studying Abroad

Dr. F. P. Magruder, superintendent of Emergency Hospital, has returned to Washington after a three months tour of Europe. He studied surgery in London Berlin and Vienna, spending most time at the University of Vienna. Magruder has led the Emergency Hospital for about two and a half years since Dr. Charles White resigned and is regarded as one of the country’s best surgeons.

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

Montgomery Dies Aged 73 In Elizabethtown

Former Kentucky Representative Alexander Brooks Montgomery of the Fourth District dies in Elizabethtown at 73. He sat on the Dawes Indian commission under President Cleveland and was active in the Democratic ranks of the House. Also, Green McCurtain principal chief of the Choctaw nation dies at his home in Kinta Oklahoma.

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 seized nine tons of liquid eggs from the Merchants' Refrigerator Company's cold storage in Jersey City. The eggs, consigned from Chicago, are to be destroyed after a seizure warrant issued by the United States commissioner. The Jersey City board of health will be asked to carry out the destruction.

Chicago Jersey City New York Merchants’ Refrigerator Company United States

Short Fall Breaks Neck in Pittsburg Home

Pittsburg December 27 report that Adam Kemin sky, a boarding house keeper, fell while descending four steps at his home and broke his neck. The accident is described as sudden with no known foul play. Authorities investigated but found no further details at this time.

Pittsburg Adam Keminsky

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