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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

5

Wandering son of War Department clerk escapes memory

Edward McLaughlin son of Claude B McLaughlin a War Department adjutant general office clerk reportedly wanders between Baltimore and Macon Georgia with memory loss two weeks after release from Casualty Hospital where surgeons treated brain compression from a baseball injury two years ago His parents say he left his home abruptly yesterday after years of convulsions headaches and multiple hospital treatments including at Johns Hopkins and Mercy Hospital He had undergone surgery but left against consent and now is feared to be wandering in the south.

War Department South Edward McLaughlin Claude B. McLaughlin Baltimore Macon Casualty Hospital Jft Wellington McLaughlin Uist & Street Northeast Jacksonville Fla Johns Hopking Smercenoy Hospital Yasly Wellington

Haskin Heads Press Club Election in Capital

Frederick Haskin was chosen president of the National Capital Press Club amid the lively election. Of 198 votes cast he won the post, with G A Cronie as treasurer. John T Suter led the vice presidency race, and four governors were elected: Ira E. Bennatt, Arthur J. Dodge, H L Dunlap, and Jackwen Elliott.

National Capital Press Club Frederick Haskin G. A Cron Ie Mr Haskin Ernest @ Walker Promnent John T .Suter Robert H Patchin Donald P. Schuette G A Lyon HC Prevent Financial Board of Governors Ira E. Bennatt The Washington Post Arthur J. Dodge Minneapolis Tribune H. L. Dunlap New York World Jackwen © Elliott Associated Frew

Democrats back Champ Clark at district meeting

Members of the National Democratic Association at 42 P Street NW endorsed Speaker Champ Clark for the Democratic presidential nomination and adopted a resolution to circulate petitions to the Democratic National Committee for a presidential primary in the District. A committee of Lorenzo Warfeld AE MecLaughlin and M C Mitchell was appointed to arrange a dollar dinner on Thomas Jefferson's birthday April 1.

National Democratic Association P Street Champ Clark Club House of Representatives Democratic National Committee Lorenzo @ Warfeld AE MecLaughlin M. C. Mitchell Thomas Jefferson

Auto Victim Under Kniee In Turtle Crash

Miss Margaret Van Tassel suffered a broken back when the automobile owned by Alexander Graham Hell overturned during a ride with David C. Jackson, Bells chauffeur, who was driving. She underwent emergency surgery and remains in Emergency Hospital resting quietly. Surgeons warn it may be some time before assessable recovery. Family members gathered around her throughout the day.

Margaret van Tassel Alexander Graham Hell David C. Jackson Bells Misa van Tasuel Aha

Church Twenty Years Old Anniversary at Good Shepherd

The twentieth anniversary of the Church of the Good Shepherd was celebrated by the congregation. Former pastors attended and congratulated the church on its success. The Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding, bishop of Washington, and pastors from St Thames Crocus Maryland St Margaret's Stetson St Marks spoke.

Church of the Good Shepherd Alfred Harding Washington Henry C. Parkman St. Thames’ Church Crocus Herbert Scott Beith St. Margaret's Church Philip Mercer Rhinelander

Taft Addressed by Scientists in National Museum

The Taft keynote sparked an all day session as President Bessey ordered attendees to stay for Taft's exit. Notables including John Joy Endicott and Admiral Stockton joined Taft on stage as thousands gathered outside the crowded National Museum for the science meeting.

Glence Charles E. Bessey United States Prof. Bessey Taft Prof Bessey New National Museum John Joy Endaon Charley 0. Glover Admiral Stockton George Washington University de. Tairfield Howard University Elihu Roof

Unidentified Man Found Dead in Hartford Hotel Room

A well dressed unidentified man was found dead in a Hartford Hotel room at 34 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. The door was locked and barred with a chair. Gas jet was on and a coroner will determine whether death was accidental or intentional. The man, intoxicated, could not sign the registry. A dealer identified a recent visit to his hotel Tuesday night. The body awaits identification at the morgue.

Hartford Pennsylvania Avenue New York Frm

Martin Taken To Asylum After Murder Confession

John Henry Martin was brought from Baltimore after confessing to killing William H. Mickle on November 11. Police later determined he was insane and sent him to Washington Asylum. He provided multiple aliases and claimed extensive prior insanity hospitalization. The case relies on his newspaper knowledge of the crime.

John Henry Martin Baltimore Wilam H. Mickle Seventh Street Washington Asylum Srouse Janes J. McGunnigie Science R. B. Ho Eijen Rhode Island Mickle

Turnverein NAMES OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING

At the Columbia Turnverein annual meeting officers were elected for the coming year. Ernst Gerstenberg was named President with G A Beauverd and I Brinkman as vice presidents. Other officers include Paul Halter recording secretary Ernest F Jurgensen financial secretary William Nordhoft treasurer Ernest Lenzner second gymnastics instructor R Dinowitser second property man librarian Fritz Laux and first color bearer Baumgartner. Committee chairs named A D Lanfiter library Charles T Schwegler printing Alvin B Molusner grievance Emil G Schafer as delegate to the German Orphan Asylum. Balloting continued with entertainment for children and candy and toys distributed.

Columbia Turnverein BM Street Ofiara Ernst Gerstenberg G. A. Beauverd I Brinkman Paul Halter Ernest F Jurgensen Wiliam Nordhoft Ernest Lenzner A R. Dinowitser Fritz Laux J. ‘Baum Gartner Pinanca A. D. Lanfiter Charles T. Schwegler Alvin BR. Molusner Carl Schenken Emil G. Schafer

Funeral of Gen Hodges Held at Arlington

Military funeral services for Maj. Gen. Charles L Hodges will be conducted at 10 AM at Col William C Borden’s home 1901 California Street NW. Rev W W Brander of Fort Myer will officiate. Burial follows at Arlington Cemetery with a detachment from Fort Myer. Masonic, American Revolution Loyal Legion and Santiago de Cuba societies attend. Pallbearers include Col John Biddle Maj Joseph B Leitch Capt William B Cochran Capt James A Moss Capt R J Burt and Col Henry C Hodges.

Charles L. Hodges Willam C. Borden California Atreat Northwest W. W. Brander Fort Myer Burla Alington Masonic Fraternity Bone of the American Revolution The Loyal Legion Society of Santiago de Cuba Hodges Pallbear John Biddle Engineer Corps Joseph B. Leitch General ‘Staff William B. Cochran James A. Moss R. J. Burt Signal Corps Henry C. Hodes

Death of Mrs Henrietta Warch at 10 I Street NW

Mrs Henrietta Warch widow of Chris tan Warch died yesterday morning at her son Hugo Warch's home at 10 I Street Northwest at age 39 Funeral services will be held there tomorrow at 2 p m Rev Paul A Menzel of Concordia Church will officiate Interment will be in Rock Creek Cemetery

Henrietta Warch Hanrietta Warch Christan Warch Hugo Warch I Street Paul A. Menzel Concordia Church Rock Creek OEO Mmirs M. L. Clinedinst Mary Lockhart Clinedinst Ontario Place North Uiness Herbert Scott Smith Rock Creek Cemetery B. M. Clinehinst Virginia Barnard M

CAPT HAUSMANN DEAD LONG RESIDENT OF CAPITAL

Capt Theodore Hausmann veteran of civil war service and later a US consul to South American republics died at his home in northwest Washington after a two week illness. Born in Neuville France in 1847 he enlisted as drummer boy and rose to captain in US artillery. He later served as a police officer, consul, and watchman in government offices. Funeral Saturday at Arlington Cemetery under Hopa Lodge auspices with eulogy by Hyland Kirk. Survived by wife.

Theodore Hausmann R. B. Hayes Maj McKinley Offaer United States Army Newton Place Hopa Lodge No M. F Hyland Kirk Arlington Cemetery Capt Hausmann Neuville France Casa Blanca Boston Bm Fong America Fourth United States Artillery New York Heavy Artilery Cincinnati Rutherford B. Hayes William McKinley Hayes Washington State, War and Navy Department Bureau of Engraving and Printing Second Army Corps Association

Masons Elect Officers at Grand Lodge Meeting

The grand lodge of Masons held an election at Masonic Temple. Benjamin W. Murch was named grand master and Charles Beldwin deputy grand master, with Newton, Grant, Johnson and others elected to senior roles. The new Masonic Hall Inc corporator is Francia J. Woodman.

Grand Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Benjamin W. Murch Charles ©. Beldwin T. John Newton Alexander Grant Arvine W. Johnson James A. Semple Thomas H. Young J. Ragnell Verbrycke Henning Nelms William W. Jermaye James W Whitten Lem Towers, Jr Joseph H. Milang J. Harry Cunningham Charles J. O'Nei Charles C. Coombs Junor Warren C. Beckford Trouters Albert F. Tox Samuel R. Bond James A. Wetmore Masonic Hail Inc Francia J. Woodman Western Star L. C. Williamson P. ‘P. Lurtis R. Giine Charles 3. James P.M

iPAFF Delays Annexation Over Boundary Question

Mayor Paff said he may not sign the Alexandria annexation ordinance until the boundary issue is settled. He will decide within the legal window whether to sign veto or allow passage. The council and supporters push forward, while Paff notes past expansion interest. Also, a man named George Seaton, 12, faces grand jury action after a daylight arrest for attempted robbery near Alexandria, with testimony about a pistol and flight from police at St Elmo station.

Washington Post Burma Tos Wing Street Alexandria Paff Hmite of City Council Fairfax Counties Finch Grace Ferguson Michael A. Lynch Washington Ditton Polles Goody Pellceman Campbell Hin St. Elmo Station Washingtonian William P. Seaton Lieut Bettis Mee Bia Seaton Liberty George Paypols Martha Etaahington Niso Lynch Grage Ferguson Tome North Lea Street Campbell Toa Beaton St Blmo Station Lanton Annie Beaton L Street Northwest

Mrs Reid clears her mother in theft case

Maria Reid absolves her mother Elen Ryan of all involvement in the attempted theft of wearing apparel. Police and U S Attorney gathered evidence for a preliminary hearing while the pair waited at Union Station for a return to New York and bonds were sought.

Mario Reid F Street Union Station New ‘York Wame United States Maria Reid Elen Ryan Meseli New York Efder Reid Ralph Given

Weather Conditions December 27 Report From Washington Post

A weather bulletin from the Weather Bureaus describes a southwest storm easing across the midwest while high pressure brings sharply falling temperatures. It notes storms along the Atlantic coast, cold high-pressure trends over the central U S, and varied temperatures across regions with periodical snow and rain in the plains and Rocky Mountain areas.

TE & Dept of Agriculture Washington Lawrence Valley Rocky Mountains Preto States British Northwest Aulmatic Lage Fagina Daring Pritky Mocky Mountains Ins Tekton Tastport Hatteras Serch Paoli Beto Montans Wyoming Ohio Veriabl Steemers Thermiay Grand Banks

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