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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1910

Page

3

Eddy Doctrine Split Deepens In Christian Science Church

Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Augusta Stetson’s claim of an imminent resurrection and a widening rift within Christian Science. Boston directors deny her views and say she is excommunicated. In New York Mrs Stetson’s followers gain converts while council leaders insist there is no churchwide dissatisfaction. George McJ. McMjrarty assigned to Guatemala post.

Washington Post New York Augusta E. Stetyon First Church of Christ Mary Baker Forc Mother Church of the Faith Boston Mrs. Stetson Mrs Eddy Jesus Christ Palestine Reston Stetson Eddy Eugene B. Cox Eidy Ofscera Cox Christian Science Church For Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy Christian Scientist, As It Takes Account of the Personality of Mrs.Eady Mrs. Eddy God Jesus the Christ Christ Jesus of Nazareth John V. Dittemore Christan Science Church Christian Science Churches Dittemore Christian Science Church Alfred Farlow Church

Obituary notices from December 1910 district paper

A batch of death notices from Washington area listings, December 1910. Names include Martha Ashby and Christi an Blanes Burgess among others, with addresses on Capitol Hill avenues and Northwest streets. Dates show December 3 to December 31 with funeral and interment details, private services, and church ceremonies noted.

Ashby Eleventh Street Addisons Burgess Coude Janary Byington Te Son Pennsylvania Avenue Casula John J Orcaran Dove Snadenty Tpin James J Kate A Linvernes Young Finera Street Dain St. Peter's Odock Congressional Comet Foneval Memilas Connecticut Avenue Skodas Klovper Sonom Elst Street Lucy Klopfer Tne Fishand Margaret Lerl Wourandka Hatf Street St John’s Gutheran Evan Kural Church Project Phil Baltimore Mmermott Catherine Mra James Reed Tate John McDermott Civie Steel Northwest MEAD Third Street Christopher Tixtella Bo Montdo Rock Creek Cemetery Boston

Marriage and Death Notices Insertion Policy

The Washington Post will place notices for marriage and death in multiple named morning papers without extra charge. Inquiries specify newspapers including Cincinnati Inquirer Providence Journal Syracuse Post Standard Chicago Record Herald and others.

Washington Post Cincinnat Inquirer Providence Journal Ces Syracuse Post-Standard Chicise Record-Herald Tintacurter Rochester Herald New York Times Luis Republic Beatonsade Titisburg Philadelphia Public Ledger

Health Office Record of Births and Ages Across Washington

A health office record lists numerous births and ages of residents and patients. Names include Osborns Furnes Tolson Pile Gradwell Givenson Max Watson Strauss Arker Doten Brown Douglas Dabney Prue Dixon Klopfer and others with ages from newborn to elderly, plus hospital and facility placements at Providence Garfield Freedmen's and Tuberculosis hospitals.

Hylas D Margaret A. Osborn Edward Lb Ada Tolson David Sarah Sinrod Nol C Margaret B Furnes Willam P Mabel H Billings Albert W Nora J. Osborn Bor Menry Grace M. Sorrell Robert L Martha L Pile Elam W Minnia Robina John Jana Nancy Hamilton Thomas H Myrtle D. Gradwell Barnet Etta Givenson Charlie Esther Max Jacob R Jessie A. Watson Albert Lydia A. Strauss William R Mose L. Arker Leonard S Mertie A. Doten Ernest B Edna C Brown Charles Alberta Douglas Randolph Lena Dabney A William and Anna Prue Mollie Dixon Wathan W. Klopfer Helen B Smith Katie Burkhalter Providence Hospital Caroline Newkirk Frances Duvall Glet St Aw James C. McClellan Garfield Hospital Ursula Corcoran Avo Nw Catherine McDermott O St Av Lester Blackman Katorema Road Hester A. Davis Tih St Mary E. Osslre Nichols Ave William Lerch Lo Fisher Emergenty Ida M. Dunigan Mi Ave Bernard and Wilhelming Hanes Va Ave Mary Thompson Tuberculosis Hospital Mary Brown Wallach Placa Ow Ehen M Epps Vi Ave Nw Frank H Brown 13Th St. Nw Albert Cook Home For Sylvester Thomas Ella Taylor Wilhelmina BE Barham St. Ne Theodore Banke Adelaide Smeede Seaton Ulysses Holmes Cleve Freedmen's Hospital Philip and Maria Thomas

Morrill Will Filed Gives Aunt All Household Goods

James Swan Morrill, Vermont statesman's son, leaves aunt Louise Swan the house contents and Vermont farm assets, with $15,000 for a statue to be presented to Congress. Executors allocate funds to university, relatives, and a mausoleum, while a Strafford farm heir receives the property and the farm man John Darling stands to inherit.

Aunt Vermont James Swan Morrill Justin 5. Morrill Thomas Circle Bradley B. Smakey Burlington Congress Capitol Louise 8 Swan Senator Strafford Hila N. Ricks University of Verrmont Justin 5. Morris University Henry A. Morrill Cora May Randall W. V. Morrill Jassie A Elmer E Justin J. Morrill Fulton Elmer E. Morrill Curtis Morrill Morrill John Darling Gittings and Chamberlain

TWO DIE IN ST PAUL FIRE AT CONCORD FLATS

In St Paul Minnesota a fire at the Concord flats on Eleventh Streetbetween Robert and Minnesota streets killed two and injured ten. The dead include a 35 year old woman and Anna Erd 25 who died of burns in a department store. Miss Erd sister is hurt, Mrs Lichtenheld and Mrs Rose Moore are among the injured. Property damage about 35000. Fire started by a blast likely in the second floor. Ten families homeless in zero weather. Three babies were saved by firemen.

Washington St. Paul Minn Concord Eleventh Robert Minnesota Anna Erd Miss Erd St.Joseph Hospital Anna Lichtenheld Rose Moore

Stolen operas identified as Higgins held on theft charge

Two operas Raffaello and Die Brautschau stolen December 2 from an Adams Express wagon were recognized today at the East ith Street police station. Dennis Higgins, initially giving the name John Rea, is charged with the theft and held on $2,000 bail after investigators could not locate the men who allegedly entrusted him with the manuscripts.

Dennis Higgins Bperial Washington Fort New York Raffaello Metropolitan Opera Company Eastith Street Adams John Rea

Bliss Resting Comfortably at Home Despite Illness

Cornelius W. Bliss former Interior Secretary and longtime Republican treasurer, nearly 78, is confined at home with illness but improving and not considered alarming. His attendants report he is resting well and showing progress after more than a week of illness.

Hillness Interior Washington Post New York Cornelius WN. Bliss Republican National Committee

Governor commutes two death sentences in Virginia case

Richmond December 30. Governor Mann commuted to life imprisonment the death sentences of James Hairston and Thomas Bailey, two African American men who were scheduled for execution by electricity on January 16 for involvement in the killing of Sidney Woods. John Eccles had been convicted in the case.

Richmond Govy. Mann James Hairston Thomas Bailey Sidney Woods John Eccles

Licensed to Marry in Brief Notice

Richard J Watcher 32 of Bedford county Virginia and Grace E Cash 73 of Rockbridge county Virginia vs Rev G J Humntcutt Lawrence W Platt 3 and Margarett Ramey 2 of Alexandria. Hugh T Brewerman Grosvenor F Juboe 35 and Lola M Beach 9. Rev Vv Of Ssenmitt Walter Bo Swein 28 and Elizabeth C Moor mann 75 both of Haltimore Maryland Rev John Rold Shannon.

Richard J. Watcher Bedford County Grace E Cash Rockbridge County G. J. Humntcutt Lawrence W. Platt Maragret Ramey Alesandria Var Hugh T. Brewerman Grosvenor F

Growth of Small Cities in Pennsylvania Population Shifts

Population statistics from the census bureau show Pennsylvania towns over 5,000 growing by more than 5 percent in the decade, rising from 94 to 143. Four municipalities declined, including Bradford and Coraopolis. Largest gains occurred in Johns town and Allentown, with notable jumps among smaller cities advancing into higher brackets.

Pennsylvania Bradford Coraopolis Danville Middletown Johnstown Allentown Cleburne, Tex

Aviators Break Altitude And Distance Records In Europe And California

In Versailles Lieut Caumont of the army aviation corps died after a 60 foot fall during a monoplane test. Arch Hoxsey in California set an endurance record but fell short of the world altitude mark, while Maurice Tabuteaux in Buc France broke the distance record of 362.86 miles in 7 hours 45 minutes to win the Michelin Cup and $4,000 prize.

Versailles France Lieut. Caumont Army Aviation Corps Brun Lieut Caumont Legion of Honor Los Angeles Cal Arch Hoxsey California Legaganeux Pau International Federation of Aero Clubs Hoxsey A. L. Welgh Buc Maurice Tabuteaux Tabuteaux

Dog in Hamburg Claims Speak German Says Scientists Investigate

A game keeper near Hamburg reports his dog can speak German and answer questions. Berlin University Professor Frangst leads a commission of inquiry, noting the dog uses seven clearly articulated words, four of which have two syllables. The animal is said to understand and reply within its language knowledge without owner aid.

Berit Dee Hamburg Frangst Berlin University

Jealousy Alleged in Attempted Killing Between Tong Delegates

Jealousy over Lee Pock being named an On Leong Tong delegate to a New York peace pact banquet is cited as the motive in an early today shooting attempt. Lee Pock is hospitalized with bullet wounds to the arm and shoulder. Gong Dong is held without bail.

Philadelphia Lee Pock On Leong Tong New York Society Four Brothers Gong Dong Pock Dong

Crippled Tots Host Club at Washington Hospital

Nearly a score of crippled children hosted Washington Post Cousins Club members in the new surgical ward of Children’s Hospital. They presented a wheeled stretcher to the ward while Mrs Frederick B. McGuire, president of the board of lady visitors, accepted it. The children gathered around decorated trees and sang for the visitors as they distributed boxes of Christmas candy.

Children's Hospital Washington Post Cousins’ Club Frederick B. McGuire Board of Lady Visitors

Havemeyer Estate Valued At 17 Million Dollars

New York tax appraiser places Henry O. Havemeyer estate at 17 107 165 with surrogate filing. Havemeyer died December 4 1907 leaving all to wife and three children. A separate note reports Lottie Dunn known as Murphy seven forced to six months in workhouse for shoplifting scarf and skirt.

New York H. O. Havemeyer Henry O. Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company Havemeyer Lottie Dunn Murphy

Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Sailed

Arrived ships include New York Campania from Liverpool Havre La Touraine from New York Rotterdam Noordam from New York and Boston Lake Erie from Glasgow. Sailed vessels list Liverpool Empress of Tritate from St John Be.

New York Campania Liverpool Havre—La Touraine Rotterdam Noordam Boston Lake Erie Glasgow St. John

Examiner on bank books and coreceiver requested

Lawyers for depositors in a defunct bank seek appointment of a coreceiver as state bank examiner Francis Coates begins examining the Virginia State Deposit and Trust Corporation. Receivers say no statement on affairs until Coates finishes. Also notes a marriage announcement, a strange watch theft, a pastorate move, and funeral/burial notices for local residents.

Beck Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Virginia Sate Deposit and Trust Corporation Francis Coates, Jr State Bank Richmond

In Search of Firebug in Annapolis Streets

Annapolis citizens and police patrol the city seeking an arsonist blamed for four fires this week including today and yesterday. A $500 reward was set at a special city council meeting for information leading to the arsonist’s detection. Fire damage ranged from 31 000 to 6 000 in two instances, with threats of swift justice amid high winds and cautious precautions. Subscriptions for improved fire apparatus are being organized led by Ennalls Waggaman, with John F. P. Waggaman already contributing £100.

Annapolis Washington Post Strange Midshipmen L. M. Nurton Bowyer Ennalls Waggaman Washington Lst John FP. Waggaman

Hotel Guests Listed Across Cities

A long list of travelers and guests is reported, noting names and accompanying hotels in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Georgia Massachusetts New York State New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Virginia and abroad including travelers at Ebbitt Willard Shoreham St James Raleigh and related venues.

Boston J. OC B. Smith L. Power W. T. Johnson Charles Vace F. W. Storck Willard Chicago J. H. Lindauer Raleigh D. Byrnes Shoreham New York City W. Colvin St James P. Clayton Walter Neale A. P. Brocklebank F. Hoppe E. Callard Arlington E. B. Boallow Higgs St. Jamen J. W. Highes M. Cameron Ebbitt Charles S Kuhn California Thompson San Francisco E. A. Mc~Carthy

Clarence Lexow Dies in New York at Nyack Home

Clarence Lexow, former chairman of the New York senate committee to investigate city government, died at his Nyack home after a four day illness from pneumonia. Born Brooklyn 1862, he studied at Columbia and the University of Jena, practiced law, and rose to prominence leading a probe that exposed police corruption and collusion with gamblers and illicit establishments. He leaves a wife, three children, and three brothers.

New York Clarence Lexow Senate Nyack N. Y Lexow Brooklyn Columbia University University of Jena State Senate

Fight Over $2,000,000 Atkins Estate Opens in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on December 30, a dispute over L. V. Atkins estate unfolds after the Chicago shooting by a former business partner. The estate reportedly worth $2,000,000 is contested by Florence Fugazzi who claims common law wife status, while Atkins siblings challenge the marriage claim and cite a Windsor Canada ceremony on December 14, 193.

Cincinnati Oho L. V. Atkins Chicago Florence Fugazzi Atkins Thaddeus Rowe Windsor Canada

Bar Association Convention Set for Boston in 1511

The American Bar Association selected Boston as the site for its 1511 convention. The event is scheduled for August 29, 30, and 31, with dates confirmed and plans under way in Boston and Chicago as coordinating cities.

Chicago Vec. Sj Boston Bay American Bar Association

Wildcat Averts Escape in Asheville Stabbing Case

Frank McMahon, 27, is jailed after a stabbing that seriously wounded John Davis, 45. McMahon says fate and a wildcat obstructed his escape. a chase led past the National Casket Company factory before police captured him. Davis crawled home bleeding from a knife wound in the back piercing his lung.

Washington Post Asheville N. C Frank McMahon John Davis McMahon National Casket Company MrMahon Davis

Mrs Martin Must Face Jury In New Jersey Case

Special to the Washington Post from Trenton New Jersey December 30 Justice Swayze of the supreme court upheld Judge Ten Eycks ruling that Caroline B Martin who stands trial for the murder of Ma rceer Snead found dead in a bath tub is not insane under the statute allowing asylum removal The court denied the writ of certiorari to review Judge Ten Eycks proceedings

Washington Post Trenton N. J Justice Swayze Supreme Court Judge Ten Eyck Caroline B. Martin Mra Ceer Snead Ten Eyck

Cowboy Champion Hurt at Oklahoma City Rodeo

In Oklahoma City on December 20, Joe Gardner of Midland Texas won the Southwest cowboy reunion roping event in 25 seconds. World champion roper J Ellison Carroll posted 17 seconds but was hindered when his horse fell, delaying his finish at 1 23 6.

J. E. Carroll Oklahoma City Okla Joe Gardner Midland Tex J. Ellison Carroll Carroll

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