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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1911

Page

8

Wig and scalp graft operation after census bureau accident

Miss Alice V Houghton remains hospitalized awaiting a delicate scalp graft at Emergency Hospital after a shaft accident. Family seeks corroboration of a prior similar incident in the same room. Chief Clerk VY Wiles says he knows nothing of such accident, while volunteers offer graft material from multiple supporters.

Alice V. Houghton Bureau Census Bureau Anne V. Houghton Valer VY. Wiles Macht Sloughton

Multiple Death Notices from Washington DC Area

Notices list several obituaries and funeral details from February 1911 for Anna Cha Cilia Baird Rosa A Hall Susannah Miller Henrieta Yon Franklin J Foster Mrs Henderson Mary C Schwing Linda May Weechler Theodore Radue Lydia L Troth and others with addresses and private funeral arrangements across 14th Street NW Fourteenth Street NE Mount Vernon Place NW and related locales.

Baird Fourteenth Street Anna Cha Cilia Wiliam Baird Hall Rosa A Willam Hall Warren M. Wall Grand Rapids Mich Richard‘aldweKk Milwaukee Wis W. Russell Baker Dove Susannah Miller William F. Dove J. Harry Thomas M. Dove Fourth Street Wa. m Henrietya David M Unima Aéstate Fitzpatrick Wit Join J. Meehan Mass B. M. Fitzpatrick Portsmouth San Francisco Baltimore Norfolk STER Franklin J. Foster Mount Vernon Place St Patrick's Rork Creek Homeopathic Hospital Mra Stave Radue Uree Linda May Weeherly Morgan Street Philadelphia da. m

Local Funeral Directors Directory Listed in City

J WILLIAM LEE and JOHN R WRIGHT CO advertise funeral services with chapels in prominent Washington addresses. Several firms offer on premises chapels, modern crematoriums, and 24 hour service. Listings include Harvey's Sons, Sardo & Co, Sergeron, Costello, Pumphrey & Son, Hindle, Geier's Sons, Speare, Zurhorst, and more with phone contacts.

J. William Lee Pennsylvania Ave John R. Wright CO Tenth St NW F. Harvey’s Sons WM. H. Sardo & CO Hlh Thos. S.sergeon Essor Ros Cain Sevanth St Thos. A. Costello Esigalmer Shery W. R. Pumphrey & Son Rtl Maryland Rockville Thos M. Hindle Frank Geier W. RE. Speare F Street N. W Geo. P. Zurhorst East Capital St Funes

U. S. Commerce Court Formally Organizes for Business

The five judge court organized here yesterday with Martina A. Knapp as presiding judge. Regular sessions will be held in this city but powers extend nationwide and reviews go to the Supreme Court by decree. Judges Knapp Archbald Mack Garland Hunt named from New York Pennsylvania Illinois South Dakota Montana. The group met the President at the White House after a brief organizational session.

New Commerce Court Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Martina A. Knapp Sheld United States Supreme Court Commerce Court Martin A. Knapp New York Robert W. Archbald Pennsy Itt John E. Garland William H.,hunt Julian W. Mack

Defense for Cullom Arraigns Lorimer Election

A Senate speech by Mr. Burton attacks the Lorimer bribery exoneration, arguing Illinois uses similar scam methods to elect Lorimer and Cullom. Burton contends Cullom's 1908 primary victory was clean and warns against equating his case with Lorimer’s. He asserts fraud and corruption tainted the Lorimer vote, leaving no valid election.

Senator Cullom Illinois Senate Burton Committee On Privileges and Elections Lorimer Ilinois Cullam Bailey Hoot Lordner Cullom Frem Texas Texas, No Doubt Unwittingly, Did An Injustice To the Senator From [Nots Lazimer Illnois Stool Abraham Lincoln Craud

Hotels Directory List of Guests and Residents

A lengthy roll call lists guests and residents by hotel and city across the Northeast and on the West Coast. Names span Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh California Connecticut Maryland New York State Jersey Jersey City Ohio and more with affiliations to Ebbitt St James and Willard hotels among others. The compilation reads like a travel guest ledger showing diverse individuals and families staying at prominent hotels.

Boston EA EF. Clark St James Chicago Hugh RF. Wilson W. T. Abbott W. F. Omeckid Shoreham JF. Byrnes Leslie Cutlom Bbl Floren Anderson Paul A. Hazard Allen Frake Willard New York Talifornia Patterson San Francisco Ebbitt R Speckers FA Lene Harre Brolaski Redondo Beach Connecticut W V Studly W McRae, Jr New Hasyn Maryland Ernest M_ Fox Frederick St. James S Norris Baltimore Riggs A ‘Ody T. J. Swell Haston Ebbitt New York State S._ Ferguson Schit

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals and Sails

Ships arriving and sailing to and from New York are listed with routes from London Bremen Copenhagen and Glasgow. The Minnewaska Wiedguard Mauretenia Laurantia and others are noted with dock times around Tuesday and Wednesday.

New York Minnewaska London Wiedguard Mauretenia Liverpool Lilsbunieveland Laurantia Southampton Lincoln Sable Island Kronpring Wilhelm Bremen Fry Olay Copenhagen Furnessia Glasgow

Caucus for Treaty Fails in House Vote

A continuance debate on the Ways and Means Committee stalled action for the next Congress as a treaty measure was defeated 27 to 84 in the House, leaving lawmakers divided over its fate.

Ways and Means

May Require Extra Session On Canadian Reciprocity Pact

A Canadian reciprocity dispute prompts talk of a special session to honor the pledge of utmost efforts. Taft advisers weigh whether delaying Congress past March 4 could jeopardize the agreement, arguing extra sessions might be required to push reciprocity legislation. The issue echoes McKinley’s Cuban reciprocity action as a precedent.

Congo Taft Washington Ottawa Congress Senate McKinley

Licensed to Marry Multiple Couples in Richmond Area

The notice lists several marriage licenses issued to individuals from Richmond and nearby areas. Names include John P Peonard Catherine E Cleve land, Rev W A Melsin William Lo Wheeler Irene L Dail, S Hunnientt Mamle B Gogar, Thomas Medley Maud E Sampson, Rev John B Pittar Christina F Irma M freed, Rev J Ss Hunnicutt Layton R Colburn Hezel M Sprague, Rev W Radcliffe Walters Laura V Colting Harvey Dunham Alfred Chapman Annin Dorsey Joseph Neal Maggie Thornton Rev M J Kenurdy and others.

John P Peonard Mourt Pleas Talbert Catherine E Cleveland W. A. Melsin William Lo Wheeler Irene L. Dail Frank & O'Connell Mamle B. Gogar Richmond William J. Carroll Thomas" Medley Maud E Sampson John B Pittar William Siimardtterer Christina F Irma M. Freed Rose Chisholm Rex P Murphy Samuel M. Cottrell Maule du Yall J. Ss. Hunnicutt Layton R Colburn Hezel M. Sprague W. Radcliffe Walters’ Dively

Health Office Record of Births and Patients Listed

A fragmented health office record lists numerous births with parent pairs and genders, followed by patient entries with names, ages, and hospital locations. The text includes multiple households, individuals, and several hospital references such as Garfield Hospital and Providence Hospital with ages ranging from infants to elderly adults.

Not in D A L R Race Her Victory Is Predicted

Washington women contest the Daughters of the American Revolution presidency as 1900s debates center on reelection. Mrs. Scott, current head, refuses to avow candidacy while opponents led by Mrs. Story campaign in Washington. Indications favor reelection with strong support from 14 states amid looming council sessions April 17 to 22.

of Patriotic Organization Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Congress United States Matthew T. Scott William Cumming Story New York Scott Society Hsts William Cummings Story National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Story the Daughters of the American Revolution Scotti John Miller Horton Buffalo Ais. Scott Morgan-Smith Alabama National Board of Management Morgan Smith Anlother William A. Cullop Indiana Congress

Man Whipped In Baltimore Court For Attack On Wife

Baltimore on February 6, Judge Duffy ordered George LE Wooden whipped five lashes on his bare back and jailed two months for injuring and mutilating his wife with a knife. The whipping post had not been used here since 1901.

Baltimore Duffy Imo Criminal Court George LE. Wooden

Woman drugged and robbed at Union Station hotel tale unfolds

An unidentified woman found in a trance at Union Station recounts being lured to a hotel of many mirrors by a stranger after a train arrival. She drank wine spiked with chloral, awoke later robbed of jewels, money, and belongings, and remains unnamed though engaged to a Philadelphia man.

Union Station Providence Hospital Taylor Washington Station Plaza Philadelphia

Dix Not Out for Sheehan in United States Senate Fight

Albany dispatch reports Gov. Dix denies endorsing William F. Sheehan for the Senate as insurgent leader Roosevelt and Tammany head Murphy vow continued opposition. The seventeenth joint ballot shows Sheehan leading with 66 votes, other names listed, and a resolution for a primary hints at party strategy while debates over harmony threaten 1978 presidential aims.

Albany N. Y Gov. Dix Willian F. Sheehan United States Tammany Charles F. Murphy Roosevelt Gov Glenn North Carolina Assembly Seta Uelein Mont Carter Walsh Conrad A. Denver Colo Adams Speer O'Donnell Ward Shafroth Taylor Martin Maupin Thomas McCreary Gowdy Dawson Waterman Roof Vaile

Fishermen Rescued After Ice Stranding Near Seitskar Island

Two vessels reached the fishermen swept to sea on an ice floe during a gale. The 253 fishermen were found stranded near Seitskar Island but remained uninjured and refused extraction. They were later towed to safety by rescue ships.

Viborg Fintana Seitskar

Card From Dorothy Raises Hope In Arnold Missing Case

Francis R. Arnold received a postal card signed Dorothy claiming her safety. The message echoes Dorothy Arnold's handwriting but lacks an address and date and bears a New York postmark. Arnold suspects a cruel joke or script forgery by a prankster.

Arnold New York Dorothy Francis R. Arnold Dorothy Arnold New York City

Fall kills army aviator over Doeberitz field

Berlin February 6 Lieut Stein of the German military aviation service was instantly killed during a flight over the Doeberitz field. The aeroplane dropped from a height of six feet with the lieutenant's skull crushed in the crash.

Lieut. Stein Berlin Stein Doeberitz

Poison Plot Trial in St Petersburg Sees Letter Recopied

In St Petersburg a remarkable trial over Count Bouturlin's poisoning centers on a typewritten letter allegedly authored by Count de Lassy to Pantchenko. He attempted to recopy lines in court under guard, feigning eye fatigue as experts debated authorship and meaning of references to iodine and a "technical side" in a scheme involving poisoned tablets.

St. Petersburg Patrick O’brien de Lassy Pantchenko Vaesili Bouturlin de Lassy Gen. Bouturlin Odine Gen Bouturlin Vilna

Tattoo Solves Identity in Flesh Fragment Found on Tracks

A fragment of flesh with a tattoo and a woman's image led police to identify a man killed Saturday night by a Pennsylvania train near Montgilo. The victim is John J. Regan, son of Cornelius A. Regan, a plumber living near Ninth and HL streets NE. Police traced the body after a trackwalker found remains near Montello and a Pullman car fragment. Efforts to locate the father were unsuccessful.

Montgilo D. C John J. Regan Lamber Ninth Precinct Cornelius A. Regan Ninth and HL Streets New York Union Station Hamlet Gibson Montello

Captain Found In Court Costs And Fines In Suit

Captain Eugene Hall faced contempt fines after offering a 10 dollar check marked for being found in court during testimony in a case brought by Harrison Ewell for 17 62. Judge Barley rebuked Hall as the jury returned a verdict for Ewell. A separate note mentions a Laymen Missionary Convention planning meeting at Thompson Appich with clergy and committee leaders discussing better laity organization.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria N.S. Greenway Alexandria Corporation Court Eugene Hall Hall Lim Harrison Ewell Gloth Moncure, Wampler & Gloth Alexandria County Robinson Moncure Ewell Thompson & Appich South Royal Street

Death notices and corporate meeting in Alexandria area

Dennis W. Delaney aged 72 died at his farm near Hoadly Prince William county leaving wife and five children including Dr Martin D Delaney Rev William D Delaney and J Baker Alexandria and Portsmouth clergy. Requiem mass at St Marys. Mrs Mary Magner died at Sideburn Fairfax County aged 78 with six sons. Ragan Taylor Inc stockholders reelected old board and officers at Alexandria office.

Dennis W. Delaney Dennis William Delaney Alexandria Hoadly Prince William County Mr Delaney Martin D. Delaney Joseph A. Delaney William D. Delaney St. Paul's Catholic Church Portsmouth J. Baker Joseph P. Smith Head St Mary's Catholic Church Magner Mary Magner John Magner Sideburn Fairfax Counts Fairfax John James Magner Edward Michael Peter Patrick Magner Ragan & Taylor, Incorporated Washington Leo P. Harlow South Fairfax Street KR. T. Ragan H.M. Grimes

Will Elect Chilton Again in West Virginia Senate

Democratic leaders in Charlest on West Virginia moved to vote again for United States senator to succeed Scott. Gov Glasscock signed Willam E Chiltons commission after his election last Wednesday, with Watson seated. Chilton's supporters seek ratification in a repeat vote tomorrow and possibly in a joint assembly Wednesday amid Republican claims of illegal organization prior to January 28.

Washington Pos. Charlest A. W. Va Scott Glasscock Willam E. Chilton Watson Chilton Washington United States

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