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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1912

Page

5

Free Speech Rally Sparks Court Threats in 1908 Labor Debate

Fragmented transcription shows a speech heavy argument for free expression amid labor unrest. References to Mitchell led injunction risk and calls to arouse workers, with mentions of courts and bans on speeches. Strong entities include American Federation of Labor, Mitchell, and Baltimore.

American Federation of Labor Admuta Mitchell Theandidate Enteratt Pouitat

Unclear OCR Claim Of Taylor Card Acceptance Issues

The fragmented text references Taylor cards and Iowa Kel with threats to workers at a Rock organization. It mentions an arsenal commandant and Tamga, with references to machine men and graphic instructions from a national group. The readable facts are sparse and unverified.

Iowa Arsenal

Army trucks on test run in Nashville area

A partially legible OCR item reports Army trucks on a test run near Nashville Tennessee. The fragment mentions muttered tracks and unknown names with unclear details about operators and bounds of area tested.

Nashville Tenn So! Wa

Baby Fires Self and House in Florida Avenue Fire

Nine month old Marcy Garner son of Mr and Mrs William B Garner of 4 Florida avenue northwest played with matches yesterday catching fire to his clothing and burning his hands and legs before his mother reached him. Mrs Garner tore away his clothing and rushed him to Homeopathic Hospital with her arm wrapped. He was later returned home in stable condition as flames swept the second floor and were extinguished by the fire department called by a neighbor.

Little Marcy Garner Cry I Garner Amea William B. Garner Florida Avenue Northwest Rothing Jim Homeopathic Childs Burna

Public health talk warns rabies danger from all dogs

Dr A M Stimson and Dr Semyon emphasize universal risk of rabies. A M Stimson cites strict compliance with laws and Pasteur treatments, noting fifty people received vaccines last year and all recovered. The public library discussion covered animal bite dangers and metropolitan health practices.

A M Stimson Public Health and Marine Howpitat Service Semyon Saith Staten

Trust for Big Estate Disowned Nephew to Share

John Stanchfield announced that a trust will govern the Hawley estate now valued around 7.1 million to 9 million dollars. The elder Hawley relatives have petitioned for three administrators to handle affairs and a trustee will manage securities. a prior will was destroyed and not executed. The estate will be divided among Hawley’s siblings and heirs, with specific shares set for nephew Fred Crandell and three Crandell siblings, plus other heirs including Miss Anna Hanley and Mrs Seymour.

John Stanchfield Lawn Hanley Bir Uawley Hive Hig Villave Hue Brank Davis William Blawley Crandall Lawleys Stanchfields Helra Fred Crandell Fawley Hawle Brandell Yedore Anaie Haw Mia Slomer Crandell Gal Hee Joan H Yage Chatham N Y

May Unmask Society Wife Reveals Divorce Threats

Special Washington Post report from New York on February 8 describes Mrs D Holmes in a divorce action against a Latin professor at a New York high school. She threatens public revelations if the husband continues claiming she left him during a dispute over alleged insanity in her family. She accuses him of misrepresenting motives and says she left due to lack of support.

Washington Post New York Pittsburga Dispatch New York Amephaneeya D . Holmes Wu New York High School Thayenot Holmes Quanerd Iolnes

Dies at Nephew's Funeral After Heart Disease Death

John French of 4 HK atrees northeast, a pension office employee for twenty years, died yesterday near Millers Jun Pa while attending his nephew's funeral. His death, sudden to family and friends, is believed caused by heart disease. He leaves a wife and one son. Movements of ocean steamers list several departures and arrivals in progress and expected sailings.

John French HK Atrees Northeast Pension Office Millers Jun Pa Atten George Washington University Tly

Murderer Allison MacFarland Faces Death Sentence

In Newark on March 11 190? Allison MacFarland was convicted of murdering his wife with cyanide or potassium and sentenced to death in the electric chair. Chief Justice Kunimere denied a motion for a new trial and MacFarland remained calm as prosecutors announced plans to appeal. The courtroom scene centered on admissibility of Bunny letters and MacFarland’s belief the case met a just verdict.

RenoYork Tech Kunimere Newark Allison MacFarland Frank M McDermit Motvermit Court of Errors and Appeals MacTarland Wole Eluef Mott Arison BacFarland MacParland Mac Wberry Uberty MacVarland Juanee Kasex County Andrew Macfarland Hammenton McFarland Duttana Bunny Mort Misa Clarence Jerumies Philadelphia Mr McDernit Ale

Florence Simmons Ten Suicide Attempts End in Arrest

Florence Simmons 33, found in a washroom by a policeman after inhaling gas from two jets as authorities allege her tenth attempted death by her own action. A chambermaid at Third and Streets Northwest, she is charged with grand larceny for stealing a 450 purse from Harold A Melt, arraigned yesterday, revived at Emergency Hospital, then jailed for lack of a 500 bond.

Florence Simmons

Fowler Ends Ocean Flight Across Continent at Moncrief Park

Robert G Fowler of Gilroy California completed a cross continental voyage ending at Moncrief Park after departing San Francisco for New York on September 11, 1911. The flight marks a historic achievement in early aeronautics with Fowler hailed for the long journey and its public reception in the city.

Fowler Enda Jacksons Ile Fla Robert G Fowler Gilroy Gal Ocean Flyer Moncrief Park Fowler San Francisco New York

Miss Irene Brainerd Weds In Baltimore Quiet Ceremony

Washington social circles buzzed as Miss Irene Brainerd daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Brainerd of Chevy Chase and D Peale Polk son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Polk of Baltimore wed yesterday in Baltimore. The ceremony at Emanuel Episcopal Church was intimate with only immediate families present. Mrs Polk, Mount Vernon Seminary graduate, and prominent Baltimore society members attended. The Polk family plans home at 0 St Paul Street after a trip to the South.

Washington Baltimars Iene Brainerd Chevy Chase Peale Polk Stewart Polk Baltimore Misa Braigerd Wmmanuel Episcopa Church Henry Evan Colton Immedhale Edgar Kentley Vwrx Legg Mies Vibbs Wickama Eo Tihba Polk Mount Vernon Mr Polksa Mie Willians Carter Philadelphia Wiss Lucile Pollet Anderson Polk James Poller Atlantic City St Paul Street

Madero Seeks Aid as Troops Readied in Texas

News from Mexico reports President Madero asking Congress for a special session to authorize communicating with the United States government about sending Mexican troops through U S soil into the interior. Rebels burn bridges near Torreon and Montere s. minister of interior Abram Gorzales is captured and escapes.

Torreon State Department Plana Mexico City Mexico Madero Permanent Committee of Congress National Senate Unites States Ubtmahus Congress Torréon Chihuahua Torreons Une Toreon Metico Abram Gorzales Santa Rosaria Jimines Cognito CF Diaz Fl Paro Matamoros Orozco San Antonio Tex Feh Department of Texas Mexicali United States Wau Roth Tresgury War Departments Ubrang Texas Eagle Pass Fl Paso Wilwatusan Wood T Nites Amy Permasion Maro Yebers Junley Rai Ch Lastel Mkml Meico Taft Stait Hon

Primaries Near as Chicago Delegates Contested

Bitter Republican split between the Blebar Wilder and Bradshaw Chase factions dominates prep for tomorrow's district primaries. Election board appoints judges, polling places, and watchers to curb irregularities while civil service rule debates and a Cummins plan gain attention. Meetings across districts feature Wilder, Bieber, Bradshaw, Chase supporters urging votes as regulators consider applying civil service to district employees.

Blebar Wilder Bradshaw Chase Republican Party Pla Uly Chiaga LP Tradshaw John Lewis Smith Andrew J Thomas Black Chairypan Civil Service Commission Oliver Randolph Ocen Taylor Republican Miatrict Central Committee Cummins Senate Bristow Cummbis Madriot Sidney Bieber St James J. .Wilder Cosmopaitan Baptieg Oda Fellows Twenty Eighth Dumberton Streets Georgetown JC W Childe Doman Thornton Rhodes Thompson James Simon Drew H Clerke Hoosevelt and Fairbanks Club Morria Chapel Aaron Bradshaw Calvin Chase Charles Freeman Dalv Warren Smon H Brooks Inderse Bristow District of Columbia American Fokefellows Association Siath D Streets Bieber Wilder

56 IN EPISCOPAL HOME MEETING REPORTS DEBT-FREE STATUS

Officers and trustees of the Episcopal Home for Children met at the home of Bishop Alfred Harding. John L Weaver reported the institution is free from debt as 66 children receive care. Addresses were given by Rev W G Davenport and Mrs Davenport. Continuous leadership is listed with Bishop Having as president and other officers and trustees named.

Episcopal Home For Children Alfred Harding Washington Massachusetts Avenue John L. Weaver W G Davenport G Davenport Ice John L Weaver Domrd Af Henry P Alair Gordon J L Taylor H Singleton C Reeves J Bell Davenport R J Earnshaw Miss Koones

Lawyer Sues Policeman Over Patrol Wagon Humiliation

Attorney Leo Simmons filed suit yesterday against Policeman J I Sullivan for $20,000 claiming humiliation after a ride in a patrol wagon. The case, led by F B Rhodes and Albert Johnson, centered on alleged building regulations violations with Simmons denying guilt. Proceedings were dismissed in police court.

Hechose Te Leo Simmons J I Sullivan Johnson Lim Simmons

Scharf Victory Seen Over Catholic Votes Case

Knights of Columbus dispute centers on Dr Scharf who was ousted for alleged offers to sway Catholic votes in Kentucky. He says the national board cleared him via telegram while others claim the verdict remains disputed and unclear.

Masta National Board Kentucky Scharf Kmehbts Columbus Ben Johnson National Board of the Organization Dr Scharf The Nation Johnson Heaings Outer Behari Josey Maymond Washington Knighta Fac National Te Sehart Stha F

Oppose Gas Purchase Flan by District Commissioners

District commissioners urged the House District committee to block further Congress consideration of a plan to acquire Washington Gas Light and the Georgetown company. They argued utilities franchise value should not be part of municipal takeover valuations and pressed for swift action on public utilities measures to protect the public interest.

Ben Johnson House Congress Representatie Rothermel Tennsylvania Washington Gas Light Company Georgetown Company Public Service Corporation Public Utilities Commission

Three Ordered Deportations Under Nagel Rules

Secretary Nagel ruled yesterday that three immigrants must return to their former homes while two cases were discontinued allowing them to remain in the United States. One man, Spliger, is deemed insane and a public charge and will be returned to Hungary at the steamship company’s expense after hospital confinement on Wards Island. Jordans and others were classified as likely to become a public charge. one is jailed in Detroit.

Nagel Torsef Jordar Cretny Department of Commeriam Tabor Vmedrle Jeannette Simon Elizapeth Jechiel Aisenberg Spliger Reso Manhattan Star Hospital Wards Island Hen Bork United States Hungary Gapenge Steamship Company Withl Chane Jaskow Stata Hospital Jisig New York Rotterdam Jordans Thomas Onlarco Jal Forthet Detrat Wet

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised as Great Blood Purifier

An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a wonderful blood purifier for salt rheum. It claims relief from itching and burning on the face head hands and body, worse at night, and promotes its liquid and tablet forms for “entire satisfaction” in thousands of cases.

Hood

Dashes acid in mans face and burns multiple people

In New York a 21 year old man William Kaufman was attacked with acid as he entered his home, badly injuring him and causing severe burns to a woman, while his mother and another young woman also suffered burns. The assailant Frota Levenson is reported badly burned. The wounded women were taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.

New York Bellevue Hospital Griagh Ward

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