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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

10

No Cheers At Peking Diamonds On Lady Slippers

Washington society buzzes over Mrs Charles H. Anthony wearing diamond studded slippers to a White House reception and on streets. Her heels and slippers gleam with real diamonds arranged in circles and duchesse lace, drawing intense attention and comparisons to Mrs Nicholas Longworth's glass heels.

Peking Charles H. Anthony Muncie Ind Nicholas Longworth Washington Buppera Anthony White House Aime A Anthony Anthonys Frst Harris Charles H Anthony

Plan Russian treaty to begin negotiations soon

Diplomatic exchanges indicate any lingering resentment from abrogation of the 1832 pact has lessened enough to merit drafting a new treaty with Russia. Negotiations will begin after Secretary Knox returns, aiming for a modern accord governing trade and commerce, while tackling travel and residence rights and the passport issue.

Belove Russia United States Knox Washington Central Anrett South America West Indies State Department

Japanese Budget Passed with Revenues Over Half Billion Yen

The Japanese Diet approved the annual budget with an amendment to ordinary and extraordinary revenues totaling about 0.5 trillion yen. Expenditures are itemized across ministries including foreign affairs finance war navy justice education agriculture and commerce with substantial allocations to communications and other sectors.

Tokiu Bet House of Renresentators Ig Sen Ministry of Finance Agriculture and Commerce

Col Dodd Drops Dead In Los Angeles Visit

Retired Army officer Col Dodd collapsed and died on a street in Los Angeles while visiting two of his daughters. The incident occurred February 13 as police and medical personnel attended. The report notes Dodd’s distinguished service and the sudden nature of the death.

Los Angeles

Orphans Court Issues Citation in Lindsay Custody Case

Philadelphia Feb 1 The orphans court granted a citation to Mrs Elizabeth H Lindsay to show cause why the court order giving her an annual income of 1.0 for the support of her 12 year old son William should not be rescinded. The citation followed petitions by Nolan Elwood Lindsay and Charles R Lindsay of Chicago who recently won custody from the juvenile court in Chicago. Mrs Lindsay and the boy disappeared before the Chicago decision and testimony linked to Mazdaznan cult practices was offered. The uncles’ attorney claimed Mr Lindsay is under the cult leader’s domination and funds for the boy’s education were not being properly used.

Philadelphia Orphans Court Elizabeth H Lindsay William Nolan Elwood Lindsay Charles R Lindsay Ow Chicago Cheago Lindsay

Silent Woman Freed Amid Contempt Case and Robbery Trial

Chicago Fet 3 percent group and club women launched a campaign to press release for Miss Hazel Hogan who was sentenced by Judge Lockwood Hogare to six months in jail and $10 fine for contempt of court Hogan, who has refused to answer questions in Judge Honore's courtroom serving as a witness in a robbery case, delayed the proceedings for weeks. Despite the silence, the jury found the defendants guilty and ordered commitment to the state penitentiary. Led by Mrs TI Brackett Bishop, the women plan to appeal to Judge Honore tomorrow.

Chicago Fet Hazel Hogan Lockwood Hogare Miss Twogan Honores Court Miss Jatet TI Brackett Honore

Arrests Imminent in Dynamite Conspiracy Probe

United States District Attorney Charles W Miller stated arrests of four men indicted in the dynamite conspiracy are set for tomorrow. One suspect was already detained in Rochester NY as authorities plan to reveal the scope of the plot tied to iron workers and open shop tensions. Clarence D Dowd of Machinists Local 93 was seized in Rochester on a transport of dynamite charges with federal agents present.

Rochester Indianapolis United States District Charles W Miler Miller Jmot Eles N 1 McNamaras Ortle McManigal Syracuse Scranton Springfeld Grand Rapids Mich Omaha Nebr Peorla Ils John T Butler Buffalo Neiet International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers Frank M. Ryan Herbert S. Hoskin Clarence E D Machinists Union International Association of Machinists Detroit Dowd Teb Clarence D Dowd Tolon Local 93 Wnited Friehmann Secret Service Soperstein Washington Federal Grand Jury

Hero to Receive Medal for Bluejacket in Philippines

John Catherwood, a U S Navy bluejacket with eighteen tula and spear wounds, and cavalryman Godan who lost a leg, were aboard the transport Thomas from the Philippines. Catherwood was wounded but helped his five man landing party on Basilan repel Moros after Ensign E Hovey fell.

Congress Philippines San Francisch John Catherwood F Godan Moros Thomas Congressional Basilan E Hovey Casherwood Godan Joly

Forty Years For Footpad In Brooklyn High Way Robbery

Edward Smith Kearn ald was sentenced by Judge Fawcett in Brooklyn county court to forty years in Sing Sing after a jury found him guilty of highway robbery and assault. The case centered on the robbery of Prof Frank W Meissinger, a Brooklyn music teacher, with $17 taken. The sentence, reported as the harshest in Brooklyn in memory, followed a quick trial.

Brooklyn New York Sing Sing Edward Smith Kearn Ald Fawcett Smith Frank W Meissinger Risen

Army Officer Kills Self During Luzon Maneuvers

Lieut J Reyn olds Powers of the Eighth Cavalry killed himself as his regiment moved from Carp Stotesburg toward Guagua in Pampanga province to participate in Luzon maneuvers. Reports say six thousand troops are to take part in the exercises beginning tomorrow.

Dogs Aid Italian Army in Desert Front

Italian forces repelled two Turkish assaults near Derna and Tripoli as hand to hand fighting ensued. Turkish attackers employed grenades but gained little ground. Italians credited dogs for warning of the enemy approach. Turkish casualties were 60 killed, Italian losses 2 killed and wounded.

Dors Derna Tripoli

France approves naval and aviation plans in brisk debate

The chamber of deputies passes the naval program with 452 to 3 vote but halts pace, speeding its execution by two years. A aviation program totaling about 4.56 to 5 million dollars envisions 15 dirigibles and 3,000 aeroplanes mobilized with squadrons and officers.

Chamber of Deputies Delcasse France Mediterranean Senate Gaston Thamson Naval Committee Pnlley Pesce Alexandre Miller

Fighting bulls run amuck in Portugal chaos injures many

In Lisbon a herd of red fighting bulls under training escaped at Villafranca bull breeding establishment. After destroying sand enclosures they charged through rural districts injuring numerous people. The bulls were driven toward the River Tagus and more than 1000 were drowned in the waters.

Lisbon Portugal Villafranca Tagus

James E Polk Jr dies in Tet

James E Polk Jr, direct descendant of President Polk and son of Bishop Leonides, died here today in Tetroit. His wife resides in Tet.

James K Polk Polk Leonides Louisiana Tetroit

Ice Cuts Off Food Supply Around Nantucket Island

Ice barriers strand Nantucket residents amid shortages of meat butter and staples. Town meeting urged transport companies to speed mainland provisions as the revenue cutter Gresham and Apache attempt relief for Tangier Island and nearby communities.

Nantucket Elilzena Gresham Lee Vineyard Sound Tangier Island Baltimore Carmine Revenue Crisfield Tangier

Aeroplanes Ordered for Army Use by Brig Gen Alten

Practically every known military aeroplane feature is listed for the five machines ordered by Brig Gen James Alten for army service. One aircraft will serve as a fast aerial scout, with a speed specification of several miles per hour.

James Alten

Face Paint Tabooed Remove Skin Instead

Dolly Madison in Chicago News condemns face painting as social ostracism and urges shelving the practice. She promotes mercolized wax as a natural alternative and claims cold cream reveals fresher skin by removing lifeless surface layers overnight.

Dolly Madison Chicago News Aveller

Ice blocks push tugboats to Annapolis harbor

Ice too heavy at Sandy Point forced Calvert Southern Bohemia Dixie and Fortune to seek shelter in Annapolis after arriving from Washington with ten barges. The vessels had departed Baltimore last Saturday but could not pass through the point, delaying plans.

Annapolis Md Calvert Southern Bohemia Dixie and Fortune Washington Baltimore Sandy Point Annapolis

Launch Safe In Port At Ensenada

A message from Ensenada reports the power launch Fortuna was brought into Ensenada before daylight for safety of all aboard amid fears. The Fortuna, chartered by Z Wirt and H G Patterson, was to cruise to Santa Rosalia. Patterson, a mining expert from London, was sent to Lower California by Rothschild interests to examine onyx deposits.

Washington San Diego Cal Ensenada Fortuna Z Wirt H G Patterson Santa Rosalia Patterson London Lower California Rothschild

Navy Ends Era as Independence Receives Mare Island Place

Receiving ship Independence, oldest U S Navy vessel, laid keel in 1808, is now out of commission at Mare Island. Officers and crew, along with accounts, will be transferred to cruiser Denver. the ship had served as a receiving ship for a year.

Vallejo Cal Independence Mare Island United States Navy Navy Yard Denver

Legal to thrash eloper Milwaukee case shocks readers

Milwaukee judge rules fathers may punish daughters sweethearts during elopement risk. William J. Swann and Arnold Broegemann acquitted in assault charges brought by William Fell, who sought to marry Mabel Swann. Court says Swann had right to protect daughter from dishonor and sin.

Milwaukee Wis William J. Swann Arnold Broegemann Wilam Fell Mabel Swann Swann

Two wives forgive him in Toledo bigamy case

Valparaiso Index reports Toledo Ohio plumber Tohn Wi jam Smythe faced bigamy charges brought by Mrs Mars Smythe. Agreement reached lets Mrs Trilot son Smythe file for annulment after he married Chesterton woman. She withdraws bigamy charge and Smythe to return home with her.

Valparaiso Tohn Jam Smythe Toledo Ohio Mars Smythe Trilotson Smythe Chesterton Here Toledo Smythe

Family Horses to Be Shot In Will Proceedings

The will of Mattha Church Keller of Wormleysburg near Harrisburg probated today provides that the Keller family horses, once used for years, be shot to prevent their falling into other hands. The estate is valued at about $3,000, with $18,000 directed to a church in honor of the family.

Willa Harrisburg Mattha Church Keller Wormleysburg Here Che

Albanty J O Connell Named Health Officer Nominee

Dr Joseph J O Connell of Brooklyn is nominated by Gov Dix to be health officer of the port of New York succeeding Dr Alvah Doty. Also sent to the senate is the nomination of William Temple Immet of New York as state superintendent of a survey to succeed William H Totten.

R G Connell Port of New York

Whit of Error Denied McFarland Morritown SJ Feb 13

Chancellor Pitney today denied the application of Allison McFarland for a writ of error entitling a review of his conviction for the murder of his wife in Morristown.

McFarland

How to be Certain of Curing Constipation

Advertises Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative that cures constipation gradually and helps restore natural bowel function. Claims are supported by letters from users and offers free trial sample by mail from Monticello New York area. Contains persuasive language about widespread trust and family use.

Ugomulaian Pearl St NY Reluie Stubbon Caldwell Syran Pepsin JW Eldmiller Wilson Street Wheeling Wova Jne Taber Warnes Caldwells Pepsi Ie WB Caldwell Washington Treet Monticello Eddressan

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