Fire endangers women. big retail threat near Seventh Street
A basement origin fire at 716 Seventh Street Northwest caused about 310000 in damage to a drug store and upper floor apartments. Five occupants escaped via roof or ladders as flames raced through a shaft. The building, owned by Michael G. McCormick, was insured. nearby stores faced risk, with four other fires later in the day. Firefighters answered a second alarm but could not control the blaze for hours.
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Lves
Seventh Street
John R. Major
John W. Willage
Frank Newman
Kate Rollins
Cora Cross
Willfarm Owles
Michael G. McCormick
Bhlmore Street
Bureau of Mines
Eighth and
Streets
Ewning Hotel
Benning Road
George Lucas
Butler
Rufus Harding
Biltmore Street
Lucas
Commander Evans
Home Looted by Caretaker in New Rochelle Residence
Police uncovered a major theft at Henry Holt’s country house in New Rochelle. Furniture valued over 15000 dollars was carried away and gold stolen. Caretaker Alpert Brown and his son Albert Brown Jr confessed and were turned over to Larchmont police. Much of the loot has been recovered from second hand dealers.
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New Rochelle
Henry Holt
Manhattan
Alpert Brown
Albert Brown,Jr
Larchmont
Riot in Oporto Streets Shuts Catholic Offices
In Oporto Portugal February 16 a serious riot erupted after a Catholic Association meeting. Catholics leaving were jeered. a revolver was fired wounding two republicans. A broader clash ensued with mob violence targeting the Ta Varole offices and the Workmen's Catholic Club. The civil governor resigned amid the rioting.
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Oporto
Fortugal
Catholic Association
Ta Varole
Workmen's Catholic Club
Long Truce in Albany Senate Deadlock Near End
Albany N Y Feb 16 A truce until Feb 27 was declared in the New York senatorial contest near the end of Chauncey M Depews term. Daily ballots will be taken by the legislature while Murphys and Sheehans plans to stay in New York all next week suggest no quick break in the stalemate. Ballot results showed Sheehan 76 Kennan 14 Shepard 5 Littleton 2 Sulzer 3 Glynn 2 OBrien 1 Parker 1 Dougierty 1 Hansen 1 Depew Rep The same day other states reported no election in Iowa Des Moines and Denver Colo and Helena Mont.
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Albany
Chauncey M Depew
United States
Charles i. Murphy
Tammany
William F. Sheehan
Organization
New York
Sheehan
Kennan
Shepard
Littleton
Sulzer
Glynn
O'Brien
Parker
Dougierty
Hansen
Depew
Helena
Mont
Des Moines
Iowa
Denver
Colo
DROWN FROM YAWL DURING CHASE OFF SAN PEDRO
At least six Chinese migrants drowned near the coast south of San Pedro after a smuggling attempt as an immigration cutter Orient pursued a suspected powerboat. A yawl carrying about six men capsized during the chase, and authorities believe all aboard perished while the powerboat fled shoreward.
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San Francisco
San Pedro
Angel Island
Frank Ainsworth
Orient
Mexico
Ainsworth
Fox
Saas
Foelker Accused in Gardner Case Defense Seeks Bribery Narrative
New York February 16. In the trial of People v Gardner former state senator Foelker, the chief witness testified he was offered 12000 to vote against the Hart-Agnew racing bill of 1903. The defense sought to undermine Foelker by noting alleged handwriting discrepancies on a certificate request and recounting Gardner’s boasts of bribery payouts and theatrical voting.
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New York
Otto G. Foelker
The
People
Frank J. Gardner
Foelker
State Senate
Merritt Joint Legislative Committee
Gardner
Max Sosinsky
Blackwells Islands
Board of Regents
Steuer
Indians Plea to Taft on Filmed Indian Stereotypes
Delegation of Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians in Washington petitions President Taft to curb depictions of Indians as cannibals thieves and villains in moving pictures. Indian Commissioner Valentine supports reform, citing personal observation of injustice while meeting critics who say most shows are sanitized by censors. Big Buck and Big Bear express anger at a Western drama they viewed, calling for authentic representation and hoping to present a petition to Taft on their return home.
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Arapahoe
Mr. Valentine
Big Buck
Big Bear
Washington Post
Taft
F. Thomas Moore
Moving Picture
National Board of Censors
Valentine
VORYS WHITE HOUSE GUEST IN WASHINGTON DISCUSSIONS
Arthur J. Vorys of Columbus, Ohio, Republican national committeeman, stayed overnight at the White House after a talk with President Taft on Ohio Republican matters. Taft, hosting Secretary Wilson at dinner, planned further morning discussions on the Cleveland federal judgeship and Ohio party reorganization. Vorys also presented Judge George E. Martin of Lancaster, newly appointed to the U S Court of Customs Appeals.
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Arthur J. Vorys
Columbus
Ohio
White House
Washington
Agriculture Wilson
Witte House
Mr. Vorys
Taft
Cleveland
Vorys
A. G. Denman
Toledo
George E. Martin
Lancaster
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Reed reports election expense in Missouri primary bid
Senator elect James A. Reed filed a campaign expense affidavit in Jefferson City showing a 10490 outlay to secure the Democratic primary nomination and the trip for election. Reed noted the law does not require such an affidavit but stressed the office’s importance. Full naval honors will cover the burial of Commodore Frank Marble in Portsmouth Rhode Island tomorrow. Chaplain Frank Thompson to officiate with Sixth Company infantry escort and naval officers as pallbearers.
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Washington Post
Jefferson City
James A. Reed
United States
Reed
Newport
Frank Marble
Frank Thompson
Portsmouth
R. I
Dartmouth Alumni Dinner in Washington Honors Nichols
The thirty sixth annual Dartmouth Alumni Association of Washington dinner was held at Highlands with President Nichols as guest. Speakers included Senator Burnham Tariff Commissioner Reynolds and several representatives. Elected officers for the next year: President John Barrett Vice Presidents Henry E Burnham Samuel W McCall David J Foster Winfield S Hammond secretary Henry P Blair chorister James W Cheney historian David M Hildreth executive committee EB G Kn hball A A Fisher William J Wallis Benjamin F Adams and C A Mechlin.
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Dartmouth Alumni Association of Washington
the Highlands
Nichols
Benster Burton
Senator Burnham
Commissioner Prouty
Reynolds
Hammond
David J. Foster
Representative McCall
A. Maurice Low
John Barrett
Henry E. Burnham
Samuel W. McCall
Winfield
Henry P. Blair
James W. Cheney
David M. Hildreth
EB. G. Khnball
A. A. Fisher
William J. Wallis
Benjamin F. Adams
C. A. Mechlin
Style Show in Court Ends with Not Guilty Verdict
Richard Heard, scion of a Boston family, faced a jury over alleged hotel defrauding at the Shoreham Hotel. Testimony on his clothes value drew laughs as a second hand dealer rated items far below Heard’s purchase prices. The jury acquitted Heard, but his wardrobe was returned to hotel owners. Attorney Carrington said he would pursue $50,000 for false arrest and imprisonment.
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D Street
Mulloway
Richard Heard
Boston
Shoreham
Heard
Campbell Carrington
Samuel D. Truitt
London
Carrington
Miner Steve Zoller Ends Life With Dynamite Blast
Johnstown Feb 16 A Sonman miner Steve Zoller placed a stick of dynamite in his mouth and lit the fuse, blowing himself about twenty feet. The force wrecked the rear of the house as rescuers reached the scene and pronounced him dead at once.
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Sonman
Johnstown
Steve Zoller
Zoller
Weather conditions shift as storms spread eastward today
The Weather Bureau reports a broad high pressure area weakening over New England while western storms bring snow across Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Wyoming. Temperatures are above normal from Texas to Ohio, with freezing in the Dakotas and Rockies. Rain and unsettled conditions are forecast Friday into Saturday from the middle Mississippi valley to the mid Atlantic.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
New Mexico
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Iowa
Ohio Valley
Texas
Dakotas
Rocky Mountain
Middle
Mississippi Valley
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
East Gulf
South Atlantic
Lower
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
Missiesiopi Valley
Missouri Valley
European Porte
Grand Banks
Public Nine Hole Golf Course Proposed by Washington Board of Trade
The Board of Trade considers a public nine hole golf course in city parking to provide free access for workers and residents. Citing Chicago and Edinburgh as revenue-positive models, proponents say maintenance only costs, with a starter and greens-keeper salaries forming the main expenses. Col Spencer Cosby cautions the idea hinges on sufficient demand.
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Chicago
Rock Creek Park
Thomas William
K Street
William
Scotland
Edinburgh
Wisi
Washington
Spencer Cosby
Wounded by Boy Scout Play Ends in Shooting
A 10-year-old, Charles Folson of 718 I Street SE, is in serious condition from a bullet wound to the right knee after a 9-year-old, Earl Walker of 710 I Street SE, fired a gun during a street play. Dr. Edward Pickford treated the wound, which was lodged above the kneecap. Neighbors plan to urge commissioners to regulate boy scout activities to reduce accidents. Also noted, 60 Dickinson College graduates formed a Washington alumni association at Freund's lunch. a second meeting and future banquet were planned for March.
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Charles J. Folson
I Street
Earl Walker
Boy Scout
Southeast
Folson
Lad
Edward F. Pickford
Eighth Street Southeast
Walker
Freund's
Dickinson College
Washington
Medical Director Hibbett Takes Command at Norfolk Naval Hospital
Medical Director C. T. Hibbett has been placed in command of the naval hospitals at Norfolk Virginia by order of the Secretary of the Navy. He relieves Medical Director W. R. DuBose who is ordered to Washington for duty as a member of the naval examining board.
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C. T. Hibbett
Naval Hospitals
Norfolk
Secretary of the Navy
Releves
W. R. DuBose
Naval Hospital
Washington
Naval Examining Board
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Revitalized Blood This Spring
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for tiredness. It claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood and urges readers to take it this spring. Available in standard or chocolate tablets called Sarsatabs.
Russia threatens China in Manchuria and Mongolia claims
Russia presses its claims in Manchuria and Mongolia amid famine and plague in China. China may seek U S mediation at The Hague. the United States will review both sides before intervening. The 1881 treaty provisions on Ili trade rights and extraterritoriality are noted as influences on potential actions.
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Manchuria
Mongolia
China
Russia
Ching
America
Aly
State Department
Hague Tribunal
United States
Great Britain
Peking
Turkestan
St. Petersburg
War Ministry
Ili
Jli
Tarbagatai
Kashgar
Urumisi
Tien-Shan
Great Wall
Habdo
Lit
Catholics by the Numbers in the United States 1911 Directory
Milwaukee, February 16. The 1911 Wilts zius official Catholic directory reports 14,618,761 Catholics in the U S, with 17,084 priests and 13.46 churches. It states 9,017 resident pastors, 4,972 parochial schools serving 1,270,131 pupils, plus 22 boys colleges, 696 girls academies, and 8 seminaries.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
New York
Penn
Sylvania
New Jersey
Missouri
Minnesota
California
Connecticut
Texas
Maryland
Rhode Island
Iowa
Indiana
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Maine
Chancery Office
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Evans
Bilgnore Street
Holt
Woelker
Nott
Wilkes-Barre
Hall
Tangier Development Company
Foetker
Club
Esce
Loaga
Manger Book and Magazine
Metropolitan Bank
Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth Street
Lansburgh
Ao la
Church Or Religious Society
OOD
Taceae Arch
Hone Malin
Scheel Se Educational Institution Ballot
Babeateotes
Mie
Bob Ded
Aten
Peeeresce
Ark
Lapaburgh Furniture Co
Conanager
Coh
Moving Pictures
Vorys White
Naval
Probey Carriage CO
N. W
Dartmouth
Shoreham Hotel
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
N. J
Bismarck
N. Dal
Mass
Buffalo
N. A
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Wyo
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Cols
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Tex
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Fla
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aEene
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Mich
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Tenn
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Omaha
Nebr
Pittebury
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Ore
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St. Louis
Paul
Mion
Tampa
Flane
Board OF Trade
Charles Folson
Dickinson
Hood
Japan
Lansburgh & Bro
Opera
M. Crosse Capp
John H
Magruder
Conn. Ave
K St
N. W. Burchell
Droop'’S Music House
Steinway
Droop's
Ayer
Universal
Wheelock
Price & Teeple
Bush & Lane
Gabler
Droop
Huntington
Knabe
Chickering Bros
Music House
St. N. W
Washington Gas Light Co
Tenth Street
Georges & Son, Inc
Foot Specialists
F Street
N.W
Cochran
Frederic A. Cochran & CO
GOS
St. W.W
John F. Ellis & CO
Pennsylvania Ave
Garfield Aw
Christian Xander
7Th St
Mom
Branch Neues. Ee
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Ballentines
Newark
E Shoemaker Co
Ashing
DR. White
Ave. N.W
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