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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
10
A fragmentary OCR scan hints at a protest or government action involving authorities and dates. The garbled lines mention the Supreme Court, private affairs, and a date, with scattered names and places obscured by error.
Fragmentary OCR records show a court appearance involving a woman wounded by gunfire and references to a husband in distress and a weapon linked to the case. Names and places are unreadable due to corruption, but the narrative suggests a domestic violence shooting and a judicial proceeding.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra drew music lovers in Washington, proving its strength without celebrity soloists. Anton Witek, concertmaster, performed well in Wieniakis in D minor with strong orchestral support. The program opened with Schumann and Mozart and closed with the Strauss overture. Critics noted the ensemble’s rich tone and the engaging performance of The Fools Spiegel.
A discharged Norfolk sailor creating a disturbance at the Navy Department threatened to shoot Lieut Comdr Seaton in charge of the recruiting division. Subdued by clerks, he was arrested by Police Officer Stott and committed to the Third Precinct. Insanity charged. identity given as Edward T. Ixin, residence Cambridge Massachusetts. Navy confirms the man’s true name Gilligan and prior service on the Franklin.
In onion NJ Feb Frank Toh ot Eaterson Turia white being brought to State prison to serve a five year term fired six shots at the constable. The assailant was handcuffed to another prisoner who pulled away, causing shots to go wild. James Watson knocked the officer down and dragged him into the prison with help from the other inmate. The revolver’s origin remains a mystery, believed to be given by a friend.
An official report from Cape Hatten Haltl notes a severe clash near the San Domingo frontier Wednesday. Government troops suffered fatalities and many wounded, while rebel losses are not yet recorded. The exact counts remain unavailable pending further details.
Special report details Keyser Becker, 23, of Philadelphia, arrested near Altamont after Baltimore and Ohio Pullman No 1 robbery. He admits consorting with a stranger and being a former Navy man. Five watches, money, a fountain pen, and two revolvers found on him. Becker claims asylum history and insanity questions cloud the case. Victims’ losses tally cash, checks, watches, and a gold chain. Authorities hold Becker for identification as crew plans return to Piedmont.
A court hearing on an insurance case centers on a so called Turkey White alias. Witnesses, including Andrew White and Melvin White, testify about the nickname and ties to the claimant at Auburn Prison. The day features Rev Cortelio Herrick recalling meetings and the claimant recognizing visitors by name.
The Pennsylvania Railroad eastbound eighteen hour flier from Chicago to New York struck a string of freight cars moved onto passenger tracks west of Middletown nine miles from Harrisburg. The locomotive and shifting engine were demolished. two firemen were seriously injured though no passengers were hurt. The first car, a steel baggage and smoker, was badly damaged.
Charles W Bart lett a long time forger known to police as a swindler sought to plead guilty for forging a check to gain entry to prison. Before Justice Crain in general sessions a not guilty plea was entered while Bartett was arrested January 2 after confessing to attempting to pass a forged check drawn on a Pittsburgh bank.
Washington Post reports a letter from Delegate Moncure claims he acted after talking with Mayor Pajf to amend the city charter with police board input. Council debates lasted hours, objecting to usurpation, while a substitute bill creating a police chief position advances to the board of aldermen. The meeting also discusses a $10,000 appropriation for a new high school site at Cameron and West streets, amid annexation questions. Delegates from Masonic jurisdictions gather for the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association meeting, with Mount Vernon wreath ceremony and a Washington Lodge banquet slated. Also reported are the wedding of George H Beuchert and Miss Mars Sheehy and the death of Mrs Ann S Ash.
An exhibition at Fort Myer will showcase a neat athlete fund benefit with music by the Fifteenth Cavalry. The program includes tandem driving, bareback riding, various cavalry drills, and musical performances under officers Warren Dego Overton Lindsey Downer and Miles, featuring multiple troops and batteries from the Fifteenth Cavalry and Third Artillery.
In New York on February 4 1925 legal actions focus on Chaloner formerly of Bloomingdale asylum now in Virginia seeking control of a large family fortune. Judge Holt rules the central issue is proper legal forms in appointing Thomas J Sherman as guardian. testimony from Princess Troubetzkoy and others about Chaloner's sanity is rejected as not impacting the process. Hearing continues tomorrow with deposition from Troubetzkoy and other witnesses resisting allegations of fraud or coercion in the guardianship case.
Torty graduates of Mount St Marys College gathered at the Ebbitt House for the fift annual Washington chapter alumni meeting and tribute to Rev B J Bradley. Dinner followed. officers elected included Malone as president Goltbart treasurer Stock as secretary. Speakers included Rev Bradley Prof Lagard and several clergy and college figures.
The Bowdoin College Alumni Association held its thirtieth annual banquet in the Oak Room Raleigh last night. Officers elected include President Charles T Johnson and first vice president Frank C Stephens, with D J McGill cuddy, Mills Spear, Rev Crank Sewall, and C H Hastings filling key posts. Guest of honor Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota and Representatives McGin cuddy Gardner Asher Hinds, Richard B Dole, JC White, and Joseph C Whitney spoke to the attendees.
Beginning February 2 a series of Lenten lectures will be held every Monday during Lent under the Popular Science Association auspices. The Highlands hosts the talks by Rev William J Kerbs on Radicalism and Conservatism. Rt Rev Hugh Benson speaks on Religion in Carroll Ball. Final lectures on Modern Miracles will be given by Rev J M Cowper. Association officers include President Rev William tt Russell, Vice President William K Canty, Treasurer Joseph I Weller, Secretary Miss Rosa V Sands.
A man identified as Benjamin Fried shot Mrs. Roge Silvermann in her New York apartment while she held her baby. He then wounded himself, possibly fatally, after learning her husband planned another separation suit. The infant remained unhurt.
Rail service details from Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern Railway show daily schedules to St Louis via Chicago and other hubs. Limited and Florida Limited trains run at evening hours with local services to Fredericka Burg and Milford, though times and connections are not guaranteed.
A large, garbled clipping reports an embezzlement arrest tied to a shoe company, with cross references to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad timetables, train schedules to Philadelphia New York and other cities, and a suspect named Shaw alias W Shaw. The piece weaves in police notes, alleged home towns, and various railway postings with inconsistent OCR text.
Members gathered in the Washington Club lecture room for the weekly Columbian Historical Society meeting. Secretary Mrs Mary Stevens Beall presided as William Edward Rogers presented a paper titled The Historic Foto mac River.
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