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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1912

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Would Disbar Choate and Move for Lehmann Dismissal

New Yorker seeks disbarment of Solicitor General Frederick W Lehmann for unproven misconduct. Charles D Johnson, a New York lawyer, plans to return to file petitions in the New York Supreme Court and the U.S. circuit court asking disbarment or removal.

New Yorker Lehmann Spcial Washington Post New York Fed 23 Washington Dispatch New York Frederick W Lehmann Joseph Hwlgate Charles D John Itlack Taft Fedeal Fuel Choate American Lawyers West James Ro Watts Supreme Court Weathern Choate Attar Lenmann Gall John von I New York Supreme Court United States Crewit Court Raite

Rich youth shot by robbers in the Bronx

A wealthy 4 year old timber magnate's son Frank Barnard junior of Genthal Park West was attacked by two robbers at 10 o clock in the Bronx. He fought back and was shot with the bullet passing through his jaws. His father Henry Barnard was a timber company president. his brother L Barnard is vice president and the family business is Church E Gates Lumber Company.

New York Frank Barnard Henry Barnard Bronx Barnard Jy Genthal Park West Church E Gates Lumber Company Hls L Barnard

Oklahoma Delegation Split At Baltimore Nomination Rift

Oklahoma Democratic convention ends in a split delegation to the Baltimore convention. Roger Galbreath of Tulsa elected national committeeman. Ten delegates at large with half votes named for Clark and Wilson. Harmon’s presidential bid rejected. Compromise ends夜 stormy session after long negotiations among Clark and Wilson factions.

Oklahoma Clark Wilson Owen Galbreath United States Edett Gwen John Doo Harmon Thomas O' Gore Scott Kerris RL Willams Clank Champ Clark Bal Limore Cigrk

Tragedy at Larchmont Train Tracks

The death of Nic Robelle related to Jamea Ben Al Hagein Leapaber and James B Haggin's horseman in California was ruled an act of self harm after two witnesses say they urged him to jump in front of an express train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line at Larchmont last Saturday night. An inquest is set in the village hall with witnesses Sarah Schivers and Titian Weyman testifying.

Nic Robelle Jamea Ben al Hagein Leapaber Richard P Lounsbery Bedford Westcheater Aj Kcumdson James B Haggin California New York New Haven and Hartford Larchmont Tivingston Wiss Sarah Schivers Titian Weyman Philadephia Shivers

Knox Invited Aboard Washington To Visit Colombia

Secretary Knox aboard the cruiser Washington sees a diplomatic push toward Colombia and Central America as Bogotá recalls Minister Ospina and welcomes Knox with a unified Caribbean reception. Knox may alter the itinerary to Colon skipping Jamaica port visits, while Colombian and Caribbean officials express warm support for the mission.

Washington Palm Beach Colon Jamaica Colombia Gon Ospina du Bois Bogota Knox Republica Caribbean Cartagena Petett Foreign Office Orpina State Department United States Huntington F Wilson Allsea Ospina Legation Key West Ker West Central America Caracno Venezuela Columbia West Indies Suat Port Antonio Kingston Norfolk Tey West

Navy cruiser parades for Knox party officials visits

The ship’s after deck is reserved for the Knox party with fitted accommodations and frequent receptions for government officials. Officers and crew face a demanding voyage and constant parade as official visitors come and go. The crew embraces the task and aims to reflect credit on the navy and nation.

Knox

Married for Ninety Nine Years Celebrates Anniversary

Special to Thy Washington Fest New York February 2 Happily married for ninety nine years Mr and Mrs Mathias Shalek of West Lith street will receive congratulations from friends and relatives tomorrow The couple observe Mr Shalek’s ninety ninth birthday and their wedding anniversary Mrs Shalek is fourteen point nine six years old both enjoy good health A reception will be held at the home of their daughter Mrs E J Myers at West Seventy eighth street tomorrow night

New York Mathias Shalek West Lith Street Shaleks Shalek E J Myers West Seventy Eighth Street

Navy chief pledges two battleships to keep a strong navy

President Taft at Navy League peace meeting defends a two ship annual program, argues for universal peace yet readiness to meet aggression, and cites the Panama Canal as a reason to sustain a robust army and navy. He says economizing on naval strength is wrong until war is abolished and urges Congress to approve two battleships yearly.

Taft Navy League Panama Canal United States Patt Richard Wainwright Swager Sherley Charles Francis Adama Worace Porter Ilwars Abollahed Congress Yarama Canal

Eggs grafting makes white skin grow on injured fingers

A New York Medical Journal article by Dr Russell Bellamy reports using grafted egg tissue to repair damaged fingers. The implants allegedly stimulate growth and produce new, healthier tissue with white upper finger surfaces, demonstrated in photographs of Black patients.

New York Russell Bellamy New York Medical Journal Bellamy Medical College of New York University Hotel Plaza Washington Hing

Starving on railroad train en route to Palermo

Tessa, traveling from San Francisco to Newark via transcontinental train, went four days without food after missing dining car services. He could not speak English, delaying help until a physician provided care and a meal. He left San Francisco February 18 and resumed the journey after learning food procurement methods from an interpreter in Joliet.

Chicago Pistri Tessa San Francisco Palermo Tals Soitet I Joliet Newark

Bryan improbable bid for presidency denied in Denver speech

William J Bryan stated tonight he is satisfied another candidate may draw more votes and he will campaign for true Democrats with vigor. He also commented Roosevelt’s Ohio constitutional convention speech as the strongest he has heard, while disapproving some standpatter positions yet finding the address largely progressive.

Denver William J Bryan Behal Bryan Roosevelt Alllia

Dance ends in tragedy at Passaic ball

Catherine Jar, 18, collapsed during a dance with leading orchestra at an East Side Passaic party. She danced repeatedly, then asked to sleep. Mother found her unresponsive at noon. doctor said heart exhaustion from excess dancing likely caused death.

Washington Post Passaic N J Catherine Jardone Misa Jardhone

Belmonts Take Rabies Caution After Pet Terrier Acting Strangely

August Belmont II his wife and three children sought Pasteur treatment before sailing to South Carolina on February 12 after a terrier in Babylon showed strange behavior. No bite occurred, but precautions were taken due to fear of possible rabies.

Babylon August Belmont II South Carolina Belmont

Taft and Harvard Leaders Urge Less Focus on Athletics

President Taft and Harvard President Lowell urged universities to curb emphasis on athletics and stress education. Prominent speakers at a WashingtonHarvard Club banquet defended reforms while taft lauded the institution yet mocked the rah rah yells. The event featured Navy Secretary W Cape and lawmakers including Longworth Gardner and Houghton as voices on national university policy.

Rahrah College Taft Lowell of Harvard Taft Taft Taft Lowell Secretary of the Navy Weyer Heras Hotter United States France Longworth Ohio Gardner Massachusetts Percy D Houghton Ead Bestar Taft Sadere Yale Pye College Iteek Harvart Fale Teaver College Lis

Mexican Revolt Grows and Oklahoma Vote Divides

The article reports escalating Mexican revolts alongside a divided Oklahoma vote. It notes Colombia inviting Knox and Navy moves toward peace, with president addressing college activities and a burglar incident involving a child. Also mentions missing woman searches and Roosevelt supporters.

Oklahoma Colombia Knoxatt Navy Roosevelt Clark Hoopeselt Halls Tanit Senate House FibyGster Calvert Street Bridge Taft

Beauty Accepts Bo 152 and the Love Lottery

Francis T Boylan a New York broker with wealth from Troy wooed Miss Eileen De Roche famed as Boston’s most beautiful woman after she received 181 marriage proposals in four weeks. She had spurned many including millionaires a Harvard professor and other suitable suitors before accepting.

Washinteton Boston Francis T Boylan New York Troy Eileen de Roche Miss de Roche

Burglar Vanishes After Child’s Scream at Attorney Home

A burglar entered the third floor at 1266 Columbia Road, ransacked a bedroom, and escaped with a child crying out. Mrs Deane and several kids were home. police searched from cellar to garret but found no trace of entry or exit.

W W Deane Columbia Road Fafter & Child Jan Deane

Escaped convict Harris on prison return to Kansas

MUST GO BACK TO PRISON Man Who Escaped, Reformed, and Married, In Again Captive Spenter on The Washington Post art Smith Ark Feb After escaping from the Kansas penitential reforming marrying and lying honestly Pet Harrison was arrested today st. Boonerville Ark and will be returned to Kansas to serve out Ins term Harrison was convicted of grand ar sent in 18% and sentence to ten jedra After serving seven years he escaped and came to Arkansas He assumed the name of William King Temel a young woman of wells to do parents They fell in love with each other and he told her his life history They were married she ac cepting him In spite of the constant danger of his identity thecoming known Someone recognized Harrison and re ported him to the authorities.

Spenter Washington Post Art Smith Ark Kansas Harrison St. Boonerville Ark Jedra Arkansas William King Temel Wells Ufe

Danish Syndicate Seeks Control of St Thomas Harbor

London reports a Danish led syndicate plans a harbor concession at St Thomas with no Danish obligations and power to sublease or sell rights. A Danish bill on the concession is near passage as Denmark’s press fixates on the Panama Canal prospects.

Washington Post New York London Linder Panama London Standard St Thoma Denmark Alment St .Thomas Panms Canal

Confession Tollows Poisoning of Eight Babies at Brooklyn Nursery

Winifred Ankers, a 24 year old kitchenwoman, confessed to poisoning eight babies at Brooklyn Infant Hospital by adding oxalic acid to milk bottles after police questioning. She described fear of separation from her child, poor food at the hospital, and claimed to have timed the poison to harm nurses and staff, with several infants dying in the same period. Police and medical examiners continue investigation as she remains under guard in hospital.

Winfred Ankers New Fork Brooklyn Nursery and Infants Winifred Ankers Agkera Diatr Warbots Gerber Ankers ShaWas Akesh Bronklsr Auong Fra Lavise Monard Ankers Wonan Howard Mas Howaris Bates

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