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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1912

Page

4

Miners' Demands Trigger Operators' Stand in Labor Dispute

District presidents present nine demands for a one-year contract eight-hour day wage increases and union recognition. Operators oppose concessions citing rising coal costs and steady production. Strike risk cited, with unions claiming workers are generally opposed to a walkout amid strong current demand and earnings.

Romprives Ohn ‘White Todtishapolis Rational John P. Dempsey Beranton Thomas Kennedy Hazleton Qionn Fahy Pottaville Orge Baer Philadelphia and Teading Coal Company Sirs Wagrsa Mvor Grantig

Widow dies after paralysis on steps to see new grandson

Mrs Maria McGivern, widow of Harry McGivern and mother of three sons and two daughters, died minutes after suffering a paralyzing collapse while ascending the steps to her son’s home to visit her newborn grandson on Quincy Street. Despite medical help, she did not recover and funeral services are planned at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Maria McGlvern Quincy Street McGivern Mehern Katrnet Nouthwest Holme Fe. Lee Spire Davis Bradfield

Mine Strike Doubt as Talks Aim to Postpone Notices

A government backed effort seeks a postponement of miner notices. Major mine owners and Derbyshire miners' agent warn a strike could suspend work for 800,000 miners. Welsh leaders' discord fuels uncertainty while Premier As ath and Lloyd George plan to urge temporary abeyance at Tuesday talks.

Tandon Sre Asath Lloyd George

Brandt to be freed as grand jury weighs alleged conspiracy

Folke B. Brandt former valet of Mortimer Schiff faces imminent release and possible grand jury appearance amid an alleged conspiracy involving first degree burglary. District Attorney Whitman plans a habeas corpus ruling and calls for Brandt to testify with protection. Senator Nelson denies any involvement or connection to Brandt’s case.

Nelson Minnesota New York Folke B. Brandt Mortimer T. Schiff Gerard Ferrer Hshill Whitman Brandt Wherry Whiteman ratecHon Brandé Carl Fischer-Hansen Appellate Division Court of Appeals United States Supreme Caure United States Supreme Court Drandt Knute Nelson Folkr Ti Mortimer Schitt Dunnamora

Millions for Education Senate Vocational Bill Favored Today

Senate committee on agriculture and forestry to favorably report a vocational education bill authoring about 2.25 million dollars next year, rising annually to 14.482 million. The measure would fund high school vocational education, agricultural high schools, farm demonstration work, maintenance of experimental stations, and teacher education at state colleges and normal schools.

Senate Page Vermont Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry

Riot at Brooks Station Injures Passengers

Detectives scour Burgilic near Capitol Heights for rioters after a Columbia car attack. Henry Becker 45 badly cut and losing an eye may be among the seriously hurt. Albert Miller Tala Miller Robert Bray George Bray Henry Adams and George Thompson also injured. Four men named by passengers arrested. police seek about a dozen more. The melee lasted nearly an hour after an on train argument on the back platform.

Capitol Heights Columbia Brooks Station Henry C. Becker Casualty Hospital Albert Miller Anthony Green Joseph Green Hiram Crews James Hickman Ninth Precinct

Eastern Inter-Club Rifle League ties decide title

The final matches leave New Haven and Bridgeport tied at eight wins each. The winner advances to face Western League victor for the United States championship under the National Rifle Association. Final standings show New Haven and Bridgeport eight, Cleveland seven, Warren six, Birmingham six, Portland four, Boston two, Philadelphia two, Erie two, Manchester two, with one defeat noted.

Piaven Bridgeport United States National Rise Association New Haven Bridge- Port Cleveland Warren Birmingham Portland Boston Philadelphia Erie Manchester Hectories

Thrown From His Horse In Ward 1 Accident

Ward 1 Sireenman of 928 Westminster Street Northarest was thrown from a horse on Inshore Waite riding street between Dupont and Wlehneenth streets yesterday afternoon. He sustained injuries but was reportedly picked up by 2814 Connertienl Avenue resident 8G iuehy and taken to George Washington University Hospital in serious condition amid many witnesses.

Sireenman Westminster Street Waite Dupont Civele Wlehneenth Street George Washinsioh Univers Greenman Connertienl Avenue Hospital Washington-Virginia Erectie del Ray Alexandria County Richard Crane Thea Lenae Alexandria Hospital Railoas Wom Stith Pra

Sneed Jury Disagrees In Texas Murder Case

Fort Worth Tex Ket 25 Phegushi reports the case of John H Sneed charged with the murder of Capt AG Boyer sr. unable to reach an agreement as the jury failed to reach a verdict and was sent back for further deliberation under judge Swarue’s instructions.

Fort Worth Tex Phegushi John H Sneed AG. Boyer, Sr Nounced Judar Swarue

Brooklyn Holdups Continue as Robber Network Expands

Brooklyn police report two more daytime robberies in the citys extended crime wave. A piano tuner, William Burke, and a woman among East Side walkers were attacked by three men. Burke was knocked unconscious and robbed of cash. Investigators arrest Joseph Casady and Frantz Redmond in connection with a Brooklyn haberdashery theft and a fatal burglary, with Redmond denying involvement.

York Tat Holles Dougherty Financial District Wiliam C. Burke Bronx James Powers Rabbert Walter Mesuritz Brooklyn Haberdashery Joseph Casaidy Frantz Redmond United States Hin Ant Casally Mee Caandy Redmond Haberdashery Ls Redmond Brooklyn

Be irut Attack Denied and Martial Law Declared

Rumors of a Beirut bombardment are denied as fictitious. Martial law is proclaimed in Beirut after heavy fighting involving Italian warships and Turkish vessels. Reports say deaths and missing sailors, with Turkish and Italian forces engaged near the port and consular protests noted.

Rome Beirut Gioltti Tipoli Thaly Turluah Berra Tellay Pron Adamral Tataraty Cresers Guiseppe Gankalde Wancesea Mercuri Armiral Sarbreak Hecken Guiseppe Garibaldi Apgora Blerut Brerot Teirut Erceslakes Marnacus Jerusleum Elvpha Berut Tramasens Malta Lancaster Paris Alian Aston Franca Adrial Charnel Suda Lay Wienh Viera Bairut Fee Die Zelt Italy

War Minister Orders 80,000 Soldiers to Albania district

War Minister mobilizes forces in Albania ordering 80,000 troops to the disturbed district amid unrest. London reports indicate rapid deployment as authorities tighten control. unclear date details in fragmented dispatch.

London Kostanye Soutart St. Petersburg Daily Telegraph Prisrend Betas

Allen Mander Weds Dancer In Oriental Romance

A New York romance unfolds in two marriages linked to Calcutta and Cooch Behar. Allen Mander, brother of Lionel, reportedly wed dancer Madelaine Harville. the couple may join Lionel and his bride abroad.

New York Calcutta Lionel Henry Mander Charles Mander Pretiva Cooch Behar Lansdowne King George's Court Allen Mander Lienel Jett Ritz-Carlton

Experts Split on Knock Knee Trend Among Women

A Washington debate cites Mica A. Mayhew of the University of Wisconsin asserting half or more of women are knock-kneed. Critics including Edward F. Miller and Alys Stason challenge the claim, noting variation by school and emphasizing posture and footwear as factors.

Madigan Wis Mayhew Symnasium For University of Wisconin Washington Edward F. Miller Glymnastica The Normal School Misa Mayhew Mr. Miles National Mark Seminary Iris Alys Stason Dr. Sargent Harvard Bristol Bila M. Gibson Misa Gibson Davidson James F. Guster Lee Shubert New York Rolm Miller Rimpeseb Grand Duke of

Peer’s Will Mystery Shocks Washington Society

Sir John Murray Scott died leaving most of his fortune to Lady Sackville, while a 1907 will hints at loyal sisters and changed bequests. A new will reportedly divides about half to the sisters and half to Lady Rachel, but the original will’s location remains a mystery.

Washington London John Murray Scott Sir John Scott Rachelie Meanville Yehappy Lady Sackville Tadsgackelle South Audley Street Sackville France Europe Cleveland Victoria Know Park Kent Henry Flora Wding Cady Sackville

43 Day Gale Drives Five Masted Schooner Dorothy Palmer

Vineyard Haven Mass Feb 25 The five masted schooner Dorothy Palmer after a 43 day voyage battle with heavy gales was towed into port by the revenue cutter Acushnet The vessel sailed from Portsmouth Jan 12 bound for Norfolk and endured nonstop gusts driving her as far south and east as Bermuda She lost several sails but her hull remained sound needing only windlass repairs and sail replacement before resuming voyage to Morfolk

Vineyard Haven Mass J. Clement Harding Dorothy Palmer Acushnet Palmer Portsmouth N. H Norfolk Nantucket Shoals Bermuda Edveral Salla Morfolle

Eyewitness Deposition Admitted in Kimmel Identity Case

In St Louis on February 26, Judge Charles Amition allowed a deposition from Elroy Hess of Berten Springs Michigan as evidence. Hess says his eyes changed color after reaching maturity, a phenomenon experts say has no comparable record in normal eyes of a man. Andrew J White, claimant, has eyes of a different color from Kimmel, who vanished in 1298. The claimant will testify again for redirect tomorrow, and a jury verdict is expected by Thursday.

St. Louis Counse United States District Court Charles F. Amition Elroy Hess Bertien Springs Mich Hess Andrew J. White Kimmel Thuradas

Greater City Fight Is One Scheme to Annex Areas

The Alexandria city council aims to annex parts of Alexandria and Fairfax counties. A circuit court hearing in Alexandria will determine the territory to be added. Gov. Mann may appoint a judge from another circuit for the preliminary proceeding amid a complex legal contest. The proposed area includes the Union passenger station and suburbs such as Bene mont Braddock North Braddock and Cutie Park.

Washington Post King Street Alexandria Fairtax Cifcurt Alexandria County J Rot Thornton Toflay Fer. Mann Siey Wea Commonwealth Gar A J. Montague CL. Montague Richmond Crands! Mackey Mexandria County Frm Moore, Barbour & Kalth Fairfax Union Passenger Station Fairfax County Benemont, Braddock North Braddock Cutie Park

Mrs Parker Funeral Services Held at New Varnum Hotel

Funeral services for Mrs Gine Besant Parker widow of the late Harry Wareh Parker will be held Wednesday afternoon at a clock. The Hey CR Stetson will preside. Pallbearers include James Townsend John Hooper BR Renec G Jarboe Frank Bath and WB Mans. Interment to be in Rock Creek cemetery.

C. B. Parker Gine Besant Parker Cate Harry Wareh Parker New Varnum Hotel Hey CR Stetson James Townsend John Hooper Renec G Jarboe Frank Bath Rock (Reek Cemetery

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