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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1913

Page

7

Mrs Ayres Elected Leader as Crosby Faction Hissed at Convention

Mrs Steven B Ayres of New York City won the presidency of the Woman's National Democratic League over Mrs John Sherwin Crosby 38 to 23 amid protests and Crosby supporters. The convention ended in a push for unity with plans for circular letters urging cooperation and a new slate of officers and directors announced.

Steven B. Ayres New York City Brena Woman's National Democratic League John Sherwin Crosby Crosby Mra Ayres Ayres League Willam Cullop Vincennes Ind Edward T. Taylor Colorado Duncan Fletcher Florida John E. Baker California Josephine McMahon Grace Porter Hopkins Washington, D. C M. C Adams Washington Charles Morton Washington, DC William F Dennis Kate Kearney Henry D C Adlai BE. Stevenson Bloominaton Henry L Bamundy Princeton N. J Hedges Crowell William J Bryan Lincoln Nebr Mra. Crosoy Mra Matthew T Scott The Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs Ayres Milas Katherine Dabney Croaby Meg Acolt Mr. Ncott Yres Ilegat Mra Crosby Mra Viea Mrs Crosby Mrs. Wilson Scott Woodrow Wilson Wilson Wiseq Ategt Wilson Ilana Tta Vertong New Willard Hotel Steven B. Ayrey New York Woman's National Bdemport

Thieves Grab Gems at Marion Street Home and Garage Theft

Thieves forced entry to John Abendenham’s home at 100 Marion Street Northwest yesterday morning while occupants were away and robbed the house of about 200 dollars in jewelry. Police have no clues. Earlier, a garage between Third and Fourth and G and Harresta Northeast belonging to Charlie E Meyers was broken into and an inner tub ex for automobile tires worth 100 dollars stolen.

Marion Street John Abendenham Third Fourth Harresta Charlies E Meyers

Inaugural Ball Supper Question Dominates Meeting

The inaugural committee debates serving supper at the March 4 ball with only Pres-elect Wilson and party likely to dine. Johnson and others delay final decision awaiting congressional action on related bills and funding.

Beautiful Designa Earl Godwin Pence

Pageant Victory Sparks District Parade Plans

Woman suffrage leaders celebrate securing a march permit on Pennsylvania Avenue March 3 by unfurling a purple green and white banner at 1490 F Street headquarters. Prominent officials including Champ Clark and Senator Bacon approved use of Capitol steps and Treasury area.

Pennsylvania Avenue F Street Champ Clark House Bacon Senate Mia Lula Himingway Portner Apartments Clara Hill Hill Connecticut New Ebbitt House Washington Society Arts Richard Burleson Burleson Fort Myer Washington Elsie Hill China Forc Elan Sheldon Jackson Olive Hasbrook Irving Maller Histe Hill Collage Equal Suffrate Association Ana

Will Lead Her Army Here Hopes to Increase Ranks

A New York march of suffragettes to Washington begins February 16. Gen Rosalie Jones leads the campaign from Albany to rally volunteers, aiming to join the parade the day before Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. Norfolk hosts Jones as she seeks five recruits from each state for the Washington march.

New York New York State Washington Ciy Roxanle Jones Votes For Women Hulzer Albany Mardlera Woodrow Witson Jones Gon Mias Ida A. Craft Hudson River Norfolk Virginia Army Rosalie Jones Gotham Ming Jones Abe Ghe

Building Trades Officers Elected by Wash ington Council

The Building Trades Council of Washington elected officers last night led by J. H. Heily as president and John Mitchell as first vice president. TL. Thotepren and H. D. Dignay were named second vice president and secretary respectively, with W. Babbitt as treasurer and W. F. Gilmore, A. Clements, and Harry Buie named trustees. Installation is planned for next Thursday night at 2, with a smoker to follow.

Building Trades Building Trades Council of Washington J. H. Heily John Mitchell TL. Thotepren H. D. Dignay Habbitt Brennan Eee

Old Scar Leads to Arrest in New York City

Solomon Brownstein a years old man from the city wanted since last August for deserting his wife and four children was arrested yesterday in New York. He ran a butcher shop at 1918 Florida Avenue Northwest and, while at a tinsmith shop in East Broadway, scratched a scar on his neck to bleed. He then went to a hospital for treatment, and the scar, described to police, betrayed him. He had been living on Ten Eyck Street in Brooklyn. Central Office Detective Berman went to New York to bring him back for trial.

Solomon Brownstein New York City Florida Avenue Northwest East Broadway Manhattan New York Ten Eyck Street Brooklyn Central Ofice Berman

Steals and Wrecks an Auto in Northwest District

An electric car owned by William F Lemon of 223 Kalorama Road Northwest was stolen last night by an unidentified negro. He collided another car owned by Dr J B Nichols at Eighteenth Street near U Street Northwest before fleeing. A red runabout owned by Frank Sherman of 1419 Columbia Road Northwest was also stolen about 9 PM from in front of the Gladstone Apartments. police suspect the same thief.

William F. Lemon Kalorama Road Forthwest Eighteenth Street U Street J. B. Nichols Rhode Island Avenue Frank Sherman Columbia Road Northwest Gladstone Eighth Precinct Negra J

Swords found dead in New York lodging house after heart failure

Charles Lee Swords clerk of the House folding room and member of the sergeant at arms delegation to serve a subpoena on William Rockefeller was found dead in a cheap lodging at 479 Seventh Avenue New York. He died of heart disease authorities said after his body was found Wednesday night. He had money baggage and two hotel checks on him but McAlpin Hotel said he had not registered there. He had served eight years as a page and was married to a woman living at 23 Seventh Street Southeast.

Wilson Fha Ama A. C. Moses Aupner Frederick D. McKenney Johagon Thia Cupher Johnson Congress Senate House Sutherland Morris Bhapperd George =. Hamilton Legislative Committee Leonard Weed Military Organizationa Committee Hia Wood Army Navy Militia A. L. Milla Dlona F. N. Harper Corgoran Thom Samuel J. Prescott Com J. H. Small & Sons Green Clay Goodies Arthur Burt Company John Hays Hammond H. K. Fylton Leuta Mackall Harnhart Bureau of Engraving and Printing Godwin Yeaterfay Thomas Pence Eustis Earl Godwin Washington William P ¥An White Toric Intersat Mareua Ban Jamin C. C. Magrulor Charles Lee Sworda William Rockefeller Washington Post New York Charles Lee Swords House of Representatives Seventh Avenue Swords John Ritter Acre Mr. Swords Ritter Dr. Witdman L. Swords Representative Macan Arkansas Capitol Seventh Street Southeast

Plea From Maids for Longer Rest Hours

A maid writes to the Post urging eight hour work limits for working women. She complains maids face eighteen hour shifts and late hours with only one afternoon off weekly. She requests twelve hours and more rest, signing as A MAID dated January 9, 1915.

Wrume Maida Lke Nce

Bogus Death Swindle Nets $300000, Police Reveal

Cincinnati officials say a gang of swindlers conned nearly 9900.00 over years by faking deaths of Slavonic migrants. William Vokalek confessed to enlisting New York conspirators and running branches for several fraternal unions. He allegedly certified two fake deaths per case with undertaker aid, collecting 31,000 per death. He described killings of four Bun g arlana workers in an explosion in Chillienthe Ohio.

Cincinnati William Vokalek New York Vokalek National Slavonic Society Pittsburgh Greek Catholic Union Homestead Penhsylvania Catholic Union Piteburgh Roman Catholic Union Arlana Chillienthe Ohio

Plead for More Cars at District Hearing on Express Service

Three of four sections affected testified before the District electric railways commission on express car service for Chevy Chase, Kensington, and Connecticut Avenue residents. Chevy Chase urged rush hour express trains to the Treasury, while locals from Calvert Street to 14th Street argued they would lose seats. The commission gave the Chevy Chase and Capital Traction groups one week to file further petitions and responses before a ruling.

Maryland Chevy Chage Chevy Chase Heights Treasury Citie Zena Connecticut Avenue Clévelsind Park Calvert Street Bridge Kensington Eddy West Smith Chavy Chase Fourteenth Street David Bilis District of Columbia Traction Company George #. Hamilton Capital Traction Company J. H Hanna

Bark thief dies of wounds in Richmond case

Webster Morton a new bank messenger disappeared New Year’s Eve with 36000 belonging to Washington and Southern Bank. He died yesterday in Richmond Va from a gunshot wound suffered during a police attempting to arrest him. Most of the funds were recovered except 140 dollars. Morton attempted to draw a revolver when ordered out. he was shot before he could act.

Webster Morton Newty Bank Washington and Southern Bank Richmond Sergt. Kellam Richmond Police Tors Morton Richmapé Sergt Kellam

Plan to Save Forests Through Federal State Cooperation

State foresters and fire wardens from New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Ohio Kentucky Vermont North Carolina Oregon and Minnesota met with United States Forest Service officials yesterday to discuss cooperative forest protection efforts. Henry Graves chief United States forester warned that current appropriations would soon run out and urged securing further funds from the next session of Congress.

New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Ohio Kentucky Vermont North Carolina Oregon Minnesota Hare United Statesi Forest Service Henry Graves United States Forester Congress

Sympathy Led Girl to Steal in Lace Factory Case

New York report details how Annie Schubetz, 40, preyed on an 18 year old girl at a neckwear factory, inducing loans totaling nearly 700 dollars from cashier Anna Gaffney to cover funerals and other needs. The older woman was convicted in Brooklyn court of grand larceny and receiving stolen goods.

New York Gir] Ongshler Brooklyn Annie Schubetz Anna Gaffney Schubotz

Cuban Army Hosts Banquet For US Officer At Morro Castle

Havana January banquet honors Capt. Philip Golderman United States coast artillery founder and superintendent of the Cuban military academy at Morro Castle. The Cuban army and academy alumni attended as Col. Herbert J. Slocum US military attaché presided. Golderman has earned a medal of honor by decree of President Gomez.

Havana Jan Philip Golder United States Coast Artillery Cuban Military Academy Morro Castle Herbert J. Slocum United Stated Capt Golderman Gomez

Lulu Moy Arrested Again In Salt Clothing Theft Case

Lulu Moy a 19 year old white wife of a Georgetown Chinaman was arrested by Detective Cox on charges of stealing a suit of clothes valued at $50 from Amelia Gingell of 1015 L street NW. The suit was worn by Moy last night. A warrant had been issued weeks earlier but she had left the city. Gingell saw Moy on Pennsylvanian avenue and Twelfth street NW and notified the detective office. The writ was held at the First precinct for a morning hearing in police court. Moy has been arrested several times.

Dreas Mya Lulu Moy Georgetown Central Office Cox Amelia Gingell L Street Northwest Gingell May Pennsylvania Avenue Twelfth Street

Curly Brown Defends Waldorf Waiter Punch at Dinner

H D Brown known as Curly Brown, Laurel Md race track manager, defends striking a waiter at the Waldorf Astoria after a dispute over dressing and a mis delivered vinaigrette. He says the act was unavoidable to defend his daughter and denies knocking the man down. Brown is noted for building City Park in New Orleans and promoting Jacksonville track.

New York H. D. Brown Brown Waldorf-Astoria Walter Miss Maude Conservatory of Music the Waldorf Curly” Brown Washington Laurel New Orleana Jacksonville

Ex-Empress Evguente III Board Debates New Legislation

A special Washington report notes the ex empress Evguente III facing illness as Parliament and committee discussions consider public order, police protection, and a pension fund. The item mentions a Mass at St Michael's Abbey and a forthcoming analysis in a monthly magazine.

Washington Congress New York London New York Times Hugente Napoleon ii St Michael's Abbey Firemen's Pension Fund Farnborough Empresa

Endowment Drive Urges $4,000,000 for Princeton

Princeton University faces an urgent need for a roughly $4 million endowment as annual deficits exceeding $400,000 must be met by private subscriptions. President John Grier Hibben presents the board with the annual fraternal report urging immediate fundraising to support the university’s finances.

Princeton N. J Fan John Grier Hibben Princeton University

Mrs Westinghouse Falls Ill in Lenox Park

Mrs George Westinghouse, ill for weeks, worsened at Erskine park Lenox today. Her focal physician Dr Edward F Hale was summoned, and Dr William H Vandenbure of New York arrived tonight. Reportedly she rests comfortably despite a setback since last September.

Washington Post Lenox Mass George Westinghouse Erskine Park Edward F. Hale William H. Vandenbure New York Park

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