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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1912

Page

6

Eyesight Benefit from Charles Lincoln Smith Consultation

Public awareness notices promote free eye consultation by Charles Lincoln Smith, refractive specialist, at the Artington Hotel Annex. He offers Monday Tuesday and Wednesday sessions this week with fixed hours for urgent cases including blurred vision dizziness neuralgia and cataract symptoms. Appointments and directions are provided for privacy and accessibility.

Charles Lincoln Smith Grater Washington Apella Charles Amenia South New York Artington Hotel An-nex Corer Vermont’ Avenue Vermont Avenues

Retired Officer Credits Doctor for Saving Sight

Col Tweedale, longtime Washington official, praises Charles Linain Smith for restoring his vision after a serious eye condition. He credits Smith’s new method and perseverance with permanent improvement and states confidence in the doctor’s ability to continue aiding others.

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Grief and shock threaten sight in Bohn family tale

A long obituary like narrative recounts how sudden bereavement and severe distress affected the Bohn family. It follows W E Moser & Son employee Bylon and nephew Kakry Hbagland, a press figure, then Joseph Bohn Sr and Jr through funerals and accelerating illness.

Bylon W. E. Moser & Son Company Mbiecka Jonior Ronn Joseph bin Om Charles Lincoln Staith Arlington Bonn Charles Lincoln

May Increase Kensington Tax Rate for Electric Debts

A bill may be introduced in the county legislature to raise Kensington town tax from 4 to 5 cents per 100 dollars to fund electric street debts. The proposed amendment to the town charter would require voter approval before taking effect, and current revenues are about 1,400 dollars. The measure targets infrastructure financing and would need a town vote.

Wrahington Post Roskville Itty Kensington Thia County

Justice Dalton among Merrimac survivors in Norfolk profile

Long obituary style piece highlights Justice Andrew J. Dalton as a famed Norfolk figure and one of four Merrimac crew survivors. It notes his Confederate veteran status, public service as a peacekeeper, and daily work reading warrants. It also features endorsements of Charles Lincoln Smith eye care from Mrs H Butts and others.

Iman Norfolk Andrew J. Dalton Justice Dalton Andrew J. Dalton Oes Merrimac Jfe Lake E. V. Whits Portsmouth Bix Thora Pickett- Buchanan Vaterans Uha Willamn Atreet Justica Balton Chaylea Lincotn-Smith Charles Lincoln Smith Army

Virginia Primaries Measure Targets Fusion in Elections

Report from Richmond dated January 13 describes the Byrd plan to govern elections, with a coalition of officials endorsing a bill to end fusion and require primary judges be chosen from party lists. The measure ties voting eligibility to prior party loyalty and proposes creating a 2 tax commission to study conditions with Dr Doug B. Freeman as advisor. The session also addresses a ban on marriages of alcohol or drug users, with strict age and health requirements for both parties.

Washington Richmond W.d.payton Stefford James'Iienge Asvillar Byrd Mann Doug Freeman Charles V. Carrington Anma Norfolk County Virginia House Bondes Senate House of Representatives House of Delegates

Charles Lincoln Smith Promises Fair Vision Charges

In our city Charles Lincoln Smith claims his eye care charges are affordable for all walks. He advertises a free consultation over the next three days and asserts his methods and prescription glasses are superior to other eye doctors. A satisfied patient endorses his care, saying he does exactly what he promises and improves vision.

Charles Lincoln Smith Charles Lincoln ‘Smith Ino Ife Charles’ Lincoln Smith Smith

Embezzlement Charge Stirs Greensnore Case

Justice Collins finds probable cause in the embezzlement case of Frank Wineskie charged with stealing from the Standard Mirror Co. Bond set at 5000, with Wineskie detained under guard at a local hotel. Defense seeks habeas corpus to challenge magistrate jurisdiction.

CM. Conk

National Bank of Lulington Closes Doors Amid Voluntary Liquidation

National Bank of Lulington in Hamett county shuts down with President Nelson and Cashier Mra M P Hired listed as voluntary liquidators. No details on financial condition. bank to cease business until the comptroller investigates. Capital $5,000, deposits around $1,000, loans and discounts $450,000, surplus $1,000. Third bank in Hamett county to close in six years.

Hamett County Raleigh N. C Nelson Mra. M. P National Bank of Thia Harnett County Inet

County Courthouse Burned in Logan West Virginia

Fire at Logan county seat destroyed five Logan businesses and the county courthouse. Loss estimated at 360000 dollars with limited insurance coverage. Major structures include Minor’s department store the county courthouse Moregatle Company theater Johns on Mercantile Lanham Plumbing Company.

Logan W. Va Huntington Sin Minor Logan County Here Minor Moregatle Company Ter Theater W. B. Johnison's,merchandise Company Lanham Plumbing Company

Cumberland YT Five Defeats Meyersdale Broadway Club

The Central YMCA team from Cumberland defeated the Broadway Athletic Club of Meyersdale, Pa., 82 to 23 at the Central Gymnasium Cumberland on January 13. The first half showed 23 to 6 as the locals led, with Meyersdale improving in the second half to 17 points while the YMCA tallied 10 more. Col Robert E Lee of Washington DC was announced to speak at Salisbury July 4, and a fire in Rising Run Md destroyed a barn, wagon shed, 30 head of sheep, 3 horses, 4 cattle, farm machinery and crops. Insurance will cover losses.

Broadway ‘Athletic’ Club Meyersdale Washington Post Cumberland Central Christian’ Associasion Broadway Athletic Club Central Gymnasium R. E. Lee Salisbury Sallabury N. C North Carolina Robert E. Lee Washington, D. C Saliabury Les Hubert E. ‘ Lee South Warrideloe Rising Run John Taylor Oes

Virginia Obituary Notices From Various Cities

Norfolk dispatch reports the death of Goblaborough M. Serpell, 74, general superintendent of the Norfolk district of the Atlantic Coast Ling Railway. Charlottesville notes Bettie D. Schneider, 42, dying suddenly from a stroke. Mary A. Watkins, widow of T. L. Watkins, dies at home near Campbells at age 62, with funeral arrangements pending. Fredericksburg announces the death of Mrs. M. M. Mays, formerly of Stafford, in Washington, age 52. Salem records D. Gloson Armstrong burial after illness. Leesburg reports Julia Allison, 66, dies at son-in-law John Dunn’s home near Leesburg with services held today. Cemetery services and local notices accompany these obituaries across Virginia towns.

Norfolk Goblaborough M.serpell Atlantic Coast Ling Railway Charlottesville Atre Béttie D. Schneider Auddenly Estes Street Thomas and Sallie J. Murray Charter Schneider Cay Charles Murray Mary Watkins T. L. Watkins Campbells This County Lewi- Tord Louisa County Fredericksburg M. M. Mays Stafford County Thin City Gweng Washington Jacob Goldsmith A. O. Mays Salem D. Gloson Armstrong Leesburg Jen Julia Allison Jobn Dunn Selma Forts Leenbirg Allison John Dunn Union -Getas- Lory, Leedinng

Navy officer wedding links to air testing work

The wedding united Rev. John A. Reagers D and Mrs Rodgers as parents to the groom with Mrs Greiner, bride’s mother, present. The groom, Willeque, will continue air field testing in San Diego Cal., with no plans to leave aviation.

Washington John A. Reagers Rodgers Greiner Eleyt- Rodgers Willeque Alto San Diego Cal

Predicts motorless flier by Wright brothers breakthrough

Edward C Huffaker, once linked to Langley, predicts the motorless aeroplane will become the future mainstay of travel. He says the Wright brothers will solve the problem of navigation without engines, noting success hinges on mastering the art once hidden as with the turkey buzzard.

Edward C. Huffaker Washington Bulstot Edward . C. Huffaker Huffaker Langley Smithsonian Institution Huttaker Tin Wrieht Brothers

Virginia Bar at Banquet Dinners Discuss Annexation Plans

The Bar Association of the Fifteenth Virginia circuit held its annual meeting and dinner at the Hotel-Rammel in Alexandria. Officers elected included Nicol as president and Randall Gaten Jr as secretary. Speakers touched on annexation of nearby Alexandria and Fairfax counties.

C.E. Nicol Alexandria Hotel-Rammel Washington Post Hurhau King Birect Bar Association Sifteenth Judicial Circuit Virginia France L. Smith Nicol Prince William County James R. Caton Alexand Arpla Charten Touse Alecandria Thomas H. Keith Iatrfax Sinclair Prince’ Wiltant Robey D., Brombuck Randall Gaten, Jr R. Vernon Tord Fairfax Falrfan R. Walton Moore Fairfax County Capt Crandal Mackey Commonwealth Alexandra J. K. M. Norton C. . Nicol John M. Johnson James E. Clemente George H. Rucket Alexandria County Belief Hook and Ladder Company J. H.zrimyer F. C. Spinks A. H. Smoot E. Stuart Smith John Waidey Frank Benn R. M. Latham Charles F. DeMoll E. C. Wilde Latham Hap Ler Wee

Salem Returns to Norfolk

Norfolk Va Jan 19 Severe cold disrupts Chesapeake Bay navigation as thick ice forms on rivers and triateries. Salvesen reports damaged cruiser Salem to Norfolk instead of New York. Heavy seas drive ships to harbor. many vessels tied up or unable to move. Wary weather persists today.

Norfolk Chesapeake Bay Hampton Harhor Navy Salem New York

Young Mother Dies by Suicide in Clay Hill Home

At Clay Hill near Green Castle Maryland Mrs Clyde Shrader aged 29 committed suicide by swallowing nearly two ounces of carbolic acid. She informed her husband after taking the poison. Neighbors and two physicians failed to revive her and no cause was assigned. She leaves a husband and three children.

Apedal Hagerstown Clyde Shrader Clay Hill Wear Greencastle Shrader

Cascaret Advertised Cure All Headaches and Toxins

A dubious medical pitch warns that headaches arise from torpid liver and fermented waste in the bowels and warns against pills. It promotes Cascaret as a solution that purges poisons, cleanses the intestines, and restores health, claiming it improves work and vitality.

Sega Montis

London Chaplain Clears Way To Invalidate Marriages

London January 15 A church marriage in Degal faced upheaval as Rev Hugh Chapman sought legal advice after a couple asked to omit the word obey from the service. The ruling could affect many ceremonies though the couple proceeded after signaling their objections. The chaplain hopes an amended service will allow blessings without causing offense to worshippers.

London Degal Hush Chapman Capel Royal Savoy Una Dugdale Dugdale Viscount Feel Victor T. Duval Hugh Chapman Miss Dugdale Duval

Knox Seeks $100000 Cut In Boundary Survey Funds

Secretary of State Knox asked Congress via the Treasury to trim the Alaska Canada United States boundary survey estimates by 100000 dollars. Engineers report reduced difficulties in remote districts allow a smaller project cost. Also brief notices include a Wilmington man dying on the eve of his wedding and Bristol caucus nominates Judge Joseph L. Kelly for Bristol corporation court vacancy.

Barley Louis C. Barley Alexanddra Corporation Court Richmond Jdge Barley C. Lee Moore Roswell Donohue Fairfax Alexandria Moore Col Morton Marye Congress State Knox Treasury Department Alaska Canada United States Plebes Bristol Washington Post Bristol Joseph L. Kelly Democratic Legislative Caucus Conporation Court of Kelly

World Sugar Inquiry Examines Global Conditions

The House sugar investigating committee began a global study of sugar conditions. WW Willett of New York analyzed government publications on sugar, explained the Cuban reciprocity agreement, and calculated a 177 cent per hundred weight benefit to American consumers while Cuban planters and refiners gained 16 cents. He described a three corner tariff debate among Republicans, Democrats, and the witness, arguing the protective tariff sustains the industry and keeps prices higher than if the tariff were removed.

House Sugar Investigating Committee WW. R. Willett New York Sest Willett

Italian Lose In Battle Over Turkish Parliament Reversal

Italian officers sending letters from Tripoli and Cyrenaica report heavy Italian losses near Derna and fierce fighting with Turkish and Arab allies as engineers work on aqueducts. In Constantinople the constitutional amendment bill is rejected, dissolving parliament appears likely as government fails to muster votes.

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Folk and Clark Fight Over Missouri Convention Date

Widening rift between Folk and Clark camps as Missouri Democrats set February 20 for the state convention in Joplin. Folk backers demand March, calling the move a snap convention. League supports Folk, vows to fight to the last ditch while Clark allies push for early indorsing and extensions to other state gatherings.

St. Louis Sp Thamp Clark Joseph W. Folk Missouri Democratic State Committee Joplin Clark Urdson Missouri Democratic League League

Colt files appeal in mail fraud case at Supreme Court

Cleatt C. Colt convicted in Jackson County Miasoori seeks Supreme Court review claiming trial errors in admitting testimony about his earlier similar business under other names in New York Indianapolis and Jersey City. Alderman to Speak at University Founders Day address set for February 2 at Charlottesville and Philadelphia events noted.

Cleatt C. Colt Jackson County Miasoori Supreme Court of the United States Colt New York Indianapolis William D. Clyde Jersey City Alderman Pennsylvania Charlottesville Edwin 4. Alderman University of Virginia University of Pennsylvania

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