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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1912

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Woman slain driver claims self defense amid divorce case

In Hillsboro, Mia Moore, wife of Janny Moore, alleges a chauffeur opened fire while driving past the Moore home. The husband Timothy Moore, accused of lying in wait, reportedly states the shooting was not intended to kill. City witnesses and attorneys described a tense court scene as divorce and homicide claims unfold with family ties and public attention.

Mia Moore Kiekmve Mmescu Moore Moon Tuentry Tim Timothy Chad Movs Tegun San Branco Phelps

Morgan Explains Transfer of Collectun Treasures to New York

Focusing on Sir J Pierpont Morgan’s remarks, he describes transferring his collections to America to escape double duties. He notes the action aims to honor a friendly gesture and avoid tax burdens upon his death, hoping readers understand his American citizenship and the motive to preserve the items in New York.

America Merpent Karin Fevet SoweRatin New York Amerian Lembout Mirgates Tomake England

Pick Preacher by Photo at Flext Christian Church

The Flext Christian Church of Inte city considers a photo based minister selection after many applicants. Ministers’ photos will be numbered and shuffled for the congregational meeting to choose the pastor from the most voted image. The process, using Southern Railway routes, will select from thirteen submitted portraits.

Tino Janes Flext Christian Church Lew Southern Railway Southland Aiken

Valet fights for clemency in Brandt burglary case

New York reporters describe a bid to commute Foulk Englebrecht Brandt’s six year sentence for burglarizing banker Mortimer Schiff’s home. Attorneys for Schiff seek to keep Gov. Dix from commuting the sentence. Documents include two letters and a signed confession to a Pinkerton detective detailing the break in and a $50 theft.

New York Foulk Englebrecht Brandt Mortimer Ft. Schiff Schiff Gov Dix Brandt Schift Atton B Parker Howard Schitt Sunl'Te 'Howiskold Brandt Frst Whitman Rusataky Gov Bix Tim Pinkerton Brandtweil Mr Schiff Mr. Schiff

Keeper fatally gored by buffalo at Riverview Park zoo

Nelu P. Anderson, keeper at Riverview Park Zoo in Omaha, is killed when a buffalo bull gore stabs him after he digs a water trough opening for animals. The 68 year old veteran had managed the zoo for fifteen years, previously working as an animal trainer with a major circus.

Omaha Nebr Nelu P. Anderson Zoin Riverview Park Anderson Wan Anirout Maan Riverview Park

Italians in funeral procession avenge death

In Bessemer Alabama on January 28 Italians in the funeral procession of Joe Gagliano attacked and killed a Black man who had shot Gagliano Friday night. The assailant was under police guard at the time and Policeman Cross was shot in the torso during the incident.

Bessemer Ala Joe Gagliano Ted Gagliano Policeman Cross

Blaze on New York Avenue Destroys Top Floor of Ivory Stable

A dramatic blaze on the loft at the Ivory Stable on New York Avenue Northwest destroyed the entire top floor and threatened adjacent businesses. One firefighter, F. Newman, was injured after being thrown from a ladder that failed, but comrades saved him and horses were rescued from the lower floors. The fire, which began in the stable’s loft, caused about $6,000 in damage. Firefighters worked for hours, battling flames with ladders and hoses as crowds watched from New York Avenue and Seventh Street intersections.

Portland New York Avenue F. Newman No 3 Truck Company Thomas Elwood Tel Horage Newman L C Freewall John Saterweldt Seventh Mosley Sullivan Wagner Peck Doyle Hippodrome Seventh Street Washington Goldenberg's George M Harker & Co Sremen Danny Barker Goldenbag Matshal Nicholson

Fire mystery in two stoves stokes suspense in town

Propertor J M Peake attributes the blaze to spontaneous combustion in a hay loft, with two suspected stove origins on the ground floor office and harness room. He recalls past fires near his business center and a major stable fire in December, while officials struggle to verify who is responsible and whether a court of honor is needed to review campaign funding claims.

J. M. Peake Peake North Braddock Alexandria

Fire damages Barker and Goldenberg store and stock

Firemen aided amid rapid efforts as flames were checked. Fire Marshal Michels estimated losses near 5000 dollars with 4000 on stock and 1 dollar on the building. William P Tafloch supplied hot coffee and sandwiches to the firefighters while carriages and harness escaped major harm. The bushrose will be carried on as usual today.

Barker William P. Tafloch George M. Barker Michels

Sorwab Sings for Charity in Washington Fest

Special to The Washington Fest from South Bethlehem Pennsylvania on January 2 Charles M Schwab who will be and February 3 and M G Grace his general manager made a ten dollar wager at a dinner on their ability to aspe Capt Gonzales of the Argentine navy who ig hers while two battleships for his country are being built was takeholder A vote was taken of all present and Mr Grace won Capt Gonzalez suggested that the stakes and other contributions go to charity and 00 was reised

Bethlehem Charles M Schwab M. G. Grace Gonzales Grace Gonzalez

New York Felon Free by Suspended Sentences in 1914

The annual report to Mayor Gaynor by Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo shows 611 felons and 1170 misdemeanor offenders freed by suspended sentences last year in New York. The report lists judges with suspended cases, counts of crimes, and 148 murders with 12 convictions, noting police costs of $15,520,729.

Washington New Jan W the Herald Worrow New York Stadenta Gaynor Rhinelander“Waldo Waldy Triaia Mulqueen Court of General Swann Crain Rosatsky O'Sullivan Foster Malone

Delays Demand Peking Action as Abdication Looms

News from Nanking reports President Sun Yat Sen offering to wait for abdication if imminent while republican and imperial forces prepare. Armistice expired with no renewal steps as Chang Haun’s 8,000 troops concentrate near Su Chan fu. Central rail line cities have shifted toward the revolutionary side, shaping a tense standoff.

Sun Nanking Yuan Shi Kai Peking Meither Tang Shao Yi Wu ‘Ting-fang Jus Hee Chang Haun Su Chanfu Kiangsu Chang Nia

Tom Pence Hurt In Washington Fall On Icy Pavement

Washington correspondent Tom Pence of the Raleigh News and Observer fractured his right shoulder after slipping on an icy sidewalk near the National Theater on Pennsylvania Avenue. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital and may remain in bed a week or ten days.

Tom" Pence Washington Newéyuper George Washington University Hospital Pence Pennsylvania Avenue National Theater Lana Mr Pence Washington Raleigh Nyc News and Observer

Turks Renew Attacks Near Tripoli in Inland Assault

Turkish forces resumed their movement at Ghirgariah near Tripoli and pressed toward Atzara, supported by 3000 Turkish and Arab troops. Pierce station artillery fire forced the attackers to retreat to the south and southwest, ending another assault in the inland theater.

Tripol Ghirgariah Tripoli Atzara

13 IN BOAT MISSING! FERRY FACES FOG AND LOSS

Eleven to twelve passengers and a ferryman vanished crossing the Mississippi from Birds Point Missouri to Cairo Illinois as fog and ice held back the steamer. Rowboats carried others across while a faction refused the risk, two boats later reported two deaths and an explosion of confusion as a third party disappeared in the heavy mist.

Ley Streame Flos Cairo IN Mississippi River Birtle Point Cairo Cotton Belt Railway Station Birds Point Frantc Jones Jase Raioa

Army Shake Up Plans Sweeping Military Posts Closure

Secretary Stimson and General Wood back radical reforms to reorganize the army and cut costs by about 15.5 million annually. The plan would phase out 14 to 18 posts immediately with more closures in coming years, concentrating forces near strategic centers to simplify administration and bolster mobilization. Some posts may be retained in strategic groups while others face abandonment. hearings and Congress action expected.

Stimson Wood Staf Congresa House Buikley Ghia of Aces Congress

Society 8 Walter to Be Electrocuted Today

Walter faces execution by electric chair today as Alexandria News reports on the high profile case. District Republican contests are also highlighted, reflecting local political tensions and upcoming campaigns.

Tilman Watterson United States Army Mississippi Guantanamo Bay Unite Taft Fortuge Hebrew Relief Society Financial Review T-Society Walter Newa of Alexandria

Four Die In Burning House At Claytonia Pa

Four persons died or suffocated in a Claytonia mining town house fire at Curtis Hale's home after a family reunion. The blaze was found at 3 o clock this morning. Nine people were affected, with four dead including Earl Miles Mrs Pollie Miles and Belle Hale plus Scott Hale, while Curtis Hale and others suffered injuries. The cause is believed to be an overheated stove or lamp explosion.

Butler Curtis Hale Claytonia Curtle Hale Earl Miles Pollie Miles Belle Hale James Hale Scott Hale Curtis Hale Curtis Hale David James Sadie

Four Chicago gas victims revived by new oxygen device

Four persons in Chicago were saved within hours by a portable oxygen pumping device after coal gas inhalation at a heating stove. Mrs Laura Stender, Mildred 4, Mrs May Cook, and L A Cummings regained respiration, with witnesses describing rapid reviving breaths and return of life after the device applied. The apparatus, invented by a German engineer, draws poison from lungs as it pumps oxygen.

Washington Post Chicago Laura Stender Mildred May Cook L A Cummings Stender Cook J. G Baker Mes Baker A S Carter Mrs Stender Mra Cook Mra Stender Draeger

Double Guard Fails as Ecuadorian Leaders Are Lynched

In Quito a mob broke into the prison and killed Gen Eloy Alfaro his brother Gen Flavio Alfaro Gen Medardo Alfaro and Generals Paez and Serrano among others The revolutions sparked by Estrada's death led to arrests and executions with Montero beheaded in Guayaquil and the Alfaros captured January 2 before transfer to the Quito penitentiary

Eloy Alfaro Flancana Medarda Paez Serrano Eloy Republic Quito Grayaayil Ecuadorian Alfaro Ecuador Emilio Estrada Guayaquil Pedro Montero Estrada Montero Flavio Alfaro Medardo Alfaro Ermillo Estrada Hloy Alfaro Flavio Panama Pasama Leonidas Plaza United States Yorktown Cherebela Yaguache Guayanui Pinza Paer Julio Agu

Aero Honors Curtiss for Hydroaeroplane Feat

In a Los Angeles ceremony the Aero Club of America awarded Jan Gienn Le Curtiss the first annual trophy for the groundbreaking hydroaeroplane feat. The honor recognizes his pioneering work in aviation achieved with the craft on the water.

Curtiss Los Angeles Cal Jan—Gienn le Curtiss Aero Club of Ameres Agiaton Duripr

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