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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1911

Page

12

Taft Ends Capitol Visit Heads West for Fourth of July

President Taft leaves Washington for Beverly Mass where he and family will stay at a private cottage. Accompanied by Maj. A W Butt and relatives, he plans a brief stay then travels to Indianapolis to meet former Vice President Fairbanks for Independence Day events before returning to Washington on July 5. He may golf at Myopia and attend local church services.

Indianapolis Fairbanks Washington Taft Beverly Mass Charlie Taft Misa DeNa Torrey Millbury Maj A. W Butt Hilles Wiloington Del Albany Ind State Fair Grounds Montserrat Federal Express Boston Parramatta Corning Street South Station Boston and Albany Myopia First Parish Unitarian Chmrch Benjamin Reynolds Bulkley A. W. Butt Congress

Doubt Mrs Hodge Story Outlined in Warren Case

Warren Pennsylvania June 0 Mrs Stella Hodge arrested in Philadelphia yesterday after confessing to shooting Emile Amann January 7. She is charged before a justice of the peace with the murder based on information from Charles I Sheldon a Sherman North Carolina relative of J M Andrews whose husband was convicted of Amann a week earlier. Hodge claimed the act was accidental and not intentional. She was committed to jail pend ing arrival of Andrews attorney James Scarlet. No action has been taken by county authorities and DA and coroner refuse to disclose planned steps. The case will be brought to the court despite doubt in the community.

DA. Acird Andrews Emile Amann Pendins James Scarlet

American owners do well in Paris racing events

Paris racing summary reports Eugene Pfizer's Padoue winning the Prix de Paray a 1250 dollar handicap at Maisons Lafitte. Thomas P Thorn's Wrou Froy finishes second in the Prix d Eragny selling for two year olds. Tauvre Rose by Frank Jo Gentil places second in the Prix de Cromise while Mongieur Guerin owned by Duryou takes second in the Prix d Essai des Powlains.

Paris Maisons

Surgeon Demonstrates Life Extension After Separation

Dr. Alexis Carrel of New York, associate member of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, today at the royal surgical clinic presented experiments on maintaining life and growth in Henan tissues after detachment from the body. The studies are regarded as highly important by the observers.

Alexis Carrel Royal Clinic Berlin Jiertin New York Rockefeller Institute For Medical Royal Surgical Clinic Henan Atudies

Marriage Bans Published For Noted Gentry Subplot

MME EMMA EAMES TO WED traf Cane to the Washington Post Paris June 30 Bans have been published for the marriage of Henri Menier the millionaire long regarded as a confirmed bachelor to Miss Thyra Seilliers daughter of Garon Raymond Seibhers The loans for the marriage of Emilio Gogorza to Mme Emma Eames also were published today The engagement was announced several months ago Special for the Warrington Lost Hagerstown Md June 3 The twenty third annual commencement of Columbia College took place today Diplomas were presented to 74 graduates by President J M Funk who delivered an address An address was made also by the Rev M L Maysilles of Sleepy Creek W Va array Rotterdam Neardam from New York Plymouth President Lincoln from New York 7 SAILED Cherbourg Prinz friedrich Wilhelm for Newton Rotterdam Volturno for New York Southampton america for New York REPORTED Sable Island La Touraine from Wayte for New York Baldock 8 aom Sunday Philadelphia from Southampton for New York will dock late Saturday night of Sunday California from Glasgow for New York will dock 3 pm Sunday teltio from Liverpool for New York will dock About 2 pm Sunday Tape Race George Washington from Bremen for New York will dock about 30 pm Sunday Prowhead Kaiserin Auguste Victoria from New York for Hamburg due Plymouth 4 30 m Saturday 1 HREHIVE

Traf Cane Washington Post Paris Henri Menier Thyra Seilliers Garon Raymond Seibhers Emilio Gogorza Mme Emma Eames Warrington Hagerstown Columbia College 3. M. Funk M. L. Maysilles Sleepy Creek W. Va Rotterdam Neardam New York Plymouth Lincoln Cherbourg Prinz Frieditch Wilhelm Newton Volturno Southampton Amerika Sable Island la Touraine Wayte Baldock Aom Philadelphia California Glassow Teltio Liverposd George Washington Bremen Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Hamburg

Long Cross-Country Flight at College Park Sets Records

Lieuts Milling and Arnold completed the longest cross-country flight from the Government Aviation School at College Park, circling the field, visiting Maryland Agricultural College, and returning in about thirty minutes. They demonstrated a pendulum-like device for tracking equilibrium and angle, with eight flights total. Arnold piloted one trip to 1,400 feet with Capt Chandler as passenger, then Milling took Lieut. Skirtland aloft to show control. A crowd of officials and dignitaries witnessed the flights, including Commander Ridgley McLean and Baron de Bode.

Milling Arnold Register Arnold Army College Park Maryland Agricultural College Hyattville Uncle Sam Lieut Chandler Riverdale Malling Kirtland Lieut Skirtland

Bomb causes injuries during Madrid papal procession

In Madrid a bomb exploded on Calle Bordadores as the Great Hucharistic procession passed. Police restored order after a street panic. about 60 injured, mostly from the crush. One arrest reported as 000 participants, including 10 000 workers and several thousand clergy, completed the parade before benediction at the royal palace with King Alfonso and Queen Victoria.

Madrid Calle Bordadores Itas Catholic Congress Royal Palace Alfonso Victoria Cardinal Aguirre Toledo Spain Isador

CARACAS WELCOMES ENVOYS ON VENEZUELAN INDEPENDENCE

The U S armored cruiser North Carolina, carrying American representatives to Venezuela's independence anniversary, arrived at La Guajira and exchanged salutes with forts. Ambassador Thomas C. Dawson and staff arrived in Caracas to a large crowd and were received by President Gomez and cabinet ministers at Yellow House with ceremonial pomp.

Caracas Venezuela United States North Carolina la Guajira Thomas C. Dawson Panama Hugh Knox C. C. Marsh

Eight crushed eight dead in lakefront water works collapse

Buffalo officials investigate after the main building of a new 400000 dollar water works on the lake front collapses. Eight men, all tinsmiths, die or are missing as a steel girder snaps and a heavy roof collapses burying workers in a pumphouse pit. Four identified, four unaccounted. Firemen, police, and soldiers aid rescue. six injured taken to hospitals.

Buffalo Lake Front Fuhrman Dudley Fort Porter

College President Ousted By Alabama Trustees

Montgomery, June 30 Dr John W Abercrombie was removed as University of Alabama president after nine years at a trustees meeting. The session was executive and no reasons were released though reports cite trouble with the athletic association. The board may elect W B Oliver, dean of the law school, as temporary president.

Montgomery Ala Trustees of the Tiversity of Alabama John W. Abercrombie Athletic Association W. B. Oliver Law School

Powder Mill Fire Thwarted by Du Pont Workers

Special to The Washington Post Wilmington Delaware June 30 workers at the smokeless powder plant of the Du Pont Powder Company at Carney Point New Jersey opposite Wilmington fought a blaze that began in the sporting powder department and could have caused a large explosion. Despite vast quantities of explosives nearby the flames were contained with no injuries. the loss is estimated at $100.

Washington Post Wilmington Del du Pont Powder Company Carney Point N. J Sporting Powder Department

Fire on high stage injures painter during noble descent

Pittsburg June 20. Chris Sinkas a 26 year old stock painter descended from 250 feet at the Westinghouse plant after his candle lit match ignited carbon oil and naphtha. The blaze set his clothes and rope burning while crowds watched as he battled flames and reached the ground with severe burns to his right hand arm chest and face.

Pittsburg Chris Sinkas Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company East Pittsburg Sinkas Stukas

Gambier Seeks Jury Trial In New York Suit

In New York on June 20, Edith Russell Gambier formerly of Atlanta sued Edward Victor Gambier a bank cashier for separation. The court allowed briefs. decision pending. Gambier also sought annulment from his wife with a jury trial requested. case returned to the general calendar likely delaying trial until October.

New York Edith Russell Gambier Atlanta Edward Victor Gaminer Justice Pendleton Supreme Court Gambler Gampter

Wife Sues Arthur S Zell for Absolute Divorce

Mrs Eleanor Rob erts Zell files for absolute divorce from Arthur Stanley Zell president and treasurer of Zell Motor Company on grounds of desertion She seeks permanent alimony for herself and their one year old son The bill states Zell deserted her three years ago and has had no contact since she maintains reconciliation is impossible

Baltimore Eleanor Roberts Zell Arthur Stanley Zell The Zell Motor Company Zell

Shakespeare Ball Nets $50,000 for Theater Fund

London report states the Shakespeare ball raised fifty thousand dollars for a theater fund to serve as a memorial to Shakespeare. The event, noted for its generosity, supports rebuilding and cultural plans in the theater community.

Washington Post London Theater Shakesspeare

Reichmann Gets Prison Term In False Report Case

J B Reichmann former president of the Carnegie Trust Company was sentenced to four and a half months in the penitentiary by Justice Davis in the criminal branch of the supreme court. An application for a certificate of reasonable doubt was signed and returnable next Monday. Reichmann was jailed at the Tombs tonight pending counsel’s further action.

J. B. Reichmann Carnegie Trust Company, Appeals New York Carnegie Trust Company State Banking Department Justice Davis Supreme Court Uate Reichmann

Big Fund for McNamara Defense Hearts Labor Plan

Indianapolis June 30 Every member of a labor union in the country is to be asked to contribute 5 cents toward the defense of John J. and James B. McNamara charged with dynamiting outrages in Los Angeles. The plan, adopted by Samuel Gompers and other national labor officers, aims to raise a defense fund of 500000 this summer. McNamara stamps bearing a portrait of J J McNamara will be issued by the Federation of Labor and sold at 1 cent each, proceeds to go into the defense fund.

Indianapolis Ind John J James McNamara Los Angeles Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor National Labor Organization J. J. McNamara Federation of Labor Defense Fund

Quarantine hospital food and hygiene under scrutiny at inquiry

Benjamin Eagle, a Hoff man Island hospital orderly, testified before Special Commissioner Bulger that 150 iron cups serve 800 to 1200 immigrants, with no knives or forks and meals eaten with fingers. He described daily fare as chopped meat in thin gravy, coffee from condensed milk, bread, and eggs only weekly, with no proper fumigation or mattresses, as sick immigrants sleep on springs.

Washington Post New York Hoffman Island Quarantine Hospital Benjamin Eagle Charles N. Bulger Charles Dushkind Alvah H. Doty Eagle

Defends School Frats from Proposed Reforms

Frederick A. Johnson argues against abolishing high school fraternities in Washington, praising their role in mutual study and recreation. He cites humanitarian work by fraternal groups, dismisses claims of class prejudice, and urges continued support to maintain high standards and ambition among students.

Public Service National Capital Washington District of Columbia Great Magonic Fraternity S E California Pacific Coast Sigma Lambda Fraternity Old Central Frederick A. Johnson Rose Terrace Holmead Manor

Paul de Longpre, Artist, Dies in Hollywood Home

Paul de Longpre, famed painter of Sowers, died at his Hollywood residence last night after a two year struggle with illness. Born in Lyons, France, in 1855, he achieved recognition for his portraits and landscape works, influencing a generation of French and American artists.

Res Angeles Van Vane Vnu de Lorngpre Hollywood de Longpre Lyons France

GarraR Tiple Half Hose Reel and Seamless Half Hose

Classified snippet shows hosiery items including double heel seamless half hose and reel with 2% wool content. Indicates fabric blends and hosiery details, reflecting retail listing.

Jack Johnson the Bogey Man at Juvenile Court

Judge Callan substitutes for DeLacy and warns three incorrigible boys Ollie Ware, Robert Jackson, and Benjamin Harris that if they do not mend their ways Jack Johnson will whip them. The scene casts the famed boxer as a fearsome deterrent to misbehavior.

Jack” Johnson Thomas H. Callan DeLacy Jack’ Johnson Mr. Johnson Johnson Papa Ollie Ware Robert Jackson Benjamin Harris

Bottomley Ordered to Pay 250000 Damages in Master Estate Suit

London reports Horatio W. Bottomley editor and MP was ordered to pay 250000 to the estate of R. E. Master, a Madras civil servant, in a case alleging misrepresentation in selling worthless shares. The verdict links Bottomley with Terah Hooley in major financial deals. Mrs Curtis, Master’s daughter, pursued the claim.

London Horatio W. Bottomley South Hackney Alverstone R. E. Master Madras Bottomley Curtis Master Terah Hooley

Cholera on the Oceana at Trieste from New York voyage

Two third class women aboard the steamer Oceana from New York developed cholera after touching at the Azores and Naples. The rest of the detained passengers at the quarantine station will be released tomorrow. Taft congratulates young Shah of Persia on his accession anniversary.

Trieste Austria Oceana New York Azores Naples Mr. Taft Shah President Taft Persia Ahmed Mirza

Prof C B Randall Drowned Off Olcott Beach

Professor Charles B Randall a doctor of sciences and longtime high school teacher near Lockport New York drowned at Olcott Beach this afternoon. Though nearly 60 he swam well and stayed in deep water after others left. His clothes were found in the bathhouse and searchers failed to locate him by nightfall. He leaves a wife and daughter.

Apedal Lockport Charles BR. Randall Olcott Dimmer

U. S. Seizes $150000 Furs from New York Firm

Imported furs valued at 150000 were seized today by customs officials in a raid on Charles Weinschecker & Co. The firm is charged with defrauding the government of duties by alleged undervaluations. The firm includes Charles and Jacob Weinschecker and Max Tamarkin, with two directors in Leipzig, none of whom are in the city per employees.

New York Charles Weinschecker & Co Charles Jacob Weinschecker Max Tamarkin Leipzig Germany

Express Derailment Near Louviers Sparks Alarm

The Havre to Paris express derailed at Pont de l Arche near Louviers last night after sabotage. All cars overturned but no serious injuries among passengers. Copies of the Guerre Rociale were found near the scene. The dispatch notes rising alarm and urges the new cabinet to halt revolutionary activity and violence.

Paris Havre Pont de’ Arche Louviers

French Spy Given Six Years in Fortress at Leipsic

Capt. Lux of the French army was sentenced to six years in a fortress for espionage. He directed the French secret service at Belfort near the Alsace frontier and sought military secrets from German soldiers. He was arrested while visiting Friedrichshaven last December.

Lux Leipsic Germany Saxony Belfort Alsociar Friedrichshaven

Hotel guest listings across cities and states

A fragmented OCR list records hotel guests by city and names including Raleigh residents and others in Philadelphia Pittsburgh California New York New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and Manila. The entry names many individuals and couples with hotel affiliations such as St James Willard and Raleigh.

Boston M. R. Edwards Raleigh H. E. Danson St. James Chicago Hplten Stapark White Willard New York City W. H. Gould L. Billmont A. Hearst Priladelenia B Williams H. D. Weir H. Willson and Wife A. T. Collins C. D. Joyce A.M. Zane R. HR. Zane

Harvard Wins Big Race Against Yale in River Regatta

The Harvard eight dominated Yale from the start, leading by two lengths at the half and extending to 12 lengths by the finish. Harvard’s coxswain urged full power to 42 strokes near the end as Atwood’s biplane circled overhead, while Yale, fatigued with 36 strokes, knew defeat.

Yale Harvard New Haven Atwood Crimson Navy Yard Cambridge Kennedy A. Strong New York Redtop Romeyn

Fireswept Tronton Ohio Wards Lumber Plant Destroyed

A blaze in Tronton Ohio destroyed Ward Lumber Company Allen's Roller Coaster Factory Tronton Tool Handle Factory and several offices. More than 2 000 000 feet of lumber perished and 500 workers faced job loss. Ward Lumber sustained the largest damage.

Ironton Ohio W. G. Ward Lumber Company Allen’s Tronton Ludensticker Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church Ward Lumber Company

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Warren, Pa Vanderbilt Gould Bans Emilio Gogotza AERO Hyattsville Dawson Comes Buffalo, N. Y University of Alabama J. W. Abercrombie Employes du Pont Painter Gambier Sues Arthur S. Zell Motor Company M’namaras Gompers Paul de Longpre Welee Tee Koe Bob Washington Clothier Eevee Eevee Wees Nainsook Athletic Union Nainangk Poroskait Athletic Union Percale Tae Brighton York Peer Judge Callan C. BR. Randall Lockport, N U. S Wreckers Ditch Express H. H. Coddington Manila P. B Mark Fa Phi
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