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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1911

Page

3

Jurists See Sights Sailing Delayed One Day

The Washington Post European tour winners receive a day’s delay due to a stokers strike aiding a New York harbor sail. The Finland will depart Sunday morning after organized trips around Manhattan including a harbor cruise and Chinatown visit guided by Henry Miller. Mrs Rawlings and former pupils from Washington meet in the Grand Hotel with notable locals and police escort praise for Lieut Sprinkle.

Metropolis New York Harbor The Washington Post New York Gotham Finland Eighteenth Street North River Henry ©. Miller Manhattan Coney Island Chinatown Mr. Miller Vient Sprinkle Pellee Headquarters Messrs. Mott and Carpenter Washington Mr. Edwards Lieut. Sprinkle Alma Sprinkie Waldorf-Astoria Miya Daniels Broadway Miss Felson Plaza Claude W. Owen Art Museum Misa Irene Emery Neille B. Rutherford Charles Dietz, Jr Mr. Dietz

Chinese Shoot at Russians on Amur Front

Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow on June 30 describe Chinese forces firing on Russian patrols near the Amur frontier. Chinese bands allegedly drove back a Russian frontier post and withdrew after the arrival of a Russian torpedo boat. Chinese operators also destroy navigation buoys and test marks on the Amur and Ussuri rivers.

Frontier Amur St. Petersburg Amu Ussuri Moscow Wdrove

Bristol Distillery Seized by Revenue Officers

The Bristol whiskey distillery of E. Gouge & Co in Tennessee has been seized by revenue officers with 10,000 gallons of whisky in custody. Authorities act on alleged violations of internal revenue laws amid months of investigation and reports a package was removed from the distillery without proper stamp.

Wey Washington Res. Triste Tenn E. Gouge & Co Revenue Department Internal Revenue Laws

American in Kobe tried for fraud and theft in Japan

Special cable from Tokyo reports a young American named Ramson on trial in Kobe for fraud and theft during the American fleet visit. He allegedly posed as a bluejacket and later as a staff member of the consul general. Prosecution seeks one year imprisonment. A sharp earthquake shook Messina with no damage reported.

Washington Tokyo Ramson Kobe Isttsh Japan Philippines

Cuticura Free Sample Offer in Boston Mail

A brief notice indicates free samples of Cuticura products are available with the offer addressed to Cuticura Dept. 0 Boston. The fragment mentions scalp relief, dandruff control, and adult hook adhesive terms, suggesting a promotional mailing or distribution detail.

Boston

Navy appoints 141 midshipmen from 210 testers

Annapolis announce the fourth class admits only 141 of 210 exam takers. Eight Maryland boys qualified, five as principals. Principals include McCormick, Smith, Tisdale, Wedderburn. Alternates Dame, Dobyns, Quynn. Results suggest class will miss target, with vacancies and hope to fill at least 40 more.

Annapolis Lst Naval Academy Maryland LL. D. McCormick The Press G. A. Smith A. D. Tisdale C. F. Wedderburn Thve Hr.dame G. B. Dobyns A. G. Quynn

Troops To Quit The Border In Texas Movement Likely

President Taft authorized a planned withdrawal from the border maneuver division. Four infantry regiments the Ninth Cavalry and the Fourth Field Artillery will depart gradually over about 30 days. Remaining forces stay at Kerrville and Texas stations with limited reassignment and border patrol intact.

Mexican Taft Ninth Cavalry Fourth Field Artillery Texas Philippines Third Field Artillery Kerrville San Antonio

U S Fleet Quits Kiel as American Battleships Earn Praise

U S forces depart Kiel after a visit by American battleships. German papers praise the ships and crew for appearance and discipline. Rear Admiral Badger says hospitality was overwhelming. Emperor William’s yacht and the Meteor race headline the day’s naval news with a Kiel to Travemunde cruise.

Berlin Kiel Emperor William Travemunde Hohenzollern Cuttexat Badger Emperor Stoker Travemund Lubeck

Navy midshipmen reassigned to duty across multiple stations

A list of midshipmen including Cdr A B Hoff and Lieut W T Lightle is shown with new duties and stations. Names span Asiatic station to Washington Georgia New Hampshire Maine West Virginia Nebraska and beyond, detailing assignments for many midshipmen to various duties aboard vessels and at shore establishments.

A. B. Hoff W. T Lightle Asiatic Station Unsigg We Jacods Naw New York N.Y McCloy FC. McGhher Read, Jr BR. B. Simons Ohi C . Johnston A. Loder F . H. Micks Deanet P. FP. Foster Washington W. A Riedel J. R. Peterson J. U B Nixon K.P. Hinrichs JG. B. Gromer W. D Ford J. W. Anderson Georgia Georgia Midshipmen Wc, Barnes, JH. Birdsall, JW. McClaren, G. F Parrott, Jr A. i Zimmerwan New Hampshire Swith Murray Virgitia Mulsinomen Fuller Carstarphen New Jersey

Navy to retire fourteen rear admirals today in mass purge

The navy moves to retire fourteen rear admirals under the 1899 personnel act. Six captains volunteered for retirement, including Walling, Gillmore, Orchard, Griffin, Hodges, and Lloyd. The Wabash receives Capt. Lloyd. the board will vote on eliminations and report to the President for approval.

Burns T. Walling Ohio James G. Gillmore Pennsylvania Thomas D. Griffin Virginia John M. Orchard Missouri Ben W. Hodges Mississippi Edward Lloyd Maryland Walling San Juan Naval Station Gillmore Pacific Fleet Orchard West Virginia Griffin Mare Island Navy Yard Hodges Wisconsin Army and Navy General Hospital Hot Springs Ark Lloyd Boston Navy Yard Gilmore Waling Atlantic Fleet R. F. Nicholson White House Beverly

Caillaux Wins Confidence Vote in French Cabinet

Paris June 30 M Caillaux the new Premier secured a confidence majority 367 to 173 after presenting the ministerial policy declaration. He outlined plans to push the income tax bill in the Senate enforce measures to curb strike related abandonment of posts and protect national safety. The government will pension long serving workers and revise railway charters to tighten state control. Jules Paris introduced a bill ending champagne prohibitions in favor of stronger regional product protection.

Caillaux Washington Post Paris M. Caillaux Chamber of Deputies Senate Monis Jules Paris

Beauty Doctor A Magnet

Helena Titus a beauty specialist using Mrs Rubenstein sued Louise Winterfeldt of Fifth Avenue New York for inducing Dora Stock to break a contract. The case alleged Winterfeldt, a client of Titus, arranged to take Stock to the United States for a month at 750 dollars salary. Stock did not return after Winterfeldt allegedly offered 1530 dollars a year to stay in New York as Winterfeldt's secretary. Receipts from Stock's work averaged 35 dollars weekly for treatments and 820 dollars weekly from sales. Winterfeldt testified she did not know of Stock's agreement with Titus and did not intend to violate Titus. The jury found for Winterfeldt.

London Helena Titus

Joy Ride Ends in Death Near Braddock

Pittsburg, June 5. J F Trueman of Wheeling West Virginia was killed and Edward Ward and Charles Irwin of this city fatally injured in an auto wreck during a joy ride near Braddock last night. The body and two unconscious men were found by the roadside this morning. Six persons rode in a 40 horsepower touring car from an East End club about 1 30 this morning. Traveling at about 50 miles an hour on the McKeesport road a short curve was taken too fast and the car skidded toward an embankment. Ward and Irwin leaped and were dashed against a wall while the car continued and rolled down the embankment 200 feet. Trueman was found beneath the car. his neck broken and his head fused and body severely lacerated. Three escaped and have not been found.

Pittsburg J. F. Trueman Wheeling W. Va Edward Ward Charles Irwin Braddock East End McKeesport Ward Irwin Trueman

Board Ousts Policeman and Calls for Department Reform

After an executive two hour session the Board of Police Commissioners announced the dismissal of Private William Kell and said charges against another officer remain under review. The board will reconvene Friday to continue the inquiry and to fill two vacancies, with all applicants to be examined.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Board of Police Commissioners William Kell Paff Kell Gayton Arrington Fisher

Quoits End in Death at William Byrd Park

Richmond June 30 John Huddleston a Confederate veteran and former Soldier’s Home resident drowned himself in the lake at William Byrd Park by tying a set of quoits around his neck. The body was recovered this afternoon. Huddleston was quiet though growing deaf, a factor suspected in his despondency. Merchants hear on waterways follows with speakers Moore of Philadelphia and John H. mail of North Carolina at a chamber of commerce smoker in Richmond.

Richmond John Huddleston Company K Twelfth Virginia Infantry Washington William Byrd Park Huddleston Chamber of Commerce J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia John H. Mail North Carolina

Suit for Children Decided in Virginia Court

Hunter Breckinridge retains custody of his two children with his wife granted frequent access. No divorce action resolved. Breckinridge, from a prominent Virginia family, and a wealthy Northern wife separated after she took the children to Europe. He followed to Paris and has kept them since. A prior trial saw shots fired by her attorney J. P. Woods, hitting a bystander.

Hunter Breckinridge Paris Washington Post Clifton Forge George K. Anderson Hunter G. Breckinridge Virginia Europe J. P. Woods Roanoke Breckinridge Wood

Sistersville Goes Dry After Saloon Licenses Denied

Sistersville West Virginia known as the wettest oil town will be dry for a time as the town council refused to grant licenses. Saloons rushed to operate in closing hours. The grand jury has indicted all local saloonkeepers after days of sessions.

Sistersville W. Va West Virginia

Girls Die in Marmet Coal Plant Boiler Explosion

Two sisters of William Spurdock aged 11 and 8 were killed instantly when a boiler exploded at Marmet Coal Company's power plant. The attack wrecked the plant and mine. a brother-in-law who was a fireman was nearby. no other serious injuries reported. The mine will be shut for several days.

Washington Post Charleston W. Vadune William Spurdock Inez Icey Marmet Coal Company Marmet

New Glews to Assailant Linked to Holler in Virginia Case

Cumberland Maryland June 30 police hold Frank Holler in jail after an attack on Marie Bradour. A new suspect from the neighborhood may be arrested soon as National Guard troops stand ready following threatened lynching. Holler, 6 feet 2 inches, is a farmhand once employed near the Bradour home.

Washington Post Cumberland Frank Holler Pretty Marie Bradour Heller Company G. First Regiment Maryland National Guard Woodstock Richard Miller Bradour Miller Hes Miss Bradour Sii

Norfolk straightouts file contest of county primary

Norfolk county straightouts file formal protest against the Democratic county primary held June 28. J. M. Silvester directed to appoint two subcommittees to hear charges by July 8 and counter charges by July 18 with a formal hearing on July 2. Canvass shows no material change except for the county clerk race where fusionist W. L. Wilson gains margin over straight out C. W. Coleman.

Norfolk Norfolk County J. M. Silvester W. L. Wilson C. W. Coleman

Fatally Beaten in Fight Over Politics in Hotel

Traveling salesmen Lawrence Meekins of Baltimore Maryland and F B E Hairless of Lynchburg Virginia clashed over politics in a local hotel. Hairless bears serious injuries, skull fracture and broken jaw, and Meekins is jailed awaiting news. Two girls rescued from drowning in Conococheague Creek by bystanders. Annie May Biggs granted an absolute divorce from Francis Marton Biggs. she resides in Frederick while he is in Washington.

Washington Post Clarksburg W. Va Lawrence Meekins Baltimore Francis M. Biggs Frederick, Md Annie May Biggs Francis Marton Biggs Washington

Paris Editors Fight in Duel Over Aviation Race

Journal conflict between Le Matin and Le Journal escalated to a duel in Paris with M. Jouvenet of Matin and M. Chariet of Journal each scratched on the arm in the first bout. Surgeons treated them as arbitration was agreed between owners M. Bunau Varilla and M. Letellier.

Washington Paris le Matin le Journal M. Jouvenet The Matin M. Chariet Gwards Herconet M. Duhy Advocaté Maitre Labori M. Bunau Varilla M. Letellier Journal

Relief in Cutlery Debacle as Loeb Frees Shipments

New York June 3 A customs action relieves cutlery dealers who faced a standstill as importers secured release of offensive shipments held over undervaluation charges. Government will seize the goods but allow destination delivery if bond covers home value and cash deposits for duties and penalties.

New York Loeb

Girl A sleep tl Weeks in Vandalia

Physicians tending Miss Hazel Schmidt say she has slept almost continuously for eleven weeks and, though near death with stopped breathing and rigid limbs at times, she later responded to restoratives. She has not awakened more than five hours in eleven weeks, puzzling doctors in Vandalia.

Hazel Schmidt

Archbishop Denis O'Connor Dies in Toronto

Archibishop Denis O'Connor of Toronto dies at St Basil s novitiate from Bright s disease after three years of retirement due to ill health. He opposed Knights of Columbus councils and upheld church and family as the two societies. Coronation pictures at Empresa showcase London crowd scenes, shown in Washington as first in America, available today and tomorrow.

Toronto Ont Denis O’connor Archdiocese of Toronto St. Basil's Novitiate Bright McEvary O'Connor Knights of Columbus Church Family Empresa London Washington Empresa Theater America Empresa Eaay

3. & O. Increases Wages In Cleveland

More than 2,500 engineers employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will receive a wage increase of about 6 percent, effective tomorrow, according to officials of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Cleveland Ohio.

Cleveland Ohio Bathmore and Ohio Railroad Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

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