Actor turned compositor seeks divorce after drunken abuse
Mrs Kail filed a limited divorce in the District Supreme Court alleging her husband, an actor by trade now a compositor, was once esteemed in leading companies and as a troupe manager but became abusive, neglectful, and a threat to the family. She cites drunkenness, threats of violence, and a fall on stairs, asks alimony and injunction to protect herself and children. Hapewell is her attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaily
Kall
Wirt Kail
Kail
Govern-Spealter
Ajment Printing Office
Ferty
Florida
District Supreme Court
Jade
Katherine Randall
Hapewell
Wife Was Not Beaten In Reeves Case At Alexandria Trial
Testimony in the Louis Von Der Miller trial at Alexandria County Court centers on Mrs. Ida Reeves widow of John Reeves who says Reeves hugged and kissed her sister in law before the shooting while the defense contends Von Der Miller acted to save his wife from beating. The Commonwealth highlights alleged threats by Von Der Miller and questions the defendant’s sanity through Dr Otto Portman. The defense introduces witnesses and plans further expert testimony to prove insanity as the trial resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Louis von der Miller
Alexandria County Sporehouse
von der Miller
John Reeves
Syphax Station
Commonwealth
Crandal Mackey
Ida Reeves
Mr. Mackey
Louis van der Milter
Dr. Portman
McKinley
Parkman
der Miller
Mackey
Ian
Saya
van der Miller
van der Milier
Lawrence O'Connor
O'Connor
Naval officer Knapp elected departmental commander of USWV
For the first time a naval officer, Capt J J Knapp, United States Navy, was chosen departmental commander of the United Spanish War Veterans after a multi hour vote at Magles Fall. Knapp, who served as flag lieutenant in the Spanish American War, later commanded ships and in 1900 was made captain. The other two candidates were J H Costello of Lawton Camp No 4 and W D Hudson of Pettit Camp No 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans
Magles
J. J. Knapp
United States Navy
Jinny
Lawton
J. H. Costello
Mites
W. D. Hudson
Pettit Camp
Knapp
John TD. Howells
America
Washington Navy Yard
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Hydrographic Office
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
Death of James Coleman Prominent Washington Attorney
James Coleman aged 75 died at his home 1623 H Street NW after years of declining eyesight. A former member of Carpenter & Coleman, he retired from active life a decade ago and became totally blind four years ago. Born in Esperance New York he studied at Albany College Law School and practiced first in Fond du Lac Wisconsin, later serving in the Wisconsin legislature. He moved to Washington with M H Carpenter, joined Carpenter & Coleman, and continued the practice after his partner’s death until illness constrained him. He leaves widow Annah Williams Coleman and two daughters Annah and Katherine B Coleman. Funeral arrangements have not been set.
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James Coleman
H Street
Coleman
Carpenter & Coleman
Lfe
Esperance
Law School
Albany College
Fond du Lac
Wis
Wisconsin
Washington
M. H. Carpenter
United States
Carpenter & Colemar
Mra. Annah Wiliams Coleman
Misa Annah Coleman
Katherine B. Coleman
Lanahan Denies Addiction as Estate Battle Advances
A District Supreme Court petition seeks a committee to manage John W Lanahan's estate valued around $1 million due to alleged habitual intoxication. Wife Ella Lanahan accuses him of excessive drinking, plans to impanel a jury to verify claims, and preserve inheritances tied to Maryland relatives. Lanahan, son of Rev John Lanahan founder of the Methodist Book Concern, resists and his attorney Wilton J Lambert represents Mrs Lanahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lanahan
Methodist Book
District Supreme Court
John W. Lanahan
Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Ella J. K. Lanahan
Gould
Lanahan
Wilton J. Lambert
Book Concern
Mr. Lanahan
Methodist Book Concern
Thomas W. Lenahan
John W. Vanahan
Nurse's apron her noose at Trenton asylum
Adelina M. Fielder a patient at the New Jersey State Hospital strangled herself with an apron after a struggle with nurse Ruth Manning. The incident occurred in Trenton as attendants rushed to help, and a physician arrived to find Fielder dead by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Washington Post
Adelina M. Fielder
Asbury Park
New Jersey State Hospital For
Ruth Manning
Fielder
Miss Manning
Mrs. Fielder
Two thirds vote would oust undesirables from Chamber rules
A proposed constitutional amendment seeks to shift authority to expel members from the Chamber of Commerce board of directors to the full chamber membership. It requires a two thirds vote at a regular meeting after written charges, with notice, defense opportunities, and a trial period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors of Commercial Organization
Ito
Chamber of Commerce
Charles C. Lancaster
Lancaster
Board of Directors
Government Payroll Shake-Up As Fiscal Year Opens
The 269 Treasury clerks and officials shift positions while no one is discharged in the Treasury. More than 350 government clerks will be moved or let go overall as the new fiscal year begins and summer half-holidays start. Census bureau discharges affect temporary staff only as 2,100 temp clerks exit before the thirteenth census ends June 30, 1912. Public savings from vacancies and lapsed salaries total over 30,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Census Bureau
Department of Commerce and Labor
Treasury
MacVeagh
Department
Consul General Griffiths denies anti German speech claim
In London on June 30 United States consul general John J. Griffiths denies making any speech antagonistic to Germany. He says the speech contained no direct or indirect reference to Germany and praised arbitration and the peace movement. He believes cables may have misrepresented his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
John J. Griffiths
United States
Germany
Mr. Griffiths
Griffiths
Weather Summary From U S Department of Agriculture
The Weather Bureau reports warm conditions in the plains Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys extending into the Ohio valley and upper lake region. Lower lake region and Atlantic States remain moderate cooler west of the Rockies. Local thunder showers in the Dakotas Montana and the Rocky Mountain districts with general showers in the northern plains. Saturday and Sunday mostly fair elsewhere. warmer in lower lake region middle Atlantic and central valleys. Winds vary by region with light to moderate, southeasterly along the upper lakes and southerly on the lower lakes. Steamers to Europe expect light to moderate winds and fair weather toward the Grand Banks.
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Plains States
Missouri
Missisalpp
Ohio Valley
Upper Lake Region
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic States
Rocky Mountains
Coast
Dekolas
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Hocky Mountain
Minnesota
Misabatop Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic
East Gulf Coasts
West Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Claude W. Given Dead in Washington D C
Claude W. Given age 38 died after brief illness at George Washington University Hospital He was a brother of Harry C Given and cousin of Ralph and Harvey Given He lived at 1758 T Street NW and was a coal dealer with his father later worked for the Department of Agriculture He was past grand master of Washington Lodge No 8 I O C F and a member of Mt Nebo Encampment I O F Funeral set for Monday at Lee's funeral chapel burial at Oak Hill cemetery Local weather and river notes follow
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Claude W. Given
Harry C. Given
District Street
Ralph Nd Harvey Given
United States Istrict Attorney's Office
George Washington University Hospital
Mr. Given
T Street Northwest
Washington
John T. Given
Worker Buried Alive in Massachusetts Avenue Cave-In
An embankment collapsed on a Massachusetts avenue job site yesterday afternoon, burying Austrian laborer Stephen Vignizitch in a steam shovel bucket and fatally injuring fellow Italian Sebastian Bock. Bock survived, was hospitalized, and autopsy for Vignizitch was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Vignizitch
Companion
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Massachusetts Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Stephen Visnizitch
G Street
Sebastian Bock
Bock
Georgetown University Hospital
Tig
Trevino and Iglesias Run for Mexican Presidency
In San Antonio June 30 a Mexican paper el Constacional from Monterey launches Geronimo Trevino for President and Fernando Iglesias for Vice President. The paper calls Madero a traitor and treasonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Geronimo Trevino
Mexico
el Constacional
Fernando Iglesias
Monterey
Trevino
Madero
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Jay Wirt Kail
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
Furni W D. JK
Otis
D. J. Kaufman the Man’s Store
Pa. Ave
Veterans
O Preserve Estate
J. W. Lanahan
Husband
Porto Rico
Paul Charfton
Insular Bureau of the War Department
United States District Court of
Foster W. Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charlton
Taft
Yale University
Porter Chariton
Hoboken
Italy
Lake Como
Lee Towers
Lee Allen Towers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cevil Engineering
Denver
Colo
Firestone
Columbus
Iprobey’s
ASK
Chamber
Braided Silk Co
Batiste
Lansburgh
Riga Bee Bay
CUIS
Post
West
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac River
Shenandoah
Asheville
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Duke
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Muse
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Ohio
Wie
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Iowa
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Fla
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N.Y
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Nebr
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Utah
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St. Paul
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Springfield
Tacoma
Wash
Tampa
Toledo
Vicksburg
Miss
Wigmaich
Nevitt
Gen. Trevino
E.f.droop & Sons CO
Steinway
DROOP
Pennsylvania
R. A
Gape
Wilwood
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Stone Harbor
W. 1
Delaware River Bridge
California
LANG
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
Potomac Electric Power Oo
14Th St
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. Nw
Martini and Rossi
Christian Xander
Tth
Bose
Assessor
District OF Columbia
Act of Congres
Board of
Personal Tax Appraisers
WM P. Richards
J. H. Spelman
Greater Washington Coke Co
J. WM. Whelan
Carleton Vaughan
Gilman's
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co
Ballentine
Shoemaker Co
Milburh, Heister
Architects
Washington, D.C
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