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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1912

Page

3

President Taft Narrowly Escapes Collision at Potomac

Investigation by steamboat inspectors into the June 9 near miss at the Potomac mouth reviewed conflicting testimony about the Mayflower yacht carrying Taft and a party and the Northland liner. Capt Symington said the crash was narrowly averted after Northland approached the Mayflower. Second Officer Jones faced charges over unskilled navigation.

Potomac Symington Crewe Taft Washington Norfolk Potomac River J. R. Jones Northland Georgetown Custom House Jones Naval P. Symington

Navy Officers Fight Over Mayflower Collision Account

After the Mayflower avoided collision with the Northland, passengers and crew disputed who bore fault. Lieut. Cooke and Lieut. Manly testified a collision was narrowly averted while Capt Posey and Northland crew denied steering toward the yacht. Second Officer Jones defended his actions as required by pilot rules. Capt Wright and B F White will review evidence for weeks before a decision. Attorney George A Berry represented Second Officer Jones.

Mayflower Unitet States Rymingtomn Decanas Taft William Crozier Poobi Gillett Massachusetts Smington Worthland Northland Vantsimington Hampton Roads James River Jamestown Washington Surfolk Ape Asuington Manly Tehmann Symington Orthian United States Lieut Cooke Posey Capt. Posey D. A. Lee Walter Mitchell Robert Dixon Fonen Oficer Jones Barth Jones Charles W. Wright BF White George A Berry

Mrs Couden Seeks Immediate Support in Divorce Case

Mrs Helen J Couden wife of Rear Admiral Couden filed an affidavit in Le Porte Indiana alleging poor health and lack of means of support. She claims the husband draws 49000 from the government and deserted her after 25 years of marriage. She asserts he is now worth 30000 and notes her English noble background and Washington society prominence.

le Porte Ind Washington, D. C Helen J. Couden Couden Mia Couden Washington

Davis to wed actress Bessie McCoy in July

New York reports Richard Harding Davis and actress Bessie McCoy plan a July wedding after repeated rumors. Davis, famed war correspondent and novelist, confirmed from his Mount Kisco home that the marriage will occur on July 8, per Spacialo in The Washington Post.

Bessie McCoy Washington Post New York New York Son Richard Harding Davis Davie Mount Kisco Mian McCoy

Petersburg man dies by self inflicted shooting

Petersburg July 2 Taylor Hubbard 83 shot himself in the head at his Commerce street home and died. In poor health recently, he left a wife and five children Mrs Wood Hedgepeth of Norfolk, Mrs Charles Turner, Miss Mary E Hubbard, William F L Hubbard, and Hubert P Hubbard. Surviving sisters are Mrs Andrew McCulloch, Mrs Andrew Southall, and Mrs Kiusa, all of Petersburg.

Petersburg Taylor Hubbard Commerce Street Hubbard Mrawood Hedgepeth Norfolk Charles Turner William FL Hubert P. Hubbard Fhree Andrew McCulloch Andrew Southall Mra Kiusa

Carroll Institute Moonlight Steamer Trip to Indian Head

The Carroll Institute plans a July 15 moonlight trip down the Potomac to Indian Head and back aboard the steamer Johns. The outing includes special music by the Carroll Institute Orchestra and dancing as a featured activity with a 7 pm sharp departure from the wharf.

Indian Head Carroll Astute Potomac T Johns Carrot! Institute

The Complaint Desk Clerk Manages Polite Pressure

A troubled clerk at a shop counter endures endless customer pleasantries and petty grievances as he polishes speech all day. Behind the courteous surface, the strain builds toward a bursting point, suggesting a need for a profanity outlet to prevent a breakdown.

Legal Record Summary of Court Docket and Judgments

The record lists Equity Court proceedings in the District of Columbia with numerous cases. It notes substituted exhibitors, names of plaintiff and defendant attorneys, and verdicts or judgments for defendants in several matters including Capital Traction Company and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, with amounts and counsel. Probate, criminal, and estate matters appear, naming judges, parties, and attorneys, plus references to assignments and orders in wills and estates and several mortgage and damages cases.

Circuit Court NO James Coald. Murphy Capital Traction Company Plasuth B T Doyle Defandant A. Rena G. A. Maidex E C. Dutton McLean Washington Railways and Electric Company J Wi Latimer Cr. Douglas George F Hoover. Collins Rune Pro Tune Fainida Worthington Wugies Beker Rune& Obear

Real estate transfers across Brightwood and surrounding wards

A compilation of property transfers and mortgage actions across Brightwood, Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, and adjacent neighborhoods. Listings include deed changes, lot and block references, and balances or payments secured by various building associations and trust companies. Names include Groff, McDonald, Short, Howenstein, Wells, Cull, Brown, Ke Loeht, Collins, Kingsbury, Ontrich, Spalding, Thayer, and many others, with parcels spanning blocks in Southeast and Northwest Washington.

Brightwood Fare Diier Fitton T Mar Tareska Alice Bean Halim Street Mary 4 Brown Joi Nelier Columbia Street Mary Ke Loeht Louis Johanne Square RIDGE George Lockett Robert Bennett Joan K. Kingsbury Joby H Ontrich Schrutzen Park John H Ontrich John D Klogsbury Waith Samuel Trina Pati Third Street Carrie F Oram John Bettia Spalding LE Droit Park Aura Fairmount Heights Lewis C Sheafe Henry Williamson Kenilworth Heary M Foote Bernard G Brown Aquara Az Convey Ame Jamea & Handereon Princeson Heights Kennedy Brox Susto Verratilion Square Aus Mount Pleasant Lewis E Bron Binger Et Jona C Hammond Sixth Seventh Stresta Clinton P Townsend Middaugh & Bhannon Nineteenth Ida Tulloch Jense Mo Shreve Jesse M Shreve John Fines Wane K Street Ninth Touth Mreste Middaught Shannon Glin A Eva M Walter Highview Harce Ita B Violz David Bo Murdock Jr Abraham Levyet Uz Rosenberg Edward Clarke Brightwood Park Smith Comptonet Jobo Bcrivenst Samuel Scrivener Oecure Dilier Groff Louis Kaster Ur Henry H Bergrmann George M Emmerich Metropolis Building Association Margaret J. Kearney William F Atberc White Harry B Denham Columbia Building Association Randle Highlands Joby Nuttall Aston ‘Trust Company Wington Loan and Trust Company Wyoming Terrace Christing Somersilie 6 William M Samuel J. Dennis Io & Leek Arthur Houghton Meridian Huli Elizabeth Walbridge Alia CW Briggs Viz George T Worthington George T Worthinging, Jr Gustave T Worthington Aquare Ul—Jobo Spalding Et Ax Chapin Brown Henry H Bargmann Oriental William P. McDowell Charles W Simpson Acure Carrie P Oram Charles F. Benjamin James Barry Wiliam McK Clayton Thayer Colombia Heights Myrtle Horner Henry H. Bergmann Emma Meyenberg Floyd & Davis Francis Wrandon George C. Pumphrey John F Hayes James R. Handerson

Legal Notices in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

The document lists various legal notices from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. It includes a land title suit by Joseph Wahler against John T Shaat Jr and heirs over a parcel described by metes and bounds, a probate notice for Lane A Carpenter estate with letters testamentary granted, and bids for other probate and attachment actions.

Supreme Court OF the Tinkyu Kowetuarko Place Uineteen Oron Run Ho 4 Frolf Moses Kelly Charles J Unlmane Good Hope Delog Wablera Koscluazko Place Ef Fieharty Joho T Shealf, Jr Hehallenges Cass Washington Law Washington Post Heal Jor F E Cunningham Ansiet George F Havell Ahornes Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia District of Columbia Diatrict of Columbia Lane Diarelet of Columbia Arrid Oallautt Eighth Street Noth West James Tanner Darlington Mary Metzger Millard Metzger Marian L Dlowddle Luly A Burton Florente Dinwiddie Aald Court Washington Law Reporter Wright WG Taylor DE Villa Probate Mantelos Charles Foresbit Harry L Millner Henry A Presney Millner Millnar Gulf Court Bundy FG Aukam Blanche Neff Serryson

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