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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

4

District Delegates Back From Baltimore Convention

District delegates returned home disappointed over Clark's loss for the Democratic nomination but pledged to back Wilson. John F Costello named new national committeeman. delegates will confer with Wilson supporters and press for his nomination while defending civil service platform.

Clark Wilson Baltimore John F Costello Edwin A. Newman New National Committee Seagit N. Dee Gow Wilson Tim Toyota Flake Clark Walter Praker Clark Andorks Irov Witaan Mr Castello George Kitlean Laference Walter J. Coatetla Robert Ko Mattiragty John Colpoys J. 8 Kinshy-Sroth TV Blammond John Miller J J Moore C R Newesh Hammond Miller T. H. Pickford R Newman William Jennings Bryan Gov.Wilson

Rail defect blamed for deadly Great Northern crash near Sharon

H. W. Belnap of the Interstate Commerce Commission reports a broken S pound Bessemer steel rail, defective and severely damaged, caused the December 3 crash near Sharon North Dakota. Three killed and eighteen injured. He urges stricter rail specifications and tests to detect longitudinal seams and ensure structurally sound rails.

Bessemer Great Northern Reliroad Sharon N. Dak H. W Belnap Interstate Commerce Commission

Daily SCOPE on July 4 101% Aphaiion Moon Mercury Saturn

The Stara incline marks a fortunate time for perceptive needs and expression especially for youth and education. Careers and character improvement favored. beware gossip and intrigue for those lacking ambition. Travel, new ventures, and hiring are promising. households see activity in cooking and chores.

Aphaiion Mattara Sneiter Chengea

Convicted of Wife Murder Taken for Sentence

Amirew Gonzales, described as a negro, was found guilty of first degree murder in Cristal Coupe. The trial concluded with a sanity plea by defense attorneys Hermane and George J. Colling, while prosecutors showed Gonzales feigned mental illness. The United States Attorney and aides led the government case.

Amirew Gongales Cristal Nia Madatine Gonzales Anacostia the Anderson Attarnes Hermane George J Colling Hickling George Truah Balt Tmore Gonzales Aristeophvan Afon Salsa United States Clarence BR. Wilson Proctor

Second Call Sent Out for Health Congress Meeting

Plans for entertaining ten thousand convention visitors from 28 foreign nations and U S cities for the International Congress on Demography and Public Health are underway. Dr Creasy J Wilbur heads the task force as finance seeks funds. a second appeal is issued after poor turnout at the Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Creasy J. Wilbur Census Bureau United States Galliher

Vacations Begin for Poor Mothers and Children

Vacations for mothers and children of poorer sections have begun. The two Associated Charities camps, Camp Good Win in Rock Creek Park and Camp Pleasant on Lincoln Heights, housed five mothers with children and a group of women and children respectively. Nurses and volunteer workers will study conditions and plan practical winter relief efforts.

Associated Charities

U S Land for Negro School in Wilmington NC Passes

The House approved a bill conveying land in Wilmington to the New Hanover County board of education for the erection of an industrial school for Negroes after a fiery debate. Critics warned of state control and loss of government property, but the measure, already approved by the Senate, awaits President Taft's signature.

House Board of Education New Hanover County North Carolina Wilmington Fowler Inoja North Burke and Moore Pennsylvania Mann Lester Senate Taft Beverly Mass

Navy officer dismissed after court martial at Puget Sound

Lieut. Chandler K. Jones U S M N was found guilty of cowardice conduct tending to destruction of good morals and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and sentenced to dismissal. President Taft confirmed the sentence.

Chandler K. Jones U. S. MN Navy Yard Puget -Bound Wash Tafthes

Excursions At Great Falls And Chevy Chase Lake

Independence Day outings announced with crowd preparations at Great Falls with dancing moving pictures swings and a night electric illumination. Chevy Chase Lake schedules Marine Band performances after noon and evening with pavilion dancing and ample picnic and car service for families.

Great Falls Chevy Chase Lake Marine Band C. Marine Band

Original Comedy and Steamer Schedule Details for Marshall Beach

City bulletin notes steamer Charles Macaioater serving Marshall from Seventh Wharf at 10 am with daily departures from Thirty-sixth and Cheeapeats Beach. It lists trains to Chesapseke Beach Batley Lexre District One and references rapid transit connections via Electris Railway and Washington. Includes a brief review of a Bernard on stage and local bakery and hotel notes alongside mention of Summer rates and rapid transit links.

Charles Macaioater Marshall’ Hell Teaven Palle Dominton Railroad Pers Avery Thirty-sixth Cheeapeats Beach Chesapseke Beach Batley Te Lexre Ra Iit

Heat Sickness Strikes Four At City Hospitals

Four heat prostrations were treated at Emergency and Casualty hospitals yesterday. William Hurdle of 254 Twelfth NW collapsed at Home Ice Company plant, George Kriner 81 from Soldiers' Home fainted at Ninth and EB, Henry Frock 49 of Pierce NW crumbled at 26 Eleventh Street, and Nelson Posey 6 from a new building near Union Station was overcome. all were treated and sent home.

Wiliam Hurdle

Boy Stabbed After Quarrel Over Bathing Spot

An exchange at a Ninth Street Northeast bathing place led to 16 year old Oxford of 18 Tenth Street Northeast being stabbed in the right arm by an unidentified African American youth. Oxford walked home, was treated at Casualty Hospital, and police pursued the assailant. His condition is described as not serious.

Ninth Street Anex Oxford Oxford Tenth Street Northeast Casualty Hospital

Clash Over Merchants Split Delayed by Chamber Directors

Heated debate over the Retail Merchants' Association separating from the Chamber of Commerce ended with the directors postponing a decision to a later meeting. M A Leese urged remaining joined, George Worthington urged withdrawal, and Maj. Richard Sylvester proposed plans to host an entertainment for an upcoming International Policy Association meeting in May 1912. Police hunt two well known colored swindlers who defrauded L Williams of 150 dollars and may be the same con artists who previously cheated Josephine Mitchell of 42 T street southwest.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber M. A. Leese George ¥. Worthington Maj Richard Sylvester International Policy Association

Runaway horse injures two pedestrians and officer

A runaway horse hitched to a milk wagon ran west on H street intersecting Sixth. Elderly Mrs Annia M McMahon was struck and taken to Casualty Hospital with scalp and leg injuries. Policeman J W Conrad was knocked down and treated for a scalp wound at Sibley Hospital. Driver James W Brockman and owner J W Hates named. Dr W M Barton attended.

J. W. Conrad Sixth Precinct North Capitol Annia M. McMahon Benny” Plain Avenue Sixth H Streets Casualty Hospital Conrad Sibley Hospital J. W. Hates H Street James W. Brockman H Street. At the Corner of Sixth McMahon W. M. Barton Connecticut Avenue

Confesses Chum Drowned Wilie Donaldson in River

The body of Wilie Donaldson aged 8 years was recovered near the Aqueduct bridge after two harbor police patrols. Jerry Sullivan confessed he and Donaldson swam near the Potomac Boat Club and Donaldson drowned as he could not swim. Coroner Nevitt expects an accidental death certificate.

Wilie Donaldson Willam A. Donaldson Atreet Potomac River Nizil Frank Reynolds Willam Kline Jerry Sukilivan Prospect Avenue Central Office McNamee and Vermillion Donaldson Potomac Boat Club Sullivan James Nevitt

Two Struck by Street Cars In Northeast Washington

Seven year old Catherine Bowles of 46 First Street Northeast was struck by three westbound street cars while crossing First Street and Massachusetts Avenue Northeast. She suffered scalp lacerations but no hip dislocation and is not considered serious. Miss Ele Evans of 128 Evelitt Street Northwest was struck at Nineteenth Street and Benning Road Northeast Tuesday night. She was taken to Casualty Hospital then moved to Garfield Hospital with a gash on the left forehead and a fractured hip. Police say she stood too near the track awaiting the car. Frank Muller, bricklayer of 50K Street Northwest, fell from a third story at Nineteenth and Kenyon Tuesday afternoon, badly bruised with a suspected rib fracture.

Catherine Bowles First Street Mount Pieasant Massachusetta Avenus Ele Evans Evelit Street Nineteenth Street Benning Road Casualty Hospital Garfield Hospital Revere Frank Muller K Street Nineteenth and Kenyon Resta

Boys Cause Senator Brandegee Garage Damage

Police report damage to Senator Frank B. Brandegee's garage at 1571 K Street northwest after a Tuesday night incident. Investigators say youths caused the mess by breaking wine bottles and scattering contents. door reportedly unlocked. No link found to a prior residence fire, which caused substantial losses.

Frank B. Brandegee K Street Jeff George W. Jones Brandegee

Burns May Prove Fatal For James Kooters

James Kooters aged 19 was burned in a gas stove explosion and ensuing blaze in his room at 133 Street Northwest. He lay in Emergency Hospital with serious burns covering about one third of his body as doctors assessed his chances of recovery or death.

James Kooters Emergency Hospital Hooters Jess Kooters

Death by Own Action Body 18 Buried

Washington V Hough who killed himself by inhaling gas and lay dead days in a room at 2007 1 street northwest was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery yesterday afternoon The note found addressed to Margaret and the baby read Good-by I wont trouble you any more His wife was ill at Providence Hospital after a serious operation The Republican League Club outing planned for July 37 will feature base ball events and speakers The Indian appropriation bill was amended to add about 4 000 000 to the 17 000 000 already approved by the House and passed the Senate

Johnston Emil Kuhn Ignita Henry L. Wart Washington Cat Club Lime Woodward Mary Lants Health Department Mra Janta Washington V. Hough Rock Creek Cemetery Loe Cate Hough Margaret Providence Hospital Republican League League of Republican State Mi {Hall Committee On Strangements William C. Genners Committee On

Town Starts Noisy Fourth Celebration Despite Edict

Washington Post Bureau Alexandria Virginia reports the eve of Independence Day festivities turning noisy despite a public safety edict. A large fireworks display near Harvey Millan’s home injured a child, whose thumb was amputated after a giant firecracker exploded. Independence Day events at George Washington Park include speeches by local officials and a knightly tournament with marshals and dignitaries in attendance. The Fairfax County Fair Association received a Virginia charter, with capital limits set at 500 to 8000 dollars. A “swat-the-fly” health drive planned for Monday was formalized in Mayor Paff’s office with health officer Dr EB Gorman.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Ife Harvey J. Millan North Pitt Treet Harvey Millan Llewellyn Powell Cameron Washington Park C. C. Carlin Robinson Moncure Walter c. Foster Walter T. Oliver Fairfax County George Washington Park Thi City Paff Alexandrian Boy Scouta R. A. Hutchinson Manassas Lewis H. Mychen EB. A. Gorman

Three Gem Thefts Reported At Northwest Apartments

Mrs J B Kinnear of 1870 California Street NW reports a Veneta diamond ring worth 10 stolen from a bureau drawer. date uncertain since June 2. A pearl stickpin valued 100 stolen from Dr Marty Hyland Kerr’s Northwest apartments. A horseshoe pin with small diamonds valued 6 reported stolen from 104 H Street NW by Miss Helen H Breese yesterday.

J.B. Kinnear California Street Northwest Veneta Marty Hyland Kerr St Natreat H Street Helen H. Breese

Crab Feast Marks Florists Meeting in Washington

Florists gathered at Gude Bra Company on F Street for a crab feast hosted by Edward Swim. Speeches from Edward fohmid, Reymond Dickay, Willam F. Gude and W. H. Kinnald highlighted the event. A Washington Fidrist Club business meeting voted to join Baltimore in chartering special cars for the Society of American Florists and Horticulturists convention in Chicago in August.

Dorters Ying Washington Edward Swim Gude_ Bra Company F Street Ae Wood Edward ‘Fohmid Reymond Dickay Willam F. Gude W. H. Kinnald Fidrist Club Baltimore Society of American Florists and Hortiguitariste Chicago

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