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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1912

Page

5

Thrilling polo clash pits Fort Myer against Sixth Artillery

Fort Myer loses a hard fought polo match at Potomac Park 12½ to 6½ despite Lieut Rambough’s lone score and daring rides. The Sixth Field Artillery dominated with fast maneuvers, penalties, and sharp drives as Washington observers including Secretary of War Stimson watched from the field.

Fiere Potomac Fort Riley Kans Washington Fielh Artillery Fort Myer Potomac Park Stimgon Army Léeut Rambough Hla Sixth Artillery Julan R Treat Sixth Field Artillery Sixth Field Artillery Lieut Sanda Sntirs Lieut Parker Outalls Lieut. Rumbough Qroves Artillery Lieut Foster Fort Myers Sands Ligur Hoyle Lieut. Parker Lieut Ifs Meldaraine Fort Wyer Lieut. Sands Nto Parker Gurnes Beta Artillery Port Myer Abe Lieut Rumbough Gainpoape Saton Deng Pras Gr Feild Artillery Saeut Parker West Point Mills Carter Garrard John E Mahon General Staff W. Garrard Marie Newton Edna Hirahiger Birney W. H Sheppard G 0. Totten, Jr Marjorie Smith Glen Brown Eleventh Cavalry Col Treat Ideut Mille Kimball Langhorne Lieut Chandler A Li P Sands Cortland Parker E . Hoyle Sonia A. Beard Fort Myer Alexander Surles, Jr Julian R. Lindsay Stanley M. Rumbough Beck Victor & Foster Ffteenth Cavalry Thoee H. T Allen John E McMahon Staf Whim Lanalter Frederick B Hennensy Ad Edwin St J Gribb Third Field Artillery Thomas Dew Milling Fifteenth Cavalry Fifth Field Artillery Francis W. Honeycutt Carl Beverly F Browns Marlborough Churchill John A. Crane Ralph McD Pennell

Farmers Get Higher Prices for Crops on July 1

Government data shows farmers received about 175 percent more for major crops on July 1 this year compared with a year earlier. Increases covered corn wheat oats and other staples, with notable gains in hogs beef cattle eggs butter sheep and more, while flaxseed cottonseed apples and some items fell in price.

Victor von Olmatead Department of Agriculture

Night of the Big Rain banquet honors DC Spanish War vets

July 11 1898 marked the Night of the Big Rain as two dozen veterans, led by J Howard Duckett and William BE O Neal of the Wet Night Club, met at ToeMfer's on Bladensburg Road to recall hardships endured during a ten hour tropical downpour. Rain drove attendees to shelter, with Santiago cited as their no nearer refuge. Attendees included Capt Harry Walsn Lieut C J Harlow and many others as they shared memories of service.

District of Columbia ToeMfer’s Bladensburg Road Santiago J Howard Duckett William BE O Neal John Byrne John A. Galligher Harry Walsn J Harlow M Haley Joseph J Harvey William A Kelley Harry A Martin Corp Joseph A. Quitl C. W. Gwynne Thomas Gallagher Charles J Myers Harris Bonnault B . Chisholm Frank A Hagan

Bailey Named Assistant Secretary to MacVeagh

Former newspaper man Bailey rises to 18th rank as assistant secretary directing the Treasury bureaus and divisions. He will oversee internal revenue, the mint, engravings, and other major offices while Robbets is discussed as a potential successor for the post.

MacVeagh the Treasury Robert O Bath Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh A Piatt Andrew Bailey Treasury Department Vacatt Mint George E Roberta Ines Comptroller of the Treasury Auditors of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency Commissioner of Internal Revenue Director of the Mint Bureau of Engraving and Printing Secret Service Division Division of Loans and Ency Public Moneys Legion 1 Ape M Bailey Office of Internal Revenue Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Office of Public Buildings Revenue Cutter Service Bosen Taft

Doubt Casts Shadow On Kats Disappearance Report

The family of Max H Kats questions the tale by Dennis Bolden that the missing grocer was seen at the Plase saloon near Union Station en route to New York Tuesday morning. Kats' wife and relatives doubt Bolden's story as police and associates weigh the report amid missing clues.

Max H Kats Dennis Bolden Plase Union Station New York Bolden Mr. Kats Kats Raum Max H Katz

Rabies fears linger after milk from cow in Maryland

Fifteen Hast Hyatesville residents including men women and children remain under hospital lab observation after drinking milk from a cow believed to have died of bread malady. Treatment began July 1 and runs through July 31 ensuring 21 days of precaution. Dr F E Davis and Mr and Mrs P M Radcliffe and family show no rabies symptoms, lab staff say, and risk is considered minimal.

Hast Hyatesville Public Health and Marine Hospital Laboratory F E Davis P M Radcliffe Prymictana Zak

Dog Attacks Horse Then Bites Responder in Twining City

A bulldog attacked a horse on Minnesota Avenue near Natier Road. John Maier, 2, tried to aid the horse and was severely bitten on the left leg, treated at a nearby drug store. The dog was seized by the pound for quarantine. Owner, Mr Mater, witnessed the attack and was bitten on the temple. Later, William Johnson, over 70, walking near 1660 L Street NW, was reportedly bitten by a dog owned by coachman Hoeffertman of Admire Dewey’s staff, as police noted.

John 8 Maier Minnesota Avenue Natier Road Twining City Lex Mr Mater Mr. Mater Mater Wiliam Johnson Seventeenth Street L Atreet Hoeffertan Dewty

Separated by Court Suit Over Alimony and Custody

Mrs Sarah M Hanna files in District Supreme Court for legal separation from her husband Prank F. Hanna journalist once at The Hague for the peace conference reports Now in New York on Steel Co investigation She seeks alimony and an injunction to guard custody of their 11 year old Morrie Hanna A co respondent and a former New York manicurist is named A December discovery of letters allegedly showing misconduct prompts the suit The couple wed in 1899 and have lived in New York Ashbury Park and Washington D C The wife alleges a $160 monthly support promise and income cited at $6000 to $20000 yearly.

Hanna Hague New York United States Steel Company District Supreme Court Sarah M Hanna Morrie Hanna FR Hanna Lfe Hannas Ashbury Park Washington Mr Hanna Mra Hanna

No trace of insane soldier escapes hospital grounds

Retired officer Lieut WC Stone of the US Army, who had been missing since Tuesday after escaping from attendants at the Government Hospital for the Insane, is still at large. Guards pursued him toward the Anacostia River but could not locate him, and authorities fear he may have drowned in the river or fled into nearby woods.

Government Hospital Lieut WC Stone Lieut Stone Anacostia Wooda

Foreman Severely Cut by Falling Bolt at New Building

Frank Lyons, foreman at the new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building, was severely cut on the head yesterday when a heavy iron bolt fell on him at work. Joseph Kelly, eight months old, drank coal oil at his home on 223 Missouri Avenue Northwest and was taken to Casualty Hospital.

Frank Lyons New Bureau of Engraving and Printing Joseph Kelly Missouri Avenue Casualty Hospital

Humane Society Plea for Workhorse Welfare in Heat

The Humane Society appeals to Washington horse owners and wagon drivers to protect animals during extreme heat. It urges slower speeds, lighter loads, regular rests, shelter, and water, especially on early morning and late afternoon runs. Citizens should report cruelty to police and society during the hot term.

Washington The Humane Society Hemane Society Hugpane Society W. 3. Hutching

Swindler posing as detective nets bad checks in capital

Police hunt a slick swindler in Washington who used a fake detective badge to pass a $15 check on clothing dealer Louis Natman and tried a $15 check at the National Hotel drug store. The man, described as about 6 feet tall with a smooth face, wore a blue suit or derby, and authorities believe he may have multiple accomplices.

Washington Louis Natman Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest National Hotel Dury Pennsylvania Avenue Fifth Street District National Bank Natraga George Burdette Morris Domizin G Street Northwest F Street Northwest Second National Bank of New York National Hotel Naiman National Bank of Washington Standard OR Company Sam Lee Wallace Nairn Ame

Roosevelt Defends Party Unity and Taft Elector Controversy

Roosevelt derides Republican split rumors and accuses Taft backers of fraud in primaries. He calls for honesty from electors and rejects calls for Iowa investigation, arguing fraud was evident in California Arizona Washington and Texas contest seating. He torques the contrast between reform principles and machine influence.

del Roosevelt Cummins Iowa Taft National Committee California Arizona Washington Texas Sedia

Heat wave breaks as storm brings brief cooling in city

Washington and surrounding areas felt relief from the heat as a violent electric storm passed over the District just before 1 am. A 99 degree maximum was recorded yesterday afternoon with high humidity. Five heat prostrations were treated across local hospitals, including Anderson Brown, Milton Bratton, Henry Bower, John Jeames, and Frederick Herpher, with several others healing at Casualty and Emergency facilities. A Weather Bureau forecast promised showers today and slightly cooler conditions, followed by warmer weather tomorrow.

Washington Weather Bureau Anderson Brown First Street Georgia Avenue Upshur Street Freedman’s Hospital Milton Bratton Bladensburg Road Second Henry Bower Seventh Streets Casualty Hospital Schirch John Jeames Colored Frederick Herpher Seventh Street

Heat makes city of grief in Montreal funerals

Ninety-five funerals were held in Montreal today after a deadly heat spell. Eighty of the victims were children, and demand for hearses was so high that many bodies had to be moved to cemeteries by cab.

Montreal Cabs

Naval court ends inquiry into academy medical service

Annapolis July 11 Special to The Washington Port after weeks long session the naval court of inquiry filed its voluminous report with the Navy Department The investigation covered the death of Midshipman Julian B Bishop from blood poisoning after a shaving nick and a dispute between an academy musician and Midshipman Charles B Hazeltine in which the former was charged with malingering

Washington Annapolis Naval Court of Inquiry Naval Academy Navy Department Julian B. Bishop Academy Charles B Hazeltine

Lindsey pledges rejection of Prohibition nomination

Enid Oklahoma July 1 Judge Hen Lindsey of Denver telegraphed George L Thompson and others at the Atlantic City national Prohibition convention that he had made promises to the progressive party making acceptance impossible He declined the Prohibition presidential nomination and left open the possibility of a Vice Presidential offer from the Chicago progressive convention in August while avoiding further comment

Enid Oklo Progressive Party Hen Lindsey Denver George L. Thompson Atlantic City Lindsey Lindsau Chicago

Quarantine Efforts Continue Against Bubonic Plague Threat

New York reports ongoing port quarantine measures after two weeks with no plague trace. Steamships Saratoga and Caracas burned sulfur in holds while near Liberty Statue, with rats killed and ships disinfected. San Juan reports another fatal case, 22 deaths overall, and authorities keep strict controls aboard Cuban and West Indian ports.

New York Saratoga Havana Caracas San Juan Porto Rico Public Health Service

Convict Mother Pleads for Freedom Before Taft in Poem

A Salt Lake City mother Mary E Brown appeals for clemency in a poem asking President Taft to grant her release from a white slave traffic conviction. The poem details remorse, repentance, and hopes for forgiveness, while the trial judge notes influence by a co‑defendant serving seven years.

United States Taft Mary E.brown Brown Salt Lake City Utah Uisen Mra Brown White House Department of Justice

Man Allegedly Bit by Copperhead at Ivy City Farm

Robert Jamison a 35 year old Black farmhand at Ivy City rushed to Casualty Hospital at 8 last night claiming a copperhead bite. Doctors found no swelling. Jamison admitted he felt a prick while cutting grass and noted blood on his arm. wound was cauterized and physicians doubted a snakebite.

Robert Jamison Ivy City Casualty Hospital Jamison Blackberry

Joseph Leiter Hospitalized After Abscess Operation

Joseph Leiter remains at Georgetown University Hospital convalescing after a minor operation for an abscess linked to a long-ago appendicitis attack. The procedure was reported successful and his condition improved rapidly last night, with discharge expected soon.

Joseph Weiter Feins Georgetown University Hospital Laeitetis

Permit to Build Railroad Route Approvals Granted

Montgomery County commissioners approve the Chevy Chase to Great Falls railroad project pending company acceptance of conditions. The plan would cross several public roads along the Chevy Chase to Great Falls corridor. No protestors appeared at the hearing.

Chevy Chase Great Fairy Line Rockville Great Palle Chevy Chasé Great Fails

Battleship Fleet Busy With Summer Exercise Plan

The battleship fleet, plus torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats, will stay active from now through August. Under Secretary Meyer’s March plan, the entire fleet bases at Narragansett Bay, then sails to Hampton Roads and the Southern drill grounds, landing midshipmen at Annapolis on August 2. Authorities expect midshipmen aboard ships will gain practical war-condition insight, learning more in a week than a month of past cruising.

Occu Meyer Narragansett Bay Hampton Foods Annapole Java Cridsing

Movements of Ocean Steamers and Routes

Movements of ocean steamers listed with routes from New York to European ports and return passages. Varying sailings include Boulogne Rotterdam via New York, Queenstown Lo s to New York, Liverpool bound ships, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremen, Plymouth, and Cherbourg among others. The records show multiple transatlantic crossings with ships named in condensed form and OCR errors present.

Atrivel Plymouth Cherbourg

Probate Court Notice in District of Columbia

In the Probate Court of the District of Columbia estate of Elizabeth L Benes deceased an administration for letters testamentary is requested by Paty L Cottle. The court sets Monday August 8 at 10 o clock to show cause why the application should not be granted and requires publication in The Washington Post three times weekly prior to the return date.

William W. Math Altorser Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Tdiatrict of Columbia Chord Berens Walton Imk Anne Gettysburg Walton William W Mathewson Attess WM C Taylor Vitla Protate Court Chester Caywood Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Proteta Court Thia Dtetriet of Columbia Distric of Columbia Emily Coopar Dougherty Othar Charles C Caywood New York Avenue Alvin B Callaha Tay Taylor Wille District of L A & Webb Supreme Court OF the District OF “Olumbia Estee Deanle Bearden Wiliam Garmuel Washington Law Reporter Washington Post Thos Anderson James Tanner Register of Wills Bauman Supreme Court OF District OF Columbs Thiatr Levere Lows W A. Schluster Supreme Cour of the Tmatriet of Columbia Balman John Marshall Ben James Tanner Joseph A Burkhart Columble Eliabeth L. Benes Paty L. Cottletr Thomas Lyles Fanny L. Crawford Elizabeth UL Stewart Cecile Lyles Sidney Lyle Hattie C Taylor Marr Legeene Wright Villa Calambia

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