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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1912

Page

2

Senator Scott Hosts Continental Trust Officers at Chesapeake Beach

Senator Nathan B. Scott hosted officers and clerical staff of Continental Trust Company of Washington on an outing to Chesapeake Beach aboard the Chesapeake Beach Railroad express car San Juan. An orchestra provided music en route, dinner was served on the Casino portico, and guests enjoyed swimming, crabbing, and fishing with decorations of towers and palms. The party left Washington on the 2 PM express and returned on the 10 PM train, with a list of attendees including executives, directors, and clerical representatives.

Nathan B. Scott West Virginia Continental Trust Company of Washington Cheasapeake Beach Scott Chesapeake Beach San Juan W. F. Jones Ame Charles W. Warden

75 000 000 Red Cross Seals to Be Printed for 1912 Sale

The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis and the American Red Cross announce the 75 million Red Cross seals for holiday sale in 1912. Santa Claus head design in three colors with a red cross corner motif. Distribution planned nationwide plus Porto Rico, Canal Zone, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Over 1,900 volunteers to aid. expected to print and distribute at least 1.0 million seals and promotional materials. Past four years’ sales total about 31.9 million, proceeds fund tuberculosis prevention. New York led sales in 1901. Texas and Indiana show notable gains in recent years.

Red Cross National Association For the Study and Prevention of American Red Cross United States Porto Ries Canal Zone Hawaii Philippine Islanda New York State Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Texas Indiana

Fire drains trapped baby as police rescue effort succeeds

In Brooklyn at 1474 East New York Avenue a fire trapped a three month old infant on the second floor. Police officer John J. O'Sullivan leaned from a window and dropped the child into waiting arms below. The infant, child of Mr and Mrs Abraham Kaplitarsky, was saved while the parents fled in panic. O'Sullivan then reached the roof to safety.

Washington Post New York East New York Avenue Brooklyn John J.yulvan Pang Abraham Kaplitarsky

King McNamara Convicted of Manslaughter in 1899 Murder

Special to The Washington Lexington Ky July 18 After two hours the jury found King McNamara guilty of manslaughter in the 1899 murder of Jacob Keller. He had been a fugitive for thirteen years and was arrested about a month ago in Louisville where he lived as Dr Jim Baker for years without detection.

Washington Road Lexington King McNamara Jacob Keller McNamara Louisville Jim Baker

Italy Moves to End War with Turkey Indemnity Offer

Paria dated July 13 reports the Italian government has informed authorities it is ready to end the Turco Italian war. It states willingness to pay a heavy cash indemnity to Turkey in exchange for transfer of sovereignty rights in Tripoli and the Turkish islands in the Aegean already occupied by Italy.

Paria Pdoners Turkey Tripoli Italy Aegean Sea

Bluejackets Fight Fire at Charlestown Navy Yard

A two alarm blaze in Charlestown yesterday afternoon damaged part of a storehouse at the navy yard and endangered nearby buildings. Estimated damage stood at 6600 dollars. Fire crews from Virginia, Salerno, Minnesota, and Des Moines aided local fighters. the magazine housing explosives remained distant.

Washington Post Boston Charlestown Navy Yard Virginia Salerno Tinota Des Moines

City Death Rate Falls Over Half Since 1866

New York city officials report the death rate dropped from 3.31 per 1,000 in 1866 to 16.13 last year, a more than 50 percent decrease. The health department bulletin credits sanitary inspections, food and milk checks, isolation, and preventive measures, plus improved child hygiene, as key factors in reducing deaths.

New York New York City Department of Health

Little Girl Lobbying For Kent County Created

Nine year old Rachel Idelaon greets Georgia legislators in Atlanta as she campaigns for a bill to create the new Kent County. Her lobbying includes kisses to persuade lawmakers, who reportedly weigh the charm as they consider the measure.

Aeapgia Atlanta Rachel Idelaon Georgia Kent

Pleads for City Bills Urges Action on Pending Measure

The Washington Chamber of Commerce legislative committee adopted an appeal urging Congress to act on pending District of Columbia bills. It cites lack of quorum in House committees, notes DC lacks representation, and asks members to pressure Congress to act without delay.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Congress District of Columbia Washington Chamber of Commerce United States House of Representatives National Capital

Maniac chained to deck aboard British steamer

In Pensacola Florida on July 13 the British steamer August Belmont arrived with a violent sailor passenger still aboard. Struck by illness at sea he broke cuffs and picked locks, finally being chained to the deck as officers noted he signed as an American citizen on the ship’s papers.

Pensacola Fla August Belmont

Fire destroys ice houses but saves vast stock of ice

Special to The Washington Post reports that seven Arctic Ice Company icehouses at Watupha pond in Fall River, Massachusetts burned early today. About 26,000 tons of ice survived, standing like a frozen iceberg. Damage is estimated between 35,000 and 40,000 dollars. buildings were a total loss though most ice may be saved.

Washington Post Fall River Masa Tre Arctic Ice Company Watupha Pond Mansea

Aged Women Home in Louisville Gains Downton Property

Downtown property valued near half a million dollars will pass to Parr's Rest, a Louisville home for aged women. Capt G D Parr, eight years ago, provided for the home in his estate. A son and daughter contested the will but a compromise was reached. William B Parr's death in Collinsville, Illinois, ends in transfer of realty to the home under the will's terms.

Louisville

Burglars Use Elevators to Loot Buildings

Burglars robbed two offices and stores on Twenty first street in New York using the building elevators to move between floors. About 1200 dollars worth of goods were taken after cutting glass to gain entry. Police, stationed nearby, made no arrest.

New York Twenty-first Street

Arlington Hotel to Rise Eight Stories in Washington

Active work begins on the Arlington Hotel to rise on Vermont and I Streets, eight stories high with 735 sleeping rooms each with bath. The design includes a palm garden fountain by Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, a promenade lobby, banquet halls, ballrooms, a convention hall, and private dining rooms. George Howard heads the Arlington Hotel Company with a roster of notable directors and officers.

New Arlington Hotel George Howard American Savings and Trust Company New York Vermont Avenue H Street I Street Harry Payne Whitney Arlington Hotel Company Frank M. Andrews EF. Archibald W. B. Hibbs Charles P. Taft F. Coleman du Pont L. L. Dunham Frank Butterworth William Pullman Frank E. Chapin F. H. Bear W.B. Hibbs George How

Suffragists Seek Severe Sentence For Bigamist Griffith

A New York delegation of suffragettes pressed County Judge Bert J. Humphreys in Long Island City to postpone sentencing John M. Griffith, convicted of bigamy three weeks prior. They urged extra time to present facts to warrant a harsher punishment, noting Griffith left his wife of fifteen years and five children for another marriage.

New York Bert J. Humphreys Long Island City John M. Griffith Grifith Griffith

Delay in Money Laundry at Treasury Overseen by McClung

United States Treasurer Lee McClung announced minor adjustments are needed for the new money washing machine installed to cleanse currency. Trials showed it suspended operation for more than a week, with tests ongoing to determine daily capacity and necessary alterations before regular use in about two weeks.

Treasury Department Uncle Sam United States Lee McClung McClung

District Plans For Suburban Roads Macadam Upgrade

The District engineering department plans to spend 129625 appropriated by Congress to improve suburbs using bituminous macadam on all streets. The method costs similar to crushed rock macadam but is more durable according to scientific tests over the last two years. Improvements authorized this year cover numerous streets in Northwest and Northeast sections and extend into Southeast areas including major avenues and streets.

District Engineering Department Congress District of Columbia

Boy Aviator Victor Smith Jr Dies in Flight Accident

Victor Morris Smith Jr a Stanford University civil engineering student and holder of the world amateur aviation speed record was killed near Palo Alto when his Curtiss biplane overturned in a gust while returning from a 10 mile exhibition flight. He was in his second year at college. his father is traffic manager for the Western Meat Company of San Francisco.

Victor Smith, Jr Washington Post San Francisco Victor Morris Smith, Jr Stanford University Palo Alto Curties Smith Western Meat Company of

Taft and Sherman Republican Club reelects officers

At a Thursday meeting of the Taft and Sherman Republican Club in the District of Columbia all former officers were reelected including William Odell as president and E A Gongwer as secretary. The club plans active campaign involvement and to maintain its high standing while opposing Piney Branch street lights. A bill granting lights was passed by the House, but commissioners deem them unnecessary, a notification was sent to the Senate committee.

Taft and Sherman Republican Club District of Columbia William & Odell E. A. Gongwer FR. E. Dean Thacker E. Lee Charles E. Dick Simon Wolf W. B. Andrews J. C. Capote Gua J. Karger Herbert Gleay George P. Deanham Charles V. Pettys Edgar Snyder Chapin Brown Myron M. Parker Fred ©. Bryan W. F. Small F. 8. Key-Smith Piney Branch Piney Branch Road Georgia Butternut Street House Senate House

Life Insurance Leaders Plan Health Committee for Congress

Nearly every major U S life insurance company will be represented at the fifteenth international congress on hygiene and demography, to meet September 23 28 in Santo Domingo. The Association of Life Insurance Presidents states the entire health committee will attend, led by F W Jenkins and including J R Clark W F Dix J L English John K Gore Dr A S Knight and Edgar S Scott. Robert Lynn Cox will also attend as general counsel and manager. The Dominican Republic has informed the U S Department of State it will be repressed at the session.

United States Association of Life Insurance Presidents New York Congress Committee On F. W. Jenkins The Security Mutual Life Insurance Company Binghamton N. Y J. R. Clark Union ‘Central Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Ohio W. F. Dix Mutual Life Insurance Company J. L. English Aetna Life Insurance Company Hartford N. J A. S. Knight Thhe Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Edgar 8. Scott Franklin Life Insurance Company Springfield, Il Robert Lynn Cox Association Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Department of State

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