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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1912

Page

5

Republicans Split Over Trust Case and Panics Handling

A fragmentary report outlines Republican minority positions on the Morgan Frick and Roosevelt actions amid the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption. It notes blame and defense around the 1907 panic, says the minority will challenge Stanley’s stance, and discusses antitrust policy, Treasury actions, and upcoming committee votes.

Roosevelt Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Steel Corporation Representative Young Morgan Treasury Young Stanley Gary Frick Oakleigh Thorne Trust Company Amerio Tennessee Coal and Iron Mora New York Col Roosevelt Stanley Commiittee Democrats R Apublicans

Boy Imitating Captain Kidd Faces Judge in Theft Case

A man described as imitating Captain Kidd admitted taking money at 2314 Marrer Northwest last week. He confessed to burying the loot in a yard, with dirt found on him, and explained planning the act after reading about Captain Kidd’s exploits. Judge Delacy presided in Venila court yesterday.

Vonongof Apt Badder Barish James Farker Water Street Arralene Delacy Venila Court Kidd Yenertel Pere Annie Plerpoant Marrer Fox Floeman Walsh

Delacy Free Boy Shooter Case Reported

The article describes a boy shooter released by Judge Wobaim after a qusemil 4 art hearing. It details that the shooter, aged 14, claimed he did not know the origin of the gun and that the weapon discharged accidentally at a hospital after a quarrel with a restaurant keeper involved. The piece notes threat and danger reminders and references a prior claim of intent to shoot a friend who was later described as a target.

Jones Wobaim Uf Delacs Teasflelt Lana Albert

Maryland Folk Ask Schools Toes ta put befar othe a hast com Maar on

Maryland groups urge school officials to address child care needs amid a community meeting. Montgomery County leaders say Moland area residents seek added daytime care options for children, with officials invited to attend and discuss funding and programs.

Momgomery Hyo Devereaux Adress VT Rassetty Akoss Pree Macard Mlatr Fyboschee Chidren Mont Wom Partabie

Laundrymen Out on Bail in Government Contract Case

In Criminal Court yesterday four laundrymen faced charges of conspiring in government janury contracts. Mr Mackenzie posted 100 dollars bail, while Mr Tyndall offered a surety bond. All four indicted men appeared and posted bonds for trial next fall.

Lerk Kw Mathenzin Feu S Tordall Toal Ted Mackenzie Tyndall Mesara Kenzie Onda

Negro escapes posse near Washington Alexandria

Armed posses hunted for a black man described by Mrs Maude Hoffman after an assault near Addison in Virginia. Washington police and nearby towns joined the search as two false leads were chased and the frightened community faced vigilante fears while Hoffman, nearly breaking down, stayed under medical care with limited access.

Alexandria Maude Hoffman Addison Washington Washington, Virginia Mra Hoffman Joseph Faught North Capitol Street James Wood Hotthamtol Street Posses Edward Hoffman Geelach Mfoffman Stoneburner 4 Vleaaniria Sidney Archer Coleman Hoffman Heler John Johnson Brcksards Posse Moe Offman Cits al Mackex Commonwealth Alexandria County Vira Holt Linens Makey Dty Hoffinin

Start Fight on B W Comer for U S Attorney

Beverly W Comer was nominated for United States attorney for the Western District of Washington by President Taft. The move followed the resignation of Kime B Todd and prompted Republican party conflicts as C Snyer chaired the Aberdeen meeting opposing confirmation and Roosevelt delegates were denied credentials, fueling a split with two conventions and a Chicago contest.

Tacoma United States Washington Senate Taft Miomerig Kime B. Todd Serttl Bdear C Snyer Roosevelt Aberdeen Poindexter Beverly W Comer Western District of Washington Conner Republian State Central Committee King Counts Chicago

Missing Mount Jesnon socialite Dorcas Snodgrass

Dorcas Snodgrass, a popular Mount Jesnon woman, vanished under puzzling circumstances just as Dorothy Armokt did. Police nationwide are urged to aid the search. Edgar Schmidt, her fiancé, denies engagement to another man who reportedly sailed for Barapa.

Dorcas Snodgrass Jesnon

Navy officer in air first dip up set him a bit

Commodore Jamea C Gilmore, retired, rode as passenger in a Curtiss biplane piloted by Lieut Thomas DeWitt Milling at College Park. Gilmore, strapped in with a leather coat and helmet, had a calm ride but admitted the experience made him want a transfer. A new Wright military aero plane and a Curtiss engine arrived for use in August maneuvers across New England.

College Park Commodore Jamea C Gilmore United States Army Aviation School Thomas DeWitt Miling Milling Commodore Gilmore Wright Dayton Ohio Lieut Hazelhurst al" Welch Curtiss New England Hugh Robinson

Militia Camp Plans Target 1300 Men to Go Overland

District of Columbia militia officers met with Adjutant General Parmetter to approve a Harpers Ferry encampment plan for 1300 personnel from field artillery signal and medical branches. Troops depart August 1 with overland and entrainment movements set, typhoid vaccination urged though not mandatory, while provisions and joint camp arrangements are finalized. Also noted, former Congressman Boon dies in Aurora Minnesota at 61 from aneurysm.

Field Artillery Signal Corps Harpers Ferry Flrat Batters Alerd Artillery Signal and National Guard District of Columbia District Militia Parmetter Geneorge H Harries Harpers Feny Wovage Parmerter Louisville Adjutant General Wil Ga Ito Field Artiters Vist Secon Mirat Signal Cops Medical Corps Subsistence Department Adjutant Generaa Department Ordnance Department Quartermasters Department Engineer Corps and Pay Corps Third Field Artillers Fort Myer Fifteenth Cavalry Col Parmerter

Aeroplanes to take part in Connecticut maneuvers

Three new war aeroplanes will join regular army and national guard maneuvers in Connecticut next month. One newest plane built at Marblehead Massachusetts will be operated with the troop movements. Lieut Henry H Arnold will test and handle the aircraft during the maneuvers.

National Guard

Victim of broken heart dies after friend’s death

Mrs Annie E. O Neill aged 70 died at her home at 517 Sixth Street NW yesterday after grieving the loss of her companion of eleven years Kate Buckley. Both left without immediate relatives their bond deepened until Mrs Buckley’s death four weeks earlier. Mrs O Neill had cared for her friend and grew weak from sorrow. Funeral services will be from St Patrick s Church tomorrow at 98 and interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Annie E. O'Neill Sixth Street Northwest O'Neil Mra Kate Buckley Mra Buckley Dantel Buckley St Patricks Church Tomorow Mount Olivet Cemetery

Senate panel hears plea to give ICC court of review power

Legislation would grant the Commerce Court jurisdiction to review ICC negative orders. Chicago advocate Walter urged the change to allow shippers to appeal Commission findings. Williamson of Cincinnati pressed for a right to seek review when rates from Cincinnati to Chattanooga were not reduced.

Commerce Court Interstate Commerce Commission Hay Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Iuihe, M Walter Chicago Commission E Williamson Cincimnati Cincinnati Chattanooga

Air Brake Push and Crossing Guards urged by District Commission

After a street car collision that injured several and killed John Caspar, the District Electric Railway Commission moved to recommend air brakes on all cars and stationing of flagmen or inspectors at busy crossings. A public report on the Caspar accident was issued, with no criminal prosecutions planned, while four new service orders were issued for Pennsylvania avenue, Maryland Line, North Capitol Street, and Chew Chase routes.

John Caspar District Electric Railway Commission Interstate Commerce Commission District Commission H C Eddy Dstrict Commission Casper Eddy Ninth Marble Judge Pugh Pennsylvania Avenue Chey Chase Marsland Washington Railway and Electric Company North Capitol Street Eighth Street East Seventh Street West Maryland Ffteenth Street Wne W Street Chews Chase Ifteenth Street New York Avenue Yesterdas District Health Department

Return of Anacostia Man After 12 Years Away

John F Ellis, once from Anacostia and engaged to Belle Brazier of Prince George County, returns after twelve years, unrecognized by family, recounting travels from Baltimore to Kansas City and Seattle before settling at his parents’ home in Twin ing City. His reunion with relatives lights up their surprise, while a prior romance with Brazier had endured during his absence.

Anacostia Belle Prince George County John F Ellis Con Prout Street Twining City Joseph B Latimer I Street Fillis Mia Etta Pissagno Johns Elis Baltimore Venusylvania la Platte Theo Vanderlust San Francisco Nineteenth Regular Infantry Philippines Mercs Felligs Zervice Kansas Kansas City

Acquittal in minor liquor case prompts age proof concern

Edward Gardiner owner of the Grand Hotel was acquitted on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor to a minor but found guilty on a count of knowingly dispensing liquor to a minor. Judge Pugh warned purveyors to verify age, as later trial motions for a new trial and stay of judgment are expected. Miss Sears testified she was 18. Patrolmen testified about age and lack of inquiry by Gardiner.

Edward Gardiner Grand Hotel Police Pinch Pugh Hase Gardiner Lithan Sears Mool Mowes W R Simpson First Precinct Rathe c Miss Sears Cowes Simpson Mr Gardiner Rathihellar Nis W H Weaver Mr Weaver Robert Miller

Runaway horse dashes into window on Georgia Avenue

A horse attached to the Corby Brothers wagon bolted along Georgia Avenue near Barry Place, overturning Disinger Bros wagon, scattering mail and frightening bystanders. It crashed head first into a window of Mrs. Mossel at 1242 Georgia Avenue Northwest, where the horse was finally restrained after a chaotic pursuit leaving frightened residents and minor injuries.

Georgia Avenue Corby Brothers Mary “Mossel Disinger Bros Disinger Myer Rodt Bokery Company Barry Place Kisinger Bros William Robinson Florida Avenue

Drowning Boy Rescued After Near Drowning at Wharf

Thomas O Connor a nine year old boy was pulled from the East Street NE river and revived after going beyond his depth while swimming near Forden's wharf. Alfred Davis swam to shore with the youngster and Policemen Davis and Brown of the Ninth precinct performed resuscitation. The rescue occurred yesterday afternoon as two companions watched.

Thomas O'Connor Thomas O Connor E Street Fastern Alfred Davis Davis Brown Ninth Precinct Forden's Wharf Benning Road Bridge O'Connor

Woman Reports Jewelry Stolen by Stranger at Home

Mrs Lillian Collings of 11 C Street North East reported to police that jewelry valued at nearly 200 dollars was stolen last Saturday. A man who claimed to be a streetcar conductor came to her home seeking a room, then stole four diamond rings a plain gold wedding ring and a turquoise ring.

Lillian Collings C Street Collins

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