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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1911

Page

10

Maine wreck cofferdam work nears exposing after deck

Havana June 6 preliminary work on exposing the Maine wreck progresses as caisson repairs finish and water pumping begins. Piling holds, water lowers two feet by nightfall and work resumes with aim to reach five feet, testing of retaining wall to ensure stability before rapid pumping and mud removal for ship bottom inspection and explosion analysis.

Havana Maine

Border Cities Protest Over Reentry of Domesticated Animals

Border cities protested the Customs Court ruling stopping free reentry of domestic animals taken across the border. Wagons delivering daily supplies were halted and traffic delayed in some towns while Supreme Court Chief Justice White plans to bring horses to his Canadian summer home and pay duties on their return. Lawmakers prepared amendments to ease the impact on affected constituents.

Canada Mexico White Supreme Court of the United States

Sultan Sets Course for Saloniki Tour Amid Dynami te Find

The sultan with the grand vizier and ministers sailed on a warship from Constantinople to Saloniki to visit Albania and Macedonia. Officials report dynamite and bomb-making equipment discovered near a railway route the sultan will travel, prompting fears of unrest and hopes for pacification.

Washington Post Constantinople Grand Vizier Koepruelue Macettonia

Tragedy as Parrisons Witness Fatal Double Murder Suicide

Chester Clark 42 shot and killed his wife Linda 9 at her Roulette home then killed himself. Mrs Clark survived a few hours. the couple had not lived together for months. The two young children witnessed the shootings. The event was discovered early today after Saturday night incident in Coudersport area.

Coudersport Chester Clark Linda Roulette Here Clark

Man Dies Saving Dog Hit By Norfolk train

C. D. Higbee, 68, merchant and Higbee postmaster, Roanoke Virginia, was killed when he was run over by a Norfolk and Western train while rescuing his dog on the tracks. Higbee Ohio town named for his family.

Cc. D. Higbee Ohio Roanoke Washington Post C. D

Bartholdt Accepted by Kaiser as Special Representative

Ambassador David Jayne Hill informed President Taft that Representative Bartholdt of Missouri would be a suitable special representative for the transport to Germany of the statue of Baron Von Steuben. The Kaiser would find the appointment highly acceptable.

David Jayne Hil Germany Taft Representative Bartholdt Missouri Baron von Steuben

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals and Schedules

Arrivals include New York bound liners from London and Copenhagen with several London to Bremen routes cited. Steamers from Havre and Havre to New York expected to dock late Tuesday or early Wednesday, with docking times noted as noon or around 4 am.

New York Minneapolis London Christiansand United States Copenhagen Plymouth- Kronpringessin Cecine Bremen Boulogne Oordara Havre Caroline Sable Aland Kalter Wilhelm II Dremen Tietgam Wall Ipeoonset Grossar Kurfoerst Fribe Tesla

Aged farmer seeks audience with Taft at Union Station

Jacob Rusterholz of Crawfort county, Iowa, a farmer arrested at Union Station en route to Washington for a personal chat with the President, spoke with Harrisburg officer J I Shepley. He hoped Taft would pay him 30 dollars on his Iowa farm. Police telegraphed to Washington and escorted him to be questioned. Taft passed nearby as the man awaited inquiry. Rusterholz will be sent to the Washington Asylum Hospital for examination.

Jacob Rusterholz Crawfort County Inne Union Station Washington Rusterholz J. I. Shepley Harrisburg Iowa Kepley Tncal Secret Service Taft Washington Asylum Hospital

Man Threatens Taft Reproof Via Telegraph

In Utica New York on June 5 a 28 year old knitter Henry Cronkhite entered Western Union seeking to send a rebuke to President Taft over the Mexico rebellion. He was questioned, police were called, he was taken to hospital after becoming violent with about 200 dollars on him.

Washington Post Utica Western Union Telegraph Company Taft Mexico Henry Cronkhite

Fatal pistol duel near Raleigh Ends in murder and jail

John Robertson was killed and H. W. Montague jailed with a wounded arm after a pistol confrontation near Hagia Rock. Miss Wlassie Hicks, escorting Montague from a wedding, tried to intervene as Robertson leveled a fatal shot. the incident arose from an alleged insult to Robertson’s sister during a wedding visit.

John Robertson H. W. Montague Raleigh N. C Farmer Washington Post John B. Robertson Montague Robertson Miss Hicks Hagia Rock

Complex District Court dockets list numerous civil and criminal actions

Supreme Court entries show equity matters across two courts with multiple decrees pro confesso, rule returns, and investments. Circuit Court records include verdicts for plaintiffs, orders for specific performance, and various bankruptcies, probates, and property transfers. Criminal cases note embezzlement, assault, and indictments. notices warn of upcoming motions and trials. Bankruptcy entries itemize adjudications. numerous real estate transfers and estate probates appear with attorney names and monetary figures.

Deeds of trust and secured loans in various squares

A list of deeds of trust recorded for multiple properties across squares and streets, detailing trustees, grantees, and secured amounts. Notable entries include Washington Loan and Trust Company securing 10000 dollars for John M Jones, and other loans ranging from 272 to 8000 dollars with terms from 1 to 9 years and interest at 4 to 6 percent, semiannual payments, often securing lots in Squares 236 1838 783 and other blocks, with names such as Emmerich Mackall Keefer Taplin and Maxwell Ack.

Nineteenth Street Dora Apiatais Louis Garnet MN Chamber- UN First Street Joseph J. Scholes John A. Konpel James W. McNeill James A. Cole North Grounds Columbian University Harry B. Wilson James D. Hobbs Jame D. Hobbs Harry Wardman Thomas P. Bones Floral Hill George P. Hart Herman Fischer Beverly United States Trust Company Et al Charles D. Sidney Third Fourth Alexander Brown Conrad Weitzel Clifford I. Stearns Sarah 4 Fifteenth Street Louis Castaggini Samuel E. Masson Charles J. Wade Mount Fleasant Spencer Prentina Pt Wy Grace B. Fennoy Sixth Street M and Natresis Harry B. Mason Et Ax Neill S. Brown Agnes W. Wittett Julia RW. Daniel Pennsylvania Avenue L Street Park View Terrace Julia R. W. Daniel Agnes W. Wiilett D. B.C. Waggaman Kenilworth Mary V. Padgett Charlee B George C. Lanham H Street John 8 Flannery Mary G. Thompson Sarah F. Garrison N Street Mary C. Thompson Sarah ¥. Garrison Oll Ivory G. Kimball Lyttleton A. Baker North R. Griaco Donaldson Ivery G. Kimball Eighth Street Robert W. Hynan Harold Bart Charles B. Linganifelter Sysete Delaware Peter Arker George Ferrell American Security and Trust Company Et al Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation Square Washington Loan and Trust Company Wiliam J. Flathar Mitton EB. Alles John M. Jones Royce A. Ruess George M. Emmerich Douglass S. Mackall Washington Conrad Weltzel Henry H. Bergmann George M. Emmoerlch Metropolis Building Association Marian M. Davtson Et Aiz John, W George M. Hmmerich Douglass Mackall Permanent Building Association Mary Ec, Maxwell Equitable Cooperative Building Association South Grounds Columbian College William K. Hill Walter R. Wilcox George F. Mane Abram K. Keefer Walter E. Colwell Henn B. Terrett S. Richard and X. & Ryan G. Bowdoin Craigin J. Witmer Lather John S Flannery Charlee H. Cragin Albritton American Security and Trust Company National Savings and Trust Company Aanie Bo Gardner Ferdinand A . Weiler Irris L Helckell William ZL. Argun Julia A. Thompson

L. L. Perkins Webend Executors Administrators

Hidden fragments describe executors and administrators and imply contact details for a firm or estate matter. The text references a location on Bolarado Bide and phone lines, suggesting a probate or fiduciary notice with inquiries to employes and agents.

Bolarado

Miss Hicks Intervenes as Duel Wounds Fatal

In a deadly confrontation, Montague fired at Robertson but the bullet deflected by a girl named Hicks between the men. Two shots from Montague struck Robertson, one breaking his chin and the other entering his heart mortally wounding him. Montague surrendered to police. Robertson died shortly after at his home near the scene.

Montague Robertson Verdi Azucena Leonora Edith Helena Domencio Russo Manrico Misa Helena Marie Louise Rogers George Shields Ferrando Zoe Fulton Inez Arthur Rollins Ruiz Jane Abercrombie Leonid Samoloff Mias Helena Mr. Russo Caesar Sodero Giuseppe Angelini

Young Berkeley farmer struck by freight train near Martinsburg

Roey Van Metre, a prominent Berkeley county farmer, was hit by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train two miles east of Martinsburg while driving. His horse and buggy were destroyed, he was carried by the cow catcher two miles, crawled to the cab, and asked the engineer to stop the train. He was only lightly hurt and plans to sue for damages.

Washington Post Martinsburg W. Va Roey van Metre Berkeley County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Keyser van Metre Flage's Crossing

Duke of Marlborough hosts grand Blenheim ball in London

In Blenheim Castle’s park a lavish society event unfolds as the Duke of Marlborough hosts a major ball attended by 600 guests including former King Manuel of Portugal who watches volunteer cavalry maneuvers with Winston Churchill among the invited. The duke’s sister Lady Grenfell serves as hostess.

Washington Post London Blenheim Castle Duke of Marlborough Oxfordshire Hussars Winston Churchill Manuel of Portugal Order of the Garter Lady Grenfells

Maryland Agricultural College Commencement Schedule

Maryland Agricultural College in College Park announces its commencement week events from June 11 to June 14. Activities include a baccalaureate sermon by W R Wedderepoon, a tennis tournament, drill and battalion parade, class-day exercises, alumni meeting, competitive drills, baseball, a joint alumni medal debate, and the address by J Harry Covington with formal exercises on commencement day.

Washington Post College Park Maryland Agricultural College W. R. Wedderepoon Washington D. C W. W. Skinner Cines Aril Alumatus Revie J. Harry Covington Eaton, Md

Lynchburg Arrest Of Cowhig In Navy Yard Assault

Thomas Cowhig, a machinist at the Washington Navy Yard, was arrested in Lynchburg after allegedly striking foreman Charles H. Wolf with a crank shaft, leaving Wolf semi conscious. Detective Cox departed for Lynchburg to return Cowhig to the city for charging.

Thomas Cowlilg Charles H. Wolf Washington Navy Yard Wolf Lynchburg Central Office Cox Wil Cowhig

Offered New Naval Post

Capt Fullam of the Mississippi has been offered command of a new naval training station in Chicago but is unlikely to accept. Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder and Mrs Schroeder will be guests of honor at a reception aboard the Connecticut, arranged by flagship officers, described as an important social function.

Fullam Washington Post Newport William F. Fullam Mississippi Chicago Seaton Schroeder Schroeder Connecticut

Hotel guest list across cities and states

A long list of hotel guests and managers by city, state, and country includes names like H J Killien Raleigh and Joseph Smith New York, with many other travelers from Philadelphia Chicago Boston and abroad. The roster shows occupancy at hotels such as St James Raleigh Eb bitt and Ebbitt, spanning Connecticut Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Texas Virginia and beyond.

Boston H. J. Killien Melvin Guptill FE. Gregory Raleigh R. P. Sellen Willard Chicago R. W. Shipman St. James MH. E. Myers New York City Joseph Smith P. J. Hayes Vincent Aversa Mgr J. Aversa W. B. Jones Harry D. Watts Charles W. Brooke Ebbitt Philadelphia Jacob Munch J. Gobet James G. Crowell B Newkirk M. M. Hubbert M. H. Hall EH. Windsor C. Frayer Booner Anderson E. A. van Valkenby C. J. Bolton H. T. Peirce Pittsburg L. Dremman Miles Myroh Miller J. F. Slexil California Martin Los Angeles J. James Porter Orange H. J. Cross Oakland H. Brown J. A. Bohm Connecticut John B. Hall Waterbury Siar R. Padgett S. T. Miller Atlanta Kentucky R. H. Wilson Maryland Daniel B. Chambers Stearnes James Lewis Agricultural College Ebbite Massachusetts Elle W. Weir M. Winnifred Sherman New York van Anglen Charles A. Bently Eugene H. Wilson Harry Deruk Loula BE Mayer A. Gumport W. J. Harber Tansill L. H. Koebel Ite Spring Grove Os Lanterman Easton Releigh Tennessee Cooke Nashville BI. James Teras A C Helmer Fort Worth St James Virginia John A. Lamb Richmond Harry B. Chambers O M. Winsteal-Lodge J. R Coon T. H. Coon JT Anderson L Rhodes Lassburg

Columbia Players Show Strongheart Enchants Washington Law Folk

The Columbia Players presented Strongheart by William C. De Mille to a packed Washington College of Law audience. A large student and friend crowd praised the cast led by A. H. Van Buren, with notable turns by George Barbier, Morris McHugh and Frances Nelson. The production balanced drama and comedy with handsome sets and strong football act, plus a second program including Il Trovatore and Belasco’s The Christian.

Columbia Strongheart William C. de Milles Washington College of Law Columbia Players de Mille Spangataha Robert Holeson George Barbier Buckley Ife Black Eagle Morris McHugh Billy Saunders Frances Nelison Dorothy Nelson Jessie Glendenning Molly Livingston Dash J

Alexandria Tragedy Drowns 8 Year Old Aubrey Miller

ALEXANDRIA NEWS: Aubrey L Miller eight year old son of Albert Miller drowns in Hunting Creek near the high way bridge south of the city after a companion Charles Grover narrowly escapes being drawn in. The body is recovered about an hour later in two feet of water. A joint meeting of local Democratic committees is planned at Hotel Rammel to choose dates for primaries and nominations. A Jefferson Davis birthday observance and Arlington Institute commencement are also noted along with a Grace Protestant Episcopal concert at the Elks Home.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Aubrey L. Miller Albert Miller South Patrick Street Hunting Creek Charles Grover Grover Arthur Simpson Charles Bendheim Democratic Capt. Crandal Mackey Hotel Rammel House of Delegates Robinson Moncure Alexandria City Alexander J. Wedderburn Lewis H. Machen R Hwell Thorpton Prince William County

Midshipmen Sail On 7000 Mile Naval Cruise

Annapolis June 5 Navy ships Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts sail with midshipmen for a 7000 mile voyage. The squadron departs at 6 am and heads to Queenstown Ireland arriving around June 19. After a week in Ireland the cruise continues to Kiel Bergen Gibraltar and ends August 28 back at Solomons Island under Capt. R. E. Coontz.

Annapolis Iowa Indiana Massachusetts Naval Academy Chesapeake Capes Atlantic Queenstown Ireland Kiel Germany Bergen Norway Gibraltar R. E. Coontz Solomons Island

City Fourth of July Safe and Sane Fund Shortfall

The committee organizing the Safe and Sane Fourth of July celebration warns it may drop planned features unless $5,000 is raised. After two weeks of effort only $1,038.50 has been collected, forcing possible cuts to the event.

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Army officers receive leaves and promotions list

Leaves of absence granted to officers across infantry medical coast artillery and engineers with durations from 15 days to four months. Promotions announced for many captains to majors in multiple regiments. Promotion boards and examination duties outlined for several officers at Fort Sheridan Fort Monroe and Galveston. Col Walter Scott to prepare for retirement from active service.

Alfred J. Booth Infantry Walter 8. Scott Fifteenth Infantry Charles F. Morse Medical Corps Thomas W. Jackson Medical Reserve Corps Frank T. Thornton Coast Artillery Corps William 8. Dowd George P. Howell Corps of Engineers Gengrens Lghthouse Earl J. Atkisson Washington Barracks District of Columbia Engineer School Fort Sheridan Charles Willcox James T. Moore Twenty-seventh Infantry Mathew ©. Saville George D. Rice Robert M. Blanchard John E. Dallam Twelfth Infantry Sdeut Willis T. May Fort Douglas Utah CHARLES @. TAYMAN First Infantry James W. McAndrew Third Infantry Eighth Infantry Edward R. Chrisman Sixteenth Infantry Peter C. Farris Twenty-fourth Infantry Munroe McFarland William ©. Bennett St Teenth Infantry Frederic H. Sargent Thaddeus B. Seigle Leutenant William A. Carleton Thirtieth Infantry George Steunenberg Twenty-eighth Infantry Seventeenth Infantry William Taylor Tenth Infantry Lochlin W. Caffey Ernest H. Agnew Robert ©. Ragsdale Austin A. Parker Rhees Jackson Charles M. Gordon, Jr Freeieutenant Fred W. 8. Chamberlain William N. Hughes, Jr Signal Corps James G. Breilroy Jay L. Benedict Joseph W. Stilwell Richard J. Herman Irving J. Phillipson Edmund B. Gregory Wilber A. Bladn Eutenant Robert B. ‘Parker Gordon R. Catts Ursa M. Diller Chrisman McFarland Rose Carleton Steinenberg Hughes Hooper Parker Diller Maj Harri Frederick P. Reynolds Fort Monroe Lewis Turtle Wilford J. Hawkins Paul D. Bunker Cal Charles J. Bailey Galveston Tex Louis Gc, Brinton, Jr Quinn Gray Louis R. Dice Stanley D. Embick Board of Ordnance and Fortification Walter S Scott Fittesnth Infantry

Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Amid Pacific Fleet Transfers

Navy dispatch lists Lieut Comdr R D White and several lieutenants assigned to home waiting orders duty commands and training stations. Midshipmen and ensigns moved to Nashville, Chican watch, and other duties while vessels Caesar, Idaho, Prispsco and Yorktown sail or arrive at NY, Culebra, Boston, and ports including San Juan, Bremerton, and Yokohama.

R. D. White C. R. P. Hodgers G. C. Carter Naval Training Station North Chicago J. Downes Sylph R. T. Menner New Jersey R. G. Thomas Michigan H. H. Crosby Newport News Shipbuilding Company Newport News Monaghan F. Heim Smith J. G. Stevens L. 8. Stewart Missouri T. J. Keleher Wisconsin Maine R. Moses Chican Watch D. J. Friedell Nashville C. A. Lucas W. J. Carver Culgoa Manshan Celtic R. FP. Myers Pontiac Navy Yard New York Caesar Culebra Idaho New Orleans Prispsco Boston Louisiana Kansas New Hampshire Carollina Stockholm Sterett Hercules Tansler Sound Rocket Indian Head Washington Dolphin Ajax Cuartesiton Herena Ichang Eagle San Juan Portsmouth H. Caesar Jande Donaldson New Oreens Yorktown Fron Panama San Juan del Sur Colorado Bremerton San Francisco Nortake Tangier Vulcan Hampton Roads Queenstown Annapolis Prometheus San Diego Mare Island Delaware Tompkinsville England Yokohama Kobe

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