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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1912
Page
11
Movements report federals repairing eighty one miles of railway as they press toward the rebels with minor skirmishes expected. Mining company guards repulse bands, while leaders in Mexico consider political changes and potential succession amidst ongoing civil conflict.
A fragmentary notice reports a Knights of Columbus dance event with references to a speaker lineup and refreshments. Names such as William, Hewitt, and Walter appear in garbled form, with scattered mentions of a venue and intermission, hinting at a community gathering and associated entertainment.
A garbled notice describes Bedice seeking Atlantic City office under commission plan, with references to precincts, dates, and schedules. It mentions campaign activity, polling, and civic notices amid scattered references to local transit, theaters, and advertisements.
Delegates from United German American Societies condemn proposed district water rate hikes. The resolutions committee argues residents are already tax burdened and current rates are adequate, urging rejection of the increase.
A Washington Post summary notes the census shows about 120 million horses worldwide. Russia holds 27 million, using more horses as automobiles rise. The United States has 21 million, and Argentina claims 7 million horses.
A broad war on high meat prices unfolds as 1000 Brooklyn families complete a meatless week and 50 butcher shops close. In Chicago protests by Jewish women persist with barricades at stock yards planned and a cooperative shop discussed but deferred.
Special to The Washington Post New York June announcement from Mr and Mrs William Bouldin of East Orange New Jersey that their daughter Betty Maulsby Bouldin will marry Chester C Kerr of Washington DC and Warrenton Virginia Kerr is a 30m relative of the late Dr James Kerr and nephew of Professor Alexander Graham Bell No date set for the wedding.
Special to The Washington Post Waterbury Donn reports June Woodruff tore down the Roosevelt flag from the staff in Litchfield as locals react to the act and await his public statement outlining his reasons.
Newton N J June 8 The Newark purification of its watershed depopulates Ganistear and Cherry Ridge in Vernon township. More sessions will be held in the district schools as residents move away. Farms are bought by the city, houses and barns removed, and the area will be kept clear to insure water supply purity.
President Harry Garfield of Williams College was operated on for appendicitis in the college infirmary by Dr Arthur Kiting of Albany and Dr Vanderpool Adriance of Williamstown. His condition tonight is encouraging and doctors expect a speedy recovery. The illness will necessitate changes in the commencement program.
Harry Thaw returns to his old hospital quarters at Westchester County Jail in White Plains New York to direct ongoing efforts for his release. He arrived today from Matteawan asylum with Justice Keogh's permission to be closer to counsel for Monday's Supreme Court hearings. His mother Mrs William Thaw and sister Alice are staying at a local hotel.
Haiti rushes troops and artillery to the frontier after a frontier incident with Santo Domingo Antona Passes Fighting Bull. The house passed the senate bill legalizing twenty round fights in rxona and the measure goes to the governor.
Senator Poindexter introduced a resolution to abolish the Commerce Court after Supreme Court rulings limited its powers. The measure sparked Senate debate with supporters Clapp Nelson Brown Cummins arguing for repeal and opponents like Bailey resisting. The House already refused court funding, signaling a potential legislative recall of judges.
Debates on reforming the judiciary referenced a recall of judges and their decisions. Senator Clapp defended the court's objections as sound, while Senator Nelson proposed renaming the Court of Commerce to the Court of Injunction based on its record.
Massachusetts woman Mra Bien Van Bruner, aged 100, hosted a whist game with friends this afternoon and planted asters in her garden. Born June 8, 1812 in Waterloo New York to Henry and Mary Prosser, she moved to Pittsfield in 1830s, married Jacob Van Brumer in 1840, and has lived in the city except for seven years. Her sister Catherine Harris resides in Waterloo and her brother John Prosser is 84.
Charles E Hoar nephew of the late United States Senator Hoar of Massachusetts known as The Hermit of Simi Valley died in Oxnard California at age 70. A Harvard graduate his life showed early promise but love disappointments led him to live alone in Simi Valley for years. He owned valuable land and will be cremated with ashes sent to Concord Massachusetts where he was born.
Twenty members of the class of 1892 US Naval Academy gathered at the New Willard in Annapolis for their vicennial banquet. Naval Constructor J D Beuret presided, Toastmaster Jewel served as secretary and treasurer, and speakers honored the President of the United States and the Naval Academy while toasting the absent members.
Tech students from McKinley Manual Training School presented Strongheart the second time at the New Willard Hotel to benefit the athletic association. Rob ert Edeson ennobled the Indian college man as the hero faced social barriers. Miss Emily S. Bradley starred with a strong supporting cast. Faculty directors and a Tech orchestra under Dore Wolfsteiner contributed to the program.
Topeka Kans June 8 The Kansas supreme court refused to oust Hunnewell councilmen who disagreed with Mayor Hila Wilson over town business administration The court kept jurisdiction so they could be removed later if their conduct justified action.
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