Beaten by Heart Durnbaugh Dies at White House Safe Repair
Joseph Durnbaugh, a veteran of the Civil War and long trusted Treasury employee, collapsed from heart failure while en route to repair a White House safe. Taft learned of the death at lunch. burial planned for Arlington Cemetery. Survived by wife and six children, with services to be held in Washington and Highspire connections noted.
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White House
Joseph
The
Treasury
Crook
Treasury Department
Durnbaugh
Port Vochere
Curtis
Flo
Navy Department
Samuel McDowell
Joseph Ganter & Sons
Congress
Bull Run
Regimment
Pennsylvania Reserves
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Union Veteran Legion
Hingous
Walter
Ernest Durnbaugh
Washington
Grace Durnbaugh
Amelia Unirabaugh
Alella
Gael
Margaret Wheteler
Highspire
Arlington Cemetery
PARDON GRANTED BARNES THANKS SUPPORTERS IN PUBLIC LETTER
Lorenzo D. Barnes, pardoned by the President, expresses gratitude to the Department of Justice officials, trial judge, prosecutor, and Oklahoma authorities. He thanks Dr Willan A White and the medical staff for daily treatment, and states his wife is innocent. He contends he is not a murderer and regrets the man killed. Government Hospital for the Insane, June 14, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Post
Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Alo
Willan A. White
Lorenzo D. Barnes
Government Hospital For
To Lecture on Lighthouses at Mount Vernon Place Church
Phi Mu Sigma plans its fourth annual entertainment in the Mount Vernon Place M E Church South lecture room tomorrow night. W J Lia Vaerre will present an illustrated lecture on Lighthouses and Light Vessels of the United States. He will give a brief history of the lighthouse service. Songs of the Sea will be sung by Earl Carbault and a male quartet.
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Phi Mu Sigma
Mount Vernon Place
M. E. Church South
W. J. Lia Vaerre
United States
Ga Varre
Lichthouse Service
Earl Carbault
Lutheran Synod Closes Preparations For 45th Biennial
The general synod of the Lutheran Church in the United States adjourned its forty-fifth biennial convention after a session here. The next convention will be held in Atchison Kansas. William Anthony-Granville of Pennsylvania College delivered the principal address on education’s relation to church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Synod of the Lutheran Church In the
United States
Atchison, Karst
Ned
Board of Edutiultions
William Anthony — Granville
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg
Chevy Chase Club Robbery Ends With Suspect in Custody
Walter Harriss, a Chevy Chase Club employee, is jailed in Rockville on grand larceny and house breaking charges after a spree of nocturnal locker room robberies. Six guests lost clothing, neckties, shoes, and two suitcases valued at 75 to 100 dollars. The thief reportedly entered through unguarded lockers while sleeping in the club, with no signs of forced entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase Club
Walter Harriss
Harriss
Rockville
A. Britton Brown
Daniel L. Epps
Henry D. Crampton
Emmet R. Pollock
William
Charles ¥. Wheeler
Harrisy
Uate
Harri
Chevy Chase Eagle
Fockville
Ira C. Haycock
Alfred B. Saunders
Cosmos Club
O'Dea
Anacostia Citizens Plan Promotion Drive and Flag Raising
At a meeting of the Anacostia Citizens Association held at 2001 Nichols Avenue a campaign to advertise Anacostia to attract Washington residents was proposed A Nag raising will be held September 50 with a flag raised at Logan Square under the association and Logan Post GAR committees O F Osterman Tolson Stevens and others led the fundraising effort Attending were Burr Osterman Mudd and Watson among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
I. M. Anderson
H. T. Graft
In. T. J. Mudd
Joseph A. Watson
L. W. Thompson
Funeral for Walter Peck Child of Capt. Peck
Funeral services for Walter Peck, 15, son of Capt. Charles T. Peck, will be held tomorrow morning at St Aloysius Church. He was accidentally killed Tuesday when a revolver in his elder brother’s hand exploded. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Classmates will serve as pallbearers drawn from a long list of names. The Rev. Farber Connelly will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peck
Charles T. Peck
St Aloysius Catholic Church
Charles T. Peek. Jr
Mount Olivet
J. Hughes
Darby
G. Tl. Dietz
Foot
Sab
HeroMahen
Smith
Ro Spalding
Hay
F. Meffarden
Woo Burkler
Murphy
D. L. Biovidtas
Tr AL Viehman
Farber Ctonnell
Unsettled U S Weather With Showers Across Regions
Weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau on June 14 notes low pressure bringing unsettled conditions across the nation with showers and thunderstorms in New England, the middle Atlantic, Midwest, and Rocky Mountain states. Temperatures mostly moderate but high in plains and lower Mississippi valley. Forecasts call for continued unsettled weather with occasional showers through the next few days and variable winds along coasts and lakes.
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture—Weather Bureau
Washington
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Rocky Mountain States
Utah
Plainy States
Mississippi Valley
Fort Worth
Tex
Rocky Mountain Districts
Middle Plateau
Northwestern States
Missisippi
Upper
Ohio Valley
West Gulf States
Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Grand Banks
Move to Rock Creek Park Granted for Joaquin Miller Cabin
The Rock Creek Park board of control grants the California State Association permission to relocate the Joaquin Miller cabin near Florida Avenue and Sixteenth Street to Beach Driveway in Rock Creek Park as a shelter. The move is nonexpense to the board, the cabin will be under board control, and it may be removed at any time if needed. The secretary will specify the exact site and a two week timeline for relocation, with invitations to Taft and others for the dedication services.
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California
Joaquin Miller
Florida Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Rock Creek Park
Board of Control
M. F. O'Donoghue
California State Association
Mar Wy V. Judson
Military Road
K. R. Grabill
W. V. Fudson
D. C
O'Donoghue
Taft
Cabinet
Congress
National Press Club
Rocky Creek Park
Jones Wedding Ends In Baltimore Elopement
The planned church wedding of Mia Myrtle Walker Jones and J. G. Robertson Jr. was shortened by elopement to Baltimore yesterday morning. The couple, joined by Irene Jones and others, married by Bishop John G. Murray and returned to the Capital to establish their home at 164 Bryant Street.
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W. B. Jones
Street Northwest
Mia Myrtle Walker Jones
Baltimore
Lance
J. G. Robartman, Jr
P Street Northwest
John G. Murray
Episcopal Diocese’ of
Maryland
Misa Irene Jones
George Woritch
Stanley Co Martiner
Mrs. Robertson
Bryant Street
Death of George H Harris Former Mississippi Attorney General
The death of George H Harris former Mississippi attorney general and longtime justice of the peace was reported with the filing of his will. Died at Ruppert Home for the Aged and Indigent in Washington a few weeks prior at about age years. He leaves $100 to son George M Harris and $300 to Mrs Mary Richmonds of Philadelphia. Remaining estate to Ruppert Home and its matron Mrs Herminia Ramm. Executor named is Myer Cohen. Will witnessed by Charles W Roberts and W Oliver Murray.
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Mississippi
Ruppert
George H. Harris
Congress
Washington
Register of
Willis
Harris
George M. Harris
Mary Richmonds
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Herminia Ramm
Charles W. Roberts
Spring Street
Anacostia
W. Oliver Murray
E Street
Myer Cohen
Cure Men Smile Soft Voice Works
Georgetown University Hospital doctors advise heart patients using gentle reassurance as Dr. William C. Gwynn, head physician, outlines a cautious prescription approach for a weak heart. The approach emphasizes patient morale and controlled treatment.
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Georgetown University Hospital
William C. Gwynn
Georgetown nurses urged tenderness over chemicals at graduation
Dr William Gwynne told ten graduates at Georgetown University Hospital that more cures come from kindness than medicines. He urged a soft voice and caresses, noting a tender approach often works where tonics fail. Nine lay graduates and one sister of St Francis received diplomas as Rev John F Quirk and officials attended.
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Christendom
Georgetown University Hospital
Wiliam Gwynn
Order of St. Francis
Jamies
John F. Quirk
Marietta
Niland
Piea
Washington
Armida M. Ciomei
New York
Erminia M. Ciomei
New ‘York
Sisters of 1 St Francis
Georgetown University Medical and Dental Degrees Conferred
The medical and dental departments of Georgetown University held their annual commencement in Gaston Hall. Twenty four dental graduates and fourteen medical graduates were conferred degrees by Father Joseph Himmel. Professors Walls and Mugo addressed the graduates. Joseph Richard Brown and Philip T. Flavin gave the salutatory and orations. Names listed include Park Mitchell Barrett, George Driver Bragan, Joseph Richard Brown, and many others from both schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Gaston Hall
Dental
School of Medicine
Joseph Himmel
University
Joseph S. Walls
L. GC. F. Mugo
Joseph Richard Brown
Philip T. Flavin
Medical School
Park Mitchell Barrett
George Driver Bragan
George Joseph Brick
Leo Joseph Brown
James Francis Gorman
Lionel Elean Hooper
John F. Kane
William Clement Kennedy
Joseph J. McCarthy
Leo Patrick Miligan
William Joseph Stanton
Alexander Clonter Thompson
John F. 4Ychowicz
George Julian Sibley
Eugene Hunter
Tennent
Walter Eugene Whitaker
Albert Burns Willeon
Bryce Pleads for Teachers at Union College Commencement
The Rt. Hon. James Bryce, British Ambassador to the United States, delivered the chancellor's address at Union College's 115th commencement in Schenectady. A class of 49 graduated as Bryce urged reform in professor salaries amid changing times and intellectual progress. Corpus Christi observances were planned at the Franciscan Church in Brooklyn with a procession and benediction. Paris reports Jules Lefevre, noted painter, died today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
James Bryce
United States
Union College
Bryce
Brookland
Third Order of
St. Francis
Davis Addresses Students At Business High School
Allan Davis principal of Business High School spoke at last night exercises for the two year certificate class in the assembly hall. John T. Gately presided, Lilian Allison read the class history, Mildred W. Martin delivered the class prophecy, Henry L. Coleman recited a poem, Wallace W. Wilson gave the vale dictory, and George P. Pollock spoke to undergraduates. The Business High School orchestra led by Joseph Finckel accompanied violin by Irwin Horn. A dance followed in the gym. Certs will be awarded tomorrow evening to forty named graduates including Titian Jeabel Allison and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Davis
Business High School
John T. Gately
Lilian
Allison
Mildred W. Martin
Henry L. Coleman
Wallace W. Wilson
George P. Pollock
Clarke James
Joseph Finckel
Irwin Horn
Nettle
Lenora Beall
Mary
Anne Roland
Hilda Bready
Marie Margaret Bresnanén
Martha Esther Brookmire
Selina Gist Browning
Cecelia
Adele Buckley
Bartha
Margaret Capper
Grace Darling
Chapilne
Regina Hortense Clancy
Gertrude Agnes Clittort
Mery
Agnes Coulon
Evelyn McLane Croggon
May Martha de Lawder
Martha Elizabeth DetwNer
Hattie van Arsdale Dewey
Alice Campbell Flynn
Bertha Louise Grimms
Helen Elizabeth Gude
Mary Louise Houser
Ruth Mary Hudson
Charlotte Elizabeth Klein
Annie Cecelia Lanigan
Blanche Lohman
Emily Watman Louden
Katherine Gora McKee
Mary -Elizabeth McMahon
Ethel Angelia Mangum
Mildred Whittington- Martin
Relia Gustava Miskell
Maude Heiets Mitchell
Jean Morrisson Montague
Anna Bessie Norton
Simon Legree a Yankee at Stowe centenary exercises
Lyman Beecher Stowe grandson discussed how Harriet Beecher Stowe used local color for Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Lincoln Memorial Church. He cited Simon Legree as a Vermont Yankee renegade and described character creation, with remarks by Gen. Andrew Burt, L. M. Hershaw, and Joseph Douglass. Mary Church Terrell presided.
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Lyman Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Lincoln Memorial
Congregational Church
Eleventh
R Streets
Simon Legree
Mr. Stowe
Andrew S. Burt
L. M. Hershaw
Stowe
Joseph Douglass
Frederick Douglass
Douglass
Charlotte Wallace
Europe
Lola Johnson
Mary Church Terrell
Board of Education
Cholera Case Reported On Europa Arrives at Port
A steerage passenger Agastino Tavolla aboard the Italian Line steamship Europa from Genoa Naples is ill with cholera and en route to recovery. Berlin reported a terrace passenger from Taltrisis died of cholera after leaving Maps. Berlin released from quarantine easing transfer of remaining crew to Hoffman Island.
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New York
Europa
Genoa
Naples
Agastino Tavolla
Berlin
Tealian
Terrace
Alatris
Aterrage Passengrs
Hoffman Island
White Court inmate pleads guilty in federal theft case
Sentenced on one charge and investigates others as Hume Woeet alias Henry Knowlson, U S N, pleads guilty before Chief Justice in Criminal Court No 2. He faces four months in jail on the first count. two other charges await further action as prosecutors seek an expanded review.
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White Court
Hume H. Woeet
Henry Knowlson
Justen! Baugh
North Capitol Street
Crane, Parris & Co
Galt & Bry
West
Venezuelan Centennial Aboard North Carolina Attache Roles
Capt Frank Parker of the Mleventz cavalry is named military attache to Thomas C Daweon the special American ambassador for the Venezuelan centennial celebration in early July. High Knox, son of aerk to the Secretary of State, is appointed secretary. Capt C C Marahk will be naval attache and his ship the armored cruiser North Carolina will represent the navy.
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Frank Parker
Mleventz Cavalry
Thomas C. Daweon
High Knox
Aerk
C. C.marahk
North Carolina
Navy
Gatchell Will Is Filed For Probate Involving Widow and Children
J Frederick Gatchell tailor of 8 Fourteenth Street Northwest filed a will directing sale of his tailoring business and fixtures. Vandoren and Miss Emma Stevens to have first option to buy at 90 percent of appraised value, with promissory notes secured by deeds of trust. Vandoren to receive 2500 yearly and Stevens 1000 until debt paid, plus 6 percent of book-collection earnings. Remainder to widow Elizabeth Gatchell, with real estate to be divided one third to widow and two thirds to the children when the oldest child reaches majority. Executors named: George B Wagner and D Burton Harris.
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Vandoren
Emma Stevens
J. Frederick Gatchell
Fourteenth Street
Miss .Stevens
Misa Stevens
Elizabeth E. Gatchell
George,b. Wagner
D. Burton Harris
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Pardon
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Bairopean
Washington East
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SYNOD
Atchison, Kans
Guest
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W. J. Peck
Washington Post
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Maine
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Kamas
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Vichabure
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J. DR J
Rae
United States Police Court
Nhile
Ralph
Given
Sevenen
Peter Shaw
Timothy Sullivan
Edward H. Green
Charles Scott
Patrick Sullivan
Louis Pfeiffer
Stephen Séverone
Green
Scott
Malcolm Hutty
Michael F. Mangen
James F. Kelly
Agtourney Given
Patrick Malone
Philip J. Roche
Roche
Thirteenth
Maione
G. U
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Culleera
Dept. O
Boston
Davis
Maurice Louis Bernstein
Norman Kerr
Berry
Charles Elmore
Bontz
Rolfe
Hobart Brett
William Vance Burley
Clarence Edgar Butsh
Frederick Albert Christoph
Henry Louis Colman
William Nelson Orymes
Fneffic Brown Davis
Vernon Bishop Dodge
John Tripnor Biker
Samuel Phillips Feller
Jacob Edward ‘Flax
John Hart
John Gaidly
George Webber Kirkley
Raymond Girard Koenig
Robert
Cliford Lyddane
Richard Montgomery Masters
Frederick William Meier
George Philip Pollock
Archibald Bertrande Poore
Walter Marvin’ Smith
George Handerson Sweet
Mackey Weinstein
William Wallace’ Wilson
Charles Hugh Wright
Gatchell
LESCO
Lang’s
Seventh St
Bakins Ct
Christian Xander
Ste Reick
Randall's
O’donnell’s
F. St
American Express Company
U.S
DROOP
Steinway
Ath
John W. Middleton
St. Bw
Union St. Sw
Carleton Vaughan
den Tist
Florida
Thomas J. McConnell
Columbia Road
Arlington Fire Insurance Company
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
Tan Dellara
Fir
James M. Johnston
S. L. Phillips
Thomas Brow
Chas. R. Edmonston
Trustees
Urr
N. Edwards
Larbert A. Gill. i
Guinan
W. C. Langfitt
Commercial Fire Insurance Company of
15Th
Hsts
Paul F. Grave
Sorreta
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co
N. W
Sallentine
Newark
Shoemaker Co
Ralph W. Lee
14Th Street
N.W
Milburn, Heister & CO
Hington
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