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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1911

Page

8

Indicted Retail Secretaries Form Shadow Lumber Trust

Fourteen secretaries of retail lumber dealers face Sherman Act conspiracy charges. Investigators say a secretaries bureau coordinated a blacklist to restrict wholesale and manufacturer sales, forcing consumers to buy only through retailers. Indictments allege a two count scheme to restrain trade and fix competition.

Chicago Asco United States Trst Ittemprs Lumber Secretaries Bureau of Information Incorporated Tinels Acthor Fforme Vetroit Michigan Fumber Dediers Association Scout George F. Sweet Michigan Association Wilerd Hollis Minneapolie Northwestern Lumbermens Association Harry A Gorsich Kanagas Southwestern Lumber Association Nebraska Dealers Associaton Nebraska Memorialiah Harts Scearce Mooresville Indiana Lumber Dedleip Association Denver i Vole Wyoming Heitman Colorata and Wreiting Association Hos Adams Chillicothe Olio Union Assotation of Tamber Dealers George W. Heitchiss Michago Theis Lumber and Buuders Supply Dealers Bureau George Witson

Married Keppler White Tune at New York City

The obituary notes the marriage of Keppler White and mentions Louis Keppler and Ware t C West of the Washington public school. It records a death on Thursday June 22 and details a funeral for Martina Tebbs aged forty two at 2 Morton Street Northwest on Saturday June 2. Friends unite to attend Wayland on Friday Tune 1911 at Moore’s residence.

Keppler-White BYU New York City Louis Keepur Washington Public School Willtam Martina Tebbs Morton Street Northwest Sorom Friends United Wayland Charetta Robert Ten Munn Wayland

Espionage Alleged in Wholesale Drug Trade Probe

A grand jury investigation traced more than 100 wholesalers and mail order houses from Penanghani to the Pacific accused of violating retailer prescriptions. Letters and tainted documents linked distributors to confidential retail data, prompting jealously guarded retaliation through trade blocks and legal scrutiny.

Peanaghania Pacific Unt Toukernoe Grand Jury

Emperor William Hosts American Crew Ties at Kiel Regatta

Elite crews from Kansas and New Hampshire joined German sailors for a grand Kiel Yacht Week. Princess Henry of Prussia hosted garden parties while Kaiser Wilhelm presented prizes to American fleet crews. American and German officers exchanged toasts and enjoyed dinners at the Imperial Yacht Club and Wood Park restaurant amid naval camaraderie and races.

Princess Henry of Prussia Kiels Ameuan William Kiel Henry of Praesit Fastern Yachtluk of Wirblehead Kansas New Hampshire Sabhtemen Chaman Imperial Varht Guy Towell Fustenn Yacht Club Sonder Cima Tiemblest Corfu AG Lowell Oh T Petts Woood Park

Women mob youth in Rosa Massa assault incident

A white child, Rosa Massa, age 12, was attacked while a crowd of women demanded action. Mitchel Whitford, a 6 year old, was jailed under guard as police maintained order. An extra force was holding at headquarters to prevent unrest. The injured child was treated at Josephs Hospital and remained in serious condition tonight.

Washington Paterson N Jo Mitchel Whitford Negia Rosa Massa

Mystery in art work another shown in London

A London report claims a Gainsborough portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire is a replica, not the original, with Australian merchant John Foster asserting his father owned a keepsake likeness. The tale involves Lawrence finishing touches, a secret parentage claim, and a replica now linked to Mr Morgan, with no expert examination yet completed.

Gainsborough Lawrence Washington Devons Patruh Sheedy Pierpont Merain Thomas Jawrence Spinks Galeries King Street Morgans Pictume Othor London John Foster Festers Georgiana Ulizabeth Elizabeth Hervey Elizabeth Moster Duchess of Devonshire Foster Sydney New South Wales Petra Foster 3 Gainshmough Tawhenne Gaimsborough Afta Fosters Tansenf Entley Tuchess Devonshire Voster Mr Morgan John Foster

Senate Morning Brawl Over Pact and Reciprocity

Senate debates تعديل of Fonse bills amid fears the pact could dampen Democratic campaign momentum. Rumors of a July to October recess denied as senators push for timely action on reciprocity and tariffs. Speaker Clark and Penrose signal cautious progress, while divorce case notes Oliver Ho Bruscup of Washington seeking absolute divorce from Mahakka Bruscup on desertion.

Senate Bruscup Oliver Ho Bruscup Washington

Navy to open fire on balloons and aircraft at maneuvers

Special to The Washington Post reports that from August 1 the United States navy will begin firing heavy artillery at aircraft including balloons and aeroplanes during maneuvers. Three inch rapid fire guns will be used, with flotilla commanders detailing gun employment against marginal enemy air targets.

Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch New York World United States United States Navy Wtap

Murdered farmer tale leads to arrests in Biddeford case

Two young girls recount a scene at the Snow farm that led authorities to arrest John Buzzell and Omer Merrill on murder charges, with Mrs Maud Snow as an accessory. They allege Charles Weymouth was beaten to death and buried on the Snow property. a grave search began but no body found yet.

Biddeford Me Ttvo John Buzzell Dayton Omer Merrill East Pittston Maud Snow Muder Caxton Charles I Gladys Beatrice Weymouth Cararen Samenat Tomorow

Parrot Reunites Lost Boy in New Jersey Storm

George McClellan, three, of Bloomfield, NJ, wandered from home with a pet parrot. An electric storm drove him to a school vestibule where he slept. A passing officer heard the parrot repeating Georgie, mother wants you. The boy and bird were reunited with his parents.

Washington New York George McClellan Bloomfield Georgie

Fatal Accident Kills Bride in Boone County Farm

James H Swan son of Boone M W Franklin County, a young farmer, accidentally shot and killed his wife Miss Ida Blankinghip of Salem, Va, just three weeks after their marriage. He was loading a gun to shoot a mad dog when it discharged, the entire load striking the back of her head as she prepared breakfast.

Washington Post Roanoke James H Swanson Boone Franklin County Young Swanson Ida Blankinghip Salem

Weiderstein and Drayton Divorce Case Ends in Three Marriages

In Chester a double divorce settlement followed by a marriage tied to Grace Geb Weiderstein, illustrator, and W Howard Drayton III. Weiderstein began a divorce action, withdrew, then she sued and won. Drayton’s subsequent suit also succeeded, making Grace Drayton the daughter of a prominent publisher and an established children’s illustrator.

Washington Post Philadelphia Grace Geb He Weilderstein Howard Drayton 3d Chester Weiderstein Drayton

Midnight tragedy: grocer Patrick Ready ends life

Patrick Ready a 41 year old grocer of 1441 Pennsylvania Ave SE killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor in the bathroom of his home at midnight. He had suffered rheumatism and told friends he would end his life if he did not recover. His wife found him and medical help was summoned, but he died at Casualty Hospital.

Patrick Ready Pennsylvania Avenue Ready Cagpalty Hospital

Arrest Prevents Marriage in Richmond Larceny Case

In Richmond on June 23 R C Rice, about 24, was arrested after his cousin Mrs Emma Rice had him taken into custody for stealing a watch her husband had borrowed and pawned. The arrest uncovered his desertion from the U S Army and halted plans to marry and move West to start anew.

Richmond R. C Rice Emma Rice Rice United States Army

Ex Gambler's Parting Gift to Saratoga Clubhouse

Richard A. Canfield, once owner of a famed Saratoga gambling house, sent the Saratoga park commissioners a 5000 dollar check. The gift carries a condition that the funds be used to maintain the clubhouse now serving as a public casino for the village.

Saratoga Richard A. Canfield Saratoga Club America Saratoga Park Commissioners

Girl inherits 2 million trust for studies abroad

Miss Gordon, 19, receives a 2 million dollar estate with directions to dispose of the assets as stated. Her father, 76, once a West Coast gold miner and railroad builder, built wealth in coal lands and real estate. The mother belonged to a Virginia family. the trust may fund her education abroad.

New York Richmond Yorktown West Virginia Gordon Tucket National Capital

Doctor freed in haste in smallpox case probe

In Richmond court on June 23 Dr Greer Baughroan asked to be excused for speeding to attend a smallpox case. The assistant prosecutor contended haste, but the judge released him without a fine. The incident underscored the tension between urgent medical duty and traffic laws.

Washington Post Richmond Fudge Greer Baughroan North Laurel Street John Cau Aanan

Waters announces candidacy for House of Delegates

George T Waters of Leytonsille district announces his candidacy for a Democratic nomination to the House of Delegates. He previously represented the entity in the House of Delegates four years ago and hails from Rockville. The event is dated June 23 in The Washington Past.

Washington Rockville George T Waters Leytonsille House of Delegates

Triumph at Horse Show at Olympia in London

Judge Moore dominates the International Horse Show at Olympia London winning the Louisville Cup for pairs over 15 hands with Lord Seton and Lady Seton. Luda Moore takes the Ferman Cup open to tandems under 16 hands. Moore also wins the Brussels Cup with Menelis and Phyllis and the International Cup for tandems with Lord Seton and Lady Seton, plus third in the latter event with Marquise and Lady Auckland.

London Moore Lord Seton Lady Seton Olympia Col Tawrence Jones Luda Moore Menelis Phyllis Marquise Lady Auckland

Turks Lose 1000 Soldiers Near Gheesan Deal Gone Bad

Ho deidah dispatch from June 17 reports 1000 Turkish troops killed by rebels near Gheesan on the Red Sea 106 miles north of Hodeidah Ali Pasha missing after surprise fight Turkish gunboat shelled Gheesan wounding many and rebels captured four large guns two Maxims 3000 rifles and ammunition before retreating

Aden Hodeidah Arabia Gheesan Red Sea Hodeidah Mahamed Ali Pasha

Professor Benjamin L Wilson Death Triggers Autopsy

New York June 23 Professor Benjamin L Wilson headmaster of the New York Military Academy Cornwall on the Hudson died in New York Hospital under suspected poisoning. He was found unconscious in a hotel room and died after surgeons labored to save him. Wilson aged 43 had taught at Columbia University and served as director of the Howland Memorial Library.

B. L. Wilson New York Benjamin L Wilson New York Military Academy Cornwall-on-the- Hudson Wilson Columbia University Howland Memorial Library

Health Office Record of Local Guardians and Inmates

A health office ledger lists numerous guardians and children linked to various households and hospitals. Entries include Irv­ing D and Nanute H Plant with multiple children, and others such as James, Frederick, and Elizabeth M, plus hospital affiliations to Garfield Hospital and Freedmen’s Hospital with ages from infants to early teens.

Fire at Annapolis and ocean steamer movements reported

Fire at midnight destroyed the Wert stable of R G Chaney Annapolis Md with horses carriages and workshop buildings valued around 60 000. Movements of ocean steamers include Leen op Annas and York La Provence from Havre and more ships from New York with vessels Java Indiana and Mas. Navy midshipmen on summer tours noted.

Queenstown Cape Rave Turnee Ia Glaxg Mercer Mit Havre New York Java Indiana Mas Annapolis Wert R G Chaney Rontaining

Death by own action of former Seattle officer Jarvis

Seattle June 23 Capt David H Jarvis formerly of the revenue cutter service who won fame and a gold medal for heroism in rescuing 276 arctic whalers shot himself in a room at the Seattle Athletic Club An envelope on his desk bore the words Tired and worn out He had been reading Kipling and the book The City of Dreadful Night The late officer was vice president and head of the Northwestern Booth Fisheries Company in Alaska His marriage in 1896 connected him to the Taber family and other named relations in Baltimore and Lanham

Seattle Wash David H Jarvis Revenue Cutter Service Congress Morgan and Guggenheim Enterprises Alaska Seattle Athletic Club Kip- Hing Capt Jarvis Northwestern Booth Fisheries Company Jarvis Ethel Taber Hettie Green

Courts Compile Laws Says Bonaparte Not Share Harlans View

Ex Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte told the State Bar Association in Champaign on June 23 that he does not fear judicial legislation. He criticized statutes as the work of vote seekers and demagogues and said courts must complete and shape them through interpretation rather than create them.

Bonaparte Justice Harlan Champaign Tadax Bi Charlies United States State Bar Association

Balloonist murder case in Denver trial testimony

Frenk HZ Has wood of New York stands trial for the murder of George Copeland of Victor Colorado and the shooting of Louis Von Phul a balloonist. He testifies on threats from Von Phul and the court bars related evidence as unlaid foundation. Duchene testifies Von Phul knocked Henwood down and appeared ready to draw a revolver, informing the defense’s approach tomorrow.

Denver Colo Frenk HZ Has_wood New York George E Copeland Victor Louis von Phul von Phul Henwood L M Duchene Henwoods J W “Pringer von Phui

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