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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1911

Page

8

Eastern railroad leaders to discuss ICC freight rate ruling

Eastern railroad presidents meet with Interstate Commerce Commission officials in New York to decide future actions after last week rate rulings. Attendees include William Brown of the New York Central James McCrea of the Pennsylvania Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio Frederick Underwood of the Erie and Walker Hines for Delaware and Hudson.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Railroad William'. Brown York Central Lane Brown New York Central James Mc‘rea Walker D. Hines Delaware and Hudson Ines Tene Mitren Wizard Underwood

Obituary notices and funeral details from Washington area papers

A mixed obituary list reports deaths and funeral plans for Elizabeth Berry, infant Charles L. Bovee Jr, Elizabeth Hamill, Joan J. Hanlon, Margaret Huson, Walter Lowrie McClintock, Catherine O Connor, William Waskien Wallingsford, Josephine White, and others. Details include dates in March 1911, service times, and burial locations in Falls Church, Alexandria, Oak Fort Cemetery, Rosedale, and Newark.

Teria Tm Mi Ab Becksite Elizabheth Elizall D. Berry Fenneral Baptist Church Falls Church Baltimore Lopy Bovee Portsmouth Charles Lucibon, Jr Charles L. Bovee Hamill Elizabeth Hamill East Capitol Street Alexandria Hanlon—Sundenly Joan J Julia Hanlon Hussion Tam Margaret Martin Husalon PS. Cook Holy Trinity Church Order of Forresters Grafton Walter Lowrie McClintock Oliver McCintock Amberson Avenue Pittstore O’connor Pennsylvania Avenue Cteerine Charles O'Connor Castleinland County Kerry Ireland Wallingsford First Street William Waskien Oak Fort Tne Wo Stiles Josephine White Thartford Rosedale Cemetery Orange Uacktons Asbury Park Enstie Chotley Charles Waar Merher Irene Terment Newark Ohio

Huston Loses Appeal In Capitol Furnishings Scandal

Williamsport Pa March 32 The State superior court affirms the Dauphin county conviction of Joseph Munton architect of the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Harrisburg. Huston convicted of conspiracy to defraud the State over furnishings faces six months to two years and a 500 dollar fine. The case cites a 13 million dollar capitol cost and a 2 million fraud claim. Civil suits against fourteen indicted men settle for about 1.2 million.

Williamsport Ihe State Superior Court Dauphin County Joseph Munton Philadelphia Pennsylvania Harrisburg Huston Supreme Court Board of Public Grounds and Buildings Weath

Miss Arnold in Italy Found Alive in Florence

An old Bryn Mawr schoolmate reports Dorothy Arnold, missing since December 12, was seen in Florence Italy about February 1. Family and Bryn Mawr officials confirm the card existence and say it was kept in the college safe with a promise of no publicity.

Bryn Mawr Arnold Tinladelphia Maret Borethy Arnold the Herres Biysa Mawr New York Miss Arnold Florence Italy Sarah Henry Atherton Isabel Maddison Bryn Mawr College Miss Atherton America Dorothy Arnold Sarah Atherton Misgy Arnold Ifle

Doctor Jones Recovering After Elevator Accident

Winnipeg Manitoba March Dr Z F Jones United States consul general injured in an elevator accident shows progress toward recovery. Physician says serious results are unlikely and hopes he will be all right within a few weeks.

Winnipeg Manitoba Z. F. Jones Dorter Jones

Bill To Ban Short Sales In Albany Senate Vote

A bill prohibiting short selling of stock moved favorably through the state senate codes committee by a 5 to 1 vote. The commission appointed by former Gov. Hughes to probe Wall Street methods urged abolishing short sales, arguing they act as a market regulator.

Albany N.Y

Woman Sues Wealthy Socialist for Breach of Promise

Anna Grunspan testifies she was a child when she says she was engaged to William English Walling and seeks $100,000. Walling denies incorrigible conduct and explains passport move to Russia as customary. Prosecutors press on letters and character while jurors weigh damages under French law.

Russia New York Anna Berthe Grunspan Giegerich Walling Mr. Stricker Tustice Gregerich Paris M. Charles Hirsch

Baron von Arkovy Freed in Larceny Case

New York March 3 The grand larceny charge against Richard von Ar kovy an Austrian landholder who professed the baronial title was dismissed after Cuban vice consul J Julio Jarron withdrew his complaint alleging the theft of two platinum crucibles valued at 900. Jarron apologized to the Austrian in court and the concealed weapons case arising from brass knuckles found in von Arkovy’s possession was also dismissed.

New York Richard von Arkovy J. Julio Jarron Von Ar* _kovy von Arkovy

Auto Plunges Into Troops in Berlin Incident

A military transport automobile lost control and plowed into a company of infantry in Berlin last night. Fourteen soldiers were injured, six seriously including a lieutenant, as the chauffeur failed to avoid the column while turning out of the void.

Berlin

Murder Scandal Rocks Rome As Paterno Kills Princess

Rome reports crown intrigue after Lieut Baron Paterno fatally shoots Princess Giulia Trigona di Sant Hitas amid alleged coercion and blackmail. Queen Helena helped compel a confession before Paterno fought for control at the Quirinal. The two young daughters mourn their mother as authorities probe motive and palace fury.

Rome Giulia Trigona di Sant ‘Hitas Baron Paterno Paterno Paterna Patermo Prince Trigona Palermo Helena Hi Prey Quirinal

Tax Rate Issue Remains Unsettled in City

City officials warn that no near-term solution to the tax rate dispute is in sight. Leaders insist progress is necessary and press for an early agreement to avoid financial strain on services and residents. Local discussions emphasize the need for a practical compromise amid rising costs.

Alexandria Tax Rate Battle Persists After 6 to 4 Split

Alexandria officials grapple with tax rate reform as the board splits 6 to 4 against the common council flat rate of 1.75. A conference committee led by Aldermen H K Field and C J W Sum was formed to resolve the impasse amid calls for a temporary levy to cover city needs including jail improvements and fire horses.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Board of Aldermen Common Council Sug- 7 Eetem Marbury Madrid M. Mauvais H. K. Field C. J. W. Sum Mr .Field Aerodat Orson LD Villar Mauvais Waa |Hmat Varel Jjoreny En Po Bridgeport Conn Frank Paine York New York Thad Berneath Broughton Brandenburg Places Swann Sing Sime Brandenburg Grover Cleveland

LICENSED TO MARRY AND DEATHS IN BRIEF

Notices list marriages of Hristov and Penelope Georgeta, A Roussos and others, with multiple entries. Births record several newborns by families Gray, Burger, Burwick, Linham, McMurray, Mitchell, Richardson, Reichel, Myers, Mulvey, lerec, Green, Easton, and others. Deaths include Gladys Lee Groves, Mary Mobley, Susan Decker, Annie Lincoln, and many more with addresses and ages. Many entries from hospitals and public institutions.

Gray Margaret M. Andrews Herbert B Hattie T. Burger Arthur H Bessie T Burwick Thomas A Jr Ethel H Cannon John A Rosa M. Linham Thomas L Martha E McMurray James N Violet L Mitchell Charles W Lydia M. Richardson Labietta Reichel Charles T Edith R. Myers James Martha Mulvey John Mamie Lerec Sarah Green Pitt Seouis Agnes Flilmore Sammy Tracy Easton Gladys Lee Grooves Kraemer Pl Mary F Mobley la, Ave Susan E. Decker Annie C Lincoln Sth Tneddola Love Government Hospital For Insane Walter L McClintock Gratton Hotel Lewis H Whatham United States Government Printing Filen John Loftus Tuberculosis Hospital Olive L. Dobbyn Fitzaneth Hammill Capital St Aliee Welch Providence Hospital Joseph WL. Compton St Se Sear Margaret Hussion Mosf Garfield Tespital Nugtta Arnicte Storey Hospital Enrirten Ross Fairmont St. Na Evi Jackson Garfeld Hospital Gertrude Honesty 25Th St Hayes Tippe Washington Asylum Hospital

Mrs Reid Gives $60,000 Gift to Red Cross Guild Hospital

Mrs White Nan Reid, wife of the American ambassador to Great Britain, added a $60,000 donation to the Red Cross Guild Hospital in San Mateo California. The gift funds construction of additional hospital buildings honoring her parents Mr and Mrs D O Mills.

Red Cross Guild Hospital San Mateo Cal White- Nan Reid Great Britain D. O. Mills

Albert W. Harrison Dead in Fairfax County Farm Leader

Albert W. Harrison a prominent Fairfax county farmer died at his Huntley home near Woodlawn on Thursday night aged 88 He leaves a son and three daughters The funeral will be at 2 pm from the residence and burial in Presbyterian Cemetery He was a native of Montclair New Jersey and settled in Fairfax in 1969 An active member of the Second Presbyterian Church in the city Also notes: funeral for Miss Elizabeth Hammil 69 held at 221 East Capitol Street Washington with burial in Alexandria Churches and schools items follow

Albert W. Harrison Fairfax County Huntley Woodlawn Presbyterian Cemetery Harrison Montclair N. J Second Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Hammil East Capitol Street Washington Alexandria

China to Fix Boundary Between Russia and Manchuria

A Peking dispatch reports the Chinese government agrees to appoint Russian and Chinese commissioners with full powers to finalize the frontier from Abagastujevsk in Transbaikalla to the Argun River. The 44 mile river marks the boundary between Russian territory and western Manchuria.

St. Petersburg Peking Abagastujevsk Transbaikalla Argun River Manchuria

City Officials Indicted in East Chicago and Indiana Harbor

After a four week investigation into draft issues and corruption, the East Chicago area grand jury returned 30 indictments at noon. The charges target city officials and related parties amid ongoing probes across Hammond and neighboring districts.

Washington Post Hammond Ind East Chicago Indiana Harbor

Suit Brought to Void 1280 Colorado Coal Lands

The United States sues in federal court to recover Colorado coal lands valued at about 5.0 million dollars alleged to have been acquired fraudulently by dummy entrymen. Defendants include Carbon Coal and Coke Company a subsidiary of American Smelting and Refining, and Exploration Company Limited. Named individuals are Thomas Thatcher and William M. Barnum New York attorneys.

Colorado Denver Colo United States Federal District Court Carbon Coal and Coke Company Jand Refining Company Exploration Company, Limited Cokedale Thomas Thatcher William M. Barnum New York American Smelting and Refining Company

Riot Ends In Killing At Pottaville Reading Co Plant

In Pottaville on March 3 a clash between Reading Company policemen and a mob of over 200 foreigners erupted after a strike at Raven Run colliery. Dominick Marko was killed. Cruz the policeman surrendered and was jailed on five thousand dollars bail. Three others were shot during the riot.

Pottaville Reading Company Dominick Marko Cruz Bern Raven Run

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