Missing Wife Found and Returns to Home in Washington
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Joseph H. Scovel, wife of a Washington government clerk, found in Atlanta with Warren Tucker after seven to eight days absent. She fainted on sight of her husband, revived, and agreed to return to Washington with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeeph H. Scovell
Atlanta
Warren Tucker
Hiness
Washington Post
Mar
Joseph H. Scovel
Washington, DC
Scovell
Philadelphia
All Field
Mr. Scovel
Washington
Scovel
Joseph H Scovell
Massachusetts Avenue
D Scovell
Mr .Covell
Hill Says Government Could Take Over Great Northern
Minneapolis March 12 President James J Hill told the Sunbury legislative committee he would favor government ownership of the Great Northern Railroad but warned it would be an elephant on the hands of the state. He estimated reproducing the line at about 40 000 per mile not counting terminals docks and related properties, or roughly 60 000 per mile including them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Mian
James J Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Sunbury Legislative Committee
United States
Hea
Mr. Hill
Congress
Mr Hill
Great Northern
Italy Watches Anarchist Threat From Rosetto Pa
Special to The Washington Post reports an Italian official in New York recalling a plan to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel. The consul general says a suspect left an obscure Pennsylvania Italian settlement, traced to New York and Philadelphia, with funds. secret-service teams have been deployed and the aim is to stop anarchist slanders before the Greek visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Lafayette Strees
Rome
Rosetto
Victor Emmanuel
Massigna
Italy
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gombine
Secret Service
Washington
Greece
Boy not poisoned died of pneumonia, Walter Wiggins
Walter Robert Wiggins colored fifteen years old died Monday from pneumonia, not poison, coroner Nevitt found after examination. Parents misled by bakery wagon driver joke about pie. A physician had earlier issued a certificate citing pneumonia as the cause of death. Charles Cheney found dead in Manchester home, cause heart disease, aged about seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wiggins
Walter Robert Wiggins
Monda
Nevitt
Truc
Phygs-Iolan
Charles S. Cheney
Manchester
Conn
Charles Cheney
Cheney Brothers
Silk Manufacturers
Indictments Drawn in Coal Lands Probe
A federal grand jury in New York completed six weeks of sessions and filed about a dozen indictments. Rumors tied Northwestern Coal Mining Co and Owl Creek Mining Co to government coal lands deals. U S Attorney Stimson dismissed the claims as unfounded. Names of specific defendants include various New York intelligence office proprietors facing charges, with possible names like Charles W. Dally mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
Washington Post
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Holt
United States Circuit Court
Northwestern Coal Mining Company
Owl Creek Mining Company
Bis Horn
Wyoming
United States
O'Brien
Stimson
Arthur
Roger Foster
Charles W. Dally
Northwestern
Roosevelt warns California on Japanese exclusion bill
President Roosevelt tells Governor Gillette that a proposed ballot measure to exclude Japanese labor would interfere with national plans and be nugatory. The exchange stresses that only the federal government can settle exclusion and cautions California against acting against treaty rights with Japan. Gillette says the legislature agrees with the President that passage could hamper federal treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Guv Gillette
Roosevelt
California
United States
Yion Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Japan
Theodore Roosevelt
Gillette
Meat Cleaver Is Weapon In Maryland Murder Case
Rockville Maryland March 12 Deputy Sheriff Joseph Quinter who placed W H McKay under arrest for the murder of his mother in law Mrs Mary Lang yesterday visited the scene of the crime in search of the weapon used The weapon was thrown from the window and covered by snow After scraping with a rake he found a meat cleaver covered with blood He turned it over to Sheriff Gott along with the bloodstained clothing McKay is described as bordering on delirium tremens and is under medical care Doctors say he may not grasp the gravity of the crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Joseph Quinter
W. H. McKayw
Mary Lang
Lea
Quinter
Gott
McKay
Rockvilla Jar
Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrivals and Departures
Reports indicate arrivals at Antwerp Zeelend and Bremen from New York and Cherbourg routes. Vessels Lady Wilhelm der Grosse and Friedrich der Grosse proceed to Naples and Leghorn via Gibraltar. Inland Vaderland sails from Antwerp to New York. dock expected about 4 pm Wednesday.
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Antwerp
Zeeland
New York
Cherbourg
Kasser Wichelm der Grosse
Bremen
Gibraltar
Friedrich der Grosse
Naples
Leghorn
Algeria
Massillee
Vaderland
Vis Fismouth
Fear for life spurs Adams Chandler suit in Christian Science case
In Boston a new equity filing in the Glover case against the Christian Science church delays court moves. Dr E J Foster Eddy claims danger from conspirators and cites an adopted son and a cousin joining the suit. Eddy says he fears assassination and follows Chandler's proposed testimony while warning of powerful opposition. Gen Henry M Baker, Eddy's cousin, acts as spokesman and critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trustees of Christian Science Church
E. J. Foster Eddy
Washington Post
Boston
Glover
Christian Science
Apavent
Eady
J Foster-Eady
Waterbury
Lfe
Herron
Concecra
Chandler
Animals Lack Souls Do Not Lose Weight At Death
Haverhill doctor Dr Duncan MacDougall and colleagues recount experiments weighing humans before and after death showing no weight loss, and describe dog trials where weights remained constant at death, arguing against the existence of a soul and noting contrasting human results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Washington Post
Boston
Duncan MacDougall
MacDougall
Richard Hodgson
Society of Psychical Research
Hodgson
Dr. MacDougall
Dra Grant
Lawrence
Sproule
Haveralls
Chicago
Mar W
Weight of souls debate stirs contradiction in London
London reports dismiss the American claim on soul weight as nonsense. Sir William Brookes and Dr. C W Salesby call the experiment worthless and imbecile, arguing mind is not material and the findings invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wiliam Brookes
America
C W. Salesby
PIANO DONATION PROMPTS MASONIC FAIR SUPPORT
The Masonic fair campaign at SS John's Lodge No 11 begins with a 216 piano donated by the Sanders and Stayman Company and R S Howards moars of New York via Percy S Foster. Samuel Hart named donations chairman, with a large executive and contributions committee formed for fundraisers and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS John’s Lodge
No. 11
Fair
Philip Walker
Sanders and Stayman Company
R S. Howards
New York
Percy S. Foster
Washington
Samuel Hart
Walker
Harry E. Mockbee
Allen Bussing
Frank A. Steele
Levi David Morris Hahn
Charles J. Babcock
New Jerusalem Lodge
No. 9
F Street
Lodge
Howard D. Feast
Wiliam L Arnold
C. G. Dougherty
Warren J. Coffin
Louis_P. Krey
W. Ivanhoe Johwn
Everett H. Taylor
W. L. Arnold
E. A. Bachrach
H G. Bergsing
H. L .Birmingham
W.' Botsch
B. H Brockway
H. M. Bradley
W.G. Canter
A. A. Chapin
HB. Clarkett
B & Clarkson
D. C. Dinger
C G. Dougherty
C. H. Fred
W. W. Galway
CO Reiman
G P. Sacks
J. G. Schofield
C. J
B. H. Brockway
New Jerusalem
Fair Headquarters
New York Avenue
Mra
Misa G Willams
Henry Carll
Charles Cyrus Coombs
Carroll Institute Hall
War Ship Explosion Leaves Dozens Injured and Dead
A battle ship blast sent a long line of injured sailors to hospitals. Survivors recalled the moment as smoke and acid fumes filled the quarters. Captain Verder perished in the after cabin, and two midshipmen were killed. Officials expect to identify victims tomorrow as rescue work continues and bodies are recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manceron
Verder
Vertier
Pefore
Jacut Tlercelin
Five Sailors Heroically Open Dry Dock Gate In Disaster
A French harbor disaster story details five sailors from various ships who volunteered to open the dry dock gates as flames and explosions threatened the battleship Iena. Leader Midshipman Housse was killed by shellfire, but the Patrie fired a shell to flood the dock, saving most of the fleet and exploding torpedoes housed in the Iena. Six wounded died. royal condolences arrived from King Edward.
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Housse
Patrie
Toulon
King Edward
Biarritz
Paris
Bienaime
Jena
Ministry of Marine
Agna Seslik
Meyers
Praise for Newspapers at Twentieth Century Club Meeting
The Twentieth Century Club debated whether newspapers aid religion and morals. Speakers praised the press for truth and moral welfare while noting biases and the influence of patrons on modern journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Young Men’s Christian Association
Myron J. Jones
R M Lawrence
L. Peckham
Allen D Albert
Preas
Philp Troup
Measuring Electricity At Engineers Club Exhibit
Delicate instruments for measuring electrical quantities were shown at the Washington Society of Engineers rooms in Washington last night. Prof Philander Betts of George Washington University spoke on fundamental electricity principles and how effects are measured, noting that only the effects can be measured. Louis D Biles of the Biss Electrical School discussed instrument construction, recording light power and measuring underground cable resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers’ Club
Washington Society of Engineers
Fifteenth Street
Philander Betts
George Washington University
Louis D Biles
Biss Electrical School
Not Because of Illness Bernard Green Corrects Harrisburg Graft Hearing
Bernard H Green supplement of the Congressional Library and consulting engineer for the Pennsylvania State Capitol requests The Post correct a report that his Harrisburg graft inquiry return was due to illness. He says the hearing halted because the examiner finished, not due to paralysis. He notes a minor stroke did not affect his health. Educational Contest entries accepted through April 3 with back numbers and catalogs from the publication office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard H. Green
Congressional Library
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Post
Harrisburg
Mondey
Green
Geen
Washington
French naval vessel Tena detailed in 1901 build note
The Tena, a turret ship of 1 861 tons and 16 500 horsepower, was built at Brest and completed in 1901. It features an armored belt, multiple guns, and speeds over eighteen knots, with a roster of officers including C L de Parla de Boisrouvray and M P Borelli among others, amid a string of French Navy disasters this year including the Algerian submarine and the Jean Bart mutiny aftermath.
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Tena
Brest
C. L de Parla de Boisrouvray
Borsat de Laparouge
Manceron
M. FP. Borelli
J J. B. Trabaud
Lieuts le Gour de Saint-Seine
M P. Tiegcelin
H. E. Forget
J M P . Calemard
J. B G. Bauch
C Dubois
H. MF. i Paitevin
P. J. A. Lambert
C. WH. Regimond
J. B. Clementel
F. Pinhede
J. F.M le Roux
Cherbourg
Brennus
Hyeres
France
Toulon
Bost
Lorient
Jean Bart
Gymnote Strikes Rock While Submerged Off Toulon
The submarine Gymnote was maneuvering beneath the surface off Toulon on March 5 when it struck a rock and tore several plates. It surfaced and was towed ashore with no loss of life.
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Gymnote
Toulon
Recall of Maine explosion stirs Jena inquiry debate
Navy officers here discuss the 1898 Havana Maine disaster and the Jena incident as questions persist about whether the blast was external or internal. They note the official board found an exterior explosion but many resist the conclusion, recalling Admiral Schley’s California powder mill observation. Officers say the Jena reports are still too murky to form a firm view.
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Maine
Havana
Board of Inquiry
William T. Sampson
Schley
California
Admiral Schley
Raine
Navy
Jena
Immigration discussed at White House conference with Southern leaders
A two hour White House conference on immigration included Attorney General Bona parte and Secretary Atraus among participants. Leaders from South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Georgia weighed labor needs, assisted migration, and the new immigration law set to take effect July next. The meeting echoed Monday’s discussions and signaled states’ rights would be preserved while immigration would drift toward Southern ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Bonaparte
Commerce
Greenville
8. C
South Carolna
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Gentral
Dancing Fatality Ends Night at Mt Binal Hospital
Philadelphia on March 12 Mrs Annie Shearer forty five of 907 McKean street died last night while dancing a two step of 24 numbers on the program She collapsed in the arms of James Fink 629 Porter street as music played a lively two step and died en route to Mt Binal Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Annie Shearer
McKean Street
James Fink
Porter Street
Public lectures and social events in the city
A series of city notices include a March 19 talk on Socialism and the middle class by MOW Wilkans at the Masonic Temple under the Economic Educational League, with free admission and Q A. Also a ladies club dance at Saengerbund Hall next Monday, a will probate for Mrs. Mary M. Flaherty, and the Butlers’ Association annual beds at Maganic Temple with Marine Band and dancing 9 to 2. Police Court cases involve Rodney Hawkins required to post 300 bail or face jail, plus theft allegations against Rosen Brooks and others tied to Monroe Street and government iron ports theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mow Wilkans
Socialist Party of America
Itan
Masonic Temple
Economic Educational League
Tit C Street
Ladies’ Club
Washington Saengerbund
Saengerbund
C Street
Mary M. Flaherty
Fisherty
Butlers’ Association
Maganic Temple
Marine Band
G. Glass
C. Hunt
Frederick Norton
Rodney Hawkins
Mulloway
Polieamah
Hayhina
Rosen Brooks
Triakunal
William Braswell
Monroe Street
Charles Brown
Walter Brooks
Sai Jt
K.and
Fitth
Business Class in First Presbyterian Church
A business class at reduced rates will be inaugurated by the Sunday school of the First Presbyterian Church at John Marshall Place. The class opens next week under J. H. Depue formerly of Georgetown Business College, assisted by Mac Nater of a church at 218 Thirteenth Street Northeast.
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First Presbyterian Church
John Marshall Place
J. H Depue
Georgetown Business College
Menus
Mac Nater
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