Philadelphia society figure shot after golf course incident
Prominent Philadelphia youth Bain, linked to Savannah social circles, is wounded in the right side after a mysterious man on a golf link fired. The incident occurred near the eighteenth hole at the Savannah Golf Club around 11 o’clock. The assailant led Bain to a nearby apartment before firing, and Bain’s condition was stable with hospital treatment noted. Local society circles and Bain’s family, including his mother Mrs Frederick Bain and sister Miss Charlotte Bain, are reported at his bedside as investigators pursue the motive and identity of the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Ga Mareh
Savannaholf Club
Steelman Bain
Philadelphia
Oglethorpe
Bain
Sojets
Mies
Ethel Hryson
South
Tia
PoWeura Boon Trrard Avenue
Wien
Fred
Laing
Fouladelphia
Frederick Biadna
Miss
Harlotte
Strother
Owan Bain
Death notices and obituaries from March 1915 list
A scattered obituary column notes multiple local deaths with funeral details. Entries include Ashby, Boone, Ando, Pote, Robinson, Shreve and Waller families, listing residences in Steubenville, Georgetown, Brookline, Arlington and Richmond, with memorial services and interment plans at Holy Trinity Church, Arlington National Cemetery, Forest Glen, and local cemeteries.
Copy Benny Holds Grand Jury Spellbound Story of Murders
Special to The Washington Pest New York March 19 For four days the February grand jury listened to a dazzling account of murderous assaults intimidation of witnesses and wrecking of businesses told by Benjamin Fein alias Dope Benny a gang leader now in the Tombs awaiting sentence for extortion Fein described his East Side operations his strikebreaking gang and how he used violence to control workers He said he kept a sinking fund to pay expenses and that suspects were shipped out of town when police pursued them Indictments are expected to follow based on Fein’s testimony and other witnesses including a gangster now in the penitentiary on Blackwell’s Island who claimed to be hired to poison a detective agency chief and to spark further labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pest
New York
Malone
Court of General Sessions
Benjamin Fein
Dope
Benny
Fein
Perkins
Delahanty
Breckenridge
East Side
Feins
Grand Jury
Fens
Jen Murphy
Blackwells Island
Max Salhuss
Empire Detective Agency
Broadwing
Salhuss
Max Sigman Mormis Strupmichel
Solomon Metz
Herman Liebowitz
East Fourth Street
Gas Price Forecast: Heat Unit Preferred Over Lighting
The Public Utilities Commission replies to Northwest Washington Citizens Association that gas for heating should be used over the lighting unit, arguing heating economies and lower production costs. Rate adjustments depend on gas manufacture costs. valuation of gas companies aims to finish by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wustrut
Northwest
Washington
Public Title Commission
Comptroller Downey Allows Use Of Legal Fund
Downey adopts liberal construction of a deficiency mill provision to permit a $20 000 appropriation by the Attorney General for protecting United States interests in oil lands. The funds, though slated for fiscal year 1416, are viewed as applicable to the present year to avoid defeating the appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasurs
Downey
United
Senate
House
Treasury Department
Department of Justs
Messenger Boy Saves Government 12 Million in Post Office Bill
A young messenger locked the post office appropriation bill in a safe. Congress adjourned before finding the bill, then rushed a temporary measure to continue last year's allocations. The incident likely saved the U S 12 million and altered the fiscal year totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Representative Moon
Tennessee
House Committee On Post
Woon
Moon
Villa Gets Three Aeros and Carranza Defeat in Mexico
Reports from the border say Villa’s forces rout Carranza troops at Aldamas and near Camargo, with remnants fleeing toward the Burron Mountains. Villa organizes an aviation corps ordering three airplanes from America and has five experienced pilots. In Connecticut, Mrs. Helen M Angle is acquitted of manslaughter after her suitor Waldorf Ballou died following a fall at her Stamford apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Villistas
Aldamas
America
Monclovio Herrera
Convention
Trosalio Hernandez
Cregano
Viedras Negras
Vila
Fledras Negras
Herrera
Burron
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Connecticut
W. R. Ballou
Carransista
Villa
Hamones
Monterey
Camargo
Villas
Aldaman
Carranzista
San Antonio
Tex
Aviation Corpa
LC Laffarata
Mexico
Villa Laffarata
Army
Villa and Zapata Friends Telegram From Villa Chief of Operations
Special to The Washington Post New York March 19 Gen Francisco Villa reports rumors that Gon Zapata’s forces may have occupied Mexico City though he cannot confirm officially. He says reestablishing capital communication is expected soon and promises protection for noncombatants and swift action against disorders. He describes cordial ties with Zapata and the United States and aims to spread revolutionary principles in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
The
Tribune
Francisco Villa
Gon Zapata
Mexico City
United States
Francisco Vilia
Guadalajara Reclaimed by Carranza Forces in Brief Fight
Jos Angeles Cal March 11. Guadalajara was recaptured Wednesday by Carranza troops after a 10,000 strong assault defeated a 2,000 Villa garrison. Manuel Dieguez led the attacking force and Gen Medina commanded the garrison in the brief engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Angeles
Cal
Guadalajara
Carranza
Villa
Manuel Dieguez
Medina
Safety First movement aims to teach schoolchildren in Washington
A neighborhood meeting at Mount Vernon Methodist Church introduced a Safety First campaign for Franklin Thompson and Webster schools. Wo F Y Teabeed urged banners in classrooms to educate children, citing 75,000 annual accidents and a $1.5 billion impact on human life. The plan, backed by principals, will roll out in other communities with parents and scouts present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety
Washington
Franklin
Thompson
Webster
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church
Ninth and
K Streets
Patterson
Washington Safety First Association
Safety First
America
Efe
Thompson, Franklin, and
A W Davis
Giles Rafter
A J Orteacoll
Austin Restored to Navy After Marriage Breach
Secretary Daniels announced that Joseph Eliot Austin, once an ensign expelled for marrying without department approval, would be restored under a new law. He will be added as a junior lieutenant as a former officer. The Honolulu wedding prompted a court martial inquiry. the regulations lacked the marriage rule page. Mrs Austin argued the case effectively, leading to the restoration bill’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Joseph Eliot Austin
Navy
Department
Congress
Honolulu
Will probate questions second wife for Reith of Winchester
Albert O S Reith died January 14 without provisions for his second wife Arabella Rely who married after the will dated June 29 14911 was offered for probate. Virginia law nullifies the will as to his personal estate valued about 70000. Executor Harry Lee Rust and The Luron Trust Co are to guard two sons Theodore Kelly 19 and Thilin J Reilly 17 until age 21 then share income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert O S Reith
Winchester
Arabella Rely
District Register of Wills
Irving Harpert
Harry Lee Rust
Theodore Kelly
Thilin J Reilly
Chinese Ban Japanese Goods Amid Portland Boycott
Chinese residents in Portland declare a boycott of all Japanese goods in retaliation for Japan's demands on China. The Six Companies led the decision at a meeting, with warnings for violations and pickets in front of Japanese business houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Panama
Portland
Ore
Mrs Elizabeth Dudley Dead in Daytona Home
Mrs Elizabeth Dudley aged 72, mother of Dr James I Dudley of 124 Adams Street Northwest, died Thursday at her daughter Mrs William H K Wharton’s winter home in Daytona. Former Trenton resident, she lived in the area about 40 years and was a Quaker and descendant of John Woolman. Survived by three children William J Dudley, George L Dudley, and Mrs William R Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlizabeth Dudley
James I. Dudley
Adams Street
Wiliam HK Wharton
Daytona
Dudley
Trenton
Society of Friends
John Woolman
Wiliam R. Wharton
Philadelphia
William J. Dudley
New York
George Ll. Dudley
Tribute to Whitlock Earns Belgian Gratitude at State Dept
Minister Havenith Calla conveyed Belgium’s deep gratitude to Secretary Bryan for Brand Whitlock, the American Minister to Belgium, whose efforts relieved suffering under German occupation. The letter praised Whitlock’s firm stance and adherence to international conventions, noting Belgian officials extend thanks to the entire American legation staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havenith Calla
Havenith
Bryan
State Department
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Brussels
Mr Whitlock
Legation
Hig Excellency
Prohibition rally in Washington staged by antisaloon groups
Antisaloon League leaders and reform societies gathered at First Congregational Church for a mass meeting. Speakers warned of a tough battle ahead and urged Congress to end the liquor traffic in the capital. Boy Scouts and children marched with temperance banners as choirs performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Children of the
Temperance and Reform Societies
Washington
First Congregational Church
District Antisaloon League
Andrew Wilson
Wheson
Tigguers
William Knowles Cooper
MCA
Mqnor
KK K Harden
Mount Vernon Place
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Hardin
Congress
Eckington Loyal Temperance Legion
Don . Blaine
Epworth League
Edith B Athe
Mma Sanford Shelton
Wee Ll
Stricken Down on Way to Work
Jamie Robinson a schl veteran and pension office clerk dropped dead before entering the building yesterday on his way to work. Born in New York he had served at the pension office since 1894 and died at 4205 New Hampshire avenue. Survived by his wife and two sons, Jesse G Robinson of New Haven Connecticut, and T T Robinson of Washington, plus a daughter Mrs Lotner Tomble of Springtivid Massachusetts. No funeral arrangements have been made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Robinson
Mr Robinson
New York
New Hampshire Avenue
Jesse G Robinson
New Haven Conn
Tt Tf Robinson
Washington
Mra Lotner Tomble
Mr Syme Studies Jitneys on Tour To Pacific
Washington DC corporation counsel Mr Syme travels to study jitney regulation. He plans Kansas City Los Angeles and San Francisco investigations with Harold W Newman. He suggests jitney service may come to Washington to curb congestion by limiting routes to defined streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Syme
Pacific
Newman
Board of Commissioners of
District of Columbia
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Syme
Washington
Mass Armenian Tragedy Reported in Armenian Plain
London reports describe dire conditions in Armenia with hundreds dead or wounded as Kurds attacked after Hursian retreat. An Armenian doctor cites Alashgerd as littered with bodies while women were taken to the mountains. Red Cross fund estimates 1,200,000 destitute Armenians in the Caucasus. Petrograd telegrams recount Turk and Kurd pillage and mass killings from Jaffa to Tabriz with villagers burned or forced to convert and scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Armenia
Armenian Hed Cross Fund
Derderian
Alashgerd
Red Cross Fund
Caucasus
Petrograd
Drumiah
Persia
Jaffa
Tabriz
Salmasz
Pagadah
Sarna
Antvat
Can't Defend Isles: Missouri Deliberates Isolation Policy
Senator James Hamilton Lewis urged Missouri lawmakers to abandon the Philippines and return to isolation, arguing the U S would need fleets in both Atlantic and Pacific to face Europe and Asia. He warned Japan could seize the Philippines and Hawaii, drawing England into a wider war, and outlined two harsh options for U S policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spetal
Washington Post
Jefferson City
MoMarcell
United States
Philippines
Ita
James Hamilton Lewis
Tiinois
Missouri
Atlantic
Europe
Pacific
Asia
Lewin
Wilson
Japan
China
England
France
Russia
Lewis
America
Chris
Hawaii
Alaska
Canada
Drug fight inaction blamed as pharmacists urge strict laws
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy leaders accuse states of lax narcotics enforcement and call for Harrison law enforcement. Oklahoma chairman J C Burton notes strict laws exist but are unevenly enforced. Local pharmacists to join national body for reciprocal credentials. San Francisco hosts annual convention in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Burton
National Association
Boards of Pharmacy
Raleigh
J . Burton
Oklahoma
Pharmacists
Phammna
San Francisco
Four surety companies seek injunction to halt Boston custom house payment
Four surety firms on Norcross Bros band sue in the District Supreme Court to stop the Treasury from paying contractor a $146,420 balance for Boston custom house remodeling. They claim $107,000 owed for labor and materials and seek a rule to show cause by April 2 why payment should not be blocked, with a possible hearing on a trustee reliever. Attorneys B Ellilton and Chapman W Maupin represented the sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norcross Bros
Custom House
Boston
Iistrict Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Ruelver
Ellilton
Chapman W Maupin
Quarters for Encampment Readied and Bridge Memorial Plan
A committee led by Capt Thomas H Mckee inspected the old census building for GAER encampment use and found it adaptable with two acres of space for meetings and campfires. William F Gude received a letter from B Warner proposing a renewed push for the memorial bridge across the Potomac with the cornerstone stone raised and decorated during the forthcoming encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H Mckee
John McElroy
WV Coa
Charles C Rayce
George S. Slaybaugh
John L Clem
William F Gude
B . Warner
Potomac
Arimegten
Robber steals cash from Fannie Katz store
A colored man entered Fannie Katz grocery at 1125 & Street NW about 9 oclock that night and stole $16 from the cash drawer. Katz did not see the robber until he fled with the money, then turned and pointed a revolver at her. She screamed and the robber ran away. she could not provide a description to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Katz
Miss Katz
Miss Kat
Kentuckians in Washington split over rival Kentucky societies
In Washington two Kentuckians factions vie for a formal Kentucky society. J E Goodkey of the government printing office leads one effort while G J Drewry heads a rival group. A Riggs Building meeting formed a temporary Kentucky society, prompting Goodkey to disavow ties to that faction and promise a later, distinct organization. Kentuckians must choose which flag to follow as the conflict unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Washington
Blue Grass
Guffey
Pennsyrania
J E
Kentucky Society
George J Drewry
Louisville
Mr Goodkey
Lst
Belgian Monument to America Planned in Brussels
Prominent Belgians allied with the national war committee start a movement to erect a monument to the United States in Brussels. An organization forms and a route is chosen for the monument to be placed at the corner of Avenue Louise and Boulevard Waterlooi, with the design to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
America
United States
Avenue Louse
Boulevard Water Ico
Brus‘aris
Issue Over New Board and Trade Commission Power
Officials from the Department of Justice say the Sherman antitrust enforcement remains unchanged and the new Federal Trade Commission will handle cases within its act not covered by Sherman. They stress cooperation with the commission but retain full discretion to refer unfair practices to the FTC and decide on requests for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Leas
Combinanong
Camimucsini
Espres
United Gas Improvement Company of
Philadelphia
Intermountain States
Gregor
The
Department of All Probability
Commission Fur
Hope for Rhode Island avenue widening and extension
Community leaders at Sherwood Presbyterian Church discussed widening Rhode Island avenue northeast toward the District and extending it toward the planned highway between Washington and Baltimore. Maj Kurs said the project may prompt a large appropriation to Congress next session, with an estimated cost of 16000 dollars. The meeting also featured a farm exhibit and Troop 1 Scouts program, plus musical numbers by local students and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Avenue
Sherwood Presbyte
Man Church
Second Street
Rhode Jelard Avenue
Commissioners
Washington
Baltimore
Maj Ruty
Congress
Ap Nur
Box Scoute
Beautmaster
Brodie
Fred Ctniste
Edith Campbell
Katherine Whitlomb
Margaret Harbers
Nellie Kernohan
Harry H Campbell C S Rockwood
Death of William D. Sloane in Aiken at 72
William Douglas Sloane, New York carpet merchant, died in the Whitney House in Aiken at age 72 from kidney trouble. With his wife he arrived February 12 seeking the climate’s aid. Survived by Mrs Sloane and daughter Mrs James Burden and three grandchildren, with several physicians in attendance. The family will move his body to New York by a Southern Railway special train. Sloane was a noted philanthropist and prominent in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Aiken
William Douglas
Sloane
New York
Whitney House
Mre Sloane
Mra James Burden
Luisa Florence
James
Douglas Sioaus
New York City
James A Burden
Henry Hammond
Willam
Osgood Field
Malcolm Douglass Sloane
William Douglas Sloane
Charles E Potter Dies After Illness in Georgetown Hospital
Charles Edward Potter died Thursday evening at Georgetown University Hospital after ten weeks of treatment and two operations. Born in Washington in 187?, he was married to Mary Jane Potter who died a year earlier. He was a member of Washington Aerie No 125 Fraternal Order of Eagles and attended Holy Trinity Church. A requiem mass will be held Monday at 11 am with services at his brother Albert Potter's home at 254 Wisconsin Avenue. The Rev Edward M Cochotts will be the celebrant. Survived by three children Eugene, Fe and Louise Potter. Interment will be in Holy Rood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marci
Au Port
Loternet
Steibenville
Cho Trevis
Ashby
Hon
Hhe
Mes
Ravne
Frida
Anna G
Brookinn
New York
Georgetown Hospital
Charles Edward
Mary Frances Potter
Sibert
Potter
Wisconsin Avenue
Holy Trinity Church
Robinson
James
New Brimpshire
Arington National
Albans
Glenmont
Willlay
St Johns Catholic Church Forest
Glen Ma
Forest Glen
Charles Edward Potter
Georgetown
Aity
Mr Potter
Washington
Mary Janes Potter
Washington Aerie No
Fraterns' Order of Eagles
Shere
Albert Potter
Edward M Cohett
Eugene Fe [Zee
Louise Potter
Holy Rood Cemetery
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Savannah
M. H. Sardo & Co, Co
Yeneral
Lincoln
Modern Apes Automobile Service
Thos. S, Sergeon
R 8 Cain
Seven H Street
George F Zurhorst
Rea Third St
Frank Geier
Fedem Chapel
North
J. WM Lee
Pennsylvania
M. Hindle
Luderaker
Etson
Zurhorst
Cap ST
F Street
N. W
Frank A Speare
J. H. Small & Sons
Beim
Tibor
Hase
Utilities Commission
Citizens’ Association
U. S
Messenger Boy
House of Representatives
Carranza Army
Angle
Oregano
Bridgeport
Conn
Helen M Angle
Criminal Superior Court
Waldor Ballou
Stamford
Leonard Blondel
Angie
Waldorf Ballou
Ballou
Villa and Zapata
Farmer
First Chief
Austin
EnSign
Albert Reily
Oregon
Elizabeth Dudley
Whitlock
Antisaloon League
Prohibition
Martin Marhattan Dubonnet
Wihishes
Tokalon Co., Inc
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
New Orleans
Conrad H Syme
Harold W Newman
Public Safety
Oliver Peck
Isles
Senator Lewis
Solons
Central America
Panama Canal
Lei
Far East
Tocsin
Ing Pharmacists
D. C
J. E. Goodkey
Printing Office
G. J Drewry
Kutz
Rhode Island
William D. Sloane
Aiken, S. C
Charles E. Potter
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