SORG HORSES SOLD AT AUCTION OF MOGUL STOCK IN NEW YORK
A noted sale in New York on March 21 saw the Four Hundred bid for a $200,000 stable once owned by Paul Song the tobacco magnate. Wealthy horsemen and international buyers filled the scene as competition grew intense yet friendly, with Canadian Rostand and Crane Cortes among bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhopaire
Four Hundred
New York
Posse
Paul Song
Sburlend
Sixx
Metropolitan Opera
Romnny
Canada
Rostand
Crane Cortest
Blooded horses sell at New York social auction
The sale drew heated bidding among rival buyers as top lot Loud Water Rod Noy and Loud Water Diana Vernon, bay hackneys 1812 hands high, commanded $7,450 to Senator Watson of West Virginia. Auctioneer Albert De Cerner presided as prices climbed on four to coach teams, vanity Fain, and other famed horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Watson
West Virginia
Rod Noy
Diana Vernon
Sorg
England
Albert de Cerner
Gray Eagle
Hed Fagle
Fatty Bates
Jim Selby
Black Hagie
N. Myers Fitter
Philadelphia
Hamesa
H. D. King
London
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
de Cernea
Mr. Lawson
Royal Victoria
I. D. Wing
Tulgrim
Precise
John
Madden
George Watson
W. J. Clyde
Grey Hasle
Red Eagle
Cock Horse
Black Eagle
C. Cecil Fitter
Tom Mountain
Brother Jack
Ch. Fee's
Br. m
B. G
Knickerbocker Hotel
Dame Buyer
Vanity Fair
Hackney
Bo m
C. Tm
New York
Park
Pilgrim
Florbani Stud Farm
Madison
N. J
Middletown King
Br. G
Clyde
B. m
J. &. McDonald
City
Vinner
Wavham Lady Tuck
Imp Hacknes
Lackney Society
Dianna Vernon
C. W Watson
Fairmont
W. Va
Died notices and funeral details from March 1911
A collection of obituary notices including Balm, Cares, Flynn, Girso, Kuhn, and others, listing ages, addresses, and funeral arrangements. Items reference church services at Birth Baptist Church and Holy Name Church, with interments at Pieatmont Cemetery, and department notices from the State Dept about consular death information.
In Memoriam Cousin Bullen Remembered by Fond Cousin
In memoriam a fond cousin Bullen who died last year near Marety and May 22. The message speaks of memory loss and sorrow, noting the family keeps her memory alive at home with a loyal cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullen
Ds Lung
Janely
Conspiracy alleged in Washington laundry case
Two twelve year old Chinese boys Lee Wang and Lee King, living with their uncle King Lung at 127 H Street Northeast, are said to have sold their queues for $5 each. Police and immigration officials link the boys to a possible smuggling conspiracy and have summoned an inspector from Baltimore to pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
Lee Wang
Lee King
King Lung
H Street
Baltimore
Washington
Canadian
Ine
Pacific
China
Parker
Bureau of Naturalization and Immigration
Farewell to Shuster President Praises From Central High Alumni
Alumni of Central High School hosted a luncheon at the New Willard Hotel to honor W. Morgan Shuster newly named treasurer general of Persia. Speakers included Manuel Quezon and Evan H. Young detailing Shuster’s Philippine service and the American government’s confidence, with Taft’s letter read by John B. Sloman Jr. Attendees listed include Ralph W. Hills and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Far Eastern Empire
Philippines
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
New Willard Hotel
Ralph W. Hills
Shuster
James F. Smith
Commerce Court
Philippine Islands
United States
Manuel Quezon
Islands
Evan H. Young
State Department
George A. Provost
Central Gh
Henry B. F. Macfarland
Harry T. Domer
Emory Wilson
B. H. Daniel
Board of Education
John B. Sloman, Jr
Taft
John Joy Edson
Henry B. F. Muccfarland
Barry T. Domer
Robert Scott Lamb
M. D
William M. Shuster
Manuel L. Quezon
Justin Morris Shambertin
Addison T. Ryan
C. A. Asdnwall
C. L. Bouve
L. H. Mattingly
John F. Connor
John B. Espey
Charles 3. Hyer
H. Austin Heitmuller
F. McC. Smith
W. H. von Bayer
Henry H. Burroughs
Orville B. Crown
J. T. Hendrick
F. H. Eastman
Charles G. Ravenburg
L. H. Reichelderfer
Roswell W. Snow
Eugene H. McLachlen
Harry English
S. BE. Kramer
Benito Legarda
Frank McIntyre
Guy H. Johnson
Arthur B. Heaton
Walter C. Clephane
Alexander T. Hensey
William D. Searle
C. B. Rheem
Charles R. Luce
Henry G. Hanford
Ernest H. Daniel
George E. Prevost
John B. Sleman
Paul Chariton
Parsons Jewels Found After Break in
Two detectives tracked Calvin Dillard a Black former employee of Representative Herbert I Parsons to Fallshurch Virginia where he produced jewelry and $200 in rings hidden under a floor plank in his mother’s home. Dillard confessed stealing the property claiming revenge for being discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin, Dillard
Emo
Herbert I Parsons
New York
Fallshurch
Parsons
Dillech
Poher
Women Triumph at Polls In Tarrytown Edges Men
Miss Helen Gould aided a victory that gives Tarrytown $7000 for water supply and a $5500 automobile apparatus for Washington Engine Company. Women cast over a third of 809 votes, with bonfires and torchlight processions marking the day. Rockefeller ticket won in North Tarrytown, and a $2.60 auto fire engine appropriation passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
Washington Engine Company
I_ Civic League
Women's League
Bfus
Helen Gould
Rockefeller
Secretary of War Dackinson Seeks Peace With Confederates
Secretary of War Dackinson writes to a Confederate veterans group in Fort Worth Texas praising pacific aims toward the world. He condemns reckless misinformation and urges public opinion as a corrective to prevent war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dackinson
Fort Worth
Tex
Dudtkinson
LID OFF AT FRENCH LICK GAMBLING RESUMED
French Lick Indiana March 21 Gambling has resumed despite citizen efforts with 300 to 400 people entering after nine at night to rooms once used for gambling The lookout committee reports the situation and has appealed to Gov Marshall for action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Ind
Marshall
AEROPLANE CARRIES THREE PASSENGERS IN FLIGHTS
Aviator Jannus performs multiple successful flights at the speedway using a Washington Meade Rex Smith aeroplane. He carries three passengers in one ascent, marking a first in local aviation history. Passengers include Er. H. Wilson Addison M. Smith L. A. Fifer Fred Aubert James O’Hagan and Fred Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jannus
Speedway
Anthony Jannus
Washingtonmeade
Rex Smith
Er. H. Wilson
Mr. Janing
Addison M. Smith
A. M. Wells
L. A. Fifer
Fifer-Plager Aeroplane Company
Norristown
Fred Aubert
James O'Hagan
Fred Fox
Jannay
Police Recover 500 Dollar Ring Tied to Fraud Case
Police report a $500 diamond ring linked to a fraud case involving Hume L. Weal alias Lieut. Henry Nuewlsen obtained with a faulty ecashier check from Newport News bank. The ring, found in Baltimore, is now with Property Clerk Eawin House and will be used as evidence when West's case is called in district court and later returned to its owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hume L. Weal
Henry Nuewlsen
Ecashier
Newport News
Fire Battleship San Marcos in Broadside Test
The San Marcos endured a heavy broadside as ships fired thirteen 12 inch and eight 8 inch shells at sunset. The warship listed to port and its turret gun misfired while armor splinters sprayed the hull. A large naval pageant gathered in Chesapeake Bay as observers prepared a full report for Secretary Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
San Marcos
Alce
Chesapeake Bay
Meyer
Schroeder
Heartbeat via electricity after death questioned
Chicago doctors reacted to Dr Edward A Spitzka's report that a hanged man's heart beat minutes after execution. They warned electricity can provoke heartbeat for hours without reviving life, noting instances in rabbits and other cases, and stressing no true restoration of life occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward A. Spitzka
Philadelphia
Sidney H. Kuh
Lewis W. Bremerman
Joseph M. Huber
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry T. Byford
Health Office Record of births and residents in 1911
List of births and patient records from the Health Office dated March 21 1911 with names of parents and newborns plus ages and addresses. Includes many households and care facilities such as Ruppert Home and Savoy Home for Aged and Infirm with ages ranging from 1 year to 85 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Krouse
Maud B. Caton
Kenyon St
George W. Herold
Charles Harris
Ruppert
Anacostia
Anna R. Robey
9Th St. Se
Emma Robey
Thomas Fuller
Golders
D. C
Rachael Cole
St. Nw
Fear] Colson
Lst
Amuel O Delaney
Svear
Jaywood Roberts
Tuberculosis
Tessie Gilchrist
Anna Johnson
Neal
George Morris
Georgetown -Hodtte
Despondent bartender's suicide at Stonestreet bar
Thomas McCarthy a 28 year old bartender at F. X. Stonestreet 1215 Pennsylvania Avenue killed himself in the bar restroom by sealing door cracks and turning on gas. A porter found the odor in the hallway and McCarthy lay dead. coroner Nevitt issued a burial permit after learning the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCarthy
F. X. Stonestreet
Pennsylvania Avenue
McCarthy
Nevitt
Death of Mrs Vrooman noted social leader dies in Washington
Mrs Gracia Black Vrooman daughter of Gen John C Black and wife of Frank B Vrooman died at her father's home 1314 Connecticut Ave Washington. Funeral at 10 this morning Bishop Harding officiating. Interment Danville Illinois. A charter member of the Congressional Club and sister clubs, she studied at Vassar and spent years in Italy Paris and England. She leaves one child John C Black Vrooman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracia Black Vroomen
Gen
John C. Black
Frank B. Vrooman
Connecticut Avenue
Bishop Harding
Danville
Ill
Gen Black
Chicago
England
Oxford
Club of Colonial Dames
John C. Black Vrooman
Stephen Abbot
Abbot
Denver
Col
Washington
Michael Carey 83 Dies in Washington Resident of Galea Street
Michael Carey aged 83 died at his home 1529 Galea Street Northeast at 6 am from acute pneumonia. Funeral at Holy Name Church Thursday at 9:30 am with interment in Piedmont West Virginia. Survived by two sons Rev A J Carey and W J Carey and a daughter Sister St Adrian of St Joseph Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcoh
Jasew
BAUM
Sixth
Hirth Baptist Church
Bam
William Va. Lishy
Crethy Street
Alcenakl
A. J. Cares
Holy, Name Church
Walttem JE Carey
Sixth Street
Ank
Rt. Adrian
Philadelphia
Cuneta
Holy Name Church
Pieatmont
W. Va
Baltimore
Fnroled Turner
George S and
Maud Po
Rack Creek
Washington Lodge
Steven C. Lansos
Rossa FL Downing
Hictlarda
Obrien
IMI Polis Jestemiont
York City
Ae Kuhn
Wort Leavenworth
Kans
Southard
J Kuhn
Parker
McCartney
Wa Oon
Thomas Morore
Frank Geier
Seventh Street
Furl
Department of State
Washington
Wiliam W. Canada
Neracruz
Mexico
Verawrite Medien
Onamimn Perez
Us Path
Michael ‘Carey
St. Adrian
The
Order of St. Joseph
Licensed to Marry In Virginia The Rev. Olds Officiates
A list of individuals set to wed under church guidance includes Camillus Smallwood and Rebecca Gordon, together with many other couples pairing in Virginia and nearby regions. Clergy names such as Rev. Alonzo J. Olds and Rev. H. France appear among those announcing marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillus Smallwood
Rebecca A. Gordon
Alonzo J. Olds
Raward
G._J
Robert A Wilson
Norfolk
Farnla A. Marston
Towne
Rudolph W. Lawrie
Travers Veney
Lucinda Tibbs
William J. Howard
David Williams
Annie Crawford
W. J. Howerd
Robert Stewart
Elsie Hamilton
W. D. Norman
Arthur M Beverly
Bull Run
Rose A. Moorman
Walter H. Brooks
Andrew Bolden
Fannie Newton
George H. Harris
Joshua J. Jones
Bonnie Biddings
W. Drew
David Sylvester
Elzebeth Butler
Tre Pev
J. F. Curtin
Spring Humors and the Remedy Promising Restore Health
The snippet discusses spring humors causing pimples boils eruptions loss of appetite tiredness biliousness indigestion and headache. It advocates quicker relief and building up the system by taking a remedy noted as ". 3" likely a medication, implying a medical advertisement typical of historical papers.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Medicine Adward
Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as the spring medicine par excellence with radical and permanent cures. Available in liquid form or chocolate tablets called Sarsatabs, marketed for universal use.
A Certain Party at the Belasco Theater
The Belasco Theater staged A Certain Party under William Collier with a large cast led by Mabel Hite. Critics note a weak plot masked by vaudeville style and praise Hite's performance and John T. Kelly's caricature of the political boss, while Mike Donlin receives moderate credit for sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Collier
Robert Hood Bowers
Homer Caldwell
George Caldwell
James Barrett
Jerry Fogarty
Sydney Finch
James Seeley Atkins
Caldwell Butler
Larry Dunn
Handsome Harry
Buck Powers
Jerry Hagan
Patrick Reill
Barney Rafferty
Ikey Firkelstein
Lorimer
Grace Fairweather Mise de Puyster
Miss Brompton
Belasco
New York Sun
Frank O'Malley
O’malley
George
Fogerty
Caldwells
John T. Kelly
Hite
Nora Bayes
Jack Norworth
Donlin
Frances Reeve
Marie Ashton
Esther Bissett
Liebler & Co
New Theater
New York
Mme. Duse
Mme
Simone LeBargy
Jomelli Shines In Last Boston Symphony Concert Of Season
Madame Jeanne Jomelli charmed Washington audiences with a dramatic soprano display in the Brahms C minor symphony program at the National Theater. Max Fiedler conducted a refined reading of Don Juan and Tristan and Isolde prelude with Love Death. The Boston Symphony wraps its 1912 season with a promising 1913 schedule starting November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston Symphony Orchestra
National Theater
Madame Jeanne Jomelli
Mme. Jomelli
Jane Gebussy
Lia
Brahm
Max Fiedler
Boston Symphony
Richard Strauss
Marco
West Side14th Street Building Offer Highlight
A striking edifice on the west side of 14th Street draws attention before introducing the subject of the offer. The piece notes the building’s appeal as a key factor in presenting the offer to interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Street
Historic Columns May Go From Treasury Park
Col Spencer Cosby warns 23 sandstone columns from the east front of the Treasury Department may be removed from Potomac Park before May 1 unless Congress or the public raise at least 15000 dollars. He notes Treasury funds are unavailable for transportation or reassembly and urges civic groups to help fund preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Congress
United States
Treasury Department
Potomac Park
Spencer Cosby
Col. Cosby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Society
Annals of New York
NEW York Social
Fatty Oates
Jimmy Selby
Grey Eagle
Washington Post
Cinemaa
Fnquirer
Fusidence Journal
Cleveland Plain Vealer
Syracue Post-Standard
Chicago Beard Herald
Pan
Pioneer Press
Buffalo
Tu Hester Herald
New Yor
St Loui. Republic
Bogton Ghote Pittshore
Philadelphia Fublig Ledger
J. William Lee
Apa
Pennsilwis Ave
John’r. Wright CO
Tenth Bt
R. F. Harvey
Polrteenth ST
Nortie
W. R. Pumphrey & Son
Puneral
Mari and
Tiesus Och Vilig
Thos
M. Hindle
Seventh ST
Tetephona Reall
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Evarsthing
Terie Frark
Speane
Pho
Geo
P. Zurhorst
Ebalmer
East Capitoat
U. G
America
Immigration Bureau
Ralph W. Hilts
Bond
Ts-Kalon Wine CO
New
Sen. W
Dooklet
M. J. Falvey
Dickinson
Hoosier Monte Carlo
Higgy
Dr. Spitzka
Criminal
Health Office Record
Henry F
Margaret M. Later
Frnest
Norah Lyles
Aries
Mary Streets
Harry
Mary Winingder
Richard F
Blanche M. O'Donoghue
H. W
Correne Acheson
Fred C
Paga Hunter
George W
Eva Branzell
Lewis Mr
Annabell G. Towers
Lillie M. Danner
Eadwin E
Gertrude F. Evans
Charles P
Mary V. Warnall
Clarence F
Rosie L. Cockrike
Theodore I
M. Louise Gatchell
Patrick
Mary J. Colline
Tony
Rosie Fusco
Jom H
Elizabeth M. Bean
William D
Bertha Henderson
Benjamin YW
Marie B. Carter
William
Mary L. Peyton
Ottoway N
Olreta Butler
Eliza Forrester
Otéle
Annie Bowser
Jessie
Mamie Yewell
Joseph H
Alice Shears
Nellie Briscoe
Saths
Quickly
Michael Carey
Hood
Mabel Hite
Frenchy
Carrie Keys
Norah
Grace
Frank Wells
Joe Valtin
George Sullivan Pi Glster
Beatrice Moreland
Esther Biszett
Katrine Clements
Louise Dempsey -Bueanne Willis
Itehen’pasistant
Gertrude Augarden
Mabel Rayre
Truth Taoyd
Mabsl Hite
Mme, Jomelli
14Th St
Ith St
H St
Masonic Temple
11Th St
Palais Royal
New York Ave
9Th St
Stone & Fairfax
Perley Institute
North Capitol Strect
Bow
Cerembia
Marrland
Harris
Qur
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
Rik
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