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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1911

Page

11

Sully Case Goes to Examiner Over Stock Transfer

Justice Stafford refuses to decide the National Cotton Improvement Company status in Washington. The equity suit seeks to prevent a $1.5 million stock transfer. Daniel J Sully admits all bill allegations and the matter is referred to an examiner to determine if the corporation is doing business locally.

Daniel J Sully Cotton King New York District Supreme Court Willard D Doremus Addison C DuBois National Cotton Improvement Company General Cotton Securities Company Sully John Hava Hammond Noremus Walker John Hays Hammond Justice Stafford Sullis Stafford District of Columbia Gittings Suily

Died and funeral notices from Washington area March 1911

Multiple obituary notices list deaths and funeral arrangements in March 1911. Individuals named include Gordos, Herilee, Montriey Taylor, Fannie Wardt, Laughlin, Matteson, Lula Matteson, Way, Alberts, O Kenfe, Anmie Quigley, Ryan, Mudibat, Wolt, and others with residences in Maryland DC Virginia and nearby towns. Interments and services scheduled at Congressional Cemetery and local churches, with private or public as noted.

Fannie Wargardt James Monroe Areiter Robert James Monroe Reiter Congressional Cemetery Twelfth Street Laughlin McLean Va Matthew J Ella J Laughlin Matteson Washington Heights Hospital New York Lula Eolgar Lice van Norman West Perrysburg Mehr Alberts Amma Mille Witham Lers Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Frironds O'Kenfe Thomas F Hering Tohs Taltan Gheese Mats St Martins PRP Midas Warch Vagmne de Fenersl St Peters Church Mina Mre John Anmie Michael Quigley Enna County Clare Ireland St Stephens Church Ryan Uten Om Irving Street Brookland DC Fannie MO Ryan Twist Monroe Streets Prank Geers

Incomplete Notice Listing For Marriage And Death Ads

Public notice text outlines how notices may appear simultaneously in multiple newspapers upon application and without extra charge to subscribers. The fragment mentions several named newspapers and regions, detailing ingestion or telegraphing procedures.

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Greatest Woman Crook In United States On the Loose

A 10 000 jewelry theft from Miss Mary Bodams home triggers a nationwide hunt for Mary Miller described as a genius thief. Washington police Inspector Sylvester and Superintendent Sylvester lead a large effort with rewards totaling 59 since the case began. Circulars broadcast to police nationwide urge recognition of the suspect and describe her as a “woman of mystery” who operates with an unseen accomplice.

Mary Miller United States Washington Sylvester Mary Bodams New Hampshire Avenue Emintrs Hoardman Miss Dams Washington Pohice Department Arsene Jupin Mart Mai Sylvester Baltimore Cleveland Forlet Baer Hales Popuan Biriues Inspecto Boardman Poardman

More Maniacs Out Continued From First Page

The board will seek immediate action before Congress to obtain the extra appropriation needed for the work. Joseph Andsley, who escaped a week ago, remains at large with no trace of his whereabouts, believed to have reached Baltimore and is being concealed there.

Witll Congress Joseph Andsley Baltimore

Col Roosevelt Seethes At Lack Of Recognition For Africa Animal Collection

Col Roosevelt told a Stanford University crowd that the nation showed no appreciation for his Africa animal collection given to the Smithsonian at no cost after paying all trip expenses. He warned a Illinois congressman to beware if he accused him of improper handling. He urged ideals beyond money and criticized those who pursue wealth for its own sake while affirming no malice toward multimillionaires.

Washington Post San Francisco Col. Roosevelt Stanford Uniersity Africa Smithsonian Institution Congress Fmlnois Roosevelt

President Taft Advised to Rest Amid Pink Eye

President Taft, suffering pink eye from a cold, was advised by his physician to refrain from much signing and meeting visitors. Governors, railroad officials, and church leaders called, Tolstoy’s descendant met the President, and plans were discussed for Alaska coal policies and a future Episcopal Congress address.

Taft Walter TE Clark Alaska Gox Chirk Winte House Congress Lurton Supreme Court of the United States Harding Washington J Townsend Russell Leo Tolstoy

MISS ELKINS MAY BE BRIDE IN ARIZONA RUMOR

A Washington report cites rumor that Miss Katherine Elkins and William Hitt of Chicago and Washington possibly wed in Arizona early this week while en route from Florida. Both parties deny, while society teases over a complex houseguest tour involving the Lesters and Leiter party.

William Hitt Arizona Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch New York American Washington Katherine Elkins Chicago Florignote Hitt Miss Elkins Lester Mr Hitt Florida Merry Mai Hote Laiters Miss Tkins Palm Beach Grand Canyon

Boy Scouts POWWOW Mixes War Tactics With Play at Arcade

The first Boy Scouts of Washington powwow drew about 300 scouts at the Arcade rink on Fourteenth Street and Park Road. They staged war dances and open air drills, demonstrated bandaging and rescue techniques, built fires without matches, and featured a prairie schooner tableau and wig wag signaling.

R. F Harvey's Sons Enmalmers Fourteenth WM H Sardo & Co Mohsen Sergeon TOR Cain Beventh Et Mata Costello Avery Convection W. R. Pumphrey & Son Luneral Diktors Fambalmers Rockville Pha M. Hindle Frank Geier W. R. Speare F Street N. W Frank A Speare Eres - Bain Geo P Zarhorst Mhalmer Capitol William Lee Feneral John R Wright CO Operal Embalmere Boy Scouts of Washington Arcade Rink Fourteenth Street Park Road Young Men's Christian Association MFC Boys Young Men’s Christian Association Julian Hovey Beaver Patrol Great Plains Russell Plains United States Army Hovey Fellows Peck Chapel H W Long

Army Asks Bids On Burials In Army Posts

Washington dispatch notes quartermaster departments posted notices seeking estimates for caskets, preparation, and embalming for all officers and men likely to die within three months. Officers would receive superior caskets, soldiers would be embalmed and prepared with equal care.

Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch New York World Quartermaster’s Departments

Woman to Rule Mints Highest Paid Woman in Government

Secretary MacVeagh approved placing Margaret W Kelly in charge of all U S mints and assay fires during absences of superiors. The New Hampshire native, 17 years in government service, will act as director with full powers about four times yearly. Her salary rises to 2500 per year on July 1.

U.S MacVeagh United States Margaret W Kelly Mint Bureau George Roterts Mint Treasury R H Preston Miss Kelly Kily New Hampshire Roberts

Heir Wins In Loan Case Against Finance Company

New York appellate court peers at usurious loans tied to a teen heir. Julius C Wetzler sued to void $24,500 in assignments for $16,500 received. The case involved a large trust held for him by his grandfather’s will. Mrs. Wood loses as her $9,000 loan security in the Wetzler estate is voided.

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court Julius C Wetzler New York Finance Company Catherine Stewart Ward Wetzler Wood

Appropriations in Danger Prompting New Congress Delay

A Washington dispatch reports four hundred million dollars in post office and sundry civil appropriations may not be payable from the Treasury unless new legislation is enacted The concern hinges on whether the Senate validly created a legislative day of March 4 previous sessions ended March 3 The issue could force the new Congress to repass the bills after President Taft’s April 4 call.

New York Washington New York World Congress Treasury Postoffice Department Post Office Senate Taft Specle Washington Post Granada Nicaragua Estrada

Widow Confessedly Held in Murder Case in Indiana

Mrs Abe Poehler a young widow is jailed in Indianapolis charged with first degree murder in the case against Carl V Storey Columbus Ind a university student. The State will seek the death penalty. Poehler shot Storey while he slept and then wounded herself. She remains in jail without bail awaiting trial.

Indianapolis Ind Abe Poehler Poehler Indiana Carl V. Storey Columbus Storey University of Illinois

Barefoot Play On Ice Stuns Catskill Onlookers

An 11 year old girl and her 9 year old brother played barefoot on ice covering a pond at Palenville Clove entrance. Washington Saxe and his wife, passing on a mountain road, asked if they were cold. The girl said she wore shoes only for school.

Catskill Palenville Clove Washington Saxe

Burning steamer off Eureka sparks aid from ships

Eureka Cal March 4 The government wireless station at Table Bluff reports a steamer burning about 1 1/2 miles off the place The Argyle and Rose Cit have left to assist The fog shrouds the water a faint glare seen of shore The life saving crew went to sea in a powerboat The tug Relief tried to depart but heavy seas kept it back

Eureka Cal Table Bluff Argyle Rose Cit Sean Relief

Two Sailors Die In Wreck Of Bruce Off Seallers Rocks

Seallers rocks wreck of the Bruce leads to two fishermen drowning after helping passengers and crew to shore. About 120 passengers and crew of the Newfoundlander mail steamer were saved. Rescue and landing took nearly three hours as cold and ice hampered efforts. Other reports from Nantucket note a dory ashore with two men frozen to death and two sailors endangered.

Louisburg Cape Breton Bruce Seallers Nantucket Mass

Licensed To Marry Ad The Rev Clergy Names

A string of names and ages appears to list couples and clergy relations for marriage licenses. The entries include Jerome Lightfoot aged 82 with Meg D Bancroft 35 and several pairs with listed officiants such as Rev A G B Pierce and others, along with ages 24 34 26 21 27 1. The fragmentary text suggests a registry extract of marriages and licensing clergy.

Jerome Lightfoot Meg D Bancroft Pierce Philip Menick Sarah Wolf G Silverstone Arthur Washburn Sarah A Bonschelle J S Hunmnicutt Richard C Tilchman Carolyn L. Jones Alfred Harding

Health Office Records of Births and Deaths Highlight Local Names

A health office record lists numerous births and deaths across Washington DC and nearby places. Names include William Harkes Barbara Bradshaw Ehrlich Warfield White linking figures, and many residents with ages from infants to seniors. Local hospitals and addresses such as Government Hospital for the Insane National Hotel and Providence Hospital appear alongside the list of deceased from ages 8 months to 74 years.

William Barbara J. Harkes Renry W Ethel M Bradshaw Harry Tara Ehrlich J Frederick Isabel J Warfield Arthur M Elizabeth White William Edward Beseie Frank T Helene Loria Morris Ethel Miller Joseph Besele Veumsn George L Lillian M Oliver Clarence C H Eva Perry Bor Ida M Shephard Alonzo B Mary Washington George King Columbus Foland Catherine B Haller Annie Quigly James I Ryan Plank E Wood Tetse John J Ckeefe Quincy Place Spi Cohen Columbia Road Sears Flizabeth Gordon Providence Hospital Far Newton Lons Raymond W Duke Girard Et Nw Flizabeth Frost Childrens Hospital Hig Veare Catherine Jeanette Grver Garfield Hospital Lucinda Garner G St Veare Julia Barrett Freedmen’s Raymond Berry Ball Alley

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