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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1912

Page

4

Autoists War On Tax An Appeal Is To Be Taken

Three automobilists served warrants yesterday notified Assistant Corporation Downs they will appear before Judge Mulloway in the police court to show why they refuse to pay the wheel tax. Attorneys Lackwood Welton and Cimedinat announce the action aims to have the wheel tax law declared unconstitutional. Plan to take the case to the Supreme Court of the United States gains support from motorists and local lawyers. Police seek over a hundred other autoists cited for service as the drive to contest the tax continues.

Corporation Downs Ot Gun A. Schuldt Mulloway William P Lackwood Dilford & Welton BM. Cimedinat Informa Yon Wuh Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court of the United States Polies

Foxhounds for New Club Organizes Rock Creek Hunt

The Rock Creek Hunt Club will receive twelve pedigreed foxhounds today, donor Miss Harriet Wadsworth aged 10. The pack will include three percent from Andrew J Cum eninge and six blooded animals from Maj Henry T Allen's kennels in Chagrin Ohio. The drag hunt will start at 3 pm at Pierce's Mill Rock Creek Park with about 40 arms officers and local sportsmen expected to ride, and Miss Helen Taft is likely to join the riders.

Rock Creek Bradley Lane Rockville Road Pierce's Mill Rock Creek Park Helen Taft

Fright Restored Bertram Jeter’s Voice in Court

In juvenile court Bertram Jeter, age 12, testified that after being sent to Emergency Hospital he felt fear and could not speak. Judge DeLacy remarked about restoring faculties and emphasized the house of detention for truth, as the boy described his scream during the incident.

Bertram Jeter Bertram Judge DeLacy House of Detention

Ex-Policeman Convicted in Horse Racing Case

Eara Collins a former policeman was found guilty by a police court jury on three charges of accepting bets on horse racing Attorney James B Archer said he would move for a new trial Judge Pugh stayed sentence pending the motion The code prescribes a fine and up to three months in the Occoquan workhouse Assistant District Attorneys Ralph Glyen and John Weyrick represented the government.

Eara Collins James B Archer Collins Pugh Occoquan Ralph Glyen John Weyrick

Promoter Fight Over Policeman's Promotion Rule

Justice Gould issues rule against district commissioners in case brought by George B Wheelock to compel promotion. Wheelock, a policeman, seeks mandamus to move from Class 2 to Class 3 on the force, claiming entitlement after 19 years of service as of July 2, 19H and alleging promotion was refused. Commissioners must show cause by April 6.

George B Wheelock Justice Gould Wheelock

Beach opens June 1 with repairs and new hours

Superintendent W B Hudson oversees preparations for the district beach opening June 1. Bathhouse painting and shipshape work proceed as opening hours are set 3 to 6 pm until June 21, then 10 am to 6 pm. Ladies days are Monday Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 10 am. Five guards three matrons and ten bath attendants planned.

W. B. Hudson W B Hudson

Latest Instruments Known to Science on View Here

Washington Academy of Science hosts a two day exhibition at the National Museum featuring government scientists’ latest tools. Highlights include a microtome cutter for preparing ultra thin worm cross sections, seaweed derived potash extraction, electric furnaces for material testing, and a highly sensitive air pressure gauge. Also on display are weather instruments, heat measuring devices, nephoscope cloud trackers, life saving gear, census tools, standards of weights and measures, and time interval instruments from multiple federal agencies and the Smithsonian.

Washington Academy of Science National Museum Bureau of Agricultural Technology Bureau of Aoils Tt Pacific Coast Bureau Weather Bureau Mfe Department of Mines Bureau of Standards Srg Forest Service of Grain Investigations State Coast and Geodetic Survey United State Geological Survey Patent Office Bureau of Chemist Naval oberMatory Smithconian Institute Academy of Science Lyman J Briggs F. A Wol W J Humphrey David T. Dale J. 8 Diller

G A D Marshall Dead Elks Lodge to Hold Service

Col Albert D Marshall longtime Alexandria resident died at 3 06 pm at Riverside near Mount Vernon. He served in the Civil War artillery, later became a contractor and builder in New York, moved to Fairfax County, survived by his wife and two daughters. Alexandria Lodge of Pike to hold a Lodge of Sorrow at the Masonic Home tonight at 8. Burial expected in Arlington Cemetery.

Abwington Post Bureau King Aivest Alexandria Albert D Marshall Riverside Mount Vernon Gary Kearna Marshall Frank ©Creighton Fiveralde J. J. Kirkland New York Col Marshall Littleton Mays Fairfax County Alexandria Lodse Pike Arlington

Hamilton fa president banquet at Magnor's cafe

Hamilton fa president and Charles A Howard secretary hosted a banquet at Magnor's cafe last night. Robert E Knight sold to H Art inur Nails and wife a two story frame dwelling on the west side of Fairfax street between Wilkes and Wolfe Streets.

Hamilton Fa Charles A Howard Magnor’s Cafe Hants Robert E. Knight H. Art ‘Inur Nails Fairfax Street Wilkes and Wolfe Streets

Missions Plan Seven Day Session For Missionary Work

The Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South meets at Mount Vernon Church in Washington from April 10 for seven days to plan for deaconesses, home missionaries and foreign candidates. Twelve foreign missionary candidates will be accepted and appointed. deaconesses will be consecrated. Miss Belle H Bennett of Richmond, Kentucky presides. officers include Mra JB Cobb, Mra R. W MacDonell, and Mra F. E. Roas.

Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodiat Episcopal Church South Wil Washington Mount Vernon Church Woman's Department General Board of Missions of The Church Home and Foreign Missions W W Pingon Womans Department Wesley Houses Wesley Cotton Mit Mount Vernon Lam California Florida Belle H Bennett Richmond Unis Foreign Department Mra JB Cobb Nashville Tenn Home Department R. W MacDonell Nashville

Hospital Board Elects New Directors After Nine Month Run

Northern Drapengary and Emergency Hospital Association met at the Roporta hospital to elect a largely new board. Commodore George H Peters was reappointed treasurer as the institution reports over $1,000 in funds and a debt-free status. Since opening nine months ago physicians have treated 359 patients, with more than 1,000 in the treasury. The slate includes Peters, Saunders, Lansburgh, Bundy, Mrs Elizabeth Rafter, Dr Dwight Gordon Smith, and others among association members and hospital directors.

Northern Drapengary and Emergency Hospital Association Sim Fourteenth Street Roporta Commodore George H Peters George H Peters William H Saunders James Lansburgh Charles S Bundy Elizabeth Rafter Dwlsht Gordon Smith Willam'r Hart Mary 8 Thompson Frank Leech Robert W Dutton Edna M Colman Lewis J Battle Fred Lincoln Albert Carrico John G Willams

Dog Show Prizes Listed by Kennel Club

Arrangements for the April dog show were made by the Kennel Club in the Chamber of Commerce. A premium hat was completed and will be issued next week. About 5 special prizes were contributed by local fanciers and merchants, bringing the total to about 50. There is 91,000 in cash pesos in the regular classes. Ben Lewis will be one of the judges, and E M Wilson, beach show committee chair, departs for Philadelphia to hire others. George F Foley of Lansdowne Pa will be superintendent of the show.

Kennel Club Chamber of Commerce Ben Lewis E M Wilson Philadelphia George F Foley Lansdowne Pa

Blooded horse for army presented to U S in London show

QWew Yor, Inatun Jost announces that Q J Gade, wealthy advertiser, donated his blooded horse Prince Henry to the United States government to be shown and ridden by an American army officer at the International horse show in London. Gade claims the horse has cleared 7 feet, 7 inches, surpassing the previous 6 feet 4 inch record. Prince Beary was shipped to Washington today.

Q J Gade Prince Henry London Gude Prince Beary Washington

Alibi Link to Grace Case Comes From Steinburg

Abraham Steinburg a traveling salesman for Stanchard Varnish of New York is cited in a letter from Joseph Barth as giving an affidavit for Mrs Grace’s defense. He claims to have seen a woman at the Grace residence and a masked shooting report, then details of a man he later identified as Gibbs aboard a train. Mrs Grace did not comment.

Atlanta Abraham Sreinburg Stanchard Varnish Company New York Grace Cage Joseph Steinburg Grace Mra Grace Steinburg Baye Philadelphia Mr. Grace Macon Stamburs Grace Home Ilbb Gibbs

Paintings on View at House & Herrmanns in Washington

An exhibit opening today at House & Herrmanns showcases Rosa Bonheur works including Cid Darby and Gla Darby by DC Lithgow, plus Philip Cunningham canvases. The third piece, Lincoln the Rail Sputter and Blu ent, portrays a young Lincoln with rolled sleeves and ar in one hand, an open book in the other.

Washington Iovers Pemmereated House & Herrmann Seventh Street Northwest Ros Bonheurs Cid Darby Philip Cunningham DC Lithgow Gla Darby Rosa Bonhemsa Flaharmen Havre France Lincoln Sean

Richmond Chamber Names Delegation For Highway Talks

James F Gunter president of the Richmond Chamber reports that a committee of Richmond Washington division officers and local business leaders will visit Washington on Monday to confer with the national chamber on the proposed Quebec to Miami International Highway. The Richmond delegation will be received by the chamber executive committee upon arrival Monday afternoon. A separate Board of Trade committee investigating pension for District police and firemen will meet at noon today.

James F Gunter Chamber of Commerce Richmond Chamber of Commerce Richmond-Washington Quebec Miami Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce

Will of Mrs Mary Barnes Bequeaths to Relatives and Others

The will of Mrs Mary T Barnes widow of former Gen Barnes was filed for probate yesterday. Adelaide B Heath granddaughter is principal beneficiary. John C Heald named executor and heir truaten for Mins Heath. Bequests go to Mrs Betty Dandridge Leesburg Va Mrs Janet Harrison Winchester Va Mrs Sale Fauntleroy Staunton Va Mrs Katherine Whettelsey Bettie Hauntleroy Virginia Military Institute Lexington Va Joseph Fauntleroy Barnes and Mary F Barnes also named.

Mary T. Barnes Gen Barnes Mies Adelaide B . Heath John C. Heald Mins Heath Betty Dandridge Winchester Va Janet Harrison Leesburg, Va Sale Fauntleroy Staunton Katherine Whettelsey Bettie Hauntleroy Virginia Military Institute Lexington Joseph Fauntleroy Barnes Mary F Barnes

Peacock Blue and Venus Paintings Highlight Corcoran Show

Washington Artists open tomorrow at the Corcoran Gallery featuring many works by local men and women. Two nude studies are placed in deep shadows behind the entrance, sparking comment from Richard Norrin Brooke and vice president Siva. Frances Cranmer shows Peacock Blue, a three by two foot canvas of a pale young man, while Irving Ward presents Venus before Jupiter. Other notable pieces include A Study in Pink by Catherine Critcher and portraits of Rear Admiral Evans and his granddaughter.

Corcoran Gallery Washington Washington Artists Corcoran Richard Norrin Brooke Washington Painters Exhibition Silvas Siva Frances Cranmer Venus Irving Ward Toca Evans Mra

Lectures on Socialism Draw Large Audience

Mrs Lena Morrow Lewis, on the executive committee of the National Socialist Party, lectured last night at Odd Fellows Hall on Socialists at Work. More than 200 persons attended as the speaker cited alleged advantages of socialist government with examples from Milwaukee and Schenectady where Socialists are in power.

Mins Lena Morrow Lewis National Socialist Party Odd! Fellows Hall Milwaukee Schensctady

Partridge Case Postponed In Criminal Court No 1

The government rested its case in the Partridge trial on alleged false representations to Revugene A Hannan. Defense witnesses then testified and the case was postponed until Monday with another day of testimony expected.

Robert H Partridge Criminal Court No 1 Revugene A Hannan

Mrs Eugene Waggaman Dies In New Orleans Home

Mrs Eugene Waggaman aged years old, mother of William G Waggaman of Washington, died Saturday at her New Orleans home. She was formerly Miss Fellcs Sauve daughter of Pierre Sauve who participated in Lopes expedition to free Cubs.

Eugene Waggaman O.ears Wiliam G Waggaman Washington New Orleans Waggaman Eugene ‘ Waggaman Fellcs Sauve Pierre Sauve

Vaudeville and dining ads fill city bulletin page

A dense, fragmented city notice list promotes vaudeville shows at multiple venues, dining specials at New Wall Cafe, and local liquor and bread ads. It highlights Palais venues such as Pomander Walk and Painting the Town, with showtimes and prices, plus meal and bread deals. Names, venues, and prices anchor the page.

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