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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

10

Seven Bishops Help 100 Clergymen Take Part in Dedication

A grand service marked the completion of the chapel at the Holy Nativity memorial to Bishop Henry Yates Sat teriee. Dignitaries including Mrs Taft attended in Washington, with Bishop Alfred tardimg presiding. The ceremony featured hymns, litany, Te Deum, and an offertory, followed by a luncheon at the National Cathedral School for Girls.

Henry Yates Satteriee Pater and Paul St Albans Taft Philip and James Bration Holy Communion Alfred Tardimg Williams Bratenahl Ar Devries William Uils City Bish Offre Heys Marche Tedner Donn Tinse Roy Pantel Sylvester Tuttle Pavel Ta Hishe Tfar Hing Rewdante Whithead Wahop Pittaurgh Opa Puis Janes Ue Wolf Perry. Jr Fvland Philip M William Manning Trinity Church New York Pittsburgh Hevea UK Stetaan George Fo Dudday

Wanted on charge here Ralph Harris arrested in New York

Ralph W taf, a professional singer, is sought in Washington for a conspiracy to defraud jeweler Charles Schwartz of jewelry valued at $149. Harris was arrested in New York on May 1, waived examination before U.S. Commissioner Shields, and agreed to return to Washington to face the complaint. Also linked to three others in the alleged plan.

Ralph Harris New York Ralph W. Taf Washington D Shields Washington Charles Schwartz Pdtatetet Columbia Thet Harelx

Dawson Leland Thomas funeral at New York Avenue Presbyterian

Thomas Leland Dawson aged forty six died on May 1 at his residence Nine teenth Street northwest Funeral services held at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on Thursday May 7 private interment. Pat Hott of Rocksille Md and Hattersboro W Talbott noted deceased in sixty ninth year with further funeral arrangements to follow

Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings

An OCR fragment lists funeral homes and embalmers including MND THOS 8S, WM H SARDO & CO, FRANK GEIEE'S SONS, FRANK A SPARE, JAMES T. CLEMENTS' 80NS, GEORGE P. BURHORST, WILLIAM LEE, and HARVEY'S SONS. The text references chapels, phone numbers, addresses such as 240 P Street N.W and 42 Wisconsin, and promises of prompt service and moderate prices with emphasis on first class care and professional staff. The list appears as a directory of death care providers with various locality details.

Sergeon Src sAkey Frank Geiee Seventer ST Modara Telephoma W. R. Sprare P Street N.W Spfare Prince Main Tuum Cements Pee Pirectors Charet ‘Telewine North

Titanic Inquiry Faces New York Hearings

Senator Works criticizes the Titanic investigation as lengthy and intrusive. The Senate panel heads to New York with Senator Smith to question witnesses while reporting on findings and witness expenses.

Senator Works

Ismay Free to Sail As Titanic Case Moves On

In New York on May 1 J Bruce Ismay and two Titanic figures were immune from subpoenas in a civil suit by a Titanic survivor Mrs George Robins. Counsel said Ismay can sail for Europe anytime as to the litigation. The Senate investigation was not deemed a target and contempt threats were dropped due to the Senate subpoena.

Robins New York J. Bruce Ismay Aall Europe George S. Graham Louise Robins Col John Jacob Astor Franklin Ismay Senate International Mercantile Marine C. H. Lighteller J. G. Boxhall District of Columbia Supreme Court George Robins United States Senate

Society at the horse show fashion noted on page

The society section lists attendees in vivid detail at the horse show with numerous women in stylish gowns and hats. Names include Mrs Westcott, Henry May, Mrs Ovey, Miss Eudora Clover, Mrs Sherman Miles, Garrison McClintock, Mrs W Sinclair Bowen, Miss Ruth Pilling, Miss Julia Whiting, Miss Annie Irwin, Miss Nancy Neff, Mrs Arthur Lee, Mr Prenton Gibson, Miss Dorothy Willama, Mrs Leonard Wood, Mrs Swager Sherley, Mrs Wotherspoon, Miss Natalie Magruder, and many others. The Grand Stand features Harriet Wadsworth, Mrs Cushman, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Mitchall, and a long list of society figures and other attendees.

Westcott Henry May Ovey Peter Gerry Mra. Townsend Walter Brooks Mias Eudora Clover Sherman Miles Aite Garrison McClintock W. Sinclair Bowen Ruth Pilling Ralph Jenkins Julia Whiting Annie Irwin Nancy Neff Arthur Lee Sire Gibson Prenton Gibson Dorothy Willama Leonard Wood Swager Sherley Natalie Magruder Christian Hemmick Paradise Clarence Watson William Graeme Harvey Vatican Spencer Cosby Hildegarde Nagel Gigdys Ingalls Catherine Britton Hugh Legare Harold P. Norton James C. Piling George T. Maryse Doyle John Biddie Charles W. Richardson Louise Baynes Dorothy Desble Sheridan John E. Reyburn Reyburn Arthur Addison Carol Crawford Mary McCauley Margaret Cotton_Smith Clark

Northwest Democrats Meet in DC Speaks Against Suffrage

At the Northwest Democratic Club gathering last night at Fourteenth and P streets NW KC Glasscock opened with a speech opposing District of Columbia suffrage. Other speakers included John Boyle Alf Nesse Maj Anderson Col W Stanch McIntyre and Dr T E Lewis. Governor Harmon to Start Maryland Tour.

Northwest Democrats Northwest Democratic Club Fourteenth P Streets KC Glasscock District of Columbia John Boyle Alf Nesse Maj Anderson Col W .Tanch McIntyre T E Lewis Harmon Maryland Judson Harmon Ofte Baltimore Baes Carmen

Roosevelt Wing Sweeps Pennsylvania GOP Convention

The Pennsylvania Republican convention, led by Col. William Flinn of Pittsburgh, ousted Penrose allies, selected Roosevelt delegates, and adopted a platform that omits Taft and Tener. Roosevelt backers won the ticket and pledged to support Roosevelt policies, with reforms to primaries and election laws and a push for direct senatorial election.

William Flyon Pittsburgh Tait Taft Tener Abraham Linegin Col Roosevelt Pennsylvania Theodore Roosevelt United States General Assembly Republcan

Fisher appoints Gove as assistant to Interior Secretary

J Fisher names George R Gove of Wisconsin as private secretary to the Secretary of the Interior. Gove replaces Irvin Hitterhouse who has resigned. Herbert A Mayer of Ohio becomes confidential clerk and succeeds Mayer as needed.

J. Fisher George R Gove Wisconsin Fisher Department of the Interior Haa Irvin Hitterhouse Herbert A. Mayer Ohio Uve

Delegates Counted for Democratic National Convention

The record lists Clark Wilson and Marshall Underwood Burke Harmon among delegates. It notes the total elected delegates as 1,094 with 729 needed to nominate and 668 yet to be elected for the Democratic national convention.

Clark Wilson Marshall Underwood Burke Harmon

Massachusetts Taft delegates face ballot dispute and Roosevelt reaction

The report details a contested Republican ballot in Massachusetts over independent candidate Sieberlich pledged to Taft and the impact on eight delegates at large. It notes Roosevelt disavowing support for delegates who opposed his preference and his reaffirmation that delegates should follow the popular vote.

Lone Candidate Hurta Taft in Mass Republican Contention

Eight delegates at large in Massachusetts backed Taft under the new presidential primary law though Roosevelt led in voter preference. Notable Republicans including Senator Crane Representative Weeks former Governor Bates and Euctus Tuttle failed to secure Roosevelt support amid internal party disputes. Frank Selberling, longtime legislator, sought the Taft slate but was excluded by the party organization.

Filton Finn Roosevelt Penrose Leutenant James P. McNichol Philadelphia Bill Flinn Jim Pennsylvania Congress Stephen G Porter Pittsburgh Charles F. Wright Wright Robert K. Young Feld Auditor General A. W. Powell F. T. Lewis Allentown J M. Morin A. R. Rapley Carlisle H. Walters Johnstown William Wihhelm Wiliam F Rempils Charles van Scotten J. P. McNarney G H.thomas H. D . English Thirtietiy Cibe T. Moore H. H. Gilykson Baventh W P. Young Robert B. Towne John Bohiesley W. H. Hackenburg Philip E. Womelsdorf Reynolds Laughlin Secon Thomas A. H. Hay G. C. McClain Oscar Denny W. I. McCullough Taft Bay State Massachusetts W. Murray Crane John W. Weeks John L. Bates Euctus Tuttle Boston and Maine Railroad

Seiberling Runs As Delegate At Large Faces Ballot Mixup

The article describes Seiberling using a petition to run as delegate at large and drawing second on the ballot, causing voter confusion as his name appeared near the eight Taft delegates. Many ballots marked nine names, invalidating delegates at large votes by about 2,000 in Gardner's district due to the extra name.

Seiberling Rooosevelt Mr. Seiberling Taft Gardner

Licensed to Marry Amid Odd Pairings and Oddities

A chaotic license notice lists multiple couples with varied ages and mismatched details. Clergy names appear with places like Rockville Baltimore Findlay and Frankfort, revealing a string of marriage licenses and officiants, including Rev. Joseph B. Camidy and Rev. James Montgomery, among others.

Chauncey M Grubb Emelia Manafield Tot Rockville Sonett Schfinam Rupeina Gina Pare Wares Roy W. P._ Johnston Lawler J. Welly Bo Graves Joseph B. Camidy Steeph A. Hautrop Lucinda Monroe Plaits

Naval Veterans Dine to Mark Great Battle Anniversary

Thirty-one surviving officers of the American fleet that defeated the Spaniards gathered at the New Willard Hotel to recount episodes of the sea engagement and toast officers. Admiral Dewey acted as toastmaster and led tributes to shipmate W Montgomery who died since the last gathering.

New Willard Admiral Dewey Manus Bay New Willard Hotel Nner S Tomst W . Montgomery New York

Opium Kills J. A. Bay In Washington Real Estate Office

James A. Ray a 41 year old Washington real estate dealer died at Freeman's Hospital last night from opium poison taken to ease pain from kidney trouble or acute indigestion. Physicians report he was found unconscious in his room at 1870 Street Northwest shortly after noon yesterday after arriving in Washington about 30 years ago from New York to enter the real estate business.

James A. Ray Washington Freetman's Hospital 1870 Street Northwest Mr. Ray New York

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