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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1912

Page

10

Taft Praises Maj Archibald Butt in Augusta Tribute

President Taft and Augusta honored Maj Archibald Butt, late aide to the President and Titanic victim, as memorial services filled the city. Taft spoke of Butt’s loyalty and selfless devotion, recalling their years together in the White House and in the Philippines, and urged peace to secure prosperity.

Augusta Taft Archibald Butt Maj Butt May Butt White House Major Tutt Roosevelt Himsalf Lin Archie

Mrs Taft Honors Heroes at Maul Memorial Ceremony

The event at the Maul Memorial Headquarters honored heroes with a formal push for a ceremonial arch. Mrs Taft led a committee including former Secretary, Mrs leowad, and secretary Mrs osing, alongside Catherine Mo MacLennan and others from Rochetter NY and Wagh gon.

Taft Siarm Leowad Hlas Osing Rochetter NY Mo MacLennan Wagh

Titanic damage suit filed against White Star Line over iceberg collision

York Mayo represents Strafia Forhina in a federal case seeking 90000 damages for the death of Victor Robins and Jack Amters aboard the sunken steamer. The complaint alleges negligent navigation and speed in iceberg waters, warnings ignored, inadequate lifeboats, and unmanned lifeboats after the collision.

York Mayo Mestair Fc Strafia Forhina Og Ateain Navigation Cmusa Colin

Ismay sails for home after Titanic inquiry

Bruce Ismay, managing director of the International Mercantile Marine, sailed for home aboard the Adriatic from Newark today. He said he had given all testimony and information at the Titanic hearings in Washington and expressed no ill will toward the American public. He appeared tired and planned to retire, and left his hotel with Franklin and J P Morgan Jr after conferring with several company directors.

Newark Bruce Ismay International Merantile Marine Famlan White Star Adriane White Star Line Adriatic Firat Sey Washington Cormand Senate Hie Hotel Franklin The International Mercantile Marine Ismay IP Morgan Jr

Italian battleship Re Umberto reported sunk by storm

A Tunis dispatch from Constantinople claims the Italian battleship Re Umberto, aiding troop convoys to Tripoli, was driven ashore and sunk near the coast by a storm. The report, unconfirmed by other sources, notes the ship’s notable size and armament and places the wreck near the western Tripoli border.

Constantinople Tunis Rocka Fuera Tripoli Toutsian

Gambler recalls Titanic night of disaster and brave stranger

A Cincinnati gambler recounts three players aboard the Titanic who kept gambling as the ship sank. They escaped in a lifeboat after a gun threat, rowed through freezing seas, and were aided by a calm and brave woman who tended their blistered hands and even offered to row. One man notes only three gamblers were aboard.

En York Tom Costello Cincinnati Ohio Costello Monte Carlo Ipastelfon Sas Halle Indiagnapolis Wolpg Dack

Homer Davenport Dead Artist of Arabian Horse Era

The obituary notes artist Homer Davenport died and recalls his American ownership of only Arabian horses, his desert imports, and his 1887 cartooning of public characters. It mentions his courtroom sketches during the Dreyfus trial and his familiarity with Harape.

Harape Dreyfus

Woman Arrested as Coiner in New York Case

Special to The Washington Post reports May 2 in New York a woman, Salvatrice Pisano, was arrested on counterfeit coin charges after five months’ earlier release for lack of evidence. Secret Service Capt William J Flynn found counterfeit coins and molds in her apartments. The filing lists various executors and damages in related civil suits. Davenport, famed cartoonist, died in New York after five days illness. born Silverton in March 187? and worked for Hearst papers across San Francisco and New York. known for animal drawings and a giant portrait of a Bedouin chief. also owned horses and Angora rabbits at Morris Plains NJ.

Washington Post New York Hoimer Yo Davenport Pneumonk Fils Portland Quecgonian William K Hearst Davenport San Francisco Morris Plains Traman Tom Fe Akmat Salvatrice Pisano William J Flynn Secret Service Womans Apartments

Vast 1911 Supreme Court docket fragment with many cases listed

The page compiles diverse legal proceedings including United States Supreme Court references, state cases, criminal and bankruptcy dockets, and court motions. It names numerous attorneys and firms, judges, and a wide array of case numbers and parties across federal and district courts.

Schofigla Va O'Coonpil United States Supreme Court Chiat Justice Me Irou Works Watera Kenya Justite Holmes Justice Day Baker Sheehy Charles Pittsburgh Power Jefords & Brown Quinter Burden Southern Railway Company Northern Indiana Gas and Flectricatioreys Kimball & Mercy Hamilton Yerkes Toe Ae Works Ima Cry Hammond Ind Jacob Oppenheimar California Altaya Gror Supreme Court of State of Call Comner Fe Arcade Alarmeys Thomas Ltd Baker Herain Plex Obailin Criminal Court Justice Barnard Faca Oberlin Moneys No Ee Golfetor General Lehmann Ten Verdi Thomas Mineys Leon Tobeiner J. C Lawkey Baker Iby Johnson Sopes Gren Lodge Knights of Psthian Allerey Georgia Alton United Edwant Allen Hamilton Douglass John Seeally Gerrington Ball Agio Laugh States William E Verwillion George Ho MacDoneld United State Henson T L Jones United States Dentel Mphonsy Walter Fgllors Anarte Murphy Gréed Farveny James CyShea Ennis Bernard J Foley United States Court of Customs Appeals Montgomery Smith Barber de Vries William E. Waterhouse Charles E McNabb William & Waterhouse Whtlam Waterhouse Charles E. McNabb Appellee Willam E Waterhouse College Walter H Hampton Appellant Charles E Metab Walter B Hampton Court of Appeals District of Columbia Scott Bailard McGowan Conrad Robinson Wilson Darlington Praill Pratt Pison Macfarland District of Columyle Bayly Thomas Douglas Baker Ruffin Obear John Supreme Court Noble Va Crane Attornays White Davis—Maddox & Gatley Nobes Weeks Williama—Wedd Gliffey Browne—Dickey Fulmer Va Dudley Crawford—Douglas Gaker Ruffin & Obear Harbin Trandenburg Hrendenburk Gittings & Chamberlain Searleve Searle Attorne Lambert Lucas Winfield Frisby- Scott Gaskins Pocys Hawley Holding Donatéson Wilson Hgldekoper Latimer Faibr Mltitoyalty Court Clabaugh Alderson Sanda Lapds Japp Percy Metzger

Deeds of trust filings for numerous properties and loans

A long list of deeds of trust records mortgage security transactions across many properties. Names include Holmead Manor, Rath Bo Parker, Joseph Sanders, Isaac Morchinger, Cora Bertimer, and others securing sums from 900 to 40,090 dollars. Terms range from months to years with interest around six percent, noting parcels, blocks, and street references.

Holmead Manor Rath John ‘Warren Oswerd J Taylor Janes Berry William Sick Clayton Burnsto Ame Mary Velati Amaylean Security and Trus Company National Savings and Trust Company WeGrew Lnited States John Pougetot Herman By Qesch Luther W Samuel Ho Barron Thomas B Mary C. Iglehart James Berry Wiliam McKiisytom Perpetual Building Association J Stanton Stux Leon Tobri Edward Jarrett F Thin Arthur A Smith Frederick Fuse Moore & Barbour B. Bunch George M .Emmerich Dougings Macks Washington Permanent Building Association Block & Square George E Dennis James W Dudley James W Blaine Francie Dearie Chapman W Fowler T Walter Fowler J Edward Fowler Eldene Borwood Burleith Lewis Timothy Leto Robert Prading George Hendecoonter Speurs John NM Henderson John F Ban Acorn Williter J_ lather Frank T. Rawlings Willand H Dorsey Iowa Bridget Murphy Argertesn Security and Trust Company Hogal Savings and Trust Company Patrick & Donoghue Et Ua WiLliam Wlather Jesse Heiskel Willan H Dorsey Jone Wiliam Schwenster

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington District 1900s

A dense listing of property transfers across multiple Washington streets and neighborhoods. Transfers include Birteenth Street area parcels to Charles Velrotine, Columbia Heights deals, Long Meadows cluster, and Garfield Heights parcels, with several entries noting lot numbers, squares, and nominal sums. Notable names include Clarenos B Hight, Cheries A Valentine, Ines T Walden, George H Slaybagh, Lulu S Plucker, and James M Desa Gale, among others.

Potomac Avenue E Strwet Birteenth Sevattemth Clarenos B Hight Charles A Velrotine Cheries A Valentine Ines T Walden Columbia Heights Batea Warren Northwest Washington Improvement Company Lulu S Plucker Long Meadows George FT Catlins John Dobring Joseph Paul Joseph Paul Lois Ellabton Terrace Edgar A Miller Wade Goodwin Third Worthwest Louis Dibmer R. Lea Horton Bellev Ree Watson Et George W Slory Aserce Eighloosti Topashendet Ux James M Desa Gale Lot Square Garfield Heights Stepbett J Lewis Richard A Chasa M Street Doylesteen Harry Ly Gammy Fifteenth Street Virgina EK Getty Cera Piper J Frederick Fusset Edward A Jarrett Mette M Helen Metcalf Henry J Berens James AlFiech James D Cramp Streft Northwest Grant Guthrie Edwin Gerhrle Hight Macy T.logan Drott Park Amander Belt

Southland and Aloysius in Scoreless 9 Innings

In a tight independed league game at North Capital and Weeks Park Southland and Aloysius battled to a scoreless 9 innings in a pure pitchers duel. Thompson and Ebert dominated hitters while fielding sparkled and Roach Carroll provided the key hitting as both teams left runners on base in a tense defensive showcase.

Southland Aloysius North Capital Persay Irite Thompson Ebert Share Felding Spaulding Heinrich Roach Carroll Sullivan Southieng Alsysius

Tennallytown Edges Bethesda In Marquette League Match

Tennallytown defeated Bethesda 8 to 5 at Thirty-fifth Street and Wisconsin Avenue Northwest. Jones struck out thirteen for Tennallytown as Bethesda made miscues in the field. Musgrove, Kirkland, Day, and Jones led Tennallytown hitters. multiple errors aided Bethesda’s tally. Final score shows Tennallytown top Bethesda by three runs in a late game rally.

Tennallytown Bethesda Thirty-fifth Street Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Jones Meirerrore Bethesds Taunton HOAE Tomy Muag Howard Tate Perrell Dfones Kirkland Windom OlGroe Haton Tbo Hicks Sherler Holman Rf George Fey Pere Horn Rf Musgrove Perral Day Jones Martin Groos Carroll Erreye Musgrove Musrove Howard Carroll George Bactifice of Burke Parrell Howard George Burke Burke Mr Brooke Inéne

Amateur Games Today Across Capital City League

Local amateur contests scheduled with teams such as Kensington Departmental, Printers, and Park. Notable matchups include Glipse-War, Mt Piere, and Washington 13h at various city venues. Also listed are religious and educational group games and a postponed state auditor event at Treasury Monument grounds.

Capital Pumpere Colwmbia Col Kengington Departmental Sillpee Interter Washington First Presbyterian Independence Mendettas Marquette Wisconsin Ave Malan Printers Stephens Georgia Ave Aewoodstow —Park Herald Railroed Ghot Fla Ave Adama Ve Southern Sunday School Asuve —Amecontin Va Limco Avanas Seerearya Office Treasury Monument Grounds

Belmonts Edge Tanglewoods in Close Monumental League Tilt

Belmonts beat Tanglewoods 4 to 2 in a tight Monumental League contest. Key plays included strong fielding by McGuire and solid pitching by Colton. Belmonts face Church of Reformation Saturday at Fifth College and Florida Ave NE at 5 PM.

Belmonts Tanglewoods McGuire Colton Church of Reformation Fifth Lege Florida Avenue Abied Os Anes Daugherty Cf Johnsop Stegigi grrem—Belmonta Bairmocia Korea Galton Hager Helabidia Clements Hay Bgracht Nager Empire Ramet Pia

First Presbyterian Edges Ahead in East Washington League Victory

In a tight East Washington League game First Presbyterian capitalized on errors, walks, and a two run homer by Thompson to take a lead early. Allen and Strothers starred in the field as First Presbyterian defeated their opponent with timely hitting and solid defense.

Presbyteriansqen Thompson Allen Strothers Miler Watson G Miller Smeet Marz Smith Thorusit L. Roberts Allen Bursa Lefton beeee—Fint MP First Presbyterian Bas Balle J White White Davis Derik Balla

American Security Prevails in low scoring Columbia League clash

American Security defeated Southern Railway 6 to 3 in a Columbia League game played near Sixteenth Street and Columbia Road NW. Riddle and McClear starred in the field for American Security while Beatty Bolen Crosson McDonald Hayes and Rawlings led Southern Railway’s offense.

American Security District Southern Railway Sixteenth Street Columbia Road Northwest Riddle and McClear Southern Amer OAB Beatty If Il MacDonald Bolen Riddle OlRiddle Buckler Rawlingy Huatem Odavie Mclean Mig OR Rawlingart Shuarie oBoykin Degnan Banea Fiouthern American Security Firat Dyer Riedon Risdon Cromom Mads Risdon If Riefon Mayea West Beatty Rachlnge Shugrne Riddi Batla West Degman Balk Mr Hughes

Car Dept Triumphs Over Station In Local League Game

Pitcher Callow stars as Car Department defeats Station 6 to 8 at Fifth Street and Florida Avenue northeast. Key players include J Suffikan Callow and Pugh with multiple hits and RBIs. Game lasts 1 hour 20 minutes with errors by both sides and several notable defensive plays.

Callow Dept Station Fifth Street Florida Avenue Suffikan Pugh Okeal Anderson Rf Omtaler Abo Oz Pugh Muleibul MC Sullivan Cf OlCornan Ortef Williams Umbeagh Poe Rune Hendr J Sullivan J Callow Tury Anderson Fr Pugh Bal Lmbangh Kehl Focadow OM Umbaugh Umbaugh Hehl F Callow

Cornell Beats Navy Yard In Slow Capital City Park Tilt

Cornell defeated Navy Yard 7 to 3 in a slow game at Capital City Park. Five runs were scored in the sixth inning before rain halted play with Cornell leading 7-4 and Navy Yard at the plate.

Cornell Navy Yard Capital City Park North Capitol Latreria Betts Navy Abhoa Cornet Abhoae Jeans Carr Marceron Govannethct Rosner Edmonton Newell P31 lNoven O'Thompson Piieds Mary Yard Ryne Htm Thompeon Bate Hite Carr Rougtree Beard Selb Marceron Ayer Ollingewarth Vasen Blake Chiam Walters Ednesston Edmonaton Howell Balle Noyes Lmpire Betta Time of Fame

Nativity Defeats North Carolina in Sunday School League

Nativity won from North Carolina 8 to 5 in the Sundays School League at Fourteenth and A streets northeast. Smithson led Nativity with twelve strikeouts while allow ing ten hits. box score details note pitchers Bussus and Seabright, with Merrifield and Herman among hitters.

Nativity North Carolina Stretts Smithson Abh Carf Marty Irao Smivaninb Ofterlearf Orphesor Hord Smithsnp Dougherty Butler Merrill Busstuz Neld Jobveon H Rmithsen Dougherty Herman Bane I Nativity Pirettese Balle O Snabright Bussius Sexbright Agatont Bussus Seebright Ct Bussius

Andrews Defeats Seaton In Northern Association Clash

Andrews 7 Seaton 5 as Tipton shines on the mound in a tense north side game played on Georgia Avenue and Kenyon Street Northwest. Seaton tallies first but Andrews answers with timely hits and fielding turning the tide by the middle innings.

Northern Association Georgia Avenue Kenyon Street Andrews To & Tipton Abhoa el Seatoo Larmas Knapp Bowers tesee-Andrews Seaton i Tipton Tipton i Thomped Alatchinson Donald Thompron Thompem Lamar Jemkisa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maj Butt A &H U x State Florence Carolina Titanie Homer Davenport Texa Japan Wtvie Toxo Uncle Sam Titanic America Desert Plantis G Gardiner K J Whitetord John C Ray Milton Mants Charles Poe Nooit Frank Toomeys Thomas C Noyes Plainti H W. Wheatley Anne Campbell Annie A Fendath H Ro Buren Bulb & Weaver Brightwood Belway George Potithmer Quesada Louis Guertin Leo P Harlow Philip Hichborn Point Guardian William Hits United States Court of Claimz Jusice Sten Uy Robert T Jesper Attornese Thoman Woots Attornera Fred B Rhodes Dersos Lad Harry Pyyton Hendricks i Christie Lowe & Heyworth Equity Court NO Justice Wright Philip Hichborn Murray Cobb Guardian Willian H. Dennis Plain Lots William Hie Drew Drew William H Shipley Phaintiff J Shea Lawrence Hasty Bradford Sinclair Walter Brandenberg Plaintif Jona Aiden Conant Miller Et al Ralston Biddons & Richardson CW Clagett JP Barnes Rehmidt Va Randall Graptel Joh Lichitter John Ridont Berry & Minor W E Ambrose Westcott Ronan Bigoness Chipin Brown CW Parman Hesmet Lic Wise Committee Publc Auction Gair Company Thontan Fo Drummond Justice Stafford Nathan Head Attornes EA Byrne Joh Buickenstaio Ove Bluestein Company Pleintiff Alexander Wolf L. H David Darr Peyer & Taylor Welle Ts Drury Hume Colbert Foyhingon Withataa Wa Ambrose Wiarner—Bauby Smith Wilcan Baker Ve Cooper Darling Byme Gait Galt Baker Sheehy & Wogan Darie Ho Bronatrest Gobmat Et Attorneys Keyne— Wheat Fepyer Ve Pepper Nesle Bag Fc Abt Barnes Nughee Thosias” Jones Circuit Court AO Stafford Krosky Vally and Suburban Railway of Chacien Bendhelm Edwin Forrest George P Hoover National Electric Supply Company Carpenter Curcuit Justles Gould Ashford Evening Star Davin EB Slater C C James de Fenda Ros Ferry & Son Fos Hogs Wengter Plaiiti A. & Davia RB Slater Allerneys Ross Perry Justles Barnerd Siaty Cana Lucca Honry Cragett Marti Brewer Augustus Brewer J H Smith Emily McK Smith William G Pond Halls B J Louis Willige Eugene A Jotes Thomas Ro Rablacop L.aatley Letate E. B Punnington Bortwick Tepper & Gusack Ebert Bath Esch G. P Entermar Government Printing Office Columbia Park Fuet M Streets Bilipse Smith Printera Was &Wuzzie Selivan ABE Hertor Apeoan Beerygo Gobbel Loluton Pamedt Carter Amepire Jack Leotard Bour John F Mary T Bennett Lanter Meighte Charles Winger Adelaids L. Gardnar Eleventh Astrests John W Harkners Henry C Ash Oween Barron Pert C Barron al Sarvey G Laycock Arthur B Shreve William F O'Donnell Fourteenth Susan Ro Merriam Edith Ninth Street Streats Edith Y Johnson Duran Errest Harry Altes Harriet M Geers L Goodacre Patrick
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