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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

6

Badger band man jailed four years each in blackmail case

Justice Wright sentenced James Raley Knotts and Benjamin Knotts to four years apiece in Fort Leavenworth after their conviction for blackmailing Charles Rosenthal. Alton Armstrong and Frissie Bennett received similar terms, while Frissie Bennett drew two years in an Kansas prison. The judge expressed sympathy for the girl, then noted she must be punished to deter similar crime. The case followed witnesses and appeals for clemency amid pressure from families and media.

Juatine Wright District Supreme Court Yeaterday James Raley Knotts Benjamin Knotts Alton, Armstrong Frissie Bennett Charles Rosenthal James Bailey Knotta Cairo Fi & Revolver Wright Sulty James Bailey Knotts Armstrong Fort Leavenworth Langing Kans Benjamin’ Armstrong Orangeburg S&s. C Benjamin

Utah offers Brigham Young portrait in state silver service

The state of Utah proposes a silver service of over 200 pieces illustrating Utah history with mountain passes plains and public buildings. Only one piece shows Brigham Young in a half inch likeness from the Pioneers Monument replica. Secretary Meyer will decide on acceptance when delivery occurs next August.

Brigham Young Utah Meyer Col D. C. Jaclin Salt Lake City

Windsor's Body Recovered From Colonial Beach Waters

The body of William Windsor aged 60 of 1806 Four-and-a-Half Street Southwest was found floating several miles from the drowning site near Colonial Beach Virginia. Windsor worked for John Miller Dredge and Sand Company of this city and was missing for over five weeks. Local authorities had searched since the disappearance and notified the next of kin by telephone.

William Windsor Colonial Beach Windsor John Miller Dredge and Sand Company

Picture Show Men Unite at City Meeting

Leading motion picture theater proprietors and managers met at A. C. Joy's residence with Joy as temporary chairman and Wiliam BR. Mack as temporary secretary. A permanent organization was formed to advance the growing film entertainment industry with officers elected: A. C. Joy president, Fulton Breiawent secretary, A. Bren ski treasurer. A committee on rules and by-laws was appointed to draft regulations.

A. C. Joy Mr. Joy Wiliam BR. Mack Fulton Breiawent A. Brenski

Northwest Washington building lots for sale at sacrifice price

Notice authorized by an out of town owner to sell four Northwest Washington building lots near a streetcar line within 18 minutes of Treasury at 275 dollars per lot. Public details via Box 225 care Washington Post. Ad hints adjoining owners sold for three to five times this price.

Northwest Washington Treasury Care Washington Post

Comrades Escort Brig Gen M Bromett to Arlington Grave

Two thousand mourners followed Brig Gen M Bromett’s casket from Gawler’s to St Patrick’s Church for a requiem, then to Arlington Cemetery. Procession, led by the District National Guard, included GABR and Spanish War Veterans, with tributes by Father Harrington and Simon Wolf. Three volleys and taps marked the interment at Fort Myer.

Arrose M. Bromett Arlington Cemetery Gawlers Second Infantry District National Guard Calaaga GABR Toyat Legion James E Brown Army and Navy Union Washington Father Harrington Simon Wolf Fort Myer

Treasury Fireproofing and New Entrances Considered

A House sub committee report finds the Treasury building largely fireproof but notes fire hose in poor condition and crowded corridors with supplies. Recommendations may include extra entrances and minor fixes funded by Congress. Women volunteers from Civic Federation offer aid and will present prior findings to the committee.

Treasury House Committee Congress Public Buildings Committee Mia Richard Winwright Maud Wetmore The Civic Federation

Office like big store auctions district supplies

Two hundred bidders crowded the District building to auction office supplies for the coming year. M Hargrove and assistants will inspect samples over two weeks and contracts are expected to be awarded in about four weeks. The procurement aims to spend over a quarter of a million dollars on items such as plows needles thread ash cans ink and fire hose.

M. ©. Hargrove

An Aid to Shopping. Ladies Find a Federal Taxicab Conven ien t

An aid to shopping notes the Federal Taxicab as a convenient and comfortable option for ladies. The ad lists rate at 3 dollars per hour and product code M 6670.

Albumen’s role in amoeba and blood cell nutrition

The text argues albumen as essential food for all animals, noting amoebic nutrition from natural albumen, heat coagulation harms edible protein, pepsin and acid convert it to soluble peptone, which membranes absorb. Cooked or overheated albumen loses nourishment, with cautions against boiling or excessive pasteurization in infant feeding.

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