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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1914

Page

10

Fear of Cinco de Mayo Unrests Hit Foreigners in Mexico

Foreign residents across Mexico fear renewed antiforeign demonstrations on Cinco de Mayo. Past outbreaks in Mexico City and Monterrey saw mobs attack shops, loot, and insult Americans, Swiss, and French. warnings urge foreigners to stay away from central zones including Mexico City during the holiday period.

Mexico Mexico City Puebla Porfirio Diaz Republic Alameda Yella Reeks Jngtel Saveral Chico da Mayo Huerta

Students of Alleghany Collegiate Institute Camp With Soldiers

Allegheny Collegiate Institute students will camp with soldiers for a week at their barracks after arriving by ration route to Fort Myer from Alderson West Virginia. The article also covers court motions in Emerson Steim Pump Camp receiverships, bondholder actions, and a property sale for a baseball park subdivision.

Alleghany Collegiate Institute Wishingids Post Bureau King Colinnsa Washington-Virginia Railway Pour Mile Run Wallace N. Lindsey Catherine Lindsey Venullston Wythe Alfred Patrick Stiets G. W W. Lewis

Prisoners Enjoy Movies and Songs at District Jast Event

Prisoners at the District jail enjoyed a motion picture and vaudeville show last night. Tom Moore, aided by Fred Hinkey and W. Plunkett, presented the entertainment. A scene showing a detective pushed into deep water drew hearty applause. Another sketch depicted a policeman chasing a thief who stole his hat coat and club while asleep. District officials, invited by Laula F. Zinkhan, superintendent of the jail fall, attended.

Laula F. Zinkhan

Gets 8 years for Killing on Benning road

John J. Patten, 22, one of four charged with killing John Spencer on Benning road July 13, 1912, will serve eight years in the penitentiary, per a District Court of Appeals ruling. The other three pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Patten stood trial amid contention that no regular jury drew per code.

John J. Patten John Spencer Benning Road District Court of Appeals Robb Patten M. E. O'Brien

Police News Notes From Capitol District Incidents

Thieves entered the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store at 3139 M Street NW by removing a rear transom and stole 3235 from the cash drawer. Residents reported two colored men near the rear, and a noise was heard. Albert G Keyser of Cumberland Md was assaulted near Maryland Avenue and Four-and-a-Half Street SW. his pocketbook with 58 was taken. Davis Eigle’s office at 485 Louisiana Ave NW reported payroll theft totaling 180. George Newell of Falls Church Va collided with a mule team owned by Fort Myer at Potomac and M Streets NW. one mule was injured and the car slightly damaged. In a front-of-802 D Street NW altercation Louis Seikar was stabbed. Ray Fairfax, 02 D Street NW, was arrested. Ewell Wheeler of West Falls Church Va narrowly escaped injury when an approaching car forced him into a fender. Urban Cash of 409 Thirteen-and-a-Half Street SW fell from a streetcar near Ninth and F Streets NW, slight injuries. he declined hospital. An auto driven by William Painter of Leesburg Va and a streetcar collided at Ninth and Pennsylvania Ave NW. no injuries. George Durfee, 73, of 28 Massachusetts Ave NE, was found dead with heart failure. coroner’s certificate issued.

The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company M Street Maryland Avenue Albert G. Keyser Cumberland Keyser Davis Eigle Louisiana Avenue George Newell Falls 'Church United States Quartermaster’s Department Fort Myer Potomac M-Streets D Street Louis Seikar Second Street Ray Fairfax D Street Northwest Ewell Wheeler West Falls Church Eleventh Street Pennsylvania Avenue Urban Cash Ninth F Streets William Painter Leesburg Ninth Street George Durfee Massachusetts Avenue Northeast

City News In Brief Highlights From Local Happenings

Over 40 000 pieces were sent on a Sunday mail collection extending to 82 370 pieces total. Lectures at Western Reserve University will feature George Smart, former Washington correspondent for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Gospel Mission reports 3000+ clothing items donated and a bread line serving nearly 4 000 men and boys in the year ending April 30. Rampel Kalbfus appeal argued in District Court of Appeals with decision due in June. Willam Kent of California debates Mexican war policy at the public library, under the Study Club. A musical program for the National Cathedral choir tonight is by invitation only. District women workers form a Consumers League auxiliary. O'Leary discusses a minimum wage. Coroner’s jury finds Fred Beach died by accidental cause. funeral held. Rev. H Stepteau named to Metropolitan A M E Church post. Ross to Baltimore. Central Labor Union condemns anti union article. local unions urged to protest. New Machine Caster Helpers' Union organized in week, ice wagon drivers to organize tonight.

Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio George Smart Washington The Cleveland Plain Dealer School of Journalism Central Labor Union Joseph E. Toone Machine Caster Helpers’ Union

Advertising as Investment for Banks and Publicity

A newly elected bank director defends advertising as an investment to attract customers and build reputation. He argues bankers oppose publicity despite merchants embracing it, noting human interest ads in The Washington Post can raise awareness of bank services and features to attract depositors.

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