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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1912
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text reports a 1913 horse show with prize winners and related activity over four days. It references associations, shows, and competing steeds, but the readable details are sparse and garbled. The strongest discernible elements are the event theme and the notion of prize outcomes.
The meet featured new marks in multiple classes. Disbrow beat his own 60 cubic inch record by 23 seconds in the 5 time trial, Nikrent set a 200 cubic inch class record while racing a Case, and Harroun held the 2.0 liter class record as Nikrent edged Ralph de Valna in a close relief. Kalina won two six mile events, while the fastest mile was set by Fadraw in the Jay kaye Serem race.
A deceased unidentified white man found along the river near Mabinday is under investigation. Authorities say the death may be nonviolent or murder, with no definite connection to a nearby sailboat incident. The case remains unresolved and details are scarce.
A disrupted account recalls a May 1 19th century reunion at Cumberland Church near North Mechime Street with Gen Ben Nett of Toutaine as commander of the Army of Tennessee. The dedication service featured Rev Gettheb Iy and Rev Dr Seibert Ct Newart ST with addresses by Rev James Moffat and Tinker. The event included a $1000 subscription and noted camp gatherings and patriotic tributes.
Prominent figures including Senator Martine Chief Justice Shepard and Representative Conry spoke at a Raleigh Hotel banquet closing Georgetown University statue dedication events. Attendees, many former Georgetown students, heard addresses praising President Whitney’s administration and the university’s growth.
A scrambled OCR wire story describes a bank cashier being jailed amidst a murky sequence of names, places, and events. It references a village, an autopsy or examination, and a murder context with scattered details about investigators and a cave scene.
Japheon Mist and Democrats of Mississippi vote next Tuesday to choose presidential elect delegates for the Baltimore national convention and to select a state national committeeman. Oscar W onderwood of Alabama and Gov Wilson of New Jersey are printed on the primary ticket. Four unopposed delegates at large, plus eight district delegates, will be chosen, with all delegates required to support the winning presidential candidate. Senator John Sharp Williams and other unopposed figures lead the slate for delegates at large. Republicans have already picked their district and at large delegates weeks ago.
In Harrisburg May 5 the Ruthrle and Bitter factions clash for control of the Pennsylvania Democratic State convention. Delegates for state treasurer auditor general four representatives at large presidential electors and national convention delegates are to be chosen. James M Coffe of Bethlehem dismisses candidacy while Paige of Harrisburg and Gay Carden of Philadelphia are named among national delegates.
Mixed results flood in from Texas and South Carolina as Wilson holds a lead in Texas polls while delegates for the state conventions near May. Early returns show Taft trail and unpledged candidates gathering weak support in several counties amid ongoing primary and convention activity.
A Philadelphia girl, aged 20, is accused of murdering Carl Gotten in an aged resident of Rupert’s Gren Saxons. She was arrested near Pittsburgh after disappearing from Saxon town following the death of an elderly keeper she had worked for. Poison was found in the house, and a German consul aided the case as officials seek postwar removal papers. The hearing is set tomorrow before United States Commissioner Edmunds.
The quadrennial Methodist conference in Minneapolis and St Paul held memorial services for Bishops Mallalieu Speltz Jomeier Nova and Goodsell who died since the last meeting. No regular session was held as delegates gathered only for the memorials.
The Wen jury attended a church service inside Carroll county courthouse today. Floyd Allen, prisoner in a long trial, endured continued examination as the case nears a potential two week duration. Eighteen witnesses have testified. 47 more to swear for the prosecution and 25 for the defense. Allen's broken leg and weakened condition elicit sympathy as he is described as a rugged mountaineer.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland March Frank Hopkin a negro went to the home of Dr J W Birt at Brookeville and slashed his wife a domestic in the kitchen during breakfast. She is in critical condition. Hopkins was arrested and admits cutting his wife saying he loved her. They had not lived together recently.
Senor I Gutierrez de Lara, Mexican socialist delegate, told a Socialist mass meeting at Typographical Temple that the revolution aims to share the country’s rich lands with workers. He said the rebels possess manpower and resources, and their resolve will endure beyond defeats. He cited fifty thousand already engaged and urged every working man to join.
Lulu Temple Philadelphia makes a spectacular entry into Los Angeles as thousands of Shriners arrive for the 38th annual conclave. Imperial Potentate JF Treat of Fargo ND among prominent arrivals. 32 special trains bring Mecca Temple New York City and Alena Temple Honolulu. 48 Shriners travel by two-section train. Kendrick rides in a carriage drawn by white horses amid gilded pageantry.
Rhodes city capitulated after Turkish landings by Troian forces near the harbor. Admiral Vial demanded surrender, the governor yielded claiming no power to resist. Warships shelled the park as Turkish troops moved, with reported heavy Ottoman casualties and prisoners taken.
A taxi and a toning car collided at Baltimore and Exeter streets causing a taxi to plow into a drug store at 140 o clock this morning. Seven people in the auto were injured as bricks and glass were torn away, a United States mail box was carried into the shop, and the building's windows and wall were damaged. Occupants of the car escaped serious harm. two women and several others were treated at the scene or nearby. The crash left debris scattered across the storefront and street, with neighbors shaken by the blast and ensuing wreckage.
A claim notes a remedy named Marita promising relief from rheumatism arthritis and related pains without patent medicine. It asserts rapid reduction of aches inflammation and joint stiffness, with a testimonial by James Q Donnell and attribution to Magistral Chemical Company in New York.
W J Sloane offers storing services for rugs and carpets to prevent damage from pests and sun fading. Emphasizes thorough cleaning before storage and provides taking up, cleaning, packing, and storing of valuable floor coverings at moderate charges.
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