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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

7

Finley Addresses Firemen Pay Rise Demand

W. W. Finley president of Southern Flatlway Company explains that wage demands from firemen, seeking about 278 percent more, cannot be granted now due to business conditions and expected summer earnings. He proposes revisiting the issue next fall, with mediation as an alternative, urging the men to accept fairness and open conference.

W. W. Finley Southern Flatlway Company Southern Railway Company Coapman Tyne

Herndon Will Filed In Virginia Estate Provisions

The will of Commander Cumberland George Herndon medical inspector S N Melsesterday provides monthly life payments to nieces and his mother Mrs Hetty Herndon for life. Three quarters of the remainder goes to nieces after the mother's death. A memorial window is to be placed in Mount Pony Baptist Church Culpeper Va in memory of the testator's grandfather and parents. Funds also establish a medical scholarship at the University of Virginia for a poor deserving man.

Cumberland George Herndon S. N. Melsesterday Hetty Herndon Mount Pony Baptist Church Culpeper

Texas to Fire on San Marcos as Tests Arranged

Reports say the Texas will again engage the San Marcos in experiments. The Navy Ordance Bureau plans tests to be conducted by Atlantic fleet battleships off Tangier Sound, with explosive shells and armor-piercing rounds to assess performance.

New Hampshire Tangler Sound Chesapeake Bay San Marcos Texas Santiago Ordnance Bureau Navy Department

Norwegian Club Dinner Highlights Norway's Future

Col Krag-Jorgensen spoke at the ninth annual Norwegian Club dinner at the Artington Hotel in New York, discussing Norway's future. He arrived from Christiana with a U S trip party and attended as a guest of the Norwegian legation with toastmaster W. Aagendert. Other speakers and guests from diplomatic and political circles attended.

Krag-Jorgensen Soswegian Army Artington Hotel Norway New York Weaterdas Christiana Washington Nor- Werian Legation W. Aagendert Representative Steenesen Wisconsin

Woman Dies After Automobiling Accident in York Fla

Mrs Matthew Trimble Jr of Washington died at York Hospital after being pinned beneath a vehicle during the Four-Leaf Clover sociability automobile run. Her husband Matthew Trimble Jr, severely injured, is bedridden and grieving. The body to be taken to 1320 Rhode Island Avenue NW for a funeral likely Monday afternoon.

York, Fla Matthew Trimble, Jr Washington York Hospital Robert Smith Trimble Rhode Island Avenue Northwest

Hollander earnings in Santo Domingo probe

Dr Jacob M Hollander of Baltimore received 40000 from the United States and about 10000 from Santo Domingo for work on the republic’s fiscal affairs amid upheaval. Huntington Wilson testified before the House expenditures committee saying US pay and Santo Domingo compensation were not coordinated. Root’s inquiry and state department light to come next week.

Jacob M. Hollander Baltimore United States Santo Domingo Latter Republic Huntington Wilson House Committee On State Department Hollander Roosevelt Black Republic Republic Wilson Or. Hollander Baltimorean Elihu Root Root Pr. Hollander Wilsen Department

Taft Hosts Nazareth Cadets at White House Visit

President Taft welcomed the Nazareth Hall Military Academy graduation class at the White House with Attorney General Wickersham introducing them. The cadets dined at the Colonial School for Girls and plan to return to Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Headmaster Rev E J Blum and Cadet Commandant J W F Treusswig led the party, which included William Bennett Jr and numerous classmates.

Taft Nazareth Hall Military Academy White House Wickersham Colonial School For Girls Connecticut Avenue Nazareth J. Blum J W F. Treusswig William Bennett, Jr B. E. Bryan G. S. Dart C.F Esthman A F Holden M. B. Layton W A. Moorhouse Munger F. B. Potts G. A. Schoeffer AH. Schroeder He. Stier W. F. Wimstel William Woodyard Thomas Imhoff Sidney Simmons James Allen

Gaelic Society Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Gaelic Society met at the New Wizard last night and reelected Mgr. Shahan as president. Alexander McNeill was named vice president and Mrs. Mary Sheridan Fahnestock secretary. James D. Finn Gaelic secretary, James McCormick treasurer, Rev. Henry J. Shanneile librarian. Councilors include Michael Dowd Dr. Joseph Dunn James Money P. J. Nee P. I. O'Dea Miss Teresa O'Sullivan John J. Phillips Nicholas J. Shea Frank J. Sheridan and Miss Mary Eleanor Sullivan.

Gaelic Society Mgr. Shahan Alexander McNeill Mary Sheridan Fahnestock James D. Fiinn James McCormick Henry J. Shanneile Michael Dowd Joseph Dunn James Money P. J. Nee P. I. O'Dea Teresa O'Sullivan John J. Phillips Nicholas J. Shea Frank J. Sheridan Mary Eleanor Sullivan

Sawyer To Be Sent Home From Hospital

E J Sawyer, once a prosperous fruit grower aged 18, is prepared for return to Middletown NA with an attendant next Wednesday after being at the Government Hospital for the Insane for about ten days. Arrangements were made by Secretary George Wilson of the board of charities following a letter from Mrs Sawyer urging DC officials to plan the move.

E. J. Sawyer Middletown Sawyer Govern Ag George Wilson Board of Charities District of Columbia

One Car Perfect Contest Closes Amid Harsh Roads

Motorists weary from hardships welcome the start of Mand Neaterday's run as police stop and briefly warn pedal machines. Roads remain nearly impassable, hampering travel and contest participation. Police issue urgent safety notices to drivers.

Four Leaf Clover run standings after day three in auto event

Standings show No. 2 Stoddard-Dayton and No. 11 Velie among leaders with others withdrawn or perfect scores. The Regal remains the only car with a perfect score in the 153 mile Ha gerstown leg. Officials report rough roads and police timing, with the final Leonardtown stage and awards due today and tomorrow’s Graton meeting expected to name winners.

Stoddard-Dayton Marton Buick Ford Velie Hudson Warren-Detroit K-R-I-T Apperson Regal Cole Hagerstown Leonardtown Andi Return Washington William Jose Grogan Howard Fiske Marion Tekting Ward Velte Reo Matheson W. B. McBurney H. E. Duckstien Harry Cunningham Good Hope Road Clinton Tee Bee Brandywine Horsehead Gallant Green Hughesville Charlotte Hall Newmarket Turners Morganza Loveville Piiot Maxwell Columbia John R. Thomas Thomas Chalmers Zell Motor Car Company Ira Waterman Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Street B Street Fifteenth Seventeenth the Grafton Run

Fire Damages Dredge Pittsburg in Washington Channel

A fire aboard the dredge Pittsburg at anchor in the Washington channel off Eleventh Street caused $20 damage around 9 PM. The blaze started when a cigarette fell, and firefighters quickly controlled the flames.

Pittsburg Washington Channel Eleventh Street

Hotels and guests list across Raleigh and beyond

A dense OCR style roster lists numerous guests and figures at hotels in Raleigh and surrounding cities, including Jston, Willard, and St James, with names such as Chipman, Ames, Buckley, Bodman, Backus, Gifford, Davis, Poole, King, Dalmet, Green, and many others. The fragmentary record covers multiple states and hotels, reflecting a social register of visitors and residents.

Jston F. E Chipman Raleigh W. H. Ames D. F. Buckley F. L. Bodman E. Backus Willard Hicago G C. Davis C. Poole R. KR Janney W. H de Burk H. J Medier H. Lariey Woor Lamb KR. A. Botley Col Col. and Mrs. L. M. Mans, W Schmitt, W Haskina J. C. Gifford G. E. Gifford Philadelphia E .J. Mofimen Oakley Colsm. Lowenstein F. AL Jufe J. B King R. King Iexard W. J. Wrighton Releigh California M. T. Green and Wits Sacramento St James Maryland C. Dalmet A M. Gilburn H. IL. Wiejang New Yorkie Bosle W. Nyaren H. E. Meser A. S Seosen LN. Jacobs W. F. Lockhart W. Crawford AM. Peckham L. G Benner 8. Stone W. AL le Brim J Chambers Howe H. Patton Winchester Acker J. F. Shanley Ebbitt New Jersey A. Lee J_E. Collins Dttley F Kept W. S. Burgesser B. Calder JH. Lomas P. C. Roberts Poe Clark Wemere Tames Fod van Winker Char Brand & Tames Tenner Thomar Rives Douglas Manly AL R ‘Turmbull Woor Roper CR. Saunders St James Foreign Barrett Landon Faleigh Manual KE Cook East Liverpool Zobith

Art federation delegates examine city art display at Octagon House

Delegates from major art bodies gather at Octagon House for a convention opening after a reception, with a private tour of the Corcoran Gallery. Speakers including H. W. Kent and Mrs. E. W. Pattison push closer ties between architects and engineers and a higher art presence in architecture. Dues rise from 1 to 32 as federation expenses are projected near 12 000 for the coming year.

American Federation of Arts American Institute of Architects Archaeological Institute of America American Academy In Fame Octagon House Corcoran Gallery of Art National Sculpture Society National Society of Mural Painters H. W. Kent Metropolitan Museum of Art E. W. Pattison General Federation of Women’s Clubs Henry Turner Bailey Charles L. Hutchison

Typographical Union officers chosen at 424 G Street NW

The Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 elected officers last night at 424 G Street NW. Chosen were President F. C. Roberts, vice president Francie Benzler, secretary George G. Seibold, treasurer Jerome W. Johnson, sergeant at arms Eugene Conner, doorkeeper Nulen Stoops, trustees Harry B. Goodrell, auditors George H. Bail and William H. Cornish, and Chartes W. Radley as executive committee ( newspaper ). Delegates to the International Typographical Union convention in San Francisco were Oscar D. Hyler Edward W. Morcock and Robert W. Summers with alternates John E. Keefe and Conrad T. Vogel. Also named were numerous additional delegates and officers from various offices and associations attached to the union.

Columbia Typographical Union G Street Northwest F. C. Roberts Francie Benzler George G. Seibold Jerome W. Johnson Eugene Conner Nulen €. Stoops Harry B. Goodrell George H. Bail William H. Cornish Chartes W. Radley Edwin A. Fraser Harry C. Knapp Charles Long Joseph B. Skelly Bert V. Wolfe Eugene H. Andrew Charles E. Holmes William R. Love John O'Donnoghue John R. Purvis Wilson H. Cook San Francisco Oscar D. Hyler Edward W. Morcock Robert W. Summers John E. Keefe Conrad T. Vogel B. & Feeney Harry B. Springer

Society at the Bat Game to Nine Innings

Washington society crowds to Georgetown field next Friday at 4 30 for charity game between Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs. Captains Bayne and Evans announced full lineups with Bayne vs Spencer pitching. uniforms promised and practice limited to maintain secrecy. proceeds support Providence Hospital.

Washington Chevy Chase Georgetown Field Providence Hospital

Convicted of Murder in Second Trial in Same Week

Arthur Johnson, a Black man, was found guilty of first degree murder in Criminal Court No 1, marking a second conviction within a week after the death of John Ofenstein, a white blacksmith, whom Johnson allegedly struck with an iron bar after a dispute over shoeing a mule. The defense claimed intoxication as partial excuse. a new trial motion is pending.

Arthur Johnson Mattie E. Lomax Cecil Lomax Johnson John Ofenstein Ofenstein Orenstein United States Turner Joseph Salomon T. M. Baker

Duel tragedy hits Georgetown star Dug Pallen after train crash

Charles McDougall Pallen a former Georgetown University baseball and football standout is struck by a freight train at Pelham Manor station on the New Haven Railroad. He loses a leg and is taken to New Rochelle Hospital. He asks an ambulance crew to tell his father gently. his father is editor of the Catholic Encyclopedia and a New Rochelle leader. Pallen, years old, had lived in New Rochelle and worked in New York real estate. He graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School in 1905 and joined Georgetown University the next year.

Washington Post New Rochelle N. Y Pelham Manor New Haven Charles McDougall Pallen Georgetown University Palen New Rochelle Hospital George Scott Catholic Encyclopedia New York City Dug Clover Associates Georgetown Preparatory Emmett S. J Pallen

Weather conditions and storm warnings across regions

The Weather Bureau reports abnormal heat east of the Rockies with a violent storm centered over Vancouver Island causing rains in the north Pacific States and gusts on the Washington Oregon coasts. Winds reach 76 mph at the Columbia River mouth. Forecast shows unsettled weather in northern Rockies and plains, with fair, warm conditions east of the Rockies for Thursday and Friday.

U. 8 Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Washington Rocky Mountains Atlantic Ocean North Atlantic Mississippi Ohio Gulf South Atlantic States Vancouver Island North Pacific Oregon Columbia River Miasissippi Valley Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Maryland Florida Rocky Mountain Region Plains States Rocky Mountain Middle Plateau Pacific States California Pacific Point Lobos New England Middle Atlantic Coast South Atlantic Coast West Gulf Coast Great Lakes Grand Banks

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