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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

7

All Cars Lose Points In Leonardtown Run

Motorists completed a 600 mile run to Leonardtown Md and back with honors to the welcoming crowds despite rough roads. Final scores were to be released soon as prizes and cups awaited distribution after racing tests and repairs to a broken bridge and a tire.

Leonardtown

Col George M Brayton Dies After Pneumonia Battle

Col George M Brayton veteran Indian fighter and Civil War officer died at his Westmoreland apartment after a five day illness with pneumonia. Born Nantucket 1831 he joined the Fifteenth Infantry U S A at age three and served as captain in the Civil War. He later led Indian campaigns in Arizona and commanded the Nineteenth Infantry at Fort Wayne Detroit before retiring seventeen years ago. Survived by his wife, his funeral will be at 10 tomorrow from the Westmoreland with Rev Randolph H McKim officiating. burial in Arlington Cemetery.

George M. Brayton Westmoreland Yeater Col Brayton Nantucket Massachusetts Isaac Brayton Brayton Cleveland Ohio Fifteenth Infantry Arizona Nineteenth United States Infantry Fort Warne Detroit Washington Westmoreland Randolph H. McKim Church of the Epiphany Arlington Cemetery

Gustav Mahler Dies In Vienna At 60

Vienna reports the death of Gustav Mahler the eminent composer and conductor. He served as director of the Vienna Imperial Opera for years and was musical director at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1908. He also led the New York Philharmonic concerts for two seasons.

Vienna Gustav Mahler Mahler Vienna Imperial Opera Metropolitan Opera House New York New York Philharmonic

Peace Day Observed in Washington Public Schools

Peace Day marking the tenth anniversary of the first Hague conference was observed in Washington schools and nationwide. Superintendent Stuart sent circulars to principals proposing suitable exercises, which were carried out in public schools.

Washington Stuart

Col Robert A Howard Dies in Washington at 75

Col Robert A Howard of the Department of Justice died at his apartment in the Ceck yesterday morning after a year of poor health due to hardening of the arteries. Born November 9 135 in Germantown Pa he studied law with Edwin M Stanton and served with Union forces. He was district attorney for Nebraska Territory at 21 and later aided Augustus Garland in the Justice Department. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow noon at W R Speare's in F Street with burial in Arlington Cemetery.

Robert A. Howard Department of Justice Ceck Col. Howard Germantown Washington Philadelphia Edwin M. Stanton Lincoln James Buchanan How Nebraska Steward Second Missouri Cavalry Marcy Howard Little Rock Ark Augustus Garland Ireland Vienral Garland Harrison Pittsburg William Howard Wallace Radcliffe W. R. Speare F Street Arlington Cemetery

Hottest Day Of Year Brings Heatwave ProstrationsObserved

Excessive heat yesterday caused three people to collapse and seek treatment at Emergency Hospital. Rebecca Wallace 19 fell convulsions at 434 N street NW Melville Turner 16 at 213 Seventeenth Street NW revived Morris Greenfield 40 at 1223 Seventh Street NW overcome at work and recovered. Official readings peaked at 95 degrees with a 73 degree late night low.

Rebecca Wallace N Street Melville Turner Seventeenth Street Morris Greenfield Seventh Street Weather Bureau Seasort East Middle West Washington Mercury

Jewelers Dupe Passes Bogus Check In Washington Swindle

A con artist using the name Morris Kahn swindled Alpher & Kur jewelry in Washington, depositing a $400 draft and leaving with a $250 haul after posing as a sophisticated buyer. He lured a livery stableman into his scheme, used a hired carriage, and disappeared from a hotel. Police note prior Washington swindles dating back to 1880s. Fire in Kansas City stock yards destroys 1000 sheep and two mule barns, $50,000 loss.

Alpher & Kur Ninth Street Center Market International Banking Corporation Morris Kahn New York Washington Kahn New England Philadelphia Riverside Bank New York City Mr. Kahn Veryman Kansas City

Color Guard Drill and Cadet Awards at Howard University

The article details cadet drill proceedings with eleven companies forming on the ellipse led by the Marine Band, review before Gen Weaver and education board, and results of a drill at Howard University where Company A of the M Street High School was declared winner. Officers and rosters from multiple companies and schools are listed, along with judges for the Separate Battalion drill and attendance of District officials.

Marine Band Walter C. Rathbone Business High School Leutenant Lenox R. Lohr McKinsey Manual Training School P. S. Armstrong Central High School J. Moore HE. J. Casselman McKinley Manual Training School Daniel C. Roper Western High School R. A. Movers William Searight J. B. Clarke Alan T. Garner J. B. Loveless Company A Central F. C. Knight R. §. Nash I. T. Frank C. G. Hines R. E. Glessner J. P. Hodges W. P. Hutchinson C. A. Robinson C. J. Bigham G. W. Kirkley E. L. McAleer R. M. Mills G. H. Sweet H. D.arrick M. F. Barrett P. Barrows W. S. Brenizer P. A. Brunger H. Buckingham H. Clayton B. A. Chamberlain R. W. Clarkson H. L. Coleman F. D., Connor A. ©. Denham H. Dinowitzer B. W J. P. van Overmeer T. N. Whittlesey H. H. Wilson H. W. Wolfe Raymond Jackson Thomas E. Jones National Guard of District of Columbia James F. Custer Board of Education Victor M Street High School Howard University W. I. Lewis J. C. Napier United States Treasury James A. Jobb United States District Board of Education Hugh Shipley F. Magruder George Adams Harold Quivers H. Crawford J. Dancy J. Freeman C. Johnson W. Smith F. Malone J. Helfand L. Biount M. Ward S.ergy Ervalds R. Anderson W. Bowie W. Jeter W. Loffin AL Reed G. Samuel J. Scott W. Sparks Thompson L. Watson D. Yates J. Boarman G. Butter R. Clarke B. Davidson J. Frazier W. Hall P. Hines F. Hunt E. Johnson W. Marritte F. Robinson H. Spencer L. Skinner A. Stafford M. Turner E. Webb

Rights of P. O. D. Employes in Pennsylvania

Gettysburg May 18 P V De Graw Fourth Assistant Postmaster General addressed the state convention of Pennsylvania postmasters. He urged that union objects serve the service and be fraternal or beneficial, praising cooperative relations with superiors. He defended higher advertising postage and argued rural delivery costs do not explain deficits, citing 1897 and 1901 figures.

Gettysburg P. V. DeGraw Pennsylvania DeGraw Postal Administration Costgresa Department

Senators Hail Or Deny Fish Dinner As Testimony Sought

The Senate committee on manufactures heard E. T. Case of Lake Erie fish producers offer a fish dinner to show if frozen storage fish differs from fresh. Members declined the invitation while debating Heyburn’s cold storage bill and the nutrition versus taste issue. The witness argued two year palatability, fearing three month limits, and urged scientific testimony on storage length and nutrition. Fish dealers promised to provide such evidence.

E. T. Case Lake Erie Senate Committee On Manufactures Washington Cummins Heyburn Case O'Gorman G.gorman

Heat pushes May temperatures across multiple cities

Cleveland reports 95 in the street kiosk and 86 from roof instruments marking the hottest May day in 40 years, with a rising mental strain seen as alienists note twelve probate applicants examined, ten to hospitals and two to jail. Pittsburgh records seven heat deaths and Chicago reports several prostrations as Richmond hits 95 in the shade and Eagles admit six new members Frank M. Benerun Gilbert H. Davis Walter N. Noe William N. Clare John Mitchell Martin Keane

Cleveland Ohio Weather Bureau Society For Savings Pittsburg Chicago Mercury Richmond Order of Eagles Washington Aerie The Eagles Aerie Frank M. Benerun Gilbert H. Davis Walter N. Noe William N. Clare John Mitchell Martin Keane

Robert S. Chilton Dies at 89 Former State Department Official

Robert S. Chilton, 89, longtime State Department official, died at his son W. B. Chilton’s home in Washington yesterday. He served as consul in Clifton St Catherine and Fort Erie Canada and left ten children including Robert F. Chilton now U S consul in Canada and others: Mrs E C Coleman Mrs Ernest F Bird and several Chilton siblings.

Clifton St. Catherine Fort Erie Canada Chilton Mr. Chilton New Jersey E. C. Coleman Ernest F. Bird Bertha May Carolina Chilton Robert F. Chilton United States H. V. Chilton Henry Percy Chilton Thomas W. Chilton Carroll B. Chilton

Weather conditions report from U.S. Weather Bureau May 18

The May weather bulletin tracks a north Pacific storm moving east-southeast across the northern plains and Rocky Mountains, bringing cooler air, high winds in the west, and widespread showers from the Dakotas to the Pacific. It notes storm warnings on Washington and Oregon coasts, variable winds along coasts, and expected rain and heat moderation into the weekend across eastern regions. Temperature readings and humidity are listed for various times, with sunshine hours and past-year comparisons.

U. S California Nevada Mississippi Valley Middle West Plains States Great Lakes Middle Atlantic Virginia Gulf South Atlantic Washington Oregon New England East Gulf West Gulf Coast Wesr European

Hood's Sarsaparilla Heroine Credits Remedy for Spring Exhaustion

Mrs A Hopkins of East Boston Massachusetts writes that after years of spring exhaustion she found relief by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She notes she has stayed well since using it and that springs no longer bring fatigue. The note reflects a personal testimonial common to era patent medicine ads.

Hood

Shad Case Dismissed Vindicates Dealers At Center Market

Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed the pure food suit against 40 shad in the possession of Charles H. Jayvis & Sona Center Market. Government had alleged decomposition but analysis showed the fish fit for consumption. Attorney Walter A. Johnson for dealers and A U S D A Peelle for government present.

Clabaugh District Supreme Court Charles H. Jayvis

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