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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1911

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Lumber Dealers Face Sherman Act Suit Over Price Control

United States sues major lumber groups and over 150 individuals in the first antitrust action under the Sherman Law as interpreted by the Supreme Court. The complaint alleges a nationwide conspiracy among retailers wholesalers and trade associations to keep lumber prices high and deny direct sales to consumers. The case names the Eastern States Lumber Dealers Association and related regional groups with officers and directors cited, plus numerous subsidiary associations.

Wickersham Supreme Court Aot New York Department of Juste United States Lumber Just Iis Ife Rétai 4Hriman Wilkersham Hns Department of Justice Department Lunder Letut Lumber Dealers Association York Lumber Dealers Association of Rhode Island Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Baltimore New Jersey Lumbermeng Protective Association Retail Lumbermeng Association of Philadelphia Lumber Tachange District of Columbia Wittam Galther George Eo Walter Lee L Herrell Washington DC Tumber Exchange District of Columba Thomas W. Smith John W Tolson Samuel Ross House Farmers Cooperative Union Pine Board Much Algher William T Galther Lumber Exchange of the Distret of Columba Galliher The Lumber Exchange of Washington W H Church Wenner

Elopes and Secrecy Mark Mayor Garner’s Family News

Miss Gertrude Gaynor eldest daughter of Mayor Rufus W. Gaynor elopes in Wilmington to William Seward Webb son of Dr William Seward Webb. Edith Augusta Gaynor second daughter marries Harry K. Ving at a New York office. both weddings kept secret, parents reportedly aware but not initially informed. Webb’s family delays blessing due to age. couple returns to New York after hastily arranged ceremony. Meanwhile officials resign from the National Civil Service Improvement Association citing controversial remarks by its leaders.

Washington Post Gertrude Gavner Garner Wilmington Del Willam Seward Webb Fifth Avenue New York Mise Gaynor Mr Webb Tus Aftenoon Rufug Edith Augusta Zaynor Harry K Ving Attorn General Gray Wimington Maxver Gertrude Gaynor Stuart Wetherell Webb Miss Gaynor William Seward Weddher Wiss Leitner Walmington Salps Pulitzer Lome St James Augusta Net Marion Ruth Norman Ant Toseph Winky

Real Civil Service Impr sociation Will AS

Action is caused by intemperate expressions of officers. Withdrawal of John Joy Edson Louis P Shoemaker M E Ailes and C J Bell due to remarks of President Gordon and Secretary Buck Gordon also will resign and bring about dissolution of organization.

John Joy Edson Louis P Shoemaker M. E. Ailes C. J. Bell Gordon Buck

Disbanding of Civil Service Group After Resignations

John Jo Edson Charles J Bell Mitton EB Ailes and Louis P Shoemaker resign causing the National Civil Service Improvement Association to wind up its affairs Officers meet today to wind up the affairs Fulton R Gordon president resigns Joseph W Buck and Fulton R Gordon criticism cited regarding clerks fight Body formed a month ago with prominent financiers as officers Four hundred businessmen in 44 states promised to attend the convention here May 31 and June 1

National Civil Service Improvement Association United States John Joy Edson Louis Shoemaker Wo Ailes Cell Bussness Messrs Bell Edson Shoemaker Ailes Gordon United States Civil Service Retirement Association Buck V Congress Commerce Court John Jo Edson Charles J. Bell Mitton EB. Ailes Louis P. Shoemaker Cers Fulton R. Gordon Joseph W. Buck Chase Washington Congress Edson Bell Henry Toffferdinger

Clerks rally for higher civil service pay and unity

News from Washington reports shifting views among civil service advocates. Chairman Chase denounces Buck allies while urging broad support from business leaders and congressional majorities to push salary increases for clerks. A May 31 motif convention in Washington aims to marshal 400 business delegates from 44 states to back the effort.

B Chase National Civil Service Improvement Association Chase Buck Washington Gordons Congress

Walsh May Be Pardoned by President Taft Tomorrow

Leavenworth Kansas May 19 Chicago banker John R Walsh is expected to be paroled from the federal penitentiary tomorrow afternoon by order of President Taft. E W Walsh, his son, arrived in Leavenworth and conferred with his father before visiting friends. Warden McClaughrey said he is not aware the release papers will arrive tomorrow and the President may make his pardon decision known next week on Morse and Walsh appeals.

Washington Post Leavenworth Kans John R . Walsh Chicago Federal Penitentiary Taft E W Walsh Friends McClaughrey Walsh Wickersham Charles W Morse John R Walsh

Miss Vera Johnson Saves Brother From Moccasin Bite

Special to The Washington Post Columbus Mississippi May 19 Miss Vera Johnson 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs C Johnson of this city for the second time in her life saved a brother from death This afternoon her youngest brother George aged 10 while driving cattle was bitten on the ankle by a moccasin venom soon caused swelling Her cries brought Vera She carried him to the house while her mother telephoned for a physician She was bitten in the mouth and tongue but both she and her brother are now out of danger.

Washington Post Columbus Miss Vera Johnson C Johnson George Vera

Death by own action of Col Ho Seixas veteran financier

New York May 19 Col Henry Octavius Seixas aged 78 a Confederate veteran shot himself in Central Park after a string of losses in stock holdings and a Hawking pool crash hurt his finances He had been a director at Hocking Coal and Iron and Sloss Sheffield while also serving as Lanston Monotype director A broker notes he was on the wrong side of the market and nearing a nervous breakdown

New York Henry Octavius Beixas Central Park Setxas New Orleans Hawking Pool Hacking Coal and Tronompans Pool Sloss-Sheffield Sterl and Iron Company Lanston Monotype Campany Col Seixas Orleans Mary Col H . Seixag Here

Bridegroom Given 10 Years In Tennessee Penitentiary

In Chattanooga on March 13 Dr John Wo Sherman married Mise Cieo Lucas atop a ladder outside a barred window as he was sentenced to ten years for the February 5 kiting of his brother in law Thomas B Norman. Miss Lucas later visited the prison with a minister and planned to wed, but was barred. The next day she returned, disguised as a boy, climbed the ladder, and the ceremony occurred with a minister on the ground.

Washington Post Chattanooga John Wo Sherman Mise Cieo Lucas Thomas B Norman

Man Cuts Off Hand in Suicide Attempt at Franklin Grand Hotel

In Franklin Pennsylvania on May 19 Joseph Mannin aged 76 a retired farmer and Grand Hotel owner attempted suicide by severing his left hand with a hatchet after failing to appear for dinner. His niece sent a 13 year old to call him and found him with the severed hand nearby. A nephew carried him away and he pleaded to die though doctors believe recovery possible.

Franklin Pa Joseph Mannin

P C A to oust Cromer from vice presidency

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will ask Lord Cromer to resign as vice president because he supports vivisection. Lady Pender said Cromer’s position deterred many from identifying with the society and caused substantial funding loss.

Washington Post London Royal Society For the Preventions of Cruelty To Lord Cromer Lady Pender

Struck Down by Club in Street Brawl Involves Policeman Patchell

Henry King a negro driver will face police court charged with assault disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer after a fracas on EK street near New York avenue. Policeman Patchell struck King with a club, King tried to seize Humane Agent Haynes pistol as Fuller struggled, Currey aided, and both King and Fuller were taken to the First precinct station.

Poltceman Franklin Street Patchell Haynes King and Fuller Fuller Humane Ting Humane Society J H Currey Currey King Curtrey Patchely Mruck King Muller

Girl in Death Trap Water Hidden by Leaves

Archibald G Kent prevents double tragedy at Great Pails when a girl trapped in rising water is found before harm. Rescue crews act as the location and details of the incident are reported with names and urgency.

Oil Decision Suits Morgan and Public Reaction

J F Pierpont Morgan endorsed the U S Supreme Court ruling on Standard Oil as entirely satisfactory and expected. He commented that the recent market tone supports the decision and he felt in excellent humor, noting his health and brisk walk.

Mabel Hall Washington Post Ork Gram New York World London Pierpont Morgan United States Supreme Court Standard Oil Company Standard Oil Morgan

Lumbermen Sued Mayor Gasnors Dachter E cpea Chelsemice

A chaotic index item lists legal action against a mayor by lumbermen and a series of names and events including a death, a club, and various local figures. The fragment hints at lawsuits and municipal conflict amid a broader issue page.

Wea Lumbermen Gasnors Dachter Cpea Chelsemice Asancianon Medard Eerupes Ty Palemans Club Sardle Wothen Hammond Venice Hutchins

Duel Rescue At Great Falls From Canal Suction Hole

Miss Mildred Hall, 12, walked onto a leaf covered suction hole near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at Great Falls and vanished beneath the surface. Her sister Miss Mabel Hall, 18, narrowly escaped. Archibald Grent, a real estate broker guest at the Hall home, leapt in to aid, saving Mildred first and then pulling Mabel to safety with help from the Hall family and Mr Kent who also jumped in to rescue the older girl from the suction. Both girls recovered after the perilous incident and gifts were later presented to local children who warned of the danger. Mr Kent earned praise for his actions.

Great Falls Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Mabel Hall Fifth Street Archibald Grent Hall Mildred Kent Misa Mabel Mildred Hall Washington Miss Mabel Hall Mabel Mrs Tall Mr Kent

Waldo May Heads Police in New York City

The New York Herald reports no immediate mayoral action against Police Commissioner Crepeau amid accusations by the civil service board. Waldo Rhinelander, the fire commissioner, is named as possible successor with resignation anticipated by month’s end. Train fare to Baltimore advertised for weekend travel.

Washington Post New York Wa New York Herald Crepse Eiil Service Board Cropeey Rhinelander Waldo

Man Survives 3500-Volt Shock in Warrington

Special to The Warrington Post reports Francis O Leary withstood a 3500 volt electric shock this evening and survived for more than two hours. Initial fears of fatal injury receded as medical personnel tended to him. The incident remains under investigation.

Warrington Post Lynn Mays Francis O Leary

Telegraph Swindle Suspect Nabbed After Two-Week US Hunt

Thomas Wynn a telegraph operator linked to a money order forgery scheme is captured in Pittsburgh. Western Union and police pursue a complex fraud involving forged orders, false pretenses, and a $500 loss, with warrants issued in Washington and charges of forgery. The case traces Wynn through Western Union and Postal offices, ending with his arrest and ongoing investigations.

Oster Washington United States Thomas ‘Wynn Western Union Telegraph Company Pittsburge Taft Boardman Pittsburg Western Union Wynns Wynn National Capital Murphy Das

Victor Company Triumph Marks Sixth Victory in Five Years

A crowd of about 15,000 cheered as Capt King received a diamond medal and was lifted on shoulders after two days of competition. It was the third victory for his school in five years, with regimental maneuvers on the White House Ellipse drawing interest and a roster of winning company members announced.

Company D McKinley Manual Training School A M King Washington High School White House Ge Pens Nley E Mo Weaver Division of Artillery United States Army Capt Kling Allison Nailor King Technical High School Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh Street C K Ang L Technical Board of Education George E Myers R L Kraft C Keefer Racoosin T A Alpright D Haines R W Smith EB Marsn F & Patchffe E Galeher I Gibbs H C Gilbert R Hall K W Miller Appel Barbour R Bresnahan Buchanan Brocke Burnside Connors Coleman DeFoe Fraser S Foa R Fiedler Gerber Giading Huston A Hobson H Hicks HB Harrier Helmes Harmon Harile Hartier Johnson L Knaowlston T Knight H Lxon Lange M Monroe Montgome Martin R “Moran W Mernig Woon Payne H Ries Schwegier A Walden PG Woodwa Ger Weate James F Ooster Beard of Education Borkweil Daniel T Sultan Lee Evens Gomp Was Ncoowng Ae WN Co

Cadet Drill Winners and Prizes Announced

Company D led by Technical Captain A M King won the King Prize and Altlaon Nailer diamond medal and prize flag. Maj Gen E M Weaver presented trophies with judges Lieut C K Rockwell Lieut Richard Park and Lieut D B Sultan. Companies drilling included D L K G H with captains A M King A Bissett G D Grosner C V Mahoney A Bethel.

A. M. King Altlaon Nailer M. Weaver U.S A. d C K. Rockwell U. S A Richard Park U.S A DB. J. Sultan S. A A. Bissett G. D. Grosner C. Vv. Mahoney Western A. Bethel

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