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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

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2

Baltimore Nine Defeats Pumping Station In Cricket Match

In a Rock Creek Park cricket clash, Baltimore tops Washington Cricket Club 145 to 66. Gaveston stars with 91 runs and sharp fielding as Shrimpton and Mack lead Baltimore bowling. Captain Rose praises his team ahead of the season.

Washington Shrimpton and Mack Sons of St George Cricket Club Baltimore Washington Cricket Club Rock Creek Park Grounds Capt . T. Rose Gaveston Quinn Thila Cgaventon Felding Faltimore Shrimpton Cannon J. T. Rose Metton FP Quinn John Roberts Hyde Meade Springham Cannan McArdle oWarren McArdle Rose Wright Joseph Norman Sousa Thom Attra Bowl!ng Balia Thompson Bals Shrimpton Patts Tuncan Merton A Gaveston Burrows J & Cannon Mack Halls Wickmaidens Wick- Baltimore Mose Aye George Hyde W. Henry Thompson Markward Norman J T Rose McArdis JR Cannon Grant

Berwyn Nine Splits Linworth in Doubleheader Victory

Berwyn Athletic Club toppled Linworth Athletic Club in a twin bill played in Berwyn Maryland on May 20. The games featured strong hitting by Brelsford Marx and Shipley with key contributions from Wood and Sullivan, as Berwyn claimed a decisive win in the opener and a competitive second contest.

Berwyn Berwyn Athletic Club Linworth Athletic Club Washington Bernina ANH Linworth Abo AE Hrelsfnrd Il Aplett Maras M Wood Grasan Herwyn Ainworth Shipley Daher Long Shipley Hughes Burch Ablett Rogers Beard Sullivan Balk OM Gracun Wood Hy Grason Wool Marx Wo Wood Beard Owens Marc Iit Brelsford Mars Gwen Drelaford Mart Grason Shipley Baker Hughe Bean Umapire Mescis Jerre Hofieker Tim Bersyn Abhoal Linvath Abhoae Brelafid Sanford Ol Wood GoGshipley A. Gaveston Maldens Beech U Ragers Bazard If Lmarholt Cannon Sar OfJanusony Rf H Burch O/Sullivan Rose—Balla Gy Wood Ala Serwyn Linworth Roas Jamison Wood Firelsford Baker Neerk Marx R Shipley OM Shipley Wand G Shipley Wars Ho Burch Brelsfard Sullian Woot Mr Fisher

Mount St Mary's Nines Win Close Ninth Inning Rally

Mount St Mary's defeats Rock Hill in a tight nine inning game. Engle pitched well and Kelly contributed at first as Mount St Mary's rallies in the late innings to prevail 6 to 4. Benitez and Costetto spark home team offense while Seabold and Kilgallen on defense shine for Rock Hill.

Washington Post Filcett City Rock Hill Rock Yl Mount St Mary Engle Kelly Benitez Rockhi Ee Miest Abhoare Penites Olmew Morris Cordait Mallory O Kelly Hinchm's el Costetto Seabold Frexias Campbell Bweeny Kilgallen Seabula Pitrh— Fryin Rock Hil Mount At Marys Mount St Mary's Mr AcAtee

Medicos Beat Hyattsville in Ten Inning Naval Base Game

Naval Medical School defeated Hyattsville 3 to 2 in ten innings. Rice pitched 14 strikeouts and held Hyattsville to four hits. Game notes include defensive plays, base on balls, and multiple players mentioned from both teams.

Washington Post Hyattsville Naval Medical School Fiyattsville Rice Hyateaul MacNeil DeLeare Olneakin Hewver Ol Hartley Feacley It Dorr Hayden Yo Solomon Ae Robertson Oi Burne Anit Rica Tlaatt Ce Lao Beooka Tlandarson Rattel Hartley Nasal Med School Hyattville Rons Savage Gulder Naval Balle OW Rice Py Rive Anderson Snider DeLeam Herring Sferring Galtimptres Mesera Carr Porch

Kensington Wins Two In Hard Fought Doubleheader

Kensington, Maryland, May 30. Before the largest crowd of the season Kensington defeated Langdon 6 to 0 in the morning and Germantown 8 to 1 in the afternoon. Armstrong pitched Germantown to one hit but Kensington fielding and catching provided perfect support. McCarthy and Adams starred on defense with Hendricks handling catching duties.

Kensington Langdon Germantown Armstrong Central High School McCarthy Adams Hendricks Kenston Ari Langdon Artioae Duvall Rane Offfeald Adams If Dfa Kause Anderson’ If Iffgmh Wwartarf OlSarers Wcru Sayer Craick Kensington & Langdon Bealls McCarths Kause Metarthy Bo Crate Israel Warden Adame McCartin Hartshorn Crulek Anderson Warthen Warner Lynch Kenston Welles Avot Warthen Adams McCarthy Peter Armstrong Bell Errata Fiser P Fisher Bell

Memorial Races at Burke Cancelled and Substituted Free For All

Memorial day races at Copperthity track Burke Va drew a crowd of 30. two heats were declared off due to track fit. A free for all trot was substituted with notable performances by Finn Bests American Runners and others, while multiple runners withdrew at various stages.

Burke Copperthity Alles Mooimem Tagal Iney MG Halls

Helen B Wins Twice In Memorial Day Harness Meet

Nearly 1,000 spectators watched trotting and running events at Forestville Driving Park on Memorial Day. Linkwood May and Edna BD each scored in harness races, with Helen B winning both five-eighths and one mile running dashes. Mina McGregor and Alice M. also earned first money. two events were called off.

Linkwood May Frank T Edna D Miss Mina Alice M Burkes Washington Post Forestville Vorestville Driving Park Association Lansbury Jere von Vareb Tippett Beall Dougherty Johnn Lattier Danfield Richardson Edna BD Haynes Nima McGregor Peter Ford Ransburyy Helen, RB Palmer Washington

Dr A B Stine Wins Dekorations Day Shoot Title

Dr A B Stine captured high honors at the Analostan Gun Club Decoration Day shoot on the Eastern Branch grounds near Benning Bridge. He broke 94 of 100 targets as a large crowd watched. George W. Peck Jr and M D Hogan tied for second with 92 hits, while Dr B Taylor scored 90 and A V Parsons excelled on double targets with 14 birds from 22 shots.

A. B Stine Analostan Benning Bridge George W. Peck, Jr M. D. Hogan B. Taylor A. V. Parsons M. B Harrison JM Green Cc S Wilson Stine Billie Wagner OD. Delaney Tavio F McQuill JR Avery

Gaithersburg Wins Twice Over North Carolina Church Team

Gaithersburg defeated North Carolina Church Team of Washington in two games, 11 to 7 and 3 to 2, with Reed and Etchison starring for Gaithersburg and Crumm for the visitors. Batting highlights, game details, and box score fragments reflect a local Maryland win in late May.

Washington Prist Myers Tweedale Smith Shields Kirkland Perrors Watts Grove Wa Ae Ten Grove Villy McCathas McCathai Knote Cathren North Carolina Tow Washington Post Gaithersburg North Carolna Church Washington Reed Etchison Crumm Owatt Bottlemay Cramm Meem D Loveless Wir iHeny En Etchison OlFarvel Harriss Ol Jackson Callon Msands Harrison Owsands Wilts Sandford Botuemay Weem Zirkle Etuhison Harrs Callen Henry Farrel M Sands Harris Bottemay Pacrel Jarkaon Richison Lodge Gullish Wats Ol Sandford Aihle, If Ol Loveless Ftchison Ol Hems Oldachson Calon Tarrel Sands Caroline Galthersborg Rune Rover Etchison Callan Crum Sanford Empire Vur Lange

Taft May Attend Great Good Roads Convention in Richmond

President Taft accepts invitation to join the American Association for Highway Improvement. The first annual convention and congress of allied groups will be in Richmond, September 12 to 16, with leaders from railroads, engineering, and highway sectors. A prominent delegation will deliver the invitation to the President.

The American Association For Highway Improvement Congress Richmond Taft Logan Waller Page American Association For High Way Improvement W. W. Finley Southern Railway James 8. Harlin Interstate Commerce Wood Carrington Corley Richmond Chamber of Commerce Martin Virginia Road Congress Page Mr. Page William H. Taft United States W. C. Brown New York Central Tines Lee McClung Louis Hill Great Northern Railroads Company Ocean Committee J. B. Pennybacker, Jr Touring Club For America

Goethals Delayed At New Orleans Dock On Arrival

In New Orleans on May 3 Col George W Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal arrived from the isthmus aboard the Arenas. Customs officials barred him from leaving the dock with his luggage causing him to return to his cabin in anger until an official arrived to assist him.

New Orleans George W. Goethals Panama Canal Isthmus Arenas Col. Goethals Miles Customs Office

Street Car Jumps Track at Union Station Curve

Street car traffic in Pennsylvania Avenue and Georgetown halted for 20 minutes after a Capitol Traction Union Station car jumped the track at the Peace Monument curve. The rear wheels left the rail while navigating the curve and the prow was pulled loose. No injuries were reported despite several passengers aboard.

Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street Georgetown Union Station Navy Yard Capitol Traction Company Peace Monument

Kaiser’s Youngest Son Injured but Not in Danger

Special cable from Berlin reports Prince Joachim, youngest son of the Kaiser, was injured in army maneuvers at Doeberitz. He endured a painful night but slept toward morning. Doctors’ bulletin says he is not in serious danger, yet recovery will take weeks. his mother remains at his bedside.

Washington Post Berlin Joachim Doeheritz

Peirce Bids King Farewell in Christiania

American Minister Herbert H. D. Peirce, retiring, left for the United States tomorrow after an audience with the king who received his recall letters. Mr and Mrs Peirce entertained the king and queen at dinner in the evening.

Christiania Herbert H. D. Peirce United States Sap

Sealed Case Reserved in London Spousal Separation

London May 30 The salt of author Helen Osgood is reserved in judgment on a judicial separation from her husband Robert Harborough Sherard. judge twice sought settlement but failed. New York May 30 The Panama hat seizure case ends as court holds false consular invoice alone cannot prove entry of goods into commerce. since goods not entered, government claim fails.

London Trene Osgood Robert Harborough Sherard New York Panama United States

Washington cattle market report shows mixed calf quotes

Veal calves hold steady with Hoge and Kross near four dollars per hundredweight. Sheep and lamb quotes are mixed, with spring lambs around four dollars per pound and reel calves modestly lower. Market tone remains cautious amid inconsistent demand.

Local Financial Plans For Naval Academy

Washington stock exchange members spent yesterday outside the city. Richard D. Weaver of Georgetown Gas Light Co is expected to become president on June 8 to succeed George Howard who resigned. Oriental Building Association officers and directors to be elected at the annual noon meeting tomorrow. Three large office buildings on Fifteenth Street NW Will Lay increase District expenses by thousands. New sewers planned on Fifteenth Street between G and H to serve business district. Riggs building sewer depth 32 feet, Woodward and Southern 20 feet. Montrose Hotel at Fourteenth and H NW to be placed on the market for sale within days.

Richard D. Weaver Georgetown Gas Light Company George Howard The Oriental Huilding Association Association Fifteenth Street Woodward Riggs Theater Business District Riggs Montrose Fourteenth and H Streets Annapolis Congress Naval Academy Board of Visitors L. P. Padgett Tennessee Iberry Bouson Hatch and Bonson Walter W. Webster North Dakota Beinne S. Bullard Wisconsin Webb C. Hayes Ohio Robert M. Griffin Virginia Robert H. Skelton

Market Ignores Decision In British Stock Exchange

London May 3 The Supreme Court ruling in the American Tobacco case was largely ignored in the London Stock Exchange American section. First prices ranged above and below parity as rail shares rose on gains from New York while United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper weakened on steel price cuts. Canadian Pacific led gains, advancing 2 points, with Union Pacific up 1.5 on New York buying orders. Closing prices showed mixed moves with Canadian Pacific slipping and most others firming or steady.

London Supreme Court London Stock’ Exchange New York United States Steel Amalgamated Copper Canadian Pacific Union Pacific Norfolk and Western Ontario and Western Pennsylvania Rand Reading Southern Hallway Southern Railway Southern Pacific Wabash

Live Stock Markets Report From New York May Trading Plateau

Market notes show beef and veal steady with quiet cattle trade and weak calf demand. Hog and sheep prices varied with receipts tallied, while greens and produce featured strong wholesale activity. An Atlantic bond issue closed at 112 percent for Oregon Washington railroad bonds alongside naval academy news.

New York Chicago Reeves Texas London Oregon- Washington Railroad and Navigation Company

Delay in Naval Change at Newport May 30

Newport Rhode Island May 30 The transfer of the Atlantic fleet command to Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus and the retirement of Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder planned aboard the flagship Connecticut June 1 is delayed briefly. Senior Captain D P Foley designated to command the Belm... Sea patrol fleet for 1911 from revenue cutter service. Proposals for eight large destroyers to be built by contract will open August 7. ships about 1,000 tons displacement and speed about 25 knots.

Newport R. I Hugo Osterhaus Seaton Schroeder Connecticut Osterhaus Naval Retiring Board Mary Department

Fatal Floods Kill Six in Baden and Drown Twelve

Cloudbursts and heavy hail sweep south Germany causing eight inches of rain. Six houses in Baden were washed away and twelve people drowned. Four more died near Heidelberg as a mill collapsed. Crops fruit trees and birds suffer widespread destruction across affected areas.

Berlin Germany Grand Duchy of Baden Heidelberg

Equity suit seeks adverse possession title in Tealestine lot

In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia a suit by William A Richards and Charles Richards trustees under Alfred Richards deceased to obtain a decree declaring title by adverse possession to Lot 13 on square 657 in Washington DC. Defendants Daniel Carroll Fitzhugh Maria Fitzhugh and others must appear within 40 days or default. Order to publish in Washington Law Reporter and Washington Post for three weeks.

Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia William ‘ A. Richards Daniel Carroll Fitzhugh Equity William A Charles Lot 13 Maria Fitzhugh Sally C Sarah Carter Charlotte R. Dillingham Reverdy Johnson Daingerfeld Katherine P. Nicholson Annie P. Hurlburt Micalla Moreno Delgad Brent Isabel Catalina Helden Anna Carroll Robb Maty Agueda Camino Sophy Carroll Brent Elizabeth M. Laurenson Sarah Rogers Vandervoot Esabeth Maxwell Laurenson Samuel S Carrol William Carroll Charles Carroll, Jr Charles Carroll Mary Fentrick Carroll Daniel Carroll Duddington Mary Ann Carroll Henry Hill Carroll Henry Carroll Catherine D. Fitzhugh Washington Law Reporter Washington Post the Court Ashley M. Gould Beal F.eb Cunningham Municipal Court OF Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Corporation Joseph Gahn Card Court A. D. Jell Charles S Bundy F.cattkam Blanche Neff Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia Henrietts Little Henriesta Little Frances S Lopg Root Margaret E. Stewart Sarah C. Alexander Linyd F. Keleher Joseph Keleher Eva Mahoney Harry HB Keleher Washington Lax Ashley James Tanner Register of Wills Mythaat

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