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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1911

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4

MacKey Ally Predicts Bigger Vote for Commonwealth's Attorney

Supporters of the MacKey faction declare confidence that he will poll a larger vote than both opponents. They claim gains will secure the office, while backers of the other side fail to compromise before Election Tuesday in Virginia.

Commonwealth's Attorney Washington Post Bureau King Alexandria District of Columbia King and Royal Streets Mc Mackey Thay Thay Are Ferkely

Police Seeks Woman In WAIR Amid Virginia Campaign Turmoil

Police hunt for Mrs Mane L Coffman believed missing since October 3 after a political conference in Washington DC showed she did not intend to return to her husband Isaac Coffman and their four children. Coffman, hospitalized and sobbing, questions his wife’s return as supporters argued over a Commonwealth’s Attorney race in Alexandria County Virginia with three candidates and alleged withdrawal plans.

Washington ACL Moncure James Clementa Cherrydale Crandall Mackey Commonwealth Alexandria County Virginia Eriends of Vilements Mackey Ciandatt Mackey Adentis Mane L Coffman Phila Cormach Deipnia Asta Washtereat Einer Coffman

Alexandria Meeting Debates Prohibition and Local Candidates

Citizens of Chertydale heard a political gathering under Alexandria influence. Vi Mackey, Markey, and several candidates for sheriff, judge, and revenue offices discussed enforcement and reform amid predictions and doubts about election outcomes. A near bicycle incident spurs talk of new bicycle laws.

MooMakey Chertydale Cthitlaens Tongue Alexandria Zinty Vi Mackey Wheeler Markey Commonwealth Viarkey William II Paliper Jacob PF Birch Bitch

Freemen Released on Promise to Seek Work in Alexandria

In Alexandria police court Alfred Mason Frank Jackson and Lawrence Baker were arraigned on vagrancy charges and released with the understanding they would secure work by evening. The article mentions upcoming memorial speeches and local civic notices including school board elections and a funeral proceeding for Mrs Vaughan near Lincolns, Fairfax County Virginia.

Alfred Mason Frank Jackson Lawrence Baker Negress Alexandria City School Board of Willem M Smith Hubert Snowden Smith Herbert Bryant Jn Eagleston Chamber of Commerce P M. Bradshaw A H Thomson T M Ervin Frank Myers Harry Kirk R Vaughan J Vaughan Lincolns Fairfax County

Ohio Progressives at Work Dinner Forms Temporary Org

Republicans attend dinner in Cleveland where over 300 progressives gather to hear Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota. Judge W. Wanamaker of Akron named temporary chairman and JD Fackler of Cleveland as secretary treasurer. A Declaration of Principles draft to be prepared in Columbus soon. Taft’s name not mentioned.

Cretan Cleveland Ohio Senatar Moses E. Clapp Minnesota WR Wanamaxer Akron JD Fackler Columbun Tafts Nage

Republicans split predicted in Nebraska rally

Speaker Champ Clark predicted the Republican party would field two candidates in 1918. Taft expected to be renominated, with insurgent Republicans nominating Senator La Follette. Clark concluded his tour supporting Daniel Stevens for Congress in the Third District.

Frémont Nebr Republian Champ Clark National House of Representatives Taft la Folletts Clark Daniel ‘V Stevens Congress

Denver fund formed to aid national conventions

A new movement began in Denver to raise funds for hosting the forthcoming Republican and Democratic national conventions. Al Mohler of Omaha, president of the Harriman system, will lead a contribution list with 2500, and others expressed willingness to give.

Denver Vole Nova Wea al. Mohler Omaha Harriman Revo

Boston Navy Yard Hop Case Ends in Fine for Cowles

Dr Edward Cowles was fined ten dollars in municipal court after being found guilty of assaulting trolley car conductor John Kelley during a dispute over a car stop at Exeter. Government witnesses testified Cowles struck Kelley, while defense witnesses said Cowles left the car and was helped off, and Kelley caused the arrest. Dorothy Hessler of Chicago linked to the inquiry.

Boston Edward Cowles wMler Misa Dorothy Hessler Chicago Navy Yard Murray John Kelley Cowtes Cowles Kelley Exeter

Taft to vote straight for Republicans says Fleischmann

Former Cincinnati mayor Julius Fleischmann reports that President Taft plans to vote the Republican municipal ticket in Cincinnati. Fleischmann wrote from Pittsburgh detailing Taft’s reply affirming support for the Republican candidates and noting changes since Akron speech.

Fleischmann Ha Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Nova Julius Fleischmann George B Cox Taft Flejachmann Pittsburgh Aya Akron

Red Hats for New Cardinals to be Conferred in Rome

The Pope decrees that all likely cardinals to be created at the November 2 consistory must travel to Rome to receive their red hats. Spanish and Austrian candidates will obtain the biretta under their nations Concordat terms. The Vatican aims to avoid delays between consistory and later appointments by granting formal sanction in Rome.

Vatican Rome Cardinal Satoil United States America

Oregon plan arguments in Supreme Court clash over initiative

The U S Supreme Court heard Oregon initiative and referendum arguments with Pillsbury and Duniway opposing the method and contending constitutional limits. Oregon officials and attorneys argued over republican form, due process, equal protection, and the role of state constitutions in a federal system.

United States Supreme Court Friends of the System Pillsbury San Francisco KR Duniwoy Portland Oregon Justhan Lurton White Frank 3 Willams Williams Jackson H. Ralston Washington Monstchial Justice Holmes Crawford Congress

Amendments Favor Faged? Democrats Confident in Maryland Race

In Maryland a bitter battle over three constitutional amendments looms as the November election nears. Democrats claim control of the legislature and consider curtailing Governor Goldsborough’s power, while Republicans fear a Republican victory could trigger a special session to reassign appointive powers from the governor to the legislature.

Goldsborough Baltimore Nova Repubicana Maryland Supreme Court House of Delegates United States Crotlers Republian

Tobacco Case Meets With Judge Lacombe In Chambers

Attorney General Wickersham and tobacco firm counsel confer with Judge Lacombe in chambers. Officials decline to reveal any decision timing, stating it depends on the court as the conference spurs potential brief submissions in the tobacco case.

York Wickersham W W Fuller Junius Parker American Tobacco Company Lewis Casa Ledyard Lacombe Wise

Fleets Disperse as Atlantic Navy Breaks Up for War Travel

The vast American fleet moves from New York Harbor and Pacific coasts dispersing to Newport Philadelphia Hampton Roads and Los Angeles as battleships cruisers and destroyers head to San Diego Mare Island and other yards. Rear Admirals Osterhaus Badger Ward and Howard command divisions with scheduled maneuvers testifying to wartime readiness.

Vessela Newport Philadelphia Hampton Roads New York Pacific Fleet San Diego Los Angeles Washington Post Hudson River Tower Harbor Indiana Massachusetts Maine Towe Atlantic League Island Navy Yard Osterhads Hugo Osterhaus Osterhaus Charles J Badger Louisiana Admiral Osterham Admiral Badger Narragansett Bay Admiral Ward Admiral Howard Vir. Sints Navy Department Cal Cincknati Raleigh Buffalo Mare Toland Chins Station Maryland Iroquois Grampa Pike Colorado West Virginia Glacier Prometheus Thomas Fagskin South Dakota Oregon California Point

Smuggled Glass Eyes Case In New York

Illicit traffic in artificial optics between Germany and the United States has been charged. Warrants issued for two men on smuggling and related offenses. Customs officials seized about $1000 worth of artificial eyes. Steamship line employees are alleged to have aided the smugglers.

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WETS WIN IN OHIO IN LOCAL ELECTION

East Liverpool Ohio Nov 8 The Aquor etement won in Columbiana county by an estimated majority of 1200 to 1600 Liston and East Palestine remain Ary East Liverpool and Wellsville must vote under the Beal law which applies to cities and an election will be held next Tuesday Saloons will be opened at once in a number of towns.

East Liverpool Ohio Aquor Columbiana County Liston East Palestine Wellsville

Ol df ield visits. famed racer hints at reentry

OlIfield, a noted auto racer and Firestone representative from Skron Ohio, visits Fred Harvey anddownplays reentering racing while predicting a strong year for auto makers and dealers amid scarce life insurance business and widespread travel.

Bunnem Jack Harney OlGield Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Skron Ohio Fred Harveyoutter Oall Oldfield Laughat Tam Jeffriee

Electric Rail Commission to Enforce Overcrowding Rules

Secretary H Eddy said the District electric rail commission is ready to enforce overcrowding regulations after gathering information. He noted some lines provide inadequate service and deplorable car conditions with frequent, well grounded complaints. One issue is riders unable to board beyond the rear platform due to crowding. The commission will push improvements.

District Electric Railwas Commission H . Eddy Eddy

Fibre Captain Killed in Brooklyn Fire Tragedy

Special to The Washington Post reports Fire Captain James Hagen, a ten year veteran praised for gallantry, died tonight when a roof collapsed at 12 Water Street in Brooklyn. Hagen delayed his escape until his crew was clear, showing courage before the building gave way. He was to celebrate the third anniversary of his marriage next week.

Washington Post New York James Hagen Water Street Brooklyn Hagen

Birdmen Fly to Annapolis on Autop paralyzed flight test

Naval aviators Lieuts Ellkson and Towers completed a long cross country trial from Hampton Roads to Annapolis in an air boat despite severe cold and gale conditions. The trip included landings at Smiths Point and Point Lookout, demonstrating alternate water landings and continued flight despite mechanical challenges.

Annapolis Mac Noya—Armiing Annapoite Ellkson Towers Hampton Roads Burhine Beach Fort Monroe Filyson Ape Teales Ty Deveen

Curzon Gazette: Baron Titles Amid Coronation Honors

The coronation honors gazette lists Curzon as Baron Havensdale of Tengdale and designates the title Ravenedale for Ravensdale. In default of issue, the eldest daughter would inherit the baroness title, with succession passing to male heirs otherwise. Lord Ravenadale’s wife Mary Leiter, daughter of L Leiter of Washington and Chicago, had three daughters.

London Lord Curzon Dlestan Havensdale Tengdale Ravenedale Ravensdale Ravenadales Mary Torla Leiter Washingtn Chicago

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