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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

Page

7

Delayed fight over guardianship of Sheridan child

A legal case seeks to determine if Ale 7 Farrar was the rightful ward of Mire Ada Farrar in Sheridan. Guardian Justus Welkit cited failure to appear in court as the matter was postponed to Monday while argument over custody and removal continues.

Farrar Ada BF Farrar Sheridan Land of Justus Welkit Wit Ge Shields Jarrar Sheridan Curt Center Kot Giles Thomas Po Sheridan Tld Welkit Juyenity Court Board of Children Sheridan Guardian Mttornes Crinda Mackey Washington Witta Catate

Fire scare at large store on Seventh Street pennsylvania avenue

Night alarm claims a small blaze in the delivery basement of a large store on Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Workers scattered as fire crews responded to an automatic alarm, several engines arriving and limited damage reported in a basement area.

al S Kant Sina Seventh Street Pennayl Santa Avenie Aire Welling de- Vealcomic

Bald Heads At Food Show Attendance Draws Crowd

Men with bald heads attracted a large audience at the Ford show last night as 1721 tickets were reported at the door. A weights and measures exhibit conducted by the district government drew attention, while a mayoral official announced free admission for many women weighing over 200 pounds. The event aimed to educate the public about government scales.

Evenue Exer Patelek Baring Ito the Peple

Sleman Memorial Funds Move Toward Charities and YMCA Support

A Washington gathering at the New Willard Hotel honored John Sleman Jr. with tribute by Henry B. Macfall and others. A special committee recommended a 72600 fund to back the Twenty-four-Hours-Day Club and related acts for needy youths, to be raised by 100 volunteers and turned over to the YMCA-Church Association for ongoing work.

M. C. AT Mow Willard John Bolemen Jr New Willard Hotel Henry B. Macfall Washington MCGA Bir Sieman John W Foster Sieman Bleman Apostle Paul

Appeal by Bishop Harding for Mercy Institution funds

Bishop Harding of the Washington diocese says Washingtonians misjudge the House of Mercy income at 20000 a year. He notes only 9850 is available from the endowment and seeks a larger endowment to keep the institution solvent. Julian James donated the building and 400 a year endowment to the Episcopal process in commemorating the work. Mrs James is praised for her gift of the new home aiding girls and children in care, and Bishop Harding urges local support.

Dullan James Bishop Harding James Washington

Cotterill Case Up Monday In Divorce Suit

Justice Wright in Equity Court No 2 set Monday as the hearing date for arguments on the motion to dismiss the divorce proceedings of Charles A Cotterill against Henry Garland Cotterill. The defense argues District courts lack jurisdiction because the husband was guilty in a prior divorce and fled to Maryland to evade the District marriage laws.

Justice Wright Equity Court No Charles A Cotteritl Henry Garland Cotterit Maryland

Army Signal Corps to Buy Plane for Philippines Use

The Army Signal Corps plans to purchase an aeroplane for operation in the Philippines. An order for the machine will be placed within a few days. Lieutenant Frank P Lahm of the Seventh Cavalry, currently in the islands, is expected to be the aviator.

Army Signal Corps Signal Corps Army Philippines Ldeut Frank P Lahm Seventh Cavalry Islands

Burglar Forces Front Door Steals Five Life Policies

A thief forced entry at Howard Morgeris’s Belt Road northwest home last evening while Mrs Morgeris and Miss Margeris read in the dining room. He rifled upper rooms, opened trunks, and escaped with five life insurance policies and an empty purse. Officers investigated but found no clue. the front door was forced and hid in the hall as he moved to the dining room.

Howard Morgeris Miss Margeris Morgeria Fim Duralar Thedon Ataita

Fraud accusation shocks Washington religious meeting

Dr Charl ie Winbigter, former pastor, denounced Mary Baker Eddy as a fraud at a Washington Psycho-Therapeutic society gathering in the WTU hall. He called Eddy’s book Betance and Health a deception and promised a public demonstration of mental healing on November 21. He also attacked the Catholic Church for endorsing relics' curative powers.

Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Church Washington Psycho-Therapeutic Society U. Hall Charlie Winbigter First Baptist Winbigler Mr. Eady WOC TU Alan Windigler

Anacostia Transfers Backed by Local Citizens Group

The Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Association of Anacostia favors the Universal transfer bill after briefing by P V Keating, chairman of the railways committee. The group also approves a water rate increase opposition, urges enforcement of a city vehicle stopping rule, and elects A Beck as secretary replacing Oscar Osterman. William McK Clayton of the Federation of Civic Associations will speak on December 6.

P V Keating Rhode Island Avenue Sunurban Association Citizens’ Association of Oscar H Osterman Test Nigh William McK Clayton Federation of Citraena AX Ciations Association

Names of travelers listed by hotels and cities across regions

A long OCR list of names, places, and households associated with hotels and cities including Chicago New Willard York City Philadelphia Connecticut Kentucky Missouri Massachusetts New York State New Jersey Texas Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and international entries in Porto Alegre Liverpool Japan Ireland and Japan. The fragment catalogs travelers, spouses, and family members by site and organization, with many initials and misread phrases.

Joston Charieg Trawwhelder Ades Alephard Eboitt Ghaedler JM Anderson Gallere Baleob New Willard Brogen Yamien Shicago Lewis ‘Thornay Roche Arington Barky Moore Fbbitt Ima Eby Martin McPhiligsborn Willard York City George J Tuckbater George Pry Craig Mechambier George Louly UH Ruddick Snarabars Jwf Fice Horiwite LE Diack Cook Cobiena Amen Peacock Myst Eptil Frank Lartell JE Pryor Wall Ahd Wits Richard Lamb EB. Wales William Hollian Uys Roe George D Merri JD Westarvelt Ang End Henry C Maybaum Joseph Laldinase Po Heuhe Poacher LF White Herty Arin MA Newbhur Woodt Bo Eaton Joho Turner William Maurice OE Cantior J_W Appletos Wempe Holand Hebden Wiilta Folk New Willard J. A Crawford Tantor Pimaadelfria T Culbert Arlington Groot Shorsham OM “Homman Rowles Clyde Mentenbalt G & Bagley Charles A. Hawk Leagan Charios EL. Brown BB Rogers BOD Avraham “Charlee H. McCarthy Lawrence A Dering Raleigh Larnie Maria B. B Hunt G Patterson Fister Levin Haywood St. James Kentucky Kédhedy Lowterilia Tease ‘Trust Cauleville Raleigh Martland A_ Bowen Salttroom Artingion Hopper Waltimore Shorakarn Hi Price Baltimore AWC Maemtar Baltlnors Balogh St Michaele Willard Maqbachusetta Forace Murray Lynn Pitt Depahoe Treston Helen F Lagan Treston A. Lee Newark Red Bank Raleigh Howard Ly Katren Tach Trenton GMO M Sweney OS Rows Naahellin Kew Wierd TEXAG J Rosenthal Galveson Raleigh A Bherke Paso New Writard Miller Staynton Mumadter Fertalk Euait Thomas A. Whipple Wita Asintey Mirsivann Martha Sen Lisrle Bazavida Frederickaburg Mamita Deaville Francis Greed Sichiond New Ireland Dr Ho Yake Toxo Japan

Telegraph Operators Reach Wage Rise Pact Across Railways

Telegraphers on Southern Railway and Baltimore and Ohio reach a fifteen day vacation pact plus wage increases of 12 percent for Southern and 6 percent for B and O. Over 3,700 employees gain, with shorter hours and added passes based on tenure, cost rising about 1200000 annually across the systems. negotiations conclude after months of talks.

Southeen Ralway Baltimore and Cinta Railroad Southern Raiway Southern Railway E A Coapman H . Alexander Baltimore and Ohio Martin A Knapp United States Court of Commerce Charles P Nell Southern

March on Peing Blind Linked With Wesleyan Mission

Report covers ongoing clashes around Hankow and Wuchang with imperialist shelling, revolutionary resistance, and brutal reprisals. Describes naval movements, fort actions, and muttered ploys as rebels seize key forts near Nanking and Shanghai. Also notes Amoy order restored and a hotel worker suit against an employee in Albert Marsh case.

Lillian Russell Court Case Over Gowns From Lady Teazle

Actress Lillian Russell testifies in a New York suit brought by Mrs Osborne Company to recover 1717 from the Shuberts for gowns for the Lady Teazle production in 1904. The Shuberts contend the gowns were not obtained at their direction and that Russell was personally liable. Russell says she reviewed the items and found them reasonable after Mr Shubert urged approval.

Washington Pass New York Willian Russell Justice Greene Mre. Osborne Company Shuberts Lady Teazle Miss Russell Sam Shubert Shubert

Virginia faculty bans alcohol and froces expulsion risk

University of Virginia President Edwin A Alderman announces a strict campus wide ban on drinking and organized parties. He warns fraternities must not be above the college and declares drunkenness forbidden with possible dismissal, amid campus tensions over fraternity influence.

Charlottes University of Virginia Edwin A Alderman Virginia Alderman

Traffic Better Says Hill In New York Visit

Financial reporters swarm the outer rooms awaiting an interview with J Hill as he enters town. Hill hurries out declaring the dry season and refusing comment. He notes Northwest business conditions have improved since last fall and calls the season better though not light.

New York Northwest Hai

Thieves Take Two Automobiles in City Northwest

Edward Stellwagen of Union Trust Company loses his electric car from 18 Biltmore Street as he found it missing after stepping out around 1 clock. A second owner, E C Henry of 18 Belmont Street, reports another electric car stolen between 10 and 10 15. Police notified. detectives Cox and Berman dispatched but failed to locate the vehicles.

Edward Jo Stellwagen Union Trust Company Biltmore Street Stellwaxens Fourteenth Q Streets Henry Belmont Street Alan Cox and Berman

Nelsons Logbook Sold to English Collector

The logbook from Nelsons flagship the Victory, auctioned at Sothebys, was privately bought by T J Barratt, a distinguished English collector. It records Trafalgar battle details in a vivid account written the day after the action.

London Navy Sothebys T J Barratt Trafalgar

Mrs Gates Weds Romeo Mleliatin in New York Church

Mary W Gates, recently divorced from Charles Gates, married Romeo Mleliatin at the Church of the Agcenalon in New York today. The groom, linked to an American oil company, is listed as a resident of Florence Italy. About 60 friends attended the ceremony.

New York Mary W Gates Romeo Mleliatin Charles Gates John W Gates Florence Italy

Boy fires shotgun killing two girls in Oklahoma town

In Nowata Oklahoma on November 8 Fred Stannart aged 12 pointed a shotgun at three companions aged 7 and another girl near his father’s home. He unintentionally fired. Bergle sidolay and Madge Stevens died from head wounds while Edith Fisher suffered wounds from which she is expected to die. The children are from nearby families.

Nowata Okla Fred Stannart Bergle Sidolay Madge Stevens Edith Fisher

Death of Oscar Bielaski on heart disease en route to hospital

Oscar Bielaski, formerly a Washington baseball figure from over twenty years ago, died from heart disease yesterday after collapsing near Sixth Street NW while being taken to Casualty Hospital in an ambulance. He had worked at the Navy Yard and remained active in coaching teams there. The coroner said no inquest was needed and arrangements would be made for his funeral at Conduit Road home.

Imperiallata Hunan Wuchang Ichang Hiuklang Nanking Oscar Bielaski Washington Casualty Hospital Blelaski Navy Yard Saventh and Sixth Street Nevitt Conduit Road Rikki Naval Yard

Florida seeks men here to found Jacksonville engineering dept

Five officers are chosen to organize Jacksonville's new engineering department. Captain M Markham will be assistant engineer commissioner and consulting beautification adviser. L T Smoot, J E Ballinger, J J Whelpley, and Hankins Middleton assume roles in highways survey, city engineering, and sewer division. Whelpley and Middleton depart for Jacksonville today. Smoot and Ballinger left earlier. Smoot will serve as city engineer in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Fan Roral Capt M Markham L Tr Smoot J E Ballinger Surveyors Office J J Whelpley Hankins Middleton Capt Markham Whelpley Middleton Smoot Ballager

McNamara murder trial jurors eyed for Christmas delivery

In Los Angeles the McNamara murder trial jury pool grew as 41 men were summoned, with three sworn jurors and one talesman passed for cause. Counsel hope a verdict by Christmas while more venires are drawn and additional talesmen debated. Nearby Indianapolis news notes a separate federal matter where the Indiana Supreme Court grants twenty days for appeal briefs in the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Work case.

Los Angeles Calov Talesman McNamara Furnroom Robert F Bain Carpenter Byron Lisk Millman Brewdter Henyen JK Sexton Sam Mendenhall Walter N Clark Kenyon Hig Harrison Gray Otis The Times Iabor Talisman Sexton Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Work JT Markey Criminal Court Federal Grand

Street cleaners strike over night work pay in New York

In New York on November 8 diners and helpers of the street cleaning department walked off their posts protesting night work without higher pay. About 2000 drivers plus sweepers and stablemen formed Local 8 of the International Brotherhood of Tearosters. The strike followed Commissioner Edwards and Mayor Gaynor’s refusal to end night shifts.

Bpactal Washington New York International Brotherhood of Tearosters Edwards Gaynor

Joint note on Cuban war damages from three powers

In Havana in November diplomatic representatives of Great Britain France and Germany presented a joint note demanding payment for property losses of their nationals during the Cuban War of Independence. The U S State Department refuses to confirm action on the matter.

Havana Great Britain France Germany Cuba State Department

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