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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
8
Turmoil across Sharasett and surrounding areas as Italian cruiser fire demolishes a house. reports say 14 Arabs killed and cholera rages among troops and natives. Turkish officers demand surrender terms while negotiations with allied airmen unfold for an aeroplane corps.
Fragmented death notices dated November 1911 list multiple individuals including LOTTIE CON and KATE FAIC among others. Text shows bereavement language, church and cemetery references, hospital and memorial details, and family relations, but many fragments are garbled.
Reports state scouts verified cruelty against Italian fallen during clashes on November 6 and 7 between the Ninety third Hatlan Infantry and Turks and Arabs. Evidence shows Arabs directed fire on ambulances and transports. barbarous killings of Italians on the field are alleged. Turkish officials directed these acts. Veracity of Turk involvement remains disputed.
Morty Childers faces a murder verdict after pleading his innocence in the death of his six month bride from poison. The defense rested with a denial of knowledge of the poison’s route, while a druggist testified Childers bought strychnine shortly before the death, a detail the prosecution used to challenge his account. The jury retired at 9 pm and a verdict was not expected until the next morning.
In Monroe, a fatal pistol duel occurred today between Charles B Wolfson, a solicitor for Cincinnati Life Insurance, and Dr A H Gladden of this city. The men clashed over business dealings with another insurer representative, escalating to a deadly shooting.
New York Mayor Gaynor orders 2500 strikebreakers to take over street cleaning duties as garbage workers strike over night shifts. Commissioner Edwards contracts with private detectives and arranges 2500 police to guard the recruits. Four officers knocked down, riotous reception delays move. Civil service board provides 2000 laborers with 4000 more on standby for duty the next two days.
Eight foreign miners were killed in an explosion at the Adrian shaft of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Tron Company mine four miles from Pumusutown. Rescue efforts were hindered by gas and a government rescue car was delayed arriving from Pittsburgh.
Mrs Louie Vermilye is under police guard at the county jail hospital after a fatal poisoning incident. The case links to the murder of Policeman Arthur Blsgonetts and suggests poison may have harmed others, with the accused currently in a weakened state following fainting spells. Prof Walter Haines of Rush Medical College is ill, delaying viscera analysis of exhumed bodies Frank Brinkamp and Richard T Smith.
2500 workers at Dunkirk Schenectady Richmond and other plants walk out as International Boilermakers and Helpers Union declares strike. President J A Franklin announces action affecting locations in Dunkirk, Schenectady, Richmond, Pittsburgh, Montreux. Names and figures listed in protest notes and attendee lines.
Birth notices include Borner A and Anole wageathen girl. Charles aid Nome Uactizon box. Chausies Fo and Margaret A Baoe gist Ramuel and Hersle Bilvaraten boy. Charles W and Eugenia LF Hanon Tereuteh Wand Loomer girl. Frank M and Margaret M Tate boy. Elmer C and Filaabech F Young boy. Traian and Sarah Jvancoo girl. Robert and Beatrice Hill for agar W and Sarah Baylor girl. Deaths include Arthur Horemeins Sasrgsncy Hospital 89. Frack W Boswell 903 Mont ow 23. Joseph E Meredith 23 Mot. Midast Hogan Ug Soldier. Flor verre Freak Vanmakes 120 VC aye mp 69. Ellen Flannery 1120 13th at ne 7B yore. Edward B Fialds 0 Briew ot nw 4% yearn. Edward Lewin National Homeopathic Hospital 4M year. George Bailey 495 Ridge st aw 41 rere. Marla Jones Washington Asylum Hospital 44 yeary. Sarah Carter 306 Clark alley aw tt yearn.
Reports from Shanghai and Nanking describe the Manchu regime collapsing with the imperial government vanished. Hongkong declares independence as Wu Hang Mun is named commander in chief of revolutionary forces in Guangdong. Fifteen American warships patrol Chinese waters with four more en route to safeguard foreigners.
Lord Sholto Douglas, in Seattle, claims a New York death by own action was not him and says impersonators cause worry. Coroner Feinberg remains unconvinced the Hotel Astor death was by the Marquis of Queensbury’s brother. An Astor Hotel assistant manager notes reports that the deceased was a brother of an English nobleman, not the Marquis.
A large Washington delegation led by President Lemuel Gompers Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Morrison leaves tonight for Atlanta Ga to attend the annual American Federation of Labor convention. Delegates include Charles T Smith of the Central Labor Union Boward Beach national labor organizer Wham Clark president of the plate printers union Frank Manning of the retail clerks union and James McHugh secretary of the stonecutters union.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as eradicating scrofula and humors, improving blood quality, and strengthening organs. It touts gel and chocolate tablet forms named Sursataba and urges readers to obtain the product today.
Secret talks between government officials and the International Starveater Company stalled with no agreement reached after hours of closed negotiations. A further meeting was planned, signaling continued efforts to resolve antitrust concerns under the Sherman Law amid market rumors of a possible government suit to force dissolution.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Tabor Hart wife of a farmer died after a cow attacked her while milking at their Lloyd area farm. The animal had shown no prior aggression. Hart fought back with a stick as she called for help before the cow gored her with horns and tossed her. Her husband drove the cow away with a pitchfork.
Senator Benjamin Tillman issues a letter defending the Charleston navy yard against Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer and a coterie’s plan to abandon southern coast stations. He vows the yard will not be abandoned, arguing the U S needs a large south coast yard on the direct route to the Panama Canal, far from Norfolk for ship repairs.
In Amite City Louisiana Nova report, Mrs Norwood, widow of slain Norwood, aged woman previously jailed as an accomplice but freed after turning state evidence, is rearrested on murder charges against her former sweetheart LM Jenkins. Trial showed Natalbany witnesses placing the young planter away the night of the crime. motive alleged jealousy. Prosecution cites circumstantial links and a missing Jenkins witness appearance.
George W Welsenhan sues author Tarkington for 10000 damages claiming Tarkington owned the automobile that ran down the man on July 1 18 at Indianapolis. Tarkington was abroad when the accident occurred and is defendant as owner. Also reports weather delaying a torpedo test at Norfolk Hampton Roads.
Special to The Washington Fort Bouton reports John L Lee of Lynchburg Virginia has been retained as senior counsel for the defense of Reverend Clarence V T Richeson on trial for the murder of Avis Linnell. Lee’s return to Lynchburg ended his role amid disputes over disclosure of defense facts. The Dunbars and Lawyer Harris indicate all objections to Lee have been withdrawn and a junior associate will be chosen to assist Philip R K Dunbar.
The discussion centers on whether a consumer coalition to depress prices violates the Sherman Act. The solicitor general declines to rule, citing a recent conspiracy to depress prices case. Senator Spooner argues the indictment lacks monopolization and focuses on futures trading rather than withholding actual cotton. The court’s demurrer ruling and arguments on market corners are debated as the matter continues.
The assault on WE D Stokes by chorus girls Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad from their Buffalo apartment is slated for trial this month. Attorneys for both defendants and the district attorney agreed to ready the case by November before Justice Marcus in the New York Supreme Court criminal branch.
Leavenworth Kansas Second Lieutenant H E Hand of the Fifteenth Cavalry saw a court martial reduce him in rank after he allegedly drove his ornate horse into a mud hole and left it to die. He was found guilty of drunkenness and sentenced to confinement at the post.
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