Allen 18 in custody admits shortage of 2200
Henry M Allen a Government Printing Office employee surrendered to Philadelphia police after confessing a $2200 embezzlement shortage, and telling of a failed suicide attempt with laudanum at Abington. He described days of mental torment, brief freedom, and a plan to return to Washington for hearings. His wife expressed relief.
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Abington
Henry M Allen
Government Printing Office
Albwile
Chelton Hill
Philadelphia
Allen
Treasuer
Sener
Horse throws Miss Reel in Creek Park tumble
Miss Misa Katelle Reel superintendent of Indian actor was thrown from a horse at Creek Park yesterday afternoon while riding with a gentleman. She escaped serious injury, recalling a severe shock and a graze, then remounted and returned with her companion to the stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Katelle
Arlingto
Creek Park
Tsuklen
Strike breaker shot down near Weber stove foundry
Charles Higgins Einsworry, 55, an employee at Wehrir Stove Foundry, with five sons, was shot and wounded in the back this morning. a revolver lay nearby. George Curlin of Kinood City, Pa, a striking polisher at the Wehrir plant, was arrested on suspicion. Higgins lived in Fort London, Pa, and the factory had been idle since June.
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Nowairk
Charles Higs Einsworry
Wehrir
Puson
Higgins
George Curlin
Kinood City
Weh !3
Suaphcin
Fort London
Porter on Chesapeake and Ohio Narrowly escapes injury
Julius Van Brakle of Covington fell between railroad cars at the Pennsylvania Station yesterday as a Chesapeake and Ohio porter attempted to stop the train at a shed. He jumped to the shed platform but was injured in the head and body and transported to Emergency Hospital. Also noted are a series of fire and police records including a false alarm at box 33 and a closet fire in Helena Flats causing $15 damage.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Serena
Julius van Brakle
Covington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
Ualn
Military and
Grant Roads
Sixteenth
T Streets
Dr & M. Roache
Helena Flats
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Henry Crewell
Mrs Hattie Quiggle Shot by Husband in Brunswick
Mrs Hattie Quiggle hospitalized after being shot twice by Washington Quiggle, former secretary to Thomas J Walsh, in their Brunswick apartment. Doctors say she will recover if blood poisoning does not set in. She recalls being surprised by the attack as she pleaded for her life. the husband then killed himself.
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Hattie Quiggle
Washington Quiggle
Thomas J. Walsh
Brunswick
Jackson
Quisgle
TWO HURT IN D C WAGON CAR COLLISION
An early evening crash at Ninth and G streets NW involved a wagon driven by Joan Brooks and a car carrying T J Quinsey. Glass shattered as the wagon collapsed onto the pavement, both occupants injured and rushed to Emergency Hospital.
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Ninth
G Streets
T J. Quinsey
Twentyfirst
Joan Brooks
van Street
Quinsey
GAVE BATTLE TO POLICEMAN DURING FATAL NEIGHBORHOOD FIGHT
George Bailey a colored waiter sought for sinking Thomas Brown in Fitzcourt district fought Policeman F Tracey of Sixth precinct in a house clash. The officer broke his club and shot Bailey in the leg, Bailey struck back with a chair, the officer nearly fainted. Tracey called for help as Bailey fled pursued by several officers. Bailey later checked into Emergency Hospital as a patient but proved not to be the wanted man. Grant Armstrong of 1139 Sixteenth street northwest was wounded nearby by an unidentified assailant and treated at the hospital.
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Philadelpia
United States
Allen Wnd
Philadephia
Donaghy
Washingtio
Ip Donaghy
Capt
Lairdman
Parham
Philadetha
Washington
Allen
Pennsylvania
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Alien
Washingon
Montgomery County
Abington
F. Tracey
Fitzcourt
George Bailey
Thomas Brown
Bailey
Tracey
Toom
Grant Armstrong
Sixteenth Street
Sixteenth and
M Streets
Armstrong
Lord Btourton
Fox
George
Lord Grey
SICK MAN MAY BE BURRILL
Secretary Metcalf seeks word on the illness of Harry R Burrill once with the Washington bureau of the New York Tribune believed to be the ill man in Asiatic service. Burrill near Shanghai sick with brain fever, noncritical, in hospital receiving best care. Metcalf cables relatives and waits for information as to his condition and progress. Boy injured by playmate in Northwest Washington. five-year-old John Clarke struck on the head with a club near Thirty fourth and Q streets.
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United States
Shanghai
China
State Department
Harry R. Burrill
Washington Buureau
New York Tribune
Mr. Burrill
Mr. Crist
Crist
Japan
Metcalf
Burrill
Orient
Taft
Metezif
Thirtyfourth
Q Streets
John Clarke
Thirty-third Street
Georgetown Pohiversity Hospita
Canton Law
Pa Arenw
New Yor
Itm Tadiam
Ith St Nw
Lin Young
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Wil Ha
Yas Blackey
Hidel
Thomas L. Ball
Cbrgin Co
John A Bresnahan
Sss
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Kidney Remedy
An advertisement claims weak or stagnant kidneys affect the whole body and urges immediate treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It emphasizes the product contains potent curative substances, promising relief from bloating facial swelling and a sallow complexion.
Ord Lineage Proves Immense British Fortune Claim
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports James L. Ord assistant to the superintendent of construction for Western Union Telegraph Company. He claims to be the great grandson of King George IV and Mrs. Maria Fitzherbert, with records opened at Coutts Bank in London supporting an estate of £5,000,000. The tale traces Ord’s lineage through George IV’s sons and Mrs Fitzherbert, with references to historic testimony and alleged documents. The story notes related historical epithets and the long contested marriage controversy surrounding the prince and Fitzherbert.
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James L. Grd
Chicago
Washington Post
James L. Ord
Western Union Telegraph Company
Osgood Street
George IV of England
Marie Smythe Fitzherbert
Coutts’ Bank
London
Orda
King George
United States
James Ord
San Francisco
John Ord
Ord
Judge Ord
Washington Capitaliat
George IV
England
Edward
Maria Anna Smythe
Walter Smythe
Hampshire
Mr. Weld
Lalworth Castle
Thomas Fitzherbert
Staffordshire
Sweet Lass
Richmond Hill
Richmond
Sweet Iass
George
Horne Tooke
Mra Fitzherbert Ar
Princess of Wales
House of Commons
Rolle
Devonshire
Fox
Greville
Saengerbund Concert Showcases Miss Carson on Violin
Several hundred members of the Washington Saengerbund and 11 friends attended the second season program at Saengerbund Hall. Henry Xander conducted. Miss Louise Carson showcased a contralto voice and violin, delivering Godard and Wagner selections with encores, while C Schaefer, Margaret Woltch, Stanley Moore, and M Andre Galopin offered solos as the set closed with Belval’s Polka Parisienne.
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Washington Saengerbund
Saengerbund Hall
C Atrest
Henry Xander
Burkhardt
Im Feld
den Morgens Fruh
Belterlied
Zahn Claassen
Louise
Rodney
Gruss An den Rhein
Budgert
Margaret Woltch
Stanley- Moore
Frederick W.W. Siebold
Belval
M. Andre Galopin
Gems Involved In Chadwick Case Face Duty Dispute
Joseph W. Friend of Pittsburgh holds gems valued at about $20 000 that the government says were smuggled past customs duties. The Treasury seeks a $5 000 duty while negotiations stall. Friend is willing to pay but external complications delay a settlement, with Cleveland customs and the Treasury pursuing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Friend
Pittsburg
Treasury
Leach
New York
Cleveland
Friend
Treasury Department
Labor Meeting Opens as AFL Delegates Arrive
Pittsburg November 12 delegates from England and Scotland join Americans for the twenty fifth annual American Federation of Labor convention. A procession forms at Colonial Hotel led by 125 union musicians to old city hall for ceremonies. England Scotland and Canadian reps arrive as credentials wrap up. Plumbers vow to eject Steam Fitters chief John Mangan if he gains admission.
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
Colonial Hotel
Old City Hall
Lst
William Mosses
Leeds
England
Pattern Makers’ Association of
David Gilmour
Miners' Union of Scotland
Wiliam V. Todd
Toronto
Canada
Building Trades of
Dominion
John Mangan
Steam Fitters’ Association
Chicago
Plumbers' Union
Steam
Mr. Mangan
Forest fire sparks merriment as boys start blaze near Havemeyer Park
A forest fire started by boys in Havemeyer Park near Good Hope Hill burned from 2 PM to 7 PM, driven by leaves and brush. Chemical Company No. 5 fought with chemicals then saplings as the Anacostia crew could not reach it, rabbits and partridges fled, causing laughter among rescuers. no property damage reported.
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Havemeyer Park
Boye
Havemeyer Fark
Naylor, Bowen, and
Suitland Roads
Good Hope Hill
Chemical Company No. 5
Stulz
Good Hope Hili
Anacostia Fire Company
T. A. Havemeyer
Chemical Company No 5
Hayemeyer Park
Piano dealer ad listing upright and grand instruments
Crown Upright like new droop upright 1904 model in fine condition. Thahogany finish pianos priced at 285 dollars. Also Enabe Baby Grand 8400 Steinway Var-tigrand used 232 months. Other good square pianos from eight dollars upward.
Fire Contained After Wood Fire Near Grant and Military Roads
Policeman Gilles from Tennallytown substation spotted smoke drifting from a small wood near Grant and Military roads yesterday. He found a pile of dry leaves burning and summoned No 3 Chemical Engine Company to prevent spread. fire was extinguished.
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Gilles
Tennallytown
Grant and
Miliary
Weather Conditions Summary for Nov 2 to 8 by Weather Bureau
The report notes fresh to strong winds over the Lower Lakes and icy conditions near the mouth of the St Lawrence. High temperatures persist in the South and Plateau regions with generally warm readings east of the Rockies. Light showers are possible in the Upper Lake region, while fair weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday nationwide. Local Texas and Louisiana rains noted with variable humidity and noon temperatures in the mid sixties to upper seventies across major cities.
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US Dept of Agricultre
Weather Bureau
Wantington
Tee Lake
St Lawrence Te Hax
Lower Lakes
Werner
Middie
South Atlantic
Plateau
Nothara Rocks
Eascern
Texas
Louisiana
Upper Lake Region
Aleridas
Rocky Mountains
New England
Middle Avlantic
Gulf Coast
Ntett
Great Lakes
Hall of the Ancients Meeting Tonight to Avert Foreclosure
Franklin Webster Smith, curator, has invited hundreds of Washington business and professional leaders to a 8 o clock gathering at the Hall of the Ancients. Dr Smith plans a rapid survey of halls and assets, then a tax and debt appeal of about $6000 with sensational disclosures promised. Also reports a street illness incident. Frank Cullen, 35, of the Bismarck Hotel, suffered indigestion while walking on Pennsylvania Avenue near Tenth Street NW and was taken to the Emergency Hospital before returning home.
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Franklin Webster Smith
Washington
Smihh
Assyrian Throne Room
Fta
Frank Cullen
Bismarck
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tenth Street
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Sevral Tien
Delaware River
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Freientts
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Grey
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Gitle
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Spencer Trask
George Foster Peabody
Indianapols
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Saengerbund
Miss Carson
THE
Chadwick Gems
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Cincinnati
Robert W. Taylor
Cassie L. Charwick
Citizens’ National Bank
Oberlin
Ohio
Scotland
Lansburgh & Bro
Isabella Fox Stores
Actuar
Seventh Street
Stultz & Bauer
Helnekamp
Huntington
Jan
Maen Ray
Batley
New
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Droops
Pa. Ave
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Loult Ma
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Springfela
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River Bulletin
Harp Te
Peter Grogan
Bet. H and I
Fifteenth and
American Security and Crust Company
National Capital Brewing CG
John H. Magruder
Conn Ave. and
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Goldheim & Sons Horsding T
Chris Xander
7Th St
St. N.W
H Street
Philip Lederer
Hall OF Ancients
Lansburgh Purniture & Carpet CO
Inter-Ocean
ST. Anne
Georges
Georges & Son
Ave. N. W
Regal
Asompton
Penoa Ave
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Tharp
Berkeley
Schwartz & Peltman
7Th Street
Potmac Lodge
Masonic Hall
Second Street
Monember 12
Sharp
JW Buchanan Chase Lindsey
White
H Markward
G H Markwa
Ofoe
National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust CO
Shoomaker CO
Soller
B. B. Earnshaw
McGill & Wallace
Clarissa Bot
Osteopathy
Mr Pleasant
UOS
H. Moore
Gita
Arlington
PSE
Rica
Washington Bond
EAD Ue
Telos Moos
Alice M Patterson W. Smith
DLO
Washington Loan and Trust Co
Probey Carriage Co
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