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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1911
Page
10
The head of the State Department firm says negotiations conclude quickly as a claim by Bivigon for loss to Americans is paid in cash. The process will be undertaken at once to settle the matter.
After a decades long dispute the Alsop & Co claimants, led by Mary Alsop Cryder and Jefferson Norris of Baltimore, receive word of a draft for 666000 dollars from Secretary Knox as settlement terms with Chile are finalized at The Hague. The Bolivian concessions saga traces to early 20th century contracts and a 1905 mediation.
Mrs Jane T Tunkh of Wythe county marks her hundredth birthday at home with family. Neighbors note her love of the open air and long fishing season despite age.
Fragmentary report describes a dog alerting residents during a blaze at a home. The fire trapped Mr and Mrs John Ho Kene, and a child, with residents escaping through a window before firefighters arrived. A body was recovered from the scene.
A bank official from the First National Bank of Dycuit was injured in a collision when an automobile was struck. Wreck details list Cleland Panesvite and Eastern Wat Tw rides as involved, with Willoughbs last and Greenwich Conn. man Lopdell among bystanders.
A fragmentary report recalls a Seattle anniversary marked by parades and public remarks sixty years ago, noting the city’s growth and civic spirit amid partial, garbled details. The piece hints at a commemorative event with local officials and community groups.
In Washington yesterday Varvial Motor Vehicle Corp representative T'S. Manning announced the upcoming marriage of Philadel pha Mar ho of the United States Tire Company to Visas Creston of Brookyn NY. The wedding will be held in Brooklyn December 3. Extensive alterations are under way at 1218 Connecticut Avenue Northwest for occupancy by Lamar Jackson Stevens Currea agent and Uk Reed will take part of the premises for a large automobile accessory salesroom.
The trial opened in Springfield today for Bertram G. Spencer, charged with killing Martha B. Blackstone during a March 31, 1910 robbery. Spencer admitted the murder. the defense cites insanity and seeks to prove a hereditary mental disorder. Jury selection proceeded as testimony set to begin tomorrow with experts from the State Insane Asylum at Bridgewater expected to testify.
Readers note the historic 11 11 11 date marking a 100 year gap since 1511 and 11 11 11 appears on stationery. Cabinet officers push faster workflows in navy yards and government offices as stenographers gleefully stamp dates, making Saturday a red letter day for speed.
Boston court fixes January 15, 1912, for Rev Clarence Richeson's murder trial of Miss Avis Linnell. Defense seeks six month delay. DA Pelletier urges early proceedings. Richeson pleads not guilty and remains jailed at Charles Street.
Five men were saved including three Coast Artillerymen when the launch Smile disappeared in darkness after a wind and heavy waves in upper Chesapeake Bay. Captain Charles Smith of Stony Creek, his mother, and three Fortieth Company U S canal artillery members were aboard. The Baltimore steamer Flo4 arrived in Norfolk with the rescued and returning crew.
Aviator Robert G. Fowler reached Baso Texas after eight days delay in a transcontinental flight. He accomplished a new stunt by taking off from a hand car on the El Paso and Southwestern line near oustation New Mexico. He barely avoided collision with a freight train by accelerating and veering toward the open track. The aircraft was undamaged.
National Blanche Bates stars in Axsty Hopwood Farce Nobody's Widow as Roxana Clayton who fakes widowhood after discovering her husband’s affair. The cast delivers sharp repartee and brisk pacing, with strong turns by Bates and McRae in a well staged, entertaining three act farce.
A tragic accident at Cuuler Me. on November 13 leaves 12 year old Mary dead after an 8 year old boy Jefton Publicouver accidentally discharged a rifle in his hands while at play. The bullet struck her instantly according to local reports.
A diverse bill of feats on the trapeze and stage dazzles with daring dives and aerial spins. Gravetta and Te Vonde impersonations charm while Mme Le Vonde mimics half a dozen characters with minimal makeup. Howell and Scott deliver a sharp dialect skit, Parise shines on accordion, and Billy Evans leads a cafe themed act. The Imperial Musical Trio, Clifton and Kacoon, Cheater Kingston contort and perform, Matrix astonishes with card tricks, Kamplain and Bell sing and dance, all capped by the Pathe weekly film review.
Colon Panama November 13 Generaxo Obaldia resume d as governor on November 2 after friction with Maurice Thatcher accuses Guy Thatcher of threatening Panamanian sovereignty. He urges President Tait to recall Thatcher and says charges against him are documented. The letter has caused a sensation.
Engineer William A. Kenney perished as the southbound New York Atlanta and New Orleans Limited derailed near Greensboro North Carolina injuring several trainmen and passengers. Three Kenney brothers died in railway wrecks with the Kenney family long tied to Southern Railway service. Deputy game warden appointment reported for Richard Fries in Bethesda district Rockville Maryland.
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