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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1911
Page
8
Telegram operators and clerks push for higher salaries amid reports of unrest, with proposals ranging from 5 to 15 percent and an annual system-wide cost of 125,900. The dispute involves Long Island and southern lines as union leaders rally support while officials caution overbudget impacts.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe foreigners and locals in Tripoli amid tensions with mentions of military activity, routes, and improvised safety assurances. The garbled text references leaders, patrols, and possible commotion near the port, with placeholders for names and dates.
Wittisa Jtulaney chief of police is found dead at Wiss Sadi Lennox's home. Police arrest two women as inquiry widens while both claim innocence. Physicians say the head wound could not have been self-inflicted. The police chief's wife cites known infatuation with the other woman. The town is in upheaval.
Rescue crews saved 50 people when a passenger laden craft drove onto rocks near the shore. Crowds watched as waves battered the vessel and authorities mounted a careful recovery operation. Ship details and exact location were not fully disclosed in the readable text.
Contained text outlines complex bequests to widow children and institutions, including funds for scholarships at Barnard College and a New York Art Museum, plus prizes for journalism and historical works. The document also notes contingent gifts to Columbia and Harvard.
Snow continues across western Montana with heavy accumulations in Missoula, Culling fire area, and surrounding valleys. Reported ground cover around Helena and Bludbureg with towns like Hartshome and Lis lume impacted. weather details include near 20 inches in some locations and ongoing closures and travel disruption.
A night disaster leaves seven men dead when the schooner Witch Ang encountered heavy seas near Ses Haven. Survivors include Irene, Neil, Nos, Hien, Cann, Ser and others as the crew faced a chaotic rescue. Captain Cork and others are reported missing or injured.
A Germ steamer named Fairia of the Sloman line from Bar Velont is believed lost after wreckage washed ashore on Texel in the Dutch islands. The incident follows a North Sea storm where several ships disappeared, with 26 crew feared drowned.
A list of names and relationships is given with dates and references to weddings and marriages. The fragment mentions several individuals including Samuel Greene, Winnie, Virginia Jenking, and Mary Carter, with various ages and parental or guardian notes. The text reads as a social record of upcoming or recent nuptials and associated names, places, and dates.
A health office record lists numerous individuals connected to the community, including Geree Gand Stargmet, Henry, Fiona, Matyi Stuart, George Hundt, Paty Mindell, Stace, Willie Inman Meste, and others. It notes deaths and hospital affiliations with ages and institutions such as Government Hospital and Providence Hospital, plus scattered dates and memorial mentions.
William J Frizzell leads Northeast Washington citizens in a furious attack on commissioners and a perceived ruling elite. They condemn increased water charges, urge congressional action, and push plans for a permanent pension fund, inauguration week celebrations, and a new playground on Eleventh Street.
The Ohio Society of New York mourns the passing of Stephen Benton Elkins, praising him as a captain of industry, scholar, statesman, and friend. He was cheerful, optimistic, and deeply respected for intellect, breadth of mind, and humane nature, leaving a priceless heritage for widow and children and inspiring youth for generations.
Gusan Ebon Dye sues Col Joseph Ernest Dye, a 70 year old World War veteran, claiming marital harmony was broken after he took up with another woman at a West Side boarding house. The case was filed in the supreme court, alleging infidelity and seeking an absolute divorce.
Minneapolis November 18 Dr Larry Warner, head of the National Collegiate Prohibition League, attacked campus drinking. He claimed half of American university students drink alcohol and today per capita beer consumption is about two and a quarter gallons yearly, down from a century ago.
Beaton filed a campaign expense return with Secretary Langley showing 16,08 spent for reelection but it was sent back to the governor for correction as all items must be itemized. The governor listed 45 for travel expenses including railroad fares, autos, and hotel costs. The law requires disclosure of every payment recipient and date.
Debris and flames engulf the Los Angeles Times building as Harrison Gray Otis denounces the explosion. The labor movement faces accusations, with cautious officials noting a complex plot around McNamara and union members amid suspect evidence and undercover intrigue.
In Los Angeles on November 1 a jail lockup at the county jail housing the McNamara brothers revealed a prisoner cutting his chain with acid. A discarded bucket hid pistols and knives nearby. Officials say the discovery thwarted a jail delivery plot and absolve the McNamaras of involvement. A turnkey Pierson awaiting trial for felonious assault and robbery was found with traces of acid on his hand.
Six men accepted as to cause and three sworn jurors were in the jury box at close of a day’s session in the James B McNamara murder trial. One of seven men killed in the explosion at the Los Angeles Times building. Venues exhausted, another of forty men drawn to report tomorrow.
Mia Alma Jamea, charged with shooting her sleeping husband Teo Jamea at 47 Levington Avenue, claims she bought the revolver to kill herself and accidentally killed him while somnambulant. She says she fell asleep aiming at her head and woke to find the fatal shot fired. The trial is set for December 5.
The sixth annual Moose Ball is set for tonight at the Old Masonic Temple with about eight hundred invitations issued and a large attendance expected. Robert R. Pietsch, chairman of the board of directors, will welcome the guests. Ocean steamship movements listed include Wilhelm from Newport to arene, Copenhagen-Tietgen to New York, Siasconset-MianawackR from London to New York docking Tuesday, La Bretagne from Havre to New York docking Tuesday morning, Cape Race-St Paul from Southampton to New York docking Tuesday morning, and Sable Island-Oscar from Copenhagen to New York docking Wednesday morning.
Takoma Park guardians move to supply power and lighting via a municipal plant. The plan envisions a large steam engine at the Sligo Creek pumping station with dynamos to illuminate streets and homes, reducing dependence on external gas or electric supply. The council approved the measure unanimously and work may begin within weeks with expert negotiations to establish funding and technical details.
Senator John Sharp Williams of Yazoo City Miss was shaken when his horses bolted and threw him injuring his right side face and hand. He received quick treatment in New Orleans before continuing to Houston Texas for his son's marriage.
Special to The Washington Past New York Nov 1. Andrew Casnegin spoke first at the Canadian Club dinner at the Astor. George E Foster, minister of trade and commerce in Ottawa, rejected the reciprocity agreement form and affirmed Canada’s loyalty to Britain. He said Canada seeks peace but remains protective. Andrew Carnegie praised the U S Canada peacemaking display.
Cleveland November reports accuse former Gov Gay M Herrick of backing Wall Street against progressive aims and taft candidacy. John D Fackler, northern Ohio progressive leader, charges Herrick seeks a Republican rival to Taft and aids Wall Street influence in the presidential race.
Nehemiah Day Sperry, longtime representative of Connecticut's Second district, died at home in New Haven at age 68 from arterial hardening and infirmities of advancing years. Born in Woodbridge in 1827, Sperry retired from Congress last December after a long career marked by public service.
Texas ranking member Henrys signals House Democrats will push supplemental antitrust measures along with judiciary revisions. Conference between Taft and Wickersham cited. Leaders aim to remove rule of reason, jury trial limits, and indirect contempt injunctions as pledged in the Denver platform.
Mr and Mrs Reid attend Oscar Hammerstein's new opera house for Quo Vadis premiere. Ambassadors and nobles present including Lord Beresford and the Duchess of Marlborough among many Americans. The production is seen as a spectacular show rather than pure opera. Audience enthusiasm noted. press reaction awaits further operas.
Arthur Bean aged 18 pleads guilty in a Malda court to murdering his mother and a 16 year old sister at their home. The 103 year old grandfather was found in a closet after the killings. The indictment awaits degree of murder and sentencing, with evidence to be heard tomorrow.
Senator Lapollette said Taft is renomination favorite and warned against independent candidacy. He urged Republicans to unite, noting public judgment will reelect a careful capable leader. He dismissed rumors of a new party or third party run.
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