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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1911

Page

14

Inquiries into Cotton Prices Stir in Georgia Court

Judge Speers directs the federal grand jury to probe distortions in cotton pricing, with references to the Bear cases and a broader government push. Mentions of Ford, automobile show talks, and shipments by Earle & Allen, Lang and Sons, plus a Detroit electric roadster sale to Miss Cindy Lutes, are noted amid other local automotive and business items. A separate report notes a 400-pound man found dead in bed in Fort Washington, Ohio.

Speers Wamih Tudge Emery Moses Brothers Ford Mde Georgia Frank W Reon Fort Washington Ohio

Sweaters for U S Troops in Field Use

The War Department will abandon coats for soldiers in the field and adopt light sweaters as a practical garment. Sweaters will be worn when men are active and used to supplement blankets for sleeping gear.

United States War Department

Lindbergh Representative Suffering Indigestion Rushes to Hospital

Representative Charles A. Lindbergh of Minnesota suffered a nervous attack of indigestion during a late afternoon session. He was rushed to Capacity Hospital where restoratives were administered and later reported resting easily at the hospital.

Lindberg NL Charles A. Lindberg Minnesota House of Representatives Freshing Point Charles Carey Rumpey Edward H. Harriman Baron Henry Bacon Michetown Goshen Tuxedo Colony Middletown State Charities Aid Association

Society notes on Washington society and Capitol Traction case

Society items describe tea hosted by Miss Crane and Miss Batelle Crane with Mrs Whitely and Mrs Lincoln. Sen. du Pont arrives in Washington. Col. and Mrs. Reeves Russell and Miss Seasions depart for San Antonio for winter. Mrs. Alan McLane returns to Washington. Capital Traction Co faces Interstate Commerce Commission actions with a $100 fine for a defective wheel guard, a dismissed fender charge, and a request for a new trial. Trial details note motorman error and company responsibility. A D A Ralph Given and George T. Dunlop appear.

The Capital Traction Company Yaterday Interstate Commerce Commission H.C. Eddy Dstrict Electric Ailway Chaldo DeGraw Philadelphia Pugh Company 1 Ralph Given Interstate Commerce Commissign George T. Dunlop Given

Army Orders and Promotions List

Army orders detail transfers promotions and retirements across infantry engineers artillery and medical corps. Names include Capt Peter W Maviron Capt Willey Lowell Maj Jadwin and Maj Burgars with postings to Forts Nashville Washington Fort Riley and Fort Meads among others. A board at Fort Riley will examine officers for promotion while several officers move to new commands or retire from active service.

Laavrs Abronce Piret Albert CLANK Boswell John FR Bobley Joseph Imedical Rreerve William Sbields Biret Gleat Frank J. Edwards Twelfth Cavalry Fort Meads D. Ook Clarince O Sherrill Orlentin Orlentin Pape Williame WH Rose Carpe of Engineers New York Ruy Culebra Canal Znne Parana Tirat Jawas G Steele Corp of Engineers Il Provera Washington, D. C Tapact Bailey X. Abhyord Medical Corps Rendort Medical Resstra Corps San Juan Firat Eleut George Tuttle Medient Red Nerve Corpe Axamteing Fort Ruger Hawaii Waunice Buthebaum Metient Tenarre Nary Lee Jadwin Burgras Puch Liekt Edward A, Millar Fint Tela Artilery Aleut John Conklin Sixth Feld Artillery William 8. McNair Sixth Field Artillery William R. Eastman Lloyd A. Kefauver Medical Corp Cal Charles G Woodward Coat Artillery Serpy

Naval Orders and Assignments Detail Early 20th Century Navy

Rear Admiral NM Usher to preside over the examining board in Washington. Capt C Jones commissioned Philadelphia November 14. John L Carnefreq noted October 17. Monaghan minstrel troupe leader Monaghan dies suddenly in this city. Lieut Comdr Vincent named leader of Carncross and Meutenent commander Iron Kap. J Droxbhen to duty Monaghan segment. Movements list ships arriving and departing including Hector, Saratoga, Monterey, Quires, Pearl, Guan tamamo, Virginia, New Jersey, Hampton Roads, Macdonough, Worden, Mohawk, Tangier Sound for Matptou.

NM Usher Esamhing Board Waentagiog C. Jones Philadelphia John IL Norfolk Vincent Carncross Dixie Busia United States Teatment Naval Chefewrany Renteraber 1 Asalatent Paynunder J. N. Jondax Navy Yard Partemouth M. HW Hector Bewall Point Sarantoga Monterey Quires Amor Pearle Guantamamo Virginia New Jersey Hampton Roads Macdonough and Worden Newport Mohawk Washington North Carolina Salem New Jeraey Tangler Sound Matptou Foade

Governor Wilson Visits University of Virginia

Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey visits the University of Virginia while traveling south for wheat. He roams campus, watches the football workout, and chats with staff and students before dining with faculty and preparing to leave for Staunton and St Augustine for rest. He is celebrated as a former UVA student and law department matriculant who did not complete his degree.

Washington Post Charlotterville Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Univerity Virginia Colex Fayerweather Gymnasium W. Christie Bennet Columbia 9. C Georgetown Yanney Lambeth Weld Wilson Akerman Richard Heath Datiney Alderman Staunton Valley City St. Augustine Fla Qulet Gov. Wilson University of Virginia

Pan American Chamber of Commerce Formed in New Jersey

Trenton November 4 reports the Pan american Chamber of Commerce was incorporated to maintain a chamber in New York City promoting trade relations between North and South American countries. Authorized capital is $190 000. Incorporators include Julio F Carzano and William B Mdl of New York and John A Wilson of Nutley NJ.

Trenton N. J Pan-american Chamber of Commerce New York City Chamber of Commerce Julio F. Carzano William 8 New York John A. Wilson Nutley

What Getting On Really Means in a Simple Home

A neighborly discussion contrasts hustling for social ascent with simple, honest living. A family of four sons thrives in modest prosperity, showing contentment without pretentious wealth. The piece warns that getting on is not an end but a test of using opportunities for genuine good.

Thig Stele Drean Bridge Collexe Povesty Barbera

Thought for Today on Youthful Habits and Health

Mrs. Robert M L La Boutte cites a belief that habits once formed are hard to break and argues life should include fundamental physical activities. The piece recalls a family nutting trip and praises climbing, swimming, gardening, dancing, singing, and playing for lifelong vigor and quicker recovery from strain.

Met Gala Fashions Feature Jewelry and Jade Accessories

The article surveys social leaders at a Metropolitan Opera opening, highlighting gowns in satin and chiffon, diamond ornaments, and jade themed accessories. Notable names include Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. August Belmont, and Princess Cantem. Also noted is a health and society segment on psychologists treating love sickness and Mrs. Hetty Green denying reports about her son Ed Green returning to Texas.

Iewela Metropolitan Opera House John Jacob Antor Katherine Force Edith Starr Miller Ogden T Milly August Belmont Ana Chiffon August Belmont, Jr Mackay Richard Irvin Ogden Mills G. Cavendish Bennick Jack Eatin Ogden Henry Bayne Whitney Payne Whitney Archivald Alexander Colloredo Marisfald Mies Therene Saelin Chantilly Edmund L. Baylies Whitney Warren James EB. Duke Willism Tay Herman @Quiricha William D. Sloane James A Burden Ruth Twombly Herbert L. Satterlee Anne Morgan Robert L. Gerry Mabel Gerry Orme Wilson Orme Wilson, Jr Richard T. Wilson James Speyer T. Egerton Webb C. H. P. Belmont Constance Warren Luther Kounse de Tancey Kountse J. Gordon Douglas George F. Baker Edward’ Tuck J. Goodby Loew Tara Ormond G. Smith Gouverneur Kortright Preston Satterwhite Mra Georgee Bowdoin Migs Edith Bowdoip W. Willis Reese Charles Plecrepant Gilbert Catherine Burton Elbridge T. Gerry Richard Stevens Richard Gambyi Forsyth Wickes Marrs Kellogg Oliver G Jennings William EB. Dutton Jon Chester Wellz Hetty Green Col Edward FH. R. Great Texas Lone Star Westminater Company Mrs. Grean

Sage's Tax Assessed Personal Property Reduced

On Mrs. Russell Sage's request, New York assessment cut from 5,000,000 to 2,610,000 for personal property. Counsel argued many securities listed were registered with the State comptroller under the secured debts law, shielding them from taxation. A sworn statement from Lavie P. Morton described the April 1 assessment date.

New York Russell Sage Lavi P. Morton Tagton

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