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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1911

Page

6

Morton Desert Residence Ties Morton to Woethington

Levi P. Morton former vice president and New York governor has left New York for Woethington. An affidavit dated November 1 filed with the New York department states his residence since April 1 is 16 Rhode Island Avenue NW. He relinquishes a personal appearance bond against him in the matter and owns the Rotel hotel. His Rhode Island home is undergoing extensive remodeling.

Vic Morton Desert New York Levi P. Morton United States Harrison Woethington Tex Department of New York Ely Morton Rhode Island Avenue Rhode Island Grenne

Taft Orders Arctic Fleet to Patrol Coastline

President Taft ordered the entire Almatic fleet of revenue cutters to patrol the coast from Maine to Florida to aid vessels in distress through the bad weather season. The cutters will stay at sea nearly continuously from December 1 to April 1, stocked with provisions water and fuel to extend relief. They will not seek space or engage in unrelated duties unless strictly demanded.

Cea Taft Almatic Maine Florida

Campaign to enlarge society by district meeting

The District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution debated expanding membership at Rauscher's, proposing pamphlets and a December vote. Fourteen new candidates were admitted, including John Barrett and William Liteon Brown. an envoy of Lafayette was received and a tenor recital featured.

H.W. Lampern Rauscher's Piahg Wea H.W. Lampoon District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Jamieston John Barrett Pan-American Union Willem Liteon Brown Guy William Arthur Camp Tristam Burgen Johnson Arthur Middleton Wheeler John ©. Proctor James L. Davenport James Christopher Wheeler Enoch Lewin White George Whitney White Wallace Cnag Benjamin Franklin Larcombe John Hoathey Larcombe Wade Garrick Longies

Early shopping urged with streetcar signs plan

The Retail Merchants' Association governors push Christmas shopping with signs on streetcars. M A Leese and A D Prince named to confer with traction companies after Washington Railway and Electric granted permission. hopes Capital Traction will follow. The association also backs Floyd King's proposal for seven national rail routes linking the Capital to the country.

Retail Merchants’ Association Aternoon M Gap Floyd King

Bandmaster Smith Dies at Maryland Agricultural College

Bandmaster Smith of the Maryland Agricultural College Cadet Band died of heart disease in the Soldiers' Home Hospital. Born in Illinois 41 years ago, he enlisted as a technician in 1958, served in the Ninth Artillery Band until 1919, and then joined the college bandmaster post after a short stay in the Soldiers' Home. He was married.

Maryland College of Agriculture Fort C. Smith Ninth Artillery Maryland Agricultural Coltese

Doctors Hold Meeting of Northern Virginia Medical Society

Members of the Medical Society of Northern Virginia and the District gathered yesterday at the Emergency Hospital and the University Club. Drs. Wells Hoos Vaughn Carr Shands Williams Groover and White lectured. papers were read by Truman Parker Leasburg G B Moore Oscar Wilkinson Walter A Wells. Officeholders included F M Brooks president 12 L Detweiler J R Nichols vice presidents A C Coumbe recording secretary Charles B White corresponding secretary and William R bey treasurer. Committees on arrangements were O A Coumbe and Charles White.

Medical Society of Northern Virginia University Club Wells Hoos Vaughn Carr F. M. Brooks L. Detweiler J. R. Nichols A. C., Coumbe Charles

Troutman Dies in Accident at Capital Heights Md

A young man named Troutman, two years old, was accidentally shot in Capital Heights Maryland Tuesday night. He died at 10:30 yesterday morning at Smier geney Hospital after being wounded by a cartridge exploded during a confrontation with Arthur Carrot. Coroner Nevitt will hold an inquest to determine if Carroll should be held, with the jury deciding in the morgue.

Lawks Troutman Capital Heights Yeland Arthur Carrot Tiret Smiergeney Hospital Hhe Ediside Nevitt Wil Carroll

Missing Brother Promised Five Hundred in Gordon Will

The will of Mary T. G. Gordon dated May 1, 108 requests probate yesterday and gives her sister Julia Gordon life estate with $500 to Cotags Hospital Exeter New Hampshire, and various bequests to named relatives and organizations including Emily Bird in Beirut, Joseph S. Gordon in San Francisco, and Mary R. Heffendens in Nice. Executors named are The American Security and Trust Company.

Mery T. G. Gordon Jalyian Elleh Gordon T. G. Gordon Ray Prancigen Tim Cottags Hospital Exeter M. H Womson Home Missionary Society First Congregational Church Ton Ladies Ald Society First Congregational Emily Bird Beirut Syria Mary R. Heffendens Nice France Joseph G. Gordon J Tormenty San Francisco Columbia Institute For Deaf and Dumb Plano Hartonton Gordon New York

Alexandria Considers Governing Changes for Police

Alexandria officials discuss replacing lieutenant with two sergeants and adopting military caps for officers. Board seeks charter amendments, aims to learn officer helmet purchases, and plans joint meetings with police committees. Also reports Washington Film Exchange charter and local civic events.

U S Army Lacks in Aeronautics Progress Declared by Gen Allen

General James Allen, chief signal officer, reports that the United States led in aeroplane use in 1908 at Fort Myer but has fallen behind other nations. He cites lack of funds, criticizes Senate delay on the Berlin wireless pact, and urges legislation to curb private interference with U S messages.

James Allen United States Fort ‘Myer Senate Berlin

Canadian Speaker Named Doctor Sproule Elected

Ottawa November 16 The Canadian Parliament convenes with Dr. Thomas Sproule head of the Orange Order chosen as speaker after nomination by Premier Borden. Opening of Parliament is set for tomorrow and the Duke of Connaught’s throne speech omits reciprocity and the navy while signaling tariff reform and closer Canada British ties.

Thoman Sproule Orange Order Ottawa Ont Thomas Sproule Borden Duke of Connaught Canada British Indies

Purse Snatch Case Fans Out In Washington Street

Mrs Thomas Clarke pursues a purse snatcher identified as Negra, after visiting a sick friend. The thief, James Green, 36 H Street Northwest, was arrested by Clarke’s husband and handed to police. Hearing set in police court. cent purse recovered at scene. Grogn denies the theft.

Thomas Clarke Negra Thomas. Clarks James Green Negris H Street Mra. Clarke Lautan Clarke Grogn

Doctor Denies Libel In Divorce Case Against Officer

Dr Thomas Stone denies libel charges in a district supreme court filing. He seeks $385 000 in damages claiming truth of alleged statements about Police Captain J Thomas Holmberger and Mrs Lars A Schley in his answer to his wife’s divorce suit. The affidavit from Mrs Stone cites a May National Theater visit and a New Frederonia Hotel episode.

District Supreme Court Tn Hole Thomas H. Stome Lars A. Schley J. Thomas Holmberger Hirst Hollinberger Mrs. Schl Maj. Sylvester Syme Capt Hal- Unberger Tater Balderatan Dr. Stone Uneioua Capt Halnaberger Lawfl

Nicastro Divorce Case Brings Corropondent In Supreme Court

Nellie D. Nicastro sues for divorce in District Supreme Court alleging the first Mrs Nicastro, living at 24 Thirteenth Street Northmead, contests a Reno divorce she learned of in juvenile court after Nicastro was fined 380 for child support. She claims the couple married in Brooklyn on April 15 1908 and that he left for New York with a hotel worker, then went to Reno last August to obtain a divorce she says is illegal.

Nicastro Birs Nellie DL. Nicastro District Supreme Court Nicastro No Thirteenth Street Morthmeut Ilegal

New Automatl Service Inaugurated For Mail Delivery

A new automobile delivery service started in Washington yesterday to speed mail and newspapers. Postmaster General Hitchcock plans to extend it nationwide. Carriers traveled from the general post office to their routes, enabling earlier delivery by fifteen minutes to half an hour. Mail collection was accelerated as well. Baltimore carrier Gaborine will begin an experimental run to Philadelphia, expected to arrive tomorrow. Demonstration aims at general en route delivery of newspapers and mail matter. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General P V DeGraw and others will witness the departure.

Washington Hitchcock Motor Cay General Peet Varigas Gaborine Wutoy Baltimore Philadelpha P. Vu, DeGraw Gav Crothera Warnell Curs

SAW HIS WIFE IN TIGHTS Henry Kopp Divorces Wife

Henry Kopp restaurant proprietor testified yesterday in his effort for an absolute divorce from Alice Veran Lem Kopp alleging he found her posing on a Washington burlesque stage in tights He followed her from city to city and hired detectives to locate her in Philadelphia He said she used the name Miss A Opp and refused to give up the stage life The case centers on alleged adultery and estrangement in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Henry Kopp Alice Veranlem Kopp Washinton Kopp Kentucky Philadelphia Miss A. Opp

Philippine Club to Meet at New Fredonia Hotel

The Philippine Club will meet this evening at the New Fredonia Hotel to discuss incorporation and a constitution. A meeting of charter members is expected to complete the charter, decide the permanent club home, and determine eligibility for Americans who have lived in the Philippines to join.

Philippine Club Fredonia Hotel Philippines

Amusements and ads with bakers and dining in town

A collage of local amusements and ads lists vaudeville acts, theatres, and meal options. It notes Holmes Bakery home delivery and G. Oyniera and Game at their best with Harvey’s daily lunch specials. Includes Drillery stenography courses and Grady at Columbia School.

G. Oyniera Gee Harvey Don Juan

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