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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1911

Page

6

Insane Wife of Man Who Aimed at Garfield Faces Suit

In Hovel though rich Mrs William Jones faces insanity proceedings in District Supreme Court Branch as relatives seek custody of her $50,000 estate. Charlotte Bates, claiming aunt is unfit due to abuse by husband, says she rescued Jones from a filthy shanty. The case, opened before Justice Barnard, notes prior acquittal of Jones and alleges the action aims to seize her land at Sargent and Bates Road in Brookland. The matter continues Monday to allow Jones to prove mental condition.

Garfield Cane District Supreme Court Catherine M B. Jones Willam Jones Charles Gulteau Jones Sargent and Bates Rade Brookland Barnard J. 4 Darling Warrington Isidor Rayner Maryland Daniel W Baker United States John R. Shields

Death of Henry Baader Alexandria businessman and ex councilman

Washington Port Bureau reports Henry Baader a prominent Alexandria businessman and past city council member died suddenly at his residence after a stroll with John P. Robinson. Born in Baden Baden Germany he built a hoopakirt factory and later a stove and tinware business. Survived by wife and five children. He was active in local finance and Alexandria Lodge No 78. Funeral arrangements unspecified.

Washington Port Bureau King Street Alexandria Henry Baader Missea Edna Rosie Bertie Baader William Harry Baader Baader John P. Robinson Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company Mr. Robinson Mr. Baader Baden Baden Germany Bander Alexandria Lodge P.O. Elka

Plea for Open Skilled Immigrant Labor at Farm Labor Conference

Secretary Nagel urged easing restrictions on skilled immigrant labor for farm work at a Federal State meeting. He argued that skilled farm labor is essential, disputing that farmers are unskilled. He called for coordinated distribution of newcomers to where they are needed and protection for aliens after port entry.

Tewal Printing Judd & Detweiler, Inc Nagel United States

U S Models in Peril Urges Fireproof Patent Office Building

United States Commissioner of Patents Moore warns Secretary Fisher that the current patent office home is fireprone and structurally obsolete. He urges a new building and a patent bar with exams on moral legal and technical qualifications. The bureau had a busy year with 442 patents issued and thousands of trademarks and designs registered.

Fisher United States Patent Office United States Commissioner of Patents Moore Interior Patent Office

Critic of Retail Grocers Attacks Prices and Middlemen

Dr. C W A Veditz of George Washington University criticized District grocers during a lecture to the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. He cited 1458 retail grocers for the District and eight milkmen on one block, blaming middlemen and gold and silver production for high living costs. he noted the worldwide rise in prices and promised further lectures with a long list of attendees.

C. W. A. Veditz George Washington University Washington Ealts Weditz United States W. W. Spaid F M. Byahrong C. H. Bowle E. R. Berkley R. W Berry Arthur Carr J. J. Charpening R. A. Clseet J. HL. Collins L Carpenter C. G. Glaxton A. C. Chewning T. L. Cola Dr. H. Duffy J. Duvail A. T. Dent J. CG. Dorsey ML. Dinwiddie C. L. Eckloft C. C. Eckloft J. 3. Evans J. B. Farmer W. J. Flather A. F Lather Flather Harry Gaues Franks B. Gilmore J. Blake Gilma J. B.N. Galdney C J Goakeler CR Graut Gerat Anverg F. W. Grayson A. R. Hales C. W. Herder J D. Howard B. C. Harper A Herbert J. B. Johnson Thaddeus MM. Jones Paul J. Jullien Thomas F. Kane Lambarn BT Love D. M. Love Ww. R. Lewis J. Madden J. Webster Manning Ker Mlnnigerade AC Muddiman P. F. Moore D. H Manning Freda D. Maphla W. M. McCurdy AM. Nevins A M. Myman Latrobe Owen J. C. Perry H. W .Pettit H. J Phelps Mg. Pierce M. T. Poole H. A. Poole

Truancy Cure Plan for 11 Year Old in Court Appeal

Surgeons at Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital will operate on Herbert Colston to remove adenoids and treat eyesight in an effort to reform him from a truant and petty thief. Colston, 11, was arraigned in juvenile court on a theft charge from Robert M Wall of 1810 Belmont Street NW. Judge DeLacy ordered hospitalization.

Episcopal Herbert Colston Colston Robert M. Wall Belmont Street DeLacy

Ten Workmen Injured as Water Wagon Overturns on Bridge

Ten workmen employed by contractor John Nolan were injured when a water wagon on the Connecticut Avenue bridge ran away after a harness broke. The wagon overturned, throwing the men onto the pavement. they were rushed to Emergency Hospital and none are believed fatally hurt.

John H' Nolan Nolan New Connecticut Avenue George W. Robey Andrew Lewis H Street Leas Edward L. Brown Slath Street George Murray Pennsylvania Avenue Theodora Hunter Donnallytown Tilman Briggs Centralona William Thomas L Street Albert Brenhan Twentieth Street William Wheeler Mose Jackson Massachusetts Avenue Forty-second Forty-third Street U Street Rock Creek Loop Automobilleta

Red Cross Stamp Sales Plan Annual Tuberculosis Drive

Preparations for the annual antituberculosis stamp sale were made at a meeting of the District Chapter of the American Red Cross Society held at Mrs W J Boardman's home. Mrs Boardman was named chairman of the sale committee. Money from the sale will fund the tuberculosis day camp next summer. Arnold Hague was reelected president with Gist Blatt as vice president. W A Slater, H B F Macfarland, Mrs W J Boardman, Simon Wolf, and Mrs W H Bailey join the executive committee.

American Red Cross Society Mra W. J. Boardman Patreet Northwest Simon Wolf W. H. Bailey

Philippines Club Formed Elects Lorenz President

The Philippines Club was organized last night at the New Fredonia Hotel charter members elected George E. Lorenz as president. Harry Debnam became vice president with Dr N K Downs as treasurer and secretary treasurer. Frederick Powers chairs the board of governors along with Dr Daniel Folkmar Joan F Hauck J R McKey W J Fisher A D Calling John Murphy and Joseph Heller. Membership is open to American citizens with civil or military service in the Philippines.

George E. Lorenz New Service Organization, the Philippines Club New Fredonia Hotel Harry Debnam N. K. Downs Atary Frederick Powers Board of Governors Daniel Folkmar Joan F. Hauck J R McKey W. J Fisher A. D. Calling John Murphy Joseph Heller The Philippines

Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley visit finds schools in good order

Secretary Stimson and Maj. Gen. Wood returned to Washington from inspection tours of the service schools at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley Kansas. Both institutions were found in admirable condition.

Stimson

Amusements and classifieds listing many acts and goods

A city bulletin of shows at various venues with Blanche Bates in Nobody's Widow and other vaudeville acts, plus the Millionaire Kid, Queens of the Jardin de Partie, and Queena of the Falter Bergere. Also mentions dancing, skating, bowling, Ameld's Ale appears for meals, and local services including Arlington Bottling Co and The Drillery. Open Sundays after noon. groceries, wines, and game menu at Hervey's.

Blanche Bates Queens of the Jardin de Parte Thycium Ameld Groc Tel Arlington, Bottling Co Conger Sid N.Y Hervey

Delta Chi Banquet At New Willard Marks Georgetown Homecoming

Georgetown University Delta Chi Fraternity held a homecoming banquet at the New Willard with prominent alumni including Chief Justice Harry M. Clabaugh and Comptroller Lawrence C. Murray. Toasters named W. West and others. officers announced and ball planned. Alumni staying at the fraternity house on Rhode Island Avenue. Also noted Count von Bernstorff’s call on free paper admission discussion at the State Department.

Georgetown Georgetown University Delta Chi Fraternity New Willard Harry M. Clabaugh District Supreme Court Lawrence C. Murray Daniel W. Baker Charles A. Douglass Thomas Arahaney the Tariff Board John G . Park Kansas Frank Roosa New York City EB West Ben Malone WW. Bride JB Rogs Perry D. W. Baker Park Charles A Douglass Thom Brahaney John J. Kuhn Calvert Bowie William Fitzgerald George Steamaler A. 5. Murphy E. J. Brauenhelm Hubbert R Quinter B. W. Camp Charles Abbott Henry Sylvester George Weaver Roland Croxton Norman Whittaker Fred Gibbs C. A Douglass L. H. Green Floyd Hackgan McCandlsh R. C. Sanderson D.H Creecy G. B. Spenes Wilam McParland Robert Price Carter Fort Stanley Willis Harry Hickey

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