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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1911
Page
7
Police linked James Smith to a late night confrontation after Bennetts improvised testimony and a sign language test. Detectives McCormick and Springman led searches while Walker aided inquiries, claiming Smith was involved as a suspect and an assault left a bleeding victim.
Dr Harvey W Wiley chief chemist at the Department of Agriculture told the Loyal Legion of Women that the nation is indifferent to human life and that only a small share of killers are hanged. He blamed current law for crime and urged women to educate men on the value of life and improve sanitary and safety conditions.
Dr J S M Pressly describes the drowning of his son John A Phillips Jr during a November 2 ocean swim in a rough offshore wind. The two were swept by a giant breaker. John was lost near a rock ledge as waves mounted and both men fought to reach shore. The body was recovered the next day and laid to rest in the city cemetery.
Dr Jones told a Monday Evening Club gathering at the Young Men’s Christian Association that alley conditions in the city largely cause crimes and much of the local disease. He warned that the “altesa” in the area bears responsibility for much criminal activity and ill health, addressing Housing Our Alley Neighbors at a club meeting.
Slayer Von Der Miller, convicted of killing his brother in law at Siphax Station, was transported from Alexandria County Jail in Rosslyn to the Richmond penitentiary for a 12 year term. Deputy Sheriff Van Susings oversaw the transfer after the Alexandria County courthouse verdict last Tuesday.
A reading shows a chaotic catalog of personal names, addresses, and places including Arlington Raleigh Boston New York Philadelphia Virginia Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Georgia Connecticut and various streets and towns. The text resembles an archival index or directory fragment listing individuals and locales without coherent narrative.
Mrs Ella Poole reports $7 missing from her home at 168A New Jersey Avenue NW after two men entered Sunday afternoon and later $25 disappeared yesterday morning. Police of the Eighth precinct investigate. Poole says cash was left in a drawer in her room. the men used a savena floor room near hers.
One hundred fifty chemists from every state opened the twenty fourth annual convention of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists at the Raleigh Hotel. Afternoon sessions featured reports from special committees chaired by Dr Harvey W Wiley chief chemist, Department of Agriculture.
Struggling to identify the killer of William H Mickle, who was attacked in his Toy Seventh Street tobacco shop, investigators note a strange man’s doorways appearance and a possible monkey wrench link from Newport News. Mickle was buried in Glenwood Cemetery after a coroner’s inquest found death from unknown assailant injuries.
The District commissioners plan a push in Congress for a switch from triennial to annual real estate assessments. Representative Henry George Jr. endorses annual assessment and a formal bill will be sent by the commissioners this session. A new board of review would aid real estate and personal assessments without changing the current annual tally.
Washington Kaunas and Liec trle Company discussed extending present ninth street service gear at Soldiers Home junction on Georgia avenue to meet increased trade on Brightwood. WW Stockberger, railways committee chair of the Takuma Park Citizens Association, announced at the association meeting last night. The association approved the new constitution presented by C W Pafflow, committee chair on constitution revision. A general utilities committee to be appointed by President James W Dore was authorized.
Mayor Joseph Plant staved off recall efforts against Councilman Thomas Elliott by adjournment after a disputed petition filing. Joyce and allies say signatures were not filed with the town clerk and vow to pursue December 6 action and further measures, threatening a aggressive campaign sequence.
Owen T Aldis of 147 Connecticut Avenue donates his collection of over 10 years of work by leading American authors to Yale University. Valued at at least 100000, the gift will be housed in a dedicated study and research room. Aldis, a Vermont native and Yale alumnus, says the collection reflects his lifelong devotion to American letters and the university.
A planned double execution at the District jail was postponed. Mattie Lomax, accused of fatally shooting her husband, and Arthur Johnson, charged in a separate murder by a blacksmith, were reprieved by President Taft as lawyers prepare appeals. The Lomax inmate is gravely ill with tuberculosis and may not survive the reprieve.
The Southeast Citizens association met at 314 Pennyylvania avenue southeast and urged district commissioners to withdraw the water tax increase and to submit the issue at a public meeting. They pressed Congress to pension policemen and firemen on the half and half plan and supported a universal transfer bill while opposing changes to the 1877 organic act. Frederick Deitrich was elected vice president and Albert Bhukes joined the executive committee.
Two colored highwaymen attempted to hold up motorist Will iam Henry Elis at Thirteenth and G streets northeast, beating him and robbing 3 dollars and 56 cents before fleeing. A second attack on Thomas Manning on First Street involved a high speed escape as Manning rode away. Mrs George T. Kelly was in a separate purse snatching at Twenty first and F streets Northwest, with bystanders aiding in the moment and police seeking the thief.
The funeral for Jerome Bonaparte dies Sunday of heart disease will be private from Matthews Catholic Church to Union Station. The body will travel by private car to Baltimore for interment at London Park withMgr Lee and other relatives present. Notables include Col Samuel Appleton and Mrs Webster Audgar among attendees from distant cities.
J ov 2 Monrve F Ellis, president of the New Jersey State Lumber Association, was shot minutes after 6 pm while dining with family inside his home near Bask ing Ridge. The shotgun blast shattered a window. doctors offered little hope for recovery as a countywide search for the assailant continued.
Paris reports that famed actress Sarah Bernhardt will marry Lou Teliegen a Flemish actor. The post cites a special cable noting the engagement and anticipated wedding in the near future.
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