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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1910

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Auto Crash On Fourteenth Street Injures Five

A touring car owned by Dorsey of Synepville Md and driven by Beasman collided with a Mount Pleasant Line vehicle near the Capital Traction car barn at Fourteenth and Decatur, throwing five occupants unconscious. All were removed. two drivers refused ambulance, but others received treatment. A man named Parker later offered a ride home. injuries ranged from minor to serious, with three women and two men affected.

Beasman Fourteenth Decatur Streets Mt. Pleasant Philp Dors Synepville Carroll County Frank Bras Capital Traction Mass Marwile Folin Catherine Follin Pully Thirteenth Street Malham Haghes Tractin Company Tyoturfian Ui Teauway Syed Dor Vollin Ulughes Parker Aeake Fourteenth Street Momnwest Alps Elagghes Moss Datey Tian

Two Die In Razor Fight In Chicago Alley

In Vivaso November 272 two men slashed each other to death with razors after a quarrel over two girls. Identified as Paul Manning and Thomas Gagtons from Syracuse, New York, their throats and bodies show numerous wounds. A third man, badly cut, escaped and is at large.

Chicago Vivaso Paul Manning Thomas Gagtons Syracuse Penn Street

Cavalieri Denies Report on Chanler Funds

Paris dispatch reports Mme Lina Cavalieri denying claims she left America due to the Chanler family sending 125,000 francs. She says she has not received money from them and will depart for Italy, with a three month contract at the New Amsterdam Theater.

Chanlers America Washington Pont Paris Mme Lina Cavalieri Chanler the Excelsior Mme. Devalleri Italy

Wyoming Jury Frees Woman in Murder Case

Special to The Washington Post from Sun Dance Wyoming reports the jury acquitted Mrs D Smith of murdering her husband. Foreman said the jurors could not bear to send a sobbing woman to the gallows and followed Judge Parmalee’s instruction that verdicts must be guilty first degree or acquittal.

Wyoming Washington Post Sun Dance Wyo D. Smith Parmalee

Vast liquor sales and moonshine crackdown reported

Internal Revenue figures issued by Commissioner Cabell show huge increases in liquor sales and moonshine production. The report highlights 1,911 stills being destroyed during the year and notes that dry southern states are flooded with illicit liquor.

Cabell

Banner year for drinks and smokes in Uncle Sam year

United States records for the year ending June 20 show 163,001,000 gallons distilled spirits 59,485,117 barrels fermented liquors 7,600,000,000 cigars 6,830,000,000 cigarettes and 402,000,000 pounds of tobacco for non-cigarette and non-cigar use. Moonshine production rises. internal revenue receipts exceed $289,000,000 with Cabell’s organization collecting about $5,006,000.

Unite States Internal Revenue Bureau Cabell's Organization Cabell

F. Marshall Died of Heart Disease After Notable Civil War Ties

Sydney F. Marshall, last male heir of a historic Maryland family and a prominent Washington lawyer, died of heart disease aged 68. He spoke last with John Wilkes Booth before Lincoln's assassination, faced a furious mob at the Willard Hotel, and served with Lee and Stuart during the Civil War before settling into a renowned legal career in Washington. His niece Miss F. G. Marshall found his body at their home. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Booth Lincoln Willard Hotel Old Marshall Seventeenth Street Sydney F. Marshall America Marshall F. G. Marshall Tie John Wilkes Booth R. J. Lee Appomattox J. I. B. Stuart Yellow Tavern South Linculm Ford's Tenth Street Sixth Street National Hotel Ipent Willard Maryland John Marshall Baltimore Massachusetts Chesapeake Bay Westmoreland County Stuart Yellow Cavern Lee

Charges Against Hospital Raises Security Fears

Congress Heights residents urge action after escape of a life prisoner described as criminally insane. They argue paroled patients threaten women and children, disrupt schools, and harass local physicians, calling for transfer to a penitentiary.

Congress Heights

Hospital officials defend parole practices for inmates

Hospital authorities explain the use of precautions to prevent escapes. They acknowledge occasional escapes but say parole patients are not dangerous. The report to Secretary Ballinger notes many are near the gate on parole and pose no menace.

Parolle Ballinger

Funeral Tomorrow for Esteemed Marshall in Rock Creek

The funeral for Marshall will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. from his home, with attendance by lawyers, jurists, and military men. Burial will be private at Rock Creek Cemetery. George F. Dudley will conduct the services following remarks on Marshall’s life and service.

Marshall Douglas Yellow Cavern Wen Kate Rock Creek Cemetery George F. Dudley

Babies starve as Chicago garment strikes persist

Chicago officials report that about 4000 babies in need are starving amid the garment workers strike. Hull House hosts the findings and a dedicated babies milk fund is set up, with initial contributions around 1100 and daily milk costs estimated at 100. Both sides anticipate a lengthy conflict with no quick settlement.

Chicago Citizens’strike Committee Hull House

Storm Off New England Hits Cape Cod And Boston

A three day offshore storm batters the New England coast with winds averaging nearly a mile a minute and peaking at 68 miles per hour near Cape Cod. The storm center northeast of the cape threatens incoming liners, including the White Star liner Celtic whose wireless rigging was ripped away, severing communications as it neared port.

Cape Cod Boston New England New York White Star Celtic Liverpool Queenstown

Former New Jersey Senator Promotes Civic Progress

Former United States Senator James Smith Jr. of New Jersey urges the Democratic party to seize a historic opportunity to aid the public. He cites a recent state campaign victory and urges the party to align with civic progress and public empowerment.

Democratc Carp United States James Smith, Jr New Jersey Smith Woodrow Wilson Princeton

ROUNDS UP HOSTILE NATIVES IN MINDANAO CAMPAIGN

Manila reports detachments of troops and constabulary pursue hostile Manobos in Davao Mindanao Island. One column killed several tribesmen, including two linked to the murder of Seattle planter Wari Gerr and recovered Gerr’s body. A third detachment reported two soldiers wounded in battle and a fourth lost one soldier. Rounding up the tribesmen continues as authorities pursue the case. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE

Manila Davao Mindanao Wari Gerr Seattle Gerr

Southern Railway Trains Put Through Washington Station

Beginning yesterday in November the Southern Railway runs several trains through the Washington station near Broadway. Notable services include the Southeastern Limited, New Orleans Limited, New Orleans Fast Mail, and Asheville via Salisbury. Other trains from Atlanta via Chattanooga and Miami routes are listed among the rail line’s offerings.

Southern Railway New Pennsylvania Station Street Broadway Lew T. Southern Southeastern Limited Alken, Augusta Viorida ANTA New Orleans Salisbury Uthern Railway Washa Washington Sta

Secret Ballinger probes St Elizabeths amid Congress Heights censure

Secretary Ballinger orders a formal investigation into conditions at the Government Hospital for the Insane after Congress Heights Citizens' Association charges mismanagement and unsafe practices. Flyers claim parole system failures caused escapes as officials vow thorough, impartial review led by Assistant Secretary Wilson with Dr White to return. A Butterfield letter amplifies complaints about self serving inquiries and dangerous patients roaming woods. The Birmingham Special rail service updates appear at the end.

Government Hospital Congress Heights Ballinger St. Elizabeth's Wilson White Interior Department Washington Butterfield Citigeng’ Association Baliinger

Five Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Town

A traffic collision left five people injured as emergency crews responded at the scene. Authorities investigated cause and severity, with victims transported to local hospitals for treatment and observation.

Minister denounces Billiken image in sermon

Rev. Zed H. Copp at Bethany Chapel denounces the Billiken mascot in a sermon on No Images. He says he will not trade where the image is displayed and urges Christians to follow his example.

Zed Copp Bethany Chapel

Hill Warns Taft Worthless Panic Ahead of World Recession

Veteran railwayman J J Hill predicts thousands will lose work next year and condemns Taft as a good fellow hampered by political atmosphere. He blasts extravagance, battleships, and nonproductive spending, warning of dormant business and little planned improvement in the year ahead. Contintd on second page.

Taft Speds Washington Post Mr. Hill Washington Mr. Hil Panama Canal

Rebels Rout Federals in Chihuahua Province Encounter

Federal forces under Gen Navarro routed rebels near Fresno twelve miles out, with fifteen rebels killed and ten wounded, including three officers. Rebels retreated to the mountains after hours of heavy fighting near a stone wall. Cavalry kept from action due to rough terrain. reinforcements and artillery planned to intercept.

Mexico Chihuahua Navarro Welock Fresno Florentine Gaviva Gavica Navarry Wrich Basted Orizaba

Lad Harold Snyder Bravely Finishes Exams Despite Broken Ankle

In Roscoe near Middletown New York Harold Snyder a twelve year old boy fractured his left ankle during play. He hid the injury to finish school examinations and only later was he taken home by a physician. His brave conduct makes him a community hero.

Tal Washington Middletown N. Y Roscoe Harold Snyder Red Lion Snyder

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