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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1911

Page

5

NEW WIFE IN A DAY Dr Bovee Divorce Shocks Washington

Dr J Wesley Bovee, a prominent Washington physician, remarried in Auburn New York days after a Philadelphia divorce decree. The petition for absolute divorce was filed by Katherine Lasser Bovee alleging cruel treatment and separate maintenance claims. Papers were impounded, with no details disclosed.

J. Wesley Boene Katherine Seeker Hovee Philadelphia Auburn Clareline Wopley Wemple Washington Ur Buree Rochambea Ur Rover Dia Katherine Lasser Bovee Rovee Bovee Wilhalmina Saege Sixteenth Street Nottiwent

Mar Kiake Ferguson Flrat Gade Land Poday

Fragmentary note mentions a Columbia Theater event and a program titled FLEG with unclear details.

Supreme Court Guards Barnes in Albany Book Case

The New York Supreme Court reverses a Senate request for chairman William Barnes to produce the Journal Company books. The court finds the order unconstitutional and blocks enforcement, nullifying Justice Kelloga's directive and preventing Barnes from being jailed.

Supreme Court of New York Barnes Albany N.Y Wiliam Barnes Republican State Senate Journal Company Apnel- Yate Alvision Sumreme Court Joseph A. Kelloga

President Taft to attend Rome of Daughters ball

President Taft accepted an invitation to attend the nineteenth annual ball of the Rome of the Daughters of Jacob, a home for aged Jews, on January 7. He will honor the Ohio Society banquet as an honorary member and then attend the ball. At the twenty sixth annual meeting of the Ohio Society of New York today Willan: 3. Hawk reelected president.

Ew York Taft Rome the Daughters of Jacob Ohio Society New York Willan Hawk

Rebels Hold Out as 2500 Troops Prepare to Aid Rail Line

Dispatch from Peking reports rebels in Wuchang with about 20000 effective fighters holding out as imperial forces press a siege. Britain’s Col Willoughby praises courage on both sides while warning of discipline issues. U.S. readies forces at Manila to protect foreigners and keep Peking sea rail links open, with Marines guarding missions in Peking and Buffalo en route to China.

Peking Nanking Col Wiloughby Miloa Hankow Europe China Chang Id Yuen-heng Wuchang Shanghai U.S United States Readinésa Manila State Department Calhoun Department Council of Foreign Representatives Joseph Mur ‘Dock Orient

Doctor Wins Novel Suit Against Piano Firm

Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh Pa Nov 29 Dr Go TL Ribetti awarded 15000 damages against a New York piano firm by a jury in the United States district court Ribetti sued for 100000 A window cleaner on the third story of the company's piano agency in this city last February slipped on a ledge In falling the window cleaner struck Mr Ribetti crushing him and causing internal injuries The doctor's suit was based on state law compelling its belts and safety appliances for window cleaners.

Washington Post Pittsburgh Go TL Ribetti New York United States District Court Ribetti

SOLD WIFE FREED AT LAST IN COLORADO TRIAL

Gertrude Gibson Patterson was found not guilty of murdering her husband Charion A. Patterson in Denver. Jurors debated four ballots, ultimately ruling acquittal amid cheering crowds outside the district court. The verdict focused on her Europe trip with another man and the $1500 claimed by the other party, while Patterson’s shot was said to have followed her husband’s alleged assault.

Bers Europe Denver Colo Gertrude Gibon Patterson Charion A. Patterson Mrs. Patterson Patterson Horace G. Benson

Divorce Decree Recommended for Upton Sinclair

Special to The Washington Post New York Nov 9 A divorce decree for author Upton Sinclair from Meta Fuller Sinclair was recommended by referee William B Kelley after findings that Mrs Sinclair's alleged relations with poet Marty Kemp were sustained. Mrs Sinclair did not attend hearings. her attorney H B Philbrook urged dismissal but the referee refused noting modern marriage ethics and the limits of a husband's protective duty.

Waanington Fes New York Upton Sinclair Meta Fuller Sinclair William 8. Kelley Kelley

Senator George Wetmore to Leave Senate Reelection Plans

Providence R I Nov 9 United States Senator George Wetmore will not seek reelection when his term ends next year. The announcement came in a letter to General Charles A Wilson head of the Republican State organization. Wetmore has served in the Senate since 19 with a one year gap in 1907 during a legislative deadlock.

Providence United States George Peabody Watmore Wetmore Charles. A. Wilson Republican State Organization Senate

Will of Joseph Fuliiger Probated After Contests

In New York on November 23 the will of Joseph Fuliiger faced contest claims from witnesses of the War and the radi cle, but the proceedings concluded with the surrogates office confirming the will as admitted to probate after no contest notices were filed by any person.

Washington New York Joseph Fuliiger

Women Infected By Dog Mouth Disease In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh police surgeon Dr. D. E. Sable reports a new disease linked to kissing dogs and poodles. He notes several women over the past year with similar symptoms traceable to their habit of loving dogs. Paris physicians reportedly identified the ailment as emerging in Europe and now reaching Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Navy Paris D. E. Sable Paria

Jury Hears Girl Letters in Graham Shooting Trial

The Washington Post reports jurors heard 73 letters from Lillian Graham to W. B. Stokes spanning 1906 to 1910. The notes mix visits requests with money asks, including an undated line promising Stokes would not be held responsible for consequences of a visit.

Washington Post New York Lillian Graham W. BE D. Stokes Mins Graham Conrad Ansonia Stoken Deane Buckner Stokes Miss Graham Lexington Misa Graham

Woman Walks 4000 Miles Ends Long Jaunt in Kansas City

World champion female distance walker Mrs Stella Woolf and her husband Dwight J Wolf will finish a 4000 mile trek in Kansas City Missouri. The couple began in San Antonio Texas over thirteen months ago and plan to arrive home tomorrow.

Kansas City Stella Woolf Dwight J. Wolf Kansas San Antonio Tex

Nagel May Be Judge to Taft Consideration for Supreme Court

A New York American dispatch reports Taft seriously considers Charles Nagel, Secretary of Commerce and Labor, for the Supreme Court seat to replace the late John Marshall Harlan. If Nagel cannot serve, the appointment may go to Senator George L. Tamar of Utah.

Taft Supreme Court New York Washington New York American Sage White House Charles Nagel Commerce and Labor John Marshall Herran Nagel George Luther Tani Utah

SINGERS TONGUE CUT OUT IN NEW YORK OPERATION

Cancer has struck the voice of James A. Metowif a leading New York church valuger and head of a silver smith firm. An operation at New York Hospital removed his tongue completely and doctors say he is doomed to be deafened for the remainder of his life though he is rapidly regaining strength.

New York James A. Metowif Tn Grace Church New York Hospital Metcast

Mayor Sells 2500 Fowls to Lower Poultry Prices

Indianapolis mayor Lew Bhank conducted a four day Thanksgiving poultry sale outside the public market. He auctioned a turkey to the highest bidder and claimed to have sold between two and five cents under regular dealer prices, totaling over 2000 fowls. He described his aim as forcing down prices, though he did not sell more poultry that day.

Indianapolis Ind Lew Bhank

Caceres Causes Clash in Dominican Government

The Washington Post report from Puerto Plata dated November 29 states that Enor Don Manuel Caceres refusal to accept the presidency nomination sparks government friction. Goya Tuna loses support as the Santiago battalion commander takes orders from Gen Alfredo Victoria. Gen Simon Diaz replaces Gen Luna, en route from the capital aboard an American cruiser. Senor Velasquez resigns as minister of finance and seeks refuge at the American legation. Victoria appears to wield influence over the government.

Washington Post Puerto Plata Santo Domingo Enor Don Manuel Caceres Goy. Tuna Santiago Werte Alfredo Victoria Simon Diaz Luna Senor Velasquez Gen. Victoria

Physician Judgeman Admits Killing Wife In Quarrel

Jackson Mich November 2 Dr J Frank Sudman physician charged with murdering his wife signed a confession in county officials presence He plans to plead guilty in circuit court Saturday Life imprisonment sought Sudman says he mixed potassium cyanide into her medicine after a quarrel to stop visits from children until they are grown up

Jackson Mich J. Frank Judman Elrouit Sudman Havng

Dynamite death on moving train shocks Chicago crowds

A Chicago dynamiter, Peter Schohl, leapt from an eastbound Lake Shore liner near Gary Indiana after finding seven dynamite sticks and an electric detonator near his body. Police say he planned to blast a steel stake in Pine, but misrouted his journey and died in transit, widow reports.

Limited Gary Indi Noveter Sctol Chicago Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Peter Schohl Imbola Steel Company

Falls Dead After Theater At 500 HT Street

Charles P. Rees 44 manager of Washington and Mount Vernon Steamboat Co died in his home bathroom last night about 1 o clock after reportedly feeling dizzy. Wife rushed to find him. Dr C N Chipmas declared him dead. Death attributed to apoplexy. He leaves a wife and three small children.

Charles P. Rees Washington and Mount Vernon Steamboat Company HT Street Reem C. N. Chipmas C Street Southwest Hees

Bryce and Dix to Speak at Canadian Society Banquet

James Bryce the British ambassador and Governor John A. Dix will headline speakers at the fifteenth annual banquet of the Canadian Society of New York, with H. S. Berden premier of Canada also listed among the speakers. The event is scheduled for Friday in New York.

Bryce Dix Spresal Washington Post New York James Bryce Amcbansador H. S. . Berden Canada John A. Dix Canadian Society of New York

Russia issues ultimatum to Persia over Shuster demand

Teheran reports Russia orders immediate dismissal of American treasurer general W Morgan Shuster and removal of tax appraiser Alec Lecoffre. If not carried out within 48 hours, Russian troops may advance on Teheran. British assent cited, national council opposing, cabinet crisis follows.

Teheran Dear Enda Letoffre Tax Alec Great Britain Tehetay Russia Persia W. ‘Morgan Shuster Str. Bhuster United States Shuster State Department Washington Lecoffre Azerbaijan Rushte Mr. Shuster London Times Radsia Raysie M. Poklovsky Samsam Es Sultaneh National Council Ruaata Britain London The Times Tie

Political Plot Charged In McNamara Bribe Case

Los Angeles officials report tangled legal moves in the McNamara murder trial phase. Chief investigator Franklin faces bribery allegations while Hendry Gage argues for a swift, political plot hearing. Other defendants face December 1 dates as further investigations loom.

McNamara Los Angeles Cal Onde McNamara Mourder Talesman Berti. Franklin Mc Wamara Hendry T. Gage California Portugal Gage B. Conner A. B. Maple Hall of Records

Undek to Today’s Issue Divorced Weds Again

Dr Bowe is divorced and remarries. Mrs Patterson acquitted in a separate case. Mickle murder bailes police case noted. Russia orders Shuster Ongred and Judge Gary gives care for frust evils. New Cardinals revalve red birettas with public reactions. Controller Bay case falls amid society and financial pages. Editorial comment and social sets across other cities. Underwood pledges to the district in sports roundup.

Bowe Patterson Mickle Russia

Captain Hains Granted Divorce From Annis Case

New York harbor court grants final decree in divorce to former Captain Peter Hains, noted as the slayer of William B. Annis. Hains filed months ago with Annis named as co respondent in the action.

William FE Annia New York Peter ©. Hains Willam B. Annis Hains Annis

Attorney Confident James Smith Cleared in Homicide Case

Washington police struggle to connect Maryland mechanic James Smith to the Mickle murder and Bennett assault. Smith’s attorney, George Curtis Shinn, asserts alibi witnesses and evidence will prove his client not linked to either crime. Chicago authorities reportedly seek to identify Kabusta and potential transfer looms if Smith is implicated. Bennett’s condition improves at Casualty Hospital as police press for solid links in the Mickle case.

James Smith Morris Bennett Chicago Washington Wiliam H. Mickle Smith Bia Effent Bennett Michielmuder Mickle Seth Stotth Afl Shinn John Kabusta Sabusta John Gregor Lous Fallerdemu Windy City Kabusta Yailing Casualty Hospital

Peruvian Minister Transferred to Washington

A Washington Post cable reports that Peruvian Minister Senor Pecet, previously at Lima, has been reassigned to Washington. The move places Vera’s ministerial appointee in the U.S. capital, with confirmation noted from Panama.

Senor Pecet Panama Specia Cable Washington Post Lima Peri Senor Vera Anima Wasilg§n

Gary Gary Gives Gures For Trust Evils

Gary Dinners and Tennessee iron absorption defense are cited as he urges fair play and government action. He proposes maximum prices for commodities and stricter law use, citing broader stock ownership and corporate restraint to curb power. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee heard his dramatic statements.

Senate Gary Tennessee Ebert TH. Gary Steel Verjioration Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Bovee Mrs. Wemple Auburn, N. Y Heamden Marin Wilson Min Rei Gen Hla Tim Ming Soeletis Rover Co- Minis Rochambeau Ahr de. Boyee Nera WMG Coupit Dr. Botee Thraves Chaumont N. Y Ot de. Bovee Uryer Jon Yorn Shi Kai Htty Wachang Hanyang Arie Aun Ktuups Doctor Hoshand Sinclair Tmore Pulitzer Didyt Singer Voice of Caceres Repubic Kelling Falls Dead Ater Theater Tripoli Derna Tabrok Seong Hallan Malta Turka Derne Tobruk Cader Shuster England Dss Iss Washingtonian W. Thurman Opumer Central Bilga War Department Ansier- Kat Guba Philippines Islands Philippine Commission Undek U. S. Steel Corporation Congress Steel Corporaion United States Steel Corporation Whinean Senate Committee Gary Afnet Ness
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