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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1911

Page

8

Endurance Run on Board Truck Reaches Baltimore Schedule

Baltimore Md Oct 2 The Board Truck on an endurance test from Washington to Boston arrived in Baltimore tonight after a rough Beltsville to Coates road segment heavy rain and mud. Five men carried 6580 pounds of freight from The Washington Post building. Driver Robert Bassett received praise as the group plans a sworn finish report detailing every trouble. Luncheon at the Willard preceded the journey with Alexandria officials and Diamond Tire Company participants.

Baltimore Boston Baltimore-Washington Belisville Coates Post Washington Fifteenth Street Maryland Avenue Post Building Hotel Belvidere Robert Bassett Washington Post Willard Willlard W B S Britton Diamond ‘Fire Company Cano H Rudolph F Paff Alevandria F Board Board Motor Truck Company Alexandria T H Smith George Hinking Arthur D .Warke B Britton Diamond Tire Company E K Callahan E Baines J Hess W Giles S Shaftner W Duty Airy Ward J West J O Joelinge Great Industries Rudolph Board Britton Toyal Pulaski Radford Roanoke George W Gordon United Railways Edmonton Avenue Gordon Warren Jackson Northwestern

Married Corwine Ackerman in Boston Baptistry

A list of obituaries and notices following a marriage in Boston on October 2 1941 including names Corwine Ackerman Mann and August Ackerman along with subsequent death notices for Sorel Der on October 1 1411 and other unrelated memorial entries from the same period.

Corwine — Ackerman Timus Ghardh Boston Alexander Mann William BR Corwine New York Ackerman

Left Dying by Joy Riders in Crowded Baltimore Street

A Baltimore man is run down by a speeding automobile driven by joy riders in the dark. The vehicle, moving without lights, struck a watchman and fled, leaving him gravely injured as authorities pursue the drivers.

JOY Riders Baltimore

Bristol to Washington Pathfinders Tour Virginia Begins

Four autos of the Bristol to Washington Highway Association started a campaign to map the best route to the capital and educate Virginia counties on stone highway needs. Stops included Glade Chilhowie Marion Wytheville with large gatherings and speeches by Wilson Light and Runnels. The Wytheville meeting drew 100 attendees.

Washington Post Bristol, Va Automobile Scoute Oon Wilson Charles P Light O L Omohundro Aston FI. M Runnels Chilhowie Marion

Route to Boston Test Run Starts From The Post Building

At 145 p m a start signal by Commissioner Rudolph initiates a cross country run from the Post Building. A crew includes Robert Basett and E K Callahan with J Davis Jr driving a Pierce Arrow. Three tons of barreled vinegar ride on the truck from Board-Armstrong, Alexandria, bound for Boston as the car tours Belair Elkton and Wilmington to Philadelphia for arrival planned by 6:30 this evening.

Boston G 8 Hinkins Bough Motor Truck Company A Young Sheldon Axle Company W L Sshaffner Diamond Tire Company J Davis, Jr Sheldon Board-Armstrong Company Alexandria Mass Philadelphia New York Springfield Baltimore Belair Elkton Wilmington

Death of H. Clay Krebs in Winchester at 73

H Clay Krebs longtime Winchester merchant died suddenly at his home aged 73 He served as city council president on the school board captain of the Sarah Zane fire company and a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church He was a Mason and Confederate veteran He leaves his wife Mary Elizabeth Bayrd four sons one daughter and a brother the Rev Dr Walter Krebs of Lancaster Pa

Washington Post Winchester H. Clay Krebs Sarah Zane Fire Company The Presbyterian Church Mary Elizabeth Bayrd Rockingham County Walter Krebs Lancaster Pa

Beattie Burial Arranged For Condemned Man

Richmond authorities reveal a secret Richmond cemeteries committee action allowing Henry C Beattie Jr to be buried in Maury Cemetery if executed November 24 for the murder of his wife. The burial plot lies in Richmond and a nonresident restriction exists, prompting a special permit to avoid funeral delays.

Richmond Henry C Beattie, Jr Maury Beattie Richmond Cemetery

Murder suspects released from Gallipelta jail

Gallipella Ohio October Albert and Hiram Lockhart brothers of Crown City were discharged from the county jail after West Virginia requisition papers failed. They were held in the Carlton Simms murder case. Simms, a West Virginia farmer, rode their river boat after selling livestock for 600 dollars. his body was later found at the river with money missing. Special to the Wasomgun Post. Annapolis Maryland October 2. The comptroller announced the quarterly public school tax distribution totaling 400000 with Prince George County receiving 12120 percent and Montgomery County 10355.91.

Gallipella Ohio Octo—Albert Hiram Lockhart Crown City Carlton Simms West Viginia Gev Harmon Gew Glasscock West Virginia Lockharts Simms Annapolis Prince George County Montgomery County Libbey Jackington Iis Maryland Real Estate Title Company Mutual Fire NY Ave

May Clerk of Appeals Attempts Suicide in Virginia

Alexander W. May, clerk of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, shot himself in the right temple at his Staunton home. Though conscious after the act, doctors say his brain wound is fatal and his recovery chances are slight. he reportedly spoke little except calling the act “the biggest fool thing” he had ever done. He had a stable income and happy home life, having spent Sunday with his wife at a Middle River resort and appeared well before the act.

Virginia Court of Appeals Tao Washington Poston Staunton Alexander W. May Supreme Court of Appeals Middle River

President Denny Resigns to Lead Alabama University

Dr George H. Denny, president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, resigns effective January 1, 1912 to become president of the University of Alabama. He cites greater opportunity to serve education and his lifelong pledge.

Washington and Lee of Alabama University Richman George H. Denny Washington and Lee University Lexington University of Alabama

Orders Full Recount in Baltimore Election Fraud Case

Baltimore October 2 recount order in mayoral race fraud probe widens the tally. Judge Duffy presiding, six more officials named, First ward recount completed at midnight and others to follow, potentially altering nominees list for August. Jury to probe municipal election alongside Preston vs Timanus case. 78 accused, several at large, others still sought nationwide.

Washington Post Baltimore Toflay Duffy Criminal Court J. H. Preston Timanus Preston Albert 5. J. Owens

Southern Editors Meet at Raleigh During AP Conference

Special to The Washington Post reports that editors and AP newspaper representatives from Virginia and the Carolinas met in Raleigh on Oct 2 to discuss the craft. Greenville D C was chosen as May meeting site. Officers elected include Josephus Daniels as chairman and J H Caine as vice chairman with R W Vincent as secretary treasurer. Executive committee names listed. Oblique reference to Cumberland Md. location.

Washington Raleigh Associated Press Virginia Carolinas Paul Cowles J. 8. Eliott D. C Greenville Virginia-Carolina Josephus Daniels Ralleh News and Observer J. H Caine Asheville Citizen R. W. Vincent Charlotte Observer J. M. Charlotte T. H B. Lamb Norfolk Landmark J E. Thompson Wilmington Star

Miss Grace Stanworth Weds Dr Verdier in Norfolk Home

Miss Grace Stanworth daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Stanworth and well known socially became the bride of Dr C Edwin Verdier of New Orleans this afternoon at the bride’s Pelham Place home in Norfolk Virginia The ceremony was conducted by Rev Francis Campbell Steinmetz of Christ Episcopal Church. Dashed to Death From Bicycle Danville Va Oct 2 Lewis Cook rural letter carrier aged 23 died today from a skull fracture after being thrown from a motorcycle when it struck a rope across a street under repair.

Grace Stanworth Poplar Washington Post Norfolk Walter Stanworth C. Edwin Verdier New Orleans Pelham Place Francis Campbell Steinmetz Christ Episcopal Church Danville Lewis Cook

Tobacco plan attacked in court by Richardson firm counsel

Charles R. Carruth, counsel for Richardson, Jr. & Co., a unit of American Tobacco, filed a circuit court petition seeking an injunction to stop interference with Richardson’s business. He denounces disintegration plans as ineffective safeguards and fears continued control by the same interests.

New York Charles R. Carruth R. D. Richardson, Jr., & Co American Tobacco Company United States Circuit Court American Company Richardson Company New Carruth Prezent

Earl of Craven Made Captain of Yeomen Guard

London report says the Earl of Craven who wed Cornelia Martin of New York has been named captain of the royal Yeoman Guard. The position carries a salary of 96000 per year.

Yeomen Earl of Craven Cornelia Martin London Bradley Marti New York Royal Yeor

New Skin Absorber in Great Demand

A national drug review notes rising demand for mercorized wax skin absorbers. Prof. Hoffman cites mercalide in the wax as gently absorbing devitalized cuticle to renew the complexion. Users report reduction of eruptions blotches tan freckles, while the wax remains harmless and easy to apply to the face.

National Drug Review Hoffman

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