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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1910

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River Front Stable Fire Leaves Four Injured

A large blaze at a River Front stable caused four injuries as crews battled flames that reached the second floor. Watchman Reed rescued from the burning building, while 41 horses were saved. damage is estimated at thousands with partial insurance coverage. The fire's origin remains unknown and multiple alarms were sounded as firefighters fought to confine the blaze.

Dickson Reed Rééd LV Aes Hee American Ice Company Columbia Ice Com

Militia Awaits Order as Baltimore Police Clash

Frederick M D Oct 3 Col Charles A Little commands first regiment M N G to be ready for a call to Baltimore to aid in quelling disorder tied to Gov Crothers police probes. Baltimore board of police commissioners guards HQ to resist a temporary board. Gov Crothers seeks to impeach incompetence and order trial. Attorney General Straus supports militia action. Indignation mass meeting planned.

Water Kcemen Cement & Rice Company James Trartley A.ete Hedquarter Spreustown Crothers H. M. Hutton Warfield Whettle Wiliam Shepard Bryan Frederick Charles A. Littl Baltimore D. John Markey Baltimore Board of Police Commissioners Straus Hag Governor’s Guard John B. A. Whettle Peter E. Tome Col. C. Baker Clotworthy

Police Seek Leads After Los Angeles Times Explosion

Detective Burns trails leads from Los Angeles to San Francisco as hundreds search Pacific coast cities for suspects in the Times bombing. Rewards totaling near 100000 include 25000 from Merchants and Manufacturers and city and state offers for each captive convict. Gen Otis plans a single funeral and monument for all victims while authorities review hoax devices and identify dynamite purchases linked to Bryson Leonard Morris from Giant Powder Works.

Otis Powder Works Los Angeles Cal Pacific Coast Los Angeles Times Harrison Grey Otis The Times F. J. Zeehandelaar Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association State Federation of Labor Loy Galloway San Francisco Wiliam J. Burns Zechandelaar Leonard Bryson Morris United States Youngworth United States Federal Harrison Harrison Beleves Cranks Federal Gen. Otis Harry Chandler the Times Churchill Harvey Elder Hartwell Giant Powder Works Giant Giatt Powder Company Calif Frank Rollar Giant Works Peerless

Suit against Duke and Duchess over medical fees

Dr Thomas sues Duke and Duchess of Manchester in Marylebone police court for 680 pounds for professional services. He claims they promised to back sanatorium plans in Ireland with 150000 pounds, a project that never materialized after they took over the treatment program.

Thomas Manchesters Washington Post New York London Marylebone Duuchess Manchester Ireland

Fire at Columbia Ice Company stable injures guard and rescues horses

Three alarms sent the response to a blaze at the Columbia Ice Company stable at Tenth and Water streets southwest. George Reed, night watchman, was badly burned while aiding in extinguishing the fire. all horses in the upper stable were rescued as fire crews and bystanders moved them to safety.

H. F. Harper Tenth C Streets Columbia Ice Company Copany Tenth and Peter C. Hains S. A Eighteenth Street Water Streets George If Reed Sixth Street Ice Company Noor Fremen Miralty

Mrs Annis Opposes Pardon for Capt Hains Jr

Mrs Helen Annis asked Queens County District Attorney Frederick C. De Witt to oppose the pardon application for Capt Peter C. Hains Jr U S A who is serving an eight year term at Sing Sing for the murder of her husband William E Annis. She plans to write Gov Hughes seeking a hearing to present opposition and De Witt indicated he will forward the case records.

Capt Hains New York Helen Annis Queens County Peter C. Hains, Jr Sing Sing Ornson William E. Annis Peter C. Hains Hughes Frederick C. de Witt Queens Mrs. Annis

Viennese Girl Arranges Immigration for Twenty-First Brother

Miss Marie Tufer of Vienna has arranged passage for her twenty-first brother to the United States in six years. The New York resident sent money for each brother’s voyage, acting as American banker for the family. All twenty brothers are now employed in and around New York, while the parents and one sister remain in the Vienna area.

New York Marie Tufer United States America Staud Vienna

Duelists Kill Each Other in Kentucky Shooting

In Corbin Kentucky on October 3 Henry Lee a constable and James Williams a private policeman shot their revolvers until both were empty and died in each other’s arms. The fatal duel began in the street without a word spoken and both men fired a perfect, fatal volley. Earlier Lee had wounded Williams' father and brother.

Corbin Henry Lee James Williams Les Williams

Woman Dies After Discovered Lover Was A Waiter

Miss Anna M. Howe of Philadelphia, sister of theatrical manager Frank Howe, learned her suitor was a hotel waiter not a wealthy visitor. She cast herself into the sea near Summers Point, Atlantic City, Sept 25. Her body was found last Friday, with farewell notes found on the beach. Walter Crampton, the waiter named in notes, denied any affair. Travel advertisement text appears in the clipping.

Washington Post Atlantic City N. J Anna M. Howe Frank Howe Philadelphia Walnut Street Summers Point Ocean Atlantic Avenue Walter Crampton

Barge Death Toll Grows in New Hampshire Fleet

Edward Audette of the Kansas sinks in the Hudson while rescuing a woman aboard a battleship float near West 158th Street. Ensign Blackburn dives after the woman but both men drown. tally lists 23 dead and eight missing from the New Hampshire barge swamping. Several sailors reported safe, including A R Chambers and L A Johnson. Audette’s heroism follows a night of multiple drownings as the fleet battles remaining losses.

Edward Audette Kansas Hudson River New York New Hampshire West 158Th Street The Charles T. Blackburn 158Th Street Ensign Blackburn Audette Blackburn Fall River Mass Kangag Badger Carl Ehrens Auxiliary Service

Taft Stands Aloof as Harmony Gains in West

President Taft signals his campaign work is done and aims to let Republicans unite. Encouraging midwest reports praise harmony efforts while concern grows east of the Alleghenies as Democrats press hard. Taft spends a day at recreation in Beverly Massachusetts with golf at Myopia.

Fearn Alleghenies Washington Post Beverly Mass Taft McKinley Republican Congressional Campaign Committee New York City New York St. Paul Middle West John Hays Hammond Capt. Butt

Tawney Hurt By Runaway Horse In Return To Office

Representative James A. Tawney was hurt when a runaway horse bolted from a carriage blocking a river road near Winona Minnesota. He clung to the horse's bridle despite torn hands a cut forehead and a bruised leg. Tawney plans to stay in Winona to recover before leaving for Chicago to oversee national congressional headquarters early next week.

Washington Post Winona Minn James A. Tawney Mr. Tawney Tawney Chicago National Congressional

Four Hurt in a Fire and Police Clash in Baltimore

Fires and a police board clash dominate a page of dramatic events including a major blaze injuring four, a clash with the police board in Baltimore, and a large reward for dynamiters. Other items note naval barge incidents, political shifts, and national headlines across sections.

Baltimore Police Board Taft Aloot New York Rosh Hashana Boris Stimson Gaynor City Hall Alexandria

Fire Sweeps Three Acres Of Lumber Yard Block

A massive blaze on Eleventh Avenue near Twenty-fourth Street and Twenty-fifth Street in New York destroyed three acres of lumber yards factories and stables. Fire chief Croker credited high pressure salt water mains feeding 25 000 gallons per minute for controlling the fire in two hours. Damage estimated at 1 500 000 dollars. One fireman seriously hurt several others lightly injured and two policemen treated for burns. rescue operations saved five hundred horses from stables.

Twenty-third Street The Hudson New York Eleventh Avenue Twentyfourth Twenty-fifth Streets Blaz Ang Discf Jesa Pennsylvania Hotel Twenty-fourth Street Moore Bros Clark & Wilkins Pyraund New York Metal Ceiling Company James J. Duffy United States Express Company Metropolitan Iron and Steel Compa Aas Metal Bed Company Baltimore and Ohio Standard Company

NAMES PIG AFTER PRINCE AT VIRGINIA STATE FAIR

Richmond Va Oct 3 John Armstrong Chaloner brother of Sheriff Bob Chan ter of New York and originator of the Who's looney now query amused crowds at the Virginia State fair by naming his prize pig Prince Golgorovshi after the Russian noble seen as a friend of Cavaliers in light of marital troubles The pig pen is festooned with banners bearing the name and draws large crowds as the fair opened and featured this humorous exhibit

Washington Cavalieri Suerus

Society Dines Amid Cows at Elgin Dairy Farm Luncheon

Chicago society and club women were hosted at Arthur Gulick's Elgin farm for an elaborate luncheon in the cow stables. Fifty cows fed nearby as visitors toured the plant, observed vacuum pans turning milk into condensed product, and watched demonstrations on handling liquid milk. A calf rested amid the seed-strewn stable as the event unfolded at the dairy facility.

Elgin Washington Post Chicago Chicago ‘Society and Club Arthur Gulick Jon Farm

Five Ozu Perish In Pacific Steamship Disaster

Panama city reports the Chirique sank near Point Warachine three days earlier with about 60 lives lost. A boatload of thirteen passengers and crew reached Jarachine, claiming the boiler exploded and the ship went down almost immediately. Ten more were said to have escaped, while a tug Perico was sent to search for survivors.

Jirade Buena Ventura Point Warachine Washington Trust Panama Pacific Steam Navigation Chirique Dirado Europe Buena Ventura Jarachine Seine Divaster Rink

Horses Drag Two Into River in Chicago Tragedy

Two unidentified men drowned when a team of runaway horses plunged into an open draw at Wabash Street in Chicago. Twenty trolley passengers narrowly escaped harm as a motorist and bridge tender acted quickly to halt the car and free the danger. Women were injured in the ensuing panic, while the steamer Vinea was lightly damaged to avoid a collision with the bridge.

Chicago Lwerfth Street Mr. Mulvey

Meteor Fright Hits Johannesburg After Massive Airburst

Special dispatch from Johannesburg reports a huge meteor lighting the night sky for three minutes and blinding astronomers at the national observatory. Natives fled in terror as residents feared the end of the world, with the object estimated to be about 139 miles away.

South Africa Washington London Johannesburg Ineal Observatory

Sues for 200000 Mansion in Montclair Eviction

In Trenton New Jersey Mrs William C Stewart and her daughter Miss Ferne Parkhurst sue for 200000 alleging unlawful eviction from a Montclair mansion carried out by constables. They claim collusion with her husband and stepdaughter Mrs Nannie Leeds and seek court injunctions to recover possession and the mansion’s effects. The suit hinges on an agreement with the stepdaughter about leaving New York for Montclair. A note about The Washington Post Time and the next Sun day Post issue is included.

Washington Trenton N. J William C. Stewart Férne Parkhurst Montclair Stewart Nannie Leeds New York

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