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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

5

Intruder Loots Col McIntyre House for Stage Money

Nine people slept as a burglar entered through a rear window at 1841 Kalorama Road NW and ransacked rooms stealing cash and two fake ten dollar bills mistaken for real money. Police pursue suspects after two other daytime break ins reported nearby, with one watch and small items taken from residents.

Frank McIntyre Bureau of Insular Affairs Kalorama Road Col. McIntyre Jimmy Col McIntyees McIntyre Col McIntyre

Midnight Burglary At Goodrich Home On 6 Oclock Finding

A thief entered the Goodrich home around midnight, later leaving via an open door at six in the morning. Watches, a chain valued at 90, ladies wearing apparel worth 30, oysters from the ice chest, and minor contents were missing. Identical methods tied to the McIntyre and Goodrich cases, no clue left at Goodrich, handkerchief at McIntyre used to prop a door. Central Office Detective O'Brien surveyed but no crew identified.

Col McIntyre Central Office Dat McIntyre Miss Pittman E Berchtold Millard F. Hardy Goodrich McIntyre Col McIintyre Jordan Tenth Street Virginia Ruth Dorsey O'Brien Ttte

Resumption of Lori mer Inquiry in Chicago hearings begin

Senator Dillingham and Senator Jones arrival signals resumption of the Lori mer Investigation by the US Senate committee. Hearings open Tuesday in Illinois, with over 20 prominent Chicago and state figures listed as witnesses and subpoenas served on about 190 witnesses. New testimony will focus on Wisconsin officials and the 1908 primary campaign linked to Stephenson election funds.

Chicago Dillingham Vermont Jones Washington Lorimer United States Senate John J. Healy John H. Marble Uinois Lst Milwaukee Wis United States Stephenson Wisconsin I J Stone Stone J J Blaine

Sheriff Fends Off Lynch Mob in Rescue of Indian Prisoner

In North Carolina, Sheriff Speeds with 21 year old Cherokee suspect Speeds toward Asheville with a prisoner to avoid a lynch mob. Troops and local officials guard the inmate as threats persist after the murder of 14 year old Ethel Schuler near Birdtown.

Waynesville Asheville N. C Ross French Birdtown Swain County Ethel Schuler Birdtown Beck Swain County French Sylva

Pastor preaches crime wave vow in Washington sermons

Rev Hez Swem of Capital Baptist Church warns ministers to combat rising crime as he cites police and official anecdotes about a surge in wrongdoing in the city. Hazel Lavine, 29, is held on charges related to a stabbing of 19 year old William Redmond during a dispute at 429 Delaware Ave NW. Redmond was treated at Prowl Hospital and released.

Washington Hez Swem Capital Baptist Church Jane Hazel Lavine Delaware Avenue Fourth Precinct William Redmond Fourteenth Street Redmond Prowl Hospital Assessor District of Columbia Palmisis &c Professi William Prichards Columbia

Navy Chief Navigation Bureau Open Question Grows

Naval circles fear a shift from tradition as Secretary Meyer favors younger appointees for top posts. The retirement of Rear Admiral Reginald F. Nicholson spurs speculation on a successor to lead the bureau of navigation and possible clash with President Taft’s plans. Names mentioned include Capt Nathaniel R. Usher, Capt Templin M. Potts, and Commander Philp Andrews, with approval from Taft pending.

Bureau of Navigation Meyer Tait Reginald F. Nicholson Navy Admiral Nicholson Navy Department Nicholson Baureau Bureau of Yards and Docks Bureau of Steam Engineering Taft Washington Post New York Washington Dispatch the Sun Reginald ¥. Nicholson U.N Asiatic Squadron Joseph Murdock Congress Congres Nathaniel R. Usher Michigan Atlantic Fleet Templin M. Potts Philp. Andrews Asiatic Station W. L. Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair Capps House Committee On Naval Affairs Department Philippines Washington

Oust Three Middies After Washington Disorder

The Naval Academy superintendent Gibbons reportedly recommended dismissal for three midshipmen for intoxication and violation of orders during the September 20 Washington incident after a banquet. Two more midshipmen face demerits for involvement, one resigned with reasons already submitted, and one other midshipman had already offered his resignation.

Washington Post Annapolis Get Gibbons Naval Academy Washington Bancroft Hall

Battleships join fleet for New York naval review

Three U S battleships the Minnesota Missouri and Mississippi left Philadelphia for Hampton Roads to join the fleet for the October 31 naval review and inspection at New York. The Idaho in dry dock is being readied. North Dakota sailed to Hampton Roads to link with the North Atlantic fleet as Michigan and other units prepare southward.

Philadelphia United States Minnesota Missouri Philadelphia Navy Yard Hampton Roads New York Idaho North Dakota Michigan

Sinclair suit continues in divorce case

Wilmington, Del October 8 Upton Sinclair will not withdraw the divorce suit filed in New York against his wife. Sinclair emphatically denied reports of a reconciliation and refused to discuss the case further. He said the suit has not been withdrawn and will not be dropped.

Washington Post Wilmington Del Upton Sinclair New York Arden Sinclair

Immigrant Alliance Delegates Visit Washington D C

Delegates from the alliance continue in Washington with remarks by Delegate Weismann and calls for liberal immigration policy. They tour the city in six sight seeing autos and will visit Arlington Cemetery and Fort Myer with exhibition drills. Farewell Kammers planned at the Willard tonight.

Williams Heccan Weismann Hillis Island United States Iberty Europe German Society Washington Saengerbund C Street Arton Gesangverein Columbia ‘Turnverein M Street Washington Hexamet Alliance Arlington Cemetery Fort Myer Kammers Willard

Desolate 72 year old woman seeks shelter in Phoebus veteran ties

Mrs Kate Anderson aged 72 enters First Precinct seeking shelter. Police say she is destitute, poorly clad, hungry, with no home. Her husband, a Civil War veteran, once lived in Phoebus Soldiers’ Home. Officers call her case pitiable and urge action to provide care. A separate elderly man, Harry Jones 70, with no home, was found hungry near Pennsylvania Ave and Fourteenth St NW and sent to hospital. He is a familiar market figure and will be held at Washington Asylum Hospital for several days.

Phoebus Kate Anderson Sollce Sprinkle Washington Harry Jones Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street McTaggart Jones Washington Asylum Hospital DeLacy Edyward Mitchell Park Frank Rezoo Appen Mitchell First Street Northwest Bie Park M Fun

Autoists Break Law Prompt Police Action at Precincts

Traffic and speed violations by automobile drivers are rising says the police who are conducting extra roll calls. Otto Ruprecht of Bladensburg road and J R H Caton of 1050 West Market were arrested in the Second precinct for speeding. Robert Bleston of 20% E street northwest faces a traffic charge for turning across a corner.

Otto Ruprecht Bladensburg Road J. R. H. Caton West Market Street Robert Bleston E Street

Died at his breakfast John W Jackson foreman at navy yard

John W. Jackson aged 69 of 920 G Street SE died of apoplexy at the breakfast table yesterday. He had complained of pain and chills. His wife and daughter Matilda were witnesses as he collapsed. A doctor arrived too late. Funeral will be at the family home with interment at Congressional Cemetery.

John W. Jackson Navy Yard Matilda Jackson Congressional Cemetery

Clergy Critique of Police Over Juvenile Arrests

Rev Dr John Reid Shannon and Judge DeLacy denounce police arrests of youths for minor acts like marbles and ticket theft. They urge warning parents and avoiding court appearances, citing cases of Edward Mitchell, 14, and others. Substituting judge Callan supports leniency and dismissal where possible.

John Reid Shannon Judge DeLacy Metropolitan Memorial M. BE Thg Court Judiciary Square William H. DeLacy Juvenile Court Thomas H. Callan DeLacy Shannon May Sylvester

Eighteen Youths Arrested on Disorderly Street Charges

Eighteen young men were arrested late Saturday by the Ninth Police District for loitering on H Street Northeast. Previous Saturday arrests in the same area were for similar charges. Sergeant J. J. Whalen led the roundup. Each detainee posted $2 bail and others posted collateral.

Paliia H Street J. J Whalen

Two Injured in Car Collision at Delaware Avenue Northeast

A father and his young daughter were struck when a Capital Traction street car was rear ended on Delaware avenue near D street northeast. The girl suffered facial bruises but was not seriously hurt and was taken home. A separate incident on Fifteenth Street and Rhode Island avenue northeast injured Frederick B. Smith, an 81 year old taxier, who was treated at Homeopathic Hospital for head and hand injuries.

Baba Jones Howard C. Jones Sd2 Fourteenth Street Capital Traction Company Delaware Avenue D Street Mr. Jones Fifteenth Street Rhode Island Avenue Homeopathic Hospital Smith

Boy’s Joy Ride Wild Causes Citywide Panic

John Smith, 16, was captured after a fearsome street chase from Fourteenth Street to Ninth Street Northwest. He drove a Studebaker without knowing how to operate it, narrowly missing pedestrians and other vehicles before police stopped him. he faces juvenile court arraignment for unauthorized use of an automobile.

John Smith W. C. Long Fourteenth Street Thomas Circle New York Avenue Ninth Street Smith Kidwell First Precinct Studebaker Sales Company Automobile Company

Electric Runabout Freewheels Down Hill Toward Hotel

A runaway electric auto rolled down Fourteenth street toward the New Willard Hotel with no one aboard. It veered toward an ancient horse, struck the curb, and crashed. The front axle was wrecked and the car toppled. The driver soon reappeared to claim the machine, owned by a noted real estate dealer. his son had left it atop the hill at Fourteenth and F streets, triggering the mishap.

Fourteenthh Street New Willard Hotel Fourteenth F Streets

Wilson sticks to Brewers congress plans amid protests

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson refused to alter his schedule and confirmed he will address and serve as honorary president of the International Brewers Congress in Chicago on October 12 despite pressure from Chicago pastors and temperance leaders who have written protest letters.

Amsters Wilson Secretary of Agriculture Chicago International Brewers’ Congress Congress Mr. Wilson

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