Navy yard reform begins at Norfolk with Vickers system
Secretary Meyer announces plan to centralize Norfolk yard work adopting English Vickers management. Capts Willits and Theiss sail for England to study details for about a month, then return to begin earnest implementation. Project aims to cut waste and standardize shop methods without changing yard organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers Company
Navy Yard
Meyer
England
Vickers Company, Limited
Barrow-in-Furness
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Evans
Norfolk
A. B. Willits
E. Theiss
A. S
Obituaries and Death Notices From Washington Area
A sequence of death notices and funeral announcements dated October 1911 lists personal names, addresses, and funeral details. Entries include Dr and Mrs W T Heyser and a birth. Annie Donnelly widow of Pater Lorinelly. J W Rey at 510 Street NE. Capt J W Walthall Grey of Baltimore. John W Kaiser son of John and Eleanor Kaiser. Henry F E Kondrup. Roger T Maher. Samuel U Mills. Barbara J Schroth. Franklyn Wood. and others with dates October 6 to October 10 and multiple church and cemetery references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Annie
Pater Lorinelly
Capitol Street
Church of the Holy Comforter
East Capitol Streets
Mount
Rey
Nickay
J. W
Col
Walthall Grey
Baltimore
Wuneral
Laurel
Jackson
John W
J. Mary V. Jackson
G Street
Maiser
New Jersey Avenue
Forthwest
John
Eleanore Kaiser
Kondrup
Henry FE. R
Buster Haas
Maher
Edgeer & ‘Ass
O Street
Roger T
Anne Maher
Ellen
Patrick Maher
Holy Trinity Church
Adm. Mill
Wellington Dearrhenia Samuel U. Mills
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Congressional Cemetery
Schroth
Ite
TMT
Barbara J
Elizabeth
Henry Schroth
Graver
F Street
Tuesaday
WOOD
Franklix
Wilnot B. Wood
Eleventh Street
Petersburg
Ricmond
War Minister Quits and Royalists Face Punishment
Lisbon reports Gen. Pimenta Castro resigns as war minister. Government seeks extraordinary session to obtain parliament approval for swift trials of conspirators in the attempted revolution. Premier Chagas vows no mercy for monarchists and says republic will not yield to their plots. Monarchists seen making little headway as republic troops hold lines. Duke of Oporto reportedly near Trun, Spain. Galicia Monarchists demoralized. Braganca garrison reinforced. press not censored as reports spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Pimenta Castro
Arriago
Pariiatperdt
Sesklon
Chagas
Republic
Vinhaes
Ned
Kitren
Oporto
Trun
Spain
Galicia
Portugal
Paris
Joao, Chagas
Portugeuse Legation
Braganca
Whitney quits Foss in Massachusetts governor race
Henry M. Whitney longtime Democrat and reciprocity advocate quits support for Governor Eugene Foss. He will back Republican Louis Frothingham, citing tariff revision and Taft’s policy. Whitney previously switched parties over Lodge reelection and reciprocity fights, prompting Foss’s reaction tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Washington Prat
Heston
Mass
Henry M. Whitney
Eugene
H. Foss
Louis Frothingham
Heutenant
Whitney
Gov
Fosa
Oy. Foss
Wreck on Central of Georgia train near Buchanan
Engineer Samuel Ayres of Cedartown killed when a spike was driven between rails two miles south of Buchanan. Conductor Littleton and fireman Saloman fatally injured. several passengers seriously shaken. Train derailed at speed about 30 miles per hour. mail and express cars smashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Samuel Ayres
Cedartown
Littleton
Saloman
Central of
Georgia
Here
Ayres
Dams and War Urged as Austin Flood Outrage
Rev. Dr. C Ernest Smith condemned the Austin flood as a terrible outrage and called for swift government regulation of dams. He urged strict dam investigations near towns, punishment for owners of unsafe structures, and argued national efforts should focus on domestic troubles rather than peacemaking. He warned neglect could repeat Johnstown and stressed responsible action to prevent future disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
C. Ernest Smith
Austin
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Johnstown
Austin Dam
Smith
United States
Mid fountain of fire
European women were frightened and men confessed to nervous shock as several shells fell into the town. One six inch shell landed near the American consulate. Mr Wood had just left the veranda on the Eastern Telegraph Company premises when a shell fragment crashed through the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Eastern Telegraph Company
Prindow
Slavery Ended in Tripoli Proclaimed by Italian Authorities
Italian authorities in Tripoli issued a proclamation today suppressing slavery. Tripoli remained the last African port where slavery persisted despite British and French efforts to stop the traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Rome
Get
Africa
Great Britain
France
Morgan Leaves Lenox Tip It Catches Town's Eye
In Lenox Massachusetts on October 8 J Pierpont Morgan visited a modest barber Bernard Dyclos at Church Hill received a $20 tip after a shave with the barber noting keep the change The popular tale centers on Morgans generosity overshadowing the actual visit as he was weekend guest of Charles Lanier at Allen Winden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Mass
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. P
Bernard Dyclos
Church Hill
Mr. Morgan
Charles ‘Lanier
Allen Winden
Chain autos stolen by joy riders prompt police note
Police report a rise in auto thefts by joy riders targeting local cars for rides to Alexandria and nearby areas. Two cars recovered yesterday on the Mall, KR Embrey and Alfred Muellergen owners. Both cars were undamaged. officials urge owners to lock wheels with chains or remove spark plugs to deter theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Baltimore
Washington
First Precinct
KR. 5S
Embrey
Kilbourne Stret
Alfred Muelhergen
Kenyon Street
Cost $70 To Save A Soul At Warren Avenue Church
Boston Massachusetts The Rev Herbert S Johnson pastor of the Warren Avenue Baptist Church says the church spent $14,000 last year and had 200 apparent conversions yielding a cost of $70 per soul saved. He notes the only way to estimate the cost is to divide running expenses by conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnedal
Washington Pis
Boston
Mass
Herbert S. Johnnson
Warren Avenue
Deaths Recorded in Health Office Ledger
Health Office records list numerous deaths with ages and care facilities. Entries include Augyat Gtages age 30s, Joseph Potter age 2, Thomas Moran at Providence Hospital age 24, Annie Donnelly age 73 at 110% Haat Cap et, Bertha Volberg age 35 at Tuberculosis Hospital, Adam Andrews age 77 at 329 Knox Court, and others across hospitals and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augyat
Jepegh Potter
13Th St
Thomas Moran
Providence Hospital
Camry E. Pee
Wellington
Tent Park Road
Annie Donnelly
Amelia
A Webster D
Gren
Tes
Lth
St. Bw
Meassager Jenkins
Fisid St
Fairbanks on Wages At Ecumenical Conference
Delegates at the ecumenical Methodist conference in tordnts Ontario heard papers on Christianity and social problems by two English MPs and a former U.S. vice president. Charlie Fairbanks called for more religion in business and more business in religion, arguing wage inequality for men and women undermines Christian ideals and that nations measure progress by women’s real progress. Arthur Henderson’s London paper, read by T Frena MP, noted laborers deserve fair pay, while criticizing underpay by some employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tordnts
Ontario
United, States
Arthur, Henderson
al Pu
London
T. Frena
M. P
Henderson
Troops to Black River Falls as flood worsens wreckage
Madison reports state troops are en route to Black River Falls to guard wrecked dam and powerhouse after flooding from the Black River. Authorities plan dynamiting to clear the channel and redirect water back toward its former course. Thousands view ruins. residents escape danger as rivers rise and farms flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Txempeateau
Wis
Madison
Black River Falls
Black River
Francis, McGovern
S la Crosse
Wit
Black River Falla
Two More Bodies Recovered In Austin Flood
The Austin flood recovery reports two more bodies found, bringing total believed perished to 12 of 74. Victims identified include Mrs. William C. Harvey and her daughter Mrs. George Beebe. Eight hundred Renovo car shop workers volunteered, aided by Pennsylvania Railroad, to dig debris and aid rescue efforts. An electric light system was restored district wide as relief work continues with plans for round-the-clock efforts tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bodie
William C. Harvey
George Beebe
Renovo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Willamsport
Rodgers Flight From Harpmond Ends At Bruce Illinois
Rodgers set out coast to coast from Harpmond Indiana to Bruce Illinois about 35 miles south of Chicago stopping in Chicago to check directions. Darkness and wind halted the flight near Bruce ending the leg prematurely. He plans to resume the fight tomorrow continuing toward the coast with renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oct
Harpmond
Ind
Bruge
Ill
Rodgers
Ami
Bruce
Roedgera
Mona Lira Mystery Reported by Paris Police
A fragmentary dispatch from Paris notes a special cable to Washington and London about Mona Lira. Authorities in the town east of Paris reportedly express no opinion on the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Paris
Moi
Prefecture of Police
Train wreck kills boys stealing ride near Bucklin
A freight train wreck half a mile east of Lingo in Macon county Mo. during an alleged ride from New Cambria and Bevier leaves six boys dead. Floyd Summers of New Cambria is reported among the dead. Special to The Washington Post. Also note Capt Laura N Stodger, acting master of the Monitor, died at home in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklin
Bullington
Lingo
Macon County
New Cambria
Bevier
Floyd Summers
New ‘Cambria
Washington’ Post
New York
Laura N. Stodger
The
Monitor
Kingston Avenue
Brooklys
La Follette surge clouds 1912 GOP hopes in West
Reports from the West and Midwest suggest La Follette forces may win delegates in several states while facing tough odds in Iowa and South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska and Kansas The effort aims to urge Taft opponents to back a Progressive nominee and prevent a rematch with the Democrats amid White House race signals from Washington and party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fallette
Republican Party
Worth’ Dakota
Montana
Ore
la Follette
Towa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Wisconsin
Leura la Fallette
Queness
la’ Fallette
Aoene
Wrashingon
Taft
Congressiona l
Connécticut
New York
Masachusetts
Indiana
Maryland
New ‘Jersey
Mirginia
Tariff and tariff politics cast shadow on Democratic wool bill
Analysis from Nebraskan observers notes wool tariff is central to the coming Congress. Talks on Canadian reciprocity divide leaders while President’s fortunes hinge on tariff and trust battles. Speculation cites Borah, Cummins as possible presidential timbers and Underwood Kern as potential running mates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Canada
England
Congress
Democratic Steel Investigant Committee
A O. Stanley
Kentucky
Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
United States
Borah
Tolah
Cummins
Iowa
Sherman
Underwood
Kern
Indiana
Bern
Taft invitation push extends city efforts in Wisconsin
Fondu Lac Wisconsin Oct 8 Following action by Mayor Wolff last night in sending to President Taft advice that all arrangements for his entrance were taken today to extend new invitation and urge the chief executive to accept A mass meeting has been called for Thursday with a general arrangements committee to be named and a few invitation forwarders planned
Steel Trust Suit Denied by Attorney General Wickersham
Washington reports that Attorney General Wickersham stated there is no truth to claims a civil action was prepared to dissolve the United States Steel Corporation under the Sherman Act. Solicitor General Lehmann and other Justice officials rejected any authorized statements about potential proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarney
Wickersham
wWito
Washington
New York
Equity
United States
Lehmann
Départment ‘of Justice
Denisig
Tigre
Mother seeking to reunite with baby left at Charlottesville depot
A reader from Washington requests the post to publish a plea for the unknown mother who left her infant at Charlottesville Virginia's depot. The writer, W. S. Bee, hopes a public notice will reach the mother and help restore the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Charlottesville
General Deliv
Washington
BEE
Fur Display Spectacular at Paris Races Worth Over Three Million
Paris dispatch reports a spectacular fur display at the Paris races with an estimated value exceeding 3 million. Observers noted the standout Washington vest and other lavish garments, signaling fur as a dominant fashion feature on the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Washington
Rk Times
German Wins Air Race and German Buckeye Rival Land Near Wisconsin
In the James Gordon Bennett trophy international balloon race, Lieut. Hans Gericke in the Berlin II was reported lost twice before landing near Lady Smith Wisconsin after a 48 mile glide. His companion Lieut. Frank Lahm in Buckeye landed near La Crosse Wisconsin 370 miles from Kansas City after nine hours aloft battling gale rain and darkness. Wade recounts their perilous flight from Kansas City to Wisconsin with both crews uninjured.
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Kansas
City
Hans Gericke
Aero Club of
Kansas City
Fred G. ‘Ainsworth
United States Army
Great’ Lakes
Lieut
Igericke
Lady‘Smith
Win
Gericke
Dunker
Germany
St. Louis
Disseldorf II
Canada
Berlin
North Sea
Ezngland
France
Frank Lahm
United States ‘Army
la Crosse
Wis
Lahm
J. H. Wade
Chicago
Lake Michigan
E.R. Hunnewell
Arthur T. Abherholl
Pennsylvania
America
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank E. Lahm
Mansfield
Buckeye
Wisconsin
Mr. Wade
T. Mercy
Gale
Night Balloon Trip Lands Near Freehold NJ
Aeronauts Jay Benton and William Van Slest, both Aero Club of New England pilots, completed a 7% hour balloon voyage starting from Aeropark Pittsfield and landing in Freehold New Jersey. They reported the trip as the finest they ever had, with historic routing over Long Island Sound, Hudson River, Yonkers, Paterson, Trenton, and near Philadelphia before turning south due to wind shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Freehold
N. J. Freehold
N. J
Air
Jay B. Benton
Boston Transcript
William van Slest
Mass
Aeropark
Aero Club of
Paterson
New York
Long Branch
Trenton
Philadelphia
Mail Sails by Hydroaeroplane on Mississippi River
Hugh Robinson flew a hydroaeroplane on the Mississippi River in St Louis Oct. starting from the water five times and landing six times while carrying United States mail from Missouri to Illinois. He passed under three bridges and flew over them on the return. Horace Kearney, recently injured, accompanied in the field with a crutch.
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St. Louis
Hugh Robinson
Mississippi
United States
Missouri
Illinois
Robinson
Horace Kearney
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Mavy Yard Reform
Capts
Willets
Theiss
Shay
Navy Yards
Taylor
Hindest
Pennsylvania Ave
N. W
Mein
James T. Clements
Thos
Sergeon
Sesenth
Charles
Zurhorst
Mgr
H. Sahdo & CO
Smaalmere
W. Marsland Heenie
Frank Gfier
Seventh &T
R. Speare
Frank A. Speare
Phonse
Phono M
Gen. Castro
H. M. Whitney
Foss
Tokalon Wine CO. Sro
Rev. C. E. Smith
U. S
Morgan
Lenox, Mass
Barber
Health Office Record
Fairbanks
Hunters Bridge
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Committee of Relief
Trampealeau
Bruce, Ill
Hla
Repub
Lican
Albert .Burles
Texas
Ergtic
House
Sai
le Follette
Bates
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Ison
Ang
Yen Fils
Bryan
Mr. Underwood
Free
MR. Taft
Fond du Lac, Wis
R. Harris &Co
the. Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
W. J. Sloane Ashington
Sa. Fancisco
Vegay
Imperial ‘Smyrna
Brussels
Axminster
Kalliston
Chaumont
H Street
Bennett
Big Bag
Tts Credit-Auerholt
Im & Corns
Milltown
Monroe County
Manhattan Laundry Co
Fla. Ave
11Th Street
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