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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1911

Page

8

ITALESMEN PASS QUIZ AWAIT RULING FROM JUDGE

Los Angeles court opens McNamara murder trial with jurors questioned on bias and knowledge of the Times blast. Six jurors remain. defense challenges include views on death penalty and circumstantial evidence. The court will rule on whether a talesman who attended the Times victims’ funeral can serve.

Bypamite Talesman Los Angeles Cal McNamara Seaborn Manning F. D. Green A. R. McIntosh George W. McKee Los Angeles Times James B. McNamara Charles J. Hag- Berty McKee Judge Bord-Well A. C. Robinson Times Robert J Bob) Burdette Temple Baptist Church

Obituary notices dated October 1911 in Washington area

Funeral notices announce deaths of Ida Tiphard, William A Beall, Nancy Harper Betts, William S Chewning, Robert C Gotta, Yetta Merman, Theodore W Kittinger, William E Linkins, Hamilton Augustine Loughborough, Jeremiah A McCarthy, Edwin Kersey McKeever, Thomas Stiles, James Weaver, Elizabeth Hoyt Williams. Services set across Oct 19 to Oct 23 with graves at Oak Hill Arlington and other cemeteries. multiple residences listed in Washington DC and nearby areas.

Eighth Street Oak Hill Cemetery Betts William Earl Clark Nancy Harper Harold Betts New York Chewning Fourteenth Street William S&s Ella Chewning Bowling Green Hallsburg Robert C Annis Hond Gotta Oregon Avenue Merman M. Yetta Samuel Kerman Daughbn Kittinger Theodore William Theodore A Kittinger Mary Smith Kittinger Linkins Seventh Street William E May Reese Linkins Loughborough Melton Montgomery County Hamilton Augustine Loughborough St. Ann’s Church Tennallytown D. C McCarthy Jeremiah A Deery Catherine Dennis McCarthy Meral Oorth Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Arlington National Cemetery Mokeever Edwin Kersey Luis B Edwin K. Mce-Keever Holmead Place Saturay Stu Thomas Arnie V. Stiles Frank Geier Glenwood Cemetery Allegheny Weaver B Street James Mary Annie Weaver Nes Harris Williams New London Conn Elizabeth Hoyt Charles Augustus Williams Harage St. James’ Iscopal Arch

Suffrage Row Prompts HQ Move From New York

In Louisville Kentucky delegates to the national American Woman Suffrage Association meet in the forty-third annual convention. Mrs. Anna Blount of Illinois gave notice that a motion to move the national headquarters from New York to Chicago would be introduced. Western suffragists insist on greater attention as their work prospers in the West. Miss M Carey Thomas Bryn Mawr College president urged sectional unity for victory within ten years.

Louisville New York Chicago National American Woman Suffrage Association Anna Biount Tinois M. Carey Thomas Bryn Mawr College

Attys Plan to Oppose Tobacco Plan in Court

Southern Attorney Generals from Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina say the American Tobacco Company dissolution plan offers no relief to growers. They will file a petition tomorrow to allow written objections and to be heard at the October 38 hearing in the United States circuit court.

New York American Tobacco Company United States Circuit Court Virginia North Carolina South Carolina United States Supreme Court

Sculptor Ward will upheld in New York trial

The jury ruled J. Q. A. Ward's will valid. The late sculptor left his $100,000 estate entirely to his widow, Mrs. Rachal M. QO. Smith, after his sister Eleanor of Urbana Ohio sought to set aside the disposition claiming undue influence by the widow. Eleanor Ward, 85, challenged the case from the Ward homestead at Urbana Dana.

New York J. Q. A. Ward Eleanor Urbana Ohio Rachal M. QO. Smith Ward Mies Ward Ur- Dana

Hitchcock Is Enjoined Over Mail Order Distribution

New York Oct 2 The Review of Reviews sought a preliminary injunction to stop the Postmaster General from shipping the magazine by freight while other periodicals go by fast passenger mail express. J P Cotton filed for Review of Reviews and a decision was reserved by the United States court. District Attorney Wise opposed the motion and rejected claims that the Postmaster General acted from personal feeling in routing the Outlook edited by former President Roosevelt on express trains.

New York Junction Pendentelite Hitchcock J .P. Cotton United States Court Wise Roosevelt

Brightwood Citizens Back Inaugural Carnival Plan

Brightwood Citizens Association adopted a resolution endorsing a one week inauguration celebration with grand balls operas parades and other amusements to draw visitors spending an estimated two million dollars. The group also approved universal transfers and car service in Rock Creek park, urged public hearings on rate hikes, and supported annual real estate assessments. Louis P. Shoemaker presided.

Brightwood Brightwood Hotel C. C. Lancaster Rock Creek Park Wilton J. Lambert Congress Richards G. C. Callaghan Lee R. Grabill Eleventh Street Florida Avenue Central High School Louis P. Shoemaker

Morgan Swears Off Taxes at Department in New York

J P Morgan appeared in person at the New York department of taxes on Wednesday to swear off part of his personal taxes under a new law. By registering securities not taxable as personal property he reduced his assessment from 800000 to 550000, and could have lowered it further by registering more. Last year his assessment stood at 400000.

New York J. P. Morgan Department of Taxes Morgan Mr. Morgan

Opposition to Railway Unions From Commission Report

London reports that the railway commission in inquiry opposes companies recognizing the men’s union. The commissioners assert the firms cannot and should not permit interference by employees on discipline and management amid the ongoing strike.

London Commission Saya London Railway Commission of Inquiry

Wrecked Engine Runs Wild In Texas Collision

Marshall Texas October 2 A Texas and Pacific Railroad passenger engineer leapt to save his life after reversing an engine nearly under a freight locomotive and a collision sent the passenger locomotive backward into the yards. The crash struck eastbound No. 4 killing Cent Hall a switchman from Whelan Arkansas and injuring sixteen people, mostly passengers.

Marshall Tex Texas and Pacific Railroad Cent Hall Whelan Ark

Divorce Suit Alleges Four-Year Silence by Husband

Grace E Molth of Fishkill Landing sues Dr Julius Edgar Molth for separation in Poughkeepsie claiming cruel treatment including four years of no spoken communication. Molth has been living with his dentist brother since May while Mrs Molth resides at her old home. she is independently wealthy. New York City Plans to Buy Dreamland Site for Seaside Park Expansion. The board of estimate approves purchasing the Dreamland acreage on Coney Island razed by last May fire, with an upset price of 1 million dollars.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Grace E. Molth Julius Edgar Molth Fishkill Landing Marth New York Board of Estimate Dreamland Coney Island Amas “Rose Hil Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson Amheret County Katherine Richeson Philadelphia Amherst Richeson Violet Edmands Brookline Mass St. Louis C. V Liberty Delmar Delmar Boulevard Thomas Richeson Evans & Howard Fire Bricks Company Grand Avenue Baptist Church Car Rotten Missouri College C. V. T. Richeson William Jewell College Carrollton

Pastor Richeson Arrested in Hyannis Murder Case

The Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, pastor of Cambridge’s Immanuel Baptist Church, was arrested on a murder charge in the death of Avis Linnell, a Hyannisport resident and former student. Police say Richeson bought cyanide powder from a druggist and faced a court appearance after medical examiners shifted the death verdict from suicide to murder.

Miss Linnell Juliet C. Patterson Association Mary Hobart Timothy J. Leary Richeson Mise Linell Charles Street Cambridge Han Hyannisport Richezon Hyannis Baptist Church Avis Linnell Avis Rich Girl Hyannis Boston New England Conservatory Young Women’s Christian Association Miss Edmands Virginia William Jewell College Liberty Newton Theological Institution St. Louis Hyennie Maas Edgar Linnell Clarence Vv. T. Richeson Mass Immanuel Baptist Church Thomas H. Ramsay H Ts Richenson Rumsey Frank H. Carter

NINE ANNAPOLIS GRADUATES JOIN ARMY AS LIEUTENANTS

Alfred G. Thompson of 1106 H Street Northwest leads a group of 19 new second lieutenants appointed yesterday. Nine are Naval Academy graduates from cities including Philadelphia San Francisco New York and others. ten are college graduates from St. Paul Portsmouth Clifton and multiple states. Includes names Walter Smith Ellington Edgerly Humbert Ford Perley Cy Zon Meyer Birdsall and others.

A. G. Thompson Capital Annapolis Alfred G. Thompson H Street Northwest Naval Academy Mr. Thompson Welter Smith Philadelphia Eric I. Ellington San Francisco John P. Edgerly Maine New York George ¥. Humbert New Hampshire Arthur W. Ford Iola Kans Ruben N. Perley Nebraska Joseph R. Cy Zon Mennville Miss Vincent Meyer Brooklyn John M. Birdsall Warétown N. J Herbert E. Taylor Milwaukee, Wis Mord Pereathort Como, Miss

New Hampshire Shows Speed On Rockland Run

The battleship New Hampshire arrived from Hampton Roads and reported an average speed for four hours of over 18 knots, 2 knots faster than its official trials despite heavy seas and a deep draft. A 60 minute run at three quarters speed averaged 17 knots. The ship will standardize on the Rockland course early next week.

Rockland New Hampshire Hampton Roads

Army Officers Permitted Duty Changes and Assignments

Army orders list leave of absence for Lieut. Col. Chauncey B. Baker and First Lieut. Robert W. Kerr. James B. Jackson assigned to Twenty-fifth Infantry. Coast artillery officers reassigned including Capt Henry Merriam to Presidio San Francisco to command the mine planter Col. George Armistead. Henry Burgin to 164th company. Capt. Edward Carpenter to New York on official business. Sergeants Powell and Legendre reassigned to Fort Strong and New York City for duty aboard that boat and mine planter General John M. fichofield. Col. Orin Mitchinn to Fort Washington. Acct. Surg. A. H. Dodge to Naval Hospital Newport. Lieuts. B. S. Robinson, J. H. Illing, Ensigns G. H. Bowdey, L. B. Anderson, W. H. Pashley, C. F. Jongling, A. G. Kirk to duty in New Orleans Albany Mohican Saratoga and Pilmington. Movements of naval vessels listed including New Hampshire Louisiana California West Virginia Colorado Prairie Chester Worden Stockton Shubrick Wilker Biddle Dahlgren to Hampton Roads or trials.

Chauncey B. Baker Robert W. Kerr Medical Corps Fort D. A. Russell Wyo James B. Jackson Infantry Twenty-fifth Infantry Coast Artillery Corps Henry ©. Merriam Presidio of San Francisco George Armistead Henry T. Burgin 164Th Edward Carpenter New York City James W. Powell 120Th Company Fort Stron Mass Sergt- Joseph Legendre Fort Strong Mini Planter John M. Fichofield Orin B. Mitchinn Ordnance Department Pie Fort Washington Ness A. H. Dodge Naval Hopital Newport Aere Norfolk Waban Key Rest New Hampshire Louisiana Hampton Roads Bailey Annapolis California West Virginia Colorado San Diego Prairie Philadelphia Chester Malta Trieste Worden Stockton Shubrick Wilker Biddle Dahlgren Charleston

Italians Bombard Benghazi and Seize Town Section

Italian Rear Admiral Aubrey's fleet bombarded Benghazi yesterday and landed 4,000 troops to occupy part of the town after Turkish resistance. Arabs offered strong defense as Italians advanced and captured several prisoners. Benghazi, a 15 000 population port on the Gulf of Sidra, lies 420 miles east by south of Tripoli.

Benghazi Tripoli Aubrey Vittorio Emanuele III Roma Napoli Amalfi Etruria Failore Gulf of Sidra Wadai Egypt

Stephenson Aid on Stand Denies Involvement in $55 000 Plan

Robert J. Shields testified before a senatorial investigation committee that he did not aid in Stephenson and Hines' alleged $55,000 election plan or receive $7,500. He admitted about $700 for expenses during Stephenson’s primaries and said he was present when three Democratic members were absent to secure Stephenson’s majority in 1909.

Milwaukee Wis Robert J. Shields Edward Hines Isaac Stephenson Hines Stephenson Shields Wirt H. Cook Duluth Chicago Daniel Haley Madison Cook Ked Shields

Navy Cadets Testify Against Watchman in Shooting Case

Annapolis residents report Midshipmen Ingram C. Lowell and Clarence J. McKeavey testified before the grand jury as witnesses against William Collins, a watchman at a nearby country place. Collins allegedly fired at them while they swam last spring, claiming trespass. Several shots hit their faces and shoulders but caused no serious injuries.

Annapolis Ingram C. Lowell Clarence J. McKeavey Husky Navy Princeton Tigers William Collins Bevern River Naval Academy Collins Eadre

Capon Springs Hotel Burns After Successful Season

A fire destroyed Capon Springs Hotel near Winchester West Virginia along with cottages bathhouses post office and Hannums store. Loss estimated over 100000 with about 40000 insurance. The hotel had just closed after a successful season.

Winchester Capon Springs West Virginia Hannum’s

Electric wiring lights ships for review. blaze on Florida

Special to The Washington Post reports at the Brooklyn navy yard warships being fitted with electric wires for October 3 and 31 illumination during the coming North River review. A fire broke out on the Florida’s after deck due to insulation defect but was quickly checked and damage was minor.

Washington Post New York Brooklyn Navy Yard North River Florida

Licensed to Marry in Fragmented Notice

A partial marriage notice lists several names with ages and officiants. The text includes Le Roy Porter 22 and via BR. Dyson 18, Rev John Richards of Batley 22 and Amelia Watson 18, Rev W J Howard, Hyman Silver 29 and Amelia Schlesinger HM of Baltimore Md, Rev G Silverstone, Howard V Willett 31 of Emvinecote Heights Ve and Madge Lans Clarke 35, H W Blake, James Holland 23 and Laura Rey 28, Rev Mr Clair, John C Hammond 40 and Eilsten Gordon 3, Rev Paul B Hickok.

le Roy Porter BR. Dyson John Richards Batley Amelia Watson W. J. Howard Hyman Silver Ang Laura Rey Mr. Clair John C. Hammond Eilsten Gordon Paul B. Hickok

Health Office Births and Deaths Record Appears

Births listed include Byrd b and Clara L McDonough son James G and Mary H Moore son Morris 2nd Hive Waskow son Henry A and Marguerite B Denham daughter William W and Minuie M Taylor daughter Robert WH and Cora J Downey daughter Herbert E and Catherine H Hayes son Frederick B and Mary West daughter George W and Marjorie Pareto son Arthur and Jennie Thomas daughter Charlie and Oille Johnson daughter William and Rose Corbin daughter Natheolel and dy Johnson son Deaths include Thorpe Stiles 76 Estelle V Haphne 79 Amanda Hyatt 64 Ennis Casey 44 William Morrison 7 William Chewafig 48 Edwin K McKeever % Albert F Curran 3% Ida Lindeceon 28 Dantel Foster 2% Elsie L Crummitt & Beesie Cassell days Sarah Carroll 37 John Weight 40 Edward Benjamin 60 Mary L Brown 48 Pendleton Carter months Beets Sugar Stock Pay Dividend note New York Oct % American Best Sugar Company declares initial quarterly dividend of 11 4 per cent on common stock.

Byrd B Clara L. McDonough James G Mary H. Moore Morris Hive Waskow Henry A Marguerite B. Denham William W Minuie M Taylor Robert WH Cora J. Downey Herbert E Catherine H. Hayes Frederick B Mary West George W Marjorie Pareto Arthur Jennie Thomas Charlie and Oille Johnson William and Rose Corbin Natheolel and Dy Johnson Thorpe Stiles Estelle V. Haphne Htowion St Amanda Hyatt 4Th St Ennis Casey Govt B. Morrison William Chewafig 14Th Et Edwin K. McKeever Holmead Pl Albert F Edward Benjamin Wash Asylum Mary L. Brown Pendleton Carter St. Ae New York American Best Sugar Company

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