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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1911

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Rebels Take Gen Yin Guns and Baggage Train

San Francisco dispatch reports 20 000 troops retreating after a major battle in Hupeh with 15 000 revolutionaries capturing artillery and baggage. Revolt gains control of mountain passes hindering Hankow Peking rail traffic as rebels claim 35 000 seasoned troops and 1 000 needing treatment. Palace rumors arise as regent death claims surface and public notices surge.

San Francisco Yin Tchang Kwangchul Hupeh Li Yueng Shogo Kwangenl Canton Free Press Li Yuen Tuen Young China Shanghai Peking London Yin-Tchang Sayangchau Yin- Tchang Ichang Kuominghui Wuchang Changsha Yochow Confederacy Siechuan Red Cross Society Jui Cheng Sah Chen Ping Hankow Changptao Honan Atx Sah Wuhans Chang Piao National Assembly

Two Dead and Race Tensions After Coweta Shootout

In Coweta Oklahoma Ed Suddeth a negro was shot by a mob after a violent clash that left city attorney J D Reavers dead and white men Carmen Oliver and Stellar Thompson wounded. Whites patrol streets as negroes stream in from surrounding areas amid warnings of a race war with Oklahoma National Guard ordered to Coweta.

Oklahoma Village Coweta Okta Ed Suddeth Suddeth J. D Reavers Carmen Oliver Stellar Thompson Muskogee Swazer Ed Rose Swater Ruse Hart Elling Beavera Oliver Thompson Jal Wagoner

Club Proposed to Improve Servant Service by Miller

Joseph Miller, long in hotels and restaurants, argues in The Weshtington Post that a club for servants is the only method to secure first class service. He says kindness fails and scolding leads to strikes, and announces retirement from active business on November 1.

Bpeetall Weshtington Joseph Miller Miller

Prisoner Edward Melvin Dies by Self Inflicted Wound

Edward E. Melvin, serving a life term for murder at the State Prison, killed himself in his cell this morning by cutting his throat with a razor. He had been confined about one month after fatally shooting John Carry over a half dollar at Charlestown on December 10, 140.

Washington Post Boston Mass Edward E. Melvin Melvin John Carry Charlestown

Eggs Sell for 2 Cents Each in Guayamas Amid Floods

In Guayamas, Mexico, eggs fetch 2 cents each as other foods rise in price. Tucson dispatches report floods drowned many hens and transportation damage drive the shortages, inflating local costs.

Tucson Artz Guayamas Mexico

Bride and husband seek marriage proof in rain soaked pursuit

A 17 year old bride and her husband eloped to Mount Rainier after her father pursued arrests. The couple sought a marriage certificate from Rev Dr Mate, enduring a downpour. The bride remained hostage at home until the minister produced the certificate, allowing their Washington reunion.

Frank J Welsh Mount Rainier W M McDaniels Fourteenth Street Welya Fuller Street McDaniels Ryan Upper Marlboro Mate Missouri Welsh Charles C. Mate Christian Church Washington

Drowned in Auto Plunge Near Green Bank Bridge

At Green Bank New Jersey a touring car plunged from a bridge into the river after skidding. Dr Howard G Steimus Mrs Howard G Steimus and Mr and Mrs William G McArdle of Philadelphia were in the party. Mrs McArdle drowned. Mrs Steimus escaped. The two men crawled free with injuries.

Washington Bags Harbor N. J Green Bank Howard G. Stelmus William G McArdle Philadelphia Shore Road Sea Island City Green Bank Bridge Steimus McArdle

Ingratitude blamed for diplomat's death

Mrs Hattie Woodcock Squiers, widow of Herbert G Squiers, ex army officer and minister to Cuba and Panama, says political neglect and government opposition contributed to his death from heart disease at the Hotel Stafford. His body will be shipped to New York Wednesday. Edward R Bacon will accompany the family.

Thea Washington Post New York Gct New York World London Mra Hattie Woodcock Squiers Herbert Goldsmith Squiers United States Army Cuba Panama Stafford The World Mrs. Squiers Edward R. Bacon

Carnegie Secretary Sees Cage in Inquiry Test

James Bertram, Carnegie's private secretary, arrived in New York aboard the California. He noted the coincidence that Martin Littleton was on the same ship and predicted Carnegie will be examined in a test that feels like a cage for the examiner.

Carnegie Washington Post New York James Bertram Andrew Carnegie California Martin W. Littleton Mr. Bertram Littleton

Hearst Returns to Democracy Pleases Bay State Democrats

Massachusetts Democrats hail William Randolph Hearst rejoining the party with support from Col Alfred E Greene and William H O'Brien. Boston leaders Thomas J Giblin and others say Hearst's return strengthens the party for 1912. Dispatches from Champ Clark and Oscar Underwood express approval as Boston expects increased influence and votes.

Washington Post Boston Massachusetts William Randolph Hearst Bay State Alfred E Greene Duxbury William Randolph Hégrat Democratic Party William H O’brien House of Representatives Wham HB Hearst Thomas J. Giblin Heig Underwood

Mrs. McRea Faces Trial Over Garland Killing

Opelousas La Oct 27 jurors to be drawn for the trial of Mrs Zee Runge McRea charged with murdering Allen Garland in her home. Neighbors heard shots after Garland entered with a spool of thread and the defendant says she was forced to kill him amid pressure from the young man. McRea, a mother of three, had previously allowed Garland to visit the home while she was away on business.

Young Opelousas Veniremen Young Garland McRea Garland

600 Men and Boys Search Hills for Missing Boy Ely

A band of about 600 men and boys led by state troopers pressed a search for the body of Charles A. Ely, a boy missing since last Wednesday. They waded quagmires climbed hills and penetrated ravines in the effort reported from York, Pennsylvania.

Washington Post York Charles A. Ely

Taft Hosts Boosters and Tours South Dakota Lands

President Taft greets Rosebud boosters from a 100 mile auto journey to Pierre, attends a Methodist service, delivers an arbitration treaties speech at Pierre Auditorium, and tours land lottery sites. A buffalo steak meal served by Representative Burke illustrates frontier hospitality amid open land bids and rapid city land offices.

Taft Pierre Auditorium Inperal Lo Washington Post Pierre Buffalo Stekk Representative Burke South Dakota Moving Picture Concern of Chicago Indiana Hoséfind Rosebud Indian Reservation Maj. Butt Rosebud Rapid City Texas Arizona New Mexico Methodist Church Veesey

Night Express Wrecked near Hartford in Embankment Crash

Special dispatch reports the night express from Boston to New York side swiped a work train near Hartford on Oct 22, sending four cars down a three foot embankment. Five work train men were badly injured including conductor James Cooney and flagman James Turley. Engineer Jeremiah Loomis attempted to stop but was blocked by steam and smoke.

Washington Post Hertford Conn Boston New York James Cooney Hartford Thomas Riley Yrasdmaster Jams Turley Flagman Frank Dersore East Bernp John Toomey New Haven Jeremiah Loomis Angs

Unitarian National Conference Opens Here Today

More than 1,500 Unitarians including laymen and clergy gather for the twenty-fourth national conference at All Souls Church with sessions over four days. Key topics include social reforms and international peace, with President Taft expected to send a communication.

Taft Aymen National Conference of the Church AH Souls Memones Hall Unitarian Church

Flight ends in emergency landing near Beaumont

A disabled engine at 4,500 feet forced aviator Robert G. Fowler to make a forced landing at Stewart's ranch near Beaumont California. He described the flight as among the hardest he has had since starting aviation, noting a strong wind as he piloted to a safe touchdown. The trip was part of the coast to coast attempt starting from Riverside earlier today.

Beaumont Cal Robert G. Fowler Stewart's Ranch Here Fowler Hiverside

Chinese Rebels Win Victory in Today’s Issue Index

Story index notes multiple items including a race war with two dead, a bride, a Taft reference, a Catholic convention, social events, sport listings, and editorials. Prominent names include Taft and Rockefeller.

Financial Review William Rockefeller News of Alexandria Bible Times Cardinal

German Cruiser Von der Tann Battles Fire at Kiel

Fire broke out today in the tow oil and alcohol storeroom of the German cruiser Von der Tann at Kiel. Fire raged for about 30 minutes but did not cause major damage. officials suspect spontaneous combustion. The incident echoes a prior storeroom fire blamed for the September Liberté explosions.

Kiel

Priest Holds Inquiry Over Tenor Case At Two Churches

A municipal court case centers on Mills alleged breach of contract with St Matthew's Church. Rt Rev Mgr Russell of St Patrick's backs choir director R M Silby, who says Mills never sang for St Patrick's and was not on the roster. Attorney Charles J Murphy represents St Matthew's in the $100 damages claim amid citywide choir tension.

St. Patrick’s Saya Eleventh Street Northeist St. Patrick's Church Matthew's Church Rhode Island Avenue Connecticut Avenue Mgr William T Russell St. Patrick’s Church R. M. Suby Mar. Russell Mills St. Patrick’s Choir Maer Thomas E. Lee St. Matthew's Church Mgr. Russell St. Patrick’s Rectory R M. Silby London Westminster Cathedral Silby Mer. Lee Charles J Murphy Mgr Lee Mils Milla St. Mary’s Church St Matthew's St. Patrick's Ainger

Doctor and wife killed in railroad crossing tragedy

In Warren Pennsylvania a locomotive struck an automobile, instantly killing Dr James Glass and his wife as their child Fred, age three, rode with them. Fred was thrown clear and not seriously injured, and witnesses report the deaf mute boy may begin to speak after witnessing the wreck. Doctors at the Emergency Hospital treat the boy and assess potential speech recovery while investigators examine the crossing.

Burt Washington Post Warren Stopeham James Glass Fred

Poison Vial Sought as Richeson Fails to Resign

Boston dispatch details ongoing probe into the death of Hyannis teacher Miss Linnell linked to Rev Clarence V T Richeson. Police search for a cyanide container in a Young Women's Christian Association home. sister Miss Richeson arrives unable to see her brother. Church leaders urge resignation amid tension while Richeson remains jailed. Cambridge pastor Dr George Cross avoids the topic in service.

Francis A. Christie Meadville Theological Seminary Howard N. Brown Boston George R. Dodson St. Louie J. H. Holmes Swarthmore Samuel A Lhilot Minot Simons Cleveland Samuel M. Crothers Cambridge Mass Miss Edmands Edmand Avis Linnell Hyannis Clarence V. T. Riche- Bon Young Women’s Christian Association Miss Lindell Watts Richegon Miss Linnell Christian Association Richeson Conservatory of Music Immanuel Baptist Church C. V. T. Richeson George’ Cross St. John Thomas M. Rumney Mr. Rumney Ihn Philip R. Dunbar

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