Beall Rock Unveiled at St John’s Episcopal Church Dedication
A 200 strong audience from the Society of Colonial Wars and Washington Maryland figures attended the Beall Rock dedication at St John’s Church in Georgetown. Bishop Alfred Harding presided as 18 under the cross of St George. A tablet honors Col Nin an Beall patentee of the Rock of Dumbarton. inscribed rock houses a Curtiss biplane photo and aviation program.
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Society of Colonial Wars
Washington
Maryland
Ninian Beall
Rock of Dumberton
Georgetown
St. John's Episcopal Church
Thirty-second
Alfred Harding
Roland Cotton Smith
Society
F 8. Howden
Caleb Coagruder, Jr
St. George
Willam M Beall
J. Malcolm
J William Henry
Thomas Hyde
Caleb Coagruder
Stewart B. Muncaster
Henderson Suter
Walter A. Wells
Col. Beall
Gregor
Col Beall
Upper Marlboro
Ninsan Peall
Boro
Scotland
Paledtos
Rock
Dumbarton
House of Burgess
Todiane
J B Mitlner
Aril
Millner
Magruder
King’s Army
Lie
Leslie
Cromwell
Monk
Dunbar
Barbados
Calvert County
Francis Nicholson
May Beall
Col Geall
William Barton
House of Burgesses
Nanticokes
Piscatawaya
Death notices and funeral arrangements from Washington area
Obituaries and funeral notices dated October 1910 list service details for Andrew Benton Ellen Benton Lannon Vinnie Alice Cannon Gates Hammer Miller Ockert Strom James Swan and Mary Svelina Weeks. Services held at residences and churches with interments and memorial times in Cedar Falls Harper’s Ferry Augusta and New Orleans areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H_ street
Tda A
William BE
Mary Ellen Gates
Fu Weral
Wiliam Hi Sarde & Co
H Street
Hammer
Tring Street
Emma Hamer
Fifth Baptist Church
E Street
Seventh Street
Harpers Terry
W. Va
Miller
Eleanor Grafton Hanson
Arton BP Miller
Grafton D Hanson
Church of the Ascension
Ockert
Augusta
Louisa E
Augusta L. Ockert
F Street
M. James
Carrie BE Storant
Berean Baptist Church
Eleventh
John Hyde Returns to U S After Europe. Health Forces Exit
John Hyde, former Agricultural Department statistician, returns to Washington for the first time in nearly five years. He asserts his resignation was for health reasons and not connected to the cotton scandal. Hyde spent two years in Japan studying the people and is writing a book on Religious Festivals of Japan while abroad.
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Department of Agriculture
John Hyde
Department
Hyde
Europe
Mr Hyde
Londog
Japan
China
United States
Mr. Hyde
Wi l Devoe
Washington
Summitt Place
Northwest
Funeral Directors Directory with Emblmers and Rates
Directory of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Listings include John R Wright Co, Harvey's Sons, Sardo & Co, Sergeon, Costello, Geier's Sons, Speare, Zurhorst, Lee, and others. Each offers on premises chapels and livery in connection, noting moderate or reasonable terms.
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John R. Wright CO
R. F. Harvey
WM. H. Sardo & CO
H St
Modern Chapel
Lincoln
Thos. S. Sergeon
TOR Scain
7Th St Nw
Thos
A. Costello
H Street
Frank Geier
W. B. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank A Speare
Geo. P
Zurhorst
Sebalmer
Sol East Capitol St
J. William Lee
Fundal
BRU Danna Iweme
Nm Telanders
Woman Killed After Ride In Danville Area
Mrs Eliza Cochrane 38 was found murdered three miles from Danville. Police report horse and buggy used to transport her to a secluded spot where she was shot after a struggle. Owner says buggy may have been stolen. her husband remained questioned but cleared by an alibi. Detectives consider jealousy as a possible motive.
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Danville
Ill
Eliza Cochrane
Mrs. Cochrane
Elsie Cochrane
Chicago and Eastern Hinds Railroad
J. 8. Cochrane
10000 Rebels in Field In Uruguay Revolution
Montevideo reports that 10000 armed revolutionists are concentrating and skirmishes occur with few casualties. Foreign Minister Bechini issued a manifesto claiming the government cannot stop the spread of the movement, provoking President Williman to seek Bechini's resignation as opposition papers forecast Williman's forced resignation and Battley Ordoñez's return.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Buenos Aires
A. Bechini
Williman
Bachini
Jose Battley - Ordonez
Demands A ten hour day and $200 wage for Penn Railroad engineers
Engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers on the Pennsylvania Railroad agreed to seek a ten hour minimum day and overtime pay, with a $200 monthly wage on the main line and $150 on branches. They caution no strike, expect talks with officials this week at Odd Fellows Halt, with about 200 engineers present and a possible compromise under the general adjustment committee.
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Brotherhood
Odd Fellows
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hving
Thea
New York
Philadelphia
Adjustment Committee
Pennsylvania
S .S. Narvan
Brotherhood Division
No. 160
Washington
F.T. Bowler
General Adjustment Committee
Movements of Ocean Steamers
Shipping log lists multiple Transatlantic departures with routes from New York and Liverpool to European ports. Vessels include Queenstown Mauretania Cedric and Kronprins Wilhelm with homeward traffic toward Antwerp Bremen and Glasgow. A Monday signal notes Marine Hesd Ionian from Montreal bound for Glasgow.
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Ew York
Celtic
Liverpool
Lapland
Fom
Antwerp
Burma
Libau
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Movile
Caledonia
New York
Plymouth
Amerika
Queerstown
Queenstown
Mauretania
Cedric
Southampton
Prine Friedrich Wilhelm
Favre
la Gascogne
Deaths Recorded by Health Office in May
Health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses. Names include John V. Banf, Mary E. Weeks, Otto Sghif, John Young, and others, all associated with National Homeopathic Hospital or local addresses such as Sunderland Place NW and Carrollburg Place NW. Ages range from 53 to 77 years, with several entries noting hospital affiliation.
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Ohn V. Banf
Tan A. Gatee
Petascis H. Lingsbach
Iltereak
Eget
Greauor
Milter
Mary BE. Weeks
Sunderland Place
Eewe Wietzky
National Homeopathic Hospital
Otto Sghif
S John Young
Carrolburg Pl
Treasury Vaults Undergo Major Facelift at Fifteenth Street
Renovation work on the United States Treasury by contractor J L Parsons adds three new steel vaults in the west side and removes a basement vault as the building shifts money and express entry routes. Exterior changes include replacing the Fifteenth Street staircase and installing new granite monoliths. The project preserves the building’s temple-like heritage while modernizing security and storage.
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J. L. Parsone
United States Treasury
Treasury
Fifteenth Street
Death of Edgar Lyles former Alexandria shoe merchant
Edgar Lyles a prominent Alexandria resident died at 70 in his home at 303 North Washington Street survived by five daughters three sons and 42 grandchildren. The funeral is set for 2 pm Wednesday at the residence. A longtime Odd Fellows and Masons member he once ran a local shoe business. Also reports Nathaniel Boush native of Alexandria was injured in Oklahoma when a horse bolted and his leg required amputation with recovery expected.
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Abhington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Edgar Lyles
North Washington Sheet
Lyles
Potomac Lodge
No. 38
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Andrew Jackson Lodge of Masons
Oklahoma
Nathaniel Bough
City
Virginia
Lorton
Okla
Boush
Roosevelt Resting as Campaign Nears Peak
Col Roosevelt rests amid a strenuous close to the campaign. Plans for a Holy Name Society parade in Washington next Sunday were discussed at Sagamore Hill. He is reportedly tired and asked to be left alone for Sunday while authorities say he will lead a large parade if his schedule allows. Also noted, the Alexandria branch assembly and local civic chatter accompany the political rush.
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Holy Name
Oyster Bey
L. i
Alexandria
Boone
Holy Name Society
Sagamore Hill
Young Men’s Sodality Lyceum
Port
Washington
Jleaat
Hoosevelt
Holbrook Curtisa
New York
Colonel Pena
Confidence man's daring thefts elude detectives in three cities
Police and detectives pursue a confidence man posing as Lieut. Commander Henry Enoc hlag a U S N G seizing 1000 in coupon 3 per cent United States bonds from a Washington banking house and a $50 diamond ring from a Philadelphia jeweler. Authorities say Knowlson remains at large with two bonds unsold after moving through Philadelphia and Washington D C and New York City rumors of arrest prove unfounded. Detectives claim no solid lead exists on the thief's identity yet remain confident they will capture him.
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Nward
Henry Enochlaga
U. S
United States
Washington
Péannsylvania Avenue
Ecgan
Havis
Boardman
Central Detective Office
Koowlson
New York
Washington Detective
Knowlson
Philadelphia
Swindler Known as Knowlson Targeted by Police
Inspector Boardman stays hopeful that Knowlson will be captured on a city description. A bogus lieutenant commander con game reached a climax in Washington then New York with a $3000 bond request and a forged check from Powell Trust Company. The scam ended after the man obtained a diamond ring, as authorities push nationwide alerts.
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Boardman
Knowlson
Leute
Washington
Henry Knowlson
United States
Powell Trust Company
Newport News
New York
Trust Company
J. E . Hunton
Roosevelt Rumors Stir Republican Factions Ahead of 1912
The Big Issue notes Senator Root’s Friday remark suggested Roosevelt could again seek the presidency, fueling anti Roosevelt sentiment among Republicans. It recalls White House threats in 1908 and describes hopes that Taft, not Roosevelt, will be the nominee if Ohio leans GOP, with New York's results shaping the balance.
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Senator Root
Roosevelt
Taft
Root
White House
New York
Ohio
Buckeye
Earle Jr challenges Roosevelt in sugar trust debate
George H. Earle Jr of Philadelphia the World letter proposes a public debate with President Roosevelt or Secretary Stimson on sugar trust actions. He offers to debate at Carnegie Hall or Madison Square Garden, with ten written questions from each side, an audience, and full fair reporting.
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New York
the World
George H Harle, Jr
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Roosevelt
Sugar Trust
Trust
Editor of the World
Stimson
George H. Earle, Jr
Carnegie Hall
Madison Square Garden
Dix Gains Backing as Republicans Switch Sides
A New York Times dispatch from Binghamton reports several prominent Republicans now support Dix for governor. Businessmen surveyed show a sizable number favor the Democratic candidate while Lloyd Crary and others shift alliances. McFadden, long a Republican, joins the Dix camp and educator Arthur Rhuland will address a Democratic mass meeting tomorrow night.
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New York
Binghamton
New York Times
Dix
Costoosevelt
Thomas H. Crary
Din B. B. McFadden
The
Commercial Envelope Company
Arthur Rhuland
Nfe
Third Brother Ends Life in Itteburg Family Tragedy
In Pitaburg Pennsylvania an 19 year old Frank, a pipefitter, killed himself using carbolic acid after despondency over family deaths and a broken romance. He was the third brother to die similarly following Peter aged 30 a year earlier and Adam aged four years ago. His mother’s recent death and a failed romance are cited as factors.
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Itteburg
Pitaburg
Octav
Frani
Peter
Adam
Frank
Hia
Proposes Snub to Colonel at New Haven Banquet
New Haven lawyer Harrison Wagner, longtime partner of former Gov Thomas McWaller and active Chamber of Commerce member, calls for withdrawing Col Roosevelt’s invitation to the December 15 banquet. He argues the repeated remarks by Roosevelt warrant removal of the guest slot despite no announced speech topic.
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New Haven
Commerce Chamber Peach
Conn
Harrison Wagner
Thomas Mc Waller
Baldwin
Col
Roogévelé le
Roose
Roots Gang Shootout Ends In Fatal Exchange At Dance Hall
New York special policeman Robert Adler shot and killed Charles Hunt at a West Twenty third Street dancing academy after gunmen from the Roots Gang attempted to reach Adler at the door. Hunt fell dead. Morris was shot in the head and likely to die. others fled as Adler fired.
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New York
Robert Adier
West Twentythird Street
Tetyporolly
Golpher
Band of Gun Fighters
Charles Hunt
Adler
Fred
Suspects Named in Los Angeles Times Bombing Extradition Sought
Five men detained at Acapulco in connection with the Los Angeles Times building bombing. Among those aboard the power schooner Kate are Harry Ham Carlson and Dan Archer, with Captain Swan Engdeth and Engineer Adolph Adolpheon under guard. A $10,000 sum was found onboard. the register notes monthly payments of $20 to Ham Carlson and Archer. Secretary Knox to seek California governor's extradition.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Los Angeles Times
Kate
Harry Ham
Carlson
Dan Archer
Elven
Swan Engdethe
Adolph Adolpheon
Custom House
Avolpsen
San Francisco
Galapagos Islands
Peru
Ecuador
Ham
Archer
State Department
Henry Lane Willson
México City
Mexico
Knox
Gilett
California
Rhinock's Chauffeur Held After Yonkers Over Speeding
Representative Joseph L Rhinock of Kentucky protested when his Yonkers chauffeur was arrested for speeding. The officer said the car ran 49 mph with no other vehicle nearby. The chauffeur was held on $ cash bond for a Tuesday hearing.
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Yonkers
Joseph L Rhinock
Kentucky
Congressman Rhinock
Vegetable diet her secret from Newport society
Newport society notes tell how Mrs Richard Gambrill claims a vegetarian plan sustains health and slim figure. Her regimen, begun last July, centers on spinach and a few vegetables with abstinence from alcohol and most foods, plus long walks after meals.
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Newport
Richard Gambrill
Europe
Gambrill
Abe
Bellevue Avenue
Enttare
Braygulere
Hermann Quelich
Nermen Whitehorse
Reginald C
van Fett
Irs
Uolns
Stehim
Gambtrff
Gladstone to Return as St Louis Arrests Fails
Central Office Detective Evans returned to Washington with prisoner Gilbert E. Gladstone who was arrested in St Louis at Washington police request for obtaining goods by false pretenses. Gladstone claimed aristocratic lineage and Harvard study but provided few verifiable details while two cameras were allegedly bought under fake names.
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Central Office
Evans
Washington
Charles Evang
St Dois
Waston
Gilbert E. Gladstone
Missouri
St. Louis
Gladstone
United States
Capital
St Louis
Viscount Herbert Gladstone
Willan E. Gladstone
Harvard
Boston
G F. Hellpman
William H. Nickerson
Benning Aviation
Bertrand Roberts
New York Avenue
G .H. Gladstone
Sears
National Shawmut Bank of
Herbert” Gladstone
South Africa
Dr Eliot Blames Unions for Rising Costs
Boston in October The letter from Dr Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president denounces unions and associated labor combinations as a major cause of higher prices for food clothes and shelter. He cites A T Sampson of Lynn publishing details on union rules and labor monopolies that raise costs and waste time.
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Boston
A. T Sampson
Lynn
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Sampson
Eliot
Young Humane Workers in Washington Schools
The Washington Humane Society launches its fall campaign in public schools with bands of mercy among students. Since last year about 2,500 children joined, with Miss Mary Harrold and Mrs Wormley leading white and colored schools. Six colored and three white schools are already organized, expanding membership by hundreds. Each child becomes an auxiliary member by signing a pledge to be kind to harmless creatures and protect them from cruelty. Membership is free and members will receive a button.
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The
Washington Humane Society
Bands of Mercy
Asesoon
Walter Stilson Hutchins
John P Heap
Society
Mary Harrold
Wormley
Httle
Washington Humane Secrety
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Beall Rock
Bishop Harding
Bowlder
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Society of Colonial Ware
M. J. Falvey
N. We
Col Ninian Beall
JU. S
Agricultural Department
Mr F Stow
Fhone M
Victm
Engineers
Health Office Record
Army of Architects
J. L. Parsons
Jackson
Congress
Massachusetts
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Post
LL Carne
Col. Roosevelt
William H. Monroe
Franconia
Rock Creek Cemetery
Goodw
Goods
Lieut
Bettis
Naval Officer’s” Bank
Mee
Ia Sen
T. R
Snub
Roots Gang
Rhinock
Marshal
DR. Eliot
Young Humane Workers
Washington Society
R. Harris & CO. Fre Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
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