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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1911

Page

10

Divorce Plea Details Repeated Assaults by Wife

Maurice Davie sues for a limited divorce in the District Supreme Court alleging seven assaults by his wife Fher Goodman Davie. He claims she struck him with fists tore clothing smashed dishes damaged property and endangered him in self defense. The couple married in Brooklyn on September 15 1907 and have lived in Washington, with the home at 3121 N Street Northwest.

Mate District Supreme Court Maurice Davie Goodman Davie Avis Davie Davis Alia Davises Brooklyn Noy Waehingten N Street Porth-Weet

Madero Backed by Francisco Matero in City Pledge

Maestro City August 31 Francisco Matero appeared before the convent and pledged support for the adopted platform. He assured radicals reform delays would not trigger drastic measures and that monopoly protections should not be granted. The Congress would act with caution under Madero’s guidance.

Maestro Francisco Matero Rio Dorngreas Thia Fiat Madero Wyter

Will of Countess Margaret Zborowski Probate in New York

The will of Countess Margaret Laura Zborowski widow of Count Tillott Aborewakd was offered for probate in New York. The English estate valued at £67314 gross and £20418 net. The estate passes to Louis Zborowski, her son by a second husband, while her sons Robert de Steuerg and Countess Margaret de Steuers Oberndertt were disinherited for alleged lack of love. The Countess, daughter of John Carey, was once married to Belgian Minister Anton de Stuvers and later to Zborowski. The suitor died in an automobile race in France.

Apada Margaret Laura Zborowski Tillott Great Britain New York Dorowaki Imiertiars Lous Oborowski Martiage Ilabert de Steuerg Margaret de Steuers Oberndertt Count Oberndert

Utah Ready For Service Commissioning At Philadelphia Yard

The battleship Utah, one of the west’s leading warships, was set to be commissioned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard today. Crew of more than seven hundred prepared the ship for its voyage to New York, then to join the Atlantis task force after loading stores and supplies at the yard.

Tidade'shia Attentono Utah Philadelphia

King Peter Ozars Guest Arrives for Servian Wedding

King Peter of Senda will arrive in St Peterburg with Princess Helena and heir Prince Alexander to attend the wedding of Princess Helena to Prince John Constantinovitch at Peterhof. Emperor and Empress will host, Crown Prince Danilo Alexander of Montenegro also attending. Montenegro's King Nicholas presents a necklace to the bride.

St. Peteraburg Peter of Senda Helena Alexander Peterhof John Onstantinovitch Constantine Constantinovitch Danilo Alexander of Montenegro Nicholas of

Long Flight Plans Set By Minneapolis Aviator

H A Tut tle elected vice president of the Minneapolis Commercial Club in a vote following a plan for an aeroplane flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Minneapolis guaranteed 8900 of an 180% purse to reward the aviator, tying the venture to Deep Waterways convention events in Chicago in October.

Minneapolis Orleans Mian H. A. Tuttle New Orleans Mississippi River Chicago

Warrenton Horse Show in Mud Hits Crowds and Awards

Weather drenched Warrenton Virginia stalls and rings for the third day of the exhibit as rain worsened footing. Avatar wins four year old hunters, Miss du Pont’s Lady Cimbio and Alexandria triumph in harness, while Kenwick ridden by Mrs Julian Morris wins the C. W. Smith memorial plate. Wilbur guides Aquila to the Smith memorial victory. Willow King ridden by Mrs Potts takes second.

Washington Post Warrenton Avatar J. N. Andrews W. B. Bullock Manassas Goldfinder Julian Morria Kenwick C. W. Smith W. F. Wilbur Aquinla Bienheim Farm Firet King James N. Andrews Lord Channing Melvin C. Hazen King Lancelot Linga Atchernon Dr. Jones H.W Payne Margrave Ashleigh Farm Drum Roy Alexandria Mise l Amy du Pont Wemberly King Allen Potts Miss Brighton Lee Hechinger Piret Aquila W of Wilbur Ravello Virginis Girt MC. Hazen Fliat Bins Am du Pont Allen Rite Milas Brighton Brice Baddie Hoters Julian Morris Martinl J. Andrewa Bowles Bros Ladies’ Hunters Keswick Mra Lady Gray Mhimeld Stock Fara Wiltow King Allen’ Potts Corinthian Hunters C. W Smith Aquilla Wilbur Concolation Julien Morrla Paradox Blenheim Farm Ronald BW Payne Julian C. Keith

Taxation on postal savings bonds debated in reform talks

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a U S Post Department position on postal savings bonds and their tax status. The text references bonds deposited for savings, exemption from some duties, and potential state or national tax implications, with mentions of New York and deposits.

Post Department New York

Vote Buying Charged to Change By Official Count

Special report from Washington outlines rumors of vote buying at Democratic primaries across several counties. Gov Crothers and officials await detective reports before acting. Judge Henry accuses German influence in Dorchester. Republican claims extend to Prince George and other counties. Controversy may affect fall election outcomes. Senator Smith comments with chagrin over Henry’s outburst.

Washington Post Baltimore Gov. Crothers Don Greigman Talbott Lee Judes Henry Cambridge Dorchester Thia Prince George Maryland Eastern Shore Republicana Henry St. Marys Calvert Gorman Washington Allegany Smith

Fine Races At Fair Today In Montgomery County

Rain halted today's Montgom ery county fair program in Rockville Maryland with plans to continue exhibition through Saturday. Directors meet tomorrow to decide. If weather clears tomorrow races may resume combining yesterday today and tomorrow events including a 200 purse 3:38 trot and county owned entries.

Washington Post Rockville Montgomery County Fair Association Mee- Gow W. M. Fisher Spartanburg Kus Crawford Burke Palm Coring I C Mott Pocomoke Great Stakes, Jr Nelson Richmond Robs Beloate Keller Jack Brereton, Jr Kellam Craddocktile Bell Tall Bealeton Baring Mohmond Berkia Morris Washington, D.C Kinelee Charles C. Waters Germantown Joy Direct Thomas Keyn Annie L Webster Spates Poolesrills Pat Foley Rosemont Farm Rockrile Howard C. Wells Rockrills John, Capel Harry Kohlhoss Rockrilt Id Jagpla Bios John H. Javing Colesville Bonniere Francie Javins Mim Flinch Fawosit Potomac Montgomery County Bares Mise Patrol M. Mallinix Gaithersburg Trim Corker Rockvilla Walter F Walter Fawcett Colaaville Nora Nell M. Montpomery Travnish Offutt Galthersburg

Scientists blame gnats for pellagra spread in Kentucky

In Lexington Kentucky Aug L a government bacteriologist Henry Gar man entomologist links gnats to pellagra in the Kentucky mountains. The Buffalo gnat is common across the South and new pellagra cases appear in mountain districts. Mrs C A Bolyn of Raleigh died of pellagra at a local hospital.

Lexington Buffalo Henry Garman Kentucky J. Raleigh N. C C. A. Bolyn Raleigh

Dead Man's Head in Court in Wisconsin Trial

In Mariette Wisconsin on August 31 the autopsy head of a murdered husband was shown in court as evidence. Myra Mary Westelewaldi stands trial accused of killing her husband with an iron bar but claims death resulted from a fall.

Mariette Wis Myra Mary Westelewaldi

Jones and Flood in Tilt Over Veracity in Campaign

Richmond dispatch reports Congressman Hal Flood questioning the authenticity of letters cited by Congressman Jones regarding campaign funds in 1892. Flood and Jones trade denials as Col Robert B H Lee addresses veterans in Fredericksburg urging support for Jones and Glass against Martin and Swanson.

Weahington Post Richmond Hal D. Flood Senator Martin Jones Petersburg Martin Barbour Thompson Thompson Roanoke Atlanta Flood James Fredericksburg Robert BH. Lee Fairfax Robert Hi. Lee Jones and Glass Martin and Swanson Col Lee Col. E. D. Cole City Democratic Committee Col. Lee B. P. Willis

District law model pay for wife deserters

American Bar Association at Boston urged that districts copy the District of Columbia law requiring wives of jailed wife deserters to receive a daily salary funded by the community. In Occoquan the men work to support wives and children, with funds and prosecutions tied to nonsupport cases. District officials hailed the plan as effective and audit reports will go to Congress this fall.

American Bet Association Boston American Bar Association Occoquan Congress E. H. Thomag Association

Nitro Explosive Found in Indiana House Tied to McManigal

Detectives discover 100 quarts of nitroglycerin in an old Muncie house rented by Ortie McManigal. The material, bought in Portland from M. J. Morehart of the Independent Torpedo Company, may appear as an exhibit in the McNamaras trial in Los Angeles. Mayor Guthrie of Muncie withholds further information.

Washington Post Muncie Ind Portland Jay County Ortie McManigan McNamaras Los Angeles McManigal Guthrie M. J. Morehart Independent Torpedo Company Morehart

Woman Not Wanted Here In Jewelry Theft Case

Miss Adams and Mrs Merryman seek the Mary Muller suspect in a $10,000 jewelry theft from 1621 New Hampshire Ave NW. Fannie Bartholf, held in New Haven Conn, may be misidentified. Detectives compare Bartholf to Muller due to striking similarities in regime and theft pattern. Police await Adams and Merryman returning from Maine to confirm identities.

Fannie Bartholf New Haven Conn Mary Muller Mary W. Adams New Hampshire Avenue Maj Sylvester Pratt Misa Adame D. B. Merryman Adams Bartholf Detective Dnd

Washouts Delay Trains Across the Mid-Atlantic Region

Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware and Jersey suffer heavy rain washouts forcing Baltimore and Ohio trains to detour via Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington tracks. The Behrulkyli River rose dramatically as a multiweek rain event pushes rainfall records. New York braces for potential water famine as continual rain persists.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Focal Weather Bureau Behuylkili Flat Rock New York Anlias

Fire outbreak at New York reformatory laundry injures inmates

Aug 2 New York two hundred volunteers of Randalls Island fire department tackled a blaze in the laundry building of the city reformatories complex. The fire endangered about 125 women workers and fighting lasted two hours. Panic among inmates followed the alarm as steam sirens sounded and the scene drew onlookers amid efforts to contain the blaze.

New York Reformatory Randalls Eland Seaparnes Tig Uttons Ateam Siren

French museum chief suspended over Mona Lisa loss

In Paris, Theophile Homolles, director of the national museums, was suspended by the French cabinet following the disappearance of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa from the Louvre. The ministry blamed inefficient precautions and ordered museum inspections placed under the finance minister.

Perla Theophile Homolles National Museums Leonardo da ‘Vinci Louvre M. Homtolle

Political fight shapes up for Virginia county offices

Candidacy lines blur as Alexandria area voters gear for the November 7 general election. An organized citizens' ticket backs commonwealth attorney Crandal Mackey and others while opponents include James E. Clements and George H. Rucker. District races cover board of supervisors and justices of the peace in Washington Arlington and Jefferson districts, with several incumbents facing challenge. Funeral notices for Miss Mary Mason Swann and Mrs. Sarah McKenzie Thomason are followed by a Labor Day rally featuring William H. Johnston at The Dyke, under the Alexandria Trades Council.

Washington Post Bureau Kink Street Alexandria Imnen B. Wall. Balt Commonwealth Crandal Mackey Jacob E. Birch BH. Wade Ball Harry R. Thomas Revenue William H. Duncan Washington Board of Supervisors Walter T. Weaver Justices of the Peace Charles V.nwell W. T. Hemmer A. Heo Barbers Constable William H. Payne Arlington R. Gordon Finney Thomas R. Gray D. H. Robinson Bradleigh Jefferson District Edward Duncan Justesa of the Peace Frank E H. Helstey James McCuen Robert L. Walker A. R. Taft Norman Harrell E. F. Marsey Reginald Beach A. B. Torreyton Louis Dalbert David M. Rust William Travers James Burke John Marcher John H. Connell George H. Rucker Harry R. Thames Sarah McKenzie Thomason Alfred H. Thomeon South Washington Street J. M. Nourse Vienna William Romany George Wise Henry Baader James Eveleth Clinton Ameot Louis E. Juchins Baltimore Presbyterian Cemetery Johnston William H. Johnston International Association of Machinists Washington-Virginia

Labor Day Carnival at Mount Rainier Draws Crowds

Labor day at Mount Rainier features a pretentious carnival with State Senator German as speaker and the National Training School Band providing music. A coke-baking contest and aviators from College Park will pace several fights amid many races. Proceeds go to town improvements. Executive committee includes James T. K Plant Frank M. Proctor J Senson Moore William Vennsman Thomas Elliot Henry J Quinn Joseph P Ven Overmere Dr. Joseph Olendo t K Ka Moore and C. E. Jones.

Labor Day Mount Rainier German National Training School Ann Aviatora Callege Park James T. K Plant Frank M. Proctor J Senson Moore William Vennsman Thomas Elliot Henry J Quinn Joseph P Ven Overmere Joseph Olendo?t K. Ka Moore C. E. Jones

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