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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1911

Page

10

Wyoming as flagship Navy Officers Decide Rear Admiral Osterhaus Unfurl Flag

Navy officers select the battleship yard for the flag of Rear Admiral Osterhaus and the Atlantic Fleet. The decision sparks sentiment in Connecticut and other states, with debate over which ship should bear the flag. The Wyoming and Arkansas are noted as potential flagships in the coming year.

Osterhaus Tia Americas Adolrit Osterhame Tos Dantu Tein Flagelin Hia Reinimirel Touns Speris

Arsenal Workers Aroused Over Ordnance Labors

Report from Acro gko on workers at Rock Arsenal where ordnance plans affect the time spent in weapon production. Officers fear remonstrances may lead to reduced hours while workmen resist standard piecework schemes. Gunboat Ranger at Gibraltar arrived after passage from the coast.

de Mialbam Mdnance Acro Gko Ordnance Department Aml Army

Army Orders and Army Assignments Highlight Military Desk

Fragmented OCR outlines orders, assignments, and personnel notes across Army units. Mentions infantry, sergeants, captains, quartermasters and various postings and inspections with scattered place names and dates.

Naval Orders and Duty Details From the Dated Ledger

A fragment lists naval orders and personnel including C Dbinghamh and Rion Moclett with references to duties, travel, and assignments. Mentions Snapper dary Geoutstarca and Marlena duty within the same brief entry. The OCR shows inconsistent spacing and illegible portions, but indicates shipboard or naval station movements and duty rosters.

Movements of Naval Vessels in Coastal Waters

Fragmented OCR lists numerous vessel movements and stations near bay areas and ports with many garbled names. It references ships, locations, and times but lacks clear dates or coherent events to form a complete report.

Pistol Ownership Leads to Custody Contention

A man faces action over possessing a pistol found in a desk drawer. The court notes the firearm remained at the property and raises questions about ownership and the defendant's responsibility.

Twenty Years for Geidel Shown in Court

A local court sessions judge Cr ain sentenced the defendant Geidel to twenty years for a crime described in the record. The case details note the court proceeding occurred in Slatts prison and the outcome was delivered this day.

Cutieurs So1p and baby aim for clear skin sample guide

A fragmented note mentions Cutieurs So1p with a baby and a request for a best skin sample guide. It cites an address and implies a 32 page collection of skin facts, though details are unclear. The text reads like a stray OCR fragment with partial names and locations.

Hell Wants New Name Otto Hill For Confectionery Store

New York Department 5-O Hteil applied in Brooklyn for a court order to change his name to Otto Hill for "business reasons" He said he plans to open a confectionery store and wants his last name in large electric letters over the shop The judge approved the name change after reviewing the papers

York O Hteil Brooklyn Otto Hill Uamness Hell Grant

81 DROWNED IN WRECK AT SEA

The Chilean schooner Turanel was damaged while trading on the west coast of South America. The ship carried 81 drowned victims and was commanded by Captain Marrow. The steamer Turanel engaged in the voyage was listed with a net tonnage of Tol tons.

Tucapel Turanel South America Marrow

Family of Three Die After Poisonous Toadstool Feast

A West New Rochelle birthday gathering ends in tragedy as a mother 26 died from mushroom ingestion, followed by a father, and two children who all succumbed to poisonous toadstools mistaken for edible mushrooms. A fifth party member remains in critical condition while others are in shock. The Washington Post reported the fourth victim died, with a fifth expected to pass.

West New Rachele Michael Poprete Michael Gr Loprete Alec Amy Ant Insight New York Vancent Linveer

Prince of Three Masks Seen At Ocean Grove Masquerade

Mr Fivonite refused to discuss politics. Bryan attended the masquerade at the Ocean Grove auditorium, witnessed the event, and later fished from the Asbury Park pier without success as the commoner was mocked and a fashionable hat was knocked from his head amid confetti at the masked affair.

Washington Post Asbury Pak Fivonite Sis Diambh Ma Bryan Prince of Thaee Ocean Grove Mia Pryan Asbury Park

Return from Long Tramp Across Blue Ridge In Rain

Waldo F Hibbs secretary to Commissioner Rudovich and Leonard Brown returned to Washington after a long tramp through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rain made the trip disagreeable. They reported an average distance of 22 miles a day and 160 miles covered. One night was spent with James Carls of Mount Fat in Browns Cove at a colonial homestead once tended by two slaves.

Waldo F Hibbs Rudovich Leonard Brown Washington Blue Ridge Mountains Thes Hibbs James Carls Mount Fat Browns Cove Browns Cove A Beautifulvatey Mir Farly

Transfer case inquiry at the rail commission

The Eastern District railway commission will discuss transfers from the Baltimore and Welsh-Inston Transit to the Capital Traction Company. A suit by the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company remains unanswered by Capital Traction. The Interstate Commerce Commission may assert jurisdiction if needed, while the involved parties hope for a quick resolution.

Eastrict Railway Commission Tami Wall Baltimore and Welsh- Inston Transit Company Traction Company Fourteenth Akenmedy Streets Northwest Balumme Washington Transit Uttcrness Capital Traction Coygipans Interstate Commerce Commission Guhalimere Hopin

Motor Permit Examinations Amid Revocations Report

The report by Tom Woodward, secretary of the mint board, notes 161 applicants sought examinations for motor vehicle permits. Two people were exchanged in the process before the audit, with 100 percent examination for gasoline use and driving privileges. Enamel permits issued that year totaled 247, with several revoked.

Tiom Woodward

Off to Attack Warships Off Norfolk Coast

War game continued off the Virginia coast as targets were towed out from Norfolk Navy Yard for long range firing. Torpedo boats towed battered targets as teachable mimic warfare exercises proceeded in smooth seas with favorable winds.

Norfolk Va Virginia Lebanon Patuxent Norfolk Navy Yard

Robbery Breaks Into Residence on 153 Church Street

In daylight yesterday, intruders forced entry at Roepert VeReynolds home 153 Church Street Northwest Daylaht and ransacked the house from cellar to attic seeking a gold watch a gold Scottish Rite Masonic ring and three dollars.

Regio How Roepert VeReynolds Church Street Daylaht

German Bremen torpedo practice sparks etiquette dispute

A German cruiser Bremen held torpedo exercises in Buzzards Bay without a permit, prompting letters from the German commandant claiming prior permission and explaining changes to the program. Officials say no diplomatic difficulties are anticipated as they review the incident and the need for future permits.

Bremen Buzzards Bay Thei Washington Pbs Cerman Chesapeake Bay Ticinen Gulf of Sht Lawrence Haiti Buzzards Chesapeake Inovs &E St Lawirence Gulf Harte State Department

Quinby Assigned to Receiving Ship Franklin at Norfolk

Capt. John G Quinby, previously commanding the Montana at Portsmouth Navy Yard, is ordered to command the receiving ship Franklin in Norfolk. He will relieve Admiral Reynolds, who moves to Philadelphia to command the Naval Home, as Admiral Harris retires on September 1. Commander Hillary P Jones, from command of the Birmingham, will take over the Montana and Tennessee, now to be held in reserve at Portsmouth. The ships conveyed President Taft to Panama last fall.

John G Quinby Montana Portsmouth Nvy Franklin Norfolk Arthur Reynolds Philadelphia Naval Home Nah Harris Hillarry P Jones Birmingham Tennessee Taft Panama

Flower Show Plans Talked At Washington Florists Club

Washington florists debated hosting three flower shows this year at 12H F Street NW with October as a likely date. A dahlia event is planned for September 28 at Richard Vincent’s home or White Marsh Maryland. Four new members were admitted: Charles Milburn, D E Saunders, F B Davis, and A F Faulkner.

Washington Florists’ Club F Street Northwest Richard Vincent White Marsh Charles Milburn D E Saunders F B. Davis F Faulkner

Missionary O F E Davis Murdered in British Guiana

Adventist superintendent O F E Davis was killed while proselytizing among Indians along the Demerara River in British Guiana. The Takoma Park headquarters, Washington DC, confirming news via cable, notes his zealous work and plans to reach an uncharted territory after the mission. He had previously spoken at a Washington conference and worked near Georgetown.

Mission Field Takoma Park Gemgetown British Guiana O FE Davis Washlington D. C Roy O RF Davie Seventh Dax Adventists Tahon Park Bo Boxer California Wr Davis Vicims Seattle General Conference Seventh Day Adventists Washington Demeraras River Georgetown Uittiah Guiana Geoargetown Toka‘ma Park Boars W. Spicer Oavis Davis Demerara

Virginia Children on Trip to Washington

A party of 31 students from Driver Virginia travels to Washington this morning aboard the Norfolk and Washington Steam Boat Company vessel under Prof dBol DeJarnette. The group, part of a Southern Commercial Congress education drive, will stay several days at the Metropolitan Hotel and aims to spark club formation across the South.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Washington Driver Dbol DeJarnette Thomas Southern Commercial Congress South Metropolitan Hotel Mary Lee Bearman Joha Ames Esther Ames Louise Brinkley Hose Clarke Ressley Clarke Stuart Everett Delta Williamson Fite Everett Edna Everett George T Rawles Lama Trand Louise Kendrick Naomi Kendrick Mary Ames Vernon Etwine Hinton Darden Gatland Jones Milton Pierce Lind Jones Sidney Williamson Stanley Bond Jeff Wagner Roas Dovehuc

Fatally Injured by Train in Manassas

A Southern Railway freight brake man named Whitlock, about 22, of Alexandria, was fatally injured when struck by a southbound passenger train while attempting to cross tracks to set a switch in Manassas Virginia. He died at 8:30 p.m. at a hospital after suffering skull and limb fractures. He had lived in Alexandria for six months and was a native of Elkwood, New Jersey.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alesandria Elkwood Ulpeper County

Guardian Named For Young Girl After Falsehood Tale

Evelyn Smith ten years old of 1 m332 Twenty third street northwest appeared in juvenile court with a severe reprimand from Judge William H DeLacy for lying about theft from Clarence Kreft and her mother. Born on Washington’s birthday February 22, she admitted stealing milk and bread, later saying she did it out of hunger. The judge urged lifelong honesty, handed her to the Board of Children's Guardians for supervision, and warned of future consequences if lies continue.

George Washington Evelyn Smith Twenty-third Street Wiliam H DeLacy Board of Children’s Guardian Clarence Kreft Eighteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue DeLacy W S Newton Ciid Washington Pwige Judge DeLacy Les Agent Cisea Board of Children’s Guardians

Uncle Joe Cannon Takes On Golf At Brae Burn Club

Ex Speaker of the House John W Weeks hosts former Speaker Joe Cannon at Brae Burn Country Club Newton Massachusetts for his first golf game. Cannon praises the game, drives 180 feet on his first swing, and completes the round though spectators lose track of his score.

Newton Mass Joe’ Cannon Brae Burn Country Club House of Repesentatives John W Weeks Weeks Haks Uncle Joe Cannon

Italy Passes 30000 Cholera Deaths Amid Sanitary Strife

In Chiasso Switzerland on Sept 5 reports say cholera deaths in Italy surpassed 30,000 since January 1. Widespread terror and superstition spark violence as the public opposes health measures, wrongly believing authorities seek to spread infection to cull the poor. The government enforces strict orders to maintain order.

Italy Chiasso Switzerland

Commissioners Push Park Purchase At Kingle Ford Valley Site

City commissioners renew effort to acquire the Kingle Ford Valley tract for park use after Congress reached no action. They plan to seek funds in the next annual estimate and may add a 10 acre Mount Hamilton purchase opposite Mount Olivet near Bladensburg Road. The gunboat Yorktown was ordered from Mare Island to Corinto, Nicaragua, a routine move.

Kingle Ford Valley Ttig Mount Hamilton Mount Olivet Bladensburg Road M Street Yorktown Corinto Mare Island Nicaragua

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