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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

1

Thaw Escapes Canada Arrest, Held in Colebrook NH

Fugitives tale unfolds as Harry K Thaw slips from Canadian deportation and spends hours a free man in an automobile tour through Vermont and New Hampshire before arrest in Colebrook NH hotel. Jerome travels to lead New York case while New Hampshire judges weigh habeas corpus. Officers guard Thaw, parents and officials react to dramatic deportation.

Colebrook Hotel Sesk Jerome Canada Haldis Colebrook Thawe McInnes Ottawa Montreal Court of King's Bench Coaticook Thaw New Shampshire New York James B. Tuttle New Hampshire Greenfield Mass O’elder Franklin Kennedy Stane Pennsylvania Haris Tumbler

Monument unveiled for 1808 Vesuvian eruption victims in Naples

The Naples civil and military authorities unveiled a memorial today in San Giuseppe Vesuviano for the 1808 earthquake and eruption victims. The ceremony featured a town council resolution thanking William Randolph Hearst for aid sent to the affected district at the time.

Naples Washington Post San Giugeppe Vesuviano San Giuseppe William Randolph

Miss Wilson Rehearses Bird Masque at Harlakenden House

Cornish New Hampshire September 10 Miss Eleanor Wilson youngest daughter of the President has joined a dress rehearsal for the Meriden Bird Masque to be staged next Friday evening. She will perform as Ornis the Bird Spirit alongside artists from the local colony who appeared in costumes for the first time today.

Cornish N. H Eleanor. Wilson Harlakenden House Wid

Sunmen Loot Cafe: One Captured by Citizen

National Theater audience witnesses attack at 13th Street and B Streets as a citizen detains a suspect after a cafe incident. Police investigate while bystanders describe the scene and identify the apparent assailant. Authorities urge witnesses to provide information.

National Theater

Lake Erie Battle Anniversary Banquet Highlights Canadian US Unity

Cedar Point Ohio Sept 10 speakers including former President Taft and Dr John MacDonald of Ontario urged stronger North American defense. Gov Pothier praised unity to protect shores, while memorial plans at Put in Bay outline a 335 foot monument with a bronze statue promoting peace through arbitration. Police chase ends with a robbery and gunfire near Washington DC. one suspect captured, another fled.

Lake Erie Taft Gov. Cox Cedar Point Ohio Ghent John, MacDonald Ontario Britain Gauen Eulyy Comrhg Barclay United States Canada North America Gov. Pothier Rhode Island Dominion of America Memorial Put-in-Bay Wil

Fugitive describes Jersey City getaway in evasive tale

A man fleeing authorities in New York claims he carried a weapon in Jersey City before coming here but denies planning anyone’s death. He refused to give a New York address, says he wants his scheine, and admits looking for quick money to return to New York. A lookout is set for the 6 foot tall, smooth faced man in a dark blue serge suit and gray fedora.

New York Davida Lye Drue Fedéra

Tragedy Aboard Craven Off Tybee In Torpedo Boat Mishap

Special to The Washington Post Savannah Ga Sept 10 two sailors were killed instantly and three badly burned when boiler room fire and steam exploded aboard the torpedo boat destroyer Craven en route from Charleston to Savannah off Tybee Island The dead are McCaffrey and Milton Injured include Daughton Swinn and Oller Gabbett A rescuer Water Tender Smith risked his life to save mates Bystanders report low water in boiler and an official investigation will examine the cause The damaged vessel proceeded to Fort Screven after nightfall

Fort ‘Screven Tybee Washington Post Savannah Holler No. 1 Craven Charleston Buret McCaffrey Milton Daughton Swinn Oller Gabbett Estill Fort Scriven D. B. Smith Enslen W. D. Lamont Fort Screven Savbrinab Schubrick

Tombstone accident kills three year old in cemetery

Bertram Speiss, a three year old, was fatally injured when a 400 pound monument slab toppled while he tried to climb it. His mother, Anna Speiss, placed flowers on his brother’s grave as the heavy stone fractured and fell. Nearby residents describe a tragic scene in the cemetery yesterday.

Anna C. Speiss Bertram Speiss Atrbet Ohimgel

Mystery man Zamacona in Washington on private business

Manuel M. de Zamacona, the enigmatic Mexican liaison for Huerta, arrived in Washington for private and personal business. Officials say no formal reception planned, while talks with Secretary of State and President Wilson loom, with possible discussions on loans and the National Railways of Mexico.

Manuel M. de Zamacona_e nolan Washington Huerta Wilson United States Zamacona Lindis México Vera Cruz Habana Senor Algara Senor’ Zamacona Mexico City New York Natonal Railways Mexco Bryan Ziamacona Fenemiea St Theatre Department Gove ‘Maytorena Sul Nogales Gov

Thaw Held in New Hampshire Gov Pothier for Larger Navy

Headlines on page 1 report a thaw in New Hampshire and Governor Pothier advocating a larger navy. Other items mention gunmen looting a café, two killed on a warship, a tombstone inscription, and various sensational notes.

New Hampshire Pothier Tombstone Kiis Senor Zamacona Wilson Senate Fox Murdock Prince‘of Monaco New York T-Society Kalhfus Gompers News of Alexandria

Man Ends Life by River After Warning Family

Robert R. Mothershead, a former wagon driver living at 1212 Four-and-a-Half Street SW, walked to Stephenson's Wharf and plunged into the Potomac in view of steamer passengers. He told his wife he would not return, leaving a baby to inform about coming home in a white box. Scores of onlookers watched as rescue attempts failed. Local police and mine rescue teams aided, but he died at the scene. Business troubles were suggested as a motive.

Thirteenthy Street Vasos George Hoffman Columbla Hoffman Twelfth Atlentsy - Cinta Robert R. Mothershead Stephenson's Wharf L. Street Northland Mothershead W. A Osterman Rainey Pasrseno Derkhand Georgetown W. H. Manning George S. Pope Bureau of Mines

Hairpins Doff Garter Rule Sparks National Order

Special to The Washington ros from Philadelphia reports twenty women in the Women’s Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Union formed the National Order of Hairpins. President Mrs J Russell Downs and secretary treasurer Mrs H P Judson outlined by laws requiring members to abandon garters and display hair pins. A challenge test will prove membership by showing the pin emblem. If challenged, a member must produce the emblem, with rules restricting challenges to appropriate venues. Husbands expressed interest upon learning of the group.

Washington Philadelphia Women's Auxiliary of the Army and Navy Union National Order of Hairpins J. Russell Downs H. P. Judson

Against Mitchel Odds Highlight Early Contention

Special to The News from New York notes odds on the election and hints at forthcoming results. Fragmentary text references a candidate Mitchel and rising anticipation as events unfold.

New York

Light on afterlife at Lodge address stirs belief

Sir Oliver Lodge, president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, argued that discarnate intelligence may interact with the material world and urged belief in ultimate continuity. He maintained science can examine afterlife phenomena and that memory and affection survive bodily death.

British Association of Science Birmingham England Oliver Lodge British Association For the Advancement of Oliver Afme Cs Radium Sir Oliver

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