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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
7
A chaotic sentencing day features a mother-in-law weeping in court as a daughter sides with her husband about family issues. The juvenile case spanned several hearings, with changes in attitude after the sentence and a tense exchange over drinking pledges and behavior.
A fragmented report describes a ceremony or event involving couples and a wedding related to Richmond and Vernon. It mentions a Mrs Eve Pheresterday and Mrs Cetil Arrinsé and references fourteen courses, a Chevy car, and house divisions into rooms for Arkington, Ver ty, and Mort Vernon. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear sequence.
Vague OCR notes describe a funding decision affecting public schools and county taxes. Mentions of a conscience or inselene fund, a county treasurer, and potential bond or tax measures via a vote. No clear names, dates, or places readable to confirm specifics.
Fragmentary text suggests a public notice or brief mentioning pimply faces cleared, a tour, and a caution about a scam. The readable items reference Boston and a department but lack coherent details or proper names.
James Eads Howes agency will send fifteen men to Virginia for construction work funded by a federal camp. The Urst men, once at a Washington convention of the Brotherhood Weltire Association, are to be provided food and lodging at the headquarter camp. The agency opened September 7 and seeks unemployed laborers for the project. Nearby bureau offices report twenty positions open this week. The bureau will host social entertainments in the near future.
A new church hall costing $11,000 was donated by John T. Fura and family for Queenstown Baptist Church. Rev J Muir preached the sermon, with Rev E J Pevers assisting, and Rev J T Balk accepted on behalf of the Columbia Baptist. The hall was decorated with flowers, flags, and an anthem was written for the occasion by Rev JM Cong Cherles 4 Eynch spoke on church growth, and the ceremony included several addresses and a dedication poem.
Broad and noisy weather notice describing unsettled conditions across regions with variable winds and temperatures. Mentions Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Lake areas with references to forecasts, temperatures, and possible rain, though the text is garbled and many specifics are unreadable.
Admiral Ching Pin Kwang of China arrives from New York and will meet Acting Secretary Wilson and Acting Secretary Winthrop in Washington. He will tour the capital with his staff, dine at the Metropolitan Club, then depart for Berwick Wass before returning to Washington to wreath Mount Vernon’s tomb.
Mrs Louie Sprowles formerly Miss Meyer eloped with Wan 0C Sprowles the athlete to Atlantic City on a Sunday night and married Monday. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to Washington. Relatives were unaware of the elopement and some concern was voiced over the hastened marriage and attire.
After Harry Smyth funeral the Smith family plans to split with Mrs Smith living with a Tennessee brother and daughters with friends in Washington. Police ignore a mysterious Italian visitor who sought Myrtle Smith, while Milano case details unfold with witnesses describing the arrest and various testimonies about the shoemakers shop fire and suspects.
In juvenile court Judge DeLacy defended Mrs Alice V Kesterson and lectured Grover H Kesterson on jealousy. The judge ordered Grover to pay $4 weekly for the child's support after Mrs Kesterson testified to a park romance high above the crowd. A police witness described intimate moments on a Glen Echo ferris wheel dip.
Mrs Rose Keeling Hutchins and counsel announced a new tactic in the District Supreme Court to secure immediate relief from financial distress tied to unsettled affairs. They cite an unsettled suit for increased allowance from Stilson Hutchins estate, with $2500 monthly approved, now contested by heirs and trustee Dante as excessive.
Frances Ulrich and her mother disrupted Miss Mary Winslow and Jo Merriweather Shellman nuptials by accusing Shellman of breaking a promise. Winslow, daughter of Dr Randolph Winslow, faced social upheaval as invitations were recalled and a secret marriage followed, with Ulrich claiming breach of promise and consent interference.
Police hunt a 35 year old woman who entered Mrs Maude Cunningham’s house at 704 Thirteenth Street Northwest and left with a 2 yald watch after engaging Mrs Cunningham with a claim about a business venture. The incident occurred when the woman was alone with Cunningham.
Two boys were bitten by unmuzzled dogs yesterday. Arthur Sussan, 2, of 60% 1 Street NE, and Ilmer Powell, 7, of 110 Benning Road NE, were injured while a joiner tried to recapture a fleeing dog. Arthur was treated by Dr Yeatman at Seventh and TI streets NE. Ilmer received hospital treatment at Masualty Hospital.
In an event at Winthrow Range yesterday the Marine Corps Interpost rifle meet crowned the Lillett trophy winner, Annapolis, with a score of 212. Posts named as winners included Annapolis New York Philadelphia Wainthrop Boston barracks and Boston prison.
Dr William M Davidson, the new superintendent of schools, will speak to colored high and graded school teachers at M Street High School Saturday morning. He is expected to outline his policy for the schools in his first direct message to teachers. The Cardoza Vocational School for Negro students will not be ready for occupancy until about November 1, and the 200 speakers who attend will be placed in other schools temporarily.
John Lee colored likely to face murder charges for the fatal shooting of Nelson Conway colored in Anacostia on Monday during a quarrel over a growler. Conway died at Casualty Hospital. Lee, arrested soon after, is held for the coroner's jury. The incident occurred near the south end of the Anacostia bridge as Lee allegedly fired an old fashioned pistol, then fled on a wagon before being recaptured after a chase by Policeman Reagan.
A bold thief broke into John R Thomas's residence at 1439 Belmont Street NW while the family was out, climbing a narrow shaft via a cut dumb waiter to raid the dining room and other rooms. Jewelry including rings, a watch and chain, earrings, and heirlooms valued in hundreds of dollars vanished. Detectives pursue the suspect amid similar recent thefts around the city. Local burglary reports also cite a neighbor's home and a Ninth Street NW handbag theft with jewelry valued at 400. Police watch for a repeat offender in these related cases.
Harry C Eddy, secretary of the district street railway commission, is expected to report tomorrow on last Saturday nights wreck near Chesapeake Junction at the regular weekly meeting. The report will determine whether the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate further. A winter schedule shift on Washington street car lines from October 1 to September 15 is under review by railway companies.
Mrs Christene Waggaman widow of Thomas E Waggaman filed exceptions yesterday in the Supreme Court challenging the Commission's award of 297 000 for land needed for Meridian Hill park The estate covers the largest parcel in the area contends the award exceeds the park area and questions court jurisdiction The land cost one dollar per square foot twenty years ago and the award is a fraction of a cent according to her attorneys Millan Smith information
Chamber of Commerce lawyers plan to file in district court next Tuesday to compel Capital Traction to accept transfers from Baltimore and Washington Transit. Alfred C Wood and Charles W Darr brief Brown, with Chapin Brown as general counsel, as Harry H Terch for transfer firm attends. The case references an old law mandating free transfers between lines at intersections, but Capital Traction disputes interchanges with Metropolitan Railroad.
Roanoke teams from the Virginia League beat Bristol from the Appalachian League in a second game of a series here today by a score around five to something. Fort pitching for Bristol struggled while Roanoke batted more freely.
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