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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
8
Paris reports that France revises its pact on the Berlin route after consultations among Russian and British ambassadors and foreign ministers. The draft shows optimism despite French credit withdrawals and tensions over the Moroccos matter, with ministers delivering documents to Berlin before final dispatch.
A short obituary notice lists residents and family details with misspellings. It mentions a woman died on a Wednesday at age unknown, with care from local undertaker Pamison. The notice references burial plans at a local church cemetery and notes services will be held on a nearby Thursday.
Sept 1 report from Kerlin describes the army airship M. 31 bursting into flames and crashing near Grogsblow. Seven crew members leapt to safety as the craft wrecked, with no serious injuries despite rapid descent from the explosion in the test chamber. The accident is blamed on a defective meter.
Hamburg dispatch claims the German dreadnought cruiser Moltke is the fastest warship in the world with a reported speed of 291 knots. The Moltke, a 35,000 ton battleship, is described as upholding Germany’s naval prowess amid current contest for top seam prowess.
Aviation team at College Park seeks leave to attend an international meet while the school closes on November 1 due to expected rough weather. A new air club forms as pilots, including Milling and Arnold, attempt limited flights before the shutdown.
A chaotic train excursion aborted by attackers left eight dead and sixteen wounded as rioters clashed with security on the Vereng line. Spectators reported crowding and panic as the train reached capacity, with disorder linked to political demonstrations surrounding Francisco I Madero. Police quelled the disturbance, and injuries included a high number of passengers who were treated on site.
Treasury clerks must enter and leave via the Fifteenth street entrance under a new rule. Doors will open until noon, then close except at Fifteenth street, to better track late arrivals and delinquent staff.
Myrtle Smith, 24, was hospitalized after a dementia attack in Mount Olivet Cemetery during the burial of her 12-year-old brother Harr. She fought guards at the grave edge, was restrained, and later admitted to Washington Asylum Hospital. Funeral services for Harr were held at home and St. Paul’s Church. Milano faces possible murder charges in a case deemed circumstantial, with second degree murder potential.
The will of United Jim Frye of Medial Ant Ocoer in Lewiston Probate starts with the senator's signature and is dated August 20, 110. It leaves 3104 to the Ladies Home in Lewiston for the senator's daughter Mrs Hen Pree White and his property including house, land, and Rangely assets. Grandchildren receive specified shares, and Mrs Briggs inherits 1000 to equalize. The remainder is divided among Mrs White's children, Mrs Stevens's daughter, and others, with care for Roge Lewis noted as a domestic in the Frye house.
The article lists multiple marriage licenses with names and ages, including W Wal and Sine Mullouk, 22, in Napu. Malone, 18. Willam 4 Fiedge Co Dain and Stra RL Baker, 1 ST. Randuipe fiw i Manet TOL wap Kale BL Wade, and others from Augusta Georgia, Cladensburg Maryland, and Richmond Virginia, with various ministers and locations cited.
Health office record lists multiple patients with ages and conditions. Entries mention girls and boys including George FL and Kavinia A Woeldiagth, Joseph Foam Mart, Mary T Thorpson, Theodore T and Geoteia Markintosh, Ruth Hewad te Baason, Floste Pisa, Sarah Barber, George and Mary Mire. Includes hospital wards, tuberculosis reference, and long-term patient tenure.
Wellington Kansas Sept 13 delega tion of Hunnewell residents sought county attorney guidance on removing mayor Ella Wilson and council members amid a local row. Attorney said action against officials not possible locally but state attorney general can pursue. Funds were raised to prosecute those involved in the Miss Mary Chamberlain tar incident and to curb harassment of the mayor.
Governors gathered for their third annual conference at Spring Lake with test target practice at Fort Hancock. Harmon of Ohio walked from hotel to station. two delegates, Georgia and Maryland, did not attend. The session featured speeches on federal control versus state sovereignty and reforms in workers compensation and employer liability.
Los Angeles on Sept 13 Senator Works urged formation of a new party if Taft is nominated. He said Taft is a reactionary but plausible, and La Follette would beat him today. He urged Republicans to stay within the party to purify it or form a new party with progressives if needed. Scranton Va Sept 14 a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western trackmen strike order pending arbitration talks.
A national trend shows midshipmen and ensigns resigning to wed wealthy brides, prompting calls for action. Generals note that marriages, limited wars prospects, and better pay in business spur departures from West Point Annapolis and the fleet. Navy seasickness and slow Army rises push transfers. Officials warn of broader officer shortages amid holiday winds of peace. Six shots hit a moving target at 10,000 yards in San Francisco practice.
Naval orders list assignments and movements of ships and officers among Newport, Gardiners Bay, Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Guantanamo, and other bases. Vessels include West Virginia, Solace, Prometheus, Walke, Ammen, Perkins, Sterett, and others, with depots at New York, Mare Island, San Diego, and Lynnhaven Bay.
Captain Howard L. Landers of the U S Army was arraigned at Fort Caswell North Carolina before a court martial chaired by Lieut Col Henry C Davis Coast Artillery Corps The charge alleges wrongful imprisonment of A W Moore a truck grower who arrived at the fort to sell melons and demanded more than the arbitrary price set by the commanding officer Moore reported to the War Department via Senator Overman prompting the court martial order
The Atlantic fleet may sail to the Mediterranean for a fall and winter cruise, with a tentative October 10 departure. Officials say a world girdling voyage is unlikely and would disrupt navy yard work, as ships would be absent for months before regrouping at Guantanamo for maneuvers through March.
Navy yard and private shipbuilders show gains on dreadnoughts and other vessels during August. Wyoming at Cramps rises to 77.5 percent, Newport News Texas to 30, New York to 4.5 with Florida near completion, Arkansas at 72.8, and seven of fifteen torpedo destroyers advancing. Submarine boats progress steadier as seagoing tugs and five colliers lag.
The army announces leaves of absence for Col. Thomas W. Griffith and Maj. Benjamin Koehler, among others, with extended duties for several lieutenants and captains. It lists transfers between field and coast artillery units, designated umpire roles for target practice, and multiple reassignment orders across cavalry, artillery, and medical corps, effective May 1. detachment of Elbert Persons to Army Building examining board in New York City.
Police reopen coroner inquiry into Myrtle Hawkins death after new evidence suggests she died at a nearby house and her body was dumped in Lake Osceola. A prominent physician and a young married man are under surveillance with potential arrests upcoming. fiancé Hal Cooper arrives from Johnson City. Now a $300 reward is offered and the Hendersonville community prepares a public fund for the murderer’s capture.
The Rev J J Fix pastor of Portereet Presbyterian Church was asked by Henry C Beatie to visit his son Henry Clay Beattie Jr, the condemned wife murderer, after transfer to Richmond jail. A clemency petition may circulate among South Richmond residents. Hazel Beattie visited her brother, their reunion described as affectionate. Luther L Scherer, chief prosecution detective, said he would search for a Chicago eyewitness to the murder.
Special to The Washington Post reports Thomas F MacGill aged 86 and Bertha J Roberts aged 35 of Easton Md obtained a marriage license in Baltimore. The ceremony was postponed at the eleventh hour and MacGill called the move a joke. Roberts returned to Easton while MacGill stays with his son George Mactill at 112 East Montgomery Street.
Butler Pennsylvania September grand jury investigating dynamiting outrages along the Harmony Pittsburgh Butler and New Castle Railway indicted twenty labor leaders and former employees. Among those named are J J Thorpe of Pittsburgh international vice president of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes and A Betts, president of the Harmony local union. Two charges were brought. fifteen faced conspiracy for dynamiting cars and related acts, several charged with conspiracy for soaping or greasing tracks.
Miss Eleanor Gladys Brice, a Manitoba schoolteacher, was held prisoner for 30 hours by Henry Bill Wilson near Hanna after an attack at a Pembina bridge area. Premier Roblin and bloodhounds joined a wide search as Wilson fled toward the border. Brice's condition improved but details remain grim.
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