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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1910

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3

Firth Freed on Bail After Tragic Elopement

William Firth Jr a former Chester PA railroad clerk who eloped with 15 year old Ethel May Pierce to Alexandria VA where she died by her own hand is released on 2900 bail. He plans possible reconciliation with his wife as authorities prepare the girl's funeral and labor to clarify the case with testimony about their conduct and knowledge of the girl’s age.

Fipercal Ethel Pierce Alexandria Fox Priconer Parente Washington Post William Firth, Jr Chester Pennsylvania Railroad Ethel May Pierce Orden Stockman Edwin C. Bullock Vt. Evans William W. Pierce Firth Margaret William Firth Upland McCarey Dr Hallock Firth Wa del MecCarey Hotel Rammel Alexandra John DeHaven White Stock- Tan Tim Atlantic City Philadelphia Ethel Trthel Mr White Pierce Stone Lirth Whdh Wille Mamie Firth

Four Great Lakes sailors face Buffalo assault charges

Four sailors from the Great Lakes Joseph Meyers Robert Cochrane Henry Moran and Michael Kane were arrested in a Buffalo boarding house on charges connected to the brutal June assault of nonunion sailor Edward Fraser. Prosecutors allege they drugged him robbed his wages and cut off his right ear which was mailed to H Woulby president of the Pittsburg Steamship Company with a life threatening letter.

New York Great Lakes Joseph Meyers Robert Cochrane Henry Moran Michael Kane Edward Fraser Buffalo Frazer H. Woulby Pittsburg Steamship Company

Letter A Clew to Bodies in Jackson Rooming House

Acting on an anonymous letter to Mayor Crowder, authorities drained a cistern beneath a Jackson rooming house and found two human bodies. One is a newborn child a few days old, the other a man. The house is alleged to have been frequented by visiting women.

Jackson Miss

Acquittal in Virginia murder case on self defense

In Campbell County Virginia John Lo Schank was acquitted of the murder of Burnett Schank and Burnett as they returned home after a Lynchburg visit. The court found the act occurred during a discussion and ruled the plea self defense.

Washington Post Rughbors Etreuit Campbell County John Lo Schank Burnett Schank Burnett Lynchburg Hurnett

Ginger ale and water preferred over fermented drinks

Ginger ale made from pure water and Jamaica ginger is preferable to fermented drinks. It may be beneficial in some cases and, in moderation, is not harmful. It is a better beverage than buttermilk, which should not be used as a drink between meals. Water remains the best drink for quenching the throat.

Jamaica

Bryan and Hoke Smith Debate Georgia Nomination

Special to The Washington Pool from Lincoln Nebraska Sept 1 editorial discusses W D Bryan not running for president and Georgia convention nominating former governor Hoke Smith. It cites Smith as a strong candidate with Georgia affiliation and notes Smith’s stance against corporate influence in politics.

Washington Lincoln Nebr Commoner W. d Bryan Bryan Snys Georgia Hoke Smith IMS Bryan Corporation Papers East South Govermor Smith Sie

Vienna road tied up by passive resistance strike

Use rules to tie up road Vienna September 15. A wage dispute between the Southern Railroad owners and workers led to a passive resistance campaign. Men stayed at work but adhered to strict charter rules, delaying traffic so severely the system near afternoon was nearly shut down.

Vienna Sxtehs

Middy Allowed to Resign Amid Naval Academy controversy

Annapolis Sept 15 The Navy Department lets Midshipman Newton Davis of Massachusetts resign after Supt Bowyer sought expulsion for false statements during the recent cruise. Davis allegedly lied about possessing a sextant. The department also accepts resignations of Midshipmen Robert W. Clark of New York and Harold Smith of Alabama due to disability. Clark, a noted amateur actor, is expected to pursue the stage.

Annapolis Navy Department Newton Davis Massachusetts Bowyer Davis Robert W. Clark New York Harold Smith Alabama Naval Academy Jast Clark

Red Men elect officers at national convention in Toledo

The Im proved Order of Red Men held a spirited national convention in Toledo on September 1. George B. Griggs of Dallas Texas was named great sachem with Carl Foster of Sirlageport Conn as great inquiry, Fred Downes of Boston as great junior sachem, Joseph Farrer of Philadelphia as great prophet, Wilson Brooks of Chicago as great chief of records, and William Previn as great keeper of wamputts.

Toledo Ohio Red Men George B. Griggs Dallas Texas Carl Foster Sirlageport Conn Sagamore Fred ©. Downes Boston Joseph Farrer Philadelphia Wilson Brooks Chicago Retorda Wiliam Previn Seginela Mere Wamputhh

Little Bobbie's Pa a humorous domestic tale by Kirk

In a rainy evening scene, Bobbie's Pa recalls losing a straw hat to a broker on Wall Street and answers his wife's jests with digressions about money, meals, and family mischief. The exchange leads to a check surprise, revealing family humor amid everyday finances. The Washington Post notes the piece in its real estate medium.

Mister Fox Wall Street Journal Lina Calaveri Manny Bobbie Bnig Sea Pa Reddy

Mystery $10,000 Fund Tied to Elmira Clerk

Alexander S. Hackley, confidential clerk for Ellingwood & Cunningham, testified before Merritt’s committee about a $10,000 fund and a $16,000 check from Chemung Canal Trust, drawn on Rogers dictation. He described draws to Speaker Nixon and repudiated other accounts while denying knowledge of some funds and a forged letter claiming access to $35,000. Jerome, former district attorney, observed the session.

New York Ellingwood & Cunningham Merritt Legislative Committee Alexander S. Hackley Chemung Canal Trust Company Emvira G. Tracy Rogers Street Railway Association Hackley Elingwood & Cunningham Rogers S. Freq Nixon Assembly Ellngwood & Cunningham Louis TF. Goodsell Wiliam Travers Jerome

Rear Admiral Dickins Dead at New York

Rear Admiral Franco W. Dickins, key figure in Spanish-American War naval planning as assistant chief of the bureau of navigation, died in New York. Born Beekmanville New York November 2 1844 he entered the naval academy as acting midshipman September 20 1851 and graduated in 1864. He served on the Colorado during the Civil War and led the coast squadron of the North Atlantic fleet in 1905 before retiring November 2 1906.

Franco W. Dickins Bureau of Navigation New York Dickens Beekmanville N. Y Naval Academy United States Colorado

Woman Causes Stabbing in Tennessee Barbershop

Elizabethton Tennessee September 15 Special to The Washington Post Lewis a 28 year old barber was fatally stabbed in his shop James A Johnson editor publisher of the Tennessee Equity a weekly newspaper is jailed in the incident Johnson reportedly surrendered after fleeing into the street and the motive was said to be an insulting remark about a woman acquaintance.

Washington Post Elizabethton Tenn Rrea Lewis

Stand by Lorimer Gop and Dems Dominate Races Outside Cook County

Outside Cook county the races showed no contest among Republicans and Democrats. The list names incumbents and nominees in multiple districts, including Charles E Fuller, Ya Heery, W Claude W Stone, Louly Fitzhenry, William L Candiff, James McKinney, Joseph V Graff, Henry T Rainey, Bruce A Campbell, Martin Poster, and others. Incumbent William D Lyert and W W Wilson were noted, with F J Crowley as Democrat nominee in the Third district and William A Rodenberg among others.

Cook County Charles E Fuller Heery Dizon Albert E Bergland Claude W. Stonell-Louly Démex H. Danskin James M. Graham H. Clay Wilson Bruce A Campbell da Martin D. Poster William D. Lyert W. W. Wilson F. J. Crowley Willam Rodenberg Ste Cere J. H. Lay Pliezant T. Chapman Napolean B. Thiktiewood

Night Riders Fire Burns Two Bracken County Barns

Special to The Washington Fest Augusta Ky Sept 15 Night Riders raided two tobacco barns in Bracken County burning one owned by W L Bradford of W Low and another belonging to George W Kinney of Brooksville. Riders masked men rode to Bradford’s and Kinney’s properties, then to Brooksville seeking coal oil and burned Kinney property, ties to Lewis Kinney’s abduction three years ago.

Washington Augusta Bracken County W. U. Bradford W.low George W. Kinney Brooksville Adford John Staton Staton Allen Moores Head Mr. Kinney Lewis Kinney Night Riders

Brabazon's Whirl Brief Spoofs Florence Society

Florence society buzzes over the 10 year old son of Lady Brabazon who steals 20 000 lire from his mother and flees with four ragpickers. they stay in Leghorn four days and spend about 10 000 lire bearing a tale of wine and women before police intervene and arrests follow.

Florence Washington Post Lve Brabazon Leghorn Pest Brabagon Apne

Woman arrested for shoplifting in downtown store

Detectives Howlett and Pratt arrested a 37 year old woman who gave the name Margaret Wilton on a shoplifting charge. She was sent to detention and identified by staff as previously held February 15 under the name Mrs Katherine Kennedy for a similar offense with her two daughters later tied to a petty larceny case in January.

Howlett and Pratt Margaret Wilton House of Detention Katherine Kennedy Boardman

Tests on Hogs Futile Discusses Drugs and Vivisection

S M Farrell argues against animal testing for medicines citing leading scientists who warn that results in dogs do not translate to humans. He cites authors like Bille Malath Ringsr Wood Vogt and Halsted, noting experiments cause pain and lack decisive benefit.

John F. Anderson Dr. Anderson Dra. Bille Malath Wood Cherapeuties Ringsr Materia Medica Halsted Johna Hoop Meine University Royal Society of Medicine Philips Koch Holmes Wernick Paul Vogt Bherry Vogt Alfred Livingston New York Medical Journal Messry Rose Carless Manuel Wichitia Calvin Barber New York Medical Times

Talks With Women Homely Truths for Mothers

Madison G C Peters argues that a mother's role as head nurse shapes a child's health and happiness. Emphasizes cleanliness, regular baths, honest parenting, and outdoor life to foster humor, appetite, and honor. Encourages frankness, consistent discipline, and religious health rules to nurture well rounded children. Praise as motivation, and avoid overindulgence or partiality.

Postal Service Attacked in Lincoln District Speech

A St Cloud Minnesota dispatch to the New York Times saga reports Representative C A Lindbergh assailing the postal service organization. He accuses Postmaster General Hitchcock of using the office for political purposes and says the Postoffice Department has influenced Congress. He notes a rule to protect job security for postingators, but claims violations for political reasons. A proposal was hinted to grant Congress power to appoint or remove postmasters in his district.

Weabington New ‘York St. Cloud Minn New York Times St. Cloud District League of Postmasters C. A. Lindbergh Postal Service Hitchcock Postoffice Department Congress Lindbergh Aceston

Imposing International Prison Congress Delegates Arrive

An imposing array of delegates from 32 of 52 participating countries gathers in New York for the quinquennial session of the international prison congress to be held in Washington. Great Britain sends Evelyn Angles-Brice and Walter George Scott with others including Maj. Here Capt. St. John and Thomas Holmes as officials.

Washington Post New York International Prison Congress Washington Great Britain Chicago Evelyn Angeles-Brice National Prison Board Scotland Ireland Walter George Scott Sibpone Maj Here England and Wales Arthur St. John Penal Reform League Thomas Holmes Howard Association

Three Williams College Sophomores Suspended for Hazing

Three Williams College sophomores were suspended indefinitely after admitting hazing offenses. The action followed warnings that hazing would not be tolerated before or after college opening. The men may be allowed to return shortly. Also, William Sullivan, a lineman, was struck on the head by falling timber at Lovejoy school, taken to Casualty Hospital unconscious, revived, and diagnosed with concussion but expected to recover.

Washington Fuse Williamstown Mass Willams College Sullivan Wiliam J. Builven Sintragtor Lovejoy Casualty Hospital Samaommamnenal United States Paul Otae B. J. Watking Georgetown Law School

Autonomist Egyptian Party Attacks Roosevelt in Geneva

In Geneva on Sept 15 the Autonomist Young Egypt party condemned former President Roosevelt for Khartoum and London speeches. Members called him a vulgar blusterer and self-advertiser and urged Britain to evacuate Egypt and the Khedive to restore the Egyptian constitution.

Geneva Switzerland Young Egypt Party Roosevelt Khartoum London Higypt Khedive

Fiance Dead Funds Gone In Memphis Widow’s Sad Tidings

Philadelphia widow Mrs. Clira Weller, 38, wired her mother for funds to return home after a romance with sailor John Gregory ended with his body found in the Mississippi River. She arrived in Memphis and learned of the death from a newspaper she bought with a single nickel. The body was sent to War- continued.

Philadelphia Memphis Tenn Clira Weller John Gregory Mississippi River Weslay

Maryland man 18 named supervisor of agricultural education

Albany N Y Sept 1 Frank W Howe of College Park Md has been appointed supervisor of agricultural education at a salary of 2508 by State Commissioner of Education Andrew S Draper This is a new position created to establish work in agriculture in rural high schools

Washington Post Albany N. Y Frank W. Howe College Park Andrew 5. Draper

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