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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1911

Page

3

Peck Tries New Aero Machine At International Aviation Meet

Capt Beck, Lieuts Milling and Arnold plan a busy week at New York aviation event. Peck tests a new machine, aims for endurance flight if weather cooperates, with Milling and Arnold preparing to fly current planes around New York before College Park events and a possible move of the school to South Parc for Washington aviator.

Beck Lieuts Milling Arnold New York College Park Ark Rex Smith Witte Ered Vox Wil Alenk Ath Aviature Isa Chandler Southern Porta Bengis Tony

Chorus Girls Charged in New York City Scandal

A garbled report notes chorus girls facing charges amid a case tied to a Frank Man street incident. It mentions an arrest in New York and references to a voyage, clothing, and a French phrase. The readable fragments point to a local crime or public scandal involving performers.

Lutherans Plan Big Fund Drive at Their Meeting

A local Lutheran group approved a substantial fundraising drive at a recent meeting. The plan involves a core committee and targeted appeals to support church activities and community outreach. The notes reference several named figures and a pledged amount, noting no special circumstances affecting the drive.

Feature to Earl Jr Contest Sparks Grand Circuit Meet

Cox drives Bernaldo to a decisive 2.00 trot win as Evelyn and Goers thrill fans in neck and neck heats. Bets on 2:15 trot go to Earl Jr and Lady Willow, with J B Callery's Bervaldo winning the 269 trot two heats. Intercity events showcase amateur drivers and strong finishes across multiple trot and pace races at the State fair.

Syracuse Bart Jr Cox Evelyn Evelyn W Cox Geers Lady Willow Bervaldo Winn J B Callery Pittsburgh Bervaldo Wilsow Minotour Geers Sue Dobe Om Avery Fra Tenguas Bom Murphy Jeremiah Bh McDonald Pearl Pauline Bo Om Skahen Lad Thly Bo Om Carpenter Lux Harrison Gar Farl Jr Gr Bart Frelyn Fel Grok McEwin Kay Blks Intercity Hervaldo Tramp Callery Rebecca G H K Devereux Cleveland Kensel Bog Pickering Pittspurghy Mattie Allerton Allerton Frans Pittsburg Aga Willow Aga Willow Delloch Horace White Bell Wood Pickering Pitteburgh Paul Stesle EH Alvord Wilkes John Irvine Cleveland Mortha Pickering Pitte Igo Graceline Bom Trotta Wegen Allerten JD Cal Jere Pittburgh Yu Janet Meach Om Baron Mors Mietune Pittsburgh Bools WC Teagle Cleveland

Minister Faces Trial in Warrenton Church Case

Defamation charges against Rev Dr F J Prettyman, ousted in a Warrenton Methodist church trial, may be revived due to a clerk error. Rev Dr J O Knott says a court mistake caused dismissal and notes the church committee on appeal will meet soon to decide next steps.

Warrenton Committee On Appeal F J. Fechtsman Prestin Eller Washington J 0 Knott Trohnett Prettyman Warrenton Court Pretts Prin Piro Swnott Warrentis Procesa Jr Prethyman Warren Jon Chik Sveral Weeks Prett Sen Carrkat ToSheen Vandirldht University Baltimore Wethodisem Alam Poatihaman Abe

Manicurist Receives 106 Dollar Tip to Fund Vocal Lessons

Bertha Matthews, a manicurist in the Southern building, received a $106 tip from a prosperous customer who urged her to keep the change. The tip is real, not counterfeit, and Matthews plans to spend it on vocal training and pursue operatic study.

Bertha Matthews Vins Berth Matthews Washington Miss Matthews United States

Rixey Must 6010 Court Indicted Banker to Stand Trial

Rixey former president and treasurer of the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation faces nine indictments for irregularities tied to the firm's collapse last December. He will be produced in corporation court in Staunton Monday for trial, despite a recent lunacy designation and confinement at Western State Hospital. The case involves ongoing contempt actions regarding his son, C J Rixey Jr, and updates include a new stockholder slate for RF Seard Motor Track Company and local real estate deeds in Alexandria.

Washington Port Bureau King Street Alexandria Genes Rixey Virginia Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Corporation Corporation Court Commonwealth S G Brent Rixey Orange County Western State Hospital Staunton Brent Hixey J S. Delamette Heuigh Barley Alexandria Corporation Court C J Rixey, Jr Caose Lewintia Corporation Orange County Commonwealth Ahwandria RF Seard Motor Track Company State Corporation Commission of Virginia Bil Douglass Stuart EB Balin George Hinkins Henry and Pendleton Streets

Glens Echo Votes See Victory in Landslide Town Council race

The Glen Echo town council race ends in a landslide as Walter Stownes and Thomas Dente secure seats amid names like Hobs Garrett and Tom Weivor Towens. Officials plan swearing in next Mimday night, with strong organization for future appointments.

Tim Toms Withowski Myette Krmaington Mao Robert Heewell Darrett John Ao Geurrett Paloound Mietestal

CAUGHT LIGHTING BOMS New Vivakh Sent 1 Another vane Hatam

A blast on Fat Twelfth Street damaged a tenement’s doors and walls as a fuse exploded. Police pursued a suspect named Giovanni Rizzo, 19, who reportedly talked before the device detonated. No other injuries reported.

Vivakh Poly Saxothe Tilton Souad Prfermer Giovanni Rizzo Rizza Fat Twelfth Street

Mikado to Decorate Dr Jordan Tomorrow

Takio to receive Dr Jordan president of Stanford University in audience with the emperor tomorrow morning. The Mikado will decorate his visitor in ceremonial formality reflecting high honor and international accord.

Mikado Dr Jordan Takio David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford, Jrniversity

Dixie IV Wins Free-For-All Championship at Buffalo

Dixie IV driven by Treverick K Burnham easily wins a 30 mile free-for-all championship on the Niagara river course for the United States and chamber of commerce trophy. Reliance IV finishes last of the four starters after dropping out at mile ten amid engine flames. Disturber H, entered by James A Pugh, withdraws with rivals Gretchen II and Courier WI removed early. Dixie IV’s six five mile laps times run 727, 733, 732, 730, 734, 7239 with tomorrow’s international interlate championship on a 35 mile course slated.

Buffalo Dixie IV Treverick K Burnhams Chamber of Commerce Motorboat Club of Buffalo Niagara River Reliance IV John J Ryan Cincinnati Disturber H James A Pugh Chicago Divie Courier WI William J Conners John W Hubbard Pittsburgh Dishe

CALL OFF HARNESS RACES AT PROSPECT PARK

On a dreary Baltimore day rain kept the Prospect Park track in poor condition and under 400 spectators. Harness events were canceled with three mediocre running races filling the program. Lucille H Mount won the first race, Western Helle the second, and Tas the third with purses of 150 dollars each.

Prospect Park Baltimore Washington Post Lucille H Mount Lannie Wells Hulme John A. Munro Kilderkin Clem Deachy Lothario Ralf Dunlap Bergen Aecon Alex Galliwogg Hanover Irene Gummel Helnows

William T Smithers Dies in Dover at 58

William T Smithers secretary of state for Delaware died suddenly at his home in Dover on September 15. He was 58 and is survived by his widow and one son, William Townsend Smithers, a Wilmington newspaper reporter. Mrs Smithers was a lawyer who switched to journalism before his appointment by Gov Pennewell.

OA J Wedderburn Fairfax Counts Mre Elen D Hnowtton Washington House Virginia Dover Del Willam T Smithers Smithers William Townsend Smithers Wilmington Gov Pennewell

Secretary Stimson to Inspect Army Posts in West and South

Secretary of War Stimson Maj Gen Wood chief of staff and Capt McCoy plan a Washington departure for a month long inspection visit to Western and Southern military posts. They will focus on conditions at several small posts proposed for abandonment in Texas and Arizona and will assess these sites firsthand.

Stimson Wood Capt McCoy Washington Texas Arizona

Mormon Choir To Tour Eastern Cities Under Way

Salt Lake City pledges totaling about 400 from Salt Lake businessmen were announced by C W Mobley for the Mormon Tabernacle choir’s Eastern and Midwest tour. The plan aims to cover travel expenses as the group prepares to visit major urban centers. In Washington, W S Holtzclaw, a builder at 1705 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, lost balance while adjusting a clock and injured his elbow and back.

Salt Lake City Utah Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle Choir C W Mobley The Mormon Church East Middle West Pennavisania Avenue Holtzclaw

Finger prints prove useful as Navy identifies suspect

Special to The Washington Post Newport report notes the navy finger print system led to Buckholst alias Buck Miller being jailed at Newport county jail. He is wanted in San Antonio for skipping bail on horse and buggy theft and is a deserter from the navy. Buckholst says he enlisted in 194 and deserted in 19. he reenlisted last August under Miller in Dallas.

Washington Post Newport Navy Naval Harry Buckholst Buck Miler Newport County San Antonio Texas Justice Hvery Buckholst Philadelphia Miller Dallas

Florida Accepts Commission As Newest Dreadnought

The United States battleship Florida was commissioned at the Brooklyn navy yard with Capt Harry S Knapp in command. She will be tested at sea after several weeks of local trials, joining sister ship Utah and destined for the first division of the Atlantic fleet alongside Arkansas and Wyoming nearing completion.

New York United States Florida Brooklyn Navy Yard Harry S Knapp Navy Cant Knapp Utah Arkansas Wyoming

Militia to work or pay for drill camp tasks

National guardsmen must perform rough work at camps such as pitching tents breaking camp sweeping and tending officers tents. They must cover these labor costs from their own pockets or state funds if using civilians. War Department militia affairs division rules expenditures for this work are not proper charges against federal militia funds.

National Guardsmen Division of Militia Affairs War Department

Army six shooters must go to the automatic pistol

An official order from militia headquarters requires exchanging all 38 caliber army revolvers held by militia units for 45 caliber automatic pistols by next August. The shift follows the regular army adoption of the ten shot auto and marks the end of the old six shooter.

Chance to Be Lieutenants in Army Enlistment Test

The War Department authorized entrance exams for second lieutenant commissions to be held January 12 at posts nationwide. About 29 candidates are under examination now, with roughly half expected to pass. The competition will be open to all young men of good moral character.

Second Leutenant War Department

Navy dry dock opens at Norfolk yard with North Dakota

The new 33,000 dollar concrete and granite dry dock at Norfolk Navy Yard debuted today. Enlarged from 550 to 769 feet, it docked the battleship North Dakota of 20,000 tons displacement. Work began August 6, 1916 and was completed eleven days ago. The dock measures 136 feet wide and can accommodate ships drawing 35 feet of water.

Norfolk Norfolk Navy Yard North Dakota

Army officers listed for leaves and duties nationwide

The order details leaves of absence for First Lieuts William H Smith and Harry N Van Kirk, Captain Richard Marshall and Major Leroy Hillman, plus several other officers proceeding on official business to Fort Terry Sandy Hook Frankford Arsenal and Fort Warren among locations in New York New Jersey Texas Philadelphia and Massachusetts. It also covers station and duty changes for Lieut Col Thomas Cruse Captain Robert H Kelton Maj Edward F Shin ern and others, and lists officers detailed to attend the National Guard Association annual meeting in Buffalo with names including Brig Gen Robert K Evans Maj William J Snow Capt Monrold C Keath general staff Capt Edward Carpenter Coast Artillery Capt Ilhenry D Thomason and Maj John A Murtagh.

William H Smith Harry N van Kirk Medical Reserve Corps Richard Marshall Quartermaster Fort Terry Leroy Hillman Ordnance Department Sandy Hook Proving Ground Fort Hancock Frederick F Russell Medical Corps New York City Boston Mass Edwin B Babbitt Quartermaster’s Department Thomas Cruse Robert H . Kelton Fort Warren Fort Strong Fort Revere Fort Andrews Wase Port Stark Edward Fps'hern Edward Carpenter Coast Artillery Corps Ilenry D Thomason John A Murtagh Fort Leavenworth

Naval Orders And Vessel Movements Across Ports

Movements include Lieut R Wilson commissioned as lieutenant, Lieut F L Oliver assigned home and Watt entries, Lieut Neal to duty as senior engineer officer, Lieut (junior grade) D P Morrison to command Stringham, Ensign W R Munroe to reserve torpedo Quskons at Charleston Navy Yard, Ensign S Danenhower granted three months leave from Sept 25, Midshipman H W Robinson detached to North Dakota, Solace for hospital treatment in Washington DC. Vessels arriving Pauding Connecticut Warrington Castine Gardiners Bay Dolphin St North River Prometheus San Diego Ohie Boston West Virginia Colorado Culgoa Navy Yard Saratoga Shanghai. Sailed Pauding from Gardiners Bay to Newport Castine from Newport to Gardiners Bay Paulding Trippe from Newport to Linn Haven Bay Hector from Newport News to Bradford H I Marietta from Guantanamo to Portsmouth Dolphin from East River New York City to North River New York City West Virginia and Colorado from Mare Island Light to San Francisco Culgoa from Tompkinsville to Navy Yard N Albany from Makung to Yokohama.

Wilson Heutenant F L Oliver Watt Neal North Carolina P Morrison Stringham Wo R Munroe Paulding Connecticut Warrington Kewport Castine Gardiners Bay Dolphin North River Prometheus San Diego Ohie Boston West Virginia Colorado In Francisco Culgoa Navy Yard Saratoga Shanghai Newport Trippe Linnhaven Bay Hector Newport News Bradford Nework City New York City Mare Island Light San Francisco

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