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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1911

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President Talks Appointees and Arbitration at Erie and Syracuse

President urges Senate confirmation of three Americans on a joint high commission and outlines arbitration plans with Britain and France. He visits Syracuse for a fair address on farming, education, and public policy, stressing individual effort within a strong state framework.

Alnom Fiie Aditorium Great Britain France Senate Joint High Commission New York High Commission Thonht Nmi Tre Americane Agana Fieir Rome Syracuse

Bandit Firefight Kills Driver Near Pittsburgh

In a mine district near Pittsburgh two highwaymen shot and killed Dravid Steen, driving with his father William J. Steen to the Superior mine. The elder Steen chased the bandits, fired, and then drove to summon help as a posse captured two suspects later that day.

Pittsburgh Superior ¢Ioal Company Here Dravid Steen William J. Steen Quadrata Orrighelli Pennsylvania Earch Bridgeville Miney Crese Pittsburgh Mekkeesworth and Yourhiogheny Fie David Steen Iils Steen John Wichoh George Joseph

Racing Tragedy at State Fair Kills Nine in Syracuse

A Knox racing car driven by Dee Oldfield leaped from the track during a 16 mile race at the New York State fair in Syracuse. It crashed through fences into spectators, killing nine and injuring fourteen. President Taft had just left the grounds as the accident occurred. Fire, police, and doctors aided victims. several injured later died. Oldfield and four others were identified among the dead and wounded, with a city hospital treating many survivors.

Hyracuse N.Y Peraonel Knox Racing Dee Uldheld Claude Wamil Hammond X.Y Fred J. Arnoud S. N.Y Charles Ballantyne Syracuse James Voun Alexandria Bay Fayette Funk Furteyville Leo Tlalpin Joe Oldfield Wiliam Sharkey Harry Bradley Charles Dooley Anne Yonker Taft Ralph de Palma Gob Burman Ton de Palma Burman Oldfield de Valma Ble Offfield Jaindreds Ture le Palma Qlafield Hoapital

Posse Shoots Negro to Death and Uproar Follows

A violent incident ends with the shooting of a Black man named Walter Byrd as a crowd gathers near Second-Hand and New, Luwdermilk & Co and 124 F Street. The text also references a race winner, a Baltimore and Ohio excursion, and train schedules as part of the chaotic fragment.

Sehonl Books Luwdermilk & Co F Street

Racing Driver Lee Oldfield Joins Yarnesto Morcas Stable

Lee Oldfield, a driver in the Yarnesto Morcas racing operation, is linked with promoter Morcas who also fields Bob Burman Billy Soipper Cyrus Patachke and H J Kilpatrick. Oldfield, not related to famed Barney Oldfield, has four years of varied car experience and once used the Oldfield name during Barney’s peak. He recently suffered a rear tire explosion at a finish line incident during a Brighton event on Labor Day era.

Lee Oldfield Yarnesto Morcas Bob Burman Billy Soipper Cyrus Patachke H. J. Kilpatrick Oldfield Barney AlHield Lee Barney Brighton Beard

Chicago Labor War Ends With Union Peace

The Chicago building trades tie up ends as 2,000 workers return after seven months of conflict between plumbers and steamfitters. Peace talks centered on Simon O'Donnell and B. M. Madden. A Monday night meeting will decide if the truce lasts. City labor leaders expect ratification of the bargain by the steamfitters.

Washington Post Chicago Simon O'Donnell B. M. Madden Steamfitters

Boat Leap Tragedy Clears Crowd in Niagara River Race

Dixie IV racing boat veered from path near Riverside Park and smashed into riverbank. Woman Wilmer Bell, 13 year old Harold Bell, and 14 year old John Daniels Jr. suffered fatal and severe injuries. Daniels later lost a leg. Triangle of chaos disrupted three day Buffalo regatta as Gretchen II won the Great Lakes championship.

Wahington Post Buffalo N. Y Frederick K. Burnham New York City Mr. Burnham Riverside Park Niagara River Dixie Wlmer Bell Harold John Daniels, Jr John Daniels Daniels Young Daniels General Hospital Motorboat Club of Gretchen Ll Pittsburg Latrada Disturber Chicago Charles Nauber Paul Gander Nauher Shiedara Hidaltitdar Mafawayapnauauap Daniels Boy Great Lakes Gretchen II John HW Fabbard Pittsburgh Courier William J. Connors la Truda Harry T. Vars Gretchen IT

Theft at Eighth Street Picture Theater Reported

Howard G. Smith reported a burglary at his moving picture theater on Eighth street. The cashier’s office was broken into early yesterday morning and a watch and chain valued at 15 dollars were stolen. The lattice was pried open. This is the second time items have disappeared from the cashier’s booth. previously a small brass clock was taken.

Howard G. Smith Moving Picture Theater Eighth Street Ms Watch and Chain

Texas election to stand in court no contest

Dallas Sept 16 There will be no court contest of the July statewide prohibition election which the antiprohibitionists won A recommendation by the statewide prohibition subcommittee was adopted today Money to lend at 4 5 and 6 per cent on real estate F T Rawlings 1435 NY av

Erie England Piance Peary Poent Oller Dallas Tex F.t.rawlings N.Y. Av

District to sue pay patients at government hospital

Officials from the Government Hospital for the Insane and District Commissioners will sue pay patients and estates to recover more than 50000 for treatment. Cases prepared by Corporation Counsel and Board of Charities seek to place the hospital finances on a business basis with half the recovered money to the District and half to the government. The Healy case guides policy, while Army and Navy pay disputes and total district patient totals are noted as part of the planned litigation and budget estimates.

Healy Government Hospital For the Insane Wilson Frank Healy Justice Gould District Court of Appeals Navy Public Health Marine Hospital Service Frank Finotti Government Hospital Board of Charities Robert Simerson U. W Army War Department Navy Department Gould District Supreme Court District Board of Charities Regilar Way Y Marin Hospital Serfie Bec Coniherins Sie Sali Ty Conere Thomas Hopral Wiliam A. White Congress Asylum of Heers George T. Schwinn Finotti Nanv Rane Rom Yale

Murdered on Visit Ends Dispute in Laytonsville

Joseph M Pope a prominent Laytonsville farmer and longtime Montgomery county Democratic supervisor of registration was shot to death at Archer Thompson's home while visiting with his son John Pope. A heated dispute preceded the fatal shooting and no arrest is reported. Pope died after efforts to save him.

Montgomery County Son Archer Thompson Laytons Joseph M Pope Laytonsville Rockville Gaithersburg Aracher Thompson Thompson John Pope William E. Viett Popes Pope W. Ti. Dyson Laytonaville Hemime

River floods sweep Weston as West Fork rises 14 feet

Heavy rainfall caused rivers and streams to overflow in Weston West Virginia. The West Fork River surged fourteeen feet in twelve hours, expected to rise further tonight at about a foot per hour. Property and livestock are being damaged. gas lines and utilities face serious hazards as floodwaters wash away structures.

Weston W. Va West Fork

Films Support Confession in McManigal Case

Indianapolis detectives traced agents who arrested Jehu J McNentara to a photo shop where O G McManigal allegedly had films developed. An affidavit cites McManigal's confession with photos of buildings and structures he says he dynamited. Also notes travel and railway details unrelated to the case.

Indianapolis Ind Agenes Jehu J. McNentara Teddy Owas O. G. McManigal Woop

ELOPING WIFE WILL SUE FOR DIVORCE IN NEW YORK

Special to The Washington Post reports Walter Suydam Jr. and Louise Lispenard Suydam’s elopement with Fred Noble triggers a divorce action. Louise defies hotel managers by staying, saying she is unconventional yet may return if sentiment changes. Suydam, after learning of the affair, plans legal steps and faces possible suit with Riverhead filings pending. Louise asserts she will stay or return if happy, leaving future in question.

Washington Post New York Walte Lispenard Sardam, Jr Fred Noble Sudam Frank Ull Spring Noble Suydam Blue Point Riverhead Walter Suydam Louise Joseph T. Boosse Pathogur duiGe Fue Lithe Dat Bel Wining Noble Walter Mr Lair Fred

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