Foreigners held at Capitol over large check in oil dispute
Two disabled men Michael Intk and Henry Gehrke were arrested at the Capitol after seeking interviews with Vice President Sherman. Police say Intk forged a check raised from 15000 to 159000 against Standard Oil for injuries in its employ. They will be released today and proceed to New York to pursue claims.
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Standard Oil Company
Sherman
Michael Intk
Henry Gehrke
Capitol
Sixth Precinct
Washington
New York City
Salk
Whiting
Ind
Corporation
Tre
Gehrke
Inik
Indiana
New York
Agnes Anderson Acquitted In Diamond Ring Case
Agnes Anderson was acquitted in police court after Judge Aukam ruled the government's evidence insufficient to prove larceny of James Reeves's $5 diamond ring. Reeves testified of a brief friendship, the ring being worn by Anderson's escort the night of the incident, and subsequent failure to return it. Detective Lawrence Corn pursued the matter after Reeves reported the loss.
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Aukam
James Reeves
Mangan
Agnes
Aene
Fittsbursey
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Reeves
Lawrence Corn
Agnes Anderson
Mountsee
Commission acts to extend railroad haul rate schedules
The Interstate Commerce Commission will issue an order continuing both long and short haul rate schedules set by various railroads until further notice. The move gives the commission time to gather data and review the rates after Congress amended railroad law in the recent session.
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Inv State Commerce Commission
Congress
Musurgia Club Plans Two Concerts This Season
The Musurgia Club opened its fifth year with a smoker at 1617 H street northwest. Edward H Droop is elected president, Edgar Priest is musical director, and Howard Ro Barnes is assistant director. Edwin Callow gave the welcome speech to 49 members and guests. Joseph F Mathieu organized the event. The club plans two concerts this season.
Maryland Presbytery to Meet at Bethesda Church
The Maryland Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church will convene on September 27 at the Presbyterian Church in Bethesda Maryland. Rev Dr H Clark from Baltimore will preach Tuesday night at 8 o clock and Rev Dr William J Woods of Baltimore will preach Wednesday night.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Bethesda
H Clark
William J Woods
Baltimore
Recitation Hours Extended For City Schools
The committee on normal and manual training, led by Jamies F. Oyster, approved extending recitation hours from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Principals say the extra half hour is needed to fit classes, and the plan will go to the board of education. Second day enrolment reached 42,670, up 0.8 percent from last year, with more pupils expected as city returns continue and Congress convenes in December.
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Jamies F. Oyster
Board of Education
Congress
Washington Gas Light Company
Mwashington City
Washington D C
Gag
Alan
Snall
Gaid
Imay
Apm
Wire Man
Inck Ag
Getobrr
Bahington Gas Light Comby
William Borme
Washington Gas Tieet Company
BEE
L P Dorsett & Co
Sim Butler Confesses after Stolen Bicycle Ring Trial
Detective Springman recovered a stolen bicycle after over a year, tracing it to Sim Butler who claimed he paid four bits and painted it black before selling for seven dollars. Butler’s wife contradicted him. the judge sentenced him to 60 days in the workhouse for untruthfulness.
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Springman
Jim
Samuel Watkins
Sim Butler
Sim Sala
Sims
Jedge
Aukam
Aviation Meet Plans Stir Washington Chaos Flows
Promoter J S Berger moves to back a Washington aviation meet while the Washington Aero Club and Chamber of Commerce refuse to lead. Col Jerome Joyce travels to New York seeking a 20000 prize for a Gotham to Washington air route, with other groups proposing October amateur events at College Park. Bell says he wants a meet but is too busy to initiate, as officials debate timing and backing.
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Bell
Berger
Col. Joyce
Tricity
Washington
Washington Aero Club
Chamber of Commerce
J. 8. Berger
New York
Bharn
Benning
College Park
Aero-Scientific Club
National Aviation Company
Charles J. Fox
Jerome H. Joyce
Baltimore
Monumental
Gotham
Charles J. Bell
Washington Aero Clio
Haletarree
National Council
Resignations At Workhouse Over Keep Of Children
Henry E Broxton and his wife Mrs. Broxton resigned from the workhouse amid a dispute with Superintendent L F Zinkhan. Officials say the couple kept their two small boys in the women’s wards, a situation Zinkhan deemed unsuitable. The matter was taken to Commissioner Rudolph for settlement. A Berlin dispatch notes Civibo Carday, allied with an American Becker, swindled a jeweler of 35000 in jewelry and Carday may not be connected to the Mexican embassy. doubt is raised about Carday’s nationality.
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Henry E Broxton
Broxton
L. F. Zinkhan
Zinkhan
Civibo Carday
Becker
Berlin
Washington
Carduy
Washington Man Weds at Trinity Lutheran Church
Special to The Washington Post Germantown September brides Misa Wiletta Carr Baylis wed William Blum of Washington Rev Dr De Yoe officiated. Miss Baylis wore white satin lace gown, bridesmaids Viola Baylis and Margeret Wilson, Edna Baylis flower girl. Maurice Studeman was best man. Reception at Thomas L Wilson home. Couple to reside at 1848 U Street NW after November 1.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Trinity Lutheran Church
Germantown
Misa
Wiletta Carr Baylis
William Blum
Washington
de Yoe
Thomas L Wilson
Blum
Maurice Studeman
Samuel C Rowland
Crawfordsvile
Ind
Edward Blum
Thomas L. Wilson
U Street Northwest
Washington, D. C
Confesses Burning Church in Virginia Crim e Case
William Lee, jailed in Christiansburg Virginia, admits he and George Akers set the Falling Water Church fire near Pulaski last February. Akers is jailed in Pulaski after sheriff arrest. Lee waived a grand jury hearing, and officials expect further indictments as the arson is linked to a feud with the pastor.
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Washington Post
Christiansburg
Willam Lee
George Akers
Falling Water
Here
Akers
Graham
Lea
Flagg
Richmond Postmaster Reports $1911 Shortage By Cashier
Richmond Postmaster Childrey says Miss Rena B Askew cashier at Substation No 12 confessed a $1911.85 shortage found during an inspector’s review. He presented a check for the amount and authorities will decide on prosecution, while relatives in Baltimore New York and North Carolina reportedly want to repay the loss.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Rena B. Askew
Thildrey
C.hy. Saffell
Childrey
Post Office
Miss Askew
Bubstation No. 12
Haltimore
New York
North Carolina
Gen Edwards' Mother II Ailing mother of Gen Clarence R Edwards
The mother of Gen Clarence R Edwards chief of the Insular Bureau is seriously ill with pneumonia at her Cleveland home and is 72. A telegram sent yesterday to Gen Edwards, then with Secretary Dickinson in Peking, informs him of the illness and may prompt his return to America.
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Clarence R. Edwards
Insular Bureau
Cleveland
Sablegram
Gen. Edwards
Dickinson
Peking
America
Sick Leave Proposal For Firemen Approved By Commissioner
Commissioner Rudolph approves a chief Wag ner recommendation to amend fire department rules to grant 30 days of annual sick leave for firemen. Previously 20 days annual leave with no sick leave. the change aims to align with police department benefits and would be shown in 1912 estimates if Congress approves.
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Wagner
Fire Department
Police Department
Washington Horse Show Planned at American League Park
The Washington Horse Show Association announces an October 23 and 26 event at American League Park with a large prize list. Entries close October 3, fees are $3 per class, and prizes include cash, silver cups, ribbons, gloves, and merchandise. Melvin C. Hazen heads the executive committee with P. V. DeGraw as president.
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Washington Horse Show Association
American League Park
Begart
Irving Street
Maryland
Virginia
P. V. DeGraw
Melvin C. Hazen
Thomas Hones
John O. Wheen
Hazen Optimistic
Secret March Wedding of Glen Echo Proprietor's Daughter
Hazel Shaw of Glen Echo Park elopes to Washington to marry Walter H. Carroll age 18. The couple wed in Alexandria on Wednesday afternoon and return to Glen Echo to begin married life. Carroll's father invited them to share their home after news leaked, while Hazel's parents blessed the union. The article also notes Klaus P. Larsen, former Department of Commerce and Labor employee, involved in Niagara River whirlpool incident as a submarine diver with brief service at Cleveland.
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Lorenzo D. Shaw
Glen Echo Park
Washington
Mias Shaw
Walter H. Carroll
Walter C. Carroll
Glen Kono
Alexandria
Glen Echo
Carroll
Shaw
Howard University opens new scholastic year with faculty changes
The academic department of Howard University begins the season with a record student registration and several faculty appointments. President Thirkield speaks in University Hall at 11 30 to students, with a public opening next Tuesday featuring Dr. Elmer Elsworth Brown. Full institution to start October 1 with about 1600 students expected, freshmen class much larger than four years ago. New appointments include B G Brawley as English chair, Martha McLear in the teachers college, Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones in sociology, Dr. Thomas M. Gregory in English, Harold W. Stevens in chemistry, Forrester B. Washington in the academy, H M Pollard in the Commercial College, and work continuing in theology chaired by multiple pastors and educators.
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Thirkield
University Hall
Elmer Elsworth Brown
United States Commissioner of Education
Howard Universlty
B. G. Brawley
Atlante, Baptist Seminary
C. C. Cook
Harvard
Chicago
Teacher's College
Martha McLear
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Horace Mann School
Julia Martin
Thomas Jesse Jones
Hampton Institute
Census Office
School of Theology
College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas M. Gregory
Harvard University
Harold W. Stevens
Bates’ College
Academy
Forrester B. Washington
Tufts College
H. M. Pollard
Commercial College
John Lowell
George O. Little
Sterling N Brown
C. H. Butler
Thomas Jessa Jones
Dr. Butler
John C. Butler
Luther Memorial Church
Millinery for Milady opens with exclusive display
The Juliet Ladies Quality Shop unveils a new millinery department tied to its feather shop drawing Washington women. The display claims largest and most varied south of New York with exclusive hats, veils, ceilings, and automobile bonnets. Prices rise to 15. Substantial trimming is produced in house and visitors receive sachets as souvenirs during opening week.
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Juliet
Washington
New York
Kept Light 52 Years As Oldest Lighthouse Keeper Dies
Ven Was Point keeper William Welch aged 93, oldest in service in the United States, tended the beacon near Albany, New York since 1858. His son, now nine, is appointed to succeed him by the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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William Welch
United States
Wits Point
Albany
N. Y
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cuban General Rodriquez Guests Washington Officers
Maj Gen Alejandro Rodriguez retired Cuban army arrived in Washington last evening. He is guest of Maj Gen Leonard Wood and dined with officers who served in Cuba at the Army and Navy Club. Funeral services for C T Browning head of Browning and Middleton were held at his residence with Rev Joseph Kelly officiating. Interment followed at Congressional Cemetery.
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Alejandro Rodriguez
Washington
Europe
Leonard Wood
Staf
Rodriguez
Army
Cuba
Army and Navy Club
United States Army
Estrada Palma
C. T. Browning
Browning
Estate executor sues Capital Traction for 10000 dollars
John D L Normoyle administrator of Frank Peyton's estate filed suit against Capital Traction Company seeking 10000 dollars. Peyton was struck by a traction car on January 5 and died four days later from injuries. Leo P. Harlow leads for the plaintiff.
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John DL. Normoyle
Frank Peyton
Capital Traction Company
Peyton
Leo P. Harlow
Weather Conditions In The United States Tuesday
The Weather Bureau reports Tuesday saw rain in the eastern districts east of the Rockies with showers in the western mountains and adjoining areas due to a regional disturbance. Fair, mild conditions prevail in the east and central regions on Wednesday and Thursday, with variable winds along the coasts and fair weather from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Temperature readings show a midnight 67.2, noon 77, and a high near 84, with humidity around 50 percent by 8 pm. Local city and tide data follow with numerous city temperatures and tide times noted, plus a Potomac River bulletin from Harpers Ferry and Shenandoah clear conditions.
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Weather Bureau
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Grand Banks
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Sines Cty
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Iowa
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Fiji
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Little Rock
Washington Post
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