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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1911

Page

6

Brokers Stay in Jail as Court Calls Action Outrage

Jared Flagg and five associates were arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud investors. Flagg insists profits averaged 50 percent yearly and were earned honestly through legitimate stock trades. Former U S Treasurer Darell Morgan also comments on the arrest, calling it an outrage and urging the court to act without delay. The group faces bail recall with expected release tomorrow.

Morgan Jared Flagg New York United States Darell Morgan James Schork Mlage Wan Terday Oon Bave Flagg

Railway to Be Financed by Washington Capital

An electric railway company formed in Delaware City Delaware will be financed by Washington capital. The Federal Storage Battery Company of Wilmington will hasten the move toward construction. W R Brown and J A Waring of Washington, along with battery company reps, have been in Delaware arranging details. The line will be controlled by Washington interests.

Delaware City Del Washington Capital Federal Storage Battery Company W R Brown J. A Waring Washington Battery Company Delaware

Death notices and obituaries from a 1911 to 191? era

A batch of brief obituary notices and funeral details for individuals in the Washington DC area. Entries name the deceased, often age, residence, and funeral arrangements with dates in late September. Many notices list relatives, church or hospital affiliations, and burial locations such as Glenwood Cemetery or Congressional Cemetery.

Mary Henry C Inrvoe Mere Whilam N Thompson C Street Davidson Kearney Street Robe Hugibeth Robert du Ldson Tirslas Philadelphia Evans George Westinescon Uniey Hospital Emma Dynes Lee Pennsylvania Dortiovest Tincatn Malis- Surry Mass Reardener Rhatls Town Tupaday Wit Cherysthencas Clara Nichoes Heller Venta Glenwood Ati BA Om Saml Hierthand Fala Teo E Street Siath Sev Congressional Cemetery Jennie Rowidus Dash Po Moore Glen- Wed Cemetery New Philadelphia MUDD Adeniy Oat Sibley dHas Frether Sen Serger Sloane Noth Frening Welborn Noone Newport Root

New Aero in Wreck Foulois to Teach Militia

The Army aviation field at College Park saw a new biplane built by Dr. Christmas suffer a ground crash when loosened guy wires tangled the propellers. Captain Foulois, among the first aviation officers, is to teach militia guardsmen the art of flight, with Lieut Kennedy in charge during a staffing transition after the accident. G. S. Mill led the Curtiss crew supervising the test flight prior to repairs.

College Park Els Curtiss G. 5. Mill Tum Rex Smith Harrisburg Pennsylvania Paul Peck Peck Chambersburg Government Aviation Frank M Kennedy Chandler New York Benjamin D. Foulois Tle Fort Myxer Forlota

Rodgers Aero Wrecks in Jamestown Collision

Jamestown reports aviator Galbath P Rodgers following a coast to coast attempt crashes his biplane near Red House after taking off from Hornell 99 miles away. He and a passenger are unhurt, plane damaged, repairs planned. Separate note from Volta City: aviator Robert Fowler abandons crossing attempt after engine trouble near a Sierra pass, crash in meadow posting injuries and engine failure. he plans another try tomorrow.

Jamestown Galbath Po Rodgers Roday Avatar Robert G Fowlers Sierras

Aviators Fly With Mails in Novelty Relay Race

New York aviation meet at Nassau boulevard featured a mail relay with 15 pounds per flyer from Karl Oryington and Sopwith to Mineola, no prizes awarded officially. Miss Matilda Moisant rose to 1200 feet in a monoplane while Eugene Ed in a biplane trailed Sopwith in a 1 mile speed trial. Grahame White and Sopwith won the relay, with Grahame White taking the 20 mile cross country in 17 minutes 525 seconds and Ely, Beatie, and Grahame-White posting top starts.

New York Nassau Boulevard Karl Oryington Sopwith United States Aviation Mineola Grahame-White White Ely Beatie Grahame- White

British airship wrecked at Barrow in Furness after shed exit

London reports the first naval air ship built by Vickers for about 400000 fell to pieces while leaving its shed at Barrow in Furness. It had never flown since May 22 test, gas intact, crews rescued as center framework buckled under light wind. Gasoline leakage prompted safety warnings as salvage work continued. Kokovsev appointed premier in St Petersburg and retains finance portfolio.

London Vickers, Sons & Maxim Bartow-In-Furness Admiralty Vickers

Beaten Man 54 Years Old Attacked in City Streets

Daniel Hubbley of Thirty sixth and M streets northwest was found unconscious on Third Street near Pennsylvania and Missouri avenues around 2 am. He suffered a cut scalp and facial injuries with possible skull fracture. He remains unconscious at Casualty Hospital as police search for his assailants. He had no money and his shoes were missing. Identification was made from fetters in his pockets. Police suspect highwaymen.

Daniel Hubbley Thirty-sixth Casualty Third Street Pennsylvania Missouri

Alexandria Police Vacancy Attracts Limited Applicants

Washington Post bureau reports that the Alexandria police vacancy at $60 monthly has attracted many applicants but none meet weight height or mental criteria. The board will meet to review the experiment with a required handwritten application and in-person mental exam. Also noted are census effects on state funding for schools and an assault case involving William Rollins who remains hospitalized after two attacks.

Washington Post Bireau King Street Alexandria Police Board Kaen Wiliam H. Rolling Alfred and Wolfe Streets Alexandria Hostital Chief of Police Goods Rollins Far East

Rector Returns to Pulpit After Weeks of Illness

Rev. George F. Dudley of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Mount Pleasant preached yesterday for the first time since an accident caused lameness. Services are planned in the new church on the first Sunday in November, though completion is not yet finished. Sunday school classes resumed yesterday.

George F. Dudley St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Mount Pleasant

Navy secretary Meyer targets bold naval reforms after abroad study

Secretary Meyer’s overseas trip informs plans for a larger fleet and faster battleship cruisers, the elimination of wasteful yards, and higher rank officers. Washington naval officers expect first hand foreign practices to shape reforms, including streamlined administration and stricter discipline.

Meyer Kiowing M . Meyer Washington United States Navy England Europe United States France

Caisson Target For Torpedo Tested Near Pig Point

An experimental caisson built to resemble a battleship one side and a cruiser the other will be destroyed near Pig Point after late completion. A torpedo from the cruiser Montgomery will strike the target along a cable first at the battleship armor section and then at the cruiser armor. Heavy coal bunkers are to reinforce the armor, with Pig Point serving as ballast.

Washington Post Norfolk Virginia Capes Pig Point Montgomery Plg Tren

Suspect Spies In Navy Case In Quincy Factory

Secret service officials investigate Joseph A Barraja Frauenfelder a draftsman at Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy Mass charged with selling naval secrets. Naval officials have for six months suspected foreign spies among battleships and naval stations. A rigid probe will begin next week with a Navy Department representative arriving to lead the inquiry. The suspect was released on a $2000 bond and denies the allegations.

Secret Service Joseph A. Barraja-Frauenfelder Fore River Shipbuilding Company Quincy Mass Navy Department

Hunter Shot for Deer Near Bryants Station

John Dam an Adirondack hunter from Belmont Center was mistaken for a deer by John Mannetts of Plattsburg and shot in the left breast while on West Mountain six miles south of Bryants Station. Dam will survive. Mannetts fired after seeing a white spot in the brush, later identified as Dam’s hunting shirt.

Washington Post Utica John Dam Belmont Center John Mannetts Plattsburg Dam West Mountain Bryants Station Cam Mannetts Mr. Dam

Death of Mrs Clara Boudinot Widow of Col E C Boudinot

Mrs Clara Boudinot widow of Col E C Boudinot Indian lawyer and poet died recently at Fort Smith Arkansas. She had been an invalid for years and was buried beside her husband in Oak Cemetery. Her mother Mrs L M Minear and sister Mrs Winchell were with her. Col Boudinot, Cherokee, represented Indians at Washington and was the first Indian lawyer admitted to practice before the U S Supreme Court.

Clara Boudinot Col E. C. Boudinot Fort Smith Ark

Ambassador Guild offers condolences on Stolypin death

Curtis Guild Jr the American ambassador to Russia returns from vacation in Switzerland to Moscow to convey condolences for Prime Minister Stolypin's assassination and standby for any needs. George Post Wheeler becomes chargé d'affaires during Guild's absence. John B Jackson resumes Havana post en route to new Bulgarian Romanian and Serbian duties.

Russia Stolypin Curtis Guild, Jr St. Petersburg Guild Switzerland George Post Wheeler John B. Jackson Cuba Havana Bulgaria Roumania Servia

New Star For Horse Show Arrives In New York

Miss Loula Long of Kansas City announces she will exhibit at the Madison Square Garden horse show opening November 18. Her show string is valued at 250000 dollars and she owns an 80000 dollar stable to house the animals.

Loula Long Kansas City New York Madison Square Garden Middle West

26 Hurt In Atlanta Streetcar Crash At Woodward And Hill

In Atlanta early tonight a streetcar crowded with churchgoers ran off the track at Woodward avenue and Hill street, overturning and injuring twenty six. Four may be fatally hurt including Miss Hattie Belle Lunsford and three others. witnesses blame motorman M J Sitchcomb for not slowing for the turn.

Atlanta Woodward Avenue Hill Street Hattie Belle Lunsford G. G. Coppedge Griffin Evan Harris W. Sears Katie Nealy Norine Sears Marie Sears Edward Bassemer Jennie Blake Coppedge Julia Coppedge Griffin, Ga M. J. Sitchcomb

Five Williamsport Residents Escape Auto Crash at Brinkerhoff

Five Williamsport residents survived a car crash near Brinkerhoff while driving in from Fishkill Landing New York. Owner driver William J King and Mrs Gilmore suffered serious injuries as the auto misrouted into a private entrance, vaulted a fence and tumbled down a 15 foot embankment. Two others were injured lightly.

Fishkill Landing N. Y Williamsport Brinkerhoff William J. King Walter ¢. i Gilmore Otto Leeds King Mr. King Mrs. Gilmore

Earthquake Roils Riobamba Ecuador Residents Flee

Four strong earthquakes rocked Riobamba Chimborazo province causing panic and building collapses. In Guaranda near Riobamba, walls caved in while residents fled to streets. The tremors, linked to Tunguragua volcano, followed an 1797 quake that reshaped Riobamba. Population about 18,000.

Guayaquil Ecuador Riobamba Chimborazo Guaranda Bolivar Province Riabamba Tunguragua

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