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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1911

Page

10

Chicago Vice Report Held From Mailings

Chicago vice commission report cannot be mailed as per Acting AAG P W Keyser. Post office holds thousands of copies awaiting guidance while a war department circular asks children to contribute funds for raising the battleship Maine in Havana.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Chicago United States P. W. Keyser Wash- Pong Jonn_D Battleship Havana Forkeiter Allel Oliver Maine Olvar Vesart War Department Tesnonae

Maine Tragedy Suppresses View as Bodies Found

Four bodies were recovered from the petty officers' room at the Mame. Workmen uncovered four rear bells, left unmoved since the disaster. Temporary bulkhead masked the scene, and authorities expect more victims as rescue work continues under Admiral Capps.

Havana Maine Oni Hon Tas Admiral Capps Nevat Barrett Tan Te

Southern Navy Yard Closure Report Prompts Court Martial Ties

Report details a Navy Yard plan closure amid alleged misdeeds by officials to seize plans. Capt James Helm overseesNew Orleans yard operations as Whisk Carpenter Inc caretaker amid Navy suppression actions. Noted death of La olla. Cab key figure Woodbury, veteran of Infantry, died months ago in health related decline.

Toby Neva Department Hs Csirsins Mercy Navy Yards James VW. Helm New Orleans Asame bin Cone War Department la Olla Cab Cal TC Woodbury Cam Vandal de Tia Infantry

San Antonio Tea Sept 26 on Panama Canal transport

Septemeber 26 report from San Antonio notes Ninelve Aradovihh and men of the Tenth Infantry sailing for duty aboard a transport ship bound for the Panama Canal area. The dispatch mentions their destination near Panama and the broader canal region.

San Antonia Ninelun Tenth Infantry Tsthomas Panama Panama Canal

Army Orders and Recruitment Details Disclosed

Fragmented military orders list assignments and recruit directives. Includes mentions of George Knox, Reynolds Landis, August 9 Macomb Ninth Cavalry, recruiting stations, depots, and candidates affecting various posts in Delaware and surrounding areas.

Thomas Knox Trenty Stallalan Faeit Peank Bpsson Corps Poosairanes Ana Poash United States Rvynolds Landis Cavalry Sint Aman Ig Roach Peraviy Promatia Mab Uta Ras Joes Delaware Delaware del Fort

Nonsensical OCR Fragment Resists Clear Narrative

A garbled text segment lists fragments and names with scattered locations including New York, Boston, Washington, Norfolk, and Guam. It presents no coherent event, date, or identifiable outcome, making a definite news item impossible to summarize beyond noting the unreadable OCR nature of the source.

Changes in Warships Abandon Second Mast For Fire Control

Naval experts propose removing the second skeleton mast on battleships after long-range firing tests at San Marcos. Armor protected fire-control stations will replace unarmored masts, reducing exposure to heavy fire and preventing debris from disabling turrets. The shift aims to improve control and safety while preserving overall combat effectiveness on new dreadnoughts.

San Marcos United States United States Navy of San Marcos Drelaware Florida Shaw

Suit for breach of promise seeks money from Omaha man

New York Supreme Court Justice Bhuroduy directed default judgment for 37000 against Jacob P F Henkell in Gertrude de Lance of Omaha Nebr suit. De Lance alleged promises of marriage made in Nashville Tenn in 1917 with a May 1918 Omaha ceremony and sought 25900 heart balm.

New York Supreme Court Bhuroduy Jacob PF. Henkell Gertrude de Lance Omaha Nebr Misa de Lance Nashville Tenn. J Missie Lance

Bicknell Honored by Italy for Messina Relief Work

Tirnest P. Hickneil director of the American Red Cross received a gold medal and a diploma from the Italian government. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena sent autographed photographs expressing personal gratitude for the Red Cross relief efforts after the Messina earthquake.

Tirnest P. Hickneil Amerian Red Cross Italy Messina Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena Mr Bicknell American Red Cross

Seneca Julia Creel Dies at Santa Barbara Breakfast

Seneca Julia Monax Creel, noted as one of Mexico's wealthiest women and sister-in-law to former Mexican foreign minister Enrique Creel, died at breakfast in Santa Barbara. She had resided in Santa Barbara since the war and owned extensive property in Los Angeles and San Diego. She left eight children, all living.

Santa Barbara Julia Monax Creel Mexico Enrique Creel Menara Creel Santa Y Barbara Los Angeles San Jliego

Naval Orders Detailing Assignments and Duties

Navy dispatch lists officers and ratings assigned to various duties and ships. Names include ED LLOYD, J H HELM, J Le LATIMER, P PLENKETT, Wabash officers like W Lacat comde W, TURPIN, Jamdr WR GHERARDT, A St SMITH, DM WACK, A COTTEN, WR DECKER, GALBRAITH, Ensign B BRUYE bound for Iowa and other posts.

Fommedae ED Lloyd J H Helm J le Latimer Lubon P Plenkett Wabash Turpin Deleware WR Gherardt Delaware St . Smith Todiana Decker Naval Aradems Arnapelte Ordnadres B Bruye Iowa

High Fare Hearing Opens for Somerset Heights Residents

Citizens of Somerset Heights Drummond and Friendship Heights fought Washington and Rockville Georgetown and Tennallytown Railway lines over high fares. Examiner Pugh of the Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments. Plaintiffs’ attorney Bravten was granted 40 days to file a brief. Hoover for the railways 15 days for reply. Proceedings may take months.

Somerset Heights Drummond Friendship Heights Washington and Rockville Georgetown Tennallytown Pugh Interstate Commerce Commission Washington and Rockville Termiallstown George P. Hoover Bravten Hoover Sloover George T. Harries Washington Railayad Blevirig Company Crayfroner Cratens Washington Taithway and Electric Company Potomac Electric Company Benning Everal Maryland Warren W Begs Taatrictine Blair Lee

Bonds at issue in Prince de Bearn suits in Supreme Court

Suits filed in the United States Supreme Court challenge possession of 284000 dollars worth of American railroad bonds once belonging to Princess Beattrice Winans De Bearn and bequeathed to Prince Henry de Bearn. The bonds were held in Baltimore under a mistaken belief they belonged to the princesses children, and creditors seek their seizure. Maryland courts deny transferability affects attachment, awaiting Supreme Court decision.

United States Supreme Court Beattrice Winans de Bearn Ross R. Winans Baltimore Prince Henry de Bearn France Princess de Hearn Prince Himseclf Maryland Maryland Court of Appeals Supreme Court

Opposes commerce court bill to abolish new mechanism

Representative T W Sims of Tennessee announces he will introduce a repeal bill when Congress convenes in December to remove the commerce court from the railroad regulation framework. He aims to return cases to the Federal circuit courts, noting the measure passed narrowly in the House and faced Senate opposition. The court was created at President Taft's request to handle interstate commerce cases.

Congress Commerce Court T W. Sims Tennesee House Sime Senate Taft

Bank of Egypt Suspends Payments Amid Cash Shortfall

London reports the Bank of Egypt Limited suspended payment citing insufficient cash to meet current obligations. A liquidation petition may follow. The bank, incorporated in 1887, had profits decline due to a poor cotton crop and competition. Chairman Barclay leads directors including Lora Grenfell and Lord Rathmore.

London Bank of Egypt. Limited Egypt Bank of Pt Company RGL Barclay Lora Grenfell Lord Rathmore

Pulp and Paper Exemption From New Brunswick Duties

A revised Treasury ruling frees practically all New Brunswick wood pulp and print paper from U S duties until August 1 1912 under the Canadian reciprocity agreement The exemption applies to licenses saved or renewed before October 1 the effective date and renewal date is August 1 with older licenses continuing to be honored until then

New Brunswick United States

Man Denies Affinity Claim in Support Suit

Richard Donaldson of 93 First Street Southwest posted personal bond in a suit by his wife for support for herself and two children. She left a year ago and accuses him of affinity with a boarder. His mother Violet Donaldson, nearly 100, testified the boarder was merely a house guest. A quarrel over money followed on the street.

Richard Donaldson First Street Southwest Donaldson

Paris Hats Display Showcases French Millinery Styles

The Louvre showcases autumn millinery with imported Paris styles. Highlights include tam o shanter designs, a Holland bonnet, Parisian peak models, and poke designs in velvet with lace, ribbons, and feathers. The display, open at the Louvre on a misty week, emphasizes bold shapes and refined details.

Louvre

Jurors Probe Flagg Stock Swindle Raid

New York investigators question a dozen or more Flagg brokerage offices workers after a Saturday postal raid. Grand jury hears that eight associates plotted a 52 percent profit scam using the mails. A veiled witness, possibly a newsroom employee, and a mysterious caller named Miss Russe are tied to the case.

New York Jared Flagg Grand Jury Flagg United States Detective Bureau Miss Russe Russe Flags Firm

Southeast Citizens Meet Discuss Traffic and Street Cleaners

A Southeast Washington Citizens Association meeting at East Washington Hall approved referring a motion to remove a park blocking Fourteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. They also supported removing stables from Thirteenth Street SE. Next meeting set for October 24. The second class mail matter commission hearings resume Friday in the Senate office building with counsel for publishers cross examining tables and calculations.

Southeast Washington East Washington Hall Pennsylvania Avenue A. D. Herrmann Col. Cosby Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast East Washinton Hughes United States Supreme Court Lowell Harvard Harry A. Wheeler Chicago Senate National Metropolitan Bank National Law School Thirteenth Street

Supreme Court to Hear Stracey Coal Land Case and Related Indictments

The federal government moves to punish alleged frauds against the United States as the Supreme Court opens its term. Key cases include the Stracey coal land conspiracy involving 4,000 acres of Alaska lands and Hyde Schneider frauds on Pacific slope public lands. Transfers total 25,000 involving about 5,000,000 acres, plus a North Carolina graft claim over a rural carrier job. The government seeks to curb Indian land transfers in Oklahoma and challenges a North Carolina jury verdict on forged documents.

Stracey Coal Hyde Schneider Supreme Court United States Supreme Court United States Alaska Frederick A. Hyde Joost_H. Sehneider District of Columbia Pacific Five Civilized Tribes of Indians Oklahoma Conrad A. Plyler Plyler Waxhaw Union County N.C United States District Court For

Blames Rich Students for Immorality in Universities

Chancellor Samuel Avery of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln denounces intoxicant abuse at campus social events and aligns with Chicago's R T Crane on university morality. He criticizes idle wealth and asserts self supporting students as the salvation of Western institutions while defending American universities against Crane’s attacks.

Avery Lincoln Nebr Samuel Avery University of Nebraska R T. Crane Chicago Crane Haat

Howard Opens Today With Record Student Body

Howard University begins the forty-fifth school year with 1,500 registered students, a 16 percent rise from last year. Special chapel services at 11:00 feature remarks by Dr. Thirkield and a glee club concert. Secretary George W. Cook forecast the coming year as highly successful, with eight new faculty members bringing total instructors to 160.

Howard University Thirkield Glee Club George W. Cook

Harmony in Dress Elevates Simple Styles at Lenox and More

A Las Herkshires Lenox spectacle shows harmony, not ornament, drives chic. White silk with blue stripe and matching accessories prove that simple, coordinated palettes create the best style. Other examples aboard a Pullman and Narragansett Pier Casino confirm harmony as the key to admired attire.

Bill Ionder Lenox Herkshires Narragansett Pier Penell Angerle

Twin birth in Moorland yields three day apart twins

Muskegon Mich Sept 26 Mrs Grant Devere of Moorland near here has given birth to twins born three days apart. One child is exactly hours older than the other. Physicians say the case is almost without parallel in medical history.

Muskegon Mich Grant Devere Moorland Here

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