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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1911

Page

9

Health and conservation at national congress in Kansas City

Dr Wiley urges a national health department and warns against adulterated foods as a theft of public morals. Delegates discuss rural life improvements, wife education, and a united advisory board linking conservation groups. Roosevelt letter read. election of officers and next meeting city chosen for 1924.

Department of Health Kansas City National Conservation Congress Roosevelt Kenry Waller Congress Col Roosevelt Dre Wallace al Roosevelt Conservation Congress Britten Ufe Phi Hfe Commission WL White Thomas EO Shipp Washpeyter Austin Latchawatten City James Co Cipe Clarke Leach National Association James KR. Garfield Interior J.B. White Henry Wallace Des Moines Chicago San Francisco New York Suffalo Cinempnati Avanta Colorado Springs

LAW NO RIGHT TO KILL VERSES CITE BIBLICAL VIEW

FRANK P MONCURE argues against capital punishment. He cites Exodus and Beattie case quotes to contend life for life is not divine justice. Instead, he supports life imprisonment and views God as the true judge, not the state executioner.

Ealtor Virginia Louis O. Wendenburg Henry Clay Beattie, Jr Titchmond Wendenburg Frank P Moncure

Named in Jersey Primary

In Mercer county Henry J. Ford of Princeton University, a Gov. Wilson ally, won the Democratic Assembly nomination. Somerst Assemblyman Lamonte, a Wilson man, likely won the State Senate nomination. In Atlantic, Republican organization candidates were named. In the First district vacancy from Rep. Loudenslager, Democratic Thomas M. Ferrell and Republican William J. Browning won nominations. Essex State Senator Harvey Osborne, a Wilson ally, was renominated. Democratic organization named several statewide candidates.

Trenton N. J Mercer County Henry J. Ford Princeton University Wilson Somerst Lamonte Atlantic Loudenslager Thomas M. Ferrell WiHam J. 1. Browning Essex Harvey ¥. Osborne

Roosevelt backs farmers against middleman in price push

At a Pennsylvania gathering Theodore Roosevelt voiced support for cutting the middleman from farm sales. He told about 100 farmers that he favors paying more only if it increases farmer and worker profits, not if it pads the middlemen’s gains. The event was hosted by the United States Association which organizes the middleman elimination effort.

York Theodore Roosevelt Pennsylvania United Shates Association

Walsh Before Parole Board At Leavenworth

Walsh, a former official, faced a Federal parole board hearing at Leavenworth prison. The outcome remains secret for a few days as BR V. Ladow prepares his report for Attorney General Wickersham. The proceeding lasted minutes and Walsh had no counsel, returning to his clerk’s office duties. sentiment favors possible release.

Leavenworth Kuns. Walsh Federal Board United States BR. V. Ladow Wickersham Walsh

Seals Treaty Delay Marks No Ratification Yet

The quadrilateral seal treaty planned to take effect within three months awaits ratifications from Great Britain, Russia, and Japan. Ratifications must be exchanged in Washington by their representatives and Secretary Knox. Diplomats’ summer vacations caused the delay, with action expected on their return.

Arctic Slopa Russia Japan Washington Knox America Swamer

Boundary Dispute Drags On As Dominican Boundary Talks Stall

Boundary tension persists as Sproul Cable asks Washington Post for Santo Domingo clarification while Dominican commissioners wait on a Hatti protocol. Senator Janes cites arbitration as likely, with delays due to a new Hath government delaying appointing a representative.

Sproul Washington Post Puerto Plaza Santo Domingo iWashington Hatti Jeconte Mona Vacem Halti Janes Herald Hath

Edna May Explodes Off North Carolina Coast

Special to The Washington Port Norfolk Va Sept 26 Eight passengers aboard the 10 ton gasoline steamer Edna May fled into the sea after a boiler explosion near Manteo N C as the craft headed toward Hatteras The ship burned dumping mail while six sustained minor injuries and two were seriously burned Engineer Sam Casey and Miss Bessie Midgett suffered severe burns but were saved by the lighthouse keeper who pulled them from the water

Washington Norfolk Edna May Manteo N. C Hatteras Sam Casey James Casey Bessie Midgett

Italy's War Move Discussed by Turkish Ambassador

The Turkish ambassador says Union and Progress built a strong army and aims for fair play and respectable peace. He notes Turkish unity against external aggression, readiness to defend rights in the Balkans and Tripoli, and favors recognizing Italy's economic interests if it leads to honorable peace.

Turkey Union and Progress Italy of Union and Progress Balkana Tripoli

Call for Maryland special session on primary recount urged

Democratic leaders meeting at the Hotel Rennett urged Gov. Crothers to call an extra legislative session to recount ballots cast in the recent Baltimore primary amid fraud charges and revelations. They expect a reply tomorrow. The recount continues before the grand jury with no presentments, and trial for election officials is planned next week.

Washington Post Baltimore Hotel Rennett Crothers United States Smith Gorman Edgar Allan Poe E. C. Harrington Talbott and Coyington Carvile Benson Frank A. Furst Tee George H. Lamar Marbury W. Cabell Bruce Albert Ritchie Frank Brown Criminal Court

Telegraphers Vote to Empower Committee in Pay Fight

Telegraphers on the Baltimore and Ohio vote to empower the negotiating committee after a conference with company officials. The rail line says the telegraphers demand increases, shorter hours, and fifteen days of paid vacation exceed past concessions and would raise expenses by a large percentage.

Baltimore Mid Baltimore and Ohio, Railroad

Witkowski Sues for Fees in Sunday Law Case

Former Glen Echo mayor Witkowski, now in Kensington, sues Montgomery County for half of about 73 dollars in fines from Sunday law violations at Glen Echo park. He claims he initiated the proceedings and is an informer. Attorney Alexander Kilgour represents him.

Speratio Washington Rockville Louis C. Witkowski Glen Echo Kensington Joseph Reading Glen Echo Park Alexander Kilgour Witkowski Justice Reading

Tripoli and Its People in History and Trade

Overview of Tripoli, its geography, regions, population, governance, and economy. Notes on Berber and Jewish communities, slave trade presence, major cities like Barca, and caravan routes to Chad, Timbuktu, Kano, Wadai, and Darfur. Also recounts United States wars with Tripoli, key actions by Decatur, Eaton, and structural outcomes through 1815.

Tripoli Africa Egypt Tunisia Mediterranean Cancer Fezzan Libyan Desert Barca Plateau Cyrenaica Austra Ghadames Ghat Tripolis Malta Tunis Benghazi Central Africa Barca Sahara Sicily Lake Chad Bilma Ghadanes Timbuktu Kano Sokna Wadai Darfur America United States Philadelphia Triplitans Stephen Decatur Ketch Philadelpha Wiliam Eaton Alexandria Decatur Dey Algiers

Germany and France near accord on Morocco text

Berlin Sept 26 Germany proposes textual changes to the economic Morocco accord with France. The phraseology will be refined, but both governments accept the substance in all key points, signaling a workable agreement despite ongoing wording adjustments.

Berlin Germany France Morocco

Purse Stolen From Shopper at Lenox Apartments Area

Miss Mary C. McFarland of Lenox apartments reported to police that her hand bag containing $4, a watch, and a small silver coin purse valued at $25 was stolen while shopping. She believes she left it on a counter. Detective McNamee investigated the incident.

Mary C. McFarland Lenox Apartments Jones McNamee

Washington and Lee Students Protest Denny Move

In Lexington Virginia 600 Washington and Lee University students led by the university band protested President George H. Denny’s election to the presidency of the University of Alabama. Denny told the crowd he would decide within a week. Trustees offered a $1000 salary raise and a rent free residence to keep him. Alumni faculty and townspeople urged him to stay.

Lexington Washington and Lee University George H. Denny University of Alabama Denny Alabama

Man 75 Takes Bride 67 in Baltimore Rectory Ceremony

Mrs Mary A Decker aged 67 and her lodger Edward Devins aged 75 wed yesterday in Rev A S Weber s rectory. Decker s first husband died in 1910. The couple, both from Baltimore, had lived together for 32 years and plan to honeymoon at their shared home.

Washington Post Baltimore Mary A. Decker East Monument Street Edward Devins Weber Patterson Park Avenue Reformed Church Tiis Decker Teving

Tablet Honors Birthplace of Stonewall Jackson in Clarksburg

Bronze tablet marking the birthplace of Confederate general Stonewall Jackson was unveiled in Clarksburg on September 26. Dedicatory exercises took place at the courthouse, with Dr. James Power Smith delivering the principal address. Master Jimer Weston, 8, unveiled the tablet on behalf of Mrs. Isabel Arnold, who could not attend due to the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Laura J. Arnold.

Clarksburg W. Va

Carter Estate Admin Granted to Mrs. Carter in Montana

Letters of administration were issued to Mrs. Eien L. Carter for the estate of her husband, late United States Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana. The will was filed recently, naming Mrs. Carter sole executrix until the younger son turns 24. The estate comprises real property in the District and in Montana and Washington, with about $38,850 in personal property. Attorneys Hamilton Yerkes Yerkes represent the executrix.

Eien L. Carter United States Thomas H. Carter Montana Carter Washington Hamilton, Yerkes & Yerkes Ten

Injured, He Sticks to Post at Ice Plant

Robert E. Sisson chief engineer at an ice company near Fifteenth Street northeast stood at his post with a fractured shoulder last night as a rocket fell striking him. A Casualty Hospital ambulance took him to care while an oiler urged for a capable engineer to supervise machinery. He remained nearly unconscious when relief arrived.

Robert E. Sisson Fifteenth Streets Nin Sisson

Runaway Girl Married in Rockville Case

William Kisner of Lay Hill seeks to end a police search for his adopted daughter Priscilla M Knight, 16, who vanished from the Kisner home about ten days ago and reportedly married. A buggy seen at the hill near the house and later spotted with the girl and a young man on the road toward Washington helped trigger the investigation.

Rockville William Aisner Lay Hill Priscilla M. Knight Kisner Police Justice Washington

Gorman Opens Campaign at Rockville Assembly

In Rockville Maryland on September 26 State Senator A Gorman opened his bid for governor with Blair Lee presiding. More than 300 voters attended as Poe Harrington Lewis and Lee spoke on state issues and alleged Baltimore ballot fraud. After the meeting the candidates visited Wheaton for a picnic and then traveled to Howard County.

Washington Post Rockville Blair Lee Gorman Maryland Edgar Allan Poe Emerson C. Harrington David J. Lewis Lee Col Spencer. Jones Baltimore Wheaton Senator Gorman Howard County

Woman Hurt by Cycle in Washington Street Crash

Mrs. Jane O'Brien a 40 year old of 725 Fifth street northeast was struck at North Capitol and H Streets by a motorcycle ridden by Ferdinand Davidson and Miss E Holman. She was taken to her home unconscious with a head wound and a dislocated shoulder. Davidson was arrested for a hearing in police court. Witnesses are expected to appear. The accident spurred new police regulations banning two riders on one motorcycle starting October 13. Earlier, on September 12 a 12 year old girl Marjorie Newheiser was killed at 24th street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest by a motorcycle ridden by Abraham Rice and Miss Jennie per, speeding support for the regulation.

Jane O'Brien Fifth Street North Capitol H Streets Ferdinand Vidson Third Street E. Holman O’brien Davidson Hom Maj Sylvester Marjorie Newheiser William Newheiser Thirty- Seventh Street Twenty-fourth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Abraham Rice Jenniepper

Steeplejack Eck Missing After Washington Monument Feat

Baltimore authorities search for steeplejack Eck reported missing after leaving a note to his wife promising to die by hanging near a road between Baltimore and Ellicott City on August 1. He previously attempted suicide, stands 3 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 222 pounds, and once repaired the Washington Monument lightning rod. The police aid his wife in the search.

Washington Monument Baltimore Here

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