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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
8
Dennis Arthy a Bartender and one of the bystanders says a Negro instigated the violence that left the assault victim dead. E J Hollis, proprietor of another establishment, is also in custody. The case ties to multiple premises and ongoing investigations with police statements and conflicting accounts.
Miss Rogers, millionaire's granddaughter, named defendant in a Hutchins suit. The Distrie ie files actions against her wife and others, with Parliament statements and hearings underway. The document references several parties and claims amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Fragmented text outlines a presidential proclamation authorizing the Red Cross to render aid across the United States in wartime. It mentions location bases, lines of communication, and the use of state resources, with emphasis on federal authority and the role of the Red Cross in disaster response.
Special report from Lovingston Virginia notes Benjamin Hubbard who shot Dr Pettit faces trial in next week. Prosecutor seeks fair venue while defense contemplates insanity or written law as grounds. A crowd sought to seize Hubbard on train. he maintains cautious stance and denies motive publicly. Pettit funeral held with Masonic rites. Hubbard’s brother Bernard linked to Staunton asylum.
Reports from Rome and Turin state Italian warships blockade Tripoli with troops landing from the Derna. Diplomats note Turkey’s hostile replies while Germany seeks a peaceful settlement. Public fear grows in Tripoli and across Italian cities as preparations for possible occupation intensify.
Secretary of the Interior urges leasing of government owned coal lands as a suited policy like British Columbia. Fisher warns of men seeking to hoard lands to profit later, while Bryan and Roosevelt send regrets at the conservation congress session in Kansas City. The piece covers Alaska and B C land policies and notes other international updates from Tripoli and Italy.
New York court heard Walter Uispenard Su ydamir pressuring for divorce from heiress at Blue Point. Justice Clark reserved decision after testimony alleging infidelity and a contested scene at the Suydam residence on September 4. Several witnesses described arrangements with Frederick W. Noble, son of a plumber, and disputed claims of Mrs Suydam’s conduct during August.
President Taft yesterday reversed his position and commuted the sentence of Myank Shupsen of Mangan Olle, convicted of unlawfully inflicting losses on lands and ships. The change follows reports of his health and input from appeals, while other aspects of the case remain as originally decided to act as a warning to others.
A fragmented OCR item lists multiple individuals with ages and locations, suggesting a brides and grooms license section. Names include Bethe A Stewart and Mary Vo Herbert among others, with ages in mid twenties. The source is garbled but centers on marriage license notices.
Dr William Rucker renowned marine hospital expert, once invited to speak at a Milwaukee meeting, will not attend as a process server prepares to deliver a $10,000 breach of promise complaint to him for Miss Catherine Helsdorf. The case, linked to his earlier Milwaukee visit and ongoing service in Washington, was to be read by another at the National Association of Military Surgeons convention.
Lieut Richard Ray Mann of Washington DC and Emerlie Spalding daughter of Thom Spalding of New York married at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Portsmouth New Hampshire. The ceremony was performed by Chaplain Louis J Rennolds. After a honeymoon to Cuba the couple will reside in Washington.
Berlin and Paris exchange notes as German foreign minister von Kiderlen Waechter meets French Ambassador Cambon at the foreign office. Germany communicates its reply to France regarding the latest Moroccan proposals in a formal diplomatic session.
Annie Crawford, once in charge of Presbyterian Hospital drug department, allegedly left her position after a drugs shortage. She has since visited the hospital several times. Father Walter C. Crawford was a city carpenter. Annie is described as pale, frail, small in stature, with dark hair and large eyeglasses, often hiding her face with a fan during photo attempts.
Charles Noble Gregory newly elected dean of George Washington University Law School declared the legal profession the ruling class in America. He cited data on lawyers' prevalence in government and business, and announced faculty appointments and the coming year's schedule. Admiral Stockton, Henry B. Macfarland, and professors addressed the gathering at the new Masonic Temple convocation.
Newark reports show regulars from both parties win clear victories in Essex county assembly races. Trenton notes Geran law had broad impact with Browning and Ferrell named for Congress and state races. Spring Lake coverage quotes Gov. Wilson saying he is satisfied with overall results, while Essex county outcomes were anticipated.
Manchester Vermont September delegates welcomed by Gov Mead. Franklin W Hobbs president of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers delivers address predicting an end to the trusts crackdown and noting six months of deplorable conditions in cotton manufacturing. He praises Taft veto of the Underwood bill and disputes Senator Bristol on mill capitalization.
A nurses dance class at Washington Asylum Hospital disbanded after instructor injury. Mrs Lucy I Collins, a patient, stepped on a splinter in her right foot while dancing with a pupil. She was discharged to 434 H Street Northw est and remained in pain as doctors refused to treat the leg promptly.
Army orders list multiple transfers and assignments among cavalry and artillery units. Major Fransifra Ral Thue, and Major Edwin P. Andrt receive one month details. Lieutenants George Grun and Rouman Butler move between Sixth, Tenth, and Fifth units. Lieut. Col. Stanley travels to New York for railway classification meetings. a board of officers is appointed for exam supervision at Fort Maurer and Solvay Company visits are planned for Capt. Pole.
Navy assigns officers to new duties with Comer G. C. Sweet becoming executive officer and Cony Patterson, B. Rhodes, An. Pickens, TM. Rury, HW. L. Spelter, and F. C. Sherman assigned to duties in various locations including Baltimore Louisiana Idaho Maryland and Maryland with midshipman duties noted.
A fragment lists ships and movements including Erived Arethusa Brutus at Senalla Point Tidbet Norfolk Qsreada Key West New Orleans Bainbridge Barry Dale Decatur at Shanghai Wickebure San Juan del Sur Hed Arethusa Tamute Reads ter alls Poing Tallist Hampton Reads Norfolk Geroola Havana Ker Wee Puupes Xa Shanghai Helens Ichagg Hanhow.
At a mass meeting in Bristol Virginia a fundraising drive is formed to erect a Confederate shaft at the local cemetery. The proposed monument would cost about 2100 dollars.
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