Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1911

Page

10

Police Coat Vanishes From Locker In Baltimore Case

Patrolman Frank N. McPherson is accused of taking a coat from a locker at Viratot station and later returning it after a key fitting. A woman linked to the affair allegedly tried to help him avoid resignation. McPherson faced a police trial board after being relieved of duty. He served five to six years on the force, mainly patrolling downtown areas.

Frank N. McPherson Express Baltimore Mareelevash Hitan Police Department Rakk Xvesterda Viratot McPherson Alae Oiis Hit Aber Livester Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth Eleventh Streets Ninth Street F Street Kentucky, Avenue Huth Caal

Obituary notices for Benndaal bedoy and others in Cooma district

A list of death notices and funeral arrangements is recorded, naming aged individuals and relatives. Details mention burial and interment dates, locations such as Glen and Con Cemetery, and references to survivors and services in the Cooma area.

Bingedaal Bedoy Varesdiauy Cooma Barwasa Pest Ae Weber Adewane Plarlew Efx Weller Leo Harlow Notier terveaFiey Uiroabas Adimhian Glen Nba Bopp Con- Cemetery Pepi Cean Torth West

Serjeon and Hindle and Pumphrey Partners

A fragment lists THOS. SERGEON, THOS. M. HINDLE, Ww. RB. PUMPHREY & SON, Tet cape. The unreadable OCR segment hints at a historical firm or partnership name with these individuals.

RB. Pumphrey & Son Tet Cape

Praise for Foreigen Christian Missionary Society Work

Rev F M Hains secretary of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society reports strong progress by mission workers in heathendom. He says despite hardships and discouragement missionaries should press on in places like China Korea Japan and India. He notes rewards in conversions and spoke at a Maryland Melawarea and District convention on the furcten missions.

F. M. Hains Foreign Christian Missionary Society Raing Convention of the Christian Mission Society of

Speaker's Son a Student at George Washington University

Bennett Champlark, son of the House Speaker, will attend George Washington University this winter. He has registered in both law and academic courses, at age 7, after graduating from Eastern Might School and completing two and a half years at the University of Missouri. He has impressed as a political orator since debating with his father's opponent in Missouri and is expected to surpass his father in size, standing six feet tall. Both he and his father belong to Delta Tau Delta.

Bennett Champlark George Washington University Clark Eastern Might School Vity University of Missouri Inder Reuben EL Roy

Mrs Ridgway Dead After Illness In Prince George County

Mrs Annie Ridgway of Commodore Street Southeast died after paralysis while tending her child at her home near 24th Street. She moved to the city 25 years ago after her husband’s death and was survived by two sons and several daughters. Funeral arrangements announced for today at her residence.

Annie l eWay Charles Bolidgway Bern Prince George Evountr Hidgway Tom

Denies Nicaraguan Unrest and U.S. Loan Claim

NICARAGUAN Minister Castrillo issued a statement denying unrest by his government and asserting the American loan would be soon consummated. He accused Costa Rica of secretly plotting to overthrow Nicaragua, a claim he called unfounded. A separate report notes the 1-year-old son of William A Love went missing, then returned home later that night.

Licaraguan Castrillo Ife Bum Costa Rica Movin Queue Suuve Rureu Peruy Lye William A Love Lie

Rioting in China Ends as Helena Returns to Hankow

Reports say unrest in Szechuan has subsided and American interests are no longer protected there. The gunboat Helena has sailed back to Hankow after dispatching a vessel under Admiral commands up the Yangtze River to safeguard American missionaries amid protests.

Szechuan China Helena Hankow Yantze River

Photographer Jon Thaoines Missing Since Monday

Photographer Jon Thaoines of 5 Seventh Street Northwest has been reported missing from home since Monday. Authorities seek information on his disappearance and appearance.

Johu M. Thomas Jon M. Thaoines Yearsehkl Seventh Street

Health Office Records Mention Numerous Names and Hospitals

A garbled health office listing cites individuals such as Chomea So Anne Warfeld and Elisabeth Ho Washington among many others. It references Homeopathic Hospital, Washington Assim Hospital, and a Government Ue pitel for ts Insens with ages from months to years, suggesting a census-like recording of patients and staff across multiple facilities.

Chomea So Anne Warfeld Giel Frederik W Mabel A. Dales Thomas Elisabeth Ho Washington Willian Welton KeThy Kisores Marte Quinn Moet Ai Mausne Piel We Agatha T. Odonoghue Thomas WL Amd Tissie Ashorn Elrl Robert L. Amd Helen Vo Can Samuel Jae Lenbece Callies, Baer Daniel Jo Mare Ritee Piel Wiliam Karie Many Folia UL Csr William and Toni & Frank Lena Tree Alfred and How Leais Nadie Ppare Nuillam Ss Leman Webster Homeoparhte Hospital Ate Terrais Mary Lo Cunningtam Ana Rid Xay Tychaeles Warbington Ts Insens A Orapaa Pneenla Rokerteen Teaple S Weedan Awe Margacot Thomas Geargatony University Washington

Naval Academy Midshipmen Hold Civilian Attired Banquet at Willard

The second class at the Naval Academy held its annual banquet last night at the Willard Hotel. Special leave allowed midshipmen to attend in civilian dress as the group began with Navy yells, songs, and the class march All the Watch. The event featured a leather bound menu, toasts by class members, and a procession of banqueters including J L Fouts as class president, with many attendees listed as present.

Naval Academy Navy Department Annapolis New Willard J. L. Fouts Thei Sienal Lond Charles A. Zimmerman J.M. Miller FL Bryant Midshipmen Academy Willard Leighton W. H. P. Bandy R. Vaill H. P. Parmelee Charles L. Foutz Tobin EB Daughtry Bernard J. Hunt Lawrence Wild

Club Contract Awarded For New Washington Building

The University Clip Building Company and F. T. Nesbit & Co. secured a $400,000 contract to construct the club’s new home at Fifteenth and I streets NW. Architect George Oakley Totten Jr. drew the plans. work will start soon. The eight story plus basement structure fronts on Fifteenth Street and extends along I Street.

University Clip Building Company F.T. Nesbit & Co Fifteenth George Oakley Totten, Jr Sixteenth Totten Fifteenth Street T Street Wifest

Army bars Capt Peter C Hains from service

The Army closes Capt Peter C Hains from further service in the United States Army. Gov Dix may grant a pardon for the killing of William F Annis. The President accepted Hains resignation to take effect January 22 while the war was confined to a singing penitentiary, and it is said that an act of Congress could restore him to the Army roll.

United States Army Peter C Hains Gov. Dix William F. Annis Hains War Department Congress Coutld

Jasper Wilson Resigns to Lead Western Irrigation Project

Jasper Wilson, private secretary to the Secretary of Agriculture for eleven years, resigns to oversee a major irrigation venture in the West with Denver headquarters. V. Isen will earn 10000 dollars annually, replacing Wilson in a project backed by French capital to open vast farm and fruit lands. R. M. Reeves succeeds Wilson as executive clerk after fourteen years in the department.

Jasper Wilson Denver Colo V. Isen Wiley Mcade R. M. Reeves Department of Agriculture Wilson Reece

Little Girl Injured by Dog Receives Free Care

A girl named Anns Hays, aged 9, was bitten by a dog and treated by Dr. J R Biggs at no charge after confusion over Marine Hospital admission. Her mother collapsed from stress as the father disputed hospital actions. Two rabid dogs were later killed at the pound, one belonging to W J Fry. District officials are unsure how the dogs were inoculated.

J. R. Biggs Pound the Marine Hospital Little Anns Hays Yesterda Dr. J Virginia Avenue Clute Hays Marine Hospital Biggs W. J. Fry Nineteenth Street Mr. Fry

Grand Trunk Announces Executive Reorganization

Montreal reports a complete reorganization of Grand Trunk Railway executive departments. K O Fitzhugh becomes president of Central Vermont Railway and related lines. William Wainwright remains senior VP of Grand Trunk and second VP of Grand Trunk Pacific. M M Reynolds is VP in charge of finance and accounting and third VP of Grand Trunk Pacific. Charles M Hayes named chairman of Canadian Express Company board. John Pollen succeeds as president.

Montreal Grand Trunk Railway K. OW. Fitzhugh Central Vermont Railway Central Vermont Transportation Company Southern New England Railway Company Montreal and Southern Counties Railway William Wainwright Grand Trunk Grand Trunk Pacific M. M. Reynolds Grand Trunk Pacfic Charles M. Hayes Canadian Express Company John Pollen

Prisoner Fight Ends With Citizen Arrest On Street

John Downey, claiming police power, tackled his friend T. S. White on Seventh Street NW to arrest him for a warrant on assault. Downey shouted for help and police arrived to take White into custody. White faced assault charges and is sought on additional warrants for larceny and other offenses.

John Downey 10Th Monroe Street T. ST. White Chester Court White Downey Seventh Street N Streets

Chilean Admiral Goni Visits Washington Navy Officials

Admiral Goni president of the Chilean naval commission met with Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Acting Secretary Huntington Wilson in Washington. He toured the Washington navy yard with staff and the Apilean Minister Senor Swarez. The group planned ballistic tests at Indian Head and a Naval Academy visit before sailing for London.

Admiral Goni Chilean Naval Commission London Meyer Huntington Wilson Commission Senor Swarez Washington Navy Yard Indian Head Naval Academy New York

Open top mail box for street cars to be reviewed

The Board of Trade directors will hear a proposal at 4 15 pm Monday to test an open top street car mail box for collected letters. The device protects mail from weather and allows deposits during moderate speed. Inventor George B McAlister notes favorable Wilmington Delaware trials and high-level backing including U S senators a Delaware representative the Wilmington mayor and council and the board of trade.

Board of Trade Washington Wilmington Del George B. McAlister United States Delaware Council and Board of Trade of

Telegraphers' Leader H G Perham Visits In Wage Talks

H G Perham head of the International Order of Railroad Telegraphers spent hours yesterday in conference with H G Alexander, chairman of the committee for Southern Railway telegraphers. The purpose and timing of the visit remain unclear as wage-scale revisions, the key issue, await hearings with Mr Coapman.

H. G. Perham International Order of Mailroad H. G. Alexander Coapman Coapjaan

Weather Summary of U S Conditions and Forecast

An official Weather Bureau bulletin reports marked atmospheric activity across the United States with rapid eastward storm movement from Iowa to the New England coast. Winds reach 62 mph at Mount Weather, rains across most regions, snow in northern Maine, and cooler to warmer trends across various areas with changes expected through Sunday. Local data includes temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sun hours, with notes on coastal winds and ship traffic departing for European ports.

Dept. of. Agriculture Weather Surean Washington United States Iowa New England Mount Weather Mississippi River Excent South Atlantic East Gulf States Suthern Plains States Rocky Mountains Plateau Maine Mississippi Valley Plains States Ausatte Staten New Hogland Middle Atlantic Ohio Valley Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Lake Region North Atlantic East Gulf Guyit European Grand Banks

Argentina signs treaty advancing unlimited arbitration

Argentina has advanced the principle of unlimited arbitration before the United States. The Argentine senate ratified the arbitration treaty with Great Britain, removing the clause excluded from arbitration in old pacts except over vital interests. The move aligns with Taft era aims though the U S Senate has not yet approved the treaty.

Argentine Taft Argentina United States United States Senate America Great Britain State Department Argentine Senate Argentine Republic Senate

Brightwood Citizens Elect Officers In Tight Vote

Brightwood Park Citizens' Association officers for the coming year were chosen last night at a meeting held in Van Horn's Wall. The presidency was narrowly decided for H. J. Ayres. John C. Proctor became vice president Sydnor Faulkner was secretary and E. J. McIntire treasurer. Delegates to the Federation of Citizens' Associations were Frank J. Keating J. H. Ditzler and H. J. Ayres. W. M. McK. Clayton spoke on the pending transfer fight.

J. H. Ditzler H. J. Ayres W. M. McK. Clayton Federation of Citizens’ Associations

Student to Save an Eye After Lab Hydrogen Blast

John J. Fahey the Georgetown University student who lost his right eye in a hydrogen explosion in the chemistry laboratory will recover with his left eye unimpaired It is thought The right eye was removed Thursday by Dr John W Burke The accident occurred in the chemistry class when another student performed an experiment generating hydrogen gas A tiny air bubble entered the tube and an explosion followed A piece of glass struck Fahey

John J. Fahey Georgetown University John W. Burke Young Fahey Fahey

Shriners Confer Degrees in Fall Ceremonial

Nearly 1,000 nobles of Almas Temple Mystic Shrine gathered at their National Rifles Armory for the first fall ceremonial. A large class was initiated and a buffet supper followed. Officiating officers included Adolphus Gude Hamilton Smith James T Gibbs William H Myers John A Eilinger Harrison Dingman Frank A Sebring Samuel Hart Edward Sehmid and Milton Hopfenmater.

Almas Temple Mystic Shrine National Rifles Armory Almag Temple Adolphus Gude Hamilton Smith James, T. Gibbs William H. Myers John A. Eilinger Harrison Dingman Frank A. Sebring Samuel Hart Edward 8. Sehmid Milton Hopfenmater

Guns at Fort Monroe Shatter Windows of Norfolk Area

Six shells fired today by 18 inch guns at Fort Monroe caused heavy concussion in Hampton Roads. Windows and doors rattled as residents fled in fright, especially in Huntersville near Norfolk. It was the guns' first firing in months and the blast disrupted the suburban area.

Fort Monroe Norfolk Hampton Roads Huntersville

Saccharine Hearing Sought by Manufacturers on Health Risk

Representatives of saccharine manufacturers appeal to the pure food board seeking a hearing on the board decision that saccharine is deleterious to health. The hearing will be determined when the two absent members, Secretaries Nagel and MacVeagh, return to Washington. The ruling requires discontinuing saccharine use in food after January 1, 191% ee a.

Purefood Board Secretaries of Agriculture, Treasury Commerce and Labor Nagel and MacVeagh Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Keaton Murphy Fark and Key Borat Gia Bone Investia Stollinberger P. Harvey Stine James T. Clements Sergeon Thos. M. Hindle Frank Geier Ss “Sons,orsr N W. R. Speare Pear Vg Nee Minat Sissel Gude Mr. Rains Heathendom Speaker’s Champ Clark, Jr G. W. University Health Office Record Tokalon Wine CO St.o.w. Rises H. L. Abbott H. W. Abbott L. R. Agres W. H. Allen W. Allison G. A. Andrews Ard J. B Armold A.W. Ashbrook L. Austin Babble Allard Burton G. Bates AL OW. Bouwth M. H. Beach I. G Ben- G. Berrie I. H. OM. Briges J. van SF. Bryant Cochran Conner Crosby Sanehtry Davis H. BR Dawson W. O Henry UTM K Hintze Hoard Hoffman T. Helmes M. Hudson To Tull G. DL Ital T. Gant G. Futehins Normfraham F. Johnston J.C. Jones J. LD. Jones Juan G. B. Junkin W. R. Jupp I. Sr. Kates Keisker King Birkpatrick Tnott Labbe Lauriisen Leahy RL Lee A Leighton H. Lingo Lone Lott Loynachan McCawie Pr Tarmalee C.J. Par- Pearse D. R. Pearson A. Pendle R. Penney S. Petit R. Pfaff LD. Picker A. von Pickhardt W. i I G. Reiniger Ritchel A. Robi W. Roehl Rogers B. Roth W. T. Ruble Russell W. H. Saunders BR. M. P Ed. Searles T. M. Searles W. A. Seillete Shine T. M. A Abtuner PP. de V. Sleep RB. Smith JH. Smith R- AL Smith YW. S. Spencer PA. Stevens J. H. Strong T. He Thehaud T. B. Thompson Thurston Tillery J. B. Thherlake G. M. Findale CL Todd A. Toll Trippe Vail Vanderkloot H. CG van Halaeh H. Venable K. R. R. Wallace Alon HL Want JR. Webb Ite H. J. White J. Wir R. Willams R. J. Wilson C. Wihers G. W. Wall Wood B. L. Woodside W. L. Wright R. Wyman G. C. Young Efl Zemke ARMY Annis West L. H. White Force Second Precinct Navy Yard Southern Railway Sloane Far East H Street N. W Williams To. Southern Washington, D NORTI Matthew Trimble, Jr Jos. W. Trimble T. Linwood Williams Furnishers Linwood Williams Agpears Clarence AT Reisenstein Iver Washington Post Warpers Ferry W. Va Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Bismarck N. Dak Rosten Mass Buffalo N. R Chicago Cincinnati Ohio Cheyenne Wyo Paranport Lows Leaver Pringfeld Tacoma Ward Tampa Fla Ram One Vicksburg Ly. A U. 8 Brightwood E. J. Ayres R. Harris & CO the Jewelers Shriners THE Pure Food Board Aturday Oxford Grays 14Th Street
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication