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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

6

First Woman Burglar Arrested After Mount Vernon Robberies

Mary Brown alias Mary Cook, Westchester county's first woman burglar, confessed to twelve robberies in two weeks in Mount Vernon and other areas. She admitted sharing in about $5,000 in plunder, refused to name her "gentleman friend," and said she would prefer forty years to squeal. She was arraigned before Justice Karback and held for further examination.

New York Joseph J. White Wetham Heights Mary Brown Mary Cook Westchester County Mount Vernon Brooklyn Longe Island Karback

Michigan Rail Suits Involving State and Major Lines

Lansing reports three major railroad lawsuits with millions at stake. The Michigan Central faces a 6 million damage suit over Charter repeal, plus tax-back cases before 1803. The state sues D G H and M over a 20 year old ruling on the Detroit to Pontiac line and charter scope.

Lansing Mich Bird Michigan Central Supreme Court G. H Detroit Pontiae Pontiac

Is Terry McGovern Nutty

Terence McGovern the boxer slated to fight Young Corbett in Baltimore in January was taken to the observation ward of King's County Hospital Brooklyn for sanity examination. He arrived from Washington with wife and stepfather, acted strangely at home, chased ash barrels, and was examined by Dr Howell of Seney Hospital who said he appeared insane.

New York Terence McGovern Corbett Baltimore King’s Cunty Hospital Brooklyn Joseph Kenny McGovern Washington Howell Seney Hospital

Will Boycott the Butchers

Hebrew housewives of Marlen organized a boycott of Harlem kosher meat shops after a mass meeting. A representative of the Butcher Protective association urged restraint as 500 attendees pressed for a strict boycott, causing a cat to be sent to police before order was restored. Police anticipate trouble and will watch the shops closely.

New York Hebrew Housewives of Marlen Harlem Butchrt Protective Association Ieliors Bealanne

Crowe to stand trial for street car hold up

In Council Bluffs Pat Crowe, known for the Cadahy kidnapping case, faces trial today on a charge of holding up and robbing a street car crew during last summer. Montreal fire causes $150,000 loss in downtown shops with twelve firms affected and streets hindered by zero weather.

Connecil Bluffs Pat Crowe A. E. Cadahy Packer Council Bluffs Montreal Excelsior Clothing Company Notre Dame Street

Censorship of San Francisco Officials Sparks Public Order Debate

Yokohama reports police ban on cinematograph pictures of Mayor Schmitz and other San Francisco officials linked to school racial segregation. The press debates the issue as cautious observers note a pessimistic mood amid ongoing discussions.

Yokohama Schmitz San Francisco

Train Bandit Taken as Kansas City Suspect

Charles H. Green a Colorado boilermaker with a ship’s certificate is arrested in Lawrence Kansas as the bandit who shot F E Ward a passenger on Santa Fe train No 17 near Holliday Kansas Ward is hospitalized at Topeka Santa Fe hospital with a leg wound and a cut hand Green, about 32, refuses to talk.

Kansas City Charles H. Green Colorado Lawrence Kan FE. C., Ward Purcell I. T Holliday Green

Trust ruling brands Continental Wall Paper as perfect trust

The United States circuit court of appeals called Continental Wall Paper a complete and ingeniously organized trust. Voight and Sons challenged the suit for 57000 on goods bought, but the appellate court found a perfect trust instance and ruled the trust not entitled to court aid.

United States Court of Appeals Continental Cincinnati United States Circuit Court of Appeals Continental Wall Paper Company The Wallpaper Company Thompson District Court Louis Voight & Sons Voight & Sons Court of Appeals Ite Elaim

New York Hits First Winter Chill with Sudden Freeze

New York experienced its first real winter spell as temperatures fell from 40 to 18 degrees in six hours. Strong winds sped the quick drop, and broker Charles HL Weeks, of Brooklyn, was found unconscious and frozen to death at Sixty-sixth Street and Columbus Avenue.

New York Charles HL. Weeks Broolyn Columbus Avenue

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Local Youth

In Kint Michigan on December 5 18 year old Melville Hite was killed by a self inflicted gun discharge near his home while with Harry Eckert. The gun exploded as he attempted to eject a shell and struck him in the breast with fatal effect. God were his only words.

Kint, Mich Melville Hite Wee Ting Harry Eckert

Chester Gillette Convicted of First Degree Murder

Chester Gillette was found guilty by a jury in Hierkter New York of first degree murder for killing Grace Grown in Moosenke New York on July 11. Algernon S Crapsey has been deposed as a priest for denying the virgin birth. Evangelist Sunday closed revival in Kewanee Illinois with 2 762 conversions. Reports of King Menelik’s illness or death are unfounded.

Chester Gillette Hierkter N. Y Grace Grown Moosenke Algernon S. Crapsey Protestant Episcopal Church Evangelist Sunday Kewanee Lil Menelik Abyssinia

Favorite Prescription for Women Promises Safe Childbirth Ease

An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic, clearly listed medicine aiding expectant mothers and addressing female weaknesses. It claims medical endorsements, free sample literature by postal request, and notes related Peasant Pellets for constipation.

Pierce Ailgente R. V. Pierce Suffalo N. Y

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