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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
13
Winfield Scott Hancock and his sister Mrs Mackall face a murder probe into a girl's death. Grand jury hearings began as relatives defended the accused and reporters pressed for clarity. Hancock vowed acquittal while physicians' statements and timelines colored the case, with family members appealing for stigma removal.
A jumbled 1906 notice list details of marriages banns in multiple counties and names many individuals with dates and localities, followed by a courtroom report describing Hancock and Mrs Mackall in a high profile case, grand jury expectations, and jailplot rumors involving Marlboro authorities.
A fragmented OCR listing shows several undertakers and embalmers with addresses and contact details. Entries include W. R Speare at 940 F Street NW, Harvey's Sons funeral directors, John R Wright Co near livery stables, J William Lee funeral director, George P Zarhorst undertaker and embalmer, and others.
Mr White of the American delegation directed attention to the unfavourable situation of the Jews in Morocco during the conference on Moroccan terms. Delegates from Britain France and Austria urged various reforms and statistical publications while the Duke of Almodday pressed for construction plans. The conference asked the Italian minister to communicate that conclusions were unanimously approved and the revised agreement should be signed on Saturday.
Berlin reports that German delegates at the Algeciras conference express cordial acknowledgment of work by envoys at the Majovcan meeting. The review concludes neither Germany nor the truce was conquered, but international principles in Morocco were confirmed, safeguarding German economic interests and the imperial order of the Sharifian empire.
Charles C Daigen of West Farmington confessed to killing wealthy Ohio farmer Rob Lewis on May 19 in Warren. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Lewis, a prosperous farmer and local politician, was well known in the area.
Health office records list multiple deaths and hospital stays with patient ages and locations. Entries include Freemen Hospital six years old Jam Bowes Del ave two years. Warren Street eighty nine. Jarl Carroll twelve. LIZ A st May. Tod Wi Let ay eighty eight. Henry Crave and various other references to hospitals, ages, and kin relations.
Special to The Washington Post reports Joseph Putney a Bank of North America paying teller, held on 320000 bail after waiving examination. It emerges his father Turney embezzled 100000 in 1877 with another clerk, funds restored by directors, and Turney died three years ago as a respected citizen. The Bank suspects no broader fraud and blames hard times. Miss Leonard, boarding house keeper, is declared blameless in Turney’s actions.
Four men were badly injured when a freight elevator at the Robert Gair & Co paper warehouse plummeted three stories in Brooklyn. Fred Traynor and Mesley Thomas suffered multiple breaks while Andrew Rausch had a likely broken back. Internal injuries afflicted Traynor and Thomas as the elevator, loaded with paper packages, struck the floor.
In New York on April 2 Mrs Brodie L Duke, recently divorced, was told by the district attorney’s office that her request for a new hearing on alleged fraud would not be heard at this time. She declared she would press the matter. Robbers returned to loot a general store, stealing stamps and money, the same place robbed last Saturday of over 3,000. a new hit followed at the same site. Ivins named counsel to a special alderman’s committee probing the street cleaning department. A Newburgh fire destroyed part of the Cornell Iron Works plant, leaving about 96 workers unemployed.
Joseph H Wilson, once a wealthy Cincinnati leather dealer at 709 Main Street, died this morning from laudanum taken Friday to end his life amid financial troubles. An insurance policy of 300 dollars lapsed March 22 but was extended to April 1. Wilson left a letter directing his wife to handle the policy funds. An eleven year old son summoned a physician who kept him alive with remedies until today. The home was Glendale, a suburb, where Wilson had long operated his business.
Special to The Washington Post Havana April 2 The Congress met today and President Palma spoke on the Isle of Pines treaty noting disturbances during elections and the brutal attack on rural guard at Guanabacoa He said the treaty is under discussion in the U S Senate and he believes the committee has reported favorably and the treaty will be approved in due course.
Albany report from the Jerome nominators on campaign fund sources for District Attorney Jeromes election in New York County. Assemblyman Thomas F Long introduces Municipal Ownership bill requiring a sworn statement of all receipts and expenditures by June 1 1906 filed with the secretary of state, aimed to apply specifically to the Jerome nominators.
District Education Committee aims to ensure full day schooling for children above kindergarten age or risk half pay for teachers in partially taught grades. House Appropriations backs better pay, prioritizing teachers while avoiding broad school system reorganization and opposed to costly measures. The plan depends on sub committee decisions and further discussions with district officials.
Commissioner Sargent of the Bureau of Immigration says March Ellis Island arrivals were normal and not an alarm to miners. He notes most arrivals had prior residence in the U S, finds no evidence of a concerted movement to coal regions, and cites investigations into labor contracts with no violations found.
Special dispatch from Havana reports Mrs Roosevelt and children with Minister Morgan and Secretary Steinhart visiting President Palma at the palace after a tumble on board the Mayflower. They toured Obispo street to the Prado, then visited Morro Castle at the harbor entrance across the bay in the afternoon.
Unofficial returns from all counties indicate Governor Jefferson Davis defeats Senator Berry by about a 10000 vote majority in the last week primary for the United States Senate nomination.
Wibash and April The Ret 9 and Murray a well known German Baptist minister died yesterday on his 100th birthday. He had spent decades in the ministry and planned to mark the milestone by delivering his last sermon.
Clyde Kirk twelve years old spotted danger when high water washed away 100 feet of Lake Shore roadbed near his Hadley home. Hearing a train, he tore off his coat and flagged the engines, stopping the train moments before disaster. The washed roadbed left the track suspended.
Spokane Wasa apro Charles May formerly president of the Big Bend National Bank of Davenport Washington was sentenced to five years in a U S penitentiary for making false reports to the comptroller and for shuffling depositor funds to push a mining speculation in which he held heavy interest. He will be released on bonds pending an appeal. May was arrested in Boston.
Secretary Taft presided at the Panama Railroad stockholders meeting where T P Shonts was reelected president and John F Stevens named vice president. The ten month 1905 report shows earnings above the prior year by 1877 percent, with the line double tracking about thirty five miles to handle growing traffic. New director W Leon Pepperman elected. others include Magoon, Hains, Stevens, Cromwell, and more.
An automobile sale operated by James Thorp at 3 Ninth Street Southwest ran over George Sembley a 25 year old Black man of 1214 Quaker Court yesterday near Seventeenth Street Northwest. Sembley was badly injured about the head and taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors expect recovery.
Mobile Alabama reports worsen flood conditions in the Alabama River and Tomblebee River lowlands. Steamboat service halted and landings up to 150 miles upstream underwater. Fuel shortages and widespread inundation echo historic floods, with expectations of a crest near 51 feet as fears ease.
New York April 2 witnesses arriving from Texas prepare to testify at Recorder Goff's court on the motion for a new trial for Albert T Patrick, sentenced for the murder of William Marsh Rice. District Attorney Jerome suggests not opposing the witnesses’ affidavits and may seek a two week adjournment.
Samuel R Beach, age thirty, arrested in Baltimore and brought to Leavenworth last night. He faces a charge of passing worthless checks aggregating seven dollars. He will appear in court today. Secretary Taft intends to confer with Gen Bell before naming his War College successor next week.
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