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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
29
Winfield Scott Hancock is under arrest on suspicion as investigation into a girl’s death continues. His sister Mrs Mackall and Miss Smallwood maintain confidence the probe will clear all names, while grand jury sessions and physician statements shape early accounts amid public scrutiny.
A jumble of names and places shows marriages and deaths from multiple counties including Bladensburg, Culpeper, and Waynesville plus court notes on a Miss Smallwood case. The fragmentary OCR covers nuptials, memorials, and legal proceedings with Geranium-like date strings and scattered personal names.
An OCR style listing shows multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and contact details. W. R Speare at 940 F Street NW. Harvey's Sons as funeral directors and pyrowers. John R Wright Co near directors and private livery. J William Lee funeral director. George P Zarhorst Undertaker and embalmer with address on East Capitol Street.
Mr White of the American delegation drew attention to the unfavourable situation of Jews in Morocco during the conference. Leaders from Britain France and Austria urged actions from the Sultan and publication of statistics. The conference asked the Italian minister to report back as conclusions were unanimously approved and a revised agreement text likely to be signed on Saturday.
A German account lauds the Morocco conference results at Algeciras. It notes Jewish delegates and a Count in Paue praised for work while asserting neither Germany nor Britain gained a victory. It claims international principles in Morocco were affirmed and German economic interests, and order in the Sherifian empire remain secure.
Charles C Daigen of West Farmington who killed wealthy Ohio farmer Rob Lewis on January 19 pleaded guilty to second degree murder. A firmer sentence was imposed. Lewis, a wealthy farmer and local politician, was well known in the area.
A health office record lists numerous death notices and hospital references. Names include Hall Freedmene Hopital, Jarl Carroll, Liz A st, Tod Wi Let ay, Henry Crave, Howpa, Plane Jotien Children Hospital, Samuel Sy, Morris Wallace, Mary Wilson, and Emma tat. Several entries mention ages from infancy to the 90s and multiple hospitals such as Meare and West gu Wewdotail.
Special to The Washington Post reports that Joseph Turney, a teller at the Bank of North America, confessed to long term embezzlement. His father had stolen about 31,000 in 1877 with a partner, the bank covered the loss, and the elder Turney died recently as a respected citizen. The younger Turney was held on bail, a boarding house owner, Miss Leonard, was said to be blameless, and bank directors kept the matter quiet to protect the bank.
Four men fell three stories in a Brooklyn freight elevator at the Robert Gair & Co paper warehouse. Found unconscious, three are expected to die. Fred Traynor and Mesley Thomas suffered both legs broken and internal injuries. Andrew Rausch likely had a broken back. Elevator tipped with several packages of paper.
Mrs Brodie L Duke, recently divorced from her husband, was told by the district attorney that her request for a new hearing on alleged fraud would not be heard at this time. She left vowing to press the matter. Robbers Returned to a store stealing government aid stamps amounting to thousands. Ivins named counsel to investigate city street cleaning. Fire destroys Cornell Iron Works plant at Newburgh with about 300 workers displaced.
Joseph H Wilson a prosperous Cincinnati leather dealer died this morning from laudanum taken Friday to end his life amid failed finances. An insurance policy for 300 lapsed March 22 but extended to April 1. He left a note for his wife directing the insurance be handled, found semi conscious by his eleven year old son after a physician treated him. Wilson lived in Glendale and ran a large leather business at 709 Main Street.
Special to The Washington Post from Havana reports President Palma addressing Congress. He cites recent election violence and the rural guard attack at Guanabacoa, hopes outsiders seeking disturbances will stop. Palma notes the Isle of Pines treaty is before the U S Senate with a favorable committee report and expects approval.
A Jerome nominators report details the sources of District Attorney Jerome's 1905 campaign funds in New York County. Assemblyman Thomas F Long introduced a Municipal Ownership bill requiring a sworn statement of all receipts and expenditures by June 1 1906. The bill is framed generally but targets Jerome nominators specifically.
The House Appropriations Committee pledged the District Education subcommittee that children above kindergarten will have full day schooling or teachers in half day grades will receive only half pay. District reps praised progress and will discuss next steps as they seek to improve teacher pay without reworking the school system.
Commissioner Sargent of the Bureau of Immigration says March Ellis Island arrivals were normal and not a strike‑breaker surge. He notes many had resided in the U S before, finds no evidence of a planned miner disruption, and cites investigations into Bulgarian and Italian contingents as routine enforcement.
Special to The Washington ru reports Mrs Roosevelt and children with Minister Morgan and Secretary Steinhart on the Mayflower ship in Havana. They fell on Mrs Roosevelt onboard, then visited President Palma at the palace. The group walked Obispo Street to the Prado, then toured Morro Castle at the harbor entrance across the bay.
Unofficial results from all Arkansas counties show Governor Jefferson Davis defeating Senator Berry by about ten thousand votes in the United States Senate nomination. Turnout reflected a wide margin in the state wide last week primary election.
Wibash and April-The Ret 9& Murray, a famed German Baptist minister, died yesterday on his 100th birthday. He planned to mark the milestone by delivering his final sermon after a lengthy ministry spanning several decades. Virginia Union defeats Howard University in a debate.
Clyde Kirk a twelve year old boy near Hadley tonight spotted danger when high water washed away 100 feet of the Lake Shore roadbed. He tore off his coat and flagged an approaching engine, stopping it in time to avert a wreck. The roadbed remained washed away with the track suspended.
Charles May, former president of Big Bend National Bank of Davenport Washington, was sentenced to five years in McNeills Island prison for making false reports to the comptroller and misappropriating depositor funds to back a mining speculation in which he had a heavy stake. He will be released on bonds pending appeal after his arrest in Boston.
Secretary Taft spoke at the Panama Railroad stockholders meeting noting strong earnings for ten months in 1905 and urging a definite canal construction plan. Directors elected include Shonts Magoon Hains and Stevens with W Leon Pepperman as a new member. Shoats was re elected president and Stevens became vice president and GM as the line expands with double tracking over about thirty five miles.
James Thorp was driving an automobile sale vehicle when it struck George Sembley a 25 year old Black man of 1214 Quaker Court yesterday at Seventeenth Street and Street Northwest Sembley suffered serious injuries to his head and leg and was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors said he would recover.
Apr 2 report details worsening floods in Alabama and Ohio regions. Alabama River and Tombigbee River overflow cut steamboat service and submerged landings 150 miles above Mobile. Fuel shortages and expected crest near historic levels raise fears of a repeat 1586 and 1871 disasters. In Ohio, Olio River flood crest nears critical 52 feet, with officials noting danger line at 50 feet and crest likely under 51 feet.
New York April 2 Several witnesses who tomorrow will testify to save Albert T Patrick from execution arrived from Texas today. They will appear at Recorder Goffs court as the motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence continues. District Attorney Jerome W. was not oppose the hearing of the new witnesses due to affidavits not being present at the original motion and will seek a two week adjournment.
Samuel R Beach, thirty years at large, arrested in Baltimore by Detective Tyser and brought to the Fourth precinct. He faces charges of passing worthless checks totaling seven, with a court appearance today. Also notes no action on Gen Bell's War College successor. Taft seeking a conference with Bell next week.
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