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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
24
A woman, claiming she is legally married to the man, says he barred her and their young child in a darkened room and nailed shut the house windows. The case, supported by her father, is set to appear against the prisoner today.
Reports from West Pennsylvania indicate continued coal mine disruptions and rising tensions. Strikes and arrests linked to foreign workers at Fernwood colliery prompt state police action while violence erupts near Burnside breaker. A courthouse appearance and family disputes frame broader social strain amid labor strife.
A disturbing tale unfolds of threats and attempted self harm within a family, followed by a court battle to regain custody. The narrative details abuse, fear, and the impact on a daughter and family, culminating in a dramatic personal crisis and a move toward legal resolution.
A Waterford Virginia man killed himself early yesterday after destroying a packet of love letters, including a note to Vass Arnold and a relative. Police found his body in a hotel room on Penn Street after a bellboy alerted staff. The deceased, identified as Carr Jr, was twenty four, employed on the Fourteenth Street line, and had shown no outward despondency despite his disclosed love affair. The incident followed a series of unsettled events including a labor strike and nearby factory disruptions described in the same report.
Robert Penman survived a brutal attack two days ago when dragged near a beer cellar and doused with hot coals. His father Maemis Penman and police report say assailants tied his hands and set him on fire, leaving him with burns as investigators seek the perpetrators.
The obituary notes George Dyer died after a night incident at home following a farewell to a distant relative. Details are hazy due to fragmented OCR, but witnesses say he collapsed near the kitchen door after a confrontation. his wife and others were present. He worked with a local printing and engraving firm and served as treasurer of a civic group until recently. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
A local tailor banquet drew a large crowd as merchants and professionals discussed trade and industry topics. Attendees included several named merchants and area executives, highlighting the event as a key social and business gathering in the community.
Washington board of education ends dispute after dismissing charges against Grice M Campbell and quelling a letter from Annie E Munn. The group also considers relocating Brookland school land and schedules an upcoming drawing teacher exam at Franklin school amid debate on transparency in handling citizen input. A second burglary at WEB Moses & Sons factory is noted with tools and a bicycle stolen.
Raymond Dempsey aided by his mother’s attorney thwarted Patrick Dempsey’s plans to take the children to Atlantic City. A custody injunction was granted as Chief Justice Clabaugh ruled Dempsey cannot remove the kids during Mrs Dempsey’s absence. A divorce suit pending will decide permanent custody.
Elks Lodge Washington Chapter installed officers for the year with Mattingly exalted ruler and Joseph L Burkart deputy in charge of initiations. Hugh Harve and Robert McWade earned leading knight titles while P T Moran and BF Winnnes Tillman served as trustees. Past Exalted Grand Ruler Edwin Hay chaired the social session and Samuel Gampers and Charles Lancaster spoke.
The Washington Post coupon editor warns that thousands will waste coupons saved for the contest closing. Some boast of large votes, but coupons expire after a week. Subscriptions and mail rates are clarified. The Kaffee Klatsch at Eighth Street Temple on April 18 will draw votes for five pianos.
Two striking workers at the Berwind White mine near Windber were shot by guards and not seriously hurt. The incident escalates as national mine officials are asked to intervene in efforts to settle the dispute.
A Mass matron recalls how Postum Food Coffee cured her husband’s coffee headaches after marriage. She notes his reliance on the new drink, the avoidance of the old coffee, and the improvement in nerves and focus for work. Mention of Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
London April 4 trouble erupts between Bryce Irish land chief secretary and the Nationalists over dismissals of 27 temporary land commissioners. Bryce only accepts eight resignations and reappoints the rest, provoking a party condemnation led by John Redmond. Movements of Ocean Steams include Carmania arriving from Liverpool and Teutonic sailing to Liverpool.
A meeting at the New Willard Hotel convenes today to form a national traffic officers association. Southeastern freight agents push for broader railroad cooperation, with delegates from across the United States expected. The group, likely to adopt Traffic Managers Association as its name, plans a one day session and a banquet that evening.
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions from the Rocky Mountains eastward except in the Northwest and South Atlantic. Temperatures rise in the Upper Wisconsin and Lake regions while Atlantic States stay near normal. warmer readings 3 to 17 degrees above normal in the West. Local showers likely Thursday in the valley and Lower Lake region. New England and Middle Atlantic to see continued warm spells Friday in those areas. Colder conditions expected Thursday east of the Mississippi. winds shift from fresh to strong along New England and North Atlantic coasts and West Gulf coast.
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