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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1906
Page
3
A switchyard incident trapped an engineer as a fire broke out in the Mazi car but was extinguished before major damage. The operator stayed at his post, aiding in containment while injuries were reported among crew and bystanders. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Fragmented report notes true bills issued on Pye offenses. Court action aimed to expedite matters with judge cites speedy procedures. Names, dates, and locations are partially garbled but reference to Alexandria and police court proceedings appear.
A man named Theodore White and his wife Cornela White faced arrest by U S Marshal Langhammer on a charge of using a mass for fraudulent purposes. The couple, tied to a business run with a typewriter supplier, lived in Baltimore Maryland near Pines Street. Testimony described involvement with a typwriter business and the postal service. Officials continue building the case as investigators seize several items and paperwork.
History of statewide voting shows Democratic comeback with gains in Beparents city and Parkersburg where Democrats won seats in major centers. In Grafton and neighboring towns Democrats claimed several county posts, while Republicans faced mixed results and warnings of a tight race for the top state offices.
Maryland conference of the Methodist Protestant Church held in West Baltimore Church. A motion to limit the conference president’s term to three years was tabled after lengthy discussion. Rev Pink Title elected for five year term. other officers and stewards listed, including Philps, Layherne, Newlin, Brown, and Stinsbury, with several nominees noted.
An advertisement warns of two breathing difficulties and weak heart action, urging readers to try Dr Miles New Heart Cure. It claims the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles, preventing palpitations, dizziness, fainting, and chest pain. Testimonial from A M Bassett of Wellington, Ohio backs the cure and offers a money back guarantee.
The record shows funds directed to cover a deficit amid estate and trust matters, with scrutiny over individual funds and sums. Court entries include cases such as John Green assault and Ledward Serwart in a toxic wings incident, plus charges for concealed weapons and suspended sentences.
The storehouse and the dwelling of Motrheart at Cave Spring were destroyed by fire early this morning. The loss is estimated at unknown amounts with half insured. Firefighters fought the blaze as investigators search for a cause.
A Baltimore dispatch reveals Edward Green, believed murdered and buried at Frederick County poorhouse, is alive. His brother and father initially identified the corpse, leading to funeral services and reburial, before the Baltimore message showed the man alive at his home.
Richmond Virginia April report states Eugene B Brown a 43 year old carpenter and farmer left 88 West Marshall Street with wife and five children five weeks ago and has not been heard from since His wife knows nothing of his whereabouts Brown a native of Albemarle County is described as large with light hair and blue eyes authorities note possible pressures from business interests and he reportedly told an acquaintance he planned to go to Canada.
Robert Hewid was found guilty of murdering a Black woman, sentenced to death. The crime occurred at Longdate last Christmas. Lewis 19 framed the case, now under retrial for attempted murder of Amy Peartallan, a Black woman.
A mentally deranged Austrian patient died at Glendale Hospital after starving himself for about a week. He absolutely refused nourishment and could not be persuaded to eat, ending his poverty driven ordeal. The Washington Post reports the case, noting his abject poverty and refusal to take sustenance.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville April 4 A number of prisoners convicted at the session were sentenced by Judge Henderson this morning Harry Rosy colored pleaded guilty to burglary for breaking into Major Thomas G Garrett home at Linden before Christmas and given six years in the Maryland penitentiary William Robertson pled guilty to statutory taking and received three years in the penitentiary Robertson entered a pool hall and stole a suit of clothes and other articles Nathan Culer had sentence suspended after jury recommended mercy but was told to leave the Carnes Town area and not reside within miles of Darnestown John and Augustus Williams were convicted of planks obstructions on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Rockville and Derwood with sentences suspended The jury recommended mercy for the boys
Maryland wedding notices from Hagerstown to Rockville detail ceremonies in Baltimore Street Synagogue and at Rockville homes. Couples include Florence J Penn and Leon Cohen. Zebedee Oliver Kines and Cora Leona Taylor. Ernest L Wolf presiding. other weddings listed with Rev Harry G Spencer and Rev SR White officiants.
Market prices drift lower across seafood and poultry with rockfish at 12 1 2 cents a pound and perch at 12 1 2 cents. Flounder 10 cents, halibut 20 cents, Kennebec salmon 11 cents. Bluefish 15 cents. Frog legs large from New Orleans 60 cents a pound. Soft shell crabs $1 09 a dozen. Brook trout 75 cents per pound. Turkey 22 cents, fancy duck 20 cents a pound. Foch 16 18 cents, capotis 2 cents. Tomatoes 20 40 cents a thir, cabbage 10 00 cents, lettuce 5 10 cents, celery 5 10 cents, cucumbers 1 2 cents. Strawberries 3 9 cents a quart. Market remains dull but livelier despite slight price gains.
J M Barr resigned as president and general manager of the Seaboard Air Line Railway at a meeting held today in New York. Alfred Walter of Baltimore was elected president to take effect April 30. Barr will remain a director. Walter previously led several railroads including the Lehigh Valley.
In Grand Rapids and Cincinnati reports, a U S judge’s ruling bars Bradford and Kleybolt Co from pressing suits for defaulted interest on Pere Marquette bonds. Separately, Central Trust Co seeks foreclosure of a 50 090 000 mortgage on Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway properties, claiming coverage of main lines and subsidiaries. The stock of bonds issued and interest due frame both actions.
Louisville April 4 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Pacific Company a Kentucky corporation was held today at the office of the company in Beechmont. Directors were elected to serve for the ensuing year following reports from officers and committee chairmen on the company’s conditions and prospects.
The newly elected board of directors succeeds WD Cornish Maxwell Everts H Harriman HE Huntington Clarence H Mackay Ogden Mus W VS Thorne A K Vandevens ter Henry W Da Forest Robert Goelet Maryin Hughitt R Lovett DO Mills James Stillman David Will cox after today’s vote in the suburb’s corporate meeting.
New York April 4 the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company said its directors authorized offering 2,000,600 par value of common stock in treasury and 4,000,000 par value of 3 percent thirty year gold coupon bonds series B of the Colorado Industrial Company, also in treasury, to common and preferred stockholders on a pro rata basis. Proceeds will fund capital expenditures for additional equipment.
The steamer Moana arriving today reports twelve persons drowned in a hurricane that struck Tahiti and nearby islands. The disaster era's grim toll signals a severe storm impact in the South Pacific.
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md April 4 Judge Knoser at Somerset granted a temporary injunction to prevent the Strikers at Windber from addressing a non union miner as a scab. The injunction, granted at the instance of Berwind White Coal Mining Company, restrains the 146 union miners, including National Organizer Joseph Ginter, from interfering with the employer of the coal company.
A spring health advert touts S.S.S. as the premier natural tonic to cleanse impure blood and restore vigor after winter. It argues against mineral tonics, claims rapid, safe action, and notes testimonials praising improved health and endurance for work.
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