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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1905

Page

2

Deaths at Lorton: Italian laborer and deputy sheriff dies

Italian laborer Joseph Leanto shot Deputy Sheriff George W. Malcolm at Lorton Valley. Leanto later died of wounds in Alexandria hospital. Both bodies moved for burial as officials investigate the incident and possible mob involvement rumors. Ambassador des Planches and staff sought details at Alexandria police headquarters. Malcolm’s mother and brother learned of the tragedy as the community reels from the shooting and ensuing violence.

Des Planches Alexandria Malcolm Leanto Baron Mayer Des Planches United States Alexdriaria Joseph Leanto George W. Malcolm Lorton Valley Fairfax County H. M. Quigg & Co Lorton Fred Washington Webster Roberts M. Des Planches Washington-Southern Burkes Station Mary E. Malcolm A. F. Malcom Tles Pennsylvani Avenue

Court Martial Ordered for Maj Carrington in Manila

General Corbin cables that a general court martial will convene in Manila on the 11th for Maj Frank De L Carrington of the First Infantry on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. Carrington was recently convicted by civil courts in Manila of misappropriating Philippine government funds and sentenced to forty years. He has appealed the sentence. The military verdict could result in his dismissal from the army.

Maj Carrington Gen. Corbin Philippine Division Washington Manila Frank de L. Carrington First Infantry

Japanese Minister III Leaves Washington for New York

Japanese Minister Kogoro Yakshira departed Washington for New York to consult the physician who treated him after a serious appendicitis attack last winter. He has been unwell for weeks and plans to rest before resuming duties. Hioki serves as temporary in charge.

Kogoro Yakshira Washington New York Takahira Mr. Hioki

Alleged Poisoner Dawget in Virginia Murder Case

Mary Bumbrey a 26 year old colored woman is wanted in Prince William County Virginia on a murder charge for allegedly poisoning Ruben B Green a fellow farm worker at Col Morris Carr near Manassas. Detectives Hartigan and Baur arrested her last night and she refused to speak. She awaits sheriff arrival for transfer to the county jail.

Virginia Mary Bumbrey Prince William County Hartigan and Baur Ruben B. Green Col Morris Carr Manassas

Notable Washington Auction Show at Sloan Galleries

A premier collection arrives in Washington at C G Sloan & Co 140% G Street NW featuring mahogany furniture Persian rugs antique silver china brass copper ornaments bound books and works by local artists. The sale runs Wednesday Thursday and Friday with daily auctions at 11 30 am 1 pm and 3 pm.

Washington C. G Sloan & Co G Street Northwest Messrs. Sloan & Co Ll &® Mu

Thief Bypasses Phones Steals Jewelry In Wisconsin Ave Home

A burglary at 2433 Wisconsin Avenue yesterday involved the theft of jewelry valued around 9 to 17 dollars from Phe Barnes’s home. Police from the Seventh Precinct investigated after a hired telephone repairman, claiming to fix a broken line, allegedly cut wires on two phones and ransacked a second floor room. Barnes believes the intruder knew electrical wiring, but no suspect has been found.

Phe Wisconsin Aversus North Bernat Barnes

Taken Back to It Joseph Tells How He Forged and Cashed Check

Seventeen year old Richard E. Murphy confessed to bank robbery and check forgery in New York, later held in St Joseph Mo to face charges for stealing 225 dollars from Merchants National Bank. He described passing counterfeit checks with a priest note, attending a theater box with George Gould, and planning a crooked path ahead if not prosecuted.

Richard E. Murphy St. Joseph McNamarta Merchants’ National Bank Iio Detrenvd Bureau Mlather Jigme Mint Washington Hartigan and Baur T. W. Evans George Gould Albert Silliman, Jr Benning Evans St. Louis New York

Paper Hangers Hold Firm in Demand for Higher Pay

Paper Hangers Union No 420, after a Friday strike, held a 4 30 pm meeting declaring resolve to stay firm. A mass gathering is set for today at 2 pm with national officers expected. About one third of local firms have agreed to 3 50 per day and workers returned. The union, with nearly 300 members, plans to assist emergencies without disrupting the public.

Paper Hangers’ Union No. 420 Charles Kenny H. J. Wells Wells

Mystery Woman Linked To Infant's Body Found In Northwest

A found infant corpse lay on a vacant lot at Twentieth Street and Massachusetts Avenue Northwest. Police report violence marks on the scene and a mysterious woman seen nearby wearing rich clothing like the victim’s. A passerby notified Detective Nevitt. a call suggested the body would be moved, then hung up.

Massachusetts Avenué Somme Ada Gateriots

Infant Left In Basket Found At Harris Residence Grounds

A four year old colored infant abandoned in a basket behind Dr W T Harris commissioner of education at 188 Yale street northwest was found by Rosa Whetington and handed to a District nurse. Police arrested Huma Queen, 45, on charges of abandoning the child and she was detained. A week old negro baby found in an alley at 16 East street southeast was delivered to a District nurse. An eight month old girl found in an alley near Thirteenth and Yale streets northwest wrapped in a torn towel appeared ill or drugged and was taken to a District nurse May Roberts at German Avenue Northwest.

Abanié Harrin W. T. Harrik Yate Rosa B. Whetington Haris Bates Huma Queensi Yule Street E Street Edward Gray First Street Thirteenth Yale Streets Roga B. Washington W. T Harris Yale Street Tenth Rae F Misa_ Mary Roberts Erman Avenue

Arrest of George Richardson for Disorderly Conduct

George Richardson was arrested by Officer Kliendenst of the First precinct last night on a disorderly charge. He appeared mute and possibly deaf, gave his name as twenty five, and muttered while being escorted to the cell after a reported knife display on Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

George Richardson Kliendenst First Precinct Sergt. Mancot Eisendenst Thirteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Richardson

Army officers promoted and retired in early 20th century

Lieut co Willam neck and Liléit Col Frank WU Rob inson have been advanced to brigadier generals and retired. Majors L P Hunt and C H Murray promoted. colonels and captains in the Third Thirteenth Fourth Seventh Cavalry receive retirements and promotions.

Willam Neck Third Cavalry Liléit Frank WU. Robinson Thirteenth Cavalry L. P. Hunt C. H. Murray Fourth Cavalry Helisutenasit Lioyad M. Breit Valry Obert R. Wallach

President Lizars on Texas unity and irrigation drive

Fort Worth Texas and Wichita Falls scenes describe President's praise of Texan growth and irrigation advances. He stresses national irrigation, river navigation, and securing headwaters, praising Texas diversity and urging unity to boost national wealth. He visits Wichita Falls after Fort Worth leg.

Colton Will Enter Dominican Service for Mission to Santo Domingo

Col. Colton, chief lector of cusiting in Sainte Dominics, will leave New York for Santo Domingo on Tuesday with three aides an accountant two statisticians and a stenographer and translator. Taft assured Colton he is employed by the Dominican government not the United States and he will report to President Morales and arrange salaries for his assistants. Navy reports say Dilie and Brooklyn have reached Monte Cristi and Rear Admiral Sigsbee will move his flag to the Brooklyn soon.

Morales United States Col RG. Colton Cusiting Sainte Dominics New York Santa Oming Taft Colton Col. Collton Santo Domingo Thicé Sibcéllectora Dilie Brooklyn Monte Cristi Navy Départment Sigsbéd Newark Nerais Annapolis

Hospital Corps Man Hawthorne Arrested for Larceny and Desertion

Hospital Corps man Herman H Hawthorne, 28, stationed at Washington Barracks, eluded Detectives Parham and O'Brien for over four months after allegedly deserting in November. He faced grand larceny and desertion charges and was locked up at the First precinct station following arrest near Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW.

Hospital Corps Parham O’brien Herman H. Hawthorne Washington Barracks Hawthorne Lée Wade Thirteenth Street Peninsyilvania Avenue

Crabe Game Raids By Police Near Fourteenth Street

Police conducted three raids on a craps operation during the night in Washington near Fourteenth and G streets northwest. Officers arrested eight men in one house and detained others as a broader crackdown on gambling continued with additional arrests and a hotel stakeout involving private security and patrols.

Appomattox Day program honors veterans in ceremony

En campment No. 9 Union Veteran Legion held Appomattox Day observances with Hon. W. W. Brown auditor for the Navy Department delivering the principal address on Appomattox Day. Col. Nathaniel Shatswell presided, with prayers, songs, recitations, and several auxiliary performances in a patriotic program.

Appomattoz Union Veteran Legion W. W. Brown Navy Department Appomattox Nathaniel Shatswell E. B. Thompson Albert Prof. Wooden Grant Gahera FI. Campbell Interior Department Florence Donohile J. Hawin Browne Col. Brown National Organization of the Union Véteran Legion United States Baltimore R. Atwater Smith America

Yardman Killed Jumping Between Engines on Railroad Tracks

George C. Burns, assistant yardmaster of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died after leaping from one moving engine to another on night shift near Benning. He fell beneath the wheels and was killed instantly, his body later prepared for burial at Lee's Undertaking Establishment on Pennsylvania Avenue. Burns, unmarried, resided at 248 Eighth Street Southwest.

George C. Burns Benning Lee Pennsylvania Avenue Third Street Burns Pennsylvania Railroad Eghih Street

Two Beautiful Women Escape Dread Catarrh with Peruna

The article cites testimonials of women using Peruna to prevent colds and cure catarrh. It describes catarrh starting with facial symptoms and spreading to the nose and throat, noting Peruna as a preventive and remedy. Readers are invited to seek medical advice and write to Dr Hartman in Columbus for guidance.

B. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Thusands of Women Cared of Annoying Catarrh by Peruna

Thousands of women suffer from catarrh and have improved health with Peruna. The ad claims facial beauty is harmed by catarrh and that even minor symptoms can alarm women, urging use of the remedy.

Peruna

Merger Proposal Sparks Dignity Debate in Panama

Reports claim plans to merge the offices of the Americas Minister to Panama and the Canal Zone Governor into one post. Local press objects, arguing the move disrespects Panama's rights and violates law by ranking the Canal Zone governor below a provincial governor.

Canal Panama Américas Panamia Cana] Zone Carial Zone

Extradition Treaty Ratifications Exchanged With Panama

Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 26, 1904 were exchanged today in Panama, formalizing the agreement and advancing legal cooperation between the two nations.

United States Panama

Sequel to Bank Failure Ties to Hudket Shops

Arrests issued in Lorath Ohio as part of probe into alleged proprietors of Hudket shops where illegal speculative trades were run. HL G King and W J Worth, named with Capt James Riley, faced warrants tied to Citizens’ Bavirage Bank failure investigations. Bond set at 150,000. Riley remains in custody amid ongoing inquiry.

Lorath Ohio HL .G. King W. J. Worth James Riley Eng Worth Riley Citleeris’ Bavirige Bank Eployes

Weather Conditions and Forecasts for April 4, 1905

Weather conditions report from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau notes high pressure shifting southeast, cool in Northeastern districts, warm temperatures in the Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys, with little rainfall expected. Forecasts show warmer weather mid Atlantic and New England areas, with showers probable in the Ohio Valley and South Atlantic regions. Winds shift from fresh westerly along the Northeast coast to southerly along the Gulf coast, storm warnings resumed mid-April, and temperatures across locations are provided with maxima and minima.

U._8 Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Missiseippi Misaburi Heiperi Beth Mississippi Valley Lake Region Middle Atlantic States New England Otio Tennessee South Atlantic Ute Lake Middle Atlantic Lake Ragion Mistoukii New Mgland Gulf Aouth Upper Lakes Michigan Huro St. Clair Irie Ontario Pepin Suptrior Haute Baldié Mattie

Rockefeller heir born to McCormick line in Chicago

A fifth child of Mr and Mrs Harold McCormick, Rockefeller kin, was born in Chicago. The infant is a girl and both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. The piece notes wealth implications for Standard Oil descendants and mentions Easter fabric sales at Horns with cheviots priced at 12.50 and guarantees of fit.

Apecal Washington Post Calgazo Harold Me

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