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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1907

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5

Tragic Barn Fire Linked to Revenge Motive in Virginia

Special to The Washington Post from Cluster Springs Virginia April 10 details a four year old boy Stanford Adama son of Col S L Adama found dead in a burned barn with a fractured skull. A servant girl and Rev W W Reynolds heard a child scream shortly before the blaze as detectives pursue a motive tied to threats against the father by a known adversary in whiskey controversy. A strange man seen along railroad tracks adds to the inquiry as authorities continue investigations.

Washington Post Cluster Springs Stanford Adama S. L Adama W. W. Reynolds Baptist Church Adaims Rames

SIX INJURED IN RINGGOLD TRAIN COLLISION

Six people were injured in a head on crash between a freight and a passenger train near Ringgold Virginia on the Southern. The wreck occurred about 4 PM as freight No 6 stood on a siding and passenger No 2 from Hanville to Richmond failed to stop. Engines and cars were demolished and a physician treated the injured aboard the train.

Ringgold Va Washington Danville Rinsfold Here Bix Fersors Is Thorght E T Ferguson If Farmer Richmond Turner Richmond Toh Manchester Ringgold Ald Inger South Boston

Aristocratic Vaudeville Pair Barred After City Row

Rome officials ban the Prince and Princess de Bnsglie from further appearances following a disruptive incident at Maixhbertia Hall last night. The couple faced heavy hissings and the princess reportedly displayed defiant gestures. Press criticism had grown since their local visit, while authorities cite likely further disturbances as the reason for the ban amid bookings elsewhere in Italy.

Rome Princess de Bnsglie Maixhbertia Hall Oice Naples Italy

Boxer’s Blow Fatal in Morgantown Area

Special to The Washington Post Cumberland, Md April 10 James S Whistler is dead at Sabraton near Morgantown W Va from a blow delivered during a friendly tag game. Guy White aged about 18 of Kingwood W Va struck the blow. No blame attached as the blow was accidental. Whistler fell unconscious, revived, ate dinner, then died eight hours later from convulsions.

Washington Poe Cumberland James S. Whistler Sabraton Morgantown W Va Guy White Attean 3Ears John White Kingwood Shister White Shisters Cle George W- Shister Shlake

Mother and Son Burned In Fire At Bodine Street Home

An early morning fire at 2069 Bodine Street in Philadelphia killed Mary Bechtel, 84, and her son Charles Bechtel, 42. The explosion of an oltarp ignited the blaze, injuring John Bechtel, the husband and father, who was burned and unable to aid his family. The house was destroyed as neighbors tried to intervene.

Philadelpnia Mary Bechtel Charles Bodine Street Charles Tel Veband Bechtel Charles Bechtal

Preliminary trial details emerge in Nathan A Muarg case

Testimony from Polly Moore, sister of the murdered boy, and others alleges the father beat and kicked the boy before his death, with linked claims of drinking. The prisoner's daughter recalls a whisky ‘blackade’ in the kitchen. The proceedings paused as the case remains unsettled.

Cass Wilsom N. C Nathan A- Muarg Polly Moore Decknee

Weebinston officers narrowly escape drowning in West Bus

Special 46 reports Captain Bayly and Aubrey G Weaver of Downing & Weaver narrowly escaped drowning near Cedarville when flooding river currents swept their ford from Winchester. They were thrown into the stream, struggled, and reached shore nearly exhausted and frozen after the heavy rains.

Weebinston Front Royal BY Bayly Aubrey G Weaver Downing & Werver Cedarville Taney Winchester

Jurisdiction Clash Over Potomac Gambling Den

Warfield appeals Maryland governor for action against a Potomac gambling and drinking establishment near Jones Point. Virginia and Maryland authorities argue over jurisdiction, citing a 1786 compact. Alexandria police claim enforcing authority, with Alexandria visitors frequenting the riverfront site by ferry and steamship transfers.

Washington Port Commonwealth Brent Patomac Marylagd and Virginie Maryland Virginia Commonwealth Division

Yale Night Celebrates Taft and Yale Alumni

A Yale alumni dinner hosted by the Washington Yale Association featured speeches praising Taft and Yale’s influence. Secretary Metcalf and Yale President Hadley led remarks on Yale’s standard in education and public life, with ministers and scholars from Yale, Harvard, and government in attendance.

Sadley Justice Brewer Metcalf Yeale Tella University Chevy Chass Club Wasington Yale Anumi Association Eli Yale John Harvard Hadley Washington Fale Ins Honor Taft

Richest Girls in America Wedding in Manhattan

Special to The Washington Post reports Courtlandt Dixon Barnes son of Henry Burr Barnes wed Mia Katharine Burney in a Manhattan ceremony. The bride is a noted Manhattan Society girl and goddaughter of Charles T. Barney. bridesmaids included Cornelia Harriman Dorothy Whitney Anita Peabody and Jean Rela. The Barneys hosted the elaborate affair at their home with a noon ceremony and wedding breakfast.

Wasdington Post New York Courtlendt Dixon Barnes Henry Burr Barnes Mia Katharine Burney Wiliam C. Whitney Charles T. Barney Mrs Barney America Cornelia Harriman Buss Dorothy Whitney Anita Peabody Jean Rela The Barneys Papattzn West Fortyninth Stract

Attempted assassination of Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch

April 10 report details a plot to murder Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, president of the Council of National Defence. The Grand Duke and his brother were traveling by train from Tsarkoee-Selo when four assailants opened fire near Kuzming, injuring none and fleeing as guards questioned a sentry.

St Petersburg Nicholas Nicholaievitch Council of National Defence Simperor Nicholas Grand Duke Helen Nicholaievitch Tsurkoe-Selo Kuzming St. Petersburg

Funeral Barred by Widow Who Spurned Men for 27 Years

Shoshone Wyoming April 10 Miss Jessie E Garrell died at sister’s house near South Pass City aged 40. She had not spoken to a man in twenty seven years after a fiancé failed to appear for an East Coast wedding. She vowed never to speak to a man again and requested no men attend her funeral, a request followed.

Washineton Misa Jennie E. Garrell South Pass City Wryoming Bila Cobbler Miss Carroll Ward Shea Carsaare

Wife of Victim Gets Ten Years and Accomplice Hanged

April 10 landing, N J. JOSEPH LABRIALO and Mrs John Buglio were convicted of murder in the first degree and manslaughter in causing the death of John Bugle, the woman's husband. Labrialo was sentenced to be hanged and the woman to ten years in prison and a $1000 fine. Labrialo professed innocence, saying the charge was unjust and that he did not know who committed the crime.

Landing N. J Joseph Lebrialo John Buglio John Bugle Labrialo

Salvation Army Leader Miss Eva Booth Attacked in Canton

Miss Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army was struck after an address in Canton on April 19. She was reported gravely ill and under physician care at the McKinley Hotel. Mrs. McKinley arranged to receive her at the McKinley home today and sent sympathy.

Salvation Army Canton Ohio Eva Booth Ines McKinley

Self-Defense Plea Frontier Marlboro Man Faces Manslaughter Trial

Marlboro Maryland April 11 The trial of Corp Wham F Winebarger Coast Artillery Fort Washington for manslaughter in the saloon killing of Private Predators Gosney began with a jury seated. Witnesses from Fort Washington testified Gosney and Winebarger quarreled over whistling then Gosney moved as if to strike when Winebarger fired in self defense.

Fort Washington Newton, Alten Louis Haynes Okie Barnes Oho Barker Heapon Gosney Winebarger Hotney Brown's Haynes Barnes Barker George B. Mer Hck Hobart W. Wells This County William R. Lavitt North Carolina M. Bane Magruder

Boy Admits Wrecking Attempt to Derail Trains

Nine year old Eugene Fandoryl, son of an Italian resident of Strythers Ohio, confessed to Pennsylvania Railroad officials that he twice tried to wreck fast trains near Lowellville Ohio fourteen miles west of here. A pole weighted with stones was found across the main line before a fast express. The second obstruction caused the east bound Pennsylvania Express to strike but stay on the rails. He was taken to Youngstown where no charge will be filed.

Pennsylvania Rew Castle Eugene Fandoryl Strythers Ohio Henry Thorton Pennsylvania Railroad Lowellville Hare Pennsylvany Express Cleveland Pittsburg Youngstown

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals and Sails

Vessel movements show arrivals from New York and Liverpool routes including Montigino, Waptee, Queenstown, and Corar. Multiple liners such as Lusitania and Mauretania lanes are noted with destinations to New York and through Cherbourg May Furnessia. Reports indicate deck schedules, docking times, and Thursday entries with ports and ship names in a dense roster.

Thureday Radio Istana Norm Fentia Muajestie Liverpool Queenstown New York Propanly Dock Ghout & P Llanconsett Furnessia Glasgow

Taft Plan Aims at Cuban Restoration 1908

Taft and party sail for Porto Rico after sending a letter to Gov Magoon outlining U S intervention plans in Cuba. Roosevelt reportedly approves. The piece covers proposed electoral timing, census needs, and parties Liberal and Conservative views on municipal and provincial elections and the presidential inauguration schedule for 1908.

Porto Rito Gov. Magoon United States Perca Deland Taft Magoon Chamber of Commerce Geb Barry Steinhart Ewacke Liberal Party Seiec- Hana Advisory Commission Congress Mont Bo Fm Thme

Slender Lines in Slender Slurs at White Plains Trial

New York April 1 Aes says a large number of witnesses are subpoenaed for tomorrow before Supreme Court Justice Tempting in White Plains in a 925 000 damages slander case filed by Grace Raymond against Nadine Duncumber Ring Mount Vernon widow. Raymond once Mount Vernon Sunday school teacher and Ring’s alleged target says Ring called her names. Ring, not living with her husband Patrick Ring Mount Vernon theatrical manager, had previously attracted press attention for her marriage. The couple wed September 12 194x and later at Brighton Beach race track she reportedly picked six winners. Ring sued her husband December 1 for a deed worth 50000 claimed obtained by him under duress fraud and threats. the suit was withdrawn then renewed May 6 194x.

New York Supreme Court White Plains Grace Raymond Nadine Duncumber Ring Mount Vernon Bing

William B. Petar Dies A Lineal Washington Descendant

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Maryland April 10 information received from Elliott City that former State Senator William B Petar a lineal descendant of George Washington and a devoted friend of the late Senator Garman is dying of Brights disease. He is unconscious and not expected to live through the night. Senator Pater twice represented Howard County in the senate serving as chairman of important committees. He is about sixty five years old.

George Washington Washington Baltimore Elliott City William B. Petar Geoorge Washington Garman Bright Benster Pater Howard County Senate

Multinational Hotel Guest Roster Appears in City Directories

A scan shows a dense list of names and affiliations across major hotels in Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia and other localities. The compilation features individuals associated with Metropolitan Arlington Shoreham and various clubs with numerous titles and spouses noted among attendees.

Death in Philadelphia asylum horror

Special to The Wrenlogger Joe Philadelphia April 11 a Black inmate known as the Sailor 6 feet 3 inches tall is killed by 22 fellow patients after being declared insane in the asylum yard. He shouted blasphemies and was attacked when the crowd closed in, beating him to death. Coroner's details say the man was horribly manhandled.

Joe Philadelphia Theddeus John Fom Sunday City Hall Saylour Johnson Wes Johnson Paul

Woman Burns To Death Near Manchester Virginia

A woman, Virginia Baseler, was burned to death in the early hours at her son-in-law W C Moore’s house on the Midlothian turnpike seven miles from Manchester Virginia Local reports say valuable papers money and bonds were in an upper room but the house and outbuildings burned to the ground The case features social and local tragedy with no suspect named and officials noting the fire’s total destruction

Washington Richmond Virginia Baseler W. C. Moore Midlothian Turnpike Manchester

Statue of Cavalry Leader Unveiled at Confederate Reunion

A statue honoring a renowned cavalry leader was unveiled during the Confederate reunion in May. The old soldiers presented the statue to Mrs. Stuart, widow of General Stuart, commemorating his legacy.

Mra. Stuart Gen. Stuart

Pipe Fatalities In Tonawanda Street Incident

April Worski, a smoker, found a tobacco pipe on a Tonawanda street yesterday afternoon and lit it. An explosion followed, injuring him severely as both eyes were blown out and his nose torn. doctors fear he will die from injuries.

Invires Tonawanda Mike Worski

William Broater Arrested in Maryland Assault Case

Special to The Waenington rast Marlboro Maryland April 1 William Broater colored suspected of criminally assaulting Mrs Minnie Spencer at her home near Rosecroft Prince George's County about noon Monday was brought here today by Deputy Sheriff Vincent and lodged in jail Mrs Spencer was summoned before the grand jury now in session here and argued for about a half hour No indictment has yet been returned.

Waenington Rast Marlboro Willam Broater Minnie Spencer Rosecroft Prince George’s County Vincent Migs. Spancer

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