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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

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18

Teachers Hear Shaw Trend to Nationalization

Baltimore April 1 at the Eastern Commercial Teachers Association convention Secretary Leslie M Shaw argued that post Civil War U.S. producers and workers gained advantages and that federal supervision expanded in commerce and industry. He noted rising central government influence through antitrust, banking, insurance, and food inspection while calling the old state sovereignty party toward federal jurisdiction.

Haltimore Eastern Commercial Teachers’ Association Raine Iowa Louisiana H.H. Norman Baltimore Business College Daniel C. Gilman Eued Habbits Slekness the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte Bon Shaw Insurance Central Old State Sovereignty Party United States

Norfolk Woman's Will Contested Over 100000 Bequest

Washington Post reports Norfolk widow Mrs Columbia Rhea left about 99000 to Randolph Macon College. Probate fight over her will centers on state law barring estates to institutions. Executor George M DiMarard seeks probate in Virginia, while relatives contest the instrument.

Norfolk Randolph Macon Washington Post Tudges Block Gaither Dann Mont Columbia ‘Rhea Tuuyt Als Rhea George M.“Dimard Abs Randolph-Macon College Methodist Episcopal Hea Heath Maris Ridges Baltimore

Love Letters In Court Over Wallen Will Contest

In Edmond Wisconsin a will by tombstone dealer James A. Wallen is being challenged by children from his two marriages. They allege undue influence by his young widow Mrs Walton who seeks to defend the will. Letters from Wallen to his surviving wife reveal affectionate style and dramatic spelling, dated circa 1885.

Washington Fredmond James A. Wallen

Court Tackles Tax on Social Huts in Virginia Club Case

In Clieut Court a Virginia Club and its Board faced ruling on a social club tax. The case centered on the Hnginess Men's Association described as a business organization with social fees.

Ucense Tay Virginia Club Hnginess Men's Association

Patterson elects Republican officials in new town charter race

Cumberland Missouri reports Patterson West Virginia voters elect Mayor W H H Williams Recorder Frank Fo Councilmen A Granstann D N Nick Davis and William Gandes. A man named Boy Given Twenty Years for Assault in Newport News Virginia. Twenty-year sentence handed to a formerly enslaved woman Faithie Walt og by York County Circuit Court with accomplice Jason Robinson to be tried.

Weelal Waar Wasmiimien Cumberland Patterson W. Va W. H. H. Williams Frank Fo A. Granstann D. N. Nick Davis William’ Gandes Iryety Washington Post Newport News Slas Robinson Clehteen York County Faithie Walt William Wash Jason Robinson Tmi To-Da

Bridge Plant Burned at Roanoke

The plant of the Inia Bridge and Iron Company in Roanoke Virginia burned destroying an old building. Loss estimated between 500 and 10,000 dollars, fully insured, cause under investigation.

Roanoke Rovine Wasmieston Inia Bridge and Iron Company

Abduction Charge Shocks Norfolk Visitor From New York

A New York traveling salesman was arrested in Norfolk after a request from Washington NC authorities. He was returned to Washington for trial on a charge of abducting Mrs. H Olive, wife of the hotel keeper there. He denies involvement and claims she may have followed him. The case centers on events surrounding the hotel in Washington NC.

Wile Washington Norfolk David Rice New York Washington N. C H. Olive Washington, N. C An - Hee Wee Sherif Ricks Olive

Wedded at Midnight Eludes Bride Father in Berlin Ride

William J. Noel of Hancock Maryland and Miss Aiman Carleton Hunter, daughter of James D. Hunter, married at Cumberland after a late train ride to Hancock. The ceremony occurred past midnight with Rev. W W Barazs officiating, following an eventful escape from the bride’s father and a chase to the station.

Washington Post Cumberland William J. Noel Hancock, Md Pennsylvania Glass Sand Company Berkeley Springs W. Va Aiman Carleton Hunter James D. Hunter John W. Young Hancock Station Mr.Neel Willam Neel Nancock

Woman Takes Laudanum and Railroad Agent Despondent

Miss Hattie Crews a Southern Railway agent at Walnut Cove aged twenty took an overdose of laudanum after learning she faced transfer to Greenwood and an auditor checked her books. Despondent over the move and investigation she remained in distress for hours, with fears she might die.

Wealiogton Post Winston-Salem N. C Hattie Crews Southern Railway Walnut Cove

Soldier at Fort Howard shoots self in home tragedy

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore April 12 reports William Womer aged about thirty formerly of Lewiston Pennsylvania and a Coast Artilleryman at Fort Howard died by suicide at his residence. He had served in the Philippines and had a good army record. A comrade said Womer signified intent to desert Wednesday and was married last June.

Fort Howard Washington Post Baltimore William Wolper Lewiston Coast Artillery Wie Womer Philippines Comrate

Knocked Down in Fight in Staunton

Special to The Washington Post reports D M Kyle and William Yan quarreled yesterday at a transfer company. Kyle struck Ryan on the head with a pitchfork knocking him down. Ryan’s head hit a fence and skull fractures were found at the hospital. Kyle was arrested. Bertha Wagher and Calvin Pe Smarth of Smithfield wed this afternoon in Third Presbyterian Church. Richard Fingereld Harris and Blanche Theo of Nottoway County married at a Petersburg hotel. Rosalie Sivcker of Philadelphia and Edwin Cooper, a lighting artist of Chester, Pa, were married at the bride’s Philadelphia home. Both bride and groom birthday noted by pastor Richmnd.

Washington Post Staunton D. M. Kyle William Yan Kyle Ryan Ilena Bertha Calvin Pe Smarth Smithfield RB. B. Begleston Petersburg Richard Fingereld Jiarris Mise Blanche Theo Nottoway County J. B. Winn Methodist Church Winchester Rosalie H. Sivicker Philadelphia Edwin “Eh. Cooper Cheater Powell

Obituaries From Virginia Newspapers List Local Deaths

Heathsville April 7 Mrs M Hudson of Lodge dies of paralysis. Staunton April 12 Mrs Fleiding Whitmore of Augusta County dies age one year, survived by husband and one son. Heathsville April 18 Charlie head aged twenty dies at home near Mila Northumberland County of pneumonia daughter of Thomas Dunaway. Chatham April 12 Joseph Harvey Brown of Shackoe, Halifax not Hittsylvania dies of peritonitis after thirty six hours. He is thirty years old, mother and two brothers survive.

Heathsville M. Hudson Lodge Staunton Fleiding Whitmore Auguste County Charli Head Mila Northumberland County Thomas Dunaway Chatham Joseph Harvey Brown Shackoe Hittsylvania County

Maryland Obituary Notices From Cumberland Annapolis and Winchester

Obituaries from Cumberland mourn J Mitton Boughner aged seventy of New Market Va and Louis H Young sixty one a street superintendent and former councilman. Annapolis reports Elizabeth Spencer Murray wife of retired Pay Director J D Murray USN died from bronchitis and heart trouble at home. Also in Winchester Bruce Worthington appoints Robert M Ward as receiver for Worthington Pepacco Company assets around ten thousand against six thousand liabilities, with a capital stock of sixty thousand. A Court of Claims action awards ten thousand for Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church damages during the Civil War, funds pending congressional appropriation.

Cumberland J. Mitton Boughner New Maraville Louis H.young Annapolis Elizabeth Spencer Murray J. Db. Murray USN Acton Airs Murray Gol. W. Spencer Richmond Bruce Worthington Thomas W. Warrigon Robert M. Ward Worthington ‘Pepacco Company Winchester Washington Court of Claims Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Congress

Fire Damages Alexandria Grocery Store On Duke Street

A Alexandria grocery store at 1198 Duke Street suffered a fire of incendiary origin around 1 3 o clock Thursday morning. Firemen battled the blaze as stock and building were damaged, with insurance covering the losses. Police noted suspicious circumstances as an investigation begins. Also reported: Rev. C D Bulla arrived to serve at the Methodist Episcopal Church, and local real estate sales including houses on Washington and Wolfa Streets. Charles G Shaffer, Confederate veteran, died at 210 South Henry Street. funeral set for 3:00 pm at his residence.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria R. A. Sprouse & Sons Duke Street Pettey The C. D. Bulla Methodist Episcopal Church South Winchester J.P. Stump William Buckingham Tec. Swann Charles G. Shaffer Charles’ Go Shaffer South Henry Street Mr. Shaffer Maryland Virginia Lee Camp

Local court case opens in Alexandria for $30,000 damages

Attorney R Walton Moore of Fairfax and State's Attorney Cran idal Mackey of Alexandria will appear for the defendant in the suit by James E Clements against Frank Lyon for 30000 damages over a personal injury in the Alexandria County courthouse last year. The circuit court for Alexandria County convenes April 2 with Judge Norton presiding and an early hearing expected. Warfield’s new King and Pitt street building opens with 482 drug store on ground floor and six rooms above. Washington firm Heupel Holloran Winship leases Union Street building to move plant from Wyton to Alexandria. Police commissioners in session continue to probe the department amid rumors of reorganization. firm decisions await final labors.

R. Walton Moore Fairfax Cranidal Mackey Alexandra County James E. Clements Vergus Frank ‘Lyon Alexandria County J. K. M. Norton Clements Warfield Edgar Warfield, Jr Joseph I. Rodgers King and Pitt Streets Alexandria King’ Street Pitt Street Washington

Democratic victory ushers in Charleston mayor

At a special Charleston city council meeting on April 12, Democrat James A. Holley was elected mayor to succeed Republican John A. Jarrett. The move surprised Republicans who had run municipal affairs, as Democrats had won enough wards in March to shift council control. The Republicans had briefly reelected Jarrett after his resignation, arguing the action illegal due to insufficient notice.

Washington Fort Charleston W. Va James A. Holley City of John A. Jarrett Jarret Vegas Jarrett

Surprise subpoena in Blackburn case in Washington

In Greensboro on April 2 a surprise arose in the case against Congressman Blackburn charged with practicing before Washington departments. His private secretary John Crouch was subpoenaed as a witness, expected to testify about Blackburns correspondence regarding fees for appearances before the revenue bureau. Crouch said he knows nothing that could harm Blackburn.

Washington Greensboro N. C Blackburn John Crouch Crouch Revenue Bureau

Insurance bills pass two awaiting action in Albany

Four bills from the special insurance investigation committee pass both houses and head to Governor Higging for signature. The assembly also clears the general insurance law bill and sends it to the senate. The anti perjury bill is kept as a special order for Monday night after senate amendments. Only two bills remain to be acted on, the general bill in the senate and the amended anti perjury bill returning to the assembly for concurrence. The session also advances other measures including prohibiting political contributions by corporations and curbing false records by officers.

New York Senate Albany Special Insurance Higging Assembly Senate Legislative Agen Secretary of State Fie Stock Life Insurance Company Mi i Fects Equitable Life Assurance Velety

Protest Deferred in Elkins Delegates Case Before District Committee

Parkersburg April 12 The expected contest over Roane County Republicans pledged delegates to Woodyard and Hiking to the Senatorial and Congressional conventions was deferred. The Republican Congressional committee met with county reps and called a May 22 convention for Woodyard successor but took no action, planning to raise the matter with the Senatorial committee. Body of missing man found in Wilmington Del was identified as John Sharman, a local young man, after being missing since March 30. The body was found by two fishermen in the woods seven miles from the city, badly decomposed.

Elkins Washington Post Parkersburg Harry C. Woodyard Woodyard Senatorial Committee Wilmington Del John Sharman

Martinsville Store Robbed After Night Break In

Martinsville merchant Heiner’s store was broken into last night with rear window smashed. Several outfits including clothes hats and other items were stolen as police begin investigations. Petersburg bonds sale planned for sewer water pipe and sidewalk project at forty year term. Dr A Bruce Eagle and Miss Bessie Harley wed in Martinsburg at mother’s home this evening. Delaware minister Rev We Ma Sites assists. South Carolina Jamestown Exposition commission selects site for state building in Norfolk and is hosted by exposition company.

Washington Danville Heiner Martinsville Martinsville Pollas A. B. Eagle Bessie Harley Washington Post Martinsburg W. Va A. Bruce Eagle Bigie Harley Torlae Canter Delaware South Caroline” Selecta Norfolk, Va South Carolina Jamestown Exposition Commission Exposition Company

Fire at Crawford Woolen Mills Causes $5000 Loss

A fire at the Crawford Woolen Mills in Martinsburg last night caused about $5000 damage. Sparks from a loose nail on machinery started the blaze by igniting oil.

Auswegen Martinsburg Vac Grawford Woolen Mills

Demand Entire Change in Mutual Life Policy Holders Plans

London reports British policy holders of the Mutual Life Insurance Company oppose Joseph H. Choate's proposals and press for a full change in trustees connected with the McClurdys. They call an April meeting to review the reply and demand an actuary to verify reserves, accusing the reply of evading the issue. A 8 p.m. District Reform School event follows the meeting with a program and Rev. Robert Moore address.

Mutual Life Choate London The Mutual Life Insurance Company Joseph H. Choate A. D. Suilliard Mutual Saya Trusteag McClurdys Robert Moore

Roy Killed by Slag Hopper in Bristol Virginia

Bristol April 12 Luyther Jones teen son of J F Jones an employee at the Bristol iron furnace was run over by a slag hopper while coupling Today he suffered a leg injury and died this afternoon Abingdon votes to abolish saloons and adopt the dispensary system to begin July Abingdon Virginia one of the oldest towns in the state formerly voted out whisky then restored saloons Dr King s New Discovery cures coughs colds sore throats at $1 guaranteed all druggists

Roy Washington Post Bristol Luyther Jones Bristol Iron Furnace Abingdon Virginia

Plan Church Merger Between McKendree and Wesley MM E

Pastors of McKendree and Wesley MM E churches approve a merger and may adopt it. Wesley Church at Fifth and F streets may sell its building as McKendree enlarges with major additions to seat a double congregation. Officials note no official plans yet and say talks have been informal.

McKendree Wesley MM. E

Count de la Vaulx Aerial Trip From Pittsf field Saturday

Count de la Vaulx, the French balloonist, plans to ascend from Pittsfield Saturday morning with a party from the Aero Club of America. He aims to stay aloft six to seven hours, covering four men and forty miles, while aboard will be Homer W. Hedges and Augustus Post. Reports that Mrs Bishop and Aire Newbold were to ascend were denied.

Vaulx Washington Pittafield Ofasa Haltoom de la Vaulx Iub America Count de la Vaux Homer” W. Hedges Aero Chair of America Augustus' Post Allen A. Hawley New York

Long Trip Through Clouds Aerial Race From New York to Chicago

Chicago reports William Wennery the aeronaut aims to fly from New York to Chicago for a $3,000 prize. He narrowly escaped death during a recent descent and says representatives from New York renewed contact, with a start planned next week and a likely Sunday launch.

Chicago William Wennery New York New” York

Plot To Rob Stirs Church In Iowa April Warrant Issued

An alleged conspiracy to rob Pelletier Hy goods store in City Iowa led to arrests last night and today. J C Wand a church worker and store head J Merrill led the plot with clerks J Wy Shield and M Bender aiding in thefts. Two satchels of plunder found at a residence valued at about 9000. Wand attempted suicide by drowning and is hospitalized. The case centers on conspirators facing charges of systematic theft from the store.

Sign’ City Iowa Besa Bereby Dentes J.’ Merrill J. Wy Shield Bender

State funds recovered in Pennsylvania through bank deposit actions

Harrisburg April reports announce that Pennsylvania has recovered all public funds totaling 1,030,000 from the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny at failure, with 1,080,000 plus 14,343.15 interest paid to the treasury. Governor commends state treasurer for safeguarding and collecting the funds for the people. casualty and marine hospital service notes list a death in San Francisco and medical orders for immigration and quarantine duties. Retail Grocers celebrate fourth anniversary of their association on Tuesday April VW, with events in the city.

Harrisburg Penty- Packer Commonwealth, of Pennsylvania Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Ita Himterprise National’ Bank Commonwealth Pennsylvania Marine Hospital Sexy United States Public Heat and Marine Hospital Service D. Richardson San Francisco Quarantine Wertenbaker Quebec Canada Immigration Rupert’Blue Reedy Island Ellis Island Itp Giamae Sevand Srms Lh’ Mecibers

Reception to Pastor at St Pauls South Church

A reception was held in honor of Pastor Reve BP at St Pauls South Church on Northwest Street. Members of the congregation hosted the event in the evening, welcoming the pastor and acknowledging his service.

St. Paul's Bt

Brokers Seek Day Off For Good Friday

New York April 12 A petition from stock exchange members asked the Board of Governors to close the exchange on Good Friday as many planned vacations. The governors delayed decision, keeping the market open, with several exchanges already announcing closures for Saturday and Monday.

Waanington Pomt New York The Stock Exchange Board of ‘Equerhors Eno Abraham Tin

Market reports show wheat gains and broad grain activity

Wheat and corn prices rose on a brisk trading day with strong demand from millers and exports. Argentine shipments and Western crop developments supported gains while live hogs softened as provisions dipped, and overall market activity remained active with high bid levels and steady offerings across futures and cash markets.

Chicago Bo-Lay Activa Ana Broad Wtattetiea' Khosdoga Materiad Argentina Wweek American Northwest Liverpool Minneapolia Oma Lollinig Priess Nebelpes Ivers Ktrong D.mindtelower

New York Grain Market Report Summary

Market notes show mixed grain prices with slight gains and declines. Reports mention wheat corn and oats movements, with bids and offers around midweek levels and various price indices.

Metal Market Report Highlights Tin and Copper Movements

London and local markets show tin prices rising with spot around 76 shillings and futures near 44172. Copper held steady around 64.1 pence and futures near 6.62. Lead remained quiet at about 5.05 to 5.45, while electrolytic copper and casting metals cited modest shifts. general market activity steady with occasional price adjustments across Regions.

London Higrmarket Lando Engtini Wit Oundey Cleveland Saedy Bortherson Ilion Monneri Lugibssy Nort Jonetsy Semas

Goods for the Tropics Urges Manufacturers Trade Share

G Gear P Austin, chief of the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor, returned from New York after lecturing on Trade Opportunities the Orient. He argues U S manufacturers produce only home goods and overlook tropical markets, urging study of tropical consumers and tailored goods for those regions.

Ggear.p. Austin Burea of Department of Commerce and Labor New York Austin Orient Far East United States Japan North

Cotton Movement Shows Decline in Bales Marketed

Secretary Hester reports seven months of the season from September 1 to March 31 show Texas and Indian Territory entering 152000 bales less than last year while Gulf States have marketed 959000 bales and Atlantic States 481000 fewer. Total crop marketed down 1232000 bales with March 9 close at 9390988.

New Orleans Hester Texas Indian Territory Gulf Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Missouri Okahome Atlantic States North South Carolina Gabrera Florida Alabama Virginia Atlantic States ‘For the Seven Months: of the ‘Season, 4, Ea Ebp, Tm. Hight

Texas Prosperous Product Value Reveals Growth

Texas commerce report shows the state ranking highly in manufacturing output with a 6 percent rise in value per wage earner and total product value reaching $150,028,000, indicating strong growth across the sector.

Ceteus Hurcay Nas Texas

New York Produce Market Fluctuations Across Grains and Meats

The market shows steady to firm tones in key commodities. Western chickens and turkeys trade at varied figures while flour, lard, and petroleum display firm to steady movement amid uncertain inquiries. Potatoes and other staples remain irregular with Bermuda and Florida sourcing noted in fleeting price cues.

Towle Nalon Minnesota Doj Yellow, Bros O ‘Petroleum Steedy Segan Couvnitigal Mohares Liverpool Bermuda Don Hiam Florida Charleston

Equitable Trust Board Announces Hugo Euring Trustee

In New York on April 22 at the Equitable Trust Company office, Hugo Euring was elected trustee of a company succeeding Clarence H Mackay. The announcement marks a significant leadership change in the financial firm’s governance.

N' Equitable ‘Trust Board York Equitable Trust Company New York Hugo

Dismissed consul arrives in New York with family

Alvin Smith of Onis, removed from office as United States consul at Trinidad last October, reached New York by the steamer Maraval from Prin—idad with his family. The cause cited was his failure to render his accounts.

Tanner Views Battlefield Plans Near Atlanta

Corp. James Tanner, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, with Mrs. Tanner and others, visited Atlanta for a reception by the Women’s Relief Corps and Daughters of the American Revolution. He toured Battlefield areas, expressed strong support for battlefield park plans, and offered assistance to advance the project.

Atlanta Corp James Tanners Grand Army_of the Republic Tanner John Tweedale Wweeddle Womah Reiief Corps Corp. Tanner Te-Tay Battlefield Routh

Confessed Murder Alleged Exoneration of Brother in Georgia Case

Italian brothers Francisca and Cologne Morelli, wanted at Oak Park AL for murder, were captured after police say Francisco confessed and exonerated his brother. Victim Filippo Vannarini was shot March 2 during a fight at Oak Park. The pair await officer arrival from Utlingis as they lie in custody. Negress Adeline Lee found dead by daughter Emma in Baltimore area home No 10 Blagden alley. Coroner Nevitt cites heart disease as cause.

Pittsburg Francisca Cologne Morelli Osk Park Maurder Ware Lay Francisco Filippo ‘Vannarini Oak Park Ulingis Adeline Lee Emma Blagden.alley Nevitt Durlal

Food and health for growing children

A historical note emphasizes that a child's health and strength come from proper nutrition. It argues that growing children need a variety of food elements to build their bodies, urging care in feeding to ensure health and happiness.

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