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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1906

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Four-Year Terms for Greene and Gaynor in Federal Case

Judge Speer orders Benjamin D. Greene and Jona W Gaynor to four years in federal prison at Atlanta Ga with fines of 7500 each for embezzlement charges. Court approves equal terms on all counts but considers via good behavior a possible reduction to three years. fines may be waived if defendants lack more than 200. Counsel to appeal. evict order grants ten days for filing exceptions.

Savannah Benjamin D. Greene Jona W Gaynor Gpeer Fedeval Athulla

Long criminal sentences deemed unnecessary by court

The judge declines the extreme penalty and instead sets four years in the United States Penitentiary at Atlanta for each defendant. He imposes a fine of $575,749.90 on each for embezzlement, noting the offenders are elderly, educated, and accustomed to luxury. The ruling emphasizes deterrence through certainty rather than severity.

Carter United States Atlanta

Mutiny Aboard Hilarius Ends With Mutineers Jumping Shark Bay

A three day mutiny aboard the British steamer Hilarius culminated in seventeen cattlemen barricading the bow and opening fire. The six Spaniards and nine Italians leapt into the shark-infested Bay of Bahia to avoid capture as the ship neared Bahia, while the crew defended its deck and waited for arrest.

Bahia Bay New York Para Jon Nerses Marahill Hilarius

Randie Highlands Egg Roll Rival To White House Grounds

Randie Highlands may rival the White House grounds this year in youth egg rolling events. Large crowds of school children will enjoy attractions starting at noon on Monday. A grand rabbit hunt opens the program with surprises in the shrubbery, rabbits and birds hidden for prize hunting. Binders keepers oversee the event and white children are welcome. Capital Traction cars will shuttle youngsters to the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge for the grand day.

Randie Highlands White House Pennsylvania Avenue

Hold Up a Street Car Robbers Fought by Passenger

In New York four robbers attacked a Delancey street car passenger at noon. The passenger Herman Calerman fought back and held onto his watch and pocketbook. One thief was captured by police. Calerman sustained facial injuries and broken teeth. The defendant was Joseph Finkelstein, held for examination. Magistrate Baker set bail at 1500.

New York Delancey Street Essex Market Herman Calerman North Third Street Philandiphia Joseph Finkelstein East 120Th Street Baker

Tragic Potomac Canoe Accident Claims Miss Wood

George Frye, 18, Georgetown University student and rowing team member, survived after his canoe capsized when swells from a passing tug overturned it near Dixie Landing. Miss Elizabeth Wood, of 169 Massachusetts avenue northeast, drowned. Frye swam to safety and forced a delayed report as laborers watched from shore. Frye later appeared at her family home to recount the day’s events and is in police custody for inquiry.

Potomac River Dixie Landing Elizabeth Wood Massachusetts Avenue George R. Frye Fourth -Street Miss Wood Massachusetts Avenue Northeast Jletter Georgetown Qisnalr Young Frye Frye Georgetown University Potomac Wizabeth Wood Plyer Bear “Glen Moore's Peathouse Aqueduct Bridge John I. Meade Smith Pesponke

Court Sought to Remove Corpse From Family Lot

New York April 14 A Jersey City man Charles Stell seeks a court order to remove the corpse of Thomas Gaskill from the Stell family plot in New York Bay Cemetery. Stell alleges years of confusion and hidden burials within the plot, amid family disputes and prior misdeeds.

New York Charles Stell Jersey City Thomas J New York Bay Cemetery Stell Stells Layere Robert Stell Charles John Jacob Thomas Gaskll Rahway Gasiil Gaskill Stel Hils Court of Chancery

Secret Knowledge Sparks Blackmail Hearing Drama

A chaotic New York City blackmail case centers on Hawkins and Louis Fuller, adopted son of Dr. Frank Fuller. Mrs Faxon, grandmother of Hawkins, claims to hold explosive facts that could trigger the city’s biggest social scandal. The court paused as Hawkins was paroled to May 7, while observers expect the case to be dropped amid family tensions and unverified revelations.

DE T Fuller Mee Faxon Jouls Fuller Harvard Hawkins Frank Fuller New York ‘City Washington New York Holmer Tombs Louis R. Fuller Health Food Company Boston Young Fuller New York City Louis 3 Frank’ Fuller Louis Wailer

Inventor fatally hurt in explosive experiment

Special to The Washington Post Mount Vernon area East Chester laboratory of Professor J Wartenberger reports a catastrophic explosion during tests of a new explosive claimed to be twenty times stronger than Quinomite. The German inventor suffered severe burns. colleagues at Mount Vernon Hospital aided him as government officials and chemists observed the aftermath and debated the test's significance.

Mount ‘Vernon N.Y East Chester Wuptenberger Mount Vernon ‘Hospital Chester J. I.goeider Feson Nui Wartenberger

Death by own action clears mystery of city body

Police solve the mystery of a young woman's death found on an uptown Philadelphia street. A revolver was recovered near the body and investigators concluded she took her own life due to ill health. The deceased was identified as Marty Callahan of Monkton, Maryland, daughter of a well known resident. She was visiting her married sister in Philadelphia.

Jet ‘Hughes Tolé Poltes Nolice Young Frye Georgetownniversity W. W. Bry Government Kansas M Fourth Street Tiorthea Philadelphia Atraat Wea Marty EB Callaha Monkton Bltimore County

Sunday Post art supplement previews eight pages of pictures

The Sunday Post announces tomorrow's issue will include an eight page art supplement in heavy calendered paper featuring a full page image of Gantinental Werorlal Hall and DAR national officers, two pages on spouses of the diplomatic corps, a Marine Band photo in new uniforms for the Europe tour, and a Mexican War Veterans image from a recent convention. The paper claims the souvenir edition offers unique content and urges readers to place an order with their newsdealer.

To-morrow’s Post Gantinental Werorlal-Hall Daughters of the American Revolution Diplomatic Corps Washington Marine Band Will Europe Tor The Sunday Post

Plan for Big Bank to Regulate Money Rates and Exchange

A discussion among bankers explores tighter controls on interest rates and foreign exchange. Proposals include using a subtreasury mechanism and rediscounting imports to manage currency supply and stabilize prices amid global trade tensions. The debate weighs emergency circulation and authority over currency issuance.

Second Spring Hinaleap and Local Delicacy Spotlight

A fragmentary entry highlights a festival tone with references to the Jesse Broyn Cup and a digclase ald event. It mentions delicacies like Bass and Fried Chicken as specialties and notes candy and motoring themes alongside a city delivery motif. The text is garbled but preserves named items and places suggesting a local celebration with races and culinary features.

Jesse Broyn Fiesplechase Phong

Foraker Brother Stricken During Traction Trial

James R Foraker brother of Foraker was stricken with heart trouble during a trial at the Superior Court. While listening to opposing counsel he suddenly clasped his chest and collapsed near Judge Howard Perris. He was aided to the consultation room, where he recovered enough to be taken home. Doctors diagnosed an angina attack.

Seeyit Washington Post James Rr. ‘Foraker Foraker Traction Company Quart Howard Perris

Vesuvius Calms. Naples Rejoice Amid Ash Covered City

Reports describe Mount Vesuvius showing signs of calm as ash cloud and smoke thin, Naples enjoying sunshine beneath a gray sky. Observers note reduced surface agitation, cessation of lava flow, and improving conditions prompting churches to resume services and cities to reopen shops. Ascents resume, railways being repaired, and a surge of tourists expected as ash belt visibility improves north of Naples.

Dager Am Devlation Bante Remein Ne Learth Ols Aples Rome Naples Suvius Visibie Ua Pheuga Pitt Medtenacei Nestivus di Bosco Trecase L.prédice Phankagiving Wiblica Savasetii Agnes Associated ‘Press

Mosquito Fight in Colon Sparks Government Critique

Washington Post correspondent argues colon sanitation is a farce as the U S health department dumps cans near Colon to prevent mosquitoes from entering the city. He questions drainage, fence policies, and the model city goal while criticizing the mosquito brigade’s effectiveness and oversight by health officials.

Woodworth Crum Caribbean Wodbwoorth Clum Washington Post Colon Panama Panama Railroad Canal Health Department Prt Agilregd United States Washington New York Sanitary Department Uncle Sam Colon & Desire Mosquito Brigade Neer

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