Moboln Denounced as Guard Rises at Jail Scene
Coroner's Jury acquits Leslie Peters, a 18 year old charged in defense of his life after a confrontation that killed a Negro man. Attorney General Hadley urges Sheriff removal amid mob unrest. Armed guards patrol jail area as investigations press on. arrests of mob leaders expected to rise with new trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordhe Peters
Hadley
Sherff
Sponge
Leslie Peters
Tad Kul
Ralph Burns
Tts
Hie
Married Couples and Obituaries Across Several States
A list of marriages including licenses to marry involving multiple parties in Virginia Maryland New York and Delaware plus obituaries for Elizabeth Gummel Rose Janis Louis Noot and Trembley. Dates show April 1906 with service details and burial plans in various local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilmvel
Fhzibeh Gummel
Prospect Hi Ceme- Li
Cemeteri Jy
Peesaay
Maford M Jarvis
Rose D Janis
Ala
Stee
Sam
Poti Church
Lorton
Metcahy-Arita m
Mulcahy
Amtew Gleeson Otk
Noot
University Place
Louis Noot
Internment Prigate
Baltimore
Trembey
Eleventh Street
Hatile M Trembley
Helen H
William L Trembley Notlee
Funeral home directory listing with archaic services
An old style funeral directory lists multiple undertakers and embalmers with addresses and advertisements. J William Lee George P Zurhorst Harvey s Sons W R Speare S H Hines and others tout first class service with modest prices, cremation options, and 24 hour availability, noting established dates and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J William Lee
Pennsylvania
Ava
Telethone Main
George P. Zurhorst
Capitol
Telethone East
R.F. Harvey
Ommedious Chapel
Teephone
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Phonpe Mats
S. H. Hines
Tadfriaker
Evraluer
Springfield lynching probe and sheriff removal discussed
In Jefferson City Missouri on April 17 Attorney General Hadley showed improved condition and pursued legal steps after a Springfield lynching. He urged removal of Sheriff Horner for neglect of duty, telegraphing Assistant Attorney General Blake to seek warrants for the investigation.
Knife in a Poker Game Sparks Fatal Stabbing in West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post. In Benwood on April 17, Michael Zorac, enraged by poker losses, fatally stabbed a fellow player after accusing him of fraud and seriously wounded about six others who intervened. He escaped. authorities found walls and floors stained with blood. Nicholas Lykas, a former friend, lies dying from a chest wound, with several others seriously wounded. Zorac remained at large by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Benwood
W Va
Vichael Zorac
Nicholas Lykas
Zoracc
Zorac
WIFE DESERTERS FATE AT CAMBRIDGE LIBRARY MEETING
Speakers at the Cambridge Library praise a new law forcing delinquent husbands to support families or face workhouse punishment. Debates cover extradition, penalties, and enforcement, with testimonial cases showing the statute’s impact on family welfare and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnogie Library
Caumegte
Zinkhan
United States
Mcing
Congress
Ali
Joh W Douglas
William Baldworld
Hi Rin
Fom
Evidence in Richards Case Opens with First Witness
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va April 17 Evidence began in the trial of John W Richards Floyd County school teacher charged with the murder of Maurice Francis of Roanoke last July The defense sought a continuance due to absent witnesses but Judge Moffett denied it Ha testimony resembled that given at a prior trial. The State Corporation Commission did not hear the Creight classification charges and postponed to June due to pending supplemental rate schedules and lack of reply from roads lawyers.
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Francis
Washington Post
Roanoke Va
John W Richards
Floyd County
Maurice Francis
Roanoke
Moffett
Washington
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Cme
Asphyxiation of Brooklyn Man Reported in City Cottage
William Friel of Seventh Street Brooklyn was found dead in his room at Oak Ley Cottage in Atlantic City. The gas from a stove in the room was turned on, and the man was dead when discovered on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanne Wty
William Friel
Seventh Street
Brooklyn
Oakley Cottage
Drake inquiry voided by Ohio court ruling
In Canemang? Ohio, the Common Pleas Court ruled Senate resolution No 42 invalid and the Drake committee lacked authority to investigate Cin cinnati and Hamilton County offices. The case involved Thomas J Davis, First National Bank cashier, detained after refusing to testify before the Drake committee. The ruling notes the investigation as unauthorized and the arrest as unlawful, with Davis released on habeas corpus. The decision challenges the committee's legality and limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Common Pleas Court
Arnetst Committee
Dayton
Springfield
Davis
Cincinnati
Samuel W Smith
Smith
Drake inquiry to proceed despite judge's ruling said
Cleveland Senator Thomas Schmidt of the Drake committee announced the investigation would continue as if the prior ruling were not given. He said appeals would be pursued with attorneys, aiming to take the case to the United States Supreme Court if needed, and that the legislature has authority to compel witness attendance.
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Shroeder
Council For the
Drake Committee
Cleveland
Ohio Senate
Drake
Thomas P Schnuat
Circmt
United States Supreme Court
Ue Cymmittes
Yehmidt
Norfolk Social Club case to be appealed claims city action
A special Washington Post dispatch from Norfolk reports the city will appeal Judge Prentis's ruling in the Norfolk Social Club cases. City Attorney Duncan prepared the record for appeal as part of the post-trial action and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Norfolk
Prentis
Duncan
Robbers Gave Him Carfare After Beating Victim
New York April 17 three highwaymen assaulted contractor Peter J McArdle of 506 East Fifty second Street on a St Nicholas avenue car ride. They knocked him down and robbed him of $16 in cash and his watch after returning carfare. He was left in a dark spot near First and Second avenues and later walked toward Third avenue. Police seek three unidentified suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victi
Washington Post
New York
10Th Street
Second Avenue
Peter J McArdle
East Fifty-second Street
McArdle
St. Nicholas Avenue
25Th Street
Third Avenue
Thrat Avenue
First
Second Avenues
Negotiations for Zion City control break down in court bid
A dispute over Zion City authority and its vast resources halts peace talks. John Alexander Dowie via counsel rejects Valiva’s proposal to transfer the 921 million estate to a board of control with Dowie and Valiva as members. Dowie plans to file a chancery suit in Lake County seeking to void General Overseer Voliva’s transfer of Zion City property to Alexander Granger. Dowie followers say he will enter Zion City soon to lead the church. The Post Office Department considers a separate complaint about Lyttys of Healing, rejecting obscene classification and possible second class status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowle
Ins
Valiva
Dowe
Voliva
Christian Catholic Church
P C Haley
Dawie
Gircuit
Lake County
Waukegan
Vola
Alexander Granger
Tim
Dowie
Down
Joan Alexander Davis
Letlyss
Post Office Department
Dowle
Warmer’s Kidney and Liver Cure Wins German Seal of Purity
A German reform movement bans dangerous patent medicines and requires analysis by chemists. Warner’s Kidney and Liver Cure is cited as the only kidney and liver remedy allowed in the German Empire after passing strict tests. The ad claims the product is pure, verified by the New York State Board of Health, and offers free sample bottles through The Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
New York State Board of Health
Warners
Washington Post
Warner Safe Cure CO
Rochester
Runkel
Runkel Brothers
New York
Military orders updated at War Department signature change
There was trouble in the War Department as Maj. Gen Ainsworth faced certifying orders from a brigadier general acting as chief of staff. A new form will show the signature of Henry P. McCain, military secretary, certifying the orders instead of Ainsworth.
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War Department
Ainsworth
Bagan Belt
Cit
Henry P McCain
Physical culture training for elephants shocks observers
English trainer Reuben Schubert explains a method used at Stellegen Germany to harden an elephant's muscles through daily physical culture. Trunk neck and leg development begins with slings and progressive weight work, transforming a captive animal into a strong, disciplined performer ready for tricks and feats on cue.
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Reuben Schubert
Carl Hagen
Schubert
Carl Hagenbach
Stellegen
Germany
Vogne
Nial
Battle Ship Squadron Arrives at Annapolis Route
The Alabama Indiana Iowa and Illinois of Rear Admiral Evans squadron arrived in Virginia waters near the capes. The Mayflower greeted the fleet with thirteen guns as the ships proceeded up Chesapeake Bay toward Annapolis for the John Paul Jones burial ceremonies.
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Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Alabama
Indiana
Iowa
Illinoia
Evans
Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Caves
Virginia
Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Army Orders and Naval Movements Reported
Army orders list Captain Chaired B Wheeler to Sandy Hook proving ground and Fort Knox duties, Brig Gen Thormas H Barry assigned as assistant to chief of staff, Superintendent Wilmot B Elis to artillery, plus torpedo material inspections and shipments. Also notes Navy yard moves, detachments to Maine, and a drowned Army Captain John T Martin aboard the transport Sherman. Port Said wireless update on the Dewey near the harbor, with spring flowers at Gude's store on 1214 F.
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Wheeler
Oxinanes
Sandy Hook Proving Ground
Randy Hook
Hiafnass
Army and Navy Board
Thormas H Barry
Wilmot B Elis
Artillery Corps
Fort Knos
Fort Popham
John T. Martin
Army
John T Martin
Martin
Sheriman
Maniid
Witte Holds Upper Hand as Russia Secures 440 Million Loan
St Petersburg report says Russia obtained a 440 million dollar loan tied to 5 percent notes for forty years, France and Belgian interests leading the take. The move steadies treasury for at least two years, with Witte’s position strengthened and Ournovov doomed, while parliament fate remains unsettled.
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St Petersburg
Paris
France
Austria
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Russia
Bankers’ Commission
Imperial 48
Witte
Rusma
Fiance With A Dagger Mystery Photos Told In London
A London photographer vouches for a eerie series showing Miss B with three sittings. Each plate reveals a dagger wielding figure behind her, bearing the fiance in uniform. The tale follows repeated sessions and a final visit to view the uncanny proofs.
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London
Miss B
Mass B
Is Studid
Indian Army
Thala
Health Office Record and Ocean Movements Report
Health office records list numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Helen Thetz Susan Rose Sarah McDonough and others, mixed with hospital mentions and scattered personal data. The page also notes shipping movements of ocean steamers with arrivals from Bremen Copenhagen and New York, plus sailings to Bremen and Plymouth and Dover. The text combines incomplete personal notices with transit announcements and commercial mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Victoria Thetz
Susan H Rose
Sears
Sarah EL McDonough
St. Aw
Wiliam H Correll
N St. Aw
Chars W Kelly
Theresa Richardean
William P Leon
Brancis
Joseph T Bushuan
Providence Hospital
Fenton
Martha Willig
de Fost
Beatrice Woodrow
Cheater Court
Raymond i Campwell
Tymel Fery
Izabeth
von Brienen
Hivelles Krott
Jacob St
Helen Statth
Irving
Yea Dominica Amesto
Mantis
Ney Bowmen
Dava
New York
Bremen
United States
Copenhagen
Mateer Wilhelm der Grosse
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Amerfisg Frout
Burfutrat
Patricia
Trom
Dover
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. J Lincoln
Peraone
Harpester
Central Christian
Hurb
Walterbusg
Hubbard
Tate Demers
A. Webl
Fred J A
Chandler Merchants
Dodson
Shen George W Utacipruist
AB Appleby & Lnei
Cleary
Grace Keseramir
Pettit
Bessie B. Pettit
Jliam J Henderson
Caroline J Moss
Yuna
Marshal Ard Mery B. Vartin
Tilerd
Jobert H Smith
Hester
McGraw
Wif Key
Atlantic
Town and Warn
Darbour
Rock Point
Chirk
Magara Falls
Maud
Empey
Hepps
Auco Smithson
Summereon
Cora
U ‘Thomas
Catherine A. Noonan
Aeme Henley
Lena Port 'Suhert
Shelton
Wytheville
Stacker
Nelson County
Mwedey
E Wells
Colbert
Alea
Ter Gall
Sarah Brown
Birdie Holwes
Sand Johnson
Dixie Kimball
Charisse Smith
Combe-Ray
Wilmington, del
Rev Ros Stephnson
Martha and Ray
Ore? Lacombe
Undertakers
Spa Pei
H Baldwin
Ma Ifeld
Macfarland
Edna Bushee
Associated Charities
Mies Southworth
Hug Family
Richards
Asphy
Atlantic City
Nquiry
Ohio Senate Investigation Act
Treasuera
Udall
Senator Schmudt
Terre Haute
Zion
Agamat Zion
Littlefield
Navy Yard
Washington D C4
Cowpander
Maine
Guha
H. Vo Butler
West Virginia
C A Lebr
Maing
Troxtun
Big Dry Dock
Port Sad
Port Said
Déwey
Gude’s
Kalon Snes
Douma
Reya- Tawlonists
Nbéral
Health Office Record
Velvet King
Bruggists
Douglas
Petters
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Pugene
B.wilking
Pricipal
Penn, Ave
Harms
Streess
Northland
Ariecsp
Fating
Beechar’s Pills
Nevesp
Arphive
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