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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1906

Page

2

Denial by Blackburn and his promises to clients

Greensboro April 18 special to The Washington Post reports the Wheat Court session where Blackburns attorneys introduced witness testimony supporting their defense while the prosecution pressed indictments. Key testimonies touched on payments and efforts to influence departments and courts, with Krider and Yerkes testifying to payments and possible settlements, and Frank Eadieman’s retainer story challenged by cross examination. The defense then rested, Blackburn admitting prior appearances for Dinkins and Quarls in federal courts but denying work before Washington departments. The case then headed for a jury verdict anticipated Friday.

Washington Post Greensboro N. C United States Wheat Court Blackburn W. R. Krider Chat Je Internal Revenue Department Rowan County Flys Congrese Price Gise Juan W. Yerkes Interal Revenue Fee Kridee Yerkes Ace Dinkils Tackburn Dinkins Ace Dinkins Spenvar Blackburn Atheney Frank’ Eadieman United States Fddieman Lewis Case Nand Blackbur Dinking Quvls Krider Statesville Washington Nesses

Injuries Proved Fatal In Local Incident

Walter Hawkins, a well known young man, died from injuries after a delirious fall from a third story window on Bollingbrook street. Charles M. Rawnh, long time merchant, died tonight at age twenty five.

Weetungten Ost Vetersourg Walter Hawkins Bollingbrook Street Tor Charles M. Rawnh Aft

Express Train Kills Two near Bayard Street Crossing

Baltimore, April 18 Two men employed with a section gang on the Baltimore and Ohio main line near Bayard Street were struck by New York and Washington express No 31% killing Frank Shipley 25 and Thomas Francis 40. George Francis 22 survived with bruises as others had minor injuries.

Speciata Baltimore New York and Washington Express Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bayard Street Cross Shipley Thomas Francis George Francs Bayard Street Georgy Francis

Hidden treasure found in Roanoke tavern teardown

George G. Gish of Cagnes Springs tore down an old Roanoke County tavern and uncovered a hidden trove behind a second floor fireplace. The cache included $4,000 in cash, silverware, and a lady's gold watch, believed to have been hidden for safekeeping before the Civil War.

Roanoke George G. Gish Cagnery Springs Kansas Roanoke County

Six years for matricide in Pittsylvania County

James Doorty, charged with beating his mother to death, received a six year penitentiary sentence in Chatham Virginia. His sole defense was intoxication.

Pittsylvania Washington Chatham Pittsylvania County Civewi, Cay James Doorty

Obituary notices from several towns dated April 18

Obituaries list multiple deaths from Williamsburg Warsaw Newport News Danville Charlottesville Winchester St Monts and Mount Vernon area. Names include Mrs Gustav Helm Miss Margaret Tallaferra Mrs Rebecca Tennis John R Chaney James W Tumuh Jr Jane Ginn John J Windsor and others with surviving spouses children and relatives. Details note sudden deaths after illness and long decline, with ages and local connections across Virginia and Missouri.

Williamsburg Gustav Helm Here Warsaw Margaret Tallaferra Lucy A.pallaferra Naylors Newport News Rebecca East Hampton Rebecca Crockett York Danville John R. Chaney Charlottesville James W. Tumeh, Jr University of Virginia Hospital Winchester Jane Ginn James Ginn Boyes Clarke County Alexandria

Maryland Obituary Notices and Local Marriages

Obituaries from Rockville and nearby towns report H. Clay Ashby of Seneca died after months with kidney disease in Oswego Virginia. Mrs. Mary M. Bennett of Clarksburg dies after tuberculosis. Raleigh Moore of Brunswick and Miss Sarah Joen Nichols of Halltown wed in Harpers Ferry. Miss Huda Cissel of Wheaton and John Cissel of this place marry at St John’s in Forest Glen. J A Reagan shoots himself while hunting in Danville. A marriage license issued in Rockville for Millard Wesley Ogien and Margaret Moore of Washington.

Rockville H. Clay Ashby Seneca Oswego Mary M. Bennett James Titus Bennett Clarksburg Childre Speekil Washington Post Harpers “Ferry W.va Raleigh Moore Brunswick Sarah “Joen Nichols Halltown W. Va Hop Kids Presbyterian Church Charleytown Nichols Lewis Elizabeth Nichols The Huda Cissel Millard Charles Wesley Ogien Prince George County Margaret Elizabeth Moore Washington

Murder and bigamy charges swirl in Bluefield case

Alfred Berger, held in Bluefield as a witness, denies marriage to Mytinger woman and faces no current bigamy charge. Mary Mytinger’s mother died amid suspected morphine poisoning. nephew T A S Franklin arrives to push prosecution from Washington. Berger’s wife Edith of Washington alleged marriage to him. prelims waived for Mary Mytinger case. grand jury due in July.

Alfred Berger Bluefield Mytinger Worton Weehington W.va May Mytinger Washington Mary Mytinger Princeton Jie Treasury Department Franklin

Incendiary attack on Dr Frame home sparks town fears

An attempted arson aimed at Dr A X Frame president of the state health board failed when the fire department saved the residence. Within an hour two more fires occurred suggesting incendiaries are targeting the town. Special to The Washington Post. Parkersburg April 1

Washington Post Richmond Col A. B. Andrews Cmpany Southern Railway Company Reyiot Panies Herstefore Parkersburg W. Va State Board of Health Hendrick

Mexican diet cure story in Postum and Grape Nuts

A San Antonio man recounts severe stomach distress from Mexican meals and travel. After doctors failed, he credits Postum and Grape-Nuts with his recovery, gaining weight, better digestion, and renewed energy to work, urging others to try the products.

San Antonio Tex Wallville Texas Old Mexico Mexico Michigan Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Hotels and Guests List Across Cities in Dense Rolls

A long OCR fragment lists hotel guests and residences in multiple cities including Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Abingdon Raleigh and others. The names cover numerous individuals and couples with associated hotels such as Regent Willard Shoreham Ebbitt St James and New Willard, reflecting a social register style from the era.

Baltimore Aire Beach Ariington B. Harrie J. H. Brady K. T. Machen L.r C. Spencer Regent Mra Mart A. Li Dryda Raleigh W. Easterday Bt. James Mem W. Knott B. Wood New Boston Mre Henry Wheeler Henry Lefavour Arington J. A. Smith Blame Winsor T. AL Vingon W. J. Mages JA. Smith E.W. Nowdrieh MJ. Croile Mooney D. J. Slatier W. O. Hastings G. W. Bartlett H. Camerang St. James W. D. Ruda A. BL Hall G. Carpenter Willard HA. Stillwell Wellesley Gistiwell Abington G. F. Rush Rafeigh W. D. Lindey Parrott FL G. Mayer Appenheimer M.’ Folie B. L. Straus M. Appel Lb. Goldsmith Donnean Gelsnel H.C. Young Frank Spica Newhouse W. F. Lake W. FP. Killip J. G. Murray C. J. Burns W. W. Leland J. Mert A. Conrmd W. AL Subic James D. J. Kelley A. Kerryte RL L. Hang J.M. Schley M. Cushing B. Chentrough W. C. Wilson E. Pleste W. J. Carpenter J. Rytenbera W. Drew New Wizard Pfuladelphia R. S. McConnell B. J. Fell Vwite Shorgham McCain B. C C. Sehwoorer Eubitt H.W. Young T. ©. Ratcliffe H.R. Richanvon Wie J.-H. ‘Thomas End Wie J. FG. Mitlier W. W. Brecht FB. Busheimer J. Weinmaon Raleleh H. ¥. Allen Wickerman M- Gamay A. F Walton Albreeki J. Newmith J. J Croll J. Walnertaht W. J. Coleming Fred ‘Coby C. Alea G. W. Kingell P.M. Maclaren A.’ Bernent Alea D. Humphrey Bancroft F/R Shock New Wontar Ean . Tittsburg T. WY Bakewell Shoreham Everett Harrington J. W. Orlean McMutten Anderson S. B. Habegger H. J. Nisilt New Willard Richmond Nullon Rateign J. K. Fowler R.winstom A. Kuyt Ang L. W. Jeter Ripley Dames J. Bryan Butera Aba Halaigh Baran Twmnan Havens End Wite Bridgeport JV Smith Hemipton Florals P. Pilixterro Jacksonville Georgl Misa Hesse Hight Rome Shor Bi, JR. Watts Atanta Riggs Detroit Viard Minnesota Stoltzer St Pauli F. A. Chamberlain Minneapolis W. Thumi St. Paul New: Jersey H. J. Turner Houghton Smith Holmes Montelett H." B., Wesson D. M. ‘Wesson John Porter, Jr Hewitt Mountain W. R. Sholwell A.B. Moore P. Brewer Glen Ridge W. Engelhardt Herrisgg Misw Elizabeth Hyde Morristown WY. F Renzidnausen Newark G. F. Stowe G. T. Addla Atlantic City Gehibons Clinton Elmira B. Close Selenectady J. M. Jamison Jehasn Regares North Carolina B. M. Douglas Greanshor A. van Buren Wilmington PBS Burin Rocky Windsor C. W. Colby

Atonement Cantata Delights Washington Parish Audience

The Washington choral society presented Coleridge Taylor s The Atonement at First Congregational Church last evening to great acclaim. Soloists included Miss C Maria Ravel as Virgin Mary, Mr Sidney Woodward as Pilate, and Mrs Warry Burlette as Christ. Miss Lola Johnson and Miss Mary L Hurope accompanied on piano.

Coleridge Taylor First Congregational Church Washington Choral Society Melville Chariton New York C. Maria Ravel Virgin Cleophas Misa Mary L. Hurope

Russian Democrats Divided Over Agrarian Problem Yet Favor Polish Autonomy

Leaders of the Constitutional Democratic party in St. Petersburg split on legislative programme and tactics. The majority emphasize solving the agrarian problem first to unite peasants, while radicals push immediate political issues. Both wings support autonomy for Poland.

St. Petersburg Constitutional Democratic Party T Jority Suppor Peasants Atemeft Poland

Progressive Democrats Seek Annulment Of Poland Elections

The Progressive Democrats in Warsaw demand annulment of Poland elections arguing martial law prevented free speech. They state any elected party members would be temporarily serving Poland’s autonomy claim before Parliament. In Johnstown, miners’ funerals proceed quietly. Armed guards attended the processions.

Warsaw Progressive Democrats Poland

SONS OF REVOLUTION MEET AT RAUSER'S WITH NEW MEMBERS

The Song of the American Revolution held its last regular meeting of the season at Rauscher's last night. Rabbi Abram Simon gave a noted address titled From Father to Son, promoting service, amity, and righteousness. New members were elected, including W. H. Hollister and Charles W. Stewart, while many prominent attendees were listed.

Rauscher's Abram Simon Simon W. H. Hollister Charles W. Stewart Fenton Bradford Woodberry Pulsifer John W. Harbaugh Jerome ¥. Johnson Commandar Sohn H Shepard Front KE Somervell Tobin Doyle Carmody F. Finley George Lows Ac Dent W. A. Miller Willatay Doowally F. Monee Adams A. D. Bryant Admiral F Tuley Parker Averin Jacke HP. Haye ML. Dawking J. Paul Brnedi A. Ermey A. H. von Duseo HE. Burgens Copenhaver J. G. Gallagher Dr. " Jard FA. Penning H. Patton Hawes A.B. Graham W.deninison H. B. Moulton Taber Johnson Georg C. Maynard Siew Munn A. D. Sewell F. E.W. Whittaker Vi Nett B. al Kreicher Golmes Edron’ Pitts Ced Smith Facan

Rejected World Fair Money Dispute Delays Train

A dispute over a World Fair money payment delayed a train at Four Mile Run near Alexandria. A conductor on the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway refused a coin offer, despite arguments from George Hopkins and Judge Bartey of Alexandria’s Corporation Court. Complications are anticipated as the case moves forward. A freight brakeman Thomas Johnson suffered a crushed foot between two cars at Waterloo, and was hospitalized in Alexandria. The funeral for Mrs. Ross Crilly was held at St Marys Church in Alexandria with Rev Fathers officiating.

Ousins Mefkevite Jesse Eugene Bass M. McKevitt Father Daonerty Florence Cragvy Lord Mcnafin Ro” McCriffin Joh Minor Behals W. A. McKecery Redericksburg Herbert Willis King Wiliam Coun Va Weldon S.C Smple Richerson Ate Bb. Richerson J. Reunen Richerson Caroline County Marstet Salem Baptist Church Spada Adudrew Hroaddus Petersburg Mea Fancia “Byrne Rabily Alexander Last Oakland Cal Uni- Cincinnati Columbia J. Farrel Daniel Rabily Ottesville Washington Post Bureau Odters Alexagari Yesterna Washington, Alexandria Mount Vernon George Hopkins Mexandria Hopkins Four Mile Run Paysengens Bartey Corporation Court Alexandria Couny Thomas Johnson Washington-Southern Railway Brakerman Waterloo Aldvandria

Record of a jail escape from Auguste county

Thomas Carr, imprisoned for burglary at J Murphy’s wholesale liquor house, escaped from the county jail in Jatl via breaking his cage bars with a sharpened iron piece. He bent bars and broke locks using a tool left atop the cage by the plumper. Carr left a letter for the jailer. This marks the fourteenth escape from the Auguste jail in two years.

Spedal Tua Wasamngson Steuntor Thomas “Carr J. Murphy Lask Jaitor Boaker Carr Jaller

Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as health tonic in 19th century ad

An old advert promotes Philip Zimmer’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a health tonic for all ages. It claims to restore vigor, aid digestion, and strengthen the body, urging workers and sickly children to buy. The copy warns against substitutes and invites readers to seek free medical advice.

Buffy Matt Whiakey ‘Co Rachester

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