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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1906

Page

15

Police Kill Robber After Storehold Near Bridge

A robbing suspect, John Davis, shot a tollkeeper, William White, at a toll bridge near the imposts Bridge around 9:30 am. Davis was cornered by Norfolk police in woods and shot dead after firing on officers. White was seriously wounded and rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital. Davis later robbed a store before being killed by officers. The incident ended with police returning fire as Davis attempted to shoot again.

Washington Pos Noolk Vn Davis J F Tatem Mr Tatem Tum Pages Woods Second Precinct Polo Station Norfolk Pollkeeper White St Vincents Hospital

Explosion Destroys Dynamite Drying Shack Near Alberton

A massive blast from 600 pounds of dynamite at Shoemaker Rinehart & Co near Alberton, Maryland, killed foreman Robert Avnel and shattered the surrounding area. The wooden dynamite dryer was torn apart, scattering debris for yards, and the cause remains unknown. The explosion was felt across towns and a wide region, with spectators mistaking it for an earthquake.

Washington Post Baltymore Shoemaker Contractors Alberton Spain Mount Washington Cockevesille Catonsville

Wife Assault Charge Stuns Virginia Drug Store Owner

Benjamin Binkley of Lynchburg jailed on an assault charge after his unconscious wife fell from a second story window. Authorities unclear if she was pushed or jumped as prior abuse is alleged. Also reports on a Baltimore County bank case and a Petersburg horse accident with a teen rider dragged to death.

Washington Vest Lynchburg Va Benjamin Binkley

Virginia Obituary Notices From Bluefield and Nearby Towns

April obituaries report Mrs A J Siu Miebarge aged sixty eight who died after a short illness in New Hope Virginia. In Harriton Mrs 3 T Murphy died of paralysis at her home in Blue mont at an early hour this morning believed about eighty years old. Prof John J. Filliard of Urbana head of the Urbana Academy died yesterday after weeks of illness. he was superintendent of Middlesex County public schools and had just married Judith Carter of Irvington last February. David Henry Plastea a member of a long Loudoun County family died of heart failure near Bluemont yesterday at age eighty four. he served in the Confederate army and was a lieutenant in Capt Carters company under Col BR IT Dalnns. his widow and two brothers survive.

Bluefield Wo Va J Siu Miebarge New Hope Harriton T Murphy Bluemont Tredericksburg John J. Filliard Urbana Urbana Academy Middlesex County Judith Carter Irvington Hamilton David Henry Plastea Loudoun County

Founders Day Observed at University of Virginia

Founders Day observed with greater pomp at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. President Alderman reviewed endowment progress of 1 million dollars, listed gifts from William C. Rives and Grace Dodge, and outlined future plans for the fund. Gov Claude A Swinson delivered the chief address urging Southern political participation and equal national influence. Attorney defense arguments in Congressman Blackburn case concluded as jury trial moves to verdict.

Charlottesville University of Virginia Jefferson Alderman William C Rives Washington Grace Dodge New York Claude A Swinson Innes Greensboro Blackburn Nle Gally Lewis J_J Britt Wi P Bynum Bradshaw HE. J. Justice A L Srooks

Missing Cumberland baseball funds thief Monroe named

Cumberland Md April 19 Police say Charles H Monroe night manager of the Southern Cumberland Railroad Young Men's Christian Association is missing with $42 of the baseball team funds. Monroe, 18, an athletic looking newcomer, arrived recently seeking a position and produced references including one from a Baltimore Methodist minister. He allegedly took the $42 proceeds from a team entertainment and bought a ticket to Washington before vanishing.

Washington Post Cumberland Charles H Monroe Southern Cumberland Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Monroe Baltimore Young Men’s Christian Association Association Washington

Boy Accidentally Killed At Thin Farm Saw Mill

Special dispatch from Front Royal Virginia reports thirteen year old Clarence Rudasille died when a shotgun discharged after being set on a mill carriage and rolling off. The incident occurred near Limeton in Loudoun County while he was on an errand for his father. The article notes several local weddings in Fredericksburg Richmond and Leesburg, listing multiple names and locations. A separate item covers a Wilmington NC plant fire causing extensive damage with a $70,000 loss and seven thousand dollars of insurance.

Washington Post Front Royal Clarence Rudasille Limeton Wilmington Washangtons American Chemical and Textle Coloring Company Somo

Hawkins Acquitted in Ballantine Blackmail Case

In Charlotte on April 19 the Corporation Court rendered a not guilty verdict for John Hawkins on the first charge of extorting money from the late Robert Ballantine. Other cases against Hawkins were pending. if the same witnesses testify similarly, a dismissal may end the matter.

Charlottes Ie Vn Corporation Court John Hawkins Robert Ballantine Dolle

Charge of graft made in Fredericksburg city government

Judge Ambray in the Corporation Court delivered a vigorous charge to the grand jury urging thorough investigation of graft and corruption in city administration. Several witnesses were summoned as instructed, but the grand jury adjourned to continue tomorrow.

Washington Fost Fredericksburg Ambrey Corporation Court Grand Jury

Second Degree Murder Verdict At Glady Va Bar

A jury in Glady West Virginia finds Coleman Alkair guilty of second degree murder in the January killing of Lestie Fhares, a bartender. The panel reportedly split six for first degree, three for second degree, and three for manslaughter, suggesting a compromise verdict.

Alka Glady W. Va Weahington Wikins Va Coleman Alkair Lestie Fhares

Every Little Counts Banking Appeal

A bank urges careful saving with a message stressing frugal starts lead to strong ends. It emphasizes prudent money placement and resources, claiming the institution offers safety and reliability for deposits.

Alexandria Massively Shocked by San Francisco Disaster

Alexandria officials express sympathy after the San Francisco calamity. Mayor Pat pledges readiness to aid and a relief fund plan is discussed. Western Union notes free domestic messages to San Francisco for relief efforts, with possible delays due to conditions.

Washington Port Bureau King Street Alexandria San Francisco Pat Honr . Schmit Pacific Coast R.“Lee Stultz Western Union Telegraph Company J. J. Maxwell Richmond Western Union Telegraph Cempany San Praneisco

Funeral of Capt Herbert Herbert H Herbert

Funeral services for Captain Upton H Herbert held at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Alexandria with Rev P P Philips and Rev Dr S A Wallis officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Mason, Herbert Bryant, H B Duany, Thomas Pairfax, R F Knox, I T Burke. Active pallbearers named J H McCauley, William Bryant, Arthur Herbert, L Washington. Interment in Ivy Hill Cemetery.

Upton H Herbert St Pauls Episcopal Church Alexandria P P. Philips S A Wallis Episcopal Theological Seminary Mesary BE Mason Herbert Bryant H BR Duany Thomas Pairfax R F. Knox I T Burke J H McCauley Wiliam Bryant Arthur Herbert L Washington Ivy Flt

Premature Blast Kills One in West Virginia

A dynamite blast at Bosse vain Virginia Pocahontas railroad yard under construction killed John Watson instantly. Four others were fatally injured and taken to Welot hospital in a dying condition as they prepared for a blasting operation. The fuse lit the cap prematurely before the workers could reach safety.

Washington Bluefield W Va John Watson Bossevain Virginia and Pocahontas Welot

Fishbone kills John Banks in Chesapeake City

John Banks died at his home in Chesapeake City after a weeklong illness caused by a fishbone lodged in his throat. He was fifty, earlier served as clerk to the Cecil County Commissioners, assistant treasurer, then county treasurer, and later worked in construction, a prominent figure in Democratic politics in Cecil.

Ashington Leo Hikton John Banks Chesapeake City Banks Cecil

Missing Miss Wood Body Sought After River Drowning

Body of Elizabeth Wood remains missing after a drowning at Dixie Landing last week. Police, relatives, and fishermen traced the river, aided by 1100 Italian laborers and Mills, with G R Five rescued after clinging to an overturned canoe. The craft belonged to a Frank N Moore boathouse customer and was obtained by a written order from the owner.

Miss Wood Elizabeth Wood Dixie Landing G R Five Frank N Moore Wito Keeps Lowner

Ambushed by Whitecaps near Stephens City

Mystery surrounds a shooting in Winchester area as Morgan Tegault, an engineer for the Stephens City Milling Company, is wounded by a likely whitecaps ambush returning home. A home attack on Philip Chapman ends with a shotgun threat to his wife. no arrests by late afternoon. Roosevelt visit prep in Portsmouth. Hiram Cummings, 17, drowns while duck hunting near Mayo Rhode River.

Wanlington Post Winchester Morgan Tegault Stephens City Miling Company Stephens Cit Terault Philip Chapman Chapman

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