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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1906

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5

Murder of Fitzgerald at Curve West Virginia by discharged Italian workers

J H Fitzgerald of Mitagerald Millett was killed near Curve WV while supervising grading for the Jen Water Railroad. After he discharged several Italian laborers about eight o clock, assailants shot him as he stood at a shack, then stabbed him with knives and dirks. The attackers fled to the woods and a posse pursued. A number of Italians have been taken in custody, but authorities believe not all involved have been captured. Fitzgerald, about fifty, was a well known road contractor in the area.

J. H. Fitzgerald Dirks Posse Washington Bluetiol W. Va H. Fitzgerald Mitagerald & Millett Curve Fitzgerald New Jen Wong Lorse Mirzagerald

Dismal Swamp Drying Up Amid Volcanic Disturbance Claims

April weather reports from Suffolk Virginia describe Dismal Swamp drying toward Lake Drummond. Jericho Canal feeding the lake may fail if water ceases, threatening the lake’s disappearance. Dr. Hoo reported torpid conditions and a boiling mud eruption near the area, suggesting historic changes if drought continues.

Suffolk Oguars Drummond Jericho Hoo Brinkley

President Roosevelts Memorial Day Portsmouth Plan

Arrangements for President Roosevelt to visit Portsmouth on Memorial Day were announced. He will arrive by May 4 aboard the May Tower yacht and proceed to the naval station oval grounds to deliver an address. A liberal reception is not planned before he departs for Washington.

Norfolk Pigent Roosevelt Wortsmouth Nace Ely Portsmouth Rawtery Navy Yard Harrington Tia Navel Washingtune

Mary Muss Leystury Obituary Near Mount Gilead

Mrs. Ila Jane Leystury, 42, of Mount Gilead area, dies at home after seventeen years of illness. Survived by husband and four children including Maurice C. and others from local towns. Funeral services pending with arrangements in Winchester and Trap Wut indicating wartime references.

Lusivamnd Hlad Maurice C Stuue Fe Cueesburs The Hoopesitters Aids

Two Men Die At Rail Crossing In Warresboro

John Wide and Albert Shingles, about thirty five, were killed when struck by a Western Maryland passenger train while trying to cross a railroad crossing near Warresboro. The accident occurred as the car stalled on the tracks, authorities said.

Skiserstowt John Wide Albert Shingles Warresboro Western Maryland

Contempt charge in Bay Shore rail case heard in court

Bay Shore Railway litigation enters a new phase as Frank D. Zell of Philadelphia faces contempt charges for interfering with Bay Shore affairs. An order bars further interference, Zell must answer in Richmond. Bay Shore securities are at stake and the line is to be sold at auction on May 3.

Tell Bay Shore Washington Po Norfolk Bay Shore Railway Charles B. Fink Philadelphia United States Circuit Court Frank D. Zell Bay Shore Securities Abe Zell Richmonds

Quarrel Ends Fatally in Oakvale West Virginia Merchant Dies

Special to The Washington Post reports Wade Leslie, a recent arrival from Bluefield to run a merchandise business in Oakvale, was fatally struck after a dispute with William Jenkins. They met again in the afternoon, Jenkins surrendered, and is in Princeton jail.

Oakvale W. Va Washington W. Val Wade Leslie Bluefield William Jenkins Jenkins Princeton

Life-long employment claim ends with discharge

Miss Nelle Hinds of Philadelphia sues Kenry Ware den of Fredericksburg in U S Circuit Court for 3000 alleging he agreed to employ her for life and provide 3000 in his will after his death in exchange for moving from Philadelphia. She was discharged after one year and returned to Philadelphia. A letter attributed to Ware defines the contract.

Washington Hichmond Kenry Wareden Fredericksburg United States Nelle FR. Winds Philadelphia Fea Puchatlme Warden Miss Hinds

Woman slain in bed in Bristol. ax found

Special to The Washington Post from Bristol Tennessee April 4 a woman about forty years old Trathie Glover was found slain in a blood soaked bed with a nearly severed head and a bloodied ax under the bed The room floor and walls were spattered with blood Luttrell who lodges nearby reported the tragedy and was locked up though not believed to be the killer Police investigate the case as a possible murder with few clear leads and no immediate suspect.

J Smax Bristol Tenn Second Street Trathie Glover Luttrell

Schley Addresses Masons In Alexandria Shared Lodge Memorial

A joint communication of Alexandria and Washington Masonic lodges paid homage to John Paul Jones. Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and C C Carlin spoke in the Masonic Temple banquet hall, presided by Captain J Kemper. The hall was packed and the trip from Washington was by palace car Mount Vernon.

Washington Post King Street Alexandria Masonic John Paul Jones Washington Andrew Jackson Lodges Masonic Temple United States Navy Winfield 'Scott Schley C. ‘C. Carlin J. Kemper Mison Virginia Adaniral Sehley Wy ¥. Arnold C. H. Callahan W. A. Ambore, Jr Alexandria-Wash Jington Lodge H. K Field C. Bi. Marshall Samuel P. Fisher Ann Drew Jackson Lodge Palace Mount Verenon

Aldermen Score Council Passes Fire Engine Cash Bill

The common council and aldermen clashed over a 3500 appropriation for a new fire engine. After debate and guidance from the upper board the lower house approved the measure, to be reintroduced in proper form. Also approved were 1900 for a steam roller and bids for exclusive electricity supply for the city.

Common Council Groue Board of Aldermen Alderman Simpson Sweeney Harrison Hellmuth Tormer City Gardner L. Hoothe George W. Bonts T. B. Cochran Boothe Messrs. Spinks, Hellmuth Risheitt

Richards Case Defense Moves as Trial Continues in Roanoke

Special to The Washington Post Roanoke April 24 The murder trial of John Richards in the death of M J Francis proceeds after the prosecution rests. Defense files a demurrer to disputed testimony about a false disguise. judge overrules. Defense witnesses then present comparable testimony from earlier trial.

Washington Roanoke John Ae M. J. Francis Richards

Maryland Obituary Roundup From Frederick to Elkton

Mary land obituaries note Dr V C My Childknecht of Burkittsville Frederick County aged forty six died at home He leaves three wives and one child Draper Dove of Middlebrook died of pneumonia aged seventy He survived by wife six sons and two daughters Wirts Cornelius wealthy farmer died suddenly near Sandy Hook aged eighty four He owned several farms in Washington County and was large stockholder in Harper Ferry Bridge Co Grace Nash of Washington is survived by a daughter John T Clarke former owner of large Maryland property died at Arlington Heights near Jessup aged eighty two He refused an offer of 100000 for his slaves before emancipation Andrew Wallace Evans Gen U S A retired died in Elkton at seventy six He graduated West Point in 1852 served in cavalry Indian Territory Utah and under Johnston Retired 1883 as lieutenant colonel later brevet brigadier general

Frederick Cornelius Wirts Sandy Hoole Washington County Branswick Harper Ferry Bridge Company Grace Nash Washington Baltimore John, T. Clarke Maryland Arlington Heights Jessup Elkton Andrew Wallace Evans West’ Point United States Cavalry Indian Territory Utah Abert Sidney Johnston

Busy Woman Works Three or Four Times as Much

A New York area writer and dairy farm caretaker credits grape nuts and Postum Coffee for restoring health and energy. She describes managing housework, three children, gardens, poultry, a mail exchange business, and wartime writing while praising improved digestion sleep and vigor after adopting the products.

New York Aml Magazine New Oman Postum Battle Creek Mich Renson Piers

Hotels Guests List Across Cities Include Many Names

A long ledger like roster from New Willard Shoreham and other hotels across Baltimore Boston Chicago New York city Philadelphia and more lists guests with numerous names and spouses. The fragmented OCR shows guests from Raleigh and other places along with multiple surnames and affiliations.

Will Is Challenged In Will Contest In Norfolk Court

Testimony in Norfolk Corporation Court questions two instruments tied to late Catherine Finck. One will dated June 22 1883 leaves $42000 to Henry Finck, the other dated June 14 1893 bequeaths to Henry then to Pauline Heinz. Defense argues Finck was ill in Norfolk in 1893 and not in Washington summer that year. Special to The Washington Post. Cumberland Md April 4 fireman Brooks killed at Hickman Run. Luther R Mitchell of Caroline County drowns after falling from a dock in Richmond.

Washington Norfolk Finck Wit Eise Catherine Augusta Finck Henry Finck Washington Post Cumberland FY Brooks Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio ‘Railroad Hickman Run James Spadal Washington. Post Richmond Luther R Mitchell Caroline County Eighteenth ‘Street

Death Lurks Inside Kidneys and Silent Disease

A fragmented warning about kidney trouble unseen by most, explaining how weak kidneys fail to clear waste, leading to serious conditions like Bright's disease and diabetes poisoning. The piece urges consulting a doctor for truthful guidance and cautions against misdiagnosing symptoms.

Bright

Warners Safe Cure Promoted For Urine and Kidney Health

An old advertisement urges examination of morning urine for sediment cloudiness or finating particles as signs of kidney disease. It proclaims Warner's Safe Cure from Rochester as the sole safe remedy, claiming relief for bladder blood and kidney issues with no after effects.

Warner Rochester

Ruined City Stirs With New Life

The quake damaged Oakland and San Francisco prompting relief actions. Officials plan public shelters in safe churches, inspect tall buildings, clear debris, and accelerate rebuilding efforts. Insurance and banks assess losses while crews brace for aftershocks and resume city operations.

Oakland San Francisco San Cisco Mand Fillmore'street Board of Supervisors

Two Stores Robbed in North Carolina After Dark

Special to The Washington Pest Winston-Salem reports two robberies in Clemmons and Low Gap, North Carolina. Allen & Davis store at Clemmens broken into, only money and stamp envelopes stolen from the post office. Police lacking clues. Robbers also looted Woodraft & Son at Low Gap, sending bids to the scene.

North Carolina Washington Winston-Salem Southern Railway Allen & Davis Clemmens Woodraft’ & Son Surry Bidi Ahqunds

Perjury Charge in Maryland Divorce Suit

Charles J. Johnson, a Baltimore and Ohio telegraph operator at Sandy Hook, was arrested on perjury charges after testifying in a divorce case that he had not lived with his wife since she alleged infidelity. It is alleged he lived with her for six months after the discovery. He was committed to jail for failure to post bail.

Washingyan Post Hagerstown Charles J. Johnson Baltimore and Ohio Sandy Hook Clopper Janson Ball. Ang

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