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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

25

Master forger in art legal big stick dealer case

Legal action pursues an art dealer accused of deceiving collectors with convincing forgeries of noted painters both living and dead. J Francis Murphy allegedly identified as creator of one forgery while works attributed to Wyant Innes Ranger Murphy and other artists are cited. The dealer reportedly earned thousands from selling imitations to high end collectors amid questions of provenance.

New York God Homer Fr. Wyant George Innes Alo Henry W. Ranger J. Pranturphy Ralph Biakeloven Murphy Joe Pragret Murua Landscape Ren Wes

Married in Alea on Sunday April 26 199g

Fragmented obituary notice records a marriage in Alea on Sunday April 26 199g involving Mrs Winifred Cooney and Dr Serno Ringicn, with details of residence and family. Contained names include Chet Brotit and Leon Mamas among others. The text also mentions a funeral and burial references with dates around April 1908 and names Olcott and Pettit.

Hom Om Belov Sern oRingicn Winifred Cooney Aleriog Lawa Westminster M . ysCven Leon Mamas Sanday IMR Mwilelean Anc Friemts Ismer- Ik Mor Te Olcott Semdas Pennsylvania Pettit Insylvania

Funeral directors and embalmers in Washington area

A roundup of funeral homes and florists with services listed. John R F Wright Co Embalmers Franklin A Speare SONS G O Zurhorst J William Lee and others promote modern crematoriums, reasonable prices, and extended hours. George A Comley and Geo C Shaffer Florists offer funeral designs with contact details.

East Rin S Sons O. P. Zurhorst Aalmer Capitel J. William Lee Aimer Livers Nia Ave Plone George A. Comley Wisconstin Ave Geo. C. Shaffer

Artist Accused in Fraud Ring Over Retouched Paintings

The case centers on claims that a painter forged or altered works connected to widow Homell Martin and a dealer, with a painting once sold for 1000 and later offered at 7500. An art dealer employee’s disclosures have shaken local circles as the artist defends his integrity against widespread insinuations.

Alchouet Homell Martin Husb

Celebration Honors Gen Grant on 86th Birthday at Potomac Dept

Notables including Mr Hull Justice Harlan and Commander Washington Gardner praised Gen Ulysses S Grant at a New York Avenue Presbyterian Church event marking his birth anniversary. Speakers lauded his war leadership and peacemaking vision, while others noted his humility and devotion to subordinates. musical and prayer services followed. Public notices conclude with banking ad.

Mr. Hull Justice Harlan Washington Gardner Ulysses S. Grant Vicksburg Department of the Potomac New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Uysses S. Grant J. A. T. Hull Gen. Grant Washington Garner Fte U. R Department of Igan Abraham Lincoln Gen Grants Gardner Marine Band Wallace Radcliffe Charles Wesley Gallagher

Papal Delegates Attend New York Diocesan Centenary

Cardinal Gibbons hosts and welcomes Cardinal Logue of Ireland amid a gathering of prelates in New York as Papal flags fly alongside American banners. Children’s Day masses lead the centenary events with celebrants including Mgr. Hayes and Cardinal Logue. A grand dinner by Countess Annie Leary and plans for a May 5 centenary dinner round out a week of ceremonies.

Mgr. Falconio Metropolis Washington Mgr. Bruchesi Montreal Hyan Philadelphia Glennon St. Louis O'Connell Boston Blenk New Orleans Ireland St. Paul Moeller Cincinnati Burke Albany Gabriels Ogdensburg O’connor Newark McFaul Mgr Patrick J. Hayes John Murphy Patrick O'Connell John J. Burnnary Dunwoodle Semichester Lavelle Annie Leary Fifth Avenue New York Miss Leary Order of the Charlton Street Cardinal Logue Cardinal Gibbons Falconio Glennen New York City Hotel Astor United States Carter Montana Farley Ryan

American Security and Trust Company Advertises Desirable Accounts

The American Security and Trust Company invites desirable accounts of all sizes and offers monthly interest on balances. The notice lists numerous prominent figures including Milton E. Atten James M. Green and Frank A. Vanderlip among others as part of the bank’s network or endorsement.

Milton E. Atten George F. Huff Charles I. Bell Henry Hurt Henry F. Biount John A. Kasson John C. Boyd John R. McLean Samuel Burdett Clarence F. Norment Albert Curry Myron M. Parker William M. Coates Joseph Paul Robert Dorman Albert M. Read E. Flich H. 3. Reeside Wiliam J. Flather Ward Tharer Henry H. Flather Frank

Several New Cardinals Expected in June Consistory

Rome reports semiofficial confirmation of a consistory in early June to elevate new cardinals. Likely names include Paris Archbishop Mariette, Mgr Mendes Bello of Cision, and a German nominee such as Bishop William Schneider or Prof Franz Fein. No American cardinal expected at this time. Rev William H O Connell of Boston could be a later contender.

Rome Mar. Aniette Paris Mgr Mendes Bello Cision Lkely Wiliam Schneider Paderborn Franz Fein Pius IX Vatican William H. O'Connell Boston

Stock Trusts at McIntyre Firm Stir Customers in North Carolina

New York April 27 receivers for T A McIntyre & Co faced angry customers demanding returns of stocks held as custodians. Attorney Irving Ernst planned to seek court orders to compel all seven partners to attend, while founder Tomas A McIntyre lay ill in North Carolina under nurse care, his wife’s death and disputes with her children blamed for his breakdown. The securities valued over $200,000 and involving family estate intrigues linked to jewelry disappearances and lawsuits surrounding Mrs Lucie Mitchell Seeley and Mrs Arnold Lawson add to a tangle of claims and counterclaims.

North Carolina Washington Post New York T. A. McIntyre & Co Irving L. Ernst United States District Court George C. Ryan Syracuse Ernstol McIntyre Tomas A. McIintyre Maurice Leon Onstow N. C Leon Mr. Leon Crier Mitchell Hardware Archibald F. Mitchel West Seventy-first Street Lucie Mitchell Herbert Barnum Seeley Arnold Lawson Thomas W. Lawson Boston Parker & Aaron Thomas A. McIntyre Mrs. Lawson Wyoming

Licensed to Marry List of Couples by Clergy Names

A compiled list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and residence details, paired with reverends who officiated. Entries include Charles W. Ruiter and Florence E. Sililian. Samuel Rush and Leona M. Mattell. John A. Adams and Eleanora Betch. Walter V. Minnix and Mary L. Norris. Edward W. Juneau and Lelia Rosse. John J. Andrews and Lottie M. England. and others from diverse locations.

Charles W. Ruiter St. Johnsbury Vt Florence E. Sililian Samuel H. Greene Samuel ©. Rush Glen Gardner N. J Leona M. Mattell Elias B. England John A. Adams Eleanora Betch Baltimore J. Irvine Willard E. Owens Anna B. Carrico J. F. Moore Corpe Coakman Clara Ndelastatious W. W. Barnes Walter V. Minnix Mary L. Norris A. J. Cavey Edward W. Juneau Lelia Rosse Edward M. Mott John J. Andrews Lottie M. England Philadelphia Albert Evans James G. Gildootey Mary Elizabett McCoy Martin Cassie W. Davis Maria M. Matthews J. H.matthews Arthur J. Howard Marcelina Weet J. H. Lee Emmatt Cox Annie Crutchfeld Aquila Sayles David T. Jackson Helen McDaniel S. P. W. Drew

Deaths Reported to Health Office in April

Health office record lists deaths reported by 12 m from April 26 including Lucretia Hunsaker 75, Mary Mickum 79, Jane Harrison 57, Rudolph Heunsch 67, William Jeckins 69, Catharina Krour 57, Mary Smith 39, Margaret Harmon 26, Luanna Shaw 81, Alonzo Henrick 76, Clarisse LeBourgeois 63, Lawrence Thowspoon 16 months, Josephine Smith 53, Ela Wilson 50, Oscar Holmes 21, Florence Booth 10, Robert Dixon 84, John Stewart 39, Emma Lewis 25, Francis Green 42, Wilson Watson BY, Nellie Frazier 12, Washington Hawkins 28, Lisle Anderson 40, Mary Carter 40. Multiple hospitals listed.

Lucretia E. Hunsaker Mary E. Mickum Burdock Mill Road Tennallytown Jane B Harrison Conn Frank Wynne Casualty T St. Nw Mary Smith Geo. Wagh. Univ. Hosp Margaret T. Harmon I St. Ne Luanna Shaw Fla. Ave. Nw Alonzo Henrick St. Nw Clarisse LeBourgeois Corcoran St Emma Lewis Francis Green Lth Wilson Watson St. Sw Neliie Frazier L St. Sw Washington Hawkins Providence Ivy Sity Liszle Anderson Mary Carter 2D St. Sw

Blessings of irrigation in a writer's view of progress

Julius Chambers argues against the idea that the earth is rapidly dying and that deserts will spread. He notes Congress funds irrigation in the West and urges engineers to study Italian schemes. He praises Salt Lake City's water usage and Denver's water-driven transformation, framing irrigation as a stabilizing force in an arid world.

Julius Chambers Brooklyn Eagle Century Magazine Congress West Nevada California Colorado Italy Rudyard Kipling Salt Lake City Grenada Spain Ithaca New York Cascadilla Salt Lake Denver Democratic Party

Friends of criminals and lawmen in ironic alliance

The New York Telegraph essay notes a supposed friendship between top criminals and police, citing Pinkerton agents as allies who sometimes aid victims after convictions. It recounts Sing Sing escape fallouts, a Cook County jail tale, and a high profile pardon attempt turned capture on Dearborn Street bridge.

New York Telegraph Law Sing Sing Pinkertons America Europe Alan Pinkerton Billy Bob McGarigie Cook County Illinois John Drennan Buff Higgens Buff Dearborn Street Rennan Michigan Street

Washington Post Brand Promise and Reach

The Washington Post positions itself as an independent, fearless newspaper serving all reader classes. It emphasizes strong news gathering, employing top writers, and modern facilities to deliver accurate, widely sought information each day of the year.

The Post Newspaper at the Seat of Government

The Post is described as the leading newspaper published at the seat of the United States government. It gathers financial news from all sections and features full market reports for merchants and financiers. It guides farmers on produce sales and offers leisure readers diverse columns of news matter.

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Sunday Post Praised For Its Illustrations And Foreign News

The illustrated magazine section presents choice selections by prominent writers, with careful foreign news coverage and timely accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post is regarded as the best visitor to any household, better than any other Sunday newspaper.

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The Post Pink Sheet Sporting Section Highlights

The Sunday Post sporting pages on pink paper cover every sport from baseball and track to billiards and yacht contests. It chronicles results in running, trotting, golf, auto races, boating, swimming, and more in an accurate, comprehensive style.

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