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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1906

Page

17

Bomb plot fails as girl kills herself near Odessa palace

A well dressed eighteen year old registered at Hotel St Petersburg near the governor general’s palace in Odessa. She attempted to reach the generals residence with a bomb but the device exploded early and she died by suicide. The incident tied to the Flying Fighting Organization of the Socialist Revolutionists with links to Sayinkom and Lieut Kolschev Tikoff. Savinkoff was arrested then escaped. Also noted were other revolutionary actions and a mutineers’ court martial in Kronstadt. A robbers’ band in Verkhovansk secured funds, and a Cuencian gang robbed a railway cashier of 47 900 at the Sibiria rail station.

Odessa St Petersburg Gen Kaulbars Gen Prirtz Doubassoff Nephiteff Sebastopol Social Revolutionists Sayinkom Central Committee Lieut Kolschev Tikoff Black Sea Savinkoff Nepluieffs Fe Anynt Tively Moe Visichenko Tugher Gen Visatchenko Muritars Crune Cronstadt Penitent Mos

Russian Parliament Supporters Unite On Russian Progress

Paris Aug 10 leading senators and former cabinet ministers join in an address praising the Russian Parliament as a bulwark of reform. The letter asserts representative government is essential for progress and prosperity and expresses hope for a Wherts victory enabling France and Russia to unite on common ideals and interests. Pierre Berthelot sent the address to Prof Mouromtsev, president of the Lower House.

Paris Institute Goydems Wodstery Friends of Russia Russia Jon Tye Pierre Berthelot Minster of Foreign Affairs Mouromtsev

Accused Trooper Dies by Own Action at Fort Oglethorpe

An officer of the day reported that Troop HM Twelfth Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe died by his own action while under arrest on a charge of complicity. The incident occurred today as investigations continued.

Chattanooga Fenn Coerner Twelfth Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe

Died Fanks and Family Obituaries From 1905 Notice

Obituary notices from August 1905 list Clifton W Tanks of Asbury Park son of Jennie Banks, with services at Tisage Funeral and Congressional Cemetery. Also listed are private funeral plans for others, including a Mrs. Grimetean and a Mrs. Thom Soufs, detailing residences and scheduled services in Washington, D.C.

Fanks Asbury Park Clifton Jennie Banks Aterpeters Tisage Congressional Cemetery Grivate Tate John D Hillary Don Noes Catherne George ‘Thom Twente Layiling Avenue

Notice of Insertion Across Major Newspapers

A bulk notice lists many leading papers including New York Times Poston Slorf Buffalo Courier Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Public Ledger and others for same day insertion at no extra charge. The fragment suggests a syndication or cross publication offer across several cities.

Washington Post NEW York Poston Slorf Buffalo Courier WCAGO Rfcord Herald Philadflphia Public Lebger LUSBL Dispatch Proidengl Tournal Rolhemter Herald Louis Republic Syracuse Port Standard Falls Pionser Presi Minsextolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Mlayer Cincinn TI Inquirer

Teamsters Start New Union in Chicago Split

Aug 10 4 new Teamsters union formation unfolds as rival to International Brotherhood of Teamsters. C P Shea and staff wind up old organization convention while bolting delegates draft a remodeled constitution. Frank Morrison of AFL rushes to Chicago with Samuel G Compers message urging secessionists to halt the move.

Chicago Teamsters United Teamsters of America International Brotherhood of Teamsters C P Shea Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor

Boy shoots father in New Orleans family tragedy

In New Orleans May 10 Frank Mullins was fatally shot by his ten year old son at Bowerton. The boy used a revolver after the father allegedly began whipping another child and struck the mother with a strap during interference. The mother’s attempted intervention preceded the fatal shot.

New Orleans Frank Mullins Bowerton Mullins

Bucket Shops Raided in Philadelphia. Four Held on Copartnership Charges

Detective sergeant and a 2 pt squad raided four bucket shop branches of Joan A Boardman & Co in Philadelphia and Broadway. Four men including Turner and Stockwell were held on misdemeanor charges for operating without filed certificates of copartnership. Bail set at 200 dollars each. raids drew large crowds and notable police seizure of ledgers and paraphanalia.

Washington Post New York Barney VicConsille Joan A Boardman & Co Walnut Street Broadway Boardman & Co George J Turner Phadelphia Wilam Healas Ated Biecerick Bloomheld Raleigh James Stockwell Bicen Wis McConntile Breen William © Donnelly 407 West Pusonera Franklin Lien

On Gallows He Scores Judge in Alabama Hanging

Fletcher colored man hanged at Flatlop mines for murder of fellow convict Bob Phine creates scene on scaffold denouncing Judge S L Weaver claiming habeas corpus was granted to a white man John Williams but denied to him Fletcher accuses court of going fishing to dodge his appeal as the judge allegedly left town to avoid action.

Alabama Birmingham Ente Fletcher Bob Phine Flatlop Mines S L Weaver

Resignation of Montgomery County Treasurer FY Smith

Ohio county treasurer FY Smith, who faced short land account findings by examiners appointed by the Prairie Court, resigned today though he remains treasurer of the fund and school funds. The report mentions other regional items including a murder verdict in New Jersey and a ship fire in Michigan.

Ation Ohio Aaz FY Smith Prabria Court Prt Echool Morstown Vos Samusi Vonich Mre Harriet Ko Decker Montville Vonich Moo Decker I Marine Co John H Pauly Charla Marcceltes Marina City George Rove Yoeph Vinnie John Spencer New Boise Idaho William Henry Wicks Bond Waresw Buffalo Nelf Philadelphia Clerks Beneficial Association of Thiladetpitta D.fentany Port Offen Elores Savannah

Grand Jury Indicts Railroad and Oil Firms Over Rebates

A Western District of New York federal grand jury in Jamestown indicts the Pennsylvania Railroad, Standard Oil of New York, and Vacuum Oil Company for alleged rebates on oil shipments. The panel, led by Attorney General Pagan, cites 23 counts against the oil firms and 24 against the railroad, with focus on a 16 cent rate against a 1 cent schedule. Additional probes target direct rebate agreements and other railroads connected to Chicago routes. The jury remains seated as August 2 recesses follow further investigations into related rebates and Elkins act implications.

Jamestown N. Y Chicago New York Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Ol Company Vacuum Or Uider State of Olean Rochester Rail Cade Company Standard and Vacuum Companies Interstate Commerce Commission Standard Oil Grand Senates OQE Pagan Washington Pagan Brown Ciyeago Aus Standard Oil Company Federal Grand Jury Horace Tucker Chainman Chicago and Ancis Hanchett Morrisons Office Laken Standard Out Company Elkins Railoads Standard Ol Oil Company Evansvile Whiting Ind East St Louis

Ice price conspiracy inquiry shown thorough grand jury action

The Washington Post reports a thorough grand jury inquiry into potential price manipulation by independent ice dealers. Witnesses Brennan and Scott testified as the panel probes whether a criminal conspiracy existed to raise ice prices. a presentment is prepared for Judge Roselsky.

Washington Post York Auy Grand Lee Willam Brennan Willamson & Brennan Ice Company Jidth Street Harlem River James Scott National Ike Companies American Tee Company Vir Brennan Vir Scott Toreman Karsch Grand Jury Roselsky General Sessions We Karsch

Federal ice shortage probe to visit Toledo next Tuesday

The ice shortage and waste concerns prompt a federal inquiry. Interstate Commerce Commission special agent Luther M Walker will lead the investigation into the Toledo ice trust and railroads alleged to back it. Commissioner Clements and possibly Commissioner Cockrel will participate.

Grand Jury Toledo Ohio Ice Trust Interstate Commerce Clements Cockrel Luther M Walker Commission

Indictments Filed in Sugar Trust Rebates Case

Special to The Washington xest New York reports that the Federal grand jury presented additional indictments this morning in the sugar rebate inquiry. New charges target the sugar trust, railroads and carrier firms, plus officials of transportation companies. The grand jury was dismissed but will reconvene late September, with court proceedings likely into October.

Washington New York Hough United States Circuit Court Federal Grand Jury Sugar Trust United States District Stimson

Widows Love Scheme Costs Suitor Eight Hundred Dollars

A young widow posing as Virs Hamilton of 20 West Highty-second Street was arraigned for mail fraud after enmeshing Philadelphia businessman James B McClelland in an elaborate love letter scheme. He paid $800 and described lavish income, jewelry requests, and a forthcoming locket purchase. A furious brother allegedly cut off her $10,600 income, leading to her arrest once McClelland tracked her to Providence. He claims to have been defrauded of about $2,800.

Washington Post New York Hamilton West Highty-second Street United States Shields Federal James B McClelland Philadelphia Asmatan Ditriet Carmody Sorolla McClelland Lincerty Mexico Asheville, NC McLell Providence R. 1

Claude M Desha death shocks Kansas politician dies of apoplexy

Claude M Desha a well known Kansas Democrat and resident of Cynthian gao died at home from apoplexy He was son of Gov Louis Desha and grandson of Gov Joseph Desha Rev George Edward Walk dean of St Matthews Cathedral in Dallas Texas died today of peritonitis

Kansas Cynthiang Kans Claude M. Desha This Oly Gev Louis Desha Joseph Desha Dalles Tex George Edward Walk St Matthews Cathedral Texas

Philadelphia Press Financial Statement Parable

A fragment from the Philadelphia Press presents a parable about a good-hearted citizen asked for a dime. The cashier retorts that a better day may come, suggesting occasional dimes or even a nickel as possible outcomes.

The Philatelphia Press Bersar

Montevideo Welcomes Secretary Root On Visit

Thousands gather along Montevideo harbor to greet Secretary Root as the Charleston cruiser anchors. A city committee escorts the party ashore with cheers for Root and President Roosevelt. A reception at government house and multiple galas mark the visit, with plans for further banquets and receptions before Root proceeds to Buenos Aires.

Uruguayan Republic Lois Root Brat Argentina Montevideo Nort Baward C Onwen Charleston O Brien Roosevelt Great Republic of the Hoot EC O Brien

Afraid Of Drago Doctrine Debate Delays Congress

Special dispatch reports from Rio de Janeiro on August 10 noting slow progress by the Drago doctrine committee. Argentine delegates push for a definite statement while the government organizes trips for delegates to sites of interest and plans many fiestas. Congress may not adjourn before August 20.

Washington Post Fuo de Janeiro

Naval Militia Shipless For Labor Day Cruise

The District Naval Militia learned President Roosevelt ordered the Navy to deploy the monitor Puritan to Oyster Bay for Labor Day maneuvers. Capt Stratton reported the plan stalled as four monitors were needed, leaving the militia without a ship for their annual cruise. A later date or replacement vessel may be arranged, possibly by the 8th of the month.

Naval Roosevelt Navy Department Oyster Bay Naval Militia S W Stratton Militia Bonaparte Converse Bureau of Navigation Capt Stratton District Naval Milita Stratton

Movements of Ocean Steamers

Maritime notices record ships arriving and departing seas and ports with details of routes from Liverpool Queenstown Rotterdam and New York. Vessels including the Lusitania Lucania Cymric Statendam and Prinze Alice are listed with origins destinations and times along with distances and approximate arrival estimates.

New York Rampantas Liverpool Queenstown Kaflen Celtic Riverpool Cape Rece Newfoundland Aoliant America Statendam Rotterdam Houlogue New Sorh W Re Tees Marton Noutheast Minneapolis London Wegan Marcans Lucania Liverport Salled Cogric Cymric Boston Cherbourg Prinze Alice New

Sheriff Stillwell Dies After Wounding Near Riverhead

Deputy Sheriff George A. Stillwell died from wounds suffered July 26 while transporting prisoner Rapolio Moleish to Riverhead. Moleish, a Hungarian tramp, was captured after a two day search near Baiting Hollow and will face murder charges. Stillwell and Justice Payne were escorting Moleish when the prisoner jumped from the wagon and fled into darkness.

Mineola Long Island George A. Stillwell Sherif Riverhead Stillwell Rapolio Moleish Justice Payne Moleish Riverhead Inn Baiting Hollow

Mill Owners in Workhouse Sentence in Pittsburgh

George and John Robinsteen, noted mill owners and financiers, were sentenced in Pittsburgh to pay a $500 forfeiture each and undergo six months in the workhouse for conspiracy and misdemeanor tied to the Eleanor Iron and Steel Company failure. Judge Gailbraith granted a writ of supersedeas to carry the case to the Superior Court, with bail set at $5,000 for each defendant.

Pittsburo Pa George John Robinsteen Robinsteens Eleanor Iron and Steel Company Gailbraith

Gunton Decree Favours Mrs Gunton in Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Giegerich affirmed Mrs Amelia Gunton's suit against her husband Professor George Gunton of Gunton Magazine. The formal order will be signed soon and the judgment will follow, with details to be released when filed. The decision reportedly favors Mrs Gunton.

Spectatorne Washington Poo New York Supreme Court Giegerich Henory W Bookstayer Amelia Gunton George Gunton Gunton Magazine Gunten

Loeb Sued for 50000 by Jewish Writer in Oyster Bay

Nadage Doree, a Jewish writer, sues William Loeb Jr, secretary to the President, alleging he caused her false arrest last October in the city. Papers served at Oyster Bay with NY reply required within twenty days. The case follows her reporting of Russian Jewish persecution and her claim she sought Roosevelt’s aid.

William Loeb Jr Nadage Doree Loeb Oyster Bay New York Department of Justice St Johns Church Sixteenth Street Lafayette Square Sergi Harrison Seventh Precinct House of Detention Russia Washington White House Hoosevelt Miss Doree Scha

Coroner suspects murder in Neshaminy Creek case

Buck County authorities probe the murder of an unidentified man found in Neshaminy Creek at Langhorne Pa The coroner reports skull fracture from a blunt instrument and that the victim was dead when thrown into the creek Police and coroner deem the attack likely by highwaymen with no clues to identify the deceased.

Doylestown Bucka County Neshaminy Creek Langhorne

Crook Quinn tied to brutal attack on Mrs Hill in New York

Mrs Wilhelmina Virginia Hill reported two detectives invaded her home at 22 West Ninety fourth Street in New York in July. John Quinn alias Ryan alias Williams, tied to assault and robbery, was arrested near Hudson and Clarkson streets and identified by Hill. The crime involved pageant of threats to publish details unless paid and a torn ring valued at 25.

Washington Post New York John Quinn Ryan Willams Finelite Jefferson Market Polka Court Wilhelmina Virginia Hill West Ninety-fourth Street Hill McLaughlin Detentiive Bureau Quinn Hudson and Clarkson Ham Hil Texas Virginia Charles Housley Sixth Avenue Waverley Place Quion

Sheet Metal Workers elect officers at convention

The national convention of the Sheet Metal Workers' Association elected officers including President Edwin L Seabrook first vice president Paul L. Biersach second vice president J A Pierpont secretary WH Barnard treasurer G W Battley EW Richards and others. The next convention city was undecided with Peoria Syracuse Cleveland Jamestown Chicago and Niagara Falls among invitations.

J. A. Frerpont Washington Indianapolis Ind Sheet Metal Workers’ Association Edwin L Seabrook Camden Paul L. Biersach Milwaukee J A. Pierpont Washington DC WH Barnard Norfolk G W Battley Rorfols Tustess EW Richards Philadelphia Thomas Black Brooklyn W A. Gallaher Wilmington Del Robert Kain Cleveland Peoria Syracuse Jamestown Chicago Niagara Falls

Pianos at Zero and Clearance Prices Steady Demand

Warerooms overflow with last season stocks including uprights in mahogany cases and higher end makes. Prices start at 165 for blemish free uprights, 185 for fine mahogany models, and 175 for pricier cases. Seasonal clearance accelerates as Chickerings Behnings and Price & Teeple stock arrives. early shoppers urged.

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