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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1906

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Grand Duke Under Fire in Krasnoye-Selo Guard Camp

Imperial guards fired upon Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolayevich during a review at Krasnoye-Selo. Aimed bullets and blank rounds caused a panic before ceasefire commands. an IG inquiry and arrests followed. Suspected sharpshooters from elite corps and one year volunteers are under scrutiny amid alleged post-Parliament ammunition shortages.

St Petersburg Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch Corner National Defence Imperial Guards Krasnoye-Selo Nicholas Imke Nicholas Seminoy

Plot Said Behind Grand Duke Assassination Attempt

The AP reports speculation by an official that pullet firings were by accident, but many guardsmen allegedly conspired to strike at the grand duke during the blessing ceremony. The incident prompted the Emperor to cancel plans to visit Krasnoye-Selo with his Imperial Guards.

Ent Associated Press Ald De-Camp Winter Palace Neva Krasnoye-Selo

Child Hero Saves His Sister on Long Island Dock

Special to The Washington Post from Greenport Long Island Aug 11 A seven year old Vernon Marshman leapt into a rowboat to rescue his three year old sister Mamie who fell from a dock into fifteen feet of water He pulled her to the boat kept her above water until they reached shore and a crowd gathered An effort will be made to secure a medal from the volunteer life saving service for the boy hero.

Washington Post Greenport Long Island Vernon Marshman Mamie

Lunatic Marquis Townshend Case Ends In Calm Verdict

London coverage reports a jury ruling Marquis Townshend is not insane to manage his affairs, while finding him unsound mentally. The trial reveals alleged undue influence by Robbins and a planned American heiress marriage, with financial maneuvers and a broker contract exposing motives behind the union. The proceedings include dramatic testimony and witty exchanges as the marchioness defended her husband’s sanity.

Marquis Robbins London Marquis Townshend Townshend Marchioness Sutherst Somerset House Dunne Bucknill Sutherkla Fredo Mureuis Marehioness

New School Read Appoints Esteemed Educator Superintendent

Dr William Estabrook Chancellor of Paterson N J has been chosen by Washington DC board to lead the district public schools. Fifty candidates were considered with eight local educators evaluated before unanimity on Chancellor as the best fit and the man to start immediate reform. He will arrive tomorrow for a formal reception in the Franklin School building and begin reorganizing operations at once.

William Estabrook Paterson N. I Wee-ington Washington Board of Education Franklin School Ema IC Streats Committee On Barton W. Eyermann Sai Nce Chengellar G. ‘W. Baird Chancellor Evermann City of Washington Aee Ikavel Enor District of Columbia America Teavier Tn. William N. J Wiliam District’ of Columbia Narton W. Evermakn

Longworths End Tour Aboard Sylph at Sagamore

New York Aug 1 Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth completed their moonlit cross Atlantic voyage, transferring from the St Paul to the yacht Sylph off Oyster Bay. Health officers and deputies supervised the transfer as Longworth and his wife prepared for a brief stay before returning to Washington and Cincinnati and resuming duties.

Washington New York Aug Nicholas Longworth St. Paul Bylph Oyster Bay Long~worth Mr. Longworth Lieut. Bulmer St Paul Longworths Lotworth Longworth California Washington-Simset J. Poston Gen Pa Ave Nad The Oyster Nicholas “Longworth Longsworths Roosevelt Pier Roosevelt

THREE BURNED ON COLLIER Lighting Match On Deck Explosion

Aug 11 The tug Tormentor bound from Norfolk to New Bedford collided with a gas caused blast on deck. Two men Andrew Deterle and Neils Olson were severely burned, Miss Davis stewardess also burned. They were taken to an infirmary in New Brighton.

New York Casale Fe City Cassie Warge Tormentor Norfolk Bedford Angrew Deterle Boston Neils Olson Miss Davis Aves New Brighton

Treasury to Get Bad Bills in St Louis Collection

Secret Service official in St Louis takes possession of Edward Moses private collection of counterfeit and valueless bills. More than 310 notes, some over fifty years old, are to be inventoried and forwarded to the Treasury in Washington. Moses died recently after years as a bank teller.

Secret Service Moses St.Louis St. Louis Les Pinpot United States Secret Service Office Edward Laclede National Bank

Colombian Generals Trapped in Panama Coup Plot

Seventeen former Colombian generals are detained by Panama and Mexican authorities amid a revolutionary conspiracy. Prisoners, said to threaten the republic, await deportation as authorities report conditions returning to normal and secretive arrests under the interior ministry.

Aumexicaiy Hamed Ruiz ‘Bandoval Panama Arias Liteéral Republic Pariama

Governor Detained by Police During Stop in Transit

A garbled report describes Governor Pennyacker waiting at a station area near Main and Swoils streets. An officer intervened when a man with his head down lingered on steps at the Fenn Triet Company Building. The governor, recognized by Patrolman Warren, assured officers that all was in order and continued to his Collegeville trip. A Baltimore and Ohio sleeping car advert appears alongside.

Penny Main Hahd Panama Collegeville Ns. Schwenksville- Home Grainlta Gtaps Fenn Triet“Company Trust Company Aad Warren

Becker Held as Vagrant in Brooklyn Court

Alexander J. Halter a Brooklyn broker faced Brooklyn Police Court on a conspiracy charge and fugitive from justice claim. The Philadelphia warrant cited Thompson stock dealings. Magristrates shifted to vagrancy. Halter pleaded not guilty and posted 3000 dollars bail for a hearing next Tuesday.

New York Alexander J. Halter Brooklyn Isaae W. ‘Hopson Philadelphia Halter Thompson Ind

Hero Foreman Dies Trying to Save Men in Tunnel Blast

New York August 11. Foreman Michael O Connor sacrificed his life to save co workers after a heavy blast in the MCAdoo tunnel under the Hudson. Two laborers were seriously injured as rock and splinters flew. O Connor tried to stamp out a burning fuse and shouted for others to run. He died near the blast site. Coyne and Belous were injured but survived.

New York Mcadoo Hudson River Jersey City Michael. O'Connor O’connor O'Connor Coyne Don- Belous Tate St Wrabelle Epi

Writ of Habeas Corpus in Franchise Contest

Judge John L. Mullins sets aside a habeas writ issued by Judge Palmer in the Lindsey contempt case. Four men jailed for refusing to testify in the franchise election contest remain in custody under Sheriff Nesbit until brought to the criminal court. Prisoners named include Henry W. Doherty, George N. Ordway, Fred A. Williams, and John Cooke Jr.

John Shea District Court Ben B. Lindsey Sherif Nesbit Mullins Palmer Henry VW. Doherty Denver Gas and Electric Company George N. Ordway The Elections Commission Fred A. Willams John Cooke, Jr

Federal jury reconvenes on conspiracy charge at Jamestown

Aug 11 Buffalo reports United States Attorney Brown said no evidence supported conspiracy indictments against Standard Oil Company and no charge would be warranted. He did not know what Washington would present when the jury reconvenes on August 24, and he doubted a trial before the November Buffalo term.

vBuffalo N.Y Jamestown United States Brown Washington Buffalo

Socialists Nominate Louisville Reporter for Congress

In Louisville Kentucky last night Charles Dobbs, a local newspaperman, was nominated by the Socialists of the Fifth district. The convention passed resolutions of sympathy for William Haywood, a Socialist candidate for governor of Colorado, and for Pettibone and St John of the Western Federation of Miners, who are jailed in Idaho on charges related to former senator’s assassination. Congressional primaries in Memphis feature a race between Gen. Gears W. Gordon and W. Apperson. Also advertised are low-rate trips to Mexico City and Rehoboth Beach via Southern Railway, plus winter tours to California with full accommodations aboard.

Louieville Charles Dobbs Louisville Congress Socialiete William “D. Haywood Colorado Mover, Pettibone St. John Western Federation of Miners Idaho Gomaligtyy Anenberz Memphis Tenn Tenth Congressional District Gears W. Gordon W. Apperson

Man Dies in Police Station Cell From Alcoholic Flailure

A 45 year old Bluefield contractor W P Totten died in a Sixth precinct DC police cell after drunkenness. He was found lying on the floor during a routine check by station keeper Hanley and Dr Suter pronounced death from alcoholic gastritis. Inspector Boardman said officers followed standard procedure with multiple checks and there is no current basis for blame. coroner Nevitt identified the body and arrangements were made to notify relatives.

W. P. Totten Bluefield W.a Sixth Precinct Totten Metropolitan W. B. Beavers West Virginia Heagers Bea Yersi Totteri Frais Totter John Marshall Pennsylvania Avenue John Conley Thomas Hantey Wrissoner Hanley J. F. Potster Nevitt Inspector Boardman Maj Sylvester Hadeen Sylvester

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