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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1906

Page

12

I Still Love Tatam Declares Mag Owings Prisoner Admits Guilty

In a Baltimore City case, 38 year old William Al Tatam was arrested for embezzling 2600 from Mrs. Lottie G Owings. He admits taking the money, says he spent 2600 since Thursday, and plans to return what remains. Mrs. Owings remains loving yet grieving and seeks closure as a preliminary hearing is set in Police Court.

William al Tatam Baltimore Lottie G. Owings Sixth Street Washington Grant Tatum Central Police

Death of Capt. James Gillin City Official in Newark

Capt. James Gillin longtime Newark city clerk died in Washington after serving as clerk in the Treasury Office. He passed away Saturday at age ninety five. Funeral services were held at his residence and the body to be sent to Newark for burial.

James Gillin Newark N. J United States Washington Ninty-Tve Ody

James H McChesney Dies Aged 57 In Odd Fellows Circle

James H McChesney prominent in Odd Fellowship and Civil War Indian Campaign veteran died at his home 6% Third effect northwest. He served as first sergeant in Troop B Sixth Cavalry and was active in Covenant Lodge and related bodies. He leaves wife Laura McChesney. interment in Arlington Cemetery.

Odd Fellowship James H. McChesney McChesney Cove Nant Lodge Fred I. Stuart Canton Washington P. M Barry Garrison Army and Navy Union Bull United States Cavalry Washington I. C. O. F Baltimore San Francisco Philadelphia Grand Lodge Covenant Lodge Laura Arlington Cemetery

Washington. Girls Captured by Middies Visit Navy Yard

Sailors and midshipmen from the Des Moines and Florida hosted visiting girls and crowds at the Washington navy yard. The party toured ships, saw uniforms and naval life, and the vessels prepared for a proving ground visit at Indian Head before a final parade.

Washington Navy Des Moines Florida Navy Yard Annapolis Ebbitt House Naval Academy Navy Yards United States Navy Washingston Mather Way Mecca Troian Head Proving Grounds New York Navy Yard Oyster Bay Norfolk

Robert Clarke Buried A Century-Old Class Leader

Funeral services for Robert Clarke color ed longtime class leader of forty three years were held at Metropolitan A M E Zion Church on D Street SW. Born in Mortland in 1897 he moved to the city after the Civil War and joined the Metropolitan Church in 1861 where he served in church leadership. Dr B A Wallace officiated the rites.

Robert Clarke Metropolitan A. ME. Zion Church D Street Mortland Mig City Metropolitan Church B.A Wallace

Husband Kills Wrong Man in Turpentine Camp Shooting

E Wishart, a Florida resident from Sumter County, was killed in San Antonio Pasco County by Burton a turpentine worker. Wishart and his two daughters were at a dentist office when Burton fired a shotgun mistaking Wishart for Nichols. Burton shouted, Nichols you have ruined my wife. Wishart had moved to Florida eight years ago and owned property on the west coast.

Mrs. Owings Farum Mr. Tatum Tatum Mra. Tatum Stumm R E. Wishart San Antonio Pasco County Burton Wishart Ahren Nichols Florida Sumter,ton

Robbers Get Jewels In Bold Midnight Burglary

Mrs. Luther Muse of 199 Pennsylvania avenue southeast reported a residence robbery between midnight Saturday and 6 yesterday morning. Entry by forcing a dining room window. jewelry and $358 stolen from first floor box. Items included diamond rings, a garnet ring, cameos, chains, a gold watch, bracelets, and $35 in currency.

Luther Muse Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Muse

Italy Not Building Dreadnought Warship Says Navy

The Navy Department states reports that Italy will construct a battleship equal to Britain’s Dreadnought are a myth. No confirmation of such ships exists, though Italy plans a vessel around 13,500 tons begun five years ago and unfinished. Reports on Germany and France building Dreadnoughts cannot be verified.

Navy Department Italy Department Congress Germany France

Brother Benies Marriage Joke Denied by Family

Allan P Harrigan admitted a marriage announcement as a joke but faced a strenuous denial from Bernard J Newton of 219 I Street NW. Newton says his sister Marie Newton is only about fifteen and has been visiting Uncle in Unison Virginia since July. Family members are angry and question the motive behind the false report as Harrison and a close friend explain the tale was meant for fun and never intended for print.

Allan P. Harrigon Marie Newton Bernard JG. Newton I Street Northwest Newton Unison Post Harrison Mc. Harrison WW. TH. Harrison 2 Post Miss. Marie.Newton Allan P. Harrigan

Attack on Italian mob disrupts Chicago parade riot

John Grady a Halsted Street motorman was fatally injured when Italians dragged him from his streetcar and beat him during an Italian society parade in Chicago. Rioters surrounded the car, hurled missiles, and fired revolvers as police arrived, dispersing the mob with officers firing into the air. Two leaders were arrested while the rest fled, none injured by the revolver shots.

Chicago John Grady Halsted Street Halsted Ewing Street Grady Haines Stellans

Daughters Drown Before Parents on Grand River

In Haven Michigan two Karlsen girls aged eleven and fourteen drowned while swimming in the Grand River. Rescuers recovered bodies within twenty minutes but could not revive them. life-saving crews worked for hours. Local report notes the tragic incident occurred August 1 with parents witnessing the drownings.

Oread Haven Mich Carl F. Karlsen Grand River

Scene of horror as train wreck injures workers and one man pleads

A work train wreck leaves a man crushed under timber and others injured as the engine flips onto its side and steam envelops the scene. A one legged worker pleads to be killed, asking not to alert his wife on vacation. Officials from Fittebure plan to investigate tomorrow.

Fittebure

Italians Fired On Guards In Pittston Disturbance

An Italian settlement near Hughestown caused a major disturbance as state troopers confronted attackers. Trooper George was shot in the abdomen, Adelgon wounded, Butler subdued a suspect, and five Italians including Joe Durilla and Antonio Doloro were later hospitalized after police intervention.

Hugnestown State Constabilary Wyoming Adelgon, Baller George Adelson Tt Butler Poiini Troope Sergi Wilhelm Joe Durilla Antonio Doloro Durill

Removal of Troops Seen as Key to Brownsville Peace

Brownsville tensions rise as Senator Culberson urges War Department to remove Negro troops from Fort Brown to prevent further riot and bloodshed. Maj. Blockson arrives to probe outrages by the Seventy fifth Infantry. citizens’ testimony is examined.

Senator Culberson Fort Brown Dallas Tex Brownsville United States Charles A. Culberson War Department Ainsworth WC. Ainsworth Washington D. Cc C. ‘A. Culberson A. P. Blockson U. S.A Seventy Fifth Infantry Citizens’ Committee Sen~eral

Colored man wounded at Emory Grove camp meeting

Charles Marrin, 36, of 85 T Street Southwest, was shot in the left arm at the Emory Grove camp meeting near Rock Hall, Md, as George Mead, a colored policeman, reportedly began arresting him during a craps game. Marrin received treatment at Emergency Hospital.

Charles Marrin T Street Emory Grove Rock Fhm George Mead Mead Harris

Hangs Himself at Play At Benedict’s College Hall

Two separate incidents reported: George Baum Santer, 16, from Germany studying for the priesthood, accidentally hanged himself at St. Benedict’s College play hall when a neck rope around his neck caused fatal strangulation during a performance. In Montclair New Jersey, musician William Ellerich, 35, died of gas asphyxiation in his apartment, with officials ruling accidental death rather than suicide.

Atchison, Kahn George Baum Sartner Germany Hammet St. Benedict's College Washington Post Montclair N. J William Ellerich

Bookbinders threaten action over government printing schedule

Labor unrest at the Government Printing Office centers on bookbinders demanding a formal work schedule. Acting foreman Harry Ashton and suspended foreman A. J. Tanner trigger threats of a strike. 4,400 employees, including 60 bookbinders and 1,000 women in related unions, await Public Printer mediation today. Tanner defends his record. call for reinstatement and for Espey to resume as foreman.

Government Printing Office Stirlings Harry Ashton A. J. Tanner Isbor Bia Pagt Actio Mar Tanner Ashton Aeign Asnion Bookmen Union Board Oof Education Kansas City Actiog Toremati Ashion Aghion Finn Nablie Pritter Stillings J. A.B. Espey Espey Jana Clorest

Attendant Alexander Found Dead Aboard Steamer A Washington

Alexander thirty five an attendant at St Elizabeth's Asylum was found dead in a berth on the steamer A Washington of the Norfolk and Washington line at the foot of Seventh street wharf. The vessel had arrived from Norfolk at 7 am and the body was sent to the morgue for inquest by Coroner Nevitt. He had been employed at the hospital for years and left the previous Thursday without leave. The story includes a note on muscular strength and a药 advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Norfolk Washington Tatum Baltimore T Meally Lettir Lear Lottie Yos T. Owings Ssul Tonty Emerson Alexander St. Elzabeth's Asylum A.wishington Norfolk and ‘Washington Inc Seventh Street Blake Baker Walter Corents Nevitt New York

White County man arrested after alleged assault sparks threats

Gainesville Ga Aug 12 Andrew Jackson of White County brought the prisoner Dave Moore a negro to Gainesville at early hour this morning Moore is alleged to have assaulted the daughter of Jamite Hapa a White County farmer last Friday afternoon Threats of lynching grew frequent Judge Kimsey urged restraint and ordered a special term of the Superior Court to convene at Cleveland Monday morning to try the case, but threats persisted and the prisoner was moved to Gainesville for safety White County citizens pursued the sheriff and fired shots at the man as he fled

Gainesville Shertt Andrew Jackson White County Dave Moore Jamite Hapa Moore Kinneey Orden Superior Court Cleveland Kimsey Cotteons Fred

Weather Conditions forecast from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes

Weather report notes gradually decreasing pressure with variable winds. Monday through Tuesday bring cooler, unsettled conditions across the Midwest and Lower Mississippi Valley, with showers in the Missouri and Mississippi basins and cooler temperatures east of the Mississippi. Light to fresh southerly winds along the Atlantic coast with squalls at night. Steamer winds for Monday departures to European ports should be light to fresh from the south.

Lake Mississipsi Couth Dauth Western Superior Michigan Rand Banks

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