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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1906

Page

3

I Still Love Tatum declares Mag Owings

The case of 38 year old William Al Tatum, arrested in Washington for embezzling 2600 from Mrs. Lottie G Owings, is told with her vow of love and her offer to drop charges if he returns the money. Tatum admits taking the funds but says he spent it. he asks for reconciliation, while Mrs Owings pursues legal steps. Also noted is the funeral arrangement for Douglas Murray, drowned near Swan’s Point.

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

Death of Capt James Gillin Newark City Clerk

Capt James Gillin longtime Newark city clerk died in Washington Saturday at age sixty five. Funeral services were held at his home and the body will be taken to Newark for burial. He had served several terms as city clerk and later worked in the Treasury Department in Washington.

James Gillin Newark N. J United States Washington

James H McChesney Dead Prominent Odd Fellow and Indian Fighter

James H McChesney prominent in Odd Fellowship died at his home 6% Third effect northwest last evening age fifty seven He was a member of Covenant Lodge No 1 T C O F Fred I Stuart Encampment No 7 Canton Washington No 1 P M and Barry Garrison Army and Navy Union He served in the Indian campaign of 76 against Sitting Bull as first sergeant of Troop B Sixth Cavalry He belonged to drill teams of Canton Washington I C O F in Baltimore San Francisco and Philadelphia and was a Grand Lodge representative from Covenant Lodge He leaves wife Laura McChesney Interment will be 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 Navy Visit Draws Big Crowd of Civilians and Midshipmen

Des Moines and Florida arrive at the navy yard for a bloodless victory of a city captured by midshipmen from Annapolis. Women and men alike thronged the yards, admiring uniforms and ship discipline before the ships proceed to proving grounds at Indian Head and then to Oyster Bay for a grand naval pageant.

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

Robert Clarke Buried Former Class Leader for 43 Years

The funeral of Robert Clarke colored was held at Metropolitan A M E Zion Church on D Street Southwest at 1 PM yesterday. Born in Mortland in 1897 he came to the city after the Civil War and joined the Metropolitan Church in 1861, later serving as class leader for forty three years and belonging to four secret orders. Dr B A Wallace officiated.

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

Husband shoots man in dentist office killing him

E Wishart of RMg died in San Antonio Pasco County when Burton a turpentine worker burst in during dental work. Burton fired a shotgun thinking the dentist Nichols was present, striking Wishart in the heart as his two daughters waited nearby. Wishart had moved to Florida from Sumter South Carolina eight years earlier and owned property on the west coast.

R E. Wishart San Antonio Pasco County Burton Wishart Ahren Nichols Florida Sumter,ton

Robbers Enter Home in Midnight Jewel Theft

Mrs. Luther Muse of 199 Pennsylvania Ave SE reported a burglary between midnight Saturday and 6 a.m. yesterday. The dining room window was forced, valuables were taken from a first floor jewelry box, including rings, chains, bracelets, a gold watch, and $35 in cash, totaling about $358. The couple slept on the second floor while the robbers rifled the first floor.

Man Luther Muse Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Muse

Italy Not Building Dreadnought Equal to English Ship

The Navy Department states rumors that Italy plans a battleship equal to the English Dreadnought are false. It notes Italy’s largest contemplated vessel is about 13,500 tons and incomplete after five years. Reports of German and French Dreadnoughts lack verifiable details.

Navy Department Italy Department Congress Germany France

Brother Benies Marriage Joke Sparks Denial

Allan P. Harrigan and Miss Marie Newton were reported to be marrying, but Bernard J Newton of 219 I street north west said his sister is fifteen and has been with her uncle in Unison Virginia since July. The Newton family condemns the announcement as a hoax, and Harrison says it was a joke by a friend.

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

Attacked by Italians mob in Chicago parade riot

John Grady a Halsted Street motorman was fatally injured near Halsted and Ewing streets while attempting to drive through an Italian society parade. A mob of about 509 Italians dragged him from the car and beat him. Police arrived with Capt. Haines and officers, rioters dispersed as shots were fired into the air. Two leaders were arrested. No others injured by revolver fire.

Chicago John Grady Halsted Street Halsted Ewing Street Grady Haines Stellans

Drownings In Grand River At Oread

Two Karlsen sisters aged eleven and fourteen drowned before their parents while bathing in the Grand River at Oread Michigan. Rescue efforts lasted hours though bodies were recovered in about twenty minutes.

Grand River Oread Haven Mich Carl F. Karlsen

Scene of Horror as Train Wreck in Ground Scene

Wreck on a work train left an injured man pleading for death as lifeboats and derrick timber pinned him. The engine lay on its side, steam enveloping victims while debris hurled into a river. Officials from Fifteenburg will investigate tomorrow.

Fittebure

Italians Fire On Guards In Pittston Suburb Disturbance

In Hughestown borough near Pittston Pa a gun battle left one trooper severely wounded another with a minor wound and three Italians injured. State troopers responding to a drunken disturbance arrested five Italians. two suspects Durilla and Doloro were shot and taken to a hospital in serious condition.

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

Removal of Troops Sought Over Brownsville Riots

Dallas August 19 United States Senator Charles A Culberson urged War Department to remove Negro troops from Fort Brown Brownsville after officers and citizens warned of danger of further riot and bloodshed He asked for a telex report from Fort Brown and immediate action Inspector General A P Blockson arrived to probe outrages by the 75th Infantry and took testimony from local citizens.

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

Colored man shot during camp meeting near Rockville Md

Charles Marrin, 36, of 85 T Street SW, claimed Constable George Mead shot him twice at Emory Grove camp meeting near Rockville Md while Marrin watched a craps game. Marrin reported being pursued after arrest and struck in the left arm, treated at Emergency Hospital.

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

Hangings at play and accidental death in New Jersey

German student at St Benedict's College dies after accidental misstep while play acting a noose around his neck causing fatal neck injury at the play hall. Montclair musician William Ellerich, 35, dies of gas asphyxiation ruled accidental, officials say.

Public Printer Faces Bookbinders Strike Over New Schedule

Government Printing Office bookbinders threaten decisive action if Public Printer does not accept a new work schedule. Acting foreman Harry Ashton and suspended foreman A J Tanner are at the center of discord among 4,400 employees, with 60 bookbinders and 1,000 women’s union members affected. Tanner defends his record while calling for Espey’s reinstatement and a return to the previous schedule, as negotiations loom and a Tuesday night meeting is planned.

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, longtime attendant at St Elizabeth's Asylum, was found dead in his berth on the steamer A Washington of Norfolk and Washington Inc at the foot of Seventh street wharf about 9 20 yesterday morning. The vessel had arrived from Norfolk at 7 am and a colored waiter Blake Baker knocked and entered the room when no reply came. Alexander’s body was sent to the morgue for an inquest by Coroner Nevitt. He had left the hospital suddenly last Thursday morning and little is known beyond his New York origin.

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

White County man held as mob threatens in Georgia town

Gainesville Ga Aug 12 Andrew Jackson of White County arrived with Dave Moore an alleged assailant of Jamite Hapa's daughter. Moore was arrested yesterday. Lynch threats rose after the arrest prompting Judge Kinsey to order a special term of the Superior Court at Cleveland. To calm tempers Moore was moved to Gainesville for safety as White County deputies pursued him and shots were fired at him.

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

Weather Conditions Report From Sunday to Monday

Weather conditions show gradually decreasing pressure with winds shifting from southerly to lighter northwesterly. Forecast covers Upper Midwest and Western Lake regions with cooler temperatures and scattered showers, while Atlantic coast and New England expect light to fresh southerly winds and fair weather inland.

Lake Mississipsi New -Engling South Atlantic Galt Lele Couth Arly Rand

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