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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1906

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7

KILLING IN JARRATTS SAID TO BEGIN OVER WIFE

In Sussex County Virginia last night J P Matthews and Frank Johnston, both known locally, quarreled over Matthews accusing Johnston of being too intimate with his wife. A gunfight followed near Jarvitts Station. Matthews died from an abdomen wound. Johnston was shot in the ankle.

Sussex County Washington Richmond Jarratts J. P Matthews Frank Johnston Matthews Johnston Howl Sgum Matthewa Jarvits Station Mathews

Foreigner Hangs Self on Roadside Tree Near Hadford

A 45 year old foreigner named Anton Cabeia hanged himself with a leather belt from a tree on a public highway four miles from Hadford. He was employed by Baldwin Locomotive Works and McArtiny Ache Company with check numbers 2964 and 1ST. He had sent money home to Maria Cachork at Ste wheen. He was brought before the mayor of Hadford on a charge of bela a suspicious charnator and remained unable to speak beyond Enelian. The body was buried at Lewis Harvey's place.

Westington Post Laer Radford Va Anton Cabeia Hadford Baldwin Locomotise Works Philadelphia McArtiny Achere Company Mois Maria Cachork Stewheen Laiford Bela Enelian Lewis Harvey

Negro tavern keeper fined for illegal afterhours business

In Danville Virginia on August 2? General Ham Lett a man who runs a eating house was fined $10 and sentenced to 30 days in jail in the mayor's court for operating a blind horse bar. He was accused of a rushing business after hours on Sunday and again at night after the saloons closed.

Speetst Danville General Hamlett Uber

Gen Shipp May Step Out Amid Resignation Rumor

Washington Post reports veteran commandant Gen Shipp may resign amid rumors of追加 charges against Cobb. The notice notes Shipp, long head of cadets and veteran of Newmarket, may have forwarded resignation to the governor. The piece also covers local crime and society items from Baltimore and Heathsville including larceny charges against Dallas Cobb and other engagements in Virginia.

Smedlat la Thy Washington Post Kihimone Gonscott Stapp Searce The Virgin Military Institute Tonge Bert Shipp Brands Smith Newmarket

Collision In Hampton Roads Involving Three-Masted Schooners

In Hampton Roads Norfolk Virginia Aug 20 the three masted schooners Frank Leaming and George W Anderson both laden with lumber fouled by the tug Radiant of Standard Oil Company The Rallant had two barges in tow from Baltimore The tug towed the schooners to port A survey will determine schooner damage The Leaming bound to New York from Norfolk and the Anderson from the James River. Leaming home port Norfolk.

Norfolk Frank Leaming George W Anderson Radiant Standard Oil Company Hampton Roads Baltimore Leaming New York Anderson James River Anderson Halla Richmond

Order of St Luke Meets in Richmond Session

In Richmond on August 21 six hundred delegates and visitors gathered for the thirty-ninth annual Session of the Right Worthy Grand Council Independent Order of St Luke. Dr H L Harris delivered the welcome, replies came from delegates, and the Washington St Luke choir provided music after a public welcome. States represented include Virginia Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland North Carolina Kentucky Ohio West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Washington Post Richmond Right Worthy Grand Council Order of St Luke H L Harris St Luke Choir Washington Virginia Connecticut Rhode Ieland New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland North Carolina Kentucky Ono West Virginia District of Columbia

Missing Lithuanian Woman Hints Point Toward Pennsylvania

Details on the search for Mrs Annie Buellis, a missing Lithuanian woman, rely on letters from a Lithuanian near Mahanoy City Pennsylvania. Officials question a misread location Plane Baie Pa and seek further information from Orlanski to narrow the trail.

Spicat Baltimore Mad Annie Buellis Marshal Farnan Mahangy City O'Dunne Orlanski Mahanoy City Huellly Baie, Pa Marshad Tamar Mahanoy Pennsylvania

Dragged Woman Into Alley in Canton Assault

Special to The Washington cita from Baltimore describes an attempted assault on Annie Henshaw of 300% Elliott Street Canton. Around 11 39 o clock a white man surprised her with a dark lantern, seized her throat and dragged toward an alley. Neighbors awakened by her screams. Patrolman Stadt pursued but the assailant escaped.

Washington Cita Baltimore Annie Henshaw Elliott Street Canton Uatrolman Stadt

Murder of South and Western railroad superintendent

Hany B. Davis, superintendent of construction on the South and Western Railroad, was killed near Moccasin Gap when he confronted Stuart Shelton, a tenant, over deferred rents. Shelton shot Davis through the heart with a pistol. Shelton was captured by a posse. public feeling runs high but violent demonstrations are not expected.

Bristol Hany B. Davis South and Western Stuart Shelton Moccasin Gap Davis Shelton If ' Spencer Church Hi. Tenn

Trainmen Strike Over Discharged Conductor Reinstatement

A Washington Post report from Greenshore North Carolina details a strike by Southern Railway yard workers after a conductor was discharged. Strikers include call boys and clerks demanding reinstatement. Also noted are a Salisbury engineer injury and various local notices from Lynchburg and Norfolk regions.

Washington Po Greenshore Southern Railway Ddsput

Felton Childrens for Lower House and Local Officials Mentioned

Fragmented report notes Felton Children running for Lower House and Hinton West Virginia figures amid a chaotic clipping. A steam pipe burst near Richmond Virginia Aug 21 risks fatally scalding, while a Chatham revenue official from Stumburch mover James L. Tredway is cited in an election context with a public sale looming and a $17 600 bond.

Richmond Friends of Hinton W. Va Lharry Caudle House of Delegates Stumburchyser James L. Tredway Ton

HIS GIRL WIFE IS MISSING IN KENTUCKY MYSTERY

Special to The Whalingtom Past reports Ernnest R Tawney of Charlestown W Va requests police help locating his seventeen year old wife Bessie McCoy formerly of Greenup Ky who vanished August 16 ten months after their marriage. Tawney says he knows no reason for her disappearance and mentions her prior name.

St. Louis Ernnest R.tawney Charlestown W. Va Bessie McCoy Greenup Louis Tawney Tawney Green

Firemen to Attend Virginia State Convention in Richmond

Delegations from Alexandria three active volunteer fire companies Reb el Reliance and Columbia with twenty five pieces of the Naval Gun Factory Band of Washington depart Alexandria this morning for Richmond to attend the twentieth annual Virginia State Firemen's Association convention and tournament running today through Friday The Alexandria group will return home Friday night Uniforms will be worn by each company and Columbia will carry a new silk banner with the company name slate seal and national colors.

Washington Tost Bureau Ming Street Alexandria ReNef Red Hance Columbia Naval Gun Factory Band Washington Richmond Virginia State Firemen's Association Reliance Company Arthur Grimes John Webster Columbia Company Frank Pettit Sik

Henderson Accepts Nomination for Congress in Virginia

John B Henderson has accepted the Republican nomination for Congress in Enghith Virginia's district. He thanks the notification committee, says he is honored by the confidence shown, and pledges to avoid regrets. He notes the real battle begins two years hence as his district is not yet ready for a Republican in Congress.

John B .Henderson Enghith Viginia Henderson Congress

Harmony in Hyattsville Democratic Club Reforms

The Hyattsville District Democratic Club reorganized with Jackson H. Ralston as president and Robert W. Wells as vice president. Officers include John F. Hickey secretary Judge Alexander Sakers treasurer and Thomas H. Garrison sergeant at arms. Delegates to the county convention and an executive committee were named amid hopes for unity before Saturday’s primary meeting.

Washington Post Hyattsville Hyattsvile District Democratic Club Jackson H. Ralston Robert W. Wella John F. Hickey Alexander Sakers Thomas H. Garrison Marlboro Bladensburg

Poker Room Raided in Cumberland by City Police

A Cumberland poker room on Queen City Pavement above Ret Front Restaurant was raided by nearly the entire police force led by Chief John B. Pitzer. About 25 people were gathered, 16 paid $20 fines, and all but nine were released. Proprieter Frank Shober was absent and not arrested. Several prominent young men were caught and surrendered peacefully as officers seized tables and equipment.

Breelal Washington Post Cumberland Queen City Frank Shober John B. Pitzer Elmer White

Fire at Soldiers' Home kitchen destroys $60,000 in damage

In Newport News Virginia on August 2 a large kitchen at the National Soldiers' Home near Hampton burned early this morning. Fire brigades from Hampton, the Home, and the Hampton Normal School saved the rest of the building but the kitchen and dining room were gutted. Loss estimated at $60,000. Origin unknown though flames began in the kitchen cellar. Two thousand three hundred sixty veterans reside at the home.

Newport News National Soldiers’ Home Hampton Soldiers’ Home Hampton Normal School

Drove horse to death arraigned in court

Arthur Hicks was arraigned in court after a complaint by P T Harrington claiming Hicks drove a horse until it dropped dead. Policeman Jones testified Hicks galloped down King Street but did not intervene. Justice Caton fined Hicks twenty six dollars. Leo Drowns alias Capitage was charged with stealing hats from Southern Railway yards. the hats shipped from Baltimore were found under Drowns house and he was found guilty and sentenced to sixty days in jail.

Arthur Hicks Pace P.T Harrington Hicks Jones King Treet Leo Capitage Drowns Southern Railway

Child Rescued From Sewer During Storm Drift

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md Aug 21 A twelve year old girl Lizgle Kulski of 730 South Ann Street was swept by swift water at the corner of Alicester and Washington Streets. Officer Michael B Command reached the gutter mouth and pulled her free from the flooded gutter. She was uninjured.

Washington Fost Baltimore Lizgle Kulski South Ann Street Aliceter Washington Streets Michael B. Command

Jamestown Exposition Awards Ed and Historic Arts Buildings Contract

The Jamestown exposition board awards the education and historic arts buildings contract to J. W. Davia of Newport News for 86000 dollars the lowest bid. He must finish by February 1.

Newport News Wildings Norfolk J. W. Davia Devils

Mrs Davis Dies After Long Illness In Danville

Mrs Maggie Davis wife of John W. Davis died at her Danville home after a long illness. She was thirty two born in Caswell County North Carolina. Survived by husband and a twelve year old son. Special to The Washington Post Danville Va Aug 21.

Washington Petersburg Tinker Ruffin William Ruffin Philadelphia Washington Peat George P. Adams Richmond Widdie Squire Graves Fauquier County Bryan Virginia Washington Post Tichmond William Jennings Bryyan Hollins Institute Constantinople Miss Bryan Danville Maggle Davis John W. Davis Caswell County N.C

Cloudburst Wrecks Bridges and Fires Lightning Strike

A cloud burst along Pattersons Creek at Cumberland Maryland today caused about $10,000 in damage. Three bridges were wrecked and crops washed away. The Wagner house near Alaska was struck by lightning tearing part of the roof and shocking several family members.

Washington Post Cumberland Pattersons Creek Vinrry Wagner Alaska

Obituary notices and brief county notices from Maryland and Virginia

Obituaries report deaths of Joseph C Hawkins near Laytonsville aged about 45 survived by wife and children in Maryland. John Strite a wealthy retired farmer dies at Dry Run Washington County aged 75. Mrs Ann Dell widow of John Dellinzer dies in Hagerstown aged 73, sister of noted Johnsons. Republicans elect delegates to Tenth district convention in Staunton with Allen ticket leaders. Dr Robt J Preston dies suddenly in New York en route to Toronto. Samuel Conswell and Violet from Seneca marry in Rockville and depart for Washington.

Rockville Joseph C. Hawkins Laytonsville Baltimore Hagerstown John Strite Dry Run Washington County Henrietta Hitchcock Baltindia Ann Dell Inger John . Delinzer Tobias Johnson Clear Spring Luther Peterman T. Belt Johnson Clear Springs Jerry Johnson Wanlington Staunton HH. Harlow John A. Noon Cal. S. Hirrown Allen H. T. Voorhees Allen Col. S. Brown Allen H. A. Tubwiler John Sullivan Robert Talley Washington Post Bristol, Tenn Robt J. Preston State Hospital For the Virginia New York City Toronto Canada Brigit Medical Society Preston Marion Samuel Conswell Potomac Atte Violet Seneca

Virginia militia to compete in Sea Girt rifle match

Virginia to send its first team to the Sea Girt rifle match. Adj Gen Charles J. Anderson announced a roster of Seventieth Regiment officers and enlisted men plus members from Richmond Light Infantry Blues Battalion. The detail reports to Maj. Holaseaux at the Richmond armory next Saturday.

Washington Post Richmond Adj Charles J. Anderson Virginia C . Holaseaux Seventieth Regiment HL Gale Seventieth Charles M Wallac Sevantieth Regiment A. E Norvell W. E Thompson C St Hardy A. A Bulingley C. of Currem Richmond Light Infantry Maes Lattelles Lien T F. Mahoney Redmond Light Infantry EB Howls Gevanty Soigt John C Nutchins Rehmond Light Infantry Seret W. B. Sohovar Joseph Verneau Sergi W Q Leonard Cattalior Sergs Broest Butler Albert Hurston Charles Fowles Boigseaux

Conductors In Session For Seaboard Wage Talks

Representatives of the Railway Conductors Association of the Seaboard Air Line are in session behind closed doors in Portsmouth Va preparing a new wage scale and rules for the entire Seaboard system. They aim to present the proposal to President Alfred Walter in Norfolk tomorrow. John A Dodson of Portsmouth presides. the group seeks a wage increase not yet announced.

Norfol Norfolk John A. Dodson Portsmouth Sasboard

Bloodhounds Track Suspect From Virginia to Tennessee

Special to The Washington Pass reports Hurricane Branch left Suffolk with bloodhounds to trace a murderer believed to be in the woods near Freeman Virginia. The suspect allegedly killed four men in Greenville County Virginia fled to Tennessee where he was arrested, then escaped after leaping from a car window. Officers say he was last seen wounded in forest near Freeman leaving a blood trail and blood-stained coat for scent.

Washington Pass Suffolk Freeman Greenville County Tennessee Virginia Ward

Farmers Institute Begins at Maryland Agricultural College

Nearly 200 farmers and wives gathered at College Park as the Summer School and Farmers Institute opened at Maryland Agricultural College. President Sylvester welcomed guests, H J Patterson outlined the experiment station work, and lectures covered milk care, sanitary home care, and poultry topics by Agnes Smith, Frances Weidner, and James E. Rice from Cornell University.

Washington Post College Park Farmers’ Institute Maryland Agricultural College Sylvester H. J. Patterson Misa Agnes Smith Canada Frances Weidner James E. Rice Cornell University Bean

Ice famine grows as city dealers curtail supplies

Wide shortages hit Baltimore ice dealers with country orders halted entirely and residential customers seeing half their usual supply or none at all. Officials warn cooler weather is needed to ease the distress.

Baltimore

Knight of Maryland Wins Tournament and Barbecue at Wingthorst Club

The Wingthorst Club of St Marys parish staged a large event at Benning race track drawing about 2600 spectators. Knight of Maryland L D Love won the horse riding tournament prize of 40 dollars, crowned Miss Wilkins of Baltimore queen of love and beauty, with a final barbecue featuring three roasts under Anton A Awth. Local knights and attendants joined a coronation ball running until midnight amid rain.

Windthorst Club St. Mary's Parish Benning New Parish Fifth Washington Streets L D. Love Maryland Miss Wilkins Baltimore Ty HH Keller Sudoe Pauline Johnson William L. Tierron Washington Alton Herron Clarence Beall J. Blandford District of Columbia C. C. Carlin Alexandria Dresa James Rodgers Hyattsville Anton A. Awth Hfe Jonn H Ruppert J H. Buscher Robert F. Stennell William Mullen J D. Robinson William F. Magruder George Ferguson Walter S Button J. B .Shaughnessey Andrew J. Beyer

Pat Crowe Set Free in New York After Deal

Omaha man Pat Crowe, taken by police in the night, was released after an agreement made last night. He spoke with Sergeant Donne, saying he has given up his old life and will work in journalism to earn an honest living. He may stay in the city as long as he keeps his promise.

New York Pat Crowe Omaha Nebr Charet Crove Donne

Untermeyer Challenges Proxies to Delay Prosecution

Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the international policy holders committee, writes to the New York State superintendent of insurance alleging proxy collection by agents of life companies to extend dates after October 1. He cites Thaddeus Bell of New York Life Texas and Christie inspector for S American and Spanish speaking countries. Executive committee meets to select policy holder candidates as Mutual Life and international groups discuss uniting on a single ticket. no final results yet.

Washington Post New York Samuel Untermyer International Policy Holders' Committee Toe State Superintendent of Insurance Iafe Untermyer Thaddeus Bell New York Life Insurance Company State of Texas Christie Mutual Life Policy Halders’ Association

Machinist Under Arrest In Pittsburgh Murder Case

Pittsburg August 1 Louis Pframme a well known Allegheny resident was found dead near his Melrose avenue home. A stab wound to the head and facial injuries suggest murder and robbery. Leo McDonald a nearby machinist is under arrest in connection with the case.

Pittsburg Louis Pframme Allegheny Melrose Avenue Piromme Leo McDonald

Held for Attempted Burglary in Shepherdstown

Edward Kriser of Hagerstown was held for court by Justice Heath for attempting to rob Jacob Wintermoyer’s clothing store in Shepherdstown. Wintermoyer’s son Harry, asleep in the store, fired several shots at the intruder last night.

Hagerstown Edward Kriser Justica Heath Jacob ‘Wintermoyer Shepherdstown Wintermoyer Harry

Boy loses arm in mill wheel accident near Bristol

David Limerty four year old son of J B Limerty Island Milla in this county had his right arm torn from his body when caught in a mill wheel this afternoon. The injury is described as likely fatal. In West Virginia the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for the Q and O will hold its annual meeting this week with about five hundred expected to attend.

Bristol Tenn David J.B. Limerty Island Milla

Boy abducted by three negroes from Mt Rainier area

Albert Broener ten, son of carpenter Benjamin Broener of Mt Rainier near Baltimore, told police he was kidnapped by three colored men in a covered wagon while buying nails. They bound him, drove all night, stopped at a saloon, then left him near Westport before releasing him. Police seek captors and father.

Albert Broener Benjamin Broener Mt Rainier Baltimore Westport Myers Central Station

Pabst Beer For Temperance Endorsed By Indiana Board

Indiana State Board of Health analyzed bottled beers sold in the state. The findings praise Pabst brewing and call Pabst beer a healthful temperate drink aiding digestion. The list includes brands and alcohol percentages from Pabst, Budweiser, High Life, Lemp’s, Weiss, and others with notes on adulteration and saccharine presence.

State Board of Health of Indiana Indiana State Board of Health Butchers and Packers’ Gazette St. Louia Pabst St Louis Terre Haute Brewing Co Terre Haute Ind Sedererbrau Nurnberg J Metzger Co Indianapolis Progress Brand Duesseldorfer Indianapolis Brewing Co T. T. Capital City Brewing Co Pilaner Jung Brewing Co Cincinnati Home Ireland McEvans Edinburgh Scotland

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