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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1906

Page

13

Two Redemptorist Students Drowned at Annapolis

John Thaler of Baltimore and Edward Sephton of Boston, Redemptorist novices, drowned while bathing off a point in Weems Creek near Annapolis. Bodies recovered, inquest deemed unnecessary. Authorities and relatives notified, with religious order members assisting.

John Thaler Baltimore Edward Sephton Boston Mass Religious Order Annapolis Persh Weems Creek Severn Washington Post Annapolis Md Augus John Thaler Edward Bephton Redemptorist College St Mary's Femin Catholic Severn River Batimore and Annapelis John N Davis Sephian Thaler Tor Cetussencw Tof Redemptorist Order Miles John Gerdeman Wis Gertleman

Marriages and Death Notices From August 1906 Listings

Fragmented obituary and marriage notices list names, dates, and residences including Wepb Webb of Alexandria and Copeland of DC with multiple August events. Entries reference Galoway Hirst Cheke Roberts and Thompson among others, noting funerals and memorial prayers across churches and streets in Mount Vernon DC Roanoke and surrounding areas.

Notice of Graceful Share in Multiple Newspapers

Notice states that marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may appear simultaneously in several newspapers at no extra charge. The list includes The New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier, Scala Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer.

Washington Post NEW York Times Foston Globr Buffalo Colrier Scala Record Herald Philadelphia Piblic Sebger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Rochester Herald ST Louis Republic Byracuse Post ST Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer Cincinnata Lnquerer

Fate of Cuba Discussed by American and Islander

The Washington Post reports a Havana and New York discussion on US intervention to resolve Cuba's unrest. William McDowell argues for annexation, citing Latin temperament and minority resistance, while Cuban official Senor Padre y Almeida downplays the insurrection and warns against exaggerated threats from negroes. He notes Palma's government buys arms in New York and says no official intercession is planned.

W. C. McDowell Senor Padre Washington Post New York Cuba United States Willam ' O McDowell Liberty Street McDowell Isvo- Two McDowell Fas Mexico Liberal Party Santo Domingo Uinim Bandera Pinar del Rio Bandera Cubs Roosevelt Senor Don Arturo Padre Y Almeida Washington Palma Senor Padra Spain

Dispensary in South Carolina Disputation Hits Campaign

Columbia Aug 26 The State dispensary led by B H K Tillman faces four weeks of advocacy and scandals amid a Democratic primary campaign. Opposition cites graft revelations, including a $46 000 whisky label order. Tillman defends reform and cleanliness while opponents push for shift to county control or prohibition. The issue shadows governor and attorney general races as candidates align with dispensary positions.

Columbia L Eadershp BHK Tillman Ontral South Carolina Benatar Tillman Thin J Frasersen J. W Ragsdale Leroy F. Youmans Martin F Ansel Joen B. Brunson A. C . Jones W. A Edwards Richard I Mann John T Sloan John J. McMahon Cole L. Bleage Aiken Julius C Boggs J. Strait Finley

Mrs Lucius Tuckerman Dead in Stockbridge

Mrs Lucius Tuckerman aged 87 died this morning at Ingleside Stockbridge after living in Washington for many years. Widow of Lucius Tuckerman of New York and Washington she was descended from Oliver Wolcott Secretary of the Treasury. Surviving children are Alfred Bayard and Paul Tuckerman and Miss Emily Tuckerman. A daughter Mrs James Lowndan resides at 150 Massachusetts Avenue NW and Emily at 1600 I Street NW. grandson Walter R. Tucker man also with her.

Washington Pittsfield Mass Lucius Tuckerman Ingleside Stockbridge New York Old New England Oliver Wolentt Tuckerman I Street Emily Tuckerman Walter R. Tuckerman James Lowndan Massachusetts Avenue

Lightning Burns Williams Barn and Goff House in Va

A lightning strike set George Williams barn near Terra Alta Virginia aflame, with nearly all contents destroyed. The same bolt hit James Goff's house at Pargon Virginia, tearing through the foundation and stunning Mr and Mrs Geil as a sash was blown out and buried to the floor without breaking the glass.

Cumberland George Williams Terra Alta James Goff Pargong Mra .Geil

District of Columbia National Guard Brings Rifle Teams to Contest

The Washington area hosts a large rifle contest with the District of Columbia National Guard team arriving by 11 AM. Maj James B Bell leads the brigade, Surg Gen Henderson oversees a hospital. Washington units and several states’ teams gather for the opening action at 8 tomorrow.

Henderson Washington National Stephan Clephane Naval Battalion District Militia James B. Bell Ratchel- Jeffer Robbins Young Cockson Summers Magruder Heidenreich Holt Let Army Infantry United States Navy United States Marines

Gompers Urges Limiting Canal Commission Hours

Detroit Free Press notes suggestion that before granting access the canal commission require a maximum eight hour work period. The remark implies concerns over labor conditions and governance surrounding the canal project.

Detroit Free Press Canal Commission Gompers

Atlanta Belle Engaged to New York Lawyer

Special to The Washington Post from Atlanta Georgia August 2 announces the engagement of Adelaide Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pierce Allen of Atlanta to Léonard Day a New York lawyer. Miss Allen famed as a belle drew praise from the President during a southern visit. The couple met during Miss Allen’s music studies in Washington and Day’s legal work there. The engagement follows a courtship inspired by the President’s compliment and plans for a spring marriage.

Washington Post Atlanta George Pierce Allen Adelaide Léonard Day New York Allen United States South Alen Miss Allen Mr Day Washington Mr. Day

Frigco Street Car Strike Shuts Most San Francisco Lines

San Francisco street car workers union voted to strike at 3 AM collapsing United Railroads service. Only Geary street cable and California line run, both limited routes. Carmen sought $3 for an eight hour day, while officials urged delay for President Calhoun’s arrival from New York tonight.

Washington Post San Francisco Cal Carmen’s Union United Railroads Geary California Street Carmen Calhoun New York

Two Railroad Men Die In Yard Accident At Union Bridge

At Union Bridge yards Ira Whitmore of Glengonzville and Charles Mackley of Mount Union were struck by shifting cars while repairing a coupler. Whitmore, 29, was killed instantly with chest and shoulder crushed. Mackley, 33, was injured, possibly fatally, with a right shoulder and left leg crushed. Whitmore leaves a wife and three children. Mackley has a wife and several children.

Washington Post Hagerstown Ira Whit More Glengonville Western Maryland Union Bridge Charles Mackley Mount Union Baltimore Whitmore

Foster son murders his foster mother then shoots himself

Gland Brown, 22, a Hanover County section hand, killed his foster father's young wife and then killed himself. After shooting her he placed the gun on the ground and fired with his toe, nearly injuring his shoulder. Neighbors feared to approach. Coroner’s inquest could not determine cause of death.

Speela Washington Richmond Gland Brown Hanover County Wiliam Redd Claud Brown

Killing with shotgun near Luray Virginia

Special to The Washington Post reports James Bundy a Black man was shot and killed by Thomas Hill another Black man about three miles west of Luray after Bundy caused trouble at the Brubaker home Hill urged him to halt and fired a shotgun blast through Bundy near his heart Bundy held a revolver though one cartridge had misfired before the fatal shot.

Washington Post Luray James. Bundy Thomas @ Hill Bundy C M Brubaker Hall Brubaker

Fire Underwriters approve 190m pirate move

Fire Underwriters say the pirate 190m, i t approved. Moving Packing Storage Fire Underwriters say the pirate 190m, i t approved. Moving Packing Storage All Furniture REDUCED. We've made liberal price reductions on all the Furniture in the house so as to make easier work of moving into our new ll-story addition. Every department in the establishment is being rearranged—so the more furniture we sell now the less we'll have to handle.

Annual August Floor-covering Sale Promises Savings

Choice Brussels warret 672C. A sample value from our Annual August Floor-covering Sale. Complete lines of Carpets Rugs Mattings and Linoleums are offered at prices that hold forth generous savings.

Tragic Accident Kills Woman Crossing Track Near Church

Miss Vinnie Embrick, well known in Richmond, was struck by a Seven Pines electric car while walking to Highland Springs Methodist Church to teach a Sunday school class. Slick tracks from recent rain hindered the motorman who cannot stop the fast car. she died of a head wound. Motorman E G Austin and Conductor G Swank are jailed.

Washington Pool Richmond Vinnie Embrick Seven Pines Highland Springs Methodist Church E G Austin G Swank

Sequel to Attack Arrest Reported in Alexandria

L Estes was arrested after an alleged assault on Lieut Smith of the Alexandria police, held on $350 bond, and to face a hearing in Po Wee Court. The incident occurred Saturday night at police headquarters, where Estes with three companions attacked the officer. three suspects remain at large. Meanwhile, the yacht Hydrographer of the Coast and Geodetic Survey anchors at Prince Street wharf, under Capt Alpert Ross, with Messrs Pulizzi and Graves aboard. Graves is son of Willard Graves, Republican city committee barman. Pulizzi is a known local figure. In Richmond, St Theresa's church dedication at West Point was led by Bishop Van De Vyver with a celebratory Catholic delegation attending. Rev d McKesfry to attend new church.

Ashington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria L . Estes Lieut Smith Alexandria Police Department Ball Estes Hydrographer Coast and Geodete Survey Service Prince Street Hydrographer 18 Alpert Ross Messi S. Talbot Pulizzi Herbert C Graves Richmond St.Theresa’s West Point van de Vyver H J McKeefry L. J. Wilson F J. Mog Magri Richmont

Hibernians Convention Opens in Norfolk and Portsmouth

The State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will open in Emerald Hall Norfolk tomorrow with the Ladies Auxiliary assembling in Knights of Columbus Hall Portsmouth. Early mass at St Mary's marks opening of the two days. Also the State convention of the Ancient Order of Evrenans of West Virginia will assemble here tomorrow with a solemn high mass at the cathedral. sessions to be held at Carroll Club.

Norfolk Ancient Order of Hibernians Emerald Hall Knights of Columbus Portsmouth St Mary’s Church Order of Eivernaus West West Virginian Will Assemble Here To-Morrow, Opening With Soler High Masa Carrol Club

Drunken melee ends with shotgun shooting near Germantown

In Boyd Maryland on August 2 a drunken melee near Germantown left Walter Brown shot in the shoulder above the heart. Gary Dines and Edward Prater fired a single-barrel shotgun during the altercation as sheriff’s deputies seek both men at the scene and in surrounding areas.

Sprolel Washington Post Boyds Germantown Walter Brown Gary Dines Otheers Moser Hoes Dines Widh Brown Edward Prater Sherff Gott Dines Prater

Obituary notes from Radford and surrounding areas

Virginia obituary notices report Dr John W Farmer fatally injured when thrown from a wagon and dying two hours later at Tidewater Hospital. Service conducted by Rev EX Sutherland. Burial at Hast Pagers Cemetery. Born Pulaski County sixty two years ago. Survived by two brothers, a sister, two daughters. Also note John T Beans of Loudoun County dies at home Beardstown. Duval A. Adams Brothers mourns death of 71-year-old founder with family.

Radford John W. Farmar Tidewater Heynolds Murfreesboro Fenty Farmer Hillsville Wiliam Farmer Pulaski Walter Ingles Susie Farmer East Radford Leesburg John T. Beans Beardstown Beans Loudoun County William H. Beans Round Hill Lynchburg W Duval A Adams Brothers Song

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