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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

2

Kidnapped Nicaragua President's Son Ends Wedding Plans

Alphonso Zelaya, nineteen and son of Nicaragua's president, was abducted from a Washington boarding house by Senor Corea and police detectives to halt his secret marriage to Miss Barker. He was guarded aboard a Cairo hotel suite before being returned to his parents, while lovers exchanged a farewell.

South America Senor Corea Miss Barker Cass Washington Alphonso Zelaya Republic of Nicaragua Thirteenth Bali Ecaent Sonor Don Lona Corea Zelaya Legation United States Military Academy West Point Hea Guardian

Two Years for Cahill Former Assemblyman Sentenced

Former Brooklyn Assemblyman Joseph B Cahill was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Crane in Kings County Court for perjury linked to registration frauds in the last election. A one week stay was granted for an appeal. He and others faced charges of false registration and aiding false registration. Cahill registered at 413 Henry Street, a saloon address, and lived in the Eighth district at 307 Baltic Street.

Brooklyn Spectal Washington Post New York Joseph B Cahill Crane Kings County Court Martin W. Littleton Cahill James Kane Gower Eos Henry Street Eighth Assembly Baltic Street John White Bernard McKenna Morgan White McKenna Saloo

Denial of Idol Charge Over Chinese Parade Sparks US Mission Response

A New York dispatch reports Rev Henry B. Noyes of Canton describes events surrounding a massacre of missionaries at Lienchau. The letter rejects claims that Dr Mackie seized an idol from a procession, noting no such procession occurred and that destruction was carried out by organized men. It criticizes boycott agitators in Canton and cites hostility against Americans linked to the movement.

New York Dec Presbyterian Board of Missions Henry B. Noyes Presbyterian Canton China Lienehau Mackle Noyes Mackie Lienchau Boycoett Mable

Tragic Death of 15 Year Old Freight Train Rider

Warren Anderson, fifteen, died after falling from a Pennsylvania Railroad freight car between two engines while riding home from Henning crossing toward the south bound crossing in Anacostia around midnight. He was employed as a crew caller and lived in Walker, West Virginia, rooming at Ninth and N Streets NW since arriving a year ago.

Warren Anderson Pennsylvania Railroad Henning Crossing Anacostia Benning Road Walker W Va Ninth and N Streets

Jewelry Packages Stolen From Express Wagon in Houston

Three packages of jewelry and watch cases valued at 3500 disappeared from an express wagon in Houston Texas as the driver briefly left to cross the street. The goods were bound for jewelry firms in Houston and awaiting delivery. A similar theft occurred last week involving a package valued at 1000.

Houston Tex

Petropolis Confirms Story of German Panther Affair

State Department reports corroboration of Brazilian version of the Panther incident. Charles Richardson says a grave mistake by Panther officers likely led to a swift settlement. Brazil had not yet received full details from Rio. Germany and Brazil aim for peaceful resolution amid diplomatic exchanges and deserter issues.

Italay State Department Charles Richardson Rio de Janeiro Petropolis Brazil Blaze Department Senhor Nabucco Richardson Rio Do Sol Steinhoffer Brezillan Sternburg Berlin United States Germany Sonorabuco

Wanted in Baltimore as Fugitive Harry McDonald Arrested

Harry McDonald, a Baltimore fugitive charged with assaulting a young girl, was arrested last night by Acting Beret Stoll near Vermont Avenue and V Street after a quarrel with a woman. Gadd helped subdue him. Baltimore officials were notified and a detective will transport him for trial. He has previous arrests for attempted murder of his brother and murderous assault on his father in Reeves Street Northwest.

Harry McDonald Baltimore Beret Stoll Eighth Precinct Sergt Vermont Avenue V Street McDonald Donald Gadd Jané Reeves Street

Picture stolen from Madrid in art gallery heist

New York dispatch reports a Greco painting titled Christ and the Cross stolen from a Madrid gallery. Customs inspectors at the port have been asked to watch for it as authorities suspect a crossing to this country may follow. American artist John Costa, who traveled in Europe, returned aboard the Carmania and was subject to inspection like others.

New York Greco Christ and the Cross Madrid John Costa Europe Carmania Costa

Guilty Verdict In Kalamazoo Murder Case

Mile Keep was found guilty of murdering Bert Miller on May 2 in Kalamazoo Michigan. Prosecution relied on circumstantial evidence though motive centered on jealousy linked to Miller renting a room from Keep’s wife who sought divorce. Miller was crushed by a heavy tool in bed. Keep had prior robbery prison time. Separately in Havana Cuban convicts in a prison mutiny saw a guard shoot one dead and two others gravely hurt.

Kalamazoo Mich Mile Keep Bert Miller Miller Keep Sep Havana

Colorado Sugar Policy Sparks Philippine Trade Debate

A Colorado speaker denounces sugar reciprocity with the Philippines as a scheme by rich speculators. He argues protection for beet sugar supports American farmers, jobs, and national industry, while lowering costs for consumers would mere to Philippine labor exploitation and a Sugar Trust takeover. The speaker asserts no financial stake and urges relief for Filipinos without harming Colorado beet sugar growers.

Philippines Mr. Walsh Colorado Sugar United States Cuba Treasury Pilippines

Kodak Show Opens At National Rifles Armory

Kodak exhibition opened last night at the National Rifles Armory with four lectures on Japan by Dr J K Dixon. The event aims at photographic education and showcases war pictures, simple modern kodak use, country and people, and leaders of the war. The lecture tonight is The Romance of Photography. The exhibition runs one week daily from 10 am to 10 pm with lectures at 3 and 8 o'clock.

Kodak National Rifles’ Armory Japan J. K. Dixon Dixon

Final Week of FooD Show at Convention Hall

The Purefood Show enters its final week with lectures by Lily Haxworth Wallace on The Invard's Tray and Linda Rose Wade on Style. Wallace discusses Soup Favories and Wade presents Beauty as Compared to Style. A baby show and a popular district teacher contest draw interest as the show continues with additional features announced for the week.

Convention Hall Lily Haxworth Wallace Invard Linda Rose Wade Mrs Wallace Miss Wade

Mrs Salle Herry Transferred to Kansas City Sanitarium

Mrs Salle Herry, who held Girard, Kansas, officials at bay for several days, was taken to a private sanitarium in Kansas City on the recommendation of prominent physicians. The note appears in The Sunday Post.

Herty Tulse Ind. T Salle Herry Girard Kans Kansas City Forday

Chinese trade clash: friction over exclusion law and markets

The Detroit Free Press views Secretary Metcalf's frank stance on Chinese exclusion and trade as necessary clarity. It argues Americans cannot have robust Chinese trade without admitting Chinese people, noting the boycott by Chinese travelers and laborers, and warns against intolerable immigration while seeking markets for American goods in the Orient.

Detroit Free Press Metcalf Orient

Private D. Calls for Thorough Probes Into Campaign Funds

A letter from Private D. argues that insurers and all major corporations have long funded political campaigns to sway policy. He recalls past efforts by Bryan era reformers, urges deep investigation, restitution of ill-gotten funds, and strict criminal legislation to end the rot in politics. He stresses that past kindness to corporations masked a broader corruption.

Mutual Life Insurance Company New York Congress Whder Bryan Hig Republican Party Ie Private D

French Naval Demonstration Seen Near Venezuelan Coast

French relations with Venezuela grow tense as a West Indian squadron from Fort de France may sail to the Venezuelan coast for a demonstration. Ambassador Jungerand warned diplomacy has limits, while U S officials seek an understanding with Castro. France resists withdrawing its protest over the treatment of its chargé.

France Venezuela Fort de Trance Martinique Ttig Castro M. Talgny Russell Caracas Mr. Russell M. Jugserand State Department

Weather outlook from the Weather Bureau December 1905

United States Weather Bureau bulletin notes high pressure over the middle and north, warm dry conditions elsewhere with some snow and rain in the Lake region, New England, New York, New Mexico, Arizona and the West Gulf. Forecasts include rain or snow across several regions Tuesday and Wednesday, with winds by coast and a season end for storm warnings on Great Lakes except Lake Superior. Local readings list multiple temperatures and humidity levels across cities.

U. S.dept. of Agricultura Weather Bureau Washington Gullf Lake New England New York New Mexiea Arizona Texas New Mexico West Gulf States Miestenibol Valley East Gulf States Olio Phare Doster Lower Lake Upper Lake Northwest South Atlantic Mid@le Misatecippi Misouri Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast European Paris Great Lakes Lake Superior St. Marya Lake Pepin

Broker Held for Embezzlement in New York Arrest

Max Schwartz, fifty two, who says he is a broker of 24 East Fiftieth Street, was arrested at Broadway and Spring Street tonight by detectives. Police say Schwartz is wanted in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, on a charge of embezzlement. He will be held to await Pennsylvania officers.

New York Max Schwarts East Fiftieth Street Broadway Spring Street Schwartz Pottstown Pennsylvania

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