Patrick seeks freedom after death sentence in Sing Sing
Ossining reports Patrick vows to continue fight for clemency and habeas corpus after Governor Higgins commuted nothing. Warden Johnson named in suit as defendant in U.S. case. Patrick's wife travels from New York to visit then returns amid journalists' questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Patrick
Ward
United States Court
Johnson
Gov. Higgins
Sing Sing
New York
Albany
Hushana
Ossining Station
Chell
Battle in Lunchroom Ends With Gold Teeth Loss
Six assailants attacked Peter Chaconas’s restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue, wrecking dishes and forcing owner to pay for repairs while four-and-a-half teeth were knocked down a man’s throat. Edward Bell, Henry Hunt, and William Lusby were arrested for assault and property destruction. the others fled as police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Chaconas
Pennsylvania Avenue
Edward Bell
Shrest Southwest
Henry Hunt
William Lusby
New Jersey Avenue
Po- Heernen Armstrong
McKeever
Morris
Styroy Keronakos
Chaconas
Chen
Death by Own Action Fails for Upholsterer Tucker
George Tucker an upholsterer fifty years old of 1108 Sixth Street Northwest attempted death by own action yesterday afternoon by shooting himself in the back of the head with an old army rifle. He was taken to Homeopathic Hospital after wounding himself. two bullets lodged in the bed and one grazed his head. Tucker, despondent over business and domestic troubles, told his mother he was tired of living and would kill himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
Sixth Street
Tucker
Aid For Famine Sufferers In China
Officials in China report a famine crisis with 50,000 starving in Nanking and an estimated 15.9 million suffering nationwide. A grain ship may be sent to relieve the hunger, with National Red Cross coordinating the relief work and investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
State Department
Nanking
National Red Cross
Sigma Nu Phi Entertains at Choate Chapter House
Fraternity Sigma Nu Phi hosted a smoker at its Choate chapter house located at 1016 Thirteenth Street NW Wednesday night at 11. J Frank Curna, chancellor, oversaw the program. Guests included Joseph H Choate Chanter, Homer Booth, Thomas Neale, Charles Hamel, Theodore Elton, and Willam Henry Dennis who spoke as first grand vice chancellor. Performers were W Roland Carter, Laroy Gilder, H Taylor, W J Knight, W H Starnett, and Kindelberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Nu Phi
Choate
Joseph H Choate Chanter
Thirteenth Street Northwest
J. Frank
Curna
Homer ‘T. Booth
Thomas M. Neale
Charles D. Hamel
Theodore B Elton
Willam Henry Dennis
W. Roland Carter
Laroy A. Gilder
H .Taylor
W J Knight
W. H. Starnett
Mr. Kindelberger
Rhodes Scholarships Exams Set for January Across States
The Bureau of Education is advised that Rhodes Scholarship examinations will occur January 17 and 18, 1907, in each state under state selection committee supervision. Also reported: Miles Hawking, a colored street cleaner, died from injuries after being run over by an automobile express wagon on December 4 near Maryland Avenue and Four-and-a-half Street SW. The driver is unnamed. Market closures for Christmas noted by commissioners for Eastern Western and Georgetown markets with adjusted hours December 24 and December 31 and January 1. Brunson Phillips, 88 Seventh Street NW, denied an employment agency license amid allegations involving disorderly houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Education
George A. Parkin
Rhodes Trust
United States
Committee On Selection
Miles Hawking
Eighth Street
Maryland Avenue
Georgetown
Brunson Phillips
Seventh Street
Palipa
Public Education Association
Leon Denies Charges in Culpeper Case of Viola Strothers
Major Sylvester ordered an investigation into Viola Bywaters claim that physician known as Dr Leon performed an illegal operation in Culpeper. Dr Leon, or Leon Thompson, denies any connection to Bywaters or Strother, while Inspector Boardman vows a thorough probe despite no formal complaint. The article notes past murder conviction and multiple arrests for alleged illegal operations, with officials cautious on any action by the District Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sylvester
Viola Bywaters
Culpeper
Leon
Pr. Leon
Leon Thompson
Missouri Avenue Northwest
Bywaterses
Washington
Viola Strother
Bywaters
Conrad F. Grieb
Montrose
Fourteenth End
H_ streets
Dr. Walter
Miss Strether
Miss Strother West
Miss Strother
Benefit Associations United absorbs Navy department group
Enthusiasm at War Department Mutual Benefit Association meeting led to absorbing a similar Navy Department organization. About 200 members in good standing join, including top Navy clerks. The merged body has paid nearly $9,000 to beneficiaries. Administratrix named Mrs A R Alvey. Ancillary letters of administration granted in DC for Yate T Frederick Alvey with bond $3,000. Frederick County Orphans Court sets $20,000 bond. William M Chiam, 74, of 2415 G St NW, died abruptly on a street near 2314 H St yesterday afternoon, likely from old age. body sent to Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Navy
War Department Mutual Benefit Association
Navy Department
War Department Asselation
A. R. Alvey
Justice Gould
Yate T. Frederick Alvey
District of Columbia
Frederi Md
Mra. Alvay
Orphans’ Court
Frederick, Md
William
Suburban improvement push noted at Northeastern association meeting
President E A M Lawson praised gains from the Northeastern Citizens Suburban Association in Langdon, citing action on a new chemical engine plant, Langdon School upgrades, a water system, and sewer work. Resolutions urged Rhode Island avenue improvements, Twentieth street expansion, Franklin street macadam replacement, and prompt sewer construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A M. Lawson
Northeastern Citizens' Suburban Association
Pathfinder
Langdon
Mr. Lawson
Comminsio
I T
Board of Education
L J. Baker
Easterrm Branch
Mille Avenue
Brookland
Rhode Island Avenue
Fourth
Sixth Streets
Executive
Senate
House
Twentieth Street
Franklin
Streets
J. L. Knopp
Commissionera
Franklin Street
Gas Company
Washington City Directory 1907 Reveals Rapid Growth
The 1907 Washington city directory by W Andrew Boyd estimates about 141 840 names, indicating a population around 425 000 with 28 000 government clerks and over 100 000 residents who are colored. The directory, due mid January, notes 26 000 Employes, tight housing, and full apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Andrew Boyd
Greater
Washington
Greater Washington
Washington City
John King
Boyd
City of
District of Columbia
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Uncle Sam
Mr. Boyd
New York
National Capital
Wilson Held Responsible Inquest Finds Death Link
Coroner Nevitt conducted an inquest at the morgue and found Harry Wilson responsible for the death of Pasquale Mazanzane an Italian. Mazanzane died at Emergency Hospital after injuries alleged to have been inflicted by Wilson following a dispute over speaking with Mazanzane's wife. The assault occurred Monday night and Mazanzane died Tuesday after being taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevitt
Harry ‘Wilson
Pasquale Mazanzane
Wilson
Mazanzano
Maranzane
Rubber Heels Promoted For All Who Stand Or Walk
A reader endorses Q Sullivan's Rubber Heels as essential for everyone who stands or walks. He argues substitutes cost more and risk delays. price 56 cents, attached.
Open Door to Women Uncle Sam Keep Tab
Special Commission reports to Congress proposed system to track Americans living abroad requiring annual registration with consular officers. It aims to curb expatriation by widows and wealthier expatriates, extend limited passports, and encourage renegotiated treaty relations to align with new naturalization rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Commission
Congress
Mme
Gould
Duchess of
Marborough
Ann& Gould
America
Sam
United States
American Eagle
State Department
Punished for Begging in Police Court
H. B. Walker and H. B. Irwin were arraigned before Judge Mullowny in Police Court and fined $20 each for soliciting financial contributions from Senators and Representatives. Walker was arrested Thursday afternoon after begging a dollar from Senator Dick of Ohio, and Irwin was arrested while Walker shared the spoils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Walker
H. B. Irwin
Mullowny
Walker
Ohio
Irwin
Jett Tells of Murder in Kentucky Trial
Curtis Jett the feudist testified in his own defense in a Jackson Kentucky murder trial confessing to killing Town Marshall Cockrill four years ago. He said he fired six shots from the courthouse second floor while Cockrill stood across the street claiming it was a duel of life or death. The prosecution suspects he is shielding two other men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
Marshall Cockrill
Jackson
Jett
Hargis
Edward Callahan
Cockrill
Girl Seeks Her Father in New York
Miss Margaret Malard of Chicago asks police for help locating her father Frederick Malard who vanished after drawing $3,000 from a bank in September and leaving for New York. Her mother died October 8 leaving $25,000 in assets. Frederick had boarded at 231 Second Avenue for weeks before October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Marlard
Humboldt Street
Chicago
Frederick Mallard
Miss Malard
Frederick Malard
Second Avenue
Weather ill.
Weather notes from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report erratic patterns from high pressure to a broad low through the Mississippi Valley with rain snow in the Lake region Middle Atlantic and New England. Frigid winds shift along coasts while storm warnings on Great Lakes end December 20 1908. Fifth victim of Buffalo fire Charles Dean dies from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
European
WDE
Grand Banks
Lakes Fria
Onterto
Buffalo
Buffalo, N
Grand Lodge Masons to Elect Officers and Lay Cornerstone
Grand Lodge F A M plans to elect officers on St John s Day December 27 and lay the temple cornerstone in early May. The annual meeting at the Masonic Temple featured the grand master s report on temple construction and membership gains of 696 with losses larger than usual, net gain 273.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
St. John's Day
Walter A. Brown
Masonic Temple
Brown
Mey
Women face theft charge in Texas nurse case
Police claim Frances M. Kenkling confessed to stealing to live after a Texas nurse role faded. Detectives also arrested Grace Benjamin, a restaurant worker, with items found in her bag. Trimmers held on related charges as police pursue department store thefts in a local hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Kenkling
Texas
Cornwell
Evana
Jereeny
Lieut. Peck
Grace Benjamin
F Street
Bertha A. Trimmer
Mrec Trimmer
Lieu
Pack
Mies. Trimmer
W. A. Trimmer
Trimmers
Trimmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John T. Milliken
St. Louis
Masons
Federal Lodge
Joseph R. Fague
Harry M. McDade
Harry D. Easterbrook
Percy G. Smith
George H. Townsend
Goodwin Y
Winfield 5
Jenks
Willard S. Robbins
A. Ralph Serven
Wiliam A. Harries
William T. Richardson
Henry V. Tulloch
Tyler
J. Richard Riggles
O. A. Danzenbaker
John C. Hawk
Wiliam R. Shed
Benefit Associations United
William L. Chiam
Northeastern Association
Mazanzane
National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co
Ninth St. N. W
Washington, D. C
O'Sullivan Rubberco
Lowell, Mass
Janussow
David Jayne Hill
Netherlands
James 8. Scott
Gaillard Hunt
Pansport Bureau
William Waldorf Astor
Check On Immigration
C. B. Walker
Marshal Cockrill
Bain- Max
Asheville
Atlanta
Auantic Ty
Ndak
Boston
Enitalamw
Chitaxo
Cincinnati
Cheyenne
Devennort
Towa
Denver
Colo
Indianapolis
Ini
Jacksonyitlo
Fla
Kannas Clits
Little Rock
Ark
Memphis
Yann
New Orleans
Omaha
Nebr
Pittsburg
St Paul
Mina
Boring
Viekaburz
Belss
Grand Lodge Masons
Cravenette
Oxford
Mt Wort
Olive
Aizes
Olive, Core
Alan
Lansburgh & Bro., Scleuse
Magruder’s
K St
Colonial Wine Company
Lth & D
Capital Traction Company
F M. Browne
Oliver Rogers
Laval
A. W. Phillip
W. A. Bowie
Julus Lansburch Furniture and Carpet Co
Barton Evers
W. B. Mosce & Hons
Taos
JL Wait
Frat-Clase Ente
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Bet. H and I Streets
The
Quality House
Christian Xander
Uni
7Th St
E Droo
A la Pena
Ave. Nl
American Security and Trust Company
Philadelphia
J.J. Kidd & CO
Hausler & Company
Shioemaker
Bale Street
Shoomaker CO
Miller
Grocer
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
11Th
M Sts
Colburn
Colburn Brothers
CENT
Sanitary
Eansaylivania Ave
Edward M. Collard
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
West End
Pa. Ave. N. W
Susage
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Eleevnth and
E Sts
Kroeger’s
Ninth Street
N. W
Ial Eey
Elon
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