Public letter reveals Norfolk bigamist's suicide a tragedy
Norfolk man B Z Gibbons a traveling salesman and confessed bigamist killed himself at his home after admitting a double life in a letter to the public He says his second wife in Atlanta was irresistible and pleads that his frailty be pitied not censured He leaves a wife and two children and details his marital history and motive for the act in a voiced confession from Valdosta Ga to Atlanta Ga and Norfolk Va authorities.
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Norfolk
Washington
Gibbong
Fig Home Hire
Atlanta
Wife No
Valdosta
Kimball House
Atlanti
Stone
Gyebons
HJ. Gibbons
Ibbons
Princess Anne
Gibbons
Bistom
Mra Gibbons
Richmond
Boush
Ghict Jennings
Atlunia
Mia Gibbons
Glady Gibbons Dies. Second Wife Hails Death
Deceased’s widow Emma Holcomb Igib bona, once Miss Emma Holcomb of Vardusia, Ga, now in Atlanta, declares she is glad he is dead with no regrets. Gibbons’s widow plans to make Atlanta home amid unrelated notes on school census dissatisfaction and political pardons in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Atlanta
B. Igibbona
B. Gibbons
Norfolk
Gibbons No
Emma Holcomb
Vardusia
Gibbons
Lodge Sues Lodge Over Ownership of Good Samaritans
Grand Lodge No 3 of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria filed in the District Supreme Court for an injunction to determine rightful ownership of the lodge title seal and charter amid a dispute with a similarly named Washington group. The suit stems from an embezzlement incident, a former officer forming a rival lodge, and prior court dismissals. Hearings set for next Wednesday and a history of clashes between the two factions is noted.
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Good Samaritans
District Supreme Court
Grand Lodge
Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria
Washington
Thomas L. Jones
National Lodge of Good Samaritans
Hagner
Stafford
Race for Maryland house speaker pits Hill and Ray in Prince George
Upper Marlboro December reports state Dr Richard B Hill and J Enos Ray Jr of Prince George County are pursuing the speaker post. Gov Warfield urged Hill to be the presiding officer as both men met in Annapolis for hours with no public disclosure. Ray refused to withdraw and suggested circumstances could alter his stance before the Democratic caucus meeting.
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Warfield
Hill
Annapolis
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Prince George County
Maryland
House of Delegates
Richard 8. Hill
J. Enos Ray, Jr
Dr. Hill
Mr. Ray
Ray
Gov Warfield
Dr Hil
Dr Hill
Narrow Escape After Buggy Plunge in Flooded Opequon Creek
Winchester December 22 special to The Washington Post. Harry Byrd BeH Telephone Co local manager and Charles McCann Bell Co employee were swept from a buggy crossing Opequon Creek near Winchester yesterday. Byrd swam to rescue McCann after McCann sank. They clung to a log for about thirty minutes in danger. A farmhand arrived with a line and pulled them to safety.
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Opequon Creek
Wachingham
Winchester
Harry F Byrd
Beh Telephone Company
Charles R McCann
Bell Company
Opequor Creek
Clarke County
Mr. Byrd
McCann
SLAIN BY OYSTER DREDGER IN KILLING AT ST MARY
A Baltimore area report states Captain John W Hoff men of Smiths Island is shot and killed at St Jeromes St Mary County while his father Captain John H Hoff men is wounded. The shooter is described as an oyster dredger known as WHE Young. The incident occurred without provocation.
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J. W. Hoffman
Crisfeld
John W. Hoffmen
Smiths Island
Somerset County
St. Jeromes
St Mary County
John H Hoffman
Gap in Her Love Letters in New York Divorce Case
Washington woman Minnie Ritterhoff faces an absolute divorce suit by Albin Ritterhoff in New York. Evidence included letters to co respondent Frederick A Finacum, who testified to long, intimate visits at Central Heights Washington. Finacum, divorced, explained Ritterhoff signed as Cap and called him Baby due to astrology beliefs. Court paused with decision reserved.
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Apecal
Washington Post
New York
Supreme Court
Finacum
Central Heights
Washington, D.C
Ritterhoff
Central Heighta
Ritterhoffs
Central Baptist Church
Hotels Guest List Across Cities Shields Attendance
A dense roll of hotel guests lists names and residences across cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York Raleigh and more. Notable entries include J R Arling John J Babcock and W N Wilken among many others staying at the New Willard Metropolitan and National hotels.
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Baltimore
Frank He West
Riggs
Boston
Philip McMara
A. A. Dems
A IL Bretatch
Raleigh
K. Abbott
Bt James
Chicago
O B. Brown
Rateigh
District OF Columbia
Leo PB. Latimer
William E. West
Dbbtet
Philadelphia
John J. Babcock
D. J. Wor Toyle
George E. Graves and
Wits
James
William C. Achard
New Willard
Pittsburg
Edgar C. Bevier
Colonial
New York City
J R. Arling
Harry Hart
W. N Wilken
F. Seignouret
Mize Eamfonds
JB James End
J Kounkle
F . Aver
Metropolitan
Colin
Ebbit
H Goldingham
Shoreham
O W Ashby
Higgs
T. S Havek
A. Hirsch
H Sirgorist
SL James
MM Faber
A Raphael
HL N. Muas
National
Wow
Rickie
Mayer
Simon
Theo B. Dale
H J Donde
M Wolf
BT Prestow
Dr HC
Hawaii
Miss Bladie
J. Is
Hoog
A. M. Adama
M. G. Backster
R. Olay
Alabama
J. C. Bonner
Birmingham
Georgia
W M. Forence
Atlanta
Indiana
C H. Tylor
Inisianapolis
Iowa
W. E Ritchie
Askeloosa
Illinois
Billey and Wife
Virginia
Nansas
Leach
W. A. Thompson
W. H. Mackey
Kentucky
J. M. Bland
Loulaville
L . Smith
Harrodsburg
Maryland
A. G. Pohlmen
Bloomington
G. C. Moore
Cumberland
Lansdale
Mount Airy
H. C Snead
Adrain
Mississippi
F. L. Cuddack
Jackson
St. James
Michigan
Ira B. Handall
Houghton
Lacy
Detroit
William Geother
New York
Sidway
Ro H Bidway
Butalo
New Willara
Hyland
Elmont
Hop
Buffalo
S Fulmer
Bymacuse
James Pfa
Belmont
John H Day
Ithaca
George
K. A Paxton
West Virginia
George H. Momitt
P . Pendleton
Charleston
T. © Snyder
Alaska
C Whitehead
Kiggs
London
J. Wileon Haffenden
Panama
J . Perry
Quartet Sang at Hanging as Turner Faced Scaffold in Texas
George H. Turner was hanged in San Antonio for the March murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch. As he walked to the scaffold the guard sang a farewell hymn and Turner left a note wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Texas
San Antonio
Tex
George H. Turner
Toviay
Elizabeth Lynch
Turner
Isthmus Bankers Delay Gold Payroll Appeals
Panama December reports that canal officials have not yet sent the monthly gold payroll request to local bankers due to Canal Commission funds shortage. Americans on the isthmus face unpaid salaries over Christmas and New Year. Also: another Mrs. Dulin, claimed as Lulu Dulin, not wife of J. Ernest Dunn of 116 C Screat Northwest, per Baltimore grand jury case.
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Panama
Canal
Canal Commission
Dulin
Lulu Dulin
Baltimore
J. Ernest Dunn
Troop Station Changes From Multiple U.S. Posts
The First Infantry will sail from New York City for Manila February 1, 1906. The Second Infantry and the Eighth and Thirteenth Batteries of Field Artillery sail from San Francisco for Manila February 1. The Second Battalion Twenty-fifth Infantry relieved from Fort Reno Oklahoma and will station at Fort Bilas Texas, relieving First Battalion Twenty-ninth Infantry at Fort Logan Colorado. One battalion of the Fourth Infantry will be relieved from Fort Thomas Kentucky and stationed at Fort Wayne Michigan, and two companies at Fort Brady Michigan. Twelfth and Nineteenth Batteries Field Artillery relieved from Fort Douglas Utah and will station at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming.
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Newark City
Manila
San Francisco
Cal
P. L
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Reno
Oklo
Fort Bilas
Tex
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Fort Logan
Colo
Fort Thomas
Fort Wayne
Mich
Fort Brady
Fort Douglas
Utah
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Columbia's Fast Trip Breaks Naval Distance Record
The U S cruiser Columbia arrived at League Island Navy Yard with 20 marines returning from Guantanamo and Colon after a record fast voyage. Departing December 10, the vessel covered about 4 610 miles in under twelve days, completing the trip well before Christmas.
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Philadelphia
United States
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Guantanamo
Cuba
Colon
Cadets Learn to Cook at West Point Plan
Army officials consider giving cadets practical cooking and baking instruction to enable officers to teach army food preparation. First steps occurred when commissary officers trained at Fort Riley. Separately, navy meningitis deaths in Newport rise to four with seven others ill among apprentices in a detention building.
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United States Military Academy
West Point
Army
Commissary Department
School For Cooks and Bakers
Fort Riley
Newport
Robert Creamer
Indiana
John P. Hayes
Brooklyn
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Promotions
Army orders list leaves of absence for several officers with durations from fourteen to sixteen days, plus December start dates. It also notes examinations at Fort Leavenworth and Fort Myer for promotion fitness, boards in St Louis and New York for Subsistence Department officers, and duty transfers including naval appointments and command changes.
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Auns
Vuance
Ata
McClelan
New York
Lfe
California
Daniel D. Gregory
First Cavalry
Clarence G. Bunker
Artillery Corps
Effoot
Hugh K. Taylor
George M. Brooke
Artilery Corps
Fitcen Daya
John H Poole
Hnginests
Louis Mu Hamilton
Fourteenth Infantry
Ona Manta
Firet
Liew Lynn
Panama Canal Gear Shipments Draw Graft Allegations
A New York American report details Canal Commission shipments to Panama loaded with luxury goods, including tea sets, cutlery, robes, and shoes. Alfred Anderson, Canal Commission purchasing agent, says items are bought as part of support for workers, though some items appear civilian in nature and were charged to a large modernization fund.
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New York
Commission
Twenty-eighth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Melderskin
Anderson
United States
Medical Supply Department
United States Army
Mr. Anderson
Panama Railroad Purchasing Agent Advocates Emergency Buying
The speaker, a Panamanian Railroad purchasing agent, argues that emergency orders should trigger immediate purchases without advertising bids. He notes no-bid purchases under five dollars and describes warehouse storage at Twenty-eighth Street and Eleventh Avenue. He also cites eight years as purchasing agent for the old Panama Railroad and its stance against U.S. efforts to acquire the Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Railroad
Commission
Twenty-eighth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Hlaiity
Anderson
Panama
United States
Canal Zone
D A R Chapter Elects Officers at December Meeting
Constitution Chapter D A R held its December session at the Partner with Regent Miss Elizabeth F Pierce presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include Regent Elizabeth F Pierce vice regent Hannah B Sperry recording secretary Clarisse Brown corresponding secretary Flora W Patterson treasurer Mawin W Truell registrar Co B Brimbaugh and historian Helen M Wood. The chapter will continue studying the Constitution throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Chapter
D A. R
BE. F. Pierce
Elizabeth F Pierce
Hannah B Sperry
Clarisse Brown
Flora W. Patterson
Mawin W. Truell
Co. B. Brim
Ninth Tenth and Eleventh St Notes
A compact collage of small ads and notices from The Post urging investment in ads, services for clothing care, a charity ball on January 1, and various local business promotions. Mentions include Washington merchants, NU-1-D Pressing Club, German-American Benevolent Association ball, Laura Cedman hair specialist, property sale at Ninth and B streets, watch and jewelry repair ads, bowling tournament at Palace Alleys, Mt Vernon Home Bakery, and George Washington University sports coaching news.
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EL Nave
Ife No. 2
Wallington
Cereus
Frana P Brent
Department of Public Instruction
Glenn
Ralsich
Jon Murray
Gus M Jr
Madson County
James Rhee Ard
Thos Rollachatman
Curts
Tuchmond
Dept. W. A
Dloven
Folks In Colora
Lodge Sues Lodge
Oyster Dredger
Bethesda
Pecal
Mason
Tom Brown
Fred Withers
Fred Rivlett
George Hilliard
E. H Hutcher
Fay Evyigon
John Hartow
Nicholson
J T Smith
Cruiger Tacoma
Reginald F. Nicholson
Count Katsura
Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
Valler
Higurasui
Keng
Marcellin
Paul Jones
Perry
San Diego
Arkansas
Nevada
Charleaton
Celtic
Punta Aranas
Marblehead
Des Moines
Culebra
Peoria
San Suan
Flotta
Poet Royal
Dubuque
San Juan
Macoria
GES
Philippines
Chafiie
Rann Ahn
Fort Leavenworth
Kays
Walter H. Smith
Thirteenth Cavalry
John B Barnes
Twentyninth Infantry
Edward
McCleave
Joseph Pinquard
James B. Maliwood
Corpe of Engineers
State, War and Navy Department
William H Allaire
Twenty-third Infantry
Clementon
West Berlin
Fort Myer
James Prentice
Charles J .Fistley
Hercy Frechoon
Joseph P Tracy
William Moo Wilson
Jamies Frontlee
Artiliéry Corps
Board of Officers
St. Louis
Subsistence Department
Offlvere
Subeistenco Department
Kans
Affleera
R. F. Nicholson
B. Tappan
Newpa
J. T. Smith
Tacome
W. W. Phelps
H. T. Baker
Navy Yard
A.s
L. H. Schwerin
Yankton
J. W. Brealley
Glaeler
Macutniat
A. Gay
Carter
Zeecua Arter
Iver Plus
Er rEra
Ana Ene
rFemain
W. B. Moses & Sons, F St. Cor.th
Xmas Cigars
Daniel Loughran
U. S
Havana
la Caroline
Henry Clay
Cadet
Manuel Garcia Alonzo
Deliciosas
Suritanos
Sanetella Fina
Panetella Fina
Ciguioe
Rock Y Ca. Perfectos
Cabanas
Ynclan
Brega
Villa Y Villar
Vantains
Key West Havana
el Modelo
Perfectos
Dortesanos
Favoritas
la Sinceridad
Perfecto
Puritanos
Barrister Puritanos
Q Birwin
Birwin
Little Barrister
Hiss E. F. Pierce
Constitution Branch
Post
High St. Nw
Sarah EH. Henry
George D. Chace
St. Nw
W. H. Titus
Mr. Titus
Providence, R. L
Dee
Indusive
Cry Jonn
MeGrath Teft
Mr. McGrath
Los Angeles
Jam” Springman
Central High School
George Washington University
Ley's
Oth Stow
Richardson
Maryland Agricultural College
Readers' Club
Frank
Elevanth Street
The
Washington Architectural Club
Washington Gas’ Light Co
10Th
George A. Mason
Engraving Division Beneficial Association
Hippodrome
Convention Hall
Navdey
Fearless
Eala
Adams Newsaland
New National Tmeiet
Thomas Jefferson
Winkie
Grover Cleveland
New
Pwatsh
Clyde Fitch
Chase
Mats
Hany le Glair
Beimhardt
Els
EM . A
Frank M. Sristol
St Paul's Episcopal Church
M. C. AL
Belasco Theatre
Savage
George Ade
Fifth Baptist Church
B Street
7Th Street
DI Weston Bruner
Southern Relief Society
Ee Majestic Smsars
Vandern
Ville
Bea Tien
Academy
Iri
Wash
Theodore Kremeh
Biddle Brothers
Kerwan
Matinee Daily
Week Williams
Belasgo Theatre
Lafayette
Theatrical Trust
Leah Kleschna
St. Ne
Washington College of Music
Rydney
Lloyd Wrichtson
Axa di Rector
F Et
Washington, D. c
College of Music
America
D.F Barringer
Sreet N. W
Fulton’s
Ninth Street N. W
Morcy
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