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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1906

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Miner Freed After Fifteen Days in Bakersfield Tomb

L B Hicks, an Edison Electric Company tunnel digger, was released from a ground tomb after fifteen days. He was pulled through a newly broken hole and rushed to the company hospital in good health. Doctors and fellow workers describe the rescue as remarkable with Hicks recounting how a pipe served as a life line for air food and communication.

Washington Bakersfield Cal L. B. Hiloks Edison Electric Company Hicks Stinch Hald Stinchfeld Tme Hisegreas L. B Hicks Iit

Crane-Hughes boom for 1932 presidency begins in Boston

Special to The Washington Post reports a Boston Congregational Club banquet launching a Crane for President bid with Hughes as running mate. President Samuel Usher of the club proclaims Crane as the real candidate, while Rev William J Cawson praises Hughes as a modern Puritan figure akin to Roosevelt, signaling growing political momentum.

Washington Post Boston Senator Crane Massachusetts Gov. Hughes New York Iboom Congregational Club Samuel Usher William J. Cawson Roosevelt Crane-Hughes

Girl Denounces Governor in Nebr. Land Office Affair

Miss Cora Garber daughter of a former governor, denied claims of child selling at a state orphanage and denounced Governor Mickey in his office. She was asked to retract and later ejected as the governor's son helped remove her. Mickey plans to seek her dismissal from the land commissioner post.

Washington Post Lincoln, Nebr Cora Garber State Commissioner of Public Lands Nikoslavou Mickey Miss Garber gov_ ctner Miss Garver Baton

Mrs Blaine Divorced After Night Court In Dakota

Mrs James G Blaine Jr wins a divorce from her husband in a swift night session after a delayed train. The ruling allows her to catch a Christmas train to Washington with Admiral Hichborn attending. the defense offered little protest and the case featured her dramatic tale of trouble.

Washington Post Yankton S. Dak James G. Blaine, Jr Maine Blaine Washington, D. C Philip Hichborn National Capital Society Crawford South Dakota

Finest Wines and Holiday Goods At Neligan’s Store

Northwest residents have long relied on P F Neligan for domestic and imported goods. The shop offers prompt phone service and specializes in holiday needs with Mr Neligan’s extensive experience. Travel tips and train schedules for New York are listed, with pickup points and city offices noted.

Lynching of Davis blamed on St Johns students in Annapolis

Authorities in Anne Arundel County say the Friday morning lynching of Henry Davis, the confessed assailant of Mrs. John Reid, was carried out by a mob of about forty youths from St Johns College, Naval Academy candidates, and Annapolis residents. Evidence points to college rendezvous on the grounds, dormitory usage, and quick identification of lynchers. The State's attorney expects arrests. witnesses place younger participants at Senior Hall and the jail attack witnessed from nearby homes. Miss Reid thanks the lynchers for their act, extending gratitude to people of Annapolis.

St. John’s College Naval Academy Annapolis John Reed Washington Post Anne Arundel County Henry Davis John Reid Attorndy Davie Akirta Actust Grand Jury St. John's Davis Pal

Bloodhound trail on negro in Fort Reno shooting case

Bloodhounds tracked a black gunman through Darlington toward a northbound train after Capt. Edgar B. Macklin of Company C, 25th Infantry, was shot twice in an attempted robbery at Fort Reno Oklahoma. Mrs Macklin aided by arming herself. authorities hunt the suspect amid Brownsville fallout and court martial rumors.

Rena Okla Edgar B. Macklin Twentifth Infantry Fort Reno Macklin Darlington Rock Island Capt. Macklin Post Exchange el Reng Brownsville Tex Mary E. Bowman Fine Macklin Pan~ing Bf Street Northwest Capt Martin Washington Gen. Macklin Charles F. Macklin Baltimore Capt. Mackin Fort War Department Denose Partell Okahoma City Department Maj Penrose Megro

Macklin son wounded in Fort Reno ambush disclosure

Gen. James B. Macklin and Mrs. Macklin rush from Washington to Fort Reno to be by Capt. Hagar A. Macklin of Twenty-High Infantry, wounded Friday night by an unknown assailant. War Department notes differ on motive with friends suspecting revenge amid conflicting dispatches. The storm of notices and ads follow in the clipping.

Co. W. Penroge Fort Reno Okla James B. Macklin Mra. Macklin Washington Hagar A. Macklin Penrose Macklin War Department Baltimore and Heturn Baltimore & Ohio R. BR

Twenty Hurt in Wreck Near Harney Nevada

Twenty passengers were injured in a head-on collision between a passenger train and a stopped freight train at Harney Nevada. The freight was halted on the main line as the conductor left to phone for more time. the fast Southern Pacific passenger train struck at about fifty miles per hour. Details mention the Maury Dove Company and a midnight service between Washington Baltimore and New York via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with revised departure times from New York Liberty Street and 23rd Street for extended evening travel, with Jersey City sleepers ready by 10 p.m.

Heliday New York Oral Blue Line Pollman Washington Twenty-third Street Upper Liberty Atrest Financial District G St Pa. Ave Reno Nev Harney Southern Pacific Baltimore, and Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Liberty Street Jersey City

Pride of Port Sound train service ad advertisement

Fragmentary OCR item advertises evening openings and a Pride of Port Sound train service with Pullman cars and dining car, claiming improved long distance travel. Mentions schedules toward Chicago with arrival times and references city offices and avenues in terse, unclear text.

Russian Count Ignatieff Shot in Hall of Nobles

Count Alexis Ignatieff, a high official, was shot in the refreshment room of the Zemstvo hall by a young man who shouted that he had completed his mission. The assassin attempted suicide but was restrained, shouting “I did what I came here to do.” The incident follows tensions after a Moscow revolt and links to debates over Parliament power and repressive measures.

Tver Fuesla Alexis Ignatieff Council of the Empire Elev Volhynis Podolia Nobles Count Ignatieff Zemstvo Nobles’ Assembly The Kulikoff Russia Ignetiel Ignatieft Moscow Gen Trepoff Durnove Count Witte

Potomac Rescues Boats From Ice Floes At Bay of Selanda

In Bay of Selanda the Potomac cut out herring vessels frozen in ice floes without discrimination by nationality. American Canadian and Newfoundlanders towed to safety as a southeast gale eases. Fishing resumes.

St. Johns N. B U. S. Ng Potomac Bay of Selanda

Somers Remarries After Divorce in Elyria Ceremony

Charles W. Somers vice president of the Cleveland baseball club, newly divorced from Mrs Cora Somers, wed Miss Elisie J Hubbard a former Cleveland cloak model in Elyria. Rev. J T Sale officiated at a private on site ceremony with the couple and license taken without prior public notice. Somers, described as a national figure, begins a new marriage journey with a striking young bride.

Washington Cleveland Ohio Charles W. Somers Cleveland Baseball Club Cora Somers Elyria Elisie J. Hubbard J. T. Sale Christian Churen Hiytia Wien Somersarg Hubbard Somers

Strike ultimatum issued to Southern Pacific engineers and firemen

Grand Master John J. Hannshaw of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers issued an ultimatum to H Barri man, president of the Southern Pacific executive committee, announcing a strike of about 4,000 engineers and firemen at 4 pm Sunday after the system refused arbitration.

Southern Pacific Brotherhood

Call for Mob Postings Spurs City Action in Atlanta

Atlanta on December 2 reports red ink notices calling a group to meet at 9 pm with guns. Mayor Woodward offers $20 reward for evidence to convict anyone posting such notices or inciting riot during holidays. Extra police sworn in to prevent a repeat of last September violence.

Atlanta Woodward

Kidnapped Boy Found After Eight Days in Brooklyn

Four year old George Brucato, abducted near 30 Stenton Street Manhattan, was discovered in Brooklyn by Patrolman Redmond at Rockaway and St Marks Avenues. Identified by the Children's Society matron, he was returned to his parents, father Alphonse Brucato and mother overwhelmed with relief. The boy wore his original clothes plus a warm shawl and spoke only his name Georgie. The family reunion followed on the bridge to Manhattan.

New York George Brucato Stenton Street Manhattan Brooklyn Redmond Rockaway St. Mark's Avenues Children's Society Schermerhorn Street Georgie Brucato

Recall of Durand Woman Declared to Be Cause of Ambassador's Undoing

Washington dispatch says Sir Henry Mortimer Durand may be recalled as an “inspired” campaign against him gains traction in British circles. The focus centers on Lady Susan Townley Keppel, wife of Walter Townley, whose social influence and family connections are cited as driving the recall and shaping diplomatic gossip.

Washington Post New York The Evening Post Washington Henry Mortimer Durand London Henry Great Britain Susan Townley Walter Beaupre Townley Earl of Prince of Wales Marlborough Club Gordon Highlanders Baron Soffeld Colin Keppel Yechts St Henry Keppel King King Faward Earl Keppel Edward

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