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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
34
A fragmented 19th century account recounts the capture of a white girl during a Texas frontier raid, her life with the Comanches, and the later emergence of Quanah Parker as a leader. It notes her memories of English and white customs fading, her eventual reunion attempts, and Parker’s role in peace efforts after the war.
Quanah is honored as chief by about 1,600 Comanches in the Fort Sill region. The community, recalling the Lone Star State, traces his roots to his mother’s origin and death there while noting his vast herds of cattle and horses.
The New York Times reports a freak engine, No 3 004, now in service on the Chesapeake and Ohio Virginian line. Built at Juniata shops, the chrome colored locomotive astonishes Pennsylvania Railroaders with exposed mechanism and insect like rocking levers. Passengers await its performance as crews praise its speed and power.
The case centers on First Lieut Ralph W Drury and Private John Dowd accused in Pittsburg of killing Patrick Crowley who tried to steal copper from the Allegheny Arsenal two years ago. The defense argues the shooting occurred beyond military bounds during pursuit and the matter should be in state court rather than federal. The War Department directs a government defense, amid tensions between garrison soldiers and local residents. Secretary Taft has ordered soldiers away from the arsenal for now. A second brief incident recounts a woman in Broome Street returning to a bank box and eventually depositing recovered funds after an anxious pursuit by a postal carrier.
Mrs Hobart possesses a slender figure with matronly grace and a sunny temperament. Her hair is nearly white while her complexion remains milk and rose. She plans to spend most of winter in Washington after visiting Mrs Alger, staying with friends, keeping an unoccu pied hotel apartment, and often appearing in velvet on state occasions.
Dr. Thomas Dunn uses outdoor tents at Fordham Hospital to treat pneumonia with temperatures near freezing. In thirty cases since November 1, all patients recovered except one who died from meningitis complications. experts say the method could revolutionize medical practice and spread to other city hospitals including Bellevue.
A fashion note describes new chiffon veils called suivez mot monsieur as fluttering and dramatic, with dosed praise from milliners and a Palm Beach order for thirty yards of pale blue and white veiling. Charity Ball Nets $1,469 A Southern Relief Society event at the New Willard Hotel on January 16 reported net proceeds of 1409 34, largest ever.
A verse narrative from American Illustrated Magazine traces Willie Smith through infancy, boyhood, college, marriage, and early adulthood. Recurrent weekly payments for a crib, trinkets, tuition, and a silver mug mark the family’s thrift and debt pattern.
New York Sun account of the Larry Mulligan Association opening on Third Street and the Bowery. Jerome Durst attended with Tom Sharkey, James H. McBarron, and a crowd of Tammany figures as vaudeville acts performed from early evening into midnight. Attendees included ex-Assistant District Attorneys Lord Kernochan Rand, and notable personalities.
Mrs. Mizner denies T settled a million on Mr. Mizner and says she gave nothing to him. She describes her marriage to him as happy and notes her promise to Yerkes to join him in the mausoleum. She expresses dislike of further publicity and asserts shared tastes with Mizner.
Providence notes on Mme Bernhardt misfortunes while Charmin burned hand defending a lamp shade during a Camille matinee. A vase broke. more shocking was the death of her collie Spot in Portland when a trolley struck near Preble as Spot was walked by Cassarato.
Mme Bernhardt mourns her intelligent dog Spot killed when he broke a leash and ran onto the trolley track. The dog’s bond with her was intimate and he even seemed to talk and comfort her. The news was broken to her by her leading man after the animal’s burial in Deerings Woods.
Secret Service detectives report a new revival of the green goods swindle with large crowds targeted by a come on tactic. Authorities warn victims to beware and assist efforts to curb operators amid ongoing investigations.
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