Guilty May Verdict Trembles in Court
Mrs Jennie L May was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Lucien Conen, a Marine Band member, for the September 27 shooting. Conen died beyond a year and a day after the attack, with Justice Stafford setting bail at 5000 dollars as May seeks an arrest of judgment or appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Bandsman
Jennie Ll May
Lucien Conen
Marine Band
Conen
May
Reed M Fulton
Justice Stafford
William E Stewart
Stafford
Juste Stafford
Mr Fulton
Ormal
Baker
Fulton
Hawkins
Stewart
Miss May
Lawsuit quotes on insanity defense in May case
A defense attorney argues the law shields a person from penal responsibility if they cannot distinguish right from wrong. He cites epilepsy and mental distress as possible causes for the defendant’s actions. The district attorney counters, questioning the defendant’s realization of consequences and noting the husband’s motive for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Deed Restored As Henderson Wins Property Return
John M Henderson regains 1756 T Street title as Alonzo Ware and Pearl S Ware return the deed. Joseph R Atkinson was arrested on a charge of obtaining possession by false pretenses and bonded for appearance. The dispute began after James L Leath transferred the property, leading to court action and a subsequent pledge by Leath and Ware to cancel deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M Henderson
Tatreet Northwest
Dupont Circle
New Hampshire Avenue
Mr Henderson
T Street
Alonzo Ware
Pearl S Ware
Ware
Joseph R Atkinson
John M. Henderson
Atkinson
Henderson
James 14
Leath
District Supreme Court
Joseph R “Xtkinson
Yale Professor Lectures On The Guianas At Armory
Prof Angelo Heilprin of Yale University described the Guianas in a National Geographic Society lecture at the National Rifles Armory. He highlighted the red howler bat mosquitoes and bloodsucking pests, primeval forests, and amphibious inhabitants, with striking pictures of native belles and beaux in gala attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Guianas
South America
Angelo Heilprin
Yale University
National Rifles’ Armory
National Geographic Society
Missing Franklin Junction youth Samuel Nicholas sought by police
Police appeal for Samuel Nicholas of Franklin Junction Va missing since December 16 after visiting his cousin Charles T Dulin 936 French Street NW. He is twenty, six feet four inches, heavily built, wore a dark suit derby hat and long dark overcoat when last seen. Examinations for grade teachers in Franklin public schools were held yesterday and will continue today with appointments based on eligibility. thirteen applicants including three from out of town. An applicant for mechanical drawing at McKinley Manual Training School also took an exam. oral exams will be scheduled by Supt Chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nicholas
Franklin Junction
Young Nicholas
Charles T. Dulin
French ‘Street
Franklin
McKinley Manual Training School
Printer's Wife Seeks Divorce From Printer Husband
Mrs. Julia I Garret files in the District Supreme Court for an absolute divorce from George N Garrett a printer, asks custody of their three children and to resume her maiden name Julia I Parham. She states they married February 27 1833 in Washington and lived together until about four weeks ago when she left after discovering his villainous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia I’ Garrett
District Supreme Court
George N. Garrett
Julia ‘I’ Parham
Garrett
Washington
Policeman Flynn Ends Life After Fall Injury
Michael J. Flynn a longtime Second precinct officer died by suicide in his Northwest Washington home. Coroner Nevitt ruled temporary insanity tied to a fall that left him injured after a Brookland line accident. Flynn, a Massachusetts native and 1887 recruit, had a history of health problems and despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Flynn
Natreet Northwest
Nevitt
Trig
Flynn
Brookland
North Capriol Street
New York Avenue
Smith
Massachusetts
Washington
United States Artillery
Sixth Precinct
Relatives Get Requests Property of Late William J Williams Goes to Widow
Probate filings reveal multiple wills and estates. National Savings and Trust Company named executor in Gen Samuel Beckley Hola bird will. trust pays income to a sister in law and to be divided when William Holabird’s youngest child turns thirty. Williams estate placed in trust for Jemima Williams during her life with specific daughter allocations and household divisions. Names, addresses, and institutions appear for several beneficiaries and executors across multiple Washington, D C. estates with parcels and personal effects across properties and libraries noted for donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Beckley Holabird
USA
National Savings and Trust Company
William Holaard
Agnes Theodosia von Kurowsky
Paul von Kurowsky
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
Hannah N. Bartlett
Wiliam Holabird
William Holabird
von Kurowsky
Fpubhe
Washington
Evanston
Ill
Cavalry and Infantry School Library
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
William J Williams
K Street
Jemima Williams
Emma Wbiliott
James. Eliott
Denver
Colo
Rhode Island Avenue
Northwest
Margaret E Levy
Ih Street
Levy
Willam A. Mann
Thomas Bray
William Hodgson
Helen Mann
Hodgson
Frank Niehaus
Germany
Margaretta Niehaus
August W. Noack
Catherine Herbert
Teresa
Cetilla Herbert
First_street
Frank Herbert
Kate Johnson
Mary Roach
Annie Crows
Cercilla Herbert
Eliisabeth Witthaft
Longfellow Street
Brightwood
Frederick John Muller
Annie Sabina Herrmann
Missing man William McCormack last seen near Langdon
Police report William McCormack aged 36 of 1244 Bladensburg Road missing since Thursday night. Described as stocky, 5 feet 10 inches, with sandy mustache, wearing a dark blue serge suit, black derby hat, and gray overcoat when last seen in the Langdon area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam McCormack
Bladensburg Road
Langdon
Spofford Suffered Stroke at Library of Congress
Ainsworth B Spofford longtime Librarian of Congress aged eighty two suffered a slight stroke at the Library yesterday afternoon. Doctors and Captain Waardeman conveyed him home to 16 Massachusetts avenue where his muscular action quickly returned. He rests comfortable tonight. Born September 12 1825 in Grimanton New Hampshire he was Librarian from 1881 to 1897 and has since served as assistant librarian. Known as the Father of the Congressional Library he endured forty six years of service with remarkable consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth B. Spofford
Congress
George N. Wrench
Capt
Waardeman
Massachusetts Avenue
Grimanton
N. H
Spofford
Congressional Library
Capitol
Wait for Mrs Terrell Delays in Cardozo Board Trial
The Cardozo board trial may not resume until the end of the month because Mary Church Terrell is away on a South lecturing tour and cannot return before February 25. Admiral Baird says the trial should not proceed without her, while Captain Oyster urges continuation and Cardozo’s attorney objects. The board fears absence could be used to appeal if a decision is unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Cardozo
Board of Education
Mary Church Terrell
Terrell
Admiral Baird
Capt. Oyster
Sleighing to End as Warm Weather Promises Snow Melt
The Weather Bureau predicts warm and cloudy weather today ending sleigh riding that began after Tuesday snowfall. Early yesterday temperatures rose and streets began melting the snow, causing streams of water to flow along the roads as residents anticipated the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Jurist Addresses Men’s Club Gathering
Judge George W. Atkinson former West Virginia governor and Court of Claims associate justice spoke at the Eastern Presbyterian Church men’s meeting on Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue Northeast. He praised progress in crime detection and prevention and announced a monthly series by the Men’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Court of Claims
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
Maryland Avenue
Local injuries and services mark city events
Rose Duncan, 48, of 419 1 street NW, treated for a right leg fracture after a porch fall at Emergency Hospital. Funeral services for Martha D Green in Buena Vista Brightwood were held at Gunton Temple Memorial Church with burial in Arlington. Mrs Ollie Jenner’s funeral was held at 1110 Rhode Island Ave with private burial. Sam Roberts, 46, of 1208 C St SW, injured by a falling beam at B and O roundhouse in Ivy City, treated at Sibley Hospital for a right leg fracture. Cornerstone laying of Langon Catholic Chapel postponed due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Duncan
Martha D Green
Buena Vista
Brightwood
Gunton Temple Memorial Church
Fourteenth
R Streets
John Lee Allison
Arlington
Ollie . Jenner
Rhode Island Avenue
Frederick D Power
Langgon
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Amid Cigar Debate
An advertisement urges relief for stomach and liver distress blamed on digestion rather than cigars. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural aid, not a patent medicine, claiming they support digestion with enzymes and herbal ingredients. The ad targets brain workers under pressure and notes availability via mail order from F A Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Company
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Global Cotton Supply Totals Decline From Last Week
Secretary Heaters statement reports world visible cotton at 5,288,101, down from 5,502,913 last week and 6,358,679 last year. American cotton totals 4,080,181, down from 4,358,812 last week and 2,528,679 last year, with others including Brazil and India at 1,173,000 versus 1,345,000 the prior week and 1,699,000 last year. World afloat and held in Great Britain and Europe reach 2,687,000, up from last year, while the United States holds 2,736,000, down from 7,598,000 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Reb. S
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Former Cadets Organize Military Camp Aimed at Washington High
Former high school cadets held a New Wil ford Hotel meeting to form an alumni association to foster military instruction in public schools and establish an annual military camp for Washington high school boys. Officers elected include Capt. BF Linthicum president and Capt. W J Bland vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.mneelingg
Wilford
Washington
Ith
Océan City
N. J
BF. H. Linthicum
Hastern High Studol
W. J. Bland
Western High School
C C Caylor
Central High School
M. C. Auerbach
Technical High School
C. O. Howard
North Capitol Street
Beerstain
Jamestown
G .H. Thiele
R. H. Standiford
H. Rockwell
C. M. Forrest
C W. Fulton
A. I Richard
C. H. Potter
J. F Leger
J. E. Law
Marlow
U Steinberg
A D Bryant
H. M. Clarvoe
H. F. Cunningham
D. H. Warner
B. Richards
W. BR. Durand
N Klopfer
B. H Robie
P. N. Kihg
Defends Dr Aked in American church move sparks praise
The Washingwires reports anonymous critics miss the mark on Dr Aked who has accepted a call to Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York. Rev Dr John Watson praised his honesty, noting England and Liverpool mourn the loss of a great man as detractors claim money sways him. Special music and sermons accompany the visit, with English tenor Chariton Howarth performing. Potomac Lodge No 66 installs officers J S Arnold heads the slate as the group plans entertainments to boost membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aked
Fifth Venue Baptist Church
John Watson
Tan Maclaren
Baltic
London
Abed
Liverpool
America
John D. Rockefeller
Watson
Lake
Ngland
Marion Methodist Episcopal Church
Tenth and
B Streets
Rebecca
Chariton Howarth
Camfield
Maggie Garrett
Potomac Lodge
Order of the Iroquois
J. S. Arnold
G. A. Mason
J. Webster
O G Magruder
J. Rauch
W. T. Ferguson
Engineers Give Pleasant Smoker
A Thursday evening business meeting and smoker were held under the auspices of Capital Division No. 160 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at its hall at Eighth and I streets. Attendees included W. W. Stone grand chief engineer E C Madden Third Assistant Postmaster General and representatives from the Pennsylvania Railroad system and a delegation from the Southern Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Division
No. 160
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Eighth and I Streets
W. &. Stone
E. C. Madden
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern Railway
Sugar consumption per capita in 1906 reaches seventy six pounds
The 1906 per capita sugar intake averaged seventy six pounds, with total U S consumption over 1.2 billion pounds costing more than 6 million dollars. About one fifth produced domestically, one fifth imported from colonies, and three fifths from abroad. Beet sugar surpassed cane for the first time, rising sharply since 1900 along with overall consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Conference on Alien Test Medical Exams at Ports
Secretary Straus opens a conference with Maurine Hospital Service surgeons across ports to harmonize immigrant medical examinations. Discuss uniform forms, link to boards inquiries, and assess trachoma insanity and disease impact on earning ability while reviewing port labor capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chyate
Varioua Porte
McReynolds Named Special Counsel in Trust Cases
Jo c McReynolds former Assistant Attorney General has been appointed by Attorney General Bonaparte as special assistant and special counsel in interstate commerce and anti trust cases. He will relieve Henry W Taft from active prosecution of the tobacco trust and will begin work immediately in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo c. McReynolds
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Department
Henry W. Taft
Tobacco Trust
McReynolds
New York
Hospital Service Changes Officers Take New Stations and Leaves
The Public Health and Marine Hospital Service lists seven days ending January detailing station changes and duties for officers. G W Stoner reports for temporary duty, L E Cofer granted 22 days leave from February 4, Taliaferro Clark reports for temporary duty, W G Heiser reassigned as chief quarantine officer Pine Islands to take effect July 17 1906, J W Schereschewaky to report for temporary duty, J A Boggess relieved at Stapleton N Y and to Perth Amboy for temporary charge, M W Safford to report for temporary duty, J W Stevenson granted two months leave without pay to February 18. A board convened at Portland Mo on February 6 for alien medical examination with P C Kalloch chairing, W P McIntosh and M V Safford noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
G. W. Stoner
L. E. Cofer
Taliaferro Clark
W G Heiser
Philippine Islands
J. W. Schereschewaky
J. &. Boggess
Stapleton
Portland
P. C. Kalloch
W. P. McIntosh
M. V. Safford
Russian Embassy Denies Gosse Connection in Boston Conspiracy
The Russian Embassy says it never heard of Howard H. Gosse and denies his claimed past roles with the Russian service in the United States. In Lawrence Massachusetts Gosse is said to face robbery charges and to have claimed ties to the Boston consulate and the embassy here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosse
Lawrence
Mass
Howard H. Gosse
Boston
Haron Rosen
Goose
Reform School Boy Escape Reported at Cheltenham
Superintendent M Hendricks of the Maryland School for Boys at Cheltenham reported to police that William Dyer a fifteen year old inmate escaped yesterday morning by climbing over a wall. The boy wore the school uniform with the badge on his cap. He stands about 4 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 90 pounds and has dark eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7. M. Hendricks
Maryland Schhool For
Cheltenham
William Dyer
Book of Titles and Authors for Educational Contestants
A catalog describing a reference book titled Book of Titles and Authors for Educational Contestants. It lists over 5,000 well known titles with authors, printed on good paper, bound in paper covers, aimed at quick reference for educational use. Includes publisher details F. Marcha and location Toledo Ohio.
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Post
Tfe
Cali
Atanpe
F. Marcha
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