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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
18
Lizzie M Chapel of Twelfth street northeast defies police for two untagged dogs. Poundmaster failed to access the home as a warrant looms, police unable to enter due to a barricade she erects. Authorities call the case a stubborn standoff with no immediate resolution.
The body of Dr Pennock Browning, who died in New York Sunday, was brought home by his father William Pennock Rogers and Dr of Nashville. A funeral will be held at St John’s Church tomorrow at 11 o’clock with Chaplain Fierce, U. S. A., officiating. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rogers was on the staff at Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital and a graduate of Winona State College of Michigan, finishing at the University of Pennsylvania. Pneumonia was the cause.
Exhibit at a convention features wax figures and live models demonstrating dress textures and textures. Elizabeth A. Voit leads a talk on sides and mysterious laws of style with practical demonstrations on how to dress, fit, and wear gowns, gloves, and accessories for day and evening wear.
Waddy is held for the grand jury in a case of alleged embezzlement from J. B. Crabb on a $300 bond. Crabb, a grocer, says the money was collected on Waddy’s route. James Dymock is fined $10 for beating Mrs. Rubiniskey. Pa ceman Embrey reports arrest of Dymock in bed with his clothes on. Edward Shea is found dead from asphyxiation due to a gas leak at 9% Maryland avenue. Clair Moss, in the District electrical department, returns to work after a brief operation and rest.
Martin J Holoran Civil War veteran died at Barthes Hospital from a fractured skull after being found unconscious in a lumber yard on Thirteenth Street and Ohio Avenue. He was discovered by Alfred Blake's dog and later died as doctors investigated the wound and missing shoes and hat. Police suspect intoxication led to a fall and subsequent theft of his belongings.
Tribute at Gen. Eaton funeral recounts his pivotal Civil War role and postwar influence. Rev. Dr. Sheldon Jackson praises Eaton as educator and problem solver, detailing his work with the Freedmen's Bureau, education policy, and Grant era advisership shaping national policy and postwar reforms. He helped organize labor, oversee emancipation efforts, and guided educational expansion that formed lasting legislation.
Miss Grace P Thurston eldest daughter of former Senator John M Thurston Nebraska died last night at Columbia Hospital after an operation for appendicitis Ill for about two weeks Physicians say sudden heart failure followed the surgery Arrangements for the funeral probably will be made today Police saved John Cross from the workhouse by his wife’s plea saying he had been drunk
Burnside Post held a large crowd at the First Congregational Church with an organ prelude, prayers, and eulogies on Lincoln. The United States Historical Society conducted a separate observance at McKendree Church with speeches by Maj. J. H. Stone and Col. J. Edwin Browne, plus hymns and recitations honoring the liberator.
Executive committee finalizes plans for the annual Business High School Alumni Association reunion to be held February 27 in conjunction with the dedicatory services of the new school location at Ninth Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The noon dedication is sponsored by the board of education, with alumni contributing to the evening reunion and banquet. James H. West has gone to New York carrying letters inviting principal speakers, including Mr. Carnegie, as officials seek broad participation from graduates. The reception committee comprises the school faculty.
North east Washington Citizens Association discussed barber shop inspections urged by Health Officer Woodward and backed a mail delivery protest to restore three daily drops. They favored a street railway bill amendment, and endorsed Anacostia flats reclamation while eyeing Torrens land system adoption and dedicating Henry T. Blow school. while bank clerks meet and a Towson church welcomes a new pastor.
Public Printer's Office has suspended LL t JFarrell from duties as superintendent of documents amid an irregularities inquiry. Orders to destroy all stationery bearing Farrell's name were issued. Investigators found over 1400 dollars unaccounted for, with sources blaming bookkeeping system flaws rather than intention to defraud. Farrell's supporters insist on his innocence and fault the system itself.
District Commissioners Macfarland and West attend two week bazaar opening at Knights of Columbus Hall on I Street NW. State deputy Francis P. Sheedy commends helpers and Lincoln birthday remarks highlight ceremony as patrons tour booths and raises expected debts repayment. Dancing later. many new attractions promised tonight.
In Poverty Hollow a mayoral battle erupted as Jake Newfield defended his claimed cabinet of ten Hebrews two Germans and three Irishmen led by Pat Connally and Pat Kehoe. Kehoe and Connally disputed the chair’s ownership provoking a chaotic scene with longshoremen. the chair was broken but Newfield kept possession as a badge of office. A service will be held at St Aloysius Church this morning attended by Irish groups.
An advertisement asserts Scott's Emulsion is both food and medicine, uniquely combining vital principles to aid imperfect growth and delicate health in children and to treat weakness and wasting in adults, from Scott & Bowne of New York.
John F. Beach government inspector stands trial for the September 9 shooting of Ernest Gichner at the Marine Barracks. Witnesses testified Beach seemed bewildered and dazed after blows to the head from an earlier altercation with Gichner. The defense argues Beach was not responsible due to head injuries and resulting mental state. The trial before Justice Gould is expected to conclude today.
National Weather Service bulletin notes a Southern disturbance reaching the North Carolina coast with rain into Southern New Jersey and high winds along the South Atlantic. Western disturbance brings rain to the Southwest and Plateau, with local snows in Montana and North Dakota. Temperatures mostly rise. unsettled conditions expected east of the Rocky Mountains for two days with rain or snow from Tuesday into Wednesday across various regions. Special forecast cites storm warnings from Boston to Hatteras and brisk to high northeast winds along coasts. Local report lists midnight through night temperatures, humidity, and rainfall figures. Niagara Falls car barn fire causes $60,000 loss. Ferns vs Gardner boxing match ends in fifteen-round draw in Buffalo.
The tournament of the National Indoor Rifle League of the United States starts at the armoury in Grand Rapids tomorrow with four series of contests planned for the week. Teams have arrived from New York New Haven Albany Rochester Chicago Detroit Indianapolis and other cities. Cash prizes totaling 1500 are offered.
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