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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1906

Page

40

Woman defies police in Twelfth Street dog siege

A woman identified as Lizzie Chapel on Twelfth Street Northeast resists police attempts to take two untagged dogs from her home. Poundmaster and Lieut Daly fail to enter the dwelling, barricades and a stubborn stance prolong the standoff, authorities deem the issue serious though no arrest yet.

Poundmaster Twelfth Street House Daly Fone Lizzie M. Hapel Twelfth Street Chapel Syoline Dias

Body Brought Home Of Dr Pennock Browning

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 Tennessee. The 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 as a specialist and was a graduate of Winona State College of Michigan, completing his course at the University of Pennsylvania. Pneumonia was the cause.

Pennock Browning New York Lome William Pennock Rogers Nashville Tenn Neral St. John's Charen Elock Fierce U.S. A Rock Creek Cemetery Scent Rogers Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital Win

Art in Women's Dresses at Afternoon Tea Pantomime

An exhibit in wax works and live demonstrations showcases the texture and fashion of women’s gowns. The event features Miss Elizabeth A. C. Voit speaking on style laws, with practical demonstrations on dress construction and proper fit for brides, traveling dresses, coats, and undergarments.

Kers Elizabeth A. C. Voit

Waddy Held for Grand Jury and Local Incidents

Waddy held for the grand jury in a case of alleged embezzlement of 16 pounds from grocer J. B. Crabb with a 300 pound bond. A neighbor, James Dymock, fined 10 for assaulting Mrs Rubiniskey. Edward Shea found dead from gas asphyxiation in his home on Maryland Avenue. Clagien Moss returns to work in the District electrical department after a short illness.

Waddy Grand Jury J. B. Crabb William Crabb James Dymock Mre. Rubiniskey Paceman Embrey Dymock Edward Shea Ierward Shea Maryland Avenue Fulind Shea Mesa Clagien Gl Moss Electrical Department Wits

Martin Holloran Dead From Fractured Skull

Civil War veteran Martin J Holoran died at Barthes Hospital from a fractured skull discovered after he was found unconscious in a lumber yard at Thirteenth street and Ohio avenue by a dog. Police suspect a fall or theft of shoes and hat while the man was intoxicated.

Martin J. Holoran Barthes Sal- Giers Holloran Thirteenth Street Ohio Avenue Alfred Blake Water Street Blake Hartley Curry

Eaton Grant's Friend Precedence Over Senators

Tribute at Gen John Eaton's Arlington funeral honors Rev Dr Sheldon Jackson as a key educator who aided the Union war effort. The piece details Eaton's wartime leadership, the Freedmen's Bureau, and his influence on Grant's administration and postwar education policies.

John Eaton Arlington Cemetery Orday Sheldon Jackson United States Dr. Jackson Srom Eaton Lincoln Grant

Miss Grace Thurston Dead After Operation

Miss Grace P Thurston eldest daughter of former Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska died last night at Columbia Hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was twenty two years old ill about two weeks. Physicians say sudden heart failure followed the operation. Arrangements for the funeral likely today. Saves Husband from Workhouse Police Judge Mulrowny yesterday remitted John Cross from drunkenness charges on his wife's plea for a second chance.

Grace P. Thurston John M. Thurston Nebraska Columbia Hospital Miss Thurston Mulrowny John Cross

Lincoln Memorial Services Across Washington Observed

A ninety six anniversary tribute to Abraham Lincoln was held in Washington at First Congregational Church and McKendree Church under Burnside Post G A R and the United States Historical Society. Speakers included Rep J W Graff and Maj J H Stone with several officers, regalia on display, and poems read. The day featured hymns, eulogies, letters from national leaders, and a reading of Lincoln poems and tributes by notable guests.

Burnside Post First Congregational Church McKendree Church Historical Society Abraham Lincoln Washington Grand Army United States Historical Society Bradford Tasker House House, and Admiral Schley J. W. Graff Lincoln H. N. Couden Gettysburg Stanton J. D. McFall J. G. Butler Luther Memorial Church Arsenal J. Edwyvin Browne Army and Navy Union Richard Porter David Porter The Union Assembly W. E. Andrews Dr. Gallagher Maj J. H. Stone Birdsall Cal. J. Edwin Browne Franklin Knevin Meath J. Walter Mitchell Gen. Baum J.F. Jenkins

Business High School Alumni Reunion Plans Set

Executive committee finalized arrangements for the Business High School Alumni Association reunion to be held February 27 alongside the dedicatory services of the new Ninth Street and Rhode Island Avenue school location. The noon dedication is under the board of education with alumni staging an evening reunion and banquet. James HE. West left for New York with official letters inviting principal speakers including Mr. Carnegie. President Charles A. Jones and officers aim to involve every graduate present in the dedicatory services under alumni auspices. Faculty reception committees will host.

Business High School Alumni Association Ninth Street Rhode Island Avenue Board of Education Alumani Wil Evenin James HE. West Association New York Carnegie.ning Charles A. Jones Ici

Northeast Washington Assoc tackles barber shop inspections and mail cuts

The Northeast Washington Citizens' Association met at Northeast Temple to push for barber shop inspections to curb skin disease risk and to protest reducing mail deliveries from three to two daily. Delegates backed a resolution urging restoration of full mail service and discussed street railway amendments, Anacostia flats reclamation, and the Torrens land system. The gathering also covered education and local ceremonies, with plans for a memorandum to District Commissioners and a dedication event at Henry T. Blow school.

Northeast Washington Congress Northeast Washington Citizens' Association Northeast Temple Starr Parsons Offeer Woodward Cty Br. J. D. Walter Post Office Department Hitchcock W. J. Frizzell Josiah Millard Millard Eighth Street Anacostia M. J. Fleming Torrens Board of Education Henry T. Blow Nineteenth Street Benning Tivan H. Tucker Association

Farrell Suspended in Inquiry Over Stationery and Books

Public Printer's Office investigators probe irregularities in the Government Printing Office documents division led by J Farrell. An order to destroy stationery bearing his name hints at a $2400 discrepancy while Farrell's supporters insist he is innocent and blame faulty bookkeeping.

Farrell Stillings LL. T Jfarcell Government Printing Office J. S. Post Div Myr Supi Juce Crandall Pfarrell

Knights Bazaar Opens Under District Officials Watch

Knights of Columbus two week bazaar opened last night in Knights Hall at 606 I street NW with District Commissioners as guests of honor. Francis P. Sheedy thanked helpers, praised the fair, and Lincoln's birthday remarks by Commissioner Macfarland. The event featured a concert, open booths, and a dancing session from 10:30 to midnight with crowds contributing to the order’s debt reduction.

Knights of Columbus I Street Francis P. Sheedy Macfarland Lincoln Lowell Lincoln Monument Washington Monument Washington’s West the Post Jas

Povery Hollow Mayor Fights Over Seat In Street Turmoil

In Poverty Hollow the mayor Jake Newfield faced a stormy scene as a new cabinet was announced with Irish and German members. Kehoe and Connally claimed the chair, longshoremen clashed, the chair broke, and Newfield retained the seat claiming it as his badge. A service for the fallen will be held at St Aloysius Church with local Hibernian groups in attendance.

New York Gun Jake ‘Newfield Poverty Hollow Pat Connally Pat Kehoe Ginger McGinnis Kehoe Newfield Wast River Front Connally Ireland East Side Dublin Joseph Nammelli T Mave Italy Begorra Cork

Scott's Emulsion billed as food medicine for all ages

The ad describes Scott's Emulsion as both food and medicine, calling it a unique food medicine for wasting diseases. It claims benefits for imperfect growth and delicate health in children and weakness in adults, promoting its value from Scott and Bowne of New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New Yorks

Beach on Trial for Marine Barracks Shooting

John F. Beach, a government inspector, stood trial for shooting Ernest Gichner at the Marine Barracks on September 9. Witnesses testified Beach appeared bewildered and dazed after a head blow from Gichner, with defense arguing Beach was not responsible due to injury. The government said Beach must approve work before acceptance. The trial began yesterday before Justice Gould, with verdict expected today.

John F. Beach Ernest Gichner Marine Barracks Gould Gichner Beach George A. Springman Witnes

Weather Conditions And Local Forecast Changes

The Weather Bureau reports a southern disturbance reaching the North Carolina coast with rain along the South Atlantic, while a western disturbance brings rain to the Southwest and Plateau. Local snows occur in Montana and North Dakota. Temperatures rise generally, with unsettled conditions east of the Rockies for two days. Brisk to high winds expected along coasts and from the Great Lakes westward. Special forecast notes storm warnings from Boston to Hatteras, with variable winds for ships to European ports. Temperature readings across the day show midnight around 28 and a high near 40, with humidity near 60-82 percent.

U.S Lake Hocky Mountains Middle Atlantic New England Middle Slope Canteal Rocky Mauplin Upper Lake Region Mississippi River Ohio, Missission Missouri South Atlantic North Carolina Lake Michigan Grand Banks Atlantic Hoston Hatteras

National Indoor Rifle League tournament opens in Grand Rapids

The United States National Indoor Rifle League begins tomorrow at the armoury in Grand Rapids. Four series of contests are planned, with teams already arriving from New York New Haven Albany Rochester Chicago Detroit Indianapolis and other cities. Cash prizes total 1500 dollars.

Grand Rapids New National Indoor Rife League of the United States New York New Haven Albany Rochester Chicago Detroit Indianapolis

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