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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1906

Page

19

Married Ellis Warder and Willis in Washington DC

The notice records the February 15 1908 marriage of Elizabeth Warder to La Tralph Nicholson Willis at the bride’s residence in Washington DC officiated by Rev Dr Roland Cotton Smith. It also lists multiple 1908 and 1906 death notices, interments, and funeral details for individuals with addresses and family relations, including Burcil Burk, Burnette, Jackson, and Johnson among others, with scattered dates and locations.

Ellis-Warder Washington, D. C Roland Cotton Smith Elizabeth Benjamin H. Warder la Tralph Burcil-On Cambridge Place James Clarence Burch St Mary's Church Bryantown Burkh John William Burkhard Wenar Thomas I. Patrail Church Frias Northwees Wasilinetun Michael J Shand Alies Bote Panerst LayelPoh Street St. Peter's Tremont Chinnelil Howe Madison Avenue New York Wiliam Morton Grinnell Haltnorth Tululine Forte Heltwerih Wand Joseph Prorathea Gerhardt

Signs of goal peage joint committee at work

New York February 15. The special scale committee of the Pennsylvania anthracite miners met coal company officials to outline proposed demands and set up seven member subcommittees to draft details. They will report to a conference, with hope to settle issues without a strike. The union cites past strike losses and seeks eight hour day wage protections and union recognition.

New York Union Anthracite Workers of Pennsylvania Yrouvers Thvery Coal Company Mitchel Miners’ Union Trunk Line Association Connell Mitchell Maine Messrs John Mitchell John Fahy George Hartlein W. H. Dettres John B. Galagher T. D. Nichols John T. Dempsey John B. Kerr New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Morris Wiliams Shamokin Board of Conciliation

Dolan Attacks Mitchell at Pittsburg Miners Meeting

Pittsburg Pa Feb 16 President Patrick Dolan harshly criticized John Mitchell in a miners convention session. Dolan claimed Mitchell lied about a newspaper statement and accused him of sending national board members to defeat Dolan. Dolan and VP Bellingham seek re election and vow vindication at Indianapolis. Disorder followed until VP Perl urged order.

Dolan Pittsburg Patrick Dolan John Mitchell Lewis Mitchell National Board Bellingham Indianapolis John Mitchel John Mitchells W. D. Ryan Delan Mate Ters Perls

Great stores of coal at Cleveland port amid possible strike

The Cleveland harbor faces unprecedented coal shipments as miners threaten action. About eighty vessels are ready to load, with twenty more in two weeks and fifty total prepared for movement when navigation opens. The rush fuels expectations of reshipment to Upper Lake points. Next Sunday's Post features Mrs. Nicholas Langworth nee Roosevelt.

Cleveland Ohto Nicholas Langworth Roosevelt

Jury Has Samuel Case Concludes Nightly Delays Amid Bereavements

Greensboro Feb 15 The jury in ex Deputy Collector G W Samuel charged with conspiring to defraud the government received the case at 7 PM and by 11 PM had no verdict and were locked up for the night The jury reportedly stands eleven for conviction In his charge Judge Boyd warned against political bias In a hurried trial marked by a wave of bereavements as defendants supporters and related officers faced personal losses Tomorrow seven distillers and two indicted officers are expected to plead guilty

Washington Post Greensboro N. C G. W Samuel Boyd Aycock Montgomery D., A. Montgomery Burlington Holton S&s. B. Adams

Double Hanging Public in Cambria County

Ebensburg Pa February first double hanging in Cambria County occurred today with Jacob Hauser and Stephen Fellows executed by strangulation. Spectators packed the jail yard as doors opened and attendance was limited but allowed. Hauser had murdered his wife and wounded her sister in 1905. Fellows killed his wife and wounded their son at a Barnesboro rail station before fleeing to Connecticut.

Ebensburg Cambria County Jacob Hauser Stephen Fellows Barnesboro Fellowses Fellows Connecticut

Waiting to See Dead King in Copenhagen Cathedral

Ten thousand people remained in line when the doors of Roskilde Cathedral closed on the final day of King Christian’s lying in state. King Frederick, moved by the crowd’s eagerness, ordered the doors reopened, allowing thousands more to view the coffin during the next two hours.

Copenhagen Roskilde Christian Frederick

Murderer Burtons Jail Break Shocks Raleigh

Burton Jarrell convicted of the Warren County murder of W. C. King escaped Wake County jail this morning after slipping past eight steel bars. Garfield Hicks, also sentenced to death for the same crime, stayed behind. Supreme Court was weighing Jarrell's appeal when the break occurred.

Raleigh N. C Burton Jarrell W. C. King Warren County Wake County Garfield Hicks Jarrell Supreme Court

Brilliant Fetes In Cuba At Santiago Ball

In Santiago de Cuba on Heb 15 the San Curios and Union clubs hosted a brilliant ball for the Santiago battle field commission. American guests visited San Juan and Siboney and Senor Bacardi entertained ladies at luncheon. The commission members met Cuban guests aboard the Sumner and plan to depart for Daiquiri at dawn to dedicate the first American landing monument before moving to Havana.

Santiago de Cuba Heb San Curios and Union Santiago San Juan Siboney Senor Bacardi Sumner Daiquiri Havana

Death notices of notable figures in multiple cities

Gen Fred Wal sen, veteran Colorado pioneer and former state treasurer, died of dropsy in Denver at 65. P Warfield Semmes, nephew of Admiral Semmes, died in Memphis after yellow fever work. Mrs Clara Willson, sister of P P Bliss, died in Towanda at 63. Leonard Kip, Albany Minn., 80, author and scholar, died at home. Thomas W Dea ley, head of H Belo publishers, died in Mineral Wells, Texas. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advert follows.

Denver Colo Fred Walsen Gen Walsen Colorado Walsenburg Memphis Tenn Warfield Semmes Raphael Semmes Towanda Clara Willson P. P. Bliss Great Britain Wilson Francis Murphy Albany Leonard Kip

Anti foreign sentiment and British gunboats in China turmoil

Shanghai reports an attack on a foreign mission in Nanking, viceroys show strong anti foreign views, Japan may tolerate intervention, and British gunboats are dispatched. Rebels threaten Sunning district near Canton, 200 Chinese reportedly killed in Shanghai riot. missionaries protected with funds for emergencies.

Japan Pekin China Russia Shanghai the Tribune Yuan Shi Kai Paoting Chenchan C. E. Young Orient Young Canton Berlin Foreign Office Peking London

Wilmington brokers fail due to unprofitable investments

BA L. Evans & Co. brokers of Wilmington Del. made a voluntary assignment for creditors to John H. Danby vice president Union National Bank. Liabilities are estimated at 300000 to 400000 with assets around 150000. The firm comprised Henry L. Evans and John H. Evans, members of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, acting as correspondents for Philadelphia and New York houses.

Wilmington Del BA. L. Evans & Co John H. Danby Union National Bank Henry L. Evans John H. Evans Philadelphia Stock Exchange Philadelphia New York

Admiral Lands Testifies at Naval Academy Inquiry

The Congressional hazing probe at Annapolis held its first formal session after reviewing board records and recent hazing courts martial. Admiral Sands, superintendent, testified first as the inquiry moves to closed proceedings at the Naval Academy.

Annapolis Congressional Committee Naval Academy Board of Investigation Admiral Sands

Cooper testifies in Greene Gaynor trial over Tybee Breakwater work

A. S. Cooper assistant engineer testified for the government in Savannah on the Greene Gaynor trial. He described inferior materials used by the defendant contractors and a report urging suspension of work on the Tybee Breakwater unless rock could be placed on the mats. Carter reacted with offense and then made matters uncomfortable for Cooper.

Savannah A. S. Cooper Carter Greene- Gaynor Cooper Tybee

A C H Members at Bazaar Hosted by Knights of Columbus

Ancient Order of Hibernians, about 250 strong, visited the Knights of Columbus bazaar last night and gave generously to fair appeals. An orchestra played Irish selections as Carroll Council members managed the paddle stand.

Knights of Columbus Order of Hibernians Carroll Council The Elks Knights Washington Council

OIL REBATES NEXT ON LIST

Pittsburg February 15 The Post will say indictments of Standard Oil and railroad officers may follow the beef trust prosecutions now underway in Chicago. Department of Commerce and Labor investigators completed a probe into railroad rebates and tariff records, seeking railroad and oil trust links. Special Agent Ferbert Brown left for Washington leaving railroad officials in darkness about findings. Commissioner Gurheld plans to take the matter up after beef prosecutions conclude.

Pittsburg Chicago Department of Commerce Ojd Ferbert BD. Brown Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Pennsylvania Lines Star Union Gurheld Beef Trust

Bennet Brill Indorsed by New York County Committee

The New York County Republican committee chaired by Representative Herbert Parsons unanimously backed the Bennet bill to cut Southern representation in Congress. The measure, pending in the House, also calls for a full investigation of suffrage in the South and was introduced by Gi ehgist Stewart from the Nineteenth Assembly district.

New York Republican County Committee New York County Herbert Parsons Congress House of Representatives South Giehgist Stewart Assembly

Cubans Denounce Elections Demand Palma Reopen Polls

Havana February 15 Liberal party convention hosts a heated debate on alleged injustices in December elections. A resolution calls on President Palma to order new elections with inspectors from both parties to ensure honest proceedings. Speakers say the masses back the Liberal stance.

Palma Havana Liberal Party

Paul Knapp Receives West Point Appointment

Benton Harbor Mich Feb 15 Paul Knapp a half breed Indian of the city whose mother was a Pokagon Pottawatomie chief’s daughter has been appointed to enter West Point He was a student at Hag Isell Institute and secured the appointment through a recommendation to President Roosevelt by Indian Commissioner Leupp He is nineteen years of age.

Benton Arbor Mich Paul Knapp Peter Pokagon West Point Knapp Hag Isell Institute Roosevelt Leupp

Submarine Trials Set To Test Endurance Of Porpoise And Shark

Sub marine torpedo boats Porpoise and Shark prepared for endurance tests of their gasoline engines under rough sea. Commanders Gleaves and Nelson plan runs at Narra Sansett Bay and sea with torpedo practice and night maneuvers near forts. Nelson previously guided his boat past searchlights and under a schooner.

Washington Post Hewrort Porpoise Charles P. Nelson Shark Lloyd S. Shapley Gleaves Naval Torpedo Station Nelson Narra- Sansett Bay New Bedford Targer

Burglar Leaps From Window At Bartholdi Flats

Yesterday a burglar fled from a second story window at Bartholdi flats 128 Maryland avenue after being found by Catherine Montague in her room. Her father aided in the escape. The intruder wore a cap and appeared foreign or of African descent.

Bartholdi Flats Maryland Avenue Catherine Montague

Mrs Allien Married Owner of Rancocas Stock Farm Weds Livingstone

Mrs Lillian Barnes known as Mrs Allien, owner of the Rancocas stock farm near Mount Holly New Jersey, married George Livingstone of New York City on February 3 at the bride’s Brooklyn home. The couple honeymoon in Florida then plan a stay on Mrs Livingstone’s Georgia property near the Florida line. Livingstone, a frequent visitor to the farm, had rumors of the marriage a year earlier which were denied.

Rancocas George Livingstone Washington Post Mount Helly N. J Lillian Barnes Allien New York City Alfred S. Barnes Brooklyn Livingstones Florida Livingstone Georgia Pierre Lorillard

Paper Hanger Sentenced in Post Office Confidence Scheme

Charles Houck, a paper hanger, received six months in jail after being convicted in Police Court of taking part in a long running confidence game against Post Office employees. Witnesses included W. & Cochran, Gen. Knapp, Dr. Marshall, William Mooney, and Capt. Smith. Houck claimed mistaken identity and said he borrowed money in hard times from former acquaintances.

Bill Charles Houck Polt Court Post Office Department W. & Cochran Smith Knapp Attorney General's Office William Mooney Mr. Hunt Dr. Marshall Capt. Smith Chance Campbell Watch Houck Mullen Washington

Glass Industry Grows in United States 1904

A Census Bureau summary shows a substantial rise in U S glass industry from 1900 to 1904 with 399 establishments up from 355, production climbing to 79 6 million dollars from 56 5 million, capital investment at 89 4 million, and total payrolls rising 36 percent across salaried staff and wage earners reaching over 3 0 thousand and 63 970 workers.

United States Census Bureau

Inauguration of Ide to Succeed Wright as Philippines Governor

The Washington Post reports Henry Ide will become governor of the Philippines in succession to Luke E. Wright, who moves to be Ambassador to Japan. The inauguration is set for April 2, Ide retires September 15, and General Smith will replace him. Dean Worcester acts as secretary of education. The commission moves to Baguio after the ceremony.

Wright Philippines Washington Post Manila Henry €. Ide The Luke E. Wright Japan Gen. Smith Mr. Ide Dean Worcester Baguio Gov. Ide

LICENSED TO MARRY LIST OF COUPLES

A list of individuals confirmed as licensed to marry including Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati and Alice Tolb Roosevelt, Grover C. Pitch with Agnes Cady, William C. Miller with Cora Reese, Samuel H. Jackson with Margaret McElroy, Leonard Jones of Zero Virginia with Louise M. Jones of Olden Place Virginia, Frank T. Duff with Anna C. Freas of Philadelphia, Halph N. Ellis of Westbury Station and Elizabeth Warder, Andrew J. Byrne with Beulah strother, Minor Hayden with Annie Jones, and Mackatee Campbell with Birdie Johnson.

Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati Ohio Alice Tolb Roosevelt Grover C. Pitch Agnes Cady William C. Miller Cora Reese Samuel H. Jackson Margaret McElroy Leonard Jones Zero Louise M. Jones Olden Place Frank T. Duff Anna C. Freas Philadelphia Halph N. Ellis Westbury Station Elizabeth Warder Andrew J. Byrne Beulah Strother Minor Hayden Annie Jones Mackatee Campbell Birdie Johnson

Health Office Record Deaths Reported to Feb 16

The health office lists deaths by name and age with addresses, including Thelma Allen 10 months, Elizabeth Blosser 77, Emily Brown 99, Nellie Bell 68, Helen Blair at Corcoran Hotel, John Croissant 69, Edward Coghll 25, Mary Fletcher 58, Andrew Glynn 48, Bridget Glavin 37, Annie Jacobs 82, Edith Payne 1 month, Eva Reilly 24, Grace Thurston 22, Mary Thornton 27, plus George Washington mos, and local shop names Shaffer and others referenced as wedding flowers and artistic effects.

Thelma Allen Wylie’s Court Nw Evzabeth Blosser 10Th St, Nw Emily Brown 6Th St. Mw Nellie Bell King’s Court Nw Helen E. Blair Corcoran Hotel Gra John D. Croissant Q St. Nw Edward Coghll Pst. Nw Mary F. Fletcher C. Ave. St Andrew Glynn Mats Bridget Glavin N. Cap 11Th St. Sw Grace Thurston Wyoming Ave Mary Thornton 6Th St. Se George Washington Jefferson St. Ow Mos

New Charter For Chicago Approved By Supreme Court

Springfield reports the Illinois Supreme Court sustains the constitutional amendment paving the way for municipal courts in Chicago and a new city charter. The ruling allows Chicago to borrow more, abolish the justice court, regulate gun prices, and delays drawing a new charter until the council acts.

Springfield Triais Supreme Court Chicago Supreme Court

National Canners Plan Defense Fund and Tax

National Canners Convention approves forming a national association of pure food packers to fund product defense. Members will levy two tenths of a cent per package bearing the association label. Resolutions condemn express firms for high sample rates and railroads for unfair freight discrimination.

Atlantic City, A. v National Canners’ Convention Pure Food Packers

Warrants for Bankers In Charleston Over Insolvent Bank

Warrants sworn out against H. I. Greer president L. Dunneman vice president and F. J. Seel cashier of the defunct Columbian Trust and Savings Bank of Charleston charge accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.

Charleston D. C H. I. Greer L. Dunneman F. J. Seel Columbian Trust and Savings Bank of Charleston Pater Manor

Explosion at Connell Powder Mill in Shamokin

A blast at the Connell Powder Mill near Shamokin Pennsylvania on February 15 1915 killed Henry Feder an employee of Treveton and seriously burned superintendent Robert Kida. The plant losses were not yet determined.

Shamokin Connell Here Henry Feder Treveton Robert Kida

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