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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

7

Murder enigma as French woman in Brussels suspected

Alfred M Bard, nephew of a California senator, was murdered in Brussels. Detective Fogarty traced him from Antwerp and found his prized violins in his room. Bard had drawn his Brussels deposit and vanished after becoming involved with a Frenchwoman at his pension, with no arrests yet. The case rests with Brussels authorities.

Returas Washington Post New York Alfred M. Bard Bard California Brussels Fogarty Antwerp Zeeland Todas Seattie Tagarty Bara America Senator Bard Tian Woo Gerding Oxnard Cal New York Detective Bureau Tesar Ate Imerif York Brus Hermanec Tom Hruseels Luke Seeung

New Haven Trio Arrested on Fraud Charge

New Haven Connecticut February 21 James Popoltz Alexander Gravel and Angelo Rossetti were arrested by United States Marshal Parmler on fraud charges following a Federal Service examination irregularity investigation led by Charles Hendricks of the Federal board. Rossetti allegedly used the name Rosselti and helped Popoltz during the exam. The offense carries up to two years in prison and fines up to $86,000.

New Haven Conn James Poppoltz Alexander J Gravel Angelo Rossetti United States Marshal Parmler Charles Hendricks Federal Board of Iwi Gravel Yale Law Shon Iyi Rosselti Rossetti Poppolia

Self-inflicted death found at Colorado Hotel

A well dressed man, estimated 55 to 60, was found dead with a pistol wound in a room at the Colorado Hotel. The revolver was in his right hand, and he had been dead for hours. Papers indicate he may be Charles W. Beers of Philadelphia. He appeared in good circumstances and held a Hamilton Trust Company bond. An auction sale is listed today at Wilson & Mayers Salesrooms.

Washington Post St. Louie Colorado Hotel Charles W. Beers Addison Street Philadelphia Hamilton Trust Company

Three Dead Under Trestle Near Knoxville

Three men were found dead beneath a high rail trestle on the Lauavill e and Nashville Railroad heading to the Tennessee River bridge. Identified by Dr C B Jones as William Dunnaway William Turpin and James Gamble all from the area aged 30 30 and 16 respectively. The bodies lay on the 80 foot high trestle and authorities suggest they stepped from a stationary train after the station name was called. Turpin lay across Dunnaway with Gamble three feet away.

Knoxville Tenn Lauiaville Neshville Tennessee River C. B. Jones Scarboro William Dunnaway William Turpin James Gamble Dunnaway Turpin Gamble

Blackburn Indicted for Fees Earned Before Treasury

U S District Court grand jury returns two indictments against BE Spencer Blackburn a Republican representative from the Eighth North Carolina district charged with practicing before the Treasury Department and receiving fees in violation of federal law. The charges detail fees of 500 and 100 amid claims of political motivation and possible retaliatory actions by Blackburn allies and district attorney Holton. Blackburn denies any offense and says he will issue a full statement.

Treasury Department Washington Post Asheville M. C United States District Court Spencer Blackburn Congress North Carolina Spencer Blackburr United States Congress Ace Dinkins Dinkins Blackburst Takas Treasur J Department Ace Siektt Frank Eddermore T. R. Hading Frank Stockton Winston A. F. Young P. A. Davis R. B. Sams Cole Jector Harkins Blackburn Wighth A. B. Davis Helion Holton Parnell Fggiton Orsircer Department of Jus Tholton United States Representacive Olackournisc N C

Rockefeller Rumor Sparks Tampa Post Office Activity

Letters addressed to John D. Rockefeller arrive at Tampa post office amid speculation on his whereabouts. The item notes growing interest and a large backlog of mail for the potential visitor. It also mentions Moet & Chandon champagne imports as a separate note on wine demand in the United States with White Bear vintage 1900 highlighted for elite use.

Tampa Fla John D. Rockefeller Tigil Moet & Chandon Champaugne United States New York Moet & Chandon

Be Ready to Fight Hull Warns on China Policy

Representative Hull urges full military preparedness to defend U S interests in the Orient and criticizes Minister Rockhill for signaling a return of Boxer indemnity to China He warns China would misread such a move as cowardice He disfavors implying Japan would stir trouble and supports maintaining prestige in China amid army and navy modernization debates

Mr. Hull House Radhill Pekin Boxer Hull Committee On Military Affairs China Orient Pacific Rockdai United States Japan Department Congress Jull Winh Spain Republic Los Hall

Grosvenor Is Beaten In Ohio Congressional Contest

Albert Douglas of Chillicothe defeats Gen Grosvenor for the Eleventh Ohio district nomination on the first ballot by 7 to 20 at Lancaster. Three Meigs County supporters, I M Foster C H Bryson and Ed Sayre, engineered the seat for Douglas, seating a contesting delegation and sidelining Grosvenor who commanded patronage and a large salary.

Grosvenor Washington Post Lancaster Ohio C. H. Grosvenor Congress Albert Douglas Chillicothe Douglas Meigs County I. M. Boster C. H. Bryson Ed. Sayre Congressional Committee Peters

Douglas Named Unanimous Choice at Convention

The delegation moved that Mr. Douglas be nominated unanimously. Binckley of Perry seconded, and the motion carried with only yes votes as the chair declared Mr. Douglas the unanimous choice.

Mr. Douglas Binckley Perry

Grosvenor De fe at: Snap Convention Packs District

Gen Charles H Grosvenor learned Lancaster Ohio district convention failed to renominate him for Congress. He blamed a snap convention packed by political enemies and said he would accept the result. Rumors of an independent run were denied. Friends expect his support for Albert Douglas next fall. Burton becomes dean of Ohio delegation in the Sixtieth Congress after Grosvenor’s retirement.

Charles H. Grosvenor Lancaster Ohio Gress Albert Douglas Capitol Grosvenor Douglas Gen. Grosvenor T. E H. Burton Cleveland Burton

Shaw Answers Accuser Make Good Your Charges Name Your Informant

Cleveland February reports Secretary Shaw denies aiding John R Walsh in a Cleveland sandstone public building bid. He calls Witt’s charge false and demands the informant be named while noting Witt would betray a confidenc e. A Cleveland convict, Charles G Carrao, is held for Boston inspectors on theft charges as requisition papers arrive.

Cleveland Ohio Peter Witt Roosevelt Treasury Shaw John R. Walsh Chicago

Noose Awaits Hoch After Denial of Commutation

Springfield Feb 21 Gov Deneen denied wife murderer Johann Hoch a petition for commutation. The State board of pardons met three hours officer at the governor’s office and concluded there was no evidence to overturn lower court and Supreme Court rulings. Hoch expressed shock and said he was sacrificed to protect public officials reputations and vowed to seek justice.

Springfield Deneen State Board of Pardons Johann Hoch Board of Pardons Zelt Amelia Fischer Hoch Supreme Court Dr. Zeit Healy Olgon Gov. Deneen Russia

Confession Shifts NJ Murder Case. Johnson Gets 30 Day Reprieve

Gov. Stokes grants a thirty day reprieve to alus Johnson, colored, sentenced to be hanged for the Burlington murder of Miss Florence Allinson on January 18. Prosecutor Atkinson wired to seek relief. Justice Hendrickson supports it to allow further investigation after George Gmali confesses it was he, not Johnson, who killed the woman. Reprieve to allow county officials time for inquiry. Havana bridal visit noted. Nicholas Longworth and Edwin Morgan abroad. Union Trust Co. advertises 2 percent interest deposits.

Small New Jersey Johnson Trenton Gov Stokes Alus Johnson Mount Belly Florence Allinson Burlington Atkinson Supreme Court Hendrickson George Gmali Burlington County

Robbery suspect caught in stamp package case

New York police arrest two men, John Graham and John Bueger, in Brooklyn and Manhattan after a late October East Fairfield Vermont post office robbery. They allegedly called at American Express in East Fairfield to claim a package later found to contain stolen stamps. Detectives nabbed them, but no incriminating items were found. The link hinges on their claim to receive the package without express company notice.

Snedal Washington Post New York John Graham Cook Henry Street Brooklyn John Bueger Sixth Avenue Boyle East Fairfield American Express Hast Fairfield Express Company Consignee Bueger Nolan, Reardon

Wreck of Oregon express kills four near Delta

Redding California February 21 The southbound Oregon express on the Southern Pacific slid into a landslide near Delta killing at least four and injuring several. The dead include engineer Dennis Freet and three unknown tramps. Two passengers were buried in debris as a second slide struck workers. Injured include second engineer C B Wicks, Richard Miller, fireman Peters and a mail clerk.

Redding Cal Oregon Southern Pacific Railway Delta Dennis Freet Wicks Richard Miller Fremar Peters

Street Murder a Mystery in Chicago District

The body of a well dressed man about forty five was found in the gutter at Twenty first street and Calumet avenue. A bullet hole above the right ear, a cheap revolver nearby, and initials A F on a sweat band offer clues but no ruling on murder vs enerde. Hat marked B K Co Milwaukee. bullet hole exists but hat does not fit.

Chicago Twenty-first Street Calumet Avenue

Girls Narrow Escape From Fire at Front Street Warehouse

A fire at 143 Front Street damaged Marschnetz & Co. wholesale liquor firm, with losses around 50 000 dollars. On the second floor several girls paused by bottle wrappers, trapped by smoke. Two policemen reached the stairway as it collapsed, Patrolman Lynch injured, inmates found their way to a fire escape, a firm member nearly suffocated while attempting to lock the safe.

New York Front Street Marschnetz & Co Lynch

Dr Haugh on trial for family murder near Dayton

Dr Oliver C Haugh stands trial for allegedly murdering his father mother and brother at their country home near Dayton Ohio on November 4 He is charged with drugging the victims and setting the home ablaze The doctor survived with burns and defense questions the circumstantial evidence piling up since his arrest two days later

Dayton Ohio Spreia Washington Post Oliver C. Haugh Here

Swan Sinks Off Savannah Bound for Augusta

The steamer Swan bound for Augusta sank seventeen miles above Savannah after hitting a bank. Captain Carroll attempted to beach her but failed. Several passengers and crew, including at least one drowning, jumped overboard as lights failed. The ship was mostly lost. cargo likely total loss. Passengers were brought to Savannah.

Savannah Swan Augusta J. E. Carroll

Fire sweeps Hitchcock business district. losses reach $100,000

Oklahoma Town Fire-swept. Lawton, Okla., Feb 21 Twenty buildings comprising two thirds of Hitchcock Oklahoma's business section burned today. Loss $100,000. Wilson and Mayers' Catalogue Sale Today commences at 9 a m 1227 and 1229 G st. Rare specimens carved Teakwood furniture cloisonne Vases art wares fine new mahogany furniture and more.

Oklahoma Lawton Okla Hitchcock Wilson & Mayers

Texas schoolteacher testifies at Patrick hearing over Rice case

Minnie Gaillard of Sartartia testified she overheard Houston valet Charles Jones tell Albert T Patrick that Rice’s coffers could be tapped if needed and that neither Patrick nor Jones killed William A. Rice. The exchange followed a picnic encounter and tied Rice kinship to the case as prosecutors pressed for new-trial arguments.

Jones Valet Patrick Rice Washington New York Texas Albert T Patrick Xlavor Baldwin Tice Houston Charles F. Jones William AD Rice Mullonairs Rice Rice Isles Patwicl Nstrict Jerome William WW. Olcott Frederieck Blouse Patrind Jones Goff Jonce Fatriek Tatuek Olentz Sing Smeg King Patrick Siu Sing Misa Minnie «Gailard Sartartia Recorder Golf Robert Ler Tex Kim the Millionaire Miss Gaillard Lloyd Bails Canlard Wa John Frame Joseph Jordan I Texzag Frederic B. Bouse Ife Nix William M. Sdee Aliss Gaillard Jem

You Enjoy Charlotte Rustes Fry Fussell's.

Fragmentary text presents a local item mentioning Charlotte Fussell and Fussell's in a street or establishment context with uncertain surrounding details. No clear date, place, or event is identifiable from the snippet.

Charlotte Rustesfry Fussell

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