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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1906

Page

19

Rise and fall of J Whitaker Wright in high finance

A London report details J Whitaker Wright's epic rise from a Teadville broker to a major financier with the London and Globe Finance Corporation. It notes assets shrinking from an estimated 14.5 million to about 2.58 million, a massive unsecured debt, and a fatal court outcome. Wright died of poison moments after a seven year prison sentence for fraud, ending one of Britain's most infamous financial collapses.

London J. Whitaker Wright London Stock Exchange Wrighte Wright New York Havre London and Globe Finance Corporatios Bigham

Girl Wields A Stiletto Murder in Brooklyn Affair

New York police seek a seventeen year old girl living in Brooklyn who allegedly stabbed Joseph Riga and his wife Carmen at their West Sixth Street home in Williamsbridge. A bloodied eleven inch stiletto was found. Riga, reportedly wealthy, and his wife are in critical condition. A man named Giuseppe Tartarina was said to have captivated the girl who left Riga’s home for Brooklyn.

Spenal Washington Post New York Brooklyn Joseph Riga Carmen West Sixth Street Williamsbridge Tey Fordham Hospital Giuseppe Tartarina Joseph Smith Smith

Street Railways Liable in Private Capacity for Damages

The Supreme Court under Judge Keith holds public service carriers liable for private damage. Townsend v Norfolk Railway concerns property defacement. Court distinguishes public duties from private acts, ruling damage from smokestack nuisance is private and actionable. Other cases argued or continued include Everett Waddell Co. v Richmond Typographical Union and Newport News and Old Point Railway cases. Court to reconvene tomorrow.

Washington Post Richmond Keith Supreme Court Townsend Norfolk Railway and Light Company Circuit Court of Norfolk Circuit Court Mer Power House Supreme Court of Appeals Everett Waddell Company Et al Richmond Typographical Union No. 9 W. H. Meredith Southern Railway Company Jones Schwalm Beardsley Richmond Standard Steel Spike and Iron Company Newport News Point Hailway and Electric Company Lake Gordon Cumming Marshall R Peterson Sill Newport News and Old Point

Fish Resigns From Mutual Life Board

Stuyvesant Fish resigns from the Mutual Life board of trustees, sending notices to all members to avoid waiting until a March meeting amid ongoing disputes with management over information requests. Paul Morton commends the Armstrong committee report as thorough and courageous while differing on some recommendations. Gov Higgins delays appointment of Hendricks's successor, citing difficulty finding suitable candidates and urging careful actions on the insurance investigation findings.

Armstrong Higgins Insurance Hendricks Washington Post New York Stuyvesant Fish The Mutual Life Fish Mutual Morton Paul Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society Insurance Investigating Committee Albany Francis Hendricks AAT Et Obe Legislative Insurance Investigation Committee

Gas Rates Cut on Manhattan Island to 30 Cents

State gas and electricity commission fixes maximum gas rate on Manhattan Island at 30 cents per thousand cubic feet, effective May 1 for three years. Orders to cut to 8 1/2 cents planned for Bronx. Brooklyn Union Gas under investigation. Gov Higginson says price cut should boost consumption and profit ratio with Consolidated plan at Astoria. Chicago case: 15-cent gas suit against People’s Gas deemed invalid. city had sought 7-cent rate in 1900. Suit to appeal to Supreme Court.

Albany N. Y State Commission of Gas and Electricity Manhattan Island Bronx Brooklyn Union Gas Company Higging State Gas Commission Consolidated Company Astoria Chicago People's Gas Light and Coke Company Peter Grosscup United States Supreme Court

Children Rob Woman in Broad Daylight

Clarksburg West Virginia February 23 A high way robbery was committed by two boys aged eleven and twelve as a woman alone on a quiet street. They grabbed her purse while one held her arm and dragged it away while the other warned her to be quiet. The attackers fled on a Baltimore and Ohio train to Grafton where they were captured on their return. The purse and funds were recovered. They likely face reform school. In Newport News on February 28 ten jurors were secured for the case of Andrew Davenport charged with killing Willie Thomas to collect a life insurance policy of one thousand dollars. In Frederick Maryland February 23 William A Crimmins manager of the Frederick office of the Western Union Telegraph Company died here tonight of Bright's disease aged forty one.

Barker Ninth Street Rew Martha Jane Barker Lassedy Marth Beaverly Mary Beaverly South Iivson Bossin Vount Carmel Vourti Jeanna Rosalie Ant Cece v Jasiona Ida Fridis Aride Columnt Hospital Larry R Hughes Boved Maman J Hughes Tenth Street Morgan Ave McVonalid Lluen Street Charles McDonald Wight Baima Rhode Island Aves Sarah Perley Josep Awases Martha A Bo Shomas Saul Mongtay Augustine Perce Place Tange Mise Weaver Moree Weaver Anc Sandsey Tae Lockwood Oscar Mabel Weaver Sara Vawter Nineteenth Street Hirckanves Witzfia-T William H Wetz Farther Walmer Heverford London America Wright London and Globe Finance Corporation Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Canada India Paris Wright Companies Gough Calthorm Edward Willam Pelham- Clinton Tondon and Globe Finance Corporation (Limited Washington Post Clarksburg W. Va George Adams Cecil Tuambert Baltimore and Ohio Grafton Reform School Davenport Newport Mews Andrew Davenport Corporation Court Willie Thomas Frederick, Md Wiliam A. Crimmins Frederick Western Union Telegraph Company Bright Hecht W. D. Tennille Seventh Street Washington

Tennille sells fleece shirts and undershirts at low prices

Tennille offers men's fleece lined shirts for one dollar and a lot of fleeced undershirts in tan and light blue priced at 50 cents and 75 cents. Free offers noted as 0 free.

Tennille

Witte Not Resigning Despite Cabinet Turmoil

Reports from St. Petersburg state that Premier Witte has not resigned and no cabinet changes are expected soon. Minister Nememchaieff may keep his post, while successors for Timirlazeff and Kutler are undecided. Krivoshein’s appointment as agriculture minister is viewed as temporary amid subsidy controversy involving Gapon and Witte.

St. Petersburg Premer Witte Nicholas M Mnemechaieff Communications Commerce Timirlazeff Agriculture Kutler M. Krivoshein Witte Gapon Count Witte Father Gapon M. Tumiazeff Postal Telegraph Union League of Leagues

Rise Against Turkish Rule Spreads in Yemen Revolt

Constantinople reports an extraordinary ministers meeting to discuss Yemen unrest as Sheik Mahmud ohin's proclamation stirs tribes to unite with rebels. The revolt against Turkish rule widens, with clashes marking a critical situation.

Constantinople Council of Ministers Yadiz Yemen

Ballot for All Austrians Proposes Universal Suffrage

Premier Baron Gauth von Frankenthurn presents five bills in the Austrian Lower House outlining universal suffrage and electoral reforms. The plan sets a 455-seat Lower House with voters aged 24 and domiciled a year. citizenship for three years needed for candidates. Districts split Germans 205, Slavs 30, Italians 16, Roumanians 4. Disorderly members may be suspended for up to one week.

Vienna Baron Gauth von Frankenthurn Pan-Germany

Disappearance of Oakland Journalist in Macedonia

Abert Sonnhasen, Oakland born New York Evening Post correspondent, disappeared in Macedonia after arriving in Vodeng on February 15 and vanishing from his hotel on February 17. Sonnichsen, born 1878 in San Francisco, is a noted author and traveler who had been reporting from Macedonia. last letter from Sofia dated February 6 and the Evening Post has not yet raised alarm.

Vienna Sofia Bulgaria Abert Sonnhasen Oakland Cal New York Evening Post Macedonia Vodeng Monastir New York Albert Sonnichsen San Francisco Evening Post

Fresh church rights in Paris

Paris authorities with police inventoried twenty two churches amid manifestations. Barricaded doors were broken down and firemen used water to drive out the demonstrators. Four arrests were made. At St Servan three artillery officers refused to obey a general’s order to force a church entrance and outside help was needed.

Paris St. Servan

Corcoran Struggles As Middletown Y M C A Triumphs

Middletown Y M C A defeats Corcoran 44 to 11, after a rough first half 18 to 11. Chisolm Boyle and Bateman led scoring with field goals. Corcoran's back screen and travel fatigue hindered play. Middletown claims Connecticut title with solid team effort.

Westrington Post Middletown Conn Connecticut Boyle Bateman Richards Chisolm

New Clew in Murder Case At Hotel Tontine

Washington Post report details the arrest of George Patterson proprietor of the Hotel Tontine and two associates near Fort Washington for complicity in Curtin’s murder. Bail requests are denied, signaling police believe Patterson knows more about the crime. Curtin’s body was found after Christmas near Fayette alley. Davis faces prior assault charges and a recent fine. Elmore gets sixty days on the chain gang for pocketbook theft near a trolley.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Curtin George Patterson Tontine Stephen Davis eTip Arnold Fort Washington Samuel G. Brent Harrie Meeks Herbert Foster Paff Mr. Brent Batterson Davis Arnold Patterson C. D. Carlin Carlin Bailey Corporation Court Fayette Alley Chrstmas Tenderloin George Elmore Poher Court

Travis Wins President's Cup In South Florida Golf

Walter J. Travis won the President's Cup championship of South Florida by defeating C. B. Cory, with a late surge and two holes to spare. F. A. Huston captured the Seminole Cup by beating J. Dunlap Jr., four up with three to play. G. Holman took the consolation cup after a narrow finish.

Palm Beach Via South Florida Walter J. Travis C. B. Cory F. A. Huston J. Dunlap, Jr G. Holman Deawn

Longstreet the famous racer dies at Elmendorf farm

Lexington Kentucky February 2 The famous race horse Longstreet is dead at J B Haggin s Elmendorf farm He earned over 80000 on the turf beating rivals such as Proctor Knott and Salvator He was owned by Gen W H Jackson and Richard Croker in years past and was twenty years old

Washington Post Lexington, Ky Longstreet J. B. Haggin Elmendorf Farm Proctor Knott Salvator

Divorce Granted to Mrs Leech in Baltimore

Mrs A Leech received an absolute divorce from Edwin A Leech in Baltimore on February 17 The couple married in Washington about two years ago and have no children They lived with Leech's mother at Cedar Lawn near Govanstown and the decree awards Mrs Leech 10000 in lieu of alimony which has not yet been paid The case was heard by Judge Duncan amid secrecy and unfaithfulness allegations with limited testimony.

Washington Post Baltimore A. Leech Edwin A. Leech Washington Duncan

Radway's Ready Relief Promises Fast Back Pain Cure

An advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as curing lumbago and other pains within minutes. It claims relief for headaches, neuralgia, rheumatism, back and kidney pains, with a permanent cure after continued use. Sold by druggists, be sure to get Radway's. A separate brief notes the unveiling of a statue honoring Alfred De Musset in Paris facing the Comedie Francaise, depicting the Muses inspiring the poet.

Paris Alfred de Musset Comedie Francaise

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