Hatchet Sold by Roanoke Dealer Traced to Accused Son
A Roanoke dealer’s hatchet linked to a young man accused in a crime leads to his death by complications from fright. Authorities pursue unclear motives as investigation continues.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
10
Traynham Murder Arrest Follows Twine Link
A Washington City murder case unfolds as rope tied around a bloodstained body points to ex city lord J B Traynham. Detectives arrest his son, Robert Traynham, in Lynchburg after a speedy chain of circumstantial evidence, a post mortem notes heart weakness, and an autopsy confirms death by unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Tragham
Atlantic
Pacific
Roanoke
Hadley
Traynham
Mumadey Presious
Dyer
Commonwealth
Per
Iine
Theo
Turtac
Tig Hand
Robert Traynham Suat
Mie Peaynham
Griffiy Wood
Thirteenth Avenue
Heery
Jeterqveth Fin
Overstreet
Mir Statham
Hit
Traynhin
Lynthburg
Lynchburg
Isbourg
Bexan
Lon
Bern
Norfolk and Western
Praynbam
Limi
Byer
Ste Mande Hose
Nohburg
Robert Ja Prasalina
George J. Tompkins
Fire Panic and Death Shocks Bridgeport Factory
Five hundred women workers at the Star Shirt Factory were startled when a five story main plant burned after a sudden blaze. Firemen carried out many fainting workers from the third and fourth floors. Loss is estimated at $100,000 with insurance partial. One spectator, Mrs. Jen nie Heappy, died of heart failure from the excitement after being rushed to St. Augustine's rectory for last rites.
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Washington Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Star Shirt
Jennie Heappy
St. Augustine's Roman Cathelic Church
Mobile's Great Carnival Honors Yellow Fever Escape
Mobile Alabama marks the 1906 carnival commemorating the city’s escape from yellow fever. The afternoon features the Felix parade and Knights of Revelry float showings themed Themeland, universal wonders, Cleopatra. Night parades by the Order of Myths and Infant Mystics depict Harmachis, Cleopatra, and Isis revelations across multiple floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Knights of Revelry
Order of Myths
Mystica
Cleopatra
Harmachis
Dellius
Antony
Isis
Palace Outbreak Reported and Foreign Tensions Rise
Shanghai reports say Viceroy Yuan Shi-kai may move troops to guard the Pekin court after a palace outbreak tied to the Nanchang massacre of missionaries. Dispatched fleets from Descartes Wairos Teal and others rush to Krukiang as American, French, and British forces respond.
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Yuan
Nanchang
Shanghai
Nan¢hang
Krukiang
Descartes
Wairos
Clio
Teal
Pekin
Nanking
London
Penn
the Tribune
Times
Shang~hai
Yuan Shi-kai
Manila
Red
Canton
New
Reform Party
Chang Chow
Amoy
City in Mob Rule as Police Relaxed in Springfield Riot
A mob of about 1200 vandalized the Negro settlement called the Jungles in Springfield Ohio after two white men were wounded. Police powerless as houses burned and authorities failed to mobilize National Guard firms. six militia members arrived later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Springfield
Ohio
Preston Ladd
Edward Nean
Groes
Martin
Davis
Big Four
Harl Lutkins
Todd
Third Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Richard Dickerson
Dean
Dayton
Ladd
Cuban Outlaws Scatter After Interior Secretary Surprise
Havana reports reveal Freyre Andrade, secretary of the interior, surprised a dozen armed men linked to an attack on rural guard quarters at Guanabacoa near Tacupas. Guards fired from long range, the outlaws returned fire, then dispersed. Authorities say the situation is quiet though government-supporting papers blame Liberal leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Freyre Andrade
Guanabacoa
Tacipas
Village Fire Threatens Cumbola Shocks Pottsville Crowd
Fire near Pottsville at Cumbola endangers 250 houses as residents flee to surrounding hills. Aid sought from neighboring towns amid extreme cold. Unreserved auction sale of J. Karr's Sons stock scheduled today at 1 and 2:30 pm. Diamonds and jewelry to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
J. Karr
F St
Watches and Art Goods Auction Notice
Auction announcement listing watches and art goods for sale by Ayatlla M. at 7:30 p.m. on date and location unspecified. Includes items described as timepieces and decorative articles offered to bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayatlla m
Jordan Admits Lying as Texas Witness Faces Perjury Case
Joseph Jordan a Texas witness for Albert T Patrick confessed to perjury about his jail history after a night in custody. He testified truthfully about conversations involving Charles F Jones and Rice’s death, and was remanded for sentencing. Judge Bailey noted Fayette Lee’s earlier burglary detention and Houston officials prepared for further testimony from Minnie Gaillard and John F Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Joseph Jordan
Texas
Albert T. Patrick
Patrick
District Attorney’s Office
Jerome
Cousi
Jordan
Goff
Murray
W. M. ix. Olcott
Charles F. Jones
William M. Rice
Thomas Vt. McNerney
Ace Nerney
Jones
Rice
Mr. Jerome
Ries
McNerney
Judge Wilson
Wilson
A. H. Hatley
Houston
Miss Gaillard
Quimby
Judge Bailey
Hailey
R. J. Quimby
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Raley
Fayette Lee
Baldwin Hice
Tex
Minnie Gaillard
John F. Milliken
Gleck
St Louls
Watches and art goods on sale at Ageton daily
Daily sale at Ageton features watches and art goods mounted at 1la. m and 2:0 p.m with selected items discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ageton
Six Die in Mine Explosion at Piper Alabama
Six men were killed and twelve injured in an explosion at Little Cahaba mine No 2 in Piper Alabama. The mine is owned by the Little Cahaba Gear Company led by president J. Smith. Piper sits in Bibb County sixty miles south of Birmingham near the Birmingham Mineral Railway spur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Little Cahaba Mine No
Piper
Ala
Peter Costello
Steve Mom Matthew John Stone Louis Yanko
Rich Smith
Little Cahaba Gear Company
J. . Smith
Bibb Canty
Blockton Field
Larmingham
Printers Under Arrest in Chicago Typographical Case
Chicago Feb 27 Mittimi for incarceration of President Wright and Edward Bessette of the Typographical Union were sent to Sheriff Barrett for service. Judge Holdom of the Superior Court sentenced them to 30 days in jail for violating an injunction restraining interference with nonunion workers. A habeas corpus petition was filed before Judge Walker as the pair surrendered, with further proceedings to resume tomorrow morning. Also notes on local auctions and savings offers appear in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Union
Chicago
Mittimi
Wright
Edward Bessette
Typographical Union
Barrett
Holdom
Superior Court
Bedgette
Doom In Blizzard Strands Four Master Schooner
Norfolk Va Feb 31 Unknown four master schooner ashore off Cape Henry with imperilled crew. Life savers struggle against a mountain high sea and gale. Attempts to shoot lines fail. weather hides the ship as crews await a drift closer for a rescue.
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Washington Post
Norfolk, Va
Cape Henry
Virginia Beach
Frank Nedsom
Cane Henry
Holmes
Partridge
Lewsom
Hunt
Virging
Jerome to Answer Attack in Mann Perjury Case
Moses Bllis Woos ter, solicitor for Facts and Fancies, testified again in the Mann perjury hearing. Martin W. Littleton attacked the district attorney’s office before a adjournment to March 12 when Jerome will respond to charges and the motion to dismiss. Meyer sails to Helsinki for winter sports event with Finnish, Scandinavian, and Russian participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moses Bllis Wooster
Col
William D. Mann
Town Topics
Wooster
Martin W. Littleton
Mann
Hart
Jerome
Littleton
Karr sale at 1225 Fat. NW no reserve
Extraordinary opportunity to buy diamonds and other precious stones at the Karr sale. Address 1225 Fat. NW. No reserve. The ad notes timing of advertising in evening or morning papers targets different audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr
Corey seeks divorce from steel magnate in South Dakota
Mrs. William E. Corey, wife of the U S Steel Corporation leader, traveled from Denver to Sioux Falls to pursue divorce on the grounds of desertion. She plans an indefinite residence there and will file in South Dakota, ending hopes for reconciliation. The move shifts the action from Nevada possibilities and avoids naming alleged other women in the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Willam Fits Corey
Corey
United States Steel Coronation
Denver
William E. Corey
Irust
South Dakota
South Dak
Lynching Threat Stirs Texas Railroad Town
In Gross Point Texas two armed black men robbed a railroad depot cafe and shot Frank Botto and his two sons. Mrs Botto was wounded but survived. Arrests were made at Port Allen as a lynch mob gathers with plans for instant punishment if suspects are identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Frank Botte
Gross Point
Texas and Pacific
Negro Lawyer Fined for Refusing to Answer Judge
Special to The Washington East St. Louis Mo February Dore Leonard, stylishly dressed, fined $10 in the Court of Criminal Correction for declining to answer a question from a negro attorney. She argued with Judge Hiram Moore as prosecutors accused Phoebe McElroy, a former servant, of stealing household linens. defense counsel tried to elicit identification details. she refused, saying she does not have to answer a question. The judge fined her, and she remained in custody until paid, still shouting that she would not answer to the nigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington East St. Louis
Dore Leonard
H. &. Hofur
Perjury Declared by Judge in Sensational Suit
Toledo judge Kinkade declares end to witness perjury after a grand jury probes the breach of promise case where Ella Hudson sought 15000 against Michael Lechner and jurors awarded 6500 to the plaintiff. The judge condemns reckless testimony regarding babies and accuses witnesses of willful perjury.
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Washington Post
Toledo
Ohio
Kinkade
Ella Hudson
Michael Lechner
Emui
Preacher Sentenced in Federal Conspiracy Case
Rev George G Wade of Lead South Dakota, head of U B S Cattle Company, was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government over illegal homestead entries. Judge Munger overruled the new trial motion and sentenced him to one year in jail plus a $1000 fine. An appeal will be filed. Wade long served as pastor of the Episcopal Church at Lead and Deadwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebr
Munger
United States District Court
George G. Wade
Lead
Dak
U. B. S. Cattle Company
Wade
Episcopal Church
Lead and Deadwood
S. Dak
Death in Benzine Vat at Canfield Oil Plant
Pittsburg Feb 27 A nineteen year old named Sonick er was found dead in a benzine vat at the Canfield Oil Company plant in Coraopolis. He was in charge of the benzine filter and is believed to have fallen asleep and fallen into the vat, which held about six miles of benzine. He died of asphyxiation from fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ainert Sonicker
Canfield Ol Company
Coraopolis
Sonicker
Steel Trust Denies German Takeover Claim in US Steel
Pittsburg reports a New York claim of German stock in United States Steel denied by Frick and Carnegie offices. A leading financier cited Frick Rogers and Standard Oil men as controlling the company and said the German purchase rumor, including 95 million dollars in stock, is not decisive.
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Pittsburg
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Frick
Carnegie
H. C. Frick
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Governmental check on highways urged by Prouty address
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty told Massachusetts Board of Trade that New England suffers from railroads operating outside its borders and from Standard Oil rebates. He warned that current rates threaten New England trade, arguing for governmental regulation and the Hepburn bill's provisions to curb abuses.
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Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Massachusetts Board of Trade
New England
Puston
Charles A. Prouis
Interstate Comerce Commission
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Prouty
Edgar J. Rich
Firral
Moston
Maine
Bauroch
Congress
Flo
New Eingland
Lielawnare
Lackawanna and Western
Reading
Pennsylvania Standard Oil
Standard Gas Company
Radioad
Rockefeller
Northam New England
Hoefah~ts
United States
Tus
Titch
United Stans
Paele
Rich
Commeron
New York
Chicago
Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stolen Trunks Recovered From New York Heist
Two trunks owned by Mrs Willam Caner Welderserman daughter of Senator Elkins were stolen from a New York Transfer Company truck in January and valued at 6500. Police recovered most valuables and arrested Leslie Sadel whose home held the trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Elkins
New York
Willam Caner Welderserman
Delancey Street
Philadelphia
West Virginia
New York Transfer Company
Leslie Sadel
Danced then opened fire in Columbus fatal shooting
In Columbus on February 27 Robert Butts and George Bridgewater, both young white men from New Pittsburg Ohio, died later from wounds inflicted Monday night by George Donovan, a Black man. Donovan, who forced them to dance a dog, fired after they began to jeer him. He is in quiet Logan.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert Butts
George Bridgewater
New Pittsburg
George Donovan
Butts
Bridgewater
Donovan
Butty
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