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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
32
A Roanoke dealer sold a hatchet traced to a man accused in a case. The accused individual died, reportedly from fright linked to the weapon's involvement. Authorities continue inquiries into the chain of custody and the suspect's fate.
Reports detail the arrest of J B Traynham's son Robert for slain ex city head Lobe Traynham in Roanoke after a bloodstained scene and twine clue. An autopsy cited a weak heart, while a Lynchburg depot transfer followed by a dramatic transport tied to a broader chain of evidence. A separate dispatch notes the Eighth Infantry's record-breaking troop movement from the Atlantic seaboard to the city.
Five hundred women workers at the Star Shirt Factory in Bridgeport panic as a blaze destroyed the five story main plant at 2 pm. Many fainted and were carried out. several rescued from upper floors. Estimates place damage at 100000 dollars, insured in part. The fire caused the death by heart failure of spectator Mrs Jennie Heappy after being taken to St Augustine church rectory for last rites.
Mobile Alabama celebrates a grand carnival marking the 1906 yellow fever escape with a Felix parade and Knights of Revelry float showcase themed Themeland while the Order of Myths and Infant Mystics stage a grand parade at night featuring universal wonders Cleopatra and Harmachis vision and Isis unrevealed. Also noted is Chesapeake and Ohio rail service with Pullman connections to Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Chicago and St Louis offering dining car service and daily departures. A reserved sale by J Karr’s Long Day atllam is advertised.
Shanghai and Pekin dispatches describe a palace outbreak at Beijing with Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai sending troops to guard the court. The Khqiang massacre survivors, including fourteen Americans, reach Krukiang as ships from France and the United States move to the area. Leaders discuss anti foreign sentiment, revolutionary forces grow, and new anti foreign feeling threatens stability across coastal and inland China. The Methodist Mission reports names of missionaries in Kin King sete and confirms property damage amid turmoil.
A 1,200 strong mob roams Springfield Ohio shouting for vigilante justice against two new black residents. The crowd attacks the Jungles district, burns saloons, destroys Negro homes, and wounds two white men. Police and fire units fight to control the blaze as only six militia members respond.
Havana reports secretary of the interior Freyre Andrade surprised a dozen armed men believed to be the same group that attacked rural guard quarters at Guanabacoa near Tacipas. Guards fired at long range, outlaws returned fire, then dispersed. Secretary notes quieted situation. extra police guard palace. Government papers blame Liberal leaders for inflammatory utterances.
Pottsville February 27 A fire menaces Cumbola village with about 250 houses and 2.5 inhabitants rumored to be left. Aid summoned from neighboring towns. Inhabitants panic and flee to surrounding hills as extreme cold persists. Diamonds and jewelry at auction. Unreserved sale of J Karr's Sons stock today at 1 AM and 2 30 PM.
Al McPhail a famed circus man from New York suddenly went blind during a theater visit in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He tested a match to prove it was not imagination and collapsed before help. A doctor diagnosed apoplexy and he is in serious condition at Allegheny General Hospital. The Patsumiya Sale at Sloan's opens today at 11 am and 3 pm with free heated seating.
Auction sale details mention watches and art goods with time 7:30 p.m at location 123 Fa ta a likely street listing. No clear organizations or persons named. The text is fragmented but indicates an auction event.
Special to The Washington Post reports Texas witness Joseph Jordan confessed perjury in New York court while Samuel Patrick case unfolds. He admitted falsifying jail history and testified consistency of other statements. Judge Bailey led affidavits. Fayette Lee—another Texan—was detained on burglary charges and did not appear. Mayor Baldwin Hice of Houston slated to testify next.
Per day events list watches and artwork sale at Ageton daily with times 1 la m and 2 0 p m. Local merchants showcase items for one day or more, drawing shoppers to the market.
Six men were killed and twelve seriously injured in an explosion at Little Cahaba mine No 2 in Piper Alabama. Victims named Peter Costello Steve Mom Matthew John Stone Louis Yanko Rich Smith. Mine owned by Little Cahaba Gear Company with J Smith president. Piper in Bibb County on a spur of the Birmingham Mineral Railway. communication difficult.
Chicago February 27. Mittimi and Edward Bessette of the Typographical Union were jailed for 30 days in a contempt judgment for blocking nonunion workers. They surrendered as their attorney sought a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Walker, with further hearing to continue tomorrow morning.
A four masted schooner ashore near Cape Henry, painted black and heavily loaded, is feared doomed as a fierce blizzard rages. Life savers at Cape Henry and Virginia Beach cannot reach the vessel due to mountain high seas and shifting wind. Despite two Lisle and two Hunt shots, rescuers remain unable to shoot a line and await calmer seas to attempt further aid for the imperiled crew.
Moses Blllis Wooster testified again in the perjury hearing against Col. William D Mann editor of Town Topics. Martin W Littleton challenged the district attorney as the hearing was adjourned to March 12 when Jerome will respond to the charges and oppose dismissal. Meyer to See Finnish Sports. A St Petersburg dispatch notes Ambassador Meyer has gone to Helsingfors to attend the winter sports gathering of Scandinavian Finnish and Russian athletes.
Advertising copy promotes the Karr sale at 1225 Fat. NW with no reserve on diamonds and other precious stones. The note contrasts evening versus morning newspaper ads, claiming different audiences and timing for business outreach.
Mrs William E Corey wife of the United States Steel Corporation head arrived in Sioux Falls from the West to pursue divorce proceedings. Denver reports she intends to file in South Dakota, citing desertion as the ground. Friends expect her suit to name no other women and end hopes of reconciliation.
In Gross Point Texas two armed black men robbed a railroad depot and fatally wounded Frank Botto’s sons, ages fourteen and thirteen, after shooting at his wife who escaped to warn neighbors. A posse seized two suspects at Port Allen and a lynching is feared if they are the culprits.
Special to The Washington from East St. Louis Mo Febs Dore Leonard dressed fashionably was fined $10 in the Court of Criminal Correction for refusing to answer a question from a negro attorney. She argued with Judge Hiram Moore and was spoken to sternly. Mrs Leonard prosecuted Phoebe McElroy accused of stealing a table cloth napkins a pillage slip towels and shears. Defense counsel tried to elicit how she identified the art but she refused saying I don't have to answer a mgue. Judge Moore imposed a rule and ordered her in custody until paid. She paid still insisting she would not answer the nig ger.
Toledo judge condemns witness perjury after a sensational breach of promise verdict. Ella Hudson sued Michael Lechner for 15000. jury awarded 6500 to the plaintiff amid allegations of willful, premeditated perjury by some witnesses. The judge said the matter would be brought before the grand jury now in session.
Rev. George G. Wade of Lead, South Dakota, convicted of conspiring to defraud the government through illegal homestead entries, overruled motion for new trial, sentenced to one year in county jail and a $1000 fine in Omaha. Wade longtime pastor of Episcopal Church at Lead and Deadwood. An appeal will be filed.
Pittsburg February 27 nineteen year old 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 toppled into the vat containing about six miles of benzine. He was suffocated by the vapors.
Pittsburg report from New York denies German bids seizing U S Steel. Frick, Rogers, and Standard Oil officials insist control remains with American interests. The $95 million in stock cited by critics is dismissed as negligible in effect.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty warned Massachusetts Board of Trade that rate regulation could curb rail rates and rebates. He argued New England suffers from out-of-region rail operations and Standard Oil rebates, urging broader governance to prevent industrial distress.
Two trunks owned by Mrs. Willam Caner Welderserman daughter of Senator Elkins were stolen from a New York Transfer Company truck in January valued at 6500 dollars. Police recovered most items and arrested Leslie Sadel whose home contained the trunks.
In Columbus Ohio on February 27 Robert Butts and George Bridgewater two white men from New Pittsburg Ohio died in a hospital from wounds inflicted Monday night by George Donovan a Black man. Donovan fired after being forced to dance a dog and jeered. Donovan is jailed at Logan.
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