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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

10

Posdon and Hiller Fearful of the Hillers in City Tragedy

In a tense city case the Edwards family fears Maxcy Hiller and his wife amid a murder inquiry. Police say a revolver linked to the victim was found not to be used in the homicide and the coroner delays findings while more evidence is sought.

Maxcy Hiller Lourd Jay Hhr Eodro Gibor Emer Alow Hiller Maxcy Hoty Edwards New Sok Uit Mix Charles West Hiller Wrinn Frank Southworth Hiller Homestead Graduates’ Club Elm Street Hitler Homestead Hitler College Street Max Hiller Nome

Immigrant Seaman Deports English Visitor After Seasickness

Lydia Thompson of Meine Wife of an Lughigh country gentle man aboard the steam Minneapolis suffered seasickness that left her mind temporarily deranged. Immigration officials would not accept bonds offered by Philadelphia friends and she is confined to her cabin awaiting deportation. Mrs Scull of Overbrook and a Winston Co. executive son traveled to New York seeking a bond arrangement to allow Mrs Thompson to receive care in Philadelphia.

England Philadelphia Bond New York Jane Fivdin M Thompson Minneapolis Csaasiek United States Aiis Thompson Kara P Sbs Overbrook Hom Sears OK Lydia MM ‘Thomapson Sarah Scull Lutters Scull Thompson Vire Scull Bord Marshall Secu John C Winston Company al Schiff Pan Wuld Speculston Bhawslea Mr Gage Mais the Treasury Congress

Tragic murder of toddler sparks revenge motive on Waiaulua

Honolulu reports the found body of three year old Jane-Simeon Wharton, son of Henry Wharton, with gruesome mutilation. Laborer Samuel Johnson, staying with the family, confessed to the sheriff that the killing was revenge for a liquor dispute with the boy’s mother. Remains were buried inches underground.

Honolulu Jane—Simeon Wharton Henry Wharton Waiaulua Wahu Island Samuel Johnson

PLEA FOR PATRICK GROUNDS DOUBT IN DEATH OF RICHESY MILLIONAIRE

Albans New York January 5 Governor Higgins received a clemency petition in the Albert T Patrick case signed by about 100 prominent figures including Grover Cleveland Samuel L Clemens and many lawyers physicians and clergymen. The petition argues reasonable doubt over Patrick's guilt citing autopsy notes and embalming processes as undermining the murder verdict. Higgins said he will consider the petition carefully and does not indicate a decision date.

Grover Cleveland Gov. Higgins Case Hice Patick Jones Patricks Grasver Cleveland John G Carlisle Supreme Court Edward Woater New York City Samuel L Clemens Wark Twain Allan McLane Hamilton Avene Punt Bellevue Medical School The Rey Charles Ho Parkhurst Rey Madison Petes Rey Thomas Hughes David Belasco Cal HO Db Borup Robet Erskihe

Frick's Nephew Drowned After Ice Breakthrough

Washington Post reports from Pittsburg that JF Howard Childs Jr, nephew of Henry C Frick, drowned in a seven foot deep Hastings Street pond while playing with Richard and Ferm South. Thomas Jenkins and Barry Tustin helped rescue the South brothers, Rankin Childs later entered the water to help his brother but could not be saved. Firemen with ladders broke through the ice. all rescuers were pulled to safety. The body was recovered by firemen.

Washington Post Pittsburg JF Howard Childs Jr Henry C Frick Hastings Street Richard Ferm South Childs Acs Thomas Jenkins Barry Tustin South Engine Camping No Rankin Childs Rankin Ms Brother Hremen

Woman Crushed by Auto Near Spring Garden Streets

Mrs H M Perry, a Philadelphia society member, was struck by an electric cab while alighting from a trolley at Twenty first and Spring Garden. She died a few hours later after being taken to a hospital. The chauffeur gave his name and address to police.

Philadelphia Tan Twenty-first Spring Garden H M Perry

Embezzlement Charge Involving Brooklyn Man

Salen Gazel of Brooklyn, jailed at police headquarters, is charged with embezzling a $12,000 check from Najeeve Maloof a sulk dealer. Customs officials say $1600 in faces were smuggled into the country and Gazel aided in the seizure after informing authorities. Fuseells Ice Cream Delivered Sunday.

New York Salen Garel Brooklyn Najeeve Maloof United States Customs N N Maisof & Co Trumi Gazel

Vardaman McLaurin feud over convict lease in Mississippi

Special to The Washington Post reports a fierce exchange between Mississippi Governor Vardaman and U.S. Senator McLaurin over the leasing of convicts at Sandy Bayou. McLaurin vows to challenge what he calls unfounded imputations against his deceased brother, signaling a widening political battle that could threaten Vardaman’s bid for the Senate.

Mississippi Washington Post Jackson, Wiss Jan McLaurin Gov Vardaman Sandy Bayou Missigs Vardaman Senate

Successor to Odell as New York State Republican chairman

Special to The Washington Post reports upstate Republicans discuss Odell succession at hotels. He may resign for Europe travel or stay in charge. Debates touch Depew Platt resignations and potential party realignment as Higgins backs thirty-day bills.

Washington Pont New Yok Odell Europe Guy Higgins Republican Party Frank S& J Black M2 Black Depew Platt United States Senate

Fifth Avenue Flooded as Water Main Bursts at Waldorf

New York on January 5 reports say a water main under Thirty-fourth street burst near the Waldorf Astoria, flooding Fifth Avenue for four blocks south. Porters said about an inch of water reached the Waldorf Astoria basement housing the Waldorf Astoria Cigar Company and Importing Company, with water pouring over the wall and sidewalk level. Hotel patrons watched from windows as city crews, aided by volunteers, worked to control the spill, hoping to shut off mains and finish the job within hours.

Washington Post New York Waldorf- Astoria Thirty-fourth Street Orlock Waldorf Fifth Avenue Waldorf-Astorina Cigar Company Waldorf Astoria Importing Company Water Department

Fire gutts three Kansas City blocks in Jan. blaze

A January blaze in Kansas City Mo destroyed two buildings and gutted a third in the retail district. The Columbus Buggy Co building at Walnut and Tenth housed the origin of the fire which also hit the Kimball Plano Co and Hettinger Brothers. The Commerce Building, once housing the National Bank of Commerce, was heavily damaged and may be razed. The bank vaults with $3,000,000 inside were not harmed. Auction notices follow in the ad copy.

Kansas’ City Kansas

Boy Avenges His Father in Georgia Roadside Shooting

Thirteen year old Herbert Drew says he took his father William Drew’s gun after Threlkeld cursed and fired on the Drew party near Akridge in Thomasville. Drew and Newton Threlkeld, two wealthy farmers, die, while tensions rise between the connected families in Thomas and Grady counties.

Thomasville Akridge William Drew Newton Threlkeld Herbert Drew Threlkeld Young Drew Drew Thomas Grady

Cuban Witches Garroted in Havana Prison

In Havana today the old Negro Hocourt and Victor Molina a mulatto were garroted for the murder of Zoila Diaz a white baby. The pair were regarded as witches by associates and used the child’s heart as a poultice for a cure for barrenness. The body was found smoked and salted weeks later. Executions were prompt with only official witnesses. A dozen others are jailed in connection with the crime. Also advertised: carpets from the US Capitol and other sources for sale at Sloan’s 1407 G street with household and office items.

Havana Janef Wyomings Hocourt Victor Molina Zoila Diaz US Capitol Sloan’s G Street

Boy Murder Confession After Arrest

Moran aged nineteen confessed to fatally shooting Collier aged seventeen during a quarrel. He moved the body to a railroad track hoping a passing train would erase evidence, then later moved it from Moran's barn to a nearby vacant barn before transporting it toward the Nickel Plate Railway line. Fifteen associates were rounded up as investigators pursued the case.

Drago Jan William J Moran Robert ColHe Morar Coliier Collier Morans Veeran Collier's Moran

Stars as Strike Breakers at New York Opera

New York opera audience saw Tristan und Isolde staged amid chorus strike action. Principal singers Blass Muhl Mann Begue Dufrich Parolil Goritz and Knote performed with Knote earning a thousand dollars per night for leading tenor parts while others contributed as chorus despite the walkout. Garuso offered to join the chorus but language testing blocked him. The production was regarded as among the season’s best.

Washington Post Jane—Wagner Tristan Und Ivckie Metropolitan Opera Truse Cornish Tristan and Isolde Cornwall Blass Muh Mann Begue Dufrich Parolil Goritz Knote Garuso

WIFE PLAYED DETECTIVE In Charleston Jan 4

Gary Cross admitted shooting Isaac Gaillard on December 12 at a negro entertainment. Gaillard, fading, muttered a possible accusation against Arthur Cross, who has been charged with the killing. Gaillard’s wife located Gary and he claimed self defense.

Charleston Gary Cross Isaac Gaillard Arthur Cross Gaillard Arthur

Missing MIT student Cesare Ferreira sought by Boston agency

A Boston detective agency offers a reward for information on Cesare Ferreira a 20 year old Massachusetts Institute of Technology student who vanished from Boston on November 7 and reportedly left Havana aboard a sailing vessel for Montevideo on December 4 Ferreira is five feet eight inches tall and weighed 134 pounds, son of wealthy South American parents, with Montevideo as his home.

Boston Jane Cesare Ferreira Massachusetts Institute of Technology Montevideo Ferreira Havana

Index to 10 Day's Issue Part One

Unclear fragmented OCR lists multiple topics including murder mystery appeal to governor for pardon, deportation case, ex Secretary Gages finance views, White House incident inquiry, Morocco anxiety, printer confidence, Witte restoration foreshadow, midshipman trial, Clark on Philippine tariff, neighboring states news, hotel guests letter, racing, Santo Domingo revolt, weekly trade, district industries, Changyi street names, and church announcements.

Patinh Trade Review Changyi Bigelow Isthmaa Teay New York

Gage Endorses Shaw Plan With Modifications for Currency

Former Secretary of the Treasury Gage backs Secretary Shaw’s currency reform, urging targeted additions to bank note issuance secured by commercial paper. He warns that inaction risks a severe panic, though he sees no immediate danger. Schiff cautions about possible panic and discusses practical limits of Shaw’s plan. Vanderlip, Hepburn, and Clune critique feasibility.

Nif Mi Gage United States Mr Schif Shaw Bril Frank A Vanderlio The Nationality Bank Schiffis Schiff Vanderlip Schiffs Barton Hepburn Chase National Bank Current Shaws National Bank Jacob

Rockefeller Kin Testified in Oil Inquiry Amid Secrecy

Ne phew of John D Rockefeller and other Standard Oil figures testified as Missouri Attorney General pressed for answers. Commissioner Sanborn directed witnesses including Willliam Rockefeller James A Van Hoes and Henry Rogers to reveal or refuse under privilege while court weighs handling of recalcitrant testimony in a long hearing.

Rogers Missour Supreme Court Sanborn Sali St Leos Creme Court Anon Williita Gr Rockeller John Rockefeller James A Howard Paes Joan Archbad Wade Himpton Ani Bank Birstow Miro Rogers Ile Latter Caomyany Hadle Hagerm Corral Widley Jr Weston William V Voxe Bedicr Rowe Massouri Hadley Rowe Ishill Commissi Sunborn Company of Indians Hagerman Bedford Standard Oil Company Indiana B Bedford Wadies Liford Actf & Tram Missioner Saul

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