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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1906
Page
21
A naked woman guided by a man attempted to torch a five story Eldredge Street tenement in New York. The woman Helen Brauer was captured after the attempt. the man escaped. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital for evaluation.
Fragmentary report describes Mrs Lydia Toisapeer and Mrs Phompser in a legal or detention context. Mentions steamer MV and deportation, authorities, and possible travel or detention actions with dates and responses. Details are highly garbled and uncertain.
A man from Darlington was jailed after digging a grave and striking the victim during a disturbance at a home. Witnesses described the assault and the accused’s actions surrounding the grave site as police investigated the incident.
A PF Munn Fan recounts a near fatal blast as a bon firecracker exploded during a family gathering. Mrs Wat was seated in the sitting room. debris shattered the door and a pane, she fell, but a second blast would have sent her into the cellar. Her courage saved others.
A man escaped serious injury after a gas leak in the room of J JF Prie at 418 Tenth street. A neighbor detected the fumes early yesterday morning and alerted Mr Price Turner. Fire and medical responders found the room blocked by smoke. others in the house evacuated as investigators checked for ignition sources and ensured safety.
The article discusses U S concerns over a Chinese conflict, noting preparations to prevent 1900 horrors, and reports on international moves. It mentions Secretary Root and Taft, German interests, and the possible selection of generals Crozier or Franklin Bell for the general staff.
Funeral services for Charles H South will be at Vermont Avenue Church tomorrow at 2 pm. Burnside Post and Rev Dr Powers will lead with interment at Arlington Cemetery, marking a veteran story of Gettysburg wounds and medical miracles.
Detectives Helen and McNamee arrested Mary Hansboro alias Ford on larceny charges after she allegedly robbed guests at the Elsmere Hotel on H street northwest. She was jailed at Sixth precinct awaiting hearing Monday. previously convicted in a two year prior case and released months ago. Also note Cincinnati based rail appointment: W B Cala named general passenger agent of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway.
Special to The Washington Post in New York Jan 6 Dr Joseph E Janvrin announced for Mrs. Charles Tyson Yerkes her plan to build a large free Bronx hospital soon, using her own funds if necessary. She aims to break ground within a year or two and seeks court consent, estate trustees, and executors’ agreement, while transferring art treasures to a museum and honoring the will’s terms.
Information from the State Department says William C and Charles Albers, managers for Port Simon Development Company in Nicaragua, were pardoned by the Nicaraguan government after diplomatic clashes involving American consul Chester Donaldson. William faced a 32 to 36 month sentence for threats and police clashes. The brothers may depart Nicaragua soon.
The Susan B Anthony Club of Cincinnati urged President Roosevelt to act for Antoinette Tolla, convicted in Hackensack New Jersey and slated for execution. Roosevelt indicated no authority to intervene and will take no action. The report compares the matter to the Howard case in Kentucky, where state court action remained unaltered. Additionally Secretary Root sent a House request to allow Joan Barrett, U S minister to Colombia, to accept a Chinese decoration for services tied to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
State Commander D W Gall installed officers for Mount Vernon Tent No 4 K O T M including Past Commander L K Johnson Commander W W Adarmson Jr lieutenant commander A G Sugdan and other posts. A banquet followed. New officers listed for National and Amacostia Tents with plans for upcoming installations and initiations.
Mrs John F. Stevens, wife of Panama Canal’s chief engineer, escaped a runaway carriage after Perry Belmont’s automobile frightened the horses on F street near the Willard hotel. The team struck granite curbstones and iron railing, demolishing the carriage and injuring a horse. Stevens alighted and was later seen home. The Belmont car carried chauffeur Alphonsa Beaurose and footman Edward Fisher. driver declined comment until Belmont Atte's arrival.
NEW SALVATION ARMY Captain Samuel Ernst from Neading Pennsylvania visits the city to set up a local Salvation Army branch. The group holds nightly meetings and street parades, displaying a flag with a red central star and white background. The corps, twenty years old with 100 officers, is led by James W Duffin of Philadelphia, and may have its new hall opening with him present.
A men only service at the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Epiphany on January 1 at 8 p m will discuss church extension and a bank offering for 300 years of English Christianity. Speakers include Bishop Satterlee Bishop Mackay-Smith George Wharton Pepper and J Wirt Randall. Committees in Washington appoint men to raise funds with noted churchmen named for solicitation.
The Kentucky Republican Club hosted Representatives J. B. Bennett and D. C. Edwards in a gathering that praised the Pennyroyal district and Kentucky mountains alongside the bluegrass center. Music and speeches preceded refreshments as about 300 guests attended in the club’s new Pythian Hall quarters. John A. M. Yerkes was absent. A small fire at Frank Witchline’s home on B Street Northeast caused about 20 dollars in damage, starting in a pantry.
Renowned escape artist Harry Houdini visited the United States Jail in Washington and, after being stripped and locked in cell No 2 near Guiteau’s former confinement, escaped within about two minutes. He then freed other inmates by moving them to different cells, creating astonishment among officials. The stunt lasted twenty one minutes before Houdini reappeared clothed in the main hall, prompting the warden to award a certificate praising the feat and noting security studies prompted by the experiment.
Advertisement asserts rheumatism clings unless blood acid condition is corrected. Says Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands. Cites liniments as ineffective long term.
Major Sylvester, police superintendent, replies to B Pickford Mann, head of the Board of Children's Guardians, regarding the department's annual report on juvenile probation. Mann argued data show few rearrests under guardianship, while Sylvester says he addressed systemic issues abstractly and his recommendations aim to strengthen the probation system and curb ineffectiveness.
Gen John W. Foster former Secretary of State presided at a Beckington Presbyterian Church meeting Friday evening. The church was crowded with congregation members and representatives of other city denominations. Speakers included Rev A W Pitzer of Southern Presbyterian and Dr John G S Butler of Luther Place Memorial.
Alexander B Thornton longtime Treasury Department bookkeeper died after a long illness His funeral held at his home 1646 Newton Street with Rev Joseph F McGee officiating Pallbearers drawn from Treasury associates He survived by his wife and three daughters Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery Also note Raoul Amundsen to make final magnetic observations at University of California with support from UC Cal Academy of Sciences and Geographical Society of the Pacific Coast
Dr Hartman extols January as healthiest midwinter month for catarrh prevention while urging caution for chronic cases. He advocates dry feet warm hands and well ventilated rooms, gargling cold water, and using Peruna for cough or hoarseness. Letters from Topeka and Tennessee praise Peruna for liver trouble kidney pain and family health, urging readers to ask their druggist for the 1906 Peruna Almanac.
San Francisco daily note the Rev John S McIntosh president of the San Francisco Theological Seminary died at St Elmo yesterday of heart disease aged seventy six. A Philadelphia native he served at Second Presbyterian Church from 1881 to 1896 and became seminary president in 1903. He helped launch the university extension movement in America. In Lawsville Kentucky Homer Frost, age sixty one, freight agent for the Ble Four Railroad, died suddenly today of heart failure.
A Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau bulletin reports high pressure across the Tennessee and East Gulf states with low pressures over New England and the Canadian Maritimes. Light snow in the Lake region and light rain on the Pacific coast, with fair weather elsewhere and moderate temperatures. Forecasts call for fair Western and Southern districts Sunday, with snow or rain possible in the Lower Missouri and Middle Mississippi valleys. Colder in the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys and the Middle Rocky Mountain region. Winds shift along coastlines, with varied speeds. Temperature readings and sunshine percent are listed for several hours and locations.
The F G Smith Piano Company offers deep January clearance of all stock at their Warerooms, 14.5 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington. Uprights priced low with half price and below in many cases, including $300 uprights for $171 and $600 uprights for $221, plus easy monthly payments. A selection of secondhand organs also discounted below auction prices with simple weekly or monthly payments. Sale starts Monday morning. early buyers secure best bargains.
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