Bail for Railroad Men in Terra Cotta Wreck Case
Eight men responsible for the Baltimore and Ohio Terra Cotta wreck furnished bonds or personal recognizances. Engineer Hildebrand 10 000 dollar bond and conductor Formier 5 000, Dutrow 2 000, others released. Scene at the District Attorney’s office showed family support for Dutrow who pled innocence. Grand jury likely to begin within weeks. coroner’s findings praised for thoroughness and calls for railway reforms to improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutrow
Baltimore and Ohio
Terra Cotta
B. L. Vermuilion
George W. Neagle
Frederick
Asaletant
Glvan, Proctor and
Adkina
William J. McCauley
John W. Kelley Jr
Baltimore
Michael J. Colbert
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Thomas F. Dent
Washington
United States Fidality and Guarantee Company of
Numely
Wiliam Milton Dutrow
George F Pollock
General Land Office
Harry H Hildebrand
District Attorney's Office
Sthorn
Stolen Gold Watch Incident Reported by John W. Jones
John W. Jones of 220 Eighth Street Worthwest reports theft of two gold hunting-case watches valued at 150 dollars by a light-complexioned colored man whom he met in a saloon in the southeast city area. The suspect allegedly guided him to a vacant lot between South Capitol Street and Delaware at Quai, B and C streets southwest, then robbed him. Walter Dean, 23, colored, was arrested while allegedly about to dispose of 600 pounds of gas and electric fixtures taken from various shops in the northeast. he was detained at a shop near Fifteenth and H Streets Northeast with the driver of a wagon cart also in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jones
Joan W Jones
Eighth Street
Worthwest
Jones
Capitol Street
Delaware
Walter
Dean
Pp- Heaman Broderick
Fifteenth
H Streets
Discrimination case prompts push for Terra Cotta inquiry
Missouri Representative Murphy introduces a House resolution urging a District Committee investigation into alleged selective arrests and favors in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad affair tied to the Terra Cotta disaster. He cites five named railroad employees and three officials, accusing District Attorney authorities of bias in arrestee treatment and possible railroad ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Missouri
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Terra Cotta
Thomas F Dent
J W Kelley
Wo E McCauley
William M. Dutrow
District Committee
District of Columbia
Washington
House
Dstrict
Committee On Rules
Cannon
Hhe
Dutrow
Lhia
McCauley
Totay
Diamonds saved her from Terra Cotta wreck
Washington correspondent recalls the escape of Clarence A Proctor and wife from a fatal train wreck near Frederick Maryland. Mrs Proctor, pinned by debris, credits two diamond rings with drawing attention to her and helped start a perilous rescue that saved her husband. Both were hospitalized with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore News
Clarence A Proctor
Detroit
Proctor
Frederick
Mr. Fractor
Money for Masonic Temple Letter from B F Smith to members
Open letter from B F Smith president of the Masonic fair board outlines the current finances and progress toward funding a new temple. It notes a headquarters at 142 New Years avenue, excavations planned at New York avenue and 13th streets, and a goal to raise funds during the coming fair while inviting Masonry members to contribute and offer advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B F Smith
New York Avenue
Thirtenth
Streets
O Smith
New Years Avenue
Masonic Temple Association
District of Columbia
United States
Temple Association
Ana Aggist
Navy Employees Seek Saturday Half Holidays and Vacation Bill
The National League of Employee of Navy Yards Naval Stations Arsenals and Gun Factories of Continental America adopted resolutions endorsing the Dawson bill for Saturday half holidays and a weekly payday with fifteen days vacation annually. Officers elected include President George L. Cane Lynn Massachusetts Vice President J C Cooney Watertown Massachusetts Secretary Frank M Cousins Portsmouth New Hampshire Financial Secretary J B Wilters Pensacola Florida Treasurer H A Kellum New York The next convention will be in Washington next December with biennial meetings in this city thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League of
Continental America
Navy Department
George L. Cane
Lynn
Mass
J. C. Cooney
Watertown
Frank M
Weather Summary From Department of Agriculture Forecast
Weather conditions show a widespread rise in temperature due to a reversal of pressure. Low pressure prevails across most regions with unsettled conditions in the north interior and Southeast rainfall possible. Winds vary by coast with higher speeds in New England and Middle Atlantic areas and a risk of floood warnings for the White River region in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept of Agriculure
Werther Bureau
Hington
Theo
South Atlantic
Honsver
Rocky Mountains
Micgaurt
New England
Middle Atlantic
Signal System Raked Too Much Left To Engineer
Transportation Journal discusses Terra Cotta wreck cause and urges a special signal for block stations. ICC begins first accident probe and adjourns. coroner evidence hints at conflicting testimony. Key questions: distant signal absence and engineman and supervisor oversight. Proposes lights or a distinctive signal to indicate proceed at closed stations to prevent unsafe practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transportation Journal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Takoma
Enng Theman Hildebrand
Chicago
Milwaukee
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Alton
Yoart “Air Line
Poisoned dates mystery grips Rockville family
Mrs Lilian Abbe of Rockville Md employs two detectives to trace an attempted poison plot against her sixteen year old son Prescott Abbe. A package of dates laced with poison was sent from New York and purchased in Baltimore. Investigations target the Baltimore fruit store and the New York express office, with firmer threat of more leads in coming days. The case centers on Prescott’s inheritance of 50000 held in trust by his grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Abbes
Edward H. Abbe
Lillian P. Abbe
Rockville
Prescott
Montgomery County
Baltimore
Abbe
New York City
Express Company
New York
Clairborne Manners
Lynch
Corcoran Hotel
Dr. Abbe
Godyld
Lfe
Apbe
AU Fyorrescou
Broadway
United States Express Company
Clorcoran Hotel
Simon I Groot Buried After Homeopathic Physician Dies
The funeral of Dr Simon J Groot, a prominent Washington homeopathic physician, was held yesterday at 3 pm from his son William C Groot’s residence. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with pallbearers including Dr Stearns and Dr Custis. Born in Greenville New York eighty seven years ago, he moved to Washington fifty years ago and practiced for thirty years. He was a member of Federal Lodge A M and United Ones of the Golden Crees. survived by son William C Groot and daughter Mrs Mary L Witheraw of New Ford.
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Phyasiciana
Simon J. Groot
Homeopathic Hospital
William C. Groot
TF Street
Roy Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
8 S Stearns
Francis M. Bradley
George Redway
George W N. Custis
Groot
Greenville
Washington
Federal Lodge
Fla A. M
United Ones
Golden Crees
William C.groot
Mary L. Witheraw
New For
Gulf and Chicago Railway coupon redemption urged
Notices urge holders of Gulf and Chicago Railway Company coupons maturing January 1, 1907 to present for payment at Nas aatt Street New York City. signatories include RH Sherwood and others. Other notices announce annual stockholders meetings for the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad, City and Suburban Railway of Washington, Washington Railway and Electric Company, and the Washington Post Company with dates in January 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobily
Snekaca and
Kansanui BR
Fanquer Bank
New York City
Novich
WHE
Gulf and Chicago Railway CO
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroni Company
Gulf and Chicago Railway Company
Nasaatt Street
RH Sherwood
M J
Bdmund K. Stallo
Rene Gffichs
THN Ghorgh's Creek Coal and Tron Company
Beltimore
Equitable
H Cooper
Anacostia and Potowise River Railroad Company
Fourteenth
West Capitol Streets
Washington
Bam
City and Suburban Railway of
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Capitol Stream
Washington, D .C
HAM
Kidwell
Washington, DC
Ofice
Phone West
Holiera of Tite
Washington Post Company
Directirn
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D
John F Wilkins
OHN
RK McLean
Torn
Whatte
Penneylvania Avenue
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Hildebrand's Bond
Wiselin
Henry Purden
Clarksburg
William Watters Davis
Durrow
Teders
Hildebrand
Commissioner West
West
Congress
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Home For
Board of Managers
M Street
Theodore N. McLaughlin
BH. Warner
Bailey
W. J.ore
Qo Brown
Clarence A. Proctor
Masonic Temple
Coming Fair Hope
B. F. Smith
NAVY
National League
White , River of Arkansas
Midalaht
Potatbla
Aberlife
Avantic
Bemarek
Mn Dak
Burton
Cincinnati
Onis
Cheyenne
Wyo
Ties Moines
Iowa
Galveston
Tea
Og Heiena
Mont Way
Indianapolis
Ind
Zarkaonelie
Fla
Kansas City
Little Rock
Arkaem
Marquette
Michael Hemphia
Tennin
New Orleans
Owsha
Nebr
Fiteburg
Salt Lake City
Diabau Springfeld
Twanes
Vicksburg
Mla
Railroad Gazette
Trage
Clews
Simon I. Groot
LANSE
Washington Hebrew Congregation
Highth Street
Simon
Miller
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
TH & M
Shoemaker
Tennessee
J. d. Kidd & Go.c
Pasternak
Innsadies
John F. Ellis , Co
Ave
N.W
Hotel Company
National Hotel Company
George H. Calvert, Jr
Charles B. Calvert
Washington Bar
Thomas Jours Erpraient
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. NW
Peter Grogan
Seventh St. Bet. H and I Streets
POST
Berryman
The
Washington Post
Wilson & Mayers
Magruder’s
Conn. Ave
K St
Ceres
Reliet
Christian Xander
P Dinf
Wanalit, Howe
Virginia
7Th St
West End
N. W
Bury Ca Nee Red
American Security and Trust Company
Steinway
Ave. i
Randle Highlands
Capitol
Dugact
Ist
S&o
Fireman's Insurance
Ieee
Evans’ Drug Store
F St. N. W
Ps. Ave
Walford’s
Pave
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