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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

10

Patrick May Live On Plea Of New Evidence

Albany reports a New York lawyer Albert T. Patt is slated for execution in Sing Sing next week for the murder of William Ward Rice in New York City in September 1894. Gov. Higins reprieved Patt to March 15 to allow time for newly discovered evidence to be presented. Patt’s counsel plans a motion for a new trial, arguing the defense should exhaust legal remedies before seeking executive clemency.

Patrick Wasto Albany NY Albert T Patt New York Sing Sing Tusan Willian Ward Rice New York City Eligeins Patricks Terate Athil Benagier David B Hill William HK ©Ott Patrick Drderer Senate Fll Te Gyerunor Hill Qlcott

Bill to disinter body sparks Mississippi legislature rows

Proposed Resolution 1m Mississippi Legislature stirs strong feeling over removal of Charles Lynch from Greenwood Cemetery at state expense. Governor Vardaman backs the measure while conservatives oppose it as fueling sect and political strife. debate grows over honoring the ex lieutenant governor with a monument.

Mississippi Washington Post Jan Jlo Thas Wassissippi Greenwood Cemetery Charles Lynch Reconstructon Dts

Harvie Jordan Re elected At Southern Asaoon Meet

Harvie Jordan was re elected president at the Southern association annual meeting. The treasurer role saw fixed compensation of 3000 dollars, with other officers confirmed. discussion touched on tours, routes, and upcoming business.

Atoon Creatham Tsinha Scob Cheat

Lost sixteen year old Nettie Hastings found dead near home

In Ghio Township near the county edge a 16 year old girl, Nettie Hastings, was found dead in a field beside her home. An empty carbolic acid bottle lay nearby and a sealed note to Bertha Anderson was left instructing where her body would be found and how to bury her. Two friends discovered the body but delayed reporting it.

Washington Poe Hastings Bertha Anderso Bertha Mamma Norman Nettie

Widow Ida Parvin Ends Life After Financial Woes

Mrs Ida L Parvin widow of George Parvin owner of Pioneer Advertising Agency died this morning from a dose of rough on rats taken Sunday night to end her life She hid the act from her son and physician pledging secrecy The coroner and physician were informed of the poisoning and the motive is believed to be financial reverses and ill health She was forty six years old in the Washington Fest Cinemon dated January 1.

Washington

Show of Force by Frange Diplomats Deliberate on Venezuela Move

Paris officials refuse to confirm or deny reports of a French squadron heading toward Venezuelan waters. The Temps suggests a possible naval demonstration after years of pacific posture since 1903. Telegrams indicate Maigny has not officially notified authorities of breaking off relations. A Martinique steamer was detained at Trinidad to carry final instructions to La Guaira.

Paris France M Taigny Caracas Venezuela Washington Hingstown Island of St Vincent Martinique Trinidad la Guaira Maigny

Millionaire Edward Tufts Found Guilty of Perjury in Chicago

Edward R Tufts a Montana mine owner reputedly wealthy was found guilty of perjury in Chicago. The case stemmed from a divorce suit and his testimony claiming his wife deserted him. If no new trial is granted he faces a possible sentence of one to fourteen years in prison while awaiting appeal.

Chicago Edward R Tufts Montana Tufts New York Tufte

Rough Rider Now Governor Inaugurated in Guthrie

Frank Frantz today was inaugurated Governor of Oklahoma Territory succeeding Thomas Ferguson. The ceremony at the Carnegie Library included Judge Pan coast delvereé with the oath of office. Thousands of visitors from Oklahoma and Indiana Territory attended. Frantz, thirty five, was a member of the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War.

Frank Frantz Oklahoma Territory Guthrie Okla Thomas Ferguson Carnegie Library Pancoast Delvereé Oklahoma Indiana Territory Rough Riders

Heroes Save Passengers As Cherokee Strands Off Brigantine

Atlantic City reports Captain Archibald and crew of the Alberta heroically rescued passengers from the Cherokee as the steamer lay stranded on Brigantine shoals. Despite waves washing over the pilot house, the crew ensured baggage removal, earning mayoral praise and public subscriptions. The vessel, valued at about $500,000, likely totals, with wrecking tugs awaiting salvage.

Mark Caste Alberta Atlantic City Archibald Chero_kee Mark Casto C M Kessler Casto Brigantine Beach Stoy New York Smith Clyde Line Brooklyn Gibbons

Forged for a Million Court Appoints a Receiver

Cleveland reports that a receiver was appointed for Lenison Prior & Co amid revelations of forged bonds totaling $1,000,000 and liabilities around $1.9 million. Insurance policies worth $100,000 found in a private safe and numerous forged securities were uncovered as the case moves through court.

Cleveland Ohio H R Newcomb Banker Lenison Prior & Co Thomas Trushnett Newcomb E Pemson Denison Prior & Coa Canton Oho Gino South Sharon Paor

Austria and Servia Out King Peters Throne

Special cable from Vienna reports deteriorating ties between Servia and Austria over a disputed customs union with Bulgaria. Austria threatens sharp reprisals, frontier closures, and recalls Servia’s domestic instability may render King Peter’s position untenable amid cool powers toward the regicide regime.

Washington Post Vienna Servia Austria Serva Bulgaria Peter

Ex-Army Officers Held After Manila Letter Sparks Arrest

San Francisco police arrested former U S Army officers Janite Alexander Goehr and Harry J Collins after the transport Sherman arrived from Manila. A letter from Co R Trowbridge Manila chief of secret service prompted the detention pending investigation. The Sherman carried 040 enlisted men of the Twenty second infantry and officers. Gen W H Carter, previously in charge of the Visayas department, was aboard en route to Chicago to assume command of the Lakes department. The report mentions trains and schedules for Florida and other routes.

San Francisco Alexander Goehr Harry J Collins United States Army Sherman Co R Trowbridge Secret Service Manila Trowbridge Twenty-second Infantry W H Carter Department of Viscayas Islanda Mindanao Samar Chicago Department of the Lakes

Liberal landslide reshapes British House of Commons

Liberal gains sweep seventy six contests as Liberals and Laborites win sixty two seats. Gerald Balfour and Walter Hume Long lose their seats, Augstine Birrell and others defeated. Labor totals rise with seven gains, while Unionists struggle to hold key districts and several ministers secure strong majorities.

Walter Hume Long Sivs Labor London Stxty Hastiag Gerald Balfour Balfour Leeds Ireland Fas Lora Hugn Wren Geenwich TJ Gibson Bowles Kings Tyan Chamberlaintes Labor Party W Thorne Westham J G@ Nutring Herbert John Gladstone Home Affairs Board of Education Birrell James Brice Cmief J Lawson Walton

Royal Divorce Granted in Saxony Coburg Gotha Case

Price Philip of Saxe Coburg and Gotha wins absolute divorce from Princess Louise eldest daughter of King Leopold of Belgium. Lump sum 80000 and 1400 monthly plus 10000 annuity from King Leopold. No party guilt ruled. Princess Louise to bear litigation costs and be known as Princess Louise of Belgium. Franco Bulgarian trade treaty signed in Paris.

Prince Philip Leopold Princess Louise of Belgium

New Chance for Life on Stranded Ship Rescue

Poten and Patrick receive new life opportunities as authorities salvage a stranded ship. The issue highlights political shifts with English Liberals gaining ground and debates on tariffs and canal obstructions. Senate action and social notes accompany reports from Virginia and Maryland.

Poten Patrick Senate Conference of Powers Alger Hadie Tays Virginia Maryland Panda Supreme Court National Board of Trade Greene Gaynor Smial New York

Seek Hooker's Removal Before New York Assembly

Special to The Washington Post Albany N Y Jan 15 Justice Warren B Hooker of Credonia Chau tauqua County faces removal charges again in the New York Assembly. Assemblyman Tompkins Tammany introduces a renolition to refile the indictment, referencing a mistrial due to lack of votes. The judiciary committee previously favored removal, and speaker changes influenced ongoing support amid political currents.

Supreme Justice New York Assembly Washington Post Albany N Supreme Court Warren B Hooker Credonia Chautauqua County Tompkins Tammany Justice Hooker Assembly Judiciary Committee Haing Mis Judi Cary Robert J. Cox Fred Nixon

Grace Taggart and sons sail to Europe amid divorce case

Mrs Grace Taggart, awaiting Wooster court proceedings on divorce from Capt F Taggart, is reported aboard the Cedric with two sons en route to Paris. Friends allegedly arranged the voyage without her knowledge to keep her away until the Philippines voyage of Capt Taggart. Letters from California say she stayed in Alexandria, mailed to Coast friends. Also on Cedric passenger list are Mrs Gertrude Thompson and two young sons.

Cincingneti Ohio Grace Taggart the Wooster Court F. Taggart T. S Cedric Europe Grace Thompson Taggerts Philippines Paris Wooster California Taggart Alexandria New York Liverpool Gertrude Thompson William Thompson Robert Thompson

Ivens Alone In Murder Slew Mrs Hollister

Chicago January 15 Richard G Ivens, self confessed murderer of Mrs Crankma C Hollister, denied having accomplices during a severe police examination. He proclaimed he acted alone as his aged father wept in the room. Two additional murders followed in the city last night with brief, brutal assaults.

Hollister Chicago Richard G . Isvens Crankma C. Hollister Ivens Anton Spychalski Washington Boulevard Sangamont Street May Randolph Streets Joseph Kane Banadits

Southern Railway Awards Johnson City Rail Road Contract

Knoxville report states Chief Engineer Wells announces a contract for the Johnson City Railroad a coal line from Euphorville to Marion NC about ninety miles long with tunnels to cut haul distance by roughly seventy miles. Ogier & Co. of Knoxville win the bid, price over 5 million dollars, three years to complete.

Knoxville Tenn Wells The Southern Railway Johnson City S Euphreeville Marion Southern South and Western Railroad Wautauga River Carolings Virginia Carolinas Morristown W Og Offier & Co

Kept Hands Off Morocco Debate Splits Senate Over Algeciras Role

The Senate, in lively, period debate, discusses Senator Bacon of Georgia's resolution demanding President Roosevelt's copy of instructions to delegates for the Algeciras conference. Senator Hale sides with opposition, calling the invitation a mistake, while Secretary Root's handling of Moroccan papers fuels questions about secrecy and public access.

Bacon United States Allances Senate Roosevelt Algeciras Sian Georgia Wwe Sena Hale Hales Sunday Post Mr Bacon Root Post Lodge Aldrich Tillman Taft Milman M. Lodge Serttam Root Mitter Department of State Mer Mr Root Department

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