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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1907

Page

28

Resolutions of Fraternal Society on Catholic France

The article records resolutions by Archbishops urging sympathy for Catholics in France amid seizures of church property and suppression of religious orders under the law of separation. It praises French bishops for unity and calls on Americans to support religious freedom and the pope.

France Pius X Farley Holy See Vatican United States United States of America Pontiff Church of France

Trial of Dr Waddell Simpson for fatal Northport incident

Special to The Warrington Post Riverhead L I Jan 27 The trial of Dr Waddell Simpson for the alleged murder of his father in law Bartley Horner at Northport Dec 27 16 opens tomorrow afternoon before Supreme Court Justice William J Kelly at a special term. The defense argues the fatal shot was accidental while breaking a public safety item. Witnesses include Simpon’s wife and mother in law. only witness of the incident was a Polish stable boy who later fell ill and cannot testify. Experts for public safety items expected to testify.

Warrington Post Riverhead L. 1 Waddell Simpson Bartley T. Horner Northport T. 1 Supreme Court Wiliam Jo Kelly Simpson Horner Dr. Simpson Wrank Wisnewski

Death in awful form at Hana pumping station inquest

In Decatur Wisconsin on January 2 7 the coroner's jury ruled death of George E Thomas a Union Central brakeman caused by fall into pumping station machinery. He died at 1 am after suffering a peculiar injury described as swallowing his own brains as brain matter oozed from his mouth following skull fractures and temporary unconsciousness.

Washington Cos Decatur George E. Thomas Umness Central Hana Thomas

Eight wives sought as Khameanska jailed in New York

Joseph Khameanska faced the Yorkville Police Court on a disorderly conduct charge after as many as eight women claimed to be his wives. Mary Urick testified she was wife no 1, while others described similar marriages. Police tied warrants to a single suspect who confessed drunkenly that he could not recall the marriages.

Washington Post New York Joseph Khameanska Yorkville Fite Crane Khameanska Mary Urick St. Mark's Place Apolina Undine East Seventeenth Street Kwameanska Jersey City Wit Brooklyn Front Street Thin City Passaic

Buffalo and Bull Fight Ends in Bloodied Deaths at Juarez Arena

El Paso dispatch reports a brutal buffalo versus long horned bull bout near El Paso across the border in Juarez. Both animals from North Dakota and the Terrazas ranch were killed after a vicious exchange. Spectators, including many women, watched as crowd roars and gory injuries marked the match. Senor Felix Robert, owner of the bull ring, called it the grand attraction. George Phillips of South Dakota imported the buffalo for the event, attracting more American than Mexican spectators.

The Washington Post el Paso Tex Caldad Juarez Mex Bull Inc Piains North Dakota Terrazas Chihushea Senor Felix Robert Robert George Phillips South Dakota

Planned ending of life in New Jersey railroad agent tragedy

Special to the Washington Poet reports Charles E. Mason of Leesburg New Jersey shot himself after telegraphing Morton Van Gilder to come to Leesburg and assume control of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad office. Mason, employed there for five years, was found dead near a swamp with his shotgun and an empty shell beside him as searchers located the body at dawn.

Speoial Washington Millville N. J Morton van Gilder Maurice River Leesburg West Jersey and Seashore Railroad Charles E. Mason Mason Leesburg Ste- Won van Gilder Edward Mills

Bereaved husband Bradford missing from Washington home

Police search for 55 year old William F L Bradford of 1601 Fifteenth Street NW missing since last week after his wife died. He wore a brown raincoat black derby hat and black trousers. Two others reported missing include George Reynolds 22 from Kenilworth DC and John B Brown a nine year old boy from 414 New Jersey Avenue NW.

Willam FL Bradford Fifteenth Street Bradford George Reynolds Kenilworth D. C John B. Brown New Jersey Avenue Northwest

Soldier Kills Man in Fort Washington Saloon Quarrel

Private Frederick Gosney of the Coast Artillery dies after a barroom quarrel four miles from Fort Washington Maryland. Private William S. Winebarger, accused of the shooting, fled but surrendered later at the fort. An inquest held, the verdict attributes death to a weapon in Winebarger s hands. Winebarger, a North Carolina native, was placed under guard awaiting Prince George County authorities.

Frederick Gosney William S. Winebarger Fort Washington Frederick‘ Gosney Seventeenth Company Coast Artillery William 8. Winebarger 104Th Company Gosney Winebarger Sylcon Walter R. Brown Hattod’s Hill Piscataway Brown Gald Fred Brown's Thorne Gorney Dibneig Worth Carolina Prince George County Col. Coffin

Street Cars In Collision On Slippery Rails

A Capital Traction Company car driven by Motorman Henry collided with a Washington Railway and Electric Anacostia car at Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street NW. Slippery rails caused the crash. several windows broke and the rear platform was damaged. No injuries reported. pedestrians called it unavoidable and passengers continued their trips after brief delay.

Capital Traction Company Henry Anacostia Washington Railway and Electric Company Pennsylvania Avenue Ninth Street

Seater Breaks Through Ice Near Penn Avenue Bridge

William Tayman twenty two of Twining City breaks through ice on the Eastern branch of the Potomac near the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge while skating with companions. He narrowly escapes drowning and is dragged from chilly water to thicker ice by neighbor George French. Tayman is taken home in exposure.

William Tayman Potomac River Pennsylvania Avenue Twining City George French Tayman

Knights of Momus Roast Government Printing Office Leaders

About one hundred members of Knights of Momus, the Amalgamated Association of Knockers, hold their tenth annual banquet at Raucher's. They mock Public Printer Stillings and lawmakers including John Sharp Williams, J Warren Keifer, Julius Kahn, and Adam Bede with witty jibes. Williams replies with good humor, noting his German education while pledging to keep banquets brief and sharp. The evening features songs, readings by noted figures, and a closing tribute to the club's organizers and hosts.

Knights of Momus Amalgamated Association of Knockers Raucher’s John Sharp Wiliams Charles A. Stillings J. Warren Keifer J. Adam Bede Julius Kahn Frank Morrigan American Federation of Labor Harmieas F. N. Whitehead Will Byrchfield Whitehead T. C. Pardons Typographical Union Frank D. Smith Amalgamated Association of Ravelry and Vuperation Mr. Smith Smith Government Printing Office Stillings Osear J. Ricketts Ricketts Down and John Sharp Williams House of Representatives Williams Willams Germany Jong Azo Julus Kahn Adam Bede Stilings Acus J. Adin Bede House Congress Minnesota Congrees John Humphrey P. M. Becker B. H. Smart M. Harry Stevens Joseph Gibson John A. Huston T. C. Parsons Harry A. Watkins Clift D. Scott

Arraignment Slated For Mrs Bradley In Senator Brown Murder

Indictment drawn against Anna M. Bradley of Salt Lake City for the murder in the first degree of Arthur Brown former United States Senator from Utah. Arraignment scheduled next Friday at Raleigh Hotel scene of the December 8 shooting. United States Attorney D W Baker, injured in Terra Cotta wreck, to return soon to arrange arraignment and possible May trial.

Brown Anna M. Bradley Salt Lake City Utah Arthur Brown United States Raleigh Hotel D. W. Baker Atlantic City Terra Cotta Baker Mrs. Bradley

Bedding arirk blaze injures Miss Marr in Thirteenth Street

Fire yesterday afternoon on the second floor of 1711 Thirteenth street northwest caused by a lighted match igniting bed clothing. Firemen extinguished the blaze with slight damage. Miss C. R. Marr reported $15 loss in clothing.

C. R. Marr Thirteenth Street

Ideal skating weather lingers as ice thickens in city ponds

Weather Bureau reports extend favorable skating conditions after a recent snowstorm. Ice coats ponds including the Monument fount near the centerpiece, drawing hundreds of skaters and long lines of autos and wagons. An old man named about seventy-five joins the fun, while a 5 and 3 cent lunch vendor serves skaters who stay late. Tidal Basin remains unsafe today and Anacostia’s Eastern Branch freezes slowly.

Esterday Weather Bureau Washington Sonia Anacostia

Mrs Field Denies Engagement With Chicago Mine Owner

Mrs Delia Spencer Caton Field widow of Marshall Field Sr of Chicago denies engagement rumors with David Benton Jones mine owner and Chicago clubman. Jones confirms nothing while staying at the New Willard with his daughter after a telephone conversation that followed a Northeast Washington meeting.

Delia Spencer Caton Field Marshall Field Chicago David Benton Jones Windy City Shoreham Mr. Jones The New Willard Jones Mineral Point Zinc Company Dearborn Street Field Augustus N. Eddy Sixteenth Street

Man Confesses to Killing Father Near Williamson W Va

Special to The Washington Post Mont Runyon a 40 year old inmate in a Delaware jail confessed to shooting and killing his father near Williamson West Virginia two weeks earlier during a quarrel He fled leaving the body in the woods and said he intended to move to Florida for lumber work After a dispute over his alleged intemperance his father reprimanded him and they walked toward the station when Runyon drew a pistol and fired twice He left the scene and the body lay about two miles from the nearest road He also faces a forged check charge against Dr Mills the dentist

Washington Post Delaware Ohio Mont Runyon Willemson W. Va Runyon Dr. Mills Matthews Runyons Wil-iamson Florida

Deaf mother and son die in Dixon's Mills log cabin fire

In Portsmouth Ohio last night Rachel Pyles aged eighty a soldier's widow and her son Jonathan also deaf died in a fire that consumed their log cabin at Dixon's Mills. The tragedy left a deaf mother and son burned to death in the blaze.

Portsmouth Ohio Jon Rachel Pyles Jonathan Dixon’s Mills

Food and Drug Inspector Examination Charged in February

The Diel Service Commission announces a February exam for the food and drug inspector position in the Burden of Chemistry within the Department of Agriculture. The post pays $2,000 yearly. The Marine Band Orchestra led by Sent. William H. Santolmang will perform today at 2 p.m. at the navy yard. Charles Hawback of the board at review, Pen sian Office, is seriously ill at his Brunswick apartment.

Diel Service Commission Food and Drug Inspector Department of Agriculture Marine Band Orchestra William H. Santolmang Navy Yard Charles Hawback Board At Review Pensian Brunswick

Special River Ballstin Forecast and Storm Warnings

River stages on Sunday morning show Ualo 50.2 feet stationary Memphis 35 feet up 68 Arkansas City 48.7 up 0 feet Greenville 43.2 up 0.2 New Orleans 17.8 up 1 Forecast warns Pacific Coast storm from Point Lobos to Juan de Fuca Straits. Local report lists hourly temperatures and humidity across the day with past year comparisons and city readings.

Ballstin Miso Pacif Point Lobos Straits of Juan de Fuca

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