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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1906

Page

5

Stolen Goods Found Arrest Secondhand Dealer

Police recovered several stolen items after John W. Ennis admitted robbing Robert E Knight’s store at 61 King Street Alexandria and disposing of goods at Hugh L. Strider’s secondhand shop in the old City Hotel Building. Ennis, Strider, and Strider’s clerk Robert Benson were arrested and later released to reveal locations of more stolen articles. Strider facing arraignment. Ennis hints at sensational disclosures on disposal of goods and other city and state violations.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Robert E Knight Carlin John W. Ennis Mr Knight Hugh L. Strider Old City Hotel Cameron and Royal Streets Ennis Strider Robert Benson Bailey Corporation Court Caton

DIES OF HEAT PROSTRATION IN ALEXANDRIA JEWELER

Peyton B. Dearborn a popular 28 year old jeweler died of heat prostration yesterday in his apartment above his shop at 697 Kog Street Alexandria. He leaves a wife and child. Son of George W Dearborn editor of Amherst New Era he worked in Philadelphia in newspapers before moving to this city. He belonged to Alexandria Lodge of Elks and helped with the recent flower carnival.

Peyton B. Dearborn Kog Street Dearborn George W Dearborn Amherst New Era Philadelphia Alexandria Lodge of Elks

Wires Fall From Mount Vernon Line Endangering Pedestrians

A section of overhead equipment on the Mount Vernon Electric Railway collapsed at King and Royal streets, threatening pedestrians. City council ordered repairs by the railway company after hearings noting frequent live-wire hazards in streets. The incident followed by reports of deaths and obituaries in nearby areas.

King and Royal Streets Mount Vernon

Patriotic Meeting in BU Paul Church Hagerstown Md

A patriotic meeting was held at BU Paul Methodist Episcopal Church in Hagerstown Maryland with Judge Mina tin L Keedy presiding. Addresses were given by Mayor Frank A Mis Rev Dr C Herbert Richardson and members of Reno Post Grand Army of the Republic and other patriotic orders were present. Dies of Lockjaw In Frederick County Frederick Hennicke of Roadside died of tetanus after a puncture wound and a week of suffering. In Charlottesville Emma Hall died after an operation for gallstones at the University of Virginia Hospital. Mrs Barah Ay died after fracture of the hip at the University of Virginia Hospital last Sunday. Mrs Bowles injuries led to her death at Sandiges Amherst County aged eighty one. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy for pimples and bad complexion.

Apedal Washington Fort Hagerstown Frederick Hennicke Charlottesville Emma Hall University of Vir.ginta EL Osntin Barahay University of Virginia, Hospital Bowles Sandiges Amherst County

Pearre Names Delegates for Allegany County Delegation

Cumberland Md July 1 Col Pearre has named the delegation to represent Allegany County at the Frederick convention. The list includes Dalton L Bretz Thomas G Pownall Richard J Bruce Frank L Geary P Gibson Cowden Jr John W George John McFarland John J Bell James Campbell John J Robinson Albert L Fenzel Jabex Meating Warren White W Wallace McKaty John J Stump Irvine R Dickey Willam J Feaga Arner G Carl Fred N Zilman Albert G Washington David A Hobb Ulysses Hanna Harman L Nolte Edgar Betler Col Pearce planned to name a larger group but time limits prevented notifying all.”

John J. Stump Irvine R Dickey Willam J. Feaga Arner G Carl Fred N. Zilman Albert G. Washington David A Hobb Ulysses Hanna Harman L Nolte Edgar Betler Col Pearce

KILLED BY EXPRESS TRAIN AT HYATTSVILLE CROSSING

Augustus Leypoldt, 78, a Branchville resident, was struck by Baltimore and Ohio Express No. 502 at Maryland avenue crossing in Hyattsville and killed instantly. He was walking from Riverdale to visit his daughter Mrs. John Dorr when the accident occurred. His sight and hearing were reportedly defective. An inquest will be held tomorrow evening before Justice Carr.

Washington Post Hyattsville Augustus Leypoldt Branchville Prince George County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Maryland Avenue John Dorr Riverdale Baltimore

Mystery illness keeps Brunswick man in a daze

A Bruns wick Md businessman, FP R Brad shaw, arrived at Fathers in Nelson County Va twenty two days ago and has slept continuously since. Physicians attend him constantly and he intermittently takes nourishment as the case baffles local doctors.

Washington Charlottesville Fathers Nelson County R Bradshaw Brunswick

Desertions from Navy Battleships Virginia and Louisiana

A petty officer says 343 sailors deserted from the battleships Virginia and Louisiana before they left the Norfolk Navy Yard last Thursday. Few deserters have been apprehended. Most were new recruits from interior points who grew tired of afloat duty and fled, with many sighted fleeing near Norfolk.

Washington Post Norfolk, Va United States Navy Virginia Louisiana Norfolk Navy Yard

Man commits suicide in Vienna with shotgun

Willam Wiley, a laboring man, died by self inflicted gunshot around 3 PM yesterday in Vienna Virginia after a prior wagon accident that injured his spine. Survived by a wife and five children.

Washington Post Vienna Willam Wiley Wiley

Moss Williams Fatally Stricken in Home Illness

Special to The Washington Rose Rockyne reports Nannie Williams, daughter of Mrs E B Williams, died at her home yesterday after a brief illness. While performing household duties she suffered paralysis and never regained consciousness. Her mother and sister survive.

Wasiington Rose Rockyne Mies Nannie Wiliams Mra E B Willeams Neve

Pain and Relief Promised by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills

An advertisement claims pain weakens nerves and harms health urging relief with Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. A testimonial from Mrs W H Marshall of Sopris Colorado describes long sick headaches improved after use. Pills are sold by druggists with a money back guarantee and small price.

Dr. Miles W. H. Marshall Sopris Cole Miles Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Desperado Williams Killed by Mountain Posse in Kentucky

Special to The Washington Port Knoxville Tennessee July 1 news of a double tragedy reaches the city. Gen Williams a noted desperado and Ezra Lawson were killed by infuriated Kentucky mountaineers ten miles above Jellico. Williams had abducted a deaf and dumb girl aged sixteen and held her in a hollow tree prison. The posse pursued Williams to Pine Mountain, shooting him dead as they freed the girl and avenged the kidnapping and murder threats against her father Wes Bays. The detailed letter recounts Williams luring the girl into the mountains and barricading her in the improvised prison before the final pursuit.

Washington Port Knoxville Tenn Williams Ezra Lawson Kentucky Willams Pine Mountain Jellico Jessico Gen' Williams Gen. Williams Tennessee Wes Bays Bays

Prohibition Enforces Sunday Saloons Closure in Kansas City

Kansas City Kan and Kansas City Mo closed all saloons for the first time this Sunday under Gov Folk on the Missouri side and Gov Hughes on the Kansas side. Assistant Attorney General Trickett had padlocks placed on doors to enforce the nationwide liquor ban. Interstate drinking was halted as crowds sought liquor across the state line.

Kansas City Kans Missouri Kansas Trickect

Lieut Brereton Die by Own Action in Manila Club

Lieut Tallmadge H. Brereton of the Second Infantry shot himself in the head at the Army and Navy Club in Manila. Born December 1, 1878 in New York, he later lived in Connecticut and served in the Spanish American War and in multiple U.S. Army regiments before his death.

Manila Army and Navy Club Cabre Washington Post Manila Lieut Tallmadgs HH. Brereton Second Infantry Himagic Army and Navy Club Brereton New York Connecticut Spath New York Infantry Sixth Infantry Twenty-fourth Infantry

Porter Statue Dedicated at Haven Park in Portsmouth NH

Maj Gen Fitzjohn Porter statue, erected by the Grand Army and presented to the city, was dedicated at Haven Park on Malvern Hill anniversary. A parade featured United States Marines, State militia, Civil and Spanish War veterans. Commander Michael E. Long presented the statue. Mayor William Marvin accepted it. Speaker Gen Alexander Stewart Webb of New York was Porter’s friend.

Portsmouth Fitzjohn Porter Grand Army Haven Park Malvern Hill Porter United States Marine Corps Michael E. Long Grand Army Post William Marvin Alexander Stewart Webb New York Gen. Porter

Train Kills Four Near Orange

Special to The Washington Port Orange Va July 1 a freight train collision near Orange killed four people two women and two girls all described as colored in the morning attempt to escape the oncoming train three fatalities occurred at the scene with a fourth dying later at a local hospital authorities investigated the accident and noted the weather and visibility conditions may have contributed to the disaster

Washington, Port Orange

Stolen Famous Race Horse Capt. Jack From Stable

Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg July 1 Capt. Jack the famous horse that set a Memphis mile record of 2 06 3 4 with Crescens and The Abbot was stolen from E. Calhoun's stable in this city last night. The eleven year old horse had been in good condition and bandaged at 10 pm. An hour later the stable door was found broken and the horse missing. Six other Calhoun horses were passed by the thieves who selected Capt. Jack. Police have no clues to the thieves.

Washington Post Pittsburg Capt Jack Memphis Crescens Abbot E. Calhoun Calhoun

Leaf tobacco scarce promings due in a month

Richmond Va July 1 weather favorable to new crop. grass and rains hinder growth. Markets report light sales, damaged leaves temper prices. Dark fired and sun cured show varied activity. primings expected in a month as fields improve in North Carolina Virginia and nearby markets. Labor shortages persist as crops struggle against weed growth.

Whellington Richmond Durham N. C South Boston Landbure

Market Rumors, Bankers Say Support Unneeded

In New York trading week opening, professional speculation dominated as rumors of prosecutions and policy shifts circulated. Banks deny need for broader support, while July disbursements strain liquidity, sending prices lower and squeezing pooled stocks and mining shares amid hopes for St Paul financing and copper news.

St. Paul's Bos 4On Ontario and Western New York New Haven Hartford Weil Street St Paul's Pennsylvania Paris St Paul Parla Unio Pacific Boston Daniel F. Keelogg

Hotels list of travelers and residents by city

A long OCR readout lists guests and residents by hotel and city names across multiple states. Names include Henry D and spouse, Regent, New Willard, St James, Shoreham, and numerous others in Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Richmond Alabama Georgia Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana New Jersey New York State North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin England.

Baltimord Henry Regent BF Simps St James Bolton James W. Langetrest New Willard Benjamin L Schneider New Willard H A Hawkins Ebbit Hampton Nerdemin Aorton Job Mcfimney J White Shoreham Warner Miller B.S ¢Ibter We Ko McCeazen Statelen Alabama G J Sgunbara L R Boyd Troy Clayton Trelfis Wif Montgomery Riksa FE Willam Dwinnel Roy L Thorpe Wilmmneton Ralelgs Gforgia I R Paget Atlawa St James Thomas Halligas Sovauneb Nes J HL Blount Fanaia Blount Macon Raleigh Yllinots Lars Jobstand Wit Natalia Jobst Pearts Kansas A “Gman Leonardille A. D Read Emporia Kentugey W G. Collie Levington George F . Fulner Newport Shoreham Charles Hayes Louisville Arlington Maryland Minneapolis Shortsant New Wulard Frenk P. Hart Elmira H. Grifin Botfate Natlotat North Carolina Centarain Harper Durham M Meknchem Wimington H M White Greensboro GAIO F. Ho Boovas Cleveland Willart Mire JG. Wright Mlop Leborteaax Cinelanati Sch Nations Prank Johnstown EJ Beard Columbia Rateten Cenmesser F. C Rice Memphis New Whiterd Mes Merrifld

New Automobile Law Triggers New Jersey Licenses Tomorrow

New Jersey constables prepare for a harvest as the new automobile law goes into effect tomorrow. Drivers must renew licenses on July 1 and provide height hair color eye color and weight to obtain a driving franchise. Officials anticipate fines and fees for unlicensed drivers along cross-state routes. Furniture Factory Burned in Chicago destroys Noblett cabinet plant with heavy lumber loss and $150000 damage.

New Jersey Chicago The J. Noblett Manufacturing Company Kensington

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Carpenter Alexandria Light Infantry Grand Jury Anna M. Fadeley Anna M Fadeley M. M Fadeley Ashburn William A. Moore Georgetown University Hospital Second Presbiterian Church Charles N. Hawkins Danville Charles Nelson Hawkins Danville Register Patrick Springs Sunland ‘Tribune Tarapa Fla the Record Newcastle the World Roanoke Register Hood Pearre Frederick Daughter P. R. Bradshaw Radford Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live tSock Association Jotn Goode Bedford Moss Williams Hollow Tres State Line Prohibition Lieut. Brereton Train Stock Exchange Interstate Comoerce Commission Standard Oil Company Wallstreet London Interborough Metropolitan Reading Professional Men OF United States Army R A Jonica Ebbitt Dr. King Ble and I Jersey Union Trust Co St Nw Ashington Lan & Trust Co Cecofor Washington Safe Deposit Co Ava South Side F Street N. W American Express CO Traders National Bank Savings Bank, Baby Fam Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co Warner Building Pranele Sraith Alvin M Rs Bank Ba N.Y. Ave Ernatio Enkin Corporation G Street United States Treasury Equitable Co-Operative Building Association Equitable Building John Joy Edson Ellis Spaar Geof Casilear Prasitank Frank P. Becalde Rigi Gs Hetogat Pa. Ave Opp U. 2 Co Fisk & Robinson Bankers NEW York Stock Exchange Cedar Street State Street Sapoleon Arthur Cowsill Colorado B. F. Saul 7Th and & Sts. N. W Arthur Wall Lynn, Wall & Co F Street Northwest Adams Building Sage & CO Waw York Benton Commission Co N. ¥. Stock, Grain, Provision Co Chesley & Spence Malin Home Building Association J. M Woodward Mitchell Mining Stock Gough F St. CW Francis R. Dooley & Co District of Columbia Wsiskell McLeean
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