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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1906

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4

Night watchman shot at Putnam Organ factory

Staunton Virginia July 2 William H Garber night watchman at the Putnam Organ factory was shot in the right shoulder and hip while making rounds near the engine room. Garber, in critical condition, believes the assailant a white man of middle age. he fired at the fleeing attacker who escaped. A $100 reward was authorized for Garber's assailant and a search party planned to probe a cave near the factory where the fugitive may be hiding.

William, H. Garber Staunton Washiington Post Willam H. Garber Putnam Organ Factory Garber

Prof Noah K Davis Resigns From Virginia Philosophy Chair

Special to The Washington Post Charlottesville Virginia July 2 Professor Noah K Davis after thirty three years as head of the University of Virginia moral philosophy chair has been invited by the Carnegie Foundation to become a beneficiary and will resign the headship with Albert Lefevre taking charge. The position has a lineage from Tucker to McGutter and Davis.

Virginia University Carnegie Foundation Washington Post Charlottesville Noah K Davis University of Virginia T 42 School of Moral Philosophes Alvert Lefevre Davin Oike Tucker Jefferson Congress Tucker William McGutter Davis Tay

Pearre Entertained by Frederick Republicans at Elks Club

Delegates to the Republican Congressional convention in Frederick Maryland were hosted by local Republicans at the Elks Club on July 2. Col George A Pearre and fellow delegates were guests as plans for renomination were discussed. Officials expect a harmonious convention tomorrow with details to unfold.

Frederick Washington Post George A. Pearre Congress Elks’ Club

Rate hearing resumed in Richmond with Green on stand

The State Corporation Commission resumed the freight rate hearing this morning in Richmond Virginia with Freight Traffic Manager Lincoln Green of the Southern Railway Company on the stand. He was questioned about interstate business relations in Virginia and North Carolina and remained on the stand all day.

Green Southern Richmond Weebington State Corporation Commission Lincoln Green Southern Railway Company Virginia North Carolina

Workman Buried Alive After Embankment Collapse

Spencer North Carolina July 2 Roy Edison a severed employee of L B Brickenstine contractor on municipal sewer system killed this afternoon when an embankment caved in on the workers burying him alive. Large number of workers narrowly escaped injury. The Washington Post note.

Spencer N. C Washington Post Spencer, N C Roy Edison L. B Brickenstine

Pleaded Guilty of Murder in Newport News Court

Edward Curtis Hammond a mulatto who shot his wife in East End April last was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary by Judge Barham after pleading guilty to murder. The case showed the defendant was intoxicated at the time. Plummer Arrington, a negro horse thief, received six years in the penitentiary by a Corporation Court jury.

Pedtel Newport News Edward Curtis Hammond East End Barham Corporation Court Hammond Plummer Arrington

Rockville Fight Leaves Potts Fatally Struck

Special to The Washington reports that shortly before 10 pm in Emory Grove Maryland Harry Potts was struck with a rock during a fight with George Tackett resulting in a crushed skull and likely death. Tackett is in custody awaiting charges.

Washington Reat Rockville Harry Potts Emory Grove George Tackett Potts Duckett

Rival Colleges At Odds Over Eligibility Code For Game

Charlottesville July 2 Despite no Thanksgiving game this year the Virginia North Carolina rivalry stays. Both schools still eye a fall meeting likely October 14 possibly in Richmond as they debate eligibility tables and the four year rule. Virginia insisted on terms appealing to the Carlisle Indians while Carolina sought table 28 for Thanksgiving. President Venable hinted Carolina Virginia could play a migseagon game if tables remained unsettled. North Carolina had proposed Richmond meetings. Georgetown and Norfolk options were explored.

Olal Washington Charlottesville Richmond North Caroine Harris Tig North Carolina Virginia Carolina Carlisle Georgetown George Washington Bocock

Son to Succeed Father Rev Henry Tucker Named Rector

Norfolk Va July 2 Rev Henry St George Tucker principal of St Pauls College an Episcopal missionary school of Tokyo was called by cable tonight to the rectorate of old St Pauls Church in this city His father Rev Dr Beverly Dandridge Tucker rector of St Pauls for twenty five years was recently elected bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia Henry St George Tucker is thirty three years of age.

Henry St George Tucker St. Paul's Norfolk Washington Post Henry St. George Tucker St. Paul's College Tokyo Japan Cable Old St. Paul's Church Rey Beverly Dandridge Tucker St Paul's Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virsinia Heidry St George Tucker

Prophet Dies in Poor House in Richmond

Rev William C Thurman once predicted the world end in 1873 drawing Chicago sensationalism He died in the Richmond poor house after signaling misread biblical dates and a 1878 end date. In Staunton council and aldermen meet Perry named city attorney and Wayt police justice. other officers reelected. Rockville treasurer Hilton sworn in for Montgomery County with 80000 bond. Mrs Pensel 60 drowns in Chesapeake Canal Elkton Md. Lee Foster Salem painter dies after throat wound from home fire loss. Vaughan and Bessie Bishop elope and wed in Bristol by Rev Clary.

Washington Fost Richmend William C. Thurman Grorld Chicago Specie Washington Post Staunton M Perry Timberlake Col Hampton W. Wayt Joseph A Glasgow Roanoke Lee Foster Salem

Bristol Mechanic Fatally Wounds Rival on Train Platform

On July 2 in Bristol Virginia a mechanic John Orr shot stonecutter George Jones on the depot platform as Jones prepared to board an eastbound train. Orr claimed Jones and Orr’s wife planned a trip together, denying any intimacy. Jones died from internal hemorrhages. he denied the charge. Orr fled, was arrested, and said he killed Jones to defend his home after earlier confrontation witnessed by Orr’s wife. Jones’s dying statement denied the affair. The incident centered on alleged infidelity and a planned train journey to Rural Retreat with Mrs Orr.

Bristol Washington Post Union Station John Orr George Jones Jones Orr Ore Norfolk and Western Railway

Explosion Kills Three in Keystone Mine West Virginia

In Keystone West Virginia a gas explosion at the Keystone Coke Company mine killed Mine Boss Bud Meadows and two Black miners John Jackson and William Green. White miner Hilary Hall was injured with a fractured skull. A lamp in an unused entry ignited gas, tearing bodies to fragments but causing little damage to the mine overall.

Keystone Company West Virginia Bluefield W Va Keystone Cou Anct Coke Company Keystone Bud” Meadows John Jackson William Green Hilary Hall Meadows Jackson Green

Elopement Itineraries Stop in Maryland as Father Blocks Teen Marriage

Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Md July 2 A fourteen year old girl and a Shenandoah Va youth eloped to Hagerstown but the plan was stopped by the girl’s father near Chatham Henry Breeden who wired police. A separate report from the depot at Chatham notes Joel Bibby and Owen Bibby’s party boating tragedy near Novelty with one drowning as Merika and companions were rescued and the girl sent home. The tale blends a thwarted marriage attempt with a brief boating accident and police action.

Hagerstown Mannie Breeden Howard Merika Shenandoah Washington Post Chatham Joel Bibby Sonn Owen Bibby Merika Millpond Ing Wegen Bibby Cleek Merike

Man On Trial For Wife’s Death In Virginia Court

Julian Pavlinlo, charged with shooting and killing his wife ten months ago, faced trial in Elizabeth City County Court. He admits the killing but says he promised her to be used if she became insane again. Evidence was heard and arguments set to continue. Officials expect possible insanity ruling and commitment to an asylum.

Washington Post Newport News Jay Julian Pavlinlo Elizabeth City Paviinio

Killed at a picnic in Dellston incident report

Special to The Washington Post Morgantown WVa July 2 One man was shot and killed and several others wounded in a melee at a picnic at Dellston four miles north of Morgantown Walter Flinn shot Clyde Pixler and Bert Poole while allegedly intoxicated Flinn is under arrest stating he acted while insane from drink

Washington. Post Morgantown W. Va Dellston Here Clyde Pinter Clark Pixler Walter Flinn Bert Poole

Post-office Inspector Seeks Warrants in Richmond

Richmond July 3 Post-office Inspector Bulla swore out warrants for Policeman Ogilvie and street car conductor Robert Davis. They are accused of delaying the mail after a letter carrier refused to move to the section reserved for colored people, and was arrested before depositing his mail at the post office.

Richmond Post-office Bulla Ogilvie Robert Davis Jim Crew

Shot to Save Wife in Monroe County

In Monroe county on July 2 J W Hill shot and killed A M Burgess over an alleged assault on Mrs Hall. Hill surrendered at once and is jailed without privilege of bail.

Monroe N. C J. W. Hill A. M. Burgess

Bonaparte for Governor in Next Year’s Gop Plans

Baltimore July 2 Republicans high in the party discuss Charles J. Bonaparte as a potential governor candidate for next year though they have not spoken to him. If party sentiment favors him he would run even at the cost of his Navy post. The campaign is a year off but leaders already map plans for governor comptroller and attorney general and a state legislature that will elect two U.S. Senators. The State organization seeks candidates who command respect in vigorous party efforts.

Washington Post Baltimore Charles J. Bonaparte Bonaparte Ohe Post United States Republican Party

Delegates for Sturgiss in Second WV District Nomination

Morgantown July 2 Today’s primary convention in Tucker County practically settles the Republican Congressional nomination in the district. Georgi C Sturgiss will have five of the thirteen delegates and may gain them all. He carried Morgan County Saturday by 400 majority and county 33 without opposition, plus eleven Morgan County, ensuring his nomination. Sturgiss received a letter from Arch Welton of Grant County indicating withdrawal and that nearly all his delegation will go to Sturgiss.

West Virginia Washington Post Morgantown W Va Tucker County Georgi C Sturgiss Morgan County Sturgiss Arch Welton Grant County Sturgise

Obituary notes from Roanoke Salem and surrounding towns

Virginia obituary notices record the deaths of L A Williar a Virginia Brewing Co bookkeeper aged with one day illness wife two daughters and a son Roanoke County deputy sheriff jailer T Blackwell died after typhoid fever aged forty five wife seven children Lexington Thomas Williamson Graham aged sixteen died after five days illness appendicitis cadet to Virginia Military Institute Winchester John W Kelly veteran of the Mexican war died after a week illness at Vaucluse aged eighty six surviving wife and eight children

Roanoke L. A. Williar Virginia Brewing Company Salem T Blackwell Roanoke County Lexington Thomas Williamson Graham Edward J. Graham Virginia Military Institute Winchester John W Kelly Vaucluse

Allen's Foot-Ease and Foot-Kaix Discover Comfort

Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into the shoe. It relieves tightness, corns, bunions, blisters, callouses and sore spots and claims instant relief. A trial package is offered by mail.

Allen Al'ea Matt Allen S ‘Aim

Sporting Writer Drops Dead in Santa Cruz Home

July 2 Santa Cruz California John Paxton Cooper former sporting editor of the San Francisco Chronicle died at his home today of apoplexy.

Santa Cruz Cal John Paxton Cooper The San Francisco Chronicle

Hargis Case Opens in Beautyville Jury Fight

In Beautyville Kentucky on July 2 former County Judge James Hargis Fulton French attorney and ex Sheriff Edward Callahan and others faced trial for the 3 year old assassination of Lawyer James B. Marcum in Jackson. The session began with expected jury difficulties as prosecutors sought a continuance alleging missing material witnesses. The judge postponed ruling until tomorrow.

Beautyville James Hargis Fulton French Edward Callahan James B. Marcum Jackson Dorsey Hargis Callshen

Wisconsin Secretary of State Houser on trial for bribe offer

Madison July 2 a trial began in Municipal Court charging Wisconsin Secretary of State Walter L Houser with offering a bribe to State Insurance Commissioner Zeno M Hoat in the Equitable Life case over 1903 dividend distribution. Attorneys moved to quash the indictment. argument to follow. A separate note reports the body of Cecil B Fuller, drowned in the Potomac, not recovered after harbor boat Vigilant search. Ernest Fuller aided in recovering Herbert Callender's body earlier in the day.

Madison, Wig Walter L. Houser Zeno M. Hoat Equitable Life Assurance Society Mo‘tion Cecil B. Fuller Potomac Fuller Ernest Fuller Herbert Callender Great Basin

Ennis Arraigned in Alexandria Court on Robbery Case

John W. Ennis and Hugh L. Strider faced arraignment in Alexandria Police Court after a store robbery at Robert E. Knight's shop. Ennis admitted selling some items to Strider. Strider denied knowledge the goods were stolen but bought several pieces. State's Attorney Brent led the case. Strider fined ten dollars and given six months in jail, with bond set for appeal.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria John W. Ennis Robert E. Knight Hugh L. Strider Ennis Yenter S. G. Brent Robinson Moncure Strider Honis Hunts Brent Pitt Street

Names of hotel guests listed across American cities

A long OCR list shows hotel guest names grouped by city including Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Portland and more. The fragment names numerous individuals and spouses alongside hotel brands like National and Willard, with scattered addresses and states.

Baltimore& A Netwer National Boyd Cox Janes H Hate Wits Raleigh Horton George W. Gepen Tobhy JT. Hunton St. James George L Winter Artington L. Shaw Edward “M Hartwell Chicago N J Oxtourns Laura M Saxo Dorothy Bevo Nationals MacParland Pbters M. J. P. Straub James C Calm Littlefeld and Wits Gees W. L. Hills St Jamesq Woodend J. Keonard PB Philipp Southworth Shoreham St Ginge Charles G Phelps B. Beckmin Edwin Mulford Miss Wulford Elmer F. A. Laykin Ralph Jem New Willard Walter Neale Atherwoot A Gambiré F. C. Cowell Fy Fisher A. V. Canter Felaigh Philadelphia C . Lambert New Willard William B Sullivan

Insanity Defense Used in Martin Tighe Murder Trial

Martin Tighe, after five years in an insane asylum, stands trial for the June 13 1991 murder of his wife. The defense argues insanity with jurors questioned on the plea amid references to Stanford White and recent insanity findings.

Martin Tighe Washington Lewis Stuyvesant Jhanler Qghe Richard S. White Mr. Chanter Agsistant Gargan Stanford White Hany ‘Thaw

Fifteen naval officers retire under personnel act

Rear Admiral M R S Mackenzie the Third district light house inspector retired yesterday after over forty years service born in New York he was appointed from New Jersey in 1862 and reached captain in 1900. Other officers retired by their own application include Captains Willem Moore William H Curner Karl Roh roer John A H Nickels Commander Albert N Wood Lieut Commanders Satan Arnall John M Poyer Walter O Hulme and others. With fourteen voluntary retirements the 40 vacancy quota for the year is filled.

M. R. S. Mackenzie Third Lst Admiral Mackenzie New York New Jersey Tomplansville N. Y Willem §. Moore William H.curner Karl Rohrer John A. H. Nickels Albert N. Wood Satan Arnall John M Poyer Walter O. Hulme Anzy Parmenter Albert C. Dheffenbach Theodora C. Fenton John P. Guinness Horace W. Jones Benjamin W. Wells

Battle Ship Nebraska with 18.95 knot trial in July off Point Beala

The battleship Nebraska, under Captains Lane and Jordison, made 18.95 knots on a builder's trial near Point Beala. It sailed the course three times, two at record speed and once slowly. Navy inspectors witnessed. builders expect 19 knots easily. Nebraska to Puget Sound Navy Yard July 5 for bottom cleaning before the official trial. Meanwhile New Jersey arrives at New York for Fourth of July celebrations with marines and sailors and a harbor salute.

Nebraska Sextile Wash Point Beala Lane Jordison Navy Department R. E H. Coontz Arthur Grim Shaw Ruhn L. B. Crossett Puget Sound Navy Yard Wwastport New Jersey

Army Orders Update From Early 1900s Staffing Changes

Military notices list transfers promotions retirements and assignments across infantry cavalry artillery and engineer units. Key moves include Lieut Col Willem Gray extended absence one month, Chaplain Charles Pleros reassigned to Engineers and to Washington Barracks, Capt Amos Shattuck detached to Quartermaster vacancy, Capt Harry Howland to command Fourth Battalion, and Maj Charles Boyd relieved from major duties. Also officers retired including Maj Elias Chandler and Brig Gen George Paddock with duties at Sea Girt and Port Leavenworth noted, plus assignments for training at United States Cavalry School.

Willem W. Gray Bruto Tsober Third Infantry James A. Shipton Artillery Compe Charles O. Pleros Artillery Corps Gorpa of Engineers Washington Barracks District of Columba Feter S. Domus Sixth Cavalry Equirt Amos B. Shattuck Twenty-Ath Infantry Quartermaster's Department Ant Saison Ta Falcon Harry Howland Ninth Infantry Philippiva Leonte Charles T. Boyd Tenth Cavalry Boyd Corps of Engineers Charles E. J B. Durie David du B Gaillerd George H. Paddock Pitth Cavalry Tusa Alfred M. Palmer Quatermaster Figat James Prenties Avciery Cara Sea Girt M. J Tia Arive John Wie Madiwana Ms Resimental Cony Gane Joke Ue de Weltt Nonth Infantry United States Port Baavenworth Kank

Naval Officers Orders and Duty Assignments 1905

Orders list naval officers promoted retired or reassigned from June 4 to June 30 1905. Includes inspectors of boilers and machinery assignments in Barberton Ohio Shelby district and Brooklyn Navy Yard plus other duty changes and a note on Editor Schuele of Columbus Ohio wounded by Bucklen arnica salve.

Alr Ataowenes I Gant J A. Norris Hone W. F Winchell Setlrea Hansom Bollera Enbery Muateria Barberton Ohio BH. Leonard Xettred J. D. ‘Miner Shelby Readquartes Shelby Steel Company Shelbs Compande Burd Baltimore Atlantis Sidy Liew GW Melthrey Bath Seax Works Bath Lb Ameld Brooklia H. Z. Winston Charieatan Buslys L. Con, Jr Brooklyn Lherary Chepisin CL Bayard Wabash Boston Navy Yard Schuele Columbus Bucklen

Thaw's Wife Visits Prisoner Amid Crowd Watching

Mrs Thaw visited her husband at the Tombs claiming he is in better spirits and cheerful. Judge Olcott, Thaw's counsel, spent hours reviewing letters from supporters and potential informants. Thaw exercised outside briefly with other prisoners, then sought shade to avoid onlookers in nearby skyscraper windows.

Grand Reye Olcott Imn

Corey's Reconciliation Rumor Shocks New York

Special to The Washington 466 reports Corey staying at the Holland House and unseen tonight amid reconciliation rumors. Reports claimed he arrived in New York and visited Henry Frick at Fifth Avenue, with claims of a reconciliation with his wife. Frick house is closed and boarded up, family vacated for the summer. Corey did not return to his hotel by midnight.

Washington New York Corey Holland House Fifth Avenue Henry GC. Frick Frick THE New York Herald St Nw Ave Mita Ists Jawert B. B. Earnshaw Scottie Nelson Refrigerator CO St. H.W Sis Mae

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