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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1905

Page

3

Glad She Killed Him After He Beat Her For Years

Bertha Claicat shot Emile Gerdron, her living partner for six years, on Seventh Avenue as detectives attempted to arrest him for assault. He fled, she fired two shots to his back and another to the stomach, killing him. She declared she would do it again, claiming he beat her and she fed and cared for him. The incident occurred near West Twentieth Street station as police escorted Gerdron to custody.

Bartha Claicat Emile Gordton New York Emile Gerdron Seventh Avenue Bertha Claicat Tenderloin Morton Gerdron West Twentieth Street Prem Gerauron Degandoy Gilda

Health Office Record Entry of Various Individuals Dates

A health office record lists names and brief identifiers for individuals including J Artes Wo Burche of 1152 20th Ave, Bernhard Auseher of 2003 35th St, Thomas W Chase, Ove Wo Clapp, Aanenod Coleman, Thomas W Coulter Soldier's Home resident aged 73, George Graham of Anacostia, Sarah Graham, Jambella Harrington, Julia Harvey of 228 E Ow, Infant of Cine Ika, Catherine EK Johnson of 3738 Prospecture, Mathew Pierce at 8%, Ray of 101 13th Ave, Edward P Stevenson, Magdaline Sturtevant, Elizabeth J Turner aged 66, among others, with ages, addresses, and ages noted in shorthand.

Artes Ternard A Huseher Thomas W Chase Rona Ove Wo Clapp Juliaa Harvey Cine Ika Max Ave Catherine EK Johnson Arab Mathew Pierce Fonn W Ray Edward P Stevenson Durabarton Ave Magdaline Sturtevant St and Asyl

Parisie girl testifies on alleged NY trafficking case

The woman says she was raised in a French town and lured to New York by Gerdron when she was seventeen. He promised marriage but forced her into prostitution, threatening death if she complained, leaving her life in “hell” since arrival. She seeks police protection.

France Gerdron New York Bince

Lost Jewels Recovered In Boston Arrests Of Porter Couple

New York porter Michael Burnham and his wife Elizabeth were arrested in Boston over a theft of a salesman’s jewelry case valued at thousands. Burnham, alias Frank Hiley, allegedly took the case from David Nathan of Nassau Street, carried it home, and sold part of the jewelry with his wife. A lodging-house keeper alerted police after suspect behavior, leading to a search that uncovered the case and jewels valued at several thousand dollars. Police linked Burnham to a prior alias Joe Healey and to a June car wagon disappearance, with further extradition to follow.

New York Porter Boston Michael Burnl Frank Hiley Elizabeth Burnham David Nathan Nassau Cortlandt Street Pennsylvania Railroad Nathan Nassau Street Aston Charles F. Adams Adams Rileys Daniel F. Pettit Michael Burnham Express Company Nas~sau Street Joe Healey Elmira

Welcome to the Elks as Buffalo lights up for convention

Buffalo New York on July 8 celebrated the Elks visit with six blocks on Main Street illuminated by incandescent bulbs, mercury lamps, and electric canopies. A canopy of bulbs topped by four elk figures greeted guests while names of officers under consideration included Robert W. Brown of Louisville for grand exalted ruler and C F Tomlinson of Winston for grand esteemed leading knight.

Buffalo N. Y Main Street Seneca Street Lafayette Square Elka Electriciana Robert W. Brown Louisville C. F. Tomlinson Winston N. C Charles W. Kauffman Hoboken N. J Fred C Robinson Dubuque Iowa

Equitable Agent Quits Over Loaded Participating Policies

Archibald C. Haynes, general agent for the Equitable Life, resigns in New York city citing refusal to promote loaded participating policies and inadequate nonparticipating policy commissions. He announces he will cease active operations after December 31, naming Paul Marton as board chair. Haynes notes intent to work only with mutual organizations in the future.

New York Archibald C. Haynes Equitable Life Assurance Society Broadstreet Paul Marton Financial District Haynes Equitable Society

Barbers to Open Sundays After Court Ruling

St Louis officials announce Sunday barber shops may reopen tomorrow following Judge Moore's ruling that Sunday closing is unreasonable. Chief Kiely will enforce closures for saloonkeepers, while barbers face no arrests if they stay open. Hotelkeepers had pressed for reopening to aid travelers.

Washington St. Louis A. C. Stewart Board of Police Commissioners Kiely Hiram Moore Court of Criminal Correction St. Lewi Moore Sun

Powers to be surrendered to federal marshal in Kentucky

Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin wires the Scott County judge to deliver Caleb Powers to the eastern district of Kentucky marshals under Judge Cochran's habeas writ. The Scott County circuit court will hold a special session Monday to record Powers's transfer as the term closes. Attorney General Hays says the state appeals to the U S Supreme Court to overturn the habeas writ and a suit will seek remand to the state court. Governor Warner designates Michigan National Guard Company L as bodyguard for the President at the Soo celebration.

Frankfort Commonwealth Franklin Scott County Caleb Powers United States District of Kentucky Cochran Scott Cireuit Powers Hays Supreme Court of the United States Federal Supreme Court Mich Warner Company L Third Regiment Michigan National Guard Soo

Peace envoys depart Tokyo amid grand reception

Tokyo and Yokohama witnesses a festive send off for Baron Komura and his peace delegation. Crowds, balloons, and banners greet the party as Japan answers the peace prospect with joyous public displays and military honors accompany the Minnesota voyage to Seattle.

Tokyo Bsaron Komura Shimbashi Yokohama Peace Commission Baron Komura Japan Minnesota Great Northern Line Seattle Marquis Ito Katsura Griscom Legation Minesota Komura Takao Tokyo Bay Baron Jutaro Komura Kogoro Takahira United States Col. Tachibana War Office M.yamaza Bureau of Political Affairs M. Saito Bureau of Information E H. W. Denson Foreign Office Baron Koroura

Dinner to Baron de Rosen and Cassini’s departure

Count Cassini hosts a farewell dinner for Baron de Rosen the Russian ambassador designate. Guests include embassy staff and Russian consul Baron Schlippenbach in Washington. Cassini plans direct trip to St Petersburg for talks with the Emperor and a personal message from President Roosevelt.

Eaeko Oyster Bay Baron Kaneko Sagamore Hill New York White House Washington Far East Karon Rogen Count Cassini Roosevelt Sagamore Till Baron Rosen Atlee Ambassador Rosen Sylph Baron Rozen Adce Portland Portal City Portland Board of Trade Washington Manary Baron As Rosen Baron Schlippenbach Chicago St. Petersburg Peirce Adee

Invasion by Persians Dominates Caucasus Crisis

Reports from St Petersburg describe a severe Caucasus crisis with Persian bandits crossing borders into Baku and Erivan. Bombings in Tifis halt business, while Butoum faces paralysis as troops and weapons move to defend settlers. Violent strikes and anti-Semitic riots intensify, and authorities suppress official updates amid widespread unrest.

Caucasus Bt. Petersburg Associated Press Lenkoran Baku Erivan Tserek Tifis Butoum Kniz Potemkin Vanovovosnesensk Vladimir Moscow Viadimy Klzbni Novgorod

Emperor Replies to Deputation on Russian Assembly

St Petersburg report details July 4 reception by the Emperor for a delegation from various provinces. The ruler rejected calls for a restricted body and warned God may punish Russia for past sins while reaffirming plans to summon an assembly and continue reforms toward peace and welfare.

Czar St Petersburg Sherometes

Castro submits Venezuelan bond conversion contract to Congress

President Castro transmitted to Congress a special message with the Venezuelan debt settlement contract. The agreement between Venezuela and foreign holders, including Disconto-Gesellschaft for German holders and the council of foreign bondholders for British holders, outlines issuing 3 percent bonds totaling bolivars 132,049,825 redeemable in forty seven years.

Castro Congress Caracas Transmissian London Jame 21 Venezuela Disconto-Gesellschaft Council of Foreign Bondholers

Norwegian official recalls over Swedish pride in royal visit

In Christiania the Norwegian secretary planned to decorate for entry of Prince Gustavus Adolphus and his bride. Swedish press criticized welcoming a revolutionary symbol. To avoid tension, the secretary was recalled and arrived home. Stockholm palace will be empty tomorrow. The events reveal heightened Swedish feeling and Norwegian intent to honor its former dynasty.

Christiania Stockpyr Gustavus Adolphua Sweden Stockholm

Henry Phipps in Trouble Over Poaching Incident

Special Cable Dispatch reports Scottish procurator fiscal probing Henry Phipps American steel magnate over a midnight July 4 incident on the Beauly River. Phipps and his two sons hailed a boat they mistook for poachers. a man named Fraser was wounded after a gun was fired. Fraser, a Lord Lovat servant, lost an eye after Edinburgh physicians intervened.

Washington Post London Daily Mirror Henry Phipps Ns Phipps Lord Lovat Highland Place Beaufort Castle Beauly Phipps Fraser Edinburgh Frazer

France and Germany reach Tangier conference agreement

Premier xouvier and German ambassador Prince von Radolin announced an accord on communications between France and Germany over Morocco. France agrees to join a conference, with assurances its interests will be safeguarded. Official notes to the Chamber of Deputies expected Monday. Diplomatic circles indicate Tangier will host the conference.

Paris Xouvier Prince von Radolin France Germany Morocco Chamber of Deputies Tangier

Hope for crew abandoned after submarine Farfadet sinks

Efforts to raise the submerged French submarine Farfadet at the entrance to Sidi Abdallah port in Tunis failed last night. All hope of saving the crew is lost after the vessel sank last Thursday morning.

Fair Parla Farfadet Sidi Abdallah Tunis

Jaures Urges International Socialism for Peace

In Parla on July 9 M Jaures in L Humanite calls on international socialism to unite against militarism and capitalism for peace. He argues a France Germany Britain clash would devastate civilization and urges French German cooperation as essential to universal peace.

Parla M. Jaures Berlin von Buelow L'Humanite France Germany England Great Britain

China Refuses Russian Lama Escort at Thibet Border

Peking reports Russia seeks to show protection for the Dalai Lama as minister Pokoulioff leaves for Washington. China declines to authorize a small Russian escort to the Lama to Thibet borders, deeming it unnecessary. Lama remains at Urga amid unconfirmed reports of Russian bank funding. Mrs McCormick to visit America this summer with a Chicago-area stay planned. Verona buys the Romeo Juliet house for 2900 dollars after auction.

China Russia Peking M. Pokouiloff Washington Board of Foreign Affairs Dalai Lama Thibet Kiachta Pokotlloft Urge Urga Verona Ju- Met Romeo Barly

Amexican Killed by Mexican Peon in mining camp clash

In Urique Mexico, a fight between an American manager and a peon named Rocha led to two Americans being stabbed. Engineer Johnson died twelve hours after the assault. Rahn sustained light injuries and Rocha was jailed. The incident centers on a $3 debt claim from Manager Rahn of a mining company.

Amexican Mexico City Urique Rocha Rachn Johnson Rahn

Bowles Die in Richmond Park After Dy­ing Episode

Special to Tnewaaningian Hour reports Henry W. Bowles a well known proofrestler found dying in Monroe Park Richmond tonight and expired soon after. The piece then lists numerous ship arrivals and sailings from New York Liverpool Cherbourg and other ports with several vessels named and routes noted. An offer promises $100 for the best written criticism of Uncle Sam's speech on page 1 with souvenir Washington for the winner.

Richmond Henry W. Bowles Monroe Park Uncle Sam Page 1 Washington

Walter Kittridge Dead Author of Tenting on the Old Camp Ground

Walter Kittridge the poet and author of Tenting on the Old Camp Ground died at his Reeds Ferry home today age and infirmities of old age cited as cause. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.

Manchester N. H Walter Sittridge Reeds Ferry

Oldest man in region dies at 102 in Fort Plain

Davin T Timmerman aged 102, the oldest man in the area, died in Fort Plain New Hampshire while visiting his aging father. In Laconia New Hampshire two brothers ages fifteen and twelve, Fred and Justin Finn, drowned while swimming in the Winnipesaukee River. An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a sustaining tonic to help endure the heat and bolster health.

Fort Plain N. H Davin T Timmerman Laconia Fred Justin Finn Winnipesaukee River Hood

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