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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1906

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Cananea Border Clash Sparks American Mexican Tension

A violent border clash near Cananea left two Americans and eleven Mexicans dead as American volunteers supported by Gov Isabel of Sonora briefly seized control. Mexican troops from Chihuahua Hermosillo Nogales and other points poured in while Arizona volunteers and U S cavalry monitored the line.

Mexico Isabel Sonora Arzona Washington Gos Asabel Walt Arizona Rangers Douglas Notin Qin Amercan Cananea Moscon Naca Ariz Hermosiflo Urericny Govenor Caninea Aroticia Chihuahua Hermosito Nogales Cultrang Cananer Witton United States Cavalry Naco Fort Huachuca Roosevelt D . Govsel

X Ray Located Diamond for Removal in Omaha Affair

Special to The Washington Post Omaha Nebraska surgeon Dr Henry, famed in the city, plans to operate on Mae Thomas to remove a $200 diamond swallowed by L Combs, a jeweler, after she stole it. The operation, deemed not difficult, aims to free her from a miserable position and benefit Mr Combs.

Washington Post Omaha Nebr Dune WU Henry Omaha Mae Thomas L. Combs Henry Thomas

Johnson seeks chemical test to prove spots are not blood

Wilkesbarre June 2 Charles Johnson of Towan seeks court permission for chemical analysis to prove stains on his clothing are not blood. The Commonwealth claims the spots are blood. Johnson, once tied to the murder of his sister in law and niece by Hi Brother Bigler Johnson, protests his innocence while Bigler Johnson confesses and implicates him.

Weekingsen Wilkesbarre Charles Johnson Towani Das Aprdina Commonwealth Johnson Bigler Johnson

Suspect Ends His Life as Ancona Raid Finds Bombs

Reports from Madrid, Barcelona, and Rome detail anti monarchist activity. A man believed to be the would be assailant of King Alfonso and his bride died by suicide near Madrid as police closed in, while raids in Ancona uncovered bombs and anarchist links. In Sabadell Morales, son of a manufacturer, is linked to anarchists and funding plots. Police in Rome arrested Gabbienelli and eleven others connected to bomb making. Authorities note a broader monarchist plot linked to Ancona and potential aims at King Victor Emmanuel.

Ancona Atlantic Alfonso Italan Barcelona Sabadell Morales Termary Leason Rome Adriatic Gabbienelli M Bie Victoria Gubbianelli Madrd Victor Emmanuel Inglishman Wallet Robert Hamilton Queen Victoria Madrid Morsles Navarro Paris Duke of Romanes

King and Bride at Bull Fight Amid Madrid Jubilation

Madrid celebrates the royal wedding of Alfonso and Victoria as King and Queen attend a grand bullfight. Crowds flood Calle de Alcalá toward the Plaza de Toros, with 60,000 spectators filling the arena and royal boxes. The British delegation largely abstains from the sport amid safety and public opinion concerns.

Madrid Kang Alfonso Alfonso Queen Victoria Calle de Alcala Plaza de Toros Royal Box Victoria Spain Duke of Medina Coell Duke of Alba Marquis of Jobar Prince and Princess of Wales Bunsen Henry of Battenberg F W Whitridge Colter Miss Waibridge

Third Sentence to Death for Carter Killing Vanished

In Valdosta Ga on June 2 the Carter children murder case saw J G Rawlings and his sons Milton and Jesse along with Alf Moore sentenced to hang. The date set is Friday July 12 as Judge Mitchell weighs the defendants innocence and truth spoken at trial while Rawlings defends his boys and Moore claims honesty before God.

Carter Valdost J G Rawlings Milton Jesse Alf Moory Mitchell Rawlings Ale Moore Carter J C Rawlings Alf Moore

Honor Horace Porter Elected President of West Point Board

The United States Military Academy board of visitors was organized with Gen Horace Porter named president and Lieut Gen A R Chaffee as vice president. Others include Arthur T. Toster San Rafael Cal Professor A A Persons University of Alabama Cal Ben S. Johnson Little Rock Ark Urban A Woodburs Burlington Vt Cot Charles Homer Yonkers NY Appointments by President Vice President Speaker Elias S Halliday Brazil and Samuel W Smith Pontiac Mich Al Waley Montgomery Alabama. The note also mentions using Spects Port Grape Wine to aid weakly persons in hot weather.

Board of Visitors To Military Academy West Point United States Military Academy United States Horace Porter New York A R Chaffee Arthur T. Toster San Rafael Cal University of Alabama Cal Ben S. Johnson Little Rock Ark Urban A Woodburs Burlington Charles Homer

Maniac Gunman Kills Three in Hibbing Saloon

In Hibbing Minnesota on June 2 an unknown man described as insane shot and killed John Kevister, fatally wounded Jack Beckasa, and then killed himself after entering Beckasa’s saloon. The bartender Revister was shot through the breast, and Beckasa was later shot in the breast before the gunman placed a bullet in his own head.

Minn John Kevister Jack Beckasa Beckasa Revister

Idaho farms flooded as reservoir bursts near Preston

Blackhurst irrigation reservoir near Preston Idaho bursts after heavy rains. Flooding covers several square miles wrecking crops and drowning livestock. Wagon roads wash out and Oregon Short Line tracks are inundated delaying trains for hours.

Indicted for Rebating Against Rail Companies

Las Vegas New Mexico June 2 Indictments returned by the United States grand jury charge the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company with granting rebates to the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company on coal shipped from Starville Colp to Deming New Mexico The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company is indicted for receiving these rebates.

Colorado Fuel and Santa Fe Las Vegas Mex United States Grand Jury Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Starville Colp Deming

Tariff Reform Idea Laid Out by Writers at Gotham Dinner

John Sharp Williams addresses the crowd from Cleveland Far ker and Watterson, declaring tariff reform concept eloquently voiced by Began. He urges it as the slogan for the next campaign amid graft concerns raised by Victons Circle.

John Sharp Williams W. J. Began Victons Circle

Plot to Kill Roosevelt Revealed by Portland Nihilists

Police learn of a Russian Nihilist cell in Portland planning to send a deputation to Washington to assassinate President Roosevelt after a Pole arrested for assault and acquitted disclosed the scheme. Detectives are investigating, noting praise for Czolgoz and intent to fund the plot.

Portland Oreg Roosevelt Cient Washington Pole Friends of the Fole Czolgoz McKinley

Tariff Reform Debate In New York Meeting Echoes Campaign Pitches

A tariff reform committee of the Reform Club staged a June 1925 Hotel Astor gathering to promote tariff reform in Congress. Notable attendees included ex Gov William L Douglas, Representatives John Sharp Williams and J Rainey, with letters from Grover Cleveland Alton B Parker and Henry Watterson. The discussion highlighted tariffs as a root of graft and electoral corruption, urging decisive reform. Also noted is Homecoming Week for Kentuckians with travel offers and schedules.

Grover Clevelant Aléon B Parker Henry Watterson John Sharp Williams New York Tariff Reform Committee Reform Club Hotel Astor Congress Henry B . Stapler Reform Committee William L Douglas Massachusetts J Rainey Grover Cleveland Alton B Parker Farker

Capsizing Tragedy Near Main Island Claims Three Lives

Eduard De vauchelle and three native companions were aboard a boat off Main Island when it capsized last Tuesday. De vauchelle swam thirty miles in seventeen hours to reach a rock where he rested, then swam two more miles to land at Malokal. One native endured sixteen hours with him before exhaustion sank him. A fourth occupant reached shore earlier, while others perished at sea.

Nonolulu Eduard Devauchelle Main Island Davauchelte Malokal Devaucheite

Canfield May Not Testify in Delsbunty Canfield Trial

Special to The Washington Post reports Richard Gansfeld’s defense in the Delsbunty Canfield trial may delay him from taking the stand. Canfield missed Friday’s appearance due to stage fright, prompting adjournment to 2:20 PM. Mooney expects a surprise if Canfield is called before cross-examination.

Washington Post New York Richard Ganseld Isiness Dels Bunty Canfield Supreme Court Newburger Canfield Yuatice Mooney Canfeld

Marriage Report Denied In New York Church

New York June 2 The report that Mrs Brura Spreckels Watson daughter of Claus Spreckles of San Francisco was married to John W Ferris of the family in the church of the Trans fyndian was false according to Rev George C Houghton rector who said no one connected with the couple has any knowledge of such a marriage and no arrangements were made.

New York Brura Spreckels Watson Claus Spreckles San Francisco John W Ferris George C Houghton Fee Boughton John F Waggaman Rhvers Rice Chesapeake Bay Thomas Waggaman Sly Leone Wiss Waggaman New Grievis G.wynter Cal Dugene Pia Nent

Woman Bandit Captured After Two-Week Pittaburg Terror

A female bandit terrorized Allegheny farmers near Pittsburgh for two weeks, appearing with dual revolvers to rob crops and cash. Jonathan Williams of Shaler Township identified her after a hold-up, as she wore a mask. Magele Brown, 43, admitted to past crimes and carried over $900 in a purse plus four hidden revolvers when arrested.

Washington Post Pitteburg Allegheny Evergreen Road Jonathan Williams Shaler Township Bush Magele Brown Williams Brown Snally

Americans Quell Mexican Riots at Bull Fight

In today's issue authorities report peaceful handling of a Mexican riot disturbance marked by crowd unrest during a bull fighting event. Police and plainclothes officers contained threats near the arena, with no serious injuries recorded and ongoing investigations into causes and instigators.

Asgail Weggaman Mutual Life Khan Iowa Longworths Bet Salt Menton Massinf l-Booth Maryland Society of Washington Wall Street Devils Island Army and Navy Affairs Mr Dooley Bryan Catcutta George Ade Mark Smith Savoyard Merrimac Washington Batug Halttone

Somerville Woman Kills Hotel Man in Front Porch Shooting

Alexander Dipasio, a Somerville hotel man and real estate dealer, was shot twice in the head on the Mechanic street porch. Miss Fiorardo Thorne says the shooting avenged a wrong and she surrendered at the Somerset courthouse after the act.

Somerville Alexander Dipasio Raritan Fiarundo Thorne Mechanic Street Somerset Hospital Diproio Iam Dupacio Ins Temple Somerset

Trolley Car Overturn Kills Four in Providence RI

Four persons are dead and possibly more after an electric trolley car overturns early this morning in East Providence, Providence County. Police and emergency crews respond as investigators begin assessing the scene and cause.

Providence R I East

Girls Suit Dismissed Amid Settlement Talks With Publisher

In Cleveland Ohio on June 2 a suit by Hazel Lawrence against uncle Mortimer J. Lawrence publisher and club member was dismissed after nearly a year. The 18 year old alleged assault, the case cited a $100,000 claim and a settlement reached through her mother’s negotiation. The mother said the case would be reinstated if needed.

Cleveland Ohio Hazel Lawrence Mortimer J. Lawrence Mallienare Kew Lork Lacht Club Lawrence

Waggerman Dying in Humble Annapolis Home

Thomas E Waggaman once wealthy Washington realty broker and Catholic University treasurer lies dying in a dilapidated Annapolis cottage near the poorhouse. Cancer and financial ruin follow a million-dollar collapse that ruined hundreds of investors. his wife and a small brood stand by as relatives report his days are numbered.

Catholic University Snell Smith Annapolis Mia Thomas EL Waggaman Washington Collinson Collinsons Famin Thomas E Waggaman Wagsaman Wageaman

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