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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
5
Baltimore court hears witness describe a magic water powder mixture tied to alleged profits from herettes parchments. scattered phrases mention Doctor charms and figures like Peniley, Willkim T, and Hunt for Magic Water as investigators seek the source and scale of the alleged scheme.
The readable fragments reference a consul or consultant matter with mentions of a hearing, a meeting in Val, Ohio, and South Southern Rally context. Details are unclear, but the text suggests a legal or official hearing with incomplete dialogue and a request to state a salary.
A fragmentary OCR snippet references a nurse figure and pallid imagery. The readable bits hint at a scene or line involving illness and undertone of decline, with garbled names and phrases suggesting a dramatic or literary note rather than a clear event.
A large crowd watched the Leesburg horse show with awards listed across principal classes. Winners include Hackee Rib Adal and Mes Blair y Jobeten in hack, Lord Chesterfield and Blair Johnson in trot, and multiple riders in saddle and pony events. Notable names appear: William L. Hirssie, Don Juan, KOR Whits, Virginia Girl, and Daisy Bimpsa among others.
Ibriet Tattaic confessed after weeks in jail awaiting execution for a fault. The confession, signed in the presence of spiritual advisers, led to a noon departure from the jail with the Washington Guards under Captain Rowe to Wing George Court House where the convict is to be hanged tomorrow morning.
A string of robberies reported along Duke Street in Alexandria and King Street in Melandria. Thieves took money, a watch, rings, and a few valuables, but small sums and some items were left behind. Crime witnesses include William Layurk and James BR. Llorman, with houses ransacked but little cash recovered.
The Curtin murder case was reopened by State’s Attorney Brentton News. George W. Cale, a riverman, testified that a woman witnessed the murder. Lilian Bigir Stephen and Meche were placed near witnesses. A warrant for Adz Smith was obtained after Beava’s letter sworn at Monumental.
James Brown a watchman in Longaibesty freight area west of the city was involved in a confrontation when an intruder fired after snatching Brown's revolver. Brown was wounded in the hip and taken to a local hospital for surgical treatment. A fugitive was pursued near Hunting Creek as a circular manhunt formed at night. Brown's condition cited as serious. Havana fever case fatality noted with a Spaniard dying at the hospital.
George Gould and associates back a broad financing plan for the Wabash Railroad, proposing a new issue secured by a general mortgage and stocks and bonds of subsidiaries. The $200 million plus issue would fund improvements and extensions, retire existing debentures, and support a continental network, with underwriters Lair & Co. and William A. Read & Co. handling the bonds.
A New York telegram reports Ladenburg Thalmann forming a company to mine 20,000 acres of bituminous coal sands in Virginia. It plans 15 million dollars in bonds and equal stock, with Seaboard Air Line Railway figures and partners like Thomas F. Ryan and Blair & Co tied to the deal. Rumors also link consolidation with the South and Western Railroad.
Two Pennsylvanians aged twenty five and fifty, Bernard King and Juin Miller, were charged with counterfeiting after a confession led to Miller’s arrest. Officers found about 120 counterfeit coins on Miller, mostly twenties, with the pair facing a preliminary hearing before a U S commissioner. Reassessment proceedings were opened in Altamont against Tennessee Coal Iron and Land for taxes for 1903 to 1908, with an estimated amount not less than $1,000,000.
The day’s success hinges on breakfast quality, not quantity. It isn’t how much you eat that matters, but how much nutrition reaches the stomach.
A period piece advert promotes Apiero as a breakfast nutriment easy to digest and blood-energizing. It touts Apitezo as a crisp cereal for everyone and recommends daily use for a month, served with milk or cream. It lists Apiteso Biscuits at 15 cents and Apitezo ruins at 1 cent per package.
Isaac Fleming aged forty two was arrested by Private Holt of the Fourth precinct after allegedly striking Dr Andrew G Hamilton in front of his Maryland avenue southwest residence at 1139 PM. Hamilton said Fleming used insulting language and the doctor returned a blow. Fleming was taken to Emergency Hospital for dressings before being held for morning court.
The veteran missionary Reverend Dr Nassau returning home after 45 years in Africa declared King Leopold a monumental liar and tied the slave trade to Leopold’s regime. He cited 1500 Congo Free State soldiers who subsist on blood and kill natives for rubber profits, demanding accountability in Parliament.
In San Francisco on June 7 a citizen committee subcommittee left for Washington after telegraphic contact with President Roosevelt. They aim to learn his views on Congress endorsing a long-term bond issue for San Francisco totaling 3.2 billion dollars, with financier Franklin Lane reported to have secured Wall Street backing if the U.S. endorses the issue.
Luna Park hosts record crowds during favorable weather with 5000 visitors expected for upcoming outings. Philippini's Band Norins and Oscar Norin perform daily. Roy Knabenshue to fly an airship, planning a White House landing and greeting to President Roosevelt.
City notes report the Senate passed the bill for control of Niagara River waters. Officials refused A M Porter of Pittsburgh sixty day extension to complete sewer brick contract for the District. Garet Peter Construction Co won an extension for New Jersey Avenue and B street sewer. Mary Carter's will dated 1854 leaves farm to husband George Carter with remaining estate to Aver Dixon and Joseph Hawkins in canal shares and executors Allen Dixon and Joseph Hawkins. Associated Charities designates June 0 as contribution day for Damn Goo Will. summer outing articles requested.
The proceedings of the court martial for Captain Perry Garst, accused of sacking the Rhode Island at groundings near York Spit, York River Virginia, have reached the Navy Department. Secretary Bonaparte will review the report as the Norfolk based court considers Lieutenant Commander Howard J. Witherspoon’s similar charges.
Manila June 7 three gunboats Al Mindanao and Kinileno captured by Admiral Dewey during the destroying of the Spanish fleet have been sold as junk for 6606 at Olongepo. A War Department order cuts leaves of absence for army officers July to September 1906 and directs duty at summer maneuvers. Evans moves ships from Provincetown to Rockport to meet the Dewey voyage.
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