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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1906

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3

Inside Job Theory Doubted In Mrs Stanton Murder Claim

The Washington Fest reports no evidence supports an inside job or Mrs Stanton knowing more about Mr Ajee Konnan s death. Police and coroner examined Mrs Stanton who showed no emotion at the funeral cortege and no sign of rage or capacity to strike the blows. Detective Sgt Price and investigators noted the old woman could not recount the tragedy differently, while a neighbor described her as emotionally distressed after the stroke that befell Mrs Stanton.

New York Ajee Konnan Marion Louie Stinton Price McDonalt Bronx Monet Rinna Stinton Sergeant Price Duraus

Police and DA rep Say No Break in Case Yet

After hours of investigation the day before, Jed watchers reported outside speculation about an inside job theory. Detective Price said nothing of significance was found to advance the case.

District Attorney's Office Jed Price

Virginia University Debaters Choose New Professors and Jones Cup

The eighty second annual Virginia University session opened with debates and a ceremony. Dr Reid Hunt received the physiology chair, Dr Charles H Bunting the pathology chair, and Llewellyn Hoxton the adjoint professorship. The faculty presented a loving cup to Charles Pinckney Jones for his rector service 1988 to 1903. Degrees were awarded to numerous arts graduates including Smith of Fendersog and Woods of Charlottesville.

Reid Hunt Marine Hospital Service Loving Cup Charles’ Pinkney Jones Stith Thornton Whitehead Robert K Massie The Theological Seminary of Virginia University Charles H Bunting Johns Hopkins University Hygienic Laboratory United States Public Health and Marthe Hospital Gergive Washington Llew University of Virginia Samuel Bakes Woods, Jr Charlottesville S Tidgood Albert Stuart Bolling Charlotteswile Lewis Hinton Bosher Richmond John Thorepson Brown, Jr Charlottesvitle Robert George Camp Franklin ,Va John Alfred Clarke Danville Sichard Beckethaen Wendstock Tames (Ithron Johnsson Rockdell John Thonay McCants Talladega Ala Trederick Granam Pollard Jans Brookes Smith Hender Samuel Baker Woods, Jr Charlottesvile

Father doomed wrong son in Riga police case

A Latvian military action in Riga forces a veteran father to select which son will be executed for disarming a police officer. After the father chooses and the execution occurs, authorities discover the other son was the actual offender, who is rearrested and tried by court martial.

St Petersburg Riga

Phillips Sprague Married in New York Ceremony

On Monday June, at the Camel of the Blessed Sacrament in New York City, Hermett Ewing Sprague, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hens Alert Sprague, married Walter Stewart Pull at the ceremony conducted by Hon. Father Phelis.

Phillips—Sprague Camel of the Blessed Sacra- Ptl Sven Arol Street Broadway New York Phelis, Hermett Ewing Hens Alert Sprague Walter Stewart Pulll

Died notices listing multiple obituaries and funeral details

A page of death notices reports several individuals dying in June 1906 across various locations including Washington DC Vancouver Washington and Tolone with funeral arrangements, interments and bereavement details for Mary Hgiten Alice Mayer Howard Mohler Cora Overton OConnell Hugh Foston Ella Wilson and others. Dates range June 1 through June 13 with various residence and cemetery details and short survivor lists.

Holder Cairo Mary A Hgiten Wa Noties Hig Slater Washington Grove Harry Gus Willa At Lowsiara A. Mathis Congressional Cemetery Stelt Mayer Vancouver Wash Alice E Mayer Jane Lavoy Mohler Lowsa Wiliam Monler Finerat Cejdtal Street Ap Om Spuuercutt Tamat Toulon Cora Overton M. W. Netafercutt Toulon NT John Atkinson Oconnell Mary Daniel Oconnell Madigan Flo Second Street Santhedst Ebene St Peter's Church Mount Olivet Fosfon Fifteenth Street Om Wilson Ella Wilson Sir Stour Joan Douglas Gladstone Tr Street Battal Janesville Wis Wilson Harm O Wilson Butter Mont Trank D. Wilson Kansas City J Dene Ss—S

Mutiny in Fletz regiment unsettles Poltava garrison

From Poltava on June 11 an open mutiny broke in the Fletz infantry over unkept pledges to improve service conditions after last fall's revolt. Mutineers moved through the town disarming police and gathering support from Sedky regiment and artillery units. Police efforts failed to disperse them as a crowd gathered in the square. In Odessa, 152,000 repatriated troops have been landed to date to minimize contact with townsfolk amid disaffection, especially among officers. In Warsaw, Polish terrorists press a relentless war with assassinations striking municipal and police officials, including the mayor of LeMeo and the police chief.

Poltava South Russia Fletz Sedky Regiment of Infantrs Frigade Police Fred Mumeers Piblic Odessa Japan Wiarsaw Poland Mayo of LeMeo Police Board Siedles

New Center Party Emerges in Russia Amid Council Majority

In St Petersburg on June 1, a new centrist party between the Octoberists and Constitutional Democrats is announced by M Yrmmoiof, once Agriculture Minister and now council member. It is expected to win a clear majority in the council, with the new Center Paris opposing the council majority’s legislative agenda.

Nservative St Petersburg Center Octoberists Constitutional Democrats M Yrmmoiof Council of the Empre the Paris Center Paris Amuatre Aner

Russia's Naval Programme and Progress Report

Official statement outlines naval construction: seven cruisers due by summer 1908, five battleships, four gunboats, two torpedo transports ready for commission by end 1907, and thirty five torpedo boats to serve by spring 1903.

Austrian Dispensary Drug Promises Hay Fever Cure

An Austrian drug called ascatco claims to permanently cure asthma and prevent hay fever if taken six weeks before symptoms. The ad promotes free samples and a mail order option from 3 West 2th Street, New York, offering seven drop doses and area rates for treatment.

Ascatco

Stormed Prison as Lynch Mob Seizes Jail Near Aldanu

Charles Kinslow, a negro, charged with attempting assault on Mrs. Harry A. Boudon, a prominent Aldanu society woman. About two thousand men stormed the jail, breaking doors before a police squad restrained the mob. Boudon's cries alerted rescuers who captured the assailant and turned him over to police. authorities fear possible lynching and seek riot readiness.

Washington Post Chester Charles Kinslow Harry A. Boudon Aldanu Kinstow Bondon Nemalie Wag

Residence Fire Destroys Mason House on Doughoregan Manor

Hillicott City June 11 The historic Carroll family residence of Mrs Emily V. Mason on Doughoregan Manor five miles west of Ellicott City burned yesterday Harper Carroll brother of ex Gov John Lee Carroll slept through the blaze and barely escaped with the help of a colored boy The fire began from the kitchen stove and destroyed nearly all valuable furniture some items once owned by Charles Carroll of Carrollton The incident leaves extensive losses to a family tied to Maryland history

Carroll Washington Post

Outing affray ends with stabbing in Beverly WV

Special to The Washington Poo reports in Beverly a clerk named John Channel was seriously cut in the abdomen and arm by Harvey Vest after a quarrel over the price of a pair of trousers. Channel attempted to eject Vest and Vest stabbed him with a long knife, authorities say.

Washington Elkins W Va Beverly John Channel Harvey Vest Channel Vest

Want Friars Expelled Petition to Carry Truth to Ide

In Lucena Tayabas district a crowd protests Capuchin monastery influence. Governor Ide arrives to meet a delegation demanding expulsion of three Capuchin friars from Sariaya. The demonstrators say promises by former executives and Americans were not kept and seek withdrawal of friars. Ide orders protection for the friars and will study the matter.

Gov. Ide Manila Lucena Tayabas Ide Lucene Iey Sariaya

Lives saved by sermon in Norfolk church

A 65 year old man and a 40 year old woman, strangers to each other, attended Rev. Dr. W G Starr's sermon on Is death by own action sin. After hearing the sermon they visited him today and said it changed their minds about suicide. Names not released.

Washington Norfolk W. G Starr United States Alka- Joldal Clinic Joseph W. Coleup Bert Finnerseo Point Postum Postum Co Bottle Creek Mich Lotkin Little Dogkesae Meliyedsyee

Boxall seeks absolute divorce from Raith J Boxall

Special to The Washington Pont Rockville Md July 1 James A Boxall through his attorney Edward Peters of Rockville has filed for an absolute divorce in the Circuit Court against his wife Raith J Boxall. The couple visited Rockville together and lingered near the courthouse for hours, later telling reporters they came for a lawyer because they want a divorce.

Washington Pont Rockville James A Boxall Edward Peters Raith J. Boxall

Slayer slain at Logan after double shooting

Logan West Virginia June 11 John Runyon was shot and killed on the street today after he had shot and killed Walton Cooke. Marshal Williams attempted to disarm Cooke, and when he resisted, was shot six times.

Logan W. Va John Runyon Walton Cooke Marshal Williams Cooke

Assault and Robbery Near Kingston Ends in Capture

A Black man robbed the Townsend home near Marion Station and attacked Mrs. Barnes and Miss Frances Powell at Kingston, threatening the baby with death. He rode off on Briddell’s horse, fled to Cape Charles, and was captured there. A mob gathered at Princess Anne, ready to lynch him if brought to court. He escaped toward Maryland via Cape Charles.

Washington Post Pocomoke City Jr. Townsend Marion Station New York Philadelphia Norfolk Richroad Robert Barnes Frances Powell Lewis Powell Kingston Cape Charles City Princess Ann Somerset County Episcopal Church Lill Sam Miss Powell Ving Cape Charles Xehobath Henry Briddell Hoplist Sernce Princess Anne Maryland Goveror Virginia

Boy Drowned From Steamer Near Creston

Parkersburg West Virginia June 11 Alpert Creel twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs George rec of Parkersburg drowned from the steamer Excel near Creston. He sought a job but was refused because of age and ordered off the boat. He hid in freight and stayed aboard. About 1 am he wandered the deck, tripped on a rope and fell overboard. His body was recovered today.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Alpert Creel George Rec Excel Creston

Close Call for Rider in Boonsboro Storm Fatal Lightning

A severe storm near Boonsboro Maryland caused fatalities as a bolt struck a group of horses killing two and injuring others while rider Jerome Pollmenberger and his horse escaped. In Elkton West Virginia Earle Schultz pitcher for Coal and Coke broke his right arm while attempting a throw at the plate during the opening of the Hiking Baseball League season.

Hagerstown Boonsboro Jerome Pollmenberger Spegus Elktus W. Va Earle Schultz Coal and Coke A Road Coal and Coke Baseball Club

Lightning kills two year old in Mason County

Lightning struck the Haley home at Glenwood Mason County last night killing J R Haley's two year old child and probably fatally injuring Mr Haley himself.

Washington Post Huntington W. Va J. R. Haley Glenwood Mason County Mr. Halley

Drunk Attendant Testifies At Virginia State Hearing

J L Glenn, a discharged attendant from Eastern State Hospital, told a legislative investigating committee he was fired for drunkenness during furlough but said the real reason was his refusal to vote for Norvelle Henley for Commonwealths attorney. He testified that other attendants were drunk the same morning and were not discharged, and that drinking was a common custom among staff.

Washington East Willamsbore J. L. Glenn Eastern State Hospital Legislative Investigating Committee Glenn Norvelle Henley Commonwealth Henley Glenn

Grand jury summoned in Curtin murder case inquiry

Washington Post dispatch reports in Corporation Court the grand jury received testimony on the Curtin murder inquiry. Judge Bailey warned that unpunished crimes endanger citizens and urged a thorough, rigid examination of witnesses. Foreman James F Peyton leads a 53 member panel. 18 witnesses questioned by day’s end with more to come.

Washington Post Bureau Ling Street Alexandris Grand Jury Corporation Court Curtin Bailey tLne Frank J. Pollard Henry Baader, Jr Henry F. Robertson George D Hopkins Henry K. Field Frank Harper Joan W. May John Leadbeater James F. Peyton Brent Nee

St Mary's Academy 38th commencement at opera house

The thirty eighth annual commencement of St Marys Academy will be held in the opera house tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock with diplomas conferred on Misses Mary Nugent Gertrude Crilly Matte Crily and Ethel McDonald of Alexandria. Certificates in multiple departments were awarded to numerous pupils at the academy on Prince Street. In the corporal court case Mary A Burroughs versus Knights of Columbus the jury awarded $1000 with interest from January 22 1905. Upperville Horse Show entries list shows 145 entries across fifteen classes on day one and 160 entries across eighteen classes on day two.

St. Mary's Academy Opera House Mary Nugent Gerotrude Crilly Matte Crily Ethel McDonald Alexandria Academy Prince Street Misael M. Sweeney J. Daly A Will M Cochran J Crilly Ro Crilly T Sullivan Gitt N Grol E Hill B. Allen A. Gilroy NM. Hammill J. Crilly B Nugent Stoutenhugh M. Greene H Greene M Nugent If McCormic H Corbett T Waters Dougherty J Graumann L. Devers M Daly Manros M Walker Ferry Kidwell R Davis D. Pullet G .Toch Toll L Holman N. Hinken M. Berm Gerlacher United States Misses Lamer M Gaines Gaines E Jackson Mary Murphy Margaret Murphy Hamilton of Futer Mf Daly Hoale Mo Finks M Lucas McMenamin M Hogan EB Manning K Brill M Grew E Allen T Schlichting R. Pongott H Nugent M. Ball F Gmor B Cadeky Mises M Allee M Gretner R Daly A ‘Byrne V. Downey P Hellmuth E. Roland V McDermott M Beck H Drew M Killmeyer J van Horn H Mayer M Tacher H Jmeph Z Ramer J Schittehhting J. ‘Allen Mayer M Miller Bergin W. Bayne A. Ballenger P Ballenger G Butcher la Briel E Drew M Kaos M Kells Kelly P Cort B. Evans P Hyans A. Grimm H+ den Losh A Lush V. Wiiver V Reynolds A Biren X Fannon T Spley M. Foley K Foley E Adams H. Wiles Pennet M. ‘Magner L Donnelly P. Hil H Moore J. Lash J Ipoe H Pohl H Crilly Fannon C Corbett Summerman R. Milner Sullivan A Schnel Remington A. Goods H Fannon J, Crilly T Hl B Ale B Sweeney F Woeeat Kline A O'Meara G Poh I, Pohl J Taylor M W. Ale L.“C Barley Mary A. Burroughs Knights of Columbus Willam B Riley Washington S G. Brent Upperville Washington Fort Leesburg

Woman Dies from Melancholia in Norfolk Hospital

Special to The Washington Four Norfolk Virginia June 11 Mrs Mattie Elizabeth Jones aged thirty four suffering from melancholia brought about by the death of her husband several weeks ago died at the Norfolk Protestant Hospital.

Washington Norfolk Mattie Elizabeth Jones We Ee Frederickshurg Mary Bhpin Hen Upton Urbanna Woodstock George Dash Chatham Achilles Atkins Franklin County Fredericksburg Mollie FT. Tinder F. M. Tinder Orange County Petersburg Peter O'Keenan Mattoaca Chesterfield County Amelli County Charlotte Butts Fredericksburs Vaughan William H. Vaughan Caroline County Suffolk Tune ii Junius T. Parker Feistel Janeti Elizabeth Maiden C. A. Maiden Tazewell District Episcopal Church Goath D. C Bowers Luray Charles T. Chadduck Elgin Curay Dandley Jane Bevittem Scotland Richmond Mr. Young

Ghostly aid helps find hidden treasure in Maryland court

Baltimore witnesses discussed Dr Thomas White's occult system aiding Miss Rose Hannan to talk with spirits and locate a buried $261 treasure under a tree in Pooles Maryland. Hannan testified she saw spirits, learned mental healing, and used sounds and motions in communication.

Miss Hannan Washington Fort Baltimore Thomas White Rose # Hannan Singuathe Judge Morris Dasd Snend

Calls Dawson Catspaw in Montgomery delegation race

In Rockville Maryland on June 11 a new circular accuses Thomas Dawson of not being a real candidate in the fight for Montgomery County's delegation to the congressional nominating convention. It alleges campaign funding from ex Senator Wellington and Lloyd Lowndes to steer the delegation for their aims. Dawson calls these claims malicious falsehoods.

Washington Post Rockville Thomas Dawson George A. Pearce Montgomery County Wellngton Lloyd Lowndes Montgomery Wellington Lowndes Dawson

ELOPERS ELUDED PARENTS ON FIRST RAIL TRIP WEDDING

June 1 Winchester Virginia special to the Washington Post notes Lula Loy aged nearly sixteen and Taylor Lee of Clarke County eloped by rail to Hagerstown Maryland for marriage. They left Bluemont and Berry’s Ferry homes after telling parents a visit. The couple returned at noon the same day and had never ridden a train before.

Washington Post Winchester Glatke County Lula Loy Letcher Loy Bluemont Loudoun Taylor Lee Berrys Ferry Clarke County Hagerstown

Ohio Delegation Visits Jamestown Exposition Grounds

The Ohio State commission to the Jamestown Exposition arrived in Norfolk and visited the grounds where the Ohio State building will be placed. A conference with exposition officials followed on the scope of the Ohio exhibit. Members include John W Boothwalter Springfield Ernest Root Medina John P Given Circleville George W Kuigil Columbus and Clive C Handy Wau sean.

Worfalk Ohio State Commission Norfolk Ohio State Building John W Boothwalter Springfield Ernest Root Medina John P. Given Circleville George W. Kuigil Columbus Clive C. Handy Wausean

Virginia Weddings and Local Notices Mention Elopement

Virginia wedding notices report Thopan and Nanme Ti Cassell eloping from Wayreheville, Va to Frederickburg for a ceremony by Rev. Amog Clary. Other marriages include Elijah Fardon and Carrie Ashburn in Lancaster County, Mary xn and Alfred R. Marton in Strasburg, and Leater Talley with Eadie Hiter in Pittsburgh area. Public notices touch on Postum endorsements and a traffic accident in Norfolk.

Mpnster Thopan Iss Nanme Cassell Wryreheville Van Amog Clary Front Royal Fredericksburg Elijah Fardon Carrie Ashburn Samuel Ashburn Lancaster County Baptist Parconere White Stone G. ¥. Bradley Irvington Woodstock Mary Xn Strasburg Alfred R. Marton Eloit Towa Bride's War GFL Fimk J. Hamaker Christian Shureke Leater Talley

Death of Miss Julia A Coleman at Harpers Ferry

Miss Julia A Coleman died at noon after a long illness from tuberculosis. She was years old at the time of death and resided in Harpers Ferry West Virginia. The obituary notes her prolonged illness and passing.

Julia A. Coleman Harpers Ferry W. Wa

Committee to Represent Daughters at Jamestown Exposition

Mrs William B R McKenney of Petersburg, head of the United Daughters of the Confederacy division, names a committee to devise ways and means for representation at the Jamestown Exposition. Members include Mrs Cabot Smith of Rocky Mount, Mrs N Randolph of Richmond, Miss Elvira Jones of Roanoke, Mrs Pryor Jones of Petersburg, and Mrs Frank Anthony Walke of Norfolk. Virginia obituaries note deaths in Fredericksburg, Woodstock, Chatham, Petersburg, and other towns with survivors listed.

Liveral Weehington Post Petersburg William BR. McKenney Division of the United , Daughters of the Confederacy Cabet Smith Rocky Mount N. Randolph Richmond Elvira Jones Roanoke Pryor Jones Frank Anthony ‘Walke Norfolk

Rockville Marriage Licenses Issued In Circuit Court

Rockville licenses issued by the circuit court clerk include Ishmael Goings of Alexandria and Milas Mahel E Tinsman of Fairfax, with Graham Moyles of Washington and Beulah Crowther of Southeast Washington, plus Isaac Fontaine and Eva May Everett of Silver Spring, and Baltimore connections noted.

Washington Fos Rockville Ishmael Goings Alexandria Milas Mahel E Tinsman Fairfax County Graham Moyles New Jersey Avenue Washington Beulah Mar Crowther G Street Isaac Fontaine Vison Baltimore Eva May Everett Silver Spring This County

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