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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1908

Page

18

Thaw Remains in Jail Hope for Freedom and Transfer

The article reports on Thaw still jailed with his wife visiting and discussions about potential transfer to a different prison or asylum. Justice Morschauser weighs options for Thaw’s future, including a move to Mattawan or Matewan and possible asylum care.

Kerk Jonesy Hiarry Birean Powghkeepsie Justce Lowh Supreme Court Matewaan Ana Kapme

Band Stands Needed in Washington

Letter from John C Holland urges city to build roofed band stands to quiet sound and improve acoustics. He calls for two large stands for the Marine Band, one on Capitol grounds and one near the White House, to better showcase the nation’s pride and public performances. Washington June 11.

Marine Band Capitol Grounds White House Ountry Washington Bese John “C Holland

Desperate suitor murders mother on Morristown golf links

Four children mourn their mother found slain on the Meristown Field Club golf links after a man she had spurned lured her away. Neighbors overheard threats as the Italian barber suspect fired shots and fled. the crime follows a pattern of coercive romance and prior urging of marriage.

Clubhawks Spedal Washington Morristown N J Das- Deght Iite Meristown Feld Club Krank Ned Gelat Mra

20000 In Jubilee Pageant Garbed in Armor and Costumes

700 representatives from across Austria participated in a jubilee pageant marching in armor and period costumes. The procession featured royalty, nobles, and officials, with spectators and carriages lining the streets. The event showcased Austria’s historical pageantry during the reign era and included displays of ceremonial attire and architecture.

Vienna Auste Gar Joseph Arch Hesses Royalses Austria Olvees Aarons Bon Carls Ottons Ate Eglis R Val Priacty Csutlares Bely

Governor Avoids Berth 13 Amid Taft Talk

The Washington four India report notes Governor Hanley skipped a berth 13 nomination issue. Officials indicated it would be unwise to nominate Farrbanks for presidency given existing political handicaps and already paid opponents. Berth 13 confusion was seized and deemed satisfactory.

Washington Four India Hanley Farrbanks Taft Berth Novas

Funeral of O H P Belmont in New York City

Funeral services for O H P Belmont were held in a New York church with a large attendance of prominent women. The rites, led by Rev Charles A Snedeker of St George's Hempstead, featured a boys choir and a wreath of orchids atop the coffin. Attendees included William K Vanderbilt Jr and August Belmont Jr and Sydney Harriman.

O IL P Belmoent New York Pes Charles A Snedeker St Georges Church of Hempstead Wro William K Vander Fic Jr August Belmontje CM Oelrehs Sydney Harrla

Whaling Steamer Willem Baylies Lost in Siberian Ice

A private Nome dispatch to San Francisco says the steamer Willem Baylies is lost in the Anadyr Bay ice pack Siberia. Eighteen crewmen are believed rescued by the Bowhead and are aboard the steam whaler Jeannette. Nome later confirms their safety.

San Francisco Nome Willem Baylies Anadyr Bay Siberia Bowhead

Fire Destroys Studio and Stock in King Street Fire

Fire at 621 King Street Alexandria destroys Archer L Jameson’s photographic studio and badly damages Lozano Dry Goods stock. Firemen from Columbia and Reliance battle flames confined to the gallery and lower floor with four water streams. one firefighter bitten by a dog and another cut by glass receive medical care. Insurance and loss estimates range up to thousands of dollars.

Alexandria King Street Jameson Washington Post Bureau Archer L Jamesons Lozano Dry Goods Company Columbia and Reliance Fire Engines Secon Frst George J Haines Accot Ink Va Alexander E Slaymaker Logane Dry Goods Company Sallie P Lozano Saya Jia Saya William Craven Columbia King and Pith Edward Pettey Fir Pettey Glass

Exercises at St Mary's Academy in Alexandria

The fortieth annual exercises of St Mary's Academy were held at the Alexandria Opera House with a large audience. Diplomas were presented to graduates by Rev L F Ricety and Rev Eath Payne. Graduates include Wisses Wary Ellen Hill and others. music and academic awards noted with gold medals.

St Marys Aideny Aevandria Opera House LF Ricety St Mary 8 Church Eathe Payne Clifton Ellen Hill Mary Agnes Gulro Katherine Groh Mary Bernadette Allen Washington Mary Flien Hil Ge Trude Patterson Moses Ales Ann Freger Hazel Fieanor Ale Else Milroy Hamilton Kelle Virginia Studds Alao Wisa Ida Christian Doctrine Miss Marlin Kais Wiss Maud Allensworth T Senor Wiss Anne Withelm Wiss Heen Corbett Mii Carmen Mier Junor

Degradation of Charles B Ulmo as French traitor

The former naval officer Charles B Ulmo was court martialed for espionage. He faced life imprisonment and degradation in rank as Lilma was arrested in October for possession of valuable documents. He was humiliated before troops, stripped of insignia, and condemned to Devlis Island off French Guiana where Maj Dreyfus was confined.

Toslon Charles B Ulmo Lilma Nulonast Lume Lilmo Limos Devlis Island French Guiana Maj Dreyfus Isa

Arms on Cuban Ship Rumor Grounds Arms Shipment to Cuban Rebels

A rumor in New York claims the Seguranca carried about 10000 rounds of ammunition to Cuba for rebels. Customs officials allegedly knew of the cargo and warned Washington to seize it upon arrival at Santiago. Meanwhile Brookland holds a solemn blessing of lilies at Mount St Sepulcher Church with Mass and benediction.

New York Wall Street Santiago Cuba South Street Washington Church of Mount St Sepulcher Franciscan Monastery Brookland

Captain of Gibraltar found partly guilty in collision case

British naval court martial found Captain Eumsden of the cruiser Gibraltar hazarded his ship by default in the GladiatorSt Paul collision case but not by neglect He was reprimanded and dismissed from ship after considering St Paul’s failure to comply with collision articles.

Gibraltar St. Paul Portsmouth Lowry St Paul Eumsden Tlumsden Prisner

Accused Lawyer Ends Life in Watertown Office Building

Watertown New York June 12 Charles B McCormick thirty eight an attorney and brother of Henry J McCormick a former New York Central civil agent now under arrest on charges of forgery killed himself by leaping from the top of a five story office building to the pavement He was arrested last night on grand larceny charges for allegedly taking part with his brother in a fraudulent settlement claimed to net 4260 from a 500 claim against the New York Central Railroad

Watertown Charles B McCormick Kenry J McCormick New York Central Civn McCormick New York Central Railroad

Commencement Exercises Attract Diverse Graduates Across States

The Washington Fest Charlottesville hosts the eighty aura session of the Liberals of Virginia with an athletic presentation by the General Athletic Association. A long list of graduates from professional schools and various bachelor programs is announced, including names from Virginia, Tennessee, California, and beyond, reflecting wide regional participation in the ceremony set for June 12.

Athletic Association Washington Charlottesville Liberals Virginia Tomor Brachelors Law James Jagley Bouldin Houston Leo Praiford Norfolk Joseph Anderson Caldwell Aistol Tenn John Morford Calhoun Mayavilla Alexantes Spottswood Campbell Warrentown Max Laurety Charman Los Angeles Callittard Wicent Glark Lexington Hernsen Slauntos Vatian Lee Davison Jonesy Me Days Nort Ik John Raymond Engle Palm Pa William Ormondite Hariottessilie Jama Ferguson Willacy Werrson Pat Winted Kear Norton Wmerson Wyntoin Kelly Wite Meron Kelly Porter William Brorke Lamb Et Remont Semarneal Levi Lomlayile Fy Edwin Brooks Mapp Keller Wille Mauch Bentim Ark Geaga Water Jr Miscosukee Damian Monserrat San Juan Porta Rico Willem S. Mud Birningham Ala Sterbert Vasey Kek Beaer Dam Wis Francischella Pugh Donaldsonville la Gaile D Fitz Simno Raene Washington Bb William Henry Hees Masville de Otis Hiram Morre Smith Richmond Ernest Philip Steinhauser Denver Colothurman Lawrence Suherlani Statton Va Clayton Allen Tapseat Chiehsvile Herry Olbert Tincher Amo InderInam Stuart Turnbull Meredithtile Winfeld Lawrence Waters Lovsvill Fmmel Nelann May Market Robe Nugen Wilk Yew Philadelphi Ohie Samuel Clay Wiliama Moores Fle Samel Biker Woodsie Charloltesy Frank Eis Tarr Stark Samael Brook Fedra Aleaptar Panlere North Saat John Adam Fler Jou Pierpoit Fletener Vortage Wik Jol Jones Goodwin Snemebin Willen Hal Go Iwin Cintiaia K. Jorn Peachy Jones Morrison Hlgazsan Erger Kapriella Csarca Turkey Norman Powell Lake Heriicioan Va Cabell Maddux Crome Percy Augustus Perlens F Collierville Ten Hewes Phillina Chestee Wil Fay Clark Spares Charloe

Man Denied Attack on Woman in Court Testimony

Specialie TH Wasatret n vost ra k Va Sine charged with attempted criminal assault on Mrs Rhodes. He denied the charge in Corporation Court, saying the woman entered his room seeking a warning. Mrs Rhodes testified he grabbed her and forced her into another room while her son, Thomas Nam an, barely 14, was nearby.

Rhodes Wairy Wroth Thomas Naman Wroten

Seventy nine year old elopes to wed eighty year old love

In Madison Wisconsin on June 12 Studelph Ploetz aged 79 a wealthy widower from Prairie du Lac eloped with Ursula Hunnes aged 80 after a childhood romance. His six sons opposed the match. They wed by a justice of the peace, reviving a youthful bond that had drifted after a quarrel. Hunnes had never married before, having waited a lifetime for true love.

Madison Wis Studelph Ploetz Prarie du Lac Ursula Hunees Brkleghom Madison Hunges

Missing Clerk Sought in Express Co Case

John O Fitzsimmons a clerk at the United States Express Company has been missing since Monday. Police were asked to locate him after he did not report to work and his whereabouts remain a mystery to friends and business associates. A search of hospitals yielded no trace.

John O Fitzsimmons United States Express Co John OQ Fitzsimmons Q Street

Grand jury returns true bills in grain rebating case

True bills were returned against Warner Moore and Moore & Co for false billing in violation of the Interstate Commerce Act and against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for failing to impose regular switching charges. The grand jury also discharged W & Forbes & Co. Four counts exist in the Chesapeake case and three in the Warner Moore case. Bail of 10000 was set, with Alexander P Gilbert and William R Johnson posting 19000 bonds each.

Warner Moore & Co Washington Post Richmond United States District Cour Warner Moore Thomas I. Moore Chesapeake and Ohio Hallway Company W & Forbes & Co Grand Jury Chesapeake Seaboard Air Line Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk and Western Railway Chesapeake and Ohio Hia Western Oki Alexander P Gilbert Wiliam R Johnson

Refused to Tie the Knot in Rockville Meeting

Miss Mary Mullen and Daniel Connor, a Washington couple, visited Hackville for marriage. They asked Rev Philipp McGuire of St Marys Church to wed them but were refused after he noted a pastoral letter of identification. They returned to the city and came back, learning the groom had been divorced, and the ceremony was refused again.

Wagngton Rockville Mary Mullen Daniel Connor Washngton Hackviiln Philipp McGuire St Marys Catholi Church Mary Bing Mersuire We Guire

Mail Clerk Convicted In Three Letters Theft

Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk reports Hawkins, 35, a mail clerk, was found guilty of stealing three registered letters containing small sums. Judge Purnell sentenced him to three years hard labor in Atlanta federal prison. He has a family in Petersburg, Virginia.

Washington Post Norfolk United States Ayail Purnell Atlanta Hawkins Petersburg

Bananas Wash Ashore Across Coast from Unknown Ship

Telegraphic weather bulletin notes great quantities of green bananas washing ashore along the coast between Pulse Cape and Wash Woods. Indications point to a banana lugger or vessel in distress, but no identifying details or vessel name are available.

Norfolk United States Weather Bureau Seacoast Pulse Cape Wash Woods

Wiley's Condition Improves After June 12 Report

June 12 report notes Representative Agues of Alabama in critical but improving condition though doctors express little hope for full recovery. Also dated items include death of Mrs Emma G Roland Bevis of Germantown aged 63, wife of William Fo Bevis, with three sons and four daughters surviving. Rockville marriage license for Katherine Thornton and Flisworth Harrison. and obituary for Mary Potts, wife of Thomas Potts, died at age 68 in Warpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Hot Springs Agues Alabama Emma G Roland Washington Post Bevis Md Emma G lReand Germantown William Fo Boland Rockville Washington Post Katherine Thornton Flisworth Harrison Therndon Mary Potts Thomas Potta

Maryland Weddings Report from Gaithersburg and Rockville

Mary land wedding notes record Misa Anna Lolit a Water and J Lawn Thompson marrying at a relative home in Gaithersburg. Rockville’s Nathan F Harris dies in Baltimore hospital aged seventy five after long Montgomery County residency. Mrs Mary K Made aged eighty five dies at daughter’s home in Colesville district with two surviving daughters.

Rockville Nathan F. Harris Baltimore Harriss Montgomery County Mary K Made Colesville George Gates Lay Hill

Injunction Dissolved for Eureka Life Insurance Company

Richmond judge dissolves injunction against Eureka Life Insurance Company and discharges its receiver after a showing of assets and liabilities. Company, incorporated in Virginia with principal offices in Philadelphia, faced charter revocation due to impaired capital. Regentry Insurance Commissioner ordered investigation while a temporary receivership was held by Newport News judge.

Richmond R Carter Scott Eureka Life Insurance Company Philadelphia Eureka Company Virginia Regentry Insurance Button Rearing Virginia Fudge Barham Corporation Court of Newport News

Schuman Wild in Fifth Seals Norfolk Victory

Schuman walked three in the fifth and forced in a run to give Norfolk the second game of the series over Lynchburg. Gibson, Seitz, Lanner, Davis, Mestlake and others featured for both teams in a high tension game with umpires Byron and Hennager officiating and Richmond reporting a separate late game rally in Danville.

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New Books Received New Encyclopaedia of Social Reform

New titles arriving from New York publishers include Hated by WDP Biles Funk & Wagnalls with expert questions and reliable references. Other works feature The Voice of the City by O Henry, The Book of Fish and Fishing by Louis Aid, June Topardy by Imre Waynes Gilmore, and The Furnishing of a Modest House. A survey of modern literature covers religion, agriculture, industry, and social themes with author notes and publication details.

WDP Biles Funk & Wagnallx New York City Spe Inliaia O Henry McClure Company New York Louis America

Roanoke Triumphs Over Portsmouth 4 1 In Tight Game

Roanoke defeats Portsmouth 4 to 1 in a well played contest at Roanoke. Morrissey drove in the decisive run with a two base hit in the sixth inning as Lohr, Shaffer and Hessler contributed key hits and the pitching staff held Portsmouth scoreless after the third.

Washington Pau Roanoke Portsmouth Morrissey Lohr Shaffer Hessler Roanoke AG Ito Chussell Oheamston Tuprete Treoaa Hamilon Shaffer Morrissey Larkin Lett Rocnake Portsmouth & Fo Hamilton Strack Nur Shafter Russes Larkin Clark Johr Morrisev McMahon Shafter Hemilton Maca Tine Geie

Berryville Man Charles E Crockwell Dies After Illness

Virginia obituary notes Charles E Crockwell died at his sister’s home in Berryville after a lingering heart disease. Born November 10, 1827 in Winchester, Va., he is survived by his daughter.

Berryville Charles E Crockwell Winchester Ois

Excursions Flourish at Chevy Chase Beach and Glen Echo Park

Excursions draw crowds to Chevy Chase Beach Chesapeake Beach and Glen Echo Park as warm weather boosts outings. The Chesapeake Beach resort enjoys popular picnics and safe waters while Glen Echo Park adds daily attractions and dancing nights. The Jamestown excursion trip on June 15 funds the Children Playground Association with a river cruise featuring a spinning deck and palm room. Tickets are sold at the Norfolk and Washington excursion wharf.

Glan Echo Park L. Shaw Learding Ater Vaitant Gentua Mangger Shawnace Glen Echo Park Horfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Jamestown Children Playground Association Norfolk and Wanblagwau Seventh Street

Virginia Weddings Add Two Nups in Small Towns

In Radford on Wednesday June 12 Miss Ballla Richardson Harris wed William Inglea jr at the Presbyterian church with Rev L W Irwin officiating. In Waterford Lennoun County Charles C Virts, son of the late Joseph Virts, married Mira Maude Smith, formerly of Staunton, at the Presbyterian church with Kev E L Wilson presiding.

Radford Saltville Ballla Richardson Harris William Inglea, Jr Presbyterian Church L W Irwin Radford Leesburg Charles C Virts Joseph Virts Waterford Lennoun County Mira Maude Smith Joseph Smith Staunton Va Waterford Kev E L. Wilson The

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