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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

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Slain Woman’s Slayer Suspect Near Arrest, Coroner Probes

Bronx murder case centered on Mrs Alice Kinnan at 189th Street and Washington Avenue. A letter to Mia Kinman found at the Stanton house hints at the killer. Coroner Schwannecke and Captain Price inspect the rear porch area for blood-stained weapon and hidden evidence. Mrs Stanton remains under constant surveillance. an inquest is planned today.

New York Mia Ki Nan Aritten Belfoe Stanton House Copt Price Aliee Kifinan Schwannecke Price Stanton Price Alice Kinnan Stanton Mansion 189Th Street Washington Avenue Bronx

Inquest Opens Into Death of Mrs Kinnan

Mrs Kin nan death inquest starts at Coroner McDonald office this morning. Police spent most of the day serving summonses. Forty six witnesses directed to appear at the preliminary examination, mainly residents near the Tamshackle old mansion with scraps of information about Mrs Stanton and her murdered daughter. Acting Capt Price declined to reveal names, signaling no new valuable witnesses found.

Mra Miller Kinnan McDonald Tamshackle Stanton Capt Price

Frisco Relief Scandal Sparks San Francisco Court Action

In San Francisco on June 20, refugees filed suit in Superior Court to curb the finance committee of the citizens relief committee. They seek an injunction to halt use or intake of funds and foods, alleging misappropriation of relief resources. Plaintiffs Ala Udell Williams Howerd and C F Pearce claim to represent around 10,000 homeless relief camp residents and ask to be named trustees of the funds for those communities.

San Francisco Finance Committee Citizens’ Relief Committee Ala Udell Willam Howerd C F Pearce

Proctor for Governor Platform Endorses Roosevelt in VT

Fletcher D. Proctor, candidate for Vermont governor, is nominated by acclaim at the Republican State convention. The ticket lists Prouty as lieutenant governor Deavitt as state treasurer Graham auditor Fitts attorney general and Fleftwood secretary of state. The platform largely sticks to state issues while endorsing Roosevelt and opposing interstate discrimination. One plank notes support for temperance and another calls for further trial of the system.

Montpelier Fletcher D. Proctor United States Redfield Proctor Vermont George H. Prouty Newport Edward H Deavitt Montnehar Horace F Graham Crafteburs Attorne Grneral—Clark Fitts Brat- Alebora Fred G Fleftwood Morristomn Roosevelt

Regular Republicans Win in North Dakota Primaries

Returns from North Dakota indicate a stronger Republican victory than anticipated. Final count places regulars at 348 of 467 convention votes, with insurgent candidates less successful. Delegates to the state convention show regulars gaining control of the next house despite some insurgent presence.

North Dakota Farsa

Davis for Governor Nominated by Acclamation

Cyrus W Davis of Wetergellen was nominated by acclamation as the Democratic candidate for governor at the Democratic State convention. The convention minuted the platform adoption, focusing almost entirely on state matters and the September elections.

Pauline Hall Injured in Runaway Accident

Special to The Washingtonse Lombers NI June 20 Pauline Hall comic opera star broke her leg and was bruised and shaken in a runaway accident at 6 o clock in the evening Her sister Mise A Hall was bruised but her daughter Patline and a girl friend escaped injury by jumping clear

Paulie Hall Mise A Hall Patline

Died After Denunciation In Faston Alderman Found Dead

Faston Pa June 20 Joseph Breiminger alderman fourth ward was found dead in his office today. He had denounced the eight year old boy in a criminal court case and the trial was set for yesterday. The court dismissed the lad and harshly criticized Breiminger and associates. Breiminger grew agitated during the proceedings and it is thought this led to his death. Separate items note Lord Barrington murder case and a June 24 railroad excursion from Cumberland to Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Harpers Ferry and return with prices.

Mass meeting tu r Congress urged on Russia massacre

Thousands mourn the Bialystok Jewish massacres at a packed Beta Hammedrogh Hedagal Synagogue in New York. Rabbis spoke in Yiddish and English as President Roosevelt’s telegram was read, urging careful diplomacy while Congress is urged to amend immigration law to curb the entrants. Jacob Schiff reported London relief aid is ready, and a relief movement was discussed.

Doora United Hebrew Community New Congress New York Roosevelt Russia White House Jacob H Schiff Root Beta Hammeddrogh Hedagal Norfolk Street Biahstok Fae Syaigogue Sri¢F Jozeph Silverman Temple Tmanuel Bialostok Schiff London Belief Committee London 15

Appeal for Russian Jews Urges Refugees Open Help

Montefiore and Zangwill issue a joint appeal through newspapers urging Great Britain and the United States to act on behalf of oppressed Russian Jews. They warn Senate immigration restrictions may close America’s doors without offering a new refuge and call for permanent solutions and a new safe haven for Jews worldwide.

America London Montefiore The Zionist Federation Israel Zangwill Jewish Territonal Organization Great Briiain United States United States Senate

Massacre of Jews in Russia Urges U S Action

Simon Wolf, former president of the Brat B'rith, urged the President to intervene to stop massacres in Russia. He cited telegrams and letters from across the United States protesting the outrages. The President expressed sympathy but said the U S government could not see how to prevent them under the circumstances.

Simon Wolf Brat B'rith Russia United States

Eleven Men Buried In Staten Island Cave-In

In New York, eleven of a fifteen man gang digging at Milliken Bros iron works in Mari ner's Harbor Staten Island were buried when a wall collapsed. Three men died before rescue, three more were badly hurt, the rest were taken out unconscious but recovered and returned home after resuscitation.

New York Milliken Bros. Iron Works Mariner's Harbor Staten Island

Husband accuses artist in alienation suit in Pittsburg

Special to The Washington Post reports in Common Pleas Court Pittsburg Pennsylvan ia that artist Bryan Wall a Carnegie Institute trustee and noted figure is named as defendant in an alienation of affections case filed by B R Wilkinton a Millvale messenger husband of Mrs Wilkinton. Wilkinton’s attorney Stephen G Porter withheld specifics pending filing of a statement within five days. Wall a bachelor who frequented the Wilkinton home and known for marked attentions to Mrs Wilkinton resides at 514 Arch Street Allegheny neighbors say the matter has become neighborhood talk.

Washington Post Pittsburg Common Pleas Bryan Wall The Carnegie Institute B. R Wilkingon Millvale Ils City Wilkingon Stephen G Porter Wilkinson United States Express Company Wil-lacons Wall Attle Madyale

Guffey Frees Delegates as Fusion Talks Rise in State

Col James M Guffey Democratic national committeeman and state leader releases delegates from pledges to himself or friends at the state convention. He notes a shift in views after Lincoln Party talks and says fusion remains possible only with a Democrat at the ticket, while he will focus on duties in Congress and national committee work.

Pittsburg James M Guffey Col Guffey Guffey Col. Gulley Col Gutey Vine National Committee Lyeer

Royal Arrival for Haakon Maud in Trondhjem

Norse King Haakon Queen Maud greet Prince of Wales Princess and children from Victoria and Albert as British salutes echo along the fjord. Crown Prince Olaf, reception at the palace, French Embassy arrives with Admiral Aube. American and other envoys to follow. Cathedral music rehearsal for coronation underway amid repairs.

King Haakon Queen Maud Prince Olaf Trondhjem Haakon ‘II Victoria and Albert Crown Prince Olaf Norway Prince of Wales Olof Prince and Princess of Wales Haakon Princess of Wales Arives Aube Trench Corp Pation Michelsen Christiania Charles H. Groves Sweden J. H. Gibbons London Marshall Field Chicago William W. Gibson St Petersburg Prince Henry Prussia Oscar Christiania Gade Halversen National Theater Trondhjem Orchestra Alxty Europe

Escaping Convicts Slain In Louisiana Sawmill Escape Attempt Turns Deadly

Four white men are dead and one critically wounded after three life term convicts attempt to escape from Angola State Farm near Natchez Mississippi. Foreman JW Block and guard J T Ogden are among those killed or wounded as the convicts seize a skiff, shoot, and are repelled by Deleath and others. The fugitives, Singleton Dutch and Byrd, were from New Orleans and worked in the sawmill.

Natchez Mias Angola Ammvict JW Block New Orleans Block Singleton Dutch Byrd Gibson Foreman Black Deleath Black J T Ogden

Coronation Preparations at Oslo Cathedral Include Crowns and Canopies

A temporary flooring and hidden ceiling shape the cathedrals interior for the coronation. Royal chairs sit between transepts under a canopy with red and gold banners bearing initials of King Haakon and Queen Maud. The dome area holds a choir gallery while flags and national emblems line the route from palace. King Haakon mingled incognito with crowds around the palace, enjoying aspect of his subjects.

Haakon Queen Maud Norway Catheral

Canfield Appeals Judgment in Delshunty Case

New York June 20 Richard A Canfield has filed an appeal from the jury verdict awarding John Delshunty liberal compensation for his services to the ex gambler art collector. Battle Marshall served Choate Han ford Larocquet with the notice of appeal to the Appellate division. The appeal cannot be heard before after the summer vacation and the judgment of 42558.51 is stayed pending the hearing. MUENTER SEEN ON TRAIN

Washington Post York Richard A. Canfield John Delshunty Canfield Forty-fourth Street Jerome Battle & Marshall Delehunty Choate, Hanford & Larocquet Edmund L Mooney Delahunty Egatnet Canfield Muenter

Two Men Battle in Midair on Scaffold at Hotel Site

In Cincinnati on June 29 two men fought on a seventh story scaffold at the unfinished Sminton Hotel corner of Fourth and Vine. One drew a knife and wounded the other, Joseph Connelly a bricklayer, after a heated dispute over dumped bricks. Williams, a hod carrier, was arrested for cutting. Connelly was hospitalized.

Washington Incinnati Ohio Smnton Fourth and Vine Streets Apen Joseph Connelly Hugh Willams Williams Connelly

Regiments Mutiny and Police Attacks Across Cities

Reports from London Warsaw and St Petersburg describe mutiny in Bolchoft regiment with officers killed in Russia. In Warsaw revolutionists fire on police sergeant misses injuring two women. Kamensky depot of thirteen bombs exploded during unloading killing one and wounding two. Cronstadt firing rumors denied by Petersburg authorities.

London Riazan the Tribune Bolchoft Warsaw Sergt Popik Yekaterinoslav Kamensky St. Petersburg Cronstadt

Trepoff for Premier in Russia Cabinet Formation

The Tribune's St Petersburg correspondent says Emperor Nicholas urges Gen Trepo to form a cabinet and has summoned M Pebedonostseff to an audience at Peterhof tonight. A brakeman, George Stenton, was killed and another injured in a rear-end Central Vermont wreck near Mansfield Depot Connecticut on June 20.

Czar London the Tribune St Petersburg Nicholas Gen Trepo M Pebedonostseff Holy Synod Peterhof Mansfield Depot Conn George Stenton Central Vermont Railroad

Murderer Known Ready for Coronation

An index card for today’s issue notes that Mrs Kinnan’s murderer is identified and awaiting coronation preparations. The listing also mentions appeals to the President for Jews and a section on threats against a woman.

Mmrs Kinnan Hearst White House Shaw Congress

Sultan's Adherents Attempt to Kill Morroccan Pretender

Melilla June 20 Adherents of the Sultan of Morocco last night attempted to assassinate Bu Hamara the pretender while he slept in his tent. Several of the pretender's guards were wounded and others hurled.

Bu Hamara Melilla Morocco

Fire destroys Standard Oil stables. seventeen horses die

A blaze at the Standard Oil Company stables on Half and K streets southeast last night at 10 16 consumed the building, killed seventeen horses and burned three more. Firemen saved twenty horses as tanks of kerosene and gasoline nearby created the danger of a massive explosion. Wilbur Coleman, son of the watchman, rushed into the burning structure seeking his father, and was found later in a state of frenzy.

Dashey Standard Oil Company Half Henry Engine Company No 4 Wilbur Coleman John H Coleman Second Street George E. Parcel Theetables Hiis Pennsylvania Sergia Wight Dunnigan Schilling Lieut McCathren Parcell

Sioux Falls Woman in Murder Case Faces Crowd Demo

Sioux Falls South Dakota June 20 Indignation runs high as Mrs Emma Kauffmann wife of Moses Kauffmann millionaire brewer is held without bail for murder in the death of seventeen year old maid Agnes Polrels. A noisy mob claims lynching and threats to dynamite the Kauffmann home if she stays free. The party sought refuge in a livery stable then escaped by carriage. The case likely to go to trial in November.

Sioux Falls Washington Post Dak Emma Kauffmann Moses Kauffmann Agnes Polrels Aho Kaufmann Kauffmann Dai Poiress Parkston Jones Circuit Court

Bulgarians Annihilated in Perlepstich Action

On June 18 imperial troops destroyed a Bulgarian band of thirteen under Capt Christo near Kochana after a desperate fight at Perlepstich. Imperial losses were two killed and four wounded. Your household goods will be safe during absent storage with Union Trust Co at low consister rates.

Sloan's Storage Dept. Union Trust Co Satoniki Perlepstich Kochana Christo Iin Union Trust Co

83 Dressed Boards Price at Libbey Co

Libbey and Company at Sixth Street and North Avenue quotes dressed boards at two pounds forty pence per hundred feet. The firm lists stock and price for builders and merchants in the local market.

Libbey & Co 6Th

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