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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1906

Page

14

Lawyer Named in Murder Case Drama at Kinnan Porch

Frantic testimony centers on Mrs Shippo recounting a revised tale of Mrs Kinnan’s murder at the Stanton house. The Bronx priest counselled silence until the proper moment while officials question whether the killer was the lawyer or another. A witness speaks of a man by the yard and a struggle on the porch as investigations extend to Catholic churches and possible locations.

Gwen Fork Marla Shippo Rallan Washington Rave 18Th Street Louise Malcolm Stinton Daughyter Ahiee Konan Wwe Kinnans Aha Mgn McDonald Cardoza Kinnan Shippes ‘Estriony Stanton House Shippo Stuppoe Stanton Kinin Bair Shippe'y Barher WcDonald Kenning Sheard Vic Cardoza Puz Price Stanton Dance Chinchy

Bronx murder case on trial reveals unlikely clues

Coroner McDonald's inquest examined witnesses in a Stanton murder case as Acting Capt Price pursues a lead from an Italian woman. Testimony from Mrs Glah and others showed screams heard near 299th Street and Washington Avenue while neighbors and officials weighed a theory centered on Mrs Stanton.

Olic Bronx Price Itwian Womans Hrmself McDonald Catharine Glah Philadelphia Commerford East 189Th Street Third Avenue Washington Avenue 299Th Street Stanton House Mrs Stanton Deaf and Dumb Asylum Giah

Confesses She Killed Two Men in Pact Then Fails to Die

Mrs Betty Arnold, 28, told St Louis police she killed boarder Frank L Phelps at 806 Market Street last night and later shot her brother George Reeves seven years earlier but was acquitted. She claimed a pact with Phelps required her to die after the killing, but her nerve failed. She said Phelps urged elopement and dictated a letter misattributed to him. Arnold described a struggle over a revolver and claimed Phelps forced her to join him in death. Her husband William Arnold doubted the confession.

Washington Post St Louis Betty Arnold Desmond Frank L Phelps Market Street George Reeves Arnola Phelps Meg William Arnold

Go Between and Dandelion Fight for Suburban Handicap Title

Go Between, the Meddler gelding, surprises Dandelion to win the Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay in a dramatic stretch duel. Jockey Shaw guides Go Between across the line just ahead after a foggy, delayed start, with Dandelion second and Colonial Girl third. The $20,000 race drew nearly 49,000 spectators as Go Between completes the late charge from mid-pack to victory in 2 minutes 5 1-5 seconds.

New York Alexander Shields F R Proper Aglie Doty Spanker Sydney Pagets Cairngorm Dandelion Shaw Miller Go Between Agile Cairngorm Dolly Spanker F R Hitchcock Hamburg Willie Shaw Proper Tokaton Proper Cairngorm Cederstrome Astronomer Atretch Cederstrome Colonial Girl Ieaden Danedlion Victer Douly Spanker Lokalon Inish Specstators Agile Toxkalon Kuroki Oxford W Harry Brown James R Keene Oliver Cromwell Hermis Alexander Bhielas

Drownings in Lake Auburn involve Bates College students and companions

The post reports two Bates College freshmen Winslow Burbank from South Paris and Miss Lulu Libby from Auburn drowned while canoeing on Lake Auburn. Accompanying Bates freshman A H Adams of Millinocket and Miss Hatty Webb of Lewiston survived. Burbank's cap blew off, Libby grabbed him, and both sank as Adams helped Webb after she submerged three times.

Spreint Washington Post Auburn Lake Auburn Winslow Burbank South Paris Bates College Lulu Libby A H Adams Millinocket Bates Hatty Webb Lewiston Burbank Miss Libby Adams Miss Wabb Ald

Duel at Masque Ball Leaves Two Dead in Talladega

In a Talladega Alabama masquerade ball on June 21, Dudley Brown and Henry Enright exchanged pistol shots in front of about 300 people. Both men were hit multiple times, Brown died, Enright was wounded, and a spectator, Misa Hurt, was grazed in the ankle. No motive or explanation has been provided.

Talladega Ala Dudley Brown Henry Enright Hothman Misa Hurt

Jews Call for Severing Relations With Russia Over Atrocities

United Hebrew Congregations states telegrams of protest to President Roosevelt urging severance of commercial and diplomatic ties with Holy Russia. The missive argues for official condemnation of the massacre of Jews and cites the Hague conference as at risk. A committee of fifteen to form a Jewish congress of fifty is named with members from New York, Chicago, Washington, and other cities.

New York United Hebrew Congregations Louis Friedmen Russia United States Roosevelt Holy Russia Hague Conference Tharks Ierael Sulzberger Mayer Sulzberger Philadelphia Cyrus Adler Washington, DC Nathan Bijur Joseph H Cohen Emily Hirach Chicago Lieberman Juan W Mack J . Magnes Louis Marshall Isador Newman New Orleans Simon W Rogendale Albany Max Senior Cincinnat Ohio Jacob H Schiff Oscar S Strangs

England Keeps Hands Off in Russian Troubles

In the House of Commons a Social Democrat questioned Foreign Secretary Grey about alleged massacres at Bialystok and other Russia abuses. Grey replied the time to protest and sever relations had not arrived, answering negatively to the inquiry.

Lonnon Tuness Grey Russia Thorne Social Democrat House of Commonate Dan Bialystok Riga Great Britain

Struck by lightning injures well known newspaper man

William A Rocap assistant sporting editor of the Public Ledger and a famed figure in boxing circles was struck by lightning in a Philadelphia telephone booth near the city club. He suffered a brain concussion and was taken to a hospital in unconscious condition.

Wiliam A. Rocap Philadelphia Wiliam A Rocep The Public Ledger Leareles Philadelphia Country Club Bis City United States

Anarchist Plot to Kill Roosevelt Alleged in Portland Court

Welter Scalaski Icza and Pole testified that a month earlier a radical society planned to assassinate President Roosevelt in Washington. Funds were raised in Portland to send John Przywik a Russian nihilist to execute the murder. The plot was abandoned due to internal dissension and fear of exposure. Scalaski also linked the alleged assault arrests to his accusations against the society members.

Speclel Washington Post Portland Oreg Welter Scalaski Icza& Pole America Roosevelt John Przywik Society Washington City Hans

Expelled for Bribery In Massachusetts House

Boston June 21 The Massachusetts house of representatives voted to expel Representative Frank J Gethro a Boston Democrat after a long rules committee probe into bribery charges tied to defeating a bucket shop bill The expulsion passed 142 to 64 as Gethro defended himself on the floor urging acquittal or conviction

Boston Massachusetts House of Representatives Frank J Gethro Democrat Committee On Rules Oribery Gethros Gethro

Republican for Hearst Quits New York County Committee

James A Allen, of the new Seventh assembly district, offered a June 21 resolution at a Republican county committee meeting in New York City calling for direct nominations to the U S Senate and endorsement of William R Hearst policies. After addressing the meeting he criticized the current system for selecting federal senators, then resigned from the committee, and his resignation was accepted.

New York County Committee New York Republican County Committee United States Senate William R. Hearst James A Allen Seventh Assembly District Allen Allén

Love Leads Trio to Death by Own Action in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn, Mrs Mary Behrens and Koward Ganzer died in a joint suicide pact after inhaling gas in Behrens's apartment on De Balba nue. Their twelve year old son Peter Behrens was found dead as well. Ganzer had threatened warrants against them and left letters to friends and a brother-in-law lamenting their love and impending death.

New York Mary Behrens Koward Ganzer Peter Behrens Behrens de Balbavanue Brooklyn Ganzer

Panic on River Steamer Bald Eagle

In St Louis on June 21 the Bald Eagle suffered a snapped propeller shaft below Hardin. The Mississippi River current caused a violent list and panic among nearly 100 passengers. Boat officers fought to stop people from jumping overboard and managed to land the vessel.

St Louis Hardin Mississippi River

Robber Knocks Down Postmistress in Dallas Ga

Mrs Sallie Golden, postmistress at Dallas Georgia, was attacked by a masked man wielding a knife. He forced her into a closet after striking her, then robbed the office of its money and fled. no crew was present to stop him.

Dallas Sallie Golden

Shot Divorced Wife and Niece In Los Angeles

Los Angeles man W F Ker ring fatally wounds his divorced wife and her niece Miss Bes sie O'Day in the home of the former. He had been separated from his wife for two years and, after she refused to reconcile, shot the two women as the niece attempted to call police. The incident occurred early today as Ker ring confronted them when visiting.

Los Angeles Cal Kerring Bessie O'Day Etrie Miss O'Day

Coronation Day Rites Modified In Trondhjem Cathedral

Crown Prince Christian of Denmark and King Haakon VII prepare for a simplified ceremony at noon in Trondhjem Cathedral. Rain disrupts crowds but indoor rites proceed with 3000 invited guests and royal officials, bishops, and courtiers rehearsing to ensure a smooth service.

Christian Denmark Haakon Arcive Little Crown Proce Trondhjem Haakon VII Maud Norway Oscar Sweden Hasson Mand Queen Maud Prince and Princess of Wales Victoria Alexandra Prince Henry Pri Prince Christian Alexandrine Harold Michael Alexandrovitch Emperor Russia Michelsen Christiania King Waakon Victoria and Albert Princess of Wales Princess Victoria Prince Harold Prussia Prince of Wales Admiral Bayle Aube Willy Danneborg Prince Christin King Haelion Prinz Adalbert William King Heakon Henry Prince” Henry Prince Pavilon Bergen

Inquest in Bronx Murder Case Raises Haste Urged

President urges haste on canal as national headlines reflect a broad range of issues. In today’s issue the Bronx murder inquest tops the page, with other items including canal propulsion calls and ongoing political debate.

Bronx Subuhan Norway Canal Pure Food Bryan Pattison Congress Army Sarsmen

Ivens to Hang Today in Springfield

Clemency denied for Richard Ivens who confessed to slaying Mrs Lessie Hollister of Chicago. The Supreme Court refused to intervene and the pardoning board declined to recommend clemency. Gov Deneen announced no reprieve.

Springfield Richard Ivens Lessie Hollister Chicago Supreme Court Board of Pare Dong Deneen Ivens

Moody Ready for Battle Over Standard Oil Prosecution

President Roosevelt and cabinet decided at a White House conference to begin proceedings against Standard Oil under the Elkins and Sherman anti trust laws. Attorney General Moody and secretaries Taft Root and Bonaparte led the push while Cottrell and other aides prepared evidence from Justice and the Bureau of Corporations for a possible court action within a week.

Roosevelt White House Moody Taft Root Navy Bonaparte Gid Boutmanter Cottelyou Generatiaia Department of Justee Bureau of Corporations Department of Justice

Town in Cuba Destroyed Amid Conflicting Reports

Cablegrams from Havana reported Sagua la Grande in Santa Clara Province, Cuba, with about 19 000 inhabitants, as flooded in one message and destroyed in another. No further details available as of today. Includes ads for Niagara Falls excursion and Luray caverns tours with schedules and prices.

Sagua la Grande Santa Clara Province New Orleans Cuba Stauffer, Helman & Co Havana

Senate Backs Lock Canal Plan for Panama

President Roosevelt hails Senate support for a lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama and orders speedy commission action. Shonts and Taft plan a Panama voyage to inspect the canal park as Hopkins bill passes 6 to 1 and moves to the House for concurrence with a lock canal favored.

Mr. Roosevelt Shonts Taft Panama Congress Roosevelt Stevens Panama Canal Commission Senate Engineers Commission White House Itha House Aft Charman Shonts Canal Commission Rhonts War Department Stevens Wll New York Canal Atlantic Pacific Board of Consulting Engineers Atlante Cullam Scott Foraker Kittredge Hopkins

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