Jealous husband kills wife then shoots himself
Mannington West Virginia June 23 A jealous oil field worker James L Coad returned after a six month separation to his divorced wife s home killed her after finding her with another man named Williams He then wounded Williams three shots striking the temple and hand and killed himself The three children slept undisturbed in another room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coad
Mannington
Willams
Willama
Williams
Navy Yard Employee Missing from Norfolk Navy Yard
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va June F. H. Bastian an ordnance department worker at the Norfolk Navy Yard has been missing since Saturday night He felt sick and rode a streetcar to see a doctor The last sighting was when he stepped off a car in front of the doctor’s office A search without results continues with coworkers joining the effort He is forty years old with a wife and several children continuous uncertainty hangs over his whereabouts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norfolk
F. H. Bastian
Ordnance Department
Norfolk Navy Yard
Bastian
Washington Post
Richmond
C0 Burch
Henrico County
Would-Be Soldier Killed Near Guardhouse Escape
In Annapolis Maryland on June 2 Morris Orange a sixteen year old colored boy was shot by William Brown about the same age. The pair belonged to a semi military organization encamped at Pasadena and Orange was shot as he attempted to escape from the guardhouse. The bullet entered the skull above the right eye and he died a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Morris Orange
William Brown
Pasadena
Orange
Two Hundred Strike Shuts Norfolk and Western Shops
Laborers at the Norfolk and Western machine shops walked out this morning seeking higher wages. They were paid 13 cents per hour and demanded 13. After negotiations, they agreed to return to the old rate until M. H. Lewis, superintendent of motive power, returns from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
M. H. Lewis
Europe
Fatal porch gun mishap kills Gilmer man
Special to The Washington Post from Parkersburg West Virginia reports George Heater of Siding Run Gilmer County was standing on his porch with a shotgun when it slipped and fired against the porch edge. Heater was killed almost instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Heater
Siding Run
Gilmer County
Heater
Body of Doctor Found in Gunpowder River
The body of Dr. George Thompson of Phoenix Baltimore County was recovered from the Gunpowder River this morning. The prominent local physician had been missing since about 9 p m last Thursday June 21 and was last seen leaving his Phoenix home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George. Thompson
Phoenix
Baltimore County
Gunpowder River
Thompson
Axe
GORMAN'S FINE WHEAT REACHES MARKET IN HOWARD COUNTY
Special to The Washington in Baltimore, July 9 reports 3,000 bushels of Gorman farm wheat from Howard County arriving on exchange and selling for 5 cents a unit. The grain from Seastor farm is among the last of this year’s new crop, noted for dirt-free quality despite issue with softness and mold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Howard County
Murderer Confesses in Virginia Hanging Case
Lexington Virginia June 29 The murderer Wilcher sentenced to be hanged August 3 for Henry J Smiths murder has confessed the crime and said he lied in court Addison J Hogue wrote a forgiveness letter for Smiths widow Wilcher signed with his mark Richmond June 29 Assistant Postmaster Grubbs to be succeeded by Edger Allen Jr around July 15 Cabell altered plans July 1 freight train wreck Norfolk and Western at Dwights near Zuni eastbound coal train wrecked seven gondolas derailed track torn up trains delayed hours
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Washington Post
Lexington
Wileher
Bey
Henry J. Smith
Addison J. Hogue
Smith
Wilcher
Perial
Reo Richmond
Grubbs
Edger Allen, Jr
Cabell
Sprelal
Petersburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Dwights
Zuni
Henry D. Perky Dead and Oread Institute Founder
Henry D. Perky founder of Oread Institute in Baltimore County died of apoplexy at sixty three. He had endured a prolonged illness after a horse fall and had invested heavily in expanding the institution and adjacent properties, aiming to extend its usefulness. He acquired estates near Baltimore and leased mill buildings for breakfast cereals manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry D. Perky
Oread Institute
Balmore County
Worcester
Mare
EM Thayer
Mgr. Perley
Perley
Baltimore County
Slot machines illegal in Hastings Court action
In Hastings Court this morning Clit Well, by attorney B C Folkes, sought a writ of mandamus against the commissioner of revenue to permit Wail to operate a slot machine for cigar sales. Judge Witt refused, noting the machine’s element of chance makes it illegal. players sometimes received a cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bpeniul
Washington Post
Richmond
Hastings Court
B.C. Folkes
Judge Witt
Commissioner of Revenue
Lawyer Stabbed Neighbor Leads to Jail and Fines
June 2 report from Hagerstown Maryland states attorney Adam Garry was sentenced to two months in the house of correction for stabbing neighbor Jack Sheeley. Garry’s son-in-law Howard Harhuit got fifteen days and was paroled to his attorney. Adam Jr. was fined 13 cents. Sheeley survived three stab wounds, testified Garis used the knife, and his son fired a musket loaded with fish salt. Witnesses said Marhart also joined in with a knife. Garis allegedly threatened to blow up Sheeley before the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Adam
Garry
Justles Hoffman
House of Correction
Jack Sheeley
Howard Harhuit
Garis
J. Augustus Mason
Boy Abducted In Cumberland Stirs Police Probe
Edward Baker, a stonemason in Cumberland Maryland, reports his ten year old son Lewis was abducted by a stranger. The man was seen driving a span of mules into a livery stable overnight and claimed a destination to Pittsburg. Police opened an investigation based on the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland
Edward Baker
Lewis
Plitsburg
Postmaster Arrives to Lead Roanoke Office
Luther G Funk houser arrived from Washington to become Roanoke postmaster replacing S H Hoge and will take charge in about ten days. He will appoint Ash M Price as assistant postmaster to succeed Col George Houston. Also noted, habeas corpus case in Lynchburg for Aubrey E Jennings to gain custody of his daughter Helen is paused pending the divorce decision in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
Roanoke
Luther G. Funkhouser
S. H. Hoge
Washington
Ash M. Price
George Houston
Specia
Washington Sun
Lynchburg
Barksdale
Circuit Court
Aubrey E. Jennings
Helen
Chesult
Peacemaker Crane Shaped Massachusetts Legislation
Winthrop Murray Crane, long time Massachusetts senator and peacemaker, played a pivotal role in key legislation of his era. The Sunday Post outlines his efforts, influence, and the outcomes of his bipartisan work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
The
Sunday Post
Indicted intruder case from Alexandria rushes to court
In Alexandria Corporation Court Judge Barley indicted Scanlon for entering the Travers residence at night with intent to commit felony. The Travers daughters woke to find a man in their room and he escaped through a window. Police nabbed Seaton nearby as he attempted to enter his home. The grand jury also discharged suspects in the Curtin murder inquiry. A special term of Circuit Court will hear J L Loose v Southern Railway, Hadley trustees v Winchester Memorial Hospital, and a Virginia divorce case, with noted attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Streat
Alexandria
Corporation Court
Xand
Curtin
W. Strether Jones
Mary Smoot
Smoot
Frances TP
Marie J.denslow
Mary Efcys
Eld
J. L. Loose
Southern Railway Company
Robert Taylor
Druggist Charles Weber Found Dead At Store
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports Charles P. Weber a 31 year old druggist and new owner of a store at 1522 East Fort Avenue killed himself. Gas flowed from a ceiling jet and stove while doors were locked. officers forced entry at 11 am after the business remained closed since yesterday. Mrs Weber could not explain the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pos
Baltimore
East Fort Avenue
Charles P. Weber
Mr. Weber
Baker William Thomas Welsh badly injured in tram crash
Thomas Welsh of Washington a baker by occupation was admitted to Delaware Hospital with a badly mashed foot after a Pennsylvania Railroad train on the way to Wilmington from Washington passed by a car and a projection struck his foot as he slept with it out the window. He faces a lengthy recovery before walking again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wimington
Del
Thomas Welsh
Washington
Delaware Hospital
Powder Smoke Injures Four Men at Gold Hill Mine
Four workers at the Gold Hill Copper Company in Salisbury were seriously injured by powder smoke this afternoon and narrowly escaped death. Wesley Sella Thomas Johnson Br Baysinger and Thomas Ingram were found far underground by coworkers. Sells sustained a deep head wound as rescuers, who acted at great hazard, brought them to the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aptelal
Washington
Salsbury
N. C
Gold Hinl Copper Company
Gold Hill
Wesley
Sella
Thomas Johnson
BR. AL ,Baysinger
Thomas Ingram
Sells
Indicted for murder in Staunton Virginia
Staunton June 29 Frank Sprouse once known as end jollbreaker from sirouse Hollow Alleghenies was indicted by the grand jury for murder in the first degree. Trial likely next week. Sprouse has broken jail twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Frank Sprouse
Sirouse Hollow
the Alleghenies
Conner Boyd
Craigeville
Sprouse
Jell
Double Shooting Mystery in Hazleton
Hazleton Pennsylvania June 2 a shooting at a west Hazleton home left Raffeeto Maratesno dead and his daughter seriously wounded. His son in law Joseph Banzia claims Marsicano shot the pair during a struggle over a pistol. Marsicano was killed in the exchange. Banzia alleges elopement motives. Marsicano’s daughter wife of Banzia remains in serious condition. An undertaker found a revolver with extra chambers on Marsicano. Dominick Rosella corroborates that Banzia shot both men and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
West “Hazleton
Spollee
Raffeeto Maratesno
Giloon
Joseph Banzia
Marsicano
Banwlo
Dominick Rosella
Banzio
Seven-Year Search Ends as Child Reunited With Mother
Annie Hasselmann, once a nurse in I. H. Harriman’s family, regained custody of her two year old daughter after a seven year legal battle. The child, adopted by the Hassels, had been with foster parents in New Jersey and briefly in Williamsburg. The vice chancellor ruled Hasselmann never surrendered guardianship, prompting an appeal by ex Senator Robert Adrian. The foster parents, named Martha, await further court action as the case moves to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James
Annie Hasselman
Daughster
West
Miss Hesselmann
I. H. Harriman
Robert Adrian
Charles J.peshail
Hanses
Garrison
Hassalman
Hana
Peshall
Adrian
Haas
Haases
Themy
Martha
Annie
Jersey City
Six Men Die in Mohaivk Mine Near Biwabik and Aurora
Special to The Washington. Eveleth Minn June 2 Six men killed in the Mohaivk mine between Biwabik and Aurora last night. Details are meager. The dead men were all foreigners and single. It is supposed one man was handling dynamite when a spark touched it.
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Wrashington
Ros. Eveleth
Minn
Thomas J Godwin Dead in Kansas Harvest Field
Thomas J Sodwin member of a Washington family dies from illness and overexertion while harvesting wheat in Clay County Kansas. Coroner finds trunk with cash to 200 dress suit gold watch and jewelry. Papers link Godwin to Oxkell Masonic Lodge Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Center
Kans
Thomas J. Sodwin
Washington
D.C
Godwin
Goaywin
Oxkell Masonic Lodge
Memorial Resolution Marks Davitt Tribute in Washington
A public mass meeting is planned for next December in Washington to honor Michael Davitt Ireland's foremost patriot. Terence Powderly introduced the resolution urging a memorial gathering with speeches and a formal resolution to celebrate Davitt’s life and work for Irish emancipation.
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Ireland
Good Samaritan
Michel” Davitt
Terence V. Powderly
Qdonoshus
Michael Davitt
Lfe
Michael
Davitt
Syith Christan
Trightown
Irishtown
Treland
Gorrow
al! Thay
Allemnay
Toraprlasd Wiliam EF. Dowev
Laurence Mangan
Frank Z. Burke
Michael O'Donoghue
R. Bride
V. Powderly
Anarchist Berkman Denies Emma Goldman Marriage
Alexander Berkman, guest of honor at an anarchist reception at 25 East Broadway, denied rumors of marriage to Emma Goldman. When asked about her, he said she had gone to Cleveland to speak and reiterated she is simply a friend of his, like many anarchists.
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Sheetal
Washington
New York
Alexander Barkman
Henry
Frick
Emma Goldron
Berkman
East Broadway
Emma Goldman
Cleveland
Denys
Man kills wife’s father over alleged elopement in Hazleton
A man shot Mrs. Joseph Withe in her West Hazleton home last night, connected to the alleged elopement of his daughter with him three months ago. The assailant fled after the shooting and was later pursued by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
Joseph Withe
West Hazleton
Marstcana
Daugh~ter
Withe
Aged Couple Die in Apparent House Accident
Ohio man James Patterson and his wife Bosh and their daughter Mrs Henry Work were near their home when a fall in the cellar caused a fatal accident. The husband died instantly. his wife fainted and died shortly after. All will be buried in the same grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
James
Atterson
Bosh
Henry Work
Ward -Both- S
Circus Storm Disaster Kills Two at Tin Ling Brothers Tent
Special to The Weebl reports a city circus storm at 2:30 p m toppled a tent of the Tin Ling Brothers. The collapsing pole and torn walls caused multiple injuries and two deaths including a man named Gehova who died of heart disease after the tent fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Fost
Inige Shaw
Tin- Eling
Elreids
Tata Torttada
Gehova
White Babies Given Away in Macon Scandal
Dr J A White of the Bethel Baptist Church in Macon reveals that numerous white babies have been given away. Six children have been rescued and others will be placed in Hephzibah Orphan Home as investigators probe allegedly horrific conditions in Macon slums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. White
Tmret
Baptist Church of Macon
Macon
E’ Macon
Fort Leavenworth Troops Fistfight Sparks Confinement
Reports state a clash between cavalry and infantry at Fort Leavenworth on a Wednesday night left about 3,300 men in tension. Four soldiers were confined to the hospital as roll calls were sounded at intervals through the night amid antagonistic feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Tyne
Indi
Rev Dr Thason Smith Dies in Boston Area obituary reflects church leader
Reverend Dr Thason Smith, a prominent Congregational Church figure, died at his home after a long illness. He served as corresponding secretary of the American chief commissioners for foreign missions and held posts at Mount Holyoke College and Williston Seminary. Born in Pennsylvania in 1831, he graduated from Jefferson College in 1858 and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1861. He was survived by his wife Miss J Augusta Bushnell of Hartford and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Pamtimay Wan
Bostoh
Thason’ Smith
Smith
Obertia
Case Mount -Holyoks
Callege
Williston Seminary
Bibliotheca -Sacra
Smhilth
J. Augusta: Bushnall
Hartford
Ohio
Presbyterian Theological ‘Seminary
Pennsylvania
Jefferson College
Princeton ‘Theological Seminary
Passenger Boat Overdue From Marseilles
The Fabre Line steamship America, sailing from Marseilles on June 3 with forty crew and four cabin, was due to reach this port today. The vessel carried no steerage passengers and its skipper is Cant. Duhe. A lag in arrival suggests a slow run and possible delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srgdal
New
York
Tuna
Fabre Line
America
Marseilles
Rail Lines and Schedules From Washington to Southern Routes
Rail timetable fragment lists Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western lines with varied daily and weekly trains. Details include Washington departures to Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, and hubs like Atlanta New Orleans and Memphis. Several limiteds and sleepers noted with dining car service and Pullman accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Penna, Ave
Petersburg
Raleigh
Wilmington
Columbia
Ravanhal
Jacksonvitle
Tambe
Atlanta
Dirmingham
Mobil
Pensacola
New Orleans
Va “al
Datly
Seaboart Mall
Jacksonville
Flasiso Thimmed -Sieepki
Wexhington
Birmingham
Ala
Weakington
Hamlet
Seabourn
Tampa
Memphis
Pennsylvania Railroad Lines Keep Daily Harrisburg to Chicago Trips
Pennsylvania Railroad announces daily express and parlor car service from Harrisburg to Chicago along with connections to Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis and Louisville. Through dining sleeping and observation cars offered on multiple named trains with frequent departures from Harrisburg and connections to Cleveland Toledo and Buffalo.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Chicago
Herrsturg
Pitt
Wanspalis
Louisville
Harish Bang
Harrisburg
Glevale Toledy
Detroit
Cinsinnadt Lads
Expres
Washington
St. Louis
Dianapolis
St. Loui
Cols Vie Iears
Eulengg
Baltimore
Oago
Lord
ST. Louie Express
Pullman
St . Louis
Cincinnati
Daly
Western Express
Cleveland
Cincinnati Express
Barberton
Pullmen
Altoona
Pacific Express
Fittsburg
Toledo
Buffalo
Emporium Junction
Erie
Canandatgim
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Renova
Williamsport
Buffalo Night Express
Ana
7Port
Junction
Pine
Canandaleua
Philadelphia
New York
East
Boston
Hanes
Annapol
Bones Creek
Fittesnte
Sxth
Fennsylvania Railroad
V.w. Atterbury
J.B. Woop
Pose
W. Boyd
Florida Atlantic Coast Line announces May 27 1906 service changes
Motlee-vinesoucumnures and connections with other companies are informally listed. The schedule shows sleeping car routes from New York to Jacksonville and Port Tampa via various connections, with dining car service noted. Tickets and information are available at the line offices on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. George P. James is district passenger agent, Washington, and Wm J. Craig is passenger traffic manager, Williamsburg?
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Southern Railway
N. T
Osilp
Hardisenburg
Gar
Hardleogburg
Wey
Mansssaz
Dally
Warrenton
Charlotterrile
Gaya
Etesahuts
New York
Atlane Expres
Atlanta
Chumbas
Allema
Washington
San Francisco
Florida Express
Columbia
Sevan- Aah
Jacksonvillg
Augusta
Port Tampa
Memphis
Lenehwurs
Flint-clsas
Resnoke
Knoxville
Chitisingga
Birmingham
New Orleans
Southwestern Limited
Nashville
Atlant
Macon
Dirzingham
Orlesby
Hervice
BaDpa
Loce
Hzrriconbare
Bluemont
Lecebure
St ‘Sa Pasare
Pennsylvanis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New
Jersey Ave
Philadelphia
Andrew York
New. York
Axé
Gan Mi. 1 Rosal Limited
Pullman
Goya
Baltimore
Anne Westward
Chicago
Northwest
Winchester
Anakapolis
Luray and
Elkton
Prederici
Hageretgown
Boyd
Tate
Gaithersburg
Penne Privania
Vain
Stellon
New Jersey
Information Bureau
East TL
Chesapeake Beach
Paul
Waters
Manan
Motlee
Vinesoucumnures
New “York
Jacksonville
Fla
Sleeping Cara
Jacksonvile
Port Tempa
Auguate
Nt York
Charleston
Westington
J. Craig
Pasa
Trafic
Willilsxton
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James L. Coad
Hugh Williams
Coads
Manawa
Navy Yard
George A. Thompson
Gorman’s
Allen
WachTe Vnee
Court
Revenue Commissioner
Edial
Washington Poshmond
Paul Jones
Kirk-Shelby Vinegar ,Co
H. G Bailes
Montana
Joe Carames
Baltimore, Md
E'St. N. W
National Theater
James Scanion
Baker
Bave
Bessie Qanter
J.uner
Swift Creek
Chesterfield County
Virginia Weddings
Fredericksburg
Ernest Seay
Lizzie Ware
Thomas Ware
Spottsylvania County
Saanders
Leo P. Milter
Myrtle May Pritchett
Pritchett
Wallera Church
Ryland
Marcus Reece
Roark
Nellie Humphrey Allison
T. L. Allison
Culpaper County
Hichardsville Methodist Church
Mr. Rice
Misa Bertha Allison
E. M. Curtis
Hot Springs
Ark
Williama
Harriman
Gil—Von
Case Im Court
Thomas J. Godwin
Kansas
Trish Patriot Plan
Hela
Thia City
Goldman
Aoki
Japan
United States
Infinancial
Henry F.blount
American Security and Trust Company
Parest
Burt
Atread ‘Research
Deteo
Judson
Fin
Hotels
Regent
Fernstevama
Trent H Street Y
Montrose
Tanith and
W Streets
A.B. Hyatt, Props
St. James
European
Washington, D.C
Probey
Surrey
Sola
Saya
Grand
Vietocia
Victoria
Indy
Dedy
Phacion
McClellan
Bex Mskers
Sind
Willard
Mth
St Aha Pa
Si Bensinger Washington Horst and Carriage Bazaar
I 240
la. Ave
Surrles
Daytone
Furness
Cogswell
St. -Aw
Freestone
Bright Stock Farm
Brandy
B. L. Gree
Bethesda
Phena-Kensington
Fidelity Storage
Caregen
Ava
Harrison Realty Company
Washington Southern Railway
Alexandra
Pointe
Ausnile
Piedmond
Poiais
Seaboard
Newport News
CIA Point
Quantico
W.D. Duke
W.culp
WP Taylor
Prest
Teale Mer
Bet
Norfolk and Western Railway
Leayes
Norfolk and Wetcatt
Knonville
Chattanooga
Dem
Beery Wile
Uray
Shenandoal
Pullman Parla
Tom the Houthwest
Peary Sands
Fonrheath Street
Yorwwence
Bond Elding
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvania i Avenue
Fuller
Mann
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Dhachiye
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