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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
3
In Paris a sensational dispute surfaces over Count Boni and Anna Gould with gossip of a planned separation or divorce. The Castellane circle fears explosive letters and a public scandal as a secretive detective reportedly channels private correspondence, while Boni's public image as a generous host remains intact amid rumors of intrigue and rivalries.
Health office records list deaths with ages and last known addresses. Entries include Saran Beil aged 10, Francia Brown and George Brown at U S Soldiers Home, 38 and 7 years, Janice Eliott 4 years, Marina Gray 9, plus many others aged from 4 months to 89 years and locations such as University Place North and 60th Street Northeast.
Notice of marriages and deaths inserted in The Washington Post with arrangements for insertion or telegraphing to multiple morning newspapers including the New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Chester St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Minn Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer Cincinnati Enquirer
Paris March 1 A creditor sought permission from the Seine tribunal to levy on household goods in the Castellane mansion to satisfy a money loan to Count Boni. The countess's lawyers argued the goods are her separate property and the matter was referred to a judge in chamber to decide if any of the count's belongings remain in the mansion. The case is seen as a test affecting numerous other creditors.
London March 1 Financial Secretary Robertson opened navy estimates noting that since The Hague peace conference the naval spending of major powers rose 50 percent to 07 500 000 dollars. He warned the inflated totals threaten world peace and urged a league of peace.
In a fierce storm off the west coast between Haugesund and Bergen the Norwegian steamer Thor wrecked after its cable parted. The vessel blew ashore and sank with thirty sailors lost. Only three crewmen survived.
Paris March 1 The Chamber of Deputies resumed the war budget debate with many urging reducedmilitary spending Lieut Col Rousset Republican Liberal opposed an 1849 fortifications expense arguing fortifications curb courage and that Metz forward attacks risked modern warfare The colonel a military high school professor and author said Henry should not be fortified.
The betrothal of Miss G. BR. Wilde, niece of Rear Admiral Wilde, to Count Carlo Dentine di L'ras is announced in Rome. Elsewhere, Alfred Beit of London, born in Hamburg, plans to fund a university in Hamburg with half a million pounds.
Dr G W Whitney, a former Bryan resident, was arrested and indicted for arson relating to a 1901 fire at his residence and the collection of 1500 in insurance. The story notes he is connected to a notorious local firebug gang member, Jack Frege, now in Ohio penitentiary. The article also lists maritime movements with ships and arrivals in New York and European ports.
A New York court scene details Berthe Clarche's alleged role in the Gerdron slaying and a defense charge that officers conspired to save themselves from dismissal. Police officer Harry Morton denies involvement in luring Gerdron. the prosecution rests after handwriting expert testimony on Berthe’s letters.
In Cleveland on March 1 a building collapse at Theodore Kundtz cabinet works on Elm and Washington streets killed Joseph Antel and severely wounded foreman John Woudbell. Ten workers escaped with minor or no injuries as lumber collapsed from the upper floor. Police and investigators ponder the weight of lumber as the likely cause.
Burlington County grand jury indicts George Small for the January 8 murder of Florence Allinson in Moorestown. Rufus Johnson, who confessed to the killing, had implicated Small. Johnson was executed in Dover after authorities pursued the case. Other items note a Wilmington murder reprieve and a Shreveport execution.
William J. Conner, Middletown saloon keeper, died after being shot by Charles Gay, a Cincinnati private detective, during a raid on O’Connell’s place Monday night. Gay was brought to the county jail and charged with murder by Sheriff Bragnon amid threats from O’Connell’s friends.
From Yokohama a dispatch reports Dr. Charles J. Jones American consul to Dalny had his Cherry Mount Hotel residence burned February 7 along with the hotel. Losses are placed at 10000 with Miss Katydid Jones at 1627 Shiteerith Street Northwest planning to join him in Yokohama aboard a San Francisco departure March 17. Dr. Jones long served as a local newspaper mapmaker and married Thaddeus M. Tyssowski’s daughter.
Miss Huddleston asserts that cashier Clark who died by his own hand bankrupted her mother's estate in Pittsburgh. The Orphans Court hears claims for $12,000 paid as homebuying hand money for Ben Avon and Allegheny properties. Receiver Rinaker contends the bank is creditor of the estate as Clark’s actions created the loss. A separate sale of Clark's Belevue homestead is set for March 28. The Enterprise Bank is said to be owed about $1,000,000 with the estate insolvent.
Special to The Washington Fest reports actress Bana Wallace Hopper acting as her own attorney in Jefferson Market Court. She sought protection from musician Max Hildebrandt, who was held to keep the peace on $500 bond for three months after allegedly sending intrusive letters and stalking her. The judge ordered the bond and Hopper insisted she only wants the annoyance stopped.
Special to The Washington Post reports B Josae M of Philadelphia arranging the transfer of Union Terminal Rail Company property to Great Northern Railway for a new link to connect Bers lington and Great Northern. Estimate value around 1,250,000 dollars.
Philadelphia officials release a report by Maj. Cassius Gillette and John D. MacLennan finding prefiltration pumping stations in poor shape wasting water. per capita use miscalculated at 283 gallons, actual 100 gallons, potential city savings around 10.8 million. Recommend meter system, city furnish meters with user payments, and nullify Daniel J. McNichol contracts amid suspected misappropriations and costly filtration work.
At the second annual banquet of the local IBEC No 9 Jas night, members heard how steam shovel and dredge work is applied on the inter oceanic canal. Edward Moore, who has letters from the Canal Zone, described conditions there and rejected reports of unbearable climate and labor oppression. G G McNamara and M J Fahey spoke, about fifteen operators attended, and the event was at Harveys restaurant Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
L port Indiana March 1 J. D. Norris of Liverpool Hugland known as Steeple Jack a csiler and spire painter was arrested today for looting the home of Mrs A L Johns Hammond Indiana jewelry valued at 2000 Norris confessed and said a Chicago saloon keeper got the jewelry for 29.
Gen Benjamin Bixby Murray, once a prominent national figure, died of angina pectoris in Calais Maine at 76. He served Civil War, U S Treasury special agent in 1876, later assistant financial agent in London, and four years as U S marshal for Maine. Also noted: Paul Rousseau De Foul registrar at University of Michigan died of heart failure in Ann Arbor. Wesley G Collier of Atlanta aged 83 deceased, survived by wife and nine children. Dr William Hill Bloomington Ill died, present at William J Bryan’s birth, former Port Sarnia consul under Cleveland.
Richmond March 1 Judge Crump chair of the corporation commission testifies before the legislative committee regarding the Upshur report. He says he subscribed 190 to the Virginia Corporation Company stock, trusted his own judgment, and that the upsher report was exaggerated. He would act the same way again if given the chance and urges disclosure of any unknowns.
Miss Jessie Weaver and Harry Haines of New Windsor Carroll County Maryland slipped away from planned wedding in New Windsor to Baltimore on March 1. They married at the Central Presbyterian Church parsonage by Rev. De Witt Benham to avoid practical jokes their friends planned.
Rome March 1 The Right Rev Henry Cedman Potter Protestant Episcopal Bishop of New York and his daughter arrived intending a month in Rome. He will oversee St Pauls American Church and inspect quake relief work in Calabria begun by his church with rector Robert J Nevin assisting local sufferers.
Gaffney S C March 1 innkeeper George Hasty stands trial after shooting Milan Bennett and Abbott Davison of the Nothing But Money Company due to alleged insults to two actresses. Jury seated and testimony begun. motion to quash Bennett killing indictment denied. continuance motion refused. Miss Annie Elizabeth Ray and Courtney Warren Gelb wed in Hyattsville Maryland. Mrs Evelyn Jones of Dickerson dies of typhoid fever. survived by husband two sons and five brothers.
A clipping notes deaths caused by throat and lung diseases and claims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as a sure cure. It mentions Soc and H Ali drug exists with 5.
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