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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
2
Police describe a clever female thief who relieved three shoppers of their handbags in a single store. Officers have a detailed description and believe she is an out-of-town professional likely to strike again, with patrols stepped up to capture her.
A well dressed thief, active in downtown stores for a week, has stolen handbags from at least three women, with others reporting losses as well. Victims Mrs. Tainter of Bancroft Flats, Dr. Julia Hall of 605 Florida Ave NW, and Mrs. Mertz of 1350 Columbia Road describe a tall, fashionably dressed woman who surreptitiously lifted purses from counters. Police note at least six similar losses and warn witnesses to beware. The suspect details include a 45 year old woman in a black tailored suit with a three quarter cloak and large picture hat. victims report diamonds, cash, opera glasses, and negotiable checks stolen.
Hundreds of supporters of the Council of Jewish Women gathered at a synagogue last night for a fundraising event aiding the coupon race. The Washington Post offers a $5,000 prize to teaching competitors, with results after April 22 as votes are tallied by the coupon editor and staff.
Representative Negro members of the local bar gathered at Thomas L. Jones home at 1901 Vermont Avenue to plan a campaign against Jim Crow laws and to demand fair treatment for Negroes in public amusements and Police Court representation. speakers included Joseph L. Stewart Judson W. Lyons Register LM Lerhaw Judge Robert H. Terrell L M King J G Gregory M Clinkseales W C Martin P W Prisley John FE Collins A W Gray J A Cobb Fountain Peyton and T L Jones.
A Washington syndicate purchased fifty three acres on Rhode Island avenue extended including the old Sherwood farm with a four block frontage. The deal covers additional four and twelve acre parcels west of the main tract. The Sherwood property lies between Newton street Twenty six th street Rhode Island avenue and Twentieth street. Members include O G Staples Benjamin Edwards Scott Nesbit R A Bolen Leland Barton Samuel Ross Thomas H Collins J B Able Judge J H Wood Jesse L Sherwood Sonn W Lynn Charles Capel and others. A company will be formed with 100000 capital divided into one thousand shares of sixteen dollars each.
Francis Miller aged eighty two and a native of the District died yesterday at his home 12 L street northwest He ran a palm oil and glass store at 38 Ninth street northwest served as a director of the Washington Safe Deposit Company National Union Fire Insurance Company and presided over Home Plate Glass Insurance Company He also engaged in grocery business on Pennsylvania Avenue near the Raleigh Hotel before the Civil War Mrs Regina Miller his wife and six children survive arrangements for the funeral will be made today.
The American Federation of Labor’s executive session signals potential labor party aims or direct political action. Samuel Gompers refuses specifics, saying the memorial will be carried to a logical conclusion and that labor may seek influence in national and local elections. Republican lawmakers warn of organized labor targeting individual members and contest the party’s rules.
After three years of separation and public domestic strife Capt. George C. Broome and his wife reunite at their daughter Josephine’s bedside in the Holy Child Convent. The child’s pneumonia crisis and Senor Lowe’s mediation in Washington helped spark a tentative reconciliation, with Josephine improving under family presence.
Pedro Alducin, a Havana company manager charged with embezzling a large sum from Loeb Nusez Havana Company, is believed in Washington after fleeing Havana with his wife. A warrant was issued, a $5000 reward offered, and detectives believe he has associates in this city.
The Upsilon chapter in Washington will host a dinner at Rauscher’s next Monday evening. Taft, president of the association, will preside and act as toastmaster, with speeches by Benator Frye Newlands Spooner and Representatives Alles Fowler Tiryen, all Greek letter fraternity members. Most local Greek letter men are expected to attend. Gilbert H. Grosvenor, secretary and treasurer, oversees arrangements.
J C Griffith of 30 street northeast was killed by a premature dynamite explosion near Roanoke Virginia while constructing a dam for the Roanoke Water Power Company. He foretold his death in a letter to his sister Mrs L C Herr Griffith saying he feared an accident in his current work. Griffith, a resident of Frederick Massachusetts, served in the volunteer engineer corps during the Spanish American War. He was unmarried and funeral plans were not yet set.
Interest rises in Episcopal Diocese of Washington as Bishop Satterlee appeals for funds next Sunday in all parishes. St Thomas Church shows strong early returns with hopeful pledges to liquidate its entire debt from congregants not yet heard from.
Miss Jane Eva Kent, 27, who ran a manicuring shop at 732 Tenth Street, died Tuesday after a fall reportedly linked to illness. Despite a physician's statement of medical cause, police say no foul play is evident and have ceased investigation. No known relatives. body to be buried Sunday if unclaimed.
District regent Mrs ES Massey announces a course of lectures by Mrs Dante Paul for the District Tr A BR as parliamentary instruction. They will be held at the Teawbitt House every Saturday evening until April 14 with no charge for admission.
New Orleans March 22. The tug Mary B. en route to Rodney Miss struck a floating log near Mount Airey last night. Four negro deckhands were drowned. Captain Pires and the remaining crew escaped with narrow caps.
The sixteenth annual exhibition of American paintings opened Wednesday at Corcoran Art Gallery and runs until April 7 with evening hours on Tuesdays and Fridays. A reception and private view for the National Society of Fine Arts was held Wednesday night. Noted prize pictures by Leach, Cooman, and Mezser drew admiration as trustees awarded prizes of 200, 100, and 50 dollars.
Milles H. Young of Homestead Pennsylvania, a 38 year old steel worker, was arrested at the Capitol on charges of assaulting Patrolman Joseph B. Sparks. He visited the House under intoxication, demanded to see a local representative, and allegedly struck Sparks when refused. He denies memory of the incident and awaits court.
Ria Ely known as Kid Ely, a diamond snatcher and pickpocket, wore an Oregon boot on his right foot before leaving the city last night for Los Angeles in custody of Captain Paul T. Flammer and Detective Joseph R. Rich. Ely, arrested in Los Angeles last January for stealing a diamond pin from a city official, posted $1,000 bonds which were forfeited. He was traced to Buffalo, New York, where he was arrested and held for Coast detectives. The party rented rooms for two days to prepare for the long trip, and the boot is an iron brace from heel to ankle with a five pound iron shoe to prevent escape, ensuring safe transport to Los Angeles in the coming days.
An editorial argues Washington educators show nationwide demand for their skills. It cites teachers leaving for higher salaries, ongoing professional development, and recruitment by other cities. Strong supervision and director roles are credited with high school excellence and prepared grade-to-high school transition. The piece ends noting Thomas H. Rollins approved as watchman and special policeman.
An area of high pressure spans the Middle Musstealops and Ohio valleys, bringing sharply cooler temperatures across the Lake region and Ohio valley with readings 18 to 26 degrees below seasonal averages. Showers and rain are forecast in the Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions, with winds varying by coast and lake areas. Local figures show midnight to evening temperatures from 41 down to 40 F, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine metrics. the piece notes cooler than normal conditions persisting with no immediate warmup expected and includes a brief note on Associated Charities planning a meeting Monday night at Grace Church parish hall with several speakers.
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