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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1906

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3

Russia Proposes Mixed Police Plan at Moroccan Conference

Ambassadors report momentum toward a settlement in Tangier and Casablanca as Russia pushes an American proposed mixed police force to replace the Austrian scheme. White in charge of the American delegation planned no formal submission to the conference, seeking a feasible exit from the stalemate. Inspection powers and central bank matters loom as potential friction points amid a generally hopeful outlook.

Tangier Casablanca Algeviras Moroccin Associated Press Russia Nik Sh. White Inchenge Hus Deng Resud France Alsy

Fought with Wooden Indian Baltimore Man Fears Fate of Antagonist

In Baltimore Maryland a man was brought to Central police station badly drunk and bleeding after a confrontation with a burly opponent described as a wooden Indian. The assailant was seriously injured. officers prepared to examine the other party. The report mixes crime color with obituary-like notices and local notices.

Baltimore Washington Post James Neary Wats Central Twnigh Neary Wastwich Tomul

Notice of Starrige and death notice insertion

Notice states Starrige and death notices may be inserted in The Washington Post and will appear simultaneously in listed morning newspapers without extra charge upon application. Newspapers named include New York Times, Buffalo Courier, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer.

Starrige Washington Post REV York Ties Mastay Buffalo Courier Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald BT Lows Republic Syracuse Post-Standard ST Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer Cincinnati Enquirer

Local Undertakers Advertise Services and Parlors

A set of local funeral homes advertises undertaker and embalmer services. Listings include WR. Speare at 940 F Street NW, Harvey's Sons at 1345 Fourth NW, John R. Wright Co at 1397 Teath Street, William Lee and George P. Zarhorst offering parlors, livery, crematoriums, and moderate prices with contact telephones.

WR. Speare F Street N. W R. F. Harvey's Sons William Lee George P. Zarhorst East Capitol Telephone East

American Services in Rome Celebrate Anniversary at St Paul’s

The American Church of St Paul in Rome marked its thirtieth anniversary with Bishop Henry Cadman Potter delivering the consecration sermon. Potter’s father led the first service in 1469, and a mosaic memorial will begin immediately in the churchyard, directed by Mr Rooke who aided Sir Philip Burne-Jones on existing mosaics.

Potter Church of St. Paul Rome St Faul Henry Cadman Potters R. J. Nevin St. Paul's Chrch Mr. Rooke Philip Burne-Jones

Japanese Still Starving Relief Efforts in Formosa Quake Response

Tokyo reports famine relief improving slightly due to foreign aid and winter easing but says aid is inadequate leaving thousands at risk of starvation. Parents send children to Okayama orphanage. one girl carried a postal card with parents’ address. Food mixes include straw and weeds. taxes reduced but not enough for immediate relief. American donations praised. South Formosan quake survivors still homeless and awaiting aid. Pope Pius receives Martin Moroney and Mrs Moroney from Philadelphia and Scranton, praising Philadelphia charities.

Tokyo Okayama Ugeno Airway Claid Farme South Formosa

Death of Col Shackelford ends prolific dime novelist era

Special to The Washington Post reports Col Harvey Sing Shackelford, famed for Old Sleuth and Fred Fernor dime novels, died at home in Atlanta of paralysis. Born near Greenville, Ga sixty years ago, he found fortune after years of struggle as a writer.

Washington Post Atlanta Harvey Sing Shackleford Col. Shackleford United States Fred Fearnor Greenville

Richmond Mayor Denies Star Spangled Banner Wave Remark

Richmond mayor Carlton McCarthy denounces claims he ordered fifteen thousand Star Spangled Banners to be waved at President Roosevelt. He says stenographer misrepresented his speech about flags, and he condemns misquotes and absurd reports while confirming his remarks honored state and Confederate symbols. Floyd Phillips of Parsons, West Virginia, died after being crushed by a train at Morrel after slipping on the rain and being struck.

Roosevelt Washington Post Ruchmond Carlton McCarthy Richmond Virgina Englisa Swifts South Ricmond United States

Winder murder case draws women to view execution

The Wallington Post reports Maryland women and others petitioning for clemency while many more seek permission to witness the hanging of Isaac Winder. Sheriff Elliott refused entry to several women and Governor Fairfield says law will run its course.

Maryland

Death fears haunt Richmond family over missing man Truman Statdard

Truman Statdard, seventy two, missing from his Richmond home, is believed to have committed suicide. He had long suffered ill health and repeatedly spoke of ending his earthly troubles, being watched by relatives. he left the home of his son in law J Lester Taylor early this morning, followed by Mrs Taylor, and is feared to have sought death in the muddy waters of the river.

Truman Statdard Richmond Saegial Washington

Miners Lift Death Toll to Twenty Six at Century Mine

In Wheeling West Virginia on March 23 two more bodies were recovered at the Century mine, bringing the death list to twenty six. Funeral services were held for twenty of the dead miners this afternoon as the miners union and coal company offer aid to bereaved families and survivors. Of the thirty injured, all are expected to recover.

Wheeling W. Va Century Miners’ Union Coal Company

Escaped From Blazing House in Cumberland Fire

Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland reports the home of C James Orrick a wholesale dealer on the edge of Fort Cumberland was destroyed by fire early today. Loss about 1200 with 5500 insurance caused by faulty cellar insulation. Mrs James M Sloan Jr Orrick daughter and their family escaped in night clothes. A violin valued at about 1000 was saved as only a few pieces of furniture could be saved. A separate item notes tug Margaret with three barges ashore near Chincoteague and assistance dispatched from Norfolk. A measure of tragedy comes from Huntington West Virginia where two children of Moses Maynard died of measles and the father died shortly after. In Tazewell Ballard Thompson aged fifteen is badly mangled after being thrown from a moving freight train and will likely have amputation.

Washington Post Cumberland C. James Orrick Old Caboniat Fort Cumberland James M. Sloan, Jr Orrick Norfolk Margaret New York Chincoteague Tig N. Smith H. H. Hickman Itis City Dduntington W. Va Moses Maynard Sandy Hiver The Tazewell Ballard Thompson Heean

Christ Church Destroyed by Fire in La Plata Maryland

The new Christ Church in La Plata Maryland was destroyed by a fire this afternoon. The cornerstone was laid October 4, IKH. The cost was $17,000 with insurance $7,000. The rector is Rev. George Graham.

Washington la Plata Christ Church George (. Graham

Virginia Obituarys From Tazewell to Roanoke Area

Virginia obituary notices report the death of Edward McDonald of Tazewell died at his son Al Blake McDonald’s home in Pocahontas aged 72. Also George W. Richardson, Roanoke chief clerk, died suddenly aged 60. James Johnston of Linden died at Strasburg Hospital aged 20 from stomach cancer. Burial details to Richmond and undelivered burial plans noted.

New York Senate Honors Susan B Anthony in Condolence Resolution

The Baltimore American notes a remarkable tribute by the New York State Senate on Susan B Anthony’s death. The resolution praises her distinguished public service and marks a notable advancement for the movement she led, recognizing her as a public character worthy of honor.

Baltimore American Senate State of New York Susan LB. Anthony

Not As It Should Be From Chicago News From Elayrixn

A humorous dialecty note describes a mishap as a person lands in a coat hole before joining the team. The fragment hints at a chaotic scene and quick city updates from last week.

Chicago News Elayrixn

Death of Judge Brown in Maryland Paralysis Victim

Special to The Washington Post Centerville Maryland March 28 Judge Henry Brown Jr former State treasurer and associate judge of the second judicial circuit died at Greensboro Caroline County about 4 o clock this morning death due to paralysis stricken Saturday afternoon while traveling from Greenboro to Centerville his sons hastened to his bedside from various sections of the country He was in his fifty ninth year a son of the late Madigan Brown elected to the judgeship in 1902 He was president of the Queen Anne National Bank Centerville and was a colonel on the staff of former Gov B W Jackson When the defalcation of State Treasurer Stevenson Archer became known in 1800 and a vacancy was created Gov Jackson appointed Mr Brown treasurer Judge Brown is survived by his widow formerly Miss Margaret K Turpin of this county one brother Rev Joel T Brown one sister Mrs James Bordley and several neices and nephews plus a daughter Miss Elizabeth Neale Brown Richard Jones of Reckville Md died yesterday morning General debility was the cause of death He was unmarried and survived by two sisters Mrs Margaret Broskley Bartolett died Saturday at the residence of her son in law James G Boss at Spencerville Md She was the widow of Thomas J Bartollet and was in her sixty ninth year Fus neral from the Free Methodist Church Spencerville at 2 p m Tuesday Boston Massachusetts March 28 Mrs Robert D Wrenn wife of the tennis player died today at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A S Dabney of this city She had been ill for several weeks

Maryland Washington Centerville Bawin Henry Brown Second Judicial Greensboro Caroline County Greenabora Judge Brown Madigan Brown Queen Anne National Bank B. W. Jackson Stevenson Archer Richard Jones Reckville Sol Margaret Broskley Bartolett James G. Boss Spencerville Thomas 3. Bartolett Fusneral Free Methodist Church Boston Robert D. Wrenn Dabney

Clements Suit Opens Against Lyon For 320000 Damages

James E. Clements a former Alexandria County public schools superintendent sues Frank Lyon editor of the Alexandria County Monitor for 320000 in personal injuries alleged from an April courthouse assault. The suit stems from an office confrontation after which Lyon allegedly struck Clements with a clenched fist near the base of the brain. The case will be called at the spring term beginning April 23.

Washington Fost Bureau King Street Alexandria James E. Clements Pubiic Alexanaria County Frank Lyon Alexandria County Monitor Alexandria County Circuit Court Clements J. K. M. Norton Lyon Anderson Virginia The Monitor

Unclaimed Jelters List Tops Alexandria Post Office

Among the unclaimed Jelters on the Alexandria post office list Saturday evening are names such as Acugsnery Stogan Burne Mile Birne Tija Boladzijo P. Frankenozemmy Peter Foka Stevan Giwrici and others. The long list may explain Postmaster-elect Bur roughs difficulty in securing a deputy postmaster.

Alexandria Acugsnery Stogan Burne Mile Birne Tija Boladzijo P. Frankenozemmy Peter Foka Stevan Giwrici Peter Herceg A. Koztowskiemo Ferepy Kaneagur Vukelic Kovac Fenko Kohmézya Guetino Lebano Lyon A. Mintwell Mixota

Funeral of Mrs Emma Strauss To Be Held Tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs Emma Strauss wife of former Mayor Henry Strauss will be at 47 Prince Street Alexandria tomorrow afternoon after a long illness. She was born in Hanover Germany on December 22 18 and spent most of her life in Alexandria surviving her husband and a daughter Mrs Phil Letermann of Charlottesville Virginia. transfers and other local notices follow including Rev J P Stump leaving Alexandria and Elks Lodge election officers tonight at Prince Street hall. A civil service exam will be held at the post office in Alexandria on April 14 at 9 p m for clerk and carrier positions. Captain Thomas H Fowler aged sixty seven died at his Spencer North Carolina home last night of apoplexy. He served over twenty years as a passenger conductor on the Southern Railway between Greensboro and Goldsboro. He leaves a wife two sons and a daughter.

Emma Strauss Henry Strauss Prince Street Alexandria Strauss Hanover Germany Phil. Letermann Charlottesville Elks Alexandria Lodge Order of Elks Elks’ Hall Thomas H. Fowler Washington Post Spencer N. C Mebane Fowler Greensboro Goldsboro

Operators Expect Strike at Bituminous Conference

Reports from Indianapolis indicate no sign of weakening between mine operators and miners as talks resume. In Schuylkill region Pa foremen rush inside work metrics to finish by next Saturday amid expected general coal mine shutdown after March 31 if no agreement. Rumors of April 2 closures circulate in Seranton Pa though company officials deny them.

Mahanoy City Schuylkill Serantor Indianapolis

Coal operators forecast $1 a ton rise to cover miners' demands

New York reports anthracite coal operators claim pending miners' wage demands would require a $1.00 per ton price increase for domestic consumers. They argue higher wages add 64 percent to labor cost, translating to 23.48 cents per ton, and under the Roosevelt arbitration sliding scale, every 5 cents in the market price raises wages by 1 percent, shifting burden to domestic sizes.

New York Anthracite J Roosevelt Arbitration Board

Coal price raise to share operator needs 61.8 cents

The text explains that for every 5 cents added to coal price miners receive 29 cents and the operator 21 cents. To secure the operator’s 61.8 cents share a price increase is required, reaching about $1.20. Some companies expect the raise to be slightly lower or higher.

Lehigh Valley Coal Company

Labor Problem Discussion in Philadelphia Meeting

Employers and employes to be heard at the American Academy of Political and Social Science annual meeting in Philadelphia on April 6 and 7. The topic The improvement of labor conditions of the United States will be presented from opposing sides by employers and by leaders of several major unions. E E Clark grand chief conductor of the Order of Railway Conductors of America will speak on the trade agreement.

Philadelphia American Academy of Political and Social Science United States E.E. Clark Order of Railway Conductors of America Roosevelt

Mother Clings to Her Dead Child on Train

Special to The Washington Post Huntington West Virginia March 25 A mother from Fire Creek West Virginia held the dead body of her three year old girl in her arms for two miles aboard a Camden interstate electric car. Passengers wept as she refused to surrender the child until police officers at Central City removed the body. The woman, poverty stricken, traveled with three other small children in tattered clothes en route from Fire Creek to a relative in Ceredo.

Washington Post Huntington W. Va Camden J. W. Martin Fire Creek Central City Pire Creek Ceredo

Grape-Nuts Put A Railroad Man Back On Track

A railroad worker describes long standing indigestion from greasy meals. After trying Grape-Nuts, he reports relief from stomach distress and clearer thinking, saying he can digest anything with Grape-Nuts banishing his nervous symptoms. The testimonial is attributed to the Postum Company and Battle Creek Michigan with a note to read The Hold to Wellville.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Reforms in Peril Across Russia Amid Turmoil

The article argues that reform movements face a revolutionary minority unwilling to compromise, prompting harsh government action. It discusses use of military force, possible excesses, and the claimed imprisonment numbers. It also covers anti Jewish sentiment, Count Witte's stance, and Parliament's role on equality before law. It notes land hunger among peasants as a critical issue for Russia's future.

Therm Count Witte Bagter Russia Witte

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