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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1905

Page

4

Deeds of Lone Bandit Elude Police Across Tidewater

Special to The Washington Post reports a lone highwayman struck in Berkeley farmer Joseph Hewett near his barn and killed him, wounded Portsmouth merchant A Rosenbaum, and held up Norfolk resident Mr Page on a crowded city street, with police unable to identify the attacker.

Barkley Portsmouth Norfolk Washington Post Joseph Hewett Berkley A. Rosenbaum Rosenbaum Shannon Page Tazewell Street

Narrow Escape During Washington Fest Yard Fire

In Cumberland Maryland a fire destroyed two Baltimore and Ohio cabooses in the yard. Conductor Edward Linthicum of Morristown West Virginia slept in one caboose and was nearly suffocated before awakening. He escaped through a window after someone borrowed his keys.

Washington Cumberland Baltimore and Ohio Edward Linthicum Mortisburg W. Va

Leading Lady in Distress at Somolk Theatre Tragedy

Washington Post供 reports spystat tale from Somolk Va about a stage accident at a performance of Shoroughbred Tramp. Two discharged actors allegedly attacked the leading lady, damaging property with carburetic acid, prompting court action and a canceled engagement. Police Court to hear cases tomorrow.

Spystat Washington Post Somolk Wader Acrest Twee Agtora Tneir Magistie Ergymay

Runaway carriage injures several near Derwood

A runaway carriage near Derwood startled a horse and struck bystanders. Edwin Gloyd, Mrs Gloyn, Miss Hate Robinson, and others were injured when the carriage veered after a fast approaching vehicle. The incident disrupted local travel and prompted aid from bystanders.

Wasington Roar Rosda Noy Edwin Gloyd Gloyn Hate Robinson Derwood Hhoese Trun

Narrow Escape for Miners at Amsterdam Ohio Mine

Two hundred workers fled a Amsterdam Ohio Coal Company mine after a fire caused by a gunshot wounded Charles Hoffman. All miners escaped with some suffering injuries and losses of clothing and personal items.

Ohio Steubenville Yaughie- Fheny Ohio Coal Company Amsterdam Charles Hoffman

Richmond Mayor McCarthy Allies With Democrats in Keysville Speech

Richmond Va Nov Mayor Carlton McCarthy who spoke for the Democrats at Keysville Saturday night was escorted to church this morning by an elder who prayed for Democratic triumph in the state election and support from God for McCarthy. He was revealed as a public speaker last Monday when he introduced Gov Montague at the Academy of Music and has since been pressed into service by the party with daily engagements through election day.

Washington Post Richmond Carlton McCarthy Keysville Tha Church MaCarthy McCarthy Gov Montague Academy of Music Democratic Party

Illiterates May Decisive Factor In Local Election

Special to The Washington Post from Rockville Maryland November 6 reports that illiterate voters in Montgomery County could swing the election. Republicans claim disaffection exists while Democrats say illiterates will favor their side. estimates place illiterate Republicans at about 100 and Democrats at 500 with hundreds more likely to mismark ballots. Both parties anticipate large meetings with speakers at Glen Echo and Kensington. The outcome hinges on turnout and the Poe Amendment’s fate as party factions split.

Washington Post Rockville Glen Echo Kensington Blair Lee Edward C. Peter Walter A. Johnston Marlon ©. Butler North Carolina Col. J. Frank Rupplee Baltimore Montgomery County

Petersburg Apathy in State Election Forecast

Petersburg voters show little interest as statewide polls approach next Tuesday. Reports from Prince George and Dinwiddie counties indicate small Democratic turnouts, with Dinwiddie listing three legislative candidates G B Clarke the regular Democrat W L Peeples independent Democrat and A Beauregard Shell independent Republican.

Wannington Los Petersburg Post Prince George Dinwiddle Dinwiddie GB. Clarke W. L. Peeples A. Beauregard Shell

University bans toothpicks for vulgar users

Chicago University bans toothpicks at the Commons. Director Miss Anna Yeomans says toothpicks are crude implements and users are vulgar. She urges avoiding public use and completing toilette in private rooms.

Chicago University Chicago University of Chicago Anna Yeomans

Post Office Safe Drilled in Brockton Robbery

Robbers escaped in carriages after stealing stamps and money from the Brockton Massachusetts post office. About $500 in stamps and $200 in cash reportedly taken. crime discovered next day. Candidate for Carnegie Medal: Michael Meagher of Lenoxdale Massachusetts hailed for saving his brother on a Berkshire Division train bridge as a fast oncoming express passed.

Brockton Winsted Conn Michael Meagher Lenoxdale Mane Berkshire Alvision Express Michael

Contests for Delegate and Clerk of Courts in county

The Alexandria area faces tight races for city and county delegate and for the county clerk of courts. Democrat Swanson leads in state races, while John B. Henderson Jr faces an uncertain county vote. Clerk candidates are George H. Rucker (D) and Richard W. Johnson (R) with no primary nominations. A mysterious death of a Black man, Richard Mills, occurred on North Fairfax Street. coroner’s inquiry planned.

Nicol Aghington Post Bureau Gus King Street Alexandria Eighth Swanson John B. Henderson Henderson Caton George H. Rucker Iia Richard W. Johnson House of Delegates King George Stafford

Roanoke Slums Murder Stirs Local Quarrel

Special to The Washington Post reports a fatal street confrontation in Roanoke Virginia where Samuel Hx Stanjane a white man stabbed Frica Williams a 22 year old Black resident in a dispute over an incorrect address. Williams died within minutes from a heart artery puncture. Simmons aged 25 a single white man fled but was arrested on murder charges.

Washington Post Roanoke Frica’ ‘Wiliams Samuel HX. Stanjane Simmons Red Lght Williams Willams Twen Cty Franklin County

Lynching feared after fatal Virginia assault on King

Suffolk Va Oct 5 Garfield Hicks a negro killed W G King by cutting his throat on the road from Littleton to Vaughn King a known horse trader was retiring when Hicks driving in opposite direction attacked him with a razor Hicks fled witnesses say John Barnes on horseback arrived as the attack concluded bloodhounds have been placed on the trail and a large posse threatens a lynching if Hicks is captured

Becks Washington Post Suffolk Littleton King Hicks John Barnes

Wisconsin Ad Valorem Tax Ruling Backed by Judge Hastings

Madison Wis Nov 5 The State of Wisconsin would gain millions in revenue if the ruling by Judge S D Hastings Green Bay upholding ad valorem tax and deeming the law constitutional stands on appeal The decision would raise railroad taxes for the year to about six hundred thousand dollars and add a larger sum for 1904 with a further nine million more under the license fee system The case will be appealed preserving the tax framework doubtless contested in higher courts.

Madison Wis Wisconsin S. D. Hastings Green Bay Hastings Cass

Mystery of Roanoke Man Muse Ends Unclear

John H. Muse a famed Roanoke citizen vanished a week earlier and is presumed dead or murdered. Police and relatives searched without success. $82,500 in cash plus his gold watch were found in his room after he sold his saloon business for 1,600 dollars two weeks ago. Muse, 62, a Confederate veteran, had lived alone.

Washington Post Roanoke John H. Muse Muse Roanoke River

Amnesty proclamation sparks debate on political prisoners

A Novoe Vremya leader lauds freeing political prisoners as a step toward liberty. The Nagha Shisnenya calls the manifesto the last act of absolution, warning autocracy endures and the state of siege may persist despite claims of reform.

Novoe Vremya Rugsig Trepofl

Odessa Atrocities Reported in Jewish Quarter Looting

Report from Odessa dated November 5 describes extensive Jewish quarter devastation with looting and arson. Mob violence injured hundreds, while soldiers and police are accused of aiding the attackers and seizing valuables. University bodies and stolen goods were moved to safety as officials seized suspects.

Odessa Mabe Red Cross Munch

CZAB SURRENDER TO FINNS IN FINLAND CRISIS

In St. Petersburg on November 4 Emperor Nicholas yielded to Finnish demands after a week of upheaval ending autocratic rule in Grand Duchy Finland. Finnish resistance halted Russian troops, forced resignations, and prompted manifestoes convoking the Diet with budget control and universal suffrage. Turngrend says Finns expect calm and a passing crisis.

Grand Duchy St. Petersburg Nicholas Helsingfors Count Witte John Obolensky Nicholea

Mississippi Officials to Face Suspension for Drunkenness in Office

Jackson Mississippi reports a draft update to section 2166 1 of the annotated code commission statutes grants the governor power to suspend any state officer on affidavit or indictment for gross malfeasance or drunkenness and appoint a temporary replacement while a court of competent jurisdiction reviews the charges. The drunkenness clause is new and officials wonder if it will deter indulgence.

Mississippi Jackson Misa Code Commission

Railroad President's Son Works for $60 Monthly in Texas

L. Winchell Jr., son of the Rock Island president, works in the engineering department of the Trinity and Brazos Valley road in Mexia Texas. He earns 60 dollars a month to cover living expenses and refuses to trade on his father's name while noting his Europe trip was more enjoyable than his current work.

Harting Kansas City L. Wincehell, Jr Rock Island Mexia Texas Trinity and Brazos Valley Europe

Polish Polish Nationalists Shut. Lodz Victims Mourned

Russian loyalists failed to muster a procession while Jewish militia guarded outskirts. Four detectives were killed by the militia who fired on provocateurs. The governor warned Polish papers to submit to censorship or face closure. two outlets were sealed. Lodz funerals drew about 40,000 mourners amid revolutionary speeches.

Lodz

Big feet seen as sign of judge Tucker's qualification

Solomonville Arizona residents note Judge Tucker has used his large feet on the desk during trials. Roosevelt had demanded his resignation, but supporters say his feet display reflects judicial understanding. Latter Day Saints debate whether he relates to Old Dan Tucker while praising his genial disposition.

Solomonville Ariz Hov Tucker Roosevelt Graham County Old Dan Old Pan

Served All the Bishops Cincinnati Woman Died at Ninety Five

Cincinnati woman Miss Josephine Wing served in the households of every Catholic Bishop in Cincinnati for seventy five years dying at ninety five. She began with Bishop Fenwick and continued through Archbishop Purcell Elder and Moeller, remaining at the church through major changes and becoming a living history of the diocese. Her life is described as a compendium of Catholic history in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Ohio Josephine ‘Wing Josephine Fenwick Purcell Forishop Moeller Qui

Narrow Escape as West Shore Train Bewildered on Trestle

Special to The Warningwweress Albany Nov 6 a through vestibuled West Shore train on the Chicago to New York line barely avoided disaster when the Marlborough trestle began sinking five feet as the engine entered. The engineer halted the train and passengers reached safety as wrecking crews were called. Traffic resumed after about an hour's delay.

Albany National Express West Shore Chicago New York Marlborough

Retiring London Police Chief Attacks Business Morality

London's retiring Police Commissioner Sir Henry Smith criticizes the citys business class noting many promoters and officials may engage in fraud like pocketing neighbors profits. He cites official-like figures and professes a bleak market portrait amid Promoters and mistrust in business dealings.

London Retiriig Henry Smith City of London Scotland Moorgate Street Manston ‘House Bayswater Putney Oakum

Great patriotic demonstrations in Warsaw draw 200000 crowd

On November 5 crowds estimated at 200000 filled Warsaw streets for patriotic demonstrations. Processions led by clergy sang God Save Poland and the principal avenues were festooned. Citizens formed a guard to maintain order as troops assisted.

Warsaw God Save Poland

Justice Francis Convicted of Extortion Fees in Court

In Cleveland on November 5 a jury found Justice Willam Francis guilty of assessing illegal fees against individuals appearing in his court. He is the second justice convicted recently on extortion charges amid ongoing investigations into several other justices.

Cleveland Ohio Willam Franci Francis

Consul Starts for Mukden on Long Orient Journey

Fleming D Cheshire begins his long trip to the Orient as American consul for Mukden. He will travel via San Francisco and was chosen by the State Department for his deep knowledge of Chinese business methods and language, having spent much of his life in Mongolia.

Fleming Cheshire Orient Memning 1Or Mukden San Francisco State Department Heving Mongolia

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