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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1905

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12

Gambler Andrews Seeks Alibis in Murder Case and Self-Destructs

Milton Franklin Andrews, a gambler linked to the deaths of Bessie Bouton and others, claimed in a long confession that he could prove alibis in three homicide charges. He purportedly confessed to murdering Bouton, Miss Bosworth, and a New York woman, while detailing a life of crime with partner William Ells and travels from Australia to Colorado Springs before his suicide in San Francisco. Police indicate the reward for his capture remains unused as the suspect is dead.

Consort San Francisco Eugene Bosworth Bessie Bouton Milton Franka Andrews Novia Uetrie Andrews William Ells Austraia Mytte Gueder Lam Husworth New Britain Troy Hessie Bouton Colds Springs Horsery United States Mitton Colorado Spreaga Miss Bogworth Britain Conn N.Y Colorado Springs Colo Milton Franklin Andrews California

Bride and Groom Dead in Newberg Tragedy

Newberg Oregon November 7 neighbors found Cat Hurford and his wife dead at their home after shots fired Hurford had worked at a local factory and had been ill for days Mrs Hurford had visited the factory and was told her husband’s job would stay open They were both killed in the house investigators could not determine if it was murder suicide or double suicide

Houten J. Pray New York Loum J. Cer George Boutin O Syrae Ressie Barne Newberg Oreg Hurford

Death in Jail: Adam Boyer Hangs Self in Cleveland Cell

In Cleveland on November 7, prisoner Adam Boyer who faced murder charges for killing his wife in Berea hanged himself from a water pipe in his cell. Two prison trusties shared the cell unaware of his death until morning. Boyer had fled after the Berea murder before surrendering to police.

Cleveland Ohio Albert H. Darwin Adam Boyer Boyer Berea

Eklund Not Wanted by Clay County Officials

Minnesota Governor Johnson advised Washington that A Eklund, jailed in London on a $1000 embezzlement confession tied to the Clay County Clan Land Company, should have extradition dropped. Clay County authorities said no party will file charges though friends plan funds for his return as a civil suit witness.

Minnesota London T. Paul Minn Gov. Johnson Root Washington A. Eklund England Clay Cowty Clan Land Company Clay County

Reformer Under Bonds Interfering with Officer Charged

Clarence B. Groff president of the Legal Voters League was arrested in Damien N I on November 7 and jailed at the city hall on a charge of interfering with an officer Former Mayor Nowrey and other reform figures secured Groffs release on bail Samuel Suders a voter was ejected from the polling place by organization officers watched by Groff who was present when Suders was being taken to the police station Groff interfered and was arrested

Voters’ League Damien N. I Clarence B. Groff Legal Voters’ League Reform Organization Nowrey Reform Joline Groff Samuel Suders Groft

Ambassador Reid Sends $1000 For McKinley Memorial Endowment

Ambassador Whitelaw Reid has mailed the first contribution, a $1000 draft, to Justice William R. Tay in Canton Ohio, president of the McKinley National Memorial Association. Trustees aim to build a 350000 endowment and will plan November 16 when they meet to lay the cornerstone of the monument.

McKinley Fund Canton Ohio Whitelaw Reid McKinley Memorial Endowment Fund William R. Tay McKinley National Memorial Association

Two Kings Sent Flowers at Cambon Funeral in Paris

The funeral for Mme. Cambon mother of Paul and Jules Cambon ambassadors to Britain and Spain, was held today at St Philippe du Roule with large attendance. King Edward and King Alfonso sent wreaths. Ambassador McCormick and British and Spanish ambassadors attended. Burial followed at Montmartre Cemetery. Fourth class postmasters named yesterday across several towns including Maryland and Parkers. Bucklen's Iodine Salve advertised for wounds.

Paris Mme. Cambon MM. Paul Jules Cambon Great Britain Spain St. Phillippe du Roule Edwards Alfonso McCormick Montmartre

Washington Post Patterns One Piece Apron for Children

An early 20th century needlework pattern note describes a simple one piece apron for girls aged 4 to 12 years. Edges hemmed with two buttons and buttonholes, optional piping or bias trim, priced at 10 cents.

Warren Big Aga Mathary

Mrs Chadwick Loses Appeal In Bank Fraud Case

Cincinnati and Cleveland reports say Mrs Cassia L Chadwick lost her bid for a new trial as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals, led by Judge Lurton, denied the appeal. She remains imprisoned in Cleveland for ten years for conspiring to defraud under national banking law tied to the Oberlin bank wreck.

Cincinnati Ohio Cassia L. Chadwicck Supreme Court of the United States United States Circuit Court of Appeals Lurton Chadwick Cleveland Ohio Penitentiary Citizens’ National Bank Oberlin Dawley Wing Sullivan Jay P. Dawley Mr. Dawley United State& District Attorney Garry Cincinnnati

Taigny Departure Rumored as French Charge May Leave Venezuela

Caracas reports a rumor that M. Taigny, the French charge d affaires, plans to depart Venezuela. If true, the archives of the French legation would be placed in the custody of the British Minister in Caracas.

Waffaires Venezuela Caracas M. Taigny Legation Phced

Head on collision kills four trainmen near Syracuse

A passenger train on the Rame, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad collided head on with a locomotive pulling two freight cars near Liverpool six miles from Syracuse. Four men died Milton F. Toms George Thomas A H Caldwell and George F Eukert. Two others were injured John Muller and David A. Moore. One freight car carried matches that ignited the wreckage.

Syracuse Watertown Ozdensburg Liverpool Milton F. Toms Lyndonvile George Thomas A. H. Caldwell Seman George F. Eukert Oswego John Muller David A. Moore

Jack London to Marry Miss Carmine Kittredge

Jack London and Carmine Kittredge of Newton Iowa plan marriage within days at Newton following their meeting in Berkeley eighteen months ago. London, on a lecture tour through the Middle West, will reside in San Francisco after the wedding and divorce from his wife.

Carmine Kittredge Newton Iowa Washington Post Jack London London Miss Kittredge Berkeley Cal Middle San Francisco

King leaves $3 million. will probate may test old age home

Chicago notes James C King, a 75 year old multimillionaire, died last Wednesday leaving a $3 million estate. The will filed tomorrow may provide a home for elderly men and a large charity bequest. Widow Myra King could contest if she is not named as beneficiary.

Chicago James C. King King Frank A. Vanderip New York Myra. King

Southern Society Election at New Willard Hotel

The Southern Relief Society elected Fresi at Mian Nennis Randolph Hoth as frat vice president and other officers. The group plans a silver offering on November 23 in Confederate Veterans Hall for dependent ex Confederates. The annual charity ball is scheduled for January.

Southern Relief Society New Willard Hotel Fresi&at Mian Nennis Randolph Hoth Albert Akers Quean R. Hetzel Archibald Young Vic Presdent J. G Wheeler Hr. L. Quirolo Confederate Veterans’ Hall

Not Wanted in Boston Forgery Case Summary

Boston police after a conference with the district attorney decided not to extradite Charles N. Oldham from Pittsburgh on forgery charges. Oldham, who worked for Berlo Bros., bicycle dealers, reportedly confessed during a revival meeting and sought arrest. Authorities say the case was settled previously.

Boston Pittsburg Charles N. Oldham Oldham Berlo Bros

Former Speaker Henderson Not Near Death

In Dubuque Iowa on November 7 Doctor John C Hanegek said former Speaker David B Henderson shows no major change in condition. He noted occasional delirium but no imminent death unless a hemorrhage develops.

D. B. Henderson Dubuque Iowa John C. Hanegek David B. Henderson

May Order Out Troops Tennessee Governor Informed of Trouble

Government sources report serious trouble in Marion County Tennessee as union miners fired on a nonunion building. One nonunion miner died and four were wounded prompting possible state troops to be called out. Governor Cox was notified by telephone from Whitwell.

Tennessee Marion County Nashville Tenn Cox Whitwell

Explorers in Dancer Almost Perish in Labrador

James Richards and Peter Stevens, members of Dillon Wallace's Labrador expedition, reached St Johns after dire privations. They left Wallace and Easton in September as provisions ran low. No news of Mrs Hubbard's expedition from the coast. authorities fear both parties may have perished due to scarce game and early snowfall.

Dillon Wallace St. Johns N. F Virginia Labrador James Richards Peter Stevens Wallace Boston Easton Caribou Richards Stevens Mr. Hubbard

Miller Appointed Again to French Consulate Post

The veteran newspaper man J Marcin Miller is again rumored to gain a United States consulate post in Rheims France. Miller has repeatedly appeared on consular appointment lists as officials rotate to place the right man in the job. If confirmed he will sail for Rheims, replacing William A Prickitt of New Jersey now reassigned to New Zealand.

J. Marcin Miller United States Miller Rhemws France Aix-la-Chapelle Germany Auckland New Zealand Southland William A. Prickitt New Jersey Rheims

Harvard Men at Smoker in Washington Club

The November smoker of the Washington Harvard Club was held in the University Club graduate room with about Arty members present. Frank W. Hackett presided as Prof. Charles E. Monroe of George Washington University spoke on census statistics techniques, while Dr. James Kendell Hosmer recalled Harvard reminiscences. Clarence HR. Wilson spoke of the Louisville Harvard convention and urged inviting delegates to Chicago next May and a Washington meeting at the earliest date.

Washington Harvard Club University Club Frank W. Hackett Charles E. Monroe George Washington University James Kendell Hosmer Harvard Clarence HR. Wilson Louisville Washington’ Club Chicago Association

Darrow Resigns as Chicago Special Counsel

Clarence Darrow, city special counsel for Chicago on street railway affairs, handed resignation to Mayor Dunne on November 7. He said he no longer wished to serve the city, believing municipal ownership cannot be achieved before the spring election, and that he wants to attend to private business.

Chicago Dunne Clarence Darrow

Inquest into Kenyon Student Death Finished in Ohio

Mount Vernon Ohio November 7 The inquest into the death of Stuart Person a Kenyon College student found on a Gam bler railroad track was finished today Coroner Scarborough said he will reserve a decision for a few days no further notable details were revealed.

Mount Vermon Ohio Stuart Person Kenyon College Gambler Scarborough

Will Honor Dr Buell Alumni Reception in Georgetown

The Georgetown University alumni plan a November 16 reception at Rauscher's to honor Rev. David Hillhouse Buell 8 J president. Invitations were sent to resident alumni and many notable men in public and private life in Washington and beyond. Mrs L V Curvey reported a Monday night burglary of her home with stolen silverware and icemen.

Georgetown David Hillhouse Buell Georgetown University Rauscher’s Alumni Association of the University Ise Washington Mre_ L. v

Not Seeking Theater Site In Washington City

The Washington Post reports Nixon and Zimmerman theatrical managers in Philadelphia deny plans to build a Washington theater or buy property there They say they currently control as many theatres as they can and have no intention of expanding into new fields They would consider a capital city site only if touring productions were excluded from existing Washington houses and even then it is highly unlikely

Washington Post Philadelphia Navy Washington Nixon & Zimmerman Fred G. Nixon-Nordlinger Emon Misa Bob White

Consumption Foes Promote Free Lectures on Housing Conditions

Committees on the Prevention of Consumption and Improvement of Housing Conditions plan free lectures to reach every family about unsanitary housing and the white plague. Donations to the housing committee total many dollars from numerous individuals, while the consumption prevention committee records gifts from notable backers.

Wallace Hatch F Street R. Bond Fred’ G. McKean Theodore Sthwan Mis Ameo Ives F. F. Fitzpatrick Curtis B. Tufts Puc. Warman George H. Clésent John J. Rathermel Edward Cohen F. Head C. FP. Russell Mary ©. Miller Misses Menry Mies S. Elizabeth Henry James §. Hoge Alice Iven Gilman J. W. Babcock Chris Hourich Miss Kean T. H. Kearney Walter Alien Rev. Teuns Heml W. Fitzpatrick F.C. Warman Mr. A. L. Stustevant Jean J. Bothermely Anonymous Duncan C. Phillips Lois AL .Fischer Bernard H. Lane Emile Beiner Miso Grace D. Litchfield F. D. Granger

Heated Columbia Heights Meeting Debates Temporary Tracks

At the November Columbia Heights Citizens Association gathering held at the Savoy, debate focused on a report criticizing overhead wires and poles. A proposal to lay temporary tracks on Eleventh Street to haul dirt from the John Sherman estate grading sparked heated discussion before being withdrawn.

Columbia ‘Heights Columbia Heights Bundy Jee Simmons Association Eleventh Street John Sher Board of Trade Washington Railway and Electric Company

Dance Night At Navy Yard Ball After Election

The Naval Guy a.org band played at the navy yard ballroom above the general store, hosting over 100 couples with Prof Moody on music. The hall was tastefully decorated and dancing lasted late as band members and guests went downtown to learn election results.

A.org Navy Yard

Beach Is Arraigned in Assault Case at Police Court

John F Beach government inspector who shot Ernest Gichner in the back three times at the Marine Barracks was arraigned in the Police Court yesterday on an assault with intent to kill charge. He pleaded not guilty and waived preliminary examination, furnishing $1000 bond for grand jury appearance.

Gichner John F. Beach Ernest Gichner Marine Barracks

Bride of Swedish Nobleman Marries Milwaukee Social Leader

Miss Marie V. Dahiman, a Milwaukee social belle, wed Sir Mette Liewen Stierngranate an artist today at St John s Cathedral. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev D J Ohara. The report notes Dahiman’s prominent society role in Milwaukee and records the marriage as a significant local social event.

Mies Marie V. Dahiman Milwaukee Wis Marie V. Dahimar Mette Liewen Stierngranate St. John’s Cathedral Dew D. J. Ohara Sweatship

Shakespearean Song Cycle Debut at Shoreham Hall

Mrs. Susanne Oldberg opened a Tuesday musicales with Grace Wassall’s Shakespearean Song Cycle performed by Mrs. James M. Anders soprano Nellie Moran alto Philip Scantling tenor and William Clahaugh bass with Miss Jennette Cowles Vorce at piano. The ballroom crowd welcomed the refined vocal work as a notable if uneven evening.

Quartette Shoreham Susanne Oldberg Grace Wassall

Edna Wallace Hopper Sued Over Promise Event Claim

Bana Wallace shopper and actress is defendant in a suit for breach of promise filed in Buffalo seeking 10000 for mental and financial injury. Morton, who says he is an actor, alleges Hopper asked him to marry and he accepted. Hopper denies the claims except admitting frequent questions about marriage. She says the remar k was humor and insists Morton is not serious about money.

Bana Wallace Cne James Morton Evie Wallace Hopper Sirs. Hopper

Gets a Southern Bride Engaged Edwin H. Jordan to wed Miss Isabel Bryan

Edwin Henry Jordan of Columbus Ohio a Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance manager will marry Isabel Constance Bryan of North Carolina November 16 in Newbern North Carolina. Bryan is cousin of John H. Winder president of Sunday Creek Coal Co and visited the Jordans in Washington last summer before the couple heads West to see W. H. Jordan at 142 P Street NW.

Edwin Henry Jordan Izabel C. Bryan North Carolina Columbus Ohio Fidelity Mutual Vate Insurance Company Isabel Constance Bryan Henry R. Bryan North Carolina Superior Court Newbern N.C Miss Bryan John H. Winder Sunday Creek Coal Company W. H Jordan P Street

Riding Exhibition at Fort Myer Opens Season November 24

Riding hall exhibitions at Port Myer Va begin 2 p m each Friday season tickets required for entry. Tickets dated for performance day only and available via the adjutant with applications not earlier than one week before drills.

Port Myer

Editor and Proprietor from sid vo THT

Dr Minor, who has recently died at sixty six years of age, was the only one in when this book was written. Thor oually familiar through personal experience with the history of this old magazine, and through his long experience in the world of letters, of more than half a content has produced a history which is a distinct addition to our national as well as Southern literature. Izmo Fully Illustrated.

Sid Vo Minor Hty

First Engiseh Settlement and Independence Cry

In North Carolina a historic settlement of Engiseh colonists is noted as the first to draft a declaration of independence and as the site of the early battle of the American Revolution. The book promises full treatment of this history and is offered at a price of $2.

North Carolina Alamance America Price

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