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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
3
An elderly woman was found dead in a trunk, beaten and strangled. Her husband, thirty-two years younger, has been missing about ten days. Investigators described a ghastly scene with decomposition and strong odors. Suspicion of foul play is noted. the husband’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Police report a double tragedy at a South End residence as Mrs Wilber Cramp and her husband Hammond Cramp are found slain. A perfume bottle outside the hall suggests an attempted disguise. Neighbors recall Cramp as wealthy and Jealous, with a prior second marriage and a prominent Whigy hairdressing business.
A compact early 20th century listing features undertakers and embalmers such as W R Speare 940 F Street N W J WILLIAM LEE and R F Harvey's Sons with services at modest prices. Also JOHN R. WRIGHT Co and GEORGE P ZARHORST advertise open day and night with contact phone numbers North 4990 North 42 for coastal area inquiries.
Seventeen Long Island Railroad construction workers were injured in a tunnel explosion near Fort Avenue and Third Avenue. Fifty men were at work when a dynamite stick left at the shaft bottom exploded, shattering debris and knocking several workers unconscious. Three dozen statements say twelve to seventeen were seriously hurt and nine additional men received non life threatening injuries. ambulances ferried the wounded to hospitals.
A bankruptcy petition against Colonial Copper Company of 32 Broadway seeks relief after alleged transfer of a $28,000 property to the firm for $3,000,000 in stock. Judge Holt appointed Lawrence Godkin as receiver with bond set at $1,000. Fetcher B Speed, a creditor from Baltimore, claims Joshua Hanway and A Munger moved property into the company for stock totaling $3,000,000. $1,000,000 has been sold.
Philadelphia nov 23 an electric car tested after the southbound Royal Blue from this city. Officials from the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads rode the experimental vehicle designed to substitute steam on branch lines. The car uses a gasoline engine, a fifty kilowatt Westinghouse generator, and a storage battery with 108 cells. Two fifty horsepower Westinghouse motors drive the front truck.
Mrs Catherine Frauenhelm of Pittsburg received 60000 dollars worth of bonds from traveling salesman C H Anderson of Newark New Jersey after her son found and dropped them at the Nixon Theater. She did not know they were lost until they were returned. The son had advertised quietly and was rewarded.
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs in session voted down by one vote a resolution to join the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Discussion highlighted the inclusion of Negro delegates at the Milwaukee meeting. A Gulf States federation formation appeared favored by some Alabama club women.
Two actions filed in Jersey City by Charles R Myers of Atlantic City against David H Moffatt of Denver seek $300000 each. One action is tort, the other contract. Myers sues as executor through E Leaming of San Francisco. Papers are returnable before the New Jersey Supreme Court at Trenton on December 20.
At the North Georgia Conference Bishop Duncan appointed a committee to investigate charges of heresy against Rey H S Bradley D D of Atlanta. The committee, named by Bishop Duncan, includes Dr C W Byrd of Augusta Dr Luke Johnson of Rome and Rey J A Sharpe of Dahlonega. The group will review the charges and report to the conference by Saturday. Fund for Jews total reaches 734404 with 7337 subscribed today.
Report lists multiple individuals with addresses and ages ranging from 1 to 84 years. Names include Beatrice Banka Susan Harrison George Holt Robert Howard Mary Jackson Thomas Jones Fannie Law Harry Matthews Horace May James Redele Wille Terrell Benjamin Walker and others with associated institutions such as Providence Hospital Children’s Hospital Wash Hosp and Emergency Hospital. Some entries show years as part of age or duration. The record appears to document patient identifiers with residence details and ages.
Special to the Washington Post New York November 2 Senator Depews ally Manning testified about his mild demeanor, years in insurance, and earnings from Nicholls. He said he never earned more than 400 a year from Nicholls while Nicholls claimed 460 to 650 per 1000 retained. Manning published a 1878 book at 50 a copy, praised for insurance knowledge, while noting the Mutual Reserve Company switch from assessment to life policy and a 20 percent commission to George D Eldridge’s unit in 1894 totaling about 48000.
Furnishings from James Hazen Hyde’s former Babylon Long Island home were auctioned at Lifes Fifth Avenue galleries. Expected value around 20000 dollars, but realized only a fraction as the hammer fell this afternoon.
A large turnout of sightseers and dealers attended the sale with few prominent bidders. Persian armor sold for 100 dollars, bootjacks for 25 cents, a solid oak two piece bedroom suite for 0, an antique drum for 9, a grapho phone for 17, and an old Davenport sofa for 68. Brokers representing society folks did not attend as active bidders.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw spoke at the Florida State fair in Tampa with Mrs. Shaw and others. He addressed 5000 at the fair grounds and urged expanding markets for exports, highlighting agricultural products and urging patriotism over partisan pride as he emphasized securing trade south of the United States. The party planned to depart for Washington the next morning.
Members of the Southern Educational Association and the Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Southern States met in Nashville for joint sessions. President James D Porter and the university women hosted a reception at the Peabody School for Teachers. Tomorrow the executive committees plan a special meeting to consider a permanent alliance and joint plans. Dr D H Purinton of the University of West Virginia spoke on the functions and relations of state universities. Reports on educational progress from Alabama to West Virginia were read by state superintendents.
The notice records the deaths of John G Schumaker in Brooklyn at age 79 from pneumonia and Mrs S. C. Dodd in New York City, with Dodd’s husband resigning as chief legal counsel of the Standard Oil Company to care for her. It also notes the death abroad of Mrs Esther B Gowen, widow of Franklin B Gowen, in Heidelburg, Germany, and Joseph J Weatherly, Mobile assistant editor, in Mobile after eight weeks of illness, detailing their roles and origins.
Secretary Shaw stated he cannot remit tariff duties for Miss Roosevelt and cannot interpret the law for one person. He emphasized uniform enforcement for all citizens and suggested Congress would be needed for relief if applicable. He noted a false impression about the value of the presents.
Dundee reporter brings Eskimo sources claiming Captain Amundzen’s Gjoa was crushed in Boothia Felix lee and that the Arctic explorers escaped to live with natives. Whalers unable to trace Amundzen. Ronald Amundsen formerly officer on Belgic linked to 1897-99 expedition.
In St Louis, the United States rests its case against Senator J R Burton of Kansas alleging he acted as paid attorney for Rialto Grain and Securities. The defense challenged jurisdiction while chronicles show testimony from Hector McRea and Charles H Brooks as prosecutors press for broader charges.
Helena businessmen form state organization to assist with President Roosevelt railroad rate regulation idea. A meeting is set for December 14 in Helena to organize the effort and support the regulation program. Meanwhile in Toledo Ohio thieves loot the Knights of Pythias records office, stealing jewelry valued at more than $200 while taking only $200 in cash.
William Randolph Hearst, advocate of municipal ownership, argues that if his theory had been in practice the so called ins in New York could have used thousands of public utility workers to corrupt ballots and steal the mayoral office. He warns of greatly amplified theft if utilities were municipally owned and operated.
A fragmented local humor piece features a village editor and a surgeon exchange about circulation and a jumbled pun. It mentions subscriptions, a newspaper editor, and a playful claim about quality butter from Red Clover Creamery sold at grocers.
The Chicago Tribune notes the age limit of sixteen for workers after 7 pm, with no theater exception. It cites Olga Nethersole's company employing fourteen and twelve year olds, urging strict enforcement and potential legal action against managers. It argues stage exemptions are not justified and predicts Chicago will enforce the law, even if it diminishes certain productions.
The article credits President Roosevelt as the engine behind widespread upswings against bossism and graft across cities and states. It cites his honesty in public service, demand for punishing lawbreakers, and call for citizen responsibility as fueling prompt, bold action from diverse communities.
A Boston editor argues against excessive red tape in government. The piece lauds Cortelyou for shaking up the Post Office Department and calls for streamlined operations to end bureaucratic delays.
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