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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1906

Page

4

Bay Captains Strike Four Vessels In Chesapeake Tie Up

Bay captains succeeded in tying up several Pennsylvania Railroad Company steamers on Chesapeake routes. Four of eight sailings went out with nonunion crews while four stayed in port. The lines operate 30 steamers over 2,200 miles with a $26.6 million truck business annually. 75 to 80 workers could be idled by a full tie-up. Engineers may be called to support deck officers, though no action has been reported.

Union Companion Epectiag Baltimore Mad Bay Pennsylvania Railroad Company Chesapeake Love Point Avalon Tangier Anne Arundel Geoghegan Taylor Enoch Pratt Pocomoke

Annual Leesburg Hunts with Middlesex and Loudoun Hounds

Leesburg expected to host the Middlesex Hunt Club of Massachusetts for its annual hunt series near Leesburg in November December and January. Huntsmen Robert Cotesworth and Milas W Inman arrange stables at Mayfield farm with Westmoreland Davis facilitating. The Middlesex Hunt, arriving Oct 26, will join the Loudoun hounds for meets starting November 1 on alternate days.

Chase Loudoun Hounds Washington Leesburg Robert Cotesworth Henry Higginson Middlesex Hunt Club Massachusetts Loudoun Mayfield Farm Milas W Inman New York City Westmoreland Davis Goudean Club Middlesex Hunt

Bucks Held for Jury in Guantanamo Bay Stabbing Case

Newport News Oct 1 United States Commissioner A C Garrett held for the federal grand jury Pred Bucks colored the prisoner brought from the cruiser Columbia at Guantanamo Bay last May. Bucks stabbed Alvan C Taylor a government employee aboard ship. He and three witnesses two Indian negresses and a government laborer were taken to Richmond by Deputy Marshal West Bucks a Georgia negro.

Newport News United States A C Garrett Federal Grand Jury Bucky Columbia Muba Bucks Alvan C Taylor Guantanamo Bay Richmond West Bucks

Laws found on trusty thwart jail escape attempt

In Danville Virginia a trusted prisoner named Thomas F Trent, confined to be hanged November 9 for murder, was caught by Jailer Wolfolk while attempting to smuggle two steel saws into the jail. Trent, released on parole, bought the tools with a fellow inmate or worker. authorities alerted and the plan was foiled. Trent was sentenced to ninety days in jail in the mayor's court.

Washington Danville John Green Wolfolk Thomas F Trent Pegro Trent

Fatal Fall From Window In Richmond Hotel

Andrew J. Gray, sixty one, fell eighteen feet from a second story hotel window to Broad street in Richmond. He died ten minutes later from a base skull fracture and a broken elbow while visiting with his son William Gray.

Washington Post Richmond Broad Street Andrew J. Gray Gray Alty William Gray

Virginia Democratic Campaigners Open Headquarter in Richmond

Gov Swanson and Senators Daniel and Martin among Virginia campaigners opening headquarters in Richmond. Chairman J Taylor Hayes and Senator Daniel plan stumps with Judge William Hodges Minn and Lt George Tucker among speakers. Campaign battles to focus on the Fifth and Ninth districts, especially the latter.

Gov Swanson Daniel and Martin Virginia Warhlyston Richmond J. Taylor Hayen Daniel Wiliam Hodges Minn George Tucker Mal D. Flood

Ohio Principal Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life

A Ohio principal, Redman Omatia, residing near Struthers, shot his wife and then killed himself at 2 pm, reported from Wellston and Bristol facts linked to Oct 1. The tale also notes blended local tragedies including a Philadelphia shooting and a bay described assault in Wellston area.

Ohio Youngstown Redman Omatia Struthers Here

Federal government sues over shipyard contracts in Virginia

The United States District Court in Richmond accuses Trigg Shipbuilding Co and Virginia Trust Co of breach over contracts for ties and equipment for the government air freighter Benguerd. Two bids valued at 60000 and 520000 were accepted. the shipbuilder later went into receivership, the incomplete dredge was finished by the government in Norfolk, and bonds under the contract are sought for recovery, with Virginia Trust Co named as responsible for performance.

Specter Washington Richmond Trigg Shipbuilding Company Areginija Trust Company Fredge Benguerd Virginia Truat Company Shipbuilding Company Norfolk Witigatton Virginia Trust Company

Sparkler Led 10 Arrest In Philadelphia Jewel Theft Case

In Pulaski Virginia a Colored man Marshall Parker and his mulatto wife Lille Russell Brown Butler Parker were arrested with jewels valued at 19000 and Parker holding 400 in cash. They are sought in Philadelphia for robbing Mrs Mary Tatem at 2052 North Park Ave on Sept 18. A Philadelphia detective is involved and local authorities reclaimed the pair and the jewels awaiting requisition papers.

Roanoke Marshall Parker Lille Russell- Brown-Butler-Parker Pulaski Parker Philadelphia Mary Tatem North Park Avenue Hay Hayes

Horses Drowned as Ferry Callahan Breaks from Slip

The Callahan ferry at Alexandria near 11:30 a.m. slipped free as the steel anchor chain parted in a northeast wind and ebb tide. Two horses and a lumber wagon belonging to Smooth & Co. plunged into the Potomac. driver Harry Tyler escaped by jumping to safety but could not save the animals or wagon as deck hands tried to free them. The carcasses were recovered from the slip.

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Thomas Stole Nine Horses in Virginia Prison Sentence

Negdo Prisoner William Thomas, colored, to serve twenty seven years for horse stealing. Guard B T Smith of Richmond, traveling through Alexandria, reported the case from Fairfax County. Accomplices William Laddrane and William Whiting to serve one year each for assault and assault with intent to kill. Thomas pleaded guilty to stealing nine horses and received three years for each offense.

Negdo Virginia B. T. Smith Richmond Alexandria Pairfax County William Thomas William Laddrane William Whiting Thomas

Magoon Against Coolies in Panama Labor Debate

Retiring Panama Minister Magoon arrived in New York aboard the Panama and argued against Chinese coolie labor on the canal. He warned such workers would be unreliable, noting limits on Chinese laborers and favoring other workers for U S projects in the isthmus. He spoke with aides including Lee Cook and Duque.

Panama New York Canal Charles H. Magoon Canal Zone Colon Joseph W.J. Lee Ecuador Thomas W. Cook J. Gabriel Duque Magdon Barbados United States

Man Accused of Beating Neighbor Over Piano Noise

Henry de Miles of 12 Fourteenth Street Northeast said Edward Stewart of 636 Fourteenth Street beat his wife, Mrs. Henry de Miles, after she played hymns. She described being grabbed by the throat and knocked to the ground before her husband arrived and a gun was shown. Police, called to the scene, did not arrest Stewart pending warrants and pursuit.

Fourteenth Street Henry de Miles Ninth Precinct Postes Edward Stewart Lieut Fatt Stewart Dar Allen G Street Miles Falvey

Pastor Quits Under Cloud At Genesee Avenue Church

In Saginaw Michigan Oct L there is church turmoil as Rev J Murray Taylor resigns from Genesee Avenue Christ's Church amid accusations linked to Washington DC troubles. Elder W H Borrowman claims evidence exists while attorney J B Kirby delivers affidavits. Taylor, visiting Kentucky, says charges are baseless and plans to pursue business.

Washington Post Saginaw Mich Genesee Avenue Christ's Church J. Murray Taylor Washington, D. C W. H. Borrowman Washington Dr. Taylor J. B. Kirby Taylor Mr. Hitley Trinistry

Oppose Government Band Boston Aldermen Protest at Fair

Boston October 1 A resolution by Boston aldermen protests the Employment of the United States Marine Band from Washington DC by the Food Fair that opened today The measure, offered by Alderman Bromberg, argues government bands should not compete with civilian groups and asks the mayor to urge withdrawal of the band from Boston at once.

Boston United States Marine Pond Washington, D. C Board of Aldermen Bromberg Secretary of the Navy

City Rail Accident Injures Brakeman Richard Hyde

In the yard of the Southern about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Richard Hyde a thirty year old brakeman sustained an injury to his left thigh from a breaking rail under an engine He was sent to Emergency Hospital His condition is not serious The report also lists army and navy officers registered at the War Department and Navy Department with several names and assignments

Richard Hyde War Department D. Ly Reoy First Cavalry Thirty-first Street Noble H—thiy Hartsock Ashington Barracks Speer Howe Artillery Co Brys Aestréat Fort Adams Navy Department Palmer Colarama Glennie Tarbox

Newark Shooting After Midnight Serenade Case

Antonio Zacardo was arrested in Newark for allegedly shooting Joseph Delicio after Delicio pursued Zacardo's granddaughter with nightly serenades under the window of Mary Marrone at her home. Delicio, once a hospital keeper, remains unable to recover as doctors report his condition. The incident followed warnings to stop the late night singing in Miss Marrone's neighborhood.

Ong Etalian Newark N. J Antonio Zacardo Joseph Delicio Delicio Mary Marrone Zecardo Newa Cence Delicio Miss Martehe

Fatal auto crash near Denver kills 5 year old in street car collision

A fast automobile carrying Joseph M. Phillips his two daughters and Thomas Close collided with a tramway car near the central loop in Denver. The five year old Nort Phillips was crushed and killed. Ruby Phillips sustained minor injuries while Close was taken home under medical care. Phillips escaped unharmed.

Denver Joseph M. Phillips Thomas Close Central Loop Nort Phillipa Ruby Close Phillips

Fate of Fagin Decided as Grand Jury Indicts Cincinnati Official

Cincinnati United States Marshal Vivian Fagin faces possible dismissal after a grand jury indicted him for interfering with an election officer and assault. The case, pursued from Civil Service scrutiny to the Justice Department, culminates with anticipated presidential action to remove Fagin from office.

Consuers Ix Washington Vivian Fagin United States Ohio Cincinnati Marshal Fagin Fagin Civil Service Commission Marshal Feelinots Republican Bamilton George Cox Cox Commission Robb Civil Service Greene Department of Justices Russell Moody. R Department of Justice Moody Parasd Auch Gran Jury

Howard Publishing Company employees defend integrity

An employee letter contends that October 1 report accusing Howard Publishing staff of moral unfitness and incompetence is false. The writer asserts union card offers, retention promises, and misuse of overtime keys to imply fault, naming George and a firm member and urging fair coverage of the dispute.

Pla George Esard Fourteenth Street

Insurance Reform Proposals From National Insurance Meet

The thirty seventh annual convention of U S insurance commissioners opens at Arlington Hotel with 100+ officials from diverse regions. A committee on uniform legislation pushes a District of Columbia insurance code and a new bureau under Commerce and Labor. Five uniformity bills cover surplus accounting, transparent management, strict company control, reserve funding, and ban on political contributions. The body weighs a broad act to regulate life companies and bar fund diversion to campaigns.

Committee On Uniform Legislation Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Arlington Hotel Insurance Commissioners of United States Insurance Ccelon Chicago Insurance Commissioners Artington Thomas DB. O'Brien Thomas D.O Brien Zeno M. Host B. I. Carroll F. L. Frei Henry KR. Prewitt E. Polk Thomas H. Drake W. D. Vandiver Myron Wolt A. ¥. Vorys Frank Crouse George H Adams H. Z. Young District of Columbia Bureau of Insurance Mito

BEGINS 38TH SESSION AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

The National University Law School opened its thirty eighth annual session with the largest classes in its history. Chancellor presided as Prof Charles Caruel the new dean addressed students about aims including expanding legal education for civil employers in government service and keeping the school as a night program focusing on core law topics. Other faculty members introduced their courses and the new master of patent law degree was discussed alongside the equity chair appointment and Tuesday start.

National University Law School Law School Charles ¥. Caruel Law Faculty Eugene Caruel Juatha Alvey Carusi Alma Dey Pes Taduetes Geman Ite Coukas

LAW SCHOOL OPENS AT WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW

An unusually large enrollment marked the eleventh term opening of Washington College of Law. Dean Ellen Spencer Mussey spoke on the value of legal training. Vacancy from Judge Elijah Foster’s death is filled by Hegarty as Blackstone lecturer and Miss Mary Wood as contracts lecturer. Wood is an alumna of the college. Hegarty also has Georgetown University connections. A committee including Miss Emma Gillett and others was named to draft resolutions on Judge Foster’s death.

Washington College of Law Ellen Spencer Mussey Elijah Foster Hegarty Blackstone Mary Wood Js Wood Georgetown University Ash Ins Oarer Emma Gillett Margaret C. Lohr Elizabeth Tyler Clinton RB Colvin H. C. Dutton Foster

Printing Divisions Consolidated Under Public Printer Stillings

The Government Printing Office merges the Specifications and Gazette divisions. Theodore Hodes becomes chief of the consolidated unit. W R Stamp Sr moves to a new role in the department. J M Craig is reassigned to management duties amid the reshuffle.

Government Printing Office Stillings Patent Office Theotore Hodes Gazette Department Consolidated Forces W. R Stamp Sr Nery Department Verde J. M. Craig

Acting Postmaster General Drawe Favors United States Treasurer

Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock signed the largest check of the career for 9,000,000 drawn on the Abstutant Treasurer in Chicago to transfer surplus from the money order fund to the Treasury. Normally surplus redemptions go via checks up to 1,000,000, but rapid growth at Chicago required this larger transfer to the Treasury Department.

United States Hitchcock Chicago Washington Treasury Department Post Office Department

Death of Dr Herrick Ex Army Chaplain in Watertown

Watertown New York October 1 The Rev Dr Oxgnad Herrick aged eighty a chaplain retired and at his home here today Born Windsor Vermont 1828 He was appointed chaplain by President Lincoln in 1864 and retired in 1875 Cedar Rapids Iowa October 1 William A Hunter seventy warden of the State Prison at Ammona for the last twelve years died last night Escer Rome October 1 Count Adolfo Pignciani eighty three commander in chief of the dissolved pontifical army died today

Tancoln Watertown N.Y N. Y Oxgnad Herrick Windsor Lincoln Cedar Rapids Iowa Wiliam A. Hunter Princh Ammona Rome Get Adolfo Pignciani Othe Pontifical Army

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