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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

10

Abduction Tale of Hilda Barnes at Detention House

Seventeen year old Hilda Barnes of Manchester England recounts a troubled journey to New York with her mother and a cousin. She claims to have traveled via Liverpool and Carmania, was met by John Barnes, and later sent to Washington before possibly reaching New York. Police search for relatives in New York continues as family ties and true motives remain unclear.

Hilda "Thomas Manchester New York Chariotterside Hilda Barnes Prater Post Inspector Boardman New York Hilda England Liverpool Georges Barnes New York City Bobby Street Tramway Carmania John Barnes Charlotte Hom Henna Washington Warshington Herg Hilga John N. C Ife J. E. Barnes Columbia Road Col. Andrews House of Detention Til Dating

Plan for Home for Members of Local Historical Associations

The plan proposes a shared home for members of the Oldest Inhabitants Association and related groups to co operate on a building site within two blocks. A committee will consider erection, and a card system will preserve photos and records of each member. Memorial programs for deceased members are planned, with details to be announced.

Conan Wala Jandacapé P.2 Alligon Nailor Tion Otia Fischar Wisconsin Avenue Washington Fischer

Judge Mulloway Falls Short on Weddding Jury Excuses

The fall term jury for the Pollice Court was sworn on Wednesday. Among panelists are hotel keepers, coal dealers, railroad workers, clerks, a grocer, and a druggist. One non citizen claimed civilization not yet attained and was excused. A catering firm owner pleaded wedding business, but the judge declined leniency. An experienced druggist and a government worker faced scrutiny. Eleven men remained to serve three months at eight dollars per day.

Pollice Court United States Alexander Walker Lucky Malloway Pennsylvania Railroad Washington

Treasury Department reshuffles clerical staff nationwide

The Treasury Department announces extensive personnel changes across offices including auditors for the Treasury, Post Office, and Interior Departments. The list details numerous promotions and transfers with new salaries, highlighting assignments in District of Columbia, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and other states, plus civil service reclassifications and reinstatements.

Treasury Department Aadtor Pontoffins Department Ursula P. Biri Town Harry AA. Woog Twote Bear J. Rudy Minnesota Mary B. Armistead Ala Dama Clara G. Smith District of Columbia Joseph Weisenfeld Tisois Louia Brebn Illnois Thomas V. McIntosh Pennsylvania Thomaslis Maryland Mary HB. Donaldson Agnes Ivey Mary BE. Newman Sissy C. Delix Milton T. Adkins Tennessee United States Lillis A. Beard Anatol Raedy Caroline G. Nye Clarence E. Corwin New York Fran J. Brown Tuya Henry ST. Duchanan Migsluilpnt James F. Wood Michigan John H. Tindaay William D. Barnett Texan Fred Osborn Alabama Nails A. O'Des Sarah A. Bdien Comm Dia Mary J. Francis Scop Emily G. Turner District of Columbi District of Motumbia Smithsonian Institution Willams I Browns Virginia Newport News Richard W. Thomas Massachusetts Post Office Department Office of Marine Hospital Maryice—Henryy Ber & Couch Missouri William D. Peck Kentucky War Department Joseph Defanders Adolph Amman Testy Luthor E. Milian Georgia Edward R. Fontain North Garolink Ogee Interior Department Havin C Campbell Hambleton Sheppard Virginia

Convention of National Insurance Commissioners Adjourns

The thirty seventh convention of the Association of National Insurance Commissioners adjourned after four days of strenuous work. Officers elected: President Gen. George H. Adams. Vice President Regis Folk. Secretary John J. Brinkerham. Executive Committee Joseph Button, F. L. Cutting, B. F. Crouse, A. Scherr, R. H. Cunningham. Safety, reserves, and legislative action urged to prevent lapses and ensure solvency of fraternal benefit societies.

Association of National Insurance Commissioners George H.adams New Lampshire Regis Folk Tennessee John J. Brinkerham Illinois Joseph Button Virginia F. L. Cutting Mississippi B. F. Crouse Maryland A. ©. Scherr West

Local Tax and License Totals Include Penalties

Readable fragments show estimates of revenues from current and arrears taxes nine per oral taxes and penalties. Liquor licenses reported at 28 95 thousand and peace fees 28 thousand with miscellaneous licenses totaling 107 thousand.

Amon

Georgetown Law School opens with record enrollment

The thirty seventh annual Georgetown Law School session opened Wednesday evening at 600 and M Street NW. Attendance and enrollment are claimed to be the largest in the institution’s history, with plans for debates and athletic contests against other universities. The faculty includes many judges from the Court of Appeals and the U S Supreme Court of the District, the U S attorney, health officer, Internal Revenue Commissioner, the Assistant Solicitor of the State Department, and former Solicitor General, plus professors from Columbia, New York, and the University of Virginia.

Georgetown Law School M8 Street Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the District I Pales Commissioner of Internal Revenue State Department United States Columbia_ University New York University of Virginia

Grape-Nuts Praised By Missouri Farmer In Letter

A Missouri farmer extols Grape-Nuts saying the food improved his family health and his son’s appetite, and that he publicly promotes it everywhere. He notes his grocer sells many packages weekly and insists he cannot stop talking about the product.

Missouri

Rogers Proposal Seeks Higher Pay for District Office Staff

Disbursing officer Charles C. Rogers presented annual estimates to the Commissioners requesting raises for all staff except himself. Current salaries total 1,580 dollars, with proposed increases to 7,450 dollars for the office and boosts for deputy auditing officer C. M. Lewis to 1,800, clerk Paul Dean to 1,500, and clerk Aidney Rocha to 1,200, citing heavy bonding and taxing duties in a small office.

Charles C. Rogers Mr. Rogers C. M. Lewis Seputy Paul Dean Aidney Rocha

Chinese Actors After Taft Ruling Draw Philippine Tour Flights

War Department reports thousands of Chinese actors seeking entry to the Philippines after Secretary Taft’s ruling. Five companies landed in Manila and more are forming in Shanghai Amay and Canton to tour the islands. Critics say some will desert and stay in the United States, pursuing business opportunities once on American soil.

Philippines War Department Taft i@hinaman Manta Additio Manila Shanghai Amay Canton Celestial Kingdom Mantlet Sig

Relief Society Prospers At New Willard Meeting

The Benthem Relief Society met Tuesday night in New Willard Hotel parlors. Officers were renominated and elected unanimously as the society reports membership more than doubled this year and notable relief work occurred. Mrs Donald McLean, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, praised the group and expressed sincere interest.

Benthem, Relief Society New Willard Hotel Nannie Randolph Heth Eugenia Zea Rolling Lawrence H. Quirello Drury C. Ludlow Rosalia H. Bocock George 8. Covington Donald McLean The Daughters of the American Revolution

Makes Brother Heir In Mary A Broten's Will

Probate shows Mary A Broten bequeathing her estate to her brother George H Brown for life. After death, property to be split among cousins Lina B Baines Nellie B Baines Margaret Browning Rose B Brooke and Mary B Walker and Warfila Browning's children. Rose B Brooke named executrix. Will dated September 6 1505. Instrument bears brother's signature not Mary's, believed a mistake, unlikely to affect validity.

Mary A. Broten George H. Brown Lina B.baines Nellie B. Baines Mias Brown

Building Permits and Legal Actions From District Inspector

Inspector Ashford issued building permits for two two story brick dwellings at 6B and Patterson street northeast with costs around 4000. a four story brick dwelling at 2602 Connecticut avenue NW. a three story brick dwelling at 2604 Connecticut avenue NW. and a two story frame dwelling on Capitol avenue near Central avenue with costs ranging to 3702. Yetta Jackson sues for 10000 damages after a funeral carriage collided with a streetcar at Asylum hill alleging driver negligence. Harry L Richter seeks a divorce in the District Supreme Court after alleged adultery with his wife less than a year into marriage.

Owermco Ashford W. P. “Meter Patterson Atreek Bucher, Tria & Grieg Kelldar P. Metcalf Edward Lloyd Tors Connecticut Avenue Bulider G. HE. Lioya William Capitol Avenue Central Avenue Nathan Crier Ernest Yetta Jackson District Supreme Court Asylum Hill

Man Burned by Carbolic Solution Seeks Straight Hair

Reuben Shepherd, 40, of 2023 T street north west, hospitalized after applying carbolic acid mixed with peppermint to his head to straighten his hair. He claims the mixture burned flesh on his face and forehead and threatens blindness. He admitted purchasing bottles and attempting the treatment after a white man offered a method. Hospital officials report severe burns and possible eye damage. recovery unclear.

Pee Hale Reuben Shepherd T Street Kinley Waite Aly Stralett Cdme Aves Berten

Proclamation Calls Palmetto State Home Week in October

Gov Heyward orders every resident of South Carolina to return home for a statewide homing week in Columbia. Officials expect over 60 000 visitors with elaborate plans to entertain them and rail rates into Columbia set for the event. One fare round trip tickets valid ten days October 28 29 and 30 available. Profanity Costs Him S10. Court report notes Policeman Van Horn suing Richard Jackson for using profane language after Jackson threatened him as he left a witness stand. Judge Kimbell orders financial penalty and warns against vindictive witnesses.

Colombia Pravall Potomac Mississipp Moi Pine van. Horn Richard Jackson van Horm Kimbell Tor

Cited Cure by Cuticura Remedies Promoted in 1905 Letter

A New Jersey letter dated October 2 1905 praises Cuticura Remedies Soap Ointment and Pills as curing a condition after one set. The writer claims they cured me entirely and recommend them to every family, citing promotional language from Central Company of New Jersey.

Ramedine Central Company of New Chreey

Cuticura Remedies Praised In Baltimore Ad

Mrs. M Neuer of Baltimore lauds Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing her child’s scalp. The testimonial, dated June 21 1905, calls the products the best sold.

M. Neuer Balti

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