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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1906

Page

5

Mummy fake exposed by DeLancey Gill at Carlyle House

Washington Post staff describe DeLancey Gill of the Bureau of American Ethnology uncovering a purported mummy in the Carlyle House cellar. W W Simpson admitted constructing the figure from plaster, rags, bones, and iron with loam and oyster shells to look aged, fooling scientists.

Ashington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Washington W W Simpson DeLancey C. Gill Bureau of American Ethnology Carlyle House Walter W. McCaffrey the Post Gil Moore

Paxson Case Continues In Henrico Court Over Attachment

Mrs Bessia Paxson of New York and Washington sues Myrtle B R Gordon Searles for alleged alienation of husband Louis Paxson. Counsel for Mrs Paxson files for abatement of a $25,000 attachment levied on her Virginia property. Case continued with no trial date. likely to move to California due to nonresident respondent.

Waanington Richmond Cabell and Muler Myrtle BR. Gordon Searles Ludge Gooten Henrico County Virginia John A. Lamb Bessia C. Paxson New York Washington Louis Paxson California

Six Die From Sparrows Point Blast

Baltimore on October 5 reports William Murphy a 26 year old Black man among the Sparrows Point explosion victims died at Maryland General Hospital after the accident on Wednesday morning. The blast killed four instantly and a fifth died earlier. Murphy's death brings the toll to six. Other patients at the hospital were improving.

Baltimore William Murphy Sparjrowsa Point Maryland General Hospital Murphy

Trial at wounded man's bed leads to three held

An Oct 3 preliminary hearing in Danville Va bound over C P Perrow and two black men Graves and Roberts for the bridge shooting affray that left Perrow in critical condition after three gunshot wounds and Graves stabbed. the case awaits next grand jury term. Other dispatches note a Loudoun cattle quarantine, a Pittsburgh man murdered in Wheeling, and obituaries from Fredericksburg and King George County.

Danville Washington Post Aty C. Perrow Ea Graves Young Perrow Perrow

Milksupply crisis in Richmond blames express charges

Richmond dairymen accuse the express company of inflating shipping costs, claiming rates make milk uneconomical to haul from within ten miles of the city. With 4,000 to 5,000 gallons daily consumed and state events upcoming, producers fear shortages as they appeal for relief and fair pricing amid a milk famine.

Express Washington Richmond Aera Richmond Ia Express Company

Heard Son's Dying Grief Grips Town

A terse notice reports a resident named Heard Son’s dying grief gripping the community as locals react to the sudden hardship. Officials urged support for affected families and called for prayers and aid.

WILL SEWER PROBE PROMPTS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EFFORT

A Geological Survey agent will examine Baltimore's sewage plant as part of a national study on Chesapeake Bay waters and bacterial activity affecting Maryland's oyster industry. The inquiry, linked to the planned sewer disposal works, aims to assess the impact of clarified effluent on the Back River and surrounding estuary systems.

Geological Survey Baltimore Patapsco Ri

Court frees child wife in Maryland habeas corpus case

Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland October 6 Marshal Sprankle of Thurmont and his daughter Mrs L Guy Barnhart appeared before Judge Reedy on a writ of habeas corpus The court freed Mrs Barnhart who is only fifteen from her father's restraint The scene in the courtroom followed her elopement with her husband and a prior divorce bill she filed for at her father's urging The husband Barnhart opposed the divorce demurrer and the court noted she could not sue in her own name due to age The romance of their elopement months earlier was cited in the proceedings

Washington Hagerstown Danville Corporation Court Thomas Newton Charlotte N. C Newton Lor Thamas J. Ball

Trapezist Wins Hurdle At Lynchburg Fair

Special to The Washington Pym reports Lynchburg Virginia events with Alto Down Fox Hill Bell Minnis Thompson Ada D and Zack posting victories in trot pace and sprint races. In the hurdle one and one half mile event Tranexist and Gray dacket placed second and Nick third while Lady Chiswell rider was unseated but remounted and remained in competition.

Washington

Judge Fauntleroy Buried in Winchester Burial Service Held

Indga Thomas Turner Fauntleroy, former Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals member, legislator, and secretary of state, died Monday in St. Louis. He was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester this morning as Rev. William D. Smith led the service. Pallbearers included Winchester bar members and friends. United States Judge Edmund Waddill Jr. attended. Fauntleroy was born in Winchester in 1993.

Washington Post Winchester Indga Thomas Turner Fauntleroy Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Thomas T. Fauntleroy, Jr St. Louis Mount Hebron Willam D. Smith Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Judge Fauntleroy United States Edmund Waddil, Jr Eastern District of Virginia

State May Settle Steamboat Tie Up Through Mediation

Maryland official mediates wage dispute between Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic and Maryland Delaware and Virginia Rail Road lines and their licensed deck officers. Charles J. Fox, head of the state bureau of statistics and information, offers services as mediator after meeting with representatives of both sides. Capt. Willard Thomson, general manager, will respond later.

Washington Baltimore Maryland Charles J. Fox State Bureau of Statistics and Information Chesapeake and Atlantic Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Fox Willard Thomson

Plate glass windows defaced in Richmond Broad Street

In Richmond Virginia Oct 5 ten plate glass windows on Broad Street were defaced with deep marks by a glass cutter or sharp instrument causing estimated damages around $5,000. The vandalism features curves, squares, and images across the panes. The note accompanies other local items from the same period.

Washington Richmond Broad Street

Quake Felt Off Hatteras In 1880s Sea Report

Norfolk Virginia reports Diamond Shoals light ship No 73 observed strange behavior from August 18 to 20 with compass swings four points, choppy seas, Gulf Stream current disruption, and water color turning from blue to green, suggesting earthquake effects near Valparaiso Chile.

Norfolk Handon Diamond Shoals Valparaiso Chile Cape Hatteras Noatheast Gulf

Banquet to Mayors for Armored Cruiser Launch

A banquet hosted by the Roanoke chamber for the League of Virginia Municipalities and dignitaries accompanied the looming launch of the armored cruiser North Carolina. Governor R. B. Glenn and Brig. Gen. T. J. Wint attended with city officials, mayors, and Navy personnel. Walter G. Livezey presided. Cabell, Buxton, and Wellford spoke. The Municipal League elected officers led by Joel H. Cutchins as president.

Washington Post Newport News Chamber of Commerce League of Virginia North Carolina Hotel Warwick R. B. Glenn Glenn Rebecca Glenn Lieut. Shaw Norfolk Navy Yard T. J. Wint J. Alston Cabell Richmond Swanson Army Portsmouth BR. Buxton

Alleged Slayer Surrenders in Alexandria Murder Case

Howard Banks, a colored man, surrendered at police headquarters after allegedly shooting Thomas Elzie in the northeastern part of Alexandria. He said he threw the pistol into the river and stayed at a relative’s before surrendering. Banks was arraigned and held for grand jury. a coroner’s verdict found him responsible, and a special grand jury later indicted him for murder. Attorneys Machen and Moncure represent Banks with trial likely Friday morning.

Howard Banks Thomas Elzie Alexandria Lieut. Smith Sherwood Banks River Front Worth Pitt Street Elzie Gegsion Brent Machen & Moncure

Reception for Supreme Commander Markey by Knights of Maccabees

A reception honoring Supreme Commander D. P. Markey was hosted by the Knights of Maccabees of Alexandria. The program featured N. Floyd Featherstone and Dora Varney, with talks by Markey, Rev. J. A. Jeffers, Rich Landis, and Rena M. West. Committee members included Brenner, Sherwood, Bender, Bladen, and Hepburn. Funeral services for Hesselius Smith were held at 501 Cameron Street with Hov. William J. Morton officiating and Masons assisting. pallbearers named.

Knights of Maccabees of Alexandria D. P. Markey Smepta N. Floyd Featherstone Dora Varney Markey Rev. J. A. Jeffers Rich Landis Fraternal Monitor Rena M. West The Ladies of the Maccabees M. A. Brenner C. &. Sherwood George E. Bender C. A. Bladen George E. Hepburn Hesselius Smith Cameron Street Alexandria Hov William J. Morton Christ Episcopal Church Alexandria Washington, Lodge of Masons

Big Circus Snake Princess Dies in Suffolk

Princess a 28 foot long boa constrictor and 92 pound star asset of a circus died last night in Suffolk Virginia after indigestion from overeating. It reportedly lived over a century and was captured in India. At its last meal it swallowed nearly a dozen chickens. Skin to be preserved.

Washington Suffolk India Manchester

Found $400 on corpse in Ohio River drowning case

In Parkersburg West Virginia Ost 5 nearly $400 was found on the body of Jimmie Pall an Italian who drowned in the Ohio River. The undertaker instructed to bury the body at county expense discovered the sack of money strapped to Pall's leg. The amount appeared sufficient to cover a burial for a millionaire.

Washington Parkersburg W. Va Jimmie Pall Ohio River Pal Pall

Maryland Court of Appeals Dockets and Local Fire Losses

The Maryland Court of Appeals lists cases including The Merediths Ford and Jarrettarville Turnpike Company Baltimore Harford counties from Dat Umore County with Sylvan H Lauchheimer and David G McIntosh as counsel. Other entries include Sophia Krum vs Sarah Saxton in Washington County and Joseph L Haines v Elizabeth J Haines in Washington County. A fire report notes two summer cottages at Willoughby Beach burned, destroying contents and occupancy details.

Rungeon Annapolis Court of Appeals Baltimore Merediths, Ford and Jarrettarille Turnpike Company Harford Counties Circuit Court Dat Umore Sylvan H. Lauchheimer David G McIntosh Washington County Joceph L Haines Elizabeth J Haines Evan Haines Guy W. Steele D N Henning EB G. Weant Howard Clark Edwards Tower Garrett County Joseph N Phillips Washington and Rockville Railway Company Montgomery County Cirrewit Court Washington Fort Norfolk, Va A. J. Odell D. Scott Willoughby Beach

Death of Dr Blain in Virginia Parish

The Rev Daniel Blain D D a noted educator and minister of West Hanover Presbytery died at his home in Covesville Albemarle after a four month illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 oclock tomorrow at the Presbyterian church in Covesville where he served as pastor for seventeen years. Burial will be in Lexington. He married Miss Mary L Mercer of Williamsburg and is survived by six children J Mercer Blain missionary in Kashing China R H Blain Jr of Louisville Samuel S Blain of Roanoke Hugh M Blain of Sherman W Blain of Charleston and G R Blain of Norfolk

Washington Post Charlottenville Daniel Blain D. D West Hanover Covesville Albemarle Presbyterian Church Lexington

Lynch Threat Near Suffolk Tense After Attack on Girl

In Suffolk Virginia on a morning in October a Black man named Underwood assaulted ten year old Leele Langford, daughter of W. J. Langford, grabbed her, warned her not to scream, then fled into nearby woods. A mob risk surrounded the incident as sheriff's deputies and bloodhounds joined a citizen posse at Myrtle to locate the suspect. A telegraph operator reported the last sighting.

Suffolk Myrtle Underwood Leele Langford W. J. Langford Alex H. Baker Robert E. Norfiet Citizens

Will Honor Capt Mountjoy Joe Kendall Camp Officers Elected

The Washington Post reports Warrenton Virginia October 5 a meeting of the Joe Kendall Camp Confederate Veterans elected officers led by Thomas Smith as commander and F G Beale as first lieutenant commander among others. A committee was named to erect a monument to Capt Mountjoy who served with Mosby and private donations including a gift from Joseph Bryan of Richmond supported the effort.

Washington Post Warrenton Joe Kendall Thomas Smith F. G. Beale J. L. Lake Wiliam H. Lewis R. A. Hart J. RK. Bowers 7. C. Thornton A. F. Rose T. H. Robinson William K. Skinker J. M. Ssibeters Capt. Mountjoy Mosby Joseph Bryan Richmond

Boy Charged With Forgery In Norfolk

Henry Johnson a sixteen year old boy was arraigned in Norfolk on forgery charges for signing Dr S R Mackimmin’s name to a fifteen dollar check. Police say the pair tried to cash the paper at a local bank after Johnson fled his home with Wille Hobinson who was being sought by Norfolk police.

Washington Post Norfolk Henry Johnson Richmond R. Mackimmin Johnson Wille Hobinson

Reunion of Union Veterans in Marion County

Ex Union soldiers held a two day annual reunion in Fairmont West Virginia with 208 members when formed twenty years ago. Only 10 answered roll call this year as 800 school children paraded with flags after a street procession. Officers elected include J D Milan colonel John Jamison lieutenant colonel T W Boydston major and R E B Harr adjutant. Next meeting set for Mannington.

Washington Post Fairmont W. Va Marion County J. D. Milan John Jamison T. W. Boydston R. E B. Harr Mannington

Woman Drowned in Cistern at Maryland Farm

Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Maryland October 6 Mrs Bara Miller wife of Andrew Miller living on the farm of Mrs Mary G Bell south of Clear Springs was found drowned in a cistern behind a barn early this morning It is unclear if the death was accidental or a suicide She had long ill health and severe despondency She was fifty eight a daughter of Joseph Smith Her husband and eight children survive

Washington Peat Joseph Smith

Heavy license ban on automobiles in Hagerstown

In Hagerstown Maryland the city council passed a strict ordinance barring cars from operating as common carriers. Owners must pay a license between 50 and 100 dollars depending on car size to haul passengers, a measure to protect local cabmen.

Hagerstown

Kuhnemann to Lecture at Johns Hopkins Oct 6 Announcement

Announcement today lists Prof Eugen Kuhnemann of the University of Hrostau and prorector of the Royal Academy at Poses as the Percy Turn bull Memorial lecturer at Johns Hooking University next February. Lectures are among faculty duties.

Kuhnemann Johns Hopkins Baltimore Percy Turnbull Johns Hooking University Eugen Kuhnemann Hrostau Royal Academy Phese Feet University

Estate valued at 70 000 left to daughter in Virginia will

Winchester October probate reveals James W. Stephenson leaves about 70 000 to his daughter Mrs Luther A Huyett of Frederick County. Three farms and sizable personal property form the bulk of the estate. Grandchildren William B Huyett and Hina B Huyett and son Luther A Huyett are also named beneficiaries. Stephenson died last week.

Washington Post Winchester James W. Stephenson Frederick County Luther A. Huyett William 8. Huyett Hina B. Huyett

WIFE-SLAYER LOCATED IN STAUNTON CASE

A. T. Clark arrives from the East and says his brother L. R. Clark will not face trial in Staunton for the wife’s shooting at Cole Bros. show. He cites physical illness and severe distress over the death, fearing the possibility of self harm.

A. T. Clark Staunton Fitaunton T. Clark L. R. Clark

Attempted shooting grips Cambridge wife case

In Cambridge last night William R Hopkins of Laurel Delaware was arrested for attempting to shoot his wife after tracking her to visit daughter Mrs. William Clark. The couple rode the same bus after Hopkins pursued her from Laurel and boarded a train to Cambridge.

Washington Post Cambridge William R Hopkins Laurel Del

Payne and Price Wedding in Virginia

William W. Payne of Alexandria married Mrs. Mattle Powers Price daughter of Mary Powers of Stafford County at the bride’s mother home. Rev B B Burwell of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother W Powers Richard Payne served as best man. A reception followed and the couple departed for their bridal trip southward.

Fredericksburg Wilam W. Payne Alexandria Mattle Powers Price Mary Powers Stafford County Gestarany Burwell Episcopal Church W Powers Richard Payne Payne

Child Crushed by Baltimore and Ohio Express Train

Hyattsville Md Oct 6 Karl Frank Kops six year old son of Frederick Kops bakery proprietor was struck and instantly killed by a Baltimore and Ohio express train at Melrose street crossing in front of his home about 630 this evening. The body was thrown twenty feet and mangled. Gate man Joseph Scraggs testified the child came from behind a local train and ran in front of the express. An inquest will be held Monday afternoon by Justice of the Peace Arthur Corr James H Garrison foreman of the jury. Special to The Washington Post.

Hyattsville Baltimore Crosiing Justher Arthur Corr James H. Garrison

Maryland Weddings in Cumberland Reported

Announcement was made today of the marriage on Wednesday of Joseph AL Grima the Democratic nominee for the home of delegates to Miss Lyle M Teel Rev Father Edward J Warder performed the ceremony at St Patrick s parish residence. The article adds a note about fraudulent mail scheme operators using post office box 1278 in Los Angeles and being denied mail service.

Cumberland Joseph AL Grima Home of Delegates Lyle M Teel Edward J. Warder St. Patrick's Parachial Los Angeles Post-Office

Brookland Citizens Association weighs playgrounds and street projects

At the Brookland Citizens Association monthly meeting in the town hall a motion urged Commissioners to seek an appropriation for more playgrounds and campus at Brookland School. Readers learned of street improvement funds for Kearney street northeast and Monroe street opening. A bridge project over the B&O Railroad, with railroad share to be paid, was noted, and brick sidewalk work between Brookland block 4 and the railroad ROW from Newton to Michigan avenue was put to the assessment system.

Brookland Citizens Association Town Hall Brookland School Kearney Street Twelfth Thirteenth Streets Superintendent of Public Instruction Monroe Street Seventh Street Hunker Hmi Road Congress Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Block 4 Brookland Newton Street Michigan Avenue

Bible Study at YMCA Draws Noted Speakers

A Young Men's Christian Association gathering at the YMCA featured Robert R. Gailey, Princeton center rush, and D. W. Edwards as principal speakers. Gailey heads the Pekin YMCA secretariat en route to China, while R. B. Firth, president of the Madras YMCA, spoke during his U S and Canada tour. Plans for winter include systematic Bible study with talks by Merrill Gates, Charles Nesbit, Sapien J. C Pierce, and Commissioner Macfarland. Refreshments followed in the banquet room.

Young Men’s Christan Association Robert R. Gailey Princeton Center Rush D. W. Edwards Mr. Gailey China Young Men's Christian Association Pekin R. B. Firth Young Men’s Christian Association Madras India Firth United States Canada Hugh A. Thrift Merrill Gates Charles Nesbit Sapien J. C Pierce Macfarland R

Hotels and names across major cities in a passenger list

A long list of hotel guest names across cities including Baltimore Chicago New York Philadelphia Raleigh and more. The document lists individuals and couples with associated hotels such as St James National Regent and Willard along with multiple state and city references and family names.

Baltimore L J Growth Harry Werner Albert Smyth Bt. James Hal Pemberton National 8 FB. Patterson Raleigh George Whitnsy Regent Borton W. A. Ricard St Jame P. F McGrath H L. Bolton National Mrs . W. Reynolds RB Cochran Wires Bertha Reynolds Ebbitt R Greene HL. Gerrigh E. E. L. Taylor New Willard Chicago Harry J.smith St. James Me Devitt Francia A. Buzzacott Charles Adams Lotisa Gaylord Lenin Ariington New York City L Regenstein M. Hughes Maurice Allard Samuel T. Turpin Georgen Emerson Joe Engel Willem J. Smith B. EB. Greentree C H. Burton P . Howard H. Herman Maurice H Barr Londat- Derg Georage T. Hoisten W. M. Burrows A. Bartweck Wood Fred C Reutline Philip J Curran Diclaon Bigge George Kramer G. H Brantingham Joseph Bamford, Jr D.E. Buster R Yngion John L Schulta Willard Feiladelfeia J W Enpetiimer Florence M. Epechimer Harry Eppehimer C. Jordock J. R. Lisher HW. Mesoe J Maher OG. Gomer AL Beveley Wits L. Berney St. Incnessy B Barney Anne H Hupp Mes F Wall G. Mourse Robert P. Ball S W Spott Rise & M. Knox H. Hallinger Pittsburg PITTSBURG_R. FP. McCutcheon, B. F. Obter Bernard W. Brown Marts’ Gluck Fred Phillips E & Thompton

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