Knife Stabbing Probe Traces Suspect To Groff Home
Detectives linked a Derby bat with initials RLG to the fatal stabbing of William Miles on a Southeast street. Ralph L. Groff, 25, an interior metal worker, confessed to fighting Miles and Copeland in self defense. Miles died at Emergency Hospital after a morning assault near his Sixth Street residence. Groff was arrested at 3 p.m. and held at the Fourth Precinct. Copeland, a witness, described a street confrontation after a late-night outing. The case centers on an unknown assailant who first attacked Miles and Copeland, later identified as Groff by the initials clue. An inquest set for today will determine the circumstances and participants.
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Ralph L. Groff
E Street
William McKeim Miles
Sixth Street
RLG
Groff
Fourth Precinct
Mies
Thomas E. Copeland
Coursa
Wiles
Copeland
Miles
Tolman
Minnie Elgen
Miles|o Returnin
C W Montgomery
Montgomery
Boardman
Cornwell
Mra le- Udla Groff
Groffs
Police
Inspector Boardman
Seventh
Fairfax Court House
Martinsville
Minnie Eigen
Eigenig
People ¢ Mutual Life Insurance Company
Stargaret Heller
Nellie Fletcher
F Street
Stuart
Pennsylvania Road
Elgen
Dumastall Groff
Fragments Describe Lone Soldier Plea in Police Court
Disjointed OCR fragment hints at a soldier pleading in police court over a pact or injury involving legs and leather items. The text references Alaska, drink appeals, and a fortified stance, but readable details are sparse and nonconclusive.
Brown Seat Looms as Lurton Slated for Supreme Bench
The article notes Judge Lurton, a former Democrat appointed by President Cleveland in 1893, is under consideration for the Supreme Court. It details his Kentucky birth in 184, Cumberland University graduate status, and service as chancellor, state supreme court chief justice, and federal judge.
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Supreme Court
Cleveland
Lurton
Roosevelt
Turton
Kentucky
Cumberland University
Tennessee
Justea
Fuller
Justlees White
Peckham
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Ohio
Michigan
Day
Harlen
Brown
Medals for Guardsmen Expert Shooters Rewarded
Nine days remain for National Guardsmen to fire official scores in target contests. Officers and enlisted men in the fourth class are urged to qualify. Gen Herries approves a revolver-qualification medal design. The brigade lists 41 qualifiers including 14 experts, 11 sharpshooters, and 16 marksmen.
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National Guardsmen
Herries
Guard
Reichelderfer
Corp
M Sehriver
Magruder
Sergi Bischoff
Kensepp
Brett
Cookson
Appleby
Sergt Morris
Alderman
Tieut
H. H Lelzeer
Harry Bean
Bird
Spencer
Interstate National Guard Association
Widow Sarah Wright Dies After Stroke At Capitol Street Residence
Mrs Sarah Wright Negrar died at 12 East Capitol Street early yesterday from paralysis. She had been invalid since a carriage accident in 18, used crutches, widow of John P Wright, long Washington resident. Born September 10 1828 near Lynchburg Va, she and husband moved to Washington 25 years ago and ran a pension claims business. Survived by two sons and eight daughters. daughter Mrs Robert Jones of Washington is a noted writer. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 3 p.m. Rev Donald Macleod to officiate. burial at Glenwood Cemetery. Also note: trial of Capt Mathews on neglect of duty and conduct unbecoming officers to be held this morning at the Fourth precinct. Silver anniversary of the Sunday-school Union of the District of Columbia to begin this afternoon at Temple Baptist Church with dinner to follow.
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Sarah I ‘Negar
Capitol Street
Wright
Mra Wright
John P Wright
Washington
Lynchburg V
First Presbyterian Church
Tennessee
Robert Jones
Donald © Macleod
Glenwood Cemetery
Revenue Cutter Penrose Aids Pensacola in Aftermath of Storm
A Pensacola resident lauds the Revenue Cutter Service and the Penrose crew for heroic relief efforts after the hurricane. First Assistant Engineer J Bryan and his team, aided by the Winona and Fessenden, rescued and supplied hundreds of destitute residents with clothes, food, and shelter. The Penrose, launched from eight and a half feet of drifted sand, resumed rescues within hours, delivering provisions along Santa Rosa Sound.
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Revenue-cutter
Pensacola
J . Bryan
Penrose
Tye
Sti
Soccor
Winona
Mobile
Fessenden
Key West
Pensacola Bay
Relief Committee of
Fla
Revenue Cutter Service
Tnited
Revenue Cutter
J I Bryham
Bryan
Morena
Fersncdla Gay
BNO
Lieut
Santa Rosa Sound
Weather Conditions and Flood Response Reported
Weather bulletin from October 21 1906 details tropical disturbance effects across Florida and northern states with a sharp temperature drop in Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and Texas Panhandle. Northeasterly winds along coasts indicate unsettled conditions with rain in Atlantic states and warnings for freezing temperatures in western regions. Local reports describe heavy rainfall six to seven inches in two hours, widespread flooding, roof and chimney damage, and relief efforts by military and naval crews delivering supplies and clearing waterways to aid affected cities including Boston Davenport and Denver.
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Dept of Agriculture
Dureau
Washington
Florida
Rocky Mountain
Alao
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Ariform
Texas
Leon
Gulf Coat Treth
Campaign optimism cited by administration official
An administration official in Washington reports improving campaign news from New York, saying reports are better than in recent days. He would not reveal sources or details, but suggests a Hughes victory could boost his presidential prospects and impact national politics, noting Hughes’ insurance investigations are well regarded.
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Roosevelt
New York
Hughes
Washington
Iss
Ad Insurance Inquisitor
Hearst
Sophomore Officers Elected at George Washington Medical College
The sophomore class met at the Hotel Fritz Heater on Saturday for dinner and elected officers for the year. Officers include Charles H Fair president, F W McKnight vice president, Mr Kavanaugh secretary, Mr Asbal editor of the Mall, Wee Port editor of the Hatcheah. Afterward, Kaler and the Washington College of Music provided entertainment with music and readings.
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George Washington University Medical College
Fritz Heater
Charles H Fair
Virginia
F W McKnight
Ohio
Kavanaugh
Asbal
Wee Port
Marshals Case Postponed In Glen Echo Feud
A hearing on charges brought by local automobilists against C P Collins town marshal of Glen Echo was postponed a week at the request of Mayor John A Garratt whose mother is ill with typhoid fever. The motorists allege the marshal exceeded authority by halting them on the Conduit road through Glen Echo. Col M A Winter and others retained the law firm Leckie Fulton Cox to prosecute the case.
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C P. Collins
Glen Echo
John A Garratt
Glen Hecho
Col M A Winter
Leckie, Fulton & Cox
Thasa
Coat and hat found abandoned near residence
An unidentified colored man left a new coat and hat beneath the front porch of H J Maley at 16 North Carolina Avenue. Police are puzzled by the early morning incident after Mr Maley awoke to noises at 2 AM and saw a prowler with no clear motive or confrontation.
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H J Maley
North Carolina Avenue
Bere
Goodbys Are Final Siamese Minister Will Not Return
The Siamese minister informed friends that ill health would prevent his return. In five years he built ties here, becoming a Chevy Chase Club golf enthusiast and offering a silver cup for spring tournaments. He led the legation from Arlington in winter and stayed at a Gloucester cottage in summer with colleagues. The chargé d’affaires would not confirm his return status.
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Aese
Washington
Durling
Varadhara
Chevy Chase Club
Colf
Mery
Arlington
Gloucester
Mass
Legation
Luang Ratanayaptl
Saengerbund opens season with strong Washington club recital
The Washington Saengerbund opened its musical season at its O street club last evening with large attendance and strong performances. Director Henry Mander and president John Waldman received praise for organization. Selections featured Annie Litebridge Goodhue mezzo soprano, Monica Febian pianist, Henry Jaeger flutist, and Mile Reine Harden-Hickey soprano. Accompaniment by Henry Xander.
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Washington
Donizetti
Mio Fernando
Ernest Lent
Gultermann
Popper
Schubert
Monica Febian
Henry Jaeger
Iring
Kammers
Tehrbach
Saengerbund
Henry Xander
Cross country rating opens three days meet at Benting Thurtssey
The three day opening under United Hunts Racing Association features top Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania owners including Hitchcock Hylas and Oro Cottons Jimmy Lane and May Woodhouse Clark s Maxmillan Benny Brooks Stable H M Christy Courtlend A Smith s Woolgatherer J W Colt s Nult Blanche and Philatiat and more. The opening day program lists five races including an introductory sprint for non winners two and a half miles the Alexandria Steeplechase Plate two miles the Clark Cup three miles and two more hunts races.
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Ahxroudly
Benting ‘Thurtssey
Baturcey
United Hunts Racing Association
Hunts
Maryland
Virginia
Pennsylvania
National
Hylas and
Oro
Mr Cotton
Jimmy Lane
May Woodhouse
Ambroise Clark
Maxmillan
Benny Brooks
H M Christy
Courtlend A. Smith
Woolgatherer
Dion K Kerr
Dungeverrick
J K Maddox
Ola
Nult Blanche
Philatiat
HS Page
Pure Pepper
C Smithson
Buth
BJ Wallach
Wiliam C Bayes
Grandpa
Irik
Jovkey Club
Alexandria
F Ambrose Clark
Hunts Association
Capital
National Hunt
Autoaptechass
Waiting for the Storks Gift Means Invitation for Recipient
Report notes twin storks did not visit the White House yesterday amid express wagon rattle. The birds aboard the liner America were reportedly sent to President Theodore Roosevelt from New York, with German and European lore suggesting the gift invites the recipient to travel to the donor’s land.
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White House
Sixteenth Street
Executive Mansion
President's Mansion
America
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, DC
Germany
Catarrh of the Stomach A historic remedy claim
A drained description of stomach catarrh symptoms including bloating sour tasting meals and pressure on the chest. It promotes digestion as the cure and endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diastase and Pepsin as a safe after meal treatment per a Chicago reader.
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Harlahtoh
Stuart
R. S Workman
Chicago
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