Revenge by Seamen Cook Shot Two Policemen
In New York four men were seriously wounded when lobster crew from the Gibson clashed with police and guards. Cook Milton Cordery fired on officers aboard the Gibson after barricading a hatch with buckshot. Captain Bradley and mate Frank Medley were attacked. Cordery later surrendered. Bradley jailed and Medley missing, feared murdered.
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New York
Ida FB. Gibson
Milton Cordery
Delamey Street
Frank H Melley
Norfolk
Gibson
Pier 55
East River
Bradley
Frank Medley
Cordery
Henry Tieditch
William McManus
McManus
Hadlish
Frank H. Medley
Hadlich
Firemen Accused Of Intoxication At Inspection
Charges allege a member of Chemical Engine Company No. 5 was intoxicated during a drill witnessed by bankers at Congress Heights. Chief Belt gathered evidence including beer found at the house. Commissioners will receive the report after Macfarland returns and complete investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chemical Engine Company No. 5
Belt
Dre Department
Macfarland
Congress Heights
Chief Belt
Souget Death By Acid At Home In Northwest District
Mebel Alexander a 24 year old woman attempted suicide at her home 1923 Ei street northwest last night by drinking carbolic acid. Her mother interrupted, knocked the bottle away, and she was taken by patrol wagon to Emergency Hospital in serious condition.
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Mebel Alexander
Ei Street
Another Chance for Youth in Virginia City Case
Justice Gould granted George J. West bail on a guilty plea to petit larceny, noting letters from prominent Alexandria citizens praising his conduct and warning that upright behavior is expected. Separately, Annie L Corron filed for divorce from James A Corron for cruelty and infidelity, seeking restraining orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Annie L Corron
James A. Corron
George W. Drew
Corron
Unitarian Universalist Convention Deliberations in Minneapolis
At the Universaliste convention in Minneapolis the delegates heard greetings from Rev. Boynton of St. Paul and Rev. Bouttworth of Meadville urging unity of Unitarian and Universalist churches. Dr. John Coleman Adams praised growing fellowship while discussing a possible merger of offices. Boston ministers regret federation exclusion of Unitarians and urge inclusion at the conference for broader Christian unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Universaliste
BR. W. Boynton
St. Paul
F. C. Bouttworth
Meadville
Theological School
Unitarian National Convention
Atlantic City
N. Z
John Coleman Adame
Connecticut
Seston
Boston
Congregational Ministers of
Interchurch Conference On Federation
Unitarian Church
Christian Brotherhood
Fraud Charges Grow Against Western Life Executives
Chicago report details amended injunction alleging mismanagement slashed assets to 150000 and conspiracy led by W H Gray with President Moulton and General Manager Rosenfeld. Directors bought 8000 shares from Security Life and Annuity, actions deemed unauthorized. Court overruled objections as policy holders press for control through proxy drive dating from local meeting at 427 I street northwest with 23 proxies pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Rosenfeld
Moulton
Chicago
Western Life Indemnity Company
State Superintendent of Insurance
Security Life and Annuity Company
Western Life and Indemnity Company
W. H Gray
State Insurance Department
Tate and Annuity Company
Tifa Company
Hosenfeld
I Street
Western Life Indemnity Company of
John JL Schaffert
W. R Bailey
Washington
Rosenfald
Miley
Bailey
Hicks
Uncle Sam to Create Two New Idaho Towns by Treaty Waste
Uncle Sam will perform a ceremony on November 14 in Southern Idaho to found Heyburn and seven days later Rupert, creating towns from land once deemed worthless. The Oregon Short Line branch hosts both sites after $3,000,000 in land investment. land was divided into lots as both towns rise from the waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Kellar
Idaho
Heyburn
Rupert
Case Lost By Ghurgh Failure To Read Contract
Justice Anderson in District Supreme Court dismisses Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church suit against Northwestern National Insurance. Renewal policy contained an eighty percent clause unknown to church officials until after a fire. Court rules lack of knowledge insufficient to reform the written contract. evidence falls short of required standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Surgeon holds heart during operation in Philadelphia
A dramatic medical case at Germantown Hospital follows Frank Robinson a 30 year old giant negro shot six weeks earlier with a .38 bullet lodged at the heart apex. After initial peril he underwent a second operation in which the heart was temporarily removed and held by a doctor for twenty minutes while surgeons attempted to extract the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Robinson
Germantown Hospital
Robinson
Garmantown
Champagne Outlook Dark Amid Storms Hit Vineyards
Paris reports a poor champagne harvest for the year due to mid summer storms that damaged vines across districts. Only two light wines expected from the 190 vintage while the 1904 vintage, bottled this summer, shows strong promise. Vineyards suffer from phylloxera peronospores and leaf rust. Bordeaux crop larger than expected with the Medoc faring better thanks to sandy soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bordeaux
Meat Inspectors to be Retained by Dept of Agriculture
Secretary Wilson will not hire new inspectors from outside his department. The plan retains and assigns field inspectors to packing houses after November 1, funded by packers paying for their own labels. This move increases inspection and reduces delays due to past funding shortfalls.
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Wilson
Jail Sentence for Women in South Washington Case
Lena McGinnity was arrested for running a speakeasy at her home in South Washington after police surveillance. Judge Kimball found her guilty and fined $50 or three months in jail. Unable to pay, Lena’s sister Mia McGinnity also went to jail with the other convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena McGinnity
Washington
Kimball
Mia McGinnity
Washington Railway Mail Branch Organized at St. James Hotel
The Washington Branch Third Division Railway Mail Association organized yesterday at the St. James Hotel. S. E. Davis elected president, D. E. Hammer vice president, A. E. Pierce secretary, and J. T Pilcher, D. E. Hammer, W. H. Harrison named to the executive committee. By laws adopted and W. L. Nike Hanse endorsed for the division presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. EE. Davis
Washington
Third Division Railway Mail Association
St. James Hotel
S. EB. Davis
D. E. Hammer
A. E Pierce
J. T Pilcher
W .H. Harrison
W. L. Nikehanse
Two Dead Beside Track at Silver Creek
Two railroad workers Condictor McClennan of Erie and Fireman Wilson of Buffalo were found dead beside the tracks near Silver Creek after a likely collision. No witness to the accident, no train identified, and the cause remains unclear.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
Condictor McClennan
Erie
Wilson
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Silver Creek
Death roll of railroads tallies 835 killed in year
A report from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows for the year ending June 1905 that 835 people were killed and 18,783 injured in railroad accidents. Compared with 1904, deaths rose by 11 and injuries by 4,133, with passenger fatalities up while employee deaths fell. Total losses to cars engines and road amounted to 3,410,671 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Syrian scholar wins suit over lost Arabic texts worth $710
Dr A J Arbeely, a noted Oriental scholar, obtained a jury verdict for $710 against Samuel M Darragh in Circuit Court No 1 after claiming damages for the disappearance and destruction of Arabic English grammars and related documents. The case tied to a contract with Darragh and a later sale of books to a paper mill. price & Co. also faced separate damages claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Arbeesly
Circuit Court No. 1
Samuel M. Darragh
Arbeely
United States
Galen L. Tait
Barnard
Mr Price
Darragh
Dr. Arbecly
Administration and Pennsylvanian politics in harmony
Editorials from Philadelphia papers unite in calling Roosevelt Root and Taft the moral touchstones against the Philadelphia and Cincinnati machines. They quote Taft's pledge to oppose corrupt municipal ticket, and affirm the national party’s stance against graft. The Inquirer denies speaking for the organization while upholding moral reform. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes.
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Philadelphia
Hep
Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Gideon
Cincinnati
Theodore Roosevelt
Philadelphia Report
Dem
Cox Machine
Cox
Hamilton County
National Republican
Philadelphia Inquirer
the Inquirer
Law Organisation
Great
Republican Party
Old Ship A Menace Action Urged By Council
Improvements in shipping facilities at the water front prompt calls for council action to protect river investments in Alexandria. The city eyes new wharves and safer conditions while Fall Term court convenes at Fort Myer Heights with cases set for next Friday and a Republican meeting held in recess.
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Fort Myer Heights
Washington Fost Bureau
Gillingtreet
Alexandria
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
F. L. Wagar
Washington
King Street
City Council
Sip
DeWilton Aitcheson
Mutual Ice Company
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company
Norfolk and Washington Company
Randall Lind
Lannon
Strand
Kent
District of Columbia
Ctrcuit
Alexander County
Charles H. Nicol
Elson
Washington, Alexandrie, and Mount Vernon Railway Company
Wells
James Eubank
Commonwealth
John
Nelson
James Lafontaine
William Meads
Neensen
Wilam Bright
Hart Maples
Chester Williams
Jackson City
la Wontaine
Nolle
John Benderson, Jr
Republic
House of Delegates
Robert W. Blair
Blair
Paconiian Springs
Double stabbing death after nationality quarrel in hotel
Otto Klotz a 27 year old German blacksmith was fatally stabbed twelve times by Joseph Raggi an Italian barber in a Naperville hotel after a lighthearted nationality clash. Klotz died within minutes. a physician later died by an apparent self inflicted action in Laurel Springs Camden County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Otto Klotz
Naperville
Joseph Raggi
Klotz
Angel
Otf
Camden
Albert Wright
Laurel Springs
Camden County
Wright
Donaldson Acquitted in Soldier Killing Trial
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland October reports Donaldson charged with murdering Patrick Cummings, a U.S. Army engineer, on Curtis Creek July 16. Jury acquitted after Donaldson testified of rough treatment and firing aimed at the ground to scare soldiers. he claimed accidental shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Arundel County
Washington
Annichpolis
Hayes Donaldson
Patrick Cummings
United States’ Engineering Corps
Curtis Creek
Mast
Donaldson
Cummings
Campaign Demands Glean Campaign Denies Miscegenation Charge
Special to The Washington Post Staunton Va Oct 23 Thomas L Moore of Montgomery County and Judge L L Lewis Republican candidate for governor spoke here. Moore argued campaign topics while Lewis urged a fair clean race denying personal charge and attacking Democratic mudslinging. Lewis said race prejudice is sharper now than 25 years ago citing a 1860 hotel convention where black delegates sat with white Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Thomas L. Moore
Montgomery County
L. L. Lewis
Moore
Lewis
Democratic Party
Jones
Lewis Aid
Virginia
Swanson Declares Tour A Triumph In Virginia
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Claude Swanson spoke to about 1500 people in Abingdon and Bristol, saying his Southwest Virginia tour had been a triumph. He reported cordial receptions and unified party support with no dissenting Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Bristol
Abingdon
Claude Swanson
Virginia
Union Station
Swanson
Independent candidate Dr C A Brice for Hanover seat
Richmond Virginia October 23 Dr C A Brice editor of the Southern Clinic announces his independent bid for the house of delegates from Hanover county He pledges land registration via Torens system promises to repeal the land grabbers law and to modify game laws to favor farmer ownership He will not attack opponents but focuses on his platform and tolerance in campaigning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Brice
Washington Post
Richmond
Southern Clinic
House of Delegates
Hanover County
Sach
Virginia
Daniel A T Richmond A Evening With Senator Daniel
Senator John W. Daniel of Lynchburg spoke at the Academy of Music in Richmond drawing a large enthusiastic audience. The event included many notable men and numerous ladies, with vice presidents on stage. Hon J Garland Pollack served as temporary chairman and Hon B B Munford as permanent chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
John ‘W. Daniel
Lynchburg
Virginia
Academy of Music
Daniel
J. Garland Pollack
B. B. Munford
Martin and Anderson Open Democratic Campaign in Pittsylvania
Special to The Wiston Post reports United States Senator Thomas J. Martin and Attorney General William A. Anderson opened the Democratic campaign in Pittsylvania today drawing a large voter turnout and enthusiastic reception. Also reported is the arrest of W H M Gregory, a Richmond Security Trust Company agent, on embezzlement charges totaling $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiston Post
Chatham
United States
Thomas J. Martin
William A. Anderson
Pittsylvania
Washington Post
Richmond
W. HM. Gregory
The
Security Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Gregory
Richmons
Manholes Blown Out After Engine Sparks Explosion
A fire engine in Richmond Virginia discharged sparks into a manhole on Main Street, igniting gas in the conduit and blowing out three manholes at separate corners. Cobblestones and iron fragments scattered. several people were injured but saved, while others escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Main Street
Freight Car Rerailment Near Greenwood Causes Scrape
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train derailed a box car in Brookesville tunnel one mile from Greenwood Virginia. No injuries reported. Track clearance occurred by 4:80 in the afternoon. The accident was caused by a broken axle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlottesville
Chesapeake and Ohio
Brookesville
Greenwood
Labor union condemns Scullin arbitration plan in Washington
The Central Labor Union adopted a resolution denouncing P. H. Scullin’s arbitration mill. It upholds friendly relations between organized labor and employers in Washington DC while opposing extraneous efforts that confuse labor actions and hinder conflict mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
P. H. Scullin
Riill
Winton
Washington, D. C
Washington
Colombia
Dance Hall for Workers at South Deering Coke Plant
A coke company near Chicago opens a walled worker settlement at South Deering with 1006 residents including 300 Hungarian and Austrian employees and families. The model colony features cottages stores and a dance hall with a 9 pm curfew and strict rules to reduce job turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Deering
McMunn sues National Electric for 100000 over disputed negotiations
W McMunn of Chicago files in U S District Court against bankrupt National Electric Company for 100000 claiming he incurred costs from negotiations that would have allowed Westinghouse Traction Brake to buy the National Electric for 3240000. He says negotiations nearly concluded and Westinghouse was ready to take over when John J Beggs became president and cancelled the talks. The contract with National Electric dates to February 7, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
W McMunn
Chicago
Thas
Aled
United States District Court
National Electric Company
Westinghouse ‘Traction Brake Company
National Electric
Heavers
Textile wage plan and fear of strike in Fall River mills
Fall River textile leaders discuss a proposed 5 percent wage increase plus profit sharing though unions demand full restoration of the prior 12 1/2 percent cut. Manufacturers oppose immediate restoration, staff warn of renewed strikes while negotiations continue. New schedule today restores 1 1/2 percent in six mills, with limited outages at Barnard and Barnard Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Manufacturers’ Association
C. D. Borden
New York
Textile Council
James Tansey
Barnard Mill
Fall River Iron Works
Borjen
Inventor Petgreave Depicts A Day Of Odd Inventions
Dayton residents recall Mr Petgreave a kindly absent minded inventor whose twenty one day clock amused neighbors and whose balloon and washing machine experiments drew crowds yet produced mishaps. His locomotorator powered by a treadmill driven by his mare won cheers at Washington's Birthday race track before revealing the real power source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petgreave
Holmon-Alarconi-Thompson School
Elphalet Farnhem
Petereave
Fire Department
Dayton
Dayton Independent
Daytons
Tom Beverly
Beverlys
Laies' Aid Society
Barton & Hadley
Therins
Mr. Pettreave
New England
Oak Hill
Washington
Harges
Mr. Petgreave
Petegreave
Nance
Joseph 5. Bowles
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Martin McCormick
John B Geler
Cleveland
Ohio
Sullivan
Pere Marquette Railroad
Riiney Company
Een
Toledo
Newara
Uncle Sag
Ghurgh
Memorial Lutheran
Local Mail Clerks’ Branch
Drugiste
EB. W. Srove
Seach
Dex
Death Roll OF Railroads
Dr. Arbeely
Samuel 4
Pennsylvania
Hood
Frige
Ballston
Alexandria County
Columbia
Robert Frazier
Educational Commission of Virginia
Bruce R. Payne
University of Virginia
Chareg G Maphtis
Fifth Circuit
Kaderiey
Southern Railway
Kederley
Sur ‘Geon
Lulu Widith
Floyd Garnett Saunders
W. B. Davis
Booth Alfred Street
Hellmuth
William
Everett Hellmuth
Colorado Springs
William Dey
Alien and Cord
Jones Dennies
A. Candidate
Daniel A'T
Martin
Mr. Scullin
Sues National Electric
MR. Petgreave, Inventor
Charles Battell Loomis
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