Jury holds Hancock as accessory in Hyattsville death
Hyattsville Md Oct 24 coroner inquest ends with verdict Emma Smallwood died from a criminal operation. Winfield Scott Hancock and sister Mrs Amanda Mackall found cognizant of and accessory to the act. Bond set for Mackall at 5000. Hancock likely to post 5000 bond for April term. Witnesses named include J B Williams Alice Williams Jane Williams and Dr Guy W Latimer. Collingswood deserted as family moves out and awaits sale or rental.
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Washington Post
Hyattsville
Emma Smallwood
John Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Amanda Mackall
Ught
Hancock
Robert W Wells
Marlboro
Collingswood
Hancock Place
Leonard Mackall
Washington
J B. Williams
Alice Williams
Jane Willams
Thomas H Garrison
Guy W. Latimer
Baltimore
Hogan
Burns
Constable Garrison
Elkins Call A Meeting Of Interstate Commerce Panel
Senator Hikins, chair of the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, set November 21 for the committee’s reassembly. Colin H Livingstone will issue the call today, with the first session at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The panel will review Senator Foraker’s railway rate bill and other drafts pursuing the same goal, with no further public hearings anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikins
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Colin H Livingstone
Foraker
Tate
Interior secretary plans to save 250000 by abolishing land office receivers
Secretary Hitchcock proposes including in the annual report a recommendation to abolish all positions held by land office receivers. There are 110 such offices in the Western States with a combined stipend of 250000 yearly. He believes land registers can perform the receivers' duties and will recommend the change.
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Hitchcock
Witchcock
Car brakes fail on Washington line injure motorman
At about 9 PM near Thirty-sixth and P streets northwest a White car No 127 swerved as brakes failed. Motorman T H Ritchie was thrown from the vehicle and received a scalp wound treated at Emergency Hospital. Passenger Miss Susie Whelan, 3619 N street northwest, was also thrown from her seat and had a cut mouth.
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Ashington
Driver's ribs broken after wagon accident on Bunker Hill
Charles F Ford thirty four was driving a two horse wagon on Bunker Hill road near the District line last month when he fell asleep and rolled off. Two wheels passed over him causing several broken ribs and he was taken to Freedmen's Hospital in precarious condition. Detectives yesterday arrested D A McInnerney twenty, of 323 C street north west, in connection with a hold up on Monday night as told by George Pulaski. Pulaski's watch and chin were found. part of his vest hat and a large sum of money were missing. Pulaski is at the Central Union Mission.
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Charles F Ford
Bunker Hill Road
Last Mont
Freedmen’s Hospital
George Pulaski
D. A. McIinerney
Lves
C Street
Pulaski
McInerney
Central Union Mission
Cooper Case Still On Board Delays Action to Saturday
The board of education held a special meeting last night but postponed a decision on the Cooper case due to the absence of a member. Regular business followed with numerous teaching staff changes at the high and graded schools and several promotions and transfers approved. The eastern high school admission issue for a pupil who has not completed eighth grade was postponed to Saturday's meeting.
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Board of Education
Misa Bessie Birtwell
Behonl
Louise Robbins
Central
Miga Michelson
Hachel Millard
George W . Dalzell
Corcoran
Cilbert Kelly
Central High School
Perry B. Crandall
Business High School
Lola Moane
Page Taylor
E Boss
M. L. Murphy
A. Voret
P. Jennson
L. Chelfield
A M. Dutton
J. S. McDonald
Elizabeth Endicott
Elizabeth Dickerson
Estelle Crane
Business
Rosalie Roebbinoette
Estelle P. Wild
Edith T. Maurer
Charles Hailistork
Amiator
Henry Lee
Farmer Cass
Eastern High School
Hanlon Nabbed After Worthless Check Plot Unfolds
Thomas F. Hanlon, wanted for passing a worthless check, walked into police headquarters within an hour of a lookout being issued. Detectives Peck and Warren identified him as he asked for water and arrested him. He had previously secured a $4.96 check cashing from Samuel G. Swain at 322 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, drawn on the Commercial Farmers Bank of Baltimore, later returned marked MN. G.
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First Precinct
Thomas F. Hanlon
Hanton
Peck
Warren
Hanlon
Samuel G. Swain
Pennsylvania Avenue
Swain
Commercial Farmers’ Bank
Baltimore
MN. G
Repairing First Street Menace to Public Safety
District engineers began urgent repairs along First Street northeast in front of the Library of Congress to fix sunken roadbed and torn pavement from the tunnel works. Officials say surface sinks are natural from beneath work, but closures will continue as safety is monitored.
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First Street
Library of Congress
Furst Street
Add B
Emperor pardons Japanese prisoners in St Petersburg
St. Petersburg October 24. The Emperor pardoned all Japanese prisoners who were sentenced to imprisonment for breaches of rules or attacks on guards, to allow them to accompany their comrades back to Japan.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Men of Peace at War Excited by Duffys Letter
A California Business Men's Association meeting on industrial peace turned hostile as Samuel Gompers faced a fiery attack from Patrick Henry Scullin and others. Gompers remained calm while Scullin denounced socialistic labor elements and demanded explanations over a Duffy letter, but the gathering adjourned without action.
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Business Men's Association
Washington
Spain
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Association
Patrick Henry Scullin
Gompers
Scullin
T. V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
M. ¥. Hobbs
Department of Labor
Galloway
Scallin
Industrial Peace Association
California
Seattle
Wash
Mr. &Mullin
Duffy
Conrad Syme
Gompera
Mr. Syme
Mr. Parsons
William F. Gude
Mr. Compers
Speaker
Sam Gompers
Mr. Scullin
Mr. Gompers
H. W. Sherman
The
Metal Workers
Death of Harry Block Former Washington Resident
Harry Block formerly of Washington died yesterday morning in Pittsburg Pennsylvania from typhoid fever. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Block of 1006 Fifth Street Northwest he was born here in July 188? and educated in local schools. He moved to Pittsburg about a year and a half ago to work in a large mercantile firm and married Grace Frriar sheim two months ago. He fell ill five weeks ago and died despite early hopes. He will be interred in Pittsburg.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Harry Block
Charles Block
Fifth Street
Northwest
Grace Frriarsheim
Trials of Foxhounds Open in Virginia Carolina Chase City Derby Stakes Winners
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia October fox hunting trials opened amid tricky weather. Eighteen candidates vied for the Derby Stake for puppies whelped since January. Winners include Hermit Anna and Jolly with owners from North Carolina and Virginia. A hunt tomorrow plans to feature over 100 hounds. a sensational fox kill drew praise as Miss Mary Pleasants earned the brush.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Chase City
Roberts
Atket
Jackson
Hermit
Overby's Lumber
W. & Marrow
Bullock, N. C
Hattie
McKnight
Buck
J. F. Jordan
Greensboro
N. C
Anna
Old Anna
Giarths
Albemarle County
Jolly
G. W.marrow
Bullock
J. ©. Perkinson
Danville
Phil H. Hunt
Townsville
L. F. Huffmann
Norfolk
Mary Pleasants
Boydton
Local Option Rally Targets Growlers and Ladies Entrances
The second meeting of the District Anti-Saloon League revival at Wesley M Church discussed use of practical local option to limit saloons starting November 1. Albert E. Shoemaker denounced the growler trade and wholesale beer sales and criticized side doors labeled ladies entrances. Tonight A D Wilcox speaks on The Present Crisis followed by music from the People's Mission quartet.
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District Anti-Saloon League
Wesley M. ©. Church
Fifth
F Streets
Stacy H. Briant
Haworth League
Albert E. Shoemaker
League
Shoemaker
Anti- Saloon League
A. D. Wilcox
People's Mission
Andrus and Wife Decline to Comment on Cleveland Suit
Emmet C. Andrus of this city sues Walter D. Sayle of Cleveland for 25000 in an alienation suit. Andrus and his wife remain living together at 28 Seaton street northwest. Mrs. Andrus says she will not discuss the matter and did not reveal details or talk to reporters.
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Emmet C. Andrus
Walter D. Sayle
Cleveland
Ohio
Seaton Street
the Post
Andrus
Tis
Auit
Bonaparte Speaks On Poe Amendment At Cambridge
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte opened the State campaign on the Eastern Shore with two speeches to a large audience in Cambridge. He denounced the Poe amendment predicting its defeat and drew enthusiastic applause. An overflow meeting was held across the street as 2000 attendees, including many women, heard him during the Cambridge visit.
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Cambridge
Oca
Bonaparte
Boston
Jubilee of Butchers Banquet in National Rifles Armory
The Washington Butchers Benevolent Association celebrated its fifty year Jubilee with a banquet and dance at the National Rifles Armory on G street. About eighty Baltimore members arrived by special train with ladies, totaling 400, with toasts in German and English. The event honored long service, charitable efforts, and featured a group photo and a 1858 American flag presentation.
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Washington ‘Butchers’ Benevolent Association
Baltimore
Association of Washington Butchers
The
National Rifles
Baltimore Butchers’ Association
City
Baltimore and Ohio
Armory
Charles Graff
Armin Yaeger
Visitors’ Association
Graff
Christopher Rammiing
Yeager
Baltimore Association
J. D. Buhrer
Charles
Hess
Johnstown
Galveston
South
Washington Butchers’ Association
George J Bessler
St. Hess
Rammling
Association
Weather dispatch reports broad storm across U S and approaching coasts
Weather Bureau bulletin from October 24, 1806 describes a Southwestern disturbance bringing rain from the southwestern states northeastward through the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with showers in New England and the mid Atlantic. Forecasts call for rain in the Ohio and Lower Mississippi valleys and Middle and South Atlantic states Wednesday, cooler in Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley, warmer in the Slope region, and variable winds along coasts from New England to the Gulf. Special forecast notes storm warnings on the Pacific coast north of the Columbia River and details local temperature readings and sunshine.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Tuessay
Oklahoma
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
New England
Atlantic
Atlantic States
Hast Guilt
Slope
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf
West
Guilt
Lower
White and Black to Mate Postponed in Baltimore
The marriage of James Z. Jefferson a Hexgro and Katie Gblinger both of Baltimore was postponed after the bridegroom-elect sent a letter stating business engagements prevented the 8 PM Monday ceremony. Rev W Bishop Johnson of the Second Baptist Colored Church was to officiate but left for Chicago for a National Baptist Association conference, leaving no alternative pastor to perform the wedding as the license lists Rev Johnson.
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James Z. Jefferson
Katie Gblinger
Baltimore
W. Bishop Johnson
Second Baptist Colored Church
Johnson
Chicago
National Baptist Association
Mr. Johnson
Messenger Boys Strike Over Rates and Layoff
The day force of Postal Telegraph Company messenger boys struck yesterday over a layoff and a demand for a flat 6 cent rate for carrying messages beyond Morida Avenue. The 2-cent tier boys across the city walked out, resisting trips to the heights for this wage, with officials awaiting today’s developments.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Miorida Avenue
Officials deny illegal evidence used in beef packers case
Department of Justice officials say evidence gathered by Commissioner Garfield in beef packing probes was not used against the Chicago packers. They note United States District Attorney Morrison prosecuted carefully under Roosevelt and Moody directives, with no incriminating proof aimed at the packers.
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Chicago
Garfield
Department of Justice
Department
United States
Morrison
Roosevelt
Moody
Department of Commerce ‘and Labor
Case
Aenea Mtd
Guruwu
Departsment of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Choo
Fishermen Report No Trouble in Newfoundland Waters
Secretary Root received a telegram from Capt. J. Cook aboard the Dora Lawson at Birchy Cove Bay of Islands stating they met little trouble. He reports that every thing is going smoothly with all vessels. The inquiry concerns alleged violations of treaty rights affecting American fishermen in Newfoundland.
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Newfoundland
Root
Gardner
Massachusetts
J. Cook
Dora Lawson
Birchy Cove
Bay of Islands
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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Cooper Case
Hood
Brilliatt
Derby
Hunt
Anti-Saloon League
Albert E
Andrus and Wife
Secretary of the Navy
Homeopath
Louisville
Southern Homeopathic Association
Cers
Stillman Bailey
First View
A. Meir
Frankfort
T. Roberts
Greendale
H. Glendenning
J. T. Bryan
Christian Xayder
Dixie Rye
Washington Association
National Capital
Max
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Asheville
Atlantic City
Bufalo
Til
Cincinnati
Heyenne
Davenport
Lowa
Myer
Calo
den Moines
Lows
Omabe
Nebr
Pittabure
Saltity
Ou & Louis
St. Paul
Minn
Bouletin
Haserry
W. Va
Potonuss
Shenandoah
Messenger Boys
Jemand
Florida Avenue
Sthinway & Othr Pianos
Ave. N. Ww
Lansburgh G Bro
R&g
R& G
Cravenette
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Goldheim & Sons
405 Avenue
Pa. Ave
American Security and Crust Company
Fifteenth Street
Schwartz & Pelzman
Tth
J. J. Georges G Son
Pennsylvania Ave
Newcorn & Green
F Street
Special Terme
Robby Cabriace CO
Peter ‘Grogan
Peter Grogan
7Th St
St. N.W
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
N.W
Mair
T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
N. W
Fhong M
Clark, Davenport 4& Co
12Th
Fsts
Iith St
Whith
Pa Ave
Rhone
Earnshew & Bro
McGill & Wallace
W. Stanley Jones
Honis Life
Clarissa B. TU
Mount Pleasant
Phooa North
4Th
New York
C. A. Westlake
Ae Institute Sea Ace
Ana
Connecticut
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