Comstock denounces art league as trial ends
In West Side Police Court Anthony Comstock clashed with B C Crowley over charges against Anna Robinson, a clerk for the Art League, after a tense hearing on distributing nude catalogue material. Robinson collapsed emotionally as the testimony proceeded, while Comstock faulted the league in harsh terms and vowed to fight obscenity. Magistrate Mayo scheduled a ruling in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brecial
Washington Post
New York
Anthony Comatosk
Society For the Suppression
Vice
B.C. Crowley
American Art Students’ League
West Side
Mase Anna Robinson
Art League
West Fifty-seventh
Comstock
Mise Robinson
Miss Robinson
Wright
Mr. Comstock
Mass Robinson
League
Mayo
Death notices and obituaries in early October 1906
Several notices record deaths and funeral plans from Washington and nearby areas. Alice Maud Hardwick of Kinsale Virginia dies. her funeral is scheduled November 1 in Kinsale. Oliver, husband of Susie Ellis Oliver, dies, funeral details set for October 3 at 1234 G Street NE. Virginia M Peacock of Philadelphia dies. interment in Philadelphia. Sverdrup, Department of State, announces a death abroad in Chile of an American citizen. Lucy D Cogswell, mother of W. S. and J. P. Cogswell, dies. funeral set for October 29 at the Sixth and M Streets NW home. Harriet Wills, widow of George Wills, dies. funeral to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpwn
Ontario
Delta
Iuulauc
Chile
Binverdrup
Ils
Thomas
Methodlat
Lucy D
J P Cogswell
Wills
Cecil Whitehead
Thirty-fourth Street
Harriett
George Wills
Marriage and Death Notices Admitted Across Papers
Notices indicate marriage and death announcements may appear simultaneously in all listed newspapers without extra charge for insertion or telegraphing in the morning editions. The Washington Post is among the publications referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Jerome After McKeen and Insurance Firm Probes
Special to The Washington Post reports a meeting in New York where attorney McKeen and firm officials discussed advances to agents by Mutual and New York Life. Critics say the Armstrong law bans such advances for campaign purposes, while the companies claim the rule takes effect next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeen
Upton
FT Reid
Mutual
Sutton
Netfield
Mass
Fall
Jerome Quest
Armstrong
Mutual and
New York Life Companies
Armstrong Law
New York Lite
TALK WITH MRS. EDDY REFUTES DYING RUMORS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy head of the Christian Science Church appears at Pleasant View to deny dying of cancer. Secretary Edward N Pearson testifies to her clear health as she answers three questions and leaves for her daily drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State of
New Hampshire
Mrs. Eddy
Concord
Nsw
Mary, Baker Eddy
Christian Science Church
Pearson
Stata
Pleasant View
Mary Baker Day
Glen
Mrs Eddy
Edward N Pearson
H Cornell Wilson
Christian Science Publishing Committee
Urwin S Herring
Edward M Pearson
Calvin A Frye
Eddy
Edy
Frye
Six Maine Hunters Dead in Record Opening Hunt
Bangor Me Oct 2 Six men killed in the present Maine hunting season. In the last forty eight hours three accidents were reported. Game receipts lag behind last year with 822 deer 55 moose and 10 bears vs 1375 deer 70 moose and 19 bears. Dry weather and thick leaves hinder stalking yet reports say game is abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Rescued From Yawl Boat in Lake Huron
Port Huron Michigan October 30 Captain William Somerville of Berton Heights Ohio his daughter Misa Kate Somerville and five crew members of the barge Checotah were rescued today by the steamer W A Payne from an open yawl after abandoning the waterlogged barge off Port Santia. The seven aboard had been tossed on the rough lake for an hour before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
William Somerville
Berton Heights
Ohio
Misa Kate Somerville
W .A. Payne
Lake Huron
Port Santia
Injunction Sustained Against American Tobacco Company
A New Jersey injunction permanently restrains R P Richardson and Co from prosecuting a suit to challenge ownership of stock and monopolistic action in the American Tobacco Company. Vice Chancellor Bergen ordered the injunction to stand until New Jersey courts determine the ownership of controlling interests in the company amid ongoing disputes with Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company i
North Carolina
Trenton
N. J
Bergen
R P. Richardson, & Co
American Toonz Company
New Jersey
Richardson Company
Death Toll Rises From Atlantic City Train Wreck
Coroner reports 61 dead as bodies recovered after the electric train disaster near Atlantic City. Among the identified are Mrs Paul Feisburs, Mrs Selina Jenneon, and Mrs Sarah Miller. Unidentified victims include a man about forty-two, with one letter found aiding identification. Inquests set for Thursday. bridge officials warned of possible rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Gaskil
Paul Feisburs
Selina Jenneon
Sarah Miller
Frank Monroe
Joseph McHirey
H. N. Burch
Arman Alexia Tedesco
Miller
Mile
City Hall
William Granning
Penn Door Sesh Company
Twenty-fifth
Cillowhill Streets
Undertaker Thompson
Chelsea
Crowley's
Howard Kline
Arctic Avenue
Trial recounts alibi in murder case with Dipto witness
State presents evidence in a homicide trial as Louise Dipeto testifies she knew Miss Marlo in Italy and in Washington. The defense seeks to prove a conflicting account, with the case to be opened by Mr Case tomorrow. The defendant faces possible justifiable homicide verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptaclk
Clark
Louise Dipeto
Iman
Caida
Miss Hiarlo
Italy
Ltaria
Washington
Dave
Bie
Case
Whitecaps Formed After The Clansman Threats in Brook Haven
Oct 30 report says black residents organized Whitecaps in Brook Haven after threats of a Ku Klux Klan drive. A white farmer Bud Godbold was fired upon in Bear Creek Lincoln County. his horse died but he escaped. A second rider behind him was attacked as officers moved toward the ambush site. The rumor that whites planned a Klan was treated as truth by some. The community tension is intense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Haven
Miss
Bear Creek
Lincoln County
Bud” Godpold
Godbold
Stensland to testify in Hering bank case
Paul O. Stensland former Milwaukee Avenue State Bank president now in Joliet Penitentiary returned to Chicago in custody to testify in the trial of Henry W. Hering former cashier. Attorneys for Hering moved to quash indictments and seek change of venue from Cook County with arguments slated through tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hering
Chicago
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Joliet
Henry W. Hering
Cook County
Reverend Edgar M. Levy Dies at 7 in Philadelphia Home
Philadelphia obituaries announce the death of Reverend Edgar M. Levy aged about the era, who delivered the opening prayer at the first Republican national convention in 1856. He died yesterday at his Philadelphia residence after a long illness, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edgar M. Levy
Mcevy
Republic
White Slaves Urgency Drives Wartime WCTU Appeal
At the national WCTU convention in Hartford Missouri woman Mrs Lurindra B Smith urged pastors and leaders to combat white slave trade. She cited young women sold in New York and called for nationwide effort. Officers were reelected. a quilt memorial to Frances Willard was presented. total delegates reached 642. The narcotics program urged clearing homes of cigars and drugs to protect boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Chicago
Lurindr. B. Smith
Kansas
The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
T. U
Parsons’ Theater
Union
Mra E . Ingalls
Missouri
Lillen M. WN. Stevene
Portland
Anna A. Gordon
Evanston
Susanna M. DD Fry
Bvanston
Elizabeth Prestor Anderson
Valey City
N. Dak
Tressurer
Harriet Wright Brand
Howard M Hoge
Lincoln
Woman Crusaders of
Ohio
W. C.t
Frances Willard
National Missionary Department
Ohio mob threatens Negro in Franklin Jail lynching fears rise
Special to The Washington Post reports Franklin Ohio on October 30 where George Bashore city marshal is assassinated by Henry Walter a Springfield Negro while attempting to arrest a burglar. A mob surrounds the jail as armed officers threaten to shoot to prevent the escape and lynching. The accused is loaded into a car and taken toward Lebanon amid gunfire and talk of further violence against Black residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Franklin
Ohio
George Bashore
Henry Walter
Springfield
Lebanon
Geat
Woman in Man’s Garb Follows Husband to Lodge
Mrs W C Walters, 48, living on Twelfth Street Northwest, wore her husband’s clothes and a black moustache to follow him after he left home to his lodge. She was stopped by Patrolman McPherson on Ninth Street North, confessed the masquerade, cried she was jealous, and was released after a nephew arrived with proper clothes. The charge of appearing in men’s clothing was not pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Walters
Twelfth Street
Atucka
Ninth Street
Washington
Walters
McPherson
Record of the Month For November Weather History
The article reviews thirty six years of November weather records including temperatures from 2 to 9 degrees, winds averaging 6.5, and a median of 10 clear, 10 partly cloudy and 10 cloudy days. It notes notable extremes on November 22 1850 and 13 1879 and mentions precipitation and a 4 inch snow event on November 33 1944.
Till Eulenspiegel and His Merry Pranks Graced Belasco
The Belasco Theater hosted a dual triumph with Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegel and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra led by Fritz Scheel. Mme Johanna Gadski sang amid a brimming audience, aided by Thaddeus Rich, with a large Philadelphia-based ensemble delivering a refined Tschaikowsky Fifth. The program linked conductor and composer in a vivid performance praised for tone and dramatic effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belasco Theater
Bulenapiegel
Richard Strauss
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Wagner
Webler
Mma Johanna Gadski
Tehaikowsky
Gretchen
Schubert
Richard Wagner
Mme. Gadski
Till Hulenspiegel
Mme. Gadeki
Schumann
Widmung
H. A. Beach
Fane
Cromelle
Thaddeus Rich
Gewandhaus Orchestra
Nikisch
Philadelphia Orchestra
Scheel
Bis Orchestra
Mr Rich
Mme Gadskh
Will Prosecute Policeman After Acquittal in Assault Case
In Georgetown police court Jerome Slattery, a student, was found not guilty of assault against Policeman Lile. He announced plans to seek a warrant for Lile’s arrest and to file a counter charge of assault. Witnesses disagreed on who struck first amid a Saturday night clash involving two Congressmen’s sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulloway
Jerome Slattery
Georgetown
Folkeman Isle
Lile
Slattery
Agsault
Representative Gaines
Tennessee
Representative Mudd
Maryland
Books From Objects at W C T U Headquarters Contest
A novelty book contest at W C T U headquarters 622 Sixth Street NW netted proceeds for carpeting Capitol Hill Union parlor facilities. One hundred objects supplied the books. prizes went to top closers naming the most books. Miss Mabel Chapin won first, Mrs Thompson second, Mrs McLean third. May Adela Levers performed songs including My Al Bohm I Love You etc. Vaughn Class to Give Annual Concert at Calvary Baptist Sunday School House on Highth and HL street NW Friday evening features Mrs Noyes soprano Mrs Bartlett Albion Kaspar violin Owen Penney bass Le Roy Oldham Baltimore Jacques Vanpoucke clarinet George O'Connor songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Capitol Hill Union
Mabel Chapin
Thompson
McLean
May Adela Levers
Bohm
Love You
Bobleski
Il Baccio
Annie Lauria
Capt
F. V. DeCostar
Vaughn
Vaughn Clase
Calvary
Highth
Thomas C. Noyes
Frederick Disley Bartlett
Albion
N. Y
Ete
Anton Kaspar
Owen Penney
le Roy Oldham
Baltimore
Jacques L. Vanpoucke
George O'Connor
Booker T Washington Meets Roosevelt In Candid Conference
President Roosevelt hosted Booker T Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute, for over an hour last night. Washington declined to discuss the meeting for publication afterward. Also, John T. Hoag, 70, Aetna Bank assistant cashier, was returned to Washington from Chicago after a conspiracy arrest, surrendering $333 in cash and a gold watch. Squire Campuey, 63, was struck during a dispute with Burton Harris, 25, and refused medical aid. Harris was jailed on assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Booker T Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Hoag
City
John T. Hoag
Aetna Bank
Chicago
Washington
Burlingame
Central Station
United States
Squire Campuei
Ilewerth
M Stresis
Burton L. Harris
Fifteenth Street
Harris
Sixth Precinct
Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Turbulent List
A fragmented courtship record lists numerous couples with varied ages and locations including Philadelphia Newport News Milwaukee and Dayaville. The garbled OCR pairs both real and unclear names alongside reverend titles, suggesting a registry of marriage licenses or banns with inconsistent spellings and partial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Butterworth
Eleanor & Gennam
George Bailey
Willing Strebling
Annis E. Taylor
Alfred Harding Charlett Reich
Sarah G
Annia H. Barnes
T Bratenahl
Robert Jolmaon
Emma Wilkercon
W J. Howard Albert Fendall
Estelle A. McKenney
Clair Ineze F Cook
Americe H Jones
Morton ‘Taylor
Gertrude Barrett
J Nt
Deaths in October Reported by Health Office
Health Office records list multiple deaths reported through October 30. Entries include Jennie M Nichols 75, Margaret J Carler 68, Lewis L Baker 6, Edward Carter 68, Sandy Foster 55, Steven Henry 55, Shurley H Wetliams 63, Henry W Isis 48, Simon S Reeves 39, Eugene Yoington 29, John M Lat Ow 93, Nyty at Aw 95, with ages ranging from 29 to 95 and several addresses in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M Nichols
Ontario Rd
Ore
Margaret J Carler
Lewis L. Baker
Edward Carter
L St. Sw
Sandy Foster
Steven Henry
Nery Place Xe
Shurley H Wetliams
Henry W ‘Isis
Voita Place
Simon S
Reeves
Eugene Yoington
Nyty
Steyr & He
Address Presented to Simon Wolf on Seventieth Birthday
A congratulatory address to Simon Wolf on his seventieth birthday was framed by Rabbi J T Loeb for the B'nai Zion Society of Washington. A five member committee including Rabin Loeb P Harmel I Hoffenberg J Kandel and M Goldman transmitted the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Wolf
J T Loeb
B'nai Zion Society of
Washington
Rabin Loeb
P Harmel
I, Hoffenberg
J, Kandel
M Goldman
German ambassador seeks heirs for a Civil War deposit
The German Ambassador asks the District Commissioners to locate a deposit said to be left in Washington by Josef Dukrete who died in the Civil War. Records show Josef Ducret, born in Bavaria, enlisted in 1861 and died in 1863 in Kentucky. No deposit found. pension records are being checked for any related grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Dukrete
Washington
Fret
State Department
Dukrete
War Department
Joseph Ducret
Osterstadt
Speyer
Bavaria
Ducret
Sternburg
United States
Germany
Plans for Gayety Theater on Ninth Street
Building Inspector Ashford reviews architect W H McHiatrick of New York and Fuller Company plans for a new two three story brick Gayety Theater at 509 Ninth Street Northwest. Cost estimated at 10000 with 1209 seating, sixty four by thirty four foot stage, main entrance on Ninth Street and gallery entrance from Highth Street. A report on inspection is expected in a week before permit application and construction start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Ashford
W. H. McHiatrick
New York
Fuller Company
Highth Street
Halloween Spirits Light and Police Bakeout Tactics
Halloween patrols are tightened by police to curb flour fights and other fines. Maj. Sylvester orders juvenile offenders to be taken home for spankings, with limits on arrest to ease station crowding during celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sylvester
Wagon Crash on Delaware Avenue Ends Narrowly
Edward Markham of Wenty-first Street and Ba Road northeast and Robert King, sixty, escaped serious harm yesterday on Delaware Avenue Southwest when their wagon was crushed between two opposing cars. Markham uninjured, King slightly cut and refused medical aid. wagon and horse sustained damage, estimated at $125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Markham
First Street
Ba Road
Robert King
Delaware Avenue
Arraignment and Local Notices From City District
John Randolph charged with bigamy to be arraigned in Police Court today after two colored women claim to be his wives. Mrs Goodman and Mrs Keyes named in 1950 and 1946 marriages. Veteran events, post resolutions regarding President Roosevelt, and a wagon accident on Grant Road with a man hospitalized. Also notes on local meetings, members denied joining span wars veterans, and a fight at a precinct station led to assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Randolph
Poilea Court
Poileeman Barnes
Mra
Joan
Asociate Society of
Farnsworth Post
GAR
Mount Vereon
Rawtms Post
Grant Road
Georgetown
Jacobean
Admiral Scht Naval Command
Dewey
Walter Wright
Sidney Hooks
Rolles
James Cat
Sears
Ound
Frieres Uspital
Cartad
Straltec
Tamestown
Ein
Fom
Defense of Capt Mathews and Mulhall At Police Board Hearing
Fire chief orders to keep scene clear cited by Fre Marshal Nicholagn as key defense. Capt Grathens accused of striking Capt Dixon during engine access. Dixon and Officer Eifen dient corroborate. Hearing continues with Mathews a major witness against Wright the Alexandria murder suspect. Easley-Smith says defense will be extensive and may take days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Mulhall
Nicholagn
Grathens
W A. Dixon
Fire Department
Dixon
Eifendient
Joseph Wright
Alexandria
Easley- Smith
Mrs Foster to Investigate Condition of Women and Child Workers
By order of the President Mrs J Elien Foster of this city is directed by the Department of Justice to study the status of women and child labor in the nation Legislation aiding these workers is before Congress She is a longtime Justice employee widow of Judge R G Foster pioneer in the suffrage and child labor movements and a former partner of her late husband She recently returned from an around the world trip and represented the United States at an international Red Cross conference in St Petersburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elien Foster
Department of Justices
Congress
Foster
Rilabh G. Foster
Department of Justice
Women’s Republican Association
Betterment of
Supreme Court of Iowa
Femi
United States
International Red Cross
St. Petersburg
Taft Party
Philippines
Chauvenet Family Seeks Memorial At Naval Academy
Plan Chauvenet and sons of Prof Chauvenet met with Secretary Bonaparte regarding a proposed memorial at the United States Naval Academy. They discussed naming a portion of the new academic buildings Chauvenet Hall and outlined details of the plan reflecting his early work and leadership at the academy under Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Chauvenet
Sons of
Naval Academy
Ghnfer
Bomaparts
William M. Chauvenet
Chauvenet
United States Naval Academy
Academy
Bancroft
Bonaparte Yeaterday
Messrs
Bonaparte
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertises Free Trial
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe simple cure for catarrh of the stomach and indigestion. It claims after meal use improves digestion, appetite, and rest, with testimonials from Mr. F R S Workman and others and offers a free trial package by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakanson
Stuart
FR S Workman
Chicago
Stuart Co
Stuart Bla
Marshall, Mick
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Capitol
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Gude
Jerome
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Gaskin
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Sinbad
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Whitecaps
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Chamber of Commerce
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Harascr
Sted
Lodge
Bai
First Precinct
Happy Husband Innocent
Belasco
Miss Chapin
Booker Washington
Health Office Record
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Old Herma
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Gayety Theater
Young America
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Nicholson
Mrs. Foster
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