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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1906

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Arrests Expected Today In Real Estate Trust Conspiracy

Philadelphia dispatch reports three arrests likely today for conspiring to loot a real estate trust. William F. North and M. S. Collingwood, treasurer and assistant treasurer, face charges with Adgely Segal tied to Frank Hipple, former president. Aged auditor Horace Huff, 75, will not be arrested due to frail health.

Auditor Hill Bell Hipple Philadelphia Hell William F. North Real Estate Trust Company M.S. Collingwood Segal Ottumey Horace Hiv Bridents Fipple Ous Frengier North Earle Arlingbrook Company Dattla W

Alleged agitators arrested in Mexican arsenal plot

Three men Collia Humbert Frescoman Leonande Wiaveal and Bryno frevino Mexicans were arrested at Mowry and Patagonia mining camps. Letters found show plans to form a Mexican militia to attack Nogales Sonora and seize arsenals. Revolu tionaries in St Louis Torlet ferd directed the plot with networks in forty cities.

Tucson Ariz Collia Humbert Frescoman Leonande Wiaveal Bryno ‘Frevino Mowry Patagonia Ula Agitatara Nogales Sonora St. Louis Torlet Ferd Secura Isil Nogaics Arty

Defeat for La Follette in Wisconsin primary

In Milwaukee results show La Follette defeated as the state party backs the Teepith ticket. John S. Bary of Oshkosh and Braese Merion of Waukesha are noted in the Democratic slate with Madison’s John A. Ayiwaril leading. Michael F. Elenski of Milwaukee appears in contention for lieutenant governor. Phe vite’s showing was comparatively light.

Milwaukee Wis Tay Bend Viern Fevine J. Lemont Cunning Mata Conner Marshfield John S. Bary Oxhkush John A. Ayiwaril Madison Braese Merion Waukesha Ind Aun

Michigan primaries hint Gardner renomination conceded

Detroit Sept 4 Washington Gardner’s renomination in today’s Michigan primary appears conceded by a large margin as C M Barre trails. Bishop’s defeat predicted with J C McLoughlin leading Muskegon by a wide margin. Cavill faces no opposition in Western District. Crime and family violence report follows with tragic shooting in Montgomery Alabama.

Darramix George G. Cavill United States Western

Woman Falls from Second Story Window in Richmond

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports Miss ult Tee Paytheess twenty one daughter of William Porthress a leading Richmond druggist fell from a second story window at her home on West Franklin Street while attempting to close blinds. She was killed instantly.

Richmond Tee William P. Porthress West Franklin

Promoter Denies Roosevelt Son at Gans Nelson Fight

Goldfield Nev September 4 Promoter Rickard says President Roosevelt’s son was not ringside during the Gans Nelson bout and has not been in Goldfield A New York lawyer visiting here claimed Roosevelt jr attended the match, but the club announcer denied the report amid the confusion.

Rickard Gans-Nelson Soldtieid Nev Goldfield Athletic Club Roosevelt New York Larry Sullivan Sullivan

J. M. Knight, Former SC Publisher, Dies in Asheville

I M Knight, a former newspaper publisher from Sum s DC, died in Asheville North Carolina this morning after two weeks illness. He was 39, a pastor and chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and a Brinar. He leaves a wife and five guardians.

South Carolina Asheville N. C 3. C

Poisoned Artist Seeks Help After Overdose

George B. Matthews, a 45 year old portrait painter, ingested thirty tablets of strychnine by mistake, believed to be enough to kill many. He was rushed to Emergenes Hospital after a emetic was given and is expected to recover, with a nervous prostration previously noted. The physician warned one tablet every eight hours and Matthews had suffered anxiety and prostration in recent weeks. He has painted a portrait of Gen. Lee and staff for the Jamestown Exposition.

Twelfth Street Matthews Dr. Chambers Gen. Lee

Say Howe Killed Himself in Washington Nation, Press Report

The report states John D. Howe, near Warren f Moody, died by suicide with a revolver found under his body. His shirt front was unbuttoned. Believed to have heart trouble, he had undergone medical warnings and indigestion. Funeral plans include St Panl Episcopal Church rites at 3:30 p.m. His pride and lack of income support the theory of self-inflicted death despite wealthy relatives offering aid. Governor Folk reportedly has fever and remains at home after a New York visit.

Washington Wallenton John D Keep Hear Alexandria We. D. Hope Warren F Moody Wil Ike St Panva Episcopal Church Luis Mrr Hane Howe Couns ii Ivan Fami Hoor

Bryan Flay and Sullivan Clash Over Party Control

Chicago coverage on Bryan's speeches praising and opposing Roger Sullivan. Bryan demands Sullivan resign, denounces corporate influence in politics, and urges party renewal at a Jefferson Club banquet. Addresses attack Sullivan, rails at railroad corruption, and calls for national committee action to block Sullivan’s re election.

United States Pight Avalterium Hotel Tefferson Club GW Praral Linels Middle West Bryan Illinois Roger Sullivan National Committee Democratic Party Poly

Democratic fight over Sullivan endorsement splits party

Amid a Democratic rift over the Sullivan endorsement, delegates and speakers at the state convention clash over support and expediency. Bryan, Graves, Dunne and Sells address the crowd as tensions rise. A man named Samuel Browning caused a disturbance, brandishing a knife and being arrested after demanding to see Bryan.

Stilyi Haman Euinots Sullivan State Committee Bryan

Republicans Sweep Vermont in State Elections

In Vermont, incomplete returns show Republican Governor Proctor reelected by about 15,000 votes over fusion candidate Clement. Senate appears solidly Republican with 243 representatives likely to include 4 or more Democrats. strong GOP ticket also includes H Pronty as lieutenant governor, Trea. Deavitt as state treasurer, Fleetwood secretary of state, and Horace Graham as auditor. congressional districts hint at Foster reelected in the First and Haskins in the Second.

Speeles Wautington Dientpeller Mether D. Proctor Proctisy P. W. Clement Rutlanol Republican Committee Thes Furires Clement Senate Clemens Proctor United States Senate Ace’ Mile Konaries H. Pronty Newport Mertenant TE. H. Deavttt Montpelier F. JF. "Fleetwood Morrisville Horace Graham Craftsbury David J. Foster Burlington Wiltredga Haskins Brattleboro

Speaker Cannon Predicts Re Election Of Littlefield In Maine

Speaker Joseph G Cannon addressed a large audience in Norway Me predicting the reelection of Representative Littlefield. He criticized Samuel Gompers for a statement and urged labor voters to support Democrats aligned with labor principles. The speech centered on national public labor themes and political loyalties among factory workers.

Cannon Littlefield Norway Josepht G. Cannon Lehor Bryan Siwruel Gomsers Little Starauet Gompers

Milestone nominations and elections across multiple districts

Sept 4 reports show Millison Wis announces a successor to Henry C Adams in the second district after his death. Jones is nominated for Congress in Ohio’s Tenth District by the Democrats. Third District nominates E. E. Jones in Middletown and Lebanon. A Denver native from Wilmington is named for a party post. Richard Bartheldt of Missouri arrives in New York from Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Universal rates listed for travel via Baltimore and Ohio lines.

Millison Wis Onn Ma Henry C. Adams Sfanefiae Ain Spp Portsmouth Ohio Jones Middletown Onis E. E. Jones Lebanon AL BR Denver Wimlogton Wwew York Uongscsanuu Richard Bartheldt Missouri Eurane

Johnson Renominated by Minnesota Democrats at State Convention

Minnesota Democrats renominated Gov. Jon A Johnson and endorsed William J. Bryan for president. Ticket includes John Johnson for lieutenant governor, M Magnuson for secretary of state, David Evans for auditor, Thomas R Kane for attorney general, Fred Wheaton for Supreme Court justice, and Charles Stayt for state treasurer. Delegates praised Johnson and Bryan amid cheers. platform calls for eight hour workday, tariff revision, and direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote.

Minnesota Democraty Iniotse Bryan Minneapolis Minn Dem Agretig Govertes John 4. Johnson St. Paul United States

Slain by the Black Hand body found in Tamales Woods

The body of an Italian man, identified as Adamo of 716 Flush Avenue, was found near Jomsies Woods this morning. Police believe he was killed in Brooklyn and moved by wagon to the scene. The crime bears similarities to the Manhattan barrel murder, with a sword-like weapon and a fatal stab wound in the neck and a deep slash on the left hand.

New York al Clilan Jomsies Hand” Society Adamo Flush Tog Avenue Brooklyn Ava Manhattan Thorugh Searde

Death by own action found in Halifax hotel room

William Archer of Richmond Virginia died by suicide in a Halifax Nova Scotia hotel room. The 28 year old, unmarried, had been living away from home about six months and was in poor health. His body was brought to Richmond for burial and a telegraph notice announced the death.

Halifax Nova Scotia Halifaix Sepe J- Jones Igtmoend Phi Ter Wiliam Archer Fitchmond Cound Ona Teleghiph Blank Igparong Richmond Williama Mehnic Archer Iis City Jabow Wis.Archer Iis

Roosevelt Invades Oyster Bay Speech on Buckeye State

The report outlines Roosevelt greeting supporters in Oyster Bay while discussing Ohio politics at a state convention. It notes his eye on Navy strength, emphasizes unity among Republicans, and previews platform debates led by Foraker aligned delegates ahead of the Akron meeting.

Chicago Buckeye Oyster Bay Ohio

Petersburg Aldermen Elect Officers and Bond Plan

Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia September 4 The Petersburg board of aldermen elected William N Jones as president and Carter R Bishop as vice president The city reorganized with Capt Nelson T Patterson president and James F Gray vice president An ordinance was adopted to issue and sell 376000 in bonds at 4 percent interest to improve roadway streets The bonds dated November 1 1906 payable forty years after date Unsure item Furnitire and Bogest Auction.

Petersburg Washington William N. Jones Carter R. Bishop Nelson T. Patterson James’ Ft ‘Gray Elt

Drowns At Bradley Beach A Newark Woman

Special to The Washington Post Newark resident Mire Frances Wadsworth twenty three drowns at Bradley Beach while her father watches in shock. Adz Hanncock Miss Bannock and Roy Scemple with Arthur Hendrickson attempt rescue but fail to save her. The tragedy unfolds as rescuers finally recover the body after a second entry.

Washington Post Asbury Park Frances Wadsworth Newark Wadsworth Bradley Beach Aliss ‘Wadsworth Adz Hanncock Roy Scemple Arthur Hendrickson Mss Wadsworth Miss Hancock Miss Wadsworth

Return of President Roosevelt from Oyster Bay

President Roosevelt will leave Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay for Washington on October 1. Three days later he will make two speaking trips to Harrisburg and Philadelphia to deliver addresses. The departure date from Oyster Bay was announced today.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Venturesome geologists escape volcano blast in Mexico

A party led by W L Weed of Washington and including H L Weed and other delegates to the International Congress of Geologists narrowly escaped severe burns at Mont Colima in Mexico City. The team, from Canada, Japan, and Mexico, prepared camps on the volcano, advanced toward the crater edge, and endured a hot blast.

Mexico City Mont Colima International Congress of Geologists W. HL Weed Weenington Geological ‘Survey John Ei Wolfe Ww. H. Weed Washington Frank H. ‘Adams A. Bancroft Montreal A. P. Coleman Toronto George Surg Rudolph Stabbee Ar Jin Ysumake Yaki Tokyo Paul Waltz Yand Enrique Hust Guadalajara

Boston Will Be Run Ashore If Sinking Signs Appear

Sept 4 The United States cruiser Boston lies in deep water at Bellingham Harbor with a five degree list. Seven compartments are flooded and divers found a long water-filled hole. Tugboats prepare to tow Boston to Bremerton Navy Yard if she shows further signs of sinking after a collision with rocks in Rosario Straits. Commander Coffman reports efforts to refloat and salvage ongoing.

Ghlo Fa Heali Agalreday Pathy Hamilton Washington Bellingham Wesh Geston Bellingham Harbor Husario/ Straits Boston Bremerton Coftman Staat Cane Navy Yard Anen Helm Sl Navy Department Coffman Bellingham Bar Wash Peabody Rack Rosario Straits Navy

Rainier bank robbed in broad daylight. loot reported

An incident at the State Bank of Rainier Oregon describes cashier P W Van Anchet tied and gagged during the daytime robbery. Robbers escaped with between 24000 and 2605 in gold coin while other bank contents were left untouched. The event occurred yesterday and authorities pursue leads.

Lesnre Rainier Ore P. W. van Anchet Tay Trahundia Yietin Ipiax

Warship Aid Sought to Return Stensland to U S

Assistant State's Attorney Barbour asked President Roosevelt to urge Morocco to surrender Paul O Stensland, fugitive banker arrested in Tangier, with a U S warship to bring him home. Deneen pressed for extradition while noting risks of cross border transfer and possible self harm. advisors weighed safest transport by American vessel avoiding foreign ports.

Chicago Barbour United States Paul Stenalang Tangier Deneen Washington Stensland Toreign Mr. Barbour Springfield Deneen Loday Roosevelt Morotte Paulo Milwaukee Avenue Bank Ghinaga George MM Shippy Harry Olsen Cook County Pavel G. Brensisgd Morocco Sleusland Ser M. Shippy Harr Olson Sindls Barnett Waington Healy Barhett Sergi Shipps Ss Ced Mororca Paul O.stensland Des ‘S Nue State Bank of Chicago Uw Th State Department Sternland

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