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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1907

Page

7

Seizes Young Woman on Lonely Road Near Bengies Station

Elizabeth A Stevens of Bengles Station Maryland was attacked along a woods path to the railroad yard near Bengies Station as she walked to her Baltimore employment. A white man and a Black man were arrested. the white man named Jon Green is suspected, but one suspect was released while search continues.

Maan Elizabeth A. Stevens Bengles Station Washington Baltimore Mid Bengle Station Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Mias Elizabeth Ann Stevens Sim Halumeara Wiite Jona Green Tor Nia Nais Wilena Bengies Misa Alovens Mon Sho Larion Aelie Coul Ale

Barrett's Term Ending Notorious Bank Suesk

William Barrett alias Thompson, famed bank robber, to be released from Maryland Penitentiary next Saturday. He and associates Gleason and Yennie were linked to a San Francisco bank robbery. Barrett, 37, boasts of future reform while denying hypocrisy, saying he will live straight and avoid crime after release.

Suesk Sheetal Baltimore William Bify Barrett Alus Thompson United States Ixrmpe Wil Maryland Darrett Ofockey

Sumwalt Back Urged by Fayette Street Church

Baltimore April 6 members of Fayette Street Methodist Episcopal Church press for the return of Rev J W R Sumwalt after his removal by Bishop McDowell at Cumberland conference. They argue only Sumwalt can push the guild-house project funded by his appeal, despite his having been made a presiding elder. Some prominent churchmen favor Rev W H Weech as alternative, but strong faction insists Sumwalt is essential to carry the plan through. The Fayette Street Church is a leading congregation in the Baltimore Conference with many adherents and a history of Sumwalt’s successful ministry.

Soreinl Washington Baltimore Fayette Street Methodial Episcopal Church J. W. R. Sumwall McDowell Cumberland Sumywalt Sumwalt WH Weech Walbrook Weeth Bie Baltimire Sumwait

Dead man found in Baltimore harbor

Andrew J. Milsted seventy five year old railroad cotton manufacturer from Atlanta Ga was found dead in Baltimore harbor near Frederick street early today A police coroner investigation is underway Milsted had been staying at the New Howard House and left yesterday afternoon followed by his nephew Jos A Beiny who later observed Milsted board a northbound car and disappear near Pratt and Frederick streets.

Woonlogton Baltimore Andrew J. Milsted Atlanta Frederick Street Tell Io Misted Hayden Central District Milsted Pratt Street

Wanted in New York Amid Robbery Suspect Escape

Inspector Milatvehkiin seeks suspect connected to a Lexington Avenue hotel robbery. The fugitive, described as wealthy and connected, was last seen in the city and is expected to depart covertly. An arrest warrant or requisition is urged for swift capture.

William W. Milatvehkiin New Yo SM Tominson Holy Georse Creekmore Lexgngton New York Wahtmalm

Letter Carrier Accused Of Cashing Government Check

A Maryland case reports a subcarrier, Spriel, charged with cashing a $70.25 government check and a related $26.35 check mix while posing as staff. Authorities allege forged documents and false statements accompanied the acts. The suspect faced authority for illicit receipt and use of government funds.

Spriel Washington Auntie Stevanei Iu Aud Etna Af Eriner Exchange Mary A. Chaaihers Ateera Hive Stevner

Be Fought in State Courts Be Fought in State Courts

The report covers multiple court actions and violent incidents across states. It notes a Norfolk merchant who killed himself, a man sentenced to five years for arson, and various legal actions including appeals to federal courts. It mentions a hospital fatality of a bridge foreman and a suspected slayer captured near Medford Oregon.

Ambush kills two Hungarians near Ragland village

In Wheeling, West Virginia, ten Hungarian workers at Red Bird Wine were ambushed along a road near Ragland. John Wysinki was killed and Sam Wysinki fatally wounded. Survivors escaped and sought help. Local authorities report no labor dispute but fear regional anti Hungarian hostility.

Wheeling W. Va Ragland Hugh Jonn Wysiyki Sam Wysinki Ray

Deaths and incidents from patrol to county and city

Items report a man dying by his own act while in a patrol wagon, multiple sudden deaths from heart trouble, and various obituary notes from Winchester, Frederick, Northampton, Luray, Cape Charles, Petersburg, Richmond and nearby counties. Notables include Isaac Brown of Hamilton County and N L Holland of Eastville, with survivors listed for several others.

Missing $10,600 package in national bank transfer

A $10,000 package sent from Atlantic National Bank to Chemical Bank in New York is missing after delivery to a Wilmington postal clerk. The pouch was opened in New York, triggering a search warrant and house searches without results. Detectives pursue leads as officials note no report of the Wilmington to New York robbery yet.

Wwilmington N. C Atlantic National Bank Chemical Bank New York Wilmington Pont Ofice Vicking Derwen Wilmington

Arcanum Council Meets in Richmond Area Grand Session

Officials and delegates from across Virginia gather in Danville for the Royal Arcanum of Virginia twenty-fifth Grand Council session. Grand Regent William Bickers presides. Rev J. Cleveland Hall delivers welcome, with routine business and officer elections completed including Bickers as past grand regent and Avery as grand regent.

Spreinl Washington Pass Danville Grand Council Royal Arcanum Vireiela William Bickers Richmond J. Cleveland Hall Hell WT. Dabney H. K. Field Fredericksburg Minetrea Folks R. C. Stem

Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway to Begin Overhead Wire Work

The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Co plans overhead wire installation this week between Baltimore and Washington as track work continues. Weather delays pushed back the original July 1 target, but officers expect operation by late summer if conditions improve. About 60 workers and 20 teams are active, with 20 miles of track laid in Baltimore and most bridge work completed. The 33 mile route will cross or grade-cross many roads, with construction advancing steadily.

Baltmore Washington, Bilthmore and Annapolis Prayalla Balthmore Offoe Baltimore

Physicians in session at Montgomery County Medical Society meet

Nearly all allopathic physicians from Montgomery County and others attended the annual Montgomery County Medical Society meeting in the courthouse. Officers were elected including President James J. Deerg of Clarkeburg and Vice President Charles Farquhar of Olney. Other items covered included lectures on medical topics and discussions on gallstones and diseases of the middle ear.

Washington Post Rockville Montgomery County Montgomery County Medical Society Court House Edward Anderson Jon: Ly. Lewis Bethesda Jamen J, Deerg Clarkeburg Charles Farquhar Olney Ald Treemiter John L. Lewis Horace B Maddox Galthersburg Abe Ollers Otis M. Linthicum William L. Lewis Nensington J. Mintoss Kellex Washington Hiram Woods Baltimore Kelley Woods

Warfield Trial Details in Post Office Payroll Suit

The United States government suit alleges payment of 5749 20 to John W Pettit for supposed post office services in Baltimore. Davies Warfield, former postmaster, testifies Pettit was not active at the office and was appointed by higher officials. Pettit's initial salary was 690 rising to 1500, with a July 14 1898 letter from the Assistant Postmaster General cited. The trial adjourned to await further proceedings and jury deliberation.

Syeetst Washington Pos Baltimore United States Davies Warfield Warfield Wartlein John W. Pettit Baltimore Post-Ofice Pettit Whiteld Perry & Heath Gom Mr. Warfield Petit

Recount Demanded After Roanoke Primary

The Roanoke Democratic executive committee met to tally Saturdays primary results. John M. Hart and A. B. Hunt were nominated for the State Senate and House seats. A recount request by defeated candidates A. B. Coleman and L. Neyser was reviewed with a definite claim expected by Monday. Irregularities alleged at several precincts prompt potential state committee action or court appeal.

Washington Roanoke Wit John M. Hart A. B. Hunt State Senate House A. B. Coleman L. Neyser State Democrate Committee Groza State Committee

Robert A. Dick Surrenders to Embezzlement Charges in Cumberland

Robert A. Dick a Cumberland bar member and brother of ex State Senator David B. Dick surrendered after embezzlement charges surfaced. Bail set at 150 dollars. Allegations include accepting 600 from Mrs Mary Powell for an indemnity bond, misappropriating 350 in a mortgage transaction, and 150 in a sale handoff. Proceedings to disbar him are pending.

Wanbigtom Cumberland Robert A. Dick Cumberlgin David Transacions Mary Powell Peter Sculty Tai P

Vigilance committees formed in Norfolk area after dark attacks

In Norfolk across the Busebeth River from Washington boat, vigilance committees have sprung up at Pinners Point and Port Norfolk due to numerous nighttime assaults. Two deaths have occurred, residents arm themselves after dark, and fear has led to near mistaken identifications and shootings of innocent people.

Nortel Pinners Point Port Norfolk Busebeth River Che Wie Himerit Alec

B'nai B'rith Elects Officers At District Grand Lodge No. 5

The District Grand Lodge No. 5 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith elected officers at its Wilmington session, naming Sigmund Gardner as president from Savannah and IT. S. Frutzler as first vice president from Richmond. Montague Triest of Charleston became second vice president, with 3. L. Levy of Richmond as secretary and Aaron Goodman of Baltimore as treasurer. Leonard Hans of Siegias was named sergeant-at-arms. Sol. Wisi of Goldsboro was elected to the constitutional grand lodge. Wilmington will host the next meeting.

Grand Lodge Win Boldi Wilmington Charleston S. C Order of B'nal B Rith Sigmund Gardner Savan Nnh IT. S. Frutzler Richmond Montague Triest 3. L. Levy Aaron Goodman Baltimore Leonard Hans Siegias Constitutional Grand Lodge Sol Wisi Goldsboro

Man Held on Murder Charge Extradited to Washington

Harry Livingstone Perry was arrested in Bellingham Washington on a warrant charging him with the murder of Langston L Boozer in Chester County South Carolina. He is being held for extradition as authorities confirm the case date March 1 1906 and ongoing proceedings.

South Carolina Bellingham Wash Perry Atlas Harry Livingstone Langston L. Boozer Chester County Garolina

Chiefs are Buys Summer Home in Rockville Md

Rockville Maryland April 1 G Moore chief of the Weather Threat has bought from Edward Bamondston a farm about a mile from Rockville for 10000 dollars. The tract contains improvements and a residence and the purchaser plans further improvements to enhance the property value.

Rockville G Moore United States Weather Threat Edward O. Bamondston

Entangled Officials and Weathered Citizens In Briefs

Special to The Waraingine Post Baltimom Md April 14 Clarence J Torrast former secretary of the Merchants and Manufactures Association released on bail $5000 in enberztlement case. Charlestown W Va April 16 William Watters oldest citizen died at his residence. He was a cotetuman survivor by a wife one son and two daughters. Rockville Md April It was reported Horace BD Waters improving after rheumatism at home near German. Virginia Danville April 1 Johnny Forgadty died at General Hospital last night after a fall while in jail serving time for intoxication. Roanoke April 18 Miss Rosa Praddy daughter of and Mr W Pride a ana Chartes He Powell were married this morning in Roanoke. Reverend T J Shiprasn officiating.

Washington Post Roanoke McCormick Norfolk and Western Isaac Brown Seer Hanilltoh Loudeus County Winchester Fort. J Busan Pittsylvania Danville April Bete Ida Fitzgerald N.tzgerald Geticrad Hospital Luray Tenace Strickler Age County Cape Chavies N. L Holland Enatville Nolland Northampton County Eastville Petersburg Margaret , Coleman Really Wilam J. Rahfis Bestchester Theee Brothers Sallie Morrison G. Stantey Morrison Portsmouth Richmond Patrick Henry Cabell Nelson County Rey E. Cabell Memorial Hiospital Cabell George Washington Cabell Samuel Jordan Cabelt Congress Agynethurs Rifle Gmy Diawite One Slater Nina al Reo Waraingine Baltimom Clarence J. Torrast The Merchants and Manufactures Association le Oity Ju Fonest Charlestown W Va William Watters Charles Low H. D. Waters Rockville Horace BD. Waters Montgomery County German Prover Vincennes Ind General Hospital Dpi Rosa Praddy W. Pride Ana’ Chartes He Powell Une’ Norke Western T. J. Shiprasn Oficlattag

Women Club Meeting in Montgomery County Maryland

The Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual meeting at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church in Hennigman Rockville Md on April 16 with full delegate attendance. Clubs from Rockville Kenilworth Bethesda and Darnestown Sandy Spring and Forest Glen participated along with the Montgomery County Woman’s Suffrage Association. Officers elected include President Mrs J Hartshorne Kensington and treasurer Ernest H Darby Darnestown.

Rockville Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs Warner Memorial Presbyterien Church Henninglan Kenvington Bethesda Darnestown Fortnisiny Sandy Spring Social Science Clan Foreat Gien Montgomery County Krs. Sornberger Garrett Park Mra. Sovasat Baltimore State Fecaration Mrr J. Hartshorne Kensington Mias Rebecca Miller Mary Bent- Jey Thomas J. Harry Cunningham Robert G. Warfeld Helen Nourse Darwentown Misa Rose Wilson Forest Glen Seymour Tulloch

Herter Again President of Virginia State Board

The Washington Post reports the Virginia state board of agriculture held its first meeting with Herter reelected president. The executive committee includes Heater Higgborn Scott Mauck and Beverly. Committees named cover immigration test farm Norfolk station tag counting and more with members Beverly Beegborn and others.

Washington Post Richmond State Board of Agriculture Herter J, W. Heater W. Hlggborn A. B. Scott AO Mauck J. H. Beverly Saxe T. W. Magruder H. C. Marshall

Proposals for Government Supplies and Materials 1907

Sealed proposals from bidders will be received at various U S government offices in Washington and Richmond for ice fuel forage towels and other supplies, including stationery and waste paper, with bid openings on specified late April and May dates 1907. Names of departments include War Navy and State and addresses listed for submission and inquiry.

Washington National Cemetncy Hichmond War Dent Ozan Port-Opich Ington Whonesdax Post-cifica Department Vo L. Meydr D. C Tia A. Sthalings Department of Justice United States ‘Courts Judicial Baca Soparsie Ontente Charles 3. Bonaparts Mazh Department of State Mantis Robert Nagon Actig Wrebington John Stephen Bewiell Cavisin Boeinette Commissioners District OF Columbia Washington, D Dinwich Henry B F Nacbardand Henry L Whet John Biddle Birraang OfMfcea Durin BS Or Thom Leohved oMea J. H. Goole Atest State, War, and Navy Department Mondat Poole Ivar Washington, D. C FL Thoep Mare Was War Dept THOR Chiat Inglen Barracks Myer and Hunt OFP United Brataz Capitol Buide Vin Osaha Washington, D.C Pias Tad WU Capitol Acre Splestt Sohied Tuba Waenington D.C Ireagury Dénadenemt Rederven Corthlyou States Department OF Pigiotliure Ofen Fuenitire Secretary of Agriculture James Waldon Witl Ae It Clatt Labo Department of Wastington Aovern- Wine Denmik Beelad Femecréde Boal Tut Co

Government Seeks Proposals For Capitol Building Work

Unclear text shows multiple government solicitations from the Interior and Treasury Departments for building and maintenance projects in Washington DC. Proposals cover subway and propersal printing, engraving, stationery, and various supplies with bids due dates in March, April, and May. Names include BLL Woods, Secretary, and James Walton, with deadlines in 1902 era dates.

Notice of Condemnation for School Street Northwest Extension

The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia announces a petition for condemnation to extend School Street Northwest from its terminus to Irelig Street, width fifty feet, as per act approved February 4, 1907. Owners warned to appear by May 10, 1807. jury to assess damages and benefits. publication and service requirements set. clerk and court officials named.

B. H W. Thomas James Francis Smufh Suprema Court of the District of Columbia halélag @ Distriet Colimbie District of Columbia Irelig Atroet Ana Columbia United States Washington Law Washington Evening’ Biar Washington Herald Washington Post United States Marshal Sela Chiumble Job Tarnard J. R. Young FE. Cunsinghan Asalatent Clerie

District of Columbia damages suit over grade changes at railway site

Attorney Leftwich Sinclair files in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia a claim for damages due to grade changes on streets avenues and alleys connected with the Wilan Fatlond station project. The commission will view property damage in northeast Washington between M and Blord Yde avenues and nearby streets, with testimony on damages allowed under acts of Congress approved in 1902 and 1904.

Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Balding A. Epeches District Court of United States Supreme Court of United Sister District Court Co Yuanhia Congress Anton Fatlond A. I District of Columbian United United Marales Uining Station Botwaan Third Wierlde Avenue Dingman Place McCulrough Street North Capital Street New Jordy Avenue Delaware Avenue Sizty A. D Demayes George W.moss George Spranst J. A. Young Type Cunningham Eleck

Trustees Sale of Building Lots in Schuetsan Park District

Trustees announce sale of over one hundred building lots in Schuetsan Park subdivision on Brightwood Avenue Washington DC. Auctions by Owen & Son. Also listed are mortgagee sales of unimproved real estate on C Street Northwest and North C Street Southeast with staged payments, deposits, and court-approved terms. Public sale of personal property in Loudoun VA follows, including horses, farming tools, carriages, and farm implements.

Schuetsan Park Brightwood Avenue Felio District of Columbia Usereby Albert A Wilson John B. Larner Marcus Andioneer_ MORTAGHR Dotaalt Cargnon Ly Rowe Pater A. Rown Mar Welhington Nolumtla Columbia Publicteal AML Angie Af Conora Mar Leon Tobriner John Marshall Yietin Dietrice of Columbus Das Cole Azteca Washington, DC John Taylor Arms Delany Wolbourne PO Loudoun County Welbourne Welbourns Lancoun County Virginia H .Dulany Madrid Catia Col Dulany Sale- Cach Dulany DE Butts Aorianoar Lemmon Hunter Dulant Uppervilla Va del Ray Musser Tepor Hesident Sroom Tapidvoniers Tratey Echool Rus i Bridge Hime Real BeTart Agency Fienam Wowiaturg Parma Northwest Park Tagldty Matieso Bath Sieess Sbmlamees Tr Ry Maryland Fort Sarstoga South Brookians Setars Dickocn

Suburban for Sale and Homes Across Maryland and Virginia

Classifieds advertise suburban lots, houses, and farms for sale or rent across Maryland and Virginia. Offers include ten minute commutes near Cathedrals, frontage properties, water and electric access, with terms like cash or monthly payments. Listings mention specific agents, areas near Riverdale Park and Arlington lines, and various price points and lot sizes.

Eighlands Mesachusetts Capleai Bile Pettit Aveoce Clos Nuhet Highanda Mites Washington 2 Electric Company William ¥. Matteson 407 Maryland Aubsther Riverdale Park Company Claude Warren Mansger Riverdale Acana Bartearo Charles D. Fowler Taruma Citt Jonetlow Collins-Guerry CO Sthat House OF & Rogss Bath Ranter Virginia Warlington Neat Electrde

Insurance in placing insurance and bicycle sale ad

Fragmentary OCR reads like an old classifieds item offering a fine selection of new bicycles at very cheap prices. It mentions Walter A Browk and local shop names with contact details and a promise of repaired or lightly used wheels. The text hints at insurance and compass character but is heavily garbled.

Paulo Loreen Gistatae Canalty Pasueasen Walter A. Browk

Farms for Sale Near Washington by Dearing Trust

Farm properties advertised by Thopson & Co. offer Seacne Farm and 3,000 acres near Washington, with options for immediate or long term occupancy. Listing notes proximity to town and potential terms.

Young Dearing Trust Washington Athontson & CO Tradora Rank. Bidg

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