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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1907

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3

River Keeps Its Dead Pendleton and Gay In River Search

In Citcan Forge Virginia on April 19 a river tragedy leaves Miss Mabel Pendleton and Stuart Gay missing as rescuers rake the stream for their bodies. An anxious crowd, intense grief, and police scrutiny surround the ongoing search and questions arise over an officer’s actions during the incident.

Miss Pendleton Stuart Gay Warbingtom Citcan Forge Mabel Pendleton Io Kreal Hamburger Chetral Inn Gate Staunton Gay Sis Pendleton Washington

Holy Man in Jail Two Brothers Found Insane

In Raleigh North Carolina deputy sheriff took George Macon twenty eight years old and Lonnie Macon into custody after both wandered into the woods north of Raleigh and became insane. George claimed to be a holy man and had recently traveled to Richmond. He escaped a train en route to Raleigh, was found in the woods near starvation, and both brothers await admission to a hospital for the insane.

Washington Raleigh N.C Sherif George Macon Ral- Wek Richmond Lonnie Nita Ales Geors Sear Luntnie George

Court Sustains Suit Against Government in Shipbuilding Case

Norfolk judge refuses to dismiss a $30,000 action brought by Idlewood Richmond’s summer resort owner against the United States government. The court held the Navy’s order for a new testing standard caused added costs, allowing damages if facts align with allegations. The case proceeds to trial on the merits June 22.

Norfolk Apri Pevert Washington “Post Wachittetay Echatont Va Gemurrer Idlewood Richmond United States Newport Rows Secretary of the Navy Charleston Cen

Prominent Baltimore Lawyer John Findlay Dies at Home

John Van Tarpinit Findlay, renowned Baltimore lawyer and former congressman, died at his home in Baltimore after a heart failure. Born December 18, 18__, he owned the estate Tammany near Williamport and belonged to a storied Maryland family. Survived by a son, a daughter, a widow, a brother Judge James Findlay, and relatives Nannie and Robert Findlay, with cousin Robert Findlay of the city.

Sprelat Washington Post Baltimo Pri John van Tarpinitlay Baltimore Congress Wmarstand Findlay Maryland Pennsylvania John Windlay Bophia van Lest Washington County Aryland Williamsrt Williamport Mary Mackenzie John P. Mackensie Waz Mary Keatey Vincent Keesey York James Findlay Nannie Findlay Robert

Figman's valet caught and charged in robbery

Prclal to The Washington Fort, Petersburg Va April 19 Harry Push of Asheville valet of Max Wigman of the Man on the Box troupe charged with robbing Figmen of 153 in money and a diamond pin in this city last Tuesday night. He was arrested in Lynburg last night and brought here for trial. The pin and part of the money have been recovered.

Prclal Washlegton Fort Petersburg Harry Push Asheville Max Wigman Lyneburg

Graft Charges Probe Over Elkina Allegations In Baltimore

Grand jury opens inquiry into graft charges tied to city councilmen allegedly demanding up to 800000 for votes on the Fuller bid in the Western Maryland Railroad sale. Robert Burton and George Dubreuil's Washington case informs the charges. Senator Stephen Elkins figure cited. Landstreet denied knowledge.

Baltimore Robert Burton Comei Western Maryland Railroad Puller Stephen B. Elkins Benster Elkins West Virgintia Central Railroad Burton Senator Elkins Edgar 17. Gans Maryland Hikins Landstreet

Death ends secret Maryland marriage tale

Sadie Tirlon Galton as of ten months after a June 4 ceremony at Eldicott City wed William Watkins a Lexington market dealer. The bride died at 11 last night from an abdominal illness and heart failure after a four year illness, revealing the marriage before death.

Speetal Wrahington Vest Baltimore Sadie Tirlon Galton North Blount Street Willam Watkins, & Butler Lesington Eldicott City Ron

Looking Into Child Labor Special to The Washington Foss

Mrs J Hilon Foster of Washington DC and a Department of Justice special agent, detailed by President Roosevelt, arrives in Winston-Salem to study labor of women and children. She travels with Tompkins of Charlotte, touring Wilkes County farms and investigating agricultural conditions.

Washington Foss Winston-Salem N.C J. Hilon Foster Washington, D. C Department of Justice Roosevelt United States Wilkes County Foster Siiteé B. Aa Tompkins Charlotte

Minister Seaman jailed in Charlottesville for failure to bond

Seaman, a city minister and pastor of several churches, was committed to the city jail after refusing to furnish bond to keep the peace. The arrest followed his wife’s complaint accusing him of assault and alleging threats, including spitting in her presence.

Rynetal Washington Post Charlottesville Agel Hervey Seaman Robert Watson Serman Ace

Fire damages building near animal arena. cost estimated

A fire tore through a structure near the animal arena causing about $30,000 in damage. The adjoining rubbshkeller was also damaged slightly while the blaze was brought under control shortly after 2 o'clock. The blaze proximity to the animals sparked considerable excitement.

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Potomac Closed Season Opinion Clarifies River Protections

In Rockville Maryland April 18 Attorney General Bryan states in a communication to State's Attorney Hubert B Peter that Potomac River fishing is protected from April 15 to June 1 by the law of 3808 and that the law of 194 does not apply The decision notes the protection rests on an agreement between Maryland and Virginia and any change to the compact requires formal alteration The penalty for violations is a fine of 9N or up to six months in jail

Sperta Rockville Hubert B. Peter Bryan Potomac River Maryland Virginia

Attacked Girl Near The Washington Fest in Hagerstown

Joseph Nowell a blind pencil peddler of Hagerstown aged sixty was arrested after Pearl Weant eleven read to him was assaulted. Juste F A George and William Spert found the attacker and Nowell confessed to officers after the incident at his home near his church where he attended a vigil service.

Spectad Hagerstown Joseph Nowell Juste F.A. George Ab William Spert Pearl Weant Nowell

North Carolina Cotton Crop Predicted as Very Large

In Raleigh on April 14 Thomas B. Parker secretary of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Association and the North Carolina Farmers Alliance said a great cotton crop will be planted in North Carolina and that projections indicate a strong increase across the South. No figures yet show acreage figures.

Washington Raleigh Thomas B. Parker North Carolina Cotton Growers’ Association North Carolina Farmers’ Alliance North Carolina South

Sleeping Man Robbed in Saloon Turns on Thief

Frank Brown alias Jocke of 1 Patterson Street NW is charged with robbing William Ray of $5 while Ray slept in John O Keefe’s saloon at 2134 Seventh Street NW. Brown admits theft and faces arraignment in Police Court today. Snow falls in Western Maryland with several inches reported in Cumberland and Frostburg.

Frank Brown Jocke Patterson Street Coffin William Ray Maryland Avenue Brown Wiliams John O'Keefe Seventh Strest Frown Maryland Lattimore Curberland Frostburg

Baltimore Bride Shot by Husband in Five Month Marriage

Baltimore News reports: William E L Klehm shot his wife after a money dispute. The 17 year old bride, shot in the breast, lies in critical condition at Hopkins Hospital. Her mother Mrs Sadie Young was wounded as Klehm confronted the couple in their home and then fled. The husband, later captured, is in custody as the investigation continues.

Worhington Baltimore Wiliam EL. Klenna Seo Jonas Hopkins Hogptini Sadia Young Br Klehm Henry Kiehm Fait Klehm Slusband Eleiun

Fenian Ram for Jamestown Exhibit

Special to The Washington Post reports that the Fenian Ram, the first submarine built during the Fenian era, is awaiting a Commerce Department decision on anchorage at Jamestown Exposition with warships. Inspectors doubt its seaworthiness for the voyage from the Connecticut River to Barilsu Bay for fitting out.

Washington Post New York Jin Koesman Department of Commerce England Ju’ Erat Connecticut River Barlisu Bay United States Jamestown Jim America

Hearst Briefs On Tuesday In Ouster Suit

The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court heard argument in the William F. Hearst ouster suit against Mayor McClellan. A stay pending appeal was requested from a judgment overruling the mayor’s demurrer. The court ordered submission of briefs on Tuesday next.

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court Today Wiliam F. Hearst Muser McClellan

Rates to Orient Argued in Railway Rate Case

Testimony in a freight rate dispute focused on cotton shipments from southern points to the Pueblo Coast and China. Southall moved to postpone ruling until subpoenas could compel minutes from machinery conferences showing an alleged agreement to raise rates. minutes were ordered produced and the hearing continued with Lincoln Green of the Southern Railway detailing a low rate due to water competition.

Pueblo Coast China Mission Southall Nvartag Railroad Alteamshin Lincoln Green Trate Southern Railway Green Tate

May Break Deadlock In Name of Senator Vote

Madison Wisconsin April 19 There was no change in the senatorial deadlock today The next balloting will take place Tuesday afternoon It is predicted that a break may come with one or two members voting for Gov Davidson and others following to yield a bloc that could decide the contest Rumors of Lemont withdrawal are denied The Rhode Island legislature will adjourn Wednesday and a United States Senator is not expected to be chosen this session Fifty six ballots have failed to elect a senator

Spechd Madison Wis Bome Gov Davidaon Lemont Ie Stephenson Aedu Spooner Providence Rhune Island United States Seaator

Wedding on Warship Aboard the Wabash

Miss Beatrice Hawley daughter of Captain Hawley of the Wabash wed Ensign Edward G. Hargis U S N. The ceremony performed by Rev Dr Moore of Lynn took place aboard with about fifty navy guests. Hargis sails soon to Bapaaltte then Washington en route to his new station. The wedding transformed the ship into a fairy setting with sailors aiding the celebration.

Lane Indicted for Embezzling 7800 From Indian Agent Office

Federal grand jury in Muskogee Indicts Lyman K Lane former financial clerk for the United States Indian Agent charged with embezzling 7800 dollars in government funds. The charge was announced tonight as the grand jury session continued on April 19.

Lane Muskogee Ind. T Lyman K. Lane Ben

Help for Consumptive Girl at Saks Co Relief Drive

Saks & Co employees, through J C McKeever, raise funds for a consumptive girl in Associated Charities relief effort. They pledge $7 weekly for twelve weeks via the Golden Book Road, totaling $84 plus other gifts reaching $142 to cover about twenty weeks of sanatorium care. Contributions include cash and small gifts from individuals and donors, with a distant relative providing seventy cents weekly.

Saks & Co Saka &Co J. C. McKeever Associated Charities Joesph Herbert HH. &. Green Jenoma Ruspell Cezh Thompson Cub. Cloden Sy John O. Lizner Min CV. Hiorain

Rafeles Pleads Guilty in Housebreaking Case

James Reed McDougall pleaded guilty before Judge Mulloway to four counts of housebreaking and one of petty larceny. He was held for the grand jury and remanded in lieu of $200 bail. Authorities say he posed as a wholesale coffee dealer to carry out a series of robberies.

James Reed McDougall Wedhneeday Juego Mulloway McDougall McDounnell

J Adam Bede at Smoker Advocates Military Armory

Representative J Adam Bede of Minnesota spoke at a Center Market Armory smoker for First Regiment D C National Guard enlisted men. He urged moving toward a new armory to serve militia and inaugural balls, as regimental parade, supper, and music followed by ship movement notices and arrivals from New York and Liverpool reflecting a busy maritime schedule.

J. Adam Bede Minnesote D. C N. G Center Market Mnllitia

Children Dance in Masks at Washington Baengerbund Ball

Crowds attend the Washington Baengerbund masquerade ball at National Rifles Armory with hundreds of children and costumed attendees from infants to adults. The event runs from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. as youngsters tired out, elders take over the floor, and many costumes range from artistic to grotesque.

Washington Baengerbund Indiana National Rifles Armory Little Jones

Woman Falls Into Spring Near Canal Road

Mrs Jennie McAtee, seized by vertigo while pulling a bucket of water, toppled into a spring near her Canal Road home. Robert Thomas rushed to help, she was pulled from the water and taken home. Facial bruises and cuts were noted, doctor attended, condition reportedly satisfactory last night.

Jennie McAtee Canal Road Robert Thomas Bor

Vice Consul Dies at Panama in Cajon

The State Department reports the death of Jesse M. Hyatt, vice consul at Panama, in Cajon. Hyatt, a Maryland native, was appointed August 10, and reappointed May 2 in 19. Wilson to Speak in Philadelphia at Americus Club banquet in Pittsburgh on April 71.

Panama State Department Cajon Jesse MM. Hyatt View Mr. Hyatt Maryland Wilson Philadelphia Americus Club Pittspurs Wilton Department of Agriculture Agriculture

Tentative peace pact seen for Central America end to war

Advices yesterday reported a tentative agreement among Nicaragua and El Salvador likely ending the Central American war. Orders were issued for withdrawal of Nicaraguan troops from Honduras as peace negotiations continue with prospects of quick success. Minister Corrasof of Nicaragua met Assistant Secretary Bacon after telegrams from his government indicated progress in foreign minister talks and that several clauses of the peace accords were settled.

Nicaragua Salvador Nicaragguan Honduras Corrasof Seretary Bacon

Robbery fugitive sentenced to St. Cloud Reform School

John Guntler, a 19 year old from St Paul Minnesota, confessed to robbing the Northern Express Company’s office. He forced Fred Zimmerman’s clerk to hand over a $25,000 package. He was arraigned in Municipal Court and sent to the District Court for an indeterminate sentence.

St. Paul Min John Guntler Northern Xpress ‘Company Fred Zimmerman St. Cloud Wes

Idaho Prosecutor Meets Attorney General on Borah Indictment

Norman N. Rulok, Idaho district attorney, arrived in Washington to confer with Attorney General Bonaparte about the Mayer Heywood murder case and the timber land fraud indictments involving United States Senator Borah. Rulok also plans to discuss delaying the Borah indictments and the department’s view of the evidence.

Alli United States Borah Norman N. Rulok District of Idaho Washington Bonaparte Department Mayer Did’ Heywood Western Federation of Miners Gay Kismenburg Idlaho Rolek Tiptoo Rulck

Louis J Bond Dead After Long West Mining Ties

Louis J Bond dies at his daughter s home aged eighty one. A Longtime resident of the area he tracked from Harrison County Virginia West Virginia to Monticello Pratt County Alabama then to the Great Falls gold mining district where he managed operations. Survived by three sons O L Bond of Baltimore A D Bond and L A Bond of Chicago and two daughters Mrs H Hall of Brookland DC and Mrs Le A Leech of this city.

Louis J. Bond Great Falls Imaill Harrison County West Virginia Bond Monticello Pratt County Great Talis O. L. Bond Baltimore A. D. Bond Bigotty H. Hall Brookland D. C

Rescue Crew Starving After Shipwreck Report

State Department reports wreck of the American ship Great Admiral in the North Pacific. The vessel left Port Townsend Washington with lumber valued at 31,000 and foundered in a heavy gale. Captain and nineteen crewmen drifted two days, two died from exposure, rescued by Captain J. C. Me Vancouver to Australia aboard a cigarette Starta Hotel. Fire at the Hotel Vendome causes about 100 damage. Arlington burial planned for Col. George W Ravenvelt, former consul general, who died in Dublin. Roosevelt aide served in Civil War Pennsylvania regiment.

State Department Department of State Devéthder North Pacife Ocean Port Townsend Uhen Vancouver Australia Arate Vendome Pennsylvania Avenue Third Street Arlington George W. Ravenvelt Bruwele Col Oosevelt

Bandit Chief Alfano Captured in New York Extradition Sought

Enrico Alfano known as Hortcona, head of the Camorra, was arrested in New York after fleeing Naples where rivals and his wife were condemned to death. He admitted identity, said he is 32 and a salesman, arrived on La Touraine, and is held without bail awaiting extradition or deportation under immigration laws.

Jim Naples Enrico Alfano Hortcona Camorra United States Pentiaen Alfano Cnocole Custof Alfaya Pecainetti Alfane New York Aeterttyre Sergeenta Beng Lwaondine Uraty Alfonso Cootrat Touraine Tombs Iis Geld

New Books Listed With Mixed Reviews and Notices

A long catalog recaps new titles from major publishers featuring works by Ralph O Paine and Ellsey Harding among others. It notes praise for prose style and storytelling, with reviews touching on The Demetrian and King to King, plus biographical and outdoor writing, and odd bits about translations and literary history.

Demetrian Ellsey-Harding New York Shouid Theorses Priest MacGulley Charles Bertiner Tions Nooa's

Death of Abner W. Rose in Knoxville Tennessee

Abner W Rose aged sixty seven died in Knoxville due to paralysis after two years of illness. He was a native of Ennox County born February 180 and served in the Civil War with the Third Tennessee Cavalry. He held a government post in Washington for thirty years, recently resigning, and returned to Knoxville for health reasons. Survived by wife and seven children, with several children living in Washington St Louis and elsewhere.

Knoxville Tenn Abner W Rose Ross Ennox County Third Tennessee Cavalry Washington Capitol Samuel RB W Robert Oscar I B.S. Clayton Washington, D. C

Victim of political job vows exposures after resignation

Gov Hagerman of New Maxtes, facing resignation demanded by President Roosevelt, left St Louis for Albuquerque after a three day stay. He claimed he was victim of the worst political job and planned to expose grafters upon resigning, saying he would forward his formal resignation to the President. He indicated he had fought grafters behind his removal and named Capt George Curry as his successor.

Workington St Louis Jl ‘Hagerman New Maxtes Roosevelt St. Louis Albuquerque Hagerman Dooterea Jefferson Hotel Hagerman Hawe George Curry

WIFE Sues Miss Howland Over Afraid of Loss of Husband

Grace Jacobs of Washington sues Florence Howland for 5002 alleging her husband Volmey J. Jacobson was alienated by stories from the Howland family. Jacobs, once chauffeur for the Howlands, had lived with them at their South Paris Maine residence. The case ties to the Walter Baker Company founder’s daughter and the loss of marital affection.

Eclad Boston Maes Truusband Volmey J. Jacon3 He Automobiles Florence Howland Frank Howland Walter Baker Company Grace Jacobs Miss Howland Jacobs The Howlands Paris

Woman Endures 45 Day Fast to Cure Rheumatism in Webster City

Mrs Harriet M Clesz of Webster City Iowa, after fasting forty five days with no food, broke her fast and began eating, claiming relief from rheumatic pain. She had not eaten for nearly seven weeks yet remained able to work at home and planned to continue abstaining until all pain ceased.

Workington Webster City Iowa Harriet M. Clesz Clasz

Death of Rev F Gilbert the founder and first mayor of Takoma Park

Benjamin Franklin Gilbert longtime real estate figure in the Capital region died at Garfield Hospital after months of illness. He founded Takoma Park and served as its first mayor, associated with Gov. Shepherd. Born in De Ruyter New York he moved to Washington during the Civil War and built several properties including Grant Place. His career included hotel work a eating house and later real estate ventures with Alexander Shepherd. He suffered a stroke years ago and had a recent serious illness. He advocated government acquisition of the land between Pennsylvania Avenue and the Mall for department buildings.

Benjamin Franklin Gilbert Garfeld Hospital Ness Tanée E. C. Gilbert Wellsville N.Y Canada Gilbert Takoma Park Washington de Ruyter Madison County Grant Place Alexander R. Shepherd Ar. Gilbert Dunellen Togo Vlea United States Lang Pennsylvania Avenue Mall

Laborers Save Thain as Express Brakes at Ditch Near East Hartford

A New York Boston express narrowly avoided a plunge into a ten foot ditch in East Hartford when Italian laborers rushed onto the track and flagged the speeding train. Track elimination at the main street crossing is underway. a flagged watchman reportedly left his post unguarded, prompting an investigation.

East Hartford Conn New York, New Haven and Hartford Samoa Warr

Death and unrest as rival republicans clash in Iladeld

Deputy mortally wounded in Iladeld as Llener Salmeron a former Spanish president and Republican leader clashed with two groups of advanced Republicans opposing an electoral alliance with Carli and Catalans. Sienot Cambon a Catalan deputy was mortally wounded. Police detained several suspects amid fears of grave disorders on April 2 when deputies are elected.

Iladeld Llener Salmeron Spanish Republic Repulicans Carli Sienot Cambon Milice Chamber of Deputies

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