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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1907

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12

Eddy Leads New Pan American Peace Organization

Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy founder of American branch of the International Conciliation Association announces a pan American peace propaganda effort from 542 Fifth Avenue. Andrew Carnegie Seth Low Nicholas Murray Butler among officers, with plans to build legislative support worldwide. A mission to expand branches in South American republics is set, led by Prof William G Shepard and others.

Christian Scientist International Society Andrew Carnegie Seth Low Nicholas M. Butler New York Mary Baker G. Eddy Nicholas Murray Butler Association For International Conciliation Association Fifth Avenue Andrew D. White Richard Sartholdt Robert H. Franks Butler Bartholdt Hayne Davis South American William G Shepard Columbian University

Stead addresses Yale on peace propaganda

William Stead of London urged Yale University to form an undergraduate committee to seek the university endorsement and to raise funds among students for the peace propaganda. Dean Henry Wade Rogers, presiding, stated that Yale gatherings carry no endorsement and do not represent the university.

New Haven. Com Yale Yale Law School Poltical Club William Stead London England Henry Wade Rogers Stead Hng Yate

Roosevelt's Peace Plans Outlined By Panama Delegates

Gen Horace Porter former Ambassador to France sails on Kron Prinz Wilhelm to The Hague as one of three American delegates. Porter says American representatives will push Roosevelt era instructions for world peace and hopes for best results. In Havana Gov Magoon to announce Cuba's delegates to The Hague including Gen Ferrera and Gen Garcia, son of Calixto Garcia.

New York Horace Porter France Europa the Hage Porter Roosevelt Havana Havana, April 22—Gov Magoon Seror Quesada United States Orestes Ferrera Garcia Cuba Gen. Ferrera Gen. Garcia Calixto Garela

William H. Davis Dead Night Watchman at Geological Survey

William H. Davis died after an eight month illness at age fifty. Born in Marshall, Fav ouler County, Va, he came to Washington fifteen years ago and spent the last ten years as a night watchman at the Geological Survey. Survived by wife Rosa L Dews seven daughters and three sons. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from 421 M Street NE, burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Also report of a street hold up near Ghlo avenue Thirteenth Street northwest. Victim, Frank Hiley, said to have been robbed of pocketbook and papers. two colored men arrested later on suspicion.

Geological Survey William H. Davis Mr Davis Marshal Favouler County Washington Rosa L Dews William United States Navy Dubuque Famiy Glenwood Cemetery Frank Hiley Bates Strait Northwest Ar Ghlo Avenue Thirteenth Street Forthwest

Injured boy ignoring hospital goes to work in Manhattan

Fourteen year old Edward Gongon, hurt after a streetcar crash near Williamsburgh Bridge, refused hospital though bleeding from head wounds. He persisted that he must not lose his job and went to work in a Manhattan history room with his head bandaged.

Washington New York Edward Gongon Doc History Room Manhattan Edward Williamsburg Bridge Driggs Avenue South Eighth Street Nostrand Avenue

Dominican Congress Proposes Treaty Modifications

Dominican lawmakers on the foreign affairs committee call for changes to the U S Santo Domingo treaty. They seek US appointment of a customs reviver with Dominican staff, US protection for receivers, tariff reform due to $2 million yearly receipts, and require Dominican Congress and US Senate approval before ratification. President Caceres remains abroad as Dawson reports favorable Senate reception. Quietday in the capital follows the dispatch to the State Department.

America Santo Domingo Committee On Foreign Affairs Dominican Congress United States United States Senate Congressional Committee Caceres State Department Dawson Senate Ite

Morse Merger Terms Unfold in Clyde Mallory Consolidation

New York April 23 The C W Morse steamship consolidation aims to unify the Clyde and Mallory lines under Consolidated Steamship Company. The holding firm plans securities totaling 124 million dollars with 100 shares new stock and ten bonds exchanged for 100 shares of each company. The merger brings over 100 seagoing ships under one umbrella, with capitalizations of Clyde and Mallory at 14 million each and programs to issue 34 million in stock and 34 million in bonds to absorb the three firms involved.

New York C. W. Morse Steamship Clyde and Mallory Lines Consolidated Steamship Company Toerger Clyde and Mallory Lines Eastern Steamship Company Metropolitan

Electric Train Reaches 100 Miles An Hour In Test

Special to The Washington Pass New York Apr 23 A New York New Haven and Hartford electric train hit 100 miles per hour in a test run between Larchmont and New Rochelle using a single phase motor and overhead contact system. Officials say the test proves high speed passenger service can be run safely at 100 mph. The Knickerbocker Express overtook the faster test train near New Rochelle, then passed it and slowed before Larchmont two miles away.

Washington Pass New York New York, New Haven Hartford Road Larchmont New Roehdlle New Haven Road Winkle New Rochelle Morcinweg

Wife accuses clubman as husband charged with assault

Augustus T. Post, a Nassau Street broker, was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court on his wife’s complaint that he beat her at the Holland House last Sunday. Post, about 32, declined to plead, saying he expected an amicable settlement before May 1. He is secretary of the Aero Club and a member of the Automobile Club.

Washington Post New York Augustus T. Post B.D. Shephard & Co Nassau Street Yorkville Holland House Post Ker

Stolen Clothes Suspect Arrests In Grand Larceny Case

Ben Johnson known as Mose, of 1412 Fifth Street NW, confessed to wearing clothes stolen from J. R. Costinetts store at 607 Thirteenth Street NW Saturday night. He named two others, John Taylor of 3322 Street SW and Eugene Barnes of 61 Third Street SW, as accomplices. Johnson and Barnes were arrested with Taylor later. They face grand larceny charges and will appear in Police Court today.

Frank Riley Ohio Avenus Ben Johnson Mose Fifth Street J. R Costinett Thirteenth Street Johnson John Teytor 2 Street Eugene Barnes Third Street Taylor Barnes Jonson

Three Dead in Danville Presiding Elder's Home Mystery

Special to The Washington Post Danville Va April 3 three negroes two men and a woman found dead in the servants room with a dying woman in the home of Rev W H Atwill presiding elder for the Danville Methodist district Police investigate suspected poisoning and jealousy leads to a jealous husband watch for information from local residents and possible poisonings evidenced by alcohol bottles and a scene of a drunken frolic.

Presiding Methodist Church Danville Washington Post W. H. Atwill Danvile District John Dandridge Ada Moore Ada Robertes

Mayor Must Make Good After Finance Probe Initiated

In Richmond Virginia on April 23 Mayor Carlton McCarthy drew fire from the finance committee. President William Carpin and President R Lee Peters will lead a probe into alleged wrongdoing or carelessness. The committee aims to question the mayor and seek facts to clear or support charges.

Appesal Waanington Richmond Carlton McCarthy Wiliam ‘Carpin Board of Aldermen R. Lee Peters McCarthy Niance Committee

Poisoned by ptomaine at Wadeboro family death toll rises

Special to The Washingcan from Charlotte reports ptomaine poisoning in potted meat sickens and kills Jordan family members in Wadeboro N C. Hugh Jordan and several children Albion Fanny Clara Lelia Sallie Cleveland Lester Edward amoung the ill. Multiple deaths reported and others in danger as the father is employed by Wadeboro Silt Min.

Charlotte N. C Jordan Wadesvoro Hugh Jordan Bunnay Albion Fanny Clara Lelia Sallie Cleveland Lester Edward Wadesboro Silt Min

Chauffeurs Pay Penalty In Maryland Hearing

A Washington chauffeur James A Burns appeared before Justice Clifford H Robertson in Rockville Maryland on charges for not displaying his Maryland license number. He was released upon paying court costs. John A Schneider failed to appear at his hearing for speeding with collateral of 2 forfeited.

Washington Post Rockville James A. Burns Washington Automobile Company Clifford H. Robertson Maryland Justice Robertson John A. Schneider Washington Collins

Roanoke Assault Case Delayed Over Accusation

Special to The Washington Pan Roanoke Va April case of assault against Robert N Barksdale and his wife by John B Greenway postponed with withdrawal of warrant expected Greenway accused Mrs Barksdale of pistol threat while her husband beat him over a disputed statement Saturday night Barksdale escorted Greenway to his home where charges of intimacy were alleged The Barksdales and Greenway both members of the order discussed at Magles Home where Mrs Barksdale drew a pistol and her husband struck Greenway in the parlor

Washington Pan Roanoke Robert N. Barksdale John B. Greenway Greenway

Barn Wrecks Box Car Near Lexington Kentucky

In Tebba Staton near Lexington Kentucky a tobacco barn was blown onto freight train No 72. Engineer Scannon and Brakeman Quinlan attempted to outrun the barn but it struck the eleventh car tearing the barn to pieces. Great crowds gathered in the yards all afternoon. It is the sole known instance of such an event in Kentucky rail history.

Portal Town Lexington Kentucky Tebba Staton Chesapeake and Onlo Scannon Quinlan

Bristol Votes Day in Dry Election Across Two States

Bristol Virginia and Bristol Tennessee voters chose prohibition in a regional sweep. In Bristol Va a 38 to 332 result closed twelve saloons starting May 1 with more closures to follow in November in Bristol Tenn. The parade of 4000 residents, church groups, college girls and temperance banners led to a high-spirited campaign and betting on the dry outcome. Whistles sounded as results were announced and breweries avoided campaign funding.

Washington Post Bristol Iki Tenn Bristol Military Band Weg Ibi

Explosion in Red Men's Lodge injures three in Stephens City

Winchester Va April 22 A chemical explosion at the Red Men Lodge in Stephens City injures three men. Town shaken, windows shattered, and bystanders rush to streets as reports of looting circulate. Injured are Rev H A Stanton OB Cougill and J M Locke with cuts bruises and shock.

Washington Post Winchester Red Men's Lodge Stephens City People's Bank Crackamen Red Men Rev H. A. Stanton OB. Cougill J. M. Locke

Mrs L J Brown Marries In Baltimore Church Ceremony

Mrs Laura J Brown widow of Gen Alexander D Brown marries Charles H Kaufman at St Joseph's Church in Towson Baltimore County. The license lists the bride at 52 and the groom at 34. Kaufman formerly of Boston is the groom.

Nedal Washington Post Baltimore, Md Laura J. Brown Alexander D. Brown St Joseph's Catholic Church Texas Baltimore County Charles H. Kaufman Boston Towson

Carolina Wins Debate In Royally Deadly Campus Clash

Special to The Wasmag from Chapel Hill April 23 Carolina won a unanimous decision over Virginia in a public debate on whether US street railways should be municipally owned and operated. Carolina speakers were J J Parker and E S Cameron. Virginia’s team was H M Peck and J F Smith.

Chapel Fill N. C University of North Carolina University of Virginia Carolina United States J.J. Parker W. Cameron Virginia H. M. Peck J. F. Smith

Shelby Military Company Disbanded for Failure to Drill

Raleigh April 2 Gov Glenn issued an order disbanding Company G First Regiment North Carolina National Guard at Shelby for failure to drill. The company will be disbanded and personnel reassigned as directed by state authorities.

Apociato “Ray News Raleigh Glenn First Regiment North Carolina Na‘fame’ Guard Shelby Son Son

Belittles Chinese Reform Movement Described as Paper Policy

London reports from a foreign official describe the Qing reform program as largely ineffective. Tang Shao-li and ally Alfred Sze face conservative pushback, edicts remove officials, and reforms stall despite attempts at education and army change. Opium crackdown viewed as unlikely to succeed.

London Pelday Tang Shao-li Alfred Sze Cornell Aze Tang Sze Offce

Russian Torture Allegations Stun Russian Parliament

In St Petersburg on April 16 the Lower House debated the Riga prison mutiny of April 13. Seven killed and twelve wounded. Allegations claim authorities tortured prisoners to force confessions, with about seventy named cases of torture including whipping, nails pulled, and prolonged abuse up to ten days. The debate continued as the House adjourned.

St. Petersburg Riga Pergament Kherson Interpellation Committee

Archduke to Seek Divorce in Geneva Court

Archduke Leopold of Austria, once married to Wilhelma Adamovics, appeared with his wife in Geneva court seeking reconcilation before a decree. He declared fatigue with vegetarianism and other quirks of his wife, and the case will proceed. He left Austria years ago to marry the actress and has since resided in Switzerland. Frau Woelfing has in recent years embraced a vegetarian, nature colony lifestyle and tried to convert him to it.

Geneva Herr Woelfing Archduke Leopold of Austria Dec Vlariiy Wilelma Adamovics Vienna Switzerland

Spain's Queen In Public As Troops March By

Madrid April 23 King Alfonso presided at the swearing in of the rerernlte while Queen Victoria and Dowager Queen Maria Christina watched the march past of the troops marking the day's close. Queen Victoria then drove with the king in the park appearing in good health. A Havana telegram forecast Victoria's baby may be a girl born April 27, though a large portion of the public expects a boy, reflecting broad belief and curiosity.

Madrid Alfonso Queen Victoria Maria Christina Victoria Havana

Autonomy for Poland proposal in Polish Diet

The Polish National party in the Duma introduced a bill calling for Polish autonomy with a national diet and a senate seated in Warsaw. The bodies would appoint a secretary of state to represent Poland in St Petersburg and a czar-appointed viceroy, while preserving foreign policy naval military and orthodox church authority. Separately, armed robbers seized 5000 at Sebastopol post office, forcing officials to surrender funds and leaving no trace of identity.

Washington Post St Petersburg Polish National Party of the Douma Winch Poland Warsaw St. Petersburg Jan Sebastopol

Colonial navy plan sparks imperial defense talks

Imperial conference devoted to empire defense adopts a general staff proposal. Lord Tweedmouth outlines a special naval defense scheme while colonial premiers favor reduced colonial contributions and self supplied ships under imperial oversight. cordial exchanges between Laurier and Botha noted as Botha invites visit to Transvaal.

London Empire Admiralty Lord Tweedmouth Great Britain Freier Laurier Botha Wilfrid Laurier Transvaal

May Sacrifice Trish Bill Comedy For Bigelow

London reports a chaotic House of Commons scene amid talk of a big touring comedian Charley Bigelow facing a wreck after a Manhattan to Huntington auto trip. A groom is hospitalized following a collision with Bigelow’s car injuring a horse and stove-in shoulder. Bigelow blamed the accident on the speed, contending the doctor must pay for the car damage.

Mr. Bigelow Manhattan Huntington Clarence Johnson R. Biederman Cold Spring Harbor Johnson Dr. Biederman Bigelow

Copper Range Sues Burrage Lawson for 3 Million Damages

Copper Range Consolidated Mining sues Albert C. Burrage and Thomas W. Lawson alleging unlawful sale of 70,000 company shares tied to the Tri Mountain acquisition. Damages sought total 3 million or restoration of stock, with Lawson reportedly abroad and deposition planned for trial.

Copper Range Company Lawson Boston Copper Rings Consolidated Mining Company Albert C. Burrage W. Lawson Massachusetts Supreme Court Loring Albert €. Burrage Pains Webber & Co Copper Range Consolidated Company Tri-Mountain Mining Company Burrage Tri- Mountain Company Thomas W. Lawson C. D. Burrage Paine, Webber & Co Albert Co

Volcanic Ash Cloaks Valdivia Amid Eruption

Severe eruptions in southern Chile blanket Valdivia with ash and cloud cover. The town, capital of Valdivia province on the Valdivia River, has about 10 000 residents. The Puyelue volcano nearby remains active, destroying cattle and farms as deposits fall up to 160 miles away. A river reportedly dries up and a lake disappears, though no loss of life is reported.

Valdivia Santiago Chile Puyelue Hfe

Women Street Car Sleuths Organize to Probe Transit

About forty New York women enrolled in the Society for the Protection of Passengers Rights plan a summer investigation of transit conditions on focal railway lines. Led by Mrs Japan Trow, the group will study elevated, subway, surface lines, transfers, and Fifth Avenue stages, aiming to curb crowded cars and the car ahead problem. If no improvement occurs under Mr Shonts, they will pursue court action with evidence.

Washington Post New York Society For the Protection of Passengers Japbn Trow Robert Harmilton Dave Lyon Fifth Avenue Shonts

Dakota banker arrested in Chicago on bank fraud charges

United States Marshals arrested Unaries C. King, president of the First National Bank of Scotland in South Dakota, after a federal grand jury indicted him for misapplying 21,777 and issuing 45,000 in certificates of deposit to himself. King called the allegations false and claimed his dealings were proper.

Chicago Apricch C. King First National Bank of Scotland Dak United States Griffith Donovan Federal Grand Jury South Dakota United States Commissioner King Enenes

Wreck of the Charles W Parker Leaves One Life Lost

The fishing schooner Charles W Parker, Capt Walterson and crew of eleven, went ashore on Inlet Bar at Atlantic City on April 23 and was total loss before lifeboats reached her. Captain Laween and rescuers rode through heavy surf to save all aboard, with the only fatality the mescot a black dog washed overboard.

Atlantic City N. J Charles W. Parker Walterson Inlet Bar Laween

Man Found Dead With Throat Cut On Ship

Chief Engineer A Allen of the Mallory Line steamship San Matco discovers second assistant engineer Hank Shaffer dying from a throat wound in a dark state room. Shaffer, from near Coney Island, had been on board after dark. a bloodied razor near his bunk. Doctors report little hope of living.

New York A. Allen Mallory Line San Matco Hank" Shaffer Shaffer Allen Coney Island Davidson Oilers Hudson Street Hospital Dhaffer

Tom Johnson Enjoined In Cleveland Street Railway Fight

Temporary injunction barred Forest City Railway from operating on Central and Quincy avenues where Cleveland Electric Railway franchises expired. Fisked by Judge Ford amid claims of Mayor Johnson's financial interest. hearing for permanent injunction set for tomorrow at 9.

Cleveland Ohio Ford Tom L. Johnson Forest City Railway Cleveland Electric Railway Company Forest City Railway Company Central and Quincy Avenues Johnson Hogcett Old Line

Oscar greets Swedes in America at Waldorf dinner

King Oscar of Sweden sent a greeting to Swedish Americans at a dinner in their honor at the Waldorf Astoria. About forty Swedes and Swedish Americans attended. A personal telegram said, I do know that even if you become American citizens on paper, you remain loyal Swedes. Minister Lagercrantz will be received by President Roosevelt in Washington tomorrow.

New York Oscar of Sweden Herman Lagercranty United States

Billy Mellody Defeated by Mike Sullivan for Welterweight Title

Billy Mellody was defeated by Mike Sullivan of Boston after twenty rounds for the world welterweight championship in Los Angeles. The bout was fast and furious with both men trading hard blows in close exchanges. They weighed 146 pounds at 2 o'clock p.m.

Mike Twin Sullivan Gairs Los Angeles Twin) Sullivan Boston Billy Mellody

Auto Strips Small Boy After Ride Steal

Special to The Washington Post Rochester, N. Y., reports little Joseph Church took a ride in an automobile. He was caught in a chain that tore his clothes almost off and dumped him in the street, but he was not seriously injured.

Rochester N. Y Little Joseph Church

Bavarian Prince Adolphe von Wrede Divorces Wife Marries Second

Berlin reports reveal Prince Adolphe von Wrede, chamberlain to King Ludwig, divorced Mme Dobrinski and married Mme Benttes, a South American widow. A servant's theft allegations linked to the princess led to a court ruling declaring her mentally ill and institutionalized near Paris. Prospective legal actions include challenges under French law for usurpation of title and conjugal rights and bigamy against the prince.

Sptetu Washington Post Berlin Adolpher von Wrede Ludwig von Wrede New York Newport Prince Adolphe Paria Mme Dobrinski Mlle Ludmilla Moldauer Paris Mme. Benttes Basedow Mecklenburg-Schwerin

DROWNING GIRL RESCUED IN BERMUDA CAVERN NOIR

Miss Alice Brownell of Providence Rhode Island was saved after plunging from a leaky boat into a deep dark cavern lake. Captain Conner of the Royal Artillery swam to her aid through ice cold water and darkness. She is among three children of Seth H. Brownell and recently visited Bermuda with Mrs Miller for a six week stay.

Washington Bermuda Alice Brownell Providence R. I Conner Royal Artillery Brownell Comner Seth H. Brownell Brown and Field Company Young Newport A J. Miller

Counterfeit Money Ring Busted by U S Secret Service

Three Italians Gaetano Semenza Dominic Suraci and Francisco Suraci were arrested in Buffalo as federal agents seized a large amount of counterfeit currency. The gang allegedly produced notes in Italy and shipped them from Villa San Giovanni in Calabria.

Buffalo, N United States Secret Service Italy Gaetano Semenza Dominic Suraci Francisco Suraci Secret Service Coupter Villa San Giovanni Provine Calabria

Recants Poison Charge in Cleveland Case

Mrs Alfes Johnston, who had accused her husband George W Johnston and Mrs Blanche Bourdalle of giving her deadly pelladonna to kill her, recanted the charges today. She testified she made the allegations under urging, leading to the discharge of both detainees.

Rochester Alfes Johnston Blanche Bourdalle George W Johnston Cleveland Ohio

Uric Acid Gravel and Kidney Trouble Warns Readers

A fragment describes uric acid gravel, its brick dust sediment, and symptoms including kidney, bladder, and urinary organ inflammation, sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn, gout, and rheumatic pain. It urges readers to contact Warne Life Cure Co for free medical advice and a booklet on treatment.

Warner's Safe Cure testimonial claims remedy powers

An testimonial promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal kidney and uric acid remedy. It asserts relief from gout lumbago rheumatism Bright's disease and related ailments, praising its efficacy over quinine. The ad states bottles cost 50 cents and 1.94 dollars, with a free trial bottle and mail order from Rochester NY.

McE Dean Bright Warner Hadder Pariner Postusié Arite Warner Safe Core CO Rochester Mentics Washington Daily

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