Tragic Leopard Sealer Wreck at Beachy Head Cliff
News of the Leopard sealer lost off Newfoundland after a perilous voyage. Capt Bartlett steered toward Cape Race through a southeast gale, then perilously climbed a 300 foot cliff at Black Head to reach safety. All hands later escaped, but the vessel broke apart on the reefs below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Leopold Lest Monta
Newfoundland
Robert A. J
Roose
North Pole
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Lincoln Bay
Wrangell
Beachy Head
Gulf of Lawrence
Bartlett
Vfoundland
Labrador
Cape 1
Cape Race
Cape Breton
St. Pierre Miqueior
Gulf
Capt. Bartlett
William Wilcox
Soares
Hidden Reef
Vera
Leopara
Broad Cove
Obituary notices from Washington area, April 1907
Fragmented obituary notices list several individuals with dates in April 1907. Entries mention Hattie Jellings of Weight's Chapel. Martha Holland. Hannah McGuire. Margaret B. Preinkert. Francis Suit. Margret B. Preinkert. John C. Dasner and others. Notices include interment times and church services at Christ Church and Dominic's Church, addresses in Northwest Washington, and references to undertakers and funeral services in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Jellings
Weight's Chapel
Uglland
Volumbie Hospital
Martha
George N. Holland
Calvin A. Holland
Isa Htheast
Hannah
John McGuire
O'Vlack
Dominic
George C. Preinkert
Ars
H Street
Christ » Church
New Jersey Avenue
Gerybe
Wadnly
Hissresidence
I. Capitor
Francis " Ag Suit
Tuesat
Friends
hig_ sister
Ixrod Hunt
Tennalistown
Yard Jackson Cnder
United
John C. Ad Maria
Dasner
RANK
Geier’s Sons
Event St
John ‘R. Wright Co
Smbatoge
Ivery
Pricza
Hindle & Bayliss
Undertaners
Anu
Telguitona
Ptoe
W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Gude
Bodies of Victims Found Near Burned Standard Oil Pier
Two unidentified men believed victims of a fire at the Standard Oil pier in Brooklyn were found. One corpse was located in a smokefilled neckwear near the pier, likely suffocated by smoke, while the other lay in the East River. Both garments showed scorch marks, suggesting they jumped from the burning structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Brooklyn
New York
Standard Law Company
Three Dead Babies Found in Fox River
In Elgin Illinois on April 28 a man fishing along Fox River hauled ashore a bundle of clothing containing three infant bodies, two boys and a girl. Coroner Norton believes the deaths may be the result of a passing incident. The garments were of fine quality but bore marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Fox River
Stephen Boras
Norton
Harriman Faces Resignation and Holding Company Plans
A Washington Post report from April 29 states E H Harriman may resign as Union Pacific president, while talks of forming a holding company to control the railroad's holdings advance. Harriman, questioned by Jacob H Schiff, denies comment as bankers debate market impact and Roosevelt era tensions. The plan allegedly centers on borrowing to cover stock purchases and expenses, with a holding entity to be launched within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
Washington Post
New York
Union Pacific
Iwll
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
Jamey Silliman
Frick
Idea
Harriman Party
Roosevelt
William Rockefeller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Helding Company
Dense New York fog halts liners in harbor approach
Dense fog in New York Harbor and lower bays stops five liners and many coasters from attempting the channels to New York. The Minnetonka grounded rumor circulates, but captains reportedly halted due to weather. Le Bretagne Kroonland Noordland and Celtic also anchored awaiting improved sailing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
New York
New Yorkarbor
Minnetonka
Ted
Bretagne
Kroonland
Antwerp
Noordland
Rotterdam
Celtic
Southampton
Vermont Man Charged With Attacking and Murdering Child
Alfred Mahan, 23, is jailed in North Bennington Vermont charged with violently assaulting and murdering Ethosl the four year old daughter of his brother in Bennington County on April 29. The case centers on the alleged brutal assault and death of the young girl. The article notes the motive and circumstances leading to the arrest and detention. Ethosl was the niece of Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Bennington
Alfred Mahan
North Bennnington
Ethos
Hie
Agra
Mahan
Paris Not Expecting Riots for May Day Demonstrations
Paris officials foresee little trouble for May Day labor protests. No extra troops will be deployed. regular garrison the Republican Guard and police will maintain order. Last year’s troop dispositions will be repeated. meetings by workers allowed, but no street processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Avril
Republican Guard
Fire destroys Union City Chair Company works and more
A large blaze in Union City caused by April 29 destroyed the Union City Chair Company works and several adjacent structures and damaged the electric light plant. Loss estimated over 300000 dollars. By midnight flames raged, threatening the St Charles Commercial and Warner hotels before aid from Corry arrived and fire control began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Union City Chair Company
Union City
Here
Union City Electric Light Plant
St. Charles
Commercial
Warner
Victoria Visits Churches During London Show of Health
In Madrid on April 20 Queen Victoria’s health remains most satisfactory. She continued her routine rides and visited churches in the afternoon without fatigue, signaling steady recovery. In Lexington, Foxhall Keene lost his race horse Cheiro due to an accident in training, noting Cheiro’s return to the United States after two English seasons without a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Queen Victoria
Keene
Cheiro
Accid
Washington Post
Lexington
Foxhall
Woman Dies at 113 in Laporte Infirmary
Lena Stenenske a Polish resident of Laporte County Infirmary died at 113 after arriving in 1876 at age 82. The report notes her long life and succession of caretakers. A separate item mentions ten day Jamestown Exposition visits sponsored by The Washington Post for one kindred lucky winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Lena Stenenske
Laporte County Infirmary
The
Washington Post
Baroness de Massy Murder Trial Stopped By Juror Question
New York April 2 The trial of Baroness Anisia Louise de Massy for the murder of Gustav Rimén halted when a juror admitted visiting the crime scene to gather information. Justice Blanchard warned jurors against outside influence and discharged them until 10:30 the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Anisia Louise’ de Massy
Gustav’Rimén
Justice Blanchard
Gustav Pratt
Broadway
Simon
Barsoness de Massy
Platos
Guernssey
Juror
Guerngey
Justice Blanchar
Orlock
Robs Lone Widow in Bed Say Woman Is Child Thief
A masked burglar invaded Mrs. Frazer’s Bronx home at dawn robbing $3,600, a gold watch, and two rings after threatening with a pistol and flashing a dark lantern. Neighbors summoned help. investigators suspect a farm worker, as Frazer lives alone on a farm. The thief escaped via a pried rear door. a chair thrown after him failed to stop him. Nearby workers are questioned as possible suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
New York
John Crazer
Courtlandt ‘Avenue
Eastchester” Road
Bronx
Watch Your Thirty Feet of Bowels Murdered Couple
Chicago reports a brutal home invasion where John Morrils is killed and his wife wounded at 82 Sholto Street. Police allege the motive stemmed from an affront linked to a gang from Shotto Street. Five men—Michael O’Shea Jerry Sullivan William Sheracorn—arrested as part of the incident. coroner’s inquest awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Morrils
Sholto Street
Bowsls
Morrison
Tim
Han
Shotto
Michael
O'Shea
Jerry Sullivan
William Sher Pécomies
Morris
Berl
Balloon Flight Delayed Due to Wind Now from South
Balloonist T C McCoy of the Aero Club of America postpones the planned flight from St Louis to Washington D C until wind shifts west and weather clears. The forecast shows southerly winds and overcast conditions this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Capital
T. C. McCoy
Aero Club of America
New York
Washington, D
Eight men hurt in gas explosion at Darton plant
Eight workers at the National Cash Register plant in Darton Ohio were injured in a natural gas explosion during a tunnel project. They were hurled about twenty feet by the blast but none are expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darton
Ohio
National
Ransom Paid For British Subject Hubert Abbott
In Constantinople in April a ransom of seventy five thousand dollars was paid for the release of Hubert Abbott son of a British subject living at Salonika kidnapped March 24. The abductors had demanded one hundred thousand dollars. The British government will seek repayment of the ransom by the Turkish authorities. Abbott was returned to Salonika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hubert Abbott
Salonika
Zaria
Uskup
Turkey
Robert Abbott
Ae Abbott
Bribery Charges in London Dock Scene In 1900s Report
London six members of the West Ham Board and four workhouse officials appeared in the Criminal Court charged with accepting money for coal and supply contracts and for appointing minor officials. The sums are described as small with a doctor allegedly paid nothing for a hospital appointment. The Attorney General Walton leads the prosecution with three assistants, backed by a large team of counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West Ham Woard
Criminal Court
Walton
Dutch Kill Fifteen Rebels in Celebes Clash
The Hague dispatch reports Dutch forces surprised a rebel band at Akassa in the Celebes Islands. The chief and fourteen followers were killed, thirteen surrendered. One Dutch and three native soldiers were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
End of Clearance Piano Sale Urges Quick Purchases
A bold sales notice urges buyers to act fast as a clearance sale ends soon. It touts drastic markdowns on pianos from Steinway and others, with prices cut to roughly half, and emphasizes easy terms and factory costs to attract cash or credit buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nave
Andy
Steinway
Behning
Wendell
Price & Teeple
Knuha
Foster
Bradbury
Brewster
Barer
Sherwood
D. G. Pfeiffer
Manay
Fright Kills Woman as Police Move to Arrest Husband
Philadelphia reports a 46 year old Mrs Josephine Hess died when frightened as officers entered her home to arrest her husband Anthony Hess for allegedly running over a boy with a wagon. The boy was hospitalized and in worse condition. Hess was to be arrested but the action delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Josephine Hess
Anthony Hess
Haseen
Licensed to Marry Multiple Couples in Odd Pages
A collage of names and ages shows numerous couples listed for marriage licenses across states including Pennsylvania Ohio Virginia and England. Clergy names Rev Holand Cotton and Rev C Ernest Smith appear with dozens of pairs ranging from early twenties to forties.
Health Office Record Deaths Reported April 1907
Deaths listed for whites and colored residents with ages and addresses, including Frank M Krause 2857 P St NW 4 years, Ethel F S Earl Brightwood DC 1 year, Clifton H Pixtos 3 retrs, Abraham O Connor 6 Pa Ave SE 9 years, Sora Wall 9 Fal NW 48 years, Katarina Keachka 608 Jefferson St 60 years, Eugene J Tighe 1952 Irving St NW 49 years, John Bates 1220 1geh St NW 88 years, Mary Pool 926 8 St NW 61 years, Daniel Thompson 1009 Stief AW 52 years, Joseph Donahue SHEP St NW 10 months, plus colored entries and later whites and colored deaths following April 28 1907. Names include Montgomery Flescant, Emma H Bowle, William Lee, Abyabati Ferguson, Charles Brown, Frances Wheeler, Anna Garnett, Robert Hischwell, and others with ages and addresses.
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Frank M. Krause
Ethel
Earl Brightwood
D.C
Clifton H. Pixtos
Ingraham St
Abraham O'Connor
Pa. Ave
Sora
Wall
Katarina Keachka
Jefferson St
Eugene J. Tighe
Irving St
Robert
Rutherfors
Clare Doheen
Daniel M. Thompson
Stief
Joseph Donahue
Shep St. Nw
Suale “Montgomery
Alter
Sear Emma H. Bowle
William. J. Lee
St. 2d Et
Abyabati Ferguson
Cherles W. Brown
B&f
Frances Wheeler
Anna Garnett
Robert A. Hischwell
White
Gherlea E. Heléon
St. Me
Ernest
P. Schmitz
Ruppert Home
Ann
Jan Ft
Thaclara
Hertha Daniel
Hope and Help Mission
Martha M. Holland
Samuel Tash
Syreton
20Th St. Nw
Mary Taylor
Anglerave
Garfield
Mos
There is no Substitute for a Waltham Watch
A fragment notes the Waltham watchs trusted reputation over fifty years of exact timekeeping. It argues dealers offering Swiss watches prioritize profit, diminishing the value of a Waltham watch and implying superior accuracy. The piece frames Waltham as the standard for precise timing in global work.
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Leopard
Peary
Leonard
To-Kalon Wine Co
St. N. W
Victoria
Fies
James RE. Foraker
Cineiuanti
Barchess'gase
Blanchard
Sman
Cor George W. Guernsey
Guernsey
Snd
Ely
Masked Man
Pectares
Black’ Hind
Washington Pe
Petrosini
Detective Bureau
Penman
Italion
Pamipinnéll
Salvatore Saltt
West 136Th Street
Rosina
Pietro
Roosevelt Street
Petrosin
Satenel
Jalan
Crown
Celebes Islands
W. F. Frederick
D. G Pfeiffer
Jacob H. Lynt
Allantowm
Alberts D. Hogs
Cadiz
Ohto
Holand Cottan Emita
Stuart B. Marshall
Donker
Florence J.heaton
Hamilton
Ernest Smith
Wiliam T. McMahon
S. N
Kort W. Cuse
Greenville
J. J. Muir
Richard Ferrand Amphlett
Wolverhampton
England
Mary Blackford Marshall
C. Ernest Smith
Imetus Repalter
Pittsburg
Waite D. Wilson
Holand Cotton Smith
William
Huddieson
Petersburg
Abner J Gwen
Susie Snelling
Charles J. Waters
Louis Isancs
Baltimore
Mid
Emma Hirsch
Harrisonburg
Abram Bimon
William M. Monroe, Jr
Gladys Heresford
John C. Hawi
James A. Jenking
Tik Sass L. Baker
Weat Point
Robert A. Lane
Luginele James
M. W. DT. Norman
Wiliam Kelly
Lillia Hart
B.A. Armistead
Lewis Cool
Mary Rhodes
William A. Jones
Health Office Record
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
White House
Boston Baking Co
Sts. S. W
Jenkins & Higdon
Newcorn & Green
F St. N. W
Goodyear Raincoat Co
Tage Ee
HICKS
Capudine
AGH
Nervowancas Tilalbotle Hc Atdrae Stonep Lavey
Berlitz School
St.w.w
Manshan
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