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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
10
A fractured 20th century congressional note argues immigration laws erode American citizenship honor and denies suffrage to aliens. It discusses capital and labor as intertwined, federal versus state control, and the role of industrial disputes in shaping national policy.
The Gridiron Club plans a two day Jamestown Exposition visit leaving Washington by steamer Nortel. The itinerary lists banquets, concerts, tours of buildings, and a grand carnival. Members include Arthur Dunn John Shriver and Dr David Day with a long roster of notable newspaper men.
Fragmentary report notes a German Day at a fair with references to a nation’s independence, a German delegation, and a call for peace. Mentions attendees in America and Europe, plus a manifesto and security concerns amid wartime mood.
The Washington Post from Mountun Lake Park Maryland reports Governors Day celebrations opening at 4 PM with a formal program. Mayor Warfield presided informal reception, Rev Hexamertse spoke, and Anton P spoke as evening keynote. a German relations theme featured and a dramatic murder confession noted, amid various local notices.
The revised Treasury Department regulations on cigarette sales went into effect today in Richmond Virginia. Manufacturers must oath they will not enter exclusive sales agreements and local officials plan strict enforcement. The Allen and Ginter branch cashier said Internal Revenue officials had not notified the company yet but expected action, while RW Ulair heads the local Internal Revenue Office and will enforce the law to the letter.
In the Twenty ninth senatorial district primary, Charles T Lassiter defeated JT Doyle for the Democratic nomination while RB Wilcox ran unopposed for the House of Delegates seat. Hobbs faced no opposition in the State Senate race for the Twenty seventh district encompassing Prince George Greensville and Susses.
James B Ayers of Bristol aged about 20 son of Rufus A Ayers was arrested on a whisky theft charge from the Southern Poxversal Company last Sunday. Authorities say he is suffering from alcoholic insanity and he was sent to Southwestern State Hospital. In Richmond, Joseph McIntosh surrendered claiming desertion from the United States Army and asked to be turned over to authorities. He said he deserted from the Engineer Corps in spring 1903, four months after enlistment.
Judge L Barley approved Dime Sexings Bank of Washington charter. officers and directors listed. Also notes Richmond filing, and incorporators mostly Washingtonians. Obituary mentions a girl charged with trespassing and a workhouse sentence. School Board reports receipts and expenditures for year ending July 31 with a deficit. Washingtoniana gets charter for Columbia Granite and Dressing Corporation in Alexandria. Harness theft sentencing for John Henry and Edward Miner.
A local wedding notice records Mildred Dreko and others in Port Gibeon area, noting a March date and service at New Hope Church. The item lists attendees and family names, with a Suffolk style ceremonial roundup and a Sunday afternoon gathering.
Isa English riding a chestnut mare won the high jump and the Anal event at Charlottesville’s Albemarle show. Randolph Howard’s Royal Regent in the Runabout class also claimed top honors while Frank Garber guided Lady Grey to a strong showing amid a broad field of Thoroughbreds and hunters from Virginia and beyond.
In Pittsylvania County Virginia Augie John J Bhelton and Abram Shelton died when a thrashing machine engine failed after twenty years of use. The explosion scalded one man and mutilated another. The incident ends a long worn machine’s life. Rockville licenses list marriages and name David Ole Ear Wy and Annie N Claget with Charence McDoneld and Jute Clipper sil as county records.
A cab driver Fred Gutierrez killed a sailor and wounded several others aboard the battleship Maine area in Newport News Virginia. The clash began over cab fares near Howden and Mallery streets with a stiletto used in the attack.
City Sergt Cox alleges a colored crewman named Mitchell witnessed gun wielding crews forcing the tow from the Norfolk and Marguerite. Attachments totaling 2300 dollars were levied on the Norfolk's cargo as Cox vowed legal action against the vessel captains to prevent removal of the barge from jurisdiction.
George Carter and Wharies Jackson, both colored, faced arraignment on liquor and gambling charges. The case, led by State Attorney Crandal Mackey and with witness testimony including Sor Tell, ended with Jackson acquitted of all counts. Carter was bonded $200 to refrain from liquor sales for one year. Police witnesses Tones and Henderson aided the Alexandria case. arrests by Constables Fremngpecker and Cornell.
A lively summer event titled Open Air Preagas Concert runs Sunday through the season at Binale ignisnds near Sonal eg Pelesapital Tenction. Residents can transfer to Randle High london for access, as a few minutes east of Cah. The setting promises a magnificent view of the city and surrounding countryside from Randle Highlands.
Miss Lottie Willans of Richmond eloped with traveling salesman Georges E Lewis of Nashville to Washington and wed in a hotel. Relatives opposed the match. Earlier she escaped from an asylum and wandered before being sheltered by a railway operator. The man was later arrested on abduction charges.
Obituary item from Baltimore on August 1 reports Hita Carella Soxhoran and others dying in fallen window incidents and at home. It lists ages and relations with scattered fragmentary details including Edward Burr Powell and Edward Kinyd, with fragmented references to Franklin and Kensine and local officials.
In Richmond Aug 1 the Huntings Court grand jury ended an investigation into an alleged trust after four days of fruitless search. Witness Mubsaks Moor, once private secretary to CD Winsfield, is incapacitated by dementia and on furlough from Western State Hospital at Willliameurs, ending the case.
Special to The Washingtonian reports exciting scenes as a faction fought for control of the local organization. Gen Joseph Sprigg chaired the meeting and the organization prevailed. Delegates elected to the State convention include JW Willison John Keating JP Schellhouse Philo McMahon Du Warren Hl Renaulx Joseph Spriggs Ferdinand Wilsens Barnard Donahue Alfred Wilson Dr J Marshall Grio and William Davecam. A resolution for an eight hour day was presented by Frank Jrum for the organization.
Thomas Jordan twenty seven year old janitor of the First National Bank of Turtle Creek Pennsylvania is jailed on charges of robbing the bank. He allegedly took 9600 dollars from the paying teller window after a preliminary hearing in the county jail. The case involves testimony by cashier Thomas Carroll and references to a broader political context surrounding nominations in the period.
Police respond to unrest at Hartt Bow Street Baptist Church in Petersburg Virginia as Rev B L Tart resumes services under court-ordered modification. A dispute over offerings triggers a brief clash between factions and a whistle alert prompts officers to disperse the crowd while the fire department lines the street ready to prevent stampede.
Richmond Va Aug 1 Senator Loula H Machen of Alexandria arrived at the capitol seeking a writ of mandamus to force publication of two amendments. Judge Witt of Hastings Court reportedly declined, amid attorney general opposition, leaving Machen to pursue further action with Judge Wullens at Petersburg.
Edward Murphy and Loos Privatees of the Twenty third United States Infantry faced Norfolk County Circuit Court for the Jamestown Exposition theft of Peter Heyne. Murphy received six months in jail while Loos was acquitted. Heyne testified he was broke and sleeping in a tent when the two soldiers entered to arrest him and took his belongings.
The Richmond committee reports a proposed ordinance to cap bar rooms at twenty seven and sealed package venues at seventy three. License fees would be 1000 for bar sales and 240 for sealed packages. A public discussion is set for August 6.
New Orleans officers report that Judson, an American army attaché captured at Mukden, will be investigated for language used toward hotel staff while surveying harbor projects along Lake Michigan. He allegedly demanded better attention and cursed at manager Kenneth as witnesses recall the scene in a dining room.
A chaotic day in Roanoke after a mob assaulted Greek Tea restaurants. Harrisonburs arrest of Greyer for stealing. New York reports a five cent sandwich tax proposal and the Central and South American Cable Company inaugurates service to Colon, with President Roosevelt sending congratulations. The telegraph line project receives government endorsement as the company completes laying of the all American Guantanamo Colon cable.
A Norfolk woman Lucy Parker dies and sister Sarah Parker and a young girl are critically ill after suspected malicious poisoning at supper. A local parson is named in the incident. the meal was prepared for all present.
The general assembly approved a bill to appoint a public utilities commission to study public service corporations and recommend reforms to the next session. The commission would evaluate existing laws and suggest actions to remove abuses and defects for the public interest. Washingtonians in Rockville report a local note about the visit of Alleen Glark and Hartie Pace who were married by Rev. R. Witte at the Baptist Church.
Charles B Cryer discovered a newborn baby girl asleep inside a large box left at his crockery shop on Alenson Avenue with a note asking him and his wife to keep the child if possible. They intend to raise the infant while no details of the baby's parentage are known.
Two steamers, the Asbury Park and Redbank, nearly collided in the Hudson River. The Asbury Park swung into the Redbank as a fast current pushed it from its slip. Both hulls suffered minor damage and about 1000 passengers remained safe and unhurt.
The Washington Post dispatch from Chihuahua Mexico reports Enrique Creel, ambassador to the United States, was re elected governor in a landslide after about 34 000 votes were cast. Creel tallied 39 205 votes and will continue to serve as governor and ambassador to the United States.
A horse attached to a cart tipped over a dump beside the James Creek canal yesterday afternoon and fell into the water. JW White, the dump watchman, rescued the animal. The team is owned by Charles Wright of 93 Trumbull Street Northwest, driven by James Rice.
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