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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1907

Page

6

Dead Woman Found Hidden in Trunk in Monte Carlo Case

A couple admits hiding a body from Monte Carlo, claiming the murder was by a jealous suitor. Police report indicates the trunk contained a murdered Swede, 37, tied to a bed. Autopsy and investigations are ongoing, with a Bach Barker under arrest.

Nocera Prence Monte Carlo London Gold Monts Curie Erie Nasied Torrese Wim Naned Barker Monteuty

Consuls War Over Sailors At San Francisco

Twenty four Chinese crewmen of the German tramp Telosan deserted at sea and were brought before US Commissioner Leacock on charges of illegal presence in the United States. Chinese and German consulates clashed over custody and potential deportation as tensions between the nations rose. The case drew protests from the Chinese consul and warnings from officials in Washington.

America Germany China San Francisco Chines Chine United States Leacock Tolosen Walen Uke Hencock Chinesa Ghwan Eacath

Auto Crash Fatal Ties Involving Kulawag And Others

A fatal auto accident near Kulawag claims the life of Kulawag resident plus multiple injured occupants. The crash damaged steering gear causing vehicle control loss and a thirty four ailment led to vanishing injuries for other passengers. Funeral notices follow for several local community members with services in Galway and Mageeport.

Kulawag Sax Straten Jons Kuhuwos Miss Dongewort Ifahoken Nod di Maure

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Name List

A fragmentary notice lists funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and contact details including THOS A COSTELLO, FRANK GEIER S SONS, JOHN R WRIGHT CO, W R SPEARE, J WILLIS LEE, WM H SARDO CO, GEORGE P ZURHORST, HINDLE BAYLISS, and HINDLE BAYLISS 74 and NW. The text appears as a directory snippet with multiple firms and phone numbers.

John R. Wright Co Embalpara Oan Pewisiees W. R. Speare F Street N. W Orsl-clase J. Willism Lee Aga’ m Ronlede Avery Ja Wonsectiog Od Modern Crematorium WM. H. Sardo & CO Funrg AU Diemctong Enmalarera George P. Zurhorst Tsdertamer Embaler Hindle & Bayliss Usdertakers

Cuban Negroes Agitating for Political Power in Cuba

Havana August 6 report from the Washington Post notes rising attention to the black question as Cuban Negroes, notably in San Finar del Rio, organize to gain power and public offices while rejecting alignment with existing parties. Officials fear a potent new force could provoke racial tensions as Americans influence wanes. A memorial has been sent to President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft requesting appointments for Negroes in proportion to their population.

Speettl Lable Washington Post Havana Blacka Jn Finar del Rio Republic Roosevelt

Slaying in Woods Near Dayton Prompts Arrests

The Waubsogten Post reports Anna Markowicz and her escort Abs Cohen were attacked Sunday night in McCabe's Park near the National Soldiers' Home. Cohen died at a hospital. Anna died at the scene. Brothers Harry, Jacob, and sister Bertha Markowitz remain jailed. Sheriff Bees says arrests will continue only with new developments. A finger cover and two handkerchiefs found near the site are being reviewed to solve the case.

Waubsogten Post Dayton Ohio Bees Aehieves Anna Markowicz Abs Cohen Cohen McCabe's Park National Soldiers Harry Jacob Markowica Bertha Markowitz Mini Sherif Bees Mary Markowitz Markewicz Coren Sherif Toes

Woman seeks protection from Gould and Vanderbilt plotters

Mary Quinn, claiming harm from Helen Gould and William K. Vanderbilt, begged Magistrate Corrigan in West Side Court for protection citing loss of her job and family disputes. She threatened violence if denied, and was sent to Bellevue for psychiatric exam after being described as calm but with a violent temper.

Syeetal von Washaington New York Helen Gould Wiliam K. Vanderbilt Coralgan West Side Court Mary Quinn Ben Fifth Avenue Martha Weabington Borel Abe Tre Corrigan Bellevue

Twenty One Surgeons Involved In Long Hospital Case

New York August 6 Bellevue Hospital reported a patient named Alfyah Steward aged twenty five who died after ten years in care. He entered in 1807 with a spine ailment and attracted interest from visiting surgeons and interns as experts believed a cure possible.

New York Bellevue Alfyah Steward Steward Intersiea

Suicide at Cathedral Tower In Antwerp Crowd Gasping

A dramatic suicide occurred in Cathedral Square Antwerp when Jroapen Simon a silt merchant leapt from the cathedral tower’s second gallery to a 500 foot fall. The act drew a large crowd and death was instantaneous.

Antwerp Avg Jroapen Simon Cathedral Square Cathedral Tower

Licensed to Marry Names and Ages Listed in Fragmented Notice

A damaged OCR notice lists multiple individuals with ages and locations in a licensure matter. Names include Parker, Mundy, Andereen, Keefer, Quarie, Hobbson, Smith, Patterson, Caray, Grey, Felted, Richardeen, Feely, Stevens, White, Johnson, and To e. Locations referenced include Lewisburg Alexandria in Virginia and Boldeburg Pennsylvania, with various ages such as 22 16 38.

Cusciy Parker Mall Dereare AL Moors Charles S. Mundy Wiliam Z. Andereen Lewisburg W. Ya Rita V. Keefer Charles Quarie Ruth Hobbson Peron J.T. Smith Fog Gorman Margaret Patterson Alexandria Ree Wilton J Caray F Spener C. Grey Gorsia Bianche B. Felted Boldeburg Herbert Richardeen Tuenien F. Madtery Edleaheth A. Can- Rev Tynailus Feely Oak Riden Grace Stevens Livingaten Bari Richard White Liviota P. W. Droramex Johnson Kame N. Johnson George W. Toe

Health Office Record Deaths Reported in Local Notices

Fragmented list shows deaths from Providence and Georgetown hospitals with ages from 2 months to 70 years. Names include Mary Mack, Roger Deatare, Maria Preach, Walter Powell, Hecali Welliams, Leon Williams, George Jonseed, and Leon Williaton among others with hospital affiliations and dates of death or admission.

Mary A. Mack Mackey Dar Carroll Gates Cay T. Grom Providence Hoayltal Marusclts Freca Monte Maria E. Preach Raodte Highlanda Botta, Pyre A. Com Thuevax HL Ford Eliadaig B.C Walter Powell Georgetown University Hospital Hecali Welliams Preston's Hospital Charles Weal

Hope of Empire Dead in Pacific Garden Spot Plan

The long dream of an independent principality on an inland Pacific garden site has ended as the last of an adventurous couple passes away. The project, once seen as a grand seizure of a key garden treasure, is now closed with their death.

Pacific

Sentiment for Taft noted by Speaker Wadsworth

Boston reports Speaker Wadsworth of New York said sentiment for Secretary Taft exists in the state. He noted friends support for Hughes as a potential candidate and urged respect for President Roosevelt’s refusal of a third term. Wadsworth also disclosed his father will not seek Congress next year.

Speelan Boston Wadsworth New York Assembly Lake Sunapee Roosevelt New York Congress Stamford Conn Paronesa Ava Harden Hickey Jacques 1 Prince of Trinidad Harlen-Hickey John H. Plagier Henry M. Flagler Aries Jacques James Harden-Hickey Anna Flagler Ught San Fransisco Bomk France Jesus School Namur Leip Alg St. Gyr Triboulet

Kaisers and Czar Parting Ties Amid Naval Parade

Swinemundal Prussia Aug 6 Emperor Nicholas sailed for home aboard the Russian Imperial yacht stampart as a German squadron stood by at Kiel. Emperor William plans Wilhelshohe while Chancellor von Buelow heads to Berlin. Nicholas praised the German fleet maneuvers off Rhinemunde and discussed rebuilding the Russian navy with William, reaffirming centuries of Rhine friendship.

Swinemundal Prussia Emperor Nicholas Dag Stampart Kiel Hohenzollern Emperor William Wilhelshohe von Buelow Berlin Rhinemunde William Nicholas

Carnegie Gift of 600000 to King Edward Hospital Fund

Andrew Carnegie has given 600000 to King Edward's hospital fund with instructions that the money be held unconditionally by the Bank of England for use as administrators deem best. The donor urges steadfast reform and notes this is the second largest individual donation since the fund's founding in 1890.

Tondon Aug Andrew Carnegie King Edward's Hospital Bank of England Mr. Carnegie Sam Lewis

KAISER'S YACHT WINS IN KING'S CUP AT COWES

Meteor II, an American built yacht, wins the King's Cup regatta at Cowes with a forty seven mile course in a fresh breeze. Five boats started on the Old Queen's course as Cetonia and Cariad retire with topmast damage while Brom Bird and Laverock trail. Brynhild finishes second.

Cowes Tao Wien Royal Yacht Squadron Queen's Course James Pender Brom Bird Cetonia Cariad Laverock Mstc

Belfast to Have Troops for Strike

Dublin authorized Belfast to summon military force to bolster local police amid a strike. Harbor officials report 50,000 tons of goods diverted from the port in the last two weeks as part of strike disruptions.

PLAN BALLOON BATTALION BRED BY GERMAN WAR MINISTRY

Bern dispatch reports the German war ministry plans to seek Reichstag funding for a new balloon battalion after success of the latest military airship. The unit would be based temporarily at Tagal and later moved to Mets.

Bern German War Ministry Reichstag Tagal Mets

Nihilists to Assemble in London Pending Russian Election

London hosts a August gathering linked to the Russian Revolutionary party, termed by supporters as nihilists but described as arch enarchiate by Russian sources. Elections underway across Runain provinces will select delegates, with Siberia contributing to reach about 1200. Eligibility hinges on prior political offenses.

London Maasion

Redmond Honored by Irish City of Wexford

On August 6 the city of Wexford granted John E. B. Redmond the freedom of the city in recognition of his parliamentary work for Ireland. The motion was supported by civic leaders despite objections from Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Gemonde who criticized Redmond's policy.

Wexford Ireland John EB. Redmond House of Commons Thomas Henry Grattan Gemonde Redmond

Brazil's Squadron in Storm Dismounted Vessels

Advices from St Thomas report Brazilian squadron arrived after naval review at Hampton Roads. Severe weather damaged several sun shod sails on board the vessels. The fleet, from Jamestown, faced gales that forced dismounting of masts or spars in rough seas.

Jamestown Rio Janeiro St Thomas Danish West Indies Hampton Roads

Naval vessel fire and wreck claim three lives

A Stokes Mole fire aboard a British torpedo boat destroyer during a collision near Raleigh North Carolina caused three deaths and several injuries. The wreck left ten freight cars derailed and debris sparked a blaze spreading through the oil. Names include W C Parhem and Jack Resthal among the dead. other victims and injured persons are listed with hometowns.

Portsmouth England Raleigh N. C Fine Sonthers

Builders Trade Unions Weigh City Strike Action

A joint meeting of carpenters and bricklayers last night in Washington voted to stand with building trades in a potential strike. Officials said the bricklayers will decide tonight whether to join, and preparations include a contract insisting only union labor be used on future projects.

United Brotherhood of Carpentera and Joinere Carpenters National Rites’ Armory Tilding Trades of Washington Central Labor’ Union Brighlayers Fteedting Seventh Street Eimployers’ Association Iil St Ig Gmdea Ita Bowe Presce International Union of Vefeklayers and Stonecutters It Sa Tanighe Wiliam D. Huber William Gahardt United Brotherhood of Carpenters Jacob Nussbaum Joseph Reilly George W. Crosby Harry Hollan Brotherhood of Carpenters Building -Traca Wechanics’ Council Council Messing Wna Building Trades Employers” Association Wemen Enoud

Girl Beaten and Tied Near Wadsworth

Wadsworth Ohio Aug 6 Anna Kiel twenty seven daughter of a farmer near here was attacked on the way to a street car line by an unknown man. She was bruised cut and tied to a tree before a passerby found her in a critical condition. A tramp was captured hours later but refused to give his name or explain his presence. Excitement runs high as authorities plan to arraign the man for possible indictment.

Wadsworth Anna Kiel Whara Jinura Inter By & Padserby Jeannard

Secretary’s Brother Under Fire Over Borrowing Money

Post office Inspector James T. Cortelyou brother of Secretary George B. Cortelyou faced questioning today over borrowing money from Portmaster James Freeman, a Jersey City political boss. The loan was repaid after a reported whitewash of charges by Jersey City Mayor Paxan. Cortelyou plans to explain in Jersey City. Freeman declined to prove improper dealings, and his offer to donate to charity was noted. The matter will be investigated by the Postmaster General.

Washington Peat New York Ofice James T. Cortelyou George B. Cortelyou James Freeman Kearney XNI Cortelyou Jersey City Distriot Freeman Phildelphis Iines Mark M. Paxan Midland Avenusa Arlington Cortelyau

Boat Rockers Fined for Rowboat Incident

A man and a woman were fined by the municipal court after they rocked a rowboat in Weabington Yark on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Annie Finn paid the court costs and George Morrin paid his fine. both promised not to rock a boat again.

Chicaxa Weabington Yark Aurday Pala Municapal Judea Lantey Annie Finn George Morrin

Locomotive Worker Killed Crossing Track After 44 Years

Chicago Aug 6 Jamea H Banta an aged engine driver on the Imola Central Trailroad was struck and killed while crossing the track. He had driven or stoked locomotives for forty four years and survived four wrecks. Bonita aged sixty two was killed by a train he had driven for ten years. He had endured explosions and accidents in previous years.

Chicago Jamea H. Banta Imola ‘Centra Socontoura Grd Bante Brita Ballery

Trains Crash Near Uniontown Injuring Seven

A passenger train collided head on with a freight train near Lemont ten miles north of Uniontown at night. Seven people were injured including Mrs F. Ryan of Morgantown and others from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. All injured were taken to Conneottsville and none fatally hurt.

Uniontown Balators Ohio Lemont F. & Ryan Morgantown W. Vai & Ro Wakefield Cinginnati George Hurley Pitteburs Coonettsville

Hero Now a Cromonal in Reforming Canadian Tale

A fragmentary report from Winnipeg describes a man named Syeat 12 Ths Wenhinton of Manitoba deemed a dangerous criminal by the Wilsall immigration department. He was en route to England and diverted to Quebec by police. The account recalls a Boer War hero who led a British army charge and, after a broken leg, inspired a bold rear-attack that could have altered the battle. Upon returning to England he was celebrated, declined vaudeville offers, and later immigrated to Canada in August. He faced a suspended sentence in February, then was arrested again and jailed at Portage La Prairie to prove his identity and escape to Duberattan with former Africa comrades.

Winnipeg Manitoba Wilsall Immigration Department England Quebec Coleuxp Canada Portage la Prairie

Admirel Japanese Ship Defects Highlight US Naval Boats

In New York Aug 8 the US armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington arrived at Tompkinsville after representing the nation at Bordeaux. Rear Admiral Stockton, retiring in October, led the squadron and praised the Japanese Tsukuba and Chitose during courtesy visits.

New York Tennessee Washington United States Bordeaux Chartery Tompkinsville Stockton Brest Chitore America Stockton Waid Bureau of ‘Construction Berty

Louisville Leads Bid for Democratic National Convention

Governor J C W Beckham United States Senators James B McCreary and Thomas H Paynter Louisville Mayor Robert W Bingham and Kentucky legislators urge the Democratic National Committee to hold the Louisville convention in Lewisville citing midway position rich auditorium and ample hotels Henry Watterson chairman of the committee has sent letters to national members extolling Louisville’s desirability for the event.

Louisville Louiavilla Ky Lousvile J. C. W. Beckham United States James B. McCreary Thomas H. Paynter Robert W. Bingham Kintucky Congress Lewisville Loulavile Kentucky Henry Watterson

Johnston Wins Short Senate Term in Alabama

Montgomery August 4 two weeks of legislative sessions elect United States Senator to fill late Senator Pettus seat. Joseph F. Johnston chosen for the short term ending in 1915 after caucus support, will assume duties immediately.

Senator Pettus Alabama Montgomery Ala United States W. Pettus Joseph F. Suhneton

Sam Fessenden Quits Campaign Manager Sanction

Stamford Conn Aug 6 Sam Fessenden for more than thirty years a controlling factor in Connecticut politics has announced his retirement from active political life He cites health reasons as the strain of campaigning too strenuous for his health Fessenden rose to national prominence during the Blaine era.

Bioine Stamforrd Conn Sam Pisrengen Connecticut Fessenden Blaine Cass al

LEE SHUBERT STRICKEN BY HEAT AND OVERWORK

Special to The World reports Lee Shubert head of the Shubert theatrical empire and Hippodrome manager has taken to bed at his New York home due to heat and overwork. Rumors say his illness is serious but colleagues expect a return if health improves. He was directing five productions when exhaustion forced rest and a physician advised cessation of work.

New York Lee Shubert Shubert Theatrical Enterprises Stera Parmuer Hippodrome Weet Roverty Ninth Street Seriou Hhubert Lew Gaye Shubert Wan Amine

Howson 1x August 3 1900s Prayer Meeting Tragedy

A scrambled report describes an incident near Lonaview where a team led by Gibson frightened and scattered attendees at a prayer meeting. Gide Gibson, a boy constable, was thrown out and killed. Rev Spivey and other locals were mentioned in unclear terms.

Howson Lonaview Gibson Gide Gibson

Fire at Coney Island restaurant during Georgia Day reception

Fire broke out in the kitchen during a Georgia Day event at a Coney Island restaurant. Flames damaged the interior, with about 500 damage estimate. Officials held champagne used at a prior Roosevelt reception tied to Georgia in readiness.

Smith Weshington Post Washington Pont New York Norfolk Coney T Island Grossis State Building President Island Roosevelt Georgia Atlanta Garsons Hoke Smith Gearsis Chess Park Surf Avenue W. N. Mitchell Mitchell

Sightseers mobbed in Italian Quarter lynching attempt

A mob of several hundred in New York's Italian Quarter attacked a touring auto injuring a boy who died after being run over by the car. Women and men beat the youth on Camogie avenue as others yelled for rope and stones. Police and reinforcements arrived to quell the riot.

New York Walter McCracken Camogie Avenue Maulig Tony Pasqueratti Bald McCracken Wehiserrs

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