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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1907

Page

8

Admits Cirl's Charde Run Down by Bloodhounds Mob

A chaotic Meadville scene unfolds as a mob chased a prisoner accused of assaulting a 10 year old Munster girl. Officers rescue him in an auto, while the crowd gathers along the street. The suspect confesses to the crime as he is taken to jail amid tense, violent undertones and warnings of heavy penalties.

Munster Chaid Lori Krow Yale West Treeland County Carsars Maximim Wagner Turners Leb Whitehead Wil Renoer Wes Tomy Wikastirota New Frank Flowreschet Warren Ondo Meadville Howeser Wickes Oelige Marelan Crwoord Tar Trump Miss Acerath Farmersville Pridre Niels Alise Uwely

Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC Listings

A dense listing of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include Thos A Costello, Speare, Hindoe & Bayliss, Harvey's Sons, and others, with offices at 940 F Street N.W. and surrounding streets.

Thos A Costello Fuse Streee Livary Coonrode Frank Geier B'S Sons John R Wright CO Dherney Ang Eaters Livy Hs Reohe Gueretty Otal R. Speare F Street N. W Atrleity J William Lee Cetimadicus PO Modern H Sardo & CO R F Harvey John “M Mitchell Eleventh Street Nalley & Son Uneral S. Sergeon Lotesson

Antique dealer Obadiah Sypher dies in East Orange at 70

Obadiah Lim Sypher, pioneer antique dealer and founder of Sypher & Cote, dies at his East Orange home at seventy. He imported tapestries and items from Europe, befriended New York elites including Grant Vanderbilt and the Goulds, and advised on furnishing Fifth Avenue mansions. Sypher traveled Atlantic routes forty times to source valuables.

Obadiah Lim Sypher Tam Sygher Dewle Sypher Keathan Ae New York Atlantic Europa Gen Grant Commodore Vanderbilt the Goulds Jils Fifth Avenue Wo Deckla

Death Stops Divorce in Ohio River Tragedy

A Washington Post special reports Joseph Mazon of McKeesport told lawyers the bodies of his wife Kate Lewry and Julia Dannagan were found in the Ohio River after a night out with two drunken men. Investigators consider an accident tied to a steamer collision, while Mason alleged murder by companions amid a divorce case and a recent inquiry into the morgue findings.

Washington Post Fillsbury Kates Joseph’ Mazon McKeesport Immegagely Etter Kate Léwry Julia Dannagan Mason

Hanly Answers Critics On Roosevelts Policy In Indiana

Special to The Washington Post. Gov Hanly defends states rights after Ellwart speech criticizing Roosevelt. He cautions against hasty federal overreach and the danger of eroding state tax sovereignty. He argues a maximum rate near one percent would overturn revenue laws in thirty one states.

Indianapolis Ind Henry Elluiart Im Roosevelt Hanly

Missing Young Artist Traced To Local City

Wright, a 23 year old artist and illustrator, vanished after last contacting his father from this city on May 12 claiming hospitalization for a broken wrist. Two letters were mailed here but were not claimed, and searches in hospitals yielded no trace of him.

Licensed to Marry Names and Places in Historic Notice

A fragmented marriage notice lists numerous individuals with varied ages and origins from cities like Richmond Virginia and Baltimore Maryland. The garbled OCR item mentions Rev W L use avid A Proctor and other clerical figures, linking multiple couples in a wedding license record.

Witte A Stroms Citta Forge Yas Mare Jone Tylat Va Rew Schroeder Silverstone Taplor HK Doyle Drandrike Mit Buel & Dura Lau Ma Rey DC Martrod Clarence Iyua Luelie Vo Ree Bk Wye Semudt Zprlugmen Melson Macy Eatwinns Wameanton Marhall Flore Réwizteio Eos Gusahall

Health Office Record of Deaths and Ages Listed

Health Office records show multiple deaths with ages from infant to 86 years and names including George Freeman Lydia Benedict Adeline Motion Augustus Bevan Joseph Hess and others. The fragmented OCR lists addresses such as Brightwood Avenue and 12th Street and mentions households, infant deaths, and guardians with uncertain details.

Desthe George A Freeman Isic Lydia Benedict Aziq Adeline Motion Strest Saas Pracess St. Aw Augustus S Bevan Dickson Brightwood Avenue Ingraham Roth Chadwick House of Mercy Menihe Joseph Hess Frank L Besala Deis Wastington Feoth Frank Meusdeld Finch Wiliam Buchenan Walter Holmes Annie Botta Gr Owe Eageestar Frederick Willams Lim George F Landon Blanche Themen J) Lewis Drews Sloga Eagar Mery A

Prince Wilhelm Guests at Norfolk Banquet and Exposition Visit

Grandson of King Oscar of Sweden visits the Jamestown Exposition aboard the Fyigia cruiser. He attends a Norfolk banquet and a lawn party at the army and Navy Club, then a dance at the New York State exposition building. Royal toasts honor President Roosevelt and Princess Palobano.

Oscar of Sweden Fylga Wort Flagdip Washington Norfolk Prince Wilelm Swellens United States Bird Army and Navy Club Prince Fist of the Royal Blood Oscar Cune Henry Berry Norfolk Navy Yard Evans Connecticut Cape Henry Fort Monroe Hampton Mey, Fort Roosevelt Palobano Ha Prircu Harry St. George Tucker Mss Tucker Fort Morrs Lecuue

Sick man eludes nurses in Richmond sanatorium

Special to The Washington Fort Richmond Va Aug 19 Theo dore F Stonebraker, found alone and unfit near Second and Cary streets in a stable loft, eludes his nurses and plans to go to Willameport with his wealthy brother Hewitt F Stonebraker. The brother prepared to take him home for care while doctors decide when he can travel.

Washington Fort Richand Nursyd Theodore F Stonebraker Second Cary Streets Wilsmeport Hewitt F Stonebraker Richmond Willameport Rishmond Stonebraker

Kingston coal dealer holds fire sale after blaze

Kingston New York August 12 a local coal company scarred by a recent fire offers three thousand tons of coal at bargain prices. The sales event aims to attract many buyers and recover losses from the incident.

Kingston Wasllington

Movements of Ocean Steamers SePVEN

New York to various European ports and back describes steamship routes including Bremen Genoa and Boulogne with planned dock times around 730 pm Wednesday and 1030 pm Wednesday and forecasts ships will dock at Plymouth and New York in coming days.

New York Feiederloh Dar Gigeen New

Woman Routs Burglar In Harlem Home Invasion

A man calling himself John Brown entered Boward Lamontagne’s Lexington Avenue home around 11 am. He tried to open a bureau in a second floor bedroom but fled chased by housekeeper Rose Hamilton and valet Theodore Schwellman. Patrolman Long detained Brown, who was later arraigned in Yorkville Court on burglary charges.

Warhington Post New York John Brown Boward Lamontagne Lexington Bareau Rose Hamilton Theodore Schwellman Lamontagne Vale Brown Thirty-fincth Street Second Avenue Second First Avenues Dennis J Long East Thirty-fith Street Masiatrate Crane Yorkville Court Tield

Tornado injures many in Minnesota and Wisconsin

A tornado struck Lake Independence area near St Paul and Minneapolis last night, injuring numerous people and damaging eight dozen light frame cottages, with Minnie Taylor possibly fatally hurt. The storm disrupted communications, caused trees and windows to fail, struck lightning in several places, and flooded basements while train service was disrupted.

St Paul Minn Lake Independence Hennepin County Minnie Taylor Minnesota Wisconsin St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Anna Bolander Sewéfe St. Paul

Colell Returns Home From Rockaway Beach Ordeal

Edward Hugo Colell Brooklyn real estate man reports he was rescued after an incident at Rockaway Beach and landed at Charleston. He traveled to Norfolk then Brooklyn, says he is in first class condition and will not discuss the episode further.

Washington Norfolk Edward Hugo Colell Brooklyn Clyda Line Huron Charleston & C Aca Rockaway Beach Colell Hla Alemain Gheen Lavette

WIFE SAVES HUSBAND IN COLUMBIA DAIRY YARD

A dairyman's wife near Columbia used her revolver to defend her husband when two men lurked in the yard and woods. She fired at the nearer intruder, who reeled and cried out before fleeing. The episode occurred as the husband prepared to leave for town.

Yoeelal Tsaraster Jona Dieta Columbia Woola Dietz

New Cotton Worm Threat Emerges in Arkansas

Special from Lime Rock Ark reports a new cotton worm found in Crittenden Cross and St Francis counties within ten days. The pest bores into the stalk just above ground and tunnels upward, threatening fields previously untouched by boll weevil. Specimens will be sent to the Fayetteville Agricultural Experiment Station for analysis.

Peephar Arkansas Woohington Lime Rock Ark Crittendex Cross St Francis Crittenden Agricultural Experiment Station Fayetteville Maryland Agricultural College College Park Maryland School OF Technology Coureg Agricultural Seetitie Mechanical Horticultural Chemical Atvenue Nodtra Sanktary Tra Pitty Sasond Seac Mt. St. Agnes College Mt. Washington Sisters OF Mercy Chaviene Hall Mery County Agipie Stefarle Millisry Dine Gx Thom New Windsor College New Windsor Coifera EtTy Rock Hill College Brothers of the Christian Be Lderature Srotsen Arrahan Maryland School For Bnd EH Marchaxe Haltimere District of Columbia John F Sledege A. Beam Bapertavend

Girl Auto Victim in Critical Condition in Massachusetts

Special to The Washington Post reports Charles J Root of Bristol, a local manufacturer, suffered a fractured skull in yesterday's car crash. His estate is estimated at 1 501 000, mostly his own. Mrs Katherina Root survived and returned home in Bristol this afternoon, accompanied by Alsa Callie Gallup. The little girl is lame but not believed seriously injured. Miss Mary Root remains unconscious at Pittfield Hospital with little hope for recovery.

Washington Post Great Herrington Massaug Charles J Root Bristol Ito Nl Move Katherina Root Alsa Callie Gallup Mary Root Pittfield Hospital

Auto injures bicyclist in Hammonton pace maker car

Leon Mart, sixteen, severely hurt in Hammonton last night when attempting to pass a speeding automobile used as a pace maker by an expert bicyclist. The car slowed abruptly, Mart struck the rear wheel, suffering cuts to groin, stomach, and head. No blame on the driver.

Hart Hammonton Leon Mart Auto-O Mobile

Convicted of Land Frauds in Tehama County Case

Special to The Westoston Press reports John A Benson and Dr Edward B Perrin convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government over land locating in Tehama County Cal The week long trial drew attention for escapes and a key government witness Charla B Bnes revealed Perrin’s schemes as the doctor failed to pay an agreed share to an associate.

Charla Bnes Perrin Snelle

Revolts Against the Lash Stirs Delaware Prison Debate

Warden Agmond H. Meserve of Newcastle County Workhouse resigns amid strong opposition to the whipping post. He recounts personal lashes totaling 25 inmates since 1901, including six floggings for repeat offenses, and voices belief the system breeds revenge rather than reform. He cites a 60 lash maximum and notes 6 percent of punished inmates were Black. The warden and lawyer Lach Worse Than Banging Ales push abolition, while Justice Charles B. Lore supports the post as a deterrent.

Apeelal Washington Whmington Del Delaware Wiarden Asmontt S Meserve Leastle Grasabank Inenr Sines E Willington Aixty‘uren Buck’ Cunningham Eastern Philadelphia Darkstack Cunningham Burebenst Wilmington Ester Mererye Clee Charles B Lore Baltimore New York Leonard Crawford Stork HUG! Home

Americans Wed in Ireland in Dublin Chapel Royal Hotel

A society wedding occurred today at the Chapel Royal Hotel in Dublin, pairing Miss Etret O Nei of Hamilton Ontario with Dr. T Mackensie, professor of physical education at the University of Pennsylvania. The Earl of Aberdeen, Ireland’s lieutenant, gave away the bride, in a ceremony attended by fashionable guests. Dr. Mackensleway served as the Earl of Aberdeen's physician during his tenure as Canada’s governor general.

Washington Pont Dublin Chapel Royal Hamilton Onetario BR. T Mackensie Tatverstey Pegneylvania Earl of Aberdeen Ireland Mackensleway Aberdeen Canada

Santa Clauses Goods Burned Christmas Toy Factory

A large fire damaged the Santa Claus Goods Christmas Toy Factory in Philadelphia on August 18. The warehouse and adjoining factory space of the Santa Company burned rapidly in a blaze that spread across the northeastern oil district. About 400 workers were present and escaped unharmed as the structure suffered extensive fire damage. The plant mainly stocked toy airplanes for the Christmas market.

Philadelphe Philadelphia A Setoenbnt Company

MES Holmes In Court On Odd Case At Wilson Court

Elizabeth Mt Holmes formerly of 670 Ninth Street was committed to Bloomingdale Asylum last October for eccentricities and attempted to visit President Roosevelt. She appeared before Supreme Court Justice Burr seeking a writ of habeas corpus. Holmes is described as suffering from an incurable form of paradole, with ongoing government surveillance. Her husband is William Holmes, a nickel plating manufacturer.

Beldaseg Westingham Post New York Aus Elizabeth Mt Slmes Ninth Street Ibis Bloomingdale Supreme Court Burr Holmes United States Secret Service Severn Alsercres Sonitarium der Sandry William

Cuban Revolutionists Honored at Liberal National Theater Meeting

In Havana on August 2 the anniversary of the 19% revolution outbreak was marked by a Liberal gathering at the National Theater led by Pino Guerra. Loynaz del Castillo Alfred Zayas and others spoke urging unity and warning against civil war while praising the revolution as necessary to overthrow Estrada Palma.

Havana Pino Guerra Toverment Gen Loxnaz del Castillo Alfred Zayax J G Gtiier C Oj Veloco Estrada Palma Loynaz del Castillo United States

Alleged Strangler Jailed In Jersey City Murder Case

Nine men arrested in Jersey City over the July 2 murder of Mrs Sophie Kehrer, wife of a Burtaio man. The suspect known as Gulseppi Cupur 30 and Charles Davis allegedly gave the name Davis when hiring the room where Mrs Kehrer’s body was found two weeks later. A pawnshop sighting and alleged statements tied to the case unfold as investigators pursue leads.

New York Jersey City Sophie Kehrer S Burtaio West Twenty-second Street Pelice Ag Streaturgs Michss] Cook Philadelphia Frank Dayton Tim Alg Ax Charlea Davia Kehrer

Murder at Poplar Alley Rooming House

Amato Diblascio, forty, was found stabbed in his sleep at 1827 Poplar alley rooming house in Pittsburg. The body lay on his right side with a neck wound from jugular to brain base. Proprietor and three roomers detained. no clues or motive found. Police consider Black Hand as a possible motive but unsubstantiated.

Pitteborg Black Hand

Killed by Dough Mixer at Local Bakery

Special to The Wastingun Fee Baltimore Aug. Shortly after starting work at J J Rokos bakery Joseph Breckn age about thirty fell into an electric dough mixer and died a few hours later at St Joseph Hospital. His body was pulled from the machine after two hours with his left leg and sides entrapped causing severe injury.

Baltimore J J Rokos Joseph Breckn St Joseph's Hospital Seony Berve Jan

Accountant Lost in Adirondack Forest Sparks Search

The Washincum rom reports William Edwards, a city accountant about sixty, has been missing in Adirondack woods for a week. Bloodhounds sweep the area after his pocketbook was found near a dam at Timothy L. Woodrut's camp. No further trace of his movements toward Sol Gamnahan's ramp has emerged.

Washincum Tien William Edwards Adirondack Forest Timothy L. Woodrut Stone Quote Lake Welch Place Baward Sol ‘Gamnahan

Treasur Paul Flynn assaulted on Washington streetcar

Paul Flynn a clerk in the Treasury Department, riding a Fourteenth street car near Q Street, was attacked by three Black men who dragged him from the vehicle and beat him unconscious. He suffered a fractured shoulder blade and internal injuries, later removed to Homeopathic Hospital. The assailants fled before police arrived.

Paul Flyon Chapin Street Treasury Department Flynn Mr Flynn Bin Hia Sinxer Seventh Precinct Georgetown University Hospital

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