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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
10
A Northern state reports increased federal troop presence after unrest while the local editor of the Colored Press remains jailed under commitment by the governor's authority with no charge filed. Attorneys say no further action is taken as guards patrol areas surrounding Norfolk and neighboring Virginia sites during the tense midmorning hours.
Report from Asheville details crimes against society women including Mrs Connally Coxe and Margi A Johnson. The article notes robberies at social events, mentions a director from Jamestown resigning, and references police and court actions with multiple unnamed individuals involved.
An obituary notice for a James 1 Waker details residence in Mor i and connections to Shanon lle Springs and Renaneringe Mes. It mentions Carolina area real estate values 4.41% and 5 percent, with references to Probate Court and local estates. The piece notes community ties, local representatives, and a Reno-like senescent context.
The boundary dispute between Maryland and West Virginia over the Potomac frontier may soon conclude as depositions completed this summer will be filed with the Supreme Court on September 1. The case centers on whether the land boundary follows the Donnarco stream headwaters or the Arveys stream, with a disputed strip about thirty six miles long and one mile wide near Garrett County.
Three Parkerburg dentists were robbed of gold valued from 100 to 500 dollars. The thieves entered offices with a skeleton key, taking gold fillings crowns and work from Dr Charles Monroe Dr A J S Minxa and Dr W J Roberts. Police suspect a professional gang arrived Tuesday night and left quietly after the heist.
Culver Military Academy cadets from Culver Pa with 400 soldiers parade at the exposition grounds in Jamestown. The Black Horse Troop and Finch Horse Creek troop are present with other units. Soldiers set up camp on West Street and will perform infantry cavalry and boat drills daily for four days.
An appeal docketed in the Supreme Court challenges the conviction and death sentence of Joshua Harrison for the murder of one year old Kenneth Bensley in Curttuck County. The case, re tagged to Pasquotank County amid prejudice claims, will be argued next Tuesday. Harrison is reportedly related by marriage to former Governor Thomas J. Jaren.
Amid chaotic reports a fight over carrier routes and service unfolds across Maryland and Pennsylvania as Western Maryland Railroad seeks to extend operations toward the Eastern terminus. Officials mention a potential return of a subsidiary steamer service and increased competition with Chesapeake Bay routes while trains are described moving between Goldsboro and Kingston with notable public interest. Households and workers along the rail corridor brace for changes as conferences discuss expansion and rivalry.
Old established house of EC Hazard & Co a major wholesale grocer on Hutson Street faced involuntary bankruptcy with creditors claiming 10 457 7 and assets listed at 316 008 including stock and a large Shrewsbury N J factory. Receivers appointed Charles Gould to take charge. liabilities exceed assets. Florence Hazard married Austrian Prince Johan von Auersberg eight years ago creating a sensational linkage.
A cluttered Maryland wedding column lists multiple ceremonies from Granville Mozer and Laura Hare to Percy Grides and Satte Laciuns, plus other August nuptials across Elieralh, Durdette, and Gates Station. The write ups note officiants, locations, and travel for a festive regional society page.
Linhardt a 20 year old laborer at John B. Agts machine shop 20 North Halliday Street collapsed on the pavement shortly before 10 this morning after complaining of ill health. He reeled and fell striking his head, his neck broken by a short fall, and death appeared instantaneous. He was picked up in the street.
Vice President Fairbanks has accepted an invitation to address the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento on September 2. He is considering additional speeches and may accept more invitations if time allows. The Union League plans a reception after his Sacramento engagement in San Francisco.
Front Royal hosts a large opening day as crowds fill stands and boxes for the Front Royal horse show. The event features racing, green hunters, and steeplechase trials with numerous entries and notable performances across horse classes and trophies.
Richard Pines, arraigned in Alexandria Police Court on a $200 theft charge from William Roberts. He claimed the money was a gift from Roberts' son, while prosecutors say Pines induced the boy to take funds from his father’s home. remanded for further investigation.
Ships arriving and sailing between New York and European ports are listed in a dense tide of names including Bremen Southampton Liverpool Cherbourg Naples and Rotterdam. Reports note Marconi communication with several liners, forecast docking times near Sandy Hook and potential arrivals in the coming day.
Former soldier Horace A. Blackmur alias Charles Monroe and a 23 year old housekeeper Margaret Smith were arrested in Brooklyn on charges tied to a Philadelphia bank swindle involving 350 dollars. Police seized about 2000 dollars in smaller notes. Blackmur, a Wall Street broker and promoter, faced possible prosecution by the National Banking Association. his wife had previously sued for divorce. The case also linked to a possible suicide and an attempted death by another. He would be held for Philadelphia authorities.
Scarcity of labor in the West curtails coal mine work forcing Harriman lines to buy Australian coal and contract 200 tons weekly from Illinois. Wages rise as unions report pay up to $110 monthly. Railroads seek extra labor from the East, amid heavy demand and labor agency overload.
Clarence Haines formerly of Columbus shot his wife in their Washington dwelling and killed himself after the act. Neighbors and the couple’s parents discovered both bodies on the floor as their five year old child clung to the mother and cried. Domestic trouble was cited as the motive.
Rumors of a potential dividend reduction or suspension at the Interborough Metropolitan Company dominate trading, though officials deny a reorganization. Executive committee meetings yield no formal decisions, while market prices slump to historic lows for Interborough Metropolitan and Metropolitan preferred.
Special to The Wasulnaton Pos. Adrfolk Va Aug 1 Efforts today to launch Israel Ludlow's latest aeroplane from New York failed due to calm winds and poor conditions. The Navy tug Potomac tow to Hampton Roads proved too slow and the craft was partly wrecked and waterlogged after three attempts. Ludlow plans another trial in two weeks using a boat instead of a tug.
The United States Marine Band led by Lieut William H Santelmy will perform at the Marine Barracks Eighth and G streets southeast this afternoon. The program includes marches overtures selections and operatic highlights featuring works by Donizetti Wran Wrink and Kruger among others.
About 1000 people attended the St Josephs annus excursion at Marshall Hall with an athletic program featuring a fat men race won by Richard Curun and D Schaefer second and an indoor baseball game between Sunday school teams from St Josephs and St Peters churches won by St Peters. Rev I J Realy led the excursion with an excursion committee chaired by John Lynch.
From The Washington Post Aug 21 dispatches: Kingsland NJ justice notes an amateur detective linked to two men he followed. He claims the suspect in the Olga Schraemeck assault is connected. a taker named Thomas Seeley claims involvement and is held as a material witness. Other items cover a Virginia telephone company formation, a fatal shooting in RectorTown, and a steamer sale in Shrewsbury.
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