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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1907

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Arrests in stabbing case reveal race based accusations

Police dragnet nets eight men linked to a stabbing near 1138 Muir Street. Joseph Carrico wounded, his mother critically, and two suspects James Carrico and Robert Jenks deny knowledge while others face detention. Witness claims of a black assailant surface as investigators probe motive.

Avannic Robert Jonka James Carnio i James Carlen Robert Jenke Oali Muir Street Margarrico Joseph James Carrico Tespacthelogef

Detectives Probe Feud Linked Assault at Carrico Home

Police investigate a feud escalating to a midnight assault on Mia Carrico and her aunts. Witnesses say a white man assaulted them. Mrs Carrico and her son dispute identifying the attacker while police seek motive centered on an inheritance dispute and a demand for money.

Hiadean Weedon Mulieane Asatat Carrico Jente Carrico Sa Carrico Hknwine Fyure

Cat Bite Kills Woman in Battentown Borough

Mrs Rachel D Barry widow of Amos Barry dies after a cat bite weeks earlier at her Battentown Boulevard home. She suffered hydrophobia and was strapped in bed for eight hours as she battled the illness. Barry, forty, leaves five children including a daughter Ena. Daughter of the late John Cullam of Oxtont, Pa.

Washington Post Long Branch Rachel D Barry Amos Barry Waa Battentown Boulevard Mery Barry Waa John Cullam Oxtont, Pa Ena

Fatal Rio Grande wreck near Provo Utah reported

A Denver and Rio Grande passenger train derailed near Provo Utah on August 6. Reported deaths and injuries vary, with storm conditions hindering communication and rescue efforts as the second section traveled from East Lake City toward Denver. Local reports note fatalities and multiple injuries amid ongoing emergency responses.

Provo Utah Grand Junction Coto Denver and Rio Grande East Lake City Denver

Spanish Cabinet Disagrees on Morocco Policy

Madrid reports reveal a cabinet rift over Spain's Morocco course. Premier Maura says intervention only if attacked, otherwise Spain remains a spectator to internal Moroccan affairs. A lengthy cabinet meeting debated observing the Algeciras pact until Mulai Hadj ax Sultan is officially confirmed.

Spain Madrid Morocco Irdorse Beig Ft J Algeciras Belus Maura Tangier du Chayin Armas Jana Wil Mogado Correspondencia Mulaf Hadz Ax Sultan Algeria Casablanca

Race War Threat Near Seaford After Constable Shot

In Seaford Sussex County August 25 a group of seven negroes attacked Constable Emlig Steen near the Standard Oil tanks, beating him with steel instruments after the two men Henry Petlit and Arch Mills fired on him. Steen was wounded, two bullets in his lung and thigh. A 200 man posse tracked the attackers toward the Maryland line as police and detectives arrived. Citizens threatened to drive the negro colony from town.

Washington Seaford Cal Emlig Steen Sussex County Court Stren Henry Petlit Arch Mills Hlm Steen Cambridge and Maryland Martin Martin Fred Gillis

Fat Kensington citizen rescued after hotel tub tubbed trap

Special to The Washingtone Atlante City WJ reports Joseph Enarlekson a corpulent Kensington resident was wedged between a bath tub and a couch after tumbling from a bathroom cot at a St James Place hotel. Firemen pried him free after a twenty minute struggle and he remained in a double bed for the night. Neighbors heard his shouts and many rooms were alarmed by the mishap.

Atlante City St James Place Joseph Enarlekson Kensington Fa Hiendrickaon Pajatona Iaco Hengrickaon

Woman kills aged Maw in Mount Sterling shooting

A 70 year old farmer, Algin Thomas, was shot and killed today by Katie Brumet, wife of Abs Brumet, after a dispute over a neighbor’s young wife. Brumet was grazed by a bullet, she returned fire, and Thomas died. Brumet is reported in critical condition.

Mount Sterling Algin Thomas Katie Brumet Abs Brumet Brumet Thomas Frumet

Girl Hag Vanished Amid Violent Lake Hopatcong Storm

Agnea Maguire a Brooklyn school teacher and her cousin Charlea Maguire of Dover vanished during a Saturday night storm near Camp Look Who's Here on Lake Hopatcong. A large search by campers and locals found no trace as crews scoured cottages, woods, and the lake, with shafts at nearby mines considered a remote rescue possibility.

Agnea Magure Brooklyn Charles Magure Dover N. J Lake Hopatcong Sho Ja Spinfal New York Ming Agnea Maguire Charlea Maguire W J Alaing Hopatong Yuin Ull Misa Magure Miss Maguire Bernard Maguire Charles Maguire Rumer Cottage Maguire Hig Cousta Dia Miles Maguire Nolas Emmett Hopkins Hoonton Look Campera Bunnyarde Nolans Point Carter Sunpyalda Hardtown Wood Point Mrs Maguire

Kansas May Lower Rates Faces Two Cent Passenger Law

Kansas may reduce passenger rates to two cents within law as the railroad commissioners prepare for their first regular meeting after Gov Hoch warned of a special session to push a two cent law. The board acts amid pressure from state officials and carrier negotiations.

Topeka Kansas Board of Railroad Commissioners Hoch

Vanderbilt heiress at center of mental capacity inquiry

The Brooklyn Supreme Court commission appointed by Justice Maddox will begin hearings tomorrow to probe Edward Ward Vanderout, a wealthy timber merchant, and his marriage to Mrs May Pepper. The suit by Vanderout’s daughters seeks to void the union on grounds of mental unsoundness and alleges improper transfer of property and risk to the estate. The hearing is expected to last through the week with anticipated heavy contest. Mrs Vanderbilt was reportedly avoiding process servers but likely to appear.

Speecl Yne New ‘York Herbert T Ketcham Honry Fairburn Sierbert Taylor Justice Maddox The Supremo Court Brooklyn Edward Ward Vanderout Ann. Scannel Wepper Pelter May Perper Mra Pepper Mrz Vanderbilt

Ricardo De Acosta dies at Havana born 1888 Cuban patriot

Special from The Washington A Cuban patriot and father of Mrs Philip M Indig formerly Mira W HD Stokes died Saturday from heart trouble after a long illness. Born in Havana he fled during a Cuban insurrection and later taught Spanish at Harvard. He later engaged in sugar refining and Ward Steamship Line before passing away. His daughter Mrs Lydig, a society figure, married Yept Loydlg at Grace Church with Archbishop Corrigan officiating. their union produced a son who was awarded to the mother after a May 1909 divorce.

Lydig W EF. D. Stokes Washington New York Ricardo de Acosta Philip M Indig Mira W HD Stokes de Acosta Havana Spain Boston Harvard University Cuba de Acoste Ward Steamship Line Buaiers

Train Tragedy Strikes Washington Boys in Baltimore

Three Washington youths traveling to Baltimore were struck by an express train near Felton Junction. Edward Selby, 19, was killed. Howard Klein, 19, and Guy Knott, 16, were injured. Klein suffered a leg fracture and was taken to a hospital. Knott survived after alerting Klein. Parents notified. coroner and police opened inquiries.

Edihe Selby Edward Klein Guy Knott Baltimore Nemed—Knott Lae Mint—Klet Washington Wea Pennsylvania Felton Junction Date Selby Benand Street Howard Klein Second Street Guy Kknott Fourth Street Elen Maryland Homeopathte Hospital Min Belby Baldwin Knott Serat Pfennig North‘western Waubington Rigga Avenue Elein Fuott Klein

Tragic Freight Train Death Shocks Baltimore Widow

Mrs Mary Selby mourns son Tidward Selby killed by a freight train near Baltimore Union Station. Report notes Edward Selby warned against hopping freight cars. Family details include four children, brothers Roy and Clarence, and mentions public school background and government meals work.

Edward Selby Post Mary Selby Second Street Tidward Baltimore Union Station Therm Edward Aid Adaie Frank Nell Baward Kane Guy Hnott Benning Frank Nel Cxmb Cdu Mca Silly Roy Grant Clarence Bayar Seber Mdina Gan Coepcier Helper Sunen Bors Rwie Suhoeks

Judge Kenesaw Landis reportedly ill amid trial stress

Chicago Aug 23 The Watchetton Post reports Judge Kenesaw Landis is suffering nervous exhaustion from the Standard Oil trial. From Delph, Ind the account notes his brother Representative Charles B Landis watched from the riverbank as the jurist declined to appear and joked about the pantry depletion and family meals while a local dinner menu was described in a light, humorous tone.

Wachtaston Post Chicago Alextoo Kenesaw Mj Landla Dppepance Charles B Landis Delpht Landis

Fisherman Catches Sparrow With Fishing Line

A Georgetown man describes a strange scene along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal where a fisherman snagged a sparrow with his line. The bird died minutes later, a claim the narrator insists is true and says has not yet reached Oyster Bay.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Georgetown Aqueduct Bridge Walton Iteaight Faherman Eilenes Oyster Bay

Light Hurt In Car Panic On Penn End Shady Avenue

A Pittsburg Railway car ran beyond the motorman control on a steep grade near Fifth Avenue. Eight passengers leaped free as the unmanageable car veered off the track and halted. Injured were Patrick Melian Barry Senior Frank Porter M P Baldwin Jesse Meyburg and others.

Peasengers Ward Pittsburg Pa Parsons Penn End Shady Avenue Pittsburg Railway Company Fifth Avenue Goor Patrick Melian Barry Senior Hexvital Frank & Porter M P

Fire Devours Four-Story Toledo Structure In August Blaze

A $150,000 fire gutted the Moreton Track and Storage Building at 12 Éturon Street in Toledo. The four story structure housed the International Harvester Company restaurant and small shops. The blaze threatened the Toledo Club and News and Times offices until the north wall collapsed, trapping workers briefly before they escaped. The cause was unknown and losses were estimated around $6,000 to $10,000. Firefighters arrived promptly, and several men fled to safety as the building’s wall failed.

Toledo Moreton Track Gnn Wrick Éturon Street International Harvester Company Toledo Club The News and the Times Hremen Bern

Theater seizure by Klaw & Erlanger at Lyric linked to Laughlin dispute

Filched theater raid in Buffalo witnesses Klaw & Erlanger representatives seizing the Lyric Theater this morning after a fight and revolvers. Laughlin, accused of dealing with the theater trust, claims contracts grant eight years of possession. Central Office detective news follows as authorities pursue Laughlin’s ouster and Kemp suspect moves.

Buffslo Klaw & Erlanger Shuberts Lyric Theater John Lauehna Theater Trust Laughlin Law & Heanger Shuberte Ais Cedam Cape

Aged man kills wife in Abell home near Tulsa

Hayer Barney, 96, reportedly killed his wife at their Abell residence near Tulsa. Authorities say three months earlier he allegedly attempted to kill Richard Lewis, who had been courting his daughter, but no arrest had been made.

Hayer Tulsa I. Ter Dock Barney Abell Barnes Richard Lewis

Patient Hangs Herself at New Jersey Hospital

Louisa J Norris, a private patient in New Jersey Hospital at Fairhaven, N J, committed death by her own action today by strangling herself with a belt. The hospital superintendent reports the incident.

Trenton Louisa J Norris New Jersey Hospital Fairhaven, N

Invasion Reports Strain Venezuela Britain Ties

The Venezuelan consul in Georgetown reports seven Bettie Dollce crossed into Venemnda on 1 August and a British frontier force led by Capt Calder seized gum-trees product at gunpoint. The matter is not deemed a diplomatic intervention, with authorities awaiting further details. The American note on five claims against Venezuela echoes the same stance.

Willemstad Wenempig Georgetown British Guiana Bettie Dollce Venemnda Morawhgans Vwendryelan Arema Tegatron Venezuela Guiena Calder

Record Dash Saves Woman in New Jersey

Ben J Frankford of Philadelphia sprinted to Atlantic City after a wire warned of his wife’s illness. He traveled Camden to Pierrepont by train in one hour four minutes, aided by a cab pulled by fast horses to the hotel. An operation saved Mrs Frankford’s life.

Girshand New Jersey Weahingten Post Atlantic City Hla Wite Pierrepont Ben J Frankford Philadelpnia Frankford Pennsylvania Masie Camden Station Philadelphia Performan Ted Mies Frankford

Wreck injures twenty on Denver Rio Grande train near Pueblo

A Denver and Rio Grande passenger train en route west wrecked near Femfee twenty five miles west of Pueblo Colorado injuring around twenty people. Notables among the injured include Alce S Coleman of Arbor Michigan D Daturgis of Chicago and S C Greiner of Evansville Indiana.

Denver

Arsenal Heads Arrested Thirty Italian Officials Accused of Embezzlement

Thirty officials of Castellammare Arsenal were arrested after a probe revealed extensive embezzlement tied to contractors supplying warehouses. An additional contractor’s associate was also taken into custody amid alleged collusion and kickbacks.

Wapley Castellammare Arsenal

Auto Crash Kills Three Women and Man in Newport Trip

A touring car overturned near a sharp curve on the road to Narragansett Pier killing W. Merrill of Boston and L. Sandstrom, and injuring others. Five other occupants escaped with minor injuries. the party had left Newport for Narragansett Pier earlier in the day. Merrill was head of a stock brokerage firm at 82 State Street in Boston.

Saunderstown W. Wale de Merrill Beacon Street Baston State Street Gris Landetrom Mattapan Massachouffeur Nacrsganerte Pier Frederick IL Milliken Milton Mase Miss Bial Milliken Sirn Merrill W Waldo Merrill Milsen Corey, Milliken & Co Boson Newport Milken Narragansett Pier Mer Milliken South Ferry Fier Lendstrom Sandstrom Kollex Eveil Panta Rita Miliken Boston

Capitalist Dies in Car Crash at Embankment

In Chattanooga Tennessee on August 25 Benjamin Franklin Reese aged forty eight, a leather industry pioneer and son of Ban Reese of New York, was killed when his auto plunged over an eleven foot embankment. William Love and WE Headrick suffered injuries, while Headrick was only slightly hurt. The wreck occurred at night with the car rolling over the embankment.

Chattanoogs Tenn Benjamin Franklin Reese Bans Reese New York William Love Headrick

Auto crash victim dead in five mile beach collision

Philadelphia reports a man named Horcy Gurit died from injuries after a train struck an automobile near Wildwood Five Mile Beach on Saturday. His father Henry Thur of Philadelphia drove the car. Mrs Gurk and Walter Wo Gurk along with his wife escaped severe injuries. The victim had been in a hospital today.

Philadelphan Suecumbe Philadelphia Horcy Gurit Five Mile Beach Wildwood Henry Thur

Man shoots wife's companion in Baltimore confrontation

William R. Larrimore of 421 Lombard Street fired two shots at Dukes as Dukes stood in the parlor after entering the rear of the home on Lombard Street. Dukes, wounded in the back, staggered away and collapsed. Dukes was bandaged at Jefferson Pharmacy and taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital. Police say Larrimore suspected Dukes of visiting his wife and had warned him away.

Washington Baltimore Max William R. Larrimore Lombard Street P Dukes Matsonville Dukes Jeffereons Pharmacy Joins Hopkins Hospital Canton Larrimore

Royal Yacht Club Wall Challenge Discussed at Dublin

Royal Insh Yacht Club and officials hold a tense session over concessions for the Americas Cup defense. Sir Thames Lipton has arrived at Queenstown aboard the Erin as talks stall on whether a next challenge will proceed, with club members declining to comment beyond noting required concessions and potential delays.

Royal Insh Yacht Club Dublin Thames Lipton Queenstown Erin Triscer i Boweser Royal High Yacht Club Cay

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