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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1907

Page

7

Grand jury probes fake bucket shop deals in city

The grand jury opened an investigation at 11 yesterday with Secret Service officer Klinke the first witness. It examined records from last Friday's raid and heard that immunity talks may slow further action as district attorney Given weighs options while some firms had offered immunity to end their old transactions. Municipal authorities plan more arrests if violators persist.

Grand Jury Secret Service Omcer Klinke District Attorney 5 I¢ Ty Given Ius Poliuy Permasonts

Murder of a colored man on the Philadelphia and Reading tracks

May Lynch, a colored man in Southesquenna county, was shot on the Philadelphia and Reading line at night. Three shots hit Police Officer George Echurnan in distinct locations. Echurnan survived briefly, died minutes later after reporting the assailant was a negro. A wounded man later identified as the suspect was found in a lumber yard and taken toward Allentown amid threats of lynching.

Southesquenna Co George’ Echurnan Philadelphis Reading Teal Aight Schuman Megto Ives Easton Jatt Fusion Bethlehem Clicens Sladesd Allentown Bellevue

Community seeks ghoul clue in grave desecration case

A New York lawyer and church trustees spearhead a manhunt after the grave of Margaret Tunwind is vandalized. An autopsy revealed suspected theft of body parts while footprints show two suspects entered from nearby country paths. a reward is promised for information leading to arrests.

Margaret Tunwind Grant B Schiey Spicopal Hichar Ladaburs New York Ja Chutman Walt John Murmer Xaperin Ve Cempery Margaret Enich Elena Farsay Uo Citran Wittll Harmer

Attack on Cohn prompts police hunt in Revere

A brutal assault on Leo Cohn at his Broadway clothing factory left him unconscious and robbed. Police, led by Commissioner Wood, launched a major manhunt with a large force after three assailants were believed to know his business arrangements and used a cane during the attack.

Dowrfomn & Fleime Iernard Co Mn Wood Allon Revere Cohn Gollard & Company Tweltin Broadway

Mystery in Assault at Aqueduct Bridges Emergency Ward

A well dressed man and a young woman sought care at Emergency Hospital after alleged assault near the Aqueduct Bridges end. The man claimed multiple names and addresses that proved fictitious, while both suffered facial injuries and shock. police report indicate the pair avoided giving true identities.

Virgina Aqueduct

Roosevelt for Digging On Commission Hears He Upholds Canal Expenditures

The President approved Col Goethals request to continue canal expenditures beyond the pro rata monthly allowance for the year ending June 30 1916. The commission said more work than expected can be funded until next July with a deficiency to be covered by Congress.

Canal Commission Uret Congress Tady Col Goethals Secretary of War Rogers Commission

James Carrigo Free Release Five Others Held

Victims James Carrigo and his mother Mrs Mary Carrigo say an unidentified assailant attacked them at their home 1208 Half Street Southeast while Joseph Carrigo was wounded defending his mother. Police acknowledge a family feud motive and have arrested several innocents while investigating the case. Carrigo defends his family and denies beer at home, describing the attacker as a stocky man about 175 pounds with a dark complexion.

James Carrico Mary Carrieo Joseph Robert Jenks Firth Precince Aftar Carrico Providence Hospital Joseph Aleo Impu Jose Sarey Asault Currie Tua

Sudden Pittsurgh Visitor Dies Before Wedding Plans

Pittsburgh scene stunned by the sudden death of Charles Lyon a Baltimore resident and Jamestown NY couple Miss Hewsie Margaret Bitag and Charion L Flaccus Jr the two families involved were astonished by the elopement rumors. Lyon died at 7 am in a relative's home after asthma attack. Funeral arrangements set for Baltimore and Washington, with services led by Rev Louis Stern before burial in Baltimore.

Anne Pittsburg Jamestown Hewsie Margaret Bitag Charion L Flaccus Jr Pittsburg Morris Zyon Baltimore Oresident Washington Pittabure Charles Goldsmith George Calvert Street Lyon Biles Murray Hill Avenue Ajercom Charla le Placeua Mr Goldsmith Stratford Avenue L Flaccus Glass Company Land Sran New York City Pitsburg Langbergh & Broth

Taft Speech in Columbus Stirs Bryan Response

Lincoln Nebr August 26 Bryan replies to Taft speech at Columbus Ohio. Bryan argues Taft misrepresents him and avoids clear reform positions. He criticizes Taft on railroad policy and trusts, notes Taft favors government by injunction but avoids firm tariff reforms, arbitration, or senator election by the people.

Lincoln Nebr William J Bryan Taft Columbus Ohio Jay Bryan Ww Trust Volveg Pitch & Combing Tom Weewuse Nediewa Amee Bence Bryans Becauen

Taft Speech Tour Through Missouri Cities

Secretary William H Taft delivered speeches in Joplin Webb City Carthage and Springfield Missouri during a Lone trip by air and train. Crowds greeted him in Claremore Tulsa and Joplin with thousands listening at Central Park Springfield. Taft reiterated Ohio speech themes and concluded with a reception at the Colonial Inn and remarks by Senator Warner.

Talla Joplin Webbert Carthage Springfield Secestary William H Taft Toplin Oklahoma Claremore Tulsa Meee Taft Missouri Kansas Taft Waa Webb City Jaener Raft Barten Springfeld Springftield Rersone Central Park Columbus Ohio Taft Fa Warner Arti

Policeman Stabbed as Assailant Shot by Witness

A police officer was stabbed during an incident on Virginia Avenue and E Street. Eugene Bell allegedly shot the assailant after the attack, while officer Auran’s notebook notes aided the response. Police report the wound may be life threatening and under investigation.

Strobel Eugene Bell Virginia Avenue E Street Auran Hum Aurans Ify Porket Iara White Esidete Micie Ehik Twelfth Street Thia Joreing

Insane Woman Kills Attendant at Lincoln Sanitarium

August night at Bailey Sanitarium where an inmate, held handcuffed for frenzy, escaped and seized carbolic acid. She threw a large quantity into the attendant’s eyes nose and mouth, causing a painful death. The deceased man served at the sanitarium and had faced delusions about attempting to tell relatives.

Scottanum Lincoln Jay Guilogly Bailey Sanmtarium

Train Collision Kills Two in Norfolk and Western Accident

A head on crash between Norfolk and Western freight trains near Barden early today killed conductor Robert Gilmore of this city and engineer J C Purdy of Batavia Ohio and seriously injured six trainmen. A relief train arrived with supplies while engineers CY Smith and William Nichola and fireman C Werkman, all from this city, were among the injured.

Portsmouth Robert Gilmore J.C Purdy Batavia Ohio Norfolk and Western Barden CY Smith Willam Nichola C Werkman

Logan W VY suspect in Kemp case is captured at Logan

Detective McNamee identifies a Logan W VY man as a likely Kemp imitation after arrest Sunday night. He asserts the prisoner resembles Kemp but denies being him, then releases him after an hour of questioning. The incident drew a boisterous crowd and police ordered arrests for disorderly conduct.

Washington Charleston Holden Logan Arthur Kemp McNamee Washington Police Force McNames Morrow Orlock Sheri Moore Coon An Me Namea Kemp Conversa Ion Weehington Sherif Moore Agene Bella Neers Old Sheri Maars Hell Jsald McNamees Vecter Negroca Virginia Avenue Boma Logan W Va Gtrobel Aaran Svonding Metropolitan Senna Fee Tre Growf Nefioet Ie Abey Logrn Soran Slowiy Strobel

Fairbanks Man Severed Arm In Engine Yard Incident

Bravens twenty eight years old, a brakeman, had his right arm severed near the shoulder and skull contused after a switch engine struck him in the North Attilijamento yard. He was taken to Casualty Hospital and later listed in serious condition. The accident occurred while he was preparing an engine for Sacramento bound service as national irrigation congress opened.

Airl Nesta Charles Butler Ernest White Ang Mary Fortney Gald Phe Fifteenth Street Cor Hicu Nod Casualty Sacramento Baltimore Ohio North Attilijamento Capitol D Streets Chicago Vica Preament Stevens Charles W Fairoanke Quincy Street Cwiton National Irrigation Congress Ee Xaim

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported From Europe to New York

Reports list multiple ocean steamship movements from Glasgow Bremen Hamburg and Bremen to New York with several vessels name d for routes via Cherborne and Boulogne including arrivals expected in August and early September. The Vienna report notes the anticipated visit of the German emperor to the Houmatian court likely at end of August or in spring. Swedish and Nova Scotia connections appear in the dispatch with dockings planned in New York.

Bremen New York Por Tusedey Petrioi Hamburg

Trinity Church Seeks New Leader as Grin Heads to Chicago

Rev Alfred W Grin, longtime curate in charge of downtown Trinity Church, accepts the rectorship of St Peter's Church Chicago and will depart next month for his new charge. Eev A W Gaffin remains in charge of downtown work.

Eev A. W. Gaffin Chicago New York Alfred W Grin Trinity Church Et Peter'a

Cadets Parade at Jamestown Exhibition Draws Crowd

About 400 cadets from Culver Military Academy showcased arms maneuvers at the White Lot in Jamestown. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry reviewed the display as a crowd of around 1000 watched. Cadets, in duck tunics, rode Black Horse troopers and included three infantry companies.

Culver Miliary Academy Newberry Cleveland Ohio LP Gignilliat Academs Thomas Gignilliat Hunt Glaycock Grainer Grank McNagney Noble Kennedy Prot Marion United States Naval Academy Chase William Jennings Bryan Bryan Annapolis Quiver Naval Academy Cagera Mount Vernon Ctv

Cadets Clash With Revenue Cutter Captain on Street

A Revenue Cutter Captain attempting to push through Culver Military Academy cadets marching up Fourteenth Street was knocked to the sidewalk and trampled. Police on scene failed to halt the cadets who dispersed into a hotel after the incident leaving the captain uninjured but irate.

Cross Park Tooman Ross United States Revenue Cutter Sere Culver Military Academy Fourteenth Streets ED Attt House Wopombo Larrick Wolfe First Precinct Fourteenth Street Bhblut House Tatler Ross Pans St Firet Youire Savaral Cadats

Consular Service Changes and Appointments

The State Department announced numerous consular shifts. Albert R Morawets becomes consul general at large of Central and South America. Others move: Church Howe to Montreal, William Harrison Stadley to Manchester, Allert R Moranets to Bahia, Michira M Bartleman to Madrid, Tobn W Ofinea to Montevideo, Frederick Wooding to Newcastle NS W, James B Miller to Calais, Merrill G neth to Matamoras, Augustus Ko Ingham to Calais, Victor B Unhalme to Acapulco, Lonn A Lathrop to Cardiff, Clarence A Miller to Matamores, William H Stobertson to Gothenburg, Samuel T Lee to Nogales, Cavin F Smith to Zanathar, Jacob & Conner to Bale, Nathanze BE Stewart to Castelamars, William P Worden to Bristol, James Long to Patras, Edward Nathan to Tatras, Rex Hanne to Quoque, Arthur Cheney to Messina, Hernenay De Soto to Maria, Thomas W. Voetter to Saltillo, Henry D Raker to Habut, Almar F Dickson to St Pierre, Elrold A Weldon to Consular Lexte.

State Department Church Howe Montreal Manchester William Harrison Stadley Tilnois Allert R Moranets Arizona Bahia Central and South America Michira M Bartleman Massachusetts Madrid Ofinea Indiana Consi Montevideo Santos Frederick Wooding Filinoia Newcastle James B Miller Calain Odeasa Merrill G California Bristol Cardin Glarence Miller Missouri Matamores Willim H Stobertson Virginia Gothenburs Samuel T Lee Michigan Nogales Cavin F Smith Pennsylvania Zanathar Jacob & Conner Iowa Conpal Bale ' Nathanze Stewart Georgia Castelamars William P Worden James ¥ Long Patras Edward Nathan Cones Tatras Rex Hanne Calfarmia Amor Tqulque Arthu & Cheney Connastiout Reichenburg Messina Hernenay de Soto

Weather Conditions Across Regions Suppress Storm Threats

Weather Bureau reports varied conditions from the Atlantic coast to the Midwest with scattered showers and moderate temperatures. Forecasters expect warm to cool trends with southeasterly winds on the Lower Mississippi Valley and improving conditions along the East, while European forecasters warn of unsettled systems offshore.

Pt Agelenttere Weather Bureau Washington Alanie Coast Yalno Plorda Aleaa Dakotsssbracka Kanes Preston Arlis Owe Wisconsin Smlancer New Fingland Dale Atlantis South Atlantic Gulf Morteast Leves Wearentay Upper Lakes Grene Bank

Royal couple betrothed in high society circles

Court circles report an engagement soon for Prince George of Greece and Princess Napoleon Bonaparte grandniece of Prince Roland Boraperte. Dallas Aug. 6. Herring, alleging family troubles, attacked a victim at his Arlington home before surrendering in Dallas after the assault.

Pace George Greece Pricess Y Napoleon Bonaparte Rome Prince George The Powers Crete Princs Roland Boraperte Dallas Ayiington Herring Herring

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