Woman Charged After Breakup Sparks Winchester Shooting
Powell Brooks of Alexandria is in Winchester jail charged with assault with intent to kill Mrs. Alexander M Baker and her daughter Miss Virginia C Baker. The would be slayer, said to be madly in love, twice fired a revolver at Mrs Baker during a hospital visit but the weapon did not explode. Brooks waived preliminary exam and awaits grand jury action in January, with bail denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirifinix
C. Baker
Winchester
Brooks
Washington Post
A. Powell Brooks
Alexandria
Alexander M Baker
Virginia C. Baker
Young Brooke
Wison
Baker
Ishabie
Fim
Grand Jury
Indications of Murder and Local Marriages in County
Reports from Rockville and surrounding areas detail a suspected murder of canal boatman Martin Kingel near Bis Pool, with his battered lantern found weeks later. In separate items, local marriages include Keys and Nellie Callahan of Independent Hill, Edward Morningstar and Mary Loy of Barnesville, and Charles Howard and Mabel Small of Quince Orchard. Licenses issued for Marlena Speck and Robert Rinkette, Lena Speck, Walter Shanoltz and Sable Havener, and Benjamin Jarboe and Margaret Histor. A divorce decree was granted in favor of Emma Knorr against Augustus E Knorr in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Say
Washington Post
Robert &. Rinkette
Misa Lena F. Speck
Walter Steward Shanoltz
Sable Havener
HMAS
Benjamin F. Jarboe
North Takoma
Margaret L Histor
Boyda
William L. Mowrey Daried Near Waynesboro at 69
Staunton records William L. Mowrey a Confederate veteran and longtime Augusta County sheriff who later served as revenue commissioner for the South River district. He died last night near Waynesboro aged sixty nine and is survived by a daughter Laver. Va. Dee St-Mra Christina Dadia man widow of Reuben Dadia man four miles west of Lorsy Mm Dedman died yesterday in the county leaving several sons and daughters. Dest Wishes of the Season from The Mods extends best wishes for a happy prosperous New Year to friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
William L. Mowrey
Waynesboro
Augusta County
South River District
Laver
Dee St
Christina Dadiaman
Lorsy
Mm Dedman
Reuben Dadiaman
Paveral
White held for jury in Canton Bank shortage case
Will Nam 1. White, a Canton National Bank paying teller, faced a preliminary hearing in Baltimore on a $5,500 default. National Bank examiner Samuel M. Hahn testified White admitted a shortage, saying he spent the money to beautify his home. Estimates ranged up to about $5,800 with ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
White
Canton National Bank
United States
Rogers
Federal Grand Jury
National Bank
Samuel M. Hahn
Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Glenn denies Blackburn charges in NC contest
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh N C Dec Gov Glenn declares there is no foundation to Blackburns charges in the contest against Hackett. He calls every charge utterly false. Blackburn accuses Glenn Hackett and American Book Company of a conspiracy to defeat him in the Highth North Caroling district. Hackett plans a reply in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Raleigh, N
Dec
Glenn
Blackburn
Elad Hackett
Hackett
American Book Company
Highth North
Caroling
Trainmen Injured in Pope's Creek Rail Accident
A broken rail on the Pope's Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad between Mullikin and Upper Marlboro Maryland caused a rear coach to derail and overturn into a swamp. Three trainmen were injured: James G. Mattingly of Baltimore suffered severe head lacerations, Hugheton Morris the baggage master was bruised, and Declan, baggage man's assistant, had minor hurts. The three were the sole occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope's Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mullkin
Upper Marlboro
James G.mattingly
Baltimore
Hugheton Morris
Tea Upper Marlboro
Declan
Fall in Deep Run Hunt Brings Riders to Safe Clubhouse Return
The Deep Run Hunt at Brook Bridge on Saturday afternoon drew ten couples of hounds through Ya flow Tavern to Dumbarton and Mordecai's, with Mrs Corydon Hobson's hunter falling in a hole causing a sprained ankle. Despite one scare, the field finished with a safe run and a large reception at the club, hailed as the best hunt of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Hobson
Washington Post
Richmond
Brook Bridge
Ya Flow
Squire Daracott
Hermitage Road
Dumberton
Bird Hillington
Hunter
Dumbarton
A . Caryden Hobson
Cause Of S A L Wreck Near Peachland NC
Official statement cites an extra northbound freight breaking on a grade near Peachland sixteen miles north of Monroe NC. A flagman warned passenger train No 32 but its lamp went out as the approaching train neared. An investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Peachland
Garrett
Seaboard
Monrose
N. C
Fagman Wasa
Tan
Alblane master sues over collision damages in Norfolk court
Capt Trin nick of the British steamship Albiana filed a libel in the U S court here against the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad tug Crisfield and transfer barge No 3 claiming 26000 for loss of time and demurrage after a collision. Executions fixed for February 8 in Raleigh for two murders on Southern Railway and at Durham. Annapolis announces school tax fund distribution for 1907 quarter starting January 1 with county and Prince George listed among contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albiana Snes
Norfolk
Trinnick
Alblane
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Crisfield
Albiana
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
Frank Bohannon
Greensboro
Southern Railway
John W Hedge
Durham
Annapolis
County
Prince Sones
Obituary notices from Rockville and Texarkana
Maryland obituary notices report Edward Hewitt of Norbeck dying in Baltimore after a lung ailment. He was unmarried and survived by his parents, several brothers and a sister. The Texarkana item notes Mrs. Mary Hunter Gebeer, once Miss Lary Hunter, died there after years of residence, survived by husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Edwand Hewitt
RM Hewitt
Norbeck
Baltimore
Haig
Charles Gebeer
Lary Hunter
Texarkans
Ark
Stones
Georgi M Hunter
Montgomery County National Bank
Sho Ja
Anad
Staunton Couple Weds in Baltimore Methodist Church
Staunton resident James Liggett wed Migs Vara in Baltimore at a Methodist church last night. Reverend P H Mammoll officiated the ceremony amid local attendance from Staunton and Baltimore circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
James Liggett
Staunson
Migs Vara
Baltimore
Methodist Pattonage
P H Mammoll
Alexandria Year in Review Highlights Fire, Tax, and Trade
The Alexandria year end report shows 62 fire alarms, 18 hours 30 minutes service, 1,228 lodge rs at police HQ, 318 deaths, 63 building permits totaling 66,200 for new structures and 34,40 for repairs, and 657 deeds in the Corporation Court. The Virginia Corporation Commission granted a charter to Roof-leak Manufacturing Co with James P. Billott as president, and Dominic Buzze, among others, linked to local incidents and resignations, including gas works chief Harry M. Hanzman considering a move to Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Varus
Ifm
Corporation Court
Circuit Court
Virginia Corporation Commission
James P. Biliott
Chamberlain
Bilioti
Chicago
Board Supports Jackson in Exposition Controversy
Richmond Dec 31 The Negro Development and Exposition Company executive board backs Giles B Jackson director general seeking $27 000 from a $190 000 federal appropriation. Government committee to hear Jackson and board members in Washington. He alleges negro politicians conspired to topple the present regime to gain offices. Board recommends $20 000 yearly salary for Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
The
Negro Development and Exposition Company
Giles B. Jackson
Jackson
Negro Exposition Company
Government Commission
Int
Husband Shoots Wife in Petersburg Home
Special to The Washington Port Emma Poarch wife of Emmett Poarch residing on Lombard street was shot four times by her husband at home. He demanded privacy and fired after she refused to speak alone before witnesses. Poarch swallowed laudanum and collapsed on his wife then was arrested and jailed. The couple had been married nine years and Mrs Poarch’s death was imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Petersburg
Emma Poarch
Emmett Poarch
Lombard Street
Tr Jg
Parch
Poarch
Fraternity Dance by Theta Delta Chi at George Washington
The Theta Delta Chi Chi Deutron Chapter at George Washington University held its eleventh annual Christmas ball and banquet at Rauscher's last night with more than sixty couples attending. The ball's committee included Edwin H King William J Tarkenton Delos H Smith and others. patronesses were Mrs Sterrett Mrs Hay Mme Quesada Mrs Schoenfeld Mrs Albert Mrs Manion and Alis Atkinson. Elk Grove Butter Coupons Entitle You to a beautiful picture free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Delta Chis
Rauscher
Theta Delta Chi
George Washington University
Hame
Edwin H King
Wiliam J. ‘Tarkenton
Delos H. Smith
BH. F. A Schoenfeld
Mrs Marth Biarth Denies Being Among Wreck Victims
A police report claims Mrs F A Biarth of 917 Street NW was listed among morgue victims. Detective questioned Mrs Marth who admitted she fainted at the morgue while trying to identify acquaintances, and that her name had been published as deceased. She visited Frederick-area acquaintances to ease suspense and learned of the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Biarth
Frederick
Alek
Baltimore Banker criticizes Congress over railroad labor costs
Baltimore banker R Lancaster Williams visited the wreck site near Washington and blamed Congress and state legislatures for forcing railroads to cut rates and raise taxes. He argued this forces cheap labor to sustain dividends and bonds, noting Sunday excursions as a consequence and urging lawmakers to focus on safety and service quality rather than price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
R. Lancaster, Williams
Middendorf, Williama & Co
Richmond
Washington
Willams
Williams
John Skelton Willams
Seaboard Air Line Halfway
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company
Norfolk and Portsmouth
Congress
Williama
Southern Railway
Last Rites Given After Local Tragedy at Brookland
Rev. A M Mark assistant pastor of Stantony's Church in Brookland describes administering Catholic last rites to many Catholics after a disaster. He recalls the dying pleading for prayers and expresses shock yet finds some comfort in faith amid catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Mark
Stantony’s Church
Brookland
Alleged Dead Man Appears At Land Office
Chief Clerk Macy of the General Land Office is relieved when Don M. Carr, his stenographer, arrives alive. Macy had heard Carr was killed in the Terra Cotta wreck and had sought a replacement. Carr says his wife was injured in the disaster but he is unhurt and puzzled by the mistaken report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy
General Land Office
Don M. Carr
Mr. Carr
Mr. Macy
Rockefeller Gives University of Chicago 3 Million Endowment Boost
John D. Rockefeller donates about 2 million dollars to the University of Chicago as the year begins, raising total benefactions to 19.4 million. The gift enlarges the endowment by 2.7 million in securities and adds 217 thousand to cover deficits, fund instructor salary rises, and support various needs.
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Chicago
Dec. S
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Mr. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Harry Pratt Judson
Toe
Rockefeller
New York
Judson
Martin A. Ryerson
C. L. Hutchinson
Board of Trustees and Business
Wallace Heckman
Notable Generals Die In Quick Succession At December End
Asbury Park New Jersey dec 21 Gen John Walker Barriger died at the New York and Long Branch Railroad depot from heart disease aged twenty five. A son Lisut W. S. Barriger U S A in Cuba. Lt Gen Hiram Scofield died yesterday in Seattle at seventy seven. Gen Scofield served in the Union army. Rev Dr Joshua Allan Lippincott died in Chicago. Oliver B Green a retired civil engineer eighty one and president of Green Trading Co died in Chicago after two years illness. Green helped build the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal and was brother of Andrew H Green father of Greater New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
John Walker Barriger
New York and Long Branch
Barriger
West Point
Lisut W. S. Barriger
Chicago
Oliver B. Green
Green
Green Trading Company
Sturgeon Bay
Andrew H. Green
New York
Greater New York
Salvation Army Leader Opens Suicide Prevention Bureau in London
Gen William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army announces a new bureau at Army headquarters London to check deaths by own action. The service will offer sympathetic advice without inquiry into applicants past or circumstances and keep confidences strictly. Booth plans a February trip to Japan via the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvationists
London
Dec
William Booth
The
Salvation Army
Japan
United States
Army
Booth
Rhodes Draws With Terry Martin In 25 Round Bout
In Providence Arkansas on December 2 Billy Rhodes of Kansas City fought Terry Martin of Philadelphia to a 25 round draw. Rhodes had a moment to finish it midway but did not. From then on the bout was even and both fighters tired at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Billy” Rhodes
Kansas City
Terry Martin
Philadelphia
Rhodes
Rajah of Goa Killed After Desperate Stand
The Rajah of Goa in Celebes was found dead in a ravine after a punitive Dutch force discovered his stronghold on Christmas Day. He fled with followers and toppled into a precipice. the entire party perished in the ravine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Goa
Celebes
Dutch East Indies
Knighthood Probable for James Bryce Ambassador
London reports that James Bryce, newly named British Ambassador to Washington, is likely to be offered knighthood. The decision was declared today as part of the honors for his service and appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassador
Washington
London
James Bryce
Missed ill fated train saves man from harm
Special to The Washington For Rockville Md Dec 31 Robert G An ton of this place narrowly missed being a passenger on the ill fated train wrecked in the Terra Cotta collision yesterday He was en route to the depot to catch the Washington bound train and just before reaching the station met a young lady and accompanying her back up town Hilton always rides in the rear coach and believes the chance meeting spared him serious injury or death The Wasmustons' calendar 1907 calendar four sheets 11 by 14 inches four sheets with months and famous bear pictures is noted
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Washington
Rockville
Robert G. AN
Montgomery County
Hilton
Carrie Nation Speech At Watch Night Service Condemns Dances
Carrie Nation denounces dancing cigars and saloons in a Cumberland Maryland watch night service led by the Onward Ladies' Tent. She proclaims herself a warrior against tobacco and drink, joking that her hatchet lacks dynamite. The program featured several singers and a band of local performers. Tierney, a Piedmont mayoral candidate, pledges to leave the saloon business if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Onward Ladies
Independent Order of Rechabites
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Jelther
Irene Kemno
Gertie Bhetler
Virgie Thompson
Jeanetta Koore
Blanche Ogle
Amy L. Bickerton
Estelle West
and Stewart
Arthur Storm
Edwin Bennett
Samuel West
Paul Baranek
Arthur B. Woodland
William Lang
S. Hespler, Jr
Washington Post
Cumberland
Tierney
Citizens
Piedmont
Money for Waterways in House River and Harbor Bill
The river and harbor bill due mid month is expected to exceed 72.3 million dollars in appropriations, a record high since 1885. Key items likely include about 4 million for a Soo dock, another 4 million for Detroit River channel work, deepening Boston harbor, and stronger funds for Delaware and Mississippi rivers with a push to lift the Mississippi allocation to 3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Burton
Detroit River
Boston
Delaware
Mississippi
General Marcus Miller Dead at Fort Barrancas Fla
Brig Gen Marcus P Miller US Army retired died at Fort Barrancas Florida Saturday. Temporary burial performed at the fort. He was seventy one, a Massachusetts native and a West Point graduate who joined the Fourth Artillery in 1868 and rose to brigadier general in 1899 before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Barrancas
Fla
Marcus P. Miller
Fila
Miller
Massachusetts
West Point
Fourth Artillery
Fifth Artillery
Shah's Condition Grave as Assembly Debates Constitution
Teheran December reports say the Shah remains gravely ill. The national Assembly heard the constitution assigned by the Shah, but Assembly members object to the proposed Senate arrangement. Negotiations between the cabinet and the people continue as the constitutional issue stays unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
National Assembly
Senate
New Year Reception Planned by Leading Citizens Board of Managers
The Young Men’s Christian Association hosts a 3 to 6 pm New Year’s reception with a list of managers including M. Shand, John B. Sloman, Frederic I. Moore, H. B Warner, Justice Peelle, Anson & Taylor, and many others. Also noted is a Watch Night service at People’s Mission Hall led by Salvation Army workers with speakers Mrs. Adjt. Quirk James Lee and George W. Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Preal
Es M. Shand
John B. Sloman
Frederic I. Moore
H. B Warner
Justice Peelle
Judgs Anson &. Taylor
G. W. F., Swartzell
S. W. Woodward
Commissioner Macfarland
W. H. H. Smith
George Otis Smith
President Needham
George Washington, University
A. M. Lothrop
W. H Kerr
J. Tabor Johnson
T. A. Aarding
Daniel Fraser
H. Bradley Davidson
W. K Butler
Lieut. J. W. Crawford
James Sharp
Edwin S la Ferra
W. F. Woolad
Edward Tarring
E. R. Rochester
People’s Mission Hall
Salvation Army
People's Mission
Fennayivania Avenue
Adjt. Quirk
James Lee
George W. Well
Havell
Endorsement of Pure Drug Law Promotes Cascarets Trust
A public endorsement asserts support for the Pure Drug Law and cites Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a reliable bowel medicine. The text argues purity and quality guard against fakes and substitutes, urges readers to buy a 10c box, and claims Cascarets protect health by keeping the digestive canal clean and active.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P. Brooks
Disa Baker
Robert T. Barton
Bakers
Powell Brooks
Alexander M. Baker
William Fowles Brooks
City
Young Brooks
Central Bank
Produce Exchange
Issuig Boatman
Big Pool
Sportal
Hagerstown
Martin Kingel
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Bis Pool
Daniel Harsh
Kinsel
Maryland
Specinl
San Rockville
Tudge Hendarson
Hay Algnea
Emma
P Knorr
Chery Qhase
Augustus E Knorr
Virginia
H. White
Tell- Ig
Hc Beattie
Ormond ‘Young
James W Graves
T. N. Carter
Archer Anderson
I. N. Vaughan
Palmer Leigh
Buford
St George Bryan
A C Hobson
A C. Hobson
Spencer Carter
B. H X Ellington
Graffenwald Hobson
H. C Beattie, Jr
E. D Harris
Joe Anderson
Flagman
Virginia Weddings
Roof-leak Manufacturing Company Incorporated
Dominic Buzze
Pennypacker
Alexandria County
Burrell
Rozier Cleveland
Fairfax County
Episcopal High School
Aleaandria
Horace A. Mudd
Ana Migs Goldie
EH. Hicks
First Baptist Church
W. F. Fisher
Jonah BH. White
Alexandra
B. C
Charles
Joseph W. White
Harry M. Hanzman
Charlottesville
Hanzman
Anhier
Ught
BOARD
Husband
Elk Grove
R. Lancaster Williams
Varsity
Chicago Institution
Gen. Barriger
Regular Army
Los Angeles
Cal
Joshua Allan’ Lippincott
East
Middle West
Bryce
New British Am
Montgomery
Wasmustons
Berryman
Post
Will
Saloon
Browning & Baines Inc
Marcus Miller
SHAWS
Berrymen
Clarence H. Beizenstein
Hub
Ps.’ Ave
Mth
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Hudson’s New Variety Store
F Street
Burchell
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