Debate over Tablet Clays Controversy at Biblical Society
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia December 31 A clash inside the Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis focused on Prof Herman Hilprecht’s Nippur clay tablet allegations. Harvard Lyon and Penn Smith objected but the resolution passed 11 to 7 to demand a complete reply in the journal elsewhere. Hilprecht replied that only trustees of the University of Pennsylvania may demand his public review and urged no further commentary at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtom Post
Philadelphia
Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis
Hermann ¥. Tilprecht
Hilprecht
Des Bre
Nsewhere
Lyon
Harvard
Smith
University of Pennsylvania
John P
Peters
Chesen
University of Pennsylvant
Nippur
Funeral notices for numerous residents dated December 1907 to January 1908
Obituary list records multiple deaths and funeral details, names including Mrs. Olivia Holland, Eliza Howson, Elizabeth Lyddane, Abbie E. Markivard, David S. Waters, William Neal, and others. Entries give dates of death, last residence, and pending funeral arrangements or interment details in various Washington addresses and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Craig
Terry Craig
Ing
Eugene Koarks
TT Blerce
Decembe Yoney L
Thonn
Oerrom
Bh Voki
Ma M. Ash
Virginia
Harry
United States Army
Confederate States Army
Holland
Olivia Holland
George IL Getz
Second Street
Bowwson
Elizabeth Howson
Frank W. Howson
Alagary Eleventh
Massachugette Avenue
Lyddane
Joez
Elizabeth For
John Lyiddane
Florida Avenue Northwest
Markivard
Abbie E. Wed
Thomas
Kentinsday
Moorel
Deiathla
Ghorgh Moore
Fourteenth Street
Nealf
William IL
Julia A
Thomas Neale
Florence Neale
Packett
Sixteenth Street
Ober
Kath
Albert WN. Ober
Susanna
John I. Johnston
Tineral Priday
G Street
St. Peter's Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
WW. V
F. A
Robinson
Iwi
W.W. Dudley
Columbia
John Roblinson
Semnoners Ag
Merat
Pelen Upl
John Jakob Uuptl
O'Donogtn
Mohgan Cydonoghue
County Kerry
Ireland
Sanders
Grip
Henry P
Alice W. Sanders
Twenty-first Street
Waters
David S. Waters
Lee’s Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue
Glenwood Cemetery
Acacia Lodge, Jr
Comstock Probing Glyn Book to Ban From Mail
New York December 31 United States district attorney weighs whether Bunor Glyn s Three Weeks falls under the obscene material ban. If found immoral the issue could be seized and sales halted with fines up to 1000 or years hard labor. Comstock declines comment and says cases are heard by district attorneys. Mrs Glyn, visiting New York, faced public snub at a Pilgrim Mothers dinner and left in a huff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthony Comstock
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Bunor Glyn
United States
Comstock
Stimson
Glyn
New York Legislative League
Waldorf-Astoria
Wreckers Move to Tear Down Homes in Queens Yard Plan
A Long Island City wrecking action began to clear dwellings for a 487 acre freight yard in Sunnyside. Undersheriff Phillips and Deputy O'Brien led the work as homes on 380 Rawson Street faced demolition after residents refused $6,500 for their houses. Mrs Ellis Anthony, facing hardship as her sister Miss Theresa McKeon lies dying, pleaded for mercy but to no avail. Authorities suspended at a point to give vacating tenants until Thursday while a broader talk on US German alliance and Monroe doctrine sparked by Prof John Burgess highlighted tensions over a Pacific and Asia mission. Also: John I Mitchell, head of United Mine Workers, is staying at Excelsior Springs for a three week rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sunnysite
Long Island City
John H. Phillips
Joseph O'Brien
Rawson Street
Ellis Anthony
Theresa
Kate McKeon
Thony
Feel House
Theresa McKeon
Anthony Run
Chicago
Roosevelt
John W. Burgess
Mra
Anthony
Phil
United States
Germany
Addrss
Caribon
Pacific
Asia
Europe
Africa
Detroit Man Confirms Egyptian Biblical Manuscripts Discovery
Charles Ty Freer of Detroit says he found ancient Egyptian Biblical manuscripts in a small shop while treasure hunting. He estimates the documents date from the third to seventh century and plans to have the material shared with the world with scientific respect and reverence for Jesus’ sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Charles Ty Freer
City
Henry A. Sanders
Freer
Europe
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Directory Listing
A historical directory lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers with shop addresses on or near major streets. It notes on site chapels, livery connections, and contact numbers for Henry firms including John R Wright Co, R F Harveys Sons, Frank A Speare, Wm H Sardo & Co, Thos S Serg eon, Thos R Nalley & Son, Thos A Costello, Geo P Zahhorst, William Lee, Frank Geier's Sons, and others in the District, indicating on premises chapels and modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.r. Wright CO
Fanerel
Smbalmera
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Funeal
Embalmere
Het
Lincoln
Thos. S
A. Costello
Smbalmar
GEO
P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
William Lee
Aué
Ennsylvatia Ave. Ov
Frank Geier’s Sons
Seventh ST
Thousands Sign Pledge as Northwestern Workers Quit Drink
Special to The Washington Post from Omaha reports Chicago Northwestern Railroad employees pledge total abstinence as a response to winter layoffs. Thousands sign, with many dismissed drinkers blamed for economic strain, a movement growing beyond anti liquor sentiment. Also notes five wireless messages from Sitka Alaska setting a record for distance on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebi
Chicago Northwestern Railroad
Northwestern
Alaska
Vallejo
Cal
Dec
Mare’ Island
Point Loma
Sitka
Glidden Readies 1800 Mile Balloon Flight From Omaha
Charles J. Glidden, prominent automobilist and Glidden tour originator, plans a night ascent next summer from Omaha to Boston in a new balloon with 85 000 cubic feet capacity. The aim is the Lahm Cup for the longest aerial trip in the United States with a July or early August flight. Pilot Leo Stevens, the American aeronaut, anticipates a 15 passenger craft. Glidden departs January 15 for an India car tour and will return ahead of the balloon voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles J. Glidden
Glidden
Omaha
Nebr
Boston
United States
Count de la Vaix
Paris
Russia
St. Louis
Pommern
Atlantic City
Leo Stevens
Seronaut
Stevens
Glinden
India
Lower rent fight expands in New York tenement districts
In New York on December 31 tenants in the Lower East Side press for reductions as landlords offer compromises. Unemployed workers bolster the appeal for a new rent scale, with 6,000 tenement houses organized to demand lower rents. The United Hebrew Charities Association plans to send $7,000 to aid unemployed renters, while tenants anticipate sheltering evicted households within their buildings. Mass meetings discuss the strike, now conducted with quickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lower East
United Hebrew Charities Association
Colettora
Murder Victims Found In Boxcar at Akron Junction
Two Austrian laborers were found murdered in a West Shore boxcar at Akron Junction. The bodies showed head wounds as if struck with an ax. The men had arrived recently seeking work and were seen in the village yesterday. they carried little money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
West Shore
Akron Junction
Laugh and Say Guilty in Cravat Murder Trial Confessional Laughter Rules Jury
Charles Davis known as Capuzzo was found guilty of murder in the second degree for strangling Sophie Kehrer at 47 West Twenty second Street. The courtroom erupted in laughter as investigators and attorneys reenacted the alleged scene with a handkerchief, but the jury remained serious and sentenced Davis to at least twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Davis
Aling Capuzzo
Sophie Kehrer
Davis
Jersey City
Lieut
Petrosint
Davin
Ely
Mr. Bly
Prussian Artillerist Confesses to Maj von Schoenbeck Slaying
Capt. von Goeben, a noted German artillery officer, confesses to murdering Maj. von Schoenbeck on Christmas Day. He faces court martial and possible death by firing squad in Allenstein. The wife of the slain major is arrested on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenstein
East Prestia
von Goeben
Maj
von Schoenbeck
En von Schoenbeck
Tat
Maj. von Schoenbeck
Filipinos Demand High Job In Assembly Vice Governor Plan
Manila December 31 A bill was introduced to make the speaker of the assembly vice governor of the islands. The vice governorship has been vacant since Gen Smith was promoted to governor general. Governor Lopez of Iloilo has been shot and seriously wounded by a disappointed politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Islands
Gen. Smith
Phippine
Lopez
Iloilo
Ecuadorian Minister Arrives in New York on Steamship Prince August Wilhelm
Minister from Ecuador to the United States, Luis Philip Carbo, arrived in New York today aboard the Prince August Wilhelm from Kingston Jamaica. Richard G Leopold Chilean Consul at Baltimore was a passenger on the same steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Del
Luis Philipe
Carbo
Ecuador
United States
Prince August Wilhelm
Kingston
Jamaica
Richard G. Leopold
Baltimore
Harden von Moltke libel case heard in Berlin court
Berlin December 1 The Harden von Moltke libel trial resumed with state urging four months jail for Harden. Count von Moltke, cleared of accusations, defended by his lawyer and spoke, denying any political group near the emperor. Harden’s counsel argued the articles told truth within context and pleaded against imprisonment. Court adjourned to next Thursday for Harden’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Harden-von
Harden
Prince Phillip Zu Eulenberg
von Moltke
von Dibe
von Heyden
Isenbiel
Count von Moltke
Prince Zu Eulenberg
Dr. Seilo
Herr Bernstein
von Elbe
Prince von Bismarck
Liebenberger
Prof
Schweninger
Havana Gas Company Robbed Extradition Arranged
Naples reports Jose Sanche and his wife were arrested here last June at Cuba’s request for theft from the Havana gas company. Extradition to New York was arranged yesterday and the prisoner will soon go to America. Authorities allege the couple left with at least 250000 dollars, pursued from Havana to New York and then to Naples.
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Naples
New York
Jose Sanche
America
Sanche
Cuba
Havana
American flag at auction from T G Middlebrook collection
A Washington Post report notes an auction on January 29 featuring antiquities from the late T G Middlebrook. Among items is an American flag captured in the Shannon Chesapeake engagement, with ownership history vouched for by midshipman Grundy who captured the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
London
T. G. Middlebrook
Shannon
Chesapeake
Grundy
Bomb factory unearthed near Sebastopol Russia
In Sebastopol on December 31 a farmhouse twenty miles from the city yielded two complete bomb production apparatus and twenty seven loaded bombs of a highly destructive type. Also seized were 120 unfinished implements. Three men were arrested at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastopol
Russia
Tolstoi Hurt in Fall from Horse Dislocated Shoulder
Petersburg reports Count Leo Tolstoi was thrown by a stumbling horse and dislocated his shoulder. Despite old age, he is said to be recovering rapidly. Paderewski to Teach in Poland. The Warsaw Conservatory directorship is accepted by Ignace Paderewski, now in America, per a telegram.
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Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Paderewski
Poland
Warsaw
Ignace ' Paderewski
America
Warsaw Conservatory of Magic
Better 2 Percent with Safety Than 4 Percent with Risk
The ad promotes safety over higher returns with 2 percent interest. It lists strong bank capitalization including capital and surplus, stockholders' liability, and undivided profits as foundations of absolute safety. It invites both small and large depositors to open accounts.
Two Men Steal Railways Sack of Cash in Rochester
Two men stole a sack containing 859 in cash from a Rochester Railway Co earnings transfer on Main Street. Motorman W Glover and Conductor L B Clark watched as an auto stopped beside the car and two men, in the station briefly, reentered to find the sack gone. They pursued via Buffalo road, tracing the car east on Main Street. Most of the money was silver coin and the sack was heavy, making the theft hard to carry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Decor
Main Street East
Roachester Railway Company
Existem
State Street
W. Glover
L. B. Clark
Glover
Main Street
Tonneau
Buffalo” Road
New York Health Dept Reports 1907 Births and Deaths
Dr Thomas A Darlington announces 1907 city health statistics. Deaths rise to 79,205 with a rate of 18.48 per thousand. Births total 125,126, up from 111,772 in 1906, the largest gain since 187. Marriages reach 51,097, up from 47,? in 1906. Organic heart disease causes 7,725 deaths, a key factor. The birth rate exceeds London and Paris.
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Washington Post
New York
Thomas A. Darlington
Darlington
London
Paris
Exhumed Body to Get Photo at Woodlawn Cemetery
New York December 31 an unusual procedure occurred when Henry Brown train dispatcher buried December 6 at Woodlawn Cemetery was exhumed three weeks later to photograph his coffin. Mrs Brown secured the permit feeling grief over not having a portrait. Undertaker and photographer assisted as gravediggers opened the coffin and two negatives were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Woodlawn
Henry Brown
Woodlawn Cemetery
Brown
Paris Senate Holds Wake After Minister Dies During Session
Paris December 31 Jean Francois Edmond Guyot-Dessaigne minister of justice collapsed and died during this morning's Senate session. He had been in ill health amid a high pressure budget struggle with the Chamber of Deputies proposing a land income valuation plan to pave the way for a future income tax law. The New Year’s Day Elysee receptions were canceled following his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jean Francois Edmond
Guyot-Dessaigne
Senate
M. Guyot-Dessaigne
Chamber of Deputies
M. Guyot Dessaigne
President FalHeren
Elysee Palace
Belgian Premier De Troos Dies in Brussels
Brussels reports premier and interior minister M De Troos died today at age, ending his short term since May 2. His death stirs Belgium Congo annexation talks as parties sought compromise with King Leopold, who was moved by the news.
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Brussels
M.de Troos
M. de Smet de Nayer
M. de Troos
Belgium
Congo
Leopold
Paris
Mrs Carter Debts 194000 as Bankruptcy Plea Spreads
New York receivership for actress Mrs Leslie Carter Payne and for actress Henrietta Crosman and Maurice Campbell follows bankruptcy filings. Payne schedules show liabilities about 194,418 and assets 57,521 chiefly household debts. assets include jewels and gowns. Debts arise from profits on plays produced with David Belasco over eighteen years. unsecured debts around 188,400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Izra T. Prentice
Leslie Carter Payne
Henrietta Crosman
Maurice Campbell
Payne
United States
Mra. Carter
David Belasco
Receivers Appointed for Chicago Milwaukee Electric Railroad
In Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tuthill appointed receivers for the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company and allied firms. Charles J. Monahan, a stockholder, filed the petition alleging fraud in management. A. C. Frost, the company’s president, is said to have gained control. Carter H. Harrison former Chicago mayor Charles G. Dawes former Comptroller of the Currency and Gordon Ramay vice president were named as receivers.
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Chicago
Wrec
Chicago.and
Milwaukee Eléctric Railroad Company
Tuthill
Cook County
Charles J. Monahan
Monahan
A. C. Frost
Carter H. Harrison
Charles G. Dawes
Gordon Ramaay
Hands Up Wallet Too in Vancouver Tale
A string of wild Daily News items from Dec 31 recounts robberies and scams across cities. In Vancouver farmer John R. Gill fought to protect a wallet in a mugging outside the Columbia Hotel, while other stories note a widow offering her body for a medical school sale and a school headmaster facing dismissal over a barrel-stave punishment policy.
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Vancouver
Wash
John R. Gill
Felidia
Columbia Hotel
Washington Street
Gill
Columbia
J. Gil
Fos
Licensed to Marry Names and Partners in Virginia Maryland
A list of marriage licenses showing multiple couples with ages and hometowns across Virginia and Maryland. Names include Robert H. Thompson, Pearl S. Laughlin, Laviniy Davis, Clarence E. Tucker, Mary H. Beane, Luther O. Moffett, Ines A. Ryan, Anna M. Bramber, Nelie Strider, Henry D. Pollard, Mary M. Carpenter, Evelyn Epes, Lyndia L. Tucker, Viola F. Clark, Lyndia L. Tucker, and others, with rev. ministers and local towns noted. The notice records numerous forthcoming nuptials and associated officiants.
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William 8. Rule
Pearl Davis
Cm. Southgate
Robert H. Thompson
Petersburg
Pearl S. Laughlin
Chester
Ray
Donald G. MacLeod
Algie King
Clarksburg
Laviniy Davis
Rockville
W. H. Ballengee
Clarence E. Tucker
Mary H. Beane
Luther
Moffett
Ines A. Ryan
Owens Williem A. Mellen
Anna M. Bramber
Harry L. Alechire
Nellie Strider
Warrenton
Alexander Blelonics
Henry D. Pollard
Macon
Mary M. Carpenter
Baltimore
Dunlap
John D. [Tby
Blackstons
Evelyn Epes
Richmond
Alexander D Bielanks
Michael A. Martin
Lyndia L. Tucker
Owens
Willam C. Scheible
Health Office Record Deaths Reported Through December
Health office record lists numerous deaths with ages and addresses including Catherine Hagan 57, Charlex Langley 31, Rebecca Grifflem 67, John C.B. Davi 89, John G. Rust 45, Alice Duckett 48, Annie Haatey 67, Samuel Walster likely institutional, Martha M. Coppinger 77, Jesse W. Dunbar 76, John F. Cartaway 6, Sadie Franklin 14, Joseph Heath 2 months, Ethel Harrison 1 month, Walter Frey Jr 1 month. Includes several other initials and partial addresses.
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Catherine Hagan
G St. Ne
Charlex C. Langley
L St. Se
Elle Lee
Mary Becker
St. Nw
Rebecca GS Grifflem
the Cairo
Robert M. Riordan
I St. Me
John C.B. ‘Davi
St. Nnv
John G. Rust
St. Ow
Alice Duckett
Wzl
St. Ne
Annie Haatey
Ist
15Th St. Nw
Samuel Walster
Gort
Hosp
Insane
Avert
Sarsh EH
Clarke
Mt. Ne
Tridget M. Neujabr
Waet Capital St
Wiliam G. "Doone
10Th St. Ne
A. Carter
Joseph E. Heath
St. Ew
Ethel M.harrison
St. Se
Walter R. Frey, Jr
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Temple of Nippur
Temple
H. V. Hilprecht
Hed
Hiprecht
Daniel 2
Noorlan
R University
Bagdad
Abu-Habhba
Abu-Habba
Museum
Hilpracht
rapAp
Prosecutor
Ries
Burgess
Kaiser
Critain
Mitchell
Excelsior Springs
John I Mitchell
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Christ
Blackistone
14Th & H Sts
To-Kalon Wine Co
14Th St. N. W
Glidafwordpre Big Balloon
Mr. Jerome
Major
Count
Bismarck
Havana Gas Company
Count Tolstoi
American Security. and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Brench
Guyot- Dessaigne
Wate
x-Comptroller
Dawes
Milwaukee Lines
Castelberg
National Jewelry Company
Trousseau
Cincinnati
A. B
West Toledo
Ohio
Cincinnati University
J. W. Phelps
Medical Department
University
Katie Silker
West Byveday
RF. OD
Pr. Phéips
Dr. Phelps
Pittsburg
T. Frank Tabor
Crescent
Prof. Tabor
Tabor
William Quinn
Williams
Thomas Quinn
Quinn
Gong
McLouth
Gerteede
Addison
Lincoln Park
N. J
Miss Addison
Brooklyn
Benjamin Pierson
Adirondacks
Herbert Pierson
Mr. Pierson
Los Angeles
Jersey
Burlington
Burlington County
Arthur Wilcox
Delaneo
Wilcox
Delanco
Tare
Waterbury
Conn
James Garthwaite
Burpee
Health Office Record
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