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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1907

Page

8

Died Anslet and Others in December 1906 1907 Notices

A long list of death notices from December 1906 and early January 1907 includes Harriet Fuller Ansley of 813 Erinco Street Alexandria Virginia funeral January 2 1907. Other Obits cover Medith Barnes Estell C Barnes Clarke C Chambers Patrick A Guiney Arthur Chamberlain and more with funeral dates January 2 1907 at various churches and private interments. The notices list relatives and residence details, with family names Barnes Cross Guiney Chamberlain Reed Winston and others.

Ince Harriet Fuller Harrie C. Ansley Erinco Street Alexandria Private Barnes Medith Ja Barnes Estell C. B. EB St Paul's Church Rock Creek Bayl F Street Blanche Hammett P Bayly Bender Ityy II Joseph T "Bender L. C. Penney East Capitol Street Clair Champerlain Simday Athur Chamberlain James H Chamberlain Grace Chamberlain Ace O'Dell Thirty-Fifth Street Narthwe Friesds Cogswell Sears Jon Rosalied Jennie V Charles WW. Cross Age Punersi Holy Trinity Church Georg Town Giusta Albuquerque N Mex Joseph S Stephen Elizabeth Giusta L_ street St Patrick’s Church O’elek Guiney Patrick A Catherine Guiney K Street Titer King Theo Ingalls King H E Hodgkins Westminster Street Calvary Baptist Church Lowe A_ LEE LOW Jennie Lowe McKim Holmond Avenue Bessler Katherine Bessler George J. Bessler Feral Pennsylvania Avenue Glenwood Cemetery Reading Anna Washington Reading Pierson B Fanna Washington Reading St Thomas' Church California Reed—Sudeenly Elizabeth Sturgee Reed Elizabeth Hezekith Sturges Otsego N.Y St Mark 3 Winston Malcolm B Winston Lucien O Elizabeth B Winston Presbyterian Church University Hospital Charlottesville Locust Date Academy Univrsity of Virginia Fairself Malcolm Boddie Winston Martha Mr Neil Mary Wallace Elizabeth Boddie Winston Lucien PD Winston Jr AS J Rice Steaxensburg James F Brannin

Governor Glenn orders arrest of Blackburn over libel charge

North Carolina Governor Glenn directs his attorney to seek the arrest of Congressman J Spencer Blackburn on criminal libel amid a dispute over a letter accusing Glenn of corrupt conduct with the American Book Company. The case links Hackett’s election contest and alleged payments to sway voters, with Glenn denying all accusations and promising a full investigation.

North Carolina Blackburn Glenn American Book Company Hackett Washington Post Raleigh Greensboro J . Spencer Blackburn Washington, D. C R .M. Hackett Post North Carolin

Icebergs 800 Feet High Reported Near Cape Horn

The Washington Post reports from Port Blake ly Puget Sound that icebergs 60 to 80 feet high are forming larger than before. The Prussia encountered 20 to 24 stray bergs at 51 49 south 50 47 west, a temperature drop chilling the crew. A heavy storm battered the Prussia after Cape Horn, as the ship aged thirty eight years.

Washington Post New York Pacific Ocean Prussia Port Blakely Puget Sound Cape Horn Hatteras

Marquis Valet Slugged On Railway Car

Special to The Washington Post Savannah Ga Jan 1 Henry La Fiver valet to Marquis d Andigne arrived in Savannah with a black fever cut cheek and a sore throat from an American hands pressure last week the marquis wed a New England heiress Madeline Goddard and they departed for Palm Beach in the Olivette private car At Richmond the Atlantic Coast Line dining car attached to the Olivette was blocked by the valet George Elliott assistant general counsel for the railroad tried to pass but the valet barred the way Elliott then used force to pass through.

Washington Post Savannah Henry la Fiver Marquis d’Andigne New England Madeline Goddard Palm Beach Richmond Atlantic Coast Line George Elliott Eliott

Virginia Bible Society Joins National Organization

Richmond Va Jan 1 after nearly a century of independent existence the Virginia Bible Society becomes part of the American Bible Society. A meeting will take place tomorrow to transfer affairs. Rev W S Campbell will be succeeded as secretary by Hee Lon ala McLaren DD, a distinguished minister in the national body. Dr MelLaren is in the city and will assume offices tomorrow.

Virginia Richmond Virginia Bible Society American Bible Society State Society W S Campbell Hee Lonala McLaren Dr MelLaren

Disaster Like That Averted On Terra Cotta Rail

A signaling error nearly caused a Baltimore local train to collide with a New York express just hours before a Terra Cotta disaster. The rear-end incident caused light damage, with the engineer attributing the blame to a failing signals system amid the chaotic results reported by the Louisville Courier Journal. A Chicago girl reportedly routed five highwaymen, reflecting a decline in bold crime attributed to decadence and idle lives.

Terra Cotta Saturda Nght Chicago Loulavilte Courier-Journal

Paris Wet New Year at President Failteres Reception

Paris Jan 1 a heavy downpour did not deter a large crowd at the New Year reception held by President Failteres. The event lasted from morning to night with a two hour intermission for Tancheon. He urged concord, public opinion, and human solidarity while Italian ambassador Count Tornielli delivered remarks. Cardinal Richard and other church leaders were not invited to luncheon. The American Embassy reception was canceled due to Ambassador McCormick’s illness.

Paris Falfleres Tancheon Count Tornielli Italy Failteres France Richard McCormick

Wish Magoon Well Welcomed in the Red Room

Spanish Minister Gaytan de Ayala and the dean of the diplomatic corps extended New Year congratulations to Gov. Magoon in the Red Room at Havana’s palace. Magoon expressed gratitude and wished an early restoration of Cuba’s political tranquillity and independence. General Bell transferred command of American forces in Cuba to Brig. Gen. Wint and left Havana for Tampa. General Avales assumes rural guard command in Rodriguez’s absence.

Havana Magoon House of Representatives Supreme Court Army Senor Gaytan de Ayala Cuba Goy Magoon Gov. Magoon United States Ux Uae Cabanas Rodriguez Avales

Castro Could Not Receive at Caracas New Year

Caracas Venezuela January 1 the usual New Year diplomatic receptions were not held due to President Castro's illness. He remains unable to attend to official business. Official bulletins say doctors expect recovery within a month, but private counsel doubts this. The country is quiet but fears of a revolutionary outbreak after Castro's death loom amid cautious bulletins.

Caracas Venezuela Castro

Fairbanks Cousin Marries in New York City

The Rev Henry Marsh Warren tied the knot for Herbert Stockwell Fairbanks and May O’Neill of Philadelphia at 1030 p.m. at 48 West Ninety-fourth Street. The groom said he is a cousin of Vice President Fairbanks. his father, the Rev Francis J. Fairbanks, is a church pastor in Massachusetts. The bride is the daughter of Henry O’Neill, a Philadelphia businessman. The groom stated it was not an elopement, but a planned wedding during his two weeks’ vacation from work.

New York Henry Marsh Warren Herbert Stockwell Fairbanks May O'Neill Philadelphia West Ninety-fourth Street Dr Warren Fairbanks Francis J. Fairbanks Massachusetts Henry O'Neill Misa O'Neill

Missionary Jubilee Ends in India Celebrations Close

The final day of the Methodist missionary jubilee in Bareilly India included a 1600 member procession with banners and music a young peoples rally and an Epworth League meeting followed by a consecration service The India jubilee fund reached 96000 and Americans contributed 192000 Ohio Company Increases Wages in Toledo 1000 workers receive a 10 percent raise as a New Year gift including about 900 motormen and conductors.

India Bareilly British India Epworth League Congress America Ohio Company Toledo Ohio Toledo Railways and Light Company Maumee Valley Railways and Light Company

Denial by Mrs Thaw as New Year gloom surrounds trial

Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw reports her mother Mrs C J Holman will visit New York to assist in Larry K Thaw’s murder trial for Stanford White. Thaw sits in Tombs confinement awaiting the January 1 trial date while letters to his wife demand money or threaten consequences.

Stanford White Washington New York C. J. Holman Pittsburg Jerome Larry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Harry K. Thaw Supreme Court Thaw

Oriental Rugs Ad Promises Big Discounts and Repair Service

An ad touts Oriental Rugs offering 35 percent lower prices than rivals by importing directly to cut middleman costs. It guarantees a flexible refund on unsatisfactory purchases and offers 25 year replacements for bugs and a renowned China Repairing Department led by Luther Hy Hekimian, famed for artistic repair work outside New York City.

Bugs Luther Hy Hekimian China Repairing Dept New York City

Woman Found Dead in Thompson’s Woods After Wandering

Mrs Eilias beth Frahm, eighty, missing since December 29, was found dead from exposure in Thompson’s Woods near Rock Creek. Warren Sanders discovered the body and police, with the coroner, concluded death by exposure. The body was sent to New York for interment with husband’s remains.

Eiliasbeth Frahm Thompson Henry Frahm Q Street Government Printing Office Frahm Boardman Philadelphia Baltimore Alexandris Thompson's Woods Sanders New York

Funeral at Old Home Marking Dark Train Wreck Victims

The body of Mrs. Nettie Lee Compher of TL Third Street NE has been sent to Dickerson Maryland for burial this afternoon after she died in the Terra Cotta wreck while returning from a family reunion. Her husband J Compher endured a frantic search amid mournful scenes as relatives gathered at the old Dickerson home and one daughter was later found recovering at Providence Hospital.

Dickerson Nettie Lee Compher TL Third Street Washington R. J. Cooley New Jersey Avenue Compher Lucille Eve J. Compher Providence Hospital Prosa

Police Save Man From Lynch Mob In Boston

Boston January report of Frank Gallo of South Boston who allegedly cut a girl’s braids in Tremont Row near Theater Comique. Mob pursued, police intervened, finding five braids and shears. Gallo claims barber trade. Police credit him as possible serial braid snipper.

Spedal Washington Boston Frank Gallo Theater Comique Margaret E. Quinlan Gallo Jack Tremont Row Tighe

Death by own action shadows New Year tragedy

New York on January 1 reports the death of Mrs Eliza beth Richter of Brooklyn who choked herself with a leather belt. Her stepson Frederick Richter Jr found her body and a suicide note stating loneliness and lack of prospects. Once living a happy home life the 48 year old woman suffered illness that affected her mind leading to the act.

New York Elizabeth Richter Brooklyn Frederick Richter, Jr Mrs. Richter Jage Frederick Richter, Sr

Bear Calendars for 1907 in The Washington Post

Washington Post carriers issue an attractive 107 calendar with four sheets arranged 12 by 14 inches. Each page presents three months and features one of Berryman's bear pictures well known to Post readers.

Washington Post Berryman Post

Jewelry Firm Head Castleberg Found in China After 18 Months

Robert Castleberg former owner of the Castleberg National Jewelry Company vanished eighteen months ago after losing money at Saratoga races. Shanghai dispatch says he has been in China for months under the name R C Boles and now in Hope Bros jewelry firm as a manager. Detectives hunted him and Pinkerton circulars circulated. no charges were filed. A Weekly educational contest begins in next Sunday's Post.

Jewelxryman Saratoga Panama Robert Castleberg Washington Castlepergis National Jewelry Company Baltimore China Shanghai Panama Canal R. C. Boles Castelberg N.Y Harrivon Street Seattle Wash Casselberg Hope Bros. & Co Nanlang Road Far Haat Castel~berg Agaist

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