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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

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3

Aoki Sails For Japan Amid Recall And Contested Words

Viscount Aoki Japanese Ambassador to America sails home aboard the Pace Mall liner Manchuria, guarded by Secret Service men. He repudiates reported remarks on immigration and says he discussed no diplomatic matters since leaving Washington, amid recall from his government and a San Francisco reception.

San Francisco Insista Secret Cal Aki America Washington Pace Mall Fairmount Hotel Japan Secret Service

Died Ins Ele on Tuesday January 7 1908

Notices of deaths and funeral arrangements for local residents dated January 1908. Mary Louisa Bennett and Mary Carter among the deceased. services planned at homes and churches with private interments. Various obituaries list ages, relatives, and travel copies requested from New York and Detroit papers.

Mary Louisa Elenry Ho Bennett Pan Rel Provileare Fall River Callar Turdeughler J Maury Dove New Hampshire Avenue Mary A Carter Robert Wodorter St Mary's Church Rockville Union Station Navy Medical School Hospital William Halephings St. Thomas’ Church New Yok Detroit Vw Lork Harry Herbort Wosley TSN Paul” Haley Nineteenth Street

In Memoriam and Tokyo Diplomacy News Brief

In Memoriam notes a friend the deceased Jordan one year after death. The Tokyo item reports a mistranslated Kobe speech by Count Okuma sparking inquiries from Paris Berlin and London and his denial that he urged India against Great Britain. Paris presses claim Franco Japanese entente eases Washington concerns and could aid settlement.

URDAN Low VR T Jordan Itenginberst Nese Okuma Tokyo London Count Okuma Kobe India Great Britain Paris Berlin St. Petersburg Qkuma United States Japan Figaro France Petit Parisian M. Jusserand Washington

Funeral Directors Listed in Washington Notice

A fragmented OCR list shows multiple funeral directors operating in Washington with addresses and phone numbers. Names include Thos H Ser g on, Thos R Nalley & Son, Geo P Zuurhorst, William Lee, Frank Geier's Sons, John R Wright, R F Harveys Sons, W E Speare, Frank A Speare, and Sardo & Co. It reads as a directory blurb for local mortuary services with on site chapels and phone lines.

R. Nalley Frank Geier John R. Wright Co Teur Dver Cay R. F. Harvey Joni Nous Chapel W. R. Speare F Street N. W Frank A. Speare Mgr. Pelonea

Funeral Clash Over Hibernians Sparks Church Controversy

Philadelphia church dispute unfolds as Rev D J McDermott bars Ancient Order of Hibernians from Daly funeral citing Molly Maguire era memory. Widow agrees to revoke invitation, funeral proceeds without the Hibernians amid rising clerical alarm and archbishop’s nod to secrecy.

Philadelphia Order of Hibernians D. J. McDermott St. Mary’s John Daly Father McDermott Hibernians St Mary's Daly Pennsylvania Molly Maguires Baltimore Corcoran Ryan Corco Mgr. Turner

Fire damages $250000 in Royal Street blaze

New Orleans January 7 fire on Royal Street near Iberville in the heart of the business district caused $250000 damage. The five story W. G. Thebault furniture house building was practically destroyed and three other structures were damaged. Mrs Edward M Lund cashier of the Tebault firm was injured by falling glass while placing papers on the safe, her face gashed.

New Orleans Royal Street Iberville Todug W. G. Thebault Edward M. Lund

Health Office Record Deaths List

Health office records list twenty two deaths with ages and addresses. Names include Gertrude Essig Elizabeth Gallagher Millard F Martin Margaret H Chollar Frances S McKane Edward F Loughram Thomas P Stephenson David K Hackman Narriet E Garvin Virginia W Alexander Julia S Maris Marcus R Jones Anna J Seymour William McCullum with ages 22 to 69 and residences across city streets and avenues.

Gertrude Essig Eght, Ave Elizabeth Gallagher N, Haven Millard F. Martin Margaret H Chollar Frances S McKane Edward F. Loughram St Se Thomas P Stephenson Ith St David K Hackman Bout Ow Narriet E Garvin 12Th St. Nw Virginia W. Alexander William McCullum

LICENSED TO MARRY IN A MYRIAD OF CLERKS AND CHURCHES

A list of engagements and marriages shows Clarence E. Fishel 27 and Ethel Lockhart 25. Rev James F Mackin and Ruth Mention 28. Rev R L M Arton 28 and Ella M Hummer 26. Lewis W Cottman SG 36 and Mary C Howard 36. Percy Owen Jones 56 and Charlotte C Massie 44. Frank W Hackett 27 and Margaret V Miller 28. John Purcell 31 and Bosale B Walton 38 both of Louisa Va. James C Lewis 38 and Ethel H Clark 27. Thomas Lewis 34 and Irene Howard 25. Claude Renner 25 and Rosa B Tucker 2. Rev J Howard. Rev Weston Bruner. Rev Thomas J Packard. Rev Alfred Harding. Rev Shelton Ashler.

Clarence E. Fishel Ethel Lockhart James F. Mackin Richard Ho Hurener Sterling Ruth Mention Vienna R. L. . M Arton Ella M. Hummer BH. L. Shipley Lewis W. Cottman Baltimore Mary CC. Howard Alfred Harding Percy Owen-Jones Norwood Maso Charlotte C. Massie Thomas J. Packard Frank W. Hackett Margaret V. Miller J. J. Muir John Purcell Bosale B. Walton Loulta Weston Bruner James C. Lewis Valley Grove W. Va Ethel H Clark Thomas Lewis Irene Howard Shelton Ashler Claude Renner Rosa B. Tucker W . Howard Robert Carter Sadie Road Rey, J. Howard

Motorman Whitmore Admits Note Sent After Wife’s Death

Buck Whitmore the elevated motorman charged with his wife Lena Whitmore’s murder admitted to his lawyer that he wrote the note sent to Lena’s sister two days after her body was found. He said he planned deception to hide her disappearance, indirectly confessing involvement in the crime and detailing actions from Christmas through the investigation. The case also involves two witnesses and a pending inquest with burial planned in Schenectady.

Washington Post New York Buck" Whitmore Branegan Harrison N. J Day Lena Alexander Simpson Besale Schmitter Whitmore Adams Street Brooklyn Radin Tillary Street Schenectady Schmitters Manhattan Terminal Brooklyn Bridge Elliott Lillie Phieler Lena Whitmore William Bartlett Frank Englert

Baltimore man held in $17000 forgery case for extradition

William J. Mackay, thirty one, of Baltimore, was held in $3000 bail by Magistrate Harris to await extradition from Boston where he was indicted on forgery charges. He was arrested at the Astor House after presenting forged whisky receipts claiming $17000 in bond from Demmelmon. The signatures were forged and Mackay, son in law of Georges Gambrill, is named among the supposed signers. Eugene M. Schwartz enberg, Demmelmon’s attorney, says Mackay confessed.

Washington Post New York William J. Mackay Baltimore Mail Harris Boston Mackay Astor House Lemuel E. Demmelmoh George T. Gambrill Roxbury Rye Distilling Company Corning & Co Peoria Bernheim Bros Louisville Weideman Company Demmelmon Gambril Eugene M. Schwartzenberg

Train Robbers Vanquished at Kansas City Union Station

Four men attempted a hijacking aboard the Missouri Kansas and Texas line at Union Station in Kansas City. Conductor H W Drew struck one assailant with a lantern, the robbers fled as police pursued them through the yard.

Kansas City Kansas H. W. Drew David White Drew

Night Riders Burn Homes in Kentucky Districts

Masked armed night riders struck Sherburne and Bethel districts late last night in Fleming and Bath counties. They burned the loiz tobacco warehouse of A R Robinson and Peters Brothers general store in Bethel, and the Daugherty Brothers warehouse in Sherburne. No shots were fired. lines were cut to prevent aid.

Paris Burley Sherburne Fleming County Bethel Bath County A. R. Robinson Peters Brothers Daugherty Brothers

Attache Vetten Promoted to First Class Consul

Paris reports M. Vetten the French commercial attache at Washington and F. Labroche the French consul at Manila have been promoted to first class consuls.

Attache Vetten Paris M. Vetten Washington F. Labroche Manila

Saving diamond houses in New York plan to place assets

Special to The Washington Fest reports that four large diamond houses facing embarrassment will likely have their assets placed with trustees. Creditors of Gattle Eltinger Hammell and E M Gattle Co consent, with Joseph Frankel's Sons affiliates near total agreement. Decline in diamond trade and tight money led to reduced Christmas sales and lower imports in 1907, signaling broad industry depression.

New York Gattle, Eltinger & Hammell E. M. Gattle & Co Joseph Frankel Maiden Lane

Germans Attacked by Villagers Near Valparaiso

Residents outside Valparaiso and Santiago form bands to guard against bandits. A pleasure party largely of Germans was mistaken for bandits and attacked. One man was killed and five wounded, including Frank Liszt, a naturalized American.

Valparaiso Chile Santiago Frank Liszt

Eight Thirsty Georgia Colonels Roar Through Prohibition on Savannah

The City of Savannah arrives in New York with its liquor supply wiped out as eight Georgia colonels flee Susannah and drink aboard. They rave about prohibition, broadcast via the wireless and celebrate by depleting the bar before Tybee light. Officers note their impatience at the three mile limit.

New York Savannah State of Georgia Georgia Susannah Sherman Col Cornelius Stephens Ocean Steamship Company

Long Missing Liner Mount Royal Reaches Queenstown

The Mount Royal steamer, last sighted off the Lizard December 10, arrived at Queenstown today. Belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railroad Atlantic service, she left Antwerp December 7 with 4 Hungary emigrants and a crew of women. Severe gales and boiler trouble delayed her, but engineers regained steam and the captain chose the Irish coast route. passengers and crew are reported safe.

Queenstown Mount Royal Lizard Atlantic Bermuda Preffle Railroad Antwerp St. John New Brunswick

Michigan Treasurer Charged With Malfeasance in Office

Gov. Warner files formal charges against State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier for malfeasance and neglect of duty over 665587 deposited in Chelsea Savings Bank, which closed after his financial difficulties. Glazier, critically ill, may not appear at the hearing date.

Michigan Detroit Mich Fred M. Warner Frank P. Glazier Chelsea Savings Bank Glazier Warner

Deny Receiver Rumor About Chicago Great Western

Rumors from the East that a receiver had been or would be sought for the Chicago Great Western Railroad were denied by St Paul officials. R C Wight secretary said such an action could not occur before six months after bond interest default. General Manager Samuel G Stickney had no knowledge of any plan.

St. Paul Minn Chicago Great Western Railroad R. C. Wight Samuel G. Stickney Hitchcock Merer Hitchcocok Cortelyou Secretary of the Treasury Taft W. A. Thomas Ohio Republican Committee Thomas Congress Ashishula House White County Republican Executive Committee Sparta Tenn Taft Club Erie Foraker

Snown formula for consumption from Eastern clinics

A specialist from noted Eastern clinics prescribes a remedy for consumption and related coughs. Mix two ounces glycerine with eight ounces whiskey and add one half ounce of Concentrated oil of pine. Take a teaspoonful or tablespoonful every four hours, ensuring the real oil of pine from a half ounce tin sealed vial.

Count on Hitchcock Denied Taft Campaign Manager Rumors

Denials circulate in Taft circles that Frank Hitchcock will join as campaign manager, while supporters discuss his possible resignation from the Post Office and return to politics. Ohio and Tennessee committees express varied backing for Taft and Foraker, as questions about primary versus convention delegate selections unfold.

National Tube Works to Resume at McKeesport

National Tube Company in McKeesport Pennsylvania plans a Sunday night restart returning about 8000 workers to jobs. Also reported in New York the American Cotton Oil Company boosted its annual common stock dividend to 4 percent from 2 percent.

National Tube Works McKeesport Pittsburg National Tube Villa New York Jan American Cotton Oil Company

No Arms Aboard Wreck Inference Ridiculed

Report from Fuerte Cortes on January 2 and New Orleans on January 1 disputes rumors of arms. Captain Maxwell of the U S gunboat Marietta investigated the Alps wreck on Glovers Reef found no arms aboard or landed. Capitalists William Adler and Moses Schwartz had been aboard but left for Belize seeking aid.

United States Fuerte Cortes Honduras New Oreang Alps Glovers Reef Central America Lee Christmas Puerto Barrios New Orleans Maxwell Marietta Glovers ‘Reef Wiliam Adler Moses Schwartz Belize

Race Of Ocean Liners Mauretania To Race Kaiser Wilhelm II

Cunard Mauretania will sail April 1 from New York to challenge the fast Kaiser Wilhelm II of North German Lloyd. Despite an eighteen hour head start for the Kaiser, Mauretania aims to carry mail and passengers to London earlier. The Kaiser departs Plymouth March 31 at 1 am, while Mauretania begins its new twice weekly service at 4 am.

New York Cunard Line London Plymouth Mauretania

Government seeks larger bond in Standard Oil fine appeal

Chicago on January 7 District Attorney Edward W Sims filed in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals a petition asking to raise the supersedeas bond for Standard Oil Company of Indiana from 3 000 to an amount matching a 29 210 000 fine by Judge Landis The government asserts the company has assets exceeding 27 000 000 and that 1906 profits were 10 516 012 with total indicted profits around 25 057 126 and argues the bond should reflect asset value and potential execution costs

Chicago Edward W. Sims United States Circuit Court of Appeals Standard Oil Company of Indiana K. M. Landis

New Land Fraud Suits In Denver Start Land Recovery Effort

In Denver on January 7 a group of suits began against more than sixty defendants for reclamation of land worth millions seized from timber stone and coal districts. All indicted land fraud figures quashed by Judge R E B Lewis are named in these actions. Portland Oregon January 7 Assistant United States Attorney Cole resigned and Christian Schuebel was nominated by the President to be United States district attorney for Oregon. The office change stems from public land fraud prosecutions.

Denver Cole R. EB. Lewis Portland Oreg United States Cole Ws Christian Schuebel Oregon

Ruef to be jailed as judge orders end of elisor duties

In San Francisco Judge Dunne announced he will issue an order tomorrow ending the elisor in the Abraham Ruef graft case. Ruef, kept in a private prison pending trials, will be handed to the sheriff for proper custody once the sheriff takes office.

Doctor Wheeler Dies by Own Action at Sea

A Hartford dispatch reports Dr. A. G. Wheeler of Cornwall near Newburg committed death by own action, jumping from a Sound steamer. He leaves a wife and several children. Wheeler, who ran a cancer hospital, had gone away on business. no cause was offered for the suicide. His practice had been prosperous.

Newburg N. Y Hartford

Duchess of Manchester Welcomes Daughter in Ireland

In Dublin on Sunday at Kylemore Castle, the Duchess of Manchester formerly Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati, gave birth to a daughter. The event marks the third child for her grace.

Grace Helen Zimmerman Dublin Duchess of Manchester Cincinnati Kylemore Castle

Safety and 2 Percent Interest Appeal

An advertisement from a strong company invites accounts of any size with terms promising safety and 2 percent interest. The notice cites a capital and surplus of 1,600,000. Names listed include Milton E. Atles and many other individuals such as John Boyd, Myron Parker, Ward Thornton, and Henry Flather.

Milton E. Atles Herren Charles J. Belt Georee Henry F. Blount John C. Boyd John McLean Samuel 8. Burdett Clarence F. Norment Albert Curry Crosby S. Noyen William M. Coates Myron M. Parker Robert Dorman Tareph Paul George T. Dunlop Albert M. Read James &. Fitch Ward Thorton William J. Flather Frank A. Vanderlip Henry H. Flather John F. Witkine Daniel #yacer Henry A. Willard James M. Gresn Joseph Wright

Flashed Money Triggered Hospital Fight and More Odd Tales

A New York wire tale reports Joseph Pointer, 23, left New Brunswick for the city, played a card game in a coffee shop, and was beaten for $17, now in Flower Hospital with possible skull fracture. Separately, Engine No. 1 incident sent Yeaman to hospital after a horse-drawn team tried to spare him. A “millionaire cop” case ends with a woman’s whip, while a Bellefontaine case finds a woman twice declared dead, revival explained by a chair overturn. An Ormond farmer is tossed by a bull, a perfume theft leads to arrests, and Chicago doctor hears a patient die via stethoscope.

New York Joseph Pointer New Brunswick N. J Metropolis Flower Hospital Pointer Joseph Moser First Avenue Ruth East Fifty-first Street Alexander Seizke Cummings George Yoaman Twenty-ninth Street Sixth Avenue Yoaman Martin Keeley Yeaman Keeley Yoamian New York Hospital

Movements of Ocean Steamers Te PETS

ANSEL sailing from Hamburg to New York via Glasgow and Naples. Antwerp Zeeland from New York. BAILED New York Kronprins Wilhelm to Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Falermo Sicilian Prince from Piraeus to New York.

ANSEL New York Binecher Hamburg Forneasia Glasgow Algeria Naples Antwerp Zeeland Kronprins Wilhelm Bremen Plymouth Cherbourg Falermo Piraeus

Clothes on the Europia Liner Offer In-Ship Tailoring

London and Paris fashion houses to operate aboard the Europa steamer for passengers on its maiden trans Atlantic voyage. A London tailor and American dressmakers will fit outfits in state rooms with a Parisian modiste overseeing operations. A jewelers exhibition room may also be aboard.

New York London Madame Mademoiselle Europa Hamburg-Ametica Line Herr Ballin Hamburg Carlton-Ritz Paris

Samuel C Fessenden Dead In Stamford Connecticut

Samuel C Fessenden, longtime Connecticut figure and author of God Almighty hates a quitter, died today in Stamford after a heart-related illness. Born in Rockland Missouri on April 12, 184, he served in the Seventh Maine Battery during the Wilderness campaign, later becoming a captain in the Second United States Infantry. Harvard Law School graduate, he practiced law in Stamford and led Connecticut’s delegation for Thomas B Reed at a presidential nominating event. He repeatedly sought the U.S. Senate, opposed by Morgan G Bulkeley and later Brandegee, and was connected by marriage to Mas Huxford of this city through his sister. Funeral details will be attended by Mrs Huxford and her husband.

Stamford Conn San Samuel Pessenden Connecticut Fessenden Rockland Maine United States Harvard Law School Thomas B. Reed Reed Joseph Manley United States Senate Morgan G Bulkeley Bulkeley Joseph R Haawley Hawley Fresenden Orville Platt Brandegee Huxford Mas Huxford

Admiral Ludlow Very Ill After Relapse From Grip

Admiral Nicol Ludlow retired U S Navy is critically ill at the estate home after a relapse from a grip. His wife, in Washington, has been notified and is traveling to Oakdale, Long Island, to be with him.

Washington Oakdale Long Island Nicol Ludlow U. S

Why I Lost My Job

A first person piece attributes job loss to chronic worry and stomach illness. The narrator links mental clarity and usefulness to a healthy stomach and credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with restoring his employment prospects. He urges readers to adopt the remedy and send for a free sample.

Ife Waterloo Stuart AL Stuart Co Marahait, Mich

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