Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 9, 1907, p. 7

Wreck Inquest Opens With Testimony On Signal Error

Testimony at the coroner inquest into the Terra Cotta Baltimore and Ohio wreck centers on an improper Kensington signal that nearly caused another disaster. Engineer J H Peer testifies he saw a white signal but did not stop, and operator Dutrow at Silver Spring and Matthews at Randolph face questions over block clearances and closing times. Witnesses describe speed of equipment train near Terra Cotta and the need for proper signaling and stopping rules.

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Baltimore and Ohio Terra Cotta Kensington Nevitt Galloway Metropolitan Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington J. H. Peer Martinsburg Silver Spring Dutrow Peer Utrow River Spring Hildebrand Stotts W. TF. Matthews Randolph Takoma Park Frederick Matthews Jack William Walter Davis Mountain Lake Park W. Murrow Biker Spring Station Milton Dr Davis Davis Davidson The American University Dr. Davis Feeney John A Feeney Sliver Spring Henry E Davis Hidcrand Stion Avis Feaney L. W Togs Elmer C. Pope Frefight Jevrens Pe Phachlyre Abert D. Fisner Washington Junction Fréderick W. 3. Matthews Dagineer Hildebrand Haldolph Dr. Nevitt James H. Hauser Tenth Precinct University McClellan Sergt. T. C. Bean Serst. J. Murphy Phillips Takoma D. J. Mattingly Martin Cady Roddy Fourth Streets William Ridgeway John Frazier Woodburn D. C Samuel H. Styles Philadelphia Waite Church Mr. Morgan Stotts Station Gratts Styles Sam Stotls G. N. Burgess Barnes Estee Benjamin T. Parker Engineer Vermilion Vermillion Harles Watson Hosea Cook P. Thomas Elizabeth Jefferson Allen Mullaney Walter Goldfinch Terra Cot James T Cannon Eugene Selby Baltimore W. Va Rockville Fingmen Sliver ‘Spring

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Wreck Witnesses Link Dispatch Orders to Fatal Train Crash

Testimony details dispatchers order to hold freight as No 2120 followed No 66 past Terra Cotta. Operators Hildebrand and Matthews faced questions on signals, office hours, and possible violations. witnesses describe speed and lack of warnings near the wreck, with multiple hearings about blame and block signals.

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Hildebrand

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Langley’s Successor to Be Chosen at Regents Meeting

A secretary to succeed the late Prof. Langley will be elected at the Smithsonian regents January meeting. Among candidates discussed are Prof O R Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin and Charles D Walcott of the Geological Survey.

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Langley SF Langley Regents of Smithsonian Institution O. R. van Hise University of Wisconsin Charles D. Walcott Geological Survey

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Wreck victim sues for 30000 in Terra Cotta wreck case

Mrs. Fannie Austen, represented by Frederick H. Hayn, files in District Supreme Court against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 30000 alleging permanent paralysis and other injuries from the Terra Cotta wreck on December 9. She was traveling from Gaithersburg to Washington. the Wright family perished in the crash. Maurice Sturgeon seeks letters of administration for wife Mabel Clair Sturgeon and infant Raymond Revere Sturgeon, to pursue damages claims against the same railroad, alleging negligence by the employer.

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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company District Supreme Court Fannie Austen Frederick H. Hayn Austen Wrights Baltimore Maurice Sturgeon Mabel Clair Sturgeon Raymond Revere Sturgeon Baltimore and Ohio Terra Gotta

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District Attorney Baker Recovering After Terra Cotta Wreck

Injuries to District Attorney W. D. Baker from the Terra Cotta wreck are more serious than first thought though not dangerous. He remains bedridden and unlikely to leave home for ten days. Other hospital patients show encouraging progress including Cornelius Eckhardt, Mrs. Elizabeth Kunle, Clarence Moore, Mrs. Don Carr, John Kunlo, Frank Boblitz, Richard Igin, and Harry Eighee all improving.

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Atttorney W. D. Baker Cornelius Eckhardt Garfield Elizabeth Kunle Providence Clarence Moore Don Carr Emer John A. Kunlo Frank Boblitz Richard #igin Harry Eighee

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Death From Bathroom Fall Ties Clark to Geological Survey

E Buckner Clark a longtime Geological Survey official died after a Monday bathroom fall at his sister Mrs Gray’s Baltimore apartments. He struck his head on a door panel in the bath, never regaining consciousness. burial arrangements will be made after his death. The late Gen John B Clark, former Missouri congressman and long-time House clerk, was connected to the family. The piece also notes an Improved Order Red Men gathering at the Sioux Tribe wigwam with officers exalted and a George Washington University lecture planned.

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E. Buckner Clark Geological Survey A.C. Gray Baltimore Clark Gray Charles Clark Eleventh Street John B. Clark Congress Missouri House of Representatives

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Seven Year Old Girl Struck by Street Car in D C

Norah Sheehan a seven year old crossing H street between First and Second northeast was struck by Columbia line car No 264 driven by William Clements and Conductor William Witt. She suffered a painful cut over the right eye and body bruises but escaped serious injury and returned home after treatment.

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Norah Sheehan H. Street Second Columbia Line William C. Clements William W. Witt Schafhirt North Capitol H Streets William G. Sueter Saconi and

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Edward S Jordan Dies from Typhoid in Ballaton Va

Edward L Jordan fifty one a longtime Washington business figure died at 7 2 p m at his Ballaton Virginia home after typhoid fever contracted on Christmas Eve He came from Scranton Pa active in Democratic politics and leaves a wife and ten children No funeral arrangements have been made.

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Washington Edward L. Jordan Ballaton

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Physician Sues Railroad Over Ejection From Depot

Dr. George Tully Vaughan of 512 Thirteenth Street NW files a District Supreme Court suit seeking 5,000 damages from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad for alleged assault, humiliation, and reputation injury after being ejected from a Pennsylvania depot while waiting for his daughter from Roanoke, Virginia.

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George Tully Vaughan Thirteenth Street District Supreme Court Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Pennsylvania Vaughan Dong

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Weather conditions and flood warnings across regions

Weather Bureau report notes unseasonably high temps in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic while the Northwest and Upper Midwest are colder. Rain and snow occur in several areas with clearing later. flood warnings issued for the Tinolt and Wabash rivers, Maumee, and Lower Mississippi. Variable winds and forecasts for European-bound steamer routes.

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Weather Bureau Washington Tusaday Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic Bou'h Lower Lake Region Laxo Mienoguri Atf Il Middle Atlantic States New England Whather Atiatasippi Mimouri Upper Lake Region California Rocky Mountains Mississippi River Lower Lake Bton Virgina North Gordtns Tennessee Arkansas South Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Michigan Grand Banks Tinolt la Salle Peoria Pointa Belay Mount Carmel Maumee River Ohio Defiance Napoleon Narkensay City Greenville Mite Vicksburg

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Public hearings and society notes in the city

Tea Commissioners schedule a public hearing on the Madden bill for 10 o'clock tomorrow at the District building. Resolutions mourn Dr. Edward Oliver Bett killed in the Terra Cotta railway wreck. A colored woman, Odexa Butler, 2611 Fifth Street Northwest, was attacked yesterday morning near Roselyn. L. F. Zinkham urged dismissals at Washington Asylum Hospital for Mrs. Andle Morvant and another nurse for failure to report. A reception is announced Wednesday at 6:30 to 12 by Daughters of the Confederacy officers at Confederate Vet 1410 H Street. A manhunt stems from a patrolman assault after three men in the Fourth precinct were suspected in coal theft.

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Res Edward Oliver Bett Terra’ Cotta Clinleot Society District of Columbian Odexa Butler Vlefitts Roselyn L. F. Zinkham Washington Asylum Hospital George S Wlison Board of Charities Andle Morvant Qurs U D Daughters of the Confederacy Ralph Walsh Wiittem Simathers

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Aston Webb Honored as Institute Elects Officers

English architect Sir Aston Webb received the gold medal for distinguished achievement in architecture at a Corcoran Gallery reception by the American Institute of Architects marking its golden jubilee. President Frank Miles Day spoke, praising English pioneers in American architecture and noting Webb’s honor. Officers and honorary members were elected, with a packed program at the New Willard and Octagon venues featuring Lodge, Hopkins Smith, Owen Wister, and Webb as speakers.

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Aston Webb Edward VII Corcoran Art Gallery American Institute of Architects Fis Frank Miles Day Institute Day Aston Wenn Newport Annapolis Charleston James River Indigo Jones Christopher Wren Europe William Thornton Thornton Thomas Jefferson England Aston Sir Aston Mwce Cor Lue Chicago Cincinnati Board of Governors Washington Octagon House Association William H. Tait Francis Newlands Leopold Bidiitz Henry Bacon W. G. Post John Russell Pops A 2. Pond James P. Jamieson Clarence A. Martin W. H. Goodyear Francis B. Bacon James G. Butler New Willard Senator Lodge F. Hopinson Smith Owen Wister George 8 Post

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Named for teachers' council nominees named at meeting

Primary teachers at Central School elected waeners from the first, second, and third grades for membership in the teachers' advisory council. Nominees include M. T. Parkman, M. P. Bradshaw, A. El. Scammell, Gk. Getty, Theresa Schoenborn, A. P. Goebel, Bertha A. Models. Bradshaw chaired. Sorina A. Yoder was secretary. A letter from Chancellor praising the council’s potential was read.

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Teachers’ Advisory Council Central Eel School Yueater M. Tt. Parkman M. P. Bradshaw A. el. Scammell Gk. Getty Theresa Schoenborn A. P. Goebel Bertha A May Bradshaw Sorina A. Yoder Ars Council

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Humane Society elects new members at Warder Building meeting

At the executive committee session in the Warder Building Monday evening, several individuals including Mrs Frank Hatton and Miss Bessie I Kibby were elected to the Humane Society. Masters Osman Sureyen Bey and Ali Halder Bey joined the children's branch. Gifts from December were thanked to C A Snow Mrs Florence Murray and Miss Addison Mitchell. District Commissioners refused a request to spread sand on icy hills due to costs and lack of funds. A suggested method to prevent horse slips is wrapping feet with burlap sacks. The annual meeting is set for next Tuesday.

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The Humane Society Warder Building Mra Frank Hatton John Dalzell Wallace Neff Bessie I. Kibby A. G. Gordon James J. Gordon John B. Briggs Osmen Sureyen Bey Ali Halder Bey C. A. Snow Florence Murray Mise Addison Mitchell

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Clarence Wayne Dead After Slaying Girlfriend

Clarence Wayne, a colored youth, shot his sweetheart Trene Marehall at her home 2708 Dunbarton Avenue Northwest last Sunday afternoon and then shot himself. He died yesterday morning at Georgetown Hospital from his injuries. Wayne, who lived at 2500 M Street, confessed jealousy as motive after meeting Marehall on the street and taking her to her home where he fired three times and then killed himself with the remaining bullets.

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Clarence Wayne Trene Marehall Dumbarton Avenue Georgetown Wayne Mat Seventh Street

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Jones Elected Fourth Representative to Mystic Shrine Convention

Jacobus Jones former potentate of Almas Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was chosen yesterday as the fourth representative to the imperial convention meeting in Los Angeles next summer. The election was at the National Rifles Armory. The other three delegates were elected December 28 and the delegation includes Samuel Hart Frenda A. Segrag Thomas B. Walker and Jacobus Jones.

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Mystic Shrine Jacobus 8. Jones Almas Temple Los Angeles National Rifles’ Armory Samuel Hart Frenda A. Segrag Thomas B. Walker Jacobus Jones

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Wreck Inquest Opens With Testimony On Signal Error

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Langley’s Successor to Be Chosen at Regents Meeting

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District Attorney Baker Recovering After Terra Cotta Wreck

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Death From Bathroom Fall Ties Clark to Geological Survey

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Seven Year Old Girl Struck by Street Car in D C

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Aston Webb Honored as Institute Elects Officers

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