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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1907

Page

24

Expect AAGE RIOT Clash of Mobs In Indian Territory

Two hundred armed Negroes march from Chickasha toward Womack to shield accused black assailants, amid fear of a white mob revenge. A white man and wife were slain at the scene, and a child was endangered. Racial tension grows as both sides mobilize, following a July burning incident and a rail yard murder nearby.

Spreial Washington Post Oklahoma City Okla Chickasha Ind Womack Indian Territory Wamack

Crown Prince Injured In Palace Horse Accident

Crown Prince Luiz Philippe was thrown from a horse at the Necessidades Palace grounds yesterday. He suffered contusions and fainted but recovered, later deemed not in danger. A Portuguese foreign affairs cable to Brazil’s ambassador said the accident was not serious and the prince passed the night well.

Visbon Luiz Fphilippe Ont Luiz de Magalhars Nabuco Brazil Necessidades Palace H' Apartments

Donner Divorce Expected in Pittsburg Society Scene

Washington vo dispatch from Pittsburgh reports Mrs Della Hall Donner has secured divorce from William H. Donner after eight years linked to Union Steel and Frick. Custody of children awarded to him. she receives 200000 from him. Donner, once involved with Union Steel and later absorbed by US Steel, had a home on Moorewood Avenue and moved in society before the separation.

Washington Pittsburg Della Hall Donner William H. Donner Donner H C Frick Union Steel Company Donora Punitea States Steel Corporation Union Company Moorewood Avenue Gosalp Cleveland

After the Ah Fong Estate Dispatch to The Warrington Post

J M Riggs, kin by marriage to the late Chinese millionaire Ah Fong, sailed to China from Honolulu January 13 to learn relatives’ claims to the estate. He left a widow and about 2000 dollars in the homestead. Ah Fong had eleven daughters who married American naval officers and wealthy businessmen.

Warrington Post Honolulu J M Riggs Ah Fong China

Mexico City Holds First Great Religious Function

The archdiocese of Mexico held the year’s first major religious ceremony at the Basilica of the Virgin. Archbishop Alar officiated as pilgrims gathered for the annual voyage to honor the Holy Mother, marking the start of the season.

Mexico Mexico City Islues Basilica Archdiocese of

Waves Sweep Liners Deck On Savoie Voyage

Special to The Washington Port New York Jan 13 The steamer La Savoie French Line reports two massive seas struck at 2am January 9 waking all aboard The seas flooded decks smashed railings broke stanchions and damaged lights Passengers included ex mayor RE Mackieson of Cleveland who called the night the roughest at sea Elation at quarantine delays followed as Gt Louis beat them to anchorage The ship carried the body of Mrs Rosalie Hastings to Nice for burial and several passengers were detained at Bilc Island with no public reason given

Washington New York la Savoie RE Mackieson Cleveland Ohio Mackisson Atlantic Savoie Amerian Line Gt Louis Tawerbey Te Ogjage St. Louia Rosalie Tousey Hastings Todd Philadelphia Hastings Nice Bilig Island

Montana Blizzard Drives Montana Into Severe Cold

Special to The Washington Post Helena Montana January 183 The worst blizzard in twenty years began Friday and continues with thermometer dropping to 18 below zero in Helena with similar readings statewide Stockmen fear losses as deep snow grips Eastern Montana and coal and wood shortages worsen rail freight runs fall behind as coal mines supply dwindles and forests restrict timber sales authorities warn of growing danger to livestock and communities

Washington Post Helena Mont Montana Billings Forest Reserve

Disaster near Cuxhaven sinks Pengwern with all hands

The British ship Pengwern capt Williams, from Tal tal Chile to Falmouth with saltpeter, grounded off Scharhorn ten miles NW of Cuxhaven. Twenty four crew drowned as heavy seas broke over the vessel, which disappeared with all aboard. Tug Volkan aided, men aboard declined rescue, and a dog and clothing were sent to the rescuers before the ship vanished.

Cuxhaven Germany Williams Taltal Chile Falmouth Scharhorn Volkan Ansnstance Pengworn Ake Pengwern Greenock Liverpool Pengwern Shipping Company

Five Die As Train Hits Open Switch At Barney

A Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific passenger train bound for Chicago crashed into an open switch near Barney New Mexico early today. Five people were killed and eight injured. The engine and fireman were trapped beneath the overturned locomotive. Unidentified passengers and workers were among the derailment victims as the express car dining car and a Pullman were thrown from the track.

Paso Tex Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Barney N Mex Buckley Cc J Redfield

Mysterious torso found in East River scavenged by dredge

In New York on January 13 a headless armless male body was dredged up from two scows in the East River. The decomposed corpse, tied to a mud scow, was taken to the morgue as the coroner investigates a possible murder or drowning. The exact cause remains undetermined.

New York East River

Appeal for Congo Plea Targets Roosevelt Senate and King Edward

A conference of United States and Canadian foreign missions boards petitions the President, Senate, and King Edward VIII to act on Congo state crises. The appeal, backed by twenty million Christians, urges immediate international inquiry, warns of ongoing harms, and calls for a conference to review responsibility and guardianship over Congo natives. Also notes an auction in Washington for Persian rugs from Mesers Boyajian.

Conference of Representatives United States International Honor Ie Philadelphia Conference of the Foreign Missions Boards of Canada Roosevelt United States Senate Edward Congo Senate of the Edward VIII Conference of the Foreign Missions Boards of the Dominion of Canada Leopold Unon All Nowers Congo Basin Kore Oriental Mesers Boyajian Fifth Avenue New York Sloan Galleries G Street Talogua Aloan & Co

Nutley youths killed stealing ride on passing trolley

A Nutley boy and two others were killed when they rode on a trolley car and were swept from the air tank at a curve near Frankish avenue. George Ash and John Snyder were injured, with Snyder suffering a fractured skull and internal injuries. The fourth boy, who clung to the bumper, escaped injury and fled.

Speelsl Washington Post Nutley KN. J George Ash John Snyder Paterson Frankish Avenue North Newark Pater+ son cir Jed Bis Snyder Ash

Roosevelt Third Term League Appeals in Indiana Notes

The Roosevelt Third Term League writes to Republican and Democratic politicians in Indiana urging support for a third term for President Roosevelt. The letters claim the public demand cannot be ignored and note Indiana's significance in shaping national sentiment, with no firm stance on Fairbanks. Mayor Bookwalter and Capt Grammer are also mentioned in brief items.

Washington Indianapolis Ind Roosevelt Indiana United Voice of Fairbanks Third Term League Tribune Chicken Bookwalter

New York Girl Confesses Robbery Ring and Flight

Margaret Maillard, a servant known as Ciara Bosse, confessed to robbing eight families in Chicago, Muncie, Mount Vernon, and New York with an accomplice. She described a “shake down” scheme against Italians and led police to a concealed stash of jewelry.

Gal Game New York Ciara Bosse Chicago Dianee Muncie Untt Baker Westchester Police Court Mount Vernon Milas Bosse Muncle Muncie

Priest Detchemendy Faces Abduction Charge Stirring La Fayette

In Scott near La Fayette Rev Wather M Detchemendy, priest in charge of the local church, escaped mob anger and was spirited to New Iberia after being confronted over an alleged abduction plot involving the church organist. The sheriff aided in his custody until Judge Fugh released him on $700 bond. the priest denies the accusation.

Washington Post la Fayetta Wather M Detchemendy Scott Here New Iberia New Orleans Fugh Ana New Srean

Lumber fraud hints at Panama bound in pref duty scheme

A Washington Post dispatch from Ottawa reveals alleged schemes diverting British Columbia lumber to the United States and then onward to Panama. The plan reportedly exploits San Francisco duty rates, defrauding both nations while depriving Canadians of needed timber during a San Francisco rebuilding surge. The charge centers on engineers and lumbermen sharing proceeds from the scheme, with the United States facing the largest losses. The story notes the gravity of the matter for Canadians and the broader regional impact.

Washington Post Ottawa Ontario Dominion British Columbia United States Buttea San Francisco Panama Panama Canal

De Lones Body Found After Riderless Horse Spotted

Francis X. De Lone, a Philadelphia clubman, was found dead in the Schuylkill River near a bridge after his riderless horse was located in Fairmount Park. Police and relatives believe the horse unseated him, with a witness saying he struggled to control the animal on the bridge before it wandered off. Jewelry and money remained intact on the body.

Philadelphia Jad Francis X. de Lone Fairmount Park Schuylkill River de Lone

Missing money from garter clasp case in Yorkville

Miss Esther Beekman testified in Yorkville Police Court about losing 335 dollars from her mink muff after the diamond studded garter clasp gave way on East Eighteenth Street. The suspect, Brenk Robalowski, a cigar dealer of 417 East Sixtieth Street, denied the theft and the case was adjourned.

Washington Post New York Esther Beekman East Eighteenth Street Yorkville Brenk Robalowski East Sixtieth Street Busicene Eighth Street Second Avenue Robalowski

Wife's Self-Sacrifice Sparks Kidnapping Arrest Tale

New York item reports Mrs Mary Lloyd of Millstone New Jersey took in her husband’s newborn child from another woman twelve years ago. Miss Helen Seymour of Upper Montclair accuses Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd of hiding the child. Mrs Lloyd explains the child was placed at Sheltering Arms Home to aid support duties.

Washington Post New York Mary Lloyd Millstone Helen Seymour Upper Montclair Tenderloin Miss Seymour Lloyd Hewes Lloyds Lloyd Thomas

Explorer Daniels Back From New Guinea

Shpeial to The Washington Post New York Jan 13 Cook Daniels of Denver arrived on Le Savoie from an anthropology expedition in New Guinea. He brings skulls photographs and field notes. He spoke of his six year absence and his ex wife Mrs Chaloner B Schley. He plans to return to continue research in a few months and then go to Denver.

Shpeial Washington Post New York Cook Daniels Denver New Guinea le Savoie Daniels Chaloner Schley Grant Denes Sidney Nebr Daniela

Two Shot by Burglars in Mamaroneck Home

Patrick Connelly highway commissioner of Mamaroneck and his son in law Clarence Hilleck were wounded in a dawn burglary at their Palmer Avenue home. Connelly was shot in the lungs and is in precarious condition while Hilleck was struck in the rib but will recover. The burglars, showing remorse, carried the injured men inside before fleeing toward Larchmont.

Congo Washington Post Mamaroneck Patrick Connelly Clarence Hilleck Palmer Connelly Larchmon

Thaw Recovers At Tombs After Illness Before Trial

New York January 1 Harry K Thaw awaiting trial for the Stanford White murder appears recovered from a recent indisposition. The Tombs prison physician found him well and without need for further treatment. He moved about the corridors at recreation time and attended Sunday services with no ill effects.

New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Tombs Thaw Jim

Cardinal Gibbons Honored at St Patrick's Day Tribute

Distinguished guests including Vice President Fairbanks and Senators Elkins and Aldrich attended a luncheon at St Patrick's hosted by Rev D Stafford to honor Cardinal Gibbons. The cardinal administered confirmation to 250 at Mass and presided over a reception and luncheon with floral decorations and a large procession of confirmands.

Cardinal Guard of Honor Fairbanks Elkins D . Statord St Patricks Ethig America Meaie Senate Safford Hstm St Patricks Church Carroll Hall Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons Peru Dor Felipe Pardo Panama Domingo da Qualdia Clabaugh Justice Stafford de Lacy Lawrence @. Murray M D O'Connell Mgr. Connell Catholic University of America David H. Bue James Burns J T O'Connell George Dougherty WA. Falson St Patrick's St. Patrick’s Toledo Ohio Mormum St. Patrick's Church

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Aage Crown Prince Luiz Philippe Portugal Mullionaire AH Fong Estate VREAE Hal Rock Island New Mexico Man Appeal For King Edward Mission Boards’ Petition Cer Grammer G J Grammer New York Central Presbyterian Hospital I St. Aw THE National Auction CO Ine Wath St. Nw Margaret Maillard Highbridge Aégter Westchester Siegers Highbridge Police Curran Bronx Miss Bosse British Columbia Lumber Explorer'daniels Wilds Senator Elkins Gibbons Newsparre Shurive
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