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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
25
Fragmentary report describes adolescentes and a man named Snell involved in sending notes and small sums to young girls through post office box arrangements. The text references letters, a school setting, and alleged improper communications, with mentions of various names, locations, and dates embedded in a damaged obituary-like passage.
August Belmont and the Park Row Realty Company transferred the Great Park Row Building on Fifth Avenue and adjacent Bronx properties to Nathaniel M. Rothschild. The total Bronx value was about seven million dollars, with nominal consideration and undisclosed reasons. Belmont and partner Walther Luttgen gave no public explanation.
New York January 12 John Graham of Greenpoint tested Newtown Creek L I to prove seven percent solids content. He dove in early morning seeking death but floated on a rubbery surface. A boat horn woke him and a physician was summoned. Graham appeared only sleepy.
Chicago lawyers opened arguments in a Supreme Court appeal over the plan to reorganize north and west street rail lines. Attorneys for the New Chicago Railways Company and Union Tracion Company, aligned with Grosse, planned Washington arguments next Wednesday against Attorney Aldrich’s appeal as Chicago decisions were reviewed yesterday.
Cano H Randolph president of the Washington board of Trade appoints a committee to urge passage of a Gen. Wilson proposed law. Committee includes Willian V. Cox chairman Henry W. Samson secretary Robert Bennett Sidney I. Ressetfevre James T. DuBois Joseph Taber Johnson Charles Kein John B. Larner Frank P. Ree side W. B. Thompson and Gen. John M. Wilson. Sons of the American Revolution to cooperate.
Grace B Guernsey a medical student faced a brooch pledge attempt. A New York woman Mattie Purdy arrived to aid, claiming Guernsey’s wife sent the jewel to cover tuition. Police hold Guernsey and Purdy under scrutiny as a missing diamond story links to a New York home.
Revival meetings under the Hon A. W. Spooner and gospel singer D. L. Spooner drew much interest at the Presbyterian church. A student chorus was highlighted after services, with yesterday’s sessions aimed especially at young people and illustrated by erayon shete.
Mrs Caroline Bartlett Sears wife of Boston banker and yachtsman Herbert M Sears killed herself by leaping from the st Regis hotel thirteenth floor in New York. Her body landed on the adjacent roof and was lowered to the street after a letter to her husband was found. Sears who is affluent and connected in banking and brokerage traveled from Beverly Massachusetts upon learning the news.
The Columbia Commandery No. 2 Knights Templars marked its 45th anniversary at the Masene Temple with an informal reception musical and literary program and a ball lasting past midnight. Representatives from Mary Hand commandries attended as Eminent Commander Baldwin led the evening with a welcome address and a varied program featured solos recitations and a Shakespeare reading by local knights and Miss Malone Sebring with piano by Mrs. Thomas L. Jones.
Fort Dodgy Iowa January 17 Dr P L K Dahl a wealthy leading physician was arrested on manslaughter charges for the death of Mrs Floyd Bowen after a knife wound. He was found in bed under narcotics and ill. An abdominal incision was made and the intestines were severed in two places. Authorities broke down his barricaded home to reach him. Medical staff and pursuers restrained him as Mrs Bowen died shortly after.
A list of marriage licenses issued to multiple couples and officiants includes Samuel A. Schamel of Firunswick M4 and Myrtle V. Adams of Burthmore Ma Rov, Rev. F. M Bristol, Ernest A. Hauser of New York City and Darnther Olt of Chicago, along with several other pairings and ministers named. The notice cites multiple Rev. names and ends with ORD.
New Orleans police report Julius J. Cone a senior partner of Cone and Snitzer Chicago holding up on Bourbon Street near the theater district at five in the morning. The thief demanded money. Cone offered twenty dollars and a cigar to avoid reporting the crime, the bandit accepted and withdrew after the deal. Other brief items note a Chicago will allocating funds for German orphan festivals and a divorce case over alienated affections.
Uncertainty over jurisdiction delays the Anacostia flats reclamation project with Gen. Mackenzie urging referral to Rivers and Harbors. Rep. Smith's district committee may resist, as a similar bill stalled last year, while a petition from nearby residents opposes grade track changes near the navy yard.
In New York on January 17 thousands of Socialists gathered at Grand Central Palace to hear William D. Haywood denounce President Roosevelt, bankers, and the Army and Navy. He predicted universal socialism and attacked Taft as “Wille Taft” and Pinkerton detectives, claiming the working class stands by him.
Detectives McNamee and Evans notified police headquarters they would depart New Orleans with Kemp at 7 10 last night and reach Washington by Sunday afternoon. They were appointed duty United States marshals for the trip to Washington.
When the amount on deposit is sufficient for investment our officers will be glad to advise you regarding safe and profitable investments.
Death toll reported to 12 pm on January 26 lists numerous individuals with ages ranging from under one to seventy five. Notable entries include Charles C Guftin 7 years Mary A Nelloran 27 years and Felix McGeoth 65 years with addresses across northwest Washington. Additional names cover William Mann 54 years Fred M Ryan at Providence Hospital and John W Crawford yearn with scattered street designations.
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