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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1907
Page
3
Dense smoke pours from the hold as crew fights flames aboard the Ward liner Monterey off Vera Cruz. Aboard, Captain Smith orders fore hatch battening while steamers assist amid a long, chaotic firefight lasting several hours.
Fragmented OCR noted a birth announcement for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Rommuntt and multiple death notices referencing individuals such as a widow of L Vodeas and others. The text also mentions church services, memorials, and inquiries to a department for further information, but remains garbled and incomplete.
Funeral directors and embalmers listed with firms and addresses in Washington area. References include J William Lee, Hindo & Bayliss, R N Valley & Son, Speare, John M Mitchells Son, Thos A Costello, Geier's Sons, John R Wright Co, and others with telephone numbers for north and east districts.
The Monterey able cargo ship with 120 passengers aboard endured a fire scare and grounded incident off Cuba while 76 passengers in the saloon 2 in the steerage and 12 in steerage remained aboard. After two hours of crew struggle the danger eased as a tug stood by all night and the ship prepared to take on remaining travelers. Ministers to Cuba P Lefavaire and Dr von Humbracht were among those choosing to stay onboard. The ship, built in Philadelphia, 4700 tons gross, operated between Cuba Mexico and Philadelphia.
The Washington Post reports July 5 that Leopold seeks an heir to Belitum throne and considers a religious marriage to Baroness Vaughn. Baroness, accused by foes of inflaming Leopold, would become queen, with her son heir. Critics warn of political manipulation and danger to Leopold.
Mrs Mahal Lamb, former city attorney Edwin M Lamb's wife, won a divorce on incompatibility and, within half an hour, wed William de Coursy a cook and horse doctor with St Paul Rway. She relinquished custody of her nine year old daughter to the father after confessing her love. The case ends a six month high society drama in Butte Montana.
Special to The Washington Post reports a strikingly dressed young woman used a fictitious name May Evelyn Green at Harton Central Hotel in New York. She died at Harlem Hospital after slitting her left wrist with broken glass, refusing to reveal her identity, and showing signs she awaited someone while mail remained unseen. Police and coroner note possible poisoning, with stomach contents to be analyzed.
The Metropolitan in New York announces acquisitions including Rembrandt portrait, a Madonna and Child by Mino da Fiesole, and other works. Mrs Fagar White, wife of a paperhanger and connected to the Met, has vanished since Wednesday after saying she would go shopping. Lookouts issued. police search hospitals and precincts without results. She previously lived as Miss Hoadley from Prince William County, Virginia.
The museum received a valuable lace donation from Mrs William K Van derhilt, including a royal christening salt from the early nineteenth century, enriching its lace collection. An American painting acquisition followed with the purchase of Gibbs Channing Aver Portrast of Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
A complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission accuses the Missoula Pacific and other Western railroads of retaliatory rate hikes against Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri shippers. Complainants seek an order blocking July 1 rate increases arguing the action threatens access to Eastern markets. The commission will hear merits at the earliest date.
A stream of marriage license notices lists numerous couples from Virginia towns including Columbia Louisa Richmond Covington and Covington areas. Names paired with ages and spouses appear in compact entries indicating legal unions and officiating details.
A Healthe Office record lists numerous deaths with ages ranging from 14 to 87 in Twinline City and nearby areas. Names include Cherlee Es Ctmore Frank Payne Gee Watkins Henry & Gmlin John HW Trowi and Rebellia C Seaig Mion, among others.Entries mention hospitals such as Cardally Hospital and George Weahington University Hospital.
Prince Borghez drives a car through Siberia reaching Dmiliuimdinsk after 10 miles from Irkutsk at 20 mph with bursts to 40 mph. Telegraph correspondent notes Siberian summer, blooming flowers, chill air, villagers startled, horses frightened, and villagers peeking at the unusual sight.
A large fire destroyed every business place in the village of North Lawrences, Malone, during July. The blaze, aided by strong winds, caused about 75 dollars in losses with only small insurance coverage. Local contest in Jamestown offers prizes and calls for entrants.
A court freed Waddington after a verdict of not guilty on an intentional homicide. Women murmured prayers as the jury returned, and a shout of triumph rose when the foreman answered no. Waddington was escorted out amid sobs and kisses from supporters. The Halimaceda family received damages for the illegal killing. The family plans to leave Brussels for England for employment opportunities.
Surgeon General Wyman released correspondence with President Roosevelt and Dr Magruder on milk investigations in the District. He confirms Treasury approval to publish findings by hygienic laboratories, noting pasteurization and sanitation gaps. Milk quality linked to intestinal illness and deaths, with milk as transmission agent for tuberculosis, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and typhoid, and District milk often old, warm, and dirty.
Benjamin F James of Wood County Ohio files with the Post Office Department alleging political mail addressed to him in Bowling Green was opened. He asks an investigation and names postmaster M T Brewer while suggesting the act occurred at the Bowling Green office amid local Republican faction tensions over Taft. Inspectors will determine grounds for suspicion and apportion blame if found.
The Department of Justice asked the U S District Attorney in Arizona to investigate the alleged kidnapping from Douglas to Mexico of Manuel Saravia, linked to a Mexican agitator and a St Louis based revolutionary party newspaper. A suspected arrest of the Mexican consul at Douglas prompts questions, with possible Mexican authorities involvement and a request to return Saravia to Arizona.
John Melroy and Charles Grubb were arraigned in Palace Court before Judge Mills after being arrested by Patrolman McDonald and Linder for entering F B Brown drug store at Thirteenth and attract northwest and stealing drugs. They were fined $2 each or sixty days in jail. The charge shifted from house breaking to petit larceny by the prosecutor.
The wife of Benjamin Isaacson, held on a robbery charge with Max Linhenberg, appealed at police headquarters seeking information on his whereabouts. She traveled from Philadelphia to confirm Isaacson’s location and expected July hearings at the District Jail.
Baltimore July 5 An attempt to influence jurors in the John W H Geiger case former Canton National Bank cashier on trial for alleged fraudulent transactions was made via letters sent to jurors homes. Judge Morrie and US Attorney Rose alerted to the incident and Post Office Inspector Kelly to investigate and arrest the responsible parties.
Topeka July 5 Farmers in Ford County win relief as Santa Fe General Manager Hurley orders trackmen may join harvest crews. The move aims to prevent wheat crop loss with Dodge City merchants set to close shops to support farmers in obtaining harvest hands.
A Washington Post special reports Abe Hummel, jailed at Blackwell's Island, is dying and may be kept alive by warmer climate and special indulgences. Physicians say his condition worsens since imprisonment, while critics allege privilege access for relatives and limited outdoor activity.
William Grudge employee of Washington Roadway and Electric Company died at Casualty Hospital after being crushed beneath a street car rear truck near First and streets northeast. He fell from the front platform while the car swung around a curve and was fatally injured. he had been en route to his home on 3 C street northeast and was on duty to grease the tracks.
Maia July 6 The Williams College trustees announce President Henry Hopkins will resign in June 1908. Prof Harry A Garfield son of the late President James A Garfield and then chair of politics at Princeton has been chosen to succeed Hopkins and has accepted the appointment.
Five dozen emergency cases from Fourth of July accidents were treated at Casulty and Emergency hospitals. Four patients faced dangerous injuries. Notable cases include skull fractures of Joseph Byrne and Joseph Hell, a throat slash and chest stab wounds for Ashuy Stuart and Eva Marks, a mangled arm from a cracker explosion for John Hogan, and a gunshot wound for James Bradley. Most patients expected discharge within days.
Large crowd attends closing night of patriotic lawn fete on Fourteenth Street with bigger turnout than night before. Each society reports substantial receipts as every booth sells out. Children set off many fireworks while the moving picture show remains popular. Harrietley, business manager, calls the event more successful than expected.
Funeral services for Rear Admiral Norman H Farquhar USN retired will be held at 1 o clock from his 1918 N Street NW home. The service at St Thomas Church will be officiated by Rev C Ernest Smith. The casket will bear Stars and Stripes with eight bluejackets as pallbearers. Interment follows at Arlington National Cemetery. Survivors include wife Beatrice daughter of Surgeon Wo M Gar ton two sons Norman Farquhar of Pottsville PA and DF KR H Farquhar of Washington DC.
Washington Pa July 6 William Cushby four years old son of Joseph Cushby of Hackett near here died after a fall of two feet while swinging on a gate. Hemorrhages from the mouth and nose occurred immediately and he died before a physician could be summoned. Death caused by rupture of a blood vessel.
Former United States Senator J G McMahin of Ohio died at a sanitarium aged sixty one while visiting with his wife. He suffered from Bright's disease and had served in the Ohio senate the lower house and in the U S Senate. The transit was taken to Hamilton Ohio for burial.
Special to The Washington Post from New York July reports Mary Grogs of Far Ground Long Island tends bedside of Thomas Bloxson after two bullets hit him in the side. Bloxson, badly wounded and unconscious, sought the hand of Miss Gross who vows marriage if he survives. Police probe whether self infliction or rival fired the shots as the romance and mystery unfold.
Lincoln Beachey failed to fly yesterday due to unfavorable weather. Spectators awaited the drop from his airship carrying 5,000 ballots for the Puats Jamestown contest. Weather remains unsettled with wind uncertainty, plans for a daytime flight pushed to today.
John Theodore Corrington, wanted in Danville for a sister-in-law murder last August while on parole for another murder, was arrested in West Virginia by detective A Fandlez. Squire Ward remanded him to county jail pending Danville authorities.
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