Pendleton entertained ex war secretary amid black hand intrigue
Edmund Pendleton faced a black hand scheme after letters demanded $500 under a bridge or death. The case involved Bernard Watts and Benjamin Franklin Watts of Anne Arundel County and targeted Montpelier Manor. Postoffice inspectors and detectives pursued the threat through Washington, with investigators noting credible danger and Pendleton receiving three letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Pendleton
Montpelier Manor
Bernard Watts
Benjamin Frankin Watts
Anne Arund County
Postoffice
Hig
James F Robertson
Montwener
Funeral Notices and Directors Listing Amidst Local Deaths
Local newspaper column lists funeral directors and undertakers serving the community, including THOS A COSTELLO FRANK GEIERS SONS GEO P ZU RHORST J WILLIAM LEE S SPEARE and others, with terse addresses and service lines. The page blends notices of marriages and deaths with ads for obituaries and associated services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
ULMER
Frank Geiers |Sons
TELS
Cail
North Sea
GEO P Zu Rhorst
TA Rand
J William Lee
Sommeciona
Speare
Frayne
Strane
Sardo & CO
Sergeon
SUICI
ARIAS TOLD TO RESIGN PANAMA WAR CLOUDS GONE
Reports indicate pressure on Spanish American leaders eased as calls for resignation of Senerlas as candidate fade. The Panama situation appears stable with fears of military occupation receding and a path toward a peaceful election of a popular president outlined by observers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Republic
Prayer as Patriotism Amid Moral Debates and Civic Duty
Fragmented OCR text centers on prayer's role in patriotism, civic virtue, and public life. It references character, wisdom, duty, and communal values, noting tensions between faith, governance, and moral progress within a historical civic context.
Weather injures tobacco crop outlook in localites
The past two weeks brought generally unfavorable weather for local tobacco growers with hailstorms near the Virginia North Carolina border causing crop damage. Most tobacco has already been marketed with little sales on warehouse floors, though next month’s promings leaves are expected. Reports from South Carolina are favorable with early, well-curing crop progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Port
Boston Va
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Canoes Upset and Three Drown at Mystic Lake
A July 5 incident at Mystic Lake near Wedford left three people dead after a canoe party capsized. Victims include Ret a Cooper aged 8 and Tan Jo aged 9, sister Moh’s relation. their mother Mis Jount Blfns aged 9 also among the drowned. A large crowd watched as an airplane survey and rescue efforts unfolded for two minutes before operations ended at a height of ten feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Jo
Reta Cooper
Wedford
Mystic Lake
Turin
Belange
Train Ends Life of Local Spectator in Norfolk Runover
An elderly citizen was killed last night by a Norfolk and Western train. Mic Clair was on a track area normally used by west bound trains when an east bound train bore down, fatally striking him. Authorities investigated the fatal incident on the site near the Bon sack area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William St Traion
Bonsack
Norfolk and Western
Mic &T Clair
Obituary notices from Virginia. multiple deaths reported
Virginia obituaries report Lurts Jui 9 Wal visit to daughter Mre G WooNeuknes Luray age 51. Fredérickabure July 6_wA J Jaeaha dies at home. survived by five children. Samuel W Greenfield aged 7a dies near Beane. survived by four daughters and five sons. Local details terse and names partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurts
WooNeuknes
Keyser
Pag County
Fredérickabure
J Jaeaha
Dently
Rockville
Samuel W Greenfield
Beane
City to spend 2000 on Fourth debris cleanup
Superintendent Twohey vows to clear Washington streets by Wednesday morning with four extra wagons and 30 white wings. crews will sweep northeast to southwest residential areas, removing thousands of cartloads of debris from Saturday’s celebration and reducing the post holiday mess at the White House and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twohey
Debria
Washington
John T Twohey
Twohev
Maneley
Listry
Ina Wharation
Ile
Pac
Buried Baby Alive in Hackensack Case Shocks Court
A 21 year old servant in Bealtr Ee Fieldiing's home faced charges after allegedly burying a baby alive near Hackensack. The defendant admitted guilt and offered a full confession, stating she believed the child was dead. The court committed the woman to Hackensack jail following the admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linkewuk
Uedd
Tilly Thared
Sophie Tal
Bealtr Ee Fieldiing
Laterreeta
Tolie Dunn
Uton Koester
Burt
Lerimian
Eridas
Thais
Heath
NAYTIEN CAPITAL BURNING EXPLOSIONS ROIL PORT AU PRINCE
A serious fire in Port au Prince's palace and senate area destroyed four hundred buildings including the arsenal and the prison quarters. Large explosions rocked the city as the cable landing station near the arsenal ignited, threatening communications. Firemen and troops helped fight the blaze, with panic waning as hours passed. Nearby injuries or casualties are not specified. Separately, Washington student Leo Curtissom won two prizes at a seminary commemoration in Easthampton Mass for debate and oration recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Vu Prince Rail
Senate
Washington
Leo Curtissom
M Curt
Feont
Whilisten Seminary
Easthampton
Mass
Oldanson-Whitrey
Knocked Out by His Wife in Waterbury Brawl
A New York tinker Deacon B A J Tims was severely beaten by his wife on the Green road Waterbury yesterday. The half hour struggle tore at her clothes but she persisted until he collapsed. The wife, claiming 195 pounds, said to tell the Bowery she beat him. She heads west toward Brewsters. He was taken in by farmers and may testify for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waterbury
Conn
Grove
Green Road
New York
J Tims
Bowery
Brewsters N Rz
Prices Soared in 1907 Farm Product Prices Led Rise
The Bureau of Labor reports 256 commodities rose last year with wholesale prices at the highest level in 18 years. Farm products, clothing, fuel, metals, and miscellaneous goods all showed increases in 1907, while money stringency reduced costs in November and December, leaving the yearly average 125 percent above the 1899–1908 ten year baseline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Bureau of
Iibor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Incensec
Signs Point To A Rise Parallel With March 1904
The July market shows dullness in stocks reminiscent of March 1904 with a belief that prior fears were due to liquidity and overproduction rather than systemic causes. Analysts note no monetary trouble, rising bond activity, and evidence of improving business as railroad and corporate orders for materials indicate a cautious recovery ahead of fall demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Financial District
Yeu
Toa
Maren
Gene
Wall Street
Wenden
Marehal Field & Co
Chicago
Everts
le & Reles Ie
Praes
Sugeuls
Forgery suspect considered suicide amid police watch
A man arrested on a forgery charge in Alexandria faced suicide anxiety after dictating a letter to a fellow prisoner warning of his own death. He requested the letter be sent to Susie Tyree and noted plans to end his life. The incident occurred as police watched him closely in custody following a $690 forged check case at the Hotel Tontine. Funeral details and court activity followed later in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Bartau
King Street
Alexandria
Pce
Susie Bo Tyree
Afton
Nelson
Inze Ile
Tontine
Davis & Leary
Ivar
Italian Cruiser Fittore Fierazolen Arrives at Philadelphia
The Italian cruiser Fittore Fierazolen under Admiral Larecchio arrived in Philadelphia from Rio de Janeiro with a 280 crew. A salute was fired from the Philadelphia Navy Yard in the admiral's honor and in farewell as the ship moored. Officials plan formal visits aboard on arrival.
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Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Fittore Fierazolen
Larecchio
Toda
Rio Janeli
Wilk
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Sailute
Admiri
Itellan Coneuj
Market drift and crop outlook dominate summer notes
The report discusses mixed grain futures with reserves for wheat and corn unlikely to rise. several railroad firms show weak May earnings but lower operating costs temper gross losses. June cotton outlook hints at an overall abundant ye ar crop with potential revisions lower in the season. mentions of debt defaults by some railroads are deemed past concerns. DANIEL F KELLOGG
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In &Ross
Daniel F Kellogg
Paris and London Market Flurry Signals War News Impact
From July reports the Paris bourse shows dull trading amid July 1 dead season while Wall Street steadies. The Krupp loan issue was quickly absorbed at 96.40, with Americans benefiting from New York market optimism. Prices in shipping wobble and Bavarian lines face rumor-induced caution as confidence edges back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Sresson
Wall Street
Clemenceau
Herlinsuls
Petia Exchange
Fyven
New York
Herr Batlin
Hamburg
The
New York Times
Weather and river bulletin from Harpers Ferry and Washington DC
Weather conditions across the Atlantic states and Great Lakes region show fresh to brisk southerly winds, with clear to partly cloudy skies in the DC area and light showers around Harpers Ferry. The report notes river conditions, temperature readings, sunshine percentages, and weekly beet shipping prices from Washington to destinations along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dureau LS Dept
Agreuttore
Wastugen Sunda
Berom
Stenas
Texas
Wesera
Gulf Ons
Breamers
Grand Banks
Woabington Post
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Will Cast Ballots Today to Select Officers for Association
Voters go to the Police Court to elect officers for the association with polls open from noon to 6 PM. Listed are president, vice president, secretary treasurer, trustees, and precinct heads, with names such as John Vanin, Hosta, W Plemmons, and Dalrymple among others. Judges named include Farquarc, John L Bullmar, Gus Lauter, and Von Horne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balicemens
S$m
Sat Thai
Fo Roberts
Ana John Vanin
Sor Hosta
Wee House
L Plemmons
Dalrympie White House
Vee Farquiac
John L Bullmar
Gus Lauter
Wo van Horne
Parade to Stop Drought Draws Italian Faithful
In a dramatic religious procession the centennial image was carried through the town as about thirty thousand Italian participants joined in prayers and scenes seeking divine intervention for rain. The drought persisted despite the solemn ceremony and crowd of worshippers.
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Laurel Md
Taft
Watts
Inoue
Gerg Bros
Geo C. Shaffer
Agim
Arias
United States
Panama
Senerlas
Pee Ni Sales
Fim
Amy Gaard
Reg Br Alison
To-Kalon Wine Co
14Th St
Norfolk
Crome
Naytien Capital
Arsenal
W. W. Inze
Edward Quinn
Edward Quinn & Sons
Atlantic
Gronowa Street
Alexandria Tomorow
Ocloss
St Mary 8 Catholic Church
United States Circuit Court
District of
Marginia
Edmund Wadaill Jr
London
Berha
Krupps
Spcal
Washingto Post
Stock Exchange
Berlin
Citiea
Swit & Company
Washington, DC
Boston
Ohio
Cheyenne Wye
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Coto
Be ' Galverton
Portland
Georgetown Gas- 7
Twenty-ninth Street
Georgetown, Gaslight Company
Georgetown Agient Company
Robert L Middleton
Sescow Shoes
Ch Lars S
Unitad
Ara Snoee
Oldsis
Glild Tor
Goverment
Dstrict Amoinses
RTIBS
Ninth
Florida Avenue
McGill & Wallace
E Street
N. W
lSurance Company of
Philip F Larner
Attentio
Mantals
Edwin Ellett
Kleeblatt
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Architegts
Washington, D. C
Naxtonal
Taffdees Wedsday
Satuday
Asoan Opera CO
Great Falls
Sgih
Glen Echo
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
Washington Loan& Trust Co. Capital
Foun
John Joy Ezoson
Equitable Co-operative Building Association
JOY Edson
Erane
Abe SU Eldim
Nanoleon
Arthur Cowsill
Hite Balding
Cath St
S. H. Clarke
Kember Consolidated Stact
Ouray
Columbia
India
Carport
Thomas L. Hume & Co
Washington Stock Exchange
F Street N. W. Tel
Carital
Lachange
Pa. Ave
U. S. Treasury
Tre
Asury Supervis
Home Savings Bank
Ave
N.W
H Sts
7Th St
Far East International Banking Corporation
St. Lptorn
Bpasnlh
Heisbell & McLeran
Hostre
Post
Wnt
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