Pendleton Charged Amid Black Hand Letter Threats
Edmund Pendleton faced murder threats after receiving circulars from a Black Hand gang. Investigators traced letters to a Montpelier Manor residence and linked the extortion attempt to suspicions surrounding a bridge payment. Bernard Watts and Benjamin Franklin Watts of Anne Arundel County were noted in the probe as officials inspected the case for links to intimidation and post office activity in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Pendleton
Montpelier Manor
Bernard Watts
Benjamin Frankin Watts
Anne Arund County
Postoffice
Hig
James F Robertson
Montwener
Funeral Directors and Notices From a Historic Paper
Fragmented OCR shows a list of funeral directors and death notices including THOS A COSTELLO FRANK GEIERS SONS GEO P ZU RHORST WILLIAM LEE and others. Includes addresses, prices, embalmers, and references to marriage and death notices in a legacy newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
ULMER
Frank Geiers
SONS
TELS
Cail
North Sea Geo P Zu Rhorst
TA Rand
Faalmer
Peil Fariors
Lot
J William Lee
Speare
Frayne
Strane
Sardo & CO
Sergeon
Sufcr
Cain
ARIAS TOLD TO RESIGN PANAMA WAR CLOUDS GONE
The report notes the resignation of Senerlas as candidate for president amid calm expected in the Isthmian Republic of Peace. Fear of foreign occupation and political turbulence surrounding Panama’s leadership appear eased by the moves toward a peaceable political transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmian Republic
Panama
Senerlas
Pee Ni Sales
Fim
Prayer as Patriotism A Confusing Essay on Civic Duty
A fragmented text blends prayers, patriotism, and civic duty. It references faith, public life, and moral guidance, hinting at how religion and national identity intertwine in public discourse. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR but suggest a broad commentary on duty, governance, and community values.
Weather injures tobacco crop in South Boston and region
The past two weeks bring generally unfavorable growing weather for tobacco in South Boston Va and nearby areas with hailstorms on the Virginia North Carolina border causing crop damage. Market activity is light as most sales occur earlier. promoters expect the first promings leaves next month. Reports from South Carolina are favorable with early curing noted.
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Washington Port
Boston Va
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Canoes Upset as Three Drown In Mystic River noted
Immense crowd watches as a canoe mishap on the Mystic River near Mystic Lake ends tragically with three drownings. Victims include RETA COOPER age 9 and siblings of Moh, all of Wedford. Witnesses report a two minute struggle, with a canoe capsizing at a height of ten feet and a 2 kilometer reach upriver.
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Tan Jo
Reta Cooper
Wedford
Mystic Lake
Turin
Belange
Train Collision Fatality Shocks Norfolk Community
A man identified as Mic Clair was killed last night by a Norfolk and Western train. He stood on the track usually used by westbound trains but was struck by an eastbound locomotive bearing down on him. The incident occurred near the William Street area, shocking Bon sacks residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William St Traion
Bonsack
Norfolk and Western
Mic &T Clair
Virginia Obituary Briefs From Luray and Surrounding
Obituaries note deaths including Jui 9 visitor Lurts Jui to his daughter Mre G WooNeuknes Luray aged 61, and Keyser cre a fh oldest clfens of Pag county lel aid. Also mourns Fredérickabure July 6 who died at home, and Samuels W Greenfield aged 7a who died near Beane. survivors include multiple children and daughters.
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Lurts
WooNeuknes
Keyser
Pag County
Fredérickabure
J Jaeaha
Dently
Rockville
Samuel W Greenfield
Beane
City to clear Fourth debris with new wagons and crew
Supt Twohey vows to remove all Fourth of July debris by Wednesday morning using four extra wagons and 30 White Wings. Debris totals require three daily trips to dumps, with 130 white wings and 15 other wagons deployed in central districts as cleanup expands to all sections. The operation, costing the District over 2000 dollars, aims to restore streets and parking after the large holiday celebration.
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Twohey
Debria
Washington
John T Twohey
Twohev
Maneley
Listry
Ina Wharation
Ile
Pac
Buried Baby Alive Shocker at Hackensack Court
In a Hackensack court a woman named Tolie Dunn faced a charge of burying her baby alive. The accused admitted the act and gave a full confession noting she believed the child was dead. The court remanded her to Hackensack Jail as the proceedings continued.
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Linkewuk
Uedd
Tilly Thared
Sophie Tal
Bealtr Ee Fieldiing
Laterreeta
Tolie Dunn
Uton Koester
Burt
Lerimian
Eridas
Thais
Heath
NAYTIEN CAPITAL BURNS AS EXPLOSIONS RATTLE PORT AU PRINCE
A serious morning fire in Port au Prince engulfed the palace and senate area, destroying four hundred buildings including the arsenal. Prisoners, including women, were moved to safety. Explosions from stored munitions rattled the city as flames spread toward the cable landing station threatening communications. Panic swept through the streets before subsiding as fire crews and units from the cruiser Laubat helped battle the blaze. Washington student wins prizes for debate and oration at Easthampton seminar.
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Port Vu Prince Rail
Senate
Washington
Leo Curtissom
M Curt
Feont
Woman Knocks Out Husband in 30 Minute Fight
Special to The Washington Post from Waterbury Connecticut reports a New York tinker Deacon B A J Tims was badly beaten by his wife on the Green road. The struggle lasted about thirty minutes with the wife tearing off clothes but persisting until he was subdued. She warned that Bowery men would learn of the beating and claimed to weigh 195 pounds. She heads west toward Brewsters N Y and faces arrest if the husband testifies. He is being cared for by farmers.
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Washington
Waterbury
Conn
Grove
Green Road
New York
J Tims
Bowery
Brewsters N Rz
Prices Soared in 1907 Farm Commodities Millstone Year
The Bureau of Labor reports 256 commodities rose in 1907, with farm products leading gains. Wholesale prices peaked in October and averaged 125 percent above the 1899–1909 baseline. Money stringency cut overall costs in November and December, but all groups still showed increases for the year.
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Bureau of Labor
Bureau of
Iibor
Department of Commerce and Labor
Incensec
Signs Point to a Rise Parallel with March 1904
The dull stock market last week recalls the 1904 parallel as a Presidential year gloom lifts slowly. Analysts note increased demand for manufactured goods, rising bond activity, and a cautious but hopeful tone for fall business, with Field & Co predicting a low mood may end and prices rise in the near future.
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New York
Financial District
Yeu
Toa
Wenden
Wall Street
Marehal Field & Co
Chicago
Everts
Forgery suspect linked to suicide plan in prison note
The Alexandria man arrested on a forgery charge allegedly planned to end his life and dictated a letter warning a woman recipient. The note described his intention and provided directions for his later fate while detailing actions to dispose of forged checks and money. Funeral for Edward Quinn announced as court opens for term with numerous jurors summoned.
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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
Alexandria
Italian Cruiser Fittore Fierazolen Arrives in Philadelphia
Italian cruiser Fittore Fierazolen under Admiral Larecchio arrived in Philadelphia from Rio de Janeiro after a long cruise in Southern waters. With 280 crew, the vessel will stay about a fortnight. A salute was fired by American guns in the admiral's honor as she entered the port.
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Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Fittore Fierazolen
Larecchio
Toda
Rio Janeli
Wilk
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Sailute
Admiri
Itellan Coneuj
Wheat and cotton market notes from Kellogg update
The report notes mixed futures signals with reserve wheat stocks reduced yet speculation rising. Railroads show weaker gross revenues but lower operating costs, hinting at shrinking earnings. The June cotton crop estimate stands at 13 million bales, likely to be revised downward, though late-year yields may still be abundant. Daniel F Kellogg.
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In &Ross
Daniel F Kellogg
Paris Markets Drift Amid July Lull and Booming Hopes
London reports a buoyant tone despite July’s dull Paris bourse as hopes rise for a trade revival and American harvests. Krupp loan absorbs demand, but cautious Europe keeps prices steady amid political nerves and weak freight outlook.
Weather Notes and River Bulletin Summary
Gentle southerly to southerly winds dominate the Atlantic and Gulf regions with expected fresh to brisk conditions from the Great Lakes to the Southeast. Temperatures are shown with daily highs and lows, and a Harpers Ferry weather note appears alongside a Washington Post river bulletin detailing fresh beet bids for the week ending July 5.
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Dureau LS Dept
Agreuttore
Wastugen Sunda
Berom
Stenas
Texas
Wesera
Gulf Ons
Breamers
Grand Banks
Woabington Post
Harpers Ferry
W Va
Balloting Today to Choose Association Officers in Police Court
Voters cast ballots today to elect officers for the association. Polls will stay open from noon until 6 pm with officials including president vice president and treasurer on the ballot. Nominating duties include trustees and precinct officers. judges listed are Farquh, Bullmar, Lauter, and Van Horne.
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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
A dramatic religious procession was held as thousands of Italians joined a drought relief ceremony. The town’s centennial image was carried through streets amid scenes urging divine intervention, but rain did not arrive.
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Laurel Md
Taft
Watts
Inoue
Gerg Bros
Geo C. Shaffer
Agim
Arias
United States
Amy Gaard
Reg Br Alison
To-Kalon Wine Co
14Th St
Norfolk
Crome
Naytien Capital
Arsenal
Maren
Gene
W. W. Inze
Washington Post
Bartau
King Street
Pce
Susie Bo Tyree
Afton
Nelson
Inze Ile
Tontine
Davis & Leary
Ivar
le & Reles Ie
Praes
Sugeuls
London
Paris
Clemenceau
Berha
Krupps
Spcal
Washingto Post
Stock Exchange
Sresson
Berlin
Herlinsuls
Petia Exchange
Fyven
Herr Batlin
Hamburg
The
New York Times
Citiea
Swit & Company
Washington, DC
Boston
Mass
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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