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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1907
Page
3
Police identify John Shevin alias Chicago Johnny as a possible or prime suspect in the Roscoe Bangs robbery. About $3,090 in cash and securities were stolen. Detectives say Shevin, with a prior pickpocket record, has links to a gallery incident and is being sought by West Washington authorities.
An OCR fragment reports a local death notice with scattered details including names and places. The legible elements reference a person linked to a camp, streets such as Sveath and North Qareub, and a bereavement event. The text is incomplete and lacks a full obituary structure.
Four men discussed a robbery at a local meeting described as suggestive by detectives. Detective Horne and a companion planned to interview the suspected robber early today and return to Washington tonight.
Washington Post reports a basement fire at 226 228 West 125th Street where two men, engineer Daniel Fagan and fireman William Reilly, were trapped by a faulty ventilation grating. Detective William Brown pried the grate but the pair suffocated before escape. Chief O Connor and firefighters extinguished the blaze, determined to have started by defective insulation.
Four days of bank runs at Exchange Bank in Macon lead to possible closure. Macon Clearing House head Olu Doorley says he may push to curb business. President Cavantis declines comment on Monday’s plans as rumors and farmer loan fears fueled the panic. The bank reportedly settled with the Clearing House this afternoon amid fears of insolvency.
Col Henry Thompson of the Second South Carolina Regiment testifies at Jamestown about the July 2 Warpath incident. He denies reports from Norfolk, says his men were not involved in disorder, and describes disciplined actions to quell crowds. A clemency hearing found one alleged ringleader released after evidence showed he merely watched.
Atlanta July 6 Nate Thornton Gitlania won the Southern tennis championship in Ingles defeating Hugh Hates Cincinnati in three sets 64 6 1 earning the title of Champion of the South in his class as former holder Reuben Hunt California was absent Thornton and Bob Grant won the doubles title defeating the Hodgers Wrothers in three straight sets also noting mixed doubles results Logan and Island Logan of New Orleans beat Miss Many and LD Scout 62 60 63
The stepmother of Senator Foraker’s wife, Mrs Macy E Bundy, was laid to rest at Ridgewood Cemetery Wellston Ohio. Services were held at the Meth ally church with Rev L Haddock and Rev A J Hawke officiating among mourners from Los Angeles Columbus and Washington.
A garbled listing shows several couples and parties including Thomae M Mrighe Jr and Ada Rah, Rudolph Sclin and Elieh Zeller, and Magele Dowman with Richard Te Relde. Names appear with ages and spouses or attendants, indicating marriage license activity and local clerical notices.
Health office records list multiple deaths including Retlle Bhenk aged 6 years, Mary B Lowe aged 32, W T Wurring from Georgetown University Hospital, William J Allen aged 33, Meart Chapman aged 26, Marre A Harney aged 18, E Cule aged 1, Ninth Hushea aged 2 months, Twin Young from Sibley Hospital, Emma M Diebold aged 3 years, with addresses on NY Ave NW and M St as part of the July 5 report.
Attachments totaling over 1000 were issued against J Arthur Kemp as police department shortages widen. Kemp’s farm near Rockville was levied on, with Mrs Kemp and her son filing claims. Deputy Sheriff Mullican and May Sylvester lead efforts to recover funds from envelopes and cash held by the department. District Attorney Baker backs actions as investigators note missing cash and valuables. Kemp reportedly left Washington on a Baltimore and Ohio train toward Philadelphia.
Alexander Adrebi, badly injured when shot in Brooklyn, will be discharged from City Hospital on Blackwell's Island after a remarkable recovery. The 1903 operation by Dr George Ryder Fowler at Brooklyn Hospital connected severed spinal ends with chromic sutures, enabling movement of toes within weeks and the patient to sit up by November.
Haywood will not take the stand until Wednesday after extended talks at the downtown office and county jail. The plan calls for reading San Francisco depositions Monday morning about the Bradley explosion and explosives expert testimony.
Concord officials appoint Dr George F Jelly of Boston and Dr G A Blumer of Prov to act as co masters assessing the mental condition of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science faith Judge Aldrich requested two high standing experts to handle the sensitive matter amid public interest Depositions postponed to July 12 after a conference among counsel and the two sides involved
Special to The Washington Fest New York July 6 Vanderline Pollock of 48 West Forty eighth Street keeps a restaurant on Broadway and has lived in New York for years He reads the papers He plays the races He admits he was duped three weeks ago by men who lured him with a Ponzi scheme involving pool room wagers Pollock lost 1400 after borrowing 90 from his bank Then detectives arrested Joseph Goldsmith at 152 West Thirty-eighth Street and he faced Yorkville Court with no evidence against him The magistrate freed Goldsmith in the custody of his counsel
Chicago July 6 Senator Dolliver says reports from Jackson Mich alleging an altercation with Tillman are entirely false. He notes he spoke in Jackson on July 3 and in Louisville on July 4 and Chicago on July 5, and that he has not spoken to Tillman since March 4. The item contrasts with earlier denials from Jackson.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago July 6 reveals a startling plot of murder by poison tied to Herman Bills the Bohemian fortune teller and Mrs Vazal with son Jerry Vazal as star witness. He describes hypnotic influence on his mother and the plan to murder his father and siblings for money and insurance.
The Peoples Institute Marine League formed to monitor excursion steamers around New York to ensure compliance with the law. Led by J Aspinwall Hodge president and Edward C Brennan overseeing inspections, volunteers will inspect boats and report findings to the league committee to prevent repetitions of the Slocum disaster.
Special to The Washington base New York July Captain William J Glasgow III forty one year old judge advocate of the Department of the East is critically ill at the army hospital on Governors Island Doctors say he underwent an appendectomy several days ago and is progressing toward recovery Unspecified illness and health issues are noted while his duties and recent court martial prosecutions are mentioned He is a West Point graduate married and stationed on Governors Island
Franklin Haddock, president of the Franklin Haddock Leather Company in Lynn Massachusetts, was shot in the head by a burglar during a struggle at the Haddock factory. The assailant escaped, leaving a revolver. Haddock had been guarding about $1000 worth of goods overnight and was unconscious when police arrived.
A thirty five piece brass band will accompany Rev. Johnston Myers during the evening sermon at Immanuel Baptist Church tomorrow. The Graham School Band directed by William E. Watt will perform music for the event as part of the church service in Chicago.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney and urinary issues. It promises relief from back pain and frequent urination and claims free sample bottles and a booklet on requests to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A chaotic sequence from a court case shows Mrs Carter denying any loot, while Runyan admits spending, and Bunyan’s family reacting with shock. Police faced a crowd of reporters and curious bystanders as cameras flashed during transport to headquarters. Mrs Carter defends her belongings, claims no $30,000 loot, and suggests funds are personal savings. The saga unfolds with testimony from Bunyan’s father-in-law and remarks on his alleged pattern with women. An earthquake in nearby Kittery precedes further fallout.
An Ontario widow, once housekeeper to Lord Delavan Beresford, asserts she married him under an assumed name and later bore his child. Now remarried to another man, she seeks a share of the Beresford estate, arguing their marriage valid and documented by papers. The case centers on proofs of marriage and ownership of the late lord’s $2,000,000 estate.
New York July 6 The Ward Line steamer Monterey arrived last night with a fierce fire in its hold. It was beached at Stapleton and floated at high tide today to Pier 18 Brooklyn where water was poured into the hold and flames extinguished. Captain Smith ordered the anchor cast and the crew to seal hatches as engines pumped water. The Monterey then struck the soft bottom broadside about 300 yards from shore and passengers were invited to shore, with all but thirteen taking the offer. Survivors on Ellingbok Island were reported, and rescue efforts continued by canoes and Indians.
The text notes thousands of young men can enter railway service as telegraph operators due to a new labor hour law. Railroads foresee a need to replace about 60 operators now and perhaps double that over the next nine months, with a surge of applicants fueled by the Jamestown Exposition contest closing at noon today.
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