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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1907
Page
15
The Washington Post wraps up its Jamestown Exposition contest declaring the event a dramatic finish with a crowd of 23 cheering entrants. Winners will be announced next Sunday morning with 100 free trips to Jamestown and eleven runners receiving extra spending money.
The funeral for Charles E Herbert will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the George W Wise undertaking parlors at 2900 M street NW and will be private Rev William J D Thomas of St Michael's Episcopal Church will officiate Interment follows at Glenwood Cemetery Herbert died July 2 in Columbia from laudanum poisoning believed linked to domestic troubles He was a native of this city and is survived by his mother Mrs Samuel E Howards residing at 2215 Farragut NW.
John Sheylin known as Chicago Johnny was released by New York police after tests failed to identify him as the bank robbery suspect. Detective Horne noted the victim Bangs could not confirm Sheylin as the man, and Kaufman reported the man seen by Bangs differed from Sheylin. Bangs and clerk Kaufman accompanied detectives to New York for the test.
The lawn behind the old Macfarland mansion at 1818 F Street NW hosted the Juvenile Court’s second year opening. Judge William H De Lacy and Chief Probation Officer Zed H B Copp led a ceremony with the Law and the Order League, pledging virtue and careful probation.
At tonight's Central Labor Union meeting disciplinary steps target at least three allied trades over alleged lukewarmness in the Building Trades Mechanics' Council open shop fight in Washington. The bricklayers may be the focus, amid a sympathetic strike with plasterers and stonecutters, while union officials deny a return to work today.
Wilbur Loveless, badly injured in the Washington Arlington and Falls Church Railway wreck last Wednesday, had his left foot amputated at Georgetown University Hospital yesterday. His condition was reported improved last night.
Rev Dr D J Blafford of St Patrick's Church has left Providence Hospital and travels daily. Dr Stafford remains hospitalized but shows progress. The congregation has started a $2000 fund to send him abroad for full recovery, with $800 already raised.
Anna Moutzi eighteen charged with abandoning her six month old baby will be arraigned in Police Court today. She was arrested Saturday after which she became hysterical and had to be removed to the Homeopathic Hospital. Her condition improved yesterday.
Mrs. J Arthur Kemp wife of the missing Rockville police chief clerk discusses fear shock and uncertain attitude toward a possible return. She believes him dead yet cannot confirm where or how while denying farm mortgage motive and noting money loaned and jewelry and drafts missing from police envelopes. Police pursue chorus girl link and property records as the full story unfolds.
Investigations indicate a defalcation totaling about $15,000 tied to a helmet reserve fund with Kemp's $2000 bond possibly covering losses. District government may assume responsibility for property envelopes, while reports of strained domestic relations emerge.
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore July 7 The search in Baltimore for J Arthur Kemp the alleged absconding clerk of the Washington police headquarters has been fruitless Those acquainted with Kemp in Baltimore would be the last place to hide due to a wide circle of friends among the local detective force who are working on his case
Pilgrims Likely to receive about 40000 from Eau Claire businessman for a church edifice. Word of the donation arose amid conflict over site and property transfer with Pastor Frizzett absent in Eau Claire and petitions urging the donor to proceed.
Nearly 100 members of the Michigan Local Club attended the club’s annual picnic at Glen Echo. The outing, arranged by President Agnew and Treasurer Bishee, resumes the semi monthly meeting in October. other items include local product ads and a note on various beverages and goods.
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