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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

5

Rate Law Indicts All Violators Despite Federal Ruling

State courts face clash over a new railroad rate statute as a grand jury is urged to indict every violator for exceeding a 14 cent per passenger cap. Federal injunction seeks to restrain officers from enforcing the act while courts weigh constitutional authority and possible indictments under the state statute.

Grand Jury Taligh SC Lok Bitte Liurt Ahiests Das Carolina Reing North Carol Stata Superior Constitut Frial Supreme Court Coma Esimia

Soldier charged after highway robbery at exposition

Special to The Washington Post reports Private Watt of Baltimore and accomplices arrested near the Jamestown Exposition on suspicion of aiding a burglary and assault. Davis of Arkansas says he was assaulted in a restaurant and robbed of $8 and shoes, left unconscious on the ground. Authorities hold Watt and two companions as witnesses and probe ties to a broader disturbance at the fairgrounds.

Washington Post Norfolk Sn David B Watt Baltimore Exposition Fishers Ultle Hungary Davis

Bankers Trial Opens in Towson Over Fraud Conspiracy

Walter A Mayon former president of Sopmracretal and Farmers National Bank and ex treasurer of United Surety Company faces fraud charges in Baltimore era court. Olin Bryan and others linked to Munich Reinsurance Company of London accused of conspiring to defraud the gold company of 9900 dollars on 283 shares. Gart Schreiner from Munich appears as principal witness as court hearing continues.

Spackal Washington Post Baltimore Walter A Mayon Sopmracretal Farmers National Bank United Surety Company Olin Bryan Munich Restaurance Company of London Duncan and Burke Towson Otunne and Stenchcomb Wil Munich Germany Schreiner Mason Commercial and Barmers Bank Tinkut Btotes Bank

Fierce Mosquito Raid Prompts Extermination Drive

Fragments describe a fierce mosquito invasion in Baltimore urging wartime extermination. Officials warn colonies inch long, capable of long flights, threatening areas near waterways and streets. Citizens are urged to drain standing water and assist in control efforts while authorities plan statewide actions and await further guidelines.

Baltimore Mars

Monument for Estes and a highway project in Virginia

A local July report describes plans for a memorial to Estes in Wise County Virginia, with fundraising from residents and a broad public ceremony. It also notes a proposed $1000 electrical contract, a bridge and road expansion across Albemarle Sound, and a Mississippi or North Carolina link to improve regional transport, with officials from the Washington and Suffolk Southern lines involved.

Washington Tom Raligh & C Calalon Fuffolk Southern Noah Pauw Bhelns Wentee Beker Pourrue Tee Immue Tre Aloe

Misung Man Found Drowned in Swannington Scene

A series of brief, disjointed reports recount a drowning in Swannington near West Virginia, noting the victim was a 17 year old son of a local figure, with unclear timing and circumstances. Other items mention a hotel keeper’s death in Henry County, a York area burial, and scattered notices including a lynching-guard plea and a Confederate women’s monument plan.

Virginia Weddings Show Local Marriages Across Towns

In Harpers Ferry on July 8 Miss Annio E Ambrose married Bernard Mitchell in a ceremony led by Rev JP Fettner. In Roanoke on July 1 William H O Crawford of New York and Elizabeth Stewart Henderson of Elliston wed at 11 PM at Tromex Maury Solem with Rev H Campbell officiating. In Winchester a July 7 ceremony united Hattie VirintA Haines daughter of Abraham Jane and Samuel Renner of Worcester with a local pastor Rev D He Kern officiating. Mr and Mrs Renner will reside in town.

Harpers Ferry Annio E Ambrose Bernard Mitchell JP Fettner Wiliem HO Crawford New York Elizabeth Stewart Henderson Elliston Tromex Maury Solem H Campbell Presbyterian Hattie Vir Inta Haines Abraham Jaine Samuel H. Renner Wlochester He Kern Southern Methodist Church Dire. Renner

Atlantic Coast Line Expands Divisions Aug 1

Atlantic Coast Line announces four divisions to take effect August 1. First division runs Richmond to Florence including Norfolk to Wilmington. Second division Florence to Savannah, Third Savannah to Jacksonville, Fourth Jacksonville to ???. New roles assign WH Newell as general superintendent First division with Rocky Mount HQ, A W Anderson to Second division with Florence SC HQ, Murchison becomes transportation superintendent First division.

Atlantic Coast Line Norfolk Va Atlantic Richmond Va Floence Ines Norfolk Wilmington S & and Sanford Florence Savannah Ga Savannah Jacksonville Jacksonile Newell Wilnington Rocky Mount W Anderson Tharge Florence & C Murchison

Merchant's Son Slain in Brangsville Fight

In Southampton County, July 22, Robert Pittman, son of a merchant, was killed by Moody Coggins during a fist fight after a dispute over small purchases. Coggins fled to North Carolina but surrendered later claiming self defense. He faces a grand jury hearing with $1000 bond for vagrancy or appearance.

Swelal Washington Post Brangsville Southampton Couny Robert Pittman Moody Cousins Pittman Coggins Potten North Carolina

Indicted for Arson and Other Docket Actions in Court

The July term of the Corporation Court opened with Judge Louis C Barley presiding. Defendants Griffin, Michael, Dogan, and others faced arraignments. trials set for September term. Various civil matters and adjournments noted, including estates, divorces, and public notices.

Washington Fost Bureau King Street Alexandria Corporation Court Louis C Barley George Grifin Charles Michael John Dogan Louimonwearth Harvey Robinson Charles Starkell Elvic Iy Tank and Trust Company Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Corporation of Alexandria Attoreny GA Spofsa Henry Oirera Roe Lewes Knight Girard Faimel S B Fisher Appel Well Mtn Actly Murry Miller Strickler Michael Creegan William Creegan Washington Alexandra Ana Mount Vernon Railway

Vanderbilt Seeks Tax Cut as Biltmore Valuation Surges

In Asheville North Carolina the Biltmore estate of George W Vanderbilt faces a tax increase after the tax board raised assessments. The estate now lists total valuation around 2 102 071 with roughly 25 000 worth of taxes due to the higher levy. Vanderbilt plans to appeal to reduce the assessment.

Asheville Tax Board George W .Vanderbilt Biltmore House Vanderbilt Titans- Beasment Wiltmore Butmore Vanderbilt Holding Board of Gaeeseers Vandenbitt

Manly intruder battles city hall force then is jailed

An enraged 19 year old Isolan Lampson invaded the mayor's city hall suite, fought four men including the mayor's brother Thomes Ma Fool, was subdued and taken to Central police station. After hours he gave his name and was later released to guardians with no further damage noted.

Washington Taylor Darrag

Girl Falls Into Hot Pie in Maryland Farm Incident

Josephine Bavey, daughter of Samuel Bavey, near Keedysville, Maryland, fainted while helping her mother rake up staples and fell face first into a custard pie just removed from the stove. Her face was severely burned, and a physician was summoned to treat the injury. Her eyes reportedly escaped serious harm.

Syesine Washington Post Hageratown Ming Josephine Bavey Samuel Lasey Keedysville Big County Miss Ravay Mra Eavey

Subway Gateman Die After Attempted Lynching Incident

George Metzinger, a 60 year old gateman at South Ferry station, was pushed under an express train during a mob attack while aiding police. William Curtis, a 28 year old porter, was charged with homicide after the assault and the crowd tried to string him up. Curtis was held as police protected him.

Washington Post New York George Metainger South Ferry William Curtis Hudson Street Metzinger Curtis Kenghan Tombs McKenna Hate Simons Church Street Tery Metanger Sta Don Uyes East 12Ith Street New York Central Railroad

Equity Court records and probate docket notes DC history

A collection of court items from the Supreme Court District of Columbia and Probate Court detailing equity cases, attorney appearances, rulings on contempt releases, substitutions of counsel, probate matters, and estate actions. Named parties include Jomthe Wright, Cabill ve Cehill, Smith, Stubblefield, and many others with references to orders, judgments, and administration bids.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court Jomthe Wright Ohio National Hank King Attorners We Weald & Fratley Tobriner Cabill Cehill_parmegt Regixity JB Addmane W Stetson W & Duval Kaleion & Stadnon Smith Ve Smith Teanke Wellaraon Epacat Attoraey Leighton Solomon Uetendanea Ataraey Stubblefield Atorneya Masby Bard Truntey Dallas Smocust Mtr Wright Dudley Va Owen Que Ellwood Berry & Tooc Worthington Wiley Hacker Company Riley Wliadrawal Douglas & Gorglas Delevant Riley Role Attorseye Relaton & Alddons Haymond Alorneys Hume HV Tulloch Hiarard Va Elie Pougins Lambert Amd South Bend Wills and Lumber Company Wiey Justice Weight Eaiate Beery S Downton Ime Coglet Charles M Westen McGowan Mobun & Berven Hataio Lonize Molth Bory Mizar John HW Ente Elbringo Fatres Attorcaye Wilson & Barks Mary ¢ Ghotield Florence D Brown Este Charles H.zangley Nauek Thte Lavie Patate Francis Xally Heenen Levy Filzabeth Iviters Vounitta Peyton Beeate Wannah Cory Petitian Cohen

Man Denies Attempting Suicide In Police Court

William D Smith charged with attempting his own life by cutting his throat in Mrs J T Bartletts boarding house on Church Street was dismissed in Police Court. Smalth offered no information about a wild claim he spent $4000 during the day and said his arrest was a mistake. The Washington Post.

Norfols William D Smith J T Bltletts Ing House Church Street Smalth Impactul Washington

Jumps Into Deep Well Ends Suicide Attempt

Eighteen year old Dave on July 19 attempted suicide at her home in Almagro by jumping into a forty nine foot deep well. Reproved by her parents for conduct she planned to leave for Philadelphia after threatening to kill herself over a trunk dispute. A chart was lowered and she was rescued badly bruised and unconscious. Her father is Simon Ware, a Negro merchant.

Dave Lie Ware Almagro Philadelphia Simon Ware Regro Merchant

Baltimore Woman Wounds Self Over Domestic Troubles

Mrs Annia M Story, 45, wife of Pere W Story, shot herself just below the heart at 1796 East Oliver Street in Baltimore. The retired police officer husband reported no stated cause. domestic troubles are believed to have prompted the attempt. She was taken to St Joseph Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.

Baltimore Smeide Sogcind Washington Annia Pere W East Oliver Street Pere St Josepha Hospital

Deserter Charge Filed Against Danville Worker

A Danville Virginia story reports a former Southern Railway employee facing trial on charges of deserting the U S Army while in New Jersey and forging a certificate of deposit in the Fleet National Bank of Danville in the name of Nannie Blanks.

Washington Danville Saly Jon FP Davia Ahan Charlie Thomas Southern Railway United States Army New Jersey Misa Nannie Blanks Fleet National Bank of Danville

Celebrate Monocacy Battle New Jersey Veterans Hold Reunion

New Jersey Volunteers from the Fourteenth Regiment held their annual reunion near Frederick Maryland on the eve of the fourth anniversary of the battle of Monocacy. The body of a drowned man was found, identified as Isaac Rotham, who participated in bathing at Quccan View yesterday and attended the reunion. A monument at the battlefield was dedicated by the Jamestown Exposition associates selling souvenirs nearby.

New Jersey Yield Frederick Md Lorentry Mc Norfolk Va Nocacy Isaac Rotham Qecan View UN- Rotham

Annapolia Woman Mary Anne Naughton Obituary

Annapolis Maryland obituary states Mary Anne Naughton died last night at about seventy three. She is survived by five children and two sisters Dr Dionysia of Notre Dame is named among the survivors. The notice notes funeral arrangements to be announced.

Washington Post Annapolis Annapolia Mary Anne Naughton Dionysia Notre Dame RJ Mitchell Ealy New

Funeral of Cot J C Norris Prolongs Easton Funeral Day

Special to The Washington Post Easton Maryland July 8 business closed as Co James Norris funeral was held at Trinity Methodist Church South Rev EB Henry of Baltimore assisted by Rev C Jeter. The report notes colleagues and employers attended and hints at a drowning incident near the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal involving Stewart and family members.

Gov Swanson George KR Hill Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church South CD Bulla Washington

Annapolis Democrats Sweep City in 4th Municipal Election

Annapolis Maryland voters elected Gordon H Claude mayor over Charles B Henkel and chose four Aldermen from six, forming an eight member council. Ridgely P Melvin defeated Daniel K Randall by 202 votes, sweeping all three wards and signaling a strong Democratic showing.

Washington Annapolis Gordon H Claude Charles B Henkel Daniel K Randall Ridgely P Melvin Anne Armife Bat Melvin Randall

Two Boys Drown in Rappahannock River Tragedy

The Washington oat Fredericksburg July reports indicate twelve year old Thomas McCarty of Len McCarty fell from bathing with other boys and drowned. James Pettit, fifty, also drowned nearby while aiding in the search. he could not swim and his body was recovered. He leaves a wife.

Washington Fredericksburg Thomas McCarty Rappahoonock Len McCarty James Pettit Petit

Man with two appendices operated in Cumberland

Special to The Washington Post Dr George L Carder today removed two well developed appendices from George Rickenaberg aged twenty at near Brunswick Md. Both appendices were diseased the regular appendix was perforated in severe pain and the second appendix showed signs of decay. Dr Carder has operated on 40 cases of appendicitis but never seen or heard of a case like this one.

Washington Pos Cumberland George L Carder George Rickenaberg Brunewick MD Hoth Carder

Appoint Fifty Inspectors for Overcrowding Excursion Boats

Following a New York conference with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James Reynolds Surveyor Gen James Clarkson and Acting Port Collector Henry C Stuart, fifty additional inspectors were appointed to prevent vessel overcrowding. If needed, more inspectors will be added. Stonebruise causes boy's depth dese to The Washington Post. A fourteen year old, John Selprick, died after a stone bruise on his foot led to amputation. Refuses CO liquor package. The Adams Ex Company instructed agents to refuse shipment of fifty six packages of intoxicating liquors.

New York the Treasury James Reynolds James Clarkson Henry C Stuart Stonebruize Washington Post Lynchburg Va John Selprick Hig Hinlex Atauuten Va Adama Ex- 3 Bll

Real Estate Transfers in Northwest Washington Areas

A detailed listing of real estate transfers and trust deeds across multiple northwest Washington neighborhoods including Griselood E Addition to Anacostia West Lorinington West Echington Kalorama Heights Park View and Mount Pleasant. Entries name grantors grantees property blocks square sizes and amounts with notes on mortgages and terms. transactions involve firms such as Capital City Improvement Company Moore & Tarsours and Midough & Shannon Inc. including properties on North and East Capitol streets Wisconsin Avenue etc.

West Lorington Farry Wardaian Homer Steves Carlton M Beall John 7 Mc Court Pear Alloa M Brocka Twelfin Ant Tolrtemth Poutheast Barry Farn Gonjarmin Stewart St Ux Aiice James Moore & Tarsours Secord Adnimon Wanwington Hverse A. Hk Middough & Shannon Inc Mary Low Thomas J Thomas Gimke Ion West Comington-Myre Mary Square 3 George SE Patt Meriniak Hibs James B Nichole Roder Mulaar Tvaen Yao Square Epeim Randall Rudes John & Nisballe Wisconela Avenue Jonnla Groves Emme Emme PB ‘Woods Lot 116 310 Fourtieth and Rien Piraets Northwest Park Vifw-Midieugh & Shannen Nn George T Ulets Leroy “Yenay Wolism “Mershall Joha B Erwin Laurie Ervin Squarf Charles P Stona Chesle W Falttas Caciton Ninth Northwest Weet Egrington Robert N Harper Hamabel Sceich Georg C Esher Capital City Improvement Company Wetal Cephal Kalorama Brights Ralph H Duighton J. Stallwagen Thormar MC Gale Antony I Drextl Bquahe Wi Mickael Veris Thirty Second Parruge Mary Lowa Thoomy J Thoman Clarke Francia Sant Walfac T Bilton Hory M Eyle Pat Cout Ammally Danio Francis Sant Barbert Shannon Middaueh & Bhannon (Inc Hatlie Crippen Washington Fees and Trust Company

Cooperative Building Association Debentures Listed At SQUARE 108

Debenture offerings and securities in multiple properties and squares including SQUARE 108 MARGARET E MORPHY et vir William to Horatio Taplin and others. Various 3 to 6 percent rates with semiannual payments over three to five year periods. Names of multiple trustees and properties, with references to Lincoln Park and Mount Pleasant squares.

Cooperative Building Association Neoe Sara Avaation Margaret E Morphy William Hora Taplin Tohn Cough Wan Secere Lilie Apiin Sincoln Park Square Wi—Wiliem Zenet Ux Alesender Sams Arthur Te Broad William F Saolth Anoually Harthwaat Murphy Et Vir Willam Horatio Teplin Ant Thumer Doarttt Lillig T Taplin Satta Lineola Silla Balart Wittig Stevens Wooffs Graves Jesse L Heikeli Agnusky Tark View George T Dieta Saul Ani Waler Wikio Harry M Comicaninelie Bryaneie Santant Bryaneie Santant Herber T Shannan To Secure Widdaugh & Shannon Sic Manachy Ier Aquara Cornellis Bite Peale Enum Borthwest Mohali Chusten George Gortmann Whitehaves Edward Moe George Ho Richard R Horner

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