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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1907
Page
3
Delegates hear a U S proposal against bullets causing unnecessary cruelty. James Brown Beattie of the United States presents during the subcommittee session as talks proceed on arbitration and the permanent court of international justice with nations weighing limits on weaponry and rules of engagement.
A compact listing of funeral directors and embalmers including John R Wright Co Hindle Bayllss Thos R Nalley Son R F Harveys Sons Speare Undertaker and Embalmer and John M Mitchells Son with addresses and services noted.
In The Hague on July 9 a ceremony in Senator Rahusen's private room marked the presentation of a peace flag from the National Arbitration and Peace Conference in New York to the Dutch peace parliamentary group. Representative Richard Bartholdt spoke of the flag as a symbol of love and peace, recalling Dutch roots and Roosevelt family ties. Senator Aalun praised the flag as a peaceful coincidence reflecting shared ideals.
An exchange over a planned Atlantic Fleet voyage to the Pacific drew emphasis from Secretary of the Navy Metcalf. He rejected warlike readings of the move, calling it a punitive cruise with no fixed duration or destination beyond “on the western side of the continent.” He urged against sensational talk and noted prior Atlantic cruises to Guantanamo.
An Anti Imperialist appeal urges early and complete Philippine independence. It argues continued U S possession burdens and suggests neutralization by major powers including Japan. The article warns against military entanglement and calls for self rule with international powers supporting independent governance of the Philippines.
The Universal Peace Union executive committee tonight adopted a resolution opposing sending a fleet to the Pacific Ocean. They argue such a demonstration hurts ongoing diplomacy and could provoke war, urging President Roosevelt to withhold any naval display during the second peace conference.
Akron July 4 urgent Washington request pushes Stirling Company Barterton to finish boilers for warships. Engineer Gay arrives to oversee around the clock work as the plant runs day and night until completion. Two men killed in a Blue Springs collision near Valdosta on July 9, T J Johns and George Everett among the dead. five injured as a man was seen riding atop the cars.
Mrs A J Drexel hosted a grand ball at Carlton House Terraces with 1200 invitations. Attendees included Grand Duchess Marie, Princess Beatrice, Princes Francis Teck and Henry of Liechtenstein, ambassadors, and many high society figures. Miss Drexel wore a pink rose adorned tulle dress. her mother wore white satin embroidered with aliver.
Samuel L. Clemens dined with Punch in London where the table bore engravings of British writers and a framed original cartoon from Punch was presented to him. Earlier he was hosted at a lunch in the House of Commons by Sir Benjamin Stone with A. J. Balfour and Baron Komura among the guests before traveling to Liverpool to meet the lord mayor.
London reports the Earl of Plymouth backing a memorial to Whistler with Rodin’s symbolical statue and a Chelsea tablet portrait. Whistler disliked monuments yet accepted Rodin’s role, with $1000 already raised for the Chelsea statue despite mixed views. Funds may be offered to New York and Paris.
London July 9 King Edward has pardoned Col Arthur Lynch who was convicted of high treason in 1903 for fighting with the Irish Brigade in the Boer War. His death sentence was commuted to imprisonment, later reduced to license term, and he was released in January 194. Lynch had won a Galway City Parliament seat while in Paris and aimed to take his Commons seat before being detained on landing in England.
Officers accompanying King Donard and Queen Alexandra on a Wales tour captured a suspicious man hiding near Sir Richard Bulkeley's residence. He attempted to flee but was pursued and restrained. Police protected the prisoner from an agitated crowd. identity not disclosed.
In Berlin a fanatic portrait of Emperor Nicholas II was stolen from the Wattonal Gallery at closing time. Guards found the frame empty and the thief remains at large. The mounted emperor in uniform appears in the missing portrait.
Moscow reports that Mme Fromkina, who in March last attempted to assassinate General Rheinbot former prefect of police and in May fired on the inspector of the political prison wounding him with a pistol smuggled into her cell, was sentenced to death.
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Pauline Tynberg wife of Sigmund Tynberg of 188 Madison Avenue fractured her leg when she slipped two inches off a curb near Thirty-third Street after lunch. She was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where doctors found a break between the ankle and knee and she will be confined at home for months. The piece also promotes The For Exchange Column in The Washington Post inviting readers to exchange items or place ads.
Warren Ohio July 1 James McGranahan renowned hymn writer formerly with Moody and Sankey died at his home in Kinsman Ohio from diabetes He was 67 and authored many sacred songs including Where Shall Be Showers of Blessings My Redeemer Some Day We Will Understand Funeral planned Friday in Kinsman Ohio Lina Ouio headlined by the GAR Col BM Moulton prominent Ohio oil interests dies suddenly of heart trouble at 67 former grand commander of the Grand Army of Ohio and national figure
Six Bangor youths age 17 to 21 drowned when the sloop Ruth E struck a sudden squall off Sandy Point in Penobscot Bay. Only Raymond Smith, 19, and Targent D Hall, 18, survived after reaching help. Victims hailed from Bangor and surrounding towns and were members of prominent families.
The retrial of Judge James Hargis and others for plotting the assassination of Dr ED Cox was adjourned in Jackson Circuit Court as 53 Commonwealth witnesses failed to appear. Commonwealth Attorney Waugh read the list, noting most key witnesses reside in Oklahoma Tennessee Ohio and Indiana, requesting a continuance.
A hot weather clothing promotion offers EF. B. Q. Blue Serge Suits in twenty dollar value at fifteen dollars. The ad stresses cooler wear and a bargain for light-weight tailoring, urging timely purchase.
O Connell addresses Catholics urging unity amid plans for new organization to stress religious instruction and safeguard education. He notes the time is not yet ripe for separation and outlines path toward strengthened church schooling.
The fourth annual Catholic Educational Association convention adopts a constitution and plans incorporation. A mid day clash on the suspension bridge between Will Thomas a colored desperado from Shelbyville and Officer Schwaeble ends with Thomas mortally wounded after a prolonged pistol duel. Schwaeble and the driver are injured but survive.
The United States armory in SpringfieldMass sells castoff firearms pistols and sabers from government stock The sale is annual and driven by adoption of higher grade weapons A New York firm facilitates the transfer and the arms may find their way to Chile Peru Africa and other regions amid global tensions
Bishop Conaty addressed the National Educational Society session in Los Angeles urging religious training in schools as essential to character. He lamented lack of religious instruction amid calls for moral education, noting high requirements and low pay deter teachers while immigration sparked debate. Indian children from Sherman Institute performed exercises for the audience at the Normal School.
A Washington Sun report from New York July 9 notes lingering Thaw family rumors linked to Evelyn Thaw and her mother-in-law visiting the tombs complex. The piece hints at recent movements and evasive statements amid ongoing public intrigue surrounding the Thaw case.
Senator Smith addressed the Michigan Bankers Association in Detroit on July 9, urging retention of private banking power and opposing broad government ownership of railroads. He argued government licenses should not challenge private banks and warned against expanding public functions into private enterprises. He voiced opposition to government ownership of railroads unless it can be profitably run, as with the postal system.
Four children of Mrs. Jason Field were killed in a residential fire caused by a gasoline stove explosion. Mrs. Flokihan lit the stove and stepped outside moments before the blast, burying the children in Rogerville Wisconsin on July 8.
Knights marched the streets in a Windsor parade as wives of New York State grand encampment officers hosted a reception for grand encampment officers and the Earl of Euston in Washington. Tomorrow drill teams from five commanderies compete for the prize banner and trophies with contestants from Rapier Indianapolis Englewood Chicago St Bernard Chicago Ivanhoe Milwaukee and Washington DC. Prizes will be awarded in convention by 14 sponsors, two young women chosen by each commander.
John Pullivan grand esquire of the Elks arrived to finalize preparations for the grand parade tied to the forty third grand lodge session and twenty first Elks reunion in Philadelphia. Sullivan, a frat grand officer, noted the elaborate decorations and theater preparations. About 100 Elks are expected in the parade, set for Thursday July 12.
The International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons held a rally day at the Jamestown Exposition with about 100 delegates from across the country. Barton Myers welcomed delegates in President Tucker’s absence. Mrs Clarenee Burton of Richmond gave the welcome address. Sophia B Wright of New Orleans was ill and could not deliver the day’s address. Delegates and sorority members attended the reception, including Lennie Bonnie of Norfolk chairwoman, and numerous Mrs and Miss representatives from Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth Weldon and Tennessee.
Police suspect a Russian sculptor named Carlo Bossi may have attacked Elizabeth Van Desagder with a thrown vase during a Fourth of July studio party at 20 West Eighty eighth Street. The victim, sister Mathilde, was with Elizabeth when she fell on marble steps and suffered a skull fracture. Elizabeth was taken to J Food Wright Hospital in dangerous condition. Carlo Bossi is sought.
Boston July conference continues on Mrs Mary Baker Eddy s competency in the Christian Science Church dispute. Counsel include Gen Frank Streeter Allen Hollis Edwin Eastman and William Morse with Judge Aldrich to report on competency. Concord clerk A J Shertluft filed Doctor Jelly s letter accepting appointment as co master to determine Eddy s competency.
Employers' Association of the District declares it will not enter future contracts with labor groups, insisting on a ten hour day for a fair wage and uninterrupted work. Building Trades Mechanics Council reports unions in good shape to sustain a long strike, with new affiliations and ongoing arbitration efforts. Local committees plan meetings with the Employers Association to resolve the dispute as tensions rise among plasterers, bricklayers, and other unions.
A garbled marriage notice lists numerous names with ages and locations including Gorge W Huisch 26 Moa Me Baber 22 Jutta Centormader 22 Alexendrie Va Rev John W Lee 9 Simons 2 Provides RL ang Ima B Kingman Ber FM Bdxtor Maria Dhele 22 Lorena Brews 2 Elle Wo Palmer 3 and others. The fragmentary text mentions Rev Thames S Let and Rev George White among multiple participants.
Fragmented OCR extract lists names ages and addresses including Afcie E Johnson 1627 ldth at Bm 46, Soren We Failer 10 ith pw 1S years, Willie Dredge 02 Catne Styaare, Christopher RC Tezamt, Margart L Dodd, Jomphine Dickhest, Gertrede B Beanie, Louien 1 Wiles Govt Heep, Insane 70 year aura Payne, Carrol Wo Withers 317 4 at mw, 4 monthe.
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