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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
18
The scene centers on Ayres demanding to review specifications for physical or mental examinations and questions what extraneous matters would be introduced. The board adjourns after a brief session leaving him unsatisfied and seeking enlightenment.
A fragment from a historic page lists funeral directors and undertakers including W R Speare, John M Mitchells Son, Frank Geier's Sons, George P Zarhorst, and others with addresses and trade lines, suggesting a directory of providers for funerary services and related professions.
A fragile marriage collapses after a six year elopement episode. Neighbors see a brother and sister impression as a ruse. jealousy and suspicion mount. A wife is wronged in a tangled affair, leading to a bitter confrontation, a stay at Arlington, and a fatal emotional fallout.
Col Ayres, on the court martial panel for Mal Fremont’s trial, arrived early at the Army Building and spent waiting time trading army stories with Maj Edie. Surgeons introduced him to Gen Dusia and other officers who greeted him warmly, while Ayres projected a constant alert military bearing throughout the social preliminaries.
Fragmented health office ledger lists numerous ages and names, including Jorge Artreys and Nels Loalton, with entries noting months up to 93 years. The garbled record mentions hospital care, dietary notes, and court references intertwined with infant mentions and long-term care hints.
A garbled OCR list cites numerous individuals with ages and locations, including Alph Hondter aged 9 and Elule Parkinson aged 29, plus Mattie Lorre 19 and others from Balimore and Md. The fragment hints at marriage licensing or notices but presents no coherent event or dates.
Fourteen people were injured, seven seriously, in a Butler Passenger Railway collision at the Standard Street Car Works terminal in Lyndora. Most victims were employees. the wreck occurred when the rear car brakes failed, sending a runaway into the forward car and trapping riders in wreckage. Names of the seriously hurt include Garter, Rogers, Coling, Kreppe, Nelze, Larchermont, Abuzan, Baxter, and Skrepps. several lost limbs or suffered severe internal injuries.
In Boise the Haywood trial nears end as Judge Wood rules evidence on the Cripple Creek strike era is not material to the defense. State witnesses focus on miners’ harsh conditions while defense aims to shorten proceedings with targeted instructions. Clarence Darrow closes for Haywood with Sen. Boran, and dates for remaining sessions are set.
Admiral Brownson says it is impossible to pick one hero after the turret accident aboard the Georgia. The ship's ammunition hoist operated automatically, and a shell blast caused injuries to crew members. A board was formed to investigate, with medical officers urging rapid transfer to Boston for treatment.
A gunfire incident aboard a naval vessel left a turret crewman dead after a sudden blaze. Midshipman Graves and Boatswain rushed men to safety as hose teams fought the blaze. Midshipman Kimball escaped unhurt, aiding others before plunging overboard to reach safety.
Hundreds of telegrams of sympathy poured in for Lt Caspar Goodrich after the turret explosion on the battleship Geo rma. The funeral is set for tomorrow at Stone Church in New Jersey with Rear Admiral Gneinrich of the Brooklyn Navy Yard attending with his wife and two daughters arriving home to arrange sending the body to the mace of the funeral. A company of marines and other naval officials are expected to participate in the services.
Expressions of sympathy reach the Navy Department from Germany Russia France and Britain after the SS Georgia accident. Messages from Berlin Magnio Mass Jule and Dvenport reflect shock and condolences. Admiral Jin and French Minister of Marine Thomson convey sorrow and support for the American navy.
Special to Thrashington from Chicago July 17 notes crop prospects at about 30 percent of average with potential gains from favorable weather. Southwest thrashing exceeds expectations in wheat by 1 to 2 bushels per acre. Kansas wheat estimated around 70 million bushels, Oklahoma 7 to 8 million, Nebraska reports excellent wheat and early car shows high quality. showers lift corn and overall crops in Nebraska. Kansas also viewed for strong wheat totals.
Jesse R Grant arriving in Texas during a southern and western swing to gauge support for his father's party. He met with former Gov Lanham and other Texas leaders and suggested Gov Campbell as a running mate. Grant praised the backing he has received in Texas and beyond, aided by H H Childress. In Alabama, the Legislature ratified John H Bankhead's Senate election to fill the six year term after Senator Morgan's death.
James Marton twenty six, despondent over life, drank and planned to end himself with acid. Peter Brand, visiting New York, accidentally caused a fatal injury to Wartin Branch during the attempt. Marton fled, assaulted Branch, then returned to surrender and face felonious assault charges at the West Third Street station.
Frederick L. Felch blasted gubernatorial aspirants and several named politicians as unfriendly to labor during a July 7 address to union members in Richmond Indiana. He urged labor to watch lesser candidates and warned Congress member James F. Watson may lose support due to his voting record.
Ten Pittsburgers die from intense humidity and heat, raising deaths to over a score in 36 hours. The United States Weather Bureau records a maximum temperature of 84 degrees. Mills and manufacturing districts suffer as residents flood streets seeking relief from the deadly heat.
A cloudburst devastates Vienna areas including Neuwadegg and Hernals. Streets flood and many victims are reported as Vienna's entire fire brigade fights rescues hindered by raging water and the Alserbach River separating Hernals from the city.
In a terse report from Ghicsga News two souls with a single thought reveal a swift divorce judgment. The piece notes a judge who quickly granted two separate divorces, highlighting a rapid legal action and its outcome.
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