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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

21

Woman Accused of Guiding Book Loan Scheme in Washington

Miss Frances Caspari, sister of Dr Charles Caspari, Baltimore pharmacist, is accused of luring wealthy Washington residents into loaning money for books through a fraudulent scheme. Detectives report she obtained about $2000 from several women, with a larger sum missing. she was arrested after presenting a bad check and held at police headquarters.

Elizabeth W. Gemmill Charles Caspan Baltimore Miss Frances Caspari Otto Ind Cornwell Cetucan Tuviens Bo Shepola Caspar Ispati Chara Caspart Germany Clangta Casa Tod Nertisa Lrye Andy Fequalls Jung Gaspar Mo Treet Washington Misa Caspari Miss Gemmill Miss Caspari Miss Gemmils Miss Caspati Gemmill Lincoln National Bank Jordan Miss Gemmil Treasury Building Boardman Miss Caspar Lr.asury Cotnw Baur Vaiss Gemmiil Mee Clegetts Vis Caspar Caspart Wile Tong Timtenth Street Chules Caspari Balimore

Obituary notices from a 1908-1916 era page

Fragmented obituaries and notices list multiple deaths and funeral details. Names appearing include Pammon d or Mondiy Jct, Henry Vcr at SN Rouea, and Anicico Meng Ad Ot Son, with references to churches, Arlington, New York locations, and private interment. The legible fragments indicate infant and elderly fatalities, with private services planned for early July.

Pammond Mondiy Mary Jost Prine Infant Hug Co Wo Morris and Anne A Sumit HENRY Church of the Rover Ftnest Arlington Mine New York Anicico

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Advertised in City Listings

A fragmentary historical notice lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include John R. Wright Co, Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo & Co, Costello, Geier's Sons, and others, with locations around Seventh Street NW and F Street NW. The ad market includes livery services and generic terms like first class and reasonable terms.

Geo P Zurhorst ANS Parto & al William Lee Rasneeting Cemovens Pennsyvania Aye John R. Wright CO Rertira Phalmers Harvey's Sons Juntral Doctors Fmea Murs Loupti Cth ST NW Dia Speare F Street N. W Cass Frank A Spfarf Ster Main WM H Sardo & CO Pvealmers Minden Thos. S. Sergeon RS Cain

Essex Woods Search for House Attacker

Chief Jot Gilhurt leads about a hundred armed farmers and police to scour the woods at Essex edge for a man who attacked Mrs Lowe at her home and attempted a robbery. Mrs Lowe was left seriously injured after the assault, with screams heard by her daughter who interrupted the intruder before he fled.

Essex Jount Lowe Nuise Gilbert

Licensed to Marry in Madison and Baltimore Districts

Several marriage notices list individuals from Madison Virginia and Baltimore Maryland including JB Shrautraut and Elizabeth M Firman both in their 20s, Rev Eugene Connelly, and others. The items show multiple couples with ages ranging from early 20s to mid 40s and accompanying ministers.

Soho JB Shrautraut Mlizabeth M Firman Eugene Connelly Tay C Ticham Chel L Bustele Madison Va Irvine Joeph M Kearney Nora EB Fanis Harlin John Wo McDougall Baltimore Wa Mabe Ksinger Lamater Pa Hiya Holmes Mary L Robinson Power John Hh Rogers Norfolk Mary Jonn Gn Howard County Rex Foward Dantos Clogantii Voscata Morinica Cornelio Max County Ldyard

Health Office Record Deaths Reported in 1998 Mix

Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and addresses, including Elineth Ferris 69 at 1611 Warlington Way, and Mor Skaés 20 at Mor Skaés. entries reference Sibley Hospital, Washington streets, and various wards. The fragmentary OCR shows names, ages, and locations like Decatur, Bladensburg road, and Nichols Avenue, with several insane hospital notes and municipal addresses.

Elineth Ferris Jdus Vannie Sibley Hospital Mathieson Washington Tielils Tawird P Lore & Mos Tae Decatur Heiry Gibson Max Children x Samal Bormko & Mos Bladensburg Thonay Wadlein Barnes Mos Nichols Tiwad Gorden L. Jordan Mille Boswell Mary Cusey Mary Washington

Demure governess linked to multiple romance motives in Hazel Drew case

Troy July 27 police edge toward solving Hazel Drew murder in Tees Pond. Letters from several men suggest she had secret affairs and may have known her killer. District Attorney notes the letters are key and an arrest could follow. a Pullman conductor and a shore club may hold further clues.

Troy, N Hazel Drew Tees Pond Hazel Carey Atectives Pullman Syracuse New York Manhattan O'Brien

Showers Aim to Break Heat in Tonight’s Weather Outlook

Forecaster predicts showers tonight offering relief from a prolonged heat spell. The brief cool snap could ease humidity as temperatures dip, with some areas possibly receiving scattered storms late. Citizens are urged to seek shade and stay hydrated through the evening hours.

Temperature Yesterday in District of Columbia Area

The Weather Man reported showers across the District of Columbia and nearby states with a forecast of Tuesday night and Wednesday showers followed by fair weather. Temperatures reached 97 in the afternoon, with a high near 90 on the horizon and a low around 74 in the morning.

District of Columbia Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia New Orleans Picayuneville Washington Valey Middle North Atlantic

E. W. Wheeler Takes Regent Hotel Lease

E W Wheeler, longtime hotel manager in the city, obtained a lease of the Regent Hotel and took possession. He plans a thorough renovation starting early today, including a full new supply of dishes and cooking utensils. Wheeler, a 12 year resident and well known hotelman, previously served 11 years as chief clerk at the St James Hotel and last season managed the Thousand Island House.

E W Wheeler Driscoll Wheeler St James Hotel Thousand Isiand House

Cotton Brokers for Reform Inquiry by New York Exchange

The New York Cotton Exchange board orders a special committee to review future cotton delivery contracts and other policy features. After talks with northern and southern spinning interests, the panel will seek input from the U S Bureau of Corporations and report by September 1.

New* York Exchange Tts New York Board of Man Opera New York Cotton Exchangesing Lheatson United States Bureau of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith Bureau of Corporations New York Exchange

Peary Wires All Well From Labrador Voyage

Commander Robert Peary reports the Roosevelt has reached Belle Harbor Labrador on the way to the Arctic. Telegram notes arrive at Cape Charles, weather fine, all well aboard. Peary en route toward the polar ice fields as of July 22.

Belle Harbor Labrador New York Robert Peary Arctic North Pole Roosevelt Cape Charles Peary

Pringes Nears Quebec as Fairbanks Honored Leader

In Quebec on July 20, the British battleship Indomitable with the Prince of Wales aboard neared the area after a fast Gulf of St Lawrence passage. Vice President Fairbanks will arrive by train at Levis Wednesday and be escorted to Spencerwood, while the U S battleship New Hampshire joins ten ships in the harbor. American and French officers exchange ceremonies as crowds fill Duffern terrace for the celebrations.

Quebec Gulf of St Lawrence Earl Grey Fairbanks Levis Governor Generals Spencerwood New Hampshire United States Cowles Winslow Earl Countess Gray I taHan Gardens Wirstins Duffern Terrace

Anigato Menogal Dead on Naval Station Boards

Antonto G Menocal, a famed civil engineer long with the U S Navy since 1872, died at 21 West Eighty First Street in his 72nd year after a long illness. He advised on ship canal plans in Nicaragua and Panama, helped select sites for naval stations in the Philippines and Africa, and drafted Cuba drainage plans. The Navy will seek Arlington burial. funeral planned for Thursday.

Washington Post New York Antonto G Menocal United States Navy West Eighty First Street Africa Cuba Atlantic Pacific Nicaragua Panama Maritime Canal Company Paris Canal Congress Hayes Legion of Honor Grevy Philippine Islands Qlongapo Subig Bay Liberia Matanzas Navy Department Edward Menocal National Cemetery Arington

Edison Resumes Full Time Work With 2000 Employed

Edison plants in Orange New Jersey resume full time operations with 2,000 workers after months of reduced hours. Ansonia Clock factory in Brooklyn opens with full force employing over a thousand. Naumicaz cotton mill in Salem Massachusetts reopens full time, employing 1,509 workers.

Orange Thomas A Edison New York Ansonia Brooklyn Balem Masa Naumicaz

Library Fund Benefit in Roof Garden at New Washington Lodge

Elks hold a kala entertainment in the roof garden of their new H street home to aid the Library. Several hundred dollars were raised as Washington lodge members presented dances, songs, and comedy acts with encores. Notable performers included Mamie Schuyler, Helen Berens, M Smithson, Walter Sondheim, Misses Berens and Smithson, the Excelsior Comedy Four, and Eddie Leonard. The event featured blackface numbers, soloists, duets, juggling, and juggling acts, with a reception committee and library committee officers named.

Elks Washington Lodge H Street Blisses Mamie Schuyler Helen Berens M. Smithson Walter Sondheimer Amber Miss M Smithson Excelsior Comedy Wise West Garner Garher Alexander W Brink Mat Cohen W A. Boyd W A Morsell Dan Cecelia Wolf Misa Iva Vaughn Edward LaGrue Billy Franklin Messrs Flynn Smith Nelson Maxwell Muscal Shirleys Eddie Leonard Nordica Mandela Clib Sam Richards Frank B German Bd Abbott Lilirary Committee Conrad Hoffman Herman Richards August Hagermman T QO May Arthur Abbott G H Markward J Luchs Thomas F King Leon Strauss Charles F Herrmann J .Edward Swing J Sanger James L Ward JA Balderson M Strasburger Hugh Harvey

Metropolitan Hotel Guests Among many city visitors

A long list of guests and residents staying at major hotels in Baltimore Raleigh and New York City includes officials, businesspeople, and notable travelers. Notable properties cited are the Willard Ebbitt and Lincoln hotels with patrons from Philadelphia Chicago Ohio and Georgia among others. Destination cities include Raleigh Washington Newport and Milwaukee with several names and spouses listed.

Baltimore All Ratolph Fopyor Woneh J Hanselman John Plat R Wasilas Robert Kling Lucar Coals Willard Waler Bond Fisher Rosenheim Gowdy Rational Woo Mobley NJ Aradaricksen Williams Alexander Bi James Slifeberg Metropoliten Nitsburg Holmes Raleigh Mori Morrill St James Wadsworth Lincoln Kaufman Ebbitt New Albama OH Craig Jr Mies Craig Selma New Willard Connecticlt Fridan Y Bury Hartford Raleigh NFL Kellery Hartford New Wilard Georgia R D Spratt Branswick Ralbn Illingis D Johnson Howard County New Willard Indiana Edgar Roher Arthur Bf Hood South Bend Shoreham Iowa WeArthur New Willard Lowisestha Bayersdoffen Sheveport Mass Burkhardt Holyoke Wichigan Wallaca Detroit New Varnum Minnnesota MM Chalmms St Paul Wizard Wilgouri-Stuart Camptil Louis Cok Perkins Haneis City Kinis City Lincoln New Jersey Neurell Trenton New York STATI Chalea Knight Schenectady Ragigh T FE VcDornell Buffalo Hyen Setonctady North Carolina John M Morhead Rigel Ohin Piies Cincinnati Mies Howler Joseph L Wright Reidy Cleveland Perbsylvanta David Auchaiboch Reading Lancaster Abrama Chester Riggs P Stout Ethichem New Wulard Rhode Island Thomas F Riley Wits Providence Maxwell Maxwell Mint Ruth Maxw Fairmont George P Hoge Wheeling Shurdham Wisconsin Edwin Milwaukee Shoeham Harriet O Shea Gregory Jr Honduras EH Lange Denmark

Baby Athlete Saved Self From Fifth Floor Fall

New York July 20 20 month old Helen Giat fell from the fifth floor window at 1857 Webster Avenue Bronx. Trained by father athlete Joseph Graf she grabbed a broomhandle and held on as she descended to safety after brushing past a third floor railing. Dr Rosen of Lebanon Hospital treated her for scratches.

New York Helen Giat Webster Avenue Joseph Graf Bronx Helen Graf Joseph Colombo

Army Company G to Camp at Chickamauga Park

The Seventieth Virginia Regiment recruits in Alexandria received khaki uniforms and will drill tonight in King street before marching to Rosemont to camp for the night. They plan an exhibition drill in King street and depart at dawn for Chickamauga Park Georgia for a ten day camp.

Washington Post Bureau S32 Ring Street Alexandria Seventieth Virginia Regiment Chickamauga Park Frank L Slaymaker Rosemont Pees King and Henry Streets King Street Bailey

Charity Races To Come Off In Suffolk

The King's Daughters charity horse races proceed as scheduled tomorrow afternoon despite a clergy protest signed by all but one Suffolk preacher. A special meeting met at 9:30 this morning to finalize actions after the paper delivery delay. Mrs Withers declined to receive the protest petition, stating the matter was closed. Three trotting classes have been filled: 250, 240, and 280 dollars.

Washington Post Suffolk, Ve King’s Daughters Charity Suffolk W Mosby Seay M T Withers

Mimic sea war begins with Norfolk fleet drill

Norfolk naval vessels from Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia and Carolina reserves engaged in nautical practice and a mimic warfare drill amid an electrical storm. The torpedo boat rouila returned to the yard and rejoined the fleet as preliminary exercises prepared for a real war game with searchlight detection and no gunpowder. In Clifton Forge Virginia Mrs T A Minter aged 58 committed suicide by jumping into the Jackson River after learning relatives planned to hospitalize her following release from an insane asylum.

Norfolk Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey District of Columbia Carolina Rouila W G Mitchel Navy Yard Ane Vyasning Clifton Forge Va T A Minter Jackson River

Gen Wright Leads Review at Camp Taft Maneuvers

War Secretary Wright and Maj Gen Franklin Bell arrived at Camp Taft in Chickamauga Park Chattanooga Tenn. The army is divided into brown and blue forces led by Gen Clifford L Andersen and Col Cornman US A. Blues expected to converge on Dalton to attack brown lines along Missionary Ridge as the review awaited tomorrow afternoon.

Chattanooga Tenn Camp Taft Chickamauga Park Lafayette Road Brown Army Clifford L Andersen St Georgia Blue Army Cornman Twelfth Cavalry Tennessee Cavalry Field Artillery Tennessee Infantry North Carolina Infantry Brown Tthe Twelfth Cavalry Geormans Seventeenth Regular Infantry Georgia National Guard Dalton Missionary Ridge Wright Franklin Bell

Woman tied to Chapman murder in Slanesville ambush

Winchester July 20 Hampshire county West Virginia police believe they solved the killing of John B Chapman a wealthy mill owner shot from ambush on his store porch at Slanesville. No arrests yet but a Slanesville resident is strongly suspected. Police say a quarrel over business deals and a woman sparked the dispute. The killer hid in Chapman's cellar fired buckshot from a double barrel gun. Chapman's body brought to Winchester and buried yesterday with Confederate veterans pallbearing.

Washington Post Winchester Hampshire County W Va John B Chapman Slanesville Chapman

Fredericksburg Man Narrowly Survives Fire Blaze

Special to The Washington Fast Fredericksburg Virginia July A Randolph Howard a Virginia horse fancier escaped death when a barn fire swept through the loft collapsing the structure. He lay unconscious in the path of the flames until workers pulled him to safety. Most of Howard's horses were at an Orange county show. Royal Swell, a blaze-stained stallion, was removed by force from the burning stable.

Washington Fredericksburg Randolph Howard Virginia Howards Royal Swell

IRON PLANTS RESUME IN VIRGINIA. WISE COUNTY OPERATIONS EXPAND

In southwest Virginia industrial activity improves with lumber mills reopening and a revival in coal and iron. The Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company reports coke ovens in blast at Stoncea in Wise county and Toms Creek, planning to add 100 more ovens. A former convict, Zachariah Holmes, is jailed in Maryland for an attack on Elizabeth Engle in Glen Burnie, receiving two years. Frank Perdee, a former Seaboard car inspector, is accused of stealing ham and freight from Seaboard cars. Randolph Jones, 21, son of Mr and Mrs E A Jones of Front Royal, dies of tuberculosis, survived by his parents and two sisters.

Washington Post Virginia Stoncea Wise County Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company Toms Creek Annapolio Md Zachariah Holmes Elizabeth Engle Glen Burnie House of Correction Raleigh N C Frank Perdee Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Randolph Jones Front Royal Va E A Jones

Optimists Show Results From National Prosperity Drive

A St Louis pamphlet under the National Prosperity Association argues capital and labor nearing normal conditions. It cites 17,000 to 20,000 workers restored, orders worth 5.9 million dollars, and widespread adoption in Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago and smaller cities. The group predicts full recovery in six months if business leaders unite, contrasting with past panics.

St Lous National Prosperity Association St Louis Jane Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago

Bishop Potter Relapses in Cooperstown After Brief Improvement

Bishop Henry C Potter, ill since June 27 at Fernleigh, Cooperstown, has suffered a relapse. After a week of apparent improvement, his condition again became grave today as physicians expressed cautious optimism earlier.

Cooperstown Henry C Potter Fernleigh

Riot at Crozet Leaves Four Hurt in Brawl Over Seat

July 20 Charlottesville Va four men two white and two colored were seriously injured in a small race riot at Crozet after a colored man refused to leave a seat beside a white girl. Andrew Robinson suffered a skull fracture, Richard Bowen a bullet wound and other stab and cut injuries, Albert Morris and Harry Walker also injured. Police arrested two black men later found aboard a Chesapeake and Ohio train.

Washington Post Charlottesville Crozet Andrew Robinson Richard Bowen Albert Morris Harry Walker Walker Bowen Bowen Bowen Robinson Morris Robinsons Peak Staunton William Chesapeake and Ohio

Cotton cargo ablaze at Norfolk on the Skipton Castle

The British steamship Skipton Castle bound from Galveston to Rotterdam and Antwerp arrived at Norfolk with a fierce fire burning in its cotton cargo beneath the shelter deck. Steam and water were pumped into the fiery hold as bales of rotten cotton were hoisted on deck to reduce the blaze. The ship carries about 5000 tons of freight.

Washington Post Norfolk Wa Skipton Castle Cash Galveston Molle Rotterdam Antwerp

Army Orders Details Leaves and Assignments for 1908

Leaves of absence for First Lieut Carl E Wie etn coast artillery for one month and Lieut James B Dusenbury for twenty days. Several officers detailed for camp and inspections at Fort Riley and other posts. Promotions and appointments include First Lieut Charles C Winnia and Dawson Olmstead in cavalry and field artillery. Reports to Brig Gen William J Haj adjutant general for examination by retiring board in Washington.

Carl EB Etn Coast Artillery James Dusenbury Coast Artillery Corps Grey Bingham Cal Fort Riley John & Long Twelfth Cavalry Stryker Fourth Cavalry Orton L. Wood Cligton Sartan Fourteenth Cavalry Charles S. Winkely Third Field Artillery John Cocke Fifth Cavalry Matt C Bristol Jann G F Pegram George L Morrison Russell T Frankford Arsenal Gspt Willam Phillips Ennance Department Will Potes Camp Perry Ohio Port National March Dutlee Agching Ordnance Charles C Winnla Fifth Cavalry Io National Match Dawson Olmstead Hmery Clas Army Signal School Fork Leavenworth King

Orders to Naval Officers and Dying Man in Bristol

Orders announce Capt C B R T Moore to Philadelphia Navy Yard and other officers to various yards and stations including New York Newport and Hampton Roads. A string of ship movements lists vessels and routes across multiple ports. A man in Bristol is dying from a self inflicted or accidental gunshot wound, with William Goad jailed pending investigation.

BR T Moore Navy Yard Philadelphia Bosswain J F Hopulox New York Q Berentson Naval Torpeto Station Newport Bristol Tenn John Roberts William Goad

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