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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
13
A scorching day grips the city with temperatures near the triple digits. Weather bureau forecasts today promise no cool drop, while residents report hot conditions on main avenues and pikes.
A chaotic forecast describes record heat across the country with the mercury rising to highs near 11 degrees in some regions while Washington faces heat risks and the public is urged to seek relief from the sun. The piece notes soda brands and breezes as small comforts and hints at activity in city streets and transportation amid the heat.
Justice Anderson discharged bail and abandoned prosecution of several members of the local United Brewery Workers of America union who were held for the grand jury about a year ago for an alleged conspiracy to boycott. The men named include William Hellmuth Harry J Binder Charles L Reynolda George Wier Andrew J Manger Frank Rowe Roning Bartle William H Ryan William Foch Albert Guttman Louis Welg Amnnet Schlage August Daterlein James Butter. More than nine months passed without progress. Henry Davin for the defendants filed a motion granted for the in charge of bail.
Ellen F Tolson files in district court for divorce from Oliver Tolson now serving an 18 month court martial term at Fort Leavenworth for desertion. She alleges faithlessness since August 1900 marriage to Tolson, recalls his service in Company and Engineers, and seeks restoration of her maiden name. The notice also mentions a contractor declared bankrupt.
The article reports a complex probate dispute and theft claim. Thomas Wessman’s daughter Miss Fuller accuses Ida Fuller of producing a forged will while Mary Warner contests her father James Holmes's will as invalid due to alleged undue influence and mental incapacity. A police inquiry covers a stolen gold watch chain.
Dennis Kennedy a grocer of 913 East Capitol Street yesterday petitioned the District Supreme Court to legalize the adoption of his stepdaughter Jala E Rawh also called Jill Kennedy. He states the girl is the child of the late Samuel E Raub and Barnau Raub and seeks to raise her as his own. Kennedy adds that Taub is now Kennedy and wishes the child to bear his name. In a separate filing musician Kurt Holer asks dissolution of a partnership with Merton Wy Heflin, claiming $486 was given to purchase socks in a mining concern under promise of large dividends which allegedly did not materialize.
Services for James F English were held at St Patrick's Catholic Church yesterday at nine, conducted by Rev William J Carroll. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. pallbearers were past coworkers from the House of Representatives. English died Saturday evening after several weeks of illness.
Daniel Jordan colored died in his Gunton Building apartment yesterday afternoon. For twenty years he served as janitor of the building and was a member of the Reformes Odd Fellows and St Luke Society. Funeral at Zion Baptist Church tomorrow at 1 PM with interment in Harmony Cemetery.
ALM Muller of 220 3 street north reported to police yesterday afternoon that a black beaver bag was snatched from her hand early in the afternoon on the third floor of a local department store. The bag contained 21d 720 a key and a water reat bul.
Twenty four motormen and conductors from a Cincinnati street railway company visit Washington for a holiday, touring New York Atlantic City and Jamestown before returning home. Ten thousand tickets at 10 cents each funded a prize for the top ticket buyers, with the tour costing 200 and proceeds aiding the Protective Association.
Dr Charles J Bushnell of Heidelberg University will deliver a illustrated lecture on public playgrounds and the making of venatttut cities at 10 AM in the Y M C A assembly room tonight. Admission is free and the public is invited. The talk is the second in the series.
Maj Eugene Coffin who served with McKinley era volunteers and later as a paymaster died in Manila from blood poisoning after his left arm was amputated to save him. He was a Willard Hotel clerk in Washington and friend of President Whittney, with a varied career in hotels, the army, and music. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery.
The grand jury heard witnesses on the defalcation of Kemp the chief clerk and property clerk of the police department facing a shortage of about 16000. Attorney Baker seeks indictment for embezzlement and Superintendent Sylvester led the inquiry detailing department methods and investigation progress. Additional witnesses included Chief Clerk Edward Heson Inspector Boorman and several detectives and officers.
Funeral services for Walter F Sousa and Harry A Candee drew large crowds. Sousa, an electrician, and Candee, a druggist, died repairing an electric light at Flemers Drug on Maryland Avenue Northeast. Services for Sousa were led by Rev Arthur Teetor at Christ Church Navy Yard. interment at Congressional Cemetery. Candee’s rites, led by Rev John R Abbot, were at Glenwood Cemetery.
Col Bromwellopposes changing to a later hour for White House and Capitol grounds concerts citing lighting dirt and order concerns while approving later start times for park bands. He notes Marine Band program at Capitol begins 690 o clock with a varied menu of selections.
District Commissioners announced they will seek in the next Congress year an item for a fire engine house near North Capitol street and Frieda Island avenue. The North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Association pressed for the project for years. They also approved Chief Engineer Balt and will place two free hydrants on Rhode Island Avenue between North Capitol and West Street.
District Commissioners accept Auditor Tweedale's call for a study of justices of the peace fees in Westings. Some issue $0.05 per summons while others charge more. The matter may go to the District Supreme Court after review. Dr P G Smith recommends Patrick Roose as fireman at 0 salary and Frank Cottrell as header and driver at 0, effective July 1. Pools room permit at 15 Fourteenth Street NW is denied amid neighborhood protests. A gum machine theft occurs at Walter Norwood's store 164 Fourteenth Street NW.
The funeral for Albert Sidney Velote, who drowned while swimming in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, was held at 10 oclock yesterday from his parents home at 631 Gurrent Southwest. Rev George G Carter conducted the service. interment followed at Nock Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were six former Central High School mariners from the 1906 class. Floral tributes included one from fellow CHS classmates bearing CHS.
Fire yesterday damaged the Battle Creek Sanitarium food store at 18 Ninth Street Northwest owned by Upperman. Police officer K Yelndienst extinguished the blaze without an alarm. the loss was about no insurance coverage. Damaged goods included Kodak films and printing house materials. nearby businesses advertise products and services.
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