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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
20
Fragmentary battlefield narrative describes Potomac River forts repelling prolonged naval assaults. Marines defend while river forces adapt to faltering attacks, with ships and boats maneuvering under fire. The piece notes fortifications, truce tensions, and ongoing combat near Virginia shores.
Fragmentary OCR text references a timber project on a long bridge. Mentions include an older river setting, a foundation, a mower, a bin, and names like Pato, Mary, and Tate. The readable content is broken and lacks coherent events or dates.
The article notes weekly services held at Camp Good Will led by church groups. It lists participating churches including Bethany, St. Peter, and Church of the Epiphany. The piece mentions a schedule and activities for campers and attendees, with emphasis on faith and community support during the camp’s program.
A garbled OCR passage describes a visit to Clarlen Pole's home with references to a vote, laws, and possible concerns for a family. The legible elements mention a home visit in the afternoon and actions by authorities, but specifics are unclear due to transcription errors.
Macfarland and West visit Camp Lamp Ordway with First Battery, inspect tents, corrals, and hospital, compliment officers and men on neat appearance and drill. Witness parade includes regiments and militia, while soldiers court martialed for desertion and discipline violations during field exercises.
The suit alleges Elizabeth B Reeves, former wife of Harry Reeves, has become legally married to Edward F ter Wally. Lincoln County Circuit Court will determine if a South Dakota divorce matter obtained by Reeves can be vacated. Local residents fear similar actions may follow and involve others in the Mooggs colony.
Asheville dispatches report a furious rail rate battle with Assistant Attorney General Banford returning from Raleigh. Indictments against Southern Railway ticket agents at Old Fort and Marion surface as officials press for a constitutional rate law ruling, while Gov Glenn demands action and hints at a special legislative session or court-led settlement.
George Montgomery, identified as a Black man from Alabama, was arrested in Washington on a Virginia warrant for allegedly attempting to kill Chesapeake and Ohio Conductor AE Johnson. He allegedly shot Dr George Hoge, a physician, in the leg near the Pennsylvanian depot while the doctor was returning home. Police described Montgomery as wearing a black coat, overalls, and slouch hat, with revolvers found on him.
Staten Island millionaire Herbert Auerbacher dies when his car plunges from a private Bernardsville road embankment after allegedly brake failure or loss of control. He, his mother Wisslater, and a driver were injured. Auerbacher died at the scene.
Report from St Petersburg dated July 8 says authorities believe two women led a conspiracy to assassinate Emperor Nicholas II. Principals include Mme Feodorates wife of a tutor and Comrade Nina, with Boriy Nikhenko, Naounoff, and three lawyers named Brus deff Chinbraff and Zavadaky. Klorsovaky chosen to kill the Emperor, plan for him to approach in a sergeant’s Imperial convoy uniform.
Inspector Smith testified at the Pere Marquette Salem wreck inquest that the dispatch order was the worst example of writing he had seen in 33 years on the railroad. He expressed sympathy for Conductor Hamilton and condemned Pere Marquette officials for blaming the freight crew for their collision with the passenger excursion train.
In Philadelphia the kosher butcher district remains closed following a riot led by crowds that disrupted wholesale meat trading. Police reinforce the Jewish quarter as a woman is held on inciting riot charges while authorities pursue price control moves and a committee seeks relief from rising meat costs.
Samuel W Hunt, a miniature artist and solicitor, was sentenced to two months in jail after being convicted in Falls Court of stealing jewelry from Mrs Adalay Plersing. Police found pawn tickets and three pawn shop visits tied to the pledged items, including a gold bracelet linked to a portrait order Hunt had received from Mrs Plersing. The case notes Hunt’s arrest following the stolen jewelry being found in a box given to him.
Statia attorney says the state attorney declined to advance John A. Luis of Washington’s alleged Glen Echo automobile regulation violation to the calendar. Mayor Garrett is alleged to have been speeding on Conduit Road. The case was heard, docketed for trial at the November term, and Attorney Peters refused to grant a trial before higher court until early next year.
The Columbia Typographical Union will vote Monday on creating an out of work fund for members. Public Printer Stillings or a Government Printing Office official may oversee. An order directs division chiefs to collect ballots passed to the foreman, then to the superintendent of manufacture and finally to the secretary, with voting by chapels under chairmen. Some union men may criticize Public Printer Stillings, and officials may take action.
Tim Cullinane and Ernest Fletcher, off duty, were arrested Thursday night near Ninth Street and Penn Avenue for disorderly conduct. They requested trials be postponed to Monday in the city police court after being charged and detained following an incident with Mason, who allegedly prompted the disturbance.
The deficit in the United Treasury at the start of the new fiscal year stood at 1. EHD, mirroring last year’s opening figures. Despite higher monthly expenditures, receipts rose at a similar pace. public works spending jumped by 2.4 million, offsetting reductions elsewhere and resulting in a near static net disbursement for the first twenty six days of the year.
The Weather Bureau reports a cooldown after a stretch of heat with a near 97 degree reading at Affleck at 5 pm. A prostration was noted yesterday and John Rootne, 26, was treated at Emergency Hospital but recovered. Forecast calls for cooler conditions and possible scattered showers in the central region through the weekend.
Rev Dr John P Peters rejects a London report that a wealthy Polish merchant found the Holy Grail in England near Glastonbury abbey. He calls the tale ridiculous, notes it could be a publicity stunt, and questions the vision cited as the motive. A separate item reports a fire at Cranford Paving Plant injuring no one and causing about $10 damage with unknown origin.
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