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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1907

Page

2

Controversial Rate Talks and Legal Proceedings Mentioned

The document reports Governor advisories urging restraint amid ongoing rate dispute talks with railroad interests. It references Judge Pritchard projections, appearances by Southern Railway and Atlantic Coast Line interests, and potential prosecutions while noting state rights and judicial jurisdiction.

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Back From Legal War Sanford Discusses North Carolina Mission

Assistant attorney General Sanford returned from a peace mission in North Carolina and said he would not discuss specifics but hinted the visit could ease strained relations between Star and Federal authorities over railway issues. He noted no final statement would be made until after further talks with Attorney General and other officials.

North Carolina Sanford Railroas Gamera Bonaparte Sanferl Ansterday Northarti North

Frees Finley After Habeas Corpus in Southern Arrest Case

Asheville July 27 reports say President Finley of the Southern was arrested early at Battery Park Hotel on a federal writ and released on habeas corpus. Ticket agent Wilson was seized and later ordered to stand before the U.S. court while proceedings linger and witnesses face summons in a tense legal contest over jurisdiction and custody.

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Actress Helen Trowbridge Dies in Suicide Attempt

The Washington poet Riley’s poem The Blues is noted in connection with the death of Helen Bailey Trowbridge at the American Hotel in Chicago. She severed her throat with multiple gashes, leaving a letter to Miss Luse Palmer Brantford Ontario Canada and a stream of blood at her door. The body was found on the north floor, with a note and a torn newspaper clipping mentioning a stock company.

Riley Helen Trowbridge Washington Pittburs Helen Bailey Trowbridge Proples Stock Company Janes Whitcomb Mian Trowbridge Marty Han Ben Luse Palmer Brantford Ontario Canada Helen Baliy Srombruge Ayanna Chicago

Trainmen Hold Meeting On Work Hours And Scales

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a meeting to discuss a unified work scale and hours for trunk line crews west of Cheega. About 200 delegates gathered as Master John J Henpahen and Charles A Wilson led talks in Philipsburg NJ.

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Mansfield to Quit Stage

Representative Saya He will be unable to appear this season due to unspecified reasons. The notice signals a change in plans affecting performances and upcoming events at venues in Montfert and New London.

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Beate of Mrs Blanchard Dies in Mineral Wells Texas

Special to The Washington Shreveport report states Mrs Emmet Barset Blanchard wife of Governor Newton Crain Blanchard of Louisiana died in Mineral Wells Texas after extended illness from Brights disease. Funeral at Episcopal Church with interment in Greenwood Cemetery as state mourns.

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Foraker’s Challenge to Tillman on Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments

Senator Foraker denounces Senator Tillman in a Chautauqua address, defending the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments as essential to political equality. He argues Southern states forced Reconstruction and the amendments, and warns against recalling or altering the Fifteenth. He criticizes Northern excesses and defends equal protection under law.

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Department promotes several attorneys in post office list

Interim personnel changes show Richard M Webster of Kentucky and Pleasant Graves of Texas receiving promotions. John A Nash advances to grand clerk, and Macard, Grovers, and Wilsath gain pay raises as assistants and law clerks in the Post Office Department following Judge Russell Goodwin's recommendation.

Goodwin Russel Goodwin Post Office Department Richard M Webster Kentucky Webater Micarney Micarney Patt Ey Clei Kimnal Macard Grovers Wilsath Texas Tom Law John A Nash Prunayivade Pleasant Graves

Train collision blamed engineer near Stons Creek

A train collision north of Stons Creek Va involving the Florida Special and the northbound second portion of No 9 caused derailments and injuries. Engineer J. Bradshaw admits fault after the incident. One person was killed and several others reported with varying injuries across locations including Richmond and Jacksonville.

Poterburg Stons Creek Va J Sradshaw Ho & Avaumes Mardy Dor Richmond

Two Killed in Auto Crash at Local Intersection

A wealthy man and his wife were killed when their electric automobile was struck at a city intersection this afternoon. The victims, prominent local residents, died at the scene as a traction car approached. The incident occurred near the Clifton Dowles area, with investigators from the city police and traffic department examining the wreckage. Special correspondent report by The Vacation Post notes the tragedy amid ongoing city developments.

Jay MC Brewer Clrton Dowles

God moves in a mysterious way to move nation

The passage reflects on divine providence guiding the nation as it grapples with secession and the long effort to establish equality before the law for all men. It notes vanity and folly in leadership and the difficulty faced by Americans in pursuing the great work of human equality.

Wandera Andrew Dobnaga

Rabbi Loeb Accepts Call to Beth Israel Congregation

Rabbi Julius Loeb, longtime leader of Adath Terael in Washington, has accepted a call to lead the Beth Israel Congregation of Atlanta Ga. Born in Germany in 1869 he arrived in the United States in 1891 and has been a Zionist advocate and active Mason. His departure ends a six year Washington tenure marked by Zionist work and charity leadership. A farewell service is planned, with a reception by Washington Hebrew groups before his trip to Atlanta.

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Divorced Bride Shock as McCurdy Marry Miller in Secret

Detroit society surprised by the private wedding of John McCurdy, prominent attorney, to Mrs. Tla Huds Mille, two months after his divorce from hoe Lush. The ceremony occurred at McCurdy's mansion with witnesses. plans and denials stretched over weeks amid social rumor and high profile figures.

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Requests Fire Protection for Southwest Section Hydrants Urged

Residents petition for fire protection after a July 7 blaze at the city dump near First Street Southwest. They argue hydrants and water mains south of the district are inadequate, citing a wind driven fire that threatened homes and demanded heavy firefighting effort. They note decades of residence and tax payments and seek decisive action from authorities.

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Mrs Sinclair Dead Daughter of Army Family

Mrs Belle Sinclair, long active in army circles in the city, died yesterday afternoon during an appendectomy at Columbia Hospital after anesthesia complications. Funeral will be Thursday at 1:30 from St John’s Episcopal Church. interment in Arlington beside her father. Her maternal grandfather was William J. McDonald, former chief clerk of the United States Senate.

Belle Sinclair Daisie Sinclir Uiig Willem Sinclair Columbia Hospital Elle van Mire Thin City Wiliam J McDonald United States Senate Jermon St John's Epla Jean Church Arlington Cemetery

Trustees Keep Pilgrim Church Trusteeship Amid Frazell Rift

Trustees of the Church of the Pilgrims on Capitol Hill declare they will remain in charge even as Dr Frazell reportedly contemplates resignation. Rev Dr John W Driusell has not tendered retirement, and board members deny intent to sever ties. Rumors of friction arose a week ago and the trustees vow to press forward with church work despite speculation. They plan meetings this week to discuss fundraising for improvements and potential property changes on Massachusetts Avenue and Signin Street Northeast.

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Suits Await Garfield Secretaries West Gate Visit

Secretary gated plans a tour of inspection of government reservations in the West. He faces potential trouble as deputies armed with subpoenas may serve him on crossing the border into Indian Territory. Civilized Tribes oppose his removals from rolls and seek reinstatement, anticipating lawsuits and service upon the secretary.

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Aid at Good Will Camp Provides Medical Help

At Camp Good Will volunteer physicians render medical aid weekly tending minor injuries and sick babies. Doctors donate time to check throats apply bandages and supply medicines, with no compensation, aiding boys who fall or injure themselves and guarding vulnerable children.

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Funeral of Mrs Ellen L Lomax in Glenwood Cemetery

The funeral of Mrs Ellen L Lomax widow of J L Lomax will be at Taclock Church of the Incarnation today. Rev William Snyder will conduct the service. Interment follows at Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs Lomax was active in a local charity and religious groups and formerly lived in Charles County Maryland.

Glenwood Ellen L Lomax J L. Lomax Church of the Incarnation Twelfth Wast William ‘Aylee Snyder Glenwood Cenetery Tie, Sing Moanern Lomax Charles County

Weather Review and Public Notice of Miscellany

A weather bulletin reports varying conditions across the Atlantic and Middle Atlantic regions with showers, winds, and temperate changes expected through Sunday. It notes possible warmer Sunday and unsettled skies near the coast, plus a separate notice about a witness fee ruling clarifying that the Treasury Comptroller disallows certain fees for Detective Mullen and related district police witnesses.

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City Thanks Old Sol for Mild Weather

Remarks of gratitude greet the sun for allowing an extra day of relief as the city endures an early week heat spell. Mercury nears 91.7 degrees at Alfinck with the Weather Bureau noting no hotter weather on record, suggesting a brief respite before more heat returns.

Ghd Solvesterdat Alfinck Weather Bureau

Gas stock increase case heard in district court

Justice Gavlé referred the Georgeawn Gas Company capital stock increase to the District Supreme Court yesterday for heated testimony. Hearing begins tomorrow morning and is not expected to finish this week. Attorneys for the company include Boil Goldsborough and R Rose Perry with G Chonas Durlop. Transportation men held a summer outing at Chesapeake Beach with about forty attendees and a dinner at Hotel Belvedere. Officers include H P Baldwin secretary and Lg. Krown treasurer. JC Malcolm WA Wan and the executive committee are noted.

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