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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1907

Page

12

Norfolk ship Jamestown Exposition fire injures crew tourists

A Norfolk steamship part of the Jamestown Exposition burned in its hold while dockside. Commodore Leyland and two fireboat captains were overcome. About 20 passengers and crew were involved as fire crews fought the blaze. Hamilton and Maelan fire boats aided, with an estimated loss around 15000 dollars.

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Bandit Robs 45 Passengers in Valley Raid Near Ukiah

A lone highwayman halted a Potter Valley stage ten miles north of Ukiah yesterday afternoon and robbed 45 passengers of cash and watches totaling several hundred dollars. No shots were fired and no injuries occurred. The thief demanded a wedding ring from one woman, who refused. A second sentence about rail travel rates follows in the source.

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Tragedy at Versailles amid family forgiveness plea

Henry Huntington former American embassy attaché is accused after a deadly shooting at his dying father’s bedside in Versailles. He allegedly killed his two sisters Edity and Lisabe and wounded their brother Douglas after violence erupted during a request for parental forgiveness. The father was said near death, with Henry captured as authorities moved in. The Huntington family, known publicly in Paris, faced a shocking confrontation with the outcome unclear.

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Memphis Café Storage Fire Claims One Life

A blaze on the eleventh floor of the Memphis Café Storage Company building in Memphis causes a fireman death and injuries to two others. Property losses estimated at about 600,000 dollars with three quarters insured. Several nearby businesses including grocery firms and a hotel suffer fire and water damage on South Front Street.

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Injured to Save Girls Three Hurt in Auto Ditching

An automobile accident near Flushing injures several in a luncheon party, with Mrs William Tod Wilcox sustaining a severe head injury and others suffering compound leg fractures. Lieut Wal ton Sexton and Gerald De Mermado are among the injured, while the car swerved to avoid children playing on Bell Avenue. The driver diverted into a ditch causing the crash.

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Wealthy turpentine operator shot by wife over hair style

Special to Tha T Washington Pret Hrewton Ala July 28. Joseph Ghuns the wealthiest turpentine operator in Alabama is dead after his wife Mrs Ghins reportedly shot him with a gas pistol when he objected to her hair dressing. She says she acted to save her life. no arrest or prosecution was reported.

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Woman Falls From Window at Sanitarium Rampage

Clara Burkhardt of Philadelphia is reported to have fallen or jumped from a window at Marie Roystone Sanatorium on West Eleventh Street. She is in critical condition with multiple broken ribs and internal injuries. Mrs Roystone, a resident, says Burkhardt arrived a week earlier, claiming to be from Philadelphia, and shared a room with Anna Baird and Barbara Vogel. A butler saw her near the rear windows and called for help. Local authorities were notified.

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North Carolina Rail Rate Dispute Draws National Attention

Telegrams from North Carolina and other states praise Glenn for his stance in the rate case. The dispute centers on the 214 cent passenger rate and habeas corpus writs, with Attorney General Bonaparte stating federal process must be honored and the department will act to ensure proper service and respect for federal court orders. The case involves Southern Railway officials and Judge Pritchard, and outcomes may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Automobile Crash Kills Woman in Attleboro

Lona Barrowa owner of the car with Mrs Florence Murray and Dr Thomas B Forde and Mrs Howard Black struck an Iran bridge at Arnolds Wils Estate last night. Mrs Murray was killed instantly and Dr Forde and Mrs Black were seriously injured. Barrowa, son of wealthy jewelry maker H G Barrows, survives. A separate note reports an earthquake felt at Victoria British Columbia at 1220 am with no damages.

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Black Hand gang strikes across four states in steel regions

United States Steel Corp backs sweeping Black Hand crackdown amid a wave of murders and blackmail in Mahoning and Shenango valleys. In Newcastle Hillsville quarries and Youngstown area towns, suspects were rounded up after raids. twelve men detained for conspiracy as victims report fear and extortion by the gang.

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Japanese treaty row stirs debate at St Petersburg

In St Petersburg on July 2 the fiasco over the Japanese treaty of commerce and navigation and the fishery convention was argued at the foreign office. A publication is expected after ratification exchanges.

St Petersburg Foreign Office

Woman Dies During Pentecostal Service at City Church

Annie Nagy of the city collapsed and died during a prayer service at East Forty ninth street church where a sect known as Christians and Missionary Alliance held meetings. For two hours mourners prayed while officials investigated and a physician was summoned after a supposed speaking in unknown tongues.

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Magills in Glintom Jail as Judge Denies Plea

Magill and wife Fare Graham Magill are jailed in Clinton after a dramatic arrival from St Louis. Attorney R.A. Lemon declares positive proof that Magill’s first wife died by suicide, while the couple plead not guilty to murder charges. The report notes public hush, Magill’s pale appearance, and plans for an October trial if indictments proceed.

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Stricken in pulpit pastor dies after sermon in Madisonville

The Reverend Wor smith sixty five year old pastor and former grand master of the Masonic lodge in Tennessee collapsed in the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church in Madisonville while speaking on life’s uncertainty. He died tonight after being aided by mourners who rushed to assist him.

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Widow of Indiana War Governor Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Lucinda Morton widow of Indiana’s war governor died today after a long illness aged in feeble health for some time. She supported erecting a state monument in honor of her husband and could not attend the unveiling last Tuesday. Funeral arrangements not specified.

Tediaca Indianepolis Morton Indiana

Haywood Freed by Jury at Boise

Haywood acquitted in Boise on murder plot charges while other defendants in the case face trial. Orchard claims truth is spoken and vows readiness for punishment as Gov Gooding pledges vigorous prosecution of remaining indictments.

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Jury Balloting Drags On As Not Guilty Verdict Emerges

Jurors recessed after a long ballot sequence totaling twenty one hours with no decision until the second ballot and subsequent votes yield a not guilty verdict. Mayor Pettibone Adams and Simpkins face murder charges while Orchard declares readiness to accept punishment.

Pettibone Adams Simpkins

Haywood Acquitted In Steunenberg Case Swift Verdict Surprises Court

A jury acquitted Willem D Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners in the Steunenberg murder case. Prosecution vows continued action against Moyer Pettibone Adams and Simpkins. Gov Gooding says conscience clear and law and order must prevail amid ongoing prosecutions and appeals.

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