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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
21
Armenian priest and four others were jailed in New York on charges tied to financial irregularities and extortion. Investigators traced money raised through threats to a now ousted Patrotic Society group, with arrests following a prolonged probe into illegal schemes and stored funds.
A former Kenton mayor, implicated in a forgery ring, surrendered after a prior escape attempt. The case links to a broader Pontoon County inquiry, with names and locations including Sumter Hospital and Rhode Island connections. Local authorities pursue charges as investigators map the network and timeline.
Black confessed to forging papers totaling 23000 dollars over nine years. He claimed Mach managed the operation for many clients, including trusted friend De F W Sapp of Columbus who owns substantial property. Theforgeries were tied to mortgages executed in Kenton through the doctor’s agent.
Oscar W Humphrey, 36, recently furloughed from the Government Printing Office, was found unconscious at the Carolina Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest after a gas incident. A hospital report describes him as changed since his furlough and a clerk at the Carolina hotel reportedly noticed the odor of gas shortly before.
A scorching Texas heat wave was documented in McGregor on Sunday with record temperatures and a long heat plume. The sun baked the area for over an hour as crowds, cattle, hogs, and poultry suffered. One man lost thirty five head of stock amid the extreme conditions.
Magistrate takes under advisement a motion by the next friends for attachment for contempt in Mrs Eddy household matters. A second testimony dispute arises as witnesses refuse to testify. Calv in A Frye and two unnamed persons are mentioned as possible contemn ors. The hearing continues with Judge Cook presiding.
Charles Bradiy, 18, of this county, attempted to steal a ride on a Lehigh Valley train last night. A spark ignited his clothing, he ran along the top of the train until blinded and exhausted, then fell between two cars and was killed.
A dense historical marriage notice lists numerous individuals including Chates Pyag 2 and Lillian G Ceoga of Buore Ma Gwe, Veron Ray Wa Foatan, Donald McLaed Jot 3, and others. The long affidavit-like entry references spouses, guardians, and witnesses with scattered locations and dates in a premodern newspaper style.
Health office records list several deceased individuals with ages and institutions including Providencia Hospital Gorey Tollen WDE Rieke and Ethel Sow Providense Hospital Meare Mermenits Padutta and Lemay. Ages range from months to 90 years, with names such as Sameer, Gorey, Ethel Sow, Bayt, and Arey G Chane noted.
Widespread rioting erupts as a mob stringently retaliates after Policeman Daugherty is killed. Reed's mutilated body is found burned in a swamp. Lemuel Showers is captured for allegedly supplying the revolver. Authorities vow heavy penalties and new controls on Black residents while a council delegation from the colored community seeks cooperation to restore order.
Mrs Margie Nicholson, 22, wed four years, vanished Friday from 614 Fenway southeast while husband was at a troop. Police told Inspector Boardman that dementia trouble may have caused her departure. Nicholson described her as five feet six, in a Mack black skirt, straw hat, black shoes, with a gold necklace and wedding ring. Relatives and husband cannot explain her absence.
Two young children Etta and Frank, aged eight and ten, died after crawling into a grain bin on Henry Pease’s farm. Their grandmother summoned them inside, they fled to hide, and the top of the bin closed, smothering them. Investigators reported the tragedy as a fatal accident on the rural property.
Special to The Wasangion Joo from Chillicothe Ohio dated July 2 tells of Morris Morrow a young boy who rode a train toward Philadelphia after his parents boarded another car. The boy navigated the route from New York to Ohio and then to Philadelphia before being returned to his parents as officials traced the journey.
Special to The Washington Post. Cincinnati July 2. Carl Houck a veteran member of the police force was shot twice tonight by Peter Dugan, a notorious character wanted for arrest. Houck died twenty minutes after being wounded. Dugan and companions fled when confronted in an alley on Richmond barrier streets in the West. Shots were heard by nearby residents. two bullets struck the patrolman in the breast.
The Dunottar Castle, famed for transporting generals to South Africa, has been chartered for six months by the Tokioallroad Steamship Line to serve the Panama route. The ship, with 60% indicated horsepower engines, 16 knot speed, 200 ton cargo capacity, and a storied past carrying Redvers Buller, Kitchener, and Roberts, will join Union Castle Line operations. Debate arises in shipping circles over using foreign vessels versus domestic ships for government needs.
In Wetmore County near San Antonio, Charles Pope II fatally wounded his sister Misa Christine Pope after objecting to her marriage choice. He was arrested, then found dead by hanging in the county jail within hours. The family is connected to a promis constraint in Bexar County.
A trunk explosion at Union Station today injured two men seriously and lightly wounded six others. Baggageman Warner Parks and Hugh Gavin suffered serious injuries and were hospitalized. Several other workers sustained minor wounds as the blast created noise and shock near the handling area.
In the House of Lords Lord Monkswell urged papers on Congo Independent State, denouncing it as tyrannical with cruelty and murder. Lord Fitzmaurice and Lord Monkewell argued caution, citing international consequences and responsibility to Britain and Portugal, while Archbishop of Canterbury pressed for moral accountability. The motion was withdrawn as the debate focused on risks of sudden action.
Germany reports total exports to the United States for the year at 161.964 million dollars, up 27 million from the prior year. Consul General Thackern notes largest gains from Hamburg Magdeburg and Stettin with decreases in others. Items shipping include chocolate gloves leather dyes wines chemicals artifical flowers and buttons.
Manila reports widespread apathy on the eve of the general election as mass meetings by all parties fail to excite voters. Native papers urge turnout while election day is declared a public holiday. Despite optimism among leaders, public interest remains low as campaigns proceed with American methods.
Berlin reports another ripper incident causing fear and panic. A man attacked an eleven year old girl after a woman surprised him, the assailant fled, residents beat a harmless man offering candy to a child amid the nerve racking outbreak in the neighborhood of prior attacks.
At the Hague the Allies and Germany near agreement on a proposal for a permanent international prize court with thirteen judges. The United States Japan and major European powers to supply judges while Latin America provides two and others supply the remaining five. An advisory panel of two admirals may join the court. Agreement on the court’s laws remains unsettled between Britain and Germany.
St Petersburg reports the signing of a Russia Japan commerce and navigation and fishery treaty with a forthcoming political entente to end war era disputes. The broad accord may be finalized within days and envisages mutual most favored nation treatment while excluding Kwantung Province from treaty reach.
London dispatch reports Britain and Russia have agreed on a boundary settlement for the Indian frontier and Persia. Sir Arthur Wilson in Petersburg confirms London preparations to settle remaining differences and define spheres of influence.
A German aerial war vessel floated over central Berlin on July 29 in clear control of its passenger ship and circled the palace of the Reichstag several times. After about an hour the balloon returned toward Tegel at twelve miles per hour despite a brisk headwind.
Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas II are set to meet at Swinemuende on August 1 to witness the large fleet shooting. Kaiser Wilhelm travels from the Baltic to northern waters, accompanied by Chancellor Prince von Buelow. The Russian sovereign will be joined by M. Iewolsky, the foreign minister, for the encounter.
Thieves at the Guray building entered Sunday night through two offices in Sunderland’s room 41. Desks were forced open but nothing was stolen. Sunderland noted a prior break-in about two months ago with missing drawing materials. Walter Thorpe of Acme Building reported a visit by intruders and a gold pen went with them. Detective Brann is investigating.
Motion for removal of presiding judge from bench now pending Former Kentucky Secretary of State charged with conspiracy to assassinate Gov Goebel Misdirected police results
Caleb Powers, tried four times for complicity in Senator William Goebel's 1900 murder, faces renewed proceedings as Special Judge J. Robbins weighs removal motions. The Goebel-Taylor election turmoil, a dual government, and the January 30 1900 shooting at the Capitol frame the case, with courtroom maneuvers and pending appellate action shaping the retrial.
Fragmented OCR recounts early 1900s Kentucky political turmoil surrounding Taylor McKinley era. Mentions Provident Weiney troops, Goebel case, arrests in Frankfort and Lexington, police actions, and revelations about the Goebel assassination aftermath.
A garbled report claims seagulls possess a spoken language and can imitate humans. Dr John Bo Watson, professor of pseudology at Chicago, is cited discussing gull speech and its social effects on island communities near Tortugas.
A white woman Mary Dorey was found unconscious with a gas tube in her mouth after a quarrel with a man named Wiha Anthony. Police say the incident followed a dispute and she was attended by ambulance staff from Emergnes Hospital. The case remains under investigation.
Word reaches the late department that the Cointe foreign office plans to formalize talks with the diplomatic corps to prohibit the smuggling of arms and ammunition, a move aimed at tightening controls.
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