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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
27
A New York hotel area scene unfolds as a blaze drives hundreds from upper floors amid corridor smoke and running confusion. A woman reportedly flees with valuables leaving behind fifty thousand dollars in a room as arrests follow amid the chaotic escape and firefighting efforts.
A fragmented report describes a Kentuckian assaulted for discussing tobacco matters. The account mentions Jal Jobe Lorkert and a group targeting him, with unclear details about the incident, location, and timing due to garbled OCR text. The piece hints at a violent action connected to tobacco talk and a “mec” gathering.
Misa Cheiitian Limbacher aged twenty four of 103 Flushing Avenue Williamsburg killed herself in the factory at 35 Menerole Street after a love affair ended three years ago. She tied a rope to a chair and hanged herself in the attic room as coworkers discovered her body. The incident stunned employees and prompted medical attention from St Catherine’s Hospital.
The president endorses findings from a board investigation into the disaster on the battleship Georgia. Under consideration are suggested changes in instruction methods at the Naval Academy as part of reforms following the incident.
Detectives probe a deadly tenement blaze on Chauntie Street in New York City. Nine people died and many more injured as flames swept the building. investigators describe barrels of kerosene and other accelerants found in the store below, while the cause remains under inquiry and a suspect is sought by police.
In Ohio on July 9 a moonlit attack near Highland Park left Herman Luebbers fatally shot. William Feingen, accused of aiding the killer, and a group of youths involved fled as the husband opened fire after a revolver was obtained. The gunman fled and charges were later dropped.
A morning ceremony on a street corner honored revolution era figures with speeches by Un ter Dr kdwari brett Hale and a U S Senate official. Select officials unveiled commemorative tablets as seven swimmers endured a five hour water vigil in memory of John Adams and the Declaration of Independence.
Policemen Cullinane and Fletcher charged with riotous conduct and disorderly behavior to be tried after arrests near the northwest Louisiana dispute. They were released on personal bonds to return for hearing Thursday.
Army orders list officers assigned to various units including Artillery Corps and Infantry, detailing duty stations in Cuba and the Philippines, transfers to Fort Leavenworth and San Francisco, and mentions naval movements. Included are names like Captain Jumen and Captain Willian Pence, with postings to Newport News, Washington, and the United States Military Academy.
Edward R Fontaine a War Department clerk, arrested near Blenth and G streets, appeared in Police Court and was held on $500 bond for carrying a concealed weapon. He claimed the firearm was to end his troubles amid personal strife.
Commander Harngon of the Wolverine and Commander Horace Harrison lead a naval parade plan for Put-In-Bay on August 5 to dedicate the We Victory monument. The Wolverine departs Duluth today to reach the ceremony scene with revenue cutters Morrill Batecarort and Lie nauxal millta vessels expected to attend.
An English ex convict Charlen B McLean arrived in New York aboard the Arable Tast and urged authorities to deport him. He claims a 25 year career as a broker and says his wife, tied to England's noble families, drove him from England after multiple arrests. He details past incidents and asks for removal to avoid further trouble.
July 29 an attempt to wreck the Pocono Special on the Pennsylvania Railroad at a lonely point seven miles north of here nearly destroyed the train on a sharp curve. The wreckers left rails and a broken catch disc. the train stopped just as the obstruction was hit. Passengers were tossed about but none seriously injured. Authorities suspect local wreckers tied to cement plant operations and robbery motive.
A scrambled OCR list of hotel and resident names across multiple cities includes John Smith Walter asuker H Welly, D Ryan, Maury Uyarto, George Jones, and many others. The text strings resemble hotel room or guest records from Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia and beyond, with scattered surnames and affiliations.
New York July 29 Police Commissioner Hingham vows strict discipline after Patrolmen Stephen Water Tracy S Rossa are charged with cowardice for failing to stop Frank H Warner from fleeing after Esther Norling’s murder on Forty second Street. Witness Fred Hartman recounts Warner sprinting through Spaulding Building and into a tailor shop as officers debated whether to act.
Ambrose Hytuca twelve and Freddie Boone thirteen were arrested by Policeman Wilson at Fifteenth and Ef streets northeast for stealing a horse and buggy owned by Santus Auth, a meat merchant. They were taken to the Ninth Precinct and then to the House of Detention. The pair allegedly drove off at ten o'clock yesterday morning after seating themselves in the buggy on Bladensburg road, with employees pursuing and catching them after a short chase. Ambrose Byrnes is from did K Street NE and has prior minor arrests. Freddie Boone lives with his mother at the Central Union Mission and has a juvenile record including running away from the Junior Republic.
Five broadlined structures will be built by Bernard Brady and Son for the Baltimore firm. The air sheds total 500 400 feet long with glass roofs to protect clothes linen and materials. A four story coach yard storehouse and a two story powerhouse will house supplies and equipment for Pullman service.
A woman identified as Mrs Devidson was found dead in a room at a boarding house on West Twenty second Street. Her husband, who had rented the room with her, left the premises last night and has not returned. The door to the woman's room was found broken and a necktie knot noted around her throat. No arrests have been made.
War Department revises regulations on assigning army or naval officers to educational institutions. No active duty officer will be detailed to any school that does not guarantee at least 190 male pupils over fifteen under military instruction. Retired officers may be assigned to certain military affiliated schools only if they maintain required student enrollment and military instruction.
A critical wrap of last night’s Belasco performance praising Charlotte Walker for a revealing portrayal across love jealousy and revenge. The review notes her distinctive interpretation surpassing precedent, with strong support from Sydney Mather in the Frost era drama and favorable turns by Edward Elila and Fannie Hartz.
Reports from Utica New York to Saranac Lake indicate Richard Mansfield, recently moved from Singland to Europe, shows improved health after transit through Montreal. Oldfield sets auto records at Fargo with faster mile and three mile times, beating Winnipes records. Miss Eva Bond weds Ry sul Tyler at Trinity Church Frederick Maryland, couple to reside at 612 Park Road after trip to Jamestown.
A July 2 drowning near Fort Sol when a party at the harbor attempt to swim returned to shore as strong undertow pulled four men from the shallows. Irvennes 2 and others crossed to Keanye Brut, two men saved, Irvennes lost to the current while aiding swimmers. The area remains dangerous for bathers.
George Harris liberated from the workhouse after a brief arrest, returned home within hours, then was hospitalized for several cuts and locked up on an assault charge as his wife disputed the events. The report also notes a city police-organized fishing club excursion and a machinists’ picnic at Marshall Hall with members from Navy Yard work.
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