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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

21

Lawyer Alfred Lauterbach Killed in Auto Crash on Bronx Bridge

Alfred Lauterbach, 33, son of Edward Lauterbach, prominent New York lawyer and politician, died when his car struck a fence and top rail on the approach to a bridge over the New York, New Haven and Hartford line. Two companions, William Cahn and Edward Goodman, were bruised but unharmed. Authorities cited lack of lighting at the rail as the probable cause. Mrs. Lauterbach learned of the tragedy at Manhattan Beach.

New York Gwe Danger Point Alfred Lauterbach Edward Lauterbach Wiliamsbridge New Haven Hartford Williamsbridge c William Fr. Cahn West Fiftyfifth Street Edward Goodman Broadway Lauterbach Cahn Goniman Westchester Williamsbridge Vala Goodman Lauterbachee

Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices for July 1908

Numerous death notices and funeral details from Washington area papers. Names include SARAH ANNIE GARDNER and ANNA GRACE with Kensington and St. Josephs Church references. GRACE and MUWE entries. THEODORE HOWE obituary noting Evening Star editor. RENNA and RATIERINE bereavements with St Aloysius and Providence Hospital citations. OBRIEN and ANNE C WEBSTER memorials.

Anna Grace St. Joseph’s Church Second G Streets Arso Muwe-On Quincy’s Street Brookland Prankian Theodore Howe Editorial Star of the Evening Star Marcia Frances Griffith Howe Thomas Mckenna County Kerry Ireland Marr Lawrence Cottin New Jersey Avenue St Aloysius' Church O'Brien Ellen Sullivan Avi O Street Holy Trinity Church Satur Wesster Anne C. Webster Calvary M. Webster Seventeenth Street

Local Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listed in DC Area

A crowded notice lists multiple funeral homes and embalmers serving Washington area clients. Entries include GEO. P. ZURBORST, J. WILLIAM LEE, JOHN R. WRIGHT CO., F HARVEY SONS, W W R SPEARE, FRANK A SPEAR K, WM H SARDO CO, THOS S SERGEON, THOS A COSTELLO, FRANK GEIER SONS, and FRANK GEIER SONS again, with on premises chapels, livery connections, and 24 hour telephone service. Prices described as moderate. advertisements emphasize first class service and modern facilities.

Geo. P. Zurborst J. William Lee Mbalmer Fourtenth ST Camamodions Dhepal Tephos W.W Ole Thos Sergeon R._S. CAIN A. Costello Frank

Receiver Sought In Mail-Order Business Dispute

Anna J. Mahler of 1729 Corcoran sues to appoint a receiver for her son Albert J. Mahler’s mail-order extracts business claiming she financed it and owns the property. Judge Anderson set August 5 to show cause. she cites advances of $1,789.22 plus a two-year lease. Albert counters by claiming ownership and threatening to demand $310 monthly, while accusations of lunacy and violence surfaced but were cleared.

Anna J. Mahler Corcoran Street Albert J. Mahler Anderson Albert Mahler

Dr Howe Funeral Today For Franklin T Howe

Funeral services for Dr Franklin T Howe take place today at 3 p m at 193 Quincy Street Brookland with Rev Father Southgate, then 4 p m at St Rose of the Sacred Heart with Rev Joseph F McGee, burial in Congressional Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Evening Star staff members J W Herron Fleming Newbold Richard McLeen T Howard Brooks Alfred J Clarke and GA Lyons Jr. Honorary pallbearers include Union Soldiers Alliance and G A R members led by William J Johnson and Maj Alexander T McMillen among others.

Franklin T. Howe Quincy Street Brookland D. C Father Southgate The Sacred Heart Fourteenth Street Park Road Joseph F. McGee Congressional Cemetery Evening Star J. W. Herron Fleming Newbold Richard McLeen T. Howard Brooks Alfred J. Clarke GA. Lyons, Jr Union Soldiers’ Alliance

Licensed to Marry Names Stacked in Richmond and Beyond

A notice lists multiple couples from diverse locations entering marriage licenses. Names include Albert G. Mattheyes and Flora Y. Foints of Richmund, Robert Craig and Mary Kirkpatrick of Richmond Va, Luvtile and Mary of New York City and Stafford Virginia, John J. Gayson of Hutte Montana and Jean ett Ladd of Cal Lod, with Rev. J B McLaughlin and others referenced in the ceremony line entries.

Albert G. Mattheyes Flora Y. Foints Richmund J. B. McLaughlin Robert Craig Mary Kirkpatrick Richmond Lod Cal Lionel A. Wye Germain A Louise L. Plummer BR. Matthews Robert Weei Janie Winkfield J.B. McLoughlin

Health Office Records Deaths List

Health office records list deaths with ages and addresses including Elm Harvey 38 Kate Johnston 47 and Merrill Grover at U S Soldiers Home Also Mary Brooks infant age one day at Freedmen's Hospital Lacy Taylor Garfield and Carrie Thomas Ivy City Wm Fing 18 years and others from Washington area ages from newborn to 53 years Note includes multiple institutions and wards in Washington DC area.

Elm L. Harvey 14Th St. Nw Kate EL Johnston Ith Merrill “M. Grover U. S Soldiers’ Home Mary Brooks St. Ann's Infant Asylum Jazepa Mary Martine Freedmen's Hospital Lacy J. Taylor Angler Pl Garfield D. C George Johnson

Bank cashier's elopement and theft plot ends in Boston

Harvey T. Wells former cashier of the First National Bank Kenosha Wisconsin confessed to stealing six thousand dollars driving a daring scheme to marry Florence Winniston of London. He and his wife traveled to New York England and Montreal before returning to Boston where he was held on bail as authorities prepare to bring him to Wisconsin.

Boston Harvey T. Wells First National Bank Kenosha Wis Florence E Winniston London Chicago Wells United States Hayes Wisconsin England Harvey T., Wells Milwaukee

Alabama Housess Dynamited Near Birmingham

Three houses near Wylam seven miles from Birmingham were dynamited at midnight with no injuries reported. Three miners were arrested at Mary Lee amid threats they would not be brought to the county jail. Soldiers were deployed. after talks with the governor Shell Higdon warned martial law could be ordered in parts of the mining district.

Birmingham Ala Wylam Mary Lee Shell Higdon

FAIRBANKS ENJOYS SUMMER OUTING AT MACKINAC ISLAND

The Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived after attending the Quebec centenary celebration and left three hours later for Mackinac Island where they leased a cottage. They were hosted at luncheon by Philip H. McMillan at the Hotel Pontchartrain and spoke of a nearly delightful week without discussing politics.

Detroit Mid Surg Gu Fairbanks Quebec Mackinac Island Hotel Pontchartrain Philip H. McMillan Fairbanka

Gov Fort Injured After Horse Ride Breaks Rib

Gov. Fort of New Jersey was thrown from his horse two weeks ago at a military encampment in Sea Girl. He later reported soreness under his left arm and doctors diagnosed a broken rib. Surgeon W. G. Schauffler of the Second troop attends him.

Sea Girl N. J Gov. Fort New Jersey W. G. Schauffler

Presidents Quiet Day On Vacation Plans In Maine And Minnesota

President Roosevelt enjoyed a rare quiet day at Sagamore Hill with no callers aside from his secretary. Planned visits include Gen. Luke Wright and Joseph Bishop regarding the Canal Zone, plus Gifford Pinchot on forestry matters. Secretary Loeb heads to Maine camps with Oscar Straus and then to northern Minnesota for a week of fishing. Rudolph Forster to cover duties. Lords Yield on Old Age Pensions in London, Commons to respond.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Washington Sagamore Hill Luke B. Wright Isthmian Canal Commission Joseph Bishop Bishop Gifford Pinchot Bureau of Forestry Wright Canal Commission Loeb Maine Wooda Oscar Straus Commerce Labor Nothern Minnesota Wryoming

Special 34 The fesh not ed Post readers in western Bemnie Bongie

In this issue of readers in western Bemnie Bongie and Fadler John are mentioned in a fragmentary note from Special 34 The fesh not ed Post. The readable text suggests a local feature or column teaser with names and partial references.

Fesh Bemnie Bongie Fadler -John

Robbers Return Pocketbook After $27,000 Theft

Denver July 30 rich fruit merchant William Keenman of St Louis was robbed of 27000 in notes 200 in checks and 50 in currency. The thief dropped the pocketbook in a letter box and the money was returned by Assistant Postmaster Hammel. Keenman arrived with his family and learned of the loss when boarding a car at the hotel.

Washington Post Denver William Keenman St. Louis Hammel Koenman

Philadelphia to form National Currency Association

Bank presidents meeting in Philadelphia today decided to form the Philadelphia National Currency Association under the Aldrich-Vreeland law. An organization committee was appointed and nearly all local banks were represented at the gathering.

Philadelphia Philadelphia National Currency Association Aldrich-Vreeland

Fail to identify woman in marsh murder case

Baltimore July 30 police doubted initial ID of a woman found dead near Abromotis park Westport. Edward Bramble claimed the body might be his wife Meg Wilson or May Nelson but could not confirm due to condition. Autopsy by Dr Giann noted a six inch scalp wound. skull intact. Authorities believe the victim was assaulted by two or three men and killed.

Washington Post Baltimore Abromotis Park Westport Edward Bramble Bramble Meg Wilson May Nelson R. V. Giann Mount Winans

Three Die In Fatal Auto Crash Near Hunting Park

In Philadelphia on Hunting Park avenue a speeding auto ignored a railway watchman and crashed through closed gates. The car struck a southbound locomotive, killing three men identified as Charles Humphrey, Samuel W. Roop, and John B. Taylor, all on a night ride home from work. Their bodies were sent to the morgue.

Washington Post Philadelphia Hunting Park Avenue Reading Railway Charles Humphrey Police Bureau Samuel W. Roop John B. Taylor Humphrey Taylor Roop Montgomery County

Glacier Hopes to Reach Fleet by Wireless Link

A United States Atlantic fleet storeship arrived today and reports wireless contact with the battleship Georgia at about 13300 miles. It aims to establish a chain of communication through the tender Yankton near the Tonga Islands and repair ship Panther at Rang Pag, Samoga Islands.

Glacier Guva Fiji Lalands Glaciery i United States Atlantic Georgia Tonga Islands Panther Rage Samoga‘Islands

Insurance policy on Taft life shocks Wall Street

A Wall Street house secured a $100,000 life policy with Lloyds of London on Judge William H. Taft. The policy, dated July 30, covers loss in case of Taft’s death within one year. The rate cited is 5 percent.

Wall” Street Howse Epenlal Washington Post York Wall Street Lloyda Tudon Ion Mfe William H. Taft

Prelates Reach Rome on Visit from America

Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Foley of Detroit and Mgr O Connell rector of Catholic University arrive in Rome greeted by friends. Gibbons praises voyage and birthday celebration aboard ship. He will stay about a fortnight unless the Pope wishes otherwise and then proceed to London.

Rome

Miners Fear Dynamiters End Anger at Ohio Mine

In St. Clairsville Ohio July 390 350 miners refuse to work after 25 Montenegran miners were discharged by Provident Coal Company Foreigner crowds block mine entrance leading to a clash with four company officials and several injured as Sheriff Amrine and a four man posse move toward the scene

St. Clairsville Ohio Montenegran Provident Coal Company Amrine

Railroad Fined for Negro Passenger Accommodations

Baton Rouge July 30 A $2 000 fine was imposed on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad by District Judge Brnovt for failure to provide negro passengers accommodations as good as those for whites The state railroad commission brought the case to uphold its ruling that equal accommodations must be provided for both races

Baton Rouge St. Louis, Iron Mountain, and Southern Railroad Brvnot State Railroad Commission

Author May Go Blind in Shock Injury Claim

Special to The Washington Past reports Rex Beach the author faces possible total blindness after a Copper River bear hunt incident. He protected his eyes from glaring sun on shore and developed a severe eye condition described as a film over both eyes. Experts warn recovery is uncertain.

Ron Seattle Wash Rex Beach Copper River

Lieut Gov Prouty Fined For Speeding In Boston

Lieut Gov George H Prouty of Vermont was stopped by a police officer on a motorcycle while speeding on Revere boulevard with seven Vermont party members. He pleaded guilty and paid a ten dollar fine at Chelsea police court.

Boston George H. Prouty Vermont Revere Boulevard Chelsea

First Bale for Tammany in Savannah Campaign Plan

The first bale of factors cotton for the season was bought by Murray M. Stewart for the Bryan Democratic Club at the Savannah Exchange. It was compressed and shipped to Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, with a placard predicting Bryan's election and announcing the bale will be auctioned in Tammany Hall to fund the Bryan campaign.

Savannah Savannah Exchange Murray M. Stewart Bryan Democratic Club Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall New York Bryan

Dover to Be Chicago Chief in National Headquarters Plan

National Secretary Elmer Dover will head the Republican national headquarters during the presidential campaign. Plans discussed involve coast headquarters on the Pacific, with Senator Borah as a potential head for Western offices and James T Williams Jr cited as a possible assistant secretary. Taft and Roosevelt reportedly approve.

Washington, Post Chicago Elmer Dover Hitchcock Taft Roosevelt Pacific Coast Western Seaboard San Francisco National Far West Borah James T.” Williams, Jr National Committee Washington

Robbery at London hotel targets U S Olympic medals

James A. Drain president of the American Rifle Association reports his hotel in London was robbed of a few pieces of jewelry and two Bisley medals won by American riflemen. Officials say replacements will be made with duplicates.

London James A. Drain Alan‘Glatton Arti Oleg Bisley

Death Duel Reveals Georgia Prison Violence

A dramatic jailyard fight ends with a convict fatally wounded as a warden oversees a brutal duel with improvised weapons. Witnesses recall Hurt claiming the system enabled such violence and the fatal outcome. Charles defends himself, driving a stake into the rival, leading to the other inmate's death.

Charley Idrive Charles Dhei Georgia

A Perfect Organization For Renting Your Houses

A vacant house will idle until fall unless thoroughly exploited. We are in touch with tenants seeking desirable houses and maintain steady demand. We want more houses to rent now and will rent quickly to reliable tenants who will stay and care for your property.

Metropolitan Hotel Guest Listings Across Cities

A fragmented OCR shows a long roster of hotel guests and associated cities across the United States, naming Metropolitan and St James properties in Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Raleigh and beyond. The list includes numerous individuals with varying spellings, titles, and unfamiliar punctuation, reflecting a period telegraphic-style society directory.

Baltinorets Striclor Metropalline, Jr Jamaen St James Behin Mise Igabeth HI New Willard I GC Frisbe Raisigh Poston Henry Cowan Metropolitan a _K Brown New Willent.y Chicago George J. J. Guersten J. G. Dammann National H.C. Campbell Fik Tracey Washington New Willord James F. Hilton James H. Davia E. Olive Davis PF. R. Landman Edmund Wilco Blewer J. BL Freeman B. D. Morgan MT Hall H. J. Varney Shoeham D. W. Cooper Jp ‘Crum Saven J. He. Cloyes Raymond Haskell R. Devens W. P. Jonnston Frank Bell O- P. Hazard J.” M. Hipple A. H. Hailides A. H. Halliday Marian “Halliday Callahan Raleigh

Robbed Mails for Checks Unearth Big Sums

New York police arrest two young men for robbing mail boxes and cashing forged checks, totaling between 7000 and 40000 dollars from banks in and near New York over six months. Six others held on suspicion. Cohen and Bradley confessed, leading to further arrests after a $14 check raised to 204 dollars and was paid on Cohen's endorsement.

Ew York New York Robert Cohen Wiliam Bradley Tig Young Cohen

Bride of Japanese Noble Embraces Wisconsin Bride

An international romance culminated as Shegetaro Morikubo, member of a noble Japanese family, married Miss Marie Louise Harrison of La Crosse Wisconsin. Morikubo, a two university graduate with MA, hails from a line of notable Japanese leaders including a brother who is a parliament leader and a father who was a provincial governor.

Miss Harrison Wisconsin Mr. Morikubo Marie Louise Harrison L. A. Harrison Morikubo

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