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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1907

Page

5

WATSON DIVORCE WEDS VICTOR WALLACE IN ALEXANDRIA

Catherine Bryant, once married to James M. Armstrong Watson Jr. now a penitentiary convict, wed Victor Wallace in Alexandria. Wallace, a young Washington lawyer, represented Bryant in divorce proceedings prompted by Watson’s ten year embezzlement sentence.

Young Washington Attar Young Woman Catherine Bryant James M. Armstrong Watson, Jr Moundaville Victor Wallace Joseph R. Sevier Second Presbyterian Church Alexandria W' E Scott

Marriages and obituaries scattered across June notices

The page lists marriages and deaths with details including Becker-Dunbar, Robinson-Johnson in New York, a death for Edward M. Boteler, Mary Brazerol, Edward William Brown, Paul J. Dachtora, Grace Marion Funnell, Virginia Stuart Payne, and Samuel A. Phillips. Funeral arrangements and addresses are noted for several entries.

Boteiler Edward M Hlizabeth E. Boteler Pennsylvania Avenue Hebrazerol Eighth Street Mary Joseph Brazerol Brown Edward Illiam Brown John Brown Union Street Glenwood Cemetery Dachtera Paul J. Dachtera Brothers, Opticians All Saints’ Church Madison Avenue 12Th Street Funnell Nee Dorian Kensington West London England Grace Marion George Funnell Marion Dorian Washington, D. C Virginia City Montana

Funeral Directors in Washington area varied services

A dense list of funeral directors and embalmers with shop addresses and phone numbers along with offers of first class service and moderate prices. The notice enumerates firms such as George P Zurhorst Hindle Bayliss Thos R Nalley Son R F Harveys Son W R Speare Adolph Schippert John M Mitchells Son and many others with chapel facilities and livery connections.

George P. Zurhorst East Capitol Hindle & Bayliss THOS R. Nalley & Son Lith R. F. Harvey’s Sons Fourteenth ST. NW Etricus John M. Mitchell Eleventh Street Thos. S. Sergeon Cain T. A. Costello & Bro H Street Frank Geier’s Sons Seventh ST John R. Wright CO J. William Lee Pennsylvania Ave WM. H. Sardo & CO

Car Run Crashes crippled children outing wagon

In New York on June 5 fifteen crippled children en route to a country outing under the Free School for Crippled Children Association were injured when their wagon was struck by a Thirty-fourth street streetcar in West Forty-second street. Mary Tracey, eleven, of 215 West Sixty-sixth Street, was found unconscious with a scalp wound and taken to Roosevelt Hospital. others suffered minor injuries as Patrolman John Mooney helped extract them from the wreckage.

New York Free School For Crippled Children Association Grand Central Station West Forty-second Street Mary Tracey West Sixty-sixth Street Roosevelt Hospital John Mooney

Realth Office Record Sees Wide Age Range At Hospitals

The Ashley and various hospitals in June 1907 report numerous entries including Elizabeth McMurray aged 80 and Geo. W. Sharps aged 77. Names Christopher Christman, Cornella A. Osgood, Mary Willis, Dora Gersbach, and others, along with ages from infancy to 80. Several entries reference U S Soldiers Home and Children s Hospital.

Elizabeth McMurray the Ashley John Christman 6Th St. Mn Frank H. Bassett Georgetown Univ. Hospt Comnella A. A. Osgood Belmont At Geo. W. Sharps U. S. Soldiers Godfrey H. Leonard U. S. Soi Mary O Willis Kenyon Erhel Miller Archie Jee Née Joseph Jones George Mercer Robert Holliday

Trustees Lose Bid to Intervene in Mrs Eddy Case

Three trustees of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy’s estate were denied permission to substitute as plaintiffs in the suit for an accounting. The next friends, led by George W. Glover and Mary Baker Glover, move to assess Mrs Eddy’s mental condition and control of the estate. Depositions will be taken. defendants include Calvin A Frye and Hermann S Hering. The ruling was issued by Judge Robert N Chamberlain in Merrimack Superior Court.

Concord, No Mery Baker Eddy Edday Robert N. Chamberlain Merrimack Superior Court Henry M. "Baker Bow Josiah Fernald Concord Archibald McLellan Boston George W. Glover Lead Oak Frank 8. Streeter Holdy EB. Chandler Irving B. Tomlinson Lewis C. Strang Next Friends Chamberlin Mr. Peabody

Turkish contraband ship blown up near Tunis frontier

A Turkish vessel laden with contraband ammunition and rifles exploded off Port Ariss in Tunis nearby Tripoli. The crew perished along with about eighty sponge-boat fishermen. Authorities had planned to prevent landings as guards were away. The captain's presumed self-destruction caused the blast, heard sixty miles away.

Tunis Uune Tripoli Portarsiss Arziss

Fairbanks Urges Methodist Union to Heal Sectional Rift

Vice President Charles Fairbanks spoke in Chattanooga to Methodist ministers and bishops urging a northern and southern church union. He argued that church unity would hasten cross region bonds and better adjust regional conditions, warning that without union sectarian feeling would persist.

United Church Chattanooga Tenn Charles At Fairbanks Methodist’ Episcopal ‘Church North Fairbanks

Tannery Fire Threatens Large Southern Plant

A blaze broke out shortly after midnight engulfing the largest tannery in the region and threatening to destroy the entire plant. By 12:90 morning the house was consumed and flames spread toward the 400 foot tanning house, with about $8,000 in damage reported. Snow falls in Pennsylvania. Cordhards named damaged orchards.

Mery Ubka

Italian murder suspect tracked to New York settlement

Brooklyn detectives pursued a case tying an Italian suspect to a murder in Italy. They traced the escape from a Brooklyn house to a second story window where a witness described a man who had killed someone in Italy. The dead man was identified as Giuseppe Giordano, though Carmine Giordano claimed no relation.

Brooklyn Aather An ItiHan Rooklyn Murtha Young Atery Italy Delaney Mscba Giusepot Giordano Carmine Giordano Giuséppi Naples Carmine

Brooke Baker Weds Again Amid Scandal and Secrecy

Brooke Baker of New York and Washington, long linked to Martha Hitchborn, married Mary Graham Greenough, a Sunbury widow, at the St James Hotel after a New York Supreme Court divorce freed the groom. Secret license filings and cautious ministers marked the ceremony attended by a few relatives. Baker, once an eccentric U.S. marshal aide in the capital, was famed for his social ties and wealth, with roots in fashionable Philadelphia and Washington circles.

Philadelphia Brooke M. Baker New York Washington Clubman Martha James.g. Blaine Mary Graham Greenough Sunbury Baker Cornelia Suprema Court of Geker St. James Mr. Seip Brooke Baker Grubman United States Marchal Martha Hichborn Admiral Hichborn

Man Accused Over Fake Horse Tale In New York Court

Henry Grimm faced a Manhattan magistrate after claiming a sorrel horse followed him from Woodside to East Fifty-ninth Street. Police traced the horse and harness to a theft from Frank Chemelowski’s barn on Thomson Avenue. Magistrate Connorton doubted the animal’s testimony and held Grimm for examination.

New York Washington Post Connorton Long Island City Henry Grimm Grimm Thompson Avenue Flushing Avenue Woodside East Fifty-ninth Street Manhattan Schultz Twenty-fourth Precinct Frank Chemelowski Thomson Avenues Woodalde

Denied Change of Venue in Ratliff Assault Trial

Special to The Washington Port Marlinton W Va June 5 Judge Bennett refused a change of venue for Warwick Ratliff as his assault trial began on Ona Bird. Ratliff claimed local ire would taint the jury citing mob threats and social exposure. Ratliff’s counsel argued the case faced personal crisis in Pocahontas County amid hostile public sentiment.

Washington Marlinton W. Va C. ‘W.osenton Warwick Ratliff W. R. Bennett Ratliff Ona Bird Poscahontas Ratiff Bird Ratittr Histor Ozentow Retlif

Divorce Suit Alleges Wife Plot For Money

A man testifies that his wife conspired with others to extort large sums from him and his mother, recounting a sequence of alleged affairs, bribed social circles, and a costly marriage and separation. He cites an alienation-of-affection claim, naming incidents at the Colonial Theater and Endicott Hotel, and notes years of financial strain including $5,000 spent on his wife and another $5,000 on hotel arrangements after leaving home.

Néti Hine Endicott Fotel Upper West Side Knickerbocker Athletic Club Eighty-second Street

Marriage of Violinist Leonora Jacknor to Millionaire McLaughlin

Leonora Jacknor, renowned violinist, married Michael L. McLaughlin, Brook lyn real estate owner, in a quiet ceremony at the Hotel Bellevue. The bridegroom had been recently divorced from Celia Benjamin, and about twenty close friends attended. The Rev Arthur Little officiated, and the couple departed for New York after a brief reception.

Leonora Jacknor McLaughlin Boston Mass Leonora Jackson England Germany Bellevueta Michael L. McLaughlin Brooklyn Celia Benjamin Mr. McLaughlin Almple Arthur Little Second Congregational Ernest Little New York

99 00 Ladies Tan Liste Hose 70e

99 00 sale listing for Ladies Tan Liste Hose priced at 70e with white and beige options noted in a compact advertisement.

Tan Liste Hose Jee Howe

North Carolina Fight Address Reveals Political Stand

June 5 report notes Gov Rupert discusses address amid North Carolina political tensions. Incoherent fragments mention opposition and production statements, with reference to a potential course they had. The text suggests a debate over a policy measure and its effect on the state’s direction.

Rupert Jase Obae

Orchard's Black Tale of Murders Continues

The testimony recounts plot details against the Independence depot in Cripple Creek and Denver, with Orchard describing conspirators Haywood Pettibone and Simpkins, money trips to San Francisco, and attempts involving poison and explosives tied to railroad sabotage and mine-related violence. The narrative covers deceptions, arrests, and moves across Denver Cody Cheyenne and the Dakotas as Orchard links to the Peabody and Bullion mines case.

Orchard Haywood Pettibone Simpkins Gregory Dr . Orchard Kisw Independence Colorado Steve Adams Ponunto Jack Kirwan Drewie Cripple ‘Creek Denver Stiibone Ave Adams Ter Cheenne Charlie Neville Isisaw Moran Cheyenne Pettitone Neville Dakotas Demoxsy Fred . Bradley San Francisco Bradley Coeur d'Alenes Pat Bone Postal Telegraph Company

Three Months Contempt Claim in Tucker Case

A fragmented report notes a three month period tied to a contempt allegation in a United States Circuit matter involving defendant Tucker. The readable text references a five judge panel and a contempt claim, but further details are unclear from the OCR snippet.

United States Circuit Tucker

Italian Villagers Mob After Abbe Denounces Garibaldi

An Italian village audience in BicUy reacts with anger after an abbe denounces Garibaldi as a spurious hero during a sermon. The mob forces the abbe to seek protection from carabineers to escape.

BicUy Garibaldi Carabineera

Roosevelt urges patriotism in American tennis challenge

Special to The Washington Port reports President Roosevelt’s views on the international tennis competition and the American challengers. He urges all players and supporters to treat the event as a patriotic duty, stressing sacrifice and national pride in the contest against Britain for the International Cup.

Washington Port New York Roosevelt White House Charles B. Chapin Rochester N. Y Dwight F. Davis Ssritish London New York Lawn Tennis Club Chapin

Dancy Visit Shifts Attention in New Haven

Noted Afro American official John C. Dancy recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia spent several days in New York and is now in New Haven Conn. His New Haven visit draws interest from local African American leaders and clergy as bishops and officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church attend the New York annual conference nearby.

New York John C. Dancy District of Columbia Washington New Haven Conn Methodist Episcopal Church Roosevelt Taft Dancy New Jersey New England Satter A.M. E. Zion

Miss Julia Magruder Dying in Richmond Death Looms

Richmond Virginia June 5 Miss Julia Magruder the novelist had a slight rally today but her condition was pronounced hopeless by physicians. She battles heart disease and may die at any moment as doctors monitor her status.

Virginia Richmond Julia’ Magruder Miss Magruder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Watson Watson Ife Wallace Sire. Watson Miss Bryant Watacn Petty Central Office Starber Weir Balot Sylvester Leutenant Maj. Sylvester Reform School Navy New Willard Hotel Becker—Dunbar Marble Collegiate Church D. J. Bunnell Jessie EB. Dunbar Jackson Harvey Becker Johnson—Robinson West Eighty-seventh Street John F. Sten Mased John D. Robinson George Francis Johnson Morthivest Shaffer Newsrapre Realth Office Record Thomas G. Gillin Berths Smuck H. x. Spencer Richard Dynon Mary Douglas Frank X._ Bischott Francs Gleichaus Kathleen McMahan James F. Jackin Linwood M. Cobb Carrie BR. Reese R._L. Shipley Samuel J. Colling Louis C. Hecker J. M.o'brier Welby M. Farr Charlotte V. Urafe W. Johnson John F. le Barns Ivalne Jost W.lynn Edward G. Perry Julia M. Lay J. Mackin Harry A. Hamel May A. Stamler A. *. Caray Reed L. Brintoe Fulla C. Poe P. Jong T Rabie L. Drennon WL. Lacks le Herbert H. Hall Lydia C. Golden Rena Samuel G. Stewart Annie I. Haley O'Neal Emma T. Wathen Hex Herbert Cross Lela B. Blunt Ashland J.B. McLaughlin Willem L. Phipps Francina Grimt Martinsburg D. C. McLeod Annie G. Gittoy Chertes G. Dougherty Edith E. Keck Es ‘H. Butler Art Thomas Ford, Ky Emma Trént Wallace Radcliffe_ Millard F. Birch Ballston Inlet Thomas J. Lynch Cornelius Hebhardt Mary A. Tsherwood Derwool Ee ‘Snuther_ Frantz Clarence D. Holland Margaret M. Diggins J. 3M O’brien John W. Mebane Urbana My Yen F. Sammy Gertrude Wiliam H. Davenport George Johnson Allen HM Teylor John. Richart Howard Barnes Rosie Ward Shelton Miler Dover Davis Sallie L. Moffett Welch Brooklyn Police Young Burnett Ot.& Co Humphries Trinity College Burnett Burt’s Greater Stores Arthur’ Burt F St North Carolina San Fran Bunker Hill Idaho Apollinaris Een Caruso Droop’s Music Nouse Pennsylvania’ Ave Julia Magruder Bott Sorure & CO Lyd Greenwich St Dar
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