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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
4
In Beziers a mutiny by about 490 soldiers, largely winegrowers, disrupted the Seventeenth infantry at Agde. Civilians handed cartridges to wavering troops, shots were fired, and a stampede followed. Gen Bailloud urged surrender. troops returned to Agde with promises of leniency and must report by tomorrow noon.
In Odessa on June 21 a detachment of troops arrested seventy socialists after they assembled in a restaurant. Since Parliament was dissolved about 3,000 have been arrested. A shop was struck by a bomb from terrorists after the owner refused to fund their activities, leaving one dead and fifteen wounded.
Editor notes long delays in soldier pay at Camp Captain John Smith Jamestown Virginia. Enlisted men face overdue wages of nineteen days while officers are paid promptly. Families depend on regular pay. soldiers endure hardship as pay lags affect mothers wives children and daily life near Washington.
Rabid stray cat killed after biting several neighborhood children near Fourth and M streets southeast. Howard James, bitten, is at Pasteur Institute in Baltimore. another child needs Pasteur treatment costing about 116.50 dollars. Associated Charities seeks funds. only 17 dollars pledged so far.
Maj James E Bell, longtime Washington post office superintendent, faces rank reduction and salary cut of about 600 dollars annually, possibly July 1 transfer to Grand A Georgetown. Postmaster Barnes has not finalized the move and declined to comment while officials and staff seek motives. Meanwhile a road in Rock Creek Park is ordered closed for the new Butler crossing due to space and safety concerns.
A young woman named Love Gause died by her own hand after a quarrel with a young man she cared for. Her mother discovered her body. The deceased had previously expressed affection and had a prior self harm attempt.
Funeral arrangements set for Mrs Helen Armour who died after fourteen weeks of heart trouble. Born in Salem Missouri in 1847, she moved to Washington in 1866 and helped organize the Humane Society of the District. Survived by husband Captain Robert Armour and siblings. Interment in Arlington Cemetery to be private. Rev George Bailey to officiate.
Frank A Earl born in Georgetown and known as Howard A West was convicted of first degree murder at Sidney Ohio for killing William B Leg on April 20 with partner Frank Walker. His long police record in Washington included housebreaking, past sentences, and a maimed left hand from prison. He faced the electric chair with calm after a two hour deliberation.
Assistant Secretary Edwards plans to decide the fate of the two draftsmen involved in a Wednesday altercation in the Treasury supervising architect's office. Henry Woodson, the injured party, seeks an investigation led by Charles Kemper while William Rider remains silent. With Acting Supervising Architect Kemper and Taylor away, the inquiry will inform possible discharge decisions and potential resignations as Cook and Woodson face fallout. Bedford Brown, who resigned, pursues work with a New York firm amid growing tension.
Organizing committee invites applications for a ten day sailing cruise from Annapolis to Jablestown and Norfolk and back along Chesapeake Bay. The trip opens July 10 with additional two week camp at an Essex River site near Chesapeake region under association secretaries.
Ailments such as boils eczema indigestion and headaches are claimed to be cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla which purports to cleanse the blood and restore healthy body function. The ad urges readers to take it this spring.
Rev Clement Brown resigns as rector of the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension. His successor will be named after Bishop Satterlee returns from vacation, not before September. Satterlee sought Chaplain Pierce U. S. A. to lead summer services but failed. Reeves and Kramer, vestrymen, oversaw duties.
Commander Cameron Winslow of the Charleston was cleared by the Treasury Department after a San Diego seizure of wine and curios. The duty totaling $20 was paid and officials found no intent to defraud the United States.
Washington traveling shoe salesman Lipphard, held on a Supreme Court warrant in Washington for nonsupport, claims President Roosevelt is behind his arrest. He says a son wrote to the press describing his wife’s destitution and that the letter was sent to Superintendent Sylvester. Lipphard left home penniless after years of hardship, insisting he faced long persecution and that his family’s happiness triggered his departure.
The Travelers' Protective Association of America wrapped its tenth annual convention in Norfolk, with a full morning session. Milwaukee Wisconsin chosen as next meeting site. New officers include President W B Johnson of Knoxville and Vice Presidents Herbert Ross Philadelphia and Johannse Natchez. Directors announced include George W Smith and Fred Kt. B Senavinen among others. Two-year and one-year terms selected for various posts.
Willis Reed Speare, a noted Washington undertaker who oversaw burials for many prominent figures and exhumed the body of John Wilkes Booth, died at his 940 F Street residence after eleven weeks of illness. He was 56, survived by a brother Frank A. Speare, and his funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM with services by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe.
Thomas Dillard a colored man was convicted and jailed for six months by Judge Kimball for purchasing liquor for fourteen to seventeen year old boys. The witnesses were the youths who paid 75 cents for a pint and a half of whisky and received three drinks. Police indicate the minor Ratto was found intoxicated on the street.
Former Gov Pennypacker testified before the capitol investigation commission for over four hours. He defended the board of public grounds and buildings while asserting if contractors cheated the state, treason and perjury lay with the guilty parties. He said Archi tect Huston and John H Sanderson were chosen as best available for the project. May 2 in Harrisburg, emphasizing board duties and governor’s limited role.
Brother McCloskey of Georgetown University was bitten on face and arms by a large St Bernard while patting the dog on campus yesterday morning. The animal fled and was detained for rabies testing by veterinary experts.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce plans a series of meetings at the Arlington Hotel to push building a new chamber home. Committees on building membership and retail trade, led respectively by Charles J Bell and Capt James F Oyster, will report on sites, applications, and the plan to raise about 3400,000 for a business headquarters. The board and full chamber will convene Monday evening to discuss the proposal and secure member endorsement.
A Long Island theft report lists residences from Freeport to Merrick with losses ranging from $900 to $5,000. Victims include Philander R. Jennings and William J. Kenny, plus Cedarhurst, Hempstead, and Hewlett residents. A racehorse, Parkville Prince, stolen January 16, is recovered in Freeport, with a standing $1,200 reward.
Col Henry G Williams formerly of Wilson North Carolina and longtime Washington resident and former head of the document and files room of the House of Representatives is critically ill at his apartment in the Henriettd on W street northwest.
The First Division Naval Battalion of the District National Guard held a dinner at Queen Cafe before next week’s Ruflé match at Congress Heights. Speakers included Lieut. Fok Doyle Carmady and Adjutant Get District Militia, with talks on anticipated cruiser operations beginning July 18 and past naval adventures.
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