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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1907

Page

5

Dresser Separation Case Reveals Secret Marital Strife

New York June 22 Mrs Daniel Le Roy Dresser has sued for separation from her husband famed shipbuilder and financier the brother of Mrs George W Vanderbilt and Mrs John Nicholas Brown The case shows years of quiet estrangement and a custody dispute over their two children Susan Fish Dresser and Daniel Le Roy Dresser Jr The husband plans a court move to prevent the children leaving New York State while the couple agreed to live apart prior to final action The Dressers keep a country place at Oyster Bay and were prominent social figures before his fall from wealth and leadership of the American Shipbuilding Company and the Trust Company of America

New York Daniel LeRoy Dresser George W. Vanderbilt John Nicholas Brown Dresser Shipbuilding Trust Trust Company of America Dresser & Co Bago Susan Fish Dresser Daniel le Roy Dresser Limapury Oyster Bay Dressers Mr. Dresser American Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Steel Company Trust Company Merchants’ Association Seawanhaka Corinthian St. Anthony's

Calls Foraker Demagogue Declares Foraker a Blatant Demagogue

Maj Augustus P Blocksom A A stationed in Washington defends his record against United States Senator Foraker. He calls Foraker untruthful and a blatant demagogue after Foraker criticized army officers over the Brownsville Incident. Blocksom says he spoke in self defense and will not expand on his remarks.

Washington St. Louis Augustus P. Blocksom United States Foraker Brownsville Dias Xenia Ohio Maj. Blocksom Forker

Would Build Battle Ship for Navy Yard in New York

Brooklyn congressmen CALDER DUNWELL FITZGERALD LAW LINDSAY WALDO urge rapid construction of a 20 000 ton battleship at the New York Navy Yard in a telegram to Secretary Metcalf dated June 21 1807. They request no award until decisive steps are taken.

Brooklyn Congress Navy Yard Washington Post New York Calder the Navy Metcalf Victor H. Metcalf Washington, D. C Home of Representatives New York Navy Yard William WN. Calder Charles T. Dunwell John J. Fitzgerald Charles

Baby Drowns in Crock in Lockport Home

Ruth Mc Cabe, three, peered into a two gallon butter crock in her Lockport New York home and fell inside. The crock held only about eight inches of water but the child drowned before her parents could reach her. The tragedy occurred on June 23 and authorities report the child died at the scene.

Lockport N. Y Ruth McCabe Anaan

Egan Named Minister to Denmark to Begin Duties

Dr Maurice F Egan has been appointed Minister to Denmark and will assume duties on September 1 after a State Department meeting. The appointment was confirmed amid discussions with acting secretary to finalize the transition and start date.

Denmark Maurice F. Egan State Department Ani Actinae Secre Sera Ente Apse Capenhieen

Italian Barber Shot Train Wreck Victims Near Belden Kans

On a night bound for Chicago via the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad a shooting occurred on a westbound train near Belden Kansas. John Bello an Italian barber fired at fellow passengers wounding Mrs Morris Olaen and Mrs Harry Blakesley. V Topp aviator of St Paul Minnesota slept through the attack. Belle and Patsy Longobardi were arrested and removed at Goodland Kansas. The wives and nine children of the two Italians traveled to Denver and chose to return to Chicago rather than continue to San Francisco where the families started from Boston.

Vermouth Denver John Bello V. Topp Aviaijor St. Paul Minn Morris’ Olaen Harry Blakesley Mdteball

William Shunk Dead in Fortarrisburg Pa

William Shunk died at his residence near Fortarrisburg Pennsylvania. He was the son of Governor Shunk and a grandson of Governor Pollock. A renowned engineer, he led major Pennsylvania Railroad operations, directed the U S government survey for the Trans-Andean Railway in South America, and served as engineer for the construction of the New York elevated railway. He held prominent memberships in leading engineering societies in the United States and Europe and authored several texts on engineering.

Ftarrisburg Willian Shunk Shunk Gov. Shunk Gov. Pollock New York United States Europe

Fun Carnival for Grocers at River View Excursion

The Retail Grocers Protective Association plans its fifth annual excursion to River View on Wednesday June 2. A larger crowd is expected due to extra features including a repeat performance by Miss Cory B. Shreve's pupils from the New National Theater in Meg. Prizes include a gold watch and a diamond ring along with three bowling prizes and other amusements. Officers listed include President P. B. Otterback and secretary Gregory, with a full slate of trustees and officers.

P. B. Otterback J. F. Schneider J. H. Goodrich E. J. Fisher M. Goddard R. EB. Smith Ww. L. Hart Pumphrey Haight L. F. Lusby W. T. Davis P. PB. Patrick George E H. Bohannon C. V. Sparrow A. W. Fairfax J. E. Digele Gregory Charles F.diggs

Justice McComas Plans July Marriage to Mrs Upton Muir

Justice Louis McComas of the District Court of Appeals, ill yet to disrupt his nuptials, will wed Mrs. Upton Muir of New York between July 1 and 15. After a quiet ceremony, the couple will honeymoon, then reside at McComas’s new home on Connecticut and Wisconsin avenues.

Louis Mecomas District Court of Appeals Real K Street D . Taper Johnson Upton Muir New York Europe Wraigh Washington Justice McComas Connecticut Wisconsin Avenues

Patent Examiner Frank Skinner Resigns From Patent Office

Frank C Skinner chief of the division and longtime patent examiner resigns from the Patent Office. The patent commissioner accepts the resignation and will name a successor later. Skinner started in 1882 as a fourth assistant and rose to principal examiner in 1883. He led the classification division after Congress created a separate patent division. He hails from Massachusetts and studied at Lawrence High School MIT Annapolis Albany Law School.

Frank C. Skinner Holmead Avenue Prn Patent Office Tas Patents Skinner Congress Massachusetts Lawrence High School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Annapolis Naval Academy Albany Law School

Train Strike Injures Laborer Near Winthrop Heights

Angelo Djtonate a 35 year old Huilan laborer living at 2123 Montello Avenue was seriously injured yesterday morning when struck by a passenger train on the Baltimore and Chile Railroad near Winthrop Heights. He belonged to the track gang and was brushing by. witnesses warned him but he could not reach safety before the engine struck him. He was cut and brushed about the shoulders with internal injuries feared. He was taken to the Custal hospital cityward for treatment.

Angelo Djtonate Huilan Custal Pita

Senator Lucien Baker Dies After Street Wounding

Special to The Wachticton Fest reports former United States Senator Lucien Baker, a Republican who served from 195 to 10 Lak, was fatally wounded in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1871. He never fully recovered after being shot by Col. D. Rv. An Eby, and died today in Fulton County, Ohio.

Leavenworth Kana

Union to Order Strike Over Building Trades Workforce

The Trades Council plans a strike against multiple building projects in Washington. Hoisting engineers plasterers lathers iron workers and plumbers face lockouts as employers push non union labor to run sites. Pickets at Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio stations monitor arrivals to deter imported workers and secure potential returns.

Béecorde Ansee Havd Washington Union Mechanica Trades Council Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio Mienspd

Wants Marriage Annulled in Brooklyn Society Circles

Exclusive Brooklyn residents startled as Col William A Stokes of the Twenty third Regiment seeks an annulment of his marriage to the second Mrs Stokes on grounds he had a husband living when he wed her. The couple, living under one roof, were served with the complaint two weeks ago. Stokes, a noted national guardsman, recounts the disappearance and supposed death of Mrs Hitchins six years ago, after her first husband Joan Etchins left for the Klondike. Stokes learned she had not heard from him in years and claims he was legally dead. The Hitchins and Stokes families are prominent in New York, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Stokes owned a summer home at East Rockaway and once led Williamsburg Hospital.

Waitington Post New’ York St. Marks Avenue Brooklyn William A. Stokes Twentythird Regiment Stokes Col Long Island Cal. Stokes May Arthur Beal Minnie Lee Frederick Shaw Walter Jennie Col Stokes East Rockaway Williamsburg Hospital

Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama by Eithel Armes

A Washington woman Eithel Armes completed The Story of Coal and Iron in Alabama detailing Red Mountain and Alabama iron industry history. The work, edited by Trimar Aldrich and others, highlights early furnaces, mines, and regional development with anecdotes of industry leaders.

Washington Alabama Eithel Armés Miss Armes Advances Ife Ita Red Mountain Fron South Post Mapagines Trimar Aldrich Ata Whenia Alabame Nes Pratt” Consolidated Coal “Comneny Hatus Rhodes Eatter & OE Birming

Bell Ordered to Obey After Postmaster Transfer

James H. Belk, superintendent of delivery in Georgetown, faces a possible reassignment to the Washington Branch as postmaster and transfer from his current role. The decision rests with the First Assistant Postmaster General, with no action taken yet and names of potential successors undisclosed.

Jamés H. Belk Ivery Washington Post-Office Mamnen Bell Sdryiée Deliv Durin Aac Barn Department

Baby's Slayer Not Alone in Murder Case at Avondale

Washington Post special report from Avondale Pa details arrest of Irwin A. Lewis accused of murdering his five year old stepdaughter Mary Newlin. Chester County market attorney W W MacBrey questions alibi and signals a possible second arrest as investigations reveal family tensions and alleged kidnapping claims.

Washington Post Avondale W. W. Mac Brey Chester County Irwin A. Lewis Mary Newlin Irwin Lewis Mr. MacBhree MacEilree Lewis Macires MacHiree Hdna Newlin Lawrence Budnett

Massachusetts anti merger bill discussed at state house

Senator Lodge and Speaker Cole led a conference in Boston on June 22 over an anti railroad merger bill that passed third reading in the Massachusetts House. State Senator William Jaxon chaired the railroad committee as President Mellen of the New Haven railroad opposed the bill’s split officer ban and amendments. After a long day no action was taken but an amendment to address Mellen’s chief objection was anticipated for Monday.

Senator Lodge Massachusetts Boston Henry Cabot Lodge John N. Cole House of Representatives William Jaxon Legislative Committee On Railroade State House Charles. S. Mellen New York New Haven,and Hartford Railroad Mellen Beng Cole Melle

Hotels and Guests Across Cities Mentioned in Registry

A fragmented OCR list shows hotel guests and residents linked to Metropolitan Raleigh National and other hotels across cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia Harrisburg Richmond Akron Maine California Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Missouri etc. Names repeatedly appear with wives and companions, indicating a large social register snippet.

Baltimore H. B.carmichael John Norton Metropolitan William H. Misybeck National James Bradley Riggs Boston H. . Lynch Raleigh H. M. Anthvind H. J. Sager Chicago T. F.de Ganna Charles F. Murray W. Gibson Part Ki. Parsona Motroi Tan Aee Bhaw Leon Weiss Bene Walter Roit Flaleigh Ambrose Lee F. Edmondson I. Frohtel L. H. Ocello James ‘T. Sutherland C. Br Dane Istpledend Na Honal W. Hyghyiny Wiliam H. Theopald W. G. Boer BE Wilson I ‘New Wien Philip J. Curran William Howey Willam Jardind C.J. Jsmaine John CG. Quinn Itiges Newton Wea Ate John B. Wilson J. Fo. Wood Shoxeham Kenym Hiladelphta HH Mccann Wits Raymond A. Gerwin Luty Gerwie Cora Gervtz Rhoade Gerwig Samuel 3. Shapiro Mra W. EH. Modelry New Wilard Wales W. R. Balsinger Shoreham Richmond

Foreign notes and names scattered in Tokyo report

Fragmentary item lists several individuals and places such as Tokyo Japan Arlington Canada and New Willard with scattered references to mergers or trademarks. The unreadable text hints at a page 4 second section entry about a brand or offer but lacks coherent detail.

Men to Govern Policemen's Association Officers Named

Tomorrow the Policemen's Association holds its annual election at the Police Court building at Sixth and D streets NW. Officers and ticket details were announced by Secretary Thompson, listing candidates for president and treasurer and other positions.

Blistoste’ Association Policemen's Association Polics Court Polia Thompson C. BE. Aa R. i Bee Ediccta Ap En de Veers A Holtz

Col. George R. Colton Reports Santo Domingo Affairs

Col George R Colton Dominican Customs Administrator for two years arrived in Washington after a brief conference with Acting Secretary Bacon at the State Department He says Santo Domingo affairs are satisfactory and foresees no obstinate difficulty in the Dominican treaty with expectations of ratifications exchange soon.

State Department George R. Colton Santo Domingo Washington Bacon New York Col Colton Santomingo

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