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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1907

Page

6

Mayor's raid on park leads to mass arrests in Maryland

Police led by Mayor Garrett raid a park on a Sabbath enforcement sweep. Colling accompanied by officers, arrests include Frank Winer Roscoe Roach Willard Powell and many others. Names of employees and relatives of officials were recorded for trial.

Maryland Frank Winer Roscoe Roach Willard ¥.Powell Smith Brown George F. Howard Minnie Kath Edward Bonwell John Carew Arthur Wilson Roy Jones Charles W. Windsiow Reed Smith Les A Talusky Lisle Husband D Buckingham W. F. Murray Mrs L. Buckingham L Combs Avram Giwn Mary Garrett Laune Garrett Taylor Harry Kamidy J. F. Collins Nicholas C Cabutts A W. Moon D B. MacLeod R Btrattan JF Glachetth J Macker J. Meéjers H C. Naiii B M Tamsell A.W. Saunders E. Minnick J L Schmidt Veedin Philips Stetz Henry Horton Hoybe Bsg

First Autoist Off in New Gien Echo Case

In Gien Echo the first speeding arrest under the new city charter ended with Julian Woodwell freed after locals claimed the car traveled eleven miles per hour. Henry Buckley of a local auto agency was fined 15 dollars. Mayor Garrett noted the agency often has a chauffeur arrested and that he would receive the fine money.

Gien Garrett Marshal Collins Julian E .Woodwell Mount Pleasant Street Collins Woodwell Cabin John Bridge Collins Buckley Tuie & Regular Account Buckley

Bathing Suits Spark New Atlantic City Crowds

Atlantic City sees a sudden heat wave drawing large crowds to the seashore as trains from New York and Philadelphia bring vacationers. Fifteen lifeguards on duty are overwhelmed. volunteers assist on busy beaches as police enforce a new city law barring showy bathing attire. No arrests reported.

Washington Post Atlantic City New York Philadelphia

Trains Crash Near Pittsford Kills Four

Four persons died and eight injured in a New York Central Auburn branch wreck near Mitchells farm east of Pittsford on June 23. Train No 230 collided head on with a freight while rounding a sharp curve. the smoker car telescoped, a fire broke out but was put out quickly.

Rochester Mitchell's Farm Pittsford Auburn New York Central Railroad

TWO KILLED IN AUTO CRASH NEAR PARIS

A Washington Post report from Dieppe describes an auto crash between Dieppe and Paris that killed John Ryan an American engineer his wife and child and his mother in law Mrs Ryan a mechanic. the mother in law suffered both arms broken while others escaped serious injury Mr Ryan a representative of an American carriage firm in Paris said the crash occurred as the car tried to avoid a cart drawn by three horses. Movements of Ocean Steamers list arrivals at Havre La Provence and Queenstown sailing and other European port calls.

Washington, Post Dieppe Here Paris John Ryan Hig France Adee Gen Thatkara Berith Cannes Bt Raphael Agay Geh Mrs .Thackara

Adee's 1800 Mile Bicycle Journey From France

Alvey Adee, deputy secretary of state, recounts six weeks of cycling through France with an average daily distance of about ten miles, noting mostly solitary travel and a dramatic incident near Agay where a car crash killed a chauffeur and injured three others. He describes preferring steady, moderate riding and occasional rail travel on windy days, and mentions keeping in touch with the American embassy.

Adee Mir Adee Piton Mareefiles Met’ Ades Marret Dieppe Ades Europa Ralley Nes

Artist Gibson Returns From Paris Vacation

Special to The Washington Post, New York, June 8 Charles Dana Gibson, the artist, returned today from Paris where he studied oils since December 1905. He is here for a few months vacation and will speak chiefly at his place Park Harbor Islesburgh Me. He said one American summer vacation is worth three abroad and noted peasant talk in the south of France about Mr. Roosevelt.

Alvey Ades France Adam Adee Mr. Ades Wankinston Poat New York Charles Dana Gibsom Paris Irene Langhorne Park Harbor Islesburough America Rodose Veit Hoozevelt

Sculptor After His Pay for Harrisburg Capital

New York sculptor George Gray Barnard, charged with creating the heroic marble groups for Pennsylvania’s new state capital at Harrisburg, arrived from Cherbourg aboard the St Fad. He says the plaster casts of two grand groups remain to be reproduced in marble, despite financial strain and an oral contract with the commission that he says allowed for personal sacrifice. Barnard mortgaged nearly everything to secure the commission, has $13,000 still to be paid, and hopes to complete the works in Carrara if funds are found.

Washington Post New York Dune George Gray Barnard Harrisburg Cherbourg Pannsylvania Ca Pitel Cdémandaion Bernard Barnard T Hawin A. Abbey France Barnarg Revelvda Sind Carrara Markls Tdis

Detective Rescues Father-in-Law From Page One Workhouse

Special to The Washington Post June 23. Detective Arthur Carthick of West Thirty-seventh Street station intervened at Westside Court to stop Henry Dubbin, a Cooperstown farmer, from being sent to Blackwell's Island workhouse for failing to identify himself. The officer identified Dubbin in Riverside Park after he was nabbed Saturday evening while trying to locate his son-in-law.

Worhcigrise Washington Post New York Arthur Carthick West Thirty-seventh Street Westside Court Joelaw Henry Dubbin Cooperstown Blackwell’s Island Caimick Behid Detive Curnifek Lia Ara Dropbin Pbedhn Riverside Park

Three Die in Potomac Drowning Tragedy

Richard Owens of Langdon DC and Charles Jackson a colored man drowned in the Potomac while swimming near Alexandria. Richard Page, a laborer from 411 Hountown Place SW, fell from Arsenal Wharf during a midnight fishing trip. his body recovered near the wharf after searches. Clark and Windsor Taylor, companions, faced investigation but were released after their statements. Jackson's body was recovered late at Smoot's Wharf Alexandria.

Potomac River Richard Owens Langdon Q. C Reform Charles Jackson Smoot’s Wharf Alexandria Richard Page Arsenal Wharf Young Gwens Twenty-second Baltimore Bridge St Erarhok Hountoon Place Harry J. Clark G ‘Street Windsor - Taylor N Street Young Page Arsenal Page Arid Clark Charles Gross Clark's Court Southtrest Paul Underwood Mclane Avenue Pase Taylor Washington Harbor Jackson Smoot Acid Company

Irish MP Dolan seeks reelection after resigning seat

Irish member Tyne Charles J. Dolan of Laitrim North plans to resign his Commons seat and appeal to constituents for a new election. The Irish League resolutions urging MPs to resign were defeated. Dolan had severed ties with the Irish party but refused to resign. John Redmond spoke at Wexford inaugurating a memorial to 1793 rebels, warning British rulers to grant freedom or face renewed resistance.

Dudith Tyne Charles J. Dolan House of Commons John H. Redmond Wexford

Inspection of Railway Tracks Urged by Rail Workers Union

June 23 Kaisha City President Roosevelt and state governors urged to aid the Nations Union Bellwax trackmen in a campaign for railway track safety. J I Sheppard of Fort Scott Kansas secretary writes the government or state should inspect and ensure tracks are repaired and properly patrolled. He notes other industries have state inspection but railroads lack such oversight.

fBracknex World Ent Kaisha City Roosevelt Netions Union Bellwax Grackmen J. I. Sheppard Fort Scott Kane Bey

Sheridan Sets World Record in Greek Plate Throw

Sheridan of the Italian-American Athletic Club established a new world mark at the Mayomenis games at Celtic Park by throwing the Greek plate 136 feet 10 inches, surpassing his own record set last year by 17 inches.

Sheridan Hatle New York Sime Martn Sheridan Celtic Park

Baby Rules Station Home Visit Delights Florence Girl

Two year old Florence Groff daughter of iron worker Charles Groff was found along with police at Lafayette Park then taken to the station house by Officer Sides. She strayed from her parents who were not located until evening. The child shared a police officers' badge and a bunch of edibles, then was taken to the matron of the house of defense for safe keeping.

Florence Groff Charles M. Groff FE Street Lafayette Park Janit Pokerman Ant Kearns Bergegnt Kearns House of Defenon

Sun Sizzles Washington Breese Cooling Prostrations

Heat wave grips Washington as Breese area residents seek relief. Cooler suburbs and riverfront areas attract crowds seeking shade and milder breezes while officials urge hydration and safety precautions amid high temperatures.

Heat records mark Washingtons July day in 19th-century style

Yesterday's heat drew crowds to suburban resorts and river outings as families flocked to cooling options. Weather data showed Vicksburg at 92 degrees hottest, Helena at 48 was coldest. Washington compared favorably with New Orleans and Cincinnati at 90 degrees.

Washington Jamestown Wiblic Weather Bureau Helena Mont Vicksburg

Texas Bars Consumptives From Entry

Special to The Washington Host Austin Texas June All persons suffering from tuberculosis in an advanced state are to be debarred from entering Texas Dr W H Brumby state health officer said to night that within a few days he will issue a proclamation establishing rigid quarantine pattern all persons affected with tuberculosis in any degree In doing this he places tuberculosis in the same category with yellow fever and amebic. Dr Brumby has just returned from a trip of investigation to points in southwest Texas where he says he found several persons who had just entered the State suffering with tuberculosis

Washington Austin Tex Texas Brumby de. Brumby Téwas

Carlos to drop Franto amid Lisbon censorship strain

Reported turmoil in Portugal over dissolution of the government and dictatorship under Premier. Rumors from Lisbon and Madrid suggest pressure on King to replace Franco. A private telegram claimed Franco aboard a royal yacht named Amelia, though the vessel is not a cruiser.

Habib Pont Paris Lisbon Frances Franco Kite Cé

Pursue Chinese Rebels Reported Near Fu Chow Front

Amongama on June 23 reports Gena Switen Badabe of Fu Chow and Mah of Chow pursuing scattered Febels in Southern Fokten. A6tal Hoh of Chang Chow investigates many decaitats while bel manifestoes are said to be printed in Japanese. Letters rebuking revolutionary leaders for precipitancy have been encaptured.

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Fairbanks Addresses St John’s Day Commemoration

Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks spoke at the sixth annual St John’s Day tribute in Indianapolis. He addressed immortality before the Scottish Rite Masons and related Masonic bodies, honoring two brother members who died during the year. The ceremony was held at the Scottish Rite temple in Todjemapolie.

Indianapolis Lodge Indianapolis Ind Charles W. Fairbanks Valley of Todjemapolie

Gar Robbery Aboard Pullman Car Near Washington

Thieves slashed suit cases on a Pennsylvania train en route from Philadelphia to Washington. Knives emptied pockets of trousers, stealing money from Maj. Charles P. Keifer A U S A and others. Detectives investigated but no suspects or motive yet established.

Washington Charles F. Keifer William Lewis Bothera Pennsylvania Fuad Philadelphia Maj Charles PF. Kelfer Washington Barracks Charles A. McDermott William Levis Vermont Avenue T.js. Mulligan Mulligan Pennsylvania Railroad Grant Chicago May Ketter Bergt Carter Central Office Potter Maj. Keifer

Ventriloquist’s Haunting Prank Blankets Maryland Funeral

Special to the Washington Post reports Raimuel Johnson a ventriloquist caused chaos at a Denton Maryland funeral when he allegedly made a voice from the casket saying let me down easy mourners fled in fright and he was arrested on disorderly conduct charges after the incident drew a crowd and national attention.

Washington Post Wilmington Denton Md Raimuel Johnson Johnson Falth

Orient Impresses Booth on Japanese Chinese Trade

Salvation Army founder William Booth, returning from the Orient to London, praised Chinese and Japanese qualities and predicted their peaceful global rise in trade. He warned Japan would defend its gains if attacked. Also report: hockey player Hed Stuart drowned in Belleville after playing in New York and Canadian teams.

London William Booth Salvation Army Hay Hod” Siart Shettar Montreal Quebecy Belleville Hed” Stuart Canada New York City

Rather Queer From Ghirigh News

A quirky exchange discusses brain versus voice and a parvenu wife. The Man-A scientist theorizes severed heads can think without speech while the Woman-That’s queer notes speech as easier than thought. A Chicago News snippet ponders the meaning of parvenu through a wife whose husband earned wealth in trade.

Ghirigh News Chicago News Little Willie

Electric Cars Collide Injuring Several Near Four Mile Run

A rear end collision between two Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway trains near Four Mile Run injures several people about 124 o’clock this morning. A deadhead train struck the first, forcing a sudden stop at the power house area. A woman leaped from an open window to a ditch, another woman followed into the darkness. The crew failed to identify her. Several men suffer scratches and bruises. one person named Nona is seriously injured.

Washington, Alexandria Mount Vernon Four Mile Run Washington Nona

Weather Conditions Report From Shapt of Agriculture

The Weather Bureau notes atmospheric changes with the Atlantic high blocking eastward movement of a Western low. Thunder showers persist near the Appalachians except Virginia and North Carolina. Alabama, Lake region, Ohio valley, Mississippi valleys, and Montana report thunderstorms. Forecasts expect showers in the Ohio Valley and New England areas, with warm conditions east of the Rockies and varied coastal winds. Local report lists midnight to 10 pm temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sun hours, and temperatures for other cities.

Shapt Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Atlantic Coast Appalachians Virginia North Carolina Alabama Lake Ohio Ama Mississippi Montana Idaho Utah Nevada Rocky Mountains Leake Ohio Valley New England Middle Atlantic States Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Coast Ane Gulf Coast

Tide and Sun Tables and Labor Conference

Tide tables show high tides at 6 17 2 and 8 07 pm low tides at 12 61 8 and 1 10 pm. A typographical union leader MM Lynch arrived in Washington and plans a conference with Labor Commissioner Neill on his return from Norfolk, touching on the telegraphers strike.

Nes MM. Lynch International Typographical Union Washington Neill Norfolk

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