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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
The trial recounts Elizabeth Loving's account of an attempted assault by Estes in mountains, followed by her father's emotional confession and the fatal gunfire. Witnesses describe the ride, drink history, and the confrontation that led to the shootings, with defense seeking insanity consideration.
Witnesses testified Judge Loving’s changed appearance and erratic behavior after the shooting. Dr. Tunstall said Loving seemed deranged, with remarks blaming Estes for harming his daughter. The defense planned to finish its case while the State prepared rebuttal as the trial neared completion.
Mrs Den State Knower Drayton, Manhattan society woman, wins an interlocutory divorce from Henry Coleman Drayton, grandson of Mrs William Astor. The case, filed in Westchester, was sealed by order of Justice Tompkins. Drayton was born 1883 and later married Miss Constance Knower. The story traces their troubled marriage and earlier New Jersey divorce action. A separate item reports a saloon at 148 M Street Southeast robbed of $96 cash, cigars, and whisky.
Daniel Le Roy Dresser, brother of Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt, petitions Supreme Court Justice Blanchard to bar Emma B. Dresser from taking their two children abroad during ongoing separation proceedings. Lawyers debate desertion and funds while the judge reserves decision, noting potential England travel plans for the summer.
Nicholas Warner a 21 year old colored laborer was arrested after a chase on Grant avenue northwest by Sergeant Lord Flather and Patrolman McQuade of the Second precinct. He is charged with cutting the throw of Adam Lawson at 18 Logan Street Northwest during a Monday night assault. Lawson died hours later at Homeopathic Hospital. Warner admitted the act claiming self defense. Warner's wife was arrested as a witness and sent to the House of Detention. The coroner's inquest will be held at the morgue with Warner's wife and several colored youths among witnesses.
Chairman George Swaitney announces a women’s walking and field events carnival at Marshall Hall with the Alumni Association. Activities include distance throwing, 50 and 100 yard dashes, hurdles, jumping, and various races for women and alumni, medals, badges, and prizes.
Yesterday's heat peaked near 96 degrees as a scorching Sunday followed by a 95 or 96 degree reading downtown by 4 PM. Weather officials forecast cooler conditions with possible showers and relief on the way, while noting records and near normal June temperatures.
Dr Richard D. Harlan sails from New York as a special investigator for George Washington University. He will study political science programs in Paris and London to adopt best features for the university's new College of Political Sciences. Harlan expects a lengthy trip to review courses and report on institutional practices.
At Howard University executive committee meeting, V W Fairfield resigned after over twenty years as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is placed on Carnegie Foundation and granted an annual life income of 1300 dollars. Edward L Pa elected professor. Parks a Northwestern graduate and former instructor, later president of Simpson College Iowa, then professor at Gammon Theological Seminary. W P Hay resignation accepted as head of biology and chemistry at Washington High and Western High School. W Tunnell resigns as supervisor of colored public schools to resume history professorship. Edward P Davis named instructor in academy and assistant to librarian.
Commissioner Macfarland and Commissioner West announce intensified dust control on Pennsylvania Avenue with more frequent sprinkling by Twohey’s wagons. Work targets quicker completion, though engineers say daylight is required and night work impractical, urging public patience while repairs proceed.
The Revenue and Inspection Branch of the Water Department promoted several from skilled labor to inspectors led by Engineer Commissioner Morrow. Promotions include T. Johnson, R. Kern, B. Darling, J. G. Smyser, R. I. Smith and others with salaries ranging from 800 to 900 per year. Resignations of Albert Marks and Henry Beck were accepted, F. Warner laid off, and J. O Crank appointed tapper at 900. Building permits issued for improvements at 1119 Fairget, Buena Vista, and Florida Avenue properties. Dog licenses expire June 30 with new licenses and tags required after July 1.
Commissioner West approved the recommendations by May Sylvester naming Jeter Baker John Bernhard and James P Cochran as special policemen and re appointing Harry Hand of 43 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest as special officer President Diaz and West received a letter from Mexico expressing appreciation for the presentation of conditions and a recent magazine article by Jon What Does the Future Hold for Mexico.
Junk shop workers prompted alarm when two colored youths wheeled in a mock bomb fashioned from an iron ball and drag. Superintendent Collins calmly removed the object, noting it harmless, then sent it to Indian Head for expert inspection with Navy Bureau officials awaiting results.
Mrs Margaret Shaw aged eighty five died at 5 pm yesterday at her son W C Shaw’s home in Cleveland Park from pneumonia after a week of illness. Born in County Down Ireland she came to the United States as a child and spent most of her life in Canada. Survived by five children W C Shaw of Shaw & Brown jewelers Mrs William McPherson of Toronto Mrs A G Davis of Paris Miss Jean Shaw of Niagara Falls Miss Margaret Shaw of New York and John F Shaw of Washington. Funeral arrangements pending with services likely at St Alban's under Rev George Bratenahil.
Coroner M H Austin led an inquest into a body found in the Potomac river about a mile above Cabin John Bridge. The verdict: death caused by accidental drowning with no foul play evident. The deceased, likely drowned about ten days ago, had a decomposed body and turned pockets were deemed normal for time in water. Also notes an Eastern Star outing planned for tomorrow with child entertainment and special transport.
Carrie Nation was arrested for a second time in three weeks on the charge of orderly conduct after a taxing night. Unable to post $25 bail, she spent the night in the House of Detention and would appear in Police Court in the morning. She began touring on BH street with a crowd following and visited saloons and cafes, including John Driscoll’s saloon at 625 D Street NW, where she clashed over a cigarette and denounced vices before Patrolmen Hunt and Lawton arrested her.
Weather report notes cooler Atlantic conditions with a weakening South Atlantic high and a Western high over the Dakotas. Scattered thunderstorms reported in New England, South Atlantic, East Gulf States, and western Lake region. Local showers likely Middle Atlantic and New England Wednesday and Thursday with general cooling. Winds forecast along major coasts and lakes. Temperature data given for midnight through evening with highs near 89 and lows around 72. Special river bulletin reports clear rivers at Marpers Ferry, WVa.
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