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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
6
Secretary Taft details possible private contracts for canal work and a clerical reorganization on the Isthmus. He confirms no resignations by key commissioners, notes plans for staff reductions, and outlines oversight by Washington on purchasing and disbursement.
Developments in Oklahoma following Judge Pancoasts injunction altering the constitutional convention timetable disrupt Secretary Tafts summer plans. He aimed to speak before the Republican Hate convention and attend the Oklahoma gathering around mid August. Now he may stay in Washington briefly, then seek rest in Canada.
In June 500000 cubic yards were removed from the Culebra Cut despite steam shovel strikes and heavy rains. The output, though below potential due to delays, was praised as splendid and attributed to the efforts of Lieut Cor Geothals, the chief engineer, and his staff.
Fong You, representing the Celestial Kingdom, is accused by Policeman McCarthy of selling fireworks before the Fourth and placing them on sale prematurely. At Sixth precinct, Sergeant Evans handling the case as boys bought crackers near Fong’s shop on Pennsylvania Avenue. After collateral was posted, the Chinaman was released pending arraignment in Police Court. Report by Southern Change Denied states no switch planned for Southern Railway passenger offices.
Services were conducted for Henry Volker after his drowning last Monday afternoon near Glymont Maryland with Reverend C. H. Butler presiding at Keller Memorial Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon. Relatives and friends attended as floral displays filled the church and interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Special to The Washington Post New York June 28 drivers for the American Ice Company halted work citywide halting ice for over 2 000 drivers and leaving hospitals and residents with no supply Montreal to supply the demand independents rushed to meet needs as union officials demand recognition of their Ice Wagon Drivers Union agents.
A shell earrings pair and a leather work basket once owned by Pocahontas will be shown at the Jamestown Exposition. The items arrived in New York and, per Treasury Assistant Secretary Reynolds, were admitted free of duty.
The American Bankers Association filed a protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission aiming to bar express companies from handling money orders and related exchange services. If unresolved, bankers threaten to push Congress for a domestic Parcels Post law to curb express firms into broader banking competition. Endorsed by Chicago lawyers John Miller and George Packard, the dispute pits major banks against large express firms in a fight seen as self preserving and far reaching.
The Association of Oldest Inhabitants plans a July Fourth gathering at Josby S Noyes's Alton farm near Sligo Montgomery County Md. Members, families and friends will assemble at the Rigg House at 10 am to board a chartered street car to the country home for a day of commemorations and speeches, with the special car departing in the evening.
Liebermann and Hawn announce multiple sales including 152 S Street NW to Howard L. Wilkins for 12500 dollars and a large studio rear. Other transfers include Clarence F. Normant on New York Avenue fronting ninety feet. Eugene A Byrnes at 2589 Thirteenth Street. Lewis Breuninger purchasing Irving Street frontage for three new brick houses. George Russell at 19 Twelfth Street NE with Willam Minnix.
After five hours the jury in the Police Court case of Alexander P. Riedel and Harry Kennard said no agreement was reached on charges of obtaining money by fraud in selling alleged bogus Masonic degrees. They were discharged and face a second trial. The defense claimed the Atlantis Order of Masons was genuine and that neither man infringed on the recognized Masonic order.
Samuel Richardson was convicted by a jury in Crime Court No 2 of assault with a dangerous weapon and sentenced by Justice Gould to eight years in Moundsville Penitentiary. He allegedly attacked James Wilkins with a razor on May 7 at Seventh and O streets. Also sentenced was Willa Cear ee, colored, who pleaded guilty to housebreaking for breaking into Mrs. Holliday's store on May 31. A Sacred Concert by the Naval Gun Factory Band was announced for Randle Highlands, with Sunday performances all summer from 3 to 6 p.m. and transport details to the area via Pennsylvania Avenue.
Annie Thompson of 248 Messmore Street Northwest is locked up at the Tenth precinct station charged with grand larceny in the theft of a $9 250.50 diamond pin and other clothing items found at her home after detectives recovered the pin hidden in a box of starch. Complainant Mrs. Richard Adams of 1701 Park Road identified the loss and the investigation led to a pin valued at 250 and a diamond horseshoe pin restored to EF. Co. Stevens of Commercial National Bank. No arrest in another case as William Hawkins reports the pin was found by a friend after being left at a store to be valued. Additional losses reported include jewelry from King & Dugan and a pearl set ring from Mrs. E. D. Durand, plus a pocket theft from Ebenezer Birtavelt and a stolen bathtub lining at a vacant house. William E. Scott reported a $10 wallet loss on the Balti_more depot train arrival.
Lee R Martin of the bankrupt Martin Brothers realty brokers will testify before Referee Edward McCalmont as creditors seek a clear ledger for the last two years. Only about 2000 dollars in assets are known, held by the trustee A Coulter Wells, with aims to uncover further assets and potential dividends. The case also probes Thomas R Martin's Baltimore lunacy finding to possibly relocate testimony. Creditors urge District Attorney Baker to act. Joseph D Sullivan notes no sale intent for Lots 7 and 9 in square 784 and Lot 23 in square 57, restraining order granted after nonappearance.
Mrs Louise Murdock Keith daughter of W C Murdock and descendant of William Murdock of Maryland was buried Thursday at Rock Creek Cemetery. She aided church affairs and Indian and colored education. first wife of Rev Wentworth Childs, St Albans rector. Survived by daughter Marianne Murdock Mills of Arte.
Chicago June 28 Jung Chytraus announced that the Illinois law intended to regulate cigarette sales is invalid because the body prohibited sales, broader than the title. The act would have taken effect July 1. The Anti Cigarette League will appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Kingdom, owned by Elijah Sandford and the Holy Ghost and Us colony of Shiloh in Rockland Maine, is being rebuilt for a long voyage believed to target Palestine. Sandford returns from the Holy Land with a colony of about 100. details of the destination are unconfirmed. George W. Crosby was re elected business agent of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, with wages up 2 cents per hour and a half day Saturdays.
A Navy bull terrier owned by Lieut Hart is missing after three separate escapades since June. Blithers wandered from New York to Norfolk and Washington, riding boats and escaping custody, before being found on deck and later tied in a cellar. A chewed rope hints at his latest disappearance.
The Masonic Temple Association of the District filed a deed of trust on the corner property at Thirteenth street and New York avenue to secure a $250,000 ten year first mortgage bonds due July 1, 1917. Denominations were changed to $1,000 $500 and $100 with an additional $69,000 second mortgage bonds planned, not in the deed. Property described as lot 8 in square 287 conveyed to American Security and Trust Company and Union Trust Company by J. H. Smal Jr president and John H. Olcoit secretary.
The second annual banquet of the A. B. Pugh Sunday school class of Mount Vernon Place M E Church South was held at Freund's in Washington. Guests included Rev. Charles Alvin Smith and A. L. Dietrich. The event featured talks by church leaders and musical selections. The class, organized fifteen years ago by Rev. C. D. Bulla, has about sixty five to seventy members. officers listed include A. B. Pugh teacher and J. W. Racey president.
Edward Madison a colored employee of B Rosenfeld at 812 H Street Northeast was killed when the horse he drove bolted after meeting an Adams Express wagon on Benning road. The wagon collided with a telegraph pole, hurling Madison to the ground. He died at Casualty Hospital. inquest set for morning. body sent to morgue. home at 49 P Street Northwest.
Weather report from the Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington notes widespread rains in the South Atlantic and East Gulf States with showery conditions crossing the region. Western districts expect fair weather. Atlantic coast temperatures remain moderately high and moisture-laden air prevails. Special river bulletin for Shenandoah and Potomac rivers reports muddy waters. Harpers Ferry services announce a church program including a Declaration of Independence address and national airs.
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