Fatal Harlem wreck test recalls speed curve tragedy
New York dispatch reports coroner inquiry into the Harlem division wreck of February 16 that killed 23 and injured over 100. President William H Newman and top officials testified, detailing track and operation responsibility and a dramatic reconstructed run at speeds up to eighty two miles per hour rounding the fatal curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowman
New York
Harlem
New York Central Railroad
William H Newman
Newman
Ume
Smyth
William J. Wilgus
Wilgus
Notice of Marriage and Death Insertion Policy
The Washington Post announces that marriage and death notices inserted will appear simultaneously in multiple newspapers without extra charge. The list includes Cincinnati Enquirer New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cincinnati Enquirer
NEW York Times
Doston Globe
Buffalo Courte Q Micago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bassett custody case nears decision in Omaha
The Bassett children custody fight ended this afternoon in Omaha as a verdict looms for Saturday. Bassett testified at length and claimed Mrs Bassett told him in Atlantic City she would marry Rev Lawrence Hunt once she secured a divorce, while Hunt denied writing hotel registry entries and memory of related details. Bassett wept during a private office reunion with all his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
Mar
Bassett
Atlantic City
Lawrence Hunt
Dr Hunt
Gleason Hotel
Lattle Rock
Jameson
St. Louis
Fanny Rice
Washington
Tae Jameson
Hunt
Casualties of the Deep Reflect Global Maritime Losses
Figures from Bureau Veritas show 22 sailing vessels and 9 steamships lost last year. Strandings led causes for sailing ships. steamers suffered more from collisions. American losses topped nations among sailing vessels with 25 ships. Other nations listed include Belgium, Britain, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Russia, and Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pst
New York
Bureau Veritas
Seven Seas
Eishteen
Aeap
Licensed to Marry Card List From 1900s Baltimore and Virginia
Fragmentary marriage licensing notice lists Fantasin F Hatch four, Anclo Brunett twenty three from Baltimore. George A Miller Walter three, Ida M Morgan three from Charlestown West Virginia. J B Nebeughlin, Joseph A Shuman thirty four and Rhoda C Fash twenty three from Richmond. Weston Bruner one. Charles D Pennington twenty three and Nettle L Bowers twenty. J Bo McLaushire Guy L Starcup thirty two from Chesterbrook Virginia and Inox E Jenkine. Leesburg Virginia. Charles Alvin Smith John H Washington forty nine Culpeper County Virginia and Phyllis Date forty one. J I Loving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantasin F Hatch
Anclo Brunett
Baltimore
Wey
George A Miller Walter
Ida M Morgan
Charlestown
Rey J B. Nebeughlin
Joseph A Shuman
Rhoda C Fash
Seth
Richmond
Weston Bruner
Charles D Pennington
Nettle L Bowers
Bo McLaushire
Guy L Starcup
Chesterbrook
Inox
E Jenkine
Leesburg
Charles Alvin Smith
John H Washington
Culpeper County
Phyllis Date
J I Loving
Health Office Record Deaths February 28 1907
Health Office records list numerous deaths with ages and last known addresses including Percy Rich 408 Cutton pt nw 10, Sarah Mertheimer 427 10th st ne 49, Jom F Galvin ne 62, Daniel Wooth Govt Hopp, 69 Toherna Mahoney 628 KC at bw newborn, Wm F Somers US Soldiers Home 68, Mary E Gray 1376 H st ne 10, Lucy Lea 06 Congress ct nw 47, Ellen Tuchanan Ti Most aw 1, Marle Gray 22 Fenton pl nw 1, Wm Creek Home for aged & infirm 64, Lucy Marshall 2501 Ist xt sw 36, Philip Wink eld 619 Nasy pl ae 60, Leroy Smith 1002 Toth st 80 1, Loulan Brown 654 Anker si ne 31, Herman Toyer 1234 Snovwdans at ce 7 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaths
Percy Rich
Cutton Pt. Nw
Sarah Mertheimer
10Th St Ne
Jom F Galvin
Post
Sears
Daniel Wooth
Tnnane
Joseph B Fenton
Samuel Pollock
Laura N .Stafford
al. Aw
Toher
Washington artist Crichton commits suicide at Washington home
James Crichton a well known miniature portrait painter based in Washington and New York was found dead at his brother in law William H Clark's home at 539 The street. He shot himself after being warned by a physician that his heart condition would not improve without a change of climate. Crichton left a moneyed estate and had recently toured New York for the grand opera. He leaves three brothers and two sisters including Dr Macpherson Crichton and Mrs Snowden Ashford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington Fort
York
James Crichton
Weshing
William H. Clark
Clark
Franz van Laar
Mr. Crichton
Crichton
Mr. Clark
Washington
Crichton Clark
Baltimore
Germany
Italy
India
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Macpherson Crichton
Malcolm Crichton
Snowden Ashford
Crichton Clarke
William Crichton
London
Harriman Comments on Alton Traffic and Panama Canal
The article covers Alton Railroad fixed charges dividends and traffic growth through 1898 to 1906 with figures on ton miles and passenger miles. It cites Mr Harriman's view that the Panama Canal can be built efficiently if undertaken as a businesslike project and emphasizes moving dirt and rapid transportation as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Harriman
Panama Canal
Panama Road Directors Reach New Roles in Interborough Move
At a New York stockholders meeting on April 2 successors to President Shonty and W Leon Fapperman will assume duties with the Interborough Railway Company. The Panama Railroad Board discussed policy and the steamer Alliance reconstruction to boost cargo and passenger capacity and add cold storage to secure U S food for Isthmus personnel. Through billing plans extend railroad and terminal facilities to all ships, regardless of regular sailings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Railroad Company
New York
Shonty
W. Leon Fapperman
Interborough Railway Company of
Alliance
Siip
United States
Panama
Rule Against Harriman in Interstate Commerce Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission will consider on Monday whether to petition the court to compel E. H. Harriman and Otto H. Kahn to answer questions they refused in the Harriman railroad coalition inquiry. The panel will also address referring the testimony to the Department of Justice to decide possible Sherman anti trust action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imonday
Interstate Commerce Commission
R Cornze EB. H. Harriman
Otto H. Kahn
Harriman Coalition of Railroads
New York
Aso
Department of Justice
Panic Expected From Late Railroad Legislation
Omaha March 1 Vice President and General Manager A L Mobler of the Union Pacific Railroad warned that late anti railroad legislation will soon trigger a panic. He said the agitation has already slowed railroad construction and Union Pacific will undertake little new work for the foreseeable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
A. L. Mobler
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Harriman Aids, Says Bryan Fire, Mismanagement Drives Rail Woes
William J. Bryan says Harriman and likeminded magnates push government ownership by wrecks and inflated rates. He argues rail executives profit from neglecting safety, raising freight costs to cover wage expenses, and gouging the public as dividends soar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Omaha
Neb
Wiliam J. Bryan
H. Harriman
Shonts Confident on New York Transit Overhaul
Theodora P. Shonts, president of the Interborough, says cooperation from press and public will make rapid progress possible in reforming New York City transit. He favors third tracking Second and Third Avenue elevated lines within twelve months and expanding subway car service, noting crowding hinders fare collection and side doors on cars are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Theodora P. Shonts
Interborough
Presa
Norld
Second
Third Avenue
Shonts
Wealthy Mrs Pausch killed by robbers in Upper Sandusky
Post mortem finds Annie Pausch died from strangulation likely Sunday. robbers took part of her cash from a vault in her house. body found seated and partly decomposed. authorities believe motive robbery as investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Sandusky
Ohio
Annie Pausch
Rhodius Back In Custody After Duress Marriage
Indianapolis news reports George Rhodius the Indianapolis millionaire returns from Pennsylvania in the care of a sheriff and four lawyers with a nurse. Elma Dare is accused of kidnapping him to Louisville and forcing a marriage under duress. Sanity proceedings will determine Rhodius status while his property and person are tightly guarded to prevent further action by Dare.
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Apedal
Washington Post
Indianapolia
Ind
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Elma Dare
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Rhoding
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Irvington
Chela Park
Rhodius
Dare
Rhodiue
Hima Dara
Dian
Geumen Ia
Dare Woman
Western Railroads to Fight Two Cent Passenger Rate in Courts
Chicago March 1 Western railroads intend to challenge state laws setting a two cent per mile passenger rate. Attorneys from major lines met to coordinate litigation, seeking injunctions to restrain enforcement of the rate. They argue the rate would cause heavy losses and force traffic to operate below expenses, even after fixed charges and obligations are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Chicago and Alton
Consolidated Company 4
Consolidated Company
Western Railroads
Chicago
Anh
Savant Advocates Polygamy and Tax Breaks for Families
Paris reports Dr Antoine Wylm, a noted savant, arguing in Ethics of Sex for polygamy under state control with marriage allowed only if a man can support and educate his wives and children. A Chamber proposal from Deputy Courant seeks to cut income tax for married people proportional to their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Special Cable Dispatch
Washington Post
Paris
Antoine Wylm
Deputy Courant
Unwritten Law Defense Shocks Vidalia Trial Jury
Lyons Georgia March 1. Jury finds William T Gilpin not guilty in the murder of prominent Douglas attorney W W McDonald. Gilpin claimed unwritten law as his defense. Mrs Gilpin, aged sixteen, testified and appeared in Thaw era style, closely resembling Evelyn Thaw in dress and pose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Gilpin
Bonins
Evelyn
Fire in Roosevelts office building causes damage
Oyster Bay March 1 fire damaged the second floor of the Moore Building used by the president’s private secretary. The blaze started in a partition where mica may have carried a match bucket brigade prevented spread to other parts of the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Moore Building
Roosevelt
Mica
Weather Conditions and Forecast Across Regions
Weather barometer reports show a Middle West disturbance moving into Lower Michigan with increased intensity. Rainfall was heavy in Western Alabama and Eastern Mississippi, with flood warnings issued. Temperatures near normal in Mississippi and Missouri valleys, with colder trends near the mountains. Saturday rain expected in Middle and South Atlantic States and the Upper Ohio Valley, with generally fair Sunday except New England. Steady southeast to south winds abroad, rain toward Grand Banks for steamers departing Saturday bound for Europe.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Waskington
Middle West
Michigan
Mississippi Valley
New England
New York
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Pacific States
Missouri
Great
Mountain Ranges
South Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake
Astern
Upper Lake
East Gulf States
Oble
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic States
Mae Jelesippi Valley
Steamera
Grand Banks
Sunday Church Services Near Dupont Circle and Nearby
Readable fragments list multiple churches in northwest and southwest Washington near Dupont Circle with Holy Communion sermons and services. Mentions St Thomas, Epiphany on G Street, Grace Church Baltimore, Baptist and Congregational notices, Sunday schools, lectures, and pastors including Rev Wilttam J Cox, Rev Dr McKim, Rev H Bruner, Rev John Richard, and Rev James H Taylor. Also notes public worship times and Sunday school schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas
Dupont Circle
Holy Communion
Wilttam J Cox
Frnest Smith
Hey Arthur Chilton’ Powell
D. di
Ector Grace Church
Baltimore
G Street
McKim
Ae Arete
Ec Baptist
Salvary Baptist Church
Eighth and Atreetn Northwest
Samuel H. Greene
D. D
H. Hristan
John Richard
Rehobota Baptist Church
Sreedpoem's
Slaware Avenue
I Gremeh
Hichard
Everrs
Central Presbyterian
Southern Assen. Bi
Atrests
James H. Taylor
Peator
Twenty-Second Street
Overmans
H. Weddell Pratt
Wiliam Kor
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New York—Central
Conass
Gister
Melissa
Fleming
Thomas T
Margaret H. Fleminginee Holohan
New Jusey Avenue
Mount Olivet
Go Olson
Runyon
South Orange
Wendel Phillips
Wiliam Lloyd
Helen Benson Garryon
Halshy
Orange County
Joseph J. Hausey
Ithaca
Ghorge
Thirteenth Street
Rock Creek
Harrisburg
Tata
Andrew Lauxman
Joha A Lauxman
Teneral
Galea Street
Thomas
First Street
Aires
Clarksburg
Winnifred
Willam
Frances Rolin Whipper
Beaufort
Jonie” Ro
Leigh Ro Whipper
Charleston
Wilgun
Mr. Wilgus
Sergeon
R & Cain
T. A. Costello & Bro
WM. S. Riley
Frank Geier's Sons
Seventh ST NW
John R. Wright CO
Lee
J. William Lee
Connegtion
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Hist
Modern Chapel
Phono East
George P. Zarhorst
Evbsalmer
East Capitol
Hindle & Bayliss
Nalley & Son
Eydalmerg
Eam
R. F. Harvey
Commoedious Chapel
John M. Mitchell
Speare
F Street
N. W
Adolph J. Schippert
Feneral
Phon
Geo. c. Shaefer
AIST
Health Office Record
To-Kalon Wine CO
14Th Street
EDWARD_HL-HARRIMAN
Railroad King
Tames Crichton
Panama Road Directors
Pepperman
Merce Commission
Bryan
Pausch
Toledo
Tharp
Ae Rye
Savant
A. and P
Congressional Coffee
Seraic Vsyurree
Congressional
Great Atlantic & Pacific Teaco
Fourteenth St
Seventh Street
H Street N. E
M Street
Georgetown
D. Sc
N. Liberty Market
O Street
Center Market
Western Market
West End Market
Eastern Market
Evelyn Thaw
Loes
Reinfell
Roheville
Atlanta
City
Beaton
Maxey
Buffalo
Old Denver
Colo
Dea Moines
Galveston
Tex
de Helena
Mont
Jacksonville
Vicksburg
Mies
District of Columbia
Congress
United States Trust Company
Pare
Morgan
Bigs
Douglas
GAN
Daniel N
RIXEY
Daniel N. Mia
A Midvette
Sete
Owen Owen
D.C. Teles
Witten I. Penfield
Franklin Schneider
Bene
Trimble
Bary Eardman
M AL Winter
Pharres E. Wood
Episcopal
Fifth Baptist
Seventh Southwest
Weeton Bruner
R. A Ford
Curdy
Me Mercer
McCauley Mission
Miss Baelman
de, Bruner
First Congregational Church
Tenth
G Strests
Fer Tscap Clark
D. D. Nusi
Chatz
J. W Biechot
Sundey-zabodl
Christian Badesvor
Southern Presbyterian
Metropolitan Memorial MY
Frank M Bristol
Longfellow
Epworth Lesgus
ALL Souls
Fourteenth
T Streets
Ulysses G. B Plerea
Teligi
Christian Science
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Fifteenth and
R Streetn
Traders’ National Bank
Tenth Street
Pennsylvana Avenue
Northwest
Evangelical Christian Science
Evangelical Christian Science Church
Oliver C. Sebin
Sabie
Wednenia
Secular League
Henry Oldys
Pythian Temple
Ninth Street
Macfarland
Pwolith
Ered
Waldensian Society
Washington, D. C
Armus Presbyterian Church
Sinc J Wasley Bovee
Florence Caney
Ravi Nardi
Q Street
Seaton
J . Phelps Sloxes
Masone Temple
Ninth and
F Streets
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