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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1907

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36

NE Child Custody Battle Ends With Judge’s Ruling

Special to The Washington Fest Omaha March 4 Judge Redick awarded elder son Chester to the father and Rice to the mother in a custody contest between Charles Bassett and his wife. Two younger boys were not awarded to either parent as they were not in court. Lawrence Hunt’s parentage was denied. A prior mock hearing by Chester and Rice entertained the court before proceedings.

Washington Omaha Nebr Charles Bassett Redick Chester Rice Franns Ben Denver Bassett Lawrence Hunt Baltimore Rice Bassett

Missouri Lawmakers Clash in Madison Hotel Lobby

In Jefferson City on March 4 Senator John L. Bradley of Farmington district and Representative James Roach of Jasper County fought in the Madison Hotel lobby. A knife was produced, Roach was cut and bleeding, Bradley was unharmed. Bystanders separated them. an amicable settlement is expected.

Viesouri Washington Post Jefferson City John L. Bradley Farmington James Roach Jasper County Madison Hotel Bradley Roach Philippine

Moderates in Control in Russian Douma Dispatch

Special Cable Dispatch reports Senator Golu bort will present the Emperor's moderate inaugural address in the Douma to seek cooperation on legislation. Molovin is accepted by acclamation for the presidency of the lower house while the Constitutional Democrats gain a vice presidency and secretary ship. The Lefts receive the other vice presidency and assistant secretary ship. Social Democrats abandon plans to leave the session hall as Goluboff speaks for the Emperor.

Washington Post St Petersburg Golubort Douma Molovin Constitutional Democrats M Goluboff

Husband and wife die in Pittsburgh illness

Pittsburg, March 4. Frank Van Dusen, chief assistant general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh, died today of pneumonia at the Iroquois apartments. Two hours later his wife Mrs Sarah Van Truazen died in an adjoining room from the same illness. Mr Van Dusen was born in Cincinnati two years ago and came to Pittsburgh in 18xx as assistant to BE A Ford, then general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania Company. Funeral services will be held at St Peters Episcopal Church Wednesday afternoon. The interment will be at Cincinnati.

Pittsburg Frank van Dusen Pennslvania Lines Iroquois Sarah van Truazen van Dusen Cincinnati Wity Issel BE. A. Ford Pennsylvania Company

Governor to face charge in timber lands probe

The New Mexico House approved a resolution to investigate Gov Herbert J Hager over alleged fraudulent acquisition of 7,000 acres of timber lands in the Manzano Mountains by the Pennsylvania Development Company linked to the Enterprise Bank failure at Pittsburgh. The charge states he acted without the commissioner of public lands consent and improperly assigned the lands to the Pennsylvania Company’s general manager.

Bante Fe N. Mev House Herbert J Hagerman Manzano Mountains Pennsylvania Development Company Enterprise Bank Pittsburg Commissioner of Public Lands Pennsylvania Company

Fire at Camp Columbia Injures Three Soldiers

Fire swept the officers quarters at Camp Columbia burning two houses housing twenty five officers. Lieut Wilhelm and two privates were injured in the blaze.

Havana Camp Columbia Lieut Wilhelm

Duff Presents Credentials in Havana to Cuban Governor

Arthur C. Grant Duff, the British minister to Cuba, presented his credentials to Governor Magoon this after noon. In his speech he did not reference the current American government in power.

Notable Deaths Across States Mark Sunday Evening

Samuel F. Leathe a California argonaut and large St Louis estate owner dies at 1413 Locust Street his death publicized later. Joan W A Scott noted as country s oldest artist dies at ninety two in Dorchester Mass. Frances Paca Peter relative of Henry Clay dies aged ninety one in Kentucky. John N Coyne first Union soldier to capture a Confederate flag dies in Orange New Jersey. Floyd K Whittemore state treasurer under Gov Yates dies in Springfield Illinois at sixty two.

Apedal Washington Peat St. Louis Samuel FI. Leathe California Argonaut of St Louis Locust Street Cambine Mass Joan W. A. Scott Hom Toduy Hoe Dorchester Catskills White Mountains Min Ha Benjamin W. Champnéy Lemngton Henry Clay Frances Paca Peter Orange N. J John N. Coyne Springfield Floyd K. Whittemore Gov Yates

Needle laden patient at Bellevue faces further surgery

Miss Mollie Dressler, twenty two, arrived at Bellevue after Fordham Hospital removed needles from her body. X rays show at least a score of needles remain, with surgeons planning additional operations or a possible mental health filing to justify removal. Medical staff warn of imminent danger if she leaves.

Washington Post New York Bellevue Hosgitas Mollie Dressler Bellevue Fordham Hospital Fordham Hfospital Dressler Miss Dressler Bellevus

Kaisers lead hailed by young German aristocrat

A Berlin report notes a young German noble urges peers to enter commerce. He cites Emperor Wilhelm II operating pottery works and selling goods through Hohenzollern stores, and mentions princes Christian Hohenlohe Egon Fürstemburg and Gado von Donnersmarck running estates and diverse businesses to show aristocrats can profit from enterprise.

Washington Post Berlin Keiser Cafmen East Prussia Hohenzolern Prince Christian Hohenlohe Oehringen Wurtemburg Egon Fuerstemburg Gado T Donnersmarsch

Fugitive Binze Dies in Detroit Hotel Action

Philadelphia March 4 It develops that RE Binze who died by his own hand in the Hotel Renaud Detroit last night was a fugitive from this city. A warrant for his arrest was lodged today charging him with obtaining $9 000 from the Franklin Trust Company in connection with a scheme he promoted. Until recently Binze was a carpet manufacturer at Glen Riddle near Philadelphia. He moved to the city a few months ago. A wife and three children survive him.

Philadelphia RE. Binze Renaud Detroit Binze Franklin ‘Trust Company Sso Binze Glen Riddle Here

Black Hand Threats On Miner End Fatal

Peter Cereina a 40 year old miner at Black Diamond in Monongahela Pennsylvania was fatally shot after receiving threatening letters from alleged Black Hand members. About 2 am he stepped into the yard and was confronted by three men. two restrained him while a third fired into his abdomen.

Monongahela Peter Cereina Black Diamond Black Hand Socrety Gereina Gareina

Desperate Coughs and The Call for Ayer's Pectoral

An old ad style fragment extols dangerous coughs and urges seeking regular medicine from a doctor. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy and includes scattered, garbled references to car preparations and Lowell. The text reads like a clipped vintage medical advert.

Ayer Lowell

Honduras and Nicaragua Near-Front Battles Escalate

Dispatches from Puerto Cortez report Nicaraguan troops ambushing Honduran frontier posts near San Marcos while Gen Lee Christmas and Gen Barahona march with 2,000 men toward the border. Honduras readies 15,000 to 18,000 more troops, aided by Graician Indians, as tension rises daily with skirmishes feared. A peace offer from Honduras’ Bonilla is rejected by Zelaya, including terms demanding surrender of territory and exile of hostile Nicaraguan emigrants.

New Orleans Honduras Nicaragua Puerto Cortez Memphia Tenn Barahona Graelas Thtubuca Copan Famona Cholutea Anl Christmas Quiriope Tegucigalpa Sierra Rosales Polycarpo Bonillo Serra Manuel Bonilla Zelaya Bonilla Spain

Beaten by Sirl Hoodbums in Brooklyn Car Attack

Two young women Rose Molien and Gertrude Martin were charged with a malicious attack on Florence L. Boyer in a Brooklyn trolley car after midnight. They, with three men, chased Boyer, beat and scratched her. police handcuffed them after a struggle, and Magistrate Voorhees set each in $1,000 bond for trial.

New York Butler Street Court Brooklyn Florence L. Boyer Asdhe Rose Molien Eigitesan Gertrude Martin Voorhees Tom Mrs Boyer

Oil Trust on Trial in U S District Court

A jury was selected in five hours to hear evidence against Standard Oil Company of Indiana charged with receiving concessions from the Chicago and Alton Railway for oil shipments from Whit ing Indiana to St Louis. Juror C A Frederick of Joliet Illinois drew comment for his strong resemblance to John D Rockefeller.

Chicago Standard Oil Company Indiana Landis United States District Court Chicago and Alton Hallway Company Whiting Ind St Louis Frederick Joliet, Il John D. Rockefeller

Three Years For Grafter In Pittsburgh Case

W A Martin a common punchman in Pittsburgh was found guilty of soliciting a bribe tied to a franchise grant for Tube City Railway Company. Judge Evans sentenced him to 500 dollars fine and three years imprisonment. appeal noted and he remains jailed pending appeal.

Pittsburg W .A. Martin Tube City Ralway Company Evans Criminal Court Martin

Protest Over Car Lines in Northwest Washington

Florida avenue representatives at the North Washington Citizens' Association meeting opposed extending the Florida avenue street car line to complete the cross-town railway. Speakers Connor Irvine Schethirt and Chew argued funds should fix existing routes rather than add new ones. The group favored using resources to improve the milk supply and declined the Anti-Sal League speakers for now.

Florida Avenue Washington Second U Streets Messrs Connor, Irvine, Schethirt Chew William Bart Denier Ide Uty Agricultural Department

Fire Damages Basement in Pittsburgh Paint Store Blaze

Edgar Connover, aged ten, was thrown from a bicyc le near Ferst Streets and Pennsylvania Avenue while riding to school. He sustained a fractured left wrist and was taken to Guany Hospital. Fire broke out in the basement about 10 o clock yesterday morning at Warren & Dyer paint dealers, causing 350 in damage before firefighters gained control.

Edgar Connover Ferst Pennsylvania Arenug Guaunly Hospital Perona Warren & Dyer

Millington Named Pasto r of Brookland Church Near Binghamton

Rev H W C Millington, English born and Cornell educated, will become pastor of Brookland Baptist Church in April after resigning from Lestershire. He preached in Washington on Feb 10 and led prayer, with the Brookland committee selecting him. Millington, 42, is married with two children and has previously served in Lowell and Halifax.

Brookland Baptist Church H. W. C. Milligton Lestershire Baptist Church Bingham~ton N. Y Millington Brookland Church Lestershire Tie Washington Cornell Newton Theological College Lowell Mass Halifax Nova Scotia J. B. Clayton J. N. Lachess Memphis Tenn Mr. Millington Frederick Barnes J. L. Shirwood J. J. Primm D.marean J. B. Long

Plans Navy Yard Union Welds Trades Across Yards

George S. Cain of the National League of Employes of Navy Yards urged the Central Labor Union to merge crafts from the Washington Navy Yard and sixteen Atlantic Coast yards into one union. He argued seventeen yards could influence Congress, and favored government shipbuilding over private yards. Secretary De Nedrey noted contractor dismissals of many union members in two weeks. A committee was formed to investigate the trouble, and the Plumbers Union cited arbitration gains minus dues and fines for reinstated scabs. Teeney promised a written report at the next meeting.

Washington Navy Yard Atlantic George S. Cain National League of Navy Yards Continental America Lynn Masa Central Labor Union Congress Cain de Nedrey Lamplighter's Union H. O. Stein J. T. Feeney C. A. Pfau Plumbers’ Union Arbitration Board Teeney Legislative Committee

Saloon Shooting Ends With Arrest of Rapidan Man

Frank A Halsey of Rapidan Virginia was jailed in the First Precinct on charges of carrying concealed weapons and destroying private property after a drunken clash at Stonestreet's saloon on 28 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. He allegedly returned armed, fired a shot through a door glass, and was disarmed by Patrolman Kleindienst who placed him under arrest.

Frank A Halsey Rapidan First Precinct Stonestreet Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Halsey Kleindienst

Former Soldier Mullin Dies En Route to National Home

Charles II Matlin Mullin, 47, of 534 West Conway Street Baltimore, a former U S soldier, died of heart failure at Casualty Hospital after collapsing at the Baltimore and Ohio station while alighting from a train. He had planned to enter the National Soldiers Home and had served with artillery regiments and the Sixth Cavalry in the 1880s, with Indian campaigns in the Far West. Coroner cites natural causes. family and Soldiers' Home notified.

National Home Charles II. Matlin West Conway Street Baltmore United States Baltimore and Ohio Mullin National Soldiers’ Home Sixth Cavalry Far West Hawkins Baltimore

Child Hit by Car on New York Avenue Near Tenth Street

About 2 PM yesterday Alen Mar Leve six years old of 906 E Street was struck by a large automobile owned and driven by A S Gardner of 138 G Street NW. He suffered a concussion of the brain and was treated first at the Garnner home then at Wimer gency Hospital before returning home. Gardner’s car crashed into a tree while trying to avoid the child. the incident occurred on New York avenue near Tenth street NW.

New York Avenue Tenth Street Alen Mar Leve E Street Grun A. 5 Gardner G Street Garmner Wimergency Hospital

Art of Greece Compared With Modern Art Address

At the monthly meeting of the Men s Club of St Thomas Church held at John C Davidson s home Nineteenth and T streets northwest Charles Davies spoke on The Art of Greece Compared with Modern Art Davidson sang several solos and refreshments were served Attendees included Birney Melville Church Rev Mr Cox Mr Woodward Mr Davidson Dr Gabriel Johnston and Beal Bloomer

St. Thomas’ Church Tha John C. Davidson Charles Davies Greece Mx Davidson Birney Melville Church Cox Woodward Davidson Gabriel Johnston Beal Bloomer

Father’s Little Scheme Echoed Across Papers

In a Denver Post fragment a father jokes about marriage as a test of suitor resolve, while the Detroit News notes Appleton’s Magazine piece on “new wrinkles in war” provoking the question why war needs more wrinkles.

The Detroit News Appleton’s

G A R Auxiliary Officers Install First in Potomac Rally

In a historic joint installation at the G A R Hall, the G A R officers were installed before the Woman's Relief Corps for the first time in the Potomac Department. Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball led the W R C as president elect, with officers and color bearers named. George H Slabaugh and Mrs Annie W Johnson officiated, while past presidents and dignitaries attended.

Department of the Potomac Woman’s Relief Corps G. A. BR. Hall Isabel Worrell. Ball George H. Slabaugh Annie W Johnson Katherine M. Phillips Hoffland Bortz Euler Mary E. Hall Lincoln Corps Mary V. Gounte Lincoln Ball

Funeral of Mrs Schreiner Attended by War League

The Woman's Army and Navy League members attended the funeral of Mrs. H. Schreiner at St. Thomas Church. Generals Sternberg and Wilton, Judge O Connell, Representative Hull, Maj. Owen, and Clinehinst served as pallbearers. The service featured a distant bugler sounding Lights Out as the casket was lowered at the National Cemetery Soldiers Home.

Woman's Army and Navy League St. Thomas’ Church H. Schreiner John M. Wilton M. D. O'Connell John A. T. Hull William O'Owen Clinehinst Port Myer Jeague National Cemetery

Citizens Vote Thanks for Smoke Nuisance Bill Support

The South Washington Citizens Association met in Grace Parish Hall and voted thanks to the District Commissioners and newspapers for passage of the bill stopping the smoke nuisance of railway engines in the District. Senators and Representatives who aided were also thanked. Dr Millard Thompson reported a communication from the Commissioners noting early work on street crossing improvements southwest. Joseph Williams and John Quinn were appointed to confer with the southwest postmaster about mail delivery delays.

South Washington Joseph Williams John Quinn

Draws from Three Religions by Washington Choral Society

The Washington Choral Society presents its second concert of the season this afternoon at 4:30 in the Columbia Theater. Selections include Kol Nidre, Bach’s Lutheran cantata, and Rossini’s mass, with soloists Mrs. Alice Merritt Cochran, Miss Grace Mumson, Cecil James, and Julian Walker. Conductor Bydney Lloyd Wrightson leads, with S Frederick Smith at the organ and Arthur Mayo at the piano.

Washington Choral Society Columbia Rossini Alice “Merritt Cochran Grace Mumson Cecil James Julian Walker Bydney Lloyd Wrightson S. Frederick Smith Arthur Mayo Plana

Notable guests listed at hotels in multiple states

A long OCR read lists numerous individuals staying at hotels across major cities and states, including Metropolitan and Ebbitt in Washington and various named guests in New York, Illinois, Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond, suggesting a social register or hotel guest compilation. Names include Orton-Charien Barrows, John Mitchell Chapple, W. Weldon, J. Pepe, J. Bratning, Charles Heyda, and many others.

Thord A. Talk Iene Iva Hyde Axe Cuiset Aesindet Aurea Senindel HE Iasowita Wits New Wilford Zombsen N. 8 Uart Frank W. Learthmean George B. Reto For Johnsen Catherine Heyda LS Bali Rege Piicadeupica John Bratning Boten David Sanson Natloutt J. M. Hope Brampiece Bobitt C- Schilling and An Francisco New Bardatown Riggs Richard Ernest Covington New Wield Masgachusetns Ous Heowa Cambridge M G Bertels Fotor Baker Jerry Higgl Gester Ealaigh W. M. Kingman Sprets Michigan Hayden Dr. Kenning Dowot Raledgh A. 3 Dicken Howeny Herter W. Bush Pitan James Bigbouri F. Y Moristown St James RR Moore Woodridge Shoreham Harcourt Maplewood Morris Davis Hridgeton Rigas New York Atelbert Moot Butt Strange Hogvester Metropolitan Soka Feapo Victor Ebbitt Janet” O" Grott Rochester BP Montgomery William Buchanen Buffalo Willard North Carolina Jona A. Barrh Mint Fannie Bartinger Greensboro Imo Tiedtka J. Myers E. Hedu Cinctheatt Matro- Folltan Barr Cleveland St. James Bliss Troy St Jamen Son West Chester Ebbite Lewis Dur New Willard Tennessee H ‘Wesker J. C. Moore W Howlend Knotville Ralsted Norfolk W. Garnette J. Tarmville Ralsten Cloadieton Awimabok Tae Plaing WM Taliaterio Hatriaonbargs Grit Fith Walker Colonial Beach Iani Davidson Fort Binckmora Ebbit Cramon Cramon, ‘Suffolk, New Witlard Whet Virginia—Wroyd Morten, Mles Marston Piedmont Irank OG

Poker by Phone at Friday Night Faker Club

Sam Siedman was sick yet sent Franky Litz with ten dollars to play. Litz bet the entire pot, drew three fours and lost most, while Charley Parker stayed in and drew to four eights to win the pot. A telephone call to Sam determined the showdown action ending with a seventy cent phone charge.

New York Sam Siedman Franky Litz Sane Litz Charley Parker Lits Parker Siedman Litz Stedman Litt Sam Dioge

Alumni Banquet Postponed By Franceton Association

The Franceton alumni banquet planned at Rauscher's was postponed indefinitely due to the absence of many alumni from the faculty. A new date will be set when attendance is feasible. A Colored Woman Dies on S Sadlie Harris 47 collapsed at Seventh and East streets. Body sent to Freedmen's Hospital where death was attributed to disease.

Franceton Rauscher Sadlie Harris Seventeenth and &Strests Freedmen’s Hospital

Wealthy Support for George Washington University Building Fund

Enthusiastic Arlington meeting backs GWU building fund campaign. Justice Anderson and President Needham praise the effort as essential for the university’s growth, with substantial subscriptions totaling 12 225 amid strong civic support.

Congress Thorag H. Anderson Citizens’ Committee George Washington University Washington Justice Anderson Arlington Hotel Needham University For Washington Macfarland Glen Heulsprin Bryan & Co AL Vi Wischer Clarence Norment Charles Behnelder Zellera & Co Staples Ecuador A. ‘Willeson Hoos J. E. Thropp Heme H Bom W. PB. Gare de. Cetrge N Acker Prof. Paut M. Peek F H. Smith Company W. MH. West & Co B. Quincey Smith W. E. Munro A A. Shams William Hamilton George Huldekoper

Change in Plans for Municipal Tuberculosis Hospital

Conference at noon to discuss and redraw plans for the Municipal Tuberculosis Hospital. Commissioner Biddle, the board of charities, and architects Frank Milea Day & Bre will participate. Bids opened a week ago exceeded the appropriation, prompting alterations and a new contract after consultation with the lowest bidders.

Biddle Board of Charities Frank Milea Day

Mixed Race Drama At Reformers Hall Draws Colorful Cast

A Black and white cast staged the Beautiful English Drama by Mixedace Dramatic Company at Reformers Hall in northwest Washington. Seventy five to eighty spectators attended last night to view the three act play about a white man paying for a mulatto daughter. Mary A. Pitt of New York led the female roles while Capt. Doyle and patrolmen represented law enforcement.

True Reformers’ Hall Tve Mixedace Dramatic Company Rue Reformers Twelfth U Streets Northwest Mary A. Pitt New York

Salvation Army Leader Booth Sighted Aboard Steamship

The Atlantic Transport Liner Binneapolis bearing General William Booth, Salvation Army head, was sighted off Fire Island shortly before 7 PM and will dock in New York after late quarantine. The ship is delayed and expected to reach the city tomorrow morning.

Salvation Army New York Mar Binneapolis William Booth Fire Island Aneho

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