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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1907

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19

Gasimir Perier Dead From Family of Statesmen

Ex President Casimir-Perier of France dies of heart embolism at his Paris residence after influenza like symptoms. Cabinet tensions and Dreyfus affair cast shadow on his tenure. national funeral declined, with Church and state leaders among mourners. He was born 1817, from a line of prominent officials, and served as president after Carnot’s assassination.

Caaimir-Perler France Rue Nitot Oge Landoury M. Canimir-Perler Countess de Segur Aater Casimir-Perler Chamber of Deputies Senate Casimir-Perier Jean Paul Pierre Casimir-Perier Auguste Casimir-Perier Louis Philippe Legion of Honor Interior Public Instruction Chamber of Neutres Chamber Carnot Zola Clasimir-Perler Germany Dreyfus Paris Berlin

Notice of Marriage and Death In Cincinnati Enquirer

Notice lists forthcoming marriage and death notices to be published in The Washington Post and forwarded to the Cincinnati Enquirer New York Times and Boston Globe for morning publication without extra charges or telegraphing, indicating a syndicated insertion plan through multiple newspapers.

Washington Post Cincinnati Enquirer NEW York Times Hoston Globe

DC Undertakers and Embalmers Listed with Services

A compilation of Washington area funeral directors and embalmers with contact numbers and brief service notes. Firms include Sardo & Co., Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, Nalley & Son, Harvey's Sons, Mitchell's Son, Speare, Schippert, Costello & Bro, Riley, Geier's Sons, and Sergeon, listing addresses, phone numbers, and first day service promises.

WM. H. Sardo & CO George P. Zurhorst East Capitol Pourteenta ST. NW Senmodious Chapel Telephone North John M. Mitchell Mt. Xe W. R. Speare F Street N. W Adolph J. Schippert Ave Thos S. Sergeon RS. Cain T. A. Costello & Bro Riley Frank Geier’s Sons Feventh N.W

Lockout at Lodz Deepens as Socialists Block Work

In Lodz, Russian Poland, March 12, workers face semi star vation amid a prolonged stoppage. Socialist metal workers block factory repairs and cleaning, forcing a standstill while ambulances treat the hungry and combatants clash with soldiers. Police seize a large store of weapons.

Lodz Russian Poland

Killed in pistol duel near Tegal drill ground

Berlin reports Captain von Bercken of the Ninety third Infantry killed in a pistol duel with a druggist yesterday morning on the drill ground near the suburb of Tegal. The duel involved three shots at fifteen paces with the captain fatally wounded by a first free shot in the abdomen and dying at a hospital after transport by his seconds and a surgeon. The dispute’s cause remains undisclosed.

Berlin von Bercken Tegal

Belgium and Netherlands near alliance in treaty talks

Brussels reports say Belgian and Dutch commissioners have virtually concluded negotiations and are drafting terms for a cordial understanding that amounts to an alliance. In Hamburg about 5,000 longshoremen remain locked out after balking at night work and shipowners rulings. Fenian leader John Cleary in Ireland is seriously ill. Theodore Roosevelt cannot attend Carnegie Institute Founders Day due to other engagements. Prof Da Martens, ally of the Russian czar for peace, cannot travel to Pittsburgh.

Brussels Mar Hamburg Iil Washington Post Dublin John Cleary Ireland Roosevelt Carnegie Institute Pittsburg Theodore Roosevelt da Martens Russia

$175000 Divorce Controversy Involving Counts Family

Edmond Kelly, a former New Yorker now practicing in Paris, claims a $175,000 fee for securing a divorce for Mme Anna Gould from Count de Castellane. George Gould, trustee for the Countess's estate, refuses to pay, directing inquiries to Coudert Brothers. Officials say Judge Dillon is on a health-related trip to Egypt, and no comment is available from the Gould camp on the billing dispute.

Edmond Kelly New Yorker Count de Castellane Washington New York Anna Gould Bont de Castellane George J. Gould Gould Coudert Bros France Lorenzo Samples George 8. Cley Inigo Milo Western Union Dillon Europe Goulds Clay Dion Kelly Castellane Semple Coudert Brothers

Bank Sues Brokers Over Alleged Cotton Loss

First National Bank of Birmingham files suit in New Orleans seeking 519,950 against Gibert & Clay cotton brokers and others for funds paid by paying teller Alexander R. Chisholm in cotton speculation under the name FE. M. Webster, alleging brokers permitted and induced the teller’s speculative losses.

New Orleans Alexander R. Chisholm First National Bank Birmingham Als Ault Gibert & Clay Chisholm FE. M. Webster

Wireless over continent reports Pensacola message reach

Vallejo Calif March 12 Commander H Gessing head of Mare Island Navy Yard equipment department reports a wireless message from San Diego. Point Loma wireless station caught Pensacola during a Washington message and also intercepted a transmission from the battleship Connecticut in the Atlantic, which was in contact with Washington from New York harbor.

Vallejo Cal H. Gessing Mare Island Navy Yard San Diego Point Loma Pensacola Washington, D. C Washington Connecticut Atrupticoc New York Harbor

Duc de Chaulnes denies engagement with Shonts daughter

The Duc de Chaulnes of Paris rejects reports of an engagement to Miss Theodosia Shonts, saying the idea is ridiculous and unbecoming of French nobility. He says relations with the Shonts family are cordial, may return to Paris soon, and notes plans depend on his sister. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for strength and endurance.

Washington Post New York Theodosia Shonts Theodore P. Shonts Paris Ince United States Duc de Chaulnes Et de Picquigny France Duchess d’Uzes Henriette Augustine Sophie Louis de Crussoc Duc d’Uzes Duc

Court Narrows Sentence in Storey Cotton Case

Frances Stanley Francis of Storey Cotton Company Philadelphia had his five year term cut by the US Court of Appeals to four years for mail fraud conspiracy. The court kept two year sentences on two counts, found one count illegal, and extended bail surrender provisions. A related order quashed a warrant for Frank C Marrin alias Judge Franklin Stone over forged checks near $7,000 on a Philadelphia bank.

Frances Storey Cotton Swindle Eurapes Philadelphia McPherson Stanley Francis United States District Court Storey Cotton Company United States Court of Appeals Andis Francis Storey Catton Company Frank C. Marrin Franklin Stone Bregilys National Bank

Ruef Prosecution Aims to Dismiss Appeal in Frisco

In San Francisco on March 12 prosecutors move to docket and dismiss Ruef's writ of error appeal to the Supreme Court. Bail denial prompts defense to seek habeas relief. The plan seeks to halt further hearings by Judge Dunne amid five indictments and extortion charges.

San Francisco Heney Ruef Dunne Department of the Superior Court State Supreme Court Beatty Thorsday Supreme Court of the United States Superior Court Ruefs Supreme Court At Washington McKinney

San Francisco Schools Hold Japanese Admission Key

The State Department waits on San Francisco board of education to act on admitting Japanese children before negotiating a treaty to exclude Japanese from the United States. Tokyo has said negotiation cannot proceed until the city resolves the school question. Roosevelt and Root view earlier California actions as hindering progress toward a treaty. The stalemate strains U S Japan talks and fuels California tensions.

Board of Education of San ‘Ancisco Roosevelt San Francisco White House Japan United States Mayor Schmitz San Doancisso Board of Education Washington Californiana Tokyo State Department Root California State Assembly Assembly Gay Gillett Senate of the Assembly California Acton Ruef Dunne Ruet Utsor Bigsy Sehnnitz SSS

Louisville Strike Strains Police as Street Cars Halted

Louisville Ky March 12 A third day of railway workers strike left cars idle after 3 PM with intermittent service. Police and company workers were pelted by stones and glass as barricades and damage spread. Commercial clubs urged arbitration. Mayor Barth pledged better policing and condemned crowding on streets. More strikebreakers arrived from Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis as talks continued.

Louisville Louisville Railway Company Commercial Club Board of Trade Merchants and Manufacturers’ Associations Barth Hisgels Minary Lagues Intervala Highteenth Chestnut Streets United States Street Railway Company Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis

Postal Service Reports Louisville Street Car Strike Impact

A telegram from Supt. Hager of the Railway Mail Service to the Post Office Department details the Louisville streetcar strike's effect on mail transport. Two trips were missed due to worker absence and track obstructions. mail signs remain on cars as required. Officials say disruption is a local issue and the postal service will rely on authorities and the Department of Justice for any action.

Supt. Hager Post Office Department Louisville Mesl United States Post-office Department Shatlenberger Department of Justice Poal-office Department

Harvester Trust Investigation Moves Forward in Missouri

Department of Commerce and Labor begins probe into the International Harvester Company and the lumber trust. Lawmakers authorize Justice Department action to dissolve alleged combines, while agents seek evidence of competition and price trends in farm machinery. One killed and three injured in a Williamstown, Massachusetts collision.

Department of Commerce and Labor Jefferson City Mar Implement Trust International Harvester Company Lumber Trust Harvester Trust Congress Department of Justice Aginst Department’ of Commerce and Labor Williamstown Mass Boston and Malns

Tragedy at Glenark Mills. Father Shot by Son then Suicide

Irving T. Peckham, 34, superintendent at Glenark knitting mills Woonsocket, shot his father Samuel O. Peckham, 56, in the back at their Pontiac street home and then killed himself. Samuel O. Peckham was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred during a personal dispute. Irving had a fall three months earlier and had been despondent.

Auburn Irving T. Peckham Glenark Woonsocket Samuel O. Peckham Rhode Island Peckham Pontiac Svenne Young Peckham Hirs Providence Samuel Marge Washington,b. I

Fire destroys Williamsburg mill as residents flee in panic

A $75,000 blaze at Charles Rochenbach planing mill on Starr Street in Williamsburg drove residents from a nearby three story tenement. Italian tenants fired revolvers at firefighters delaying efforts while police arrested shooters. After three hours the mill was gutted and crews recovered.

Washington Post New York Mar Charles Rochenbach Starr Street Williamsburg Williamesburg Thlee Planing Mill Knickerbocker Park Engine Company No. 07

Stork Letter to Central Park Prompts Park Greeting

A letter addressed to Mr Stork at Central Park New York arrives at the park department from Detroit requesting a baby Frances Stevens age eight with clothes. Secretary Francie Loughman replies we are out of babies now but expect a new lot soon and won’t forget you.

Watuwsaton Poa New York Frank Loughman Park Department Pingree Avenue Detroit Storie Frances Stevens Frances Stivers

Sir Chen Tung Visits Amherst After Brookline Wedding

Sir Chen tung Liang Cheng, Chinese Minister to the United States, visited his son at Amherst College after attending a Brookline wedding. The ceremony joined Miss Jean C Dickinson of Brookline to W Marble of Los Angeles. The bride's father and Sir Chen tung were Amherst classmates.

Captain Foley Dies in Aiken after Sudden Hemorrhage

Captain John B. Foley regimental adjutant of the Sixty ninth Regiment National Guard of New York and active in New York real estate circles died suddenly in Aiken from hemorrhage last night. He served in the 201st New York Volunteers during the Spanish American War and later on Governor Higgins's staff.

New York John B. Foley Sixtyninth Regiment National Guard of Aiken Spain Foley New York Volunteers Higgins

Health Office Record Shows Multiple Listings of Elderly Residents

A health office report dated through March 28 lists numerous individuals with ages, addresses, and conditions. Names include Laventa V Blagles Mary Z Manning Sarah HK Meath Andrew Mor Llasie W Fuller Margaret M Cavanaugh Charley A Kuhn Johanna Lyons Mary Carson Mary V Haley Walter Higen Wilard Thomas Robert Wiscina Mary Collins Annie Hawilon James Cook Henry Queenah Georgia Randolph Wm K Schooler Lewis Brown Phoebe Hillary Wm F Harley George Bight Rachel West Bruce Garisid.

Laventa Blagles Mary Z. Manning The Gutarle Sarah HK Meath Andrew F. ‘Mor Prospect Ave Llasie W Fuller 6Th St. Ne Margaret M Cavanaugh Charley A. Kuhn St. Au Johanna Lyons Mary Carson Mary V. Haley Walter Hiigen Montha Wilard Thomas Robert Wiscina Mary Collins Annie Hawilon Lee's Tames Cook Nolan Phoebs Hillary Singer's c. Ow Wm. F. Harley Mt. Me George Bight Ava Rachel West Bruce Garisid

Licensed to Marry: Historic Marriage Licenses Listed

A compiled list of marriage licenses names dozens of couples with ages and clerical references. Entries include William C Alexander with Aura G Robinson, Mason Wiltelire with Nora Hig…, Rev H Schr oeder, and several other couples from various Virginia towns, noting ages and officiants.

Dement Pheron Outwater William. B. Marlow Amd Clara Krockhardt WL. Devries Charles Wiltshire Blanchs Hiserson Richmond H Schroeder Mason Wiltelire Nora Higgason Ridhmont H. Schrosder Linton Ashby Bluemont Va Wode Kuka Fadle Cherch J. Hevine Sayler ‘Thomas

Pennsylvania Railroad May Travel Offer Promises Scenic Tour

A 30 day continent spanning tour from April 27 by special Pullman train departs east of Pittsburgh, including Colorado Grand Canyon California and Canadian Rockies with stops in Los Angeles Pasadena Redlands Riverside Santa Barbara Del Monte San Jose and San Francisco. Round trip price is $200 covering expenses and carriage drives. Descriptive itineraries available from ticket agents and officials in Washington and Philadelphia.

California Grand Canyon Colorado Canadian Rockies Arizona Los Angeles Pasadena Redlands Riverside Santa Barbara del Monte San Jose San Francisco Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburgh B. M. Newbold 15Th G Streets Washington Geo. W. Boyd Philadelphia

Jailed for Ancient Murder in Texas Case

Sheriff H M Denny of Otero County New Mexico arrested William Mitchell alias Henry Russell a cattleman in Este City for a murder in Hood County Texas committed thirty three years ago. He is accused of letting his father be executed in 1874 after a rancher at his deathbed confessed the son was guilty. The elder Mitchell was eighty when hanged. Mitchell alias Russell is held in Alamagordo awaiting Texas officers.

Albuquerque Mex H. M. Denny Otero County N. Mex Este City William Mitchell Henry Russell Stockman Hood County Tex Mitchell Russell Almagordo Texas

Fugitive Banker Indicted in Hartford Forgery Case

William F. Walker, ex-treasurer of the Savings Bank of New Britain, was indicted by a Hartford grand jury on embezzlement forgery and uttering forged documents. Some counts date back to 1965 involving funds of the Baptist State Convention where he served as treasurer.

Walker Hartford Conn William F Savings Bank of New Britain Grand Pees Baptist State Convention Wiles

Capt. Essex Brings Exotic Menagerie to New York Arrival

The Hamburg American steamer Acilia arrived from Hamburg with a cargo of wild animals, including hyenas, ligers, antelopes, zebras, apes, a camel, and a hippo that died at sea. Several animals escaped briefly before recapture, and dealers are expected to rival for the specimens once displayed.

New York Noah Essex Hamburg

Michigan Hotel Burned in Sault Ste. Marie Fire

The Iroquois Hotel in Sault Ste. Marie was destroyed by fire today causing about 200000 dollars in losses. It was a premier Northern Michigan hotel with heavy tourist business. All guests escaped unharmed and were accounted for as fire crews battled the blaze.

Michigan Sault Ste. Marie Much

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