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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1907

Page

15

Wreck on Southern Pacific Train Attracts $10000 Reward

Train No 20 on the Southern Pacific coast line derailed near Glendale ten miles north after track wires were planted to spread the rails apart. Grenan claimed as the saboteur. T J McMahon and a 15 year old Santa Barbara boy died. multiple injuries reported among passengers and crew. Southern Pacific offers a $10000 reward while rescue efforts followed the crash.

Southern Pacific Los Angeles Cal Coast Hne Glendale Grenan T. J. McMahon Nta Barbara Electrical Workers’ Union Frank Naylor Santa Barbar J. H. Young Oakland Porter Skidter Jose Felserman Cleveland Obie Will Probwreck Twen Ford Opdyke Pittsburg Young Marshall Ist M McClure Love Data Low Angeles Miller Xenia Ohio Portland Ho Shanley Ben Tuxon Oakland Ed Witeex Atte Arros No See

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings

A readable fragment listing multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Entries include Hindle & Bayliss Endertakers Sth and Honw M 537. Nalley & Son Ral Directors and Embalmers. Harvey's Sons. W R Speare. Adolph Schippert. John M Mitchells Son. Thos B Sergeant. Costello & Bro. Frank Geier's Sons. John R Wright Co. J William Lee. George P Suhrhoe. and others, with chapel services, livery connections, and on premises facilities noted.

Hindle & Bayliss Endertakers R. Nalley & Son RAL Harvey’'S Sons Fourteenth St. NW Orst-clans W. R. Speare N. W Adolph J. Schippert 20Th St Peace Cails John M. Mitchell Eleventh Street Sergeon R. S. Cain Tehnn T. A. Costello Frank Geier ST. Naw Telephi John R. Wright CO J. William Lee Cammodians Chanel Monest BO & CO DER _Modern George P. Surhore East Capital

Wreck prompts $10000 reward as rescue trains respond

Frightened passengers emerged from the wrecked train while cries of the injured echoed. A relief train with physicians departed as notices at the Southern Pacific general office offered a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Officials said none of the crew were identified.

Southern Pacific General Office

Surrounding Suspect in Swamp Near Cobbtown

In Vidsville Georgia on May 22 a mob attacked a cabin after the murder of Mrs Laura Moore. The assailant was later seen near Cobbtown and a posse surrounded him in a swamp. Barrow Preston was wounded and taken to Savannah for an operation. The wife of Sim Padgett admitted killing John Hare after the posse attack.

Vidsville Tattnall County Laura Moore Cobbtown Barrow Preston Savannah Sim Padgett Padgett John Hare

Kentucky Train Observation Car Plunges Fifty Feet Killing Passenger

May 22 Maysville Kentucky observation car of Chesapeake and Ohio train derailed after striking track debris near Lawrence Creek. Mrs Mary Halsey Milwaukee is killed. eighteen others injured including Mrs Gazare St Louis and Mrs Paerico Pikeville. Injured transported to St Charles Hotel for care.

Maysville Chesapeake and Ohio Cincinnati Lawrence Reek Mary Halsey Milwaukee Gazarre St. Louis B. K. Smith Pittsburg Kate Woalser Covington Imige W. Halsey Milwauker Bran Paerico Pikesville George Stesrms J. D. Partold. Jr Baltimore Burke Ashland van Valkenberg Huntsville Ala P. Davis Chesaprale Ohio Robert J. Allen Richmond Porter St. Charles Hotel Judge Halsey

Corey Selling Holdings Tops Pittsburg Stocks

Special to The Washington Post reports Pittsburg brokers quietly sold large blocks of United Steep Corporation securities. Most sales came from William Eilis Corey, current president of the Steel Corporation, who is disposing of all holdings ahead of his resignation. Brokers refuse discussion. some say pressure from rising executives compelled the sale. Corey recently met with brokers and attorneys before wedding plans. Edna May Will Marry on June 4. Numerous marriage notices follow from London and Virginia communities, listing names, ages, and locales.

Washington Post Pittsburg United States Steep Corporation Pittsburg Stee Exchange William Eilis Corey Steel Corporation Corey Pittsburgh Edna May Stellal London The Daily Mail Oscar Lewison

Health Office Record Deaths May 1 1907

Death notices list multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Frank B. MacAboy 1443 V St NW 79 Andrew W Harbour Casualty Hospital 79 years Selman 713 Sth St NW 23 Mary E Manyman 720 Eat SE 23 Charles Godfrey d and H St NE 87 David Evang Douglas Ave Kenilworth 53 Vivien M Bracey 211 1th St NW 8 Mary Thomas 704 N J Ave NW 80 Katie C Roland 1257 Union St SW 31 Howard Scott 2820 Pe Ave NW 9 Lewis Foltin Wisconsin Ave 48 Nora Radcliffe 235 G St NW 52 Isaac Bell Children’s Hospital 11 Colored More Hawkins 2028 Pomersy Ct 43 Arthur Newn 1806 27th St 63 Det K Alien 1221 6th St NW 44 John P Robinson 3124 Government Ct NW mo ee

Frank B. MacAboy St. Nw Andrew W. Harbour Cunries Mary Thomas N. J. Ave Katie C. Roland Union St. Sw Howard ©. Scott Pe. Ave. Nw Lewis Foltin Wisconsin Ave Nora Radcliffe G St. Aw Isaac Bell Children’s Hospital More Hawkins Pomersy Ct Arthur Newn 27Th St Det K. Alien Sih St John P Robinson Government Ct. Nw Mo. Ee

Bank official on trial as Pittsburgh bank failure looms

Thomas W. Harvey former paying teller at Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny faces charges of false entries misapplication of funds and aiding cashier TT Lee Clark in the collapse two years after the bank failed amid public scrutiny. Edward P McMillan pleaded guilty earlier. Clark died by suicide after the shortage was found. Several other bank employees and a New Mexico official’s secretary face trial.

Pittsburg Thomas W. Harvey Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny Nathaniel Ewing United States District Court Harvey Lee Clark Clark Edward P. McMillan Forest Nichols William B. Andrews Congress New Mexico Roosevelt Department of Justice B. Andrews Pennsylvania Aant United States District Gibson

Gould Case Backer Trial Details Bank Fraud Evidence

The article outlines ongoing defense claims that cashier T Lee Clark controlled bank clerks and that false entries were made under his orders, while US Bank examiner Cunningham cites shortages. It notes plans to conceal a Treasury authorization and mentions related investigations, witnesses from major cities, and potential further scandals connected to the Gould case.

Harvey Anders United States Bank Examiner Enterprise Bank Treasury Department T. Lee Clark Clark Harvey United States Bank John TF. Cunningham New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Boston Cleveland

Worthington and Barrett Receive Audited Fees in Tyner Estate Case

A. S. Worthington of Washington and Harry Barrett of Baltimore won decisions against the estate of the late George N. Tyner. They defended James N. Tyner on a Federal conspiracy indictment and sued for fees totaling 8,724 and 7,575 dollars. The auditor awarded Worthington 6,224 dollars and Barrett 3,861 dollars with interest from July 1904.

Washington Post Springfield Mass A. S. Worthington Washington D. C Baltimore George N. Tyner James N. Tyner Tyner Worthington Barrett Initéervest

Dawson Denies Marital Ties With Mrs Gould

Col Sam Dawson Monu mental Theater manager reports two men claimed to have seen him with Mrs Katherine Clemmons in London in 1899 and to be her husband. Dawson says he has a wife and did not know Goulds. New York police office asked him to identify the visitors, but he declined to travel to New York.

Hanson Peabody Baltimore Postal’ Telegraph Company Gould Detective Bureau Big Lin Hawley New Jersey McLaughlin Big Bill Vallely Sant Big Bill Hawley Jty MelLaughlin Hawley Rard Avenue Dawson Katherine Clemmons Col. Dawson Paen Cal New York

Girl murdered on farm in Brimbhurst Long Island

Amelia Staffeldt fifteen was assaulted and murdered on her father's Brimbhurst farm. A kitchen knife used to sever wildflowers was the weapon. Two throat wounds and torn clothing marked the crime. A 200 strong posse scoured nearby farms but failed to find a suspect. The body was found near Baxter avenue Wimhurst after a neighbor reported seeing the girl collecting flowers.

New York Amelia Staffeldt Brimbhurst Long Island Joseph Engle William Staffeldt Baxter Avenue Wimhurst Engle Ingle Engie

Postum Beverage Converts Nervous Household

A wife of a minister recounts using Postum Food Coffee to replace coffee. After initial failure, a second trial with four teaspoons per pint and full boil yielded a delicious drink. She notes improved health for herself and others, including a college professor's wife whose husband benefited from giving up coffee for Postum.

Postum

Marble Pagoda Theft Shocks Seoul In Japan Koreans

A Japanese nobleman reportedly influenced by imperial wishes ordered the removal of Seoul's ancient Pung-duk marble pagoda. Over eight days the shrine was dismantled and shipped to Japan, sparking shock as Koreans and foreigners in the Far East react to Japan's protectorate influence and cultural loss in Seoul. The pagoda, a symbol of Korea's ancient splendor, dated back nearly a millennium and stood near a suburb of Seoul. Seoul, capital since 1392, also hosts a 15th century bell tower and a Roman Catholic Cathedral noted in references.

The Washington Post Nagasaki May Korea Gen. Grant New York Washington Great Britain London Nelson Trafalgar Square Far East Seoul P'ung-duk Hideyoshi Hermit Kingdom Rinwu Japan Russia Vicount Tanaka Imperial Household Pung-duk Pagoda H Wankea P’ung-duk Tanska Ivo Slad

Fraud Suspect Beeck Fleeces Dayton Jewelry Scheme

The account describes Daytons meeting with a man posing as Senator Clark who visited Dayton’s store, the disappearance after a $4,000 commission dispute with Alfred Smith, and Beeck’s attempt to move $125,000 in jewelry and antiques. The plot included diamonds and pearls obtained from several firms and pawned in loan offices as part of a larger fraud.

Dayton P. A. B. Widener Philadelphia Beeck Mr. Dayton Senator Clark Newport Smith Boeck

One Thing Left from the Chicago News

A fragment from the Chicago News describes a young man injured in an automobile accident. His lower limb was removed, and the widow asks the doctor about future prospects. The doctor, gravely, replies that further lancing or removal will not be possible.

Chicago. News Mt. DB

Root Faces Mixed Dominican Treaty With Bouillon of Doubt

Secretary Root will study a Dominican ratification as presented with an explanatory report that clouds the accord. The United States may exchange ratifications only if Santo Domingo adopts the added resolutions. Ministers Dawson and Bacon plan talks to resolve the diplomatic tangle and determine next steps.

Root United States New Haven Santa Domingo Daw~gon State Department Dominium Republic Santo Domongo Senate Bacon Georgia Dominican Congress Congress Dawson Republic Santo Domingo Congresa

Hindu revelationist in Punjab jailed for plague hoax

In Lahore British India on May 22 a Hindu revelationist who spread the claim that the plague did not exist and that 100,000 weekly deaths were caused by government poisoning of wells was sentenced to two years rigorous imprisonment. An accomplice who dropped harmless balls into wells under orders of the government received eighteen months.

Lahore British India Punjab

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