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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1907
Page
5
A chaotic report details threats of lynching in Lexington and High Point as authorities arrest and confine suspects over violent disturbances. Multiple accounts describe mobs, fatal shootings, and a tense atmosphere with plans to capture individuals.
Unclear OCR text suggests a Baltimore physician connected to a throat wound incident and a possible self-inflicted injury linked to a broader investigation. Details are fragmented and names are partially garbled.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice or item noting the death of Brotier and a sister's wedding in Baltimore. Readable names and places are limited, but the fragments suggest a personal announcements cluster within a newspaper page.
Norfolk resident Deneius Johnsen, a figure in the Pepulanty Contest, is shot at his home by Joseph Dean after a bitter rejection. Police report a fatal incident with the assailant captured soon after.
At the Ford Street precinct Captain Williams investigated a tangled case involving Emma Vance Griffith, 18, Alexandria, and two sets of alleged parents. Mrs Mary Bayne and Mrs Griffith claimed guardianship while Emma said she was born in Washington and sought her physician. After hours of discussion, officers contacted the families. Emma remained in detention as authorities pursue proper parental status.
John George of Tondoun County, a prominent farmer and longtime Confederate veteran, died after a fall from his riding horse last Wednesday. He collapsed Sunday afternoon at his Lovettiville home from paralysis caused by the shock, survived by his wife and two brothers.
A fragmented report states Judge Crothers will not be permitted to travel to the polling site for a special proceeding in Elvton Georgia. The note describes a private telegraph and telephone setup and suggests a delay or postponement in the judge’s activity with no immediate resolution.
A circuit court in Raleigh on November 4 signed an inkment finding for 278-000 that the township of Wurtteedbora favors Queob Tawe, while a railroad bendn is alleged by the sewer inspector of Shue town amid a murky dispute over railway alignment and municipal rights.
Virginia voters go to polls today in eight districts with races for Congress and state legislature. Democratic incumbents and Republican challengers clash in Alexandria, Fairfax, and surrounding counties as key seats in the Senate and House of Delegates are fought.
An advertisement asserts Dr Miles Nervine restores nervous energy and repairs the nervous system after overwork worry or sickness. A testimonial details a wife nearly dying from nervous prostration who recovered after using Nervine, describing improved health and vitality following treatment. Miles Medical Co. of BiHkart Indiana promotes the remedy.
In Baltimore Maryland November the election faces contention as Crothers supporters push for a strong lead against opponents. Democrats worry about county and city balance, with Warfeld supporters threatening to abstain from polls. Delegates vow to observe counts closely as results may not be known until after midnight.
Special to The Washington Post reports President Roosevelt favors a prohibition feature in the Dia Boma constitution. The article notes Chief Justice Harper and Congress leaders, returning from Washington, discuss the draft and potential permanent approval by the President at this session.
A near illegible obituary notes Buey Surratt, a native of Washington and brass engineer, died after service in the First Texas Cavalry. He lived in Baltimore as chief receiving clerk of the Old Bayling and was unmarried. His burial is set for Mount Olivet Cemetery beside his mother Mrs Mary E. Surratt.
Rochester police arrested Mrs. Aimee Lloyd here on charges of passing worthless checks. The suspect, described as the “brown,” had impersonated Miss Berliner and for weeks traveled through Rochester, Washington, Baltimore and Chicago, cashing many checks. She wore brown attire, including a brown hat and parasol, and reportedly obtained about $30 in one store and larger sums elsewhere before arrest.
A confused OCR note describes a woman being shot in defense, mentions Hartey Brown and Albert in custody, and cites a Providence Hospital visit. The fragment references a possible trial or police action and claims no shooting occurred at a March location, with a pistol fired and a wound noted.
The Central Labor Union joins Building Trades Council to organize a large parade along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington to honor DeLano and Dewey. Delegates pledge support for at least 30,000 to 90,000 workers, with penalties for nonparticipation. Joe Evans pledges stonecutters support. committees from central body and building trades prepare events for November 18 and a Norfolk convention link.
Maj William Predarick of the United States Coast Artillery married Mrs. Oliver Grace, a wealthy socialite, after a brief acquaintance in Tampa. The ceremony took place at a county judge’s residence and was attended by few witnesses. The couple then returned to the hotel for dinner before continuing their journey.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root a kidney and liver remedy claiming it cures back pain and other urinary symptoms. It urges readers to buy Dr Elmer’s product, offers a free sample bottle, and provides an address for the sample and information booklet. It emphasizes the remedy as nature’s help and cites testimonials and a money back assurance.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw presided at a farewell for William Booth in New York. Evangeline Booth was praised as commander of the Salvation Army in the United States. Generals and dignitaries attended as tributes extolled Booth’s gospel work and influence on Christian living.
William Wheeler aged sixty four or fourteen was severely injured when he lost control of his bicycle and struck a car on Freet street between D and EB streets. He was thrown unconscious and taken to Emergency Hospital with serious injuries. Doctors expect he will recover.
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