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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
5
Financial row centers on a proposed receiver as a remedy. The piece outlines assets around 710 000 and liabilities near 1 271 571 with voices noting potential congressional push and Wall Street pressure amid a broader tax and loan discussion.
The English hounds of the Middies Hunt hunted a fox across a wet course along the Potomac River near Leesburg on November 5. The field, including riders Higginson on Chipmunk and Klinton, followed a scent through spring estate land and water, crossing fences and rough ground with the pack under Westmorland and Gos. Members from Clarke County and Leesburg joined in the hunt with horses and hounds showing steady pace in cool drizzle.
The West Virginia Federation of Labor deposed President Nugent amid charges of treason and attempts to lure miners from West Virginia. Delegates from multiple organizations gathered to decide the leadership crisis as Nugent allegedly sought to move union property to the American Federation of Labor. Nugent recently returned from a trip to urge miners to abandon West Virginia.
TEWISH women attend a convention in Jamestown during the 84th expedition, addressed at the Exhibition commons. President Tucker welcomes the delegation, with Rosenburg leading the study and the delegation planning sessions on policy and mission.
Fragmented notices describe a fatal fall from a train and a damanged report detailing deaths and marriages in Damascus and nearby areas. Names include Boyer, Souder, Damescux, Willard Lans, and Pauly Souder. events reference Raleigh and Kansas City. dates and exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The circuit court case in Harrison County involves the West Virginia Coal and Coke Company alleging fraudulent transfer of 1090 acres of coal land and several thousand more, to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad through an orchestrated deal. It claims Henry Rogers George Burt and associates used a stand alone line to profit from the land and seeks a receiver and return of deeds, with Jackson and others named as plaintiffs.
A damaged report from Poplar notes a deranged letter found in Poplar’s pocket pointing to a planned act and mentioning a grim murder near Washington. Dr Baldwin translates the nearly unreadable script, calling the handwriting a sign of danger and suggesting Poplar’s sanity is in question amid the Northwestern district case.
An Interstate Commerce Commission agent based in Washington reports days of inquiry into farmers connected with the department. The probe centers on rebates and practices at Richmond firms with potential prosecutions forthcoming. The agent declines to name inspected cases or identify irregularities but says he is reviewing files at several departments and expects formal charges after his report is completed.
Elvora Bot also known as Mrs Hill widow of Joby Hill longtime tax collector of Alexandria died at her South Royal Street home in Richmond area in her eighty first year after long invalid status She leaves three sons Frank Marriott Zora Hill and Jon Marriott and two daughters Misses Mary and Hatta Hill Funeral arrangements will be announced later Also notes City finances for year ending May 1807 show receipts of 6149 80 and expenditures of 14141382 leaving a balance of 70695 1B with city authorities awaiting final accounting
A Raleigh conference outlined the plan for Glenn’s state campaign and irrigation policy, with Mrs Adyer declining to serve. Attending were state officials, lawyers, and a corporate interests group, all pledging unity and state protection of interests as sessions continued through the afternoon.
William Ho Chardler of Lockport, an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio, was found dead on the private grounds of George Vanderbilt near Ashton House. Police report death by natural causes after Chandler had been missing several days. Investigators note a search and money on the deceased.
A fragmented early 19th century notice describes a pine tree house on a farm for winter shelter. It outlines tonics and remedies including pine oil, tincture cinchona, and a wine mixture to treat coughs and fevers, with preparation and safety notes from Leach Chemical Co.
In Dorchester County last night a jealous husband shot and wounded his wife Daisy Kimmey and also shot George Stewart after a confrontation over alleged attachments. The assailant lay in wait for the pair after hearing Stewart would meet Miss Touck. Stewart and Miss Kimmey were reported with serious injuries.
Southern Railway officials including Mert Mantger Seale and other senior managers met in Washington for a two hour session on schedule changes and system operations. The group then traveled to Norfolk Virginia on a special train. A city office was found dead in Richmond that night. the man, aged fifty five, is identified as Meust Qigease, whose death is noted as sudden.
A pedestrian, Charlen 8 Spivey of Battersea, Petersburg, was struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western Railroad train this afternoon. The 70-year-old man was mangled and died instantly. Survivor details include Finpers Berry of West Virginia and Deven of Washington, owners near Harpern Barry, who witnessed the incident.
A large crowd gathered on Seventh Street and Rhode Jaana Avenue as the corner stone of Northminster Presbyterian Church was laid with Masonic rites. Rev George P Wilton welcomed parishioners and Mason officers, followed by Rev Charles A Smith, with music by the choir and a dedication prayer. Speeches emphasized unity, stability, and growth for the church.
It is thirty eight years since the last spike in the Union Pacific Railroad marked the continent crossing. Now hours separate Washington and San Francisco via the Chicago Limited of the Pennsylvania Railroad with a single change at Chicago and through sleeping cars to the Middle West Northwest and Pacific Coast. The service promises swift, comfortable travel from Washington, 740 pm daily, to Western destinations including St. Paul and Western Canada.
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