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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1907
Page
27
Gov. Smith’s 31 vote showing prompts Unity drive as factions seek accord. Carver Mrirge George consolidates control with a 300 tally in Crothets during late ar.
Report of a carriage plunging over an embankment near West River while en route to a funeral in Annapolis Maryland. Two children and a driver were killed. Passengers sustained injuries. identities and exact fate of others unknown. The crash occurred amid a storm as the party traveled from Annapolis to Davbivmevilie.
Miss Servane, a maid, reports jewelry stolen from her home in a disturbing incident. A suspect woman, described with brown hair and Quaker ties, is linked to the missing items and a later confrontation as investigators pursue the case.
The week brings reports of Rev. G A Nixdoeit’s death following long illness, with notes on his service. A grand jury returns an indictment charging Nan hil Halon with murdering a newborn infant, awaiting police court action. A rate hearing continuation orders a commission for the Southern Railway, with testimony planned before the federal court. Norfolk and surrounding regions note liquor-dealer bankruptcy filings and a petition in bankruptcy for a Lexington mill, alongside municipal election follow-ups in nearby states.
The Aterandria School Board met to discuss a resolution enforcing separate noon hours for white and colored students. President Hertart Bryant led the session as the board approved reducing noon recess, with motions clarified by P. M. Brattwnew.
A troubled youth, son of Col A. F. Fleet of Culver Indiana, was arrested after allegedly creating disturbances while under martial law. He had been confined to a room and later placed in protective custody amid reports of attempted escape and mental strain. Additionally, Rev W F Fisher accepted an invitation to speak at Monroe VA Y M C A next Sunday, and a fire destroyed several frame houses near Arlington Junction in Alexandria County.
Notices detail Capt Posly fined $100 for delivering mail flag without paying dues amid a Newport News steamer case. Also reported are funeral notices for Benjamin Burgess and other Alexandria area items, plus election canvass results and upcoming public meetings and services.
Fragmentary Virginia obituary notices mention several individuals by name with limited details. The text records deaths in Varina and nearby counties, with scattered references to widows, widowers, ages, and multiple locations such as Boroville and Shun Gertee. The fragmentary language preserves a slice of the era’s obituary style.
An old notice touts a patent coughs and colds remedy sold by a prominent doctor. It describes a concentrated oil formula with alcohol and glycerine to be used in small doses every four hours, warns against imitations, and claims a protective sealed bottle from its maker.
Official returns from Alleghany and surrounding counties show Democrats sweeping the district. Craig of Alleghany wins mayoral vote, Wilhelm Alien elected Commonwealths attorney with large majorities. Republicans gain some county offices and magistrates. The Democratic lead in local offices stood strong.
Nantucket and surrounding New England coast faced a severe gale from November 7 with winds reaching up to 72 miles per hour. Four schooners were driven ashore on Nantucket and nearby areas. damage reported includes a wharf and structures on Stage Harbor. Communications with Martha’s Vineyard were interrupted by the storm and the cable line to the mainland was damaged.
Patrolman Michael Murphy dies in Louisville area hospital after being wounded in the same incident that earlier felled Clyde Campbell. Earlier, Campbell had shot Murphy. Campbell was tagged as the assailant. Clyde Campbell’s father, W. R. Sample, may not recover from his wound.
An election day quarrel at a Southwest Virginia polling place led to a double-barreled shotgun death. Hopkins was shot in the breast as he fired, with Skeen aiding the escape of the surviving shooter. Sheen, a prominent local figure, faces possible pursuit as authorities offer a reward.
Bad Antmic Texas bank notes show the Board of directors halted operations to protect depositors. W. W. Collier cited measures to safeguard full deposit repayment as of August 22, 1907. Cash on hand listed, assets near $1,008,05 with liabilities and capital details.
Leysoe, a veteran printer at Moreau of Engraving and Printing, is dying from heart disease at age sixty nine. He has been homebound at 2203 M Street NW for three weeks with illness not initially deemed serious. Mr. Vanman, a New York City native, leaves a large family including a wife and ten children.
In St. Lawra on November 7 Lloyd Jevne won the championship billiards contest with 46 points against Joseph Capron who scored 40. Capron's fast run reached 48 while Jevne's best run stood at 46. The tournament continues through the week with a $500 diamond medal prize and other premiums awarded.
A wreck on the Indianapolis Toll Line near West Serva left one person dead and injured thirty four others. The incident disrupted service and prompted investigations into the cause of the sharp curve collision. Nearby, a separate Montana case reports a sentencing in a US court for a Lineman connected to a telephone company.
Marcesi sails from Quebec for England on Victorian Friday morning. The exact departure time is unknown. Tickets were reserved at short notice by wire.
A fragment from a Manila burial column describes common and rich funerals, including a mother's coffin on a board carried by pallbearers, while wealthier funerals feature bands and four-horse hearses. It details old Manila cemeteries, wall vaults with pigeonholes, and a typhoon-damaged site dating to 1810.
Debates on Michael Maybrick known as Agapen Adams, famed as The Village Blacksmith composer and singer. notes his early career as a buoyant baritone, memorable performances and the dangers of stage accident. highlights his accompanist and lasting fame in operatic and concert circles.
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