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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
19
Crowds marvel at floral exhibits as roses are shown for the first time. Mrs Gartner Hubbard and Mrs Levter receive prizes amid a festive, crowded event with garden displays and various hobbyist demonstrations.
A police report details a theft of freight including a dead rooster, walnuts, patent medicines, and cologne from a Tennailystown store. William Ho How ara, living at 101 Dellis Street, was arrested Monday night by Police Sergeant Mnoro after a Tennailystown car struck him. The items allegedly stolen from Dr George Parton’s shop included three bottles of patent medicine and perfumery. The suspect was jailed at Sunstatior Investigation, and a larceny charge was filed.
In a contentious selection process President Roosevalt named Justice of Peace candidates for the late Judge O Neal s seat. The field included Gwen Compromise Berth George Awkam and other applicants. The race featured debates over tenure and the balance of duties between the President and Attorney General.
An exhibit titled Interesting Photographic Exhibit features works by local artists. The show runs from noon to 7 00 pm daily and showcases images reflecting urban life and landscapes.
Report notes mint operations in Philadelphia and New York with payrolls and large cash transfers. Mentions Treasury, gold payments, and bankers in several cities including St Louis and Chicago. Observers warn about distribution of funds among sub accounts and potential implications for the national economy.
Copper industry workers and executives report a dividend approval amid tight metal supply and lower ore grades. Producers cite reduced production mood and earnings impact while facing pressure from Copper Campiona and related trade observers.
At the annual meeting of the Associated Charities of Frome McLein, leaders outline plans for philanthropic work in the United States. The secretary reports recent days spent studying Washington venues in charity efforts and the group expects to discuss future abst or actions at the event.
Alabama voices bolster anti saloon leagues as Southern states press for national prohibition. The article traces dispensary trials, graft complaints, and local option efforts, noting shifts toward dry laws and looming interstate commerce proposals to curb liquor traffic nationwide.
A heated temperance scene unfolds as officers confront saloon operators amid calls for stricter rules. Representative Burnett argues business oaths demand sobriety, citing saloon influence as corrupting municipal government and urging removal of temptation from employment and law enforcement districts. The piece notes wider interest sparked by moral reform efforts.
Funeral services for William F Dice, one of Washington's oldest real agents, will be held at 3 p.m. at his home 1203 G street northprent. The Seventh Day Adventist pastor will officiate. Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers from the Oldest Inhabitants Association include Conrad Roeben, A. H. Ragan, Thomas H. Unsworth, and J. Richard Rigeies. Dice, born in 1823, worked as a carpenter, built many office buildings, and served as chief carpenter at the old State Department. He served in the Fifth Battalion of Volunteers in 1861. He leaves two sisters, Mixa Alice E and Nellie V Dice.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union urged football stalls to be played and backed woman suffrage at their national convention. A resolution to abolish time for football was defeated while the group endorsed purity standards for both men and women and urged action against the trafficking of young women. Carrie Nation spoke after her request to address the gathering was refused. The convention adopted a report after discussion and named officers including Mrs Litlin Stevens and Miss Anna Gordon. A resolution protested the illegal trafficking of women and called for a global termination.
A twelve year old boy, Morgan Morris, was found intoxicated by a patrolman at Tenth and Catreeta. He told police he was with three men Frank Thompson, Crank Conroy, and Charles Taggart who allegedly gave him whisky. The four men were arrested on a charge of disordered conduct and detained pending investigation.
Veronica Simonton, sought witness in the Thaw trial, arrives in Pittsburgh from abroad claiming to possess information against Harry K Thaw and his wife Mrs G J Holman, and says she will go on the stand to vindicate Mrs Thaw. She confirms reports that District Attorney Jerome sought evidence against Thaw and White and says Jerome knows she can reveal much about the case.
Legal proceedings and case listings from the United States Supreme Court and district courts. Names of justices, attorneys, and parties appear, with multiple cases noted across equity and criminal dockets. The document cites motions, appeals, and court actions as of November 3 through November 12 1901, with extensive attorney teams and case titles.
A garbled list of real estate transactions and guardianship mentions shows transfers and securements across blocks and squares in Cleveland areas such as COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, TWENTY SECOND STREET SQUARE, and WEST SQUARE, with names like Robert Studtacy, Katie Tatbert, and William Kertoms, spanning blocks 15 to 33 and involving the Washington Gas Light Company.
OCR reads show multiple security and loan mentions with names like Charles Parker George Baxterday and William Hf Cankacs. The garbled text includes percentages 5 per cent and 8 per cent, dates and locations such as CHICHESTER and Oregon, and references to securing assets and payments over months, but many phrases are unclear.
A sixteen year old from Danforth Street died Sunday night from injuries suffered ten days earlier in a football game in New Dorp Staten Island. He collapsed after a blow and was treated, finished the game, then returned home. A physician confirmed the fatal cause.
Clarence Simms twenty three, son of a missionary, held at the First precinct on a grand larceny charge. He is slated for arraignment in Police Court this morning for alleged theft of a garment, a water pitcher, and a watch and signet ring from two addresses on Ninth Street and Capitol Street. Some property recovered. bond status noted. Dr WW Stewart sought release from bond obligations as a co-surety in a related case. Judge Kimball granted limited time for new bond arrangements.
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