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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
8
Large campus gathering to rally for a big Virg in game discusses student mobilization led by Meests. Speakers including O Donohue and Dutcher outline protest muster, travel to Charlottesville and coordinated actions by 4co students and George tun supporters amid tense campus atmosphere.
In the District Duckpin League the Southerners defeated the Mutials in two games led by Weggett who posted a high score of 116 and an impressive 112 average. Other league notes mention close matches in the Office and War departments and shifts across the Plate Printers and Commercial Duckpin Leagues.
A Yale University dormitory fire loomed to destroy the Hutchinson dorm for undergraduates but was checked after two upper story apartments burned out. Four years earlier another Yale facility, the Hutch, was gutted by a blaze. Five alarm lines blocked Yale field as about 20 000 spectators watched. Several students were seriously injured and officials awaited word on occupants.
Rudolph Voert er seven years old of 8 Patterson street northeast was knocked down and slightly injured last night by Edward Mahoney colored of 1240 Twenty third street northeast. The boy was taken to Casualty Hospital. Mahoney is in custody at the 17th precinct charged with assault. The accident occurred at North Capital and He streets northwest as the boy was walking along when Mahoney’s team turned from North Capitol street into Ef arent.
Villa Flora Club names officers at a Tuesday evening gathering at Brightwood venue. Eugene Cochran is president with Edward N Howman as vice president, Charles Cri as treasurer, and Edward Howman as secretary. John C Detweller, William L Burkhart, and Frederick A Hocker join the board, as the club build its 1,157-member slate.
Frick and Mellon interests seek legal transfer of the Overholt distillery license to sever ties with liquor trade. W A Bollinger, W T Bollinger, and BF Taylor named officers of the new company to effect the transfer. Congressman Dulzell says he leans toward passing such a law amid temperance agitation.
Cleveland council rejects the railway company’s conditional offer for a six month test of a 3 cent fare within the city. The plan would grant new operating rights for 25 years, set fare after six months, and require book access for expert review. Mayor Johnson opposed the proposal and the measure passed to deny the offer.
North Carolina woman Freda Morgan, claimed niece of Senator Morgan, eloped with David Maloy to Richmond. He left her, she pursued to Pittsburgh, provoking an arrest and an ensuing stir as details remain unclear.
In Kenton Ohio a man carrying a lamp toppled it upstairs, setting a house ablaze. Mr and Mrs Maloy, aged and weak, were seriously burned and died. A complex tale tied to a murder claim and a young woman Freda Mortinguish emerges as a central figure, with police investigations ongoing into Elopement claims and links to Senator Morgan. The case involves missing persons, a rival suitor, and conflicting alibis as authorities pursue the truth.
A major fire at Monmouth College in Monmouth Indiana destroyed the main building today. It started from a defective flue and caused an estimated loss of $40 000. Lineman Orval Dean was buried under falling floors and killed. Several students were lightly injured while fighting the flames and college officials say rebuilding will begin immediately.
Mrs Cake and Carroll were found guilty of forgery in Judge Bernard's court after investigators said they forged indorsements on checks intended for Norman F Hines. A seven year old daughter of Mrs Cake cried as verdicts were read while bond was set at 1200 dollars each. Prosecutor Proctor led the case and motion for a new trial was noted.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory are to become a joint state at 10 a.m. Washington time tomorrow, 9 a.m. Central. The President will sign the proclamation admitting the new state, with celebrations to follow as telegraphic news reaches the territory. The ceremonial pen may be presented to state officials at the capital.
Surgeon General Rixey warns in his annual report that only about 260 medical officers serve for roughly 48 000 navy and marine personnel creating an officer to enlisted ratio far below need The report notes efforts to attract qualified young men have fallen short and calls for legislative action to address remaining objections and boost medical officer staffing.
In New York a sensational trial over Bertha Lees suing IRT for death damages includes sister testimonies. One sister confessed to a scandalous history with Pan cast, while a second sister, Juliet Brown, identified with the arrest and police photographs, adding new inconsistencies to the case.
Special from The Washington Fort Newport reports Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt plans to keep the Breakers open most of winter She and Miss Vanderbilt with Count Szechenyi will attend the New York Horas Show where Alfred and Rudolph Vanderbilt will compete The family traveled from Longford on the Fal River and DC to New York amid several notes about a naval hospital visit and a coming ceremony at the Breakers involving Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Azerhayni
The Arctic ship Roosevelt under Commander Robert Bartlett completed a preliminary trial on the Hudson River after repairs at Shooters Island. The vessel received boiler upgrades, enlarged forecastle, and rebuilt foremast amid strengthened hull and machinery. A final test and departure for the north are planned in a few days with a May 1 departure anticipated.
The Knickerbocker Trust collapses follow disclosures that Charles T Barney held large loans to multiple entities. He resigns as president on October 21, and A Foster Higgins succeeds him as the bank doors close after paying out 2,000,000 to depositors. Barney, a prominent Cleveland-born financier, had been linked with Whitney family real estate ventures and other dramatic business expansions.
Minister Hill learned of a sudden reassignment to Berlin after a White House visit and wireless notices. President’s decision came after Hill left for vacation and officials at the State Department confirmed his potential transfer to the Netherlands and then Berlin. Ambassador Tower remains due to depart Berlin by late spring, with Hill soon returning to arrange Paris?
San Juan reports that Governor Post faces opposition from his foes over a recent Porto Rico speech. Enemies accused of capitalizing on remarks about inspectors and missionaries to block Senate confirmation of his nomination to succeed Bookman Winthrop as Porto Rico governor.
A yellow-eyed playful hound pup, owned by the French ambassador, has strayed from the embassy premises. Police have been asked to help locate the vivacious dog after an embassy attache reported the incident and provided the description to patrol Reedquarters. The description notes yellow eyes long ears and a lively demeanor.
An advertisement claims nervous weakness causes irritability restlessness and insomnia and asserts Dr Miles nerve exhaustion tonic restores vigor and appetite. It urges readers to try the product with a promise of renewed strength and better sleep, citing Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
The trial opening in Chicago sees Assistant District Attorney Colyne and defense counsel led by Howard T Ritsher outline the Walsh case. Testimony begins as the defense contends no worthless bonds were held or discounted and Walsh acted in good faith, accusing the prosecution of misrepresenting the bank’s holdings and operations while detailing bonds and dealings with railroads and Chicago Chronicle ties.
Jamestown Tercentennial Company directors voted to continue plans for reopening the exposition in Tidewater Virginia next summer. The committee report notes 50 percent of exhibitors support the movement and no major legal obstacles remain. Government funding may cover maintenance and winter expenses though stockholder meeting date is not yet set.
Surgeon General Rixey of the navy proposes sanatoriums at high altitude from 3000 to 6000 feet with maximal sunshine and dry mild days, enabling consumptives to be outdoors year round. Findings come from a navy study at a new sanatorium on the Fort Laon abandoned military reservation in Colorado.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at marital strain and insults. It mentions a husband facing suspicion of anger and jealousy and a wife accused of roasting him. The readable bits suggest a domestic dispute or conflict between spouses.
Rev Dr Amory H Bradford of Montclair NJ, president of the American Missionary Association, urged a future where culture and character outrank color. John Hope of Atlanta Baptist College and Chief Jarges Batlle spoke on education and equality as the Roosevelt installation of Rev Or W ThirideMd at Howard University highlighted the day. A steamship Admiral Farragut rammed a 50-foot whale off Cape Hatteras, cleaving the whale and scattering blood as the ship continued toward its New York port.
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