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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1907
Page
18
Former Miss Bruce Walham a prominent figure in society shoots and kills herself after years under care of trained nurses. She was married to W Bryden Tennant and had long been a socialite before her death.
Special to The Washington Post reports a baptism at the Jamestown Exposition. Prince Gwen and Princess Cima of the Bagobo, aboard the Mindanao island community, were welcomed into the Catholic Church with Bishop Van De Merer and Father O Keefe officiating. The ceremony marked a historic first for Philippine adults baptized in the United States. The couple, along with others, will return soon to the Philippines after their religious rite amid U.S.–Philippines ties.
Proposal to incorporate Del Ray and St Elmo as a town advances in Alexandria. Movement aims to redefine local governance and extend municipal services. Key backers include community leaders and regional groups seeking structured town status and funding access.
A garbled OCR record notes a religious ceremony where bishops ordained deacons in a Virginia church. The legible fragments reference clergy, ceremony, and members present, with the text preserving the event’s formal tone and setting.
A fragmented report describes a discussions about a waterways plan near Baltimore involving regional authorities. The piece mentions meetings, individuals and local timing, with references to the Atlantic seaboard and infrastructure goals, but many details are obscured by OCR errors.
Retired diplomat says a German British rapprochement is forming after the Algeciras Conference. Emperors visits to England and courtesies extended signal a shift in policy, with German and British leaders weighing a joint approach to world affairs and possible Anglo American understanding.
Tobaggo Market reports a four million pound sale at South Boston and about two million pounds at Lynchburg, reflecting robust demand. The combined totals indicate strong regional activity with prices steady and supply ample for the period.
Aged Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintogh dies at eighty eight after long service with the British forces. The report also covers tobacco futures, crop prospects, and rail and lumber market notes, including prices and shipments in Virginia and Petersburg regions.
Nov 17 Pittsburg reports another football victim, Johnny Boylan, a former player, dies of complications from a groin injury he suffered blocking a kick. The death follows a chain of recent fatal accidents in the same row at exeb house as Katie Green and Tammy Thornton also perished earlier. Boylan to be buried tomorrow morning.
Berlin reports that 1990 naval reform bills aim to shorten service life of ships to twenty years while expanding battleship and cruiser numbers. Gude opposes universal prohibition, urging local option and higher costs. Lisner advocates high license and local choice.
Special to the Warblown: W E Hoover aged seventeen and Carvin L Hoover fifteen, sons of Charlie H Hoover of Springettsbore, were shot about 32 o'clock last night while on their way home from Pleasureville. In a buggy driven by three young men, six shots fired. Curvin died at 1230 today, William likely to die. Three suspects Oscar Hoover, Henry Snyder, and Laster Kaufman confessed. authorities say the shooting may have been accidental.
Citizens and officials clash over growler defense and bucket trade in a heated citywide discussion. Advocates urge local option and prohibition, while opponents warn of curtailing personal liberty and democratic rule as districts consider whether to allow beer by local option.
Russell Howell, reported missing from Roanoke area after leaving home Thursday morning, was located wandering in Bedford County about twenty miles from Roanoke. He was brought to Roanoke and placed under care in his home amid claims of a demented spell. Local authorities attribute his condition to illness or delirium.
British sea power displays a large building programme including Dreadnoughts for a two power standard. Admiral Lord Charles Beresford commanded exercises showing a fleet larger than two European powers. Public reaction mixed with praise for capabilities and criticism of admiralty policy. The note covers recent ship launches Superb and others and outlines heavy armament plans for future vessels. Capers relaxes revenue rules in Cincinnati to accept certain checks for revenue stamps.
The Secretary of State confirmed a dispatch from Mexico City stating the United States would keep two coaling ships at Magdalena Bay along the Lower California coast for three years pending concessions granted by the Mexican government.
A choir singer named Walsh collapsed and died of heart disease at 8:30 mass in St Alphonses Catholic Church Grand Street and West Broadway. He was a salesman residing at 68 Leroy Street.
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