24 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1907
Page
1
The widow remains silent about her motive while investigators press for clues in the search for Admiral Dewey’s body. Rumors swirl that debt burdens may drive flight, with a $5000 reward offered for recovery as police scrutinize a tangled set of theories and allied suspects.
The letter details Lieutenant Crawford’s communications to Admiral Dewey and his role assisting in private affairs. Dewey calls Crawford a man of best habits and a valuable assistant while Sylvester notes long service with Crawford, his involvement in MCAL work, and efforts to locate Crawford's body after a loss. Units seek more crew and Congress support for additional personnel.
The Detroit Free Press reports a price rise from 1 cent to 5 cents per copy beginning in December for morning editions, while the Sunday edition stays at 5 cents. The Detroit News also raises its morning price, with the afternoon edition remaining at 1 cent, citing higher white paper costs and other factors.
An incipient race clash among sailors at a dance hall in Amira Dastens Beet escalated after a sailor named Eypa was ordered out. Several white sailors fought, injuring a second white woman, amid a chaotic scene on the sidewalk. Police intervened, the sailor was jailed, and later turned over to authorities aboard the Maryland. The incident sparked denunciations from white sailors over racial equality tensions.
John D Rockefeller pledges 2,600,000 to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research in New York to create an endowment fund. The gift supports the institute’s work, including a promising effort toward a remedy for spinal meningitis. Simon Plexner directs the institution, with staff noting the recent success behind the funding.
A teacher in Ploominmton ae, Way-Bherman Cos, faces jail for refusing to pay a $14 million judgment after allegations by a pupil’s father that the teacher crippled the student by whipping. The teacher was fined and imprisoned. the father covers Cass’s board at 320 weekly. The law requiring such bail bonds remains in effect when imprisonment occurs.
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Negotiations proceed to secure a survey of the Seaboard Air Line between Augusta and Athers for an electric railway from Atlanta via Augusta. The contract to build the Augusta to Atlanta segment has been awarded to an Alabama firm.
In Montgomery Alabama on November 2, the clubhouse prohibition bill was defeated by an almost unanimous vote of teachers, sparking debate over legalizing liquor sales in clubs and addressing related show regulations. Messages include travel and schedule notes for trains from New Union Station.
New York November 23 Representative Charles N Fowler chairing the House Banking and Currency Committee released a lengthy statement opposing the issuance of Panama Canal bonds and Treasury certificates. He criticizes the administration as unwarranted and unlawful, cites currency panic and gold imports, and warns that government debt could drive bank notes and reserves in troubling directions. The message argues the treasury has surplus credit and questions need for new fixed obligations.
Maxwell remains in Raymond Street Jail as prosecutors resume the borough bank inquiry. Sisters Missen Sarah Agnes Mary Ada Maxwell offer their home at 112 Menkirk Avenue Flatbush as security for their brother’s bail. District Attorney Smith weighed the pledge at one half the requested value, leaving Maxwell short of $400.
A new Optimistic Club of America was established in Chicago to restore confidence in American finances and spur prosperity. William T. Robinson of New York named as at large officer. W. E. Colvin elected president. Executive committee includes Gov. Desn, John J. Mitchell, and other civic leaders. The banner reads God reigns and the Union still thrives. The parent body formed in Salt Lake City with Gov. Cutler present. Plans for branches in New York Washington Boston and other major cities were announced.
Chicago Nevis attorney Barbour argues the milk price cartel should face punishment proportional to raised profits after a price manipulation. He notes consumers face about 39.5 percent annual increases, with milk alone adding roughly one cent per quart and two and a half cents per half pint of cream.
A man posing as Lieut Christopher Jenawold of Camp John Smith deceived William Mupehen Hein at Hotel Astor, prompting a cashing of a forged check for $50. The real Lieut Jenswold of Norfolk investigated and the bogus officer's impersonation was reported to the War Department.
William B. Leeds former president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad suffered a third paralysis stroke Wednesday but today his condition is not considered serious. His brother stated that market bankruptcies had no impact and that Leeds withdrew from the market two years ago as his health declined.
Berlin dispatch reports Papinta fire dancer collapsed with apoplexy on stage at Apollo Theater in Dusseldorf. California native owned two stock farms, famed for vaudeville acts and mirrored stage sets. Reputedly known from Baltimore to Pillaburg. local transit details appear in the same column.
Debutante Misa Sydney Boyce hosts a society introduction at the Virginia Hotel. A thief entered the family apartments around 4 00 and stole jewelry, mainly rings, and pocketed certificates from Mrs Boyce. The discovery prompted shock as Mr Boyce joked about the missing Clearing-house certificates.
In cooperation with the Retail Trade Committee of the Chamber of Commerce The Washington Post announces It Pays to Trade in Washington editions on Wednesday November 27 and Sunday December 1. Advertisers should submit copy a day in advance. The newspaper notes its circulation across the region remains the largest.
Becher Fallant, Nova-Burgia registered the mains central station here and blew open two safes with dynamite during the night escaping with over $1000 in cash. Police believe the duo crossed the Canadian boundary. A later report mentions a street sale and travel plans, with vague references to cities Baltimore and Blom.
In St Louis on November 2 Margaret Deters aged twenty eight leapt into the Des Peres with her four children tied by ropes. Rescued by Policeman Reynolds the mother and children were exposed and then treated. Doctors say mental trouble followed the death of her husband. The article shifts to a White House edict barring federal officeholders from supporting a third term while not forbidding attendance at the Republican convention. Cabinet members are instructed not to advocate renomination and to avoid pledges to any candidate while remaining free to attend as delegates. The executive seeks to control delegates to back the president’s chosen nominee and signals a broader strategy in Southern states to rein in reform movements.
Joliet November 23 The Populist National Committee will convene at the Hotel St. Jamon in St Louis with members friends and wavieerat invited The meeting may fix time and place for the 1908 convention and renomination of Watson of Georgia National Chairman James E H Ferriss said the party is patriotic and supports government action on bank deposits and circulating water The statement denied any alliance with Hearst Independence League or Prohibitionists while signaling friendliness to Bryan and Roosevelt
Memorial services were held in Maryland Chapel for Princeton freshman Janes Walker who died after being struck by a live wire. Dr Henry Van Dyke delivered the sermon as classmates paid floral tributes before transporting the body to Evansville Indiana for interment on Monday.
Oyster Reads at Chesapeake Beach Rodsy Train leaves at 10am, 7c round trip, including oysters.
A meeting of fifteen National Farmers Union directors in New Orleans approved a plan to hold at least 600 Dalea of the current crop in warehouses. The aim is to store cotton and issue warehouse receipts near the value of money to prop up prices. The plan, to be voted on by cotton producers in eight states, seeks close planter cooperation and orderly storage. Barrett of Union City, national president, presided.
Speaker Cannon spent the day at the Capitol meeting with sixty to seventy members and in private talks with Chairman Payne and Representative Dalzell about filling vacancies on Payne’s Ways and Means Committee. The outcome hinges on upcoming days as committees are organized, with aims to complete before Christmas adjournment.
Edward J Ber wind president of Barwind-White Coal Company recovered a 3600 jeweled mustache comb allegedly stolen by butler Edward M Burnham. Burnham stood in Jefferson Market Police Court after Ber wind pleaded for the return. Magistrate Corrigan remanded Burnham for trial.
Venezuelan executive President Castro shows improvement after relapse. he returns to Caracas from exile via Port of Spain as observers report his condition stabilizing. Separate items note an Italian general’s dismissal and a railway excursion to Baltimore for a football game with a round trip from Union Station.
Grace Bulkeley Smith, claiming ties to former Connecticut lieutenant governor William H Bulkeley, killed her husband Nicholas B Smith in New Rochelle and fatally set their home ablaze. Investigators describe a shattered life tale of insanity, multiple marriages, and a planned self immolation amid a fire and gunshot.
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