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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1907
Page
21
A chaotic incident near a jail ended with a firefight and a pursuit as deputies countered an attempt to free a man accused of swindling workers. A single suspect was captured while others fled, fears of more violence lingered in the district.
A Democratic legislative push in Maryland aims to disenfranchise virtually the entire Black vote in Hagerstown via a bill designed to restrict voting rights after the city election. Supporters say the measure would be enacted early next year to prevent Black voters from influencing elections.
Proceedings show missing station agent, marriage licenses, and court appeals with names such as Bethany, Bartholomew, and Sherman. Local notices include marriage records, public records, and legal proceedings. entries list towns, dates, and officials with scattered OCR glitches.
Edward Steiner a nineteen year old resident of 2422 Ramsay street shot himself in the right temple at his sister Bessie Colquitt's home, 127 Catherine street, after fleeing police who sought him on a charge of shooting at Christian Nagle last Saturday night. He arrived at his sister's in a nervous state, refused to surrender, and said he would leave Baltimore forever before being tested. He then went to a bedroom and fired.
Eddie Boone Tye, seven, was fatally injured this afternoon in Richmond after sister Mary struck him on the head with a hatchet edge while they played in the yard. The hatchet, held by Mary, was used to silence the boy who cried for the tool, severing his head in multiple inches.
Diocesan official Q Neil addresses local council during a social session at the Knights hall. Donations at Alexandria Hospital on Thanksgiving Day support patient care and free services as churches plan combined services and evangelistic meetings in the area.
Fifty barrels of Bourbon whisky seized in Baltimore argue over pure food law compliance. The product, labeled whisky but distilled from molasses, was shipped from New Orleans via New York agents. Officials say the case will rise to court, shaping future definitions for straight, bottled, and blended whiskies nationwide.
Helms, a man from Charlotte, was arrested by sheriff deputies for the murder of Fa Pryor at her home. He confessed to firing the fatal shot Monday night claiming the gun was a joke and that he believed it unloaded. He stated the incident occurred after finding the gun left by a visitor and feared he had killed Pryor.
A Pennsboro Harrisville railroad accident left the engine and baggage car plunging into a ravine when a twenty five foot trestle failed during crossing. About thirty passengers aboard the coach sustained cuts and bruises, with no fatalities reported.
Obituary notices from Virginia record the deaths of Willem Ho Hore of Luray at home after illness aged about sixty. Wheeler Bontiat-minter of Ashfort Coealy near Elewarerine. Trapne aw chonty landowner in Korttera Virginia. William McGoo Confederate soldier born in Wierd County aged about seventy six. and multiple survivors including spouses, children, and grandchildren.
A partially legible listing of steamship movements and arrivals from New York and ports including Southampton, Naples, Liverpool, and Bremen. Shows vessels such as Teutonic, Lorraine, and others with routes to New York and notes probable docking times and days. The garbled text references ships from Bremen and Liverpool, with expected arrivals in the morning and weekend windows.
Princess Louise daughter of King Leopold seeks time to raise funds to keep creditors from claiming jewels. A letter from Louise reveals self reproach and protests against attack on her mother’s memory, as guardians and husband are pressed for accounts. Debts total 8000. she raised 40000 which creditors refused to accept.
Danville reports federal grand jury indicted stockholders and officers of the Dry Fork Distilling Company for alleged fraud against the government totaling 26000 in taxes over the past year. Mayor Beans Casper of Dry Fork faced bond and denied ties to the firm as defense moves to quash charges citing grand jury aid by revenue officials. District Attorney Moore moves swiftly toward immediate indictments while another distiller, J W Lawrence, faced conviction after days of trial.
The report cites Upton Sinclair and a moving socialist group aiming to revive a Fellcon Hall venture as a radical relocation from urban life. They propose a decade of travel by boat and wagons across California and Barone, visiting notable places and people, embracing vegetarianism dress reform and nature education for children while touring with socialist writers Bernard Shaw and MC Wells.
The Pope met Mgr Kennedy rector of the American College and received the first volume of the Catholic Encyclopedia. He expressed high pleasure with the presentation and said he would personally write to Archbishop Parley.
Moroc can border tribes including Nassen tribesmen unite and declare a holy war. They invade French territory near Port Say, prompting urgent requests for warships and transports to protest and relocate inhabitants to safety.
The Matin reports the first definite acceptance of its New York to Paris automobile race challenge via the Hol Tan Company of New York. Minister Jackson at Titus and John B Jackson, American Minister to Persia, arrived in the city and will assume his Tehran post around month’s end.
Plans to resume cash payments progress as Chicago clearing house destroys 25000 worth of certificates and aims to complete the process daily. National City Bank President David F Forgan notes wide interest and 99 percent ready for specie resumption while awaiting New York approval. In New Orleans banks will resume cash payments as soon as New York does, backed by deposits in New York.
Goldfield miners refuse cashiers checks or certificates and vow to strike over scrip and specie payment timing. Western Federation of Miners delegates last night backed the action, leaving the camp without coin payments and threatening continued disruption until the recession of specie payments.
A Chicago crowd hears George B Alien of New York declare the era of the glad hand banker is over after a recent flurry that left bankers with glib tongues out of business. The remark, delivered to a Chicago bank clerks assemblage, ties the shift to the recent financial upheaval.
The Japanese embassy disclosed that Kieaburo Uyeno, San Francisco consul for six years, was transferred to Sydney last spring. Chozo Koike will replace Uyeno in San Francisco, becoming consul general, indicating elevated importance of San Francisco by the Japanese government.
Former Mississippi governor Vardaman plans to retire from politics at the end of his current term. He will dedicate his future to journalism, joining an organization forming to publish a daily in Jackson as editorial writer adviser and general manager. He spoke at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Starkville about mixing newspaper work with his lifelong pursuit.
Abigail Pratt of Cleveland gains a divorce from Thomas Hughes Pratt of New York on abandonment grounds. Pratt, a New York broker, allegedly deserted her after eleven years of marriage. Pratt is linked to John Pankhart, a wealthy vessel owner, and Abigail is mother of Countess Alexis Mercate of Athens.
The Old Glory Auction Sale at Madison Square Garden featured trotter Guy Axworthy, bay gelding, sold for 8100 to A Corson of New York City on November 27. Axworthy, recorded at 2084, was among trotters and pacers that day with average prices and total sales for the session totaling 72 BS.
The Post is described as the principal newspaper at the seat of the United States government. Its financial news comes from all sections with full market reports for merchants and financiers. It also serves farmers selling produce and leisure readers with varied columns.
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