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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
21
A perplexing report in Crawford suggests authorities and witnesses contend the missing man did not jump from the ferry. Lieutenants dispute indebtedness claims and point to a different cause for the absence, while scattered names and places appear in the fragmented OCR text.
A fragmented OCR listing shows multiple funeral directors and undertakers including THOS A COS1 FOLEIONS DORE TOF, J WILLIAM LEE, FRANK GEIER, JOHN K WRIG, F SPEAR, and GEO C SHAFFER FLO. The page mentions addresses and services such as artistic floral work and arangements, with ad lines for capitol street locations and local commerce.
A military investigation notes Crawford is alive and a major believes this, aiming to confirm the fact within a few days. The tone suggests optimism but lacks precise details on location or incident.
A young woman has been asleep at her home for about two weeks after a severe cold and high fever. She woke early one morning but could not speak or recognize family members. Doctors say she may recover with time and rest, though the case remains under observation.
Secretary Wilson releases a fiscal year report showing farm products valued at 7.412 billion dollars, with daily crop growth forecasts and comparisons to 1895. The document notes weather threats and market factors impacting corn and wheat, as well as export streams and trade considerations. Named individuals and organizations include Secretary James Wilson and the Agriculture Department, highlighting national agricultural wealth and labor value.
A fragmented wedding notice lists several individuals including Grace Walker and Lucy Brown among parties connected to a marriage license. The OCR text contains many garbled names and affiliations, with references to dates and locations that indicate a public notice of nuptial intent.
Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and locations. Names are partially garbled but include ages ranging from late teens to seventies and mentions of Cambridge Place and Wales. The fragmentary text references hospitals and attendants but lacks clear dates or full names.
A Brooklyn Borough Bank probe unveils stolen vouchers and notes totaling about 1.25 million dollars linked to director William Gowthe and cashier Campbell. Investigators seek to reconstruct tampered loan ledgers as grand jury resumes scrutiny of forged notes, bad paper and a drift toward indictments for a director and former officials.
Allan MacNaughton, spouse of Myra Selly, enters bankruptcy in Newark. Petition lists debts of 2,568,773 and assets of 8,160. Notes endorsed by his wife discounted by Knickerbocker Trust for 5,000 and 1,000. Asset mix includes bank accounts and property at Old Chester with an artificial lake and pasture.
Special to The Washington Fest reports a fraught State central committee meeting held to decide on congressional district alignment. Names such as Gilbert Hendren and Jeregnica appear in fragmented notes as county conventions and candidates are discussed amid uncertain outcomes.
Honolulu Board of Health approves Wallace to treat twelve lepers from Molokai settlement. The action follows seven months of advocacy by Wallace and allies who claim a guaranteed cure for leprosy and have raised hope among the afflicted.
Senators Aldrich and Adkinson with McHale planned to push a central banking bill or notes issue reform today amid conference talks in Washington. House leader Cannon faced questions on committee plans as both chambers weighed urgent fiscal action while wary lawmakers warned against rushed legislation.
A late session report describes expected re election of Speaker Cannon and John Sharp Williams as minority leader. Democrats meet at 2 PM and Republicans at 8 PM to discuss House organization. Nominations for officers include Joseph Sinnot, Pua Porter, Felton Knight, and a new clerk/deputy sergeant at arms. Debate anticipated on minority power and committee assignments. Representative Jones of Virginia plans to protest current practice. Tawney asserts his bid for Postmaster and Gamble of Minnesota faces Cassidy of Ohio.
A detailed explanation outlines ten advantages of using a trust company for estate administration. It argues security and economy of administration, precise execution of instructions, and protection of business interests while maintaining continuous fund management. The invitation promises fuller discussion with a personal representative.
A big express wagon toppled on E Street sending forty cases of whisky to the gutter. The horses spooked, top cases smashed, and about twenty gallons of precious liquor spilled into the street while onlookers lamented the waste and aroma lingered for hours.
Thieves stole a gold hunting watch worth 80 dollars from TM F Seaton of 66 Eighth Street North East while it hung in an unfinished building near Eucla and Fremont streets. Jessie Horberger of 2 Ninth Street Northwest reported a gold bond bracelet with eight gold dollars removed from her wrist Tuesday night. John F Gerhola of io Ninth Street Northwest said his barber shop was entered Thursday night with a dozen razors and two cases stolen.
Abrahan Grossman of Springwood Avenue attacked family members and tried to throw himself from a second story window. He was overpowered and committed to an asylum. Prior assault left windows broken and several people injured in the street.
New York deposits faced a cash option as officials urged savers to avoid withdrawing during a sixty day period. Many responded affirmatively, preferring not to lose liquidity, while currency premiums fluctuated between 5.8 and 7.8 percent. The Treasury reported a surge in gold imports totaling 3.9 million as of today, including a transfer of 150 thousand United States gold coins.
Gen Leon Jastremski a Confederate veteran and Democratic candidate for Louisiana governor died this morning after a week of paralysis. A former grand chancellor of the Knights of Pything he was 84 and born in France. He once served as United States consul to Callao Peru. In Chicago, former Judge James Bradwell, 79, died at his daughter's residence. he helped publish the Chicago Legal News.
Secret service officer Vasquez, chief government witness in a revolutionary case, collapsed on the sidewalk near the central police station. An examination showed traces of strychnine poison in his system, with police deeming the poisoning willful. Detective Furlong kept Vasquez under constant watch amid fears of further attempts. Physician in charge said Vasquez will recover.
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