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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1907
Page
2
Charles Weise, detained after John W Mullen was shot near Rosslyn, protests innocence. Virginia authorities allege a white assailant attacked Mullen, while Weise’s story places him at home in Virginia. Police question motives and race claims as the investigation continues.
Mary Simitt Smith widow of U S Senate official died at her home in Maryland after a long illness. Survived by two sons and several daughters with German ancestry. Funeral at 4 PM from the residence with Rev Christ offering services. Pallbearers listed. interment private.
Police arrest a Black man, Wilham Payne, charged with arson after a fire at his home 492 Temperages Hall alley. the body was found in his bed. Georgs W Johnson and Norman Sampson testified in the same house. The fire caused about 60 dollars in damage. A drowned man’s body was recovered near Pelham. The victim, a white man, was found after being cut. the police sought to identify him. A separate assault left a man injured. the victim could not identify attackers.
Members of Roosevelt Garrison Arms and Nays Union met to launch a four way joint campaign with Gen Barn Gen Guy Henry and Porter Gari ions to raise funds to contest National Commander Browne who two weeks ago suspended the housevelt garrison and cut its charter from a frame with his saber. The action followed Browne appointment of Department Commander Galbraith, whom the previous refused to recognize. The four garrisons plan to canvass members for funds and consider complicating factors after two Roosevlet garrison members died while beneficiaries of death claims. The suspension may delay settlement of those claims.
Report from Philadelphia and New York details Boxer riots targeting Chinese Catholic and China Inland Mission stations at Kanchowfu Kanchowla. Churches, residences, and schools destroyed. Missionaries Horne Marshall Hall and others safe or accounted for as Chinese soldiers move to restore order and protect workers. News notes confusion over the Baker outbreak and propagation of faith.
The article notes a Rough Rider ally of the President resigning as postmaster at Dallas Texas. Captain D A Robinson faces alleged improper political activity as Senator Cubor Simpson temporarily leads the post office. a permanent appointment for Simpson is anticipated if he is approved.
A Baltimore County minister, 42, Thomas Gardner, says pedestrians tried to force him to kiss them. He walked to Third precinct officers at Seventeenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and asked for help. Gardner was escorted to the station for examination by Police Wall and Emmons and remanded to a medical examiner.
Voters in Arlington and Washington districts met at the county courthouse for the Clarendon Improvement Society meeting. They approved the result of the special election and voted a 10 cent levy on 90 for school purposes. Speakers included James Clement, county superintendent of schools, Joan Henderson Crandal, Wackes, L Monsure, and Charles Slrama.
Two men report robberies aboard street cars. Wiley Hynesty says his gold watch and chain vanished on a Seventh street car near M street before Pennsylvnia avenue. Charley Shiles claims a diamond brooch disappeared on a Minth street car near Maryland avenue.
New Rochelle reports say Samuel Bolin alias Samuel Bolineks alias Samuel Diamond posed as a wealthy chemist then fled after a burglary arrest. His wife claimed he owned a Harlem drug store yet worked as a Bronx bartender. Bail forfeited at $3900. Bolin fled town as detectives tracked his past including prior prison terms and burglaries.
A man identified as Bolin fled as police questioned a burglary case at a small hardware store with an inventory valued in the low hundreds. Authorities noted no clear evidence tying him to New Rochelle or nearby towns, and fear of his prior record may have driven the escape.
Central High School reports a hazing incident injuring William Searight a freshman who refuses to name his tormentors. Principal Emory Wilson and Supt Chancellor discuss the case and plan an afternoon report while Searight’s wrist heals expected to take weeks.
Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt narrowly escapes harm when her car, with niece Miss Pauling Trench and Willing Spencer Nay, is struck at Spring and Milacreets by Walker Smith of New York. Louis Moreau, driving Smith’s car, attempts to slow with emergency brakes but cannot, causing a jolt that throws Mrs Moreau. Vanderbilt party remains calm. no complaints filed as the collision is ruled accidental.
Weather conditions across the region show varied patterns with showers in the southwest and dry spells in the north. Central and southern areas expect cooler temperatures and light to moderate precipitation with mainly fair days on the horizon. coastal and Atlantic states anticipate southerly winds and occasional rain advisories.
Surrogate proceedings reveal Gen Furlong left over 2 million dollars to various institutions and relatives including Elizabeth Furlong and Rev Alexander Furlong. The will references Panama immigration allegations and names many beneficiaries such as Luba Shestakov, Donald Campbell, Fred Dittmar, Patrick Condon, and church and hospital funds across multiple states and abroad.
Passengers aboard the Buffalo ferry on the North River, off Forty fourth street, witnessed a man jump overboard and drown. Despite alarms, lifebuoys, and nearby ships, captains and crews made little effort to rescue him, prompting criticism from witnesses and onlookers.
Superintendent Chancellor and principals held a war council to end secret societies in white high schools. Proposals require open invitations and plain language constitutions. Abolition was discussed but defeated. A teachers meeting at White High is planned this afternoon to discuss reforms.
Arthur W Klebles reported a theft at Grace Baptist Church on Ninth Street and North Carolina Avenue SE. A thief entered through a test window, broke the glass, and unfastened a door latch to steal missionary funds. The money was stacked in a corner and covered with paper. police investigate.
Fourteen year old girl was injured when she fell near Bennystram avenue northwest yesterday afternoon. Companions assisted her to a physician's home for treatment. Requiem Mass for Francis P Burke will be held at St Matthews Church Wednesday at 10 oclock, with services at the family residence 121 Street NW before the body goes to Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers named: James M Green, T Walsh, MF ODeane, Hedley, J H O Web, and Dr John Burch.
New York reports a hidden pipe line beneath Central Park linked to the National Transit Company, a Standard Oil subsidiary. The 1877 permit to lay the pipe and an 1888 permit to relay it were revealed at a hearing, yet park officials and city departments recall nothing about the permits.
Wilmer Simmons a nine year old boy died from a bullet wound received yesterday when a patior rifle in the hands of his fourteen year old brother exploded during a game of war near their home in Harricotown. The accident occurred as the elder boy prepared for Sunday school. The weapon discharged, the bullet struck the child near the heart.
Fragmented obituary-like list shows names ages and locations such as Margaret Bower Wanders Court and James Washington with ages around 29 to 45. Entries mention hospitals like Emergency Hospital and Presimet Hospital and places including Kenilworth and Brooks. The text appears as scattered records of deaths or illness with uncertain dates and ages.
A fragmented advertisement promotes opening an account for flexible payments on fabrics and upholstery. It promises immediate use without waiting to save, offering small weekly or monthly amounts and savings of one to twenty cents per yard. The tone urges customers to visit and start credit arrangements now.
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