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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1907
Page
2
A presidential speech extols dependable leaders and household duty, urging that a good father shapes public trust. He recalls ranch life and cow punchers, linking integrity at home to governance, and thanks audiences for a rare opportunity to rest before returning to duties.
Monroe Louisiana October report of President Roosevelt hunting a gray squirrel with a borrowed rifle. He aimed to test his marksmanship rather than kill, but the animal was shot through the neck and fell from a Spanish moss covered oak. The skin will be preserved at the first game killed in Louisiana.
A fragmented 1905 report details Washington’s crime and punishment totals, listing arrests for various offenses and comparing saloon licenses across major cities. It notes Washington’s population 1903 at 302,883, government costs at 11.7 million, per capita corporate payments and receipts, and a debt figure, with city area and density showing Washington surpasses several peers in size and payroll costs.
A Naval Examining Board favored promotions to rear admiral for Capt Albert Ross commandant of the Great Lakes Naval Station Capt Richardson Clover president of the board of inspection and survey and Capt James M Miller commanding the receiving ship Lancaster at League Island in the push for the grade. Josie Shuttre two years old at 1411 North Capitol Street was bitten on the left arm by a dog yesterday afternoon while playing in front of her home. The wound was slight. The dog catcher was notified.
The board of education seeks $4.56 million for new buildings and equipment plus 69 more teachers. They urge Congress to appropriate $1.5 million for Washington public schools, criticizing Building Inspector Ashford as slow and noting plans to relocate the normal and other schools to ease overcrowding.
District Auditor Tweedale and Disbursing Officer Rogers explained that teachers' September pay is delayed not due to staff fault. The holdup stems from the new payroll form requiring regional information, delaying payroll processing as the Board of Education sends the records. Checks will be mailed after payrolls arrive and are audited.
Jacob Weiss remains jailed in Alexandria County on $100 bond related to the assault on John Mullen near Dead Men’s Hollow. His daughter Velas and her witness father Ametta are detained. Weiss denies the promises alleged and maintains a white man attacked Mullen and Velas. Mullen’s condition improves as preliminary hearings proceed.
In Police Court yesterday Judge Kimball, presiding, imposed a fine on John Holly after he pled not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge. The defense cited hardship from unemployment and asserted his wife’s claim that he is not a bad man. They expressed intent to reunite and seek steady work.
Police report a week long crackdown on loiterers at theater doors as part of Major Sylvester’s push to curb touts and crowd disturbances. Seven offenders labeled "mashera" or "oglers" were jailed or fined on obstruction and collateral for court appearances. arrests spread from precinct to popular promenade along F Street.
Weather Bureau flights from Mount Weather Virginia report a kite ascent to just over four miles, an altitude of about 20,000 feet, with temperatures near minus five degrees at the peak. Prof J Henry notes higher flights possible, as ongoing experiments map weather at varying elevations amid east winds and cool conditions.
Eugenie Fougere, a stage dancer, forfeited 53 collateral in Police Court after a charged performance at a local theater drew the attention of Sgt. Bergt Lee. The case, initially set for Tuesday, was postponed as Lee allegedly sought to study the dancer's movements to better perform in court. Judge Kimball presided as the dancer faced charges related to last Monday night’s appearance.
In Birmingham dispatches a leading Alabama Republican is reported to have received letters from First Assistant Postmaster General Rh Hitchcock urging that the Alabama delegation be instructed for Roosevelt. Hitchcock states he never sent such letters to Alabama or any Southern state and that Alabama Republicans are fully qualified to decide their own course.
A weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau via the Department of Agriculture reports storm and temperature trends across the mid Atlantic and Gulf regions. Sea breezes, fronts, and wind shifts affect the northeastern states and Florida to the Potomac area with temperatures dipping to near freezing and rising again by Sunday.
A garbled report describes an injury incident near Asheville involving a sewer trap and a passerby rescue. It notes temperatures and rainfall in various cities, a 2 pm medical evaluation, and mentions Sarsaparilla products in a river bulletin context amid a scattering of unrelated names and figures.
Central Office detectives probe a inside job at Georgetown Convent where valuables worth about 3000 disappeared from a mother superior’s desk. Some loot found in an alley. items include diamond ring coral necklace pearls and a gold match box. No exterior entry, high walls and watchman noted.
Kidney relief claims from Mt Sterling and Grant Ontario readers praise Peruna for kidney and adder trouble. Letters say long-standing ailments improved after three months of use and multiple bottles of Peruna and Manalin. Peruna Tablets also advertised as a solid medicine option.
Report from Buenos Aires to the State Department states that insurrection activity in Argentina is confined to Corrientes, with clashes between government troops and rebels. The steamer Los Palmas, owned by an American citizen, was seized by rebels, prompting a demand for surrender. Italian workers are also affected as ships and crews are targeted amid heightened political tensions before elections.
A flashily dressed man about thirty, short in stature, entered Berry & Whitsnore on F and Eleventh NW on a Saturday afternoon and asked to see watches. After about half an hour he departed, and a valuable gold watch disappeared while a cheaper one was left in its place. Central detectives are seeking the suspect.
Three women, all slightly injured, fell from street cars during boarding or alighting incidents. John Lyang, seventy, of Bak Street NW, fell while boarding an F Street car and sustained leg injuries. Mrs. Mary Jacob, seventy five, of 76 Street NW, was struck by a weight from a Seventh Street car and bruised. Mrs. Annie Mutter, sixty, of Phar Twelfth NW, fell from a Pennsylvania Avenue car and suffered contusions.
A 13 year old girl, said to be named Lél le Tolnon, declared she walked from Washington to Baltimore after being separated from her mother. Marhal Farnan of Baltimore reported the girl found as a suspicious character and lacking food since Saturday. The girl will be sent for.
Yesterday's consignments enrich a complete footwear assortment aligned with current fashion. Tan and brown shades drive demand for coordinated street and dress shoes, with new shades added. A broad range supports indoor and outdoor activities, including riding boots, while hosiery and rubbers match colors.
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