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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1907

Page

3

Pastor and Parishioner Held After Affinity Admission

A Brooklyn pastor Maxwell J. Walenta and Louise A. Hayes were arrested for an inquiry into a sexual relationship with a parishioner. The minister denied improper behavior, claiming the woman sought refuge in his house and that an official room in his church was open to the public.

New Turk Get Maxwell J. H. Walenta Ciuren Brooklyn Louise A. Hayes Netlon Wey Walenta Beals Jpissier Chita Clereyman Magistratsty Mes Bauer Hesbuid

Obituary fragment chronicling multiple names and dates

Fragmentary obituary notices from a historic newspaper itemize mourners and dates. Names include MARTIS ALOYSIUS and MARY G. with residences on streets in northeast and northwest areas. Several dates in October are listed for services and remembrances at local churches and hospitals, with invitations to attend services.

TL. Rtaut Streat Aringeloek Huthmore Martls Aloysius Wheat Suis Maren Maggie Hlaeon Bansevey Providence Hospital Heed A Methodist Episcopal Sarah AL Eunlay Dausher

SAILORS FATALLY SCALDED ON SHIP IN BUFFALO PORT

The City of Nantes arriving at Buffalo harbor with two crew dead and one injured after a steam pipe burst in the boiler room. Fireman Louis Horneusle and coal passer James Planagan killed. First Engineer Gouls Fittinger badly burned while seeking to aid them as the vessel lurched.

Buffalo N.Y Nantes Ghlchrist Louis Horneusle Iwaukee James Planagan Coi Passer Battale Firat Gouls Fittinger Butinto Beilers Naples Hornbush Flonspan Fittinger

Fear Descent Into Lakes For Bennett Cup Balloon Race

Aeronauts preparing for the Bennett Cup race from St Louis October 2 urge lake-region newspapers to warn mariners. Balloons may drift toward Lake Michigan and Lake Superior within 24 hours after the start, aided by southeast winds and a full moon. Officials note water hazards and seek rapid recovery if a balloon lands on the water. European entrants are en route aboard ships, with Gritty Brewer and Lieut Claud Brabanson among competitors.

New York Great Lakes St. Louis Aero Club of America Lake Region Tivoao Lake Michigan Lake Touraine Lieut Claud Brabanson Aéro Club of Great

Bell Airship Ready Soon For Aerial Experiments

Baddeck Nova Scotia and Ontario reports quote Prof Alexander Bell announcing near readiness to place a man in a tethered aerostat or kite to study aerial motion. He says motorized flight may wait until initial buoyant tests and non motorized lifting are proven, under the Aerial Experiment Association.

Twiner Bell Aerial Experiment, Association

Trial of Magills Begur Opens in Morbid Murder Case

Assistant State's Attorney Mitchell opens the Magill murder trial in Dewitt County against Fred Magill and his second wife Faye Magill for the death of Fred Magill's first wife, Pet Gandy Magill. The state seeks to prove strangling after chloroform and that Pet Magill letters were forgeries urging the marriage to Faye Graham.

Decktur Til Got. U Ftate Mitchel Dewitt County Fred Faye Graham Magill Magill Pet Gandy Magill Faye Graham ‘Magil Faye Graham

Licensed to Marry Amid Te Lewin and Others

A列 fragmented notice lists multiple individuals such as Tovert Te Lewin and Roxle A Drassmond with ages 28 and 28 respectively, along with clergy names Rev Ignatius Fossy and Rev Jaks Van Sthalck. It records wedding intentions or licenses amid garbled details and surnames. The broken OCR text mentions various names, ages, and places with little coherent context beyond marital licensing references.

Tovert Te Lewin Burk Ignatius Fossy Esward F. Graver Aid Berle Z. Schroth Jaks van Sthalck Edwandest Roxle A Drassmond Payh Righmdad Ve. Bav A. Willbenka A. Willbenka W Wiltinacago i, and Magee O'Bunion, 20, Per. A. Willbeakey Joseph Ineo Phkindethia Fay Hery R. Wade New York City Ieeawentin Waller Dois Stazette Paltimoers Howard

Deaths Health Office Record Summary

Health Office records list several deaths including Ida Louise Colton aged 60 from 119 Hth 4, Lucy Barton 74, Donald Knight 60, and James Cusick 80 from Providence Hospital. James M. Carthy noted at Providence Hospital with 80 years.

Ida Louise Colton Lucy Barton Donald ¥. Knight Calvert

Lusitania Sets Record For Atlantic Passage From Daunts Rock

The Lusitania returns to New York amid cheers after beating the Blue Ribbon by sailing from Daunts Rock to Sandy Hook in four days nineteen hours and fifty-two minutes. Capt Watt praises the ship’s performance while firemen endure intense heat and receive ale as thanks for their efforts. London hails the feat as a boost to Britain’s maritime prestige.

New York Daunts Rock Sandy Hook Fourteenth Street Watt Hmit Atlantic Lusiiapla Solve Lusitanta J. B. Watt Lusitania Daisy Maes Lueltanis Gustav H. Sehwad General Maineer Lloyd Steamsip Company Wincussing Lloyd Kaiser Wilhelmir Duunta Rock Queetatown Ambrose Channel Staten Istead Sipawung Aly London Cunard Line Lusitans Great Britain Mra Britannia Germany Sandy Mook

Baggage Theft Suspect Held For Examination In Virginia Case

Lonidon Oc ex-nvynyeum bow street court today tied to William Arthur New aligs and Robert Lewis charged with grand larceny and felonious assault. Allan Newman and Henry Allen, arrested Feb 12 in New York, accused of robbing thousands of dollars of baggage from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Lewis and Allen confined at police HQ to New York, where they allegedly attacked Doorman Peter Burden before fleeing. Lewis reportedly fled to London last month. alias Charles Millet.

Lonidon William Arthur Newaligs Robert Lewis Virginia Lews Allan Newman Areresten Henry Allen New York Pennsylvania Railroad Company Lewis Allen New Yorb Peter Burden Lewis Mlecesder Vitginte New York Police Tolontows Aasaule Charkes Millet

Moorish Pretender Gains Influence in Morocco Report

Dispatches from Southern Morocco indicate Gaid Anfoos has occupied Mogador, with Bargash acting for Sultan Abdel Aziz. Two battleships move from Tangier as locals fear Casablanca’s fate and Abdul Aziz’s drift toward French control. Mulai Hafid’s power grows daily as Anfoos pledges allegiance, while Bulai Hef envoys seek King Edward’s audience.

Morocco Gaid- Anfioos Mogador Bargash Tangier Morador Cain Anfoos Realiz Casablance Abdul Aziz Legion of Honor Mulai Hafid Cald Anfleas Mutei Hild London Bulai Hef Eaward

Navy Officer Briggs Lapses Into Delusion At Hotel

Commander John B. Briggs retired Navy officer, believed pursued by six hundred people, caused alarm at a hotel. Washington notified, likely to be sent to an asylum. Briggs known for Manila court martial acquittal in 1905 over ship grounding. Born Massachusetts, entered Annapolis 1865, served on Philadelphia Baltimore Concord and Glacier.

Briggs John B. Briggs A. S Navy Department Washington Brigen John Bradford Briggs Manila United States Chainel Baltimore Malaced Straits Yosture Rfo Aslatle Wiu Massachusetts Naval Academy Philadelphia Concord Glacier Aob Ehee Foive’ Ebroad

Landslide Moves in Ardeche Department France

Paris reports a major Ardeche landslide moving for twenty six hours have displaced nearly a million cubic meters of earth. It has traveled about half a mile, dammed a river forming a lake, demolished a road and carried away two bridges. Floods and damaged railways disrupt the region with several fatalities.

Cuba Washington Pas Paris Department Ardeche

Southern Cannery Merger Promises Large Scale Combine

Washington reports a major merger involving Mellbenny interests. George W. Youns and associates announce the Mollhenny Company will acquire J. McTihenny’s tobacco pacas line and the Molihenny Manning and Manufacturing Company canning operation, touted as among the nation’s largest canneries. Backers include United States Trust Company of Washington and Hibernia Bank and Trust, with Louisiana Bank and Trust in New Orleans. Capitalization set at 10 million dollars.

Washington Capital New York George W. Youns United States Trust Company Washington Hibernia Bank Canal Louisiana Bank and Trust Company New Orleana

Cleveland Returns Home From New York Visit

Former President Grover Cleveland returned to Princeton this afternoon from a trip to New York. Mrs. Cleveland said he is improving rapidly but still weak. The New York visit was described as purely business, with plans to travel to New York more frequently.

Princeton J. J. Get. U Grover Cleveland New York Cleveland Frank

Quentin Roosevelt to Ride Engine to Philadelphia

The president's son Quentin Roosevelt will ride in the cab of a Pennsylvania railroad engine to Philadelphia. He will travel with George W. Boyd's son aboard the train, escorted along the route as part of the trip.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Quentin Roosevelt Fosmoreow Pennsylvania Railroad George. W Boyd Santetany Peaneer Waxentor

Diplomat Caught in Flood Narrow Escape Near Valence

The Italian ambassador to the United States Baron Mayor Planches, while traveling by car near Valence in the Drome, faced a washed out road after recent floods. He was forced to take a detour via Saint Velliers and Saint Jing, with several narrow escapes during the perilous journey.

Baron Mayor Des Platches Forts Baron Mayor Planches Ttalien United States Valence Department of the Drome Jing Saint Velliers

Votes for ship subsidy approved by Dutch lower house

The States General lower house approved a grant by votes 3 to 1 percent providing a 1,200,000 subsidy to the Dutch line Bienmere running Holland Argentina Brazil. The line faces competition from the German Flata steamship combine endangering trade.

Holland Hague The States General Pyt Bienmere Argentina Brazil Flata Steamship Combine

Attack on Charles P. Baird in Philadelphia region

The Philadelphia man Charles P. Baird, Baldwin Locomotive Works employee, claims an unavoidable crash when a boy darted from behind a wagon while a night ride at Nevilly went wrong. He says two English bystanders beat him until police intervened. consulate support led to release pending investigation and possible criminal and civil action. His family details and background are noted.

Charles P. Baird Philadelphia Paria Chanel P. Baird Baird Baldwin Locomotive Works Billet & Hoy Daipre Nevilly Manon Bold Brotier- Tae Barig Be Reis Spl Sandewen

Arbitration setback at Washington Conference debate

A fragmented report describes abstentions by the United States, Japan, Turkey, and others on a resolution endorsing obligatory arbitration. Choate criticizes the outcome as a setback to progress, while Count Tornilt drafts a declaration urging arbitration and interpreting differences as juridical. Drago may push a proposal for peace education and international hospitality.

Washington Eine Hague Coimt Teratelt United States Japan Haidly Turkey Choate Mr. Choate siresBy Catin Drago Arverisina

Helen and Me Wedding Lies Surface in Court Records

The text recounts a troubled marriage dispute involving Helen, her disappearance, and a contested wedding. It notes rumors of meetings, a possible ceremony, and fears of deceit, with the speaker asserting the marriage remains legally binding and unresolved by annulment, while awaiting further legal clarity.

Mrs Leiter Much Better in Clarkson Marriage Report

Philadelphia reports Mrs. Leiter’s condition improves as the Clarkson marriage story unfolds. Statements deny Osborn marriage. Clarkson-Maloney pair travel under assumed names, with authorities and family closely watching flight to London and Paris bound plans.

Clarkson Philadelphia Andrew P. Mon’ Joney Helen Maloney Majestic London England Clackeon Tola Osborn Maloney Lars Tom Anna Elvil Martin Maloney Montreal Omeiais Canadian Pacific Ling Minn Maloney New York

Fortune Awaits Thompson After Prison Term

A prison letter in Asbury Park reveals convict Frank Thompson may inherit nearly 200000 from a wealthy relative after serving six years for theft. The note quotes his remarks on honesty and notes his plan to position himself to live by his “theory of honesty” once released, amid a criticized path from Freehold to Trenton.

Asbury Park Frank Thompson Trenton Manchester Igland Thompson Origon Thomyzon Rewell Avenue

Treasurers of Lodges Societies and Clubs

Northwest corner of Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania are. Charles J. Bell, President.

Fifteenth St Pennsylvania Charles J. Bell

Earthquakes Record Shocks Amid Pacific Activity

Belemologist notes four earthquakes detected by instruments, a rare sequence linked to a month with heightened seismic events in the central Pacific. The report cites unusual quake activity spanning distant isles and offshore regions, reflecting renewed tectonic unrest.

London Apsgles Cableta Thy Waaltngton Fort Tondam

Death Sentence 208A16 Doomed Hen Charged with Conspiracy

An obscure report mentions a death sentence linked to a conspiracy against a government, with unclear references to Haiti, Jamaica, and an October timeframe. The fragmented text hints at a plan by sixteen men and possible attempts to overthrow a regime, but details remain garbled.

Haiti Jamaica Baith

Capers Considers Plan to Act by President on Prohibition

Commissioner Capers plans to abolish and consolidate collection districts due to tax revenue declines in prohibition states Georgia South Carolina Alabama Florida Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma. Roosevelt may issue order for district consolidation. Georgia and South Carolina likely merged under Columbia collector Mican Jenkins. Prohibition effects may lower Georgia collections dramatically while Alabama Florida and others face similar shifts. Superintendent Chancellor moves to curb attorney hiring to obtain teaching positions and will appoint a three-member committee to probe bribe allegations against an assistant superintendent.

Bourh Internal Revenue John G. Capers Georgia South Carolina Alabama Florida Mississiopi Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma South Cerolina Capers Roosevelt Mican Jenkins Columbia B.C Arkanses Mississippi Touislang Fie Tilecieg Xigantre Concerna Will Todey W. Calvin Chass Bruce

Santa Fe Convicted in Rail Freight Case in LA

In Los Angeles on October 11, the jury found the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Hallway Company guilty on all counts in the Tebanng shipments indictments. The maximum potential fine is 1,100,009 dollars with a minimum of 86,000.

Los Angeles Cal Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Hallway Company

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