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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

2

Spirit Inspires Talk by Spiritualists Convent Discussion

An Indiana speaker Miss Euzevet Hurl addressed the Mabouat Az Srusstion at Masome Tem Bé, speaking forty five minutes on spirit messages and their impact on the audience, praising women’s eloquence and noting male apostle guests. The meeting included discussions on spiritualism, trials, and audience reactions, with delegates adopting reports and planning further sessions.

Euzevet Hurl Indiana Masome

Wall Street Panic and a Fortune Made in Months

A garbled report details a figure named Walker near Wall Street who allegedly made millions in a few months, with mentions of St Lerks Day and various stock market actions. The text weaves through references to Bear markets, profits, and trading activity, but the core events and identities are obscured by OCR errors. The piece hints at rapid wealth amid volatile markets and quotes unnamed observers on market trends and outcomes.

Grris Brandt Walker Wall Street Walker Walker Snd Reatta Choe Guesa Koto

Lawsuit Seeks Higher Pay for Police Desk Sergeants

A group of Toolermia policemen filed a mandamus suit against Commissioners Wiefer and Morr to force higher pay and seniority for desk sergeants. They claim February 22 acts made desk sergeants regular officers and entitled them to promotion class and $9 monthly raises, contesting the denial of their 3 year service eligibility. The case, in Circuit Court, seeks an order compelling the commission to grant the higher pay and status.

Sun Lesay Jharas Tay Cave Russel Congrena Claus

Bus office bombing injuries shock Terre Haute

State Superintendent wach of the Du Pont Powder Company was seriously injured in a bus office blast near Terre Haute. He and two colleagues Monahan and Kellup were in the office when the explosion occurred, with Kellup reading a newspaper as Monahan and Wach discussed the morning mail. Monahan and Kellup were killed, and Wach was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head and hips. The blast left a man pinned on a hill 400 yards away, and investigators sought details of the incident and the timeline leading to the explosion.

Terre Haute Ind Wach du Pont Powder Company Motahan Aclf Kellup Eastern Company Wilmington Heer Monahan

Explosions at mill kill and injure many in county town

Terrified townsfolk report four distinct explosions at a large blasting powder mill. Governor Hanly sends Terre Haute and Indianapolis aid as guards patrol the damaged district. 700 tents and cots arrive for the homeless. Coroner Leavitt begins examining casualties.

Terre Haute Brasil Wg Vour Hanly Indianapolis Indiana National Guard Horstey Leavitt

Explosion Shocks Terre Haute Schools Terrifies City

Panic spreads after Fontan d powder mills explode in Terre Haute Indiana injuring several and prompting rapid relief efforts. Five succumbed in hospital as ambulances and relief trains rushed to the scene while the city appropriated funds for relief and medical aid.

Terre Haute Ind Fontand Anthony Joss

Gas Institute Opens In New Willard Hotel For Annual Convention

About 500 delegates and 200 ladies arrive for the American Gas Institute’s three day session at the New Willard Hotel. Officers of the Institute and trustees judge study plans for a free gas manufacture correspondence course for employes and discuss obligations of franchise holdings with Charles H. Dickey of Baltimore among speakers.

Educational Fund Charles H. Dickey Baltimore Institute American Gas Institute Xeobt Ita New Willard Hotel Macfarland Tehich William 0 McKay Boston Gas Company Walton Clark Philadelphia Gas Educational Charles 1 Dickey Maryland Meter Company Dickey AC Humphreys Stevens Institute New England Cowdery Peoples Gas Company of Chicago WH Gardiner Dp New York New Wield Watton Clark Charles F Pritchard Lynn Buss Beaty L. Doherty Ae Thomes Clive Jones Delaware Ohio James W Dunbar New Albany Ind Benjamin W Perkins Altoo' Na Pa John Wiliams William H Bradley Thomas D . Miller Orleans William A Wood Boston Walter B Walter B ‘Cilne Los Angels Cal Trederick Shelton James T Lynn Detroit

Felt in distant cities after Fontanet blast across Indiana

Reports from Indianapolis Cincinnati Greencastle Louisville and other towns Oct 15 16 18 recount shock waves from Fontanet explosion. Bricks fell windows cracked chimneys toppled doors rattled as residents fled homes thinking quake. Some drugstore bottles shook.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Lowaville Fontanet Crawfordsville Greencastle Ind Fortenet Louisille Bexter Avenue Broadway Rosedale Con Etnet Burnett Tontanet Greeneanle Boomington Neople

Knights Templars Review Inspectors Gather In DC

The Knights Templars commanderies of the District of Columbia meet tomorrow afternoon at American League Hadadbell Park for an inspection and drills. Grand Commander Chimas F Morgan announces grounds open at 7 30 with admission cards issued by the recorders of the several commander ies for DL Gand Recorder AW dohnaten. A concert by the United States Engineer Comms Bann airs from 1 to 2 pm, followed by inspections of Maloy Matted Commanders Potomac, Columbia, Orient, and Washington Commanderies with drills and timings, concluding with silk flags presented to Orient Commandery No 6 for competition on the eld day of 1905.

Knights ‘Templars District of Columbia American Leagho Hadebell Park Reen Chimas F Morgan Sepuingha Knights Templars Recorders Secral Commanderias Gand Dohnaten United States Willym T Galliner de Maloy Potomac Columba Commandry Orient Commandery Washington

Du Pont Weds Cousin in Secret Plaza Hotel Ceremony

Altrea Du Pont of the Nemours company wed her second cousin Alicia Maddox today at the Hotel Plaza. Only immediate family attended. The groom’s relatives, including JWorris Du Pont, arrived later from Washington but were kept unaware until after the ceremony. The couple plan to reside at Rock Farms near Wilmington, Delaware.

Waaningten New York du Pont Nemours du ‘Port Powder Company Delaware Alicia Maddox Hotel Plaza Mr du Pont Prother Hans du Pont Fowder Company 4 Pontaner Jworris du Pont Wamnington Indiana Virgiia

Nonsupport Case Dismissed in Weber Custody Settlement

The case against Roy Weber for nonsupport was settled yesterday. Mrs Weber gains custody of their five year old daughter Nodi and will reside with her in a proper moral environment. Mrs Weber will receive 10 pounds monthly for child support and oversee education. Weber consents to the arrangement and expresses relief that the matter is resolved. Weber formerly lived with Clara Gertrude Willer of 16 Old Street Petersfield.

Ue Vuvunne feRoy Weber Nodi Weber Neldl Cluid Sire Weber Clara Gertrude Willer Old Street Peters Pure Va

Indian murder rite case tried in far north

A royal Northwest mounted police party escorted a judge and court officers from Winnipeg to the Kee Watin district to try an Indian who allegedly executed tribe members in a We-fee-Go worship ceremony. The government seeks to make an example of the first case brought to notice amid similar rites by Craca tribes in the north.

Washington Fort Winnipeg Manitoba Royal Northwest Mounted Police Keewatin Craca Canada

No Red Tape In Banking Simple Rules Explain Checking Accounts

A brief ad states that understanding banking is not needed to master a checking account and that simple rules will be explained by officers. It invites ladies to open accounts and notes the American Security and Trust Company at the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania, with Charles J Bell as president.

Anatler Ana Wes Seasmith Deiner

Corbett Sues Over Alleged Illegal Property Sale

Miss Cornelia Corbett sues alleging wrongful conversion of items from her home and a dispute over estate handling. Hearing before Justice Daniel T. Wright in Circuit Court No 1 set to begin today, tied to prior commitment to Government Hospital for the Insane and a related damages suit against Dr Hamlin.

Corneliz L Corbett F A. Penning Charg Daniel T Wright Circuit Court Miss. Corbett Caroline Corbett Government Hospital Miss Corbett Hamlin Supreme Court Havalin Hele Anylum Bending Corbett Fis Sitg Corbetts Fifteenth Street

Miss Maloney's Plea and Elopement Sparks Local Gossip

Friends of Helen Maloney say she begged Arthur H Osborn for freedom to wed Samuel Clarkson, threatening a desperate act after repeated refusals. Osborn and Clarkson companions dispute the claim, while Maloney's family seeks Vatican aid and American divorce for the torn couple amid small‑town reaction.

Osborn Semert Homs Aoeetal Weshington New York Maloney Aclo Helen Maloney Samuel Clarkson Arthur H Osborns Miss Maloney Beresford Princeton Wiliam Herbert Mies Maloney Clarke

Girl accuses broker of disorderly conduct in court

Miss Agsu Stokerg, an eighteen year old caretaker for James Halmadge Mershon, charged the broker with drugging her and assault after she drank wine offered at his residence upon his return from St Louis. Judge Maxell dismissed the major charge and fined Mershon for disorderly conduct.

Finca Mim Sponta Chicago II James Halmadge Mershon Agsu Stokerg Gir Mershon St. Louia Maxwell Mérahon Mina Broberg Merahon St, Louis

Fight for House on New Plan for the Campaign

The Republican Congressional Committee rents space in the National Metropolitan Bank building and will open headquarters there soon. The aim is independent operation from the Presidential campaign, with a permanent Washington setup to fund and manage campaigns for the Fifty-first Congress and defend party principles amid friction between radical and conservative wings.

Republican Congressional Campaign Committee Te National Metropolian Bank Sherman New York Ilewe Republicas Republican Congressional Committee Olergns James S Sherman James A. Zavnay Minnesota C“Loudenglager New Jersey Cerretery Washington Congress Sivbeth Congress Congressional Committee House Congressionel Lhe Betis

Haut's Appeal Rejected Amid Calls for Commutation

A chaotic report from the period describes Hau’s appeal being rejected as officials discuss possible commutation of his death sentence. Observers note expected moves toward new trial efforts, potential new testimony, and likely custody changes following the Leipzig decision.

Bears Plan Six Year Polar Trek With Trained Bears

Captain Roald Amundsen announces a six year arc voyage toward the North Pole starting 1910. He intends to drift via the Bering Sea Nippon current and Cey to set a dash for the pole using four polar bears trained by Carl Hagenbeck to haul sledges. He seeks U S government support to navigate the Northwest Passage first.

Orl Ronald Argundsen Oscar II North Pole Hamburg Amundsen Pole Bering Sea Weber Sam Carl Hagenbeck Arctic Roosevelt United States Diavensel Northwest Passage Faname Canal

Railroads discuss uniform wage scale push among 1000 workers

A joint convention of railroad conductors and railway trainmen representing over 1000 employees meets at the Broadway Central Hotel to discuss a uniform wage scale. Speakers include prominent Republicans and Speaker Cannon will assist as preliminary skirmishes hint at broader congressional action.

Chatman Sherran Cannon Congress New ‘York Broadway Central Hotel

Mae Wood Platt Ordered to Produce Marriage Certificate

New York Supreme Court directs Mae Wood Platt to file the alleged marriage certificate in the county clerk's office. The order, signed today by Justice Mecatt and Sen Fr Rat, requires Platt to present the document in court or via authorized channel before a special clerk.

Platt New York Mae Wood Platt Thomas €. Platt Supreme Court Riait Laveret Deen

Damage suit filed over alleged assault by street car conductor

O R Owen seeks 10000 dollars in a damage suit alleging assault by a street car conductor. The Supreme Court will hear chambers and Owen this morning in a separate case. A clerk of the War Department sues Washington Railway and Electric Co for 1000 dollars claiming injury at a Thirteen Street corner stop. Owen alleges the conductor demanded a stop order and a fight ensued. The railway company argues Owen was negligent and responsible for the injuries.

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Weather conditions forecast across central plains and lakes

A garbled weather bulletin describes a cold front and low pressure over the plains and Great Lakes region with expected southerly winds and precipitation. It notes a central low and western storm track affecting Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois with unsettled skies into Wednesday.

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