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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

3

Mourners Gather for Local Obituaries and Marriages

Obituary notices list multiple deaths with dates in October 1907 including Margaret Robinson Cox William E Widowy Emily Florizos and William Wood interments at Mount Cemetery. Licenses to marry include Eugene Reed and Eleanor Mayhew Charles Caldwellerson and Mary Higin and many other couples from various states amid Baltimore Philadelphia and Cincinnati communities.

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Funeral Directors and Embalmers Named in City Ads

A garbled late city notice lists numerous funeral directors and embalmers with partial addresses and phone numbers, including Frank A Speare, John R Wright Co, Hindle and Bayliss, and Thos S Serjeon. The fragment mentions chapel locations on F Street NW and East 58, alongside telephones and director roles, reflecting a directory-style advertisement for funeral services.

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Health Office Record Of Local Residents And Ages

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Funeral Designs and Floral Services Advertised

An unclear ad lists funeral designs and floral services offered by Geo. C. Shaffer at 226 Wain Nath, including arrangements and related items. The fragment mentions phone contact and reads as an old style business notice for funeral and floral service offerings.

Geo. C. Shaffer Wain Nath

Train Crash at Shrewsbury Kills Nineteen in Dense Rain

A passenger train bound from Scotland to Bristol derailed entering Shrewsbury station. Nineteen dead, thirty nine injured, many due to ignored orders to keep speed under ten miles per hour on the curve. Rescue hampered by darkness and heavy rain. Engine and cars wrecked, last car spared fire. Investigation questions vacuum brake faults and driver error.

Euled Shrewsbury England Scotland Bristol London and Northwestern

American officers guest at luncheon in London

Brig Gen Edgerly and Captains Michle and iShelton of the US arrived in London to tour German maneuvers and were hosted at the United Service Club by Capt Cleman. British officers including Lyttelton Nicholson Douglas Pais Had Jen Clayton Haldance Gleichen and others greeted the Americans before visits to Aldershot Sandhurst and Wreat Park, with departure slated for October 18.

London Edgerly Wincex Michle iShelton USA Cleman United Service Club Neville Lyttelton General Staff Army Council William Nicholson Forces Charles WH Douglas Douglas Pais Army Headquarters Charles F Had Jen Artilery FT Clayton James A. D. Haldance Gleichen King Edward Mel W Thwaites Ener John H. Gibbons United States Naval Attecks Aldershot Sandhurst Ambassador Reid Wreat Park

O Brien Presents Credentials as Ambassador to Japan

Thomas J. O Brien presented his credentials to the Japanese Emperor in Tokyo as the new American ambassador. Mrs O Brien was hosted by the Empress. Dodge introduced O Brien and successor Peter A Jay at the embassy audience. The visit aims to strengthen cordial U S Japan relations. Dodge departs October 2 en route to Washington. Also noted is the International Bureau of Weights and Measures meeting in Sevres with U S delegates Samuel W Stratton and Henry Vienaud.

America Japan Tokyo Thomas J O Brien O'Briens Saad Washington Washingtonian Sevres Department

YOUNG AMERICAN ELOPED UNDER MYSTERY CLAIM

October 1 report says Philip Coon of New York vanished from a hotel on October 12 and eloped. His mother Mrs Coon had no objection to the match, leaving questions about the motive. Also noted, Robert J. Jarson, financier and street railway magnate, died suddenly in Philadelphia while at a Chestnut Street theater.

Parla Philip Coon Dev Coon Fimanmer Philadelphia Robert J. Jarson Allway Chestnut Street

Emperor Francis Joseph S Condition Worsens at The Hague

Private telegrams from Vienna report Emperor Francis Joseph in deteriorating health, prompting Austro Hungarian delegates to urge a swift conclusion to the conference or possible return to Vienna. Fever has returned but spirits are described as good and efforts include making Schoenbrunn galleries accessible for exercise. Avchuke Franz Ferdinand visited but did not see the Emperor.

Mercy von Kapos-Mere Privy Council of Austria Nelidott Vienna Francis Joseph Schoenbrunn Ummeaia Franz Ferdinand

London audience packs Tony's Theater for Mrs Wiggs matinee

London October 15 an audience of 1500 women from London’s charwoman community gathered at Qerty's Theater for a matinee of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Madge Core Cook, playing the lead, addressed the crowd expressing hope for better days and a patch of sunshine in their lives.

London Mra Wiggs Qerty's Wiggses Madge Core Cook

Priest halts burial rite at grave of prominent local figure

In Fitteburg on October 15 a burial for Andrew A Dinen, banker and secret society member, halted when Father Kucz of St Kiernan’s Church stepped to the grave and declared the church service sufficient. Elks and Eagles watchers stood in silence as the priest resumed the Catholic benediction.

Sheetal Washington Fitteburg Andrew Dinen Vbanker Secret Society B P O Elks Order of Eagles Father Kucz Poumers

Peace With Murphy May Signal Truce In New York Politics

Washington report notes a likely truce between Mayor McClellan and Tammany Leader Charles F Murphy due to the Hearst Parsons alliance. A possible appearance on the Tammany platform before the campaign is hinted, as Democratic factions drift toward unity or further conflict.

McClellan Tammany Hearst-Parcons Specia Washington New York Hearst-Persons Charles F Murphy The Independence League and Republicata Andi & Combination Parsons Andi

Theodore Roosevelt Jr Plot Victim at Exeter Game

Special to The Washington Post reports Philips Exeter Academy students plotted to “do him up” when Theodore Roosevelt Jr played against Harvard eleven. The plan arose from rumor of his large newspaper notoriety and aimed to injure him on the field. Roosevelt was visibly injured and left the game after halftime amid claims the scheme originated from a southern student.

Speeial Washhaon Post Exeter Theodore Roosevelt Jr Philips Exeter Academy Hartanis Harvard 1 Eleven Philps|s Roose ‘Galt

Elopement of Mabel Cobleigh and Georgetown Student Sparks Family Critique

Dr Benjamin F Cobleigh of Kingston Pa reacts to the elopement of his sixteen year old daughter Mabel with Charles J Borie a Georgetown University sophomore. He condemns the romance as sentimental folly fueled by novels and notes the couple must now support themselves after fleeing from Washington to a racing car trip to New York. The episode shocks their families and unsettles Hamilton Institute where Mabel studied.

Benjamin F. Coblagh Hamilton Institute Charles O'Boyle Georgetown Speelet Warrington Philadelphia Dr Benjamin F Cobleigh Kingston Mabel Cobleigh Charles J Borie Georgetown University Washington Ion Kingstor Hla Cobleigh Waldorf-Astoria New York Dr Coblegh O'Boyle Cobieigh Eixteen Sears Mar Heat Mabel Mirs Cobleigh Imled Kington Bear Hemilton Institute

Big Havana Fire Destroys Building in Central Havana

A major blaze in Havana destroyed a building covering a square in the lower city amid high winds. Firemen confined the flames to the original structure, with the Munson Steamship Company offices housed inside the building at the time.

Bulding Havana Munson Steamship Company

Italo Mexican arbitration treaty approved at The Hague

Delegates from Italy and Mexico in The Hague endorse the Italo Mexican arbitration treaty. The agreement commits both nations to submit disputes to arbitration while preserving national independence, outlining joint acceptance of arbitration for most differences. The delegates, Count Tornfeill and Senor Esteva, confirmed the text as definitive today.

Hague Tornfeill v Senor Esteva Italy Mexico

Educator Shoe for Boys and Girls Featured Prices

An ad notes Educator brand shoes for boys and girls priced at 200 225 250 and 300 as a growing fit option. The copy emphasizes foot growth and comfort for young wearers.

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