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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1907

Page

12

Americans in Russian jail in raid at St Petersburg hotel

An American and his family face custody after a St Petersburg hotel raid by police. The embassy reports Standson, tied to late William H English, is accused of aiding Russian revolutionaries. His wife, once Anna Strensky Kellogg Durland, is named as author. Another American, initially detained, is later released and cables to the U.S. on behalf of the prisoners.

William H English Anna Strensky Kellogg Durland Amenca

Walling Arrested in Russia Linked to Finnish Party Ties

William Walling of Indianapolis and his wife and sister in law Rose Strinsky were arrested in St Petersburg by gendarmes for alleged financial ties to several members of the Finnish Progressive Party. An American embassy representative said no action could be taken until morning. Walling, a wealthy socialite, has long been involved with Russian reformers, with three Finns and Mrs Walling among those detained or questioned.

William Lnglish Wailing Pranfson Engish Indiana Walting Rose St. Petersburg Wiliam Eneteh Waring Indianapolis Mira Rose Stronnky Aevals St Petersburg Butland Mr Walling Gran Ison Willam H Eng Gen Tancock McKenziez Alex Doga Cnuines Ennolds Bnga Stamboul Vicksburg Roosevelt Post-office Department Stemboul Hoogevelt Delte Surosa Colanse United Copper Corner Morse Hls House Pith Avenue Tim New York Mercantile Bank Simon New Amsterdam Europe Havana Corral Gov Magoon Barry Calvary Camp Columbia Morse Jhalsted Bank of North America Altiya Brices Wlack Fort Augustus Heinze Bankera Helmes Mr Morse Thomanes Holmet Mercantile Ak Bowlihe Green Trust ‘Company Éwin Gould Heinze Party Dasa

Walling Arrest Sparks Russian Conditions Debate in Indianapolis

New York weekly and several elilist papers report James left St. Petersburg days ago and facing custody raids on revolutionary gatherings. William English Walling, journalist, is linked to this case as his brother Willoughby Walling defends him amid government pressure. Kellogg Durland notes Walling’s past in journalism and settlement work linked to New York and Chicago in a decade of social reform.

New York James St. Petersburg Hila Indianapolis Ind William E English William Engiish Walling Cable Dispatch St Petersburg Willian Indianapolis Anna David Sosictee Siknon Kellogg Durland Indianapatis Boston New York City Rusia Chicago Wiliam English Walling St Patersburg Willough The Western Trust and Savings Bank Willoughby Walling Wilam English Walling Willoughby Willam English Walling Mr Walling United States Edinburgh Univeriity of William H. English Indianapoli University Rivington Eldridge Artests J G Phelps Stoker Robert Hunter Chula Labor

Fire on Harlem riverboat claims two lives

A wood freight steamship at 190th Street dock on the Harlem River caught fire early morning. Captain and crew member John F. Tramer died after rescue attempts. a longshoreman perished unknown. A steward and his wife and child were saved by guards Smech and policeman Wolf. The goat Whiskers allegedly alerted crew to the blaze. fire origin unknown as superstructure burned.

Washington Post New York Mount Morrising Harlem Morrisania Transportation Lines Geward Smech Wolf

Vanderbilts to Mountains for Five Weeks

Mrs Alfred G Departs with Miss Pauline French for Adirondacks. She travels by private car Wayfarer with her niece and will be joined later by Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szecheny. Also includes Union Trust Co. ad urging interest earnings.

Alfred G Glidya France Newport Adirondacks Alfred G ‘Vanderbilt Miz Pauline French Gladys Vanderbilt Count Szecheny

President Roosevelt Bears Hunt Draws Wide Notice

A report from Stamboul and nearby says President Roosevelt will hunt bear in North Carolina and Tennessee, with invitations extended to Judge Prichard, George Vanderbilt, and others. The group plans guides from Vanderbilt preserves, with Roosevelt arriving by rail and visiting Vicksburg after the hunt, amid celebrations and a large assembly of locals and hunters.

National Cemetery Courthouse Square Roauevelt President Withen Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Nashville Wilt Hunt North Carolna Asheville Roosevelt J 1 Alexander Viaiorth Garalsna Tateria Seas J & Alexander Pert 1 Chaps Judge Prichard George W Prichard Vanderbilts Vanderbilt Mr Alexander Blue Ridge Mountain Blue Ridge Big President Roosevelts Rewlla Bayou Tensay Bear Lake Oelvelt Leo Shields Vicksburg Metcalé

Pittsburg Bank Pass Books and Mrs Chadwick Mystery

The Cleveland and Pittsburgh banking and court records unfold as Mrs Casale L Chadwick’s pass books from the Second National Bank of Pittsburg and related deposits spark questions. Officials deny money in the bank while creditors seek funds from the Chadwick estate. The Jutte case and testimony loom as the Supreme Court views the Chadwick affair amid public interest and potential disclosures.

Pittsburg Thomas W Webb, Jr Second National Bank Wight Tandwick Welch Cleveland Mra Chadwick Chadwick Columbus Ohio Mrz Jamea Friend James N Hoftstat United Frank M Chaniles Fromington Ista Department of Justice Marshal Chandler Chandler Chedwick Chandler Ward Beckwith Nathan Loeser City Second National Bank of Lincoln National Bank Knickerbocker Trust Company Corn Exchange Bank New York

Banks Clean House Strong Support Promised

New York banking circles report a decisive clearing house action removing the Morse and Thomas interests from city banks. The clearing house pledged aid to solvent banks under pressure while Mercantile National Bank's directors elected Seth M Malliken president as Augustus Heinge resigned.

Seth M Malliken Mercantile Matenal Rasstance New York Clearing House Committee Heinze Morse Thomas New York City Clearing House Association Mercantile National Bank McIlliken Augustus Heinge Skinner Getigh H Milliken Gerlan He Milliken Thong Wilton Mexemeyer National Bank of North America Alfred H Curtin Charles W . Morse Stearing House F Thames Consolidated National R ‘Thomas Hamilton Bank Conesrng Net Men Berg Clearing House Commuttes foFnally William O Allison Ould Orland F ‘Thomas Consolidated National Bank Vir Allison Thomas J Lewis

Mrs Longworth’s Ambition Aims For Diplomacy Abroad

Washington gossip reports in The Washington Post that Representative Longworth, son in law of the President, may become Ambassador to Germany to succeed Charlemagne Tower when he retires. Though long considered unlikely, Mrs Longworth is keen for her husband to join the diplomatic ranks, drawn by life abroad and the prestige of a major European appointment.

Washington: Post New York Washington Ais Yaten The Times Eno Bertin Longworth Germany Charlamarie Tower

French art thief Antoine Thomas Detmis names accomplices

Antoine Thomas the Frenchman who led a string of religious art thefts from French churches writes to the examining magistrate detailing accomplices and dates. He says he threw a Eucharistic dove into the Seine near Pont des Arts, surrendered, and that a 3000 commission for a statue was paid and later sold in the United States by a Paris dealer.

Antoine Thomas France Ruer Seine Pont Des Arts London Sangoint Thomas United States Paris

Mystery of Richmond Girl Highlights Page Headlines

Today’s issue features a mystery surrounding a Richmond girl with reports on rival statements from Alexandria, financial cautions on Wall Street, and a social and sporting section. Readers see mixed global and local items including banking strength, political mentions, and upcoming events such as balloon races.

Jad Chadwick New York England Kentucky Richmond News of Alexandria Wall Street Foreien Financial Makers &Battery Brush

ELOPERS MAY BE RETURNING

New York on Oct 20 reports indicate Helen Maloney and Samuel Clarkson fled from Quebec to New York, using the Empress of Ireland under assumed names. The couple bought round trip tickets and left for abroad, with parents now believing they may have already returned to America to avoid pursuit.

Clarkson Mise Maloney New York Helen Maloney Samuel Clarkson Quesec Quebec Agens Empress of Ireland Quebec Nes Maloney Amence

Washington Post reports divorce bid in Calvert Manor

Mrs Jose Stanley of Calvert Manor seeks a divorce from Lord Stanley a Leann actor after their recent marriage. She alleges she was deceived by the nobleman who posed as a millionaire cousin of King Edward and a companion of the Vanderbilts, who disappeared after the ceremony and has not been seen since.

Elkton Md Jofe Stanley Calvert Ma Lord Stanley Edward Ai Earl of Aberdeen Vanderbits

Robbers murder victim identified man found stabbed at Pittsburg saloon

Police in Pittsburg arrest a woman and three men on suspicion after a body found in a Whey Avenue saloon with multiple stab wounds above the heart. The victim's identity and the dead man's appearance remain unclear. pockets rifled and clothing disturbed.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Pa Whey Avenue Waitang

King Escapes Wreck as Auto Bridge Collapses Near Manresa

King Alfonso narrowly escaped a serious car accident near Manresa Spain when the temporary bridge beneath his vehicle collapsed into water. He emerged unharmed though shaken, as officials investigated structural failure and safety lapses in the area.

Alfonso Manresa Spain Alforeo

Auto Hits Trolley Pole Fatality in Local Accident

Pentac Wen Uer reports an auto collision today killing Marty Wood aged forty. Karl Smith, an automatic tester, sustains a broken right arm while three other men escape unharmed. Smith, driving home with Wood and others, loses control at about forty miles per hour, swerving into a ditch and striking a trolley line pole. Wood, unaccustomed to the machine, panics during the ride.

Pentac Wen Marty Wood Karl & Smith Smith Wood Ioswachh Tony Sidaing

Robbery at San Lo en4o Church Thieves Loot Jewelry

Oct. 20 burglary reported at the Church of San Lo en4o within the palace chancellory area in Damas. Intruders climbed from the roof using a rope and absconded with a necklace of twenty ons of jewels. Vatican authorities could not enter. a municipal gendarme lieutenant filed the report and Rome detective headquarters received it.

San Romen

Auto Kills Gen Grindlay at Troy by Albany Driver

Gen James Ganélay, an employee of the state comptroller's office at Albany, was killed when struck by an automobile driven by CA Beckford of Albany here Saturday afternoon. Beckford was arrested.

Troy CA Beckford James Ganélay Stete Comptroller's Office Albany

Lusitania speeding reports and Belknap Sale at Sloan's

Wireless dispatch from Captain Watt reports Lusitania averaging 23 24 knots east of Sandy Hook with another steamer distance from Nam. The Belknap Sale features mahogany furniture and clocks at Sloan's today and tomorrow with catalogues available at 1407 G Street New York involvement noted and items from Mrs Belknap’s New York residence and local storage.

Sandy Hook New York Watt Lusitania Belknap Morors Pelatines Sloan Acres

NEWS GALL READY WILL ARRANGE CONVENTION

Acting Chairman announces the call for the Republican National Committee to meet in Washington to fix the 1932 convention time and place. The move follows custom with no political significance attached to the date. Kansas City favored as a potential host. New announced plans to seek a full convention fund.

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