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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1907

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12

Seven Hurt In Fogged Aqueduct Bridge Collision

A fog shrouded crash on the Aqueduct Bridge yesterday morning injured seven people and damaged two cars from the Great Falls line. Motormen Redmond and Groves were badly hurt. Redmond may not recover. Fire, police, and Georgetown University Hospital staff responded. traffic was briefly halted then resumed as cars of the Rossiyn and Dominion Fat lines were moved.

Great Falls Georgetown Hospital Aqueduct Bridge Dominion Fatt Road Washington Rossiyn Vx Samuel Redmond Dunn Herbert Groves James Carroll Street Tierson Charles H Fifteenth Street Meist Imury Wits John Quackenbush Alxty Whcunsin Avenue Redmond Georgetown University Hospital Helmund Gris Anu Cargetown University Hospital sMibin Rainutes Avenr Resslyn Farietson

Portable school inquiry to review portable scout houses plan

The board of education meets at Franklin at 3 pm to discuss portable school houses for Washington and the dispersal plan. Cleancallor coordinates with two firms managing the houses and permissions, with a committee hearing defense for a certain colored worker involved in a separate case.

Washington Board of Education Franklin Cleancallor Amd Te Wermitlon Mit Homer

Bees hive stolen from Lord of Ap costa yard

A hive containing a swarm of bees was stolen yesterday morning from the Lord of Mrstun Ournil in Ap costa. The thief likely knew the hive held honey and escaped despite the bees, with authorities alerted to trap any suspects and charge them with vagrancy if caught.

Ber Mrstun Ournil Ap ‘Costa Sieh Detertiyea Peak Butren Yeon

Masonic Home Inmate John Robinson Vanishes

John R Robinson aged sixty seven, an inmate of the Masonic Eastern Star Home, disappeared from the facility after being missed early Saturday. Police asked to locate him. he wore a fork suit, slouch hat and black shoes. Description has been sent to precincts.

John Robunson John R Robinson Masonic Eastern Star Robinson Vartous

Whittaker Elected Secretary by Farmers National Congress

Washington Maz chosen for Farmers National Congress in Oklahoma City. In closing sessions, officers elected include President Col Bencham Cameron of Bragone NC. Secretary George M Whittaker from Washington DC. Treasurer WoL Ames of Oregon. Executive Committee JC Wickley Ocean Springs MS. Dong, term. Ang L Morrison Greenville Pa. Next meeting place to be decided by executive committees.

Washington Farmers’ 7 National Congress Oklahoma City Okla Farmers National Congress Col Bencham Cameron Bragone NC George M Whittaker Washington DC Wol Ames Oregons JC Wickley Ocean Springs Miss. Dong Ang L Morrison Greenville Cormattes

Stranger Assaults Detectives Chief at City Headquarters

An agitated stranger, about 35, well dressed, claims he was doused with gasoline and set to be burned by a gang. He pursues Capt Peck with threats of bringing an army and branding him as an unkind man, then escapes after a volatile confrontation. He claims to be a Cornell student and an all round athlete.

Peck Paiied Matey Capt Peck Banda Lil Go Shekli Hin Hana Cornell Honora

Million to Aid Orphans Funds for Philadelphia Girls College

The will of Robert N Carson provides five million dollars to establish an orphan girls institution modeled after Girard College. It will be located at Fort Washington Montgomery County and opens to poor white girls meeting strict admission rules. The widow Frances Curzon must survive for the bequest to take effect. Admissions follow city county state and national order with age limits and trustee oversight.

Philladelphia Robert N Carson Tnat Wesk Girard College Boss Frances Curzon Fiourtown Ety Lige Montgomery County Stephen Girards Girards Carson Bewuest Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States

Army Pay Rise Urged in Annual Report

The annual report of the army paymaster general shows last year’s troop pay at 30 449 793 70 and total army expendit ure at 90 449 793 70. It notes funds for mileage, the War College, the Military Academy, and encampments. General Snitten urges higher base pay for sergeants and permanent paymaster clerks, praising the deposits system for thrift and reduced desertion while condemning certain rank vacancies and related reforms.

Solitsa War College Sniften Soldafers Gea Snitten Clarks

Two Sailors Arrested After Assault in Brooklyn Park

Two sailors Bert Wilson twenty four and Arthur Russell nineteen from the battleship Connecticut at Brooklyn Navy Yard were arrested for disorderly conduct. Wilson faced an added charge of attempted felonious assault after a clash with East 22nd Street police officer Cassidy in Stuyvesant Park on Sixteenth Street and Second Avenue. Cassidy warded off Wilson who allegedly drew a large hunting knife, struck him with a club, and knocked him to the ground before both were taken into custody.

Connectic Washingham Post New York Bert Wilson Arthur Russell Connecticut Brooklyn Navy Yard Twenty-second Street Wilson Stuyvesant Park Sixteenth Street Second Avenue Cassidy East Twenty Second Street Howie

Gems Are Undervalued in Major Appraiser Ruling

Special to The Waspington Post reports a decision by Charles P McClelland and the United States General Appraisers overruling claims by American representatives of Van Gelder Brothers of Antwerp. The board finds 250 diamonds undervalued as exported to a New York firm, after which the port appraiser and judge Somerville adjust advances and duties. The case cites a price basis of 475 francs per carat versus 400 francs per carat baseline. Exporters affected include Edward Long Constantinople, Spartana & Co. Smyrna, and Joseph Cohen Cairo.

Waspington Post New York Charles P VcClell Board of United States General Appraisers van Gelder Brothers Antwerp Focal McClelland Somerville Customs Citicern Edward Long Constantinople T 4. Spartana & Co

Thaw's Album In Court Sparks West Side Drama

Special to The Warbrogten Post from New York reports a West Side court flare around the Thaw case. Daniel O Reilly pressed for the recovery of an album of photography believed to belong to Harry Thaw, used to connect with one of the women who might paint Mrs Thaw. The two women, who had disappeared with the album, were located after a long search and brought into court. The incident occurred as Thaw’s second trial loomed and Reilly needed the album as key evidence. The women were briefly subject to a possible larceny charge before a settlement.

Warbrogten Post New York West Side Court Ura Thaw 5 Daniel 0 Reilly Reilly Harry Thaw Thay Oreilly Gum Joong Wag Mra EB Naucage Flor Asso Fa Bian Zelencin Finn Bark Nix

Colored man held for coal theft near Winship wharves

Sonny Brown, colored, was arrested by Bicycle Policeman Mack Grove after being found driving away from the Winship wharves with a ton of coal in a wagon. Brown gave a hazy account of the acquisition and was taken to the Seventh precinct station, where the coal wagon load was stored as an exhibit in the case.

Sonny Brown Polles Mack Grove Brown Winship Seventh Precinct

Mother-in-law dispute seeks custody in Brooklyn court

In Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Aspinwall Hearns heard Henry V Walker an expert chemist and former senator plead habeas corpus to produce his four year old daughter Adelaide from Anna W Walker. Mrs Walker said she left the husband’s home due to the mother-in-law’s presence. Walker testified the mother-in-law made life unbearable. The judge reserved decision until next Thursday and the mother retains custody pending ruling.

Washinrton York Supreme Court of Brooklyn Aspinwall Henry V Walkx Anna W Walker Adelaide

New York Receives Berger Belge Police Dogs

New York introduced five Berger Belge sheep dogs received from Ghent aboard the steamship Netherlands. Trained to track law breakers, the dogs are said to outpace bloodhounds in scent and will be deployed on city outskirts. Ghent police have success with the breed.

New York Ghent

Liquor Wagon Drivers Reportedly Roamed City

Two delivery drivers for liquor wagons were sent out with cocktails from William Hildick of Brooklyn and did not reach the saloons. Police hunted them for hours as the bottles disappeared and the booze was gone, later traced to a phone claim from Hildick that they had been found and drank.

Loreiat Washington Pont New York Wiam H Hildick Brooklyn Hil

Funeral of De Chambers Held at Calvary Baptist Church

Funeral services for D A Chambers were conducted yesterday at Calvary Baptist Church by Rev Greene. Burial followed in Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included EJ Stellwagon, J J Derlington, W Woodward, Charles Lt Beall, Horace Jocote, Sharles Hf Bates, Thomas Jones, and Dr WP Young. Survived by widow, three children Rev DF Chambers, Dara’ toga Springs NY, WA. Moora of this city, and David L Chambers of Indianapolis Indiana.

Calvery Baptist Church D A Chambers Calvary Baptist Church Noor Rev . Greene Taterment Rock Gree Cemetery EJ Stellwagon J J Derlington W Woodward Charles Lt Beall Horace Jocote Sharles Hf Bates Thomas 2 Jones

Scarlet Fever Epidemic Strikes Wildshire Mining Town

A fever outbreak near Glen Kyan ten miles away alarms residents of Wilkesharre. About seventy five children in homes of foreign-born residents are affected. Deputy registrar reports twenty deaths. many could have been prevented if parents had summoned doctors.

Glen Kyan Thia County

Friends of Indian Meet at Mohonk Conference

Delegates from the Filipino Porto Rican Hawaiian and other independent peoples convened at Mohonk Lake for a four day conference. Sessions proceed with topics on North American Indian government church Dehale and Philippine Islander and Hawaiian concerns and Andrew S Draper to fill the friendship officer post as New York State education commissioner.

Mohonk Nyz Friends of the Farma Andrew S Draper Stats of New York

Record of October Supreme Court argument session

A garbled 19th century legal record lists United States Supreme Court justices and bar names debating cases in error. It references Johnston Flemister and Nicola Arco with multiple attorneys, motions and adjournments, and notes hearings and adjournments scheduled for December and October.

United States Supreme Court Progant Sqytice Justice Earlen Mir Jumine Hrewec James Walle Ju Thce Peekbana Justies McKew Sation Hlolmss Tusties Day Testies Moody Charles E Searle Thornbean Coit Gandiner Greene Norwich Couz Charles W Spanom Cambridge Miss Pracet Flemister United States Nicola Arco Iowa Weshinsen Gre Sista Oregon Ty A. Doverty Tne Cempiala William A Wimbe Ren Bie Seven Ramer Sr Boykin Wrist Mr Otra Hort Joseph Cumming Georcia Wallace Willan Wright Cuauingtea

Death of a gun accident claims Wilham A. Forgey

In San Francisco on October 2 Wilham A. Forgey a veteran gunman who survived multiple severe wounds across the United States died from an accidental discharge of his own revolver.

San Francisco Wilham A. Forgey United States

Toward and Outward The Inward Effects of Hunters

The text discusses the believed inward harms of hunting or hunters on the body. It claims general weakening of organs, mucous membranes, and the digestive system, warning of systemic danger and touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.

Real Estate Transfers Snapshot From Washington Area

A dense list of property transfers across multiple streets and neighborhoods appears. Names such as Randip vt wx, Jones A, Elien A Watson, Margaret A Sheckels, Green, Hans A, Martha, and various executors or trustees surface among numerous lot and block references in Columbia Heights and surrounding districts. The fragmentary OCR lists numerous street names, blocks, and transfer pairs, reflecting a broad set of title changes and conveyances.

Rendle Park Arthur E Randip Vt Jones A Elien A. Watson Mnpe Street Etweta Fem Aylveala Svanue Apd Edwanl Powary Margaret A. Sheckels Sears Miler Ae Spd Aliies S ‘Willer Compax Tie FoUrtetieb Strocteseinuarek le Puig JP Auars Tolvern Iy & Booker Fin Wario Wiliam Muxra Jerest Avenue GorRbar Norte Milliken Horace Pultos M Street FP Dichert, Surrivigz Executor and Trustees To Martha ST. Bey Ana Pert Anuate Hloowtingdale Charien Hardin Ela Woodbury Brocks Nortewest Helma Rey Iribtdad Ailen Clarke Julia Ff Evans Columela Meights Lewis Breunlnser Robert Cleudix Haery Willian Barry Wardman Mark Carleton Meridlan Hill Mery Willem 7 Frascer Stundage Mquara Woridiam Thel Litteron Walker Dagens McGolciele Wagere Hky Meciotrick Stuz Metheing Buus Iona Pe Seinon Fda Wilson Strants Goddard Allem Oliver Part Orfetnal Ag Snare Sixth Buranth Streste John Walia Waller Catherine Motte Colembia Heights Wilam H’ Deanly True Tee Senford Fale Pure Wow Jobn Wouw John Jey Bolsoe Jr Andrew G Baimnach Colaimbla Heights Sanford Hale Hare Wuluce Parte Loin Axa Columia Grey Charles T Stalbet Aughiobaugh Mary C. Prition

Deeds of Trust Listings for Various Properties and Trusts

A scanned section lists numerous deeds of trust involving individuals and entities such as Martha, Willam Peiker, Ricard Geter, Joyo M. Jones, and Henry P. Guibert. It details property squares, annual or semiannual payments, interest rates, and securing parties including the Washington Loan and Trust Company and related trusts across multiple blocks and estates.

Squane OU LE Droty Park Martha Willam Peiker Ricard Geter Woscowra Joyo M. Jones Dart H Hery Albert E Horry Walter T Weaver Sfoure Henry P Guibert Henry P Guibert Arviving Aveaulor Trazica SH Sporcet Seri Tuntelly Paria Ae Sabe Square Truna Abbe Heary RUAN Willlane Haoure Waten Caroline Henry Lausa Buskinehim Wabington ‘Lain and Trust Corpesy Equitable St Holmead Estate Pere Thomaowon Herbert T Shvanos Harry D Willean Harry Ward Der Semionaurily Mary C Wecues Washington Boanang Trust Company Pantine Thornton GewAlien Oliver Ta Autiene Saourtti ‘and Trust Company Anst Angion Savineg Polumeta Percy Thuongson Washinston Liar and Trust Company Willem Clabauett Dyliigt Ulushke Taumbach Davidt Charla Johu Ly Weaver John Jor Eduu Juike Johnson Thomas Walker James TC Bundy Neeure Rene Tole Leek Equare Iia John Cool Charles P Ben Jima Hogar T” Michell Secura Bee Botnel Aasceiidos Yarah William HE Saunders Wilmot Willan Woodward Willa Wilmer

Dairyman Seeks Damages After Brightwood Accident

Wilbur Ortison, a dairyman, sues the Washington Railway and Electric Company in the District Supreme Court for 37000 in damages. He alleges that on December 15, 1905, near the Permanent Finey Branch road along Brightwood his team was struck by an opposing vehicle, throwing him from the wagon and injuring him permanently. He has incurred substantial hospital expenses.

Dairyman Wilbur Ortison Washington Railway and Electric Company District Supreme Court Orrison Brightwood

Arrest of Marshall in Row With Strikers Sparks City Tension

The Employers Association announced plans to hire attorneys to investigate the Monday arrest of James L. Marshall, former president of the Master Builders. Marshall was released after police court found him not guilty, with 32 collateral posted and later refunded. The protest centered at the Baltimore and Ohio Fairroad station where a union-led group tried to move strikebreakers away from the association. Employers claim Marshall did not instigate any disturbance. They expect more nonunion bricklayers to be brought in to fill jobs as winter approaches.

Sasociation Ald James L. Marshall Master Builders Baltimore and Ohio Fairroad Wades Unsons Emoployers' Association Marshall Tt Wen Iorusion Ciy Tnfe Dreighy Toratmessory

Boy Helps Rescue Boy After Run-Over by Horse

Seven year old Syfering Sherer of 613 1 street NW was struck by a fast horse at Sixth and Garrets NW yesterday afternoon. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition. The horse was attached to a buggy driven by P J Dalley of 1128 Seventh Street NW. Dalley helped carry the injured boy to the hospital. physicians say he will recover.

P J Dalley Seventh Street Sixth and Garrests Dalley Tia Dugky Phyat Fang

Plea Entered as Not Guilty in District Gambling Case

Legal notices report George L Goodacre pleading not guilty to two indictments charging violations of the gambling law. Judge Stamord presided in Criminal Court No 1 yesterday. The district attorney’s motion to consolidate indictments and set the trial for next Monday was denied. The court reserved ruling on other motions, with further orders to be published in Washington Law Reporter and The Washington Post.

L Goodacre George L Goodacre Juance Stamord No 1 Etefford Baker Boodnere Good Geres Supreme Court OF the District OF Caumbla Colembla Nebraska Avenue Caformbin Petittun Port Prayag Alsa Lanka Calumbis Shea Sroceet Indie Peevien Cmiploviaene Columbis Columbia Damacco Swaer Maid Aires Iaad Terie Damiger Comarnelon Dave Antice Colwmbie Pon Theoneaia

Auction Sale Notice on Hicks Scare at Hoya Sta ton

Auction sale details for land along the Baltimar and Ohio Mallad near Boyds Station and Caroervile road. Tract includes timbered sections with pine beech maple and poplar and portions suited for pulp wood. Sale features cash and deferred payments with a portion of balance in installments and a quick closing option. Further particulars available from Charles 4 Little and Samuel Metin Bloom, Attorneys.

Mae Svat Hoya Staton Baltimar Ohio Mallad Boyds ‘Station Caroervile Road Tly Town Waite Clareree Gripen Fuuke Lance Ecuar Ebla Hagennava Charles Samuel Metin Bloom

TWO WILLS FILED IN PROBATE CASES AND CIVIL SUITS

Richard Ryan saloon proprietor died October 12 leaving most property to wife Lena Ryan. the Teal estate to James W Shea in trust for wife and five children. Marilla Noyes 1808 will leaves all to daughters Mary and Hate Noyes. Executor Lorenzo A Bailey asks $10,000 for Pall Alleging nervous impairment from a street car fall. Elisabeth Dunn sues Capital Traction Company for $10,000 damages for July fall on Pennsylvan ia Ave and 12th NW. Habeas corpus case in Equity Court No 2 Prince Wedderburn vs wife for infant custody. Judge Gould takes case under advisement.

Richard Ryan Manila Noyes Authweat Lena Wo Ryan James W Shea Marilla Noyes Mary Hate Noyes Lorenzo A Bailey Pall Mra Eisabeth Dunn Alca District Supreme Court Capital Traction Company Pennsylvania Twelfth Street Hea Gould Equity Court No 2 Alexander Wedderburn Belen Wedderburn Gould

Boundary case set for Supreme Court on fishing rights

The boundary dispute between Washington and Oregon, involving fishing rights, will be heard by the United States Supreme Court. The case is scheduled for December 2, with the date fixed by the court yesterday.

Washington Oregon United States Supreme Court

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