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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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20

Seven Hurt In Fog Crash On Aqueduct Bridge Involving Two Cars

Dense fog caused a collision on the Aqueduct Bridge injuring seven people and damaging two cars. Motormen Samuel Redmond and Herbert Groves were badly hurt, with Redmond in grave condition at Georgetown University Hospital. Tracks were cleared and traffic resumed after emergency response and hospital care.

Georgetown Hospital Aqueduct Bridge Redmond Georgetown University Hospital Helmund Gris Anu Cargetown University Hospital sMibin Rainutes Avenr Resslyn Farietson

Portable School Inquiry at Franklin Board Meeting

The Washington board of education will discuss portable scout houses and their purchase at a Franklin meeting at 3 PM. Cleancallor has correspondence with two firms managing the houses and licensing. A committee, led by Captain Cxste, will hear the defense of WC a colored laborer charged by a colored teacher with aiding arrest money to obtain an apartment in the schools. George Chadwell of Indianapolis, who placed second in the exam for the supervising principalship vacancy, is reportedly under consideration.

Washington Board of Education Franklin Cleancallor Amd Te Wermitlon Mit Homer

Bees Stolen From Mrs Turd’s Hive in Costa

A hive containing a swarm of bees was stolen yesterday morning from Mrs Turd Duvail who lives in Costa. The theft occurred around midnight, with several other hives disturbed nearby. The missing hive held honey and the owner suspects the thief knew of its contents. Authorities have been alerted and patrols increased for suspicious transients.

Ber Tun Duvail AD ‘Costa Sieh Detertiyea Peak Butren

Masonic Home Inmate Vanishes from Eastern Star Home

John R Robinson, 67, an inmate at the Masonic Eastern Star Home, is reported missing after disappearing early yesterday. Police are asked to locate him. description lists a forked suit, slouch hat, and black shoes as details.

John Robunson John R Robinson Masonic Eastern Star Robinson Vartous

Whittaker Elected Secretary by Farmers National Congress

The Farmers National Congress in Oklahoma City adjourned after electing officers. President Col Bencham Cameron of Bragone NC. secretary George M Whittaker of Washington DC. treasurer WoL Ames of Oregon. executive committee JC Wickley of Ocean Springs MS and L Morrison of Greenville PA. The next meeting will decide the election location.

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

Man Threatens Det Peck After Exit From Headquarters

An agitated unnamed man, claiming to be a Cornell student and an all around athlete, burst into the detective bureau shouting of attempted arson against him. He vowed to return with an army to brand Captain Peck as unkind and led off yelling threats.

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

Million to Aid Orphans Funds At Philadelphia Institute

The will of Robert N Carson provides five million dollars for an orphan girls institution modeled after Girard College. Trusts appoint seven trustees. admission priority to Philadelphia and Montgomery County girls, then Pennsylvanians and Americans. Open to poor white girls, age 8 to 10, with discharge at 18 or earlier if deemed best.

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 Favored by Annual Report

The annual report of the paymaster general shows last year’s army pay at 30 million plus, with 584 thousand for mileage and 425 thousand for the Military Academy. It urges raising base pay for sergeants and permanent posts for pay clerks, condemning a four-year term for officers as misaligned with the pay department.

Solitsa War College Sniften Soldafers Gea Snitten Clarks

Two Jack Tars Arrested After Stabbing Attempt

Two sailors Bert Wilson and Arthur Russell of the battleship Connecticut at Brooklyn Navy Yard were arrested after a disturbance in Stuyvesant Park. Police officer Cassidy intervened as Wilson allegedly drew a large knife and a struggle occurred, resulting in Wilson being struck with a club and both men jailed on disorderly conduct charges with Wilson facing an additional felonious assault allegation.

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 undervalued in 1900s appraisal ruling at port

In a decision by Charles P McClelland and the board of United States general appraisers, the American representatives of Van Gelder Brothers of Antwerp prevail over undervaluation claims for 250 diamonds. The export firm’s value set at 400 francs per carat, judges uphold higher invoice prices for imported rugs, affecting exporters including 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 Flurry Over Missing Photo Ledger

Special to The Warbrogten Post reports a West Side court flurry linked to the Thaw case. Daniel O Reilly seeks the Thaw album used to depict Mrs Harry Thaw, located after a long search. two women, recently invited to cover the trial, faced possible larceny charges as the matter was settled and the album returned.

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

Brown Held For Coal Theft After Wharf Wagon Load

Sonny Brown, colored, was arrested by Bicycle Policeman Mack Grove after being seen driving away from Winship wharves with a ton of coal at about 40 o clock. He offered a hazy tale of the origin, was ordered to the Seventh precinct, and the coal wagon was stored as an exhibit in the case.

Sonny Brown Polles Mack Grove Brown Winship Seventh Precinct

Mother-in-law in custody fight over child in Brooklyn court

Special to The Washington Post from New York October 22. Henry V Walker, an expert chemist and former senator, sought habeas corpus to gain possession of his four year old daughter Adelaide from his wife Anna W Walker. Mrs Walker said she left the home because of her mother-in-law. Walker testified his wife's mother made life unbearable. Judge Aspinwall reserved decision until next Thursday. 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 From Ghent

The New York police acquire five Berger Belge sheep dogs from Ghent via the steamship Netherlands. Trained to single out nonuniformed individuals, the dogs are intended for tracking lawbreakers on the city outskirts. Ghent police already report successful use of these dogs.

New York Ghent

Two liquor wagon drivers go missing after cocktails sent

New York Oct 22 Two drivers of liquor wagons were sent out with a load of prepared cocktails by William H Hildick of Brooklyn and failed to reach the saloons. Police were asked to locate them. Later a call from Hildick reported they had been found and the booze was gone.

Loreiat Washington Pont New York Wiam H Hildick Brooklyn Hil

Funeral of D A Chambers Held at Calvary Baptist Church

The funeral for D A Chambers who died Sunday morning was held yesterday afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev Greene officiated. Interment was at Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included J Stelwagos, J J Dennington, W H Woodware, Charles L D Beail, Horace Jacob, Sharles H Bates, Thomas Jones, and Dr W F Young. Survived by wife and three children.

Calvary Baptist Church DA Chambers Rev & Greene Jeumreh Waa Rock Cree Gomatery J Stelwagos J J Dennington Woodware Charles LD Beail Horace Jacob Sharles H Bates Thomas 2 Jones WF Young Mtr Rey Chambre First Baptist Church Dara Iona Springs Mra W. A. Menyne Otothin City David J. Chambers Snalanapotis Nd. i

Scarlet Fever Epidemic Strikes Glen Kyan Mining Town

The Glen Kyan mining town, ten miles from Wilkesharre, reports a scarlet fever outbreak with at least seventy five cases among children in homes of foreigners. The deputy registrar notes twenty recent deaths from the illness, saying many could have been prevented if parents summoned doctors.

Glen Kyan Thia County

Friends of Indian Meet at Lake Mohonk Conference

Delegates from the Filipino Porto Rican and Hawaiian communities gather at Mohonk New York for the Lake Mohonk conference focusing on North American Indian affairs and government church cooperation. Andrews Draper designated as friendship officer and education commissioner of New York to fill the post.

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

Legal Record of October 1 Supreme Court session

Record covers proceedings in United States Supreme Court and district court, noting admissions to practice, cases in error, and arguments set for December. Includes references to justices, attorneys, and listed defendants and plaintiffs, with event adjournment for the day and citations to various courts and docket numbers across multiple jurisdictions.

Death of Attikebreaker Wilham A Forgey in Accident

San Francisco October 2 Wilham A Forgey a professional attack breaker and survivor of six serious wounds across the United States died from an accidental discharge of his own revolver in Tigri He was known for dangerous encounters and had recently traveled widely for his work The circumstances suggest a tragic self inflicted mishap ending a tumultuous life

San Francisco Wilham A. Forgey United States

Inward Effects of Hunters Declared Worse Than Outward

Fragmentary excerpt discusses alleged dangers of hunting and its effects on health. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy and alternative treatment. The text appears as a medical advertisement or medical note with speculative claims about disease and health impacts.

Real Estate Transfers Including Randip and Sheckels Notes

A garbled list of property transfers includes Arthur E Randip to Jones A. and Elien A. Watson, Margaret A. Sheckels, and numerous parcels on streets such as COMPAX, TWENTY THIRD STREET, and MEAD. entries mention buyers, sellers, and partial lot descriptions across multiple Baltimore style blocks and avenues with names like Green, Hans A. Heaplay, Dana Lacoin, and Martha Bey, reflecting a wide range of residential transfers and trusteeships. The fragmentary text combines street references, owner names, and parcel identifiers with miscellaneous amounts and successor interests, showing a busy transfer page with many unnamed or partial details.

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 Entries for Various Properties and Trusts

A historical listing of numerous deeds of trust naming trustees, grantors, and beneficiaries. It includes Martha 4 fon to Willam 2 Peiker and Ricard Geter Woscowra Joyo M. Jones with payments of 16,000 over three years. Le Droit Parr AQUARE. 1207 Martha. Washington Loan and Trust Company entries. Holmead Estate, Mary C Henderson et al to George Tirver and John A Hamilton. and multiple other properties in a square layout with dates, percentages, and semiannual or annual payment terms.

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 Ila John Cool Chavis P Ren Jima Hogar T” Michell Secura Bee Botnel Aasceiidos Aquare Yarah Yarah M Stein Et Ux Is Bien & ‘Museey William HE Saunders Wilmot Willan Woodward Willa Wilmer

Dairyman Seeks Damages From Railway Company

Wilbur Orrison, a dairyman, filed in the District Supreme Court seeking 37000 in damages against the Washington Railway and Electric Company. He alleges a December 15 1905 accident on Brightwood Finey Branch Road, where his team was struck by tram or locomotive ears, ejecting him and injuring his venticle. He has incurred substantial hospital costs and permanent injuries.

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

Marshall Ill Arrest Sparks Labor Dispute at Fairroad Station

Employers plan to hire attorneys to probe the arrest of James L. Marshall former president of the Master Builders Association on a disorderly conduct charge. Police found him not guilty and released the collateral. Employers say nonunion bricklayers will fill jobs as winter pressures mount.

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

Boy Struck by Horse Leaves Child with Skull Injury

Seven year old Syfering Torn Sherer of 613 1 street northwest was knocked down by a horse drawn buggy driven by P J Dalley at Sixth and Garrests northwest yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Emergency Hospital in serious condition with a fractured skull. Doctors say he will recover.

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

L Goodacre Pleads Not Guilty in Vio rating Gambling Case

Legal notices report George L Goodacre pleading not guilty before Justice Stafford in Criminal Court No. 1. District Attorney Baker moves to consolidate indictments and set next steps while the court declines to quash labelm ents. A broad order directs publication and notices across Washington area, with future hearings and potential sentencing tied to a Columbia District matter.

L Goodacre George L Goodacre Juance Stamord Criminal Court No 1 Etefford Baker Boodnere Good Geres Supreme Court OF the District OF Caumbla Colembla Nebraska Avenue Caformbin Petittun 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 details at Hicks Scare near Hoya Sta ton

Auction advertisement for land near Hicks Scare and Meropoliten branch of Baltimar and Ohio Mallad. Sizable pine and hardwood tract offers beech maple and poplar timber with springs and a stream. Sale features whole tract 238 f a geo panels, cash on delivery, balance due in equal payments, at Hagennava framed by Charles 4 Little and Samuel Martin 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 Martin Bloom

Two Wills Filed in Beave Estates Probate Case

Richard Ryan a 4 saloon proprietor of 124M street died October 12 and left most of his property to his wife Lena R. Ryan. The will names James W. Shea as trustee for the wife and five children. Marilla Noyes dated July 1808 bequeaths all property to daughters Mary and Hate Noyes. Lorenzo A. Bailey as executor asks 10,000 for pall Alleging nervous impairment from a fall on a city car. Elizabeth Dunn sues Capital Traction for 10,000 damages for injuries July 23. Habeas corpus case in Equity Court No 2 Alexander Wedderburn seeks custody of infant. case held under senurgezation.

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 Before Supreme Court Over Fishing Rights

The boundary dispute between Washington and Oregon will be argued next season before the United States Supreme Court. The case, centering on fishing rights, was scheduled with December 2 fixed as the argument date yesterday.

Washington Oregon United States Supreme Court

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