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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
25
Miss Clove Hey says four men warned her of harm and she was assaulted during a confrontation on West Street. Police investigations led to several arrests while she identified a suspect and described a threatening plan to enter her home.
A collection of obituary fragments reports the death of D- Ward A. Brand at his residence with funeral services set at Repetits parlors on Pennsylvania Ave Southeast and interment to follow. Other notices include Katharine Hoplins widow of Francis Hoplins and Henrietta Wilson widow of Gen Thomas Wilson with funeral plans and remembrances.
Police report several boys taken for questioning after a troubling incident. Capt Bayle states officers aim to identify involved parties while minimizing disruption, with several youths currently in custody and more expected to be released later today.
A report notes Regro Boys attacked a woman at the Concord apartments Saturday night. She refuses to press charges, saying she will not pursue punishment. Police counter after further arrests and a broad dragnet, with more suspects under investigation.
A reported robbery and assault in Loumaasapurt involved a twenty five year old colored man named Madre iene arrurted after the incident. He was identified by Mrs Louis and her mother as the assailant who took her purse. Capt Boyive and officers investigated as the prisoner was escorted to custody. Rewards were to be paid only to persons aiding police.
The dispute centers on the sale of bonds to Provident Savings Life Assurance and the Chicago syndicate. The Thomases refuse to deliver bonds or stock for cash and notes, while the syndicate demands payment or an adjusted agreement. A noon meeting is planned to resolve the impasse, with both sides negotiating over cash, notes, and possible replacements.
An explosion near Gwenadon in Pennsylvania wounded ten and killed four men. The blast occurred nine miles north of town at the Wabash Railroad yard, blowing men into pieces and injuring several others. Investigators search for exact cause, with local authorities awaiting reports to determine responsibility.
The article reports a stalled Union Pacific dispute over convertible bonds and preferred stock in a reorganization linked to Harriman associates. It notes court actions, potential distributions among bondholders, and proposals to separate Union Pacific investments from core operations while considering restructuring of Southern Pacific holdings.
Philadelphia woman Miss Culms leaped from a ship off Boston while at sea. The body was not recovered and reports note a suicide by jumping from the vessel. Port detalles indicate distress and a forthcoming update on the incident.
A pupil, twenty one, teaches dogs human names and labels them with mock insults as part of a strange method. The article notes the odd practice and its effects on the animals and observers.
A large waterspout was observed off the coast near Quaster on Tuesday morning. Notable observers included Mr and Mrs Philip Lydig and others. The report notes the event occurring near the Tyne Vigoroms area and mentions local residents and a Senate wife among those present.
Jose X Stanley vice president and general Bleerrie named among witnesses as indictment against railway manager proceeds. Officials allege embezzlement and improper influence, with arraignment set for early October and ongoing inquiries in Cleveland and surrounding areas.
Rachel Tabuekniete, mother of three, was found distressed and described a persistent mental illness with manic impulses. She feared harming her children, recalled recent thoughts of self-destruction, and attempted actions prompting police intervention and hospital care in Baltimore after a tense evening. Her husband expressed concern over ongoing mental instability.
Charles Walton, charged with stealing two bronze ornaments from Mrs. Qubbrough, admitted removing some items but claimed no full ownership. Detectives and officers testified, with Commander Qualtrough and wife present. No proceeds or additional stolen items proven at this time. The probe seeks more stolen articles tied to the Bronze Week heist.
Harry Kendall Thaw’s defense remains unsettled as his trial date nears with counsel Martin W. Littleton pressing for a sane defense. The courtroom clash centers on Thaw’s alleged mental condition and whether he is fit to stand trial for the Stanford White sensational case.
A northwest storm of brief duration lashed Galveston early today. Winds up to seventy two miles per hour toppled trees and damaged houses, with one woman killed in a collapsing structure. Twenty or more residents were injured. business houses suffered, and the Gulf Line wharf sustained notable damage.
A fraudulent scheme yields 353 000 to a forger who exploited a Spain case. The swindle used a forged check to obtain funds. Authorities report the ruse involved a former deputy chamber member named Anvelmo, whose involvement is under inquiry.
Safeguarding Depositors No 6 discusses government supervision and the guarantee fund of capital. It outlines firm oversight, stockholders liability, and frequent examinations of books cash and securities to protect entrusted funds.
Samuel Stinemetz longtime president of WH Stinemetz & Law Co hats and furs dies suddenly at home aged about 68. Born January 15, 1868 in Georgetown he lived in the District most of his life. Survived by widow Elizabeth J. and four children, funeral from his residence tomorrow at 11 and interment at Rock Creek Cemetery with Washington Chapter and Columbia Commandery in charge of funeral rites.
Veteran Senator Thomas Cleaves remains in improving condition after a serious hemorrhagic stroke. A longtime labor and appropriations committee member, Cleaves has shown resilience and dedication, with doctors hopeful for continued recovery as he remains under care. He has deep roots in Maine politics, previously serving as State Secretary and a Maine Legislature member.
A 74 year old flagman named Hamel C. was crushed between two cars and run over at the Peninsular freighthouse yards near New Jersey and Virginia avenues southwest. He died on the scene after being struck while standing on a car platform and the train passed over his legs and body. Emergency crews attended, and the precinct station was notified as authorities begin to investigate the accident. He left a wife, a son and a daughter, with remaining family awaiting further details.
An unidentified man claimed to be elected United States Senator from Michigan’s fringe district. He entered the state capital, demanded meeting with the President, and was arrested for indecent behavior. He was housed at the police station for observation after examination by police surgeons.
Gen Booth spoke in Baltimore during a West and Win tour, departing the city yesterday morning. He plans to wait for Beclin and continue his itinerary, with stops and dates to be announced as the travel proceeds.
A Baltimore immigration board denied the appeal of a German eloping couple who fled Fertin Germany with intentions to join a spouse in the United States. They were ordered deported and departed Baltimore yesterday aboard the North German Lloyd Line for Bremen. The pair, with one spouse a Berlin railway mail service secretary, had indicated plans to go to Cleveland, Ohio, and were examined by the War Department inquiry. They had separate state rooms on the steamer but remained together during the voyage. An appeal to Commissioner General Bod was denied yesterday.
Lawyer Moore filed a court action seeking to bar a migrant student from playing football amid protests by Tracy the superintendent and L W Smith the high school principal. The suit claims football harms students, degrades school morals, and that teachers on the team use profanity. The court action is set for next Tuesday.
A local campaign note from Cleveland outlines public support for Johnson and opposition to Thomas Johnson. It cites mayoral influence, private parleys, and mentions ties to William J. Burns and Burton, with references to Roosevelt Taft Garret administration. The item hints at party strategy for the upcoming Democratic national convention.
In a Scranton will dispute, the estate of George C. Taylor reassigns major gifts. The Taylor Hospital and 2040000-plus heirs gain while colleges and Mrs Bodley face revocation. The battle centers on a long-formed plan involving daughter and housekeeper relations and a prior 1900 bequest.
A nine year old boy testifies at Judge Dupuy’s court about a killing linked to Mrs Bary and Moreswerts. The defendant, a farmer named George Jones, escapes a sentence as the proceedings delay. A witness notes the boy’s tale may be unreliable while family secrecy surrounds the case.
New York October reports indicate Kessler & Company international bankers forced to suspend due to inability to sell foreign drafts and meet maturing bills. Principal Willem Williems’ assignment follows, with firm liabilities cited around 300,000 dollars in notes and 1,700,000 in assets, details not fully disclosed. Alfred Kessler Rudolph Pingoh and Willem Giel are named partners, with connections to Cripple Creek and other ventures influencing the case.
In New York on October 31 the discussion of a coming panic centered on the need to reform the currency. Jacob Schiff and the take r warned that failure to change the system would bring a dreadful crisis, with chamber of commerce leaders and industrial groups across the country listening for action in January.
A disruption at Arlington Cotton Mills spreads to about 2000 workers as Pref Hardy is discharged. Two thousand strike threats involve 3000 workers at the plant and nearby mills, with 2 secondhand reports of worker unrest and demands for Hardy’s removal and the firing of W. Jann Beal ton.
A family home on Sea Isle suffered a bold break in as intruders stormed the residence. They looted wine and spirits, scattered furniture, and left the site in disarray after a prolonged plundering night. Neighbors reported lights on and no alarm raised until Sunday when the occupant returned. The burglars, described as athletic and costumed, consumed the entire wine cellar stock and fled prior to discovery. The incident highlights the quiet neighborhood’s vulnerability and ongoing concerns about property safety.
A fragmented report describes a widow grieving long after her husband's death. A dog at the scene and a mysterious incident near a doorway are noted, with scattered references to a neighbor and possible earlier events. The piece cites a death in a rural setting and a local response.
A fragmentary obituary column highlights multiple deaths and tributes. Mentions George A Lake, Silas Dewey linked to funeral services, and poetess Howe. References include University of the South and Dalveralty of Cetuneo, with notices of family ties and residence details.
Fragmented OCR text lists names ages and places with many unreadable words. It references individuals such as Lorie Ann SL Care and Gravis Borman, includes ages like 28 and 65, and mentions locations and dates in a garbled format. The exact events or actions are unclear due to the transcription quality.
A mixed, early 20th century style notice touts a home made remedy marketed as a gentle universal cure. It boasts easy ingredients from a druggist and public belief in its efficacy while listing diseases like bladder issues and phthisis as treatable. The text reads as a pitch by patent medicine producers.
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