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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1907

Page

1

Post Office Growth Plans For Washington City Center

Congress urged in coming session to fund a new post office near Union Station in Washington. Bartholdt of Missouri leads Public Buildings and Grounds, pushing a separate home for federal mail and improvements to accommodate future needs, including expanded space for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and a model station concept.

Oraresa Washington Union Station Spartholdt Missouri Mullingy and Grounds Sir Bartholdt Hague Wallington Bartholdt Bureau of Engraving and Printing Committee On Puntic Fay Sudment St Louis City Capitol Walding Senate House Post-ofice City Post-Office Bulding St la Atocé Chat Thoan Ronalderation Berthoud City Post National Capital Geological Survey Ia Ita Fourteenth Fifteenth Pennsylvania J Stele, Justice Commerce and

Four trolley victims die in wreck near Charleston

Nineteen people are dead and nearly fifty injured after a collision of two interurban cars near Charleston. The fatal tally includes William Cole Ronald Poretz John Riley Pryor Meyers and four others. Coroner Grimes opened an official investigation as State Attorney McNutt and road officials described the crash and victims' cries as farmers nearby summoned aid. A nine year old girl ran three miles to notify the gate grounds of the accident and the extent of casualties.

Marton Charleston Mes William Cole Ronald Porets John Riley Pryer Meyers Grimes Coles County John McNutt Fredverick Moore Borfasion John Linden

Fights Georgia Rate Law Four Railroads Act to Cut Fares

Attorneys for Atlantic Coast Line and Charleston and Western Carolina railroads filed in United States Circuit Court seeking a permanent injunction against a Georgia railroad commission order to reduce passenger rates. The board intends to place lower fares in force pending federal decision. Judge Newman was out of the city, delaying action until his return. Other lines indicated readiness to comply but will contest the order’s reasonableness in court. Southern Railway and Seaboard expected to follow suit.

Atlanta Atlantic Coast Line Tate United States Circuit Court Commiston Georgia Newman Atlantin Coast Line Charleater Western Carolina Georgia Railrad Commission Stan Southern Railway Seaboard

Cruiser Raced With Death in Navy Accident

The Tacoma, attached to Admiral Evans fleet, went to dry dock in Brooklyn for repairs after an August incident near the Elizabeth River. En route to Portsmouth with Marine William Griggs, the cruiser struck an obstruction, tearing propellers and bending the tail shaft but still delivered the wounded man for immediate surgery on a life saved, with weeks of repairs expected.

New York Cruier Tacoma Brooklyn Wavy Hampton Roads Cruiuer Taroma Admiral Evans’ Bate Missouri Naval Hospital Portsmouth Moring Wiliam Griegs Theuurgeon Tacoma Elisabeth River Grizas

Fire traps fast train near Tulsa wreck injures two

A St Louis and San Francisco Texas fast mail train No 611 plunged into a burning bridge near Tulsa last night. The engine combination baggage express and mail car and one passenger coach were destroyed along with air mail baggage and $1600 in cash. Two men C J McDewell of Tulea Ind and T Anderson of Denison Tex were seriously injured. This is the fourth wreck in the Tulsa vicinity within a week as railroad officials fear a wrecker gang at work.

Tulsa Ind St Louis San Francisco Texas Sperman Tex C J Tulea Ind T A. T Anderson Denison Tox

Praised by fringe best dressed in world

Wilhelm of Sweden lauds the United States as a wonderful country and Newport as the greatest watering place, with Coney Island noted as remarkable. He plans to return to Boston and sail home on September 5.

United States Newport Coney Island Boston

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden Praises America and Its People

Special to The Washington Post. In New York Prince Wilhelm of Sweden discusses his warm reception in America. He praises worker happiness and diligence, notes American women as beautiful, and commends Americans for ambition, success, and hospitality. He enjoyed Newport, Coney Island, and towering Broadway buildings, and says his desire to meet all Americans comes from personal wish.

America Washington Post New York Prince Wilhelm' S Sweden Hotel Astor Longacre Square Broadway Newport Coney Island

Prince and party dine aboard ships and visit New York

The prince and his party dined at the Atlantic Yacht Club and visited Coney Island with Melville E Stone hosting. They later held an informal recap at the isla with Swedish attendees. Tomorrow he will lunch at the Fylgia and the ship sails for Boston Monday then to Sweden on September 5 with German university students aboard.

Chub Melville E Stone Coney Toland Carcern Flygla Coney Avantle Yacht Club Isla Boston New York Wet Point Sweden

New York Woman’s Unconventional Attire Draws Gaze

Miss Ty Palmer, a slender New York woman, wore a flowing light gown with a two thirds length cape and a Phrofgian bat hat, choosing comfort over conventional fashion. She explains her choice stems from distress with conventional clothing and her return to it briefly in Paris last year before adopting her current attire.

Waubigion New York Ty Palmer Mina Palmer Parla

Rumor of Moros Preparing Defense Amid Japan Tension

A Manila Island letter reports Samal Moro tribesmen in Mindanao arming themselves with seven revolvers and ammunition. They claim plans to form a defense company upon returning home to Mindanao, citing a war between the United States and Japan. The message notes their belief that Americans would permit such a unit.

United States Japan Insular W A Sutherland Wao Motos Philippine Reservation America Mindanao

May Die From Blow Stone Thrown From Bushes

Joe Wells, 23, of Tennallytown, lay unconscious at Garfield Hospital after a large missile struck him from a rock hurled from bushes as an electric car from Chevy Chase Lake neared Bradley Lane panicked. Police search for unidentified assailants. other passengers, mostly women, escaped injury.

Joe Wells Garfield Hospital Police Ara | Serlang Chevy Chase Lake Bradley 3 John Tennallytown Wella

Bomb Near Herrick Home Claimed Street Threats

A bomb exploded near Attorney John Doe’s Eucla Heights residence, tearing into the ground and producing a distant blast report. Detectives investigate a theory that the device targeted the ex governor Herrick, with authorities noting the device could have wrecked homes if placed properly. Ex Governor Herrick says he believes no enemy would attempt such a harm.

Werhiseten Fost Cleveland Hi Jobnoon Eucla Heights Her‘eke Ita Herrick Ald

Warner to Appeal Case in Racial Slur Suit

Vespasian Warner, executor of his father’s estate, announced he would appeal Judge Cochran’s verdict in the suit brought by his stepmother Isabel Robinson Warner. He said he would take the case to the Supreme Court and defended his claim that his father’s second wife bore mixed blood.

Warhingtons Clinton St Aug United States Jommsaloner Oof Pensions Vespasian Warner Nila Isabel Robinson Warner Toho Warners Milions Estarte Cochran Thera Supreme Court Cochrane Col Warner State

Insane French Lawyer Causes Panic Aboard liner

Passengers on a French liner traveling to New York were plunged into panic when Paul Joxust a wealthy French lawyer suddenly became violent in a cabin attempt to enter a woman passenger’s room. Stewards restrained him after a brutal struggle. He was deemed insane by health officers at quarantine and placed in the ship’s hospital awaiting deportation on the next French steamer.

New York Lorraine Paul Joxust Joguet Trans

Fatal Auto Crash Near Sprine Lake

In Asbury Park New Jersey a collision on a country road near Sprine Lake left William Dulington of Red Bank fatally injured and Swight Gibbs of New York badly hurt. Cary Caslide and other occupants were also injured as both autos were wrecked. Skull fracture and multiple injuries reported. several others less harmed.

Cary Asbury Park Aig William Dulington Red Bank Tadying Swight Gibbs New York Crows Roads Sprine Lake

Bonaparte May Go Kellogg for the Office

Special to The Washington Post reports persistent belief that Attorney General Bonaparte will resign and that Frank B Kellogg is being considered to succeed him. Kellogg denies talks but friends urge caution as rumors swirl around Roosevelt's administration and receivership policies.

Minnesota Spooner Oyster Bay Washington New York Gener Bonaparte Lenox Mass Roosevelt Bonaparte Frank B Kellogg Kellogg Harrman-Standard of Kellome Ted Field Commission Kelloggs Waldorf-Astoria United States American Tobacco Company McKellogg

Oyster Bay cabinet turmoil and Kellogg visit noted

Fragmentary report from Oyster Bay discusses possible cabinet resignation hints regarding Mr Bonaparte, cabinet tensions, and Kellogg's meetings. It references a Standard Oil suit beginning September 3 in New York and notes Kellogg’s Minnesota origins and friendship with former Senator John C Spooner.

Oyster Bay Bonaparte Lenox Telgustion Manor Lowaver Hasciaan Kellogg Minnesota United States John C Spooner Ae Han

Drownings After Moonlight Boat Capsize In John’s River

Edward Winner a Duval Hotel clerk and Misses Alan Batlum and Bertha Batlum were drowned early today when a small boat capsized during a moonlight excursion on John’s River. Winner, a New Yorker, and the two women were pulled under by the current as others tried to assist. The incident occurred amid scattered travel notices mentioning special trains and ticket offers from Baltimore to Philadelphia with various stopovers and travel dates.

Alco Bost Capozes Atlanta Jacksonville Fla Edward Winner Duval Hotel Alan Bertha Batlum John’s River Uim New York

Prince Teles of America Bonaparte Rumors Revived

An index to today’s issue outlines items on revived Bonaparte rumors and the Prince Teles of America, plus notes on new matches and social items. It previews sections on sports, world events, and literary pieces, with a focus on public affairs and cultural notices.

iNew City Prince Teles America Bonaparte Det Hinad Boris Manofield Hanna Teanft College Ells Herbert Labor Day Army Navy Old Dominion Jamies R. Garilelit s-McCall Liow Wilson Congress Admirals Magazine Morocco New York Brosaway House WW Jacobs Larkin O Higgins Lord Bishop Startea

Mystery death of Mrs Holt at Manhattan office

Police believe Martha Holt died of natural heart failure after a shock from an abrupt reception at J A Heffernan's office at 29 Emat Forty-second Street Manhattan. Her son George Dean Holt seeks answers, while investigators weigh a clerical misdirection in a tragic, ongoing case.

New York Aug &l Itra Martha Holt J A Hetferman Jay Bainbridge Street Brook George Dean Holt Offlee Polles Mire Holt Heffermann Heffernan

Blames Widow in Tragedy at Money Station

Gov Var daman announced plans to prosecute Mrs Liszie Henderson widow of I G Henderson whose son James D Money jr killed six months ago. Money Sr was mortally wounded by Dr Grover Kirby and RT Kirby. the Money family mourns as Col James G Money sr nears death. Local factions and alleged plots tied to a bus tragedy swirl at Money Station.

Spackal Greenwood Gov Vardaman Liszie Henderson I. G Henderson James D Money, Jr Young Money James G Money Grover Kirby RT. Kirby Money Station Gov Variaman Money Family Mra Hemferaon Veo- Beane Money Shen Dr Kirby

Grand Duke Boris in Love Plot with American Heiress Ida von Claussen

Gossip in St Petersburg centers on a romance linking Grand Duke Boris, Prince Paul Ouronscoff, and American Mrs Ida von Claussen. Boris pretends to be a Russian noble, falls for her, and plans marriage while courtly opposition and political rumors swirl around the engagement.

St. Petersburg America Paul Bons Boris St Peteraburg Vladimir Paul Ouronscoff Austria Ida von Claussen Graves Sweden Homanoff Quroussofts Mre von Claussen Amelia Europe

WANTS GIRL LIPS STRALED BROKER SEEKS INJUNCTION

Daniel Tallman a Brooklyn broker asked Justice Dickey in Supreme Court to forbid Margaret Markland formerly employed by him from disclosing any information about his business methods to her current employer or others. He said his twenty years of effort produced a unique system and that public knowledge would harm his business. He asked that all women entering his employ swear an oath to remain silent. Justice Dickey took the matter under advisement.

Wellington Post New York Justice Dickey Supreme Court Brooklyn Daniel Tallman Margaret Markland Tallman Markland Dickey

Murdered in Chinatown Slay Sparks Race Theory

In San Francisco the killing of So Ho Yicky Wek in Washington Street is blamed on a highbinder, a member of Hon Sing Tong. An unidentified Chinese assailant, thought to be from Suey Sime Teng, fled the scene. The tragedy follows an earlier shooting in Oakland this morning.

San Francisco Ang Ho Yicky Wek Hon Sing Tong Wane Washington Street Sime Teng Lee Long Oakland

Aviods Peril Meets Death At Rubber Mill

A former railroad worker Harry Howell of Lawrbertville, after twenty six years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, quit for safer work in a rubber mill. He died in a local hospital yesterday from injuries after being caught in a revolving belt. The piece notes prior workers, including another man who left railroad work for similar reasons.

Man Wing Trenton Pennsylvania Failroad Harry Howell Lawrbertsidte Howell Belog

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