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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
5
The incident began as Dr Leonard prepared to administer gas for a dental extraction to Bowers. A struggle followed when Bowers assaulted the dentist and attacked staff and bystanders, injuring several and prompting police to intervene. Mrs Bowers witnessed the chaos as her husband fought off the medical team and assaulted onlookers during the confrontation.
Sixteen naval reserve trainees from New Jersey narrowly escaped peril after their cutter drifted three and a half miles offshore near Sandy Hook. Tug captain Capt Gibbs spotted distress shouts and rescued the exhausted youths, delivering them to land as night fell. The rescue followed a prior plan to practice maneuvers at sea with the Portsmouth and Brooklyn detachments.
The New Haven Union reports that W J Connors and Charles Murphy spearheaded a presidential boom for Lieut Gon Lewis Chanler, drawing reactions from Brooklyn and New York figures. Bryan sentiment grows among New York Progressive Democrats as supporters tour counties, while Astor family ties surface as potential campaign influence.
Special to The Washioxton Post details a long chase across states ending with Charla R. Thompson a Breed Street real estate broker arrested in Pittsburg for allegedly stealing a watch and chain from John K. Damascus. Damascus claimed value for a note. Thompson denies the charge and says he will sue for false arrest.
Henry M Whitney responds to former Congressman Georg Fred Williams following a vehicular assault incident. Whitney says Williams is out of touch due to absence in Europe and that once informed he will reassess. He claims many Democrats back him and that his candidacy unites radicals and conservatives. Whitney also states the NY New Haven Hartford merger with Bor ton and Maloa hinges on tariff revision and reciprocity with Canada.
In Portland Maine Judge Allen Parker of New York says he has no desire to hold public office again. He notes his views on welfare and will speak on public matters without being deterred by misrepresentations. System and election motives from 1901 are not connected to his stance.
William A Garner 32 was found dead near Thompson Bridge Rock Creek after being beaten and crushed. Police detain Mose Martin of 44 Twenty flat street NW and his wife at the House of Detention as investigators pursue a coroner's inquest into the death. Garner was last seen with the Martin woman Saturday night near the bridge, shawl stained with blood found at the scene, and clues point to foul play amid a public area near the bridge. Witnesses summoned for the morgue inquest.
A drunken vicar at a country church in Somersetshire bungled a wedding, confusing burial and baptism rites with marriage prayers. Other clergymen arrived to complete the ceremony after a two hour delay. The bishop suspended the officiant pending investigation.
In Jackson Mississippi on September 1 a Money Kitty feud at Money Station Money sparked a political stir due to prominent families. A prior killing by J D Money Jr. of A Q Henderson fueled tensions. Gov Vordaman sought urgent transport to the scene to aid a dying friend and prevent further trouble. The feud centers on alleged oaths and bitter rivalries between the Money and Kirby families, culminating in a double tragedy when young Jim Money is killed and Kirby supporters claim retribution.
New York September 1 Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte says corporations may be deterred by stronger measures yet imprisonment of proven male factors would act as a beacon against lawlessness. He hints at a drastic DOJ reorganization to improve efficiency and tactical position while denying imminent resignation rumors. He notes his Washington apartment lease extending to October 1 next year.
Charles Dassarle aged forty from Philadelphia, connected with Avis Publishing Co., collapsed while bathing in the surf at Haven Beach New Jersey and died from a head injury. He was pulled from the water dead, with the cause listed as head failure.
Countess Henrrietta Kongracz daughter of Count Edward elopes with Johann Andrasik a peasant on the Mangirian estate near Trentschin after he rescues her in a carriage accident Their romance grows but the countess is disowned by her family two years earlier the count sent her away to school and Andrasik later serves in the army before planning their elopement The countess family tries to compel her return but fails
In Georgetown Kentucky on September 1 Caleb Powers declares he will aid in locating Goebel's killer and demands an immediate trial if not pardoned. He asserts knowledge of the conspirator and warns against political use of his name, pledging to assist in bringing the murderer to justice after the election.
Sharim JF Whipp of Hamilton County arrived at the sheriff’s office to deliver the famed sea grass rope noted for hanging more condemned murderers than any other rope. While trying to exit a moving car on New Jersey Avenue, he was knocked to the ground and injured. He was carried to a local hospital in a carriage after the incident.
Dispatches from the Congo steamer port report a serious revolt in the Free State with natives refusing labor and officers attacked. Several native soldiers were killed or wounded as punitive executions are said to be underway. Authorities dispatch troops to quell the unrest.
Miss Virginia Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Jackson of 85 Rush Street becomes engaged to Count Frits Banyon Midwellg. Reports say jealousy over a chauffeur caused a rupture. others blame the coincidence of events at the Jackson apartment. The couple met in an automobile in Chicago five months ago and planned a public announcement within days.
Police report a stabbing by Eugene Strobe of the Third Precinct left Officer Strobel fatally wounded. Despite initial recovery, blood poisoning developed and Strobel died at Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon.
A new Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge over Corry street in Darby suburb was blown up at about 1 am by unknown persons. The bridge sustained major damage as a southbound freight train was warned by two officers. Built by Youngstown Construction Co of Youngstown Ohio, authorities suspect enemies of the company staged the blast. A northbound express from Baltimore and Washington would have arrived at the site within an hour.
Police suspect a light skinned black man ejected from a car hid in bushes threw stones at a Chevy Chase vehicle injuring Joan Wells of University Park and a female passenger. The man struck a bystander and a motorman, while the injured driver remained in Garfield Hospital with uncertain prognosis.
Canton Ohio September 1 delegates from across the United States begin arriving for the National Letter Carriers Association convention. A 60 carrier delegation from Pittsburgh plus many friends will travel on two special trains to attend the parade tomorrow afternoon. Cleveland and other cities report crowds expected to join the procession. Monday features a formal welcome and the business sessions run all week with a Postmaster General address planned for Wednesday. The ladies auxiliary to the carolers will also be present throughout the week.
A mysterious explosion at the Herman Jacob & Son factory, a five story building in East Street, destroyed goods and machinery worth at least seven hundred thousand dollars. The firm, maker of leggings and garters, had recent labor unrest and employed private guards and police near the site. No chemicals were kept in the building.
Superintendent Sylveater commands investigation as a Black suspect Ballor stabs Strobel during a disorder near Virginia Avenue. Strobel fires twice, wounding Ballor and himself. the officer dies later while awaiting coroner’s verdict. No charges against the policeman until the jury verdict.
Chester Pa September report recalls Monroe Graham who served as dispatch bearer and courier with General Sheridan during the Civil War famed ride from Winchester. He died last night at home and frequently shared his recollection at Grand Army events detailing his alert dispatch delivery and Sheridan joining the pursuit on the black horse.
Reports emerging from Copenhagen state Princess Victoria of England and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia are confirmed. The grand duke will join the Dowager Empress of Russia on a Scandinavian cruise and meet Queen Alexandra. Russian detectives arrived as bodyguards to protect the Dowager Empress during her visit amid rising numbers of Russian fugitives and terrorist followers.
A waiter at the Army and Navy Preparatory School was killed when struck by a Chevrolet on Connecticut Avenue near the school yesterday evening. Conductor Clarenes P O Rourke and Motorman ET 'Thomaa were arrested. coroner Nevitt ordered an inquest at the morgue. Jones, employed as a waiter for years, left the school shortly before 7, walked with two companions, and attempted to catch a city car when hit by an oncoming vehicle from the opposite direction. The body showed multiple injuries. witnesses say Jones and companions did not see the car.
Henry Ronson reported being set upon by a gang of Negroes at Fourteenth and D streets. He was stabbed in the left shoulder and beaten on the head. He was taken to Emergency Hospital yesterday morning in a faint condition. He could not provide police with an accurate description of the assailants.
William Randolph Hearst and Mrs Hearst along with Max F Ihmren Charles A Walsh and J W Steiner travelled through Washington yesterday on their way to Jamestown for the labor day celebration at the exposition. Hearst is scheduled to speak at the event tomorrow.
A suspected mad dog ran through Brightwood Avenue injuring Harry L Brown, six, as bystanders chased it. The boy received rapid medical care and cauterization for a deep facial wound. Fire and police searched for the animal while attempts to shoot it failed.
Seven year old May In Bitten by a neighbor’s dog on North Park Road last evening near Godlclock. The dog owned by Jon Blecklein of B Park Road is blamed for three injuries to the face. Wounds considered serious.
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