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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1907

Page

16

Woman Attacked at Home Identifies Suspect Amid Chaos

Mrs Mary Lanham, assaulted in Good Hope District yesterday, described a masked intruder who bound her and damaged property. Her son Fred Lanham helped free her as police, led by Sergt Runsert and officers from the Fifth Precinct, hunted the suspect, while Lanham remained hospitalized under physician care.

Tanham Canham Lantany Krad Arlache Springman Callen Lanham

Borah Faces Federal Conspiracy Indictment in Timber Land Deal

An April federal grand jury indictment charges Senator William Borah and others with conspiring to defraud the government through fraudulent entries of timber lands in Boise Idaho. The case names Frank Martin, J T Barberana Bummer Moon, stockholders of Berber Lumber Company, and associates. Borah is slated for separate trial. Burch of Denver and Eugen of Omaha lead the government’s case with special DOJ assistance.

Boise Idaho William BW Borah United States Berthen Borah Frank Martin Gov Breugenberg Barberana Bummer Moon Millenaira Berber Lumber Company Wineohstn Welk Phl Downa John Kincaid Low Fritchard William Bweet Albert Mf Ynimer HB Rand Theng Bolne County Burch Denver Fugen Omabe Bush Genera Department of Justice Bulek

Five Years For Lass Frisco Phone Bribery Convicted

Louie P Glass, vice president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company, jailed for five years in San Quentin after a second trial for bribery to block Home Telephone Company franchise. Lonergan testified Glass bribed him with 4000 to oppose the franchise. Arrest of judgment and appeal pursued after sentencing. Also, Florida requisition leads to return of Thomas Patterson, a prisoner recaptured in the city and to begin a ten year term.

Frisco San Francisco Louie P Glass Pacific States ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company Lonermin Lawler Stats Orion San Quentin Glans California Glass Astornays Glass Thomas F Lonergan Home Telephone Company Franchise Innisery Florda Gould Yaaterday Broward Florida Thomas Patterson Sherif Patterson

Movements of eer Steamers across ports and routes

A ledger of vessel movements lists steamers including Nat Tore-President Linco, Nord Ama Ten, Neples Ldverno-Carenta, Brenec-Haleor Withaia der Groma, and Cherbourg routes to New York. It notes departures from Hamburg and New York and transfers via Cherbourg with several near-duplicate entries and garbled place names.

Nat Tore Linco Hamburg Nord Ama Ten Neples Ldverno Carenta New York Brenec—Haleor

Formal Welcome Opens Vital 700 Approaches Park Visit

After a formal welcome by Dr L. O. Howard, Secretary Wilson and Commissioner West, a visiting zoologist inspects the collection of annuals and surveys city sights for the zoo park project.

L 0 Howard Wilson West Praya Zoological Park

Washington Welcomes International Zoological Delegates

Delegates to the International Zoological Congress hosted in Boston last week are touring Washington. Dr L O Howard and Secretary Witton lead a large party of entomologists and other scientists, visiting the Cosmos Club, the National Museum, Smithsonian Institution, and the White House. The visit includes tours of the Zoo and Library of Congress, with a luncheon and statements praising Washington as a center of science and culture.

International Zoological Congress Boston Waahington Achantista L O Howard Bureau of Entomology Department of Agriculture Witton Justice Walkes Sinkrolasloner West Cosmos Club Zoological Post Park Harry Bingham Edward F Bingham Certo Avesing District Supreme Congressional Library Court Union Monrie County Vinitora Enya Car Ike Department of White House Astrophysical Observatory Smitheonien Institution Bureau of Animal Industry B Street National Museum Jadiea Corcoran Art Gallery Mount Vernon Mecca Washington Charles Macalester Smithsonian Raphail' Blanchard University of Paris Wilson L . Howard Mont Smithconian Institution Zoological Park Buyeau of Fisheries Department of Commerce and Labor Nero Lord Kelvin Queucs Aurely Wilton Cormmlnstoner West New York Chicago Pitteburg Animalife National Zoological Park Frank Baker Pee Apaciqua Hex Horsath Budapest

Visitors Praise American Library During Stay

On a first visit to America, a traveler lauds the country and its people, noting swift access to books and a warm welcome from staff including Bernam R Green. He praises the library system and hopes the party can return soon.

American de Scharff Thea Goon Ezain

Burton's Cleveland mayor bid reshapes Ohio politics

The Ohio representative Burton announces candidacy for Cleveland mayor, courting Roosevelt and Taft forces. He aims to become Republican leader in Northern Ohio and a stepping stone to a Senate seat, while facing strong opposition from Mayor Tom Johnson's supporters and wary Cleveland Republicans. If Burton wins, national party balance could shift ahead of 1908.

Foraker Dick Wing Republican Party Taft Chicens Hare Tom Johnson Burton Ohio Cleveland Republican Senate Roosevelt Johnson Tufts Me Burton Mr Johnson

Election Frauds Charged In Allegheny City Indictments

Four Allegheny City politicians face separate indictments for election frauds including false registration and fraudulent voting tied to the November election. Indictments allege conspiracy to procure false registrations and to obtain fraudulent tax receipts, with cases arising from a Voters Club campaign.

Piduburg Allegheny City Billott Rodgera State Senate of Pennsylvania Common Pleas Allegheny Couria Samuel Grench Department of Aatety Allegheny William Hagel Allegheny Cornelis Voters Club Langue of

Brown Death Probe Delayed by Coroner and Attorney

Officials await Coroner Nevitt's next steps after the death of James Brown, a patient who slipped from a Sibley Hospital window. District Attorney Baker will review the case with investigators before any final conclusions. A grand jury could be asked to determine criminal negligence by hospital authorities.

Nevitt James Brown Sibley Hospital Ofea Baker Tt le Parsons Brown Neder Celina

Widow of Waterloo veteran dies in city

Mrs Brinkman widow of Theodore Brinkman a bugler in Marshal Bluchers corps died Tuesday in the city. Brinkman joined the Prussian army at bugle, sounded the approach of Blucher’s troops at Waterloo, and his unit helped the united charge of British Belgian Hanoverian and Prussian forces against the French. Survived by two daughters both living in this city.

Seton Sity Waterloo Theodore Brinkman Badul Marshal Bluchers Prussians Brinkman von Mise Della Rudder Greenvile Tenn Fer Qnaband Walsenaheld Westphalia Brinkman Tis City

Washington Man Marries in Baltimore Methodist Ceremony

Special to The Washington Post reports Owen Edmonston of Washington DC and Mary Bradley of New York married this afternoon in the Baltimore Methodist book room by Rev C M Leviner. The couple had sought a magistrate prior but were directed to the church office for the ceremony. They left for Washington shortly after.

Washington Ealter Baltimore Methodist Washngton Post Baltimore Owen Monston Washington DC Misa Mary Bradley New York M419 M Leviner Edmonston

Mrs Cotton a New Yorker portrait painter of note

New York writer notes Mrs Cotton once commissioned by King Edward to paint his portrait. A social figure with ties to Paris art studies, she trained under prominent masters and developed a talent for portraiture. Her subjects included Prince Bismarck the Duke of Cambridge and other European celebrities.

New York Mravens Cotton Edward Wienesses Metropolis Marietta Benedict Paris Prince Bismarck Duke of Cambridge

Trustees Meet to Plan McKinley Memorial Dedication

Canton Ohio trustees of the McKinley National Memorial Association issued notice through Secretary Hartzell for a September 16 meeting at the Federal Building to discuss the dedication details scheduled for September 9. Canton committees arranging the dedication will join the trustees to finalize arrangements.

Canton Ohio McKinley National Memorial Association Hartzell Ederal

Did Not Get Her Change From Umbrella Mender

Mrs M Sweeney of Bitehth Street Northeast gave an umbrella mender a $20 bill to get change for payment of work. After the repair she received no change and reported the loss to police.

Umbrelle Mas Sweeney

Bowers Rapidly Improving After Dental Skull Injury

George W Bowers, patient at Almumtergency Hospital, is rapidly improving after a skull fracture caused by a dentist. Reports say he is nearly fully conscious and responding to treatment, with recovery expected. The incident involved unconsciousness and a patient room in the same facility.

George W Bowers de Willam Walla Sonny Almumtergency Hospital Bowers

SODA TANK EXPLOSION KILLS TWO IN CITY STORE

A soda fountain tank explosion at a Louis Sabeitmaz store on Movres street injured two and killed a baby and a man. Rosa Nitkin, six months old, suffocated from carbonic gas when the tank ruptured, and the father, believed to be James Nims, died at Getenaur Hospital. The blast shattered the steel drum and blew fragments through the wall, sending a torrent of gas and debris into the sleeping room above the shop.

Nestitea Sogtams Washington Post Getenaur Hospital Rosa Nitkin Zunioman Louis Sabeitmaz Zucknan Workel Schetran Monroe James Nims Zuckman Bowes

Bride's Tears Are a Vein Byedal to Thewespington

In New York on September 4 Joseph Console appeared for examination on a charge of abducting a seventeen year old girl whom he married. The bride, formerly May Moore, was arrested with him in a newly furnished hat on Went Forty sixth Street. magistrate Kerno chan would have set Console free but the parents insisted on prosecuting. The girl was incorrigible and left the courtroom to seek bond for her husband. Console and his bride married yesterday by Alder man Leverett at City Hall and went to the bride’s parents’ home at Si First Avenue. The mother followed and had the couple arrested.

Byedal Thewespington New York Joseph Console West Sie Tha May Moore Kernochan Console Trea Thomas Moore Forty Sixth Street Alderman Leverett City Hall Bridee Parente Si Firat Avenue

Roosevelt's Withdrawal from Joint Statehood Push Letter

Theodore Roosevelt reports to Gow Kibbey from Oyster Bay that Arizona and New Mexico favor no further action toward joint statehood. He notes strong territory attitudes and confirms no change in conviction, signaling a halt on joint statehood efforts.

Phoenix Gow Kibbey Oyster Bay Garfield Alvaira Arizona New Mexico Fou Et Hiredy Youra Theodore K

Invited to 100th Birthday Dinner by Oldest Inhabitants

William M Starr oldest member of the Oldest Inhabitants Association of the District will host a dinner on October 14 to honor his 100th birthday. Starr born in Bull Run WA has been a resident for over fifty years and enjoys good health. Florence Donohue presented a portrait, and James Johnson donated a map of streets north of Florida Avenue to Rock Creek in Georgetown. Johnson, a Civil War era patrol leader, noted the district’s history as the Second District. Benjamin Kiopfer announced his August appointment as special officer, reflecting his long police service.

William M Starr Askoatalion Starr Florida Avenue Potomac Rock Creek Georgetown James Johnson Johnson Second Diatrict County John Benjamin P Kiopfer August Tel Mar Kiopfer

Marine Band Concert at Barracks Tonight

Walter F Smith, second leader, will lead the United States Marine Band in a concert at the Marine Barracks this evening at 6 o'clock. The programme includes Sousa marches and familiar airs, with titles such as Our Honored Deed, The Star-Spangled Banner, and Funeral March.

Walter F Smith United States Marine Wand Marine Barracks Follaws Rena Arthur & W Teomh Nordland

Washington Chamber of Commerce selects subcommittee chair

Charles J Bell sets Tuesday afternoon for a subcommittee meeting at the Washington Chamber of Commerce Building Committee. He may be chosen for the permanent chamber home. Bell will consult with President Harper and others, report to the full committee, then to the board of directors. Final action expected at the next general meeting in October.

Charles J Bell Washinton

Weather Conditions Across Regions Report Mixed Skies

Weather conditions across agriculture and coastal regions show showers and thunderstorms in several areas from the Mirutaiigol River downstream to lower Lak region, with fair to deteriorating conditions elsewhere. Temperatures largely near normal in most locales, with winds from the west and northwest and variable humidity noted in the day’s observations.

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