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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1907

Page

7

Attacked at Home Woman Struggles as Suspect Arrested

Mrs Mary Lanham was bound and assaulted in her Good Hope home by a man later identified by police as William Lumby a 14 year old laborer. The attacker fled as her son Fred aided her and officers arrested Lumby after a long search. Lanham and her family described the suspect and police pressed for a swift resolution.

William Luaby Seventh Street Rihwent Follemen Cullen Mith Mary F Lanham Good Hope Lumby P Tien Heventh Celock Lanha Sergt Runselt Lanham Sun bin Fred Ria Tanham Canham Lantany Krad Arlache Springman Callen

Borah Faces Conspiracy Trial Over Timber Lands Deal

Indictment unsealed in Boise charges Senator Borah and others with conspiring to defraud the U S government in a timber land scheme. Special prosecutors Rush and Ruga lead government case. Borah granted a gag order in a high profile trial slated for Boise.

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 Perrons Bolne County Bom Burch Denver Ruga Omabe Rush Department of Justice Bulek

Five Years for Lass Frisco Phone Malpractice?

Louie P Glass, vice president of the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph, is sentenced to two years in San Quentin after bribing Supervisor Lonergan over a franchise. An arrest of judgment was granted to pursue an appeal. Glass was moved to jail pending bail. Also noted is the Florida governor’s requisition for Thomas Patterson, a fugitive negro recaptured in the city, to begin a ten year sentence after being transported south.

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

Ocean steamera moves across a transatlantic route

A jumble of names and places outlines a complex sequence of movements involving ocean steamers and various leaders. The fragment hints at routes between New York, Cherbourg, and other port cities with multiple personal and place identifiers, though details are unclear in this garbled text.

Large 700 Approaches Natural State at City Zoological Preview

After a formal welcome by Dr L 0 How ard, Secretary Wilson and Commissioner West, viating zoologiste inspect the collection of annuals and view city sights. Praya for zoological park.

L 0 Howard Wilson West Praya Zoological Park

Washington welcomes visiting zoologists with pageant tour

Delegates of the International Zoological Congress in Boston arrive in Washington and are hosted by Dr L O Howard and officials. They tour the National Museum and Smithsonian facilities, inspect the Zoo Park, and receive formal welcomes from Wilson and others while expressing praise for Washington’s elegance and hospitality.

White House Astrophysical Observatory Smitheonien Institution Bureau of Animal Industry B Street National Museum Jadiea Corcoran Art Gallery Treasury Mount Vernon Mecca Washington Charles Macalester Smithsonian Washingtom Cosmos Club Raphail' Blanchard University of Paris Wilson L . Howard Mont Renementativn Smithconian Institution Zoological Park Buyeau of Fisheries Department of Commerce and Labor Thin Lord Kelvin Wilton Comminstoner West New York Chicago Pittsburg

Remarkable country welcomes visitors in crowded reading room

The visitors praise the United States for its generous hospitality and efficient services. They note the swift access to books and the friendly treatment by the people, expressing satisfaction and a desire to return.

Burton Mayoral Bid Ties to Roosevelt Taft Fallout

Ohio congressman Burton announces bid for mayor of Cleveland seen as potential boost for Roosevelt Taft leadership and Northern Ohio delegates. Analysts question whether he can defeat Mayor Tom Johnson amid strong Republican opposition and fears of losing key Roosevelt Taft support in the 1908 election.

Foraker Dick Wing Republican Party Taft Chicens Hare Tom Johnson Burton Ohio Cleveland Republican Senate Roosevelt Johnson Tufts Me Burton Mr Johnson Claris Faraker Burton Nho T Greau Miu Avepwene House of Representatives Race HO Fan Siztleth Congress Jonson McBurton

Election Frauds Charged In Allegheny City Indictments

Grand jury indicts four Allegheny City figures Billott Rodgera Samuel Grench William Hagel and William Lamb on misdemeanor and conspiracy counts tied to false registration fraudulent voting and forged tax receipts connected to the November election and a Voters Club crusade.

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

May Act on Browns Death At Sibley Hospital Inquiry

Coroner Nevitt reviews James Browns death after a patient blocked a window at Sibley Hospital. The coroner will decide if negligence charges are warranted. Attorney Baker will convene discussions with investigators before presenting to a grand jury.

Nevitt James Brown Sibley Hospital Ofea Baker Fingl

Widow of Waterloo veteran mourns in city

Mrs Brinkman survived by two daughters and is widow of Theodore Brinkman a bugler in Blucher’s corps at Waterloo. Born May 8 1790 in Westphalia he studied at Berlin University before joining the Prussian army. He sounded notes to signal Blucher’s arrival for Wellington’s force during the decisive charge. The couple married in 184? and resided in Greenvitte Tennessee. The widow Teena Seton was a local resident.

Mire Teena Seton Thin Sity Waterloo Theodore Brinkman Baduil Marshal Bluchers Prussians Mra Brinkman von Mise Ing Della Rudder Greenvitte ‘Tenn Fer Wal Ienaheld Westphalia Brinkman ix Bok Uva Tis City

Washington Man Weds in Baltimore Methodist Church

Owen Monston of Washington DC and Misa Mary Bradley of New York were married in the Baltimore Methodist Church by Rev C M Leviner. They obtained a license Tuesday and were married this afternoon in the book room. The couple left for Washington after the ceremony.

Washington Balter Baltimore Methodist Baltimore Owen GA Monston Washington DC Misa Mary Bradley New York Methodist Edmonston

Mrs Cotton a New Yorker portrait painter of high society

New York artist Mrs Cotton, commissioned by King Edward, paints portraits of prominent city figures. Her works include images of Marietta Benedict and other noted women, after study in Paris under distinguished masters. She also painted portraits of Prince Blymarex the Duke of Cambridge and other European celebrities.

New York Jesus Cotton Edward Wienesves Metropolis Marietta Benedict Paria Portratta Prince Blymarex Duke of Cambridge

Trustees to Meet for McKinley Memorial Dedication

Canton Ohio hosts a September 16 meeting of the McKinley National Memorial Association trustees called by Secretary Hartzell. Justice Day Federal Building will house discussions with Canton committee chairs about the monument dedication set for September 9 and arrangements for the ceremony.

Canton Ohio McKinley National Memorial Association Hartzell Justice Day Federal

Umbrella Mender Takes $20 From Mrs Sweeney and Fails to Return Change

Mrs Sweeney of 7 Bitehth street northeast gave an 80 umbrella mender a $20 bill to change for her. The man repaired an umbrella and kept the note, promising to provide change. She reported the loss to the police.

Umbrelle Mas Mr Sweeney Bitehth Street

Bowers Rapidly Improving After Dentist Attack

George W Bowers, the elentrian whose skull was fractured by a dentist, was reported to be rapidly improving at Almumtergency Hospital. He was under gas influence during the incident and is now fully conscious, with recovery expected.

George W Bowrra de Willam Walla Almumtergency Hospital

Two Killed by Soda Tank Explosion in Store

A soda fountain tank explosion at a store on Movres Street killed two people. A nine month old Rosa Nitkin died in Getenaur Hospital from carbonic acid gas after a large steel drum exploded, blowing debris through walls. James Nims and his family suffered injuries as the shaken building filled with gas and fragments.

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

Bride's Tears Are a Vain Abram?console's Abduction Trial

In New York on September 4, Joseph Console appeared in West Side Court on a charge of abducting a seventeen year old girl who became his wife. The bride, formerly May Moore, and Console were married by Alder man Leverett at city hall yesterday and moved to the bride's parents home. The girl's mother, Mrs Thomas Moore, pressed for prosecution and demanded bond for her daughter who had initially supported her husband. The bride was arrested with Console in a newly furnished hat on Forty sixth Street. she left the courtroom to post bond for her husband after her parents insisted on pursuing the case.

Lanham Lan Yamid Fred Yanham de Arthur Mate Oman Anderson 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 on Joint Statehood Report

A dated letter from Gow Kibbey in Oyster Bay relays Theodore Roosevelt’s view on joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. It notes the secretary Garfield’s report showing settler convictions unlikely to change and that no further action toward joint statehood will be taken.

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

Invited to 100th birthday dinner for Oldest Inhabitants member

William M Starr, oldest member of the Oldest Inhabitants Association in the District, will host a dinner on October 14 to honor his 100th birthday. Starr, born in Bull Run WA, has lived in the District over 50 years and remains in good health.

William M Starr Askoatalion Starr Florida Avenue Rock Creek Georgetown James Johnson Johnson Second Diatrict County John Jo Ont Benjamin P Klopfer Mar Ktopfer

Marine Band Concert at Barracks Tonight

Walter F Smith, second leader, will direct the United States Marine Band in a concert at the Marine Barracks this evening at 6 o'clock. The program includes marches and overtures with pieces such as The Star-Spangled Banner and other patriotic selections.

Walter F Smith United States Marine Wand Marine Barracks Follaws

Early Trial For Five Indicted In Bucket Shop Case

District Attorney Baker expects an early trial for five men indicted on alleged bucket shop violations. Justice Stafford may set a date during the fall term, with the usual spring docket halted. The grand jury finished its work, indictments likely to be reformed, and prosecutors say no new customer interest has appeared amid strict enforcement to keep the city clear of bucket shop activity.

Baker Justice Stafford Met Aday Urvell

Washington Chamber to Decide on Permanent Home Next Month

Commerce chamber plans a Tuesday session led by Charles J Bell to select a subcommittee and choose a permanent home. After discussions with President Harper and others, Bell reports to the full committee, then to the board of directors for final action at the mid October general meeting.

Charles J Bell Washinton

Weather conditions and forecasts across regions

The report describes stormy and unsettled weather across many areas with showers and thunderstorms in some regions. Temperature changes and wind shifts are noted, along with fair spells in others, and specific regional notes include lower lake areas and the Rocky Mountains.

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