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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
16
A sprawling, era-laden report outlines Attorney General Bonaparte pushing for reorganization of the Department of Justice. It notes preference for a capable staff of up-to-date aides, with emphasis on funding to hire qualified attorneys and to curb entrenched practices.
Muddled report describes a nighttime incident near the Wallon in Lincoln where suspects attempted to purloin belongings from a passenger car. Conductor Merry Duval reportedly intervened during a struggle on the Rocky Mountain Montel line, with a moving train scene ending as authorities investigated the scene and nearby witnesses.
The readable portion suggests a garbled report with references to data, a river race, and multiple unnamed items. Key names or places are not discernible, leaving only fragmented phrases about events, measurements, and entries without coherent context or outcomes.
A burglary suspect assaulted two women and fled along streets, knocking down Sadie and others before being cornered and arrested by Detectives Phelan and Thompson near Alexander Street. Witnesses describe a violent pursuit and a chaotic street confrontation as the man forced his way through bystanders.
A garbled report claims a woman was deemed innocent in a Shawano County murder case involving Michael Belt. It mentions a life sentence and references William Bouche, Guy Davideon, and a 1917s era penitentiary transfer, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Yesterday a performance by Gentry Brothers trained animals entertained more than 100 children from the Childrens Hospital, aided by two medical staff and nurses. The show featured monkeys, elephants, clowns, ponies, and dogs and concludes with special acts and a band finale.
The obituary describes the death of Abercrombie a former United States singer in Negasaki Japan who died by suicide. Funeral services were held in Reading Pennsylvania with burial in Stone Church. Investigators seek motive as relatives suspect suffering driven the act.
Treasury employee Stricker Thuratay succumbs to brain congestion as Byron Billingsley an employee at the Treasury Department dies at home after a long service of 35 years. Funeral services planned Sunday at the home of Mrs Paul Fishbourne’s daughter 17th Street. Survivors include wife and three daughters Mrs Georgia P. Gal, Mrs Paul Fishbourne, Hee Billingsley, and two sons from Washington and Fat Church.
Mrs Mary Flagler widow of Brig Gen Cantor W Flagler chief of ordnance died at her son's home in Washington at 3 a m. Survived by two children Major Clement A Flagler and Ada Mackean. Funeral services will be held Monday at her son's home and interment in Arlington Cemetery at 3:90 p m.
A funeral service and pallbearers were held for several local residents in Gormuch and nearby communities. Officials and family members gathered at the church and cemetery as mourners paid respects to the deceased.
The article reports unsettled police plans to arrest Mrs Phillips in the murder of her husband, coal operator Jong F. Phitoe, in Exist Cleveland. Detectives doubt the probe’s evidence and seek Turmer workers linked to the family, amid claims of motive tied to finances and custody disputes.
A fragmented report describes Carrie Nation participating in a District of Columbia Protective Association meeting protesting the city wells. Initiation fees are noted, with Nation urging action to widen agitation and advocate opening wells to reveal issues. Other attendees and quoted phrases underline tensions over water sources and public health concerns.
A man named Ward was sought by Camden police over a shooting attempt. He escaped a home raid while a companion called Bell was arrested in Atlantic City and held for extradition. The incident arose during a police operation to capture Ward, with Ward providing defiant, coded remarks.
Dr Rupert Rhys is dispatched from Fameas town to lead a plague campaign in Jamestown Expo tron under Surgeon General Wo men. The mission aims to control bubonic plague with top medical staff, including prior public health leadership in Setlow fever and New Orleans outbreaks.
Jamestown officials announced formal opening of the government pier on Saturday September 14. Washington reporters will be invited to attend the exposition with a patriotic flag ceremony and display aboard the vessel to be sent here for the occasion. Special commissioner will travel to Washington to arrange details for the celebration.
Walter F. Stith will conduct the Marine Band in a program at the White House in the absence of Director Gentetmimm. Walter T. Snath will lead the band at 406 Ceinck this afternoon. The program includes pieces titled Pluk At Victors vox Blom Overs and other selections, with performances by Artie and Welton among others.
A fragmentary report notes that several proofreaders at the Government Printing Office were fined for errors and delays in issuing educational material. The text references individuals by name and mentions attempts to correct past installments and communication issues within the department.
Outgoing Navy act sec Newberry departs as Adm. Cowles remains temporary head. He plans a two week leave abroad then return to duties in Detroit amid a broader personnel reorganization.
Army and Navy garrisons unite in a meeting to back Lamutt Platt for justice of the peace to succeed the late Judge LT O'Neay. Fugit, a 30-year service veteran of the Marine Corps, supported the candidacy alongside other garrison members and noted recent election of quartermasters and sergeants at the gathering.
Police investigated a wave of burglaries in the city as criminals targeted homes and shops. Among the stolen items were a revolver, a cameo ring valued at $80, a pin worth $5, and clothing from several addresses including Mrs Nash and Mr Nash at 70 New York Avenue. Suspects tied to Mrs Nash home entry are under scrutiny, while other victims report purses, belts, and rings missing from downtown residences and stores. The spate includes a tailor shop break at 4 Ninth Street and a luggage depot theft of a trunk containing clothes. Police note the same suspect may be linked to multiple incidents and are pursuing leads.
The reforming recovery chief for Speir and Co reports the indebtedness at 8000 amid a costly completion of the YMOA building in Charleston. WE Welker denies labor union blame for delays as strikes affect Epely Company sites in Washington on H Street and O Street.
Police captured two boys and four girls after a weeklong vanishing act. The group from northwest Washington targeted homes along Tennallytown and near Fourth Street. They were found in the home of friends in Reno Brown area and were turned over to guardians as officers traced them to Philadelphia New York and Baltimore during the escape.
A veteran delegation of Spanish War veterans from several districts departed yesterday for Sandusky to attend the national encampment starting Monday. The group includes John Lewis Amith Col Marhach W Mayers and Capt. Thomas A. Gracr with Capt Hunty Foster. They will join others at Buffalo and Niagara Falls en route.
A damaged section of scaffolding at the new Union storefront near Ber pad and Haucets northeast caused a fall yesterday. Arve Hern of 8 ie wireet northwest Eppe Horn and Percy Seurray of 7 atewet southeast sustained injuries including a sprained ankle. Witnesses reported ground splay and a narrow close call as crews secured the site.
Richard Gregory Gay alias Richard Gregory, a Black man, confessed to striking William A Garner in a park with a club after following Garner and a woman. Police say the statement and prior identification by the woman corroborate the motive and location, leading to his arrest and interrogation.
A new apartment house on Columbia Road between Seventeenth and Eighth Avenues, near Latimer Knights, sold for 850000 to an unnamed buyer. The six story structure features three large finished apartments per floor with ornate interiors. A second deal, for a lot on Twelfth Street between Mann and WW streets, fetched 160 dollars per front foot and was acquired by WC Bedding for future improvements.
A garbled weather report notes widespread unsettled conditions from New England to the Mississippi and Great Lakes regions. It references warmer spells in parts of the Midwest, mixed showers near the Ohio Valley, and cooling trends elsewhere, with forecasts for Sunday and Monday indicating variable temperatures and occasional rain along the coast and inland areas.
An Ohio regiment, the EschtA or related unit, arrived in Washington and moved toward Tamestown to participate in the Obie day fair. The report notes weather observations and city temperatures, with scattered references to local officials and parade readiness.
The court directed action to extend a permit for an electric power station at Stierman and Howard streets. District Commissioners and Building Inspector Ayiford, with Potomac Electric Power Company as co-defendants, must answer within thirty days. The company denied complaints by nearby property owners that the permit violated building rules and would be a nuisance, citing nearby real estate for contrast.
Charles Carter, a Black stable employee, was arrested after a wagon struck Tucker Graves Humphries and another child near 127 O Street NW. Detective Cornwell recovered the scene within an hour, finding the suspect with a tense account while the injured boy and girl were rushed to a local hospital. The victims, reportedly brothers, suffered serious injuries as the wagon crashed on Pyansyioxmis Avenue between Twenty and Fifteenth streets.
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