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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1907
Page
28
In Monroe, public uproar centers on religious leadership and legal authority. The dispute, driven by factions and personal vows, edges toward arbitration as community figures call for restraint while debates about law, morality, and governance intensify.
Mrs Hattie Field of Chicago reported three unidentified men entered her Washington D C apartment around 2 to 8 o clock yesterday morning and robbed her of $25. She could identify them if arrested. The door was unlocked and the trio fled as she awakened screaming for help. Other details reference nearby incidents and unverified claims of theft in the same period.
The writer laments the degradation of public taste, contrasts it with ancient Spartan tragedy, and predicts America’s rise of industrial dominance. He appeals for loftier ideals and distrusts sensational yellow journalism while urging moral reflection and restraint.
Publication cites a sensational interview alleging Earle abused his wife Emilie during their marriage. The account details a brutal four year period of violence including striking, kicking, and confinement. The accuser portrays Emilie as suffering without complaint while seeking relief.
Physicians delay arrest of Mea Charlotte Phillips over alleged murder of husband John J Phillips coal operator broker found dead last Monday. Disputed physician opinions and a neutral arbiter delayed the warrant and a court session was held to decide if a guard at Philips bedside should continue.
Elizabeth veterans of the Medal of Honor Legion plan a multi city tour in early October led by Gen J Madison Drake. Eighteen survivors aged from sixty two to the oldest will travel by automobile from Elizabeth, stopping briefly in Princeton, Trenton and Philadelphia, reaching Gettysburg October 8 for two days, then Washington October 19 for the legion reunion.
Mrs Mary M Flagler widow of Gen DW Flagler and mother of Mei C A F Flagler died at her son’s home in Washington. She will be buried at Arlington Cemetery with Chaplain Brown officiating. Funeral services were held in Washington and the burial will be private tomorrow morning at Arlington after a private wake.
A colored prisoner, Carrs Carroll, attempted suicide seven times while detained at Firat precinct station house last Saturday night. Officer Martin Brown and Matron Thornburg intervened after she dangled from a door bar, tearing garments to fashion ropes, and she was moved to another cell under close watch.
Police swept the city round up alleged violators of excise and gambling laws. Charles Murray of 1437 Twenty-seventh Street NW was charged with playing craps along Rock Creek and escaped with others. John Carley was arrested at 1501 Seventh Street NW for gaming after $50 collateral. Joseph Marosy at 1204 Thirteenth Street NW held three companions as witnesses after a $50 deposit. Frederick Tillman and John Tillman of 113 Covington Street NW jailed for keeping an unlicensed bar. Jol Allen of 320 Knots Alley jailed for selling liquor without license.
A car crash on the Palla Church Railroad occurred yesterday afternoon as car No. 14 reversed to avert a collision near Arlington Junction, about three miles below Washington Falls Church. The Falls Church car carried passengers who escaped with minor injuries, while the other car was nearly demolished. No serious injuries were reported.
John TB Mecateey, a letter carrier of twenty years, was found guilty of stealing a letter and received a two month reprieve from Judge Kenesaw M Landis to reform his life and prepare his wife for separation. Mecateey promised to surrender at the Bridewell after the probation period and begin work with a construction firm.
Theodore Roosevert Jr. faced possible arrest after authorities learned he hunted game in Minnesota without a valid license. Thomas Avey directed deputy A J Rutledge to Colraine to act, noting the youth’s nonresident status and required fees of 10 for small game and 5 for big game. Government officials expressed disbelief at the apparent oversight and questioned responsibility.
Hebrew year 6667 began with Rosh Hashanah services in synagogues across the city. Rabbinic sermons and musical prayers marked the night as congregations from Adath Israel, Adath Taras, and Ahove Sholem observed the holy day, with fasting and prayers anticipated for Yom Kippur ten days hence. The Orthodox and Reform communities held special programs, noting the two-day observance in some congregations and the origin of the Feast of Tabernacles in September.
A infant was found beneath a pew at the Church of the Most Precious Blood on Baxter Street during evening services. The baby was removed to the altar, baptized as Mario Lineala, and sent to Bellevue Hospital after police were alerted. A nurse and officers handled the scene as worshippers debated guardianship.
Ben Klopfer a first precinct officer is stabbed in the abdomen while on duty late Saturday night. John McElvoy is arrested at the First precinct station and charged with assault. Klopfer, standing on the station steps, reportedly exchanged remarks with McElvoy who then kicked him in the abdomen.
Willem Suthern, nineteen, jailed at Fifth precinct on suspicion of abducting C B Miller’s two and a half year old daughter Alice Gertrude Miller. The accused denies involvement though positively identified by the child’s brother. The infant was recovered after being taken from home on Saturday and later handed to her mother.
Witness Lite Howara claims Ruthern abducted the man who kidnapped the sister, saying the suspect offered money to lure him into the market. He notes a red tie and distinctive collar as identifying features. Police restrained the suspect during a confrontation and seized the tie as evidence.
Mildred Nadel says a dark haired woman lured her from her West Side home and led her toward a cab at Hull Street where a man forced her inside and administered a chloroform like drug. She recovered later near Amsterdam Avenue and Fifty eighth Street and gave police a description of the woman but could not name the cabman or license number.
A well dressed man walked to the desk in the Central Park Arsenal Police station and placed a loaded revolver on the wall saying he might harm himself. Special officer Flannery restrained him and the stranger, Rosenthal, aged 42, a Baltimore merchant, claimed memory loss and business ruin. He was taken to the night court and discharged on promising not to kill himself. he said he would return to Baltimore to his wife and children.
John Garns, victim, remains in serious condition after an assault Saturday morning by an unidentified colored woman. Rachael Johnson, 60, of 238 B Half Street, was arrested and arraigned, admitting she was with Garns earlier but denying the assault. Police say the case hinges on witness testimony and anticipate trial in the Police Court.
William A Wilson accuses Robert Brown of threatening him with a revolver early Saturday morning in Corby Brothers wagon. Brown of 408 Florida Avenue Northwest was arrested by Bicycle Patrolman Sweeney and taken to Freedman Hospital after incident. Police filed charge of carrying concealed weapons. Brown suspected of assault and firearm threat. In a separate note, Korean insurgents are described as abandoning resistance and attacking telegraph lines and Japanese forces in another report.
Special to The Washington bulletin describes Dan O Leary, a 62 year old veteran walker from Norwood Inn, attempting a grueling endurance feat. He plans to walk 1 mile in each of the next 1000 hours, aiming to cover 88000 or more miles over days of strenuous effort. A large purse and prize bat accompany the attempt.
The United Spanish War Veterans fourth annual encampment begins at Cedar Point with attendees from many states. Contesta highlights Asbury Park as a top contestant for delegations, with Barton and Denver among others also entering. The race for commander in chief may pit Walter Hale of California against William Alvin of New Hampshire. Also noted are maritime movements with ships arriving and sailing between New York, Liverpool, Bremen, and Southampton as part of steady East Coast traffic.
A tornado struck the Washington area and reached Des Moines at night causing about $50,000 in damage to a summer amusement resort. Uprooted trees and hundreds of windows shattered the city as debris flew through streets.
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