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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1907
Page
5
Indignation sweeps Monroe as local figures clash over religion and law guiding peace. Earle defends arbitration and the Golden Rule while critics push back against formalism. public mood turns on perceived threats to church influence and civic order.
Mrs Hattie Field of Chicago reported to police that three unidentified men entered her apartment on 2 Mes sons avenue northwest between 2 and 8 oclock and robbed her of 2% which she had left on her hand bar. She insists she can identify the men if arrested. The robbers entered while her room door was unlocked and escaped before help arrived.
A reflective piece contrasts modern media excess with ancient theater and Spartan restraint. It laments sensational journalism and cheers noble ideals, imagining America’s future as a test of strength, virtue, and aesthetic discernment amid commercial noise.
A fragmentary report quotes Social Cable publisher Fishbacker describing Earle as a madman who abused his wife Emilie. The interview recounts a tumultuous four year marriage ending with alleged beatings, a public scandal, and a failed appeal for mercy as Emilie faced motherhood and societal pressure.
Cleveland dispatch says doctors, wife’s physician and a neutral expert split over Mea Charlotte Phillips’s condition. Court session deferred the warrant for arrest in the murder case as officials weigh whether she is feigning illness and whether a guard at her bedside is humane, lawful, and necessary.
Elizabeth New Jersey veterans from NF will travel to Gettysburg and Washington in October for the Medal of Honor Legion reunion. Commanded by Gen J Madison Drake the 18 survivors aged sixty two to seventy will depart October 7 in touring cars with stops at Princeton Trenton and Philadelphia. They reach Washington October 19 for the annual reunion and spend two nights and a day in Gettysburg reviewing the battlefield.
The Washington Post reports Mrs Mary M Flagler widow of Gen DW Flagler and mother of Mei C A F Flagler died at her son May Flagler’s home in Washington. She will be buried at Arlington Cemetery at 2 30 pm with Chaplain Brown of Fort Myer officiating. Burial follows a private service and she leaves two children Mrs Flagler and Mrs G W McKee of Port Hasova.
A colored prisoner at the Firat precinct station house attempted suicide seven times last Saturday night. Police and matrons intervened repeatedly as she dangled from door bars, tore clothing, and used her apron and skirt to fashion restraints. Officer Brown and Matron Thornburg supervised, finally moving her to a monitored cell amid chaos and torn garments.
Police busy rounding up suspects in excise and gambling cases across several locations. Charles Murray of 1437 Twenty-seventh Street NW faced charges after a creekside poker game near Rock Creek. most participants escaped. John Carley arrested for gaming at 1501 Seventh Street NW with $50 collateral. Joseph Marosy, 1204 Thirteenth Street NW, held after officers interrupted a Monte game. three companions in custody as witnesses. Frederick Tillman and John Tillman of 113 Covington Street NW detained for operating an unlicensed bar. Jol Allen, 320 Knocks Alley, arrested for selling liquor without license. later charged with keeping a disorderly house.
A motorman on car No 14 of the Palla Church Railroad reversed to avert a fatal crash near Arlington Junction two miles below Washing ton Falls Church. The car carried several passengers who escaped with slight injuries. The second car struck the halted vehicle nearly demolishing its end but caused no serious injuries. Details on the cause and responsibility were not reported.
John TB Mecateey, a twenty year old letter carrier, was found guilty of stealing a letter and sentenced by Judge Kenesaw M. Landis to one year in the House of Corrections. The judge then granted a two month delay for Mecateey to prepare his wife for separation, promising him a chance to surrender at the Bridewell. Mecateey pledged to obey, stating he would surrender after the two months, though worried for his wife and child.
The Theodore Roosevelt Jr. affair involves Theodore Roosevert Jr, a nonresident, hunted in Minnesota without a license. Thomas Avey ordered A J Rutledgs to arrest him. fines would be 10 for small game and 5 for big game. The youth is described as a boy and not held responsible by the game warden for intentional violation. The report notes uncertainty about Captain Green’s license status.
Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year began with special services in Hebrew synagogues across the city. Rabbi Avram Simon preached at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, with songs and prayers in Adath Taras and Ahove Sholem churches. Services started promptly at sunset, marking the start of a two day observance for some congregations and differing interpretations for the Morale Law. The Feast of the Tabernacle and Yom Kippur follow in the calendar with fasting, prayers, and musical programs observed by orthodox and reform communities alike.
A baby was discovered under a Church of the Most Precious Blood pew at 115 Baxter Street during services. An officer moved to custody at the altar, the infant was baptized Mario Lineala, cared for by a patron, then sent to Bellevue Hospital. Police and church staff coordinated care as several women reacted emotionally.
Ben Klopfer, a special policeman on duty at the First precinct, was struck in the abdomen by John McElvoy after an exchange on station steps Saturday night. McElvoy was arrested and jailed, facing arraignment in Police Court.
Willem Page Suthern, 19, held after alleged attempt to carry off 2 1/2 year old Alice Gertrude Miller of C B Miller, with neighbor witnesses and a Chicago Road neighbor report. The accused, identified by the Miller boy, denies smuggling. police say evidence shows a beating and a leg fracture. The child was recovered after hours in the care of Mrs Fennie Wibis and returned to her mother.
The witness Lite Howara identifies Ruthern as the kidnapper of his sister describing a red tie and collar. He recalls seeing the suspect offer payment to enter the market and reports a struggle where a black man attempted to grab the tie but was deterred by a police officer who confiscated it.
Mildred Nadel reports a dark haired woman lured her toward St Marks and Rockaway avenues before a taxi with a young man drugged her with chloroform. Nadel gave police a description of the woman but could not identify the man or taxi number.
Special to The Washington Hon New York Supr Lieut Flannery on duty at Central Park Arsenal Police station was startled when a well dressed man brought a loaded revolver to the desk and said Please take this I am not feeling right and am afraid I might hurt myself. The man, Rosenthal a 42 year old Baltimore merchant, said he lost his business and money and wandered New York with a blank mind. He was turned over to two policemen and discharged by Magistrate Corrigan on promise not to kill himself. He planned to return to Baltimore to his wife and children.
John Garns suffered serious injuries Saturday morning at the hands of an unidentified colored woman. Rachael Johnson, 26, of 238 B Half Street, denies involvement though witnesses claim she was present. She was arrested by Central Office detectives and will be arraigned in Police Court for trial. The victim remained in guarded condition with potential complications according to hospital doctors.
William A Wilson alleges Robert Brown wielded a revolver in a Saturday morning incident near Corby Brothers. Brown 408 Florida Avenue Northwest was arrested by bicycle patrolman Sweeney and taken to Freedman Hospital after sustaining a shot or stab injury and gum opium exposure.
Special to The Washington rout Cincinnati Ohio Sept 8 Dan O Leary a veteran heel and tea walker seeks a two mile test of stamina in a bid to walk X miles in each of the coming 1%0 hours. He plans this afternoon at Norwood Inn. success would mark forty tm days Teo eight hours and a historic effort to reach the thousandth century. The aged 62-year-old faces a giant task with buoyant grit hoping to win a substantial purse and acclaim.
Thousand veterans have arrived for the United Spanish War Veterans annual encampment at Cedar Point. Contesta venues vie for next year’s meeting with Asbury Park claiming delegates from nineteen states. The commander in chief contest pits Alvin of Portsmouth New Hampshire against Walter Hale of California. Ocean steamers arrivals and sailings noted include ships to and from New York and Liverpool as the march toward the encampment continues.
A tornado struck an amusement resort near Des Moines overnight tearing through structures and shattering hundreds of windows. Debris and wreckage damaged vehicles and crops in the area with reports of forest damage and property losses around fifty thousand dollars. Authorities warn residents to take cover as crews assess the scene.
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