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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
16
Washington rumbles over Secretary Metcalf's unexplained absence and who may succeed him as Navy Secretary. Reports describe mixed statements about his plans, with officials unsure when he may return and what effect his absence has on policy and the administration.
A damaged OCR snippet describes a property sale in Wisconsin with mentions of a residence, a buyer named Jones, a fourteenth street address, and unconfirmed details about improvements and payment. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Ten applicants will appear for naturalization hearings before Justice Gould tomorrow. Most come from diverse countries, with many settled in business and active in community welfare. Col. Clay remains in serious condition, expected to recover but likely absent for weeks.
Funeral services were held at her home in South Carolina for Miry Massan dra Lewis widow of Cendoneph I Lewis who died at Providence Hospital. Rev Father O Brien presided at 1 am. Her burial was moved to Frankfort. Lewis, active in Civil War, joined her husband through major campaigns. Gen Lewin commanded the Orphans Brigade in Kentucky.
A typical fall day in Washington showed a rapid temperature drop after a warm morning. Thermometers climbed to around 82 at midday then fell about 17 degrees by the official reading, forecasting cooler, fair weather tomorrow and a shift toward autumn conditions.
Paul G Monk of Washington DC an immigrant inspector died in Cleveland Ohio of typhoid fever He came from Washington on March 1 of this year and had worked with the Irrigation service He was admitted to the bar in Raleigh aged thirty eight He lived at 1010 N Street Northwest and was married a native of South Holland
Margarette Reilly ten months old, daughter of Dr and Mrs Joseph L Reilly, nearly died after a nurse mistook a bottle of bichloride tablets for calomel and gave several tablets. Physicians attempted revival, but the child’s condition worsened and she died in the summer home near Cabin John Bridge after a day of care.
Report states a man identified as Padgett Site of Alexandria was found unconscious beside railroad tracks at the east end of Ridge Highway about 9 o clock last night. He was taken to a Southwest Washington drug store where rapid treatment was given. Witnesses say he was pushed from a Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway train and authorities were told of the alleged assault though details remain unclear.
Yesterday Bir Phillips reported a cast iron horse trough weighing about sixty pounds and valued at 3280 were stolen from his stable in the rear of his home on Connecticut Avenue Northwest. He says thefts have continued for two to three years and efforts to catch the thief or thieves have failed.
Mrs Sarah Holmes fails in plea for maintenance as Judge Gould denies alimony in the divorce action against James Holmes. Holmes charged with cruelty. Holmes left home years ago and not allowed to return. Lawyers vow to keep up the legal battle in the Supreme Court case yesterday.
Berlin report claims Viscount Aoki, Japanese ambassador to the United States, may be reassigned to Berlin as Count Inouye departs. note details of German diplomacy, the Kaiser’s courier delivery, and a famous Roosevelt photograph card routed through German towns.
Fragmentary telegrams describe a gold repair card delivered in Bremen to Mrs Morgenweck as she prepared to sail to America. Details mention a steamer renovation bid, a message from New York Jewelers, and a President’s news of U S actions. The piece notes a painter and courier involvement and the card’s impact on travel plans.
Col Robert Fleming a Confederate veteran and influential Washington builder and leader, died at Oak View Cleveland Park after a long illness. Born January 15 184 in Goochland Virginia he served in the Richmond Fayette Artillery and rose to lieutenant at Cold Harbor. He later worked as an architect and city engineer in Richmond, then helped develop Washington, contributing to stores and residences. Survived by his wife a daughter and a son. funeral from Oak View tomorrow afternoon with masons and local officials acting as pallbearers.
The fourth encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of America adjourned at Cedar Point this afternoon with Boston winning the next year encampment site over Ad bury Park Denver and Cedar Point. Officers elected include Commander in Chief Walter Scott Hale California senior vice commander in chief Henry W Busch Michigan junior vice commander John J Cairns Judge advocate general John WeGrath Maguachusette waymaster general Frank Jones Pennsylvania commissary general Calvin Welvin Tosh ington chief of engineers Elmer Layton Indiana chief of ordnance William A Rahman Wisconsin chief of activery Sol Cannon New York chief mustering officer William H Lyons Kentucky and national historian J Walter Mitchell Washington D C. The Women Auxiliary also elected officers led by President General Mrs Elizabeth McNamars Boston. Installation performed by Mrs Isebel Alexander of Cleveland past president general.
Mrs Peums solea left a trust estate totaling about 1000 real estate valued at 700 plus other assets to be divided among six Rocca children. John B Rocca named executor to manage the estate until the youngest grandchild turns 21. Giovanni and David Rocca may use the home at An F Street during their lives. The trust provides income to be shared among the children and a prior 000 loan to Moley Haul belt is deducted from her share. A bequest of 50 is set for destitute relatives. Boston death notice follows.
In Cusnaugue yesterday Justice Gould ordered Joseph to pay alimony to his wife Rona M Cunningham. The final decision on an absolute divorce was pend ing after a recent move by the wife in Intar District Suprema Court.
A Marine Barracks performance is scheduled for today at 5 pm featuring the United States Marines Band under Walter Fosmith. The program includes marches overtures and selections such as Beecacela Dupes Euphontom and other titles.
A large group of fifty Washington correspondents has accepted invitations to join Special Command Wile Tavıs and board members for a Jamestown observance. The roster lists numerous reporters from major outlets including The Norfolk, Washington Post, New York Times, and Associated Press, along with editors and wives, with attendance confirmed for an eight oclock gathering in New York and other cities.
Maj Sylvester reports Dr Stewart Harrison was arrested as a suspect in an assault on Mrs Lapham of Good Hope DC. Police defended the act, urging immediate action to catch the culprit before escape. Harrison protested and urged formal charges if unsatisfied with the officers’ explanation.
A national Baptist convention in Washington discussed race at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Rev Dr Moses and Rev Carrothers spoke on integration, urging separation and voter equality while condemning mixed intermingling. Attendees included leaders from many states. Booker Washington was noted to speak at a later gathering.
Merriweather an 18 year old of 179 Twentieth Street Northwest is charged with forging the name of Dr Robert Lamb at the Cecil Apartments. He allegedly intercepted and cashed a check enclosed in two letters to the doctor. Detectives Barbee and Vermillion arrested him yesterday. he will be arraigned in Police Court this morning.
Autograph copies of James E McGirt's latest book titled For Your Sweet Sake are available at Kann's for 100 dollars. Declared as the greatest book by any colored author.
Secretary Taft faces a mandamus case started in the Dietriet Supreme Court at Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Company of Wiltsburgha seeking to force perpetual injunction against Taft from pursuing criminal proceedings. The issue centers on a disputed high water line on Bronots Island near Allegheny, tied to a 140-year patent and changes approved February 2, affecting land for a proposed coal wharf. The case raises nationwide questions on how the War Department may alter navigable river lines and the authority to set high water marks, with implications for property along navigable rivers while Secretary Taft is in the Philippines.
Showers were reported in parts of Pennsylvania and nearby regions with cooler temperatures in the Upper Midwest and interior Mid Atlantic. Mainly clear elsewhere with cooler conditions in New England and New York. warmer in the South Atlantic states. Winds vary across regions with fresh west to northwest along coast and variable inland. Local details include temperature readings and sun hours, plus a note on river bulletin supply to The Washington Post.
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