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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
7
Rumors grow that Secretary Metcalf faces replacement as his unknown absence lingers. White House aides and officials debate implications for Navy leadership while Newberry urges patience and presidential guidance amid unsettled succession talk.
An unclear report notes a property transfer involving an unnamed physician purchaser securing a residence at Vig fourtenth street in Ca0 with improvements and a brick store. The Erloe paid amount is not clearly stated.
Ten applicants seek naturalization in a hearing before Justice Gould set for tomorrow. The group includes many individuals from different countries now living in the United States and integrated into business and community life. Colon Clay's condition is serious. Chief clerk of the Department of Justice was hospitalized Tuesday with an acute condition. Dr W W Kraen consulted. Col Clay expected to recover though unlikely to leave hospital soon.
Funeral services for Miry Massandria Lewis widow of Cendoneph I Lewis were held at her home in South Carolina with Rev Father O Brien officiating. The body was placed in a casket and forwarded to Frankfort for interment Friday. Mrs Lewis, active in Civil War efforts, accompanied her husband Brigadier General Lewis through major engagements, including commanding the Orphans Brigade in Kentucky where two of its commanders fell and three horses were shot. After the war he served as chief justice of Kentucky.
The article notes a typical fall day with morning temperatures near summer levels. By noon, thermometers fell quickly, dropping about 17 degrees officially. The forecast calls for a cool, fair day tomorrow, making District Forecaster Henry popular for predicting seasonal change.
Paul G Monk formerly of Washington DC and Raleigh native died in Cleveland Ohio of typhoid fever. An immigrant inspector who moved from Washington on March 1, he had worked in irrigation services and was admitted to the bar in Raleigh. He was 38, lived at 1010 N Street Northwest, and was married.
Margarette Reilly ten months old daughter of Dr and Mrs Joseph L Reilly near Cabin John Bridge at their summer home suffered a poisoning accident. A nurse mistakenly gave her 1 dose of bichloride tablets thinking calomel, causing severe illness despite rapid medical aid from Dr S Logan Owens and Dr Gwent and others.
A man identified as Alex Padgett of Alexandria was found unconscious beside railroad tracks at the east end of Ridge Highway about 9 o clock last night. Police say he was pushed from a Washington and Mount Vernon Railway train and he declined to discuss the motive, citing possible accident. He was taken to a Southwest Washington drug store for treatment after initial aid.
A resident of 1621 Connecticut Avenue Northwest reported to police that a cast iron horse trough weighing about sixty pounds and valued at 3280 was stolen from his stable at the rear of his home. The owner says thefts have occurred for two or three years and has made repeated efforts to catch the thief.
Mrs Sarah Holmes pursues maintenance in the Supreme Court against James Holmes of 338 Virginia Avenue Southwest. She accuses cruelty and forcible eviction from their home years ago and seeks ongoing alimony as the case continues with her attorneys pressing to carry the action forward.
Berlin dispatch reports Viscount Blazo Aoki, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, likely to be transferred to Berlin in succession to Count Inouye. Inouye departs after farewell talks with Prince von Barlow as Berlin weighs German policy and future territorial questions amid postwar realignments. Aoki’s move would reflect Japan’s broader diplomatic recalibrations within Europe and the Far East.
A card for the White House gold repair reached Bremen as Mrs Morgenweck prepared to depart for America. The message noted the President’s order and that jewelers in New York and Philadelphia would deliver the item at any cost. A personal courier was sent to ensure Mrs Morgenweck received the address and instructions.
Col Robert Fleming longtime Washington architect and former Confederate Army officer died at his Oak View home after a long illness. Born in Goochland Virginia January 15 184, he enlisted in the Richmond Fayette Artillery and served through the Civil War earning the rank of lieutenant at Cold Harbor. He later built in Richmond and moved to Washington where he helped promote growth and served in the District legislature. Survived by his wife a daughter and a son he was active in Confederate Veterans and charitable efforts. Funeral will be from Oak View tomorrow afternoon with St Albans and Masonry officers as pallbearers.
The fourth war encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans of America adjourned at Cedar Point this afternoon. Boston won the right to host next year’s encampment, defeating Adbury Park, Denver and Cedar Point. Officers were elected including Commander in Chief Walter Scott Hale and senior vice commander Henry W Busch. Washingtonians and others named to posts across the organization. The Women’s Auxiliary also announced officers led by President General Elizabeth McNamara.
The will names John B Rocca as executor and sets a trust until the youngest grandchild is 21. The estate includes real estate valued about 700 and other assets totaling over 3 000. Giovanni and David Rocca receive use of the home on AN F street for life, with the trust income divided among all six children. Boston obituary notes Warren Longstreet died recently at Elmergency Hospital and to be buried in Forest Nurseries Cemetery.
In Cusnaugue yesterday Justice Gould ordered Joseph to pay alimony to his wife Rona M Cunningham. The final decision on absolute divorce, filed recently by Intar District Supreme Court, is pending.
A local note announces a Marine Barracks performance today at 5 pm by the United States Marine Band. Walter Fosmith is named as second leader with a varied programme including marches and selections such as Beecacela Dupes and Euphontom sein.
A list of Washington correspondents accepting invitations for a Jamestown gathering is noted. Names include Tavis, Wasitation, Dyer, Boyle, Whitehead, Watkins, Dickinson, Showalter, Randolph, and others. The event is hosted by the Norfolk and Washington group with 8 o’clock start and broad media attendance from Associated Press and major papers.
Maj Sylvester reports that Policemen Cul Inne and Springman acted to arrest Dr Stewart Harrison as a suspect in the Good Hope assault. Dr Harrison accuses police of improper action and seeks removal. commissioners consider informing him of the findings and offering formal charges if unsatisfied.
Rev Dr Moses and others challenge the idea of black readers and leaders while urging whites to remain separate. Speakers at Metropolitan Church in Washington D C refer to President Roosevelt and discuss race, civil rights, and the fate of social intermingling. Booker T. Washington is slated to address attendees at Claverton Hall Friday evening.
Eighteen year old Merriweather of 179 Twentieth Street Northwest is charged with forging the name of Dr Robert Lamb on a check. He was employed as an elevator boy at the Cecil Apartments and allegedly intercepted two letters to Dr Lamb containing a check. Merriweather was arrested yesterday afternoon by Central Office Detectives Barbee and Vermillion and is to be arraigned in Police Court this morning. The alleged forged signature was used to cash the check and Merriweather is said to have confessed.
Autograph copies of James E McGirt's new book For Your Sweet Sake available at Kann's for 100 dollars. The work is proclaimed the greatest by any colored author.
A Philadelphia court hearing initiates a mandamus action against Secretary Taft to stop criminal proceedings against the Dietriet Supreme Court Diet Detroit company of Willsburgha seeking to acquire a coal wharf on Brunda Island near Allegheny Port. The suit questions high water line adjustments approved Feb 2 and challenges Secretary Taft’s power to set navigable-water boundaries for land along the Ohio River.
Weather conditions report showers in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic with cooler temperatures in the Upper Mississippi Valley and central regions. The British Northwest high pressure moving in will bring clearing skies in the north by Thursday night into Friday, with warm spells in the South Atlantic and Midwest interior. Winds shift from fresh southwest to variable along the East Gulf coast, with brisk westerlies across the Lower Lakes and North Atlantic. Local boilerplate data includes temperatures, sunshine hours, and river bulletins for Harpers Ferry and surrounding areas.
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