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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
16
An intricate OCR fragment links a long running 10 year feud to relics of a country store dating back to 1974. The piece evokes a crowded scene as bidders circle prices, noting owners waiting for value rises amid a dense, witty tapestry of place names and people in a small town retail era.
Fragmentary readable phrases mention prices, a cake or beer event, and a Sunday morning scene. Names and places unclear due to corrupted text, but hints of a community gathering with routine activities and timing referenced suggest a brief local notice or column item.
An election report from Washington notes Hoch Tent or Rectabites winning a key convention race. The fragmented text references voters, dates, and local figures, indicating a political contest with named participants and contested outcomes.
Special to The Waantavem reports artist Bert Earle faced an angry Monroe crowd who hurled eggs at him near the Mon roe station and Manhasset apartments as he returned with his mother. He claimed tar and feather threats echoed village rumor then sought a city train but was pelted again at boarding. Earle left New York with his mother and stayed at a local residence.
Former Cuban president Puma discusses retiring from political life to focus on agriculture at his Guamy estate. He says he remains nonaligned with any party and views this shift as important, while noting Conservative leaders publicly acknowledge their support.
A New York philanthropist Nathanyt aus presents an international congress feature in Brussels. The discussion centers on supplying rigid plant aids and infant milk to bolster public health. Mr Straus urges practical policy and voluntary aid, pledging twenty crates for needy areas.
General counsel Mayer outlines steps to control prize governance amid disputes. Officials expect a phased plan to coordinate two or three major cities, with completion risks noted and preparations advancing despite legal complexities.
A noted patent attorney reports his wife vanished after threatening to kill herself and leaving a note on his dining room plate. He describes years of separation and fear, appeals to police for help locating her and the child Thelma two, noting he has a little girl and fears for their safety as authorities search precincts.
The readable text references a tense event with a launch, a patrol, and a crew under scrutiny. Names like Trent Cilloon and Sorrel fort appear among garbled lines, along with mentions of a Darker squad and Alpine crew. The fragment hints at a maritime incident or operation with limited verifiable details.
A household blaze claimed the life of Mrs August Pumpke and destroyed the home. Her four youngest sons escaped unharmed as the fire swept through the dwelling. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure collapsed, and the mother died shortly after being found.
Nevada businessman Burton elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at its 40th annual encampment in Toledo. Officers named include Grime, Scott, Lane, and Fallowa. pensions for widows discussed. anti-canteen law considered. parade highlights and a death during the event noted.
Macon Ga September Col John T Gay, a noted Federal prisoner, has chosen to return to jail here preferring its privacy and quiet to the gaze of curios at Indian Springs. It is understood he abandoned plans to seek permission for a voyage to make an en soyage in the hope of curing or alleviating an attack of asthma.
Thomas K Neldringhaus of the Republican State committee resigns amid pressure in Missouri. He gave a brief business reason and cited personal matters as the cause for stepping down from his posts in Jefferson City.
Chicago city council granted Chicago and Western Illinois traction extension of 140 days to accept a city ordinance and obtain a franchise. A federal court ruling undermined prior orders affecting underlying holders, delaying acceptance and arrangements with small holders. The extension aims to enable the Chicago Railways Company to take over Airest car lines and consolidate lines on both city sides.
Forty year old Henry Lehna received a fifty five year term in solitary confinement from Judge Frank J Thomas after contesting robbery and three assaults on fourteen year old Anna White near Turnersville Pennsylvania about a month ago. The maximum penalties were fifteen years for each assault and ten years for robbery.
A damaged report describes an Indiana man from Bloomfeld County who arrived in Washington with a pocket book containing $45 to $9000 in bonds and checks. The wallet was burned or mutilated by a miser who set the money near heat at a stove. Police and Treasury officials handle the recovered but damaged funds and travel documents. The incident involved the Bloomfeld Savings Bank and Northwestern Life Insurance Company with a return depot ticket noted.
Fred H William, a well dressed visitor from Hartford, left on an early Washington train with 210 dollars and a gold watch before staying at the Balsigh Hotel. He spent freely, then woke to find his money, watch, and chain valued at 150 dollars gone. Police traced a cabby’s number and captured suspects, including Chapman of Ka WN Street Northwest, held on suspicion as investigators probe the cheerful but costly spree.
Milk dealers in Washington expect higher prices this fall as dairy farms face stricter enforcement of pure food laws. Thompson, a member of the Milk Dealers Association, reported most members oppose a price hike, but wholesale and retail distributors may pass increased costs to consumers.
A man, John Perrone, sought his son’s arrest after a dispute about schooling and behavior. Perrone admitted buying two brass doubles to "beat my father" and was charged with carrying concealed weapons after being brought to the First Precinct Station. The case proceeds to Fore Court.
Pauline Weber, 28, arraigned in Manhattan Avenue on a charge of attempted self harm. In a despondent mood she swallowed a large quantity of headache medicine to kill herself after alleging her husband was seen with another woman. A pharmacist saved her, and she testified she aimed to frighten her husband. The court adjourned.
A report from New Orleans dated September 12 notes a left diamond ring valued at $100 vanished after clothes were pressed on a ship, with the vessel mislaid near Florida’s south coast. Detectives traced logs but found no sign of the ring or the owner’s other suspects aboard. Police and pressmen gathered details as authorities pursue the matter amid shipboard searches and local inquiries.
Forbes Robertson III and his wife Gertrude Elliott halt their American theater tour due to Robertson health. The couple may not perform in England next season, theater authorities report.
An unstable individual named Wheeler, recently arrived from New Toreale, opened a crime noted as suicide today at Bin Powrd ing Nouge with a revolver. The act is described in sparse, unclear terms with limited corroboration.
Carl Bichenders of Galveston Texas files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Southern Pacific Company and Southern Pacific Terminal Company grant exclusive wharf privileges to a competitor, creating a practical cottonseed shipping monopoly. He says this blocks his business in cottonseed meal and cake shipments and asks the commission to protect shippers and rebalance rights against the carriers.
Commissioner West urges European style public laundries linked to bath houses in the District. He proposes renting stationary tubs at each bath house for women lacking at home facilities, at nominal cost, to promote cleanliness and health. Commissioner Macfarland supports the idea but sees less local need, yet offers support to pursue one or more facilities.
Clara Weber told the court she and Le Roy Weber have reconciled ending their divorce bid. The couple, once separated to Petersburg, Virginia with their five year old child, now plan to resume married life and discontinue the suit for alimony and divorce. Attorney HOG Kimball filed the motion before Judge Gould in District Supreme Court.
James E McGirt announces his latest book For Your Sweet Sake with autograph copies available at Kann's for $100. The volume is hailed as the greatest book by any colored author.
Ret Brother Osain of the Order of Seristian Brothers, longtime Rock ITH College teacher and alumnus, died yesterday at Amendale Md. Born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States, served with the Seristian Brothers in Italy, and spent many years at Rock ITH College before retiring to Amendale Canora. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 8 o'clock.
Bequest from Mrs Cassandra Lewis widow of Gen Joseph H Lewis funds a scholarship at the Catholic Institute’s University of America in Rome. The gift provides a traditional 3 percent annual interest payout to the recipient, with additional bequests and personal tributes noted to family members and friends.
Cearge Rusensiver age twenty from Gi Lremont avenue and James Ellen age twenty three of Mount Holly Inn near Baltimore were arrested Saturday morning by Police Lieutenant Conors of the 2nd Precinct and charged with fast driving. They allegedly fled when ordered to slow, leading officers on a chase along Pittenth street before being captured.
A boy from Richmond sought by authorities after leaving home reportedly joined the Gentry Brothers Circus. After several days away, he was located and expressed a desire to return home. His father traveled to Richmond to bring him back.
Cant Harry Bingham attended his father's funeral and returned to the clerk’s office as the District Supreme Court resumes fall business. Chief Justice Trabaugh vacationed at Taneytown and will preside as fall term begins. Elevator installation at the courthouse proceeds, with Martin Young and staff returning from outings. A colored youth, Grant Connor, was accidentally shot in the foot near Benning DC by James Thomas while playing with a revolver. he was taken to Casualty Hospital.
Fragmented report outlines September weather conditions across multiple states and regions. Mentions fronts, rain chances, temperatures, and coastal effects from Florida to Washington, with references to Mississippi River vicinity and upper Lake region weather patterns.
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