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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
7
A sprawling OCR fragment describes a decades long dispute and local shop life. Mentions Yankees hair out, paper collars, a country store since 1974, prices rising, and a gathering crowd awaiting bids and sales at a venue called Rokec ritry emporium. The garbled text references various names, places, and dates, but maintains a sense of a busy auction or sale tied to a historic store.
Fragmentary text mentions dates, people, and places with garbled names. It references a Saturday event, a Sunday morning arrival, and possible attendance by several individuals at unspecified locations. Overall details are too distorted to confirm a coherent news item.
Special to the Waantavem reports artist Bert Earle faced an angry Monroe crowd. After threats of tar and feathers, Earle and his mother returned to Ath Street and Broadway. At the station he was pelted with eggs while boarding the wrong train. he drew a bullet but had no weapon. The incident followed rumors of threats and a mild morning in New York.
Former Cuban president Puma discusses stepping away from politics in an interview on his Guamy estate. He says he will devote his time to agricultural matters and remains detached from all parties. The Conservatives send salutations from their meeting, noting the context of the statement.
Nathan yt aus outlines an American vision of pure milk aid to Europe presented before officials in Brussels. The plan seeks to supply rigid plant materials and expertise to combat rat tail predation while urging practical supply lines and international cooperation, drawing praise from a circle of distinguished men.
A rough report notes efforts by general counsel and prize control to manage theater trust actions. It mentions constitutional concerns, suppression measures, and steps toward completing regulatory work in principal cities as authorities pursue a ban and restructuring plan.
A husband, Mr Smith, reports his wife disappeared after leaving home with their two year old daughter The woman later returned with the child and wrote a note she placed on the husband’s plate The note threatened self harm and police were alerted Descriptions of the wife were circulated to precincts as officers searched for her and the child The husband says they have separated before but she never before threatened suicide and he fears for her safety and his family.
Fragmentary text references a patrol, a darker squad, Trent Cilloon, and a launch with a discount for the Alpine crew, lacking coherent events, dates, or places for a complete summary.
In a fatal incident, Mrs August Pumpke died from injuries after a blaze struck their home. Her son Liboque tows Sepli and another child aged around years were rescued from the damp ruin as the fire destroyed the dwelling and clothing left by the youngsters.
Nevada politician Burton elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at Toledo fortieth annual encampment. Officers elected include Grime Scott and Lane, with pensions committee proposing higher widows' benefits. The encampment addressed anti-canteen repeal and veteran welfare, while a parade and memorial events were held and the national president chosen.
Col John T Gay, a noted federal prisoner, will return to jail in Macon Georgia preferring its privacy to the curiosity at Indian Springs. He abandoned plans to obtain permission for a voyage to seek treatment for asthma.
Thomas K Neldringhaus of the Republican State committee resigns from the Missouri committee post. Raneng City selects his successor as new chairman. The move follows a stated reason related to business duties and personal circumstances.
Chicago voters and officials approved a 140 day extension for Chicago Allways Company to accept the ordinance granting a franchise. The US Court of Appeals ruling voided prior orders, delaying the Chicago Railways Company from consolidating air and street lines. The extension aims to enable a new corporation to take over and unify the city’s traction system.
Henry Lehna, who pleaded to robbery and three assaults on fourteen year old Anna White near Turnersville Pa, received fifty five years in solitary confinement from Judge Frank J Thomas. The maximum was fifteen years per assault and ten years for robbery, making the total penalty severe.
Damaged bonds brought to Washington by Indiana cashier who lost a pocketbook containing $45 in coins and checks valued at Serena hooded dollars. He claimed $900 or $9000 in unredeemed funds. officials feared the money had been damaged by fire after a stove incident. The case involves Bloomfeld Savings Bank of Bloomfeld Green County Ind and the Northwestern Life Insurance Company. The money will be turned over to Treasury officials for disposition.
A well dressed Hartford visitor on an early morning train from Washington checks into the Balsigh Hotel, leaves $210 and a gold watch behind, then roams the town scattering bills. After a cabby reportedly confiscates the money and watch, police trace the suspect to 458 Delaware Avenue and arrest Chapman on suspicion as detectives pursue the case.
Dairy farmers and milk dealers warn Pure Food Law enforcement will raise costs and likely push prices higher in Washington this fall. Thompson, a Milk Dealers Association member, said many members oppose further rate increases but wholesale and retail distributors face higher expenses that could lift the gallon price.
John Perrone, 14, was held at the First Precinct Station after his father reported he had carried concealed brass doubles. Perrone allegedly bought the weapons to confront his father, who wanted to place him in reform school. The charge was filed as carrying concealed weapons and Perrone was to be arraigned in the county court.
Pauline Weber, a newlywed of three months, appeared before Magistrate Hollty in Manhattan Avenue, Williamsburgh, charged with attempted poisoning. In a despondent mood she swallowed a large amount of headache medicine to frighten her husband after rumors of infidelity. A pharmacist saved her life as police detained the boarding house.
A fragmented Washington note reports a missing ring and a wrecked article as a passenger vessel near the Florida coast is linked to a diamond valued at $100. Detectives and officials moved to locate the owner and vessel details while a separate civic notice mentions local officers and society events in the capital.
Forbes Robertson III and his wife Gertrude Elliott abandon their American tour. The theater romance did not show either star as health issues threaten performances, with Robertson possibly unable to appear even in England next season.
A man named Wheeler, who arrived from New York eight months ago and opened a cigar store, fatally shot himself today near the board. Texas lawmen report the act as suicide, with Wheeler identified as the person involved in the incident.
Carl Bichenders of Galveston Texas files with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint charging Southern Pacific Company and Southern Pacific Terminal Company with granting exclusive wharf privileges in Galveston to a competitor, forming a de facto cottonseed shipment monopoly, and seeking protection for shippers against such practices.
Commissioner West pushes public laundries and baths in the district as a reform measure. He favors renting stationary tubs at each bath house for women with no home washing facility, aiming to improve cleanliness and health. Commissioner Macfarland supports the idea but sees less need here, though he will aid efforts to establish one or more facilities.
Clara Weber and Le Roy Weber engaged in a divorce and alimony case in Washington when they reconciled. Mrs Weber, who had fled to Petersburg, Virginia with their five year old child, returned to the capital and asked to discontinue the proceedings. Attorney H. G. Kimball filed the motion before Judge Gould, noting the couple’s reconciliation and desire to halt the action.
Autograph copies of James E McGirt's latest book For Your Sweet Sake offered at Kann's for $100. The work is proclaimed as the greatest book by any colored author.
Obituary notes the death of Brother Oswin of the Seristian Brothers aged seventy two. A former Rock ITH College teacher and alumnus network figure, he died yesterday after a lengthy illness at the Ammendale Maryland infirmary. Born in Germany, he later joined the order and served in Italy before returning to Amendale. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at the Latine place.
Bequest by Cassandra Lewis widow of Gen Joseph Ho Lewis funds a scholarship at the Catholic Institute based University of America in Washington to aid the Rome of the Romain Amade. The will directs annual interest payments and lists various legacies to family members and tenants.
Cearge Rusensiver twenty years old of Gi Lremont avenue Baltimore and James Ellen twenty three years old residing at Mount Holly Inn near Baltimore were arrested Saturday morning by Policeman Conors of the 2nd precinct and charged with fast driving. They allegedly refused to slow and rode off on their horses, pursued for blocks before being captured.
A boy from Richmond who ran away to join the Gentry Brothers Circus is being returned by his father after about two days with the troupe. He expressed a wish to return home when arrested and is now on his way back to his family.
Cant Harry Bingham returns to the clerk’s office after attending Edward Bingham’s funeral as fall legal business resumes. Elevator work at the courthouse nears completion with operations expected by November. changes include staff shifts and promotions. A colored youth, Grant Connor, was accidentally shot in the foot near Benning as a revolver discharged during play. he was taken to Casualty Hospital for treatment.
A sweeping weather bulletin describes multiple regions with emphasis on northern Minnesota to the Mississippi River, noting heavy dew, strong winds, and seasonal shifts. It cites Florida, Washington, Oregon, the Central West, and Southeast areas with forecasts of sun, rain, and unsettled conditions.
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