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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
11
A new movement claims to balance power between bankers and manufacturers by forming a party independent of existing affiliations. It aims to organize a broad spectrum to counter hostility toward corporations and to impact the remnant Democratic Party. The plan anticipates state-wide efforts and conservative backing.
Rhode Island sailor Guy Higgins and four men escaped as their schooner foundered off Dorchester. The Dorchester towed the crew to Norfolk where John Lawson sustained a neck wound but survived, while five others were rescued and reported in stable condition. Rescue efforts followed a night collision with a steamer under Manchester light, with Captain Hobbs noting the incident.
In Wheeling reporters note absence of Senator Elkins from a Republican gathering. Fenton, secretary to Senator Stephen B. Elkins, says there is no foundation to Washington rumors that Elkins favors CW Swisher for governor. Elkins remains distant from the gubernatorial scramble, as Virginia rumors swirl and campaign trail visits continue.
A crowded Radford fair closed as a lively program drew attendees for exhibitions and races. The event featured a parade and activities reflecting community interests, with spectators enjoying a final day of rides, games, and local talent.
Chairman Francis S Carm Wy calls delegates to reassemble on September 24 to nominate four members for the House of Delegates and county officers. Candidates include Silver Metterod and John T Har lest for the House, C Werrick for State’s Attorney, Edward L Lat for reappointment, with nominations for county treasurer, sheriff, and register of wills pending among several contenders.
Sept 13. The jurors found the rioters guilty of initiating a race clash at Onancock. Ten year terms were imposed. The judge noted the impact on victims and family. Separately, the county commissioners awarded scholarships to Gladys Brook, Sly Aping, and Oliver White for Maryland School of Art and George Washington College.
An obituary from Virginia reports the death of Ambrosa Galree aged about eighty in Franklin or nearby area, with details of a fire at her home near Grove Church attributed to an incendiary. Survived by a widow and several children, the notice notes her long residence in the region and the loss to lower Fauquier County. The report cites statements from family about the fire that claimed her life.
The article reports a fatal shooting near Avenel in this county with Barnard Smith killed by a single heart shot. Suspect Joseph Eome admitted to the State Attorney that he fired the fatal shot but denied guilt, later weakening under strong juror attention. Court of Appeals transactions include Loening and Hoover cases.
In Alexandria Circuit Court Samuel H Beach heirs and others filed a memorandum to ascertain by a jury if John B Beach's Sept 12 1905 will is the true instrument. Helen Crawford and Lucy Crawford are named as defendants. Beach’s estate valued around 9000 to benefit Minges Crawford aunts.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Sept Hurricane Branch and bloodhound Oliver left for Suffolk Yachts after noon as Branch concluded it unwise to press the search for the assailant of young Souder, a Virginia schoolteacher shot and robbed. Sheriff Golt Deputy Mullican and others patrolled the area all night but found no trace. A house he reportedly visited was watched for hours. no clue emerged. The hunt paused at daybreak, then resumed until afternoon with no results, prompting Branch to defer the pursuit until a definite lead appears.
Norfolk, Sept 1 Special to The Wasamatan Post coroner Dr Gray Holliday and a Portsmouth jury opened an inquest into Miss Mary Rorschach’s murder. Four witnesses testified before adjournment to next Friday. Neighbor Mrs Davis described two men near the home, a tall mulatto and a Black man, one trying to enter the house while the other watched, then fled. She warned that Archer and a jailed man were of interest, with later mention of a trolley car conductor’s observations.
Indictments by a Howard County grand jury accuse Commissioners Hess and Werner and former member Nell of malfeasance in office. Werner faces charging with accepting a contract tied to purchasing a house and approving work on Patriox Street. Dwyer and Mardera are linked to the same contract actions. The case follows political tension during Werner's reelection bid.
Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia reports a two year old girl nearly fatally burned when a lighted match fell into a carriage, injuring her face and arms. The dispatch also notes a prominent farmer and politician Brincee C. Bull severely injured after a fall near Nishora, and a Virginia legal case alleging malpractice in a death claim filed by Robert Dellinger. Additionally, Virginia wedding notices record marriages of Charles F. Shenck to Martha Bradfield in Clarke County, Arthur A. Ashby to Annis Ro Ainsworth in Loudoun County, and George H. Horsman to Bertha Moran in Loudoun County.
Special to The mass unmoon reports an explosion at Ivanhoe Furnace Company near new ore road. Arthur Crow Her and Luther Bennett were wiring a discharging hole when it exploded, killing both instantly. Crowder was torn to pieces. the accident occurred about 10 o clock yesterday. Also mentions a Naval Gun Factory Band concert at Hoodie Highlands with summer schedule and Capitol Traction service to Randie Highlands for the event.
The Montauk of the Washington and Richmond Steamship Line began service linking Washington Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with trips to Old Point and Pine Beach. Weekly triweekly runs start now with plans to add nightly service and daily departures as larger boats arrive.
In Maxwell Street a judge orders discharge of John Kitmovicr as mothers, a father, and a husband press for identification of a young woman as Abe Isbia wife. The case centers on a claimed deserted wife and a mistaken identity dispute with Mrs Tolan and her relatives denying the link, while a church poster testifies to involvement.
William Pennypacker named as executor of Joseph Andersons $130000 estate and since taking charge has begun distributing funds as directed by the will He gave $1200 to Phoenixville Hospital and plans further gifts until the fortune is exhausted The will leaves nearly two thirds of the estate to Pennypacker a friend with power to dispense the proceeds as he pleases Pennypacker a county clerk earns about $1200 a year
Forty men were injured, twenty seriously, by an explosion at the mouth of Mine No 10 owned by Union Pacific Coal Company. Several victims were badly burned but expected to survive. The blast was caused by coal dust ignited by sparks from runaway mine cars on a downward grade. The slope and bulkheads were severely damaged.
Joliet Sept. ? The former president of the collapsed Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, Stone Stensland, must serve out the Cul? term for forgery. The pardon board denied the pardon after hearing statements from the trial judge and the Chicago states attorney. The board set the maximum term with good time, meaning eight years and three months before possible liberty.
Mrs Gertrude A Clinton wife of James Clinton died from a throat wound inflicted by Frank Palmer with whom she had become involved. She ran a short distance bleeding before collapsing in a public space. Palmer, aged 36, killed her fearing reconciliation with her husband. The incident occurred in Philadelphia under unclear circumstances.
OCR fragment lists numerous persons and places linked to a New Willard and surrounding locales including Raleigh, Boston, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Ohio, and New Jersey. It reads as a scrambled directory of individuals with spouses, indicating a social register or notices across multiple states and hotels. The jumble mentions many surnames and localities without coherent events.
A generic description of The Washington Post as a leading national paper with financial news market reports and sections for merchants financiers farmers and leisure readers, noting the Sunday Morning Edition as part of its appeal.
The illustrated magazine section features chore selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is given careful selection with timely accurate illustrations, and the Sunday Post is regarded as superior to other Sundays.
The Sporting Section of The Sunday Post is printed on pink paper. Four pages each Sunday are crowded with the latest in the sporting world including baseball results, running races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, and swimming.
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