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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
19
A new political movement seeks a balance of power between bankers and manufacturers, aiming to reduce hostility toward corporations. It plans to recruit representatives from industry to reshape policy toward conservatism, with calls to bar officeholders from membership and to oppose the dominant party structure.
Rhode Island mariner Guy Higgins aboard the Dorchester bound for Providence and five others escaped a sinking schooner after a collision that tore the vessel and injured crew. Captain Kathing and his brothers were rescued along with three others, with Lawson badly wounded but later stable at St Vincent Hospital. The incident drew a search by local ships as the Dorchester towed away, and Captain Hobbing cited navigation rules giving right of way to the steamer.
In Wheeling West Virginia on September 18 Walker Fenton secretary to Senator Stephen B Elkins stated there is no basis to claims that Senator B was backing CW Swisher for governor. Elkins has not engaged in the race, a pattern noted as his summer absences from campaign events continue.
Large crowds watched the Radford fair on its closing day with a lively race program and gatherings. Though the text is fragmented, attendees described a festive atmosphere and ongoing contests attracting many locals.
Kent district chairman Francis S Carm Wy called delegates to meet on September 24 to nominate four house of delegates members and county officers. Nominees include John T Har lest for the house, C Werrick for state’s attorney, Edward L Latin for that post, with contenders for treasurer Rufus Vincent, Thomas Underwood, and sheriff rivals A split over nominations suggests Williams and Gardiner Cove contenders, with Laurel flagbearers George Bond and Chester Saascer eyed for delegate seats.
Sept 13 jury convicts ten men involved in a race clash at Onancock. The verdicts, following a riot that disrupted local order, impose ten year terms on those found responsible. Also noted were awards of scholarships from Maryland School of Art and the Washington College in broad coverage.
Ambrosa Gal Reynolds aged eighty five of Hampshire County is reported dead after a house fire near Grove Church. Survived by a widow and several children, the incident is being investigated as possibly arson. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
The article reports a fatal shooting in which a Black man was killed near Avenel, with admission and later recantation involving State Attorney Robert B. Peter as the suspect faced intense questioning. Court proceedings in Staunton and Luray are noted with multiple cases discussed and decisions on various briefs.
In Alexandria Circuit Court yesterday Samuel H Beach and others asked a jury to determine if the will of John B Beach, dated September 12 1905, is the true instrument for the estate valued around 9000 dollars left to Nevell Greenaway, with Crawford aunts named as defendants and attorneys listed. Also notes permits for colored children, school openings, post office telephones, a funeral, a larceny verdict, a bureau employee wedding, street car service, and furloughs at Southern Railway shops.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Sept Hurricane Branch and bloodhound Oliver left for Suffolk Yachts after noon to continue the search for the assailant of young Souder the Virginia school teacher who was shot and robbed near Redland Ave on July 3. Sheriff Golt Deputy Mullican and others spent last night watching the area but found no trace of the suspect. The hunt paused at daybreak and Branch decided to await more definite developments before resuming the trail with his dog.
Special to The Wasamatan Post reports coroner Dr Gray Holliday presiding at a six o'clock inquest into the murder of Miss Mary Rorschach wife of Lieut Frank Rorschach U.S.N. Four witnesses testified and the proceeding was adjourned to Friday. Testimony included Mrs Davin describing two men seen near the Rorschach premises weeks earlier, one tall mulatto and one Black man, as a possible lead in the Park Avenue killing. She said the mulatto appeared to force entry while the Black man watched and whistled to alert the duo. Descriptions align with Thomas Archer in jail as a suspect and with a trolley car conductor Viel noting suspicious Park Avenue behavior near the Rorschach home.
Indictments returned by the Howard County grand jury accuse County Commissioners Hess and Werner and former member Nell of malfeasance in office. Werner charged with accepting a contract tied to the purchase of a house and land on Patriox Street. Dwyer charged with unlawfully accepting funds as the others faced related accusations. The case ties to a contract involving Wayeh M Woo and July 196, with hearings set before Justice Smith.
Margorie, two, daughter of Fenty Baemasch of this city, severely burned when a lighted match was thrown into her carriage causing facial and arm burns. Condition reported critical at Winchester.
An explosion at the Ivanhoe Furnace Company near Ivanhoe Virginia killed Arthur Crow Her and Luther Bennett as they discharged a hole that failed to explode. Crowder was torn apart. The accident occurred around 10 o clock yesterday on the new ore road nearby.
The Montauk, the first run of the Mor folk Washington and Richmond Steam line, inaugurated a triweekly service between this city, Old Point Comfort, and Norfolk. The boat will sail Washington for Norfolk on a regular schedule with calls at Old Point and Pine Beach, while Norfolk departures head to Washington. The company plans nightly runs and eventual daily service as larger boats are added. Tickets from Washington to Richmond and return will be accepted with a layover at the exposition grounds, and local agents have been appointed to handle bookings and offices established in Washington and Norfolk.
In Chicago on September 11 at Maxwell Street police station a man named Kitmovicr faced arrest and later denial of a wife’s identity. Judge Cleland ordered discharge as relatives and witnesses converged to identify a young Toland woman as the wayward wife, while others testified she was misidentified.
The will left nearly two thirds of a $130 000 estate to Joseph Anderson’s friend and executor Mr Pennypacker who began distributing funds. He gave $1200 to Phoenixville Hospital and plans to continue spending the fortune as directed by the will, leaving relatives largely disinherited. Pennypacker earns a $1200 yearly stipend as county commissioners clerk.
Forty men were injured, twenty seriously, by an explosion at Union Pacific Coal Company Mine No 10 mouth. Several victims suffered heavy burns, but fatalities are not expected. The blast was caused by coal dust ignited as miners stirred up coal and runaway cars derailed on a damaged slope, blasting out bulkheads and flaring timber.
Joliet Sept. The former president of Milwaukee Avenue State Bank, Stensland, must serve out a Cul term for forgery. The pardon board denied the application after considering the judge and Chicago State attorney. He will be eligible for release only after eight years and three months for good conduct.
Mrs Gertrude A Clinton, 30, wife of James Clinton, died from throat wounds inflicted by Frank Palmer after a suspected infidelity. Palmer, 36, killed Clinton amid allegations of reconciliation with her husband. The incident occurred as Clinton struggled with blood loss before collapsing. Police investigation continues into motive and sequence of events.
The OCR readout lists numerous names, places, and affiliations across U S towns and states. It reads like a catalog of individuals and households tied to various cities including New Willard Connecticut Maine Rhode Island Louisiana Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri and others, with many spouses and family members named alongside institutions and locales.
The Washington Post presents comprehensive financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers. It also offers sections for farmers with a produce guide and leisure readers with varied columns, summarizing status and trends in business and society.
The illustrated magazine section contains chore selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen with timely and accurate illustrations, making The Sunday Post regarded as the best visitor to any household.
The Sporting Section of The Sunday Post covers every outdoor and indoor sport on pink paper. Four pages each Sunday chronicle baseball results, running, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and all major sporting events with accurate, comprehensive coverage.
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