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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
37
A new movement seeks to unite bankers and manufacturers across party lines to counter perceived hostility to corporations. Officials announced plans to organize a party aimed at energizing conservative interests and limiting Democratic influence, with a pledge not to align with any existing party. The effort points to broad business backing and a push for systemic support of corporates and industry.
Rhode Island steamer Guy Higgins towing the missing schooner Dorchester collided near Norfolk. Five aboard survived after the Dorchester sank. Captain Hobbs reports searchlight observed distress as crew escaped to a lifeboat and were rescued, with John Lawson badly injured but stable at St Vincent’s Hospital.
In Wheeling multiple West Virginia Republican hopefuls gathered while Senator Elkins was absent. Fenton, secretary to Senator Stephen B. Elkins, stated there is no foundation to Washington reports that Elkins backed CW Swisher for governor. Elkins has not publicly supported any candidate, a pattern noted as unusual but typical during summer for him to save political chores for later.
A clear, bustling Radford fair closed with a lively race program and a crowd enjoying the concluding events. The day featured a notable parade and prize offerings as attendees cheered performances and local exhibitors.
Chairman Francis S Carm Wy of Kent district calls delegates to reassemble on September 24 to nominate four House of Delegates candidates and county officers. Foreseen House nominees include Silver 8 Metterod Chillum, John T Harlest Queen Anne, Merrick of Judge corse C Werrick, and Edward L Lat Hyattaville. County tickets center on treasurer Richard M Noon or John Foyster, sheriff contenders Rufus Vincent Hyattsville and Thomas Wo Underwood His Attway.
The September 13 report states a jury convicted multiple rioters tied to a race clash at Onancock. It notes ten year sentences were imposed, lists local officials, mentions a Jacob Dutrow as a witness, and references awards for scholarships to Maryland School of Art and George Washington College.
Fredericksburg area obituary notes Ambrosa Gal, aged about eighty, died in a house fire near Grove Church in Orange County. The fire was likely arson per local reports. Widow Crump of lower Fauquier County and several children survive.
Sept 14 report states Joseph Rome admitted to shooting Barnard Smith through the heart near Avenel in an apparent self defense claim. Trial notes show the State Attorney pressed for murder conviction while Rome initially denied guilt. Court of Appeals proceedings in Staunton record various cases and submissions from Liburn, Hoover, Lusty, and others.
Attorneys representing Samuel H Beach sue in Alexandria Circuit Court to prove by a jury whether the will dated September 12, 1905 is the true will of John B Beach. Helen Crawford and Lucy Crawford named as defendants. Beach’s estate valued about $9000, in trust for Minges Crawford aunts. Relatives of the accused contest the will’s provisions.
Special to The Washington Fast Rockville Md Sept Ja Hurricane Branch and bloodhound Oliver left for Suffolk Yachts after noon to pursue the assailant of young Souder, a Virginia school teacher shot and robbed on July 3. Sheriff Golt, Deputy Mullican and others scoured the area last night, but no trace was found. A vigil at a house the suspect frequented yielded nothing and by daybreak the search paused for more solid leads.
Norfolk VA September 1 coroner Dr Gray Holliday of Portsmouth and a jury opened an inquest into the death of Miss Mary Rorschach wife of Lieut Frank Rorschach USN murdered by burglary in her Park Avenue home early last Tuesday Several witnesses testified including Mrs Davis who described two men seen near the Rorschach premises weeks earlier a tall mulatto and a Black man The testimony linked Archer in jail to the case and noted suspicious behavior near the home the night before the murder The inquest was adjourned to next Friday with further evidence anticipated.
Indictments returned by Howard County grand jury charge Commissioner Werner and fellow board members with malfeasance in office and unlawfully accepting contracts. The probe also ties to a disputed contract for land and work near Patriox Street, with payments and real estate involved. The case intersects with Werner’s reelection campaign and county party tensions amid labor unrest at a Cumberland mine and disputed primary nominations.
Special to The Washington Post reports two year old Marjorie Baemasch of Yakins burned when a lighted match caught her clothing after being tossed into a carriage. Her condition is critical. In Winchester, Virginia, prominent farmer Brincee C. Bull was badly injured after being thrown from Nishora near his home. A Shenandoah County suit alleges malpractice in a widow’s death from last year, seeking $10,900. Other items include Virginia weddings in Clarke, Loudoun, and nearby counties with multiple couples wed by local ministers.
An explosion at the Ivanhoe Furnace Company site near Ivanhoe Virginia yesterday around 10 am killed Arthur Crow Her and Luther Bennett who were attempting to discharge a fuse that failed to explode. Crowder was torn apart and both men died instantly, with mournful reports following.
The Montauk steamer inaugurates weekly triweekly service between Washington Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with trips to Old Point and Pine Beach pier. The company plans to add night runs and daily service as vessels allow, and tickets extend Washington to Richmond with a return through the exposition grounds.
Chicago readers hear of a tangled identity case where a husband and mother dispute accuse a young woman named Tolan of being his wife who vanished twenty years earlier. Judge Cleland orders discharge of John Kitmovicer after key witnesses, including the husband, mother, and sister in law, identify the suspect in court. The church poster and others contest the identification, claiming mistaken identity amid a tense courtroom scene.
Joseph Anderson's will leaves nearly two thirds to his friend and executor Pennypacker, who already distributed 1200 to Phoenixville Hospital and vows to spend the remainder as directed until the estate is exhausted. The will empowers Pennypacker, a county clerk, to control the proceeds and disbursements.
Forty men were injured, twenty seriously, by an explosion at the mouth of Union Pacific Coal Company's Mine No 10. Some are badly burned but no deaths are expected. The blast was caused by dust ignited by coal stirred up by runaway cars on a grade. the slope was damaged with timber and bulkheads blown out.
Joliet sept 15 the pardon board today denied a request for executive clemency by stone s and former president of the collapsed Milwaukee Avenue State Bank. After hearings the board set the maximum term for forgery to eight years and three months, with good conduct time reducing only if earned.
In Reading Fa 18 Mrs Gertrude A. Clinton wife of James Clinton who had separated died from throat injuries inflicted by Frank Palmer with whom she had become infatuated The woman ran a half square with blood flowing from a cut in her throat until she collapsed Palmer aged 36 and Clinton 30 had lived together recently Palmer killed her believing she planned reconciliation with her husband The Pall Mall Philadelphia press noted the incident amid a confusing report of names and relationships
A scrambled OCR list mixes names, places, and institutions across states and cities including New Willard Connecticut, Raleigh, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago. The text sprints through individuals such as Charlee A Hewat, George We decaby, and Theodore West, interleaved with numerous locales and organizations, presenting a mosaic of 20th century biographical and institutional references.
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