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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1907
Page
14
Police recovered the body of Private HH Talbert, a native of Massachusetts, after he reportedly jumped into the river following a mental state linked to an impending transfer and alcohol overindulgence. Witnesses recall a prior escape attempt and a later disappearance traced to military barracks, with searches conducted across precincts and the harbor.
A group of four boys disappears after leaving a west Udsomrtemnty area hotel late Wednesday night. Companions report one boy briefly checked out, triggering a search by locals and authorities. Officers cordon the area while residents fear foul play.
Twenty eight men from Pennsylvania and northwest district were arrested by Detectives Puram and Rit and held at the First precinct stake likely tied to a robbery of Sir RB Ryan the Baltimorean. Moore denied involvement. Attention shifts to a Government Letter and a mint envelope found at Bolge headquarters, traced to the Bureau of Chemistry and Department of Agriculture.
The piece reports a clash over open shop policies in Washington, noting estimates of nonunion workers and how contractors justify or limit open shop conditions. It covers positions from the Bricklayer Union, Employers Association, and specific project details including a Municipal building case and craft-by-craft work arrangements.
Priests and hundreds witnessed the dedication of the new St Marys Parnehalat School and Parish Hall on Fifth Street Northwest. Cardinal Gibbons led the ceremony, with a German Catholic community blessing the building. The open house runs tonight from 7 to 9 30 as the public views the modern facilities including school and assembly hall.
A September 16 confirmation service at St John Catholic Church Forest Glen attracted a large congregation. Cardinal Gibbons participated with several clergy from St Johns Rectory and the Catholic University of America. dinners followed at Father Rosensteel’s. A list of confirmed children includes Eric Chal tam ed Loo Kelly Thomas Oscar Kelly Charles Clark Donald Edmond Clath Heney C Falla Faust Raila Bernard Shosnan John Heauer and others, with additional attendees from nearby parishes.
Rev G E Whitehouse conducted services under the auspices of the YMCA at Franklin Park yesterday afternoon. About 600 people attended the open air gathering where the government was praised for providing screen spots around the city for such meetings. Next Sunday educational leader Charles F Nesbit of the Washington YMCA will speak on The Social Aim in Education. Ernest Harrison of the Y M C A Workers of Nottingham, England arrived yesterday and will assist with the new institution for three months.
A group of North Carolina ministers led by Henry B Varner of the Dispatch visits Washington. They tour New York Philadelphia and Baltimore, compare culture, and voice concern over urban nightlife and temperance. The clergy plan to tour Mount Vernon and the Library, with remarks on city life and civility.
At Metropolitan Baptist Church in Seusion a Sunday school congress of the Negro Baptist convention concluded with Arkansas declared as banner state for the coming year after a collection totaling 1725 dollars. WM Becker of Newville Tenn presided urging simple religious teaching to save the race.
John Anderson a nonunion ironworker clashed with union glass workers led by John Manning. A mob attempted to rope a plainclothes detective, misidentifying him as Anderson, and he was nearly strangled before the error was found. Anderson later died of injuries.
Mexico City marks Independence Day with cannons and military bands across the capital while President Diaz celebrates his seventy seventh birthday. Streets glow with flags in Union Jack German and French colors interwoven with Mexican banners. At 11 pm President Diaz appeared on the palace balcony before 14,400 spectators and lit decorative lights as bands play in plazas.
Miss Frieda Lange of Jamestown reports a theft after a handkerchief with eight dollars and two return tickets vanished from her pocketbook as she alighted near the Georgetown line station. A well dressed woman is suspected of dropping the item and fleeing. Lange and sister Margarette aided in the investigation, urging police to locate the suspect.
An elderly widow, Harriet Carter, widow of Slanton Fay of New York, appeals for her son Edward G. Carter, last heard of after serving in the Sormisa war. Edward vanished for three years, prompting hopeful letters as Carter, a sixty nine year old farmer and former Indian scout, remarries Harriet Fay Curd after a secret Marlborough marriage.
Bay State officials and citizens, including Gov Guild, arrive in Winchester to dedicate a monument to Massachusetts soldiers who fell in the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. Secretary of State Olin and Senators Shaw and Denny join, with Gov Guild delivering the address. arrival delayed overnight and expected early morning.
A missive from a well informed American traveler in Manchuria describes rising Chinese fear of Japanese and European aggression. It notes U S efforts to ease indemnity, shifting Chinese sentiment toward America, and suspicion of Japan’s entente with Russia and France. Revolt pressures grow as Anhui governor’s assassination stirs panic among officials and students. In Hong Kong, insurgent clashes near Yung Show disrupt lines and telegraph services.
Tokyo to Ottawa cable from the Canadian censor general voicing sorrow over the Vancouver disturbances. Japan favors Canada and urges justice, fair play, and protection for Japanese nationals and property. Ottawa will host discussions with Premier Lauder as Vancouver seeks immigration adjustments and housing constraints are noted.
One man died and several injured when two freight trains running parallel on the Western Pennsylvania extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad collided near Tew Florence Westmoreland County. A wheel flange broke, flinging a car into another. Flagman Charles Russell was killed. three others injured. Train service was delayed as officials assessed the wreck and shipping schedules listed in the report.
Reading September 13, Troop C State Police officer Timothy Kelleher was stabbed to death while attempting to detain two Italian suspects who attacked a young woman near the Schuylkill River. The body was found on the riverbank after the clash near Cumru township. The rescued woman escaped. Italian suspects were arrested as witnesses described a violent struggle.
Coote to Tae Washington in London Sept 16 The Consrol Line nearer Mauritania will leave her build ors yard at Wallsend on Monday for her Lyst speed trials off the Tyne after which he will return for her own fittings and furnishings She in WO feet long wim ered with the Luahanins 61 She will have accommodations for 660 first class 300 second class and 140 third class pas stngers i Her crew will number 50 m ajong her, total complement 4260 Her gross ton nage is S20 Her maximum draft will, be 8742 feet
A severe midshipman brawl at Annapolis between James S Spore of West Bay Church and Solomon Endel of Takes Charles Law left Spore with a broken nose and facial injuries. The prearranged duel, tied to a slur about Spore, involved regular rounds and seconds, with Endel severely handling Spore before both were returned to duty. Medical staff classified injuries as permanent. Authorities at the Naval Academy pledge a serious review, noting it was not a class-wide incident and disciplinary action will be by academy officials.
Berlin reports that the imperial government sent to the federal council a bill revising the trade ordinance to prohibit women and girls from night work in factories. It would forbid work later than 9 pm or starting before 6 am, with cited Prussia factory inspector reports from 1808 noting a sweat shop in Athnsberg fined and then reduced on request, and describing harsh penalties for overtime violations.
A man reports two African American men stole a uniform and money at a Pennsylvania depot. One man fled through the station and yards wearing the victim’s clothes. a policeman was called, but the suspects and train had departed by the time officers returned.
Four persons were injured and one possibly fatally injured when a city car collided with a Detroit Interurban car near Ann Arbor on a mid September night. Victims include Bert Robinson the motorman and three women, with details on injuries such as sprains and broken bones. Weather and traffic notes accompany the incident in this chaotic dispatch.
In Cleveland Ohio two men John Chris Hangen and John Munk escaped from Warrenaville Farm with a city inmate named Mank who later died by suicide after returning to the city. Christianen sought revenge after an assault on Mrs Dawson and her two daughters, leading to a rooftop escape and police pursuit ending with a partial collapse and a rescue attempt.
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