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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1907

Page

27

Confesses to murder as Jenkins case collapses in Court

In Rockville Maryland a sensational hearing centers on a murder tied to Mrs Jenkins. Ernest Kina confessed to the killing after police traced a pistol exchange and bloodhound searches. The case featured arrests, warrants, and conflicting testimony amid a sprawling legal battle.

Ipecal Washington Rockville Ernest Kina Marshal Coking Glen Ecao Jenkins Culpeper William Sealangee Jmnt Joseph Smith Colina Jenkina Thin

The Lushington Pom! Ida Magroder dies after surgery

The article reports the death of Mrs Ida Magroder at George Washington University Hospital Washington aged about seventy two following an operation for an internal affection. She was wife of Waee Magroder a former farmer and mother of five daughters and three sons.

Craeles Syed Lushington Ida Ma Ida Ma- 1 Dy Aw Ureuatt Tolarader Waee Magroder Dane Tours Daraus Arytrist George Washington University Hospital Magruder Worley

Many conductors quit as transit firm shuffles crews

The Roanoke transit system reports mass resignations with motormen and others quitting after recent convictions of several workers for fare evasion. Fewer staff remain to run lines across the city, delaying cars on multiple divisions. Detectives vow to pursue guilty parties, while measures to restore service are being considered by officials.

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Fair operated at a loss in Rockville fair report

Montgomery County Agricultural Society directors met in Rockville and heard that receipts were about 3000 short of expenses and 3300 below last year. Attendance matched last year but income dropped due to absence of pool selling and gambling. To cover the deficit, about 10 to 13 percent will be deducted from each premium. Directors say the fair cannot be successfully conducted without good cheering.

Suecker Rockvile Ma Montgomery County Agricultural Society Rockville

Southern's Appeal Heard Before North Carolina Supreme Court

The Southern Railway appeal over a $2000 fine for selling tickets above the legal rate was heard by the North Carolina Supreme Court in Raleigh. The railroad argued federal jurisdiction preempts state court power, while the state urged that local courts maintain authority and that federal intervention cannot nullify indictments or penalties against individuals.

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Guild visits Antietam battlefield commemorative tour

Special to The Washington Post reports Governor Curt Gull of Massachusetts and top New England executives visiting Antietam on the anniversary of the battle. They had just attended the dedication of a monument to Massachusetts soldiers who died in the Shenandoah Valley and were en route to Gettysburg, passing through Lilient.

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Mrs Thaw On Auto Tour Visits Winchester

Mrs William Thaw of Pittsburgh, mother of Harry Thaw, traveling with Miss Duhrman and W McKnight, toured Virginia in a large automobile. They stayed at a Winchester hotel, kept quiet, then continued to Lexington and Natural Bridge as the Thaw murder trial of Stanford White looms.

Rogdal Washunsen Winchester William Thaw Pittshart Harry Rendall Thaw Tost Stanford White Virginia Uehrimen Duhrman W McKnight Lexingtone Natural Bridge

Twenty Years Sentence in Beasley Kidnapping Case

The Supreme Court reviews a Currituck County kidnapping case involving Beasley, the son of Fos, with lower courts previously handing a twenty year term. The contested sentence centers on a high-profile incident tied to Beasley and a prominent family, amid ongoing legal proceedings and potential appeals.

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Rockville Marriage License Process Notes

A clerk in Rockville processed a marriage license for Archie Lewis Miller and Valvin Watkins in Takoma Berk, with jurisdiction noted as part of the local contrive record. The document records the names and the issuing office handling the case.

Vie Archie Lewis Miller Valvin Watkins Takoma Berk

Virginia obituary for Mrs Mary Hay wakes aldow Wilhwa Haymaler

Mrs Mary Hay dies after illness aged ninety four, widow of William Haymaler. Survived by one son, ten grandchildren, and a large family. Funeral held in Jeffer son County with service at Millville Baked twenty five years. Death due to typhoid fever. Survived by father James Vore and four sisters.

Mary Hay Wilhwa Willlim Ann Saalington Bieceie Baitwas” Company Millville Jefferson County James Vore

Munyon Remedies Advertised For Digestive Ailments

A damaged 19th century ad touts Munyon cures for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles with fast acting remedies. It lists Munyon Dyspepsia Cure, Headache Cure, Mood Care, Cough Cure, Filament Cure and other products with price hints and quick relief claims aimed at weak or ailing individuals. The offer emphasizes rapid action within hours and days and promotes availability through druggists.

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Rev Edgar Carpenter Delivers Welcome Address at Washington Era Meeting

Preconvention gathering of Alexandria Local Assembly of the Brotherhood of Blessed Andrew met at Grace Frontant Epianat Church. Edgar Sargenterradut gave the welcome address. Principal speech by Pert Ames of Washington. Responding secretary Treas Rev William J Morton and Rev P Philips participated.

Wasinutoy Post Hurray King Steel Alexandria Andrew Grace Frotatant St Pauls Episcopal ,Church

Submarine Bidders Heard in Alexandria County Case

Bids for a naval submarine contract are discussed as attorneys push to secure a split award among Lake Toe Fedu Boat Company Bridgeport New York Subsurface Boat Company and Electric Boat Company New York City The matter involves indictments and potential capital offenses against John Wright and others with an early decision expected by Leo Gerous asenuit and Attorney General Bonaparte to review division options for cost estimates around 1500000 to 2000000 dollars.

James Clements Alexandria County John Wright Solored Bilas Mabel Rivley Guy Seancon Lcult Wrizhi Stuma Jackson Zuner Annie Green Col Area Wright Mure Leo Gerous Ap Wright Alexandria Department Lake Toe Fedu Boat Company Bridgeport Subsurface Boat Company of New York Electric Boat Company Varioua Newport Peter $ Harrington John D Normoyle Navy Department Bilai Mane Graham Mpiland Charles Wnd Henry C Graham Citizens Nationall Secretary of the Navy Bank Harwae Yington Honnan Bonaparte Episcopal Church Pender Palrfax A W Smith Tg Washington Melcalt J Rinus Metcall Schuler Hall Attentioa Tocal Wi River Atlantic Afta Capital City League Washington Lawrence " Spear Ollives General Electric Company United Stacee Jonn M Thurston My Leke Lidco Boat Company Spear Argwell

WAXHINGIBA POET CASE MARRIAGE WIDOWER WARD

A New York magistrate hears a claimant named Mary Farrell in a 21 year old matter tied to a late husband Thomas Farrell. Farrell claims the deceased reappears, insisting she needs support and alleging sightings around the island and workhouse. The magistrate orders psychiatric evaluation at Bellereal Bay hospital.

New York Wahle Koreville Mary Farrell Second Avenue Thomas Farrel Buria Bellerne

WIFE AND GASH DISAPPEAR IN MYSTERIOUS INCIDENT

Report from September 27 details a complex maritime event involving the grounding of the Standart and a thwarted escape of imperial vessels. The tale mentions Finn land steams and a dangerous waterway, with speculation on hidden motives and providence saving the imperial family.

Royal Arcanum Pays Widow Three Thousand Dollars

The Royal Arcanum order pays widow Mrs Mary T Greenwell four thousand dollars drawn from the benefit certificate held by her late husband Wiig F L Greenwell. Alexandria Councillary noted the disbursement as part of the order’s widow’s benefit.

Royal Arcanum Alexendria Counc Hoa Mra Mary T Greenwell Wiig FL Greenwell

Funeral for J Harry Catts Held at Camdly Home

The funeral of J Harry Caite who died Monday afternoon will be tomorrow at 2 PM at the Camdly residence 300 Duke Street. Interment follows at the Pragbyterian Gem cry with service by Two Hontes and Vols. Harry and Robert P Aitcheson have sold two houses on Princess Street between Fayette Street and Payne Street to John P Matter.

Harry Catts Harry Caite Camdly Duke Glock Harry Robert P Aitcheson John P Matter Princess Streel Fayette Payne

Army Orders at Great Lakes Navy Yard Detailing Bids and Personnel

A fragmentary Army Orders report lists projects at North Chicago Great Lakes training station and naval yard bids. It names surgeons assistants and officers, a single bid from Edward Brothers Dredge Company at SL cents per cable yard, and mentions wireless comms with cruiser Newark and transport Logan sailing home from Manila with troops and prisoners.

Edward Brothers Dredge Company Sault Ate Marie Natai Great Lakes North Chicago Tharette

IMPULSE MAKES HER LEAP AT SOUTH BEND MYSTERY

Chicago Sept 17 a 51 cm van occupant leaped from a speeding car near St Marys School and survived with a broken ankle after declaring she would never ride again. The driver claimed no motive beyond the accidental jump as the vehicle sped home amid high speed fears.

Chicago South Bend St Marys School Mas Conatance Sermateen Brayman Entgit

Disappearance Case Ties to 412 West Thirty-fifth Street

Special log reports Charles Knoblauch claiming his wife Annie and their children vanished from his home and may have left with tenant James Bradley A Donnelly. Donnelly, once a cab driver, was tenant at 421 West Thirty-third Street and later moved with the family to Thirty-third Street while Knoblauch operated a saloon on the ground floor. The case involves potential nonsupport and a ward-to-ward search as Knoblauch suspects Donnelly and his alleged associates.

Washington Post New York Charles Knobslanch West Thirty-fifth Street Nation of the Knoblauch Donnelly Tor Donnelly King Ace A Don Sore Gano Ralf

Arrest Reveals Fence of Stolen Goods in New York

Police under Inspector McCafferty tracked a gang led by a young tiler named Andrey Exerson. Exerson confessed to robbing Acton Clark of Amalgamated Copper Company, with loot traced to Harry Kallski's Ninth Avenue pawnshop. Detectives recovered paintings, jewelry, and fur garments stolen from Philadelphia’s Craige Lipincott. Lipincott, alerted by inscription on etherware, later identified items at the pawnshop and sent a representative to verify. Exerson is in custody. Kallski faces receiving stolen goods charges awaiting trial.

Washington New York Andrey Exerson Perth Central Glove McCafferty Hays Everson Acton Clark Amalgamated Copper Company Harry Kallshl Ninth Avenue Seventeenth Crooky Kalislov Guand

Salvadoran Navy Row Ends Crew Desertion Aboard Sea Fighter

The crew of the steam schooner President abandons ship at Acajutla and returns to San Francisco aboard the City of Para, with Chief Engineer George R Linn walking the wharf and crews resisting interference by gunmen loyal to President Figueroa as tensions rise over joining the Salvadorean navy.

Salvador Republic San Francisco Cook President Thia Port Para Acajutla George R Linnany Martin Christensen Harry Benner C. N Nelson Figueroa Eetjilfiegte Thera Presiident Lindsay Acatulia Lindsay Promlando Acajutia Pata

Carnegie Envisions New York Prosperity Through Progress

Andrew Carnegie praised New York City in a Washington speech, contrasting its water supply, parks, avenues, and subways with European systems. He highlighted long term foresight in public property purchases, the forthcoming central library, and privatized versus municipal control, predicting New York's future as the world’s wealthiest city.

Washington Glasgow Andrew Carmesis New-York Mitchell Library New York London Carnegie Europe MM York New Yorks New Yorka Jevar Iola Pracict Thair Torente

Fatally Hurt In Wreck Near Musconetcong Mountain NJ

Early today a train wreck at the tunnel entrance three miles east of the city injured three trainmen and several passengers. Engineer Herbert Gadley and fireman Lester Jinestead were badly hurt and William Wientdt of Beaton died from arm injuries. baggage master William Wientdt also listed. Passengers were transported to New York with injuries including a cut by glass and a dislocated shoulder. Locals at the scene reported numerous wounds from shattered glass and a mountain-side derailment after the locomotive left tracks and struck the mountain. The fireman jumped to lessen his injuries.

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Train Crews Strike Paralyzes Gulf Line Rail Service

Hawkinsville Georgia September 17 railway workers of the Gulf Line Railroad walked out over overtime pay. No trains ran today as rolling stock remained idle and operations halted across the line. Staunton Virginia September 11 Supreme Court of Appeal heard and transmitted a case involving Rowing Spotty Co and Jordan Angier, with continued proceedings for Hoffman et al and others in a related matter. Richmond action involved retroactive measures.

Gulf Line Railroad Hawkinsvile Ga Tran Crewn Hawkins Lite Tae AIF Apger AL Apte Ronson Rem ‘Staunida Va Supreme Court of Appeal Rowiing Spotty & Co Ve Jordan Angier

Virginia Wedding in Charlottesville Sep 17

The groom, an engineer on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, wed Mrs Mary B Brown at high noon in Charlottesville. Rev Dr Henry Wire presided at High Baptist Church. Otis ating MOM Raley served as best man. Mrs McPryor was matron of honor. Coelt Johnson of Panvitkous attended the ceremony.

Charlottesville Carsapeake and Ohio Railway Mary B. Brown Henry Wire Tribhle High Birest Baptist Church Otis Ating Mom Raley McPryor Homrble Coelt Johnson Panvitkous

Odd Fellows Select Denver for Next Year Meeting

Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet in Denver next year. Gen Mantes A Raney of Iowa re elected commanding general of the Patriarchs Militant. new insignia described. Grand Secretaries Association elected officers Wickerson of Missouri, Lyman of Ohio. Political notice from Hagerstown mentions State Senator Betts as a candidate for renomination. Movements of naval vessels listed with arrivals and routings to various ports.

Sovereign Grand Lodge Colorado St Paul Minn Denver Gale Sovereign ‘Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd JW Wickerson Missouri CC Lyman Ohio Ing & King Ontos Caneada

Robbery at Hickory Grove Leaves Couple Injured

Harvey Cole and his wife were assaulted when three masked men entered their Hickory Grove home. Cole bound and gagged, he felled one attacker with a chair while his wife was struck with a blackjack. The robbers stole cash and valuables and fled. the couple remains seriously injured as police search for suspects.

Binghamton Barry Harvey Cole Hickory Grove Mr. Cole Cole

Woman Lawyer Bertha Goodwin Arrested in Newburyport

Miss Bertha Goodwin, a practicing lawyer in Newburyport and nearby cities, was arrested at her apartment on a Pittsburgh warrant for embex element. She fled toward woods but was captured, wearing men’s clothing, as police pursued in a case described in chaotic dispatches from New York sources.

Newburyport Mass Bertha Goodwin Pittsburyh Miss Goodwin Fitlsburg

Chimp Named President Draws Public Curious Attention

Report from Parle dated September 1 notes Prof Metebulkef's experiments on a chimpanzee named Antame aimed at studying appendicitis. The article describes Antame as gaining popularity, with the ape nicknamed the President for a comical, imposing air and a jovial face, attracting widespread public interest.

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Two towns drunkards and a vanished letter tale

An old letter inquiry recalls Huckleberry Finn era figures and Frank Franks, with the townsfolk of Hannibal and a remote judgment in a tale of reform and mischief. Pittsburg names surface as four men tied to a late anti race hall of fame, hinting at dinner talk and quiet curiosity about a long unseen guest.

Strongpra Cwao Bey Poung Man Almose Fila Capt .Tonkray Waa Ag State Huckleberry Finn Ana Frank Christerdem Finn Frank Jimmy Jon Pittsbugera Stork Pittsburg Rooneyck James A Yaniger Knoxville RS Lea Pittsburo Casualty Company WS Schmidt WH Brown Ntorke Alpe Utthy Yoniger Ephone Yanker

Fragmented Caption on Presidential Speech Sparks Debate

A garbled OCR style item reflects a debate over a presidential speech. Names and clear facts are unreadable, but the fragment hints at controversy surrounding the president and a ceremonial or central event, provoking public reaction.

Greatest of Trick Dogs Captured in Old Chicago Life Tale

A long and fanciful sketch recounts the famed trick dog from Chicago’s private life. The dog trained by the Wartyns performed astonishing feats such as vaulting, chasing toys, and balancing on furniture. The narrative notes her as a devoted mother, lively in performances, even as she cared for her large litter. The piece shifts to a separate report about Boston Tom, the ship’s remarkable cat aboard the Boston, celebrated on its fifteenth anniversary with details of its life aboard the vessel and its close bond with the crew.

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