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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
40
A fragmented editorial voices concern over corruption and corporate influence in politics. It argues money drives legislation, parties bend to campaign funds, and federal power should respect states' rights while guarding the public from elite entanglements. Prominent figures and eras are cited to underscore a cry for accountability and reform.
Indian Chief Black Hawk, veteran Apache leader and member of a theater company, was imprisoned at the First precinct police station after drinking heavily. He threatened the officer in charge and vowed to carry his cane before the Great White Father, insisting the President stands for justice. He will face a judge in the Polion Court.
The board of education cancels this afternoon session amid unsettled issues including the Moten principalship, race tied leadership questions, and ongoing prep for next week’s agenda. Teachers meet supervisors Saturday for next year assignments. Dr Chancellor urges trade instruction funding and curriculum expansion across high and colored schools over three to four years.
Northern Indiana friends of President Roosevelt dispute Bishop Berry Michigan claim that cocktails were served at the Fairbanks Memorial Day dinner. They say the cocktails were ordered before the President arrived and that Mrs Fairbanks sought drink openers from the Columbia Club. Republicans contend the bishop’s statement aims to influence the upcoming quadrennial church conference.
W C McFarland resigns as superintendent of manufactures of the Government printing office. Public Printer Stallings accepts the resignation. Young takes over as acting superintendent. McFarland may join a private Washington firm.
A Chinaman running a laundry at 1237 First Street Northwest was held at gunpoint by a Black highwayman named Frank Sing. The robber demanded cash and a diamond ring, escaping with both after a struggle. police are seeking the suspect.
Mrs Magale M Fenton of 1249 Margo northeast remains missing as doctors and lawyers prepare to question the conduct around her confinement. Attorney A B Leckie vows suit for heavy damages if the matter is not explained, while Congressman Henry L Wert pledges a full investigation into the incident and its alleged abuse of liberty and sanity. Dr William J Miller is set to explain the affair on his return to the city. Potential penalties exist for making false affidavits with fines or imprisonment up to three years or both.
Kurt Antonie Wy Bartolo, eighteen, a laborer, was crushed by falling timber while working on a new bridge and sent to Gar- Ind Hospital for treatment. George Jones, fourteen, of Ninth Street Southwest, was struck by an automobile driven by J. Miyod Gard and injured about the head. he refused hospital treatment and was sent home.
Dr James Carroll, a member of the yellow fever commission sent to Cuba at the close of the war, dies after a lingering illness. He exposed himself to infected mosquitoes to prove yellow fever is mosquito transmitted, contracted the disease, and became a world figure in bacteriology. Born in England, he studied at Albion House Academy and Maryland, taught at George Washington University, and served as curator of the Army Medical Museum. Funeral with military honors to be held at his home.
The article describes Yom Kippur as the Day of Atonement, a solemn time of fasting and prayer observed by Orthodox and Reform Jews. It notes atonement rituals, confession of sins, forgiveness, and the memorial lamp, tying the observance to Rosh Hashanah and the coming Feast of Tabernacles.
An appeal for moral and monetary support for striking telegraphers was issued Saturday by the American Federation of Labor across branches nationwide. The circular cites President Gompern and Secretary Morison and asks unions to prevent unconditional surrender by workers, urging timely aid to telegraphers. A telegram from G. A. Bentley of this city reports his brother L. G. Bentley of Richmond VA requesting forty men from railway workers to join the Norfolk and Western Railroad in West Virginia, drawn from strikers and set to depart tonight.
Funeral arrangements announced for August Sehmedtt formerly of the Schmeattie jewelry business. He died Monday evening at 78 and will be buried at Propert Hil Cemetery with cremation to follow and ashes sent to Germany. John Jensen, longtime associate, linked to his burial plans. Survived by a brother in Gluckstadt Germany.
Kathryn Purnell stars as Dora Thorne in a dramatized adaptation of the novel at the Majestic Theatre. The Kathryn Purnell Stock Company delivers an even and restrained Dora with solid supporting turns by Florence Hamilton as Lady Valentine and Arthur J. Pleekens as the villain. The production draws large, appreciative audiences and features strong ensemble work from W. Stamey James, Edward Redding, W. Jett Murphy, and Madeline Delmar.
A prominent Clubman reported missing from the Cosmos Club Sunday was located after contacting Uneev and informing them of his whereabouts. He denied any incident or alarm, apologized for any distress, and said no arrest was involved. The roller report triggered citywide broadcasts. the club declined to name him, noting the naval officer had returned and friends were satisfied with his explanation.
The opening meeting of Washington's Gaelic League was held at Carroll Institute. James D Flynn and De Jeffrey C O Connell spoke on Gaelic language and its value, referencing a Roosevelt article. Attendees included Dr P J Byrog, Joseph Carmody, Thomas McErde, Michael Keehan, Miss A M Odea, Nora McNamara, Mrs Nakiey, and Patrick Murphy of St Brendan's Gaelic League of New York. The class will meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week.
The article records thefts in Ontario and at 1319 New York Avenue NW, noting a tent stolen near a clump of bushes and an automobile clock and fixtures stolen from T N Mudd Jr’s home. A boy thrown from a horse on 1787 Pennsylvania Ave NW is described, and Daniel Glass, a jailbreaker, is to be turned over to military authorities. It also reports a housing scarcity with Ernest Howe leasing 19th Street NW property amid high demand and construction strikes.
The report notes widespread precipitation in the Dakotas to the East and Lake region with lingering showers in the Northern Atlantic coast and Upper Lakes area. Temperatures fall in the Great Lakes and central valleys while winds shift from north to northeast along the New England coast. Forecasts call for showers through Wednesday in the Lake Erie and northern states with drier conditions the Central West and South.
Fragmented local weather item lists irregular timing phrases and weather terms. Mentions temperature estimates, rainfall, and humidity with unclear codes and several unreadable strings. Includes references to various cities and odd unit captions.
William B. Wyman struck Eimer B. Reynolds, a 63 year old clerk, as Reynolds stepped from a street car near Titra and s streets northeast. Reynolds died from a compound fracture after car damage and a police inquiry continues. Wyman surrendered at the Ninth precinct.
An observant guest notes a Hawking family plate engraved with a name and year, remarking on its origin after Hawking recently bought old silver at auction. The fragment hints at a Catholic burial or bindaré context and a dated inscription.
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