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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
9
A historical critique argues that campaign money and corporate influence corrupt electors and limit state powers. It laments increased federal reach and calls for accountability, citing scandals and recent abuses in the Post Office and War Departments while urging restraint by government and preservation of state rights.
Indian leader Black Hawk, headline veteran Apache chief, was jailed at the First precinct for drunkenness after a performance with a theater troupe at Ingal theater. The prisoner, described as solemn and irate, vows to carry his cane before the Great White Father.
Contrary to expectations, the board of education will not meet this afternoon as many items remain to be prepared. President Cant. Ovi ter plans to call a meeting later in the week. The Moten case for leadership of the colored Normal School remains unresolved and may be reviewed at the next meeting. Teachers will meet supervisors next Saturday to assign classrooms for the coming year. Chancellor backs trade instruction in high schools with emphasis on white schools while colored schools would teach printing, except printing. The program spans three to four years.
Northern Indiana Republicans dispute Bishop Berry Michigan claim that cocktails were served at a Fairbanks Memorial Day dinner for Roosevelt. Officials say a cocktail order arose before the President’s arrival and the incident was misrepresented to influence the quadrennial church meeting.
The Public Printer accepted the resignation of W C McFarland, superintendent of Manufactures, after he sought leave of absence. Young now acts as head. McFarland may join a private Washington firm if not recalled. Unclear reasons cited include method disagreements and public printing office tensions.
A Chinese laundryman at 1237 First Street NW was robbed of more than 1100 in cash and a diamond ring by a Black hijacker described as Frank Sing. The robber entered during laundry work, demanded money and ring, then fled as police search for him.
Mrs. Magale M. Fenton of 1249 Margo northeast was confined in Government Hospital for a week and released only after threats of habeas corpus. Dr. Miller and attorney A B Leckie vow to pursue a civil suit for damages if the case is not satisfactorily explained. Henry L. Wert pledges to aid investigation as officials seek the whereabouts of Mrs. Fenton, who remains missing from home and phone records.
Antonie Wy Bartolo, eighteen, a laborer, injured when a timber fell on him at the new six ventilated bridge project yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Gar Ind Hospital for treatment. George Jones, fourteen, of Ninth Street Southwest, was struck by an automobile driven by J. Myod Gard at a dock yesterday afternoon, sustaining head injuries. he refused hospital treatment and was sent home.
Dr James Carroll, famed member of the Cuba yellow fever commission, died after a lingering illness from heart inflammation linked to his inoculation of infected mosquitoes. He sacrificed himself to prove the theory of mosquito transmission and left a legacy as a leading bacteriologist and Army Medical Museum curator. He served as lieutenant and later major, taught at George Washington University, and was honored by various medical societies. Survived by his wife Jennie Lucas and seven children. military funeral planned with honors. Burial at Arlington.
The article notes Yom Kippur observed by Hebrews across synagogues with fasts and prayers from sunset, confession of sins, and forgiveness. It describes penitent services, ritual sacrifices, and a memorial lamp, linking to Rosh Hashanah and tabernacle holidays. mentions next Monday observances of related feasts.
An appeal for moral and monetary support for striking telegraphers was issued Saturday by the American Federation of Labor branches nationwide. It cites President Gompers and Secretary Morrison and calls for solidarity, noting labor must assist telegraphers rather than starve them into surrender. A telegram from I. G. A. Bentley for forty men to serve with the Norfolk and Western Railroad in West Virginia was sent, selecting workers from the striking operator ranks.
The funeral for August Sehmedtt Schmedtle, a longtime jeweler born in Gluckstadt, Germany, will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his northwest street home. Services follow at Prosper Hil Cemetery, then cremation. ashes to Germany via John Jensen, longtime associate. Surviving brother lives in Gluckstadt.
Kathryn Purnell stars in Dora Thorne at the Majestic Theater in a dramatization of the novel. The Kathryn Purnell Stock Company draws large audiences with Miss Purnell as Dora Thorne and Florence Hamilton as Lady Valentine. Arthur J. Plekens is the villain, with Franklyn Munnell as Dora's husband and supporting stars including W. Stamey James Edward Redding W. Jett Murphy and Madeline Delmar.
A prominent Clubman reported missing from the Cosmos Club Sunday was located yesterday after contacting Uneev and informing them of his whereabouts. He denied any incident or alarm and apologized for the hasty action by friends. The disappearance had led to a citywide encelption and a broadcast, with the club stating the name would remain private while the naval officer returned and friends were satisfied with his explanation.
Opening meeting of the Gugle League lase of Washington held at Carroll Institute. James D Flynn, president, and De Jeffrey C O Connell spoke on Gaelic language and its learning. Attendees included Dr P J Byrog, Joseph Carmody, Thomas McErde, Michael Keehan, Miss A Ullm Odea, Nora McNamara, Nakiey, and Patrick Murphy of St Brenan's Gaelic League of New York. Next classes set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week.
John Fleming and T N Mudd Jr report petty thefts after a tent belonging to Fleming was stolen near Ontario apartment building while several men were seen in the area. A home on 1319 New York Avenue NW was entered. an automobile clock and other fixtures taken. An 8 year old boy was thrown from a horse on Pennsylvania Ave NW but survived. Daniel Glass, hospital corpsman at Washington Barracks, freed after turning himself in as a jailbreaker and to be turned over to military authorities. Ernest Howe leases 19th Street NW residence as demand for housing rises with strikes hindering new construction.
Weather conditions report broad movement from the Dakotas eastward into the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast. Temperatures fall in the western and central regions with possible showers in the Lake Superior area. Forecasters warn of winds along the New England coast and fresh northeasterly winds across the Atlantic, with unsettled conditions into Thursday night.
Fragmentary weather note shows midnight temperature figures and rainfall hints. Mentions Mario BB and related terms with unclear units. Includes stray phrases about humidity, other cities temperatures, and tentative daily outlooks.
William B Wyman an official of the Stanton Automobile Repair Company ran down Eimer B Reynolds sixty three a native norticant and clerk in the Henion Gilet died at an un casualty toemital from a compound fracture of the shell Reynolds was struck as he stepped from a street car at Titra and s streets northeast about 5 o clock yesterday Wyman halted and summonsed Reynolds to jump but Reynolds did not hear the warning Wyman remained at the scene and a coroner s inquest will be held for Reynolds who was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries
An elderly guest recalls Hawking who recently purchased old silver at auction and mentions a family plate with an engraved inscription. The conversation notes the plate as a Hawking family item and hints at a long lineage through the mystery of the inscription.
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