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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1907

Page

17

Plan Freight Special Pleas to Boost Local Trade Schemes

A Chamber of Commerce committee approves a plan to increase local trade and create a new business district near Union Station. The meeting discusses demurrage charges, endorsements for a wholesale train route, and potential impacts on carriers, with lawyers for the Baltimore and Ohio service outlining actions and liabilities.

Chamber of Commerce Union Station Beren Cspyonl Washington Waviesale Pocarnere Sueet Dat Uly Rete Stuart Ero WR. Robinson Adstun A. T. Gard Haltimore Mind Servics Company Dare Eliies

Local Death Notices Highlight September Rites at Cemetery

Fragmentary obituary notes list individuals including HK and Walneaden mare GHORG Ik mtras with references to a Wednesday service, a Thursday date, and a Saturday resale mention at Alt. Names and details are garbled, but imply burial or memorial actions at a community cemetery and nearby events.

Walneaden Mare Ghorg Ik Mtras Hohn Grimes

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Names List

A fragmented trade notice lists multiple funeral directors and embalmers including Thos S Nalley & Son, W R Speare, Frank A Harvey’s Sons, George P Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, and others with addresses in Washington DC areas. The item compiles company names and street references without cohesive narrative.

R. Nalley & Son Embalmir Ar Sergeon Successo Euralser Fey Nutarast Ambalwara Charel Oa Prarala Teleabenm Norte W. R. Speare F Street N. W Everes Atistiy Claey Frank A WM. H. Sardo & CO Pocnem LL Phapal George P. Zurhorst

Republican State Convention Nears Nomination in New Jersey

Delegates gathered in Trenton as the Republican State committee debated platform planks and chose a chair for the convention. Rumors favor Justice J. Franklin Fort of Essex County as the gubernatorial nominee with a platform to be set by committee before the event.

Jersey Trenton N. 5 Finde Stokes United States Kean Brigea Jon W. Griges Committee of Seven Colby-Fagan People Ett Lst McLock J. Franklin Fort Kesix County

Wafts Kisses From Girder and Court Liberty Granted

Police arrested Mattias Bollefeld, an ironworker, on suspicion of burglary after he dangled from a fifth floor window of St. Januarius School in East 84th Street. Detectives found no intruder, Bollefeld confessed to kissing a passerby atop the ledge and claimed he was waiting for a new job. The Jefferson Market Court discharged him after he explained the incident and his intended move to the Hadena River tunnel project.

Washington New York St. Janatius School East Eighty-fourth Street Adasen Mathew Bellefield Jovelura Bweile Graney East Eighty-eighth Street Garth Dellenela Hangleg Magatrate Breen Jefferson Market Court Mattarw Bollefeld Hadena River Magistraty

Associated Press Meet Adopts Strike Course at Waldorf Astoria

The annual Associated Press meeting at the Waldorf Astoria adopted a resolution approving officers handling of telegraph operator strikes. Directors with expired terms were reappointed or confirmed, including Barr, Knapp, Howell, and Ke Ye ming, among others, with attendees and proxies noted.

York Prema Wan Waldorf-Astoria Wpottm Apri Albert J. Barr Pittsburg Charteau Knapp St Louis Republic Frank J Chicago Record Werald Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution M. i. Ke Yming San Francisco Chronicle

List of Local Residents and Ages in Ward Community

Reported up to September 18 lists residents and ages including Charles G. Winship 21, Lyle Board 4 years, Margaret J. Hegkin at a hospital 7 years, Ivy City 45, Georgeuawn University contributor 44 years, Walter Morrison 7 years, John W. Coats 33, Josephion Jones 114 Cushing Place, and others in Brightwood, Fogon, and surrounding areas.

Toll le Eloy Charles G. Winship Say Lelaw Wome Lyle "T. Board Margaret J. Hegkin Ailley Hospital Lous Szvichimal Caplioavé Ivy City Williem Ketlogg Heapt Ineans John Muconmall Yaare Raevanl A Magruder Georgeuawn Udveralty Tonpitn Filin Long Tageam Brightwood Walter Morrison Eure John W

Plan for permanent court of arbitration fails at Hague

The Hague September meeting failed to agree on selection of judges for a permanent arbitration court. American delegate Joseph H Choate urged election by governments but was defeated 4 to 3. Britain and others backed a plan leaving judges unnamed while urging governments to solve the issue. Italy and Argentina signed a general arbitration treaty to submit disputes to arbitration. Senator Piermontal named Italian member of the permanent court in The Hague.

Joseph H. Choate Italy Signa Hague Court of Allleration Barbosa Grae Pasa Edward Fry Great Britain Choate America United States Cnust Senor Esteva Mexico Permanent Court of Arbitration Associated Press Baron Marschall von Bieberstein Germany I¢ Ia County Turnlette Soene Peno Argentina Leopold Congo Rome Pleramtéal Count Nigri Aa Permanent Arbitration Court

Widower Liberal MP Alfred H Scott Marries Mrs Lewis

Alfred Henry Scott, Liberal member for Ashton under Lyne, wed Mrs Katherine Dun can Lewis of Kentucky at Westminster registry. Bride, recently recovering from bronchitis, and Mr Scott held a private ceremony followed by a reception at the Cecil Hotel.

Alfred H. Scott Lewis Kentucky London Katherine Duncan Lewis Blanton Duncan Westminster Alfred Henry Scott House of Commons Ashton-Under- Lyne Scott

106 Dead in Ship Fire Aboard Tafoo Maru

The Japanese steamer Tafoo Maru is burning three miles off Chingkiang on the Yangtze, forty five miles from Nanjin. Many passengers and crew are killed or missing. about 100 lives are reported lost. The ship, 1758 tons, was built in Japan and belongs to Osaka Shonen Tabushiki Co Ltd.

Ahonghai Chingkiang Yangtze Nanjin Bolt Japan Ogaka Shonen Tabuahiki Company Osake

Extradition Trouble Over Murder Case Ends Seen

Victoria dispatch reports a tense extradition dispute after W H Adeell, arrested at Chefoo, is taken aboard the US steamship Galveston for the murder of American Gertrude Dayton at a Hong Kong hotel. The body was hidden in a trunk then shipped on the Monteagle. Britain seeks extradition of the man accused, while the United States resists.

Victoria British Columbia Ariisen W. H. Adeell Chefon United States Galveston Gertrude Dayton Hongkong Triak United Chefoo

Taylor May Succeed Barr in Exposition Role

Norfolk Va Sept 18 The resignation of James M Herr as director general of the Jastes town Exposition will be accepted and Col Walter H Taylor president of the Marine Bank is expected to be elected successor The board has not yet submitted Barrs resignation pending Tylors decision to accept The head of Norfolk financial circles Taylor has been a leading director in the Norfolk and Western Railway and is well connected with eastern men of affairs.

Sperial Washington Free Morrow Elmont Col. Taylor Norfolk Bouth Segarioun Norfolk and Bailnyston Min United States

Paper duty repeal urged by publishers at Waldorf

The American Newspaper Publishers Association at the Waldorf Astoria urged repeal of the duty on printing paper and wood pulp. They asked the President and the Justice Department to view price-raising conspiracies as restraint of trade. They pledged legal assistance to any government prosecutions.

Washington Peat New York Hesolutiona Wade Publialers’ Association Waldorf-Astoria Cpar

Abdul Aziz's Army Grows in Morocco Plot Reported

Advices from Fez confirm Sultan Abdul Aziz has begun amassing 5 000 troops near Rabat with adhesion from the Bon Hassan region lifting his force to 15 000. Rabat splits between rival factions while Mogador's governor backs Sultan Mulai Majd. A plot against Abdul Aziz is uncovered led by a Moor at court named Beni Daoud. European properties at Mogador and Casablanca area face seizure as the case tests loyalties amid peace talks.

Tangier Advieca Fea Abdul-Aziz Rabat Mogador Mulal Majd Gabbas Sultan Abdul-Aziz Fez Abdul- Aqia Mussulmans Tita Beni Daoud Mulal Hafid Mulal Paria Casablanca France Algeciran Canablanca

Robbers Kill Bank Cashier in Broad Daylight

In Montreux Switashani Rept 1&-Two Rupsians attempted a daytime bank robbery. They entered the Loop Bank, shot and killed the cashier, looted the cash box, and fled. Four pursuers were wounded before the robbers were captured by a crowd and police.

Montreux Loop Bank

Model Lena Francie Plans Suit Over Kidnap Ride

Lena Francie an artist's model alleges she and friend Anna Melyen were abducted by Oliver Wendell Berner aboard the yacht Mariquita after a night at sea. She says they were taken from Newport to New Haven and New London before police rescued her at Newport, and vows criminal and civil action against Barnes once a warrant is obtained.

Washington New York Lena Francie Oliver Wendell Berner Newport Haly Misa Francis Anna Melyen Barnes Francis Glen Cove New Rochelle Hotel New Haven New London Gnally

Death of Alvah W. Trowbridge New York Financier

Alvah W. Trowbridge former president of the American Bankers Association died at his Hackensack New Jersey home. He long served the National Bank of North America and the Registration Trust Company of which he was a founder and president, and he helped establish the Trust Company of America noted in this obituary.

New York American Bankers’ Association Alvah W. Trow. Widge Hackernsck N. J National Bank of North America The Registration Trust Company Weene Trust Company of America

Debts and motive in Chicago murder trial

The opening defense and state statements frame the case of Wank J. Constantine charged with the murder of Loulee Gentry. The state alleges Constantine borrowed money, caused a dispute, and murdered Mrs. Gentry after a threat to use a razor, while the defense contends the death was the victim’s own action. Witnesses recall Constantine fleeing, a roomer's testimony of hostility, and related financial dealings unfolding in the Gentry apartment.

Chicago Wank J. Constantine Loulee ‘Gentry Holtend Constantine Gentry New York Constantin Stantine Natalby Scott Cantwell Scot

Lake steamers collide in Lime Kiln Crossing mishap

Detroit N near drowning as the steamer Lycoming towing two schooners and the Isabella J Hoyce with one schooner in tow collide in Lime Kiln Crossing. Both vessels suffer damage but avoid sinking. other schooners steer to banks to prevent a worse crash. Channel remains navigable despite vessels aground.

Detroit Mich Lycoming Isabella J. Hoyce Troyce Buffalo Boyce Trowcliff Boyes Ironcliff

Warrant arrest of millionaires tied to Idaho frauds

Sept 18 Boise reports a warrant for Summer soon end James L Barber of Hall Claire Wik and Horace E Rand of Burlington Indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government The men, linked with Senator Borah and others, will be brought to face charges in short order Eau Claire Wis G Moon and J G Barber wealthy Eau Claire financiers linked to Idaho land frauds deny knowledge of western operations once led by ex Gov Steanenberg et al

Boise Idaho James L. Barber Hall Claire Wik Th Barber Lumber Company Horace 8. Rand Burlington Conc Borah Eau Claire Wis G. Moon J. G. Barber Wisconsin West Steanenberg Yanho

Movements of Ocean Steamers and Incoming Arrivals

Shipping news lists numerous vessels sailing and arriving with routes from Hamburg Bremen Le Havre Antwerp and Cherbourg to New York and Boston. Several liners including Princesse Irene Tremanus and Rapion plus Citta di Messina and Yaverpool Carmania are noted with possible dock times and destinations such as New York and Newark.

Wow Yor -Octanie Bouthentta Motiers Libs Hotlerdwo Bt. Laurent Havre Pennsilveng

Real Mrs Klimovicz Found Amid Footwear Remark

Chicago report on Miss Tillie Tolan identity dispute tied to Miss Tillie Tolan and Mrs Klimovicz with a boast about fitting both feet in a single shoe. Mothers identify Tolan as their daughter. Klimovicz seeks proof amid court absence of Klimovicz identification.

Tillie Tolan Chicago Kilmoviez Mina Tolan Mxs Nikenesa Miss Toten CWO Mex Kemovice Elgin Tolan

Two Brothers Killed in Woods Near Limentone

County authorities investigate a hunting tragedy in which Guy and Oscar Downing were killed by Guy Tarvis after an alleged quarrel in the woods near Limentone We. Tarvis is in custody and his cousin, a witness, is being held for questioning.

Limentone Guy Oscar Downing Agar Sitters Cindren Guy Tarvis Tarvis Ad

Indictment Tags Railroads Over Passed Passes in State

Mississippi grand jury returns true bill against Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley lines for alleged failure to file statements of passed passes. Indictment covers intrastate and interstate railroads, detailing issued passes and recipients as required by law.

Mississippi Ilionis Central Yazoo and Missimpippi Valley

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