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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
35
Chamber of Commerce committee approves scheme to boost local trade with a new business district near Union Station. Discussion covers demurrage charges, warehouse approvals, and endorsements for a wholesale train operation, amid debate on costs and impact on existing routes. Local officials and attorneys discuss legal actions and service terms.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions deaths including HK and Grimes, with references to a cemetery service and a couple of dates. The text is jumbled with many unreadable segments, but it suggests local obituaries or notices with burial details and days of the week.
A listing of funeral directors and embalming firms in Washington DC includes Thos R Nalley and Son, W R Speare, Frank A and Wm H Sardo & Co, George P Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, and Harvey's Sons. The ad notes undertakers at multiple addresses including 940 F Street N W and 106 Fourteenth Street NW, indicating a crowded local market.
At Trenton on September 1 the Republican State committee moved toward a nominating platform for governor with a hearing on proposed planks including direct primaries US Senators Kean Brice and Gov Stokes hosted receptions. Justice J Franklin Fort of Essex County is seen as the likely gubernatorial nominee after discussions and committee actions.
In New York a man named Matt Bellefield was arrested on suspicion of burglary after a dramatic scene at St. Janatius School on East Eighty-fourth Street. A Swede, Det. Graney, found him hanging by an iron beam a dozen feet from a window, kissing a frightened girl. Bellefield claimed he was an ironworker awaiting a Hadena River tunnel job and said he intended to tell the girl he loved her. He was discharged by Magistrate Breen.
The Associated Press held its annual meeting at the Waldorf Astoria with attendees counted around 0 and many represented by proxy. The date moved from the third Wednesday in September to the third Tuesday in April, a resolution approving officers’ conduct during the telegraph operators strike was adopted, and several directors including Albert J. Barr Pittsburg Pont and Charteau Knapp St Louis Republic were reappointed or confirmed along with numerous other named members from major papers across the country.
A garbled OCR passage lists names and ages linked to locations and institutions in the area. Entries include Charles G. Winship age 21 and Margaret J. Hegkin at a hospital, plus several addresses such as 23K Street NW and 114 Cushing Place, with scattered ages and roles.
The Hague report details the failed effort to elect judges to the proposed permanent court of arbitration. American delegate Choate argued for direct government votes for judges, but the plan was defeated 4 to 3. Britain’s Fry offered a compromise to proceed with the court’s organization and postpone judge elections. Italy’s delegation signed a broad arbitration treaty with Argentina, while Belgium’s opposition to obligatory arbitration drew comment from King Leopold.
Alfred H. Scott Liberal MP for Ashton Under Lyne wed Katherine Dun Can Lewis of Kentucky at a Westminster registry office. The bride just recovered from bronchitis and the ceremony was private. A reception followed at the Hotel Cecil where the couple first met. Mrs Scott is reported to be wealthy and to align with her husband’s political work.
The Japanese steamer Tafoo Maru burns three miles from Chingkiang on the Yangtze, near Nanjin. Many passengers and crew are missing with the loss of life estimated around 100. The Tafoo Maru, 1758 tons, was built in Japan for Ogaka Shonen Tabuahiki Co. of Osaka.
W H Adeell, arrested at Chefoo and taken aboard the United States steamship Galveston, is wanted for the murder of Gertrude Dayton in a Hongkong hotel. The body was placed in a trunk and sent to sea on the Monteagle. British authorities seek his extradition while the U S government resists, directing Chefoo to proceed.
Norfolk Va Sept 18 The resignation of James M Herr as director general of the Jatestown Exposition will be accepted and Col Walter H Taylor president of the Marine Bank is expected to be elected as his successor The board committee has not yet submitted Herrs resignation to the board pending Taylor decision City and state financial leaders anticipate his acceptance and a committee meeting will be held after his decision Col Taylor has long been a leading financier and director in Norfolk and Western and holds strong ties with eastern business circles
Washington Sept 13 The American Newspaper Publishers Association adopted resolutions calling for repeal of the duty on printing paper and wood pulp and urging the President and Department of Justice to address a perceived conspiracy to restrain trade. They pledged legal aid to the government against prosecutions. White paper prices have surged, threatening newspaper viability.
Report from Fez confirms Sultan Abdul-Aziz mobilized about 5,000 men toward Rabat with adhesions bringing total to 15,000. Rival factions split Rabat while Mogador’s governor backs Sultan Mulal Majd. A court insider, Beni Daoud, allegedly heads a plot against Abdul-Aziz and European property in Mogador has been seized. Paris notes Casablanca peace talks yield French intent to repatriate most troops, keeping a small force to police Casablanca with Spanish aid.
Four pursuers were wounded as bandits attempted a daytime robbery at the Loop Bank in Montreux Switashani Rept. One and two Rupsians reportedly fled, but were captured after the attackers fired on bystanders and a crowd helped chase them.
Lena Francie, an art model, says she and her friend Anna Melyen were abducted by Barnes aboard the yacht Mariquita after being taken from Newport. They plan to sue Barnes in criminal and civil court, detailing a voyage from New York to Glen Cove, New Rochelle, Oyster Bay, New Haven, and Newport with alleged assaults and forced detainment before rescue by police.
Alvah W. Trowbridge, once president of the American Bankers Association, died at his Hackensack home in New Jersey. A longtime figure in finance, he led the National Bank of North America and the Registration Trust Company, and helped found the Trust Company of America.
In Chicago the trial of Wank J. Constantine opens with defense arguing death by own hand and the state alleging he murdered Mrs Loulee Gentry over borrowed money. Witnesses describe Constantine fleeing, threats toward Mrs Gentry, and testimonies from neighbors and associates on the day of the death.
In Detroit Michigan last night a collision between the steamer Lycoming towing two schooners Buffalo and Sweetheart and the steamer Isabella J Hoyce with one schooner in tow severely damaged the Troyce and narrowly escaped sinking. Both vessels avoided sinking and the channel remained navigable despite some vessels running aground.
Sept 18 Boise reports a warrant issued for the arrest of Summer soon end James L Barber of Hall Claire Wik millionaire officer of Barber Lumber Company and Horace Rand of Burlington Indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government They were linked with Senator Borah and others They will be brought to Eau Claire Wis to answer charges Moon G Barber of Eau Claire Indicted in Idaho land frauds are among Wisconsin's wealthiest fur factory men They claim no knowledge of western operations led by former Gov Steanenberg of Yanho
Shipping news reports numerous transatlantic departures and incoming liners. Vessels include Wow Yor Octanie from Southhentta, Motier from Libs and Hotlerdwo, Prinses Irene, Citta di Messina, Yaverpool Carmania, and others bound for New York Cherbourg and Southampton. Several ships, such as Geutchland and Browbea La Sarole, are noted as docking around Thursday or Friday with expected times, while lines from Hamburg Bremen and Naples list connections to New York and other ports.
In Chicago a sensational identity dispute unfolds as Tillie Tolan is claimed by John Klimovicz as his wife, while Mrs Klimovicz and Mary Zimatis of Grand Rapids contest the match. A remark about fitting both feet in one shoe triggers a court-driven identity confusion and a dramatic reveal.
County authorities probe the shooting of two brothers Guy and Oscar Downing during a ridges hunt near Limentone We. Guy Tarvis, seventeen, is in custody amid allegations he killed the two companions with a double barrel shotgun after a quarrel. Tarvis fled to a nearby town. his fifteen year old cousin is held as a witness.
Mississippi grand jury reports true bill against Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley for alleged failure to file required statements. Indicts all railroads in the state for improper passes issued and recipients, detailing numbers and names where law directs.
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