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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
34
Members gathered at St Paul's Church to adopt a resolution of regret on the death of Gen Clay, a National Council member. Delegates announced plans for the funeral and continued convention sessions with attendance drawn from international delegates.
A legal plea yesterday challenged the release of Mrs Morrow from St Elizabeth Asylum. The court noted no authority could grant discharge, as Superintendent White had no controlling power. Advocates prepared to file continued proceedings and seek restitution.
The funeral was held in Washington for A G M Prevost who died after a period of declining health. He served in the Foreign Service and the State Department and is survived by family. In a related civil suit, Willem McCuen was ordered to pay costs and alimony in a divorce case as testimony proceeds.
Chief Heit of the fire department lists officials and readers for the thirty fourth annual convention in this city Cctnter and toll Cile TV Hangs of Jacksons Ile Fla Fire Marshall Herbert Heston of Philadelphia Chief G A Wallace of Cleveland Chief Inspector Hen ley of St Louis BOS Me Connell of Buffalo GC EI Swingles of St Louis Mo Secretary Merci Satiinal Fire Protection Association Chicago Chief J R Canter bury of Minneapolis and Dr C B Robinson District veterinarian Guests include wives trip to Cabin John Bridge. entertainment at Arlington and Fort Myer. subscriptions total nearly 95 dollars noted with upcoming goal of 2000 dollars for a good time.
Prof Montgomery of Toronto concludes mound builders ranged as far north as 110 miles above the border after three months in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. He says the mound builders were related to cliff dwellers of New Mexico and Arizona and to the Aztecs of Mexico.
A three year old boy died at St Agnes Hospital from drinking whisky at his home on Mercer Street. The incident occurred yesterday when the child found a bottle and drank a glassful. Parents were unaware of the danger until the child collapsed and was hospitalized.
Bankers gathering in Atlantic City for the thirty third annual American Bankers Association conference open tomorrow. Delegates from Northwest and South expected. about 400 attendees. A special committee seeks a uniform bill of lading to protect banks and buyers, with a formal hearing by the Interstate Commerce Commission October 1. Losses cited range from 100 to 40,000 dollars tied to bills of lading on crops and other consignments.
Rockefeller and John D Archbold of Standard Oil were accepted by the United States Circuit Court as sureties on the bond for the suspension pending the appeal of Standard Oil Company of Indiana from Judge Landis. The bonds total 96 000 010 with one bond covering the Blancard property in Indiana and another covering holdings outside of Whiting.
Delegates at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church pressed for more ministers as several charges remain unfilled. President Doermann warned of fed pulpits and urged churches to sponsor at least one candidate for the ministry while the synod discussed education and mission work and prepared for the Joint Synod next year.
A 104 year old Navy veteran, Sailor Bitar, marked his birthday at the Naval Home on Grays Ferry Road with a banquet. Friends from the old Navy celebrated as grog and tobacco were enjoyed, with flags on his chair and cheers from comrades. Born in Baltimore on September 2, he served nearly every country in the globe aboard the Constitution and other ships before joining the Naval Home in 1866, where he has stayed ever since and remains devoted to the Constitution and naval ideals.
A sprawling OCR fragment lists numerous names, places, and organizations, including Willard, Metropolitan, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Chicago references, alongside scattered personal names and titles. The garbled text resembles a roster or directory, with many misread spellings and stray fragments making coherent details elusive.
Special to The Washington Post reports that in Brooklyn Justice Abbott heard arguments on confirming a commission report on Vanderbilt said to involve Mrs Pepper Vanderbilt. The case centers on alleged incompetence of Vanderbilt and questions of conduct and evidence cited by witnesses. The court postponed ruling until Friday to receive additional papers.
Viscount Herdwicke of Ireland plans marriage to Miss Elizabeth Thomas of Bay City amid ballooning exploits. She has ascended with royals and aero club figures, noting heights up to 1600 feet and flights across Europe. The couple anticipates balloon races in St Louis with Thomas riding in competing air ships.
A deal to erect a major roller skating rink on the Halls of the Ancients property between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets NW is under consideration. John Young interests, via Youngs Hotel and Youngs ter in Arande City, spoke with A Golden Donaldson who manages the property for the syndicate that bought from Stone & Fairfax and Marty Wardman last summer. The sale, at about 4173000 for the 180 by tality foot site, closed portion not yet completed.
Weather dampened morale as students and parents delayed outings. despite high school enrollments meeting expectations the graded schools lagged, with weather and illness fears reducing attendance. Officials anticipate about four thousand additional children entering by week’s end, and twenty committee members from the Normal School plan to teach by January. Chancellor Williams reviewed the examination process for supervising principals of colored schools, convening with colored examiners Misses Rigen and Mattingly, and pledged thorough inquiry while denying any proven misconduct.
London based Dr G Cooke Adams reports two years of research showing cancer deaths rise with foreign born populations in Chicago. He cites high cancer death rates among foreign born residents versus Chicago natives and ties increases to consumption of animal products, urging dietary considerations.
The Schofield Company, a Philadelphia based engineering contractor, files for bankruptcy after creditors Lesley & Twinkl Company RA Delvin A Smith and Joseph W Wilson through Wilson & Crawford petition in New York. The firm reports $600,000 in contracts on hand and assets over 70,000, with $10,000 capital stock but extensive business activity.
The article chronicles society intrigue around McKee’s divorce case and alimony, detailing Mrs McKee’s crush on him, rumored large payments, and the ensuing family wealth tensions. It also covers the Burhe Roche circle, Lady Cooper’s retreat, and Newport aristocratic high society, including fashion notes and European trips by Gould and family, with references to Bar Harbor, London, and Paris gatherings.
Atlanta man forty five or fifty five years old, once a soldier in the German Empire service, died in his room today. An emptied bottle of glychaine lay nearby. Officials believe the death was self-inflicted due to despondency amid divorce proceedings brought by his wife. During his German army service he received two medals from Emperor William.
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