Beavers Quits Prison After Guilty Plea in Post Office Defraud Case
A man who pleaded guilty to defrauding the Post Office Department was sentenced to two years and begins a prison term after a lengthy transport to Washington. The case involved conspiracy and fraud charges. the defendant, once under privilege, faced time and a stint in a state facility. Local and federal authorities coordinated the proceedings with ongoing hearings and anticipated appeals.
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Post-office Department
Darade
Washington
Funeral of W H Bayly Ends Quietly at Home
An abbreviated account notes the funeral for W H Bayly was held with attendees, followed by a modest burial. Family members and neighbors gathered to pay respects as weather and distance limited larger attendance.
Labor to Fight Back at International Summit
The report notes Union leaders and employers clashed over wage and labor policy amid a broad international forum. Key figures included noted presidents, treasurers, and labor chiefs advocating for stronger protections while industries ramp up hiring efforts. The piece highlights ongoing negotiations and the potential impact on workers nationwide.
Vaughn Class Banquet at Calvary Baptist Church
A Sunday school banquet for the Vaughn Class Pengs was held at Calvary Baptist Church on Monday. Members listed include Neal ffot Carrel Dr Greene, Sam Tn Mw Brill, MM Kar, and others with roles in the organization and committee chairs noted.
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Nat Calvary Baptist Church
Peal
de Charlee
Rotary
Mieter SC
Mananartsy EL
Mu ‘ Bod
Aes
Onaulet
Fim
Weiner Ontat
Ferh
Nembesie
Hubbard Religius
le C Muller
Small quake recorded by Weather Bureau near Washington
A brief bulletin notes a small earthquake detected in the afternoon at the Weather Bureau. The event began around 4:14 pm with long period waves and low amplitude, the strongest ground motion near four tenths of an inch per second, chiefly north south. The epicenter appears distant from Washington with moderate intensity.
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Weather
Weather Bureau
Washington
Agriculture Weather Bureau
Weseaton
Usk Saunkry
St Lawrence Valley
Asthe Stabeh
New England
Walleye Amd
Atlantic
Lawes Lake
Arkansse
South Atlantic
Uwa
Wadeelay
Despondent man ends life after arrest and grief
A despondent man, David Pfeffer, aged forty nine, who had been recently arrested for conduct, jumped into a basin and drowned. Police recovered his body and he was taken to the morgue before release to his sister Mrs Greenwell for funeral arrangements.
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David Pfetfer
East Tila
Pfeffer
Tos
Wis
Greenwell
Renda
Dave
Stundeney
Timmat
Imrey
Mire Greenwell
Arcangamienia
Hale and hearty at 91 Capt J D Cathell birthday
Capt Jonathan D Cathell long a resident of Georgetown celebrates his 91st birthday at home on Lat Q Street. He remains active, has memories of governing Georgetown Gunlight Company, and is noted as one of the city’s oldest congregants and a long time member of the Church. He married twice, the first wife passing after sixty one years.
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J D Cathell
Jonathan D
Cathell
Uwan
Thys City
Corgress Street
Daring Banquet Cock Fight and a Fatal Cock Fight At Jamestown Exposition
At the Jamestown Exposition dinner Secretary Gwynn T. Shonherd hosted a lavish event with champagne and a dance by Princess Rajeh. Filipinos performed and a cock fight followed, ending with the death of a bird and a chaotic scene as champagne was poured to cool them. Meanwhile a colored man was shot during a dispute on North Carolina Avenue Northeast and taken to Casualty Hospital. the shooter, Lewis Cook, faced charges as Whitaker Whitman appears as a witness.
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Washington
Norfolk
Gwynn T Shonherd
Uedspostinn Company
Fair Dancer
Cie
Rajeh
Carre
Vigenius Ponleuae
Tsaint Whit
North Carolina Avenue
Lewis Allua Cook
Warren Street
Whitaie
Peecines
Whitaker Tecovers
Hut
Lad Hurt by Sharp Object in Police Court Case
A fourteen year old lad was injured by a sharp object at a precinct station. The unidentified assailant, a colored person, was charged in police court. The incident occurred earlier, and the youth was taken for examination.
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Thadore Hess
Sheth Precinct
May Impeach Browne Prompted by Gal Braith Matter
National Commander Browne faces potential impeachment as branches prepare to testify in the Gal Braith case. Conference ends with a cautious decision to act, signaling possible federal or interbranch intervention if needed.
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Galbraith
Battle Over Theodore Roosevelt Garrison In New York
The Siasvington Post reports a turbulent Army and Navy Union meeting at GAR Hall. Charges against National Commander Browne are debated as garrisons dispute recognition of Galbraith as department commander. Proceedings touch on charter revocation, signatures, and possible impeachments with pending actions by Barry Garrizon and others affecting department leadership.
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Siasvington Post
New York
A Flarce
Roosevelt Garton
Army and Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
Gan Galbraith
Browne
Cottmender Browne
Tor Aigner
Si R Galbraith
Washington
Fixed
Lem Tugitt
Justice of the Peace
Lie
Tomis
Omcal
Theodore Rooseelt Garrizon
Otter
Ste Sent
ceWvnse
Dames
Alton
Cacrington
George Drew
Army and Navy Union
Uhlan
Barry Garrivon
Garrizon
Galbraith
Theodore Ronsevelt
Enret Porter Garrison
Wren
Jamestown Exposition Directors Adopt Social Committee Plan
Washington Post telegraph from Jamestown shows directors debating control powers amid Burr opposition. A compromise committee on commissions is named to manage social functions and liaison with guests, with final authority pending director general approval.
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Phat
Garnett
J WooMeartick
Gordon Cumming
Jeane
Nie Brooks Jelmster
Priddy
Pol Harrington
Fred D Geant
Tin Board of
Qirvetars
Prince of Qmitters
Annectet
vM@ubtt
Veremmuery Amt Sovial
Jumcatown Expoartion Company
Straw vote by post offices tests presidential winds
A rough straw poll from post offices shows Roosevelt leading with fourteen mentions, Taft six, Hughes six, La Follette six, Cortelyou two, and others tallying small counts. The roll includes Idaho and a Pacific Coast trip noted, with La Follette keeping pace as the campaign moves westward.
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Stassuren
Uruur
Wevanten
Rooreelt
Inirbanks
Taft
Cannon
Hughes
Toraker
la Follette
Cortelyeur
Taft Ecorud
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Wieconain
Doctor’s Coffee-Free Cure With Postum Gains Fans
An Ohio physician once harmed by coffee advised a patient to quit coffee and use Postum Food Coffee. The patient reports improved sleep, clearer skin, and better nervous health after the switch. Other friends share similar heart and stomach improvements, claiming Postum’s benefits outweigh initial doubts.
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Ohio
Iran
Tam
Theresa Renwon
Wellville
Milk Price Raise Postponed At Local Meeting
A Tuesday night meeting at Minty Street NW formed a six-member Milk Dealers Committee to consult with producers on a proposed price rise. The panel, including J T Baver and F J Bosta, will report next meeting in October, while prices stay at 13 cents wholesale and 5 cents a quart retail for now. Albert Runje opposed the hike, warning two thirds of dealers could fail within six months and a flood of milk could follow if prices rise.
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S$ Minty Street
JT Baver
J Bosta
Horner
Simpson Howard Chrifith
Jon Caste
George B
Farquhar
Bevakage
Wu Ting Tang Reappointed Chinese Minister in Washington
Wu Ting Tang chosen again as Chinese minister to the United States. Washington diplomats discuss whether he will curb his provocative style or repeat prior public criticisms of American policy. Officials recall his past blunt remarks and admire his audacity while wary of renewed friction.
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Peking
Uns
Wu Ting Tang
Washington
Mr Wu
Vishora
Tate
Chentung Liang Cheng Ay Jia Suc
Wu Thi
Columbia Hospital Gains Record Year in 1907 Report
The forty first annual report of Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-In Anylum shows 1300 total treated, 266 births, 203 white and 221 colored, 3474 dispensary visitors, 3021 prescriptions, and 68 surgical operations. Indebtedness reduced to 51145.56 by June 30 1907 due to strong medical management.
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Columbia Hospital For Women
Vlew
Tte
Columbia Sports
Man Confesses Thefts To Support Brother At School
James W. Tierney a 29 year old letter carrier from Ward Place NW was arrested at the post office building after confessing to stealing rings and jewelry from packages addressed to local jewelers. He cited expenses for his younger brother and his mother as the motive and said he wanted his brother kept in school. He had worked at the city post office for five years and was described as trustworthy before the confession.
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Nevers
United States
James W. Tierney
Ward Place
Northwest
Tierney
Oser
Baur and
Cornwell
Punt
Estabishment
Capt Boardman
Idlen
Baus
Inter
Matt
Te Prusher
City Post
Post Office
Special Sale of Sheets and Pillow Cases
Extraordinary values on all sizes of sheets including single, three quarter, double bed. Pillow cases are regulation size, hand torn and hemmed. Sale prices feature double sheets one dollar, extra long and regular lengths in various sizes, with pillow cases in multiple dimensions.
Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid After Tragic Statement
Misaellie Horn aged twenty five swallowed carbolic acid in front of her Rome Street home in Northwest. Miss Horn, who recently moved to Washington with her parents, was saved by friends and doctors at Emergency Hospital. George Crean of Massachusetts Avenue NW and Miss Virgle Keyes were present. Miss Keyes knocked the bottle away as Horn attempted to drink, and Crean collapsed as the incident occurred. Authorities offered no comment on the affair as details remain unclear.
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Misaellie Horn
Rome
Ife
Mian Horn
Warsington
Twelfth Street
Gatreets
Ali
Zoet
George
Crean
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
Virgle Keyes
Rama Cafe
Mia Hern
Mat Crean
Miss Hern
Miss Keyes
Bhawan
Ziven
The Leader of Fashion Am Tsung by Valvsko Surratt
A review notes the opening night success of the show with strong performances from the company. The piece highlights several acts and stars including Hopkin Mabelle Courtnes Mabel and Peggy Ten Trealee, praising the lively entertainment despite some weaker numbers not translating to New York audiences. The overall event is described as a credit to the performers and production team.
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Ivy
Hora Joy
Punch Hardy
Fashion Am Tsung
Valvsko Surratt
Te Torn Wills
Vclider May
Hopkin
Mabelle Courtnes
Mabel Giv
Peggy
Weber
Patos Gace
Hwlds
New York
Audien
Weber Opens the Belasco Jam a Mixed Reception for New Musical Oddity
The Belasco premiere of Joe Weber’s new show drew enthusiastic but cautious crowds. Cast features Walter Eatfeloteh and Isidore Nowenstein with notable turns by Tom Lewin and Amelia Tone. costumes praised while several songs felt less catchy, yet some numbers and a toe cab dance encore impressed the audience.
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Joe Webst
Belasco Theater
Washington
Weber
Hur
Healy
Ion
Walter
Michael Eatfeloteh
Nosenstein
Charies Burkhardt
Isidore Nowenstein
Tom Lewin
Johnny Jones
Washington Deccy
Brower
Lewis
Wiltii Gould
Punch Hardy
Pocket picked at Mount Vernon station in crowded queue
Albert Avrex reported a pickpocket took his wallet containing about 100 dollars while waiting at Mount Vernon station near Penneylvania Avenue and Twelfth Street. He offered 510 reward for the thief and capture of the suspect as detectives renewed efforts to locate the offender.
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Albert Avrex
Aarmandie
Mount Vernon
Penneylvania Xvenue
Twelfth Street
Rother
Capt Heardman
Pera
Cotton consumption and stock figures for year ending August 3
The report shows 26 running bales of cotton consumed year to date, versus 49,205.90 last year and 198,702 bales consumed versus 490,941 for the prior year. Manufacturer stock at year end stands at 9,962.9 bales, up from 5,712 last year. Active cotton spindles number 2,624.40, up from 2,600.86. The figures cover all establishments using raw cotton, including limited mixed fiber operations. Foreign cotton accounts for part of the totals.
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Oucuu
Lekent
Amerean
Iire
Immigrant Greek Boys Targeted for Exploitation
Officials launched an immigration campaign to stop the trafficking of Greek boys forced into bootblacking and candy stores. The Bureau has found many Greeks across the country using false relationships to justify claimed guardianship while keeping the youths in near slavery.
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Laportetuo
Bureau of Immigration
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Ibe
Tae
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Vaughn
Calvary ‘Baptist Church
Spapleahe
Geta
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Hale and Hearty
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Monre & Hill
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Berkeley
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Peter Grogan
Seventh St
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Spertauly
Droop’s Music House
Bielhnay
Penns. Ave
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Tandie Hicklave
Gistascy
Canela Dogeat Circle
Wwe Stodait Boon
Uneeda Biscuit
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Warner
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