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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1907
Page
18
Report notes debate over tightened stock legislation to curb conspiracies and unfair price agreements. Mentions national federation discussions in Chicago, proposed stock issue supervision, and a plan to standardize bank note designs. Includes references to convention leaders and forthcoming executive council actions.
Obituary notes the death of Derh i F Appleby at age seventy near Appleby Wisconsin. It records his early schooling, attendance at Lafayette College and Georgetown, and membership in Masonic and Royal Arch orders. Mentions his Army service and that funeral services will be held at West Street Presbyterian Church with later burial arrangements by George Whiting.
The Inland Waterways Commission began its river voyage shortly after a St Paul banquet. Attendees included prominent business leaders and local officials. Participants from the Commercial Club and other groups gathered in the main room, with speakers and a reception following the event. The program featured remarks by public figures and plans for the river journey and related civic activities.
The report notes a scene of disorder with a reference to a bar or restaurant area. It mentions a woman named Lary and a man perceived to be involved in a dispute or altercation. The text discusses conditions being worse than estimated and implies a broader conflict or wrongdoing.
A distressed statement from Laignton, a government printing office employee, offers 825 for information to locate his 14 year old stepson Drake Hfortor who vanished after leaving the city. He appealed to Capt Toardman for police aid, noting Drake is a student at St Fat Hens 7 Street Slam ter ge Uy, with relatives in Charlottovitin Va.
Margaret L Bowers wife of CV Bowers of Mineral City Ohio, star of Broadway After Dark, was found dead in her room at the Regent Hotel. Police and coroner investigate possible natural causes. husband notified, body held at morgue.
In Little Falls Minnesota a mother gave birth to twins a boy and girl with a combined weight of seventy pounds. This is the fourth set of twins for the couple in twelve years producing twelve children eight living. The mother, Ellinge Ma, 43, has never been ill. The father, a paper maker, admires President Roosevelt. The twin boy will be named Theodore in honor of the President.
Clarence Rumsey was found guilty of second degree murder for killing his elderly father Warren Rumsey at their Tioga home on February 12. The jury deliberated after evidence showed the body was hidden in the snow and Rumsey attempted to disguise the event with two inconsistent statements.
Signal Corps ballooning drill reports difficulty releasing a giant gas bag from its moorings at Twelfth and WMatreete. Capt Chandler and McCoy guide the craft as wind and temperature favor ascent to 800 feet, then land guidance allows return trip across Maryland fields.
Mrs M R Mathers, 45, of 27 Harrison Street Anacostia, was struck near Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday afternoon at 2 20 by a street car as she crossed tracks. Her skull was fractured and the car she rode in was demolished. Doctors at Emergency Hospital reported her injuries may not prove fatal.
Joseph Maloney, about 26, of Washington, left Pittsburgh to seek work as a machinist. He refused Pittsburg strikes and headed to California, was struck and killed by a train near Canton, Ohio. Details are unclear. his father in Washington was notified and efforts to recover the body have been unsettled. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
Seven week old ANce Flynn, daughter of Jonny Plynn, lives at 12 street northeast. A frightened horse collided with a lumber wagon at Eleventh and Gateeeta, veered onto a curb, and pitched the baby carriage, injuring the infant’s head but sparing life. The accident occurred around 12:10 yesterday afternoon. the child was treated at Casualty Hospital.
Rev W P Ferguson resigns from the Nebraska Methodist Conference after a heated debate as church officials say the minister cannot receive a fair trial. He claims jealous motive and seeks withdrawal from the ministry. Mrs Crom, his boarder, testifies she fell victim to alleged mesmeric acts and denies the charges, citing alleged false accusations tied to his intended marriage to a wealthy widow.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew held a four session convention in Continental Hall Washington with 2000 delegates. Prominent clergy including the Bishop of London spoke at devotional services and a grand open air meeting was planned at Mount St Albans. The event featured sermons, confirmations, and preparations for an international conference in England next year.
Grand Lodge of Colored 644 Fellows to lay the cornerstone at St Johnu Bantixt Church Arlington Va. Ceremony led by Terand Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows of DC with Capt W iC Gray and Capt George T Beason commanding. Remarks by W L Houston and ex grand masters. Weather forecast mentions ceremonial weather constraints and regional conditions.
Readers are told of dedication plans for Raleigh House and a Jamestown memorial event. The notice mentions a concert by the Marine Band under Director Santelmanp at the White House, later linked to October ceremonies and changes to a march date to accommodate attendees. Additional references name Daughters of the Interpenants and American Revolution supporters, with officers including Mrs Dousid McLean listed.
A thirty year old fisherman fell into the Chesaparke and Onto Canal near the Georgetown Boat wharves early morning and drowned. Boatmen Jerome Mase Edward King and John the sadamade tried to reach him. The coroner's certificate cites accidental death. Cape Boardman was informed of missing men John H Bush Otto O Hopper and Jack Darwin aboard the Dolphin at the Washington Navy Yard, with police furnished with identifications and a liberal reward offered for their apprehension.
A Chicago dispatch reports Harriman allies claim a majority of Illinois Central Railroad stock through proxies and stock holdings, but critics say Harriman does not control a majority. The March board proxy drive has been renewed in the U S and Europe with brokers and agents soliciting proxies.
Holy communion services open the foundation ceremony for 35 Peter and Pauls Cathedral in St Albans with Bishop Tuttle of Missouri leading at noon. Visiting clergy and delegates will gather at St Albans Church before a noon stone laying on the cathedral grounds, followed by an afternoon service and several addresses by notable church and civic leaders.
Margaret Young, 27, died five hours after a kitchen fire started when she poured contents from a can onto a stove. Her husband Edward Young, badly burned while trying to rescue her, aided by neighbors, and a fire explosion trapped her by a door. The couple’s children fled to the street as emergency crews arrived at the Dovergemay Hospital where Mrs Young succumbed. Deputy Coroner Fer ssstabrod investigated and certified accidental death. The body was sent to an undertaker for burial arrangements.
Two African American men were shot and one injured by a cheek cut following a dance at a hall near Hally Hill on Thursday night. Victims Riley Atkina and Herbert Hughes were treated at Georgetown Hospital. Hudson of 164 Fourth Street Northwest had his cheek cut. Deputy Marshal Duncan and Jailer Collins arrested Lawrence Dennian of 820 Twenty third Street Northwest. Herbert Hinton of 1610 Tenth Street Northwest was also taken into custody. Three other bystanders were detained as witnesses. hearing set for today.
Mrs Lana Zeh Johnson, wife of Enoch Thomas Crawford, died Thursday afternoon at Homeopathic Hospital after illness. She was a noted contralto in Washington musical circles and had engaged in church work. The court action against Eugene N Nichols seeks to set aside a sale and notes for purchase money tied to a store and soda water establishment. Funeral arrangements to be announced. burial to follow.
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