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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
5
Paris Aug. 18 A Hart McKee laughed when told of New York reports that his second wife was suing for divorce He called the tale annual American joke and absurd saying there are no clouds on their matrimonial horizon They have signed a 12 year lease on a stylish Rue Passano residence and are spending heavily on decorating it.
Tangier Aug. 13 Caid Sir Harry Maclean was handed over by his captor Raisuti to the Elkmes tribe who released him. Toledo Aug. 13 Charles Powell died of grief after his calidog Punk wandered off. An hour later the dog returned and Powell, missing his friend, died.
Philadelphia telegraphers strike after seven Postal workers are dismissed. About 280 of 570 Western Union and Postal operators quit, with 96 night workers joining day strikers at Postal and 64 night Western Union men switching to duty with day shifts. Union leaders say national sanction may come. companies promise to run with reserve staff.
Telegraphers strike spreads from Los Angeles to New York affecting Westin Union Postal Telegraph and Associated Press offices. In New York three walkouts followed, partial news service maintained by loyal staff. other cities report similar slowdowns with nonunion carriers supplying some channels. The walkouts stem from wage disputes after three discharged workers sought pay.
Telegraph workers in Postal Telegraph and Western Union actions report partial work, with AP operators striking after a Sunday night warning. Union claims few competent workers remain, while companies say business largely normal. The Associated Press walkout seeks reduced hours and higher pay through a broad petition.
Hugh G Holmes aged about 87 and Belleville’s longstanding resident died from injuries after falling from the top of a towered brick dwelling under construction. He began building the frame house himself and had nearly finished it when the accident occurred. His family long shaped Belleville history and he is noted as the city’s first mayor when Belleville briefly became a city in 1874. Say you saw it in The News.
Washington August 13 Postmaster General Meyer seeks congressional help to add inspectors as mining stock swindles flood the market. Green thread miners and wire tappers push false certificates worth little after printing, luring investors and stalling investigations as promoters cash out and flee. The New York editor George Kempson dies after appendix operation. he led the New York Insurance Journal.
American League results feature Roctan 3 Chicago 3 and Athletes 7 Detroit 3. St Louis Washington 2 and Cheaveland 4 New York 3. National League shows New York 5 Pittsburgh 3. Other leagues list scattered scores such as Trenton and Reading matches, with several games not scheduled.
New York reports Mrs Stanford White and Charles Follen McKim are engaged to wed as soon as the fate of Harry Thaw is settled. Mrs White travels in the south of France, McKim in Scotland, with plans to return by month’s end. Relatives are unsure if the match will happen, while McKim’s long friendship and advisory role to Mrs White are noted.
Prince Firman Firmi newly appointed governor of Azerbaijan province announces to parliament he has arranged 10,000 men to reach the Turco Persian frontier and will bear the cost. Parliament offers 75000 toward the expedition but he declines the aid.
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