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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
11
President Roosevelt sails toward Hampton Roads aboard the Mayflower voyage, urging crowds to back from the rope and ferry gear. He plans a James River trip with Mrs Roosevelt, while Navy Secretary Metcalf travels aboard Dolphin and diplomats aboard Newport News for the exposition opening events.
Large Maryland and state residents sail to Jamestown Exposition via seven steamers. Gov Warfeld, staff, Jamestown committee members, Baltimore Building Commission, and other guests travel on one vessel with plans to attend the opening by President Roosevelt. Mayor Timanus among expected attendees.
The governor's party, including family members, the secretary of state, Col Oswald Tilghman and his wife and daughter, members of the governor's official staff, and another state official, were detained and later traveled by rail.
The Marblehead pact between Nicaragua and Salvador leads to a general Central American congress in Nicaragua, aiming to preserve peace. The treaty, signed at Amapala, followed earlier accords at Corinto and a Marblehead conference, with broad regional satisfaction led by Mexican Ambassador Creel and Central American diplomats.
Arrangements are made at the Navy Department to entertain officers of foreign warships assembling at Hampton Roads for the Jamestown Exposition. The program includes a visit to Washington under U S navy escort and entertainment in the city as guests of the nation. The first party departs Norfolk Monday evening and will be in the city Tuesday and Wednesday then return Thursday. The party will include all foreign flag officers and staffs of the U S vessels, with a probable dinner in their honor by the President and Mrs Roosevelt.
A city hall meeting in Baltimore on April 23 discussed a proposed 1914 exposition marking the centenary of Francis Scott Key’s The Star Spangled Banner. Gov Warfield, Mayor Timanus, Gen. Felix Agnus spoke as a citizens committee was formed to drum up support for the project. Swedish cruiser Fylgia set maiden voyage, proving the fastest in the Swedish navy, as it heads to Hampton Roads.
Jose Augustin Arango special envoy of Panama arrived in New York to assist in drafting the treaty with Colombia to resolve tensions following Panama’s separation. Washington and Bogota discussions had dragged for over a year with US diplomat Buchanan acting as mediator. Also reported dead letters record: 20,368 letters returned in one day, shattering previous mark.
Col L S Brown, general agent of the Southern Railway, has been ill with blood poisoning for weeks. Last night witnesses reported he was no worse and doctors expressed cautious optimism about his condition, despite his wife’s prior despair.
President Roosevelt attends a grand opening as Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition welcomes diplomats and naval units. Warships from Austria Britain and the United States sail in while Norfolk rushes to host crowds. Union labor delays progress though central pavilions near completion.
Rough weather and scarce meals as 300 passengers on the Cape Charien ferry attempted to storm the breakfast room with only forty seats. A delegation escorted by National Guardsmen secured the room while one guard stood at the door to keep wares away, and the crowd dispersed as the fleet gathered offshore. The scene reflected tense preparations for the Tercentennial Exposition with ships, guns, and official receptions forming a grand showcase.
U S Weather Bureau report notes a high pressure over the Great Lakes region with readings near 70 in the Midwest and under 40 near Lake Erie. Frontal rain expected Friday into Saturday along the Atlantic coast with variable winds from northeast to southeast and temperatures fluctuating across the central states.
President Woodrow Wilson spoke at Columbia University on the relation of states and federal government. He cautioned against party heated discussion and urged pursuing truth, noting changes in the Constitution arise from interpretation during times of political strain.
Needham Debating Society defeated Eugotian Debating Society at University Hall last night. Team members G Lex Arabropa, E Kennedy, and Joan Jensen argued for ownership and operation of railroads in cities over 1,000 inhabitants, while BE O Schelper Jr J W Berry and A A Baer spoke for the negative. G B Jones of Needham presided. judges were Arthur E Kinham and the Brookland Citizens Association president.
A fragmented OCR line shows Dr. W. BE, Chancellor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. E. D. Durand as deputy commissioner of corporations in a meeting. The snippet hints at administrative roles and collaboration among state education and corporate oversight figures.
King Chulalonkorn arrived in Naples on the Sachsen from Singapore and will visit the United States in May during a world tour. While he is away the crown prince Chowla Maha-Vaji ravudh acts as regent.
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