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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1907

Page

9

Distrust Indicted Rich Heavy Lader From Free Page Jamestown

A corrupted free page fragment from Jamestown discusses distrust and misinterpretation around acts, wealth, and national strength. It reflects on commentary by CCOpArIADE LENT of the Cleveland Plaid Deaton about the dangers of wealth and the pride in American leadership amid global trade and domestic tensions.

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Wireless Secret Found Revealing Message Directions

Rear Admiral Stockton confirmed experiments in wireless telegraphy aboard the Tennessee and Washington during their European voyage home. From January 29 to August 3 at sea, these tests showed direction finding is now possible, enabling locate of message origins. A board led by Captain Berry, Captain Forter, and Lieutenants Robins, Haluer, Hughes will prepare the detailed report, but officials will withhold specifics to keep wartime secrets.

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Major federal probe targets Standard Oil and allies

A federal grand jury in Jamestown indicts Standard Oil Company of New York and allied rail and oil firms for rebate schemes within 1901 to 1905. The racketeering charges accuse 488 counts against one insurer and 40 counts against others, detailing favorable rates on car shipments from Olean to Norwood and Vermont routes, with potential penalties and the involvement of Interstate Commerce Commission oversight. The investigation was led by Special Assistant Eophintel B. Witlice Dempie, presenting the cases to the grand jury in this city.

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Trusts Get Writ of Error in Chicago Rebate Case

Trusts obtained a writ of error in a Chicago rebate case as Merritt Starr and Moriks Rosenthal for Me Starnes Ol Company of Indiana faced judges and attorneys from both sides. Government contends bond must be set at a fixed amount pending stay while appeals proceed, with defense challenging trial court rulings and demurrer to the indictment under the Elkins Act. The writ of error granted by Judge Graston, supersedeas denied pending the bond amount, and the company was ordered to show financial responsibility.

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Halsey Said to Be Dying in San Francisco

Theodor Halsey a telephone company official lies near death after a hospital visit. Doctors report severe illness with possible appendicitis and intestinal complications. A court hearing was postponed as medical staff assess his condition and prognosis.

Halsey San Francisco Ang Theodore Halsey Telephone Company Halssy

Indians Sell Lands on Creek Nation Amid Controversy

A southwest Indian Territory report details widespread land sales on the Creek Nation with many parcels shifting hands between Native buyers and white compradores. Attorneys warn that multiple transfers have occurred, and remaining homesteads face displacement as concerns of impropriety grow.

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Persian premier to visit America amid Persia Turkey border tensions

Gen Morteza Khan, Persian minister, in Washington to brief President on changes near Iran and Turkey. Assistant Secretary Bacon cites American concern for safety of citizens and schools as tumult in Persia grows. Khan travels to Mexico City en route to inform President Diaz of the new Shah's rise and expects to reach Washington soon.

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Amnesty Granted to Colombian Rebels by Government

Colombian Minister Enrique Cortes announced a government action providing immunity to prisoners held for attempts at revolution and insurrection. The move, framed as evidence of prosperity, follows official word from Bogotá on July 2 and cites a broad pardon for offenses against national law.

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Diplomat Transfers and Canal Project Highlight Historic Dispatches

Two diplomats change posts as Norman Hutchinson of California moves within the American Legation, while Montcomers Schuyler is retired from New York. A Panama Canal project item notes a roughly $200 contract for a melting plant and wiring for the Isthmus work.

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Armored Cruise Plans Reported Across States

Fragmentary OCR note describes an armored cruiser operation with routes to Colorace and Pennsylvania. Mentions participants from the Fusito Souadrau and references Ban runetsco with return date and whistle sounds. Entities appear garbled. main action hints at a planned voyage or transfer to multiple states.

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Attorney General Bonaparte Discusses Standard Oil Visit

Attorney General Bonaparte met the President today and commented on Standard Oil, noting no immediate plan to impose the fine while amused at sympathy for the company. He arrived on the 40:4 train, spoke briefly at Sagamore Hill, and said further action would come after bridge water flows under the current events. Jose de Diego delivered a Porto Rican memorial urging local electors and fuller control of legislative bodies in Puerto Rico.

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WAVY MARKSMANSHIP HIGH RECORDS SURPRISE BRITISH CHANNEL PRACTICE

Navy notes strong American gunnery in annual target drills. Reports show Maryland gunners firing seven shots with eleven hits in one minute and Ohio’s gun achieving a perfect score at 1081 per minute. Maine’s six inch gun posts 19 hits in 41 seconds, Virginia’s 3 pounder lands 20 hits in 72 seconds.

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Faster Ship Sets Record In Naval Trial Tests

After a year of speculation the private destroyer Louisiana ties a faster run than Connecticut in a four hour endurance test. The Louisiana reportedly completed the run with 1289 knots and a crew at Newport News yard. Connecticut and Louisiana both claim victory as trial officials note weight differences and water draft affected results.

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Navy charters fourteen ships to carry coal to Pacific ports

The Navy Department has chartered fourteen ships in New York Baltimore and Newport News to transport coal to Pacific coast ports. About 6,000 of the 10,040 tons needed are already dispatched as the government accelerates fuel movement ahead of the event.

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Georgia at New York repairs nearly complete on turret

Georgia repairs to the turret damaged in an explosion that killed several officers arrived at the New York Navy Yard. Work progresses with additional tasks remaining. Admiral Emery is expected to inspect. timing tied to a September schedule.

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Chaplain Jones Testifies In Norfolk Bank Case

Chaplain Harry W. Jones of Norfolk testifies in his own defense at a court proceeding. He faces questions about checks he deposited and the resulting protests. Banker HB Cahoon testifies that a $20 check was deposited and later protested, while Jones, in Kingston, North Dakota, disputes payment on a $25 bond check and a Kingston National Bank protest. The witness line remains calm as the trial unfolds with no sensational disclosures.

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Speed gears for suns and naval guns on new electrical mechanism

The article describes a new mechanical gear system installed between the motor and the guns to lift and move gun turrets. It allows infinite speed variation from zero to maximum, is positive in action, wears little, and costs less in quantity. Tests on ships report higher efficiency than prior hand methods and improved accuracy.

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Naval officers to discuss flareback risks at Washington Navy Yard

A board of young naval officers led by Linus Coma Koloer and Yosc mvcing And Lieut. Polmer met at the Washington Navy Yard to study reducing flareback dangers from turret explosions. The committee planned to begin work after a preliminary inspection of turrets at the coast batteries and the shipyard, with a September 36 meeting set to review findings and safety measures.

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Army Orders Form Incoherent Deployment Note

A long garbled list of officers and units appears in an Army Orders fragment. Names such as Capt Clarence Rasakor, Captain Michael Leathan, and Captain Peter Find Jr are mixed with many misread items across cavalry, artillery, and infantry roles. The text references Fort Adams, Leavenworth, and Washington with dates around September and July, but many names and places are unclear or corrupted.

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Newport Leaves Boston On Training Ship Mission

Boston August news details the launch of the training ship Newport sent from Boston to join naval operations. The voyage includes personnel changes, commissions, and a canal of movement through New England ports as ships sail toward key Atlantic zones.

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Army Rifle Contest Beging At Fort Sheridan

The Army rifle competition opened at Fort Sheridan with preliminary rounds in the morning and afternoon sessions. Competitors performed at targets from 200 to 300 yards as organizers and officials watched the field for the event’s start.

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Plans for Pearl Harbor improve to accommodate Navy

Accruntory reports Pearl Harbor will be improved to fit the entire American navy and better connect Hawaiian routes. Brig. Gen. EF. 4. Phipps, retired, and Col Froik H Phipps of the Ordinance Department retire. Col Phipps to be succeeded by Col Binnhope B Blunt at Rock Island Arsenal, with new command under Hobbs.

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Homeward voyage of US cruisers under navy orders

An unreliable fragment reports protected cruisers Raleigh and other vessels departing from an aviation station for the United States. Yokohama and Cavite are named as arrival points with West Virginia and Maryland among the follow-on ships. The return is per Navy Department instructions six weeks old.

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Sixth Cavalry to Sail Banner for the Philippines

Fragmentary item notes the Sixth Cavalry and two troops of the Ste Cavalry at Fort Mende in Dakota sail orders to the Philippines. Mentions transport sailing from San Francisco in January with unclear details and garbled names and dates.

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