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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1907
Page
9
Reported from Mazagan near Casablanca a French warship and cruiser pursue actions against local threats. The governor of Casablanca reportedly held prisoner aboard a warship amid French plans to restore order and reinforce troops.
A Washington DC defense attorney is accused of perjury in a murder case involving Olga Molitor’s daughter. The judge is reviewing statements claiming the defendant shot her mother and later confessed, while the attorney for the accused denies the claims and asserts the suspect did not murder or hide evidence.
Admiral Stockton will command the cruiser squadron with Tennessee and Washington at New York City. Rear Admiral Uriel Sebree to succeed him, detaching to Pacific duty. Secretary announces next October reevaluation as orders issued.
The inmate at Hancock County Jail was visited by his wife in Ber Vtosnems Wo val and charged with murder. He reportedly made two conflicting statements about the shooting of Van Gosen. Authorities say the accused admitted to mistaking a man along the railroad early Saturday morning for someone else and to a separate incident involving flirtations at a party. He remains in custody awaiting grand jury action.
Beauford peonage trial testimony depicts workers facing coercion and threats. Witnesses recount being kicked, warned of jail if they refused labor, with some jailed while others feared to resist. Kling allegedly shouted threats during proceedings.
An 82 year old man, John Martinar, who left his home at 900 Four and a half Street yesterday afternoon, was found in tettimore and Ohle tepot yesterday evening by Detective Mullen of the Central Office. He appeared enfeebled and unable to speak clearly. relatives were notified and he was returned home.
In Tangier on August 12 Sir Harry MacLean, commander of the Moroccan sultan's bodyguard, was handed over by his captors to the Hikmet tribe. They released him in turn after securing liberty for their own prisoners.
The report describes Sir Harry Maclean, commander of the Moroccan bodyguard, captured during talks with Mohammed Ahmel ben Mohammed el Ratauli over a dredging contract in Tangier. It notes high stakes, multiple contracting firms including Pacific Company and Mary Hydraulic, and Maclean’s Scottish origins and British Army background.
Ambassador Leishman reassures that Americans in Yerumiah face no danger from Turkish regular troops. He says reports of large scale clashes are exaggerated for political purposes and urges direct reporting from the American consul at Tabrit to stay in close touch with the situation.
Assistant Secretary Bacon of the State Department traveled to New York for a conference with Secretary Root on department affairs. Root planned to come from his country home at Clinton to New York. Bacon intends a three week vacation and will return to Washington before Root leaves for Mexico. Adee will oversee the department during Bacon’s absence.
Columbia University student Emil Jerome Simon, condemned for a fatal auto crash near Luckenwalde, withdraws appeal as the sentence of three months imprisonment with postas stands. The case eyed for Supreme Court review in Lalpsle before August.
Lord Sefton resigns from the Liberal ministry amid anger over land policy and a cabinet reshuffle led by Campbell-Bannerman. Sefton protests the policy direction while the party contends with defections and ministerial changes in London on August 12.
Philadelphia Aug 12 State Attorney General expected to gin civil and criminal prosecutions after reading fund report to Gov. Stuart next Friday. Legislative commission completed six months of work at Beach Haven NJ auditing investigation expenses. The inquiry, begun by State Treasurer Berry, found evidence of crim inal intent and recommended action against those named. Over 160 witnesses were examined as the legislature appropriated $1000 for the commission.
Justice Barnard in the District Supreme Court signed an order restraining the Postmaster General from refusing to accept for transmission through the mails two periodicals, Tip Top Weekly and Work and Win, at second class rates. The Postmaster General issued an order vacating a prior entry of acceptance and directed placement to the third class. Street & Smith and Brank Yousey, the publishers, agreed to indemnify the Post Office Department if the periodicals are not entitled to the second class rate.
The Comptroller announced Farmers National Bank of Boyertown Pennsylvania previously insolvent and in receiver’s hands since July 2 has met requirements to resume business and reopened its doors yesterday.
A bear roams woods near Oyater Bay and approaches the Roosevelt summer home, attracting Secret Service guards and hunting dogs. The bear climbs onto the roof, then returns to ground and disappears, triggering a three hour hunt with no conclusive capture or ownership claims.
The War Department received a telegram from Marianao with chief surgeon Taylor noting ten yellow fever cases among Cuban forces at Cienfuegos. Most garrison units are unaffected though the infection origin remains unknown amid poor water supply and sanitation.
Francis Ea Plesene a Chippewa Indian employed in the Indian Office appeared in the District Supreme Court to answer charges brought by his wife Rom B La Flosche of maintenance failure. He admits their home life harmed health and welfare and that reunion would be unwise, denying allegations of failing to contribute more than 25 per month and asserting he provided about $1683 yearly. He claims his wife was previously married and divorced, and asserts there is a fundamental difference in temperament and behavior between them.
Gen Crozier Uhlet of Grananes United States army resisted a Krupp patent suit filed in the District Supreme Court. The Krupp concern seeks an accounting for alleged infringements on gun patents by the government. The defense argues the bill is not clear on any right to sue and fails to state a valid claim.
Private advices from the cruiser Buffalo report it left the navy yard two weeks ago under telegraphic orders from Washington to protect American interests at Pribrov Island. It is said that Japanese depredations have been persistent there, prompting the mission to safeguard the area.
Kuhn, Loeb and Cappeline face a hitch in securing a Santo Domingo loan to cover the Dominican debt. Senor Velasques, Santo Domingo finance minister, travels from New York to resolve details needing Dominican Congress action. Bankers continue negotiations and will not rush the loan, while revenue designated for repayment stays with National City Bank pending final terms and a new fiscal agent.
The text laments U S policy on rebates through the Treasury Department and tariff drawbacks. It argues exporters abroad profit from drawbacks on tin plates and bags, while farmers pay full duties. It calls for accountability, blaming big interests like Rockefeller for rebates but opposing them in principle.
Special to The Washington Pass Norfolk Va Aug W Chaplain Harry W Jones USN undergoing court martial at Norfolk Navy Yard resumed the witness stand today and completed his direct examination He immediately was put under cross examination by the judge advocate Notes and checks made by Jones against Stewart Co of Baltimore were discussed The court ordered several naval officers assignments and paymasters listed for duty and movement of ships and units across various locations as part of ongoing proceedings
Tong Chima reports Chemulpo Korea Iroquais alliance moves. Hem olely discusses Midway Trilands Prazie and Boston ties. Hempton Reads Ralegh outlines Yekonaaun Wanelule connections and potential shifts in regional commerce.
Coast Artillery Corps announces appointments of new officers including First Lieutenants and Second Lieutenants. Names listed include Pos ing Ballet, Sulkin, Bosker, Herrin, Rose, Thorge, Solos, Porter, Muther, and others across multiple branches and commands.
The armored cruisers West Virginia Pennsylvania Colorado and Maryland left Cavite Saturday for Yokohama on their way to San Francisco. After passing Japan they will head to Honolulu, their only Pacific stop, then continue toward San Francisco in about five weeks.
Army orders detail second lieutenant and assistant surgeons heading to the Fourth Field Artillery unit bound for the Philippine Islands for duty with a special regiment. First Lieutenant Nichole is assigned to the tropical diseases board, appointed January 18, and prepared for service in the Philippines.
The War Department amends prior orders to keep two troops of the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Meade after six troops sail on September 5 for the Philippines. They will sail for the islands December 5 instead. The House Naval committee plans to meet in Washington August and depart the next day aboard the Dolphin for the annual inspection of Atlantic navy yards.
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