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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1907

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Cuba Lax in Duty Yellow Fever Is Ignored

Cuban physicians show indifference to yellow fever dangers as Palmar government ignores treaty obligations for island health. Stegomyta larvae found in water at Cienfuegos and Havana. 90 deaths in the last period. U.S. Army reports indicate cases across the island. efforts focus on waterworks and sanitation to curb outbreaks, with Cuba awaiting Havana brigade arrival and continued vigilance.

Palmar Cienfuegos Havana Uy S Tu Corps Cene Gov Meson Cita Kean Havana

American violinist Francis MacMillen reported lost in Alps

Cable advices from New York state Francis MacMillen the American violinist is missing after attempting Mont Blanc ascent. A party including Yvette Guilbert and Mme Van Dyke were with him. Brothers Samuel E MacMillen and Charles Muettillen arrived with conflicting updates as search efforts continued. Francis, age twenty two, debut at Carnegie Hall came after years in Europe studying music.

New York Rraneia Kenaface Millen Alps Samuel E. MacMillen Chicago Journal Marienbad Francis Mont Blan Charles Muettilen Yvette Guilbert Mme van Dyke Mont Blanc Martetts Ohio

$250000 Mail Theft Taken While Clerks Sleep

Omaha reports the largest U S mail robbery to date occurred between Denver and Omaha last Thursday night. Three of seven registered pouches with cash valued around $250000 were stolen from the Burlington fast mail, with one pouch destined for Omaha, another for Chicago, and a third empty for Lincoln. The act involved a likely inside collusion and the thieves escaped under cover of night while clerks slept.

Washington Omaha United States Denver Burlington Chicago Secret Service West Benrith Burington J M Butler Raiway Nebraska Butler Ballaves

Riot at Ashfork Postal Telegraph Office Sparks Calls for Federal Action

A mob attacked the Postal Telegraph Company office in Ashfork Arizona breaking windows and endangering staff. Deputies and a sheriffs detail were deployed to quell the riot with a special engine sent toward Prescott. Reports say shots entered the building and one operator sleeping on a cot was targeted. Postal officials in New York appealed to federal authorities and Governor Kibbey pledged prompt protection.

Los Angeles Cal Postal Telexcaph Ashfork Arts, Sary Prevcott Yavapai County Nally Postal Company New York Washington Lewis Kbbey Tast Oleht Ashtork Hervey House Sutton Arizona Santa Fe East Atrlice San Franngce Sheriff Guarda Lowery Postal Telegraph Company

Boy Fights Boar as Dog Protects Them

Special to The Washington Post Por Pennington N J Aug 29 Lincoln Moore an eleven year old farmer's son near Pennington faced a charging boar in his father's garden. The boar knocked Moore down and gored him before his dog Bob arrived and attacked the animal. The dog kept guard and drove the boar away as Moore lay unconscious until his father found him and had wounds dressed.

Washington Pennington N J Lincolns Moore Prank Moore Bob

Rooseveltish Doom Shocks City Mayor Taft Echoes

Special to The Washington Post from Philadelphia August 20 reports Mayor Reyburn denouncing Taft as a mere mimic of Roosevelt. He calls railroad regulation by government inadequate, saying Roosevelt’s speech closely mirrors Taft and lacks originality. Reyburn urges leaders with independent views.

Reyburn Taft Washington Philadelphia Roosevelt Att Tuassy Shek Provincetown Secretary Taft

Exhortations With Snakes At Brown County Church

Reverend Wilam Grabb, pastor of the Church of the First Horn, stirs Brown County by handling rattlesnakes to prove divine protection for true believers. He displayed the reptiles in the church and allowed them to coil around his neck, asserting safety for worshipers.

Tellx Rattlers Washington Post Neshville Ind Wilam Grabb Church of the First Horn Brown County

Automobilist Fritz Injures Pedlar in Fatal Crash

Francesftus Mass Joseph Fritg an Amstrian was driving a powerful automobile near here today. He swerved to pass a car, struck a peddler walking on the road, and was thrown out. He sustained a fractured skull and is in desperate condition at the hospital. The car belonged to Henry Payne Whitney and was being taken from Paris to Dieppe for shipment to England. Fritz, Whitney’s American chauffeur, was in charge and came to Paris to accept delivery from the manufacturers.

Louvers Francesftus Mass Joseph Fritg Frits Henry Payne Whitney Paris Dieppe England Fritz Parla Alde Frits

Pringe Guest of Governor Sars on the Crater Fulga

The report notes Newport's This Morning segment where Pringe, hosted by Governor Sars, expresses a desire to see Niagara Falls. The exchange highlights regional interest and tourist curiosity, linking local leadership with iconic destinations.

Fulga Newport Niagara Falls

Brutal double murder at Camden farm shocks New Jersey

In Camden near Merchantville a Black man named Charles Gibson is accused in a brutal home attack that killed Mrs Victoria Wapell Horner and servant, and severely injured Mrs Horner. The crime followed a barn fire at farmer Edward Horner’s property. Police say watches and money were stolen. Gibson and Stephen Vorsey were arrested after pawn receipts surfaced. Horner and Mrs Napoli’s husband attempted rescue as blood stained walls and ceilings testified to a fierce struggle.

Farmer Gamden Wrancensiorner Edward Horner Merchantville Victoris Napoli Charles Gibson New Jersey Acnasain Horner Mra Nepoli Mra Horner Homer Victoria Wapell Téintiels Harser Mira Horner Philadelphia Gibson Stephen Vorsey Gibron Giton Tarmers

Index 10 Today’s Issue Headlines and Leads

A compressed preview lists items from Cuba to Taft and Roosevelt, including stolen mails, violent crimes, forgery charges, a steamship incident, and international hearings. It notes political positions, legal actions, and notable social and personal items across national news.

Japanese Battle Ship Contract Won by Scotch Firm

Glasgow Aug 20 The Japanese government awarded a contract for an 19000 ton battle ship to the Fairfield Ship Building Company. The vessel will be among the most formidable armored ships afloat with an unusually wide beam feature.

Scotch Company Glasgow Felriild Shipbuilding Company

Arabs rout and sultan sits firm in Fez turmoil

Casablanca reports renewed Moorish advances and French and Spanish forces contending with tribes and fanatics. Rumors of Mulai Hafid's march on Casablanca swirl as Europeans flee coastal towns. a fanatic preacher is executed and 25,00 soldiers move to reinforce the Sultan while Tangier hosts diplomatic maneuvering amid rising anti foreign sentiment.

Casablanca Jaybreck Pemi- Yrelo Aruba Fes Morocco City London Tangier Mulal Hafid Ta Bultan Mala Badd Tonglerang Caidair Harry MacLean Marine Ghbbas Mazagan Anfious Guilaur Mogador Hex Sena Fea Fez Coant G Mulat Haig Sultan Saf Masagan Tha Figaro Drude En Plare Gays Sind Rasbat Catavianca

Roosevelt Speech Reaffirms Nonvindictive Prosecution Policy

In the address Roosevelt asserts that while criminals and wrongdoers must be pursued, the government will not pursue vindictive actions or impose harm on innocent stockholders or the public. He emphasizes restraint and fairness in enforcement.

Provincetown Mass Cape Cod Roosevelt Town Hill Snall Wall Street Norcy Cane Cod Capt Cod Bay Enchor

Disturbance on the New York Stock Exchange and government policy

The text argues the NYSE turmoil stems from global factors and not just US actions. It suggests a government aim to punish wealthy manufacturers, provoking financial stress to undermine policy. It asserts the administration supports legitimate promoters, generous dividends, and fair dealing to promote honest business growth and lawful expansion.

New York Stock Exchange United States Theran

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