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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1907

Page

8

Prince Wilhelm Honors Newport Visit Dinners Ball and Salutes

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden arrived in Newport and was entertained at the home of Mrs Stuyvesant Fish and other prominent hosts with dinners luncheons and dances. The visit included a formal royal salute to Rear Admiral John P. Mer ri and tours of Fort Adams and naval stations. Notables such as Herman de Lagercrantz George Wetmore Vanderbilt and Ogden Stills attended. The prince attended receptions aboard the Berwind estate and dispatched honors to Newport officers before a grand ball and supper at the B erwind residence with naval officers in full dress.

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Centralization Fear Looms as McCall Warns Nation

Massachusetts congressman Samuel W McCall denounces the push to centralize power in Washington and urges adherence to a representative government. He rails against railroad rate rebates and federal inspectors, warns of executive overreach, and cautions that one man could threaten America’s freedoms.

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Elevator Fall Kills Conductor at Magonic Temple

Edward C Tombet an elevator conductor at the Magonic Temple was fatally injured when the elevator they rode dropped from the fifteenth floor to the basement. No other men were seriously hurt in the incident.

Chengo Ave Edward C Tombet

Autoist Wovers Lose Jobs In Moonlit City Tours

Three city cabaret tours aimed at winning favor with three young women on nightly outings along moonlit boulevards ended when excessive gasoline charges and city machine overtaxing were exposed by the civil service commissioners. Names withheld. one young man spent his entire salary on clothes and bouquets leading to perceptions of wealth. The autos, climactic, linked to tales of riches and fears among the women involved.

Chicago Ave Cbeut Joan Civil Service Ananias

Wife explains flight he admits having temper

Brooklyn case ends with Rev Asbury W Wheedon and Mrs Anna Moffet returning to 545 Bergen Street after a week apart. Charles W Moffet reads a statement blaming his temper and exonerating wife and clergyman. Mrs Moffet recounts four weeks of misery and protection by Wheedon, while Wheedon asserts he acted to preserve peace in their home.

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Arab Bullets Hit City of Greydon in Casablanca War

War dispatches describe Arab forces shelling Casablanca port area as French cruisers Gloire and Gueydon bombard moor positions. French units under Gen Drude disperse attackers near Casablancs while international police arrangements in Algeciras are discussed.

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Germary's Empress Hurt in Royal Pan and Bed Rest

A royalwoman, Germary's Empress, is reported to be suffering greatly after a pan incident. She must stay in bed for several weeks, with doctors prescribing rest and careful care at the palace.

MASS MEETING OF KEY MEN IN COLUMBIA THEATER TONIGHT

A mass meeting of Telegrapher strikers is set for Columbia Theater at 8 o clock with Rev Dr Alexander Kent of the People s Church among speakers. Public invited. The Empress Augusta Victoria injury report notes temporary bruises but no danger. Emperor William orders maneuvers moved nearer to Cassel to be with his wife.

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Health Office Record Deaths From August 7 List

Death notices reported August 7 include Marcia Navin born 1904 aged 34 in New Hampshire. Florence Perias 22 Grant Place age 4. Frederick Kimbark 80. Mary C Renzen Emergency Homical 86. Albert Bradshaw 24 TH street aged 10 months. George Bookman 3 months. Joseph Ouy 47. Richard Lewis 513 3b elc ST aged 3 years. Frank Braet 2st aw. Allen Pannell 6 years. Toren A Ray 6 years.

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Five Buried in Mere Mine Disaster Near Wilkes-Barre

Rescue crews at Port Bisnachti tunnel operated by Erie Coal Company in Wilkes-Barre district freed Michal Rangiston after hours in rubble. Four others remained trapped as authorities suspected James Boyle of Unkerman killed and Jam Bs Busbee of Piningvile plus two unidentified Germans on the far side. Rescue teams aimed to reach the shaft before morning while Koenle, a German trapped, feared casualties among the group.

Wilkesberre Pa Port Bisnchati Erie Coal Company Michal Rangiston James Boyle Unkerman Jam Bs Busbee Piningvile

End of May Wire Strike Sees Union Fund Raising Efforts

Report describes telegraphers in Everett Hall Everett Street forming a union drive while Western Union and Postal Company officials promise incentives and discuss protecting officers in Holly Springs Greenwood. Representative Gardner opposes immediate government takeover, urging only court action if abuses persist.

Schiff Defends President Amid War and Quake Strain

Jacob H Schiff argues the federal administration cannot be blamed for current difficulties. He says Japan China and the San Francisco quake have drained wealth and that only a temporary reduction in activity can restore balance as the nation faces credit and business pressures.

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Mechanical telegraph links expand trunk lines nationwide

Baltimore August announcement reports two new trunk lines completed and working. A line between St Louis and Chicago is live, and New York to Philadelphia messages begin. The Postal Company aims to equip all trunk lines, with plans to extend from Philadelphia to Hartmore and onward to Washington, New Orleans, San Francisco, and back. The system, derived from Dr HA Rowland's invention at Johns Hopkins University, promises rapid nationwide coverage.

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Caught With Bomb Material in Worcester Police Action

Worcester police seized bomb making material at Sarkis Restiginns shop after a telegram from New York Chief Inspector McCafferty. An associate of Father Maor togesclan, linked to Armenian murders and other crimes, was arrested in New York. Details include trains and schedules tied to Baltimore and Ohio RR, with vague references to city offices on G Street.

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Woman Loses Jewelry Worth Two Thousand Dollars in Station Restroom

Mrs George Umstead of New Martinsville reported losing rings valued at about $2000 at Wheeling's Baltimore and Ohio station. She washed her hands in a public lavatory, then forgot the rings. After boarding a streetcar and returning, the rings were gone with no clue to the thief.

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Man Surrenders in Murder of Young Girl

Police report a man named Petsold confessed after returning from the post office to the body of seven year old Ilsen May Brown found slain in Pas Seda. Autopsy cites a blow to the head with multiple bruises. He was arrested and charged with the child's murder.

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Matching His Beast From the Batenmgre American

An interested friend asks why the young man received only a small amount. Minnager notes the youth, in his own account, comes across as a brash and reckless boy.

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