24 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
1
Ambrose Munro, head of the state health department, says the president is improving after a weeks long whistle treatment for what is described as a nervous breakdown. Sources note the president appeared very weak during a recent appearance, with observers unsure of full recovery timeline.
The report describes Secretary Root's sudden illness and weakness during a trip, his near collapse and demand for care, and how the event prompted the President and Secretary Farquhar to monitor his condition. It notes the president's planned visit to Muldoons and the broad impact on cabinet confidence.
A garbled 19th century notice describes a woman reacting in a courtroom amid a disorderly scene. Names such as Gideon and Priston appear with references to debts, furniture, and sale of goods as creditors seek judgments. The text evokes a chaotic auction or settlement and hints at legal proceedings linked to a late Victorian era context.
A Chicago report exposes women involved in illegal poker gatherings, detailing authorities and residents discussing female participation and alleged professional gambling. The piece notes women’s presence at gaming events and societal reactions, highlighting curiosity and concern over the rising prominence of women in gambling circles.
Report from Odessa hints at a possible large mutiny within the Russian fleet and fort defenses. Officials conceal details while insurgents reportedly mobilize across ports, with authorities preparing for potential general upheaval and military actions.
New York August 22 American Hebrew publishes Jacob H Schiff letter to Dr Solomon Schechter head of the Jewish Theological Seminary. Schiff says one cannot be both fully American and a Zionist and warns that Zionist allegiance could imperil Jewish citizenship and loyalty in America.
A fragment from a Roosevelt era column argues price declines in securities and commodities reflect market forces, not panic. It blames speculation and investment shifts from work to trade channels, notes international factors, and discusses the role of exchange contracts in price movements.
Secretary of Treasury policy discussion hints at deposits and monetary concerns. The text mentions avoiding shocks to the public and focusing on the monetary problem, but the garbled source limits clear events or names. No definite individuals or institutions beyond vague references are identifiable.
The Treasury Secretary announced a plan to deposit government funds weekly for at least five weeks in national banks in New York, Boston, and other cities. Funds will back municipal, state, and railroad bonds to meet seasonal demand and avert monetary stringency, with deposits adjustable and recoverable after January 1. The plan aims to ease money pressure during crop-moving periods and reduce panic by distributing liquidity across the country.
The secretary proposes depositing government funds in a way to prevent misuse and surging imports. He argues that by not announcing deposit amounts in advance, speculators will be deterred and money channeled more efficiently. Cortelyou seeks favorable reception nationwide to support this monetary move.
A fragmented report describes President Roosevelt planning a December Pacific voyage for the fleet. Details mention Admiral Evans expected in Sagamore Hill, discussions on route to avoid interference, and a conference with Acting Secretary Newberry and Rear Admiral Brownson to decide fleet movements toward the Atlantic.
In Raleigh North Carolina two groups of United States revenue officers clashed with moonshiners at a still site. Four were wounded, one fatally. Deputy Marshal Jorden died from chest wounds and Deputy Collector Beery was seriously wounded. The raid, led by Deputy Collector Hendrick and Deputy Collector Beury, ended with the destruction of the still and a cautious withdrawal as reinforcements arrived. Capers and other officials coordinated from nearby posts.
The article reports Telegraphers Union leaders naming confrontations with management and government figures. Percy Thomas, deputy national president of the Telegraphers League, announces plans to address strikers in Everest Hell and meet Chicago leaders. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers attends to aid arbitration with AFL leaders supplying a board to settle the strike. A large number of strikers seek new jobs on the Canadian Pacific Railway, while Boston firms offer positions amid slow work conditions.
Wealthy contractor Brandur Melver was found murdered, his money missing. Police report blunt force trauma to the head and a fall down a stairwell at the corner of Twenty sixth Street and State Streets. Victim identified as Melver, 3% Profrie avenue renter, believed killed for valuables.
Readable fragments describe contract laborers and railway routes in a distant setting. Mentions Inver laws, munictars, and an inquiry that misidentified workers. The text lists sequences and schedules with references to routes and cities briefly.
A report notes Morgan exhibits Gothic sculptures recently completed for display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The collection includes several brown-toned pieces from Gothic periods, planned for public view as soon as possible with a formal opening in the coming days.
A derailed passenger train on the Birmingham Mineral Railroad branch of the Louisville and Nashville route crashed today near a mining town. The wreck tore through the cars, spreading shrapnel and fire. James Ith, a passenger, is dead, eight others are severely injured, and four more sustain minor injuries. Names of the injured include Mrs Cary Tate and Miss Bessie White among local residents.
Jesse G Stamons a wealthy Wilmington lumberman committed suicide at his home using a pistol. The family reported long-standing nervous illness and indigestion. Stamons died instantly in a chair after a shot fired into his temple. He is survived by a wife and three children.
Mr and Mrs Willott Percy of Ernsideele Nebr were wed there for the fourth time today after two decades of marriage. Their earlier union ended in separation on petition filed by Mrs Hilliatt, and the couple remarried after a subsequent decree. the record notes desertion as the reason and the fourth marriage was finalized.
The American ship John Carrier ran aground near Nelson's Lagoon after striking an uncharted rock. The vessel, carrying a cargo of salmon, broke up with the crew rescued. Associated with Portland merchants, the fishing company and wharf pilots assisted, while salvage costs were reported.
In an interview Sindelal the Toe Wastes Omike Nebrang Wa suggests Taft credits Roosevelt and asserts Roosevelt will be renominated and win if so. He predicts Bryan could be nominated by Democrats and notes Secretary Bryan as a possible but constrained ally. He argues Roosevelt’s renomination is likely and forecasts victory if renominated.
Senator Joseph S. Johnston counters reports of rebellion and says Alabama authorities honor the federal constitution. He asserts no armed insurrection exists, urging compliance with Supreme Court decisions and maintaining peace as the state prospers. He insists governors protect state governance within the law.
Aug 27 1938 Newport notes report Prine Wilhelm of Sweden sketched plans to attend social events but missed engagements, including lunches, dinners, and a casino appearance. Mrs Fish and Mrs Mills hosted gatherings, while crowds waited at Bailey's Beach and Bellevue Avenue. the prince did not appear, leaving residents disappointed.
A force of 160 labors from a nearby area battled a blaze in the woods between Bourie Ald and Sandwich to contain the fire near Sag edore. The effort Sunday night and into Monday morning faced limited hope as winds shifted, with segments of rain edging the flames down. Firefighters from Hal timo re and Hetuen aided as weather patterns alternated between calm and gusts, and the effort continued through the weekend with no full extinction yet reported.
Police and detectives, directed by an assistant attorney general, conducted raids on five locations as part of a campaign to clear Washington City of gambling. A notable incident saw a player attempt to escape through an office window as officers closed in on alleged betting operations.
A dawn operation split into five raids targeted Chesley Spence Wade Hedges and other firms on Seventh G and F streets and the Federal Building. Police seized offices of Chesley Spence and others amid warrants, aiming to gather evidence on alleged unaccounted funds and illegal gaming tables. Detentions followed as officers secured multiple sites in a coordinated sweep at 2 10 o clock.
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