Last White House Army and Navy Reception Brilliance
The Roosevelt White House hosted a spectacular army and navy state levee last night. Diplomatic corps and glamorous women in regal gowns complemented glittering uniforms with gold lace and clanking swords. Guests included out-of-town dignitaries such as Frederick Vanderbilt and Philip Ogden, while some notable figures were absent due to illness or Paris mourning.
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United States
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Fairbanks
Root
Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
Corte
Metcalz
Straus
Commerce and Labor
Col. C. S. Hromemwell
Frank R. Meoy
Gay
Fletcher Procter
Vermont
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Modus Vivendi Criticised in Newfoundland Legislature
Newfoundland lawmakers denounce the modus vivendi with Britain and the United States as abandoned by London. The legislature reopened with Sir William McGregor as governor. Premier Bond plans an address to the British Colonial Secretary to debate the accord and tensions with American fishermen.
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England
St. Johne
Great Britain
United States
William McGregor
Six Drown In Sacramento Launch Crash
Six people perish when the gasoline launch Cyrine strikes the Sacramento River railroad bridge draw and capsizes. Victims include Mrs. A Jacinto and four Japanese men. owner Mandel Henderson acting as captain, engineer George Horr, pilot Jos Gamna, and Martin Gamna survived. Two Japanese passengers were saved.
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Divorced Wife Sues Baker in New York Supreme Court
Mrs. Cornelia Frances Holbrook Baker, married less than a year to Brooke Marbury Baker, sues for absolute divorce in New York Supreme Court. Justice Greenbaum names Robert Leslie Moffett as referee. Baker, previously Nellie Holbrook, comes from the Holbrook glass family. his marriages link to actor Aubrey Boucicault and actress Ruth Holt. The papers were served in the Imperial Hotel corridor.
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Supreme Court
Brooke Marbury Baker
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Robert Leslie Moffett
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Nellie Holbrook
Isaac B. Holbrook
Aubrey Boucicault
Amy Busby
Mayor M Gle Clan Assails Police Bill In Albany Hearing
In Albany on February 7, a hearing on the Prentice bill to expand the New York police commissioner’s powers drew opposition from Assemblyman Voss and praise from Police Commissioner Bingham. Voss warned the mayor could not be trusted to enforce the measure, while Oliver called the charge a lie. Bingham testified regulations exist but are not always followed and inspectors should be compelled to do their duty.
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Forsyth Favrot Indicted for Murder in Louisiana
Special to Tre waspington Fos Baton Rouge February Congress man elect George K Favrot was indicted for the murder of Dr R H Aldrich. The killing occurred November 7 after Favrots election to Louisiana Sixth District. He remains in parish jail awaiting further action. The motive cited is a remark about his wife.
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Aldrich
Higgins Hopelessly Ill and Lady Cook to Visit
Olean N Y Feb 7 Dr Hilliard reports former Governor Higgins remains seriously ill though not more critical than earlier in the week. Health condition may vary daily but is described as hopeless. Lady Cook announces plans to visit New York Sunday to confer on women's rights with President Roosevelt in attendance.
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Rockefeller Gift Sets Historic Education Endowment
New York February 7 1907 John D Rockefeller and son Jr announce gifts to the General Education Board totaling about 32000000 in income bearing securities with one third added to the permanent endowment and two thirds for specific objects within the board's purposes The donation follows an earlier 1100000 gift and brings the total to 43000000 The board letters gratitude and outlines the governance and future use of the funds with trustees and officers present.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
General Education Board
J. D. Rockefeller, Jr
Frederick T. Gates
George Foster Peabody
Wallace Buttrick
Robert C. Ogden
Albert Shaw
Starr J. Murphy
Edwin A. Alderman
Harry Pratt Judson
New York City
Mr. Rockefeller
E. Benjamin Andrews
Hollis
Frissell
Daniel C. Gilman
Hugh H- Hanna
Peard
Rockefeller
Peabody Education Fund
Tes
George Peabody
Rhodes Scholar
Cecil Rhoses
Alamond Miner
Oxford
Thoney
Republics May Fight Under Recent Treaty In Central America
Mexico City reports discuss potential intervention rights under a 1906 treaty between the United States and Mexico governing Central American disputes. Diplomats say any intervention depends on arbitration outcomes, with Mexico signaling a desire for peace while noting tensions between Nicaragua and Honduras over long-standing boundary issues and concessions in Nicaragua.
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Mexico City
Central America
Washington
State” “Department
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San Salvador
San Jose del Guatemala
Corinto
Nicaragua
Arbitration Board
Algara
Honduras
Pittsburg
Dietrich
Dover
Pute
EU Alfonso
Alfonso
Secur
Bonilla
Hoplite GouEses
Rebels Threaten Mendoza March After San Juan Uprising
Rumors say victorious rebels plan a march on Mendoza. Acting Gov Villanueva convened ministers and decided on intervention. Federal troops will be sent to San Juan forthwith. Outbreak attributed to purely local causes.
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Mendoza
Villaneuva
Unsigned Bank Notes Stolen in Wilmerding Bank Case
Pittsburg Pa Feb 7 unsigned bank notes valued at 1250 dollars consigned by the Comptrollers of the Currency at Washington to the Wilmerding National Bank were stolen from a drawer in the baggage room of the Pennsylvania Railroad agent for the express company. The envelope containing the notes was placed in a drawer for transfer to the express office. After leaving for lunch the attendant returned to find the envelope missing.
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Maryland Banquet Speaks on Government Railroads and Race
At Sherry's New York the Maryland Society held its ninth annual banquet with 250 guests including Thomas Feil and ex Judge Alton B. Parker. Parker urged President Roosevelt's right to discharge soldiers and condemned congressional interference in the Brownsville affair, arguing political motives motivated opponents. He praised New York and warned against franchise mistakes for Black citizens, urging understanding and confidence between races while rejecting demagogues.
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Toastminster
Nevett - Steele
John P. Poe
Baltimore
Parker
Junze Parker
Mutiny on Tennessee Triggers Full Crew Arrest at Sea
Special to The Washington Post reports that under Lieut Commander Fields orders the Tennessee crew of over 400 was placed under “practical” arrest after a mutiny yesterday. Marines guard the ship and officers are heavily armed while a plot to seize arms, release prisoners, and escape is said to involve most of the crew. A court martial will be ordered for the entire crew. Henry Burke faces murder charges in federal court for killing Douglass.
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Fields
Tennessee
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Henry Burke
Ice and Wind Battle Near Chicago Harbor Rescue
Chicago after a brutal voyage six miles off the mouth of the harbor the steamers City of Racine and Town reached port with fifty passengers. They had been rescued by the tug Morford which broke ice around the river. The town left Milwaukee Monday morning.
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Racine
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Milwalkes
Mayor Schmitz Stands for State School Law in China Question
Washington Post reports San Francisco Mayor Joseph Schmitz arriving with city education officials to meet the President over Japan and the Chinese exclusion issue. He says California’s statute excluding Chinese from public schools will be enforced despite Roosevelt’s views, citing state rights and crowded schools as reasons.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Schmitz
San Francisco
Fragmentary War News Brief Reports Wounded and Missing
OCR reads as partial wartime note with scattered phrases about wounded and missing. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable, but the fragment references ongoing conflict casualties and incomplete casualty tallies.
Naval Activity on Pacteic and Dry Dock Repair
Reports of U S naval activity at Pacteic with ships Yorktown Guing jto San Salvador and a submarine repair rush Feb 7 United States moves Wesel to dry dock for coating and rapid completion repairs to be hurried for imminent service
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Actress Isabelle Urquhart Dies in New Rochelle Home
Special to The Washington Post from Rochester New York February 7 reports actress Isabelle Urquhart died at 10 30 PM in Homespathie Hospital after pneumonia developed from a cold. Born in New York in 186, she appeared on stage with Daly Theater Company Wallack's and later in E E Rice Polly company at the Casino New York. Her home was 17 Woodland Avenue New Rochelle.
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N. Y
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Homespathie
New York
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Old Standard Theater
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H. M. Pitts
Wallack’s
Madame Piper
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Eurydice
E. E. Rice
Polly
the Casino
Hustgn Daffodil
Lawrence Barrett
Globe Theater
Boston
Nicol
Donna Isabella
Portia
Morea Dinner Hosted by Jacob H Schiff
Jacob H Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Co hosted a private dinner at 965 Fifth Avenue in New York tonight for James McCrea, new president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, along with Pennsylvania officials and a large gathering of leading bankers and financiers including Henry C. Frick, E. H. Harriman, Otto Kahn, Adolph S. Ochs, Mortimer Schiff and others.
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New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Kuht, Loeb & Co
Fifth Avenue
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Pennsylvania
Henry C. Frick
E. H. Harriman
John B. Thayer
Charles S. Melien
Isaac N. SeYiernan
A.D. Juilliard
R. C. Clowry
Paul M
Felix Warburg
James H. Eckels
Otto Kahn
John P. Green
Paul J. Morton
Thomas IF. Ryan
William W. Atterbury
Charles H. Pugh
Daniel Guggenheim
J. Edward Simmons
Henry Tatnall
Louis A. Heinsheimer
Levi P Morton
Adolph S. Ochs
Mortimer L. Schiff
Jealousy Tragedy Ends in Double Firefight
In Wilmington Delaware Charles B E Simmons aged forty six was shot and killed tonight by Matthew Meehan in the presence of his wife. Meehan boarded with Mrs Simmons and a confrontation at Meehan's workplace led to both men firing. Simmons was struck in the stomach and heart after he fired at Meehan. The couple had been separated for some time.
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Charles BE. Simmons
Matthew Meehan
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Meehan
Simmons
James Stillman Seriously Ill in Paris
James Stillman president of National City Bank is gravely ill in Paris and unlikely to return to the United States for weeks. He sailed in poor health a month ago and the voyage did not aid his condition. He is not yet in his Paris home but expects occupancy soon, delaying his return during the Harriman investigation.
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New York
James Stillman
National City Bank
Paris
Tie
Stillman
Harriman
Nurse in Custody Rescued After Three Suicides Attempt
New York police report Catharine Williams, a Bellevue Hospital nurse, attempted hanging in her Tenderloin cell three times within an hour after being arrested for throwing snowballs on Sixth Avenue. She was repeatedly cut down, revived, and finally sent to Bellevue Hospital as a prisoner. The episode prompted renewed concern over her safety and the handling of arrestees in custody.
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Washington Post
New York
Catharine Willians
Tenderloin
Bellevue Hospital
Sergt. Nolan
Miss. Williams
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Miss Williams
Misa Williams
Nolan
Bellevue
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Howard
Poisoned Ambition and a Gothic Tale at the Architect’s Studio
A wife testifies she was deceived by an architect and allies into believing her husband about a morphine orgy. A second girl was scorched and tied. The accused’s letters before marriage are offered to corroborate her story, while the defense claims a preexisting mental condition.
Thaw Trial Reveals Nesbit Paris Visit and Marriage Rejection
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified for four hours detailing her Paris visit with Harry Thaw and architect Stanford White as a reason she rejected Thaw's marriage proposal. The defense argues the statements indicate temporary insanity tied to White's death. Delmas plans continued testimony with cross examination by Jerome. letters from Thaw after Paris scene were read to show his mental state and feelings toward Nesbit and White.
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Harry Kek
Thaw
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Paris
White
Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw recounts life and love in courtroom
In New York Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies to save her husband from murder charges, recounting her poverty stricken youth, early posing for photographers, and the vivid memories of her relationship with Stanford White. Her narrative is intimate and fraught with emotion as she describes dangers, dreams, and a troubled path toward marriage.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Paris
Stanford White
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