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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1907
Page
3
In a letter to the Pennsylvania legislature, George F Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway denies the need for government rate controls, arguing regulation would harass, not help, and that railroad growth mirrors state development despite some past misconduct.
Several residents died in early February 1907, with services set across churches including St Aloysius, St Jeromes, and Church of Sacred Heart. Notable names include Bullen, Jaeger, Kane, and Markoe, with funerals at Prospect Hill, Mount Olivet, and private interments. Public notices urge attendance and note private burial plans.
Notice describes that marriage and death notices inserted in The Washington Post will appear simultaneously without extra charge for either insertion or telegraphing in several listed newspapers including Cincinnati Exquirer New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Practice Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
President Baer argues Pennsylvania’s prosperity rests on railroad service and fair rates. He claims U.S. railroad transportation is the world’s cheapest and best, countering overcapitalization and watered stocks while noting heavy annual expenditures for grade crossings, terminals, and wage increases. He opposes a federal or state transportation commission, warning of harmful regulation.
Washington Post reports Charles W Morse and associates near finalizing a deal to acquire the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Company Ward Line for about 15 to 15.5 million, with payment in bonds and cash. The eighteen steamers operate between New York Havana Cienfuegos TampaBay Vera Cruz. Morse aims to merge his current holdings including the People Line Citizens' Line Habtern and others into a Consolidated Steamship Company.
In Asheville, Merrill Beecher Mills, NY millionaire, faces a divorce suit with his wife who filed for divorce. he countersues for 100000 against Gillard Stike Leather alleging alienation of Mrs Mills affections. Testimony centers on seven year old Cynthia as key witness aboard Mills’s yacht amid sensational, widely witness testimonies.
New York February 11 The Medico Legal Society led by Clark Bell renews efforts to pardon Albert T Patrick convicted of the Rice murder. It asserts embalming fluid enters the lungs, contests prosecution evidence, and claims the death was natural, supported by a 1906 demonstration and expert testimony.
A Teheran dispatch reports anti government bands seizing ammunition stores in Tabriz and street fighting in Teheran. The Shah telegraphed Parliament granting popular demands and recognizing constitutional government. Belgians Naus and Priem dismissed over perceived support for Belgians. Revolutionary Medjem leagues form in Teheran, Tabriz, Shiraz, and Resht rejecting Parliament authority. Pedan counter leagues arise as Parliament loses backbone amid street pressure and mosque meetings with fiery proclamations.
Venezuelan Gen Antonio Paredes reportedly landed with twenty men and 300 rifles and captured coast guardsmen to recruit discontented. Government sends steamers and detachments from Ciudad Bolivar and Maturin to intercept him as health concerns for President Castro loom with potential surgery amid growing instability.
Berlin reports 8000 members of the Farmers' National Association met and adopted resolutions opposing further tariff reductions. They call for assurances from Count von Posadowsky-Wehner on interior policy, condition negotiations on any new commercial treaty, and urge government to consider what concessions the United States will offer for provisional advantages. Herr Hahn warned that a new US treaty could be menacing to German agriculture as references to the United States drew applause.
Former New York mayor Low announced at a Waldorf Astoria dinner a Laymen's Missionary Movement effort to thoroughly examine foreign missions. A planned commission of American businessmen will inspect mission fields worldwide to assess converts, transformations, sacrifices, salaries, accounting, native reach, equipment, and needs.
North director of the Census and former American Tariff Commission member met with Secretary Root at the State Department to discuss Germany’s tariff concessions. He brought documents on negotiations and indicated two proposals: partial concessions via customs regulation changes and a reciprocity treaty, with Congress to consider the broader plan next session while the Treasury may ease duties in the interim.
Rudolf Dolge ex American consular agent at Caracas and director of the Orinoco corporation files a detailed exposure accusing Venezuelan officers of schemes to seize Orinoco Delta concessions. He resigns as consular agent and faces possible expulsion as charges tie to the Orinoco Navigation Company dam. The State Department weighs multiple claims against President Castro’s government amid unsettled conditions.
In Dresden on February to May, Gustav Sieber said to be a Penn medical graduate and former Spanish American war major for surgical work was sentenced to eight months in prison for misrepresentation in a commercial school case. Sieber claims he was wounded by shell fragments in Cuba.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. It claims widespread success, includes patient testimonials, sample offers, and a free information book, urging readers to request by mail from Binghamton NY.
Henri des Houx organizer of the League of French Patriots has challenged Deputy Pugliesi after a quarrel stemming from Pugliesi’s bid to release constituents arrested at the Church of the Holy Apostles on the charge of impeding liberty of worship for shouting Sacrilege during the service.
Princess Louise of Belgium daughter of the king denounces King Leopold in an open letter in Matin today accusing him of heartless neglect and allowing her Queen mother heritage to be seized for debt.
At a Royal Geographical Society meeting Capt Amundsen shared expedition details while Sir George Goldie read President Roosevelt's letter accepting honorary membership. Roosevelt expressed deep appreciation for the honor and thanked the society and English speaking republic of the Western Hemisphere.
The French steamer Laos of 6,145 tons, from Saigon, bound for Marseilles, was wrecked off Le Croisic about forty miles from Nantes. All crew were rescued. Built in Copenhagen in 1908, the vessel was 410 feet long, 49 feet 7 inches beam, and drew 29 feet 6 inches.
A carriage carrying Princess Victoria the Kaiser’s daughter ran over an eleven year old boy. He was taken to a shop for aid while the princess attempted to pursue but was repulsed by a policeman. The prince’s groom intervened, and the incident drew a crowd.
Officials of the Jamestown Exposition filed with Secretary Shaw a contract under the Congress act to disburse a $1,000,000 government loan. The loan is secured by exposition receipts at gates and concessions, with Treasury supervision. Frederick Grosscup of Charlestown is named to oversee disbursement and begin work once he reaches Norfolk, Virginia.
Gov Hughes of New York arrived from Albany to address Brown alumni at the Hotel Astor. He urged government and citizenship through action and integrity. Rhode Island Gov Higgins joined Hughes while nicknamed the Earl of Pawtucket, reflecting his three mayoral terms.
Charles A Fairchild former Secretary of the Treasury and George W Perkins were indicted last month in the New York Life Insurance affairs. Fairchild arrived in New York from Europe and said he returned due to the serious charges. District Attorney Jerome offered no immediate bail, and Fairchild would bond if desired. Also reported G W Roosevelt in Brussels in serious condition after relapse following intestinal illness.
Special Gable Dispatch reports another heavy quake hitting Kingston Jamaica with no casualties. The tug Rescue will depart tomorrow towing the steamer Corinth bound for Newport News after hauling it from Grand Cayman. American wrecking experts study salving the Hamburg America Line steamers Prinzess Victoria Luise and Prinz Waldemar stranded at the harbor mouth.
The Washington Post reports in Dover Del that Delaware moves to replace hanging with the electric chair. A senate bill introduced by Mr Connor seeks to change execution method, signaling a shift from the gallows to a New York State style electric device.
Death notices list Frederick Conrad White and many others with ages from 1 to 92, including Elizabeth Hall Daniel Phillipa Gov Hosp Ins William Benjamin Richard Bailey Lise Tyler Elizabeth Poindexter Percy Stokes and more. Locations range from 9th Street SW to Brightwood Avenue NW and institutions such as Freedmans Hospital Washington Aty Hosp and Geo Univ Hosp.
A long, comma filled record lists numerous individuals and couples from various cities including Richmond and Baltimore as they appear in a historic marriage license notice. Names include Carl E Duehring and Margaret P Haire, Rev J oB MeKenshila Fountain Harrie and Nannie Ledd, plus many others with ages and locations.
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