China recalls envoy Yuan accused of murder in palace intrigue
Tang Shao Yi, the Chinese special envoy to Washington, is recalled to Peking amid charges of murder and treachery tied to Emperor Kang Wei. The recall ends attempts at protest by Britain and the U.S. while Tang’s expensive mission to America concludes. Yuan Shi Kai’s possible role complicates Sino American talks on Manchuria and foreign intervention. Washington to learn of a one month return voyage and ongoing tensions via the embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Peking
Jan
Tang Shao Yi
Europe
Hays
Met Shao Yi
Kong
Taible
Kang Wei
Chun
Per Buu Vn
Ane
Amerwet
Chigess
Feler
Wus Fang
Ted Stetes
Manchuria
Hobesheed
Washrishi
De Xoven Quartet To Sing At Local Concert
The De Xoven Quartet plans a mixed program at an upcoming Methodist and Church event. First tenor Tvon FL Magioan and other members will perform with readings and piano accompaniment by Anna Florence Smith. The quartet aims to provide a varied show with distinct costumes and readings for a broad audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corm Vosse
Anna Florence Smith
Menurie Keenefor
de Keven
Natok
Retail Grocers Elect A Modern Protective Board
A local grocers association reorganizes to elect a president M. Hoitinst and officers including treasurer Fisher and attorney Chartos. The group pledges to protect consumers from impure food and weight mislabeling, aiming to uphold standards and the public’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protectivis
Eleuter
Ur Scan
M. Hoitinst
Wilte
Vila Ogy Fisher
Treas
I Teatrick
Chartos
Ued Taishy
Hothery
Sharrow
Aude
Statistics Lecture At Westminster Church
A lecture last night at Westminster Presbyterian Church covered national statistics and census work. Chief statistician Stewartswan spoke on compiling population data and comparing it with other fiscal surveys after returning from a delegate role with the Institute of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lanafaetures
Steswart
al Tustilaate of
Agriculture
White House Callers and Officials Mentioned
A snippet lists named officials and diplomats including secretary at War Wight, Irish Ambassador Bry, Assistant Secretary of State Bacon, and various commissioners and representatives from Montana Oregon North Carolina and New York. It notes a post’s classified ads offering free want ads with no charge for rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maldly
Wight
Bry ‘Ion Huggatt
Alaska
Bacon
Uastis Keefe
Annalgeation
Jason Commis " Carter
Montana
Bulttin
Oregon
Chat Overman
North Carolina
Lodge
Muscachunette
S. Wo Sadth
Mtehl
Foelker
New York
North
Standing of Middies at Annapolis Navy Academy 1907
The second section standing of 47 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy class of 1907 was announced. Graduates completed sea service February 1 1907, with names and home states listed in order of relative standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy Department
William’o. Wallees
Mimouri
Frank
pHing
Alatame
Preston H. Mocrary
Arkaseas
Bruce
Ware, Jr
Massachusetts
David
Seward
Texas
William
New Jersey
Walter F. Lorenz
Washington
George C. Logan
South Carola
George H. Laird
West Virginia
John B. Earle
California
Fred. P. Lilley
Harold ¥. McKitterick
New York
Harry G. Shonard
Nevada
Charles T. Blackburn
Wyoming
George ‘T. Bwaney
Vermont
Ellis Londo
Hawaii
Ralph. Horner
Colorado
Thomas A. Symington
Maryland
Frank W. Lagerquist
Minnesota
Harlow ‘T. Kaya
Arizona
Robert Giffen
Nebraska
Richard E."causidy
Connecticut
Question of Georgia mishap raises naval blame issue
A question haunts Navy officials after the Georgia ran ashore in the Suez Canal last Wednesday. The incident drew attention to whether the commanding officer could be blamed given canal regulations require piloting by canal authorities. High officials refuse to settle the hypothetical case, saying action would await legal interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Georgia
Suez Canal
Sperry
Suez Canal Company
Department
Army Orders Leases and Assignments Outline Brief Movements
Army orders list various短-term leaves of absence for officers in multiple units. It names Lieut 8 and others with durations from one day to four months, plus several visits and inspections related to ordnance, coast artillery, and construction work at Fort Monroe, Fort Wool, Wort Sheridan, and Carneys Point. Detachments include medical reserve corps members set for San Francisco and Krest in the medical corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Infantry
Mek Jrautitteroy
Krest
R. D. Read
Tenth Cavalry
B. P. Lisque
Third Cavalry
William A. Phillips
Oftmence Department
du Tone de Nemours Powder Company
Carneys Point
Wilmington
Del
Frederick Hadra
Medical Reserve Corps
San San Francisco
Cal
Benjamin FL Millar
Twenty
Efth Infantry
Wort Sheridan
Iligut
Arin B. Mitcham
Ordnance Department
Fort Monroe
Fort Wool
Henry H. Scott
Navy officers reassigned and ships listed in 1909 orders
Orders to naval officers designate Lieut B Woll as executive air navigator on the Paducah. Lieut J W Greenslade on temporary duty the New Hampshire then to the Maine. A cable from Rear Admiral W T Swinkarne commands Ensign S C Elooper to South Dakota and Ensign C S Joyce to the Yorktown. Arrivals include Salem Bradford Cheyenne San Pedro Gaean Key West Charleston Cleve lod Denver Galveston Chattanooga Maalia. Departures: Salem from Newport for Bradford Philadelphia for Lampton Roads Cheyenne from Santa Barbara for San Pedro Jhio from Cavite for Guam Misouri from Port Bald for Athens Kentucky from Fort Said. Touit Ne Fox placed out of commission at Mare Island. Paul Jones placed in commission at Mare Island on the 7th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Woll’s
Paducah
J. W. Greenslade
New Hampshire
Maine
W. T._ Swinkarne
U.S. X
U.S. Pacific
Valeahuens
Chile
S.C. Elooper
South Dakota
C. S. Joyce
Yorktown
Salem
Bradford
Cheyenne
San Pedro
Gaean
Key West
Charleston
Clevelod
Denver
Galveston
Chattanooga
Maalia
Newport
Philadelphia
Lampton
Santa Barbara
Jhio
Cavite
Guam
Misouri
Port Bald
Athens
Kentucky
Fort Said
Touit Ne Fox
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Cal
Tie Paul Jones
Tne Navy Yard
Contractor Brings Suit Over Laboratory Piping Bid
Powers Regulator Company sues Charles H. Sanborn and American Jety Company in Supreme Court for $20 alleging partial payment for piping and ventilating work on Agricultural Department laboratories. Sanborn allegedly subcontracted parts to plaintiff for 1300 with 1350 unpaid. bond by American Surety Company. Attorneys Brandenburg & Brandenburg. Also notes concert recital by pianist Ossip Gabrilowitsch at Maronic Temple Auditorium under Charlton-Smith series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Powers Regulator Company
Digitict Supreme Court
Charles H. Sanborn
American Jety Company of
New York
Mr. Sanborn
Sanford
American Surety Company
Sanborn
United States
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
Ana Prompty
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
Maronic Temple
Charlton-Smith
T. Arthur Smith
Saint-Saona
Somalia
Arensky
North Carolina Senate Debates Bills Funding Governors Salary
In Raleigh the North Carolina Senate debated increasing governors salary to 6000 and other pay raises for labor and printing officials while considering capital punishment changes. A protest over Gov Glenn reading his message in person drew journal notes and inauguration plans for Gov elect Kitchin were announced. A legislator faced local voter pressure over bringing his wife to Raleigh amid accusations she influenced his vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raleigh
N. C
Senate
Appalachian
Commissioners of Labor
Empte
Latham
House
Morton
New Hanover
Glenn
Gov
School for Militia Proposed in Virginia
Military circles in Virginia push a plan for a state technology school for all militia members, officers and privates, possibly housed at or alongside the Mechanics Institute. Feasibility is under review by the military board as supporters seek to expand with state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miliary
Virginia
Military Board
Mechani Institute
Mechanics’ Institute
School of Technology
Fish-Skin Disease Kills Virginia Girl
Geneva Reynolds, ten years old, of Inchester formerly Middletown, died from ichthyosis after two months at home. Doctors tried heroic measures as scales shed daily and the whole body peeled seven times in six weeks. Hair fell out and skin cracked on soles and palms. she ate ravenously until death. How contracted remains a mystery. first Virginia case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inchester
Geneva Reynolds
Middletown
Virginia
Harman Heirs Sue Estate for 20000 in Maryland
Guston F. Harman as administrator sues Leonard M. Boyer over 20000 claimed from John J. Harman estate. Heirs say the slain farmer was not robbed and that cash was withheld, with 16000 allegedly unreturned to the orphans court. Special to the Washington Post. Annapolis Md. Jan 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington Post
Annapolis
Guston FR. Harman
John J. Harman
Leonard M. Boyer
Rachel A. Harman
John F. Harman
Orphans’ Court
Harman
Orphans' Court
Bryce Delays Cabinet Interview With British Ambassador
James Bryce the British ambassador convened a conference with the President yesterday delaying the semi weekly cabinet opening by fifteen minutes. Bryce refused to disclose the conference topic. The ambassador stated that treaties negotiated with Secretary Root have not been signed by the United States and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryce
Bryce
Great Britain
United States
Root
Staunton to Tighten Sunday Sales Rule
In Staunton Virginia on Sunday January 17 the mayor ordered police to enforce a tight lid on Sunday sales. Cigars tobacco soft drinks newspapers and other goods will be restricted with only drugs exempted under the new order prompted by the Ministerial Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specie Co
Weslington
Staunton
Licensed to Marry in a Fragmented Notice
An incomplete notice lists names and ages including 18 year olds and 33 year olds, with a few church or officiant initials and locations such as Bankhead. Details are garbled and partially unreadable, but point to marriage license filings or intentions.
Tillman land intrigue taints senate letter claims
A letter from Senator Tillman reveals attempts to reserve eight quarter sections of timber land for him as he pressed the government to sue to recover lands in Oregon. The correspondence, attached as Exhibit D5, linked Tillman to the timber syndicate and private land aims, while inspectors found no clear fault by Reeder & Watkins in handling applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senster Tilman
Lawenu
Senate
Audt
Vn Lt
Lee
Tilman
Tillman
Dorr
Theodore Roosevelt
Inngene Haile
Chaim
United States Senate
Mekrusry 1
Bryan R. Derr
St. Paul and Pacific Timber Syndicate
Portland
Southern Oregon Company
Coos’ Bay
C. Rlehes
Clement
GD. Linn
Spokane
Wash
Derr
Groton
Coos Bay
James M. Conro
Marshfield
George J. Schaefer
Reeder Watkins
Reeder & Watkins
Ben R. Thuman
Oregon
Complex Post Office Inquiry Involving Senator Tillman
A 1908 inquiry into land dealings shows Dorr misled by inexperience and zeal while inspectors find no criminal motive. Senator Tillman’s name appears in ads as part of quarter-section purchases. communications reveal tensions between Dorr and Tillman, with calls to publish inspector reports to restore reputation and business prospects.
Sallow Complexion to Ruddy Glow Prompts Coffee Decline
A letter cites a Conn resident who swapped coffee for Postum and grape nuts after discovering coffee’s caffeine irritates the stomach and weakens the body. The change brought a rapid rosy complexion, calmer nerves, renewed vigor, and enduring use of Postum and Grape-Nuts, with a sales note that readers should consult the Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jady
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welleville
MILLIONS FOR PLAYGROUNDS
Statistics show rising playground allocations in major U S cities during 1907 1908 with San Francisco 741000 New York 308418 Oakland 250000 Pittsburgh 150000 Berkeley 251000 and Chicago 503150 as examples others spent from 1000 up the movement spreading among school and public officials to provide open spaces for outdoor games and exercises for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thesehildren
San Francisco
New York City
Oakland
Cal
Pittsburg
Berkeley
Chicago
Lecture on Playgrounds in Washington at Church
An illustrated lecture on the playground movement in the National Capital will be given at the Church of Our Father next Sunday at 5 o'clock by Dr. Henry J. Curtis of the Washington Playground Association. Curtis will show a new slide series, with special music by the church quartet. The pastor said the event demonstrates practical Christian work uniting people of various creeds, noting that playgrounds are an offset to penal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elece Kitchin
Chamber of Commerce
Todaator Lang
Johnson
Otis
Chamber
Raleigh Ciizens
Ciarman
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Frank Stronach
Raleigh
Alfred L. Cox
Academy of Music
Roxboro
Gav
Kitchin
Noo
Senate
Long
Manning
Starbuck
House
Murphy
Harrison
Campbell
Jening
National Capital
Church of Our Father, Universalist
Henry 3. Curtis
Washington Playground Association
Curtis Bag
John van Schaick
Washington
Sévery
Turkish ambassador opens talks with Austria over Balkan differences
Vienna reports the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Austria-Hungary began direct negotiations with Baron von Aehrenthal, Austria-Hungary’s foreign minister, aiming to settle all differences. It is expected that the broad disputes will be satisfactorily adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Jan
Bechit Pacha
Austria-Hungary
Baron von Aehrenthal
Turky
Woman's League Officers Reelected at Arlington Meeting
Officers of the Woman's League of the National Junior Republic were reelected at the annual Arlington meeting. President Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks and several vice presidents along with secretaries and treasurer were named. The treasurer reported the association gave twice as much money to the republic at Annapolis Junction, Maryland, as the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's League of the National Junior Republic
Arlington
Charles W. Fairbanks
Mary S. Lockwood
Charles S. Ackert
James #. Gilbert
Hannah B. Sperry
Anne McNabb
John M. Gregory
Marcus Henjamin
John §. Blais
Charles Elwood Foster
Henry Gannett
Sanders Johnston
Thomas W. Lockwood
Harriet BE. Munn
Merwin
Stephen C. Richey
Janet Richards
A. T. Ramsay
Republic
Annapolis Junction
Sacred Heart Shrine holds all day services in solemn exposition
Father McGee of the Shrine of the Sacred Heart on Fourteenth Street conducted special services yesterday starting with a mass at dawn and continuing until 8 p.m. An early mass was followed by the solemn exposition of the blessed sacrament, which lasted until 7:39 p.m. The senior choir directed by L E. Gannon sang O Holy Night and Adeste Fideles. A sermon for the occasion was delivered by Rev. Edward N. Buckley, assistant pastor at St. Matthew's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father McGee
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Fourteenth Street
Road
T'a
L E. Gannon
Edward N. Buckley
St. Matthew's Church
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China
Yuan
DE Xoven
Hamline
Vinicers
William M. Stewart
Westminster Church
White House
ARMY
Gabrilowitsch
Haus
Tark Repre
School For Militia
Richmond
Sue
Miss Salzman
Clarksburg
W. Va
Anne Salzman
Roscoe Brown
J. W. Traver
H. T. McClelland
Danville
Put
Josse Pleerehle
Egan
Arthur L. Beher
Mariel F. Taylor
A. Ke Wrigh
Bankhead
Mary E. ‘Weber
J. W. Cross
Big
Lacy B. Garter
M. W. O. Nerman
President Bares
UED
PACE
Conaresa
Riches
West
Fillman
Titman
Leland
Postoffice Department
Reader
Watkins
Tiiman Witay Fout
Curtis
Balkan
Woman's League Officers
National Junior Republic
Sacred Heart
Manhattan
Grosner’s
Oppenheimer Clothes
Svercoats
Rosjaner
PA. Ave
Stetson
Bradfield Regulator OG
Atlanta
W.l.douglas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Flexipio
Penn, Ave
N.W
Douglas Shoe
Web
Douglas, Brockton
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