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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1907
Page
4
Acting Secretary of State Bacon backed by Ambassador Bryce defends his remarks on Oklahoma’s new constitution amid questions of disloyalty and a potential diplomatic flare. Washington debates whether Bryce overstepped propriety and what inquiries may follow as weather shifts.
Count Nigra a longtime Italian diplomat and courtier who served in Paris from 1856 and later as ambassador to Saint Petersburg and Vienna died amid honors. He aided Empress Eugenie at Tuilleries and was recalled by the French court in 1870 to show devotion to Queen.
The Bee of Canada Laurier was guest of honor at the Tommion Dig dinner in Ottawa tonight. Distinguished attendees included ministers and officials from Canada and the United States. Discussion touched on government support for transportation and immigration policy, with hopes for better relations and peace between the two nations.
Fragmentary OCR reports the Wright brothers of Ohio proposed a powered airship to the German government but the military secretary deemed their craft impractical for transport and unnecessary for production. Rumors suggested Berlin talks and possible French government involvement.
Royal voyage opens with Prince Larendh aboard a cruiser bound for Africa aboard a ship attended by oarsmen in parade colors. Other royal figures and diplomats accompany the prince as the tour of Portuguese possessions begins, with ceremonies in royal parks and aboard the vessel.
Capt J P Megrew of the Capitol Police submitted to the United States Capitol Police Board his annual report for the fiscal year ended March 2 1907. The record lists eight advertising cases reprimanded, five drunks escorted home, three drunken individuals jailed, four sent to sanitary officer, one drunken female escorted home, and thirty six dogs without tags captured in the Capitol area. The accompanying letter requests raised pay and notes the loss of Sergt G W Hazer after twenty six years of service.
Mrs Hate Maxey receives ten year term for alleged involvement in an illegal operation leading to Claudia Parrish's death. She appeals to the District Court of Appeals, while defense attorneys seek a pardon for Paul Meagher, indicted as an accessory. The case drew attention at the courthouse as affidavits denied direct contact with Meagher.
Miss Annie Louise Priddy wed George Lioys Thomas in Baltimore on June 4 in a quiet ceremony at Cardinal Gibbons residence. The couple returned to announce the marriage to their families, planning to reside with Col and Mrs Crook before establishing their home in fall.
In a semi annual Central Labor Union election John H Lorch of the Stationary Engineers Local 1 won presidency with 71 votes while James F McHueh the incumbent vice president secured 81. John H Brinkmann remains secretary, and J L Rodtor urged as vice president alongside multiple officers reelected including Nedray secretary C H McChurs financial secretary James W Considine treasurer Samuel Beckett Ramuel Beckett etc.
Jen B Bradford purchases the fourstreet northwest property at 904 96 M8 and 910 Fourteenth Street for about 190000. The block lies opposite Franklin Park between I and K Streets with a 69 foot frontage on Fourteenth Street and about 7000 square feet of front lot depth. The Carlow Litchfield Hotel building and adjacent houses will be remodeled into a store first floor with bachelor apartments above, and 910 will become a store with upper residences. Ransom Gilett of New York formerly owned the property. Burty and Lampton represented the deal.
New rules aimed at screening immigrants before voyage began on July 1 tighten steamship company duties and raise the head tax from three to four dollars. Officials expect fewer passengers due to stricter examinations though officials note limited impact on the overall flow.
Immigation inquiry in Lille reveals an elaborate recruitment network sending weavers from Roubaix to Paterson and Lawrence. Six Roubaix agents and one in Tournal face proceedings for alleged emigration law violations while defendants claim acts as agents for a steamship line. In Boston and Woonsocket inquiries, evidence is inconclusive on contract labor law violations. Paterson mills report quiet, pil weave workers seek jobs amid recent arrivals.
Thomas J Woodward of New Orleans denies links to the Wight led Arc Woodward & Co Ltd. He says he sold his interest in 189 to Wight but remained named in the firm. He asserts no role in the political actions of the Post Office here and notes his long tenure as a Woodward member prior to appointment as postmaster in 16. He issued the statement June 28.
Antonio yiusreal, alleged Mexican revolutionist who escaped immigration officials at El Paso two or three months ago, has been located in St Louis. He has not been captured, considered very shrewd, possibly deported to Mexico after proceedings. Authorities unsure of outcome, case may hinge on political offense.
Oyster Bay July 1 President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of W.R. Widcox as New York postmaster who retires to chair the public utilities commission. Edward M. Morgan, longtime assistant postmaster and political rival Representative Herbert Parsons seeks the post for a strong candidate. Senate influence may play a role, with Platt and Depew largely sidelined, as Morgan is favored for his proven postal expertise and citywide business backing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled by Commissioner Prouty that the complaint by the China and Japan Trading Company and others against the George Railroad and others alleging discrimination against Southern cotton mills in favor of New England mills is not sustained. It found evidence of an illegal agreement to raise rates on cotton pieces but held it would not justify reducing Southern rates or awarding reparation, noting the advance rates were not shown to be unreasonably high.
American crowers at Aden Senor Don Enrique Cortes the Colombian Minister to this country called at the State Department yesterday to discuss with Acting Secretary Hacen unflaigned details of the projected treaty between Panama and Colombia. The accord covers three subjects including recognition of Panama's independence and the settlement of boundaries. The Minister expressed hopeful progress but cited absence of Secretary Root and the heated season as delaying factors. Senor Pasas will head the legation during the Minister’s absence in Europe. Baron Speck von Sternburg, German Ambassador, sails to New York tomorrow aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm. The first eleven winners will receive cast prizes and a ten-day Jamestown Exposition trip.
A dispute before Internal Revenue Commissioner Capers centers on whether South Carolina can nullify federal liquor taxes applied to wholesale and retail sales by local dispensaries. Attorney Stevenson argues, Capers counters with legal authorities, and a final decision on enforcing a $2300 penalty hangs in the balance.
A cablegram to Gov Magoon at Havana reports no change to the plan for restoring Cuba to the republic by a fair election. It discusses timing for census work and devolution of government, urging Gen Castillo to proceed and seeking guidance on timing.
Acting Secretary Oliver Tad authorized 80 000 dollars from Army funds to construct a new Signal Corps building at Fort William McKinley near Manila, Philippines, on the recommendation of General Wood who commands the Philippine Division.
Rear Admiral George C Hester chairs the Nghthouse board and will be retired July 6 due to age. He will stay in current duties until October and then retire. The Jamestown Exposition costs are covered by The Post. the Expo Editor offers details. Georgia postmasters may miss up to five days for the State League in Atlanta August 17. $300 to be shared among top winter winners of the Jamestown event.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce endorsed a plan to erect a central office building costing around 40 000 at a Arlington Hotel meeting. The building committee reported progress on site selection, having narrowed from about ten to two options, but could not secure written options in time. The chamber extended the committee's time, with no final site decision expected before fall as new members were elected and broader member support expected for financing via bonds and stock.
Committees on wholesale trade would meet next Wednesday. By motion of D J Callahan the president extend to the Norfolk Board of Tracts and Business Mens Association a vote of thanks for the reception to the Washington Chamber of Commerce during its Jamestown visit. Thomas Noves moved that Washington Chamber invite all business organizations visiting Jamestown this summer to stop over in Washington. The motion passed. Harry Sciles moved that a committee of five be appointed to urge organizations to hold their annual conventions in Washington. The meeting adjourned subject to the chair. A My meeting of the board of directors was held yesterday afternoon at the office of the chamber 14 F street after a committee on membership meeting.
The page lists numerous individuals and couples tied to hotels in Baltimore and New York City, including Metropolis and Metropolitan figures, with mentions of Willard, Shoreham, and various state and national affiliations. Names, wives, and partners appear across cities such as Raleigh, Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis, underscoring a sweeping guest roster at prominent hotels.
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