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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
19
The Hague statement, transmitted by the Intelli press, rejects claims Japan sought to pressure the United States over California Japanese matters. Viscount Aoki and Ambassador Miyakawa publicly affirm no talks calling for war, emphasize continued friendship, and outline travel plans and diplomatic positions amid tension warnings.
A damaged, OCR style listing compiles funeral directors and embalmers with chapel addresses and telephone numbers around Washington. Firms include Thos A Costello Frank Geier's Sons John R Wright Co and William Lee among others, with modern cremation options and varying prices.
San Francisco July 10 United States District Attorney Devlin sent a detailed report to Attorney General Bonaparte regarding the police commission’s denial of employment office licenses to Japanese and other aliens. Indications suggest the Japanese will seek to establish treaty rights through an appeal, noting no existing city ordinance prohibiting licensed employment offices for aliens.
A Saint Petersburg dispatch reported by Petit Journal says Emperors Nicholas and William are to meet in autumn. The goal is a close Russia Germany United States understanding to oppose Japan while stabilizing Germany’s international position.
Tokyo dispatch reports Hochi plans to withdraw tomorrow a recently published interview with Admiral Gakemoto that criticized American naval officers. A new anonymous interview with a Japanese naval expert will praise the current American navy and its gunnery standards.
At the Geneva peace conference, nations discuss a US draft on private property immunity at sea and an abolition of prize money. A new six article bombardment proposal, inspired by US ideas, sets limits on striking undefended towns and requires warnings to authorities. A special committee will draft a new convention as German militia notice was rejected.
Missouri congressman Richard Bartholdt, president of the American group of the International Parliamentary Union, met with M. Neldeft and Prof De Martens at The Hague. Bartholdt defended his resolution backing the conference, while Nelideft argued US population homogeneity affects arbitration acceptance and noted many American petitions to the peace effort.
A health office record fragment lists individuals including John Canon aged 67 Teresa Tomfer 451 Fest aw 26 wildlem nosy 82 Beaton place 76 years Benjamity rows 36 Eytenber C Hemid 64 years William Relph Ged and Cole Hoey Seabph T Maboroey 18% 416 wt Thor Harry Chaconak 97 at no Baiey Wenaberg 700 st me 8 dave.
The Japanese government is irritated by Roosevelt 's plan to mass battle ships in the Pacific and suspects domestic political motives. Ambassadors and newspapers in Japan warn the move could fuel war talk and destabilize Tokyo’s diplomacy while reinforcing anti roosevelt factions at home.
The German ambassador Baron Speck von Sternburg landed in New York today aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm in strong health. He declined to comment on American Japanese relations and will travel next to Washington before proceeding to Dublin, New Hampshire, where the German embassy will be stationed during the summer.
Storm at Wellmar on July 4 damaged the balloon house of the Wellman Arctic Expedition. The air ship remained uninjured but departure will be delayed. The crew toiled overnight to save the building. The Fithief dragged her anchor during the storm and will be dispatched to Tromsne for repairs. All Wellman party members are in good health and a start for the pole is expected in early August.
Premier de Troos announced in the Chamber of Deputies that the government intends to propose annexation of the Congo Independent State. Authorities request immediate negotiations and will appoint four commissioners to meet Belgian Parliament. Parliament could be recalled and the bill drafted potentially this summer.
In Rome on July 10, Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state, reportedly purchased a powerful automobile. It surprised Vatican circles as it was widely believed the Pope would oppose cardinals riding in motor cars.
Thousands fill Kingstown to witness the royal party’s landing from the yacht Victoria and Albert anchored in harbor. King Edward and Queen Alexandra aboard were greeted by a salute and flags as crowds throng the town. In Dublin the royals toured an exhibition and processed through city streets while a separate incident in Holyhead involved a crank arrested near the lord lieutenant’s residence.
Special to The Washington Port New York reports a stylish woman ordered thousands in jewelry delivered to various hotels under different names. Jewelers in Maiden Lane alerted Detective Nugent who recognized and arrested Isobel Toms, 32, of West 10th Street after a hotel call revealed no Senator or Mrs Niman. A druggist said she posed as a Red Cross nurse and sold morphine using a nurse's certificate.
Florence Schenck, once Norfolk society’s belle, eloped with Charley Wilson after believing him a wealthy bachelor. She describes abuse and deception, including learning of a wife, and says she has no future plans, hoping to support herself. Her family denounces the union and will not welcome her home.
The Kronprinz Wilhelm from Bremen struck a huge iceberg off The Banke early Monday. Captain Richter kept the liner from sinking with full reversals and a sharp turn to port, saving the ship and crew. Ice and water poured onto deck but bows held, with ice mountain fragments damaging forward plates yet not splitting the hull. The event, daunting in the moment, later yielded humor aboard as ice and chilled liquor provided relief.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals and places with scattered ages and locales, indicating a society page style marriage license notices. The text references Charice Morrie, Susan at Ber FM Brtesal, Lilltan Paes, Har Juco A Savion, Lottie McStaley, Rey D G Meteod, and others across Wheeling, Manassas, Port, and more, in a dense, garbled record of approvals and names without cohesive narrative.
St Bernard Commanders won first prize at the Knights Templars drill contest in Saratoga, with Columbia Commandery and Washington close behind. The event drew about six thousand spectators. sponsors and dignitaries attended, and a rose presentation followed the performance amid tight competition and ceremonial proceedings.
The Gibson Page case centers on custody and money as Mrs. Gibson seeks home with her mother in Washington while Mr. Gibson may establish residence in Maine. Both families face public scrutiny amid a life of wealth, social horse shows, and entertainment.
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland July 10. The Naval Academy begins a transfer of administration to the new superintendent Captain Charles J Badger as Admiral James H Sands retires. Commander William Benson will assume command while Lieut Leonard R Sargent reports for duty. Lieutenant Arthur BlackArthur Jr aids Sands and Commander AW Grant who has led midshipmen since Capt Colvocoresses retirement is detached.
At Bridgman Brothers plant on Fifteenth Street and Washington Avenue a four story annex under construction collapsed as shoring gave way. Three men were killed, eighteen injured, and two Italians plus three colored laborers unaccounted for. A labor dispute over wages may have delayed workers reporting for duty, potentially preventing further deaths.
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