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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
3
Report of a dramatic escape during a robbery pursuit ending with a broken collar bone and a hospital visit. The fugitive leaped from a window in Portland and fled before later being recaptured near Fort Wayne, with police noting his injuries and subsequent detention.
Attorney General Bonaparte argues the government will not run trusts, using receiverships as a temporary rebef measure. He notes legal questions but cites analogies to support enforcement, urging reforms to trust laws to boost competition and curb unfair prices. He questions Sherman law sufficiency and cites lack of data to judge full economic impact.
President Roosevelt announces Frank Leach to head the San Francisco Mint succeeding George L. Gout. Hepburn of Iowa, chair of the Senate committee on Foreign and Interstate Commerce, remains unannounced about his Sagamore Hill visit. A luncheon with Admiral Yamamoto and other dignitaries is planned, while Arch Roosevelts captain meets the crowd ashore amid a ceremonial greeting.
Hurried morning killings target saloon keeper Peter Forrester and waitress Marie Smith. George Hodson, alleged killer, is under arrest covered in blood after a spree in front of 124 South Clinton Street. Forrestel died within minutes. Marie Smith died on the operating table. Hodson claims amnesia. Florence McCarthy news confirms a past fear of death by sunstroke is false.
A garbled OCR style record lists multiple marriage licenses with names and ages, including Leslie H Uptullough age 24 and Anna Sperm age 37, along with various other pairs and unclear annotations. The text resembles a historical public notice of licenses to marry, with scattered place names and percentages.
A political column argues that increased federal powers threaten state authority. It claims the president is backed by a powerful corporation in a campaign to overturn reserved state powers. The piece condemns constituting mon rules over statutes and labels reform as a blanket ax chopping away local control.
A political summary notes a long running campaign against a government plan led by a top political figure. It highlights allied corporations in interstate commerce and insurance backing the effort, arguing centralized governance is easier to manage than multiple governments.
Hendersonville NC July 11 4 plea for State rights against centralization amid Parker remarks on common law jurisdiction of the United States Court. He argues independence of the colonies rooted in common law and condemns federal overreach while praising state sovereignty and local authority.
William Thaw heirs sold 1000 acres of coal lands to Mount Pleasant Coke Company for about 2 million dollars. The sale highlights Thaw family need for ready money and follows a trust that restricted land sales unless absolutely necessary. The move mirrors broader tensions in business and finance as Thaw heirs reshuffle assets.
A health office ledger lists Catherine Floyd rep and multiple individuals with ages ranging from months to 40 years. Names include Pannabaker, McLeon, Derham, Arthur, Lary, William, James, Warder, Henn Reigelmaon with associated ages and notes on months or years.
London July 11 The Earl of Aberdeen bearing a message from King Edward conveys royal praise for the kindness of Irish people and hopes the Dublin exhibition will aid native crafts. In Dublin July 11 the King and Queen Alexandra attended Leonardstown races with a large crowd giving a notable welcome.
Ambassador Whiterfield today unveiled a tablet in Ware Hertfordshire parish church honoring Charles Chauncey Professor of Greek at Cambridge who later became the second president of Harvard College. A brief speech praised Chauncey’s educational work in America and his link to Cambridge and Ware.
A London jury at Lensing ton Coroners Court found Mrs Hancock died March 28 from natural causes appendicitis with heart strain. Poison evidence cited by the son was not supported by the inquest. doctors suggested possible poison but no trace was found, verdict given without accusation.
Important edicts issued in Peking order reforms across provincial courts and police, with aims to modernize administration. Early steps to introduce constitutional government anticipated in Manchuria and Pechili and Klang regions as officials and people prepare for changes.
Rome reports a coming summer visit to London by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena, a move deemed of great political significance by the Roman press. The announcement notes the visit will occur during the summer months, highlighting diplomatic implications.
A Berlin proposal on July 11 urges a compulsory sight test for all motor car drivers. Promoters note rail workers require tests, while chauffeurs currently obtain certificates with only proof of wheel competence. The plan cites concerns about short sight and color blindness among drivers.
New York Commissioner Robert Hebberd heard doctors G B Lawson and C R Frown of Kings County Hospital explain an experiment in vivisection on two puppies. He suspended action and postponed the case for further inquiry, noting the doctors claimed scientific aims while acknowledging lack of hospital supervision. He warned potential legal breach but reserved judgment pending investigation.
Berlin reports Bernhard Denoburg secretary of state for the colonies will depart for Naples and thence to German East Africa to study agricultural and commercial prospects. He will be joined by several cotton industry representatives to explore making the colony a major producer of high grade cotton for Germany, with evidence that Egyptian quality cotton can be grown there. A move is under way to form a company with 259,100 capital to undertake large scale cotton growing in the colony.
A report by Hose nau LL Lumsden and Joseph Kastle from the Public Health and Hospital Service notes Washington’s typhoid issue mirrors other cities. It cites Potomac water as a factor, hot weather increasing cases, and that contamination persists despite sedimentation and filtration efforts.
Special to The Washington Fasc Providence reports Miss Beth Sully daughter of Daniel J Sully, formerly Buchan Soap Co. president, married Douglas Elton Fairbanka at Kenneth Ridge Watch Hill. Ceremony by Rev Grant and Rev Walliams, with 240 attendees from New York and Philadelphia. Bride wore empire satin gown with duchess lace. reception followed.
The thirtieth triennial encampment of Knights Templars at Saratoga elected officers for three years. Henry N Rugg Providence was named Grand Master with officers including William B Melish Cincinnati Deputy Grand Master Arthur Macarthur Tro Grand Generalissimo Wrand W Pierce Oakland Grand Captain General and others. The ballrooms of Congress Hall housed knights and guests as dances and drills continued amid weather delays and crowd noise.
Santa Fe announces plans for a new transcontinental route from the Gulf to the Pacific with a connected line from San Angelo Texas to the coast. Officials Masson Enginger Felt and Hershey of Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe discuss a traffic arrangement with the Goulds to move Santa Fe and Texas lines into New Orleans by September. The route would shorten the Pacific passage by about 300 miles.
The Olympia show in London plans to become a permanent annual event with a two city format, extending to Paris next year after vast demand. In related news, Frank Brant, a New York lawyer, was convicted of subornation of perjury in a White Plains court tied to a trolley damages suit, with his wife Mae Herbert and her husband also implicated and jailed briefly.
In Brooklyn Justice Maddox considers a commission to investigate Edward Ward Vanderbilt's mental state amid his marriage to Mrs Pepper. The bride’s daughter accuses Mrs Pepper of manipulation through alleged spiritual influence as Bright Eyes, while Pepper contends she is a real medium with powers.
Concord July 11 exceptions filed to Judge Chamberlin rulings in Eddy estate accounting suit. Streeter Holt for Mrs Eddy heirs challenge appointments of Dr George F. Gels and others as masters or referees, claim they lack state residence and legal competence. Also contest denial of motion to intervene and substituting plaintiffs. dispute deed of March 18 transfers action to trustees.
Antonio Maza Mexican consul at Douglas was held to the Cochise County territorial grand jury on a kidnapping charge involving Manuel Sarabia tied to an alleged murder plot. The case centers on a June 30 incident in Douglas with Manolo or Jeb 11 listed, and bond set at two thousand dollars. Other officers A J Scropshire Ranger Hashurst and Officer Thompson were bound over with bonds.
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