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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
3
A chaotic fragment reports Tener Now leading the Elks at a clam bake for about 20 000 guests with Forky Cooks and 400 waiters amid a Delaware River parade of bands. Names and roles drift in and out, mentioning Grand Lodge ceremonies, attendances, and various officers, but details are garbled.
A child reportedly died after neglect at Cleveland City Hospital as officials and family argued over care. The appeal cites mistreatment during an operation and alleges systemic failures, with details of the patient’s age and sequence of events left unclear in the fragments.
A bomb exploded Sunday night in front of the American Embassy quarters at Therapia near Constantinople. The motive remains unclear with Turkish theory pointing away from the embassy and toward a possible attack on a royal claimant’s life. Three girls were wounded when the device allegedly dropped by children later detonated, while Ambassador Leishman and family were dining at home.
A readable fragment details a mother and daughter dying by suicide in a New York home. A suicide note mentions farewell and gratitude, with references to Husbands and others present in the household. The text hints at medical illness and despair surrounding the deaths.
A French executive at a luncheon with American naval officers toasted President Roosevelt and the United States. The event highlighted a reaffirmation of longstanding Franco American friendship in a small formal gathering.
A Brooklyn climber Thomas Simpson died after a fatal fall while descending Black Head Mountain near Round Top Ravine. His companions Descher and others carried him on a stretcher to the base, reaching the foot of the mountain by early morning.
The Washington Post reports Bryan bears blame for party dissension while Watterson notes no single Democratic favorite. He says Northern and Southern factions split over candidates, with Bryan’s leadership seen as central yet divisive. The piece discusses potential dark horse options and the need for party unity.
Admiral Stockton and suite including Capt Berry and Port er visited the American Embassy in Paris and were received by Ambassador White and Secretary Vignaud. At Elysee Palace they met Premier Clemenceau and others. President Falli crest praised the US Navy and Roosevelt, while Stockton conveyed joyful greetings and shared gratitude for longstanding ties between the nations.
The court orders mental examination for Leon Malle the naval reserve lefter who on Sunday July 1 fired two shots at President Failleres on the streets of Paris. A rambling statement from Malle confirms dire thoughts and intent, while a bullet lodged in a tree confirms at least a shot into the air.
A garbled list of decedents includes Sallie Turker, James J Crathue, Martha Tarver Condelt, Thomas Rogera, Rose Wigon, Frances P Gurton, Robart Mulvabilt, Claude Hazeleood, Mery V Brent, Lissie H Mendenhall, Helly 004M, Fearn Huth Brown, Annu A Cercune, Bertha Mc Zible, Henry L. Collins jr, Laura Weyern, Martha Bell ITE Cieh, Fiah Tones, John Woodward, Annie Hicks, Luew Hored, Toweh Walker, Alvin Mirthe, and others with ages and addresses largely obscured. The entry appears to be a partial health office death record compilation with sparse identifiers and residence details.
A dramatic report from New York docks details Pauline Flaks a Russian girl of eighteen captured aboard the Saratov as part of an alleged immigrant smuggling ring. The investigation traces organized routes via Libau to America with payments shared among scrupulous organizers and ship crew.
The Italian boy Walter Lamana’s death is linked to four alleged murderers in court testimony. Leonardo Gebbla and Peter Lamana connect others to the plot. Lamana’s mother testifies, sobbing and shouting Oh you murderers you dogs as she identifies suspects and a jailhouse agreement.
The aged mother of a family allegedly told Jennie Garitfo that a boy was alive but ransom must be paid to see him. Gariffa claimed she heard a boy scream as investigators pursued a Campisciano home. She testified relatives heard the name Boy and saw a man fleeing with a wound while others corroborated. The defense questioned her truthfulness after threats to hang her if she did not testify.
Senor Gamez of Nicaragua urged a meeting of Central American representatives in Washington to discuss differences with El Salvador. Secretary Bacon met Gamez and a Nicaraguan diplomat to explore aims for stability, neutrality, and a regional accord under U.S. mediation. The talk emphasized protecting property rights and fostering internal peace without forcing intervention.
July 16 report from New York states Albert Liscomb of Marsal Field & Co Chicago was found dead in his Chatsworth apartments. Police suspect suicide by gas as neighbors detected a gas odor during a routine check. Liscomb’s wife, visiting Worcester, is informed. relatives offer no motive. Body found in bed. death appeared self-inflicted days earlier.
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