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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
3
Harriman report and Intermount Commerce Commission briefing discuss stock acquisitions by railroads. DOJ favors enforcing Sherman Antitrust Law while cautioning that existing statutes may curb noncompetitive practices without new legislation.
Postmaster authorized to cash them for rural carriers. Federal funds may release relief payments to many, with verification of proper credentials and district procedures. Authorities urge caution against improper cashing attempts as funds are allocated through official channels.
Treasury clerks in the Treasure Department who are absent on Saturdays during the vision leave have only a half day charged. An order was sent to this effect and a similar policy is in force in the Interior Commerce and Agricultural departments.
The United States faces a Ti case involving Nell Merl nall, master of the Beltish sup Text, weighing the right of a foreign vessel to land in American waters. The dispute centers on landfall and jurisdiction as heard by the State Supreme Court.
Washington ice cream dealers face deferred prosecutions as district officials admit irregularities in sample collection. Health officer analyzed 32 samples. Agriculture Department must perform analyses to pursue violations. Officials vow to press ahead with strict enforcement once proper procedures are followed.
The long dispute between the United States and Britain over fisheries off Newfoundland continues in a muddled state. Negotiators seek a permanent modus vivendi to curb friction, with Newfoundland pressing for local legislation while awaiting assurances of rights. Ambassadors consider arbitration options, but no agreement on mediation has emerged, delaying a durable settlement.
Secretary Taft plans a political speech in Oklahoma City on August 24 as part of a tour toward the Pacific coast. He sails from Washington on September 10 for the Philippines, with additional speeches on the trip yet to be announced.
Thomas R Martin, bankrupt real estate broker, confined in a lunatic ward at Gundry Sanitarium Catonsville Manas undergoes daily examination by Prof M Brash an expert elisnist chosen by District Attorney Jerres Daler to assess his vital condition Fiat Brush will soon file a written report to the district attorney on his status Martin will be arrested by eight deputy marshals and brought back here for indictment on forgery related to insolvent transactions.
New Orleans July 17 The United States Lighthouse tender Magnolia carrying President Roosevelt personnel was involved in a collision on the Mississippi River October 25 195 according to a decision by Judge BR D Saunders United States District Court here to try a salt for 200 dollars brought by the government against the fruit ship was dismissed by Judge Saunders
Seoul reports Korea presses Emperor to abdicate in favor of the crown prince and accept Japanese influence. Cabinet and diplomats weigh a swift end to the Hermit Kingdom as Japan aims tighter control following the Portsmouth outcome.
The Hague reports that Koreans dismiss abdication claims by Yi Gang Sul and Prince Yi Tiying Chi deny the Emperor will abdicate The Japanese delegation led by Feiroka Tanaaki likewise disputes abdication rumors arguing Tokyo fears punishment for past actions and notes succession would fall to the Emperor’s second son amid court intrigue and whispers.
William Lever MP wins $250,000 damages against Harmsworth papers London Daily Mail and Evening News after two day hearing in Liverpool. Defendants withdraw qualification plea as case marks record libel payout in the country.
Wireless dispatch from the Minnetonka signed Mark Twain reports a steamer collision with a bark near the Setty Islands in dense fog. The bark lost her bowsprit, but the Minnetonka sustained only slight damage as both ships avoided direct contact and the fog hid the other vessel.
In Chicago a court heard the petition of Prince Ame dee de Broglia seeking an annulment of the marriage of his son Prince Robert de Broglie to Mrs Welt, an American, on the grounds the union was clandestine under French law. The defense noted noncompliance with French formalities and sought immediate judgment. The court’s decision was expected the next day. The couple had been active in New York society, with the princess once singing at the Colonial Theater, and later performing in London and Paris before police steps were taken to prevent scandal.
The Limes Tribes, alarmed by Moroccan militarization, move to hand over brigands Rassouli and Cald Bir Harry MacLean. Two renowned Llemis advise restraint, noting MacLean acted for tribal interests. Tribesmen are told to defer to time and God rather than act now.
Berlin reports word that Grand Duke Isril of Saxe Coburg and his wife, grandmother of Vladimir of Russia, may be headed for divorce. The couple, married less than two years, have a daughter and reportedly separated soon after the wedding amid marital strife.
President Roosevelt has sent a nine volume gift signed by him to the University of Berlin. The gift forms part of the Roosevelt Library division founded by Prof John William Worps. The act is noted as an expression of goodwill from the American president to Germany. London reports discuss Caldera and congressional visits.
July 17 reports detail a 4 million wall coat repair funded by a minister, a 1 million exchange for Jena repairs, and a Toulon magazine explosion causing 120 dead and injured. Paris notes an 80 yard distance Bleriot flight, Copenhagen reports a Chicago visitor to King Frederick, and Therapia bomb blast aftermath with a merchant arrest. other items mention a donation accepted by Louise de la Rama.
A conference committee in The Hague voted 21 to 11 with one absent on affirming the American proposition defending private property inviolability in the Geneva convention talks. Strong support came from Germany Austria Hungary and others, while Britain France Russia Spain Portugal opposed, with Belgium and Luxembourg among the few backing the U.S. position.
Rome July 17 The Vatican moves against ultra liberal Catholic writers condemning sixty statements from modernist authors. The decree condemns approval of ignoring church prohibitions and the Index. It names no specific writers but targets traitors to Catholic doctrine and modernist trends within the church.
The weekly mortality record ending July 18 shows heat harming infants with stomach diseases. Forty nine deaths from this cause, thirty one under two years old. Contagious disease cases include seven new whooping cough, five discharged. Typhoid cases rise by six, sixty four on hand. in the prior year, thirty cases and ninety on hand.
Special to The Washington Post reports at the national stationers convention in session here that I E Waterman Company of New York sold last year nearly 72200 Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens. About two thirds were sold to pen shoppers, illustrating growing fountain pen use.
The Acting Secretary of War orders twenty four additional companies of tonal artillery to be organized from the 12th to the 26th company at multiple posts including Port Adams Fort Menty Fort Hancock Fort Franch es and others. New units form by transfers from aid companies and fresh enlistments. Designations include the 14th 16th 19th 28th 37th 100th and 227th as torpedo companies.
Military dispatch lists officers and units including Seventh Cavalry Twentieth Infantry and Nineteenth Infantry as they move between Fort Leavenworth San Francisco and Manila theater. It notes appointments, retirements, and transfers with dates in August and upcoming duties for multiple regiments and officers.
The United States Navy reported the death of Prof Angelo Heilprin at his Philadelphia home, where he had been staying with Mrs. Adolph Laveman. Heilprin, a renowned geologist and naturalist, served as head of the New York Geological Survey and led the Peary relief expedition in 1897. He was a professor of invertebrate paleontology and had directed war research efforts, with connections to the battleship fleet and naval torpedo instruction for cadets. He was born in Nevada in 1883 and studied Europe, later receiving honors from the French Academy and Philadelphia Geological Society. His passing follows a long career in science and naval service.
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of names and events. The text notes appointments and a court matter linked to a naval officer, plus several ship movements and arrivals including vessels at New London and Cavite, with scattered references to individuals and duties.
The Naw Departnes informs of the armored cruiser 8 Lows departing Montesides for Punta Arenas in the Straits of Magellan. Captain Commander Nathaniel R. Usher leads the St Louis as she sails around the Horn to join the Pacific squadron. The voyage, begun from Hampton Rands, covers about 15 000 miles with stops at Bahia Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Valparaiso Callao Acapulco and San Francisco in the planned itinerary.
News from Norfolk indicates wholesale desertions from warships, with about 100 deserters listed from the battleship Minnesota. Police were notified of fifteen desertions locally, and Navy Department officials reported ongoing reports without official confirmation. Captain H Vebard of the Minnesota did not comment on the subject.
A group from San Juan Porto Rico sailed to New York aboard the steamer Coumo to join ten noncommissioned officers for the army rifle competition set for Port Niagara on July 29 to 31. Capt Grafith Capt Taulbee, and Licit Nadal accompany the contingent.
Fragmented OCR reveals an East Graduspe Cowes Special course titled Pekcty stenanend Pot telogan with references to WS rene canslogn WARGRAR and Peinetpal. Details are incomplete, but the item appears to describe a training or preparatory program for women at a college preparatory level in a valley area.
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