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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
5
He urges political equality as a war cry before a vast audience. A crowd listens as Roosevelt discharged soldiers and injustice are cited. He threatens removal from public life for securing a hearing and states he will not regret his action.
Senator Foraker denounces political opponents while praising colored soldiers and Roosevelt era policy. He criticizes reports on Brownsville and urges unity against nullification of constitutional rights, drawing a large Wilberforce University audience with fervent reaction.
Dublin hosts a meeting of 17 district representatives and 64 national directors of the United Irish League to organize protests against continued British rule in Ireland. A plan for series of mass demonstrations endorses national autonomy, urges Irish language education, and supports the Irish party’s withdrawal from the Liberal alliance.
In a dramatic incident at the Hurd house in Wellesley two neighbors overpowered Robert F. Straine and restrained him as he attempted to tie his daughter Dorothy Straine to prevent her Europe tour. A woman named Mary Smith was taken into custody. both Straine and the woman face disturbance charges and bail was set for Thursday.
An unidentified man hurled a dynamite cartridge from the gallery during an all-night session of Greece’s Chamber of Deputies in Athens on June 2. The fuse detached midflight, preventing disaster as deputies fled toward the doors while the finance minister led the evacuation.
Special to The Washington Fest from Cleveland Ohio June 2 Mrs Bizza Elizabeth Gordon Hanna wife of Dan Hanna has filed an affidavit seeking immediate trial for her divorce She alleges illness in New York City and intends to sail abroad soon Judge Ford granted the motion though no date was set and the case will likely proceed within days She is the second wife of Hanna whose first marriage was to Maj Maud a British army officer The article notes prior fast tracked divorces with minimal ceremony and haste
In Narbonne a mob attacked police and a secret agent, dragging a body and fighting troops. Four killed, eleven wounded, and many civilians seized as purges and violence erupted in the streets amid a political crisis over the ministry's fate.
New York June 20 Special to The Washington Post Mia Jefferson Seligman wife of a banker and daughter Isidor Wormser leaves the liner Teutonic by the tall side to reach a tug in the narrows The tug speeds her to Fifth Avenue Manhattan arrival at 5 20 AM an automobile takes her to Vermers home to the banker's daughter sends a note of relief Isidor Wormser seventy seven suffered gout two weeks ago condition improved after daughter reached him
The readable text references Mr Rockefeller and a justice action with a bird fined. It reads as a damaged fragment noting expenses and a meeting at an unspecified hour and place. Names appear garbled and many details are unreadable. The fragment provides no clear event or outcome.
Four men were killed and two seriously injured when a live electric wire touched a boiler being moved out of Procter and Gamble Soap Works at Mariners Harbor Staten Island. The plant under construction expected to open soon. Italian workers and Patrick Bradley of West Brighton were among the injured or dying as high voltage surged through the boiler and several men were knocked to the ground.
Col Samuel Pomeroy Coit of Bristol withdraws unconditionally from the senatorial contest citing ill health, party harmony concerns, and loyalty to business associates. With the field unsettled, Robert Goddard of Norwalk remains a possible contender as meetings weigh endorsements and further deadlock looms at the Republican central committee.
Bank pays one and three quarters percent as to the van Pont work. Details and conditions are limited in the notice. The source mentions a labor payment rate and the involved party in the project.
Judge Gram reimposed a sentence for assault in the second degree after hearing Sullivan’s defense. The original two month term was deemed insufficient, with remarks on his prior record, while Foster noted the prior history and Sullivan’s conduct. The sentence was suspended on March, with Bull previously convicted of assault.
Informal meeting between Andrew Carnegie and the Kaiser occurred during Royal Yacht Kiel races at Kiel Germany in June. The Emperor was cordial and praised Mrs Carnegie and Mr Wharton. wind and rain affected the event with 28 boats finishing. The Tilly X won the first race over 1412 miles, others followed, heats set for August with rivals from Marblehead.
A sensational report describes an Italian nobleman named Prince involved in a high speed automobile crash. The incident occurred among the upper circles of Italian society, with Mrs Ogden also mentioned in connection to the event.
In Boise on June 20 the Haywood case heard claims that Haywood urged extermination of Steunenberg. Witness WT Stuart testified Haywood called Steunenberg a tyrant and monster and should be exterminated, while defense argued over Stuart's recall of Haywood’s words. Jury watched closely as Borah pressed for contrast and the court prepared to hear further direct examination.
Spectal reports in The Commoner discuss Ohio politics with Bryan arguing Taft era negotiates with Foraker to return to the Senate. The editor warns such a deal would stultify Roosevelt’s reform, while asserting predatory wealth drives party harmony concerns and compromises.
Neason 13 roared from behind to finish two lengths ahead in a dramatic stretch drive, edging rivals to claim victory. The race appeared tightly bunched early as the field settled behind the pace, with Neason 13 surging clear in the final yards.
Deadwood South Dakota June 20 Sioux Indians present a charmed bridle to Secretary Taft stating it will guide the wearer to the White House where a big chief will arise. Taft told Chautauqua audience he discussed trusts railroads and tariff more than six months ago and will renew discussions later. He noted the Republican Congress returned to carry out policies and plans to speak again when appropriate time comes. Taft spoke on the Panama Canal to a large crowd. Kansas City Me June 20 Taft arrived from Ottawa and was hosted by W R Nelson before departing for St Louis at 8:15 PM.
A fragmentary report notes a renamed event in New York with uncertain results and unclear participants. Authorities and organizers are unnamed, leaving the stakes and schedule obscured in partial text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Pennsylvania and Atlantic City with partial phrases about return and scheduling. No clear event, person, or organization can be determined from the readable portion.
Mrs. Fred Loeshman of Warrensville near Cleveland led a posse after two burglars caught in her home then chased them two miles across countryside. They fired on pursuers with bullets lodging in a wall before surrender in a swamp, ending the pursuit.
The president acted on pardons and denials including John H Wood denied fate Hicks in Tennessee sentenced, Oscar Sander pardoned in Florida, Edward Hogendobler denied in DC, Everett B Thomas denied in California, and W H Lee in Tennessee sentence commuted. Also mentions resorts and spring prospects and contest prizes in Baltimore.
Nealon, a four-year-old brown colt by Sam-Sister Josephine, won the $20,000 Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay before a crowd of about forty thousand. Montgomery finished second with Beacon Light third by a nose after a dramatic stretch run. Jockey W Dugan rode Nealon to victory as Electioneer faltered, delivering a rare turf triumph for trainer E Durnell, known as Boots.
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