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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
5
President orders a federal census of the proposed Oklahoma and Indian Territory to deter district boundaries and prevent a Democratic gerrymander. Secretary Hunt to oversee field work starting July. aim to inform ratification decisions and electoral balance.
The Italian government had sought to block an appearance by Ferrara at The Hague talks with Cuban officials. Ferrara, a Havana University law professor and Liberal army general, faced past revolt charges in Naples and later published anti-government articles. After arriving for The Hague, he was identified by secret police and received an unwelcome signal, leading to his resignation to Gov. Magoon.
Stockholm Obligationskontoret and A B Obligationskontoret are barred from further use of the U S mails amid a U S fraud order. The case questions whether the entity is a person, city, or disease, with memoranda stating the scheme violates the law. In a separate item, Bishop Capers of South Carolina is gravely ill at his Cedar Mountain home with rapidly spreading paralysis.
The Brooklyn Eagle argues against Roosevelt pursuing a third term, noting a president must honor his pledge not to seek more than two terms. It warns forced renomination would damage his fame, stain his integrity, and threaten constitutional norms, urging respect for his word.
Special to The Washington Post from Oyster Bay New York June 2. Georgia editor John Temple Graves telegraphed that he never said Roosevelt would run again for a third term if electoral votes were pledged from the South. Loeb says the President has no comment on such a rumor and Graves abruptly left reporters after a remark and was seen turning away from the scene.
Reported accusations allege Assistant District Attorney Brattan and land office register Myers in Little Rock took private fees while serving as federal officials. The case, described as serious, has drawn Republican defense efforts to prevent dismissal amid intra party controversy and interdepartmental inquiries.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis June 4 the academic board approved 168 youths for midshipman admission after exams a figure just under half of those tested. The list names numerous state residences colleges and a broad range of applicants with many from Texas California New York Ohio and Pennsylvania among others.
The owner of the Horseshoe Restaurant in San Francisco plans to sue the city in California State courts to recover damages from anti Japanese riots. District Attorney Devlin will represent the Japanese plaintiff in the action.
The Kishocoquillas Railway Company requests authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a trip pass to every stockholder for its nine mile line from Blieyville to Reedaville, Pennsylvania, entirely within the state. The proposal aims to facilitate travel for all shareholders on the system.
The War Department has referred Col Ayres to Brig. Gen. Garlington for investigation after Ayres allegedly called a military tribunal a crooked cabal and criticized Secretary Taft. Ayres declined to respond, returning clippings with no comment. History shows multiple court martial findings in Ayres career, with mixed outcomes and notable bravery in the Santiago campaign.
Fragmentary report notes critics claim bids for a naval dreadnought project were too high with no public details on the final award. The piece references Col Ayres and possible use of the matter by a figure named Dol Ayres as leverage. The text hints at a broader decision still pending and uncertainty over contract specifics.
Officials acknowledged no complaint against General Funston and indicated no action would be taken in response to his alleged remark about parading troops before jeering crowds. The department cited the second statement attributed to him clarifying his remarks.
Capt J E Pillsbury detached from duty as chief of staff, United States Atlantic Fleet aboard the Connecticut, assigned to special duty in the Bureau of Navigation. For two years his right hand to Rear Admiral Evans, he led most fleet maneuvers and the James town naval programme. He will be succeeded by Capt BR Ingersoll.
American War Department designated officers prepare to observe German maneuvers in September. Brig. Gen. W. S. Edgerly leads the party and sails from New York August 8, aiming for Berlin by August 29. Col. John P. Wisser and Lieut. Gordon Johnson will join in Berlin, with Wisser serving as military attaché and Johnson attending the German military school in Hanover.
Army orders list leaves of absence and transfers for numerous officers including First Lieut. Beverly F. Browne, First Lieut. Paul D. Bunker, and Capt. Howant R. Hickok among others, detailing destinations such as York Pa. to inspect York Shoe Company plant, Fort Totten for submarine defense instruction, and duties in Cuba and Manila. Navy notes announce officers and sailors assigned to staff, recruits, and overseas duty, plus 3500 yards of ribbon for service badges and upcoming naval displays in Bordeaux and Jamestown Exposition accessibility for Swedish cruiser Sylgia.
President Roosevelt signs the Dominican treaty to float bonds totaling 20 million dollars to settle foreign creditors. The convention, negotiated February 8, received Senate and Santo Domingo approval and now awaits ratifications and proclamation. Senor Velasquez plans to arrive by July end to complete exchanges as Col. George Colton moves to the Philippines after a vacation.
Admiral Dewey’s Olympia arrives with 222 midshipmen for annual practice cruise. Monitors Florida Nevada Arkansas join, anchoring off 189th Street. They sail to Hudson to attend the intercollegiate boat race in Poughkeepsie, then proceed to New London for summer headquarters before returning to Annapolis.
The Comptroller of the Treasury ruled that militia transportation under War Department orders is paid under the same rules as regular troops. The Hawaii militia visit to Camp Perry for the National Rifle match this summer is covered by the regular militia appropriation.
Special to The Washington Post New York June 24. Marine C. W. Case on the battleship Connecticut in dry dock No. 3 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard fell about 3/45 oclock this morning from the deck to the bottom of the dock a distance over 100 feet He had just been called for guard duty and is believed to have mistook a shadow for the gangplank on the starboard side Case enlisted from Trenton New Jersey four years ago and had a good record. Woman slain while cooking Canton Ohio June 24 Elizabeth Halmage shot and killed while cooking breakfast Police seek Achim Fatu living with the woman as husband on contract made in Hungary but cannot find him.
A vintage health blurb explains bowel function and dangers of constipation. It touts Castor oil as harmful and Casarett as safe, detailing how Casarett stimulates natural bowel movement without wasting digestive juices. The copy notes packaging, price, and authentic branding cues for genuine Casarett tablets.
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