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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
10
Railroad magnate EH Harriman criticizes delayed settlement of currency and tariff issues before railroad agitation and calls for closer government and corporate cooperation. He defends railroads, explains money costs rise, discusses Panama Canal, and lauds a dramatic dam completion as a major engineering feat.
Senator Chauncey M Depew denied that New York Central and Reading Railroad holdings were sold to Harriman or Frick. He noted market improprieties amid railroad legislation and predicted further stock volatility as he and others discuss impacts of pay limits and taxes on railroads. He and Mrs Depew planned a Palm Beach trip before going abroad.
New York reports say W. Corey denies resigning on June 1. No truth to rumor. Virginia Hot Springs Parlor Car runs via Chesapeake & Ohio Railways from Washington to Virginia Hot Springs Tuesday March 12. Train 2:1 p.m. daily except Sunday. Low round trip rates to Florida via Atlantic Coast Line. March 5 sale warns thirty day terms. Stop overs allow tea.
A dramatic Reading Railroad surge dominates a volatile session on the New York Exchange. Heavy buying and bear-covering push Reading to gains as rumors of Frick Harriman control swirl, with 2.857 million shares traded and a late rally countering earlier panic.
St. Petersburg dispatch says Russia plans to move two small cruisers from the Black Sea to the Pacific to deter Japan from pushing into Siberian waters during the April fishing season. The ships will pass through the Dardanelles under a private Turkish agreement. Russia and Japan continue treaty talks, with Japan awaiting further developments before finalizing any accord.
Chicago University sociologist Professor Charles R Henderson argues in Biblique World that American ideamaking mars courtship leading to hasty marriages and divorces. He calls for expert instruction in courtship by experienced teachers to curb frivolous flirtation and material motives.
Minneapolis reports Hon. Jonu Spooner of Wisconsin resigns from the U S Senate and will serve as Hill's national headquarters head with annual salary sixty thousand. assignments include legal adviser and general solicitor roles tied to Great Northern operations.
Special to The Washington Fest reports in New York on March 6 that La Follette seeks to block Isaac Stephenson’s Senate candidacy despite backing, arguing it would betray reform efforts. The piece notes a Wisconsin paper backing Stephenson’s selection while questioning consistency with anti millionaire influence.
In Culpeper Virginia court, the defense closes with a harsh attack on Viola Strother's late relation, arguing moral insanity while defending James and Philip Strother in the murder case of William F. Bywaters. Judge to charge the jury as closing arguments end.
A storm at Salton Sea washed over parts of the railroad, flooding tracks and delaying trains. Reports from Southern Pacific offices say repairs were made and service resumed, but the San Joaquin Valley line may close for two days due to a landslide near the San Fernando tunnel, with washouts on the San Pedro line causing all trains to stop.
Index to today’s issue highlights Tariffs reform with Harriman and Redding stock movements on a wild day in New York. Jury cases, religious and social notes, and legal proceedings fill the front with political and business items across states.
New York on March 6 reports a rose strewing path for Gov Hughes and his military escort when they arrive at Madison Square Garden Wednesday evening March 13 to attend Purim hall for Heith Israel Hospital. Over one hundred girls will greet the governor at the main entrance as $1,000 electric lights illuminate the avenue and lead to his box.
The Florida battleship and the Aragon steamer battled 56 mph winds off Cape Henry as waves broke over the decks. Florida, testing turret life, rode the storm without mishap while Aragon, with machinery disabled, drifted toward Virginia Beach and narrowly avoided wrecking. Navy crews maintained watch as seas roared and wind eased by afternoon.
Rome reports Signor Massimini the finance minister suffered an apoplexy while in the Chamber of Deputies. Doctors cite injuries from a 1900 royal train wreck that Massimini survived after the funeral of King Humbert. King Victor Emmanuel helped carry him from wreckage as many were killed or injured.
San Salvador reports Minister of Finance Federico Megta heads a diplomatic mission to Washington. Manuel Lopez Mencia, ex-finance minister, to temporarily replace Jose Ogia in President Fleura’s cabinet. Oriental Rugs at Absolute Auction offered by Siosa & Co at 1407 G Street today and tomorrow with 11 am and 3 pm sessions.
Mrs Thaw took the stand in profit to her son Harry Thaw, describing his 1903 mood, his marriage to Evelyn Nesbit, and concerns over heredity. Justice Fitzgerald allowed the reading of her remarks to finish and the jury awaits the impact of the testimony on the murder case.
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