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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
9
Chinese authorities push for arbitration on the seizure of a ship at Macao while Japan refuses any mediation demanding unconditional release. The stance signals no commerce at stake but raises tensions between China and Japan with broader global implications.
Fragmented OCR text references MR WU, a secretary, a Chenese minister, and early presentation to a president. No coherent event, date, or clear entities emerge to form a factual summary.
Reports indicate salesmen in Peking showing interest in naval equipment and shipbuilding orders. The war department is referenced regarding funding for training, docks, and related naval facilities.
A high level conference in Peking discussed the Tatsu Maru seizure, China’s stance on sovereign rights, and the disposition of the ship and cargo. Japan agreed to China’s proposal while Canton’s viceregal official resisted punitive measures. The meeting featured many prominent figures urging stringent action against Japanese manufacturers.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal blood medicine. Customers Albert A Jagnon of Douglas Town NY and Mrs John Woolly of Sparta Wis claim it cured weakness and worn out feeling, calling it the best blood purifier with broad curing claims.
French commander camade of the French forces in Morocco reports a decisive victory over Madrakas Mzabs and Murat Hafid adherents. The enemy fled in disorder after heavy losses while French casualties were light. The report notes high casualty and terrain impact in the engagement.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce votes to oppose prohibition in the District until public sentiment is clearer. A municipal legislation committee plans study trips to prohibition areas and a wholesale trade train may be organized to boost city commerce. plans hinged on merchant buy-in and a future meeting.
Sedge Kimball of the Police court found for the action of the grand fire on a charge of assault with intent to kill Rene Servier and fellow teacher Fickinger. Servier testified of a knife attack as officers found both instructors on the stair. Otto Heikinger and Albert Brown were convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Oliver Brown at Natty Place Southeast on November 4, 19H.
Charles R Cameron alias Robert Campbell was held yesterday by Judge Kimball in police court. In 7000 bond to the grand jury on the charge of false pretenses in default of bond he was remanded. Cameron is alleged to have obtained 200 on four money orders from United States Savings Bank of this city several days ago. He telegraphed police that he was in Rockton and asked that an officer be sent for him. He was brought to this city by Central Office Detective Burtingame.
Loula Schmidt promictor of a saloon and cafe on WM Seventh street died last Tuesday and left a life interest in the estate to his wife Mia Amelia Barbara Schmidt. Upon her death the property is to be distributed equally among Milton Louis Schmidt Emma Louise Sehrut and Maud Viola Schmidt. Mrs. Acnvnlatte named sole executrix of the jail probate record shows May 3 1994 as the probate date and yesterday as the death for probate.
George T B Cooper aged near, formerly at the tobacco store of Charles W Downing at 531 Seventh Street NW, died yesterday afternoon while being taken to Emergency Hospital in an ambulance. He fell ill in Charles Diets restaurant on Seventh Street NW where he had gone for lunch. Ambulance hurried him to hospital but physicians could not aid. Death attributed to acute gastritis. Body taken to aunt's residence where he had boarded for months. No funeral arrangements yet.
War ships making fast time as Admiral Thomas seeks news picked up by Pensacola. Message from calls of the Atlantic fleet traversed Texas and the Gulf to Callao. Flotilla leaves Callao en route to Magdalena Bay with Magdalena Bay arrival forecast for Thursday.
The Civic League of Santa Barbara invites Secretary Metcalf to attend the flower festival honoring Admiral Evans's fleet. The vellum invitation, printed on redwood-wrapped parchment, is issued by the executive committee led by president B H McCalla. No decision has been made on his attendance.
Arrangements for the Rev Charles Alvin Smith funeral have been altered. Services are set for tonight at 7 in Peck Memorial Chapel with Rev Dr Charles Wood and Rev Dr Joseph T Melly officiating. Pallbearers will be from the Church of the Covenant, and the body will travel to Newark, NJ tomorrow morning for burial. A memorial service is planned for Sunday night at 7:48 with Rev Dr Wood presiding. Smith is survived by his mother, his widow, and seven children.
Advertises safe deposit box rates from 55 per year and up. Invites readers to inspect vaults to gauge security and renter comfort, promising convenient arrangements for safes.
In Hackensack New Jersey March 9 1930 the Bergen County coroner opens an inquest into Walter Bakers death at Bogota October 27 with chemical expert Dr William F Boos testifying. He says arsenic poisoning is likely and prosecutors plan to present evidence to the April grand jury.
New York date line reports Mrs Olga Stein nee Segarovitch, a Russian national, charged with forgery larceny and embezzlement exceeding 50000 in Russia. She was arrested in New York and held for extradition at the request of the Russian government. The case references a forged State Bank certificate and 190000 roubles, with counsel noting similarities to Cassie Chadwick case.
Representative Knowland of California lectured on Historic Landmarks of California before the largest season audience at the Public Library under the California State Association. The program featured stories and pictures of mission churches the Monterey custom house Suter's Fort Tremont and photographs of Tremont Sloat Marshall and other notable Californians. Mrs Englebright performed the dramatic Western poem Lisca. The lecture was introduced by MF O'Donoghue, president of the California association.
John Callahan of 1317 Fairmount Street Northwest died yesterday at Providence Hospital after a severe grip. He was stepfather of Judge William H De Lacy and a veteran of the Civil War with John A Rawlins Post No 1 GAR. Survived by a wife ill with pneumonia and two half brothers Michael and Martin Navier of Rochester, who will escort the body to Rochester for interment today.
Providence Hospital physician Dr Harrison Crock testified in a suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeking 6360 for professional services to wreck victims. He said he was engaged by the railroad after the December 30 1906 wreck and treated injured men women and children for weeks. the railroad claims no employment. witnesses described charges as reasonable and in line with charity care. The case resumes with more expert witnesses expected.
The Martines Farmers League of Lancaster County appeals to the unemployed through the bureaus of labor and immigration in Washington to seek farm work in Pennsylvania. It notes that Eastern farmers can hire one or two men, with summer wages higher than those typical for laborers, offering steady opportunities across regions.
W E offers a full assortment of go-carts and mattings for the new season. Readily visible prices in plain figures accompany the advance stock of new mattings and a variety of attractive patterns and improved qualities.
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