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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1907

Page

32

Stormy Nicaragua dispatch linked to Merry cable tampering

A Costa Rica report describes Minister Merry clashing with President Zelaya over a altered cable message, a baracouta shipboard stance, and the Nicaraguan war minister’s armed search of a vessel. Merry hoisted the U S legation flag and prepared to defend the Baracouta with hot water hoses.

Zelaya Merry Washington Legation Corinto Puerto Renas Costa Rica Baracouta Panama Para Nicaragua Managua Honduras Baracoute Costa Ries United States San Jose 2T Corinto Americana Diplomatic Corps

Earthquake rocks Kingston Jamaica causes panic and damage

A violent earthquake struck Kingston Jamaica at 8 o'clock and damaged walls from previous quakes. No injuries reported among locals though tourists narrowly avoided danger. Real estate buyers and renters show interest in properties managed by Stone & Mafifax at 142 New York Ave NW.

Kingston Jamaica Mar Buo O Kithwa Stone & Mafifax New York Avenue Northwest

ProsperityHis Undoing James Parker Arrested in New Jersey

James Parker the seven foot hero of Buffalo who struck the gun from Czolgoss hands during McKinley’s assassination is in Atlantic City prison charged with vagrancy. Doctors fear tuberculosis and mental decline. he asks to return to Jacksonville as wealthy supporters plan aid. Parker formerly worked as a Senate messenger and lectured on the incident after leaving government service.

Washington Post Atlantic City N. J James Parker William McKinley Buffalo Czolgoss Po- Neemen James Hayes Jim Heyes Philadelphia Parker Fnti Jacksonville United States Senate Hanna Savannah

Fish does not deny in Philadelphia remarks referencing Harriman

Stuyvesant Fish refused to deny that his Philadelphia remarks tied railroad misdeeds to H. H. Harriman. Speaking to University of Pennsylvania students on Faith the Basis of Finance, he said he never names individuals in denial. President Roosevelt's stance on railroads was described as unrelated to stock slumps.

Washington Mr. Harriman Fish Vieh Ronevelt Rairoads Roosevelt National Park Bank Broadway

Will of Paris merchant Charles Woog stolen in mail pouch

New York dispatch reports a will belonging to Charles Rubens Woog, a Paris merchant born in Alsace, was stolen from a French mail pouch. The will valued estate at about 1.25 million dollars and sparked questions of validity under French law, with over forty claimants emerging as lawyers await Paris updates.

Washington Post New York Paria la Savoie Charles Rubens Voog Paris Coudert Brothers Authent Rubens Avenue da l'Alma Charles Woog Muthausen Alsata France Coudert Firm

Lost Marvin boy prompts federal aid appeal from father

Dr. Marvin, father of a missing four year old, appeals to President Roosevelt for federal help as threats arrive daily. Delaware officials have voted funds and cooperate with authorities in Canada and England, while investigators probe a barn search and a Toronto report later denied. The wire also notes a Portsmouth England sighting and a Toronto misidentification, with Wilson coordinating on the case.

Delaware Canada Washington Post Dover Del Mar Marvin Roosevelt Portsmouth England Toronto Bay Meadows Theodora Roosevelt United States of America State Department Tha Wilson Gov Len

Unique double wedding at Barrett ranch north of Snomea

A unique double wedding was celebrated at the Barrett ranch near Snomea. Richard Elsworth aged sixty married Miss Jennie Barrett aged twenty, while Nelson Keele Hilsworth aged thirty eight wed her mother Mrs Emma Barrett aged forty four. After the ceremony the couples left for a wedding journey south. The Ellsworths lived on a neighboring ranch.

The Washington Post Snoma S. Dak Barrett Ranch Snomea Richard Elsworth Jennie Barrett Nie Son Keele Hilsworth Emma Barrett South Ellsworths Mia Barrett

Girl Conquers Bully at Buck Brick School in Callicon

Special to The Washington Port reports at Buck Brick School Sullivan County that a female teacher Miss Mora Maur from Roscoe faced a persistent bully who tried to expel her. She struck him on the ear, then again, asserting who is boss, and the bully submitted. Regular service via Pennsylvania Railroad to Helfimore and Hetara runs Saturdays and Sundays with all regular trains except Congressional Limited. Educational contest back numbers and catalogs available by April 1 at the publication office.

Washington Port Jervis Mer Buck Brick School Callicon Sullivan County Helfimore Hetara Pennsylvania Congressional Limited

Malice or robbery suspected in Stew art Pa rail wreck

Investigation into the Chicago Limited derailment near Stewart Pennsylvania cites possible removal of bolts and rails to throw the train off track. Wreckers may have aimed to loot passengers with malice or financial motive. No serious injuries. passengers transferred to rear cars and a fire subdued by aid from survivors including E B Coffin and Navyman Chester Wells. Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland commented after reaching Pittsburg.

Stewart Johnson Cleveland Attorney W. F., Small Migs Pittsburg Pennsylvania Chicago Hera Rouga Sear Pennsylvania Railiard Company Pittsburgh Wellington William F. Small Lou Beneke Washington G. A. Wood EB. F. Coffin Seattle Coffin Cocama Chester Wells United States Navy Indian Head Hoe Navy Tom L. Johnson Pitts- Beltimore Tern Dallimere & Ohie Hh Royal Limited

Passengers on derailed New York Chicago Limited report safety

Washington residents aboard the New York Chicago Limited when it derailed near Stewart Station report through friends that none sustained serious injuries. A. Wood and wife, plus Miss Lou Henskel, escape unhurt while Mrs Wood travels to visit Julie na ta Leon. Wallan Small, a Washington attorney, also escapes with only a slight shock.

New York Chicago Stewart Station Pittsburg A. Wood North Capitol Street Witse Lou Henskel Burton Hotel Ware Henekel Government Wood Jullvne Ta Leon Ming Joe Wallan Small Washington Lotdrock Denver Colo

Ruef Hints at Plot as Supervisors Not Disturbed

In San Francisco Abraham Ruef hints at making a public statement with disclosures surpassing prior confessions and argues that removing supervisors requires proving charges, delaying action. The prosecution plans arraignment next week for 65 bribery counts against Ruef while grand jury investigations continue. California floods recede as storms break. Jamestown Exposition travel contest and opera listings follow with round trip train details.

San Francisco Mar Abraham Ruef

Victory Over Armor Inventor Announces Detonating Fuse

Inventor Sir Percy Sanderson reports from New York that Maximize creator Hiram Maxim unveils a new detonating fuse tested at Indian Head. He claims shells can be made to explode at a precise distance behind armor, regardless of thickness, marking a potential armament breakthrough. Maxim also touts stabilization powder stabilite and notes savings in government interest.

New York Findgen Percy Banderson Inadian Club Percy Sanderson Mr. Maxim United States Atlantic Pacific California Maxim Indian Head Maxim Sata

Money Is Always Available When You Have an Account

An OCR fragment mentions Union Trust Ca deposits and checks, with stray phrases about a contest to Jamestown and a Sun-Post coupon for a candidate. The readable text is fragmentary but references banking deposits, check access, and an associated promotional contest.

Epktns Dept. of Union Trust Qatar Jamestown

Inaugural ToQ Day Issue Highlights and Rows

Index to ToQ Day's issue notes Wages 1 Ministers merry row with Zelaya invention leaves warships helpless Marvin Boy in England Washingtonians in a train wreck Boss Ruef disclosures 700 miles tracked killed Thaw confident trial geological salaries cut Roumanian uprising murder hanging president Harriman trail Brownsville records immigration Stevens leaves canal April Virginia murder hang custody mother editorial social and personal turf and other sporting news Pat Sheedy paints critique chinaman daughter taken to penitentiary Women cobbles in Paris drill at Fort Myer society notes drill at Fort Myer

Merry Zelaya Marvin Boy England Boss Ruef Geological Survey Merchant Prince Blain Harriman Brownsville Gim Stevens Leraves Canal L &Virginia Pat Sheedy Mia Paris Fort Myer

Towers Reconciled Attracts Public Interest In Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie New York a reconciliation was reached between E Tower and his wife Mary Bogardus. Tower, a millionaire, had appeared in New York papers in connection with a suit involving lawyer Hancock and Mrs Weis whom Tower was linked to by rumor. Mrs Tower denied any business tie to Mrs Weis and the couple were seen in New York then a theater party with Grace Bogardus before traveling to Florida.

Brecial Weabington Post Poughkeepsie Mar E Tower Mary Bogardus Tower New York Hancock Sgainst Weis Mr.Tower

South Dakota for Taft in 1908 says Kittredge

Senator Kittredge of South Dakota told reporters Taft should be the 1908 nominee. He urged Taft as the logical Roosevelt successor and predicted South Dakota would carry for Taft, citing continued policies and Roosevelt’s noncandidacy for a third term. The senator noted Roosevelt’s administration has strong support in the state.

Kittredge South Dakota Taft Roosevelt Kincevelt Contro

Street Battle After Raid at Fort Worth Gambling House

Fort Worth Texas March 23 a mob and police clash after an attack on a gambling house. County Attorney Jeff McLean is killed and Hami P Scott fatally wounded by proprietor William Thompson. Thompson captured after a desperate chase through Sixth Street and a lumber yard amid a large, outraged crowd.

Fort Worth Tex Jeff McLean Hami? P. Scott Wiliam Thompson Thompson Main Street Sixth McLean Sixth Street Scott Seventh Throckmorton Touraine Hotel Beil Lioya Thompagn Dolleman Seventh Streets

Count Podhovsky Shot at Ajax in Goldfield Tragedy

A Russian Polish count, Constantine Podhovsky, was killed at the Ajax restaurant in Goldfield Nevada by J C Hines a Nome Alaska mine owner and former British officer Hines said he sought vengeance after a lifetime pursuit The count a former Russian provincial governor and noted swordsman had $80000 yearly income from Polish estates lost in Russian riots and faced financial ruin after investing in Alaska mining He died after five bullets struck him as a woman companion with Hines tried to warn him The incident sparked speculation that Hines will not be tried and was taken into custody after the inquest, with Mrs Hines missing and not seen since the murder The tragedy drew attention in society circles with Florence Ziegfeld commenting on Podhovsky s death and noting his former social prominence.

Washington Post New Orleans The Picayune San Jose Costa Rica United States Morry Nicaragua State Department Merry Sam Well Russian Thaw Nome Nevada Town Hines Lfe Goldfield Alaster Count Podhovsky Princesa Radizell Russia Poland New York Chicago Podhovsky Imperial Guards Prince Cantacuzene Fred Grant Alaska America Florence Ziegfeld Anna Held Count Podhoreky Beirut Ziesfeld Ziegfeld

Press appeals aid for Patrick in Rice case

Mark&Clark Bell of the Medico-Legal Society asks the press to back efforts to gain Gov Hughes clemency for Albert T. Patrick, now serving life for the Rice death. The society argues embalming fluid enters the lungs when using the brachial artery, claiming scientific proof of Patrick’s innocence. A public petition is issued for signatures.

Washington Post New York Mark&Clark Bell Medico-Legal Society Gov. Hughes Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice Bell Patrick

Jurors Indict Themselves in Sunday Liquor Case

In Sharkey County Rolling Fork grand jurors indicted themselves for violating the Sunday liquor law and were fined ten dollars each after appearing before Judge Booth. The panel also charged several petit jurors with the same offense as a religious revival sweeps the county.

Rolling Fork Suss Booth Sharkey County

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