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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
25
A fragmentary report notes a Cordaliat visitor to King, with a guest accompanying the host during a forest shooting expedition. A German Foreign Office secretary voices hope for happier intercounty relations amid unclear context.
A fragmented OCR item references a successful financier who rose from modest beginnings to wealth. It notes a philosophy of quiet profits and cautions to young men about risks. The piece mentions endnotes on wealth, markets, and personal ascent but provides no clear date or place.
The Watngton Post reports a quarrel between Lord Charles Beresford and Admiral Sir Perth Scitt regarding actions aboard a first cruiser squadron. Beresford allegedly rebuked subordinates without investigation, while Scitt sought permission to continue gunnery drills amid concerns over discipline and signals. Royal guests and plans for a channel fleet renewal compound the controversy.
A fragmented list of funeral directors and undertakers including Geo P Zarhorst Trao Embalmer Roe Bens 5 J William Ler, Hindle & Bayliss, Frank Geier 5 Sons, John R Wright Co, Harvey's Sons, Speare Undertaker and Embalmer 940 Street NW, WM H Sardo & Co, Thos A Nalley & Son, Thos A Costello Funeral Directors with scattered street and telephony notes.
In the early hours a tense scene unfolds as reports describe the Kaiser's visit stirring strong reactions in Britain. The piece notes a costly imperial message and rising concerns across nations, with focus on political tension and public interest in royal and international affairs.
An account strings together a tale of Willett and Miller two wanderers who left San Francisco on a perilous voyage to Australia. They sailed the Atlantic and Pacific, crossed the Andes on foot through perilous bush, and finally reached Sidney Melbourne and Sun City after dramatic hardships aboard the Mongol and Horatius. Their journey ends with farewells to the crew at Sun City. Meanwhile Mrs Annie St Bradley faces trial in Criminal Court No 1 as jurors are summoned and questioned. The court readies an extra panel as the defense and government prepare their cases and select a jury to decide her fate.
Residents cope as a coal shortage grips Somerset Nebraska with spire work halted and travel disrupted. Local officials, including state railway crews and farmers, scramble to secure fuel and plant seed for forthcoming supplies, while neighboring communities prepare for possible impacts.
The article notes official plans to reopen Parliament in January 1910, unusually early, with the government aiming to convene the session then and reassemble later in July to include the season. It mentions preparations and maritime routes as context for the era's political schedule.
In Spokane a dynamite theft ended in disaster when three men tried to use stolen nitroglycerin for safe blowing. Albert S Grant was killed, Alfred Addison fatally injured, and Charles Moore jailed with minor injuries. The explosion occurred yesterday on the city’s outskirts during handling of the dynamite.
Prince Francis Joseph Arnolphe son of the regent died in Venice at age 92, in the presence of his wife and son. The report notes his birth year as 1852 and cites a dispatch from Venice announcing the death.
A passenger elevator at the McKinley Hotel in Canton Ohio plummeted four stories injuring three occupants. J D Deverave a furniture salesman from Butler county suffered multiple fractures. Roy Wonderly the elevator man was fatally injured with head and internal injuries. John Murphy a boy sustained head, back injuries and bruises.
Three robbers pursued by police crossed the river into Connellville after leaving the New Haven post office on May 12. They seized a 7 pound cat e from A Gillotti’s store and loaded it on a wheelbarrow, fleeing with 900 dollars drawn from a local bank. They deserted the load when pursued by officers. Gillotti redeposited the money today.
Kent and Sussex hotel keepers who voted against prohibition plan a courtroom challenge to the local option law. Willard Baulsbury has been retained to lead the case, with details on the legal grounds not disclosed yet. Carnegie gives 19900 to University of Chicago library fund toward a 20000 goal, raising total gifts to 7130,000 after Rockefeller offer.
The trial of John A Walsh, former president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, opens before Judge AB Anderson in U S District Court. The government seeks 390 bank books as evidence while Walsh faces 18 counts, with potential penalties of five to ten years. the case centers on alleged use of bank funds for Walsh's enterprises and borrowing above 16 percent of capital, though that point may not be addressed in this session.
Reports from New York dated November 13 say Paul Thebaud was wounded by John Hierlin the butler and is recovering. Coroner Squires has examined the scene at Thebaud residence and quotes a note about stock and charity. Tokyo advices claim Japan will build a 1100 ton destroyer at Maizura Naval Yard for the navy, capable of 3 knots per hour.
Special to The Washington Fest from Wilmington Delaware reports Hara Meeker arriving by ox team from Oregon. He aims to interest President Roosevelt in a proposed Mississippi to Pacific Ocean boulevard, seeking government recognition for the Oregon Trail route with monuments. He plans to move toward Washington the next day.
Special to ae Wasasmmon roa Danville Virginia November Judge Henry McDowell of Lynchburg addressed the grand jury and urged an extensive investigation into alleged revenue frauds in Virginia He said frauds were not by small moonshiners but by bonded officers and men who abused the law The jury was discharged until tomorrow morning to begin examining witnesses
A Paris dispatch reports Rear Admiral Siegel, German naval attaché, recalled possibly over spy concerns. The German Embassy confirms recall for a new post in Germany. French Navy Ensign Cllma arrested at Toulon for spying and confessed to possessing secret documents. An army reserve officer Burton was detained on charges. Authorities claim spy network involved in naval and military secrets with several arrests and a telegram offering to sell information to a German agent.
Senator Thomas C Platt seeks a court order to keep Mae C Wood's alleged marriage certificate and a supposed signed admission in writing on file. Platt asserts the documents are forgeries and says he was never married to Miss Wood. The plaintiff's counsel opposes the filing. court reserved decision.
A scrambled list of individuals and ages arranged as marriage license entries. Names include Earl TL Jeoking, Florence Taylor, Max Hendrick, Laura Philips, Arthur L Holmes, Carrie V Schrufer, Rev GF Winblgter, William A Robingon, E Watts, SJ Muir, Alten L Reavers, Rey Hugh, Breverson, Akert Futhote, Gooding, JT Kenly Maury S Powell, Mary Ho Wilam, Edward Le fhuckay, Michelson, Bertha M Mar yn, Rex RL, Charles No Dement, Hunie if Ward, Mildred Thompson, Thomes Harlin, Marie Parker, Gan Gye, Ker P lwebis Warton, Mildred Booker, Lowa Émuty.
Fragmentary death notices from Health Office Record listing names ages and locations for many patients. Includes Providences and hospitals with scattered addresses and ages. Also notes Presbyterian Brotherhood convention opening at Music Hall with about 2000 delegates and a keynote speaker.
Special Cable reports Paris and Philadelphia links show the Duchess of Portland connected to the prominent Dallas family. Edward S Hilton denies knowledge of Caldwell and other figures tied to the Stewart estate case. The Dallas lineage is traced through Philadelphia cousins and notable American relatives.
Paris reports deputies debate Moroccan policy with Vaillant demanding immediate French withdrawal and a switch to action in Europe. Deschanel argues recall cannot occur yet as events may force revision of the Algeciras terms. Melilla notes say Roghi’s camp near Melilla grew to 5000 rebels with ample ammunition and readiness to attack imperial forces.
Chicago figure C Henry Staer Staver president of the Staver Carriage Company died yesterday during surgery at Englewood Hospital. He was 63 and had battled an abdominal tumor for a year. Physicians cited heart failure as the immediate cause. Staer led the Carriage Builders National Association and the National Association of Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers for several years.
Rome reports on the ongoing trial of Nunzio Naat, former minister of public instruction, accused of defrauding the state. Witness Verity Cappelli testified that forged subsidies named fantastical aliases such as Donkey Liar and Thief, revealing alleged Camorra ties and prompting expectations of more sensational disclosures from Nass.
Presbyterian ministers condemn the removal of the motto In God We Trust from a new 19 piece coin. Clergymen across denominations urge reflection and argue the motto embodies religion and patriotism, insisting it should not be omitted after years of acceptance. Rev Dr Ernest M. Stiren notes the motto’s enduring meaning and questions the right to remove it.
Special to The Weslington from Kane November 1 9 Guy Hoch contends banking laws are a century out of date and rails at deposits limits He argues depositors face injustice as banks grant loans against strong security while savers receive none and banks hold deposits only under strict weekly limits He urges comprehensive reform to protect both bankers and people.
Kenosha November report says Rev Harvey Dee Brown pastor of the First Baptist Church in the city announced last night his conversion to socialism and his retirement from the Baptist ministry. Brown, a University of Rochester graduate, earned his doctoral degree at Wesleyan.
Reported experiments at Massachusetts General Hospital aim to develop a vaccine to bolster resistance to tuberculosis. A home remedy using whisky and verine with Virgin Pine oil is described as a cure for coughs, with instructions to mix ingredients and dosage, warning about fake pine oil and internal dangers.
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