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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1907

Page

26

Central American peace conference delegates named at open session

Secretary Haul announced a formal call convening delegates to a Central American peace conference with representatives from Costa Rica Honduras Guatemala Nicaragua and El Salvador. Open session will determine access for public attendance as plans proceed with a draft agenda and reporting committee.

Haul Cental Bureau of American — Republics Res Mewco Wot Buclawyn United State Deimgatet Oelock Senor Wadiiz Stee Fagin Br Ag Anderson Leyte Ics Etoct Amisudor Creel Jon Wulrit Washington Hoovevelt Aus Anerson Haan Widreset Vega Enesene Costa Rica

Fragments Hint At National Bureau Of Mines Report

OCR fragment mentions Bureau of Mines and national concerns with agriculture and Congress. References to President Roosevelt and a discussion on national matters imply a historical government report context. Details are incomplete and names or dates are uncertain due to damaged text.

Sula Tiburt Roosevelt Pwr Carter

Tillman Predicts Cannon Victory in House Speakership

Senator Tillman said Cannon will not be approved as Speaker, predicting a Democratic challenge. The remark reaffirms party fault lines and signals opposition to Cannon amid rising tensions in Congress.

FRAUD ORDER ISSUED AGAINST BROADWAY TOUT

The postal service reports that Bob May of Six Broadway New York advertised fixed races and open for business but has been denied use of the mails. An order to show cause why a fraud order should not be issued was issued and placed with a Newark postal inspector who could not locate May.

Tapster Bob May

Metcalf Extends Aid To Shipyard In California Cruiser Build

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf provided practical financial help to Union Iron Works in San Francisco after about 20 000 was retained from the contract price for the armored cruiser California. Facing a tight money market the firm sought a 100000 advance and offered a liability waiver for overtime delays. A 100000 surety bond was accepted and the money advanced, averting a shutdown while banks' holiday pauses lingered.

Metcalf Navy Department Union Iron Works San Francisco California Alga & Contract

Winds Central’s Harman reopens campaign amid corporate dispute

Chicago November 12 President JT Harman of Winds Central Ranload reopened the active campaign for the upcoming December 18 annual meeting. He issued two circulars to stockholders arguing that if Fish’s claim about voting or holding stock in Indianola corporations stands, every insurance trust and investment firm with Indianola interests would face disastrous laws and policyholder harms. He denies misstatements about accounts and defends current traffic arrangements with the Trion Harne and Southern Pacific.

Chicago JT Harman Winds Central Stuyvesant Fish Ilinola Iikewiae Tari Mansis Eifurt Smear Fish Linois Central Malivand En Vlange Trion HariNe Pacife Harahan Litsear

Oil Producers Protest Indian Lands Royalty Regulations

Secretary Garfield heard a twenty member committee from the Continental Manufacturers Association protest amendments to Indian Territory royalty rules. They argued the 1622 percent levy is excessive and could be arbitrarily increased by the secretary without measurement. Principal speakers included NLT Branchot, Johnston, James Hovenzey, and CB Vlenland. Garfield said regulations were considered carefully and likely would not be changed, pledging to review the issue.

Garfield Talentor Department Inilana NLT Branchot Qlesn Woh Johnston James Ho Venzey Bartlatts Tang CB Viecland Mew York Garhchl

State Department eyes Tokyo exposition invitation

Officials indicated favor toward inviting Japan to participate in a Tokyo exposition. A 1912 copy was shown to the department on Monday. The matter will go to Congress for possible funding.

State Department Tokyo Department Congress Japan United States

Court pursuit of contempt in Corn Products cases continued

Judge orders continued prosecution of Hardings for contempt in pulsings against Corn Products and Standard. The case center concerns the Standard Oil related trust claims and ongoing suits. Local court action delays other related proceedings as officials press for compliance.

Oho Lama

No Favors To Germany At Treasury Talk In New York

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A Reynolds spoke at a local appraisers conference in New York, dispelling a long held belief that Germany’s trade agreement is unique. He asserted the agreement applies to other countries as well and that export price concepts granted to Germany are not exclusive. Reynolds, returning from Europe, emphasized the administration’s view that the treaty should guide similar concessions across nations and deny one country privileges denied to others.

New York The Treasury James A Reynolds Europe Reynolda Paina Germany Han Long United States France Austria Jefferson City General Hadley Harvester Company of Ametioa Milwaukee Do Triessling Missouri International. Harvester Company New Jersey Plano McCormick Harvester Company Warder, Bushnell & Glesner D M Osborne& Co Altman, Miller & Co International Company Hustneva

Dyer Repudiates Bribe Claim In Court Of Inquiry

New York November 12 George B Dye of the Twelfth Regiment New York National Guard testified he authorized private detective Lawrence Dixon to offer $2000 to Sergeant John McRea to leave New York for California. Detective Dixon was arrested on a charge of endeavoring to induce a witness to leave the state. Osborne stated the hired detective exceeded his authority and no bribe was sanctioned. The probe focused on bribery attempts tied to Col Dyer’s circle amid rivalries within the Twelfth Regiment.

Spreial Washington Prat New York George B Die Twelfth Regiment New York National Guard Sergt Jahe McRea Lawrence Dixon Honesary Iees James ‘Qsharre Prion McRea California Dison Moniay'alent Diatricik 5Ailee Tranga Hon Fimstif Osborne Use Mant FenUy Dizon Dixon Col Dyer Alreay Osborne Dixon Gala Col Dver Sariest

Harriman Denial of Questions Clouds Interstate Probe

New York May 12 arguments will be heard on the Interstate Commerce Commission bid to force Edward Harriman to answer questions in its Union Pacific investigation. Federal counsel argue the ICC acts as a congressional inquiry while Harriman’s side contends the questions exceed commerce powers and violate due process, citing stock dealings and dividends tied to Union Pacific.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission Edward H. Harriman Commission Sne Union Pacific Railway Bots Sidea Hough United States Circuit Court Henry L Sitimaon United States District Attorney Frank B Kel- Inge St Paul C A Severance Hile John C Spooner Wisconsin RS Lovett Tinton’ Pacific John G Milburn Harelman Harriman Union Pacifle Union OWAC Xumn Loeb & Ca Sividena United States Congress Geld Commission Congress of Unites State Lee United Justice Lovett Ion Shal Jeliher Union Pacific Trailroad Company Union Pacific Railroad Inter Vonuninelos Union Pacific Rail O Road

Foreigners Leave Patteburg for New York Embarkation

A large crowd of Kahani Hungarians and Slavs depart Patteburg tonight by train to New York Pittsby with plans to sail for Europe aboard the Roarhead to Newdusk. Many will spend the winter months abroad or remain in Europe, while others stay to work in European mills or mining regions. Local interpreter Leygh cites reasons for departures as winter prospects and labor diversions. About $10 000 in assets are involved in the sale.

Patteburg New York Pittsby Baltimore Newdusk Curope Europe Leygh Newcoatin Albu del Mulve Land

Democratic Caucus to Convene in House Chamber

Reported call for a Democratic caucus to assemble in the House chamber on November 9 at 9 o clock. Expected leadership names include John Sharp Williams as minority leader, with Mr Ford as whip. Hens reportedly will not seek re election, and Mississippi delegation may have influence as party cohesion aims for action.

Henry Texas John Sharp Willvms Missisipp Wve Hhoven Jeader Fey Ford Waco Hens

Discrimination Charge Spurs Sherwood Placement Talk

Washington dispatches report Democratic efforts to place Gen Sherwood of Voleda on the Rivers and Harbors Committee amid hints of his another term bid. The piece notes Interst Commerce scrutiny of textile shipments and Southern Railway rate disputes, with Cincinnati and Alabama mentions, as parties to ongoing cases and political maneuvering.

Oia Washington Congressional Gen Sherwood Voleda Southern Railway Rela John Bharp Williams Gomplacnea Sheryoov Interstate Commerce Commission Rehanre Textile and Dye Works Cincinnati Hallas George Alabama South Carolina Commiss

Brooklyn Pastor Declares He Will Preach Without Pay

Rev Dr H Alien Tapper of Fifteenth Street Baptist Church in Brooklyn says he will never again accept a salary. A Tennessee movement organized by 150 citizens aims to nominate a Southern man for president, with an organizer slate including J D Porter and H Thompson. An address to Southern voters will be issued, inviting figures like President Woodrow Wilson and Gov Patterson to address the gathering.

Brooklyn New York H Alien Tapper Fifteenth Street Baptist Church Jamey Come I D. Porter JH ‘Thompson Bedford County South Woodrow Wilson Princeton University Gov MA Patterson Zudes Horace Palmer Civil Court of Appesia

Receivers Named In Major Alabama and Michigan Firms

Providence ToT announces temporary receivers for German Costiness and Harald Grias of Garman Camping, owners of a large Frovidence department store. The Gary Grocery Company in Central Alabama, one of the region’s largest wholesalers, declared bankrupt. EB Lanor named receiver. Habilines value over $109,008. assets unknown. Royal Motor Car Company in Cleveland placed under Superior Savings and Trust Company receivership, with EW Cottrell of Detroit and KC Cochrane of Chicago handling. Company employs 40 men. annual business approx $4,086,6.

Providence Tot Thomas Qgerman Costiness Harald Grias Is Clty Garman Camping Frovidence Ogosiin Heal Alma Ala Gary Alabama EB Lanor Superior Saiage and Trust Company Royal Motor Car Company EW Cottrell Detroit KC Cochrane Chicago Ampanis

Coins Silver but Spurious Counterfeit Case

New York November 1942 Herman Henze arraigned before United States Commissioner Shiels on counterfeiting charges. Officials say Henze produced nearly pure silver half dollars with subtle plating, traceable to a plant near the Ramapo Mountains in Rockland County. At current silver prices, the operation could yield about six percent profit.

New York Herman Henze United States Shiels United States Eyeret Service Henze Grand Jury Ramape Rockland County

Our New Navy lecture at Washington Navy Yard

William H H Smith chief clerk of the Bureau of Steam Engineering presented Our New Navy to the Gunnery School at the Washington Navy Yard last evening. Mindred officers and men attended including crews from the Mayflower and Dolphin. The talk, one of two in a series for navy education and entertainment, was directed by Chaplain G Livingston Bayard and traced the American navy from its origin to the present.

William HH Smith Bureau of Steam Engineering of the Navy Washington Navy Yard Navy G Livingston Bayard

Hotel Cague ton Destroyed by Fire at Staten Island

Fire swept the Hotel Cagueton atop a bluff overlooking New York Bay near St George Staten Island. The wooden structure about 200 by 100 feet with two wings burned rapidly after closing Nov 1. No one was inside and the blaze drew crowds to the Battery and ferries as flames spread to the wings. The Consumers Brewing Co owned the hotel after foreclosure and had recently appointed a manager.

Washington New York Bay St.George Staten Island Battery M Municipal Brewing Company T -Kerne

Transit of Mercury to Be Watched For Clues to Gravity

Astronomers nationwide prepare for Thursday morning’s Mercury transit lasting about three hours. The event, first visible with a field glass, will begin around 323 New York time with best viewing as the sun rises, as weather permits. The feature renews debate over Newtonian gravity since Mercury’s orbit reportedly defies the law, prompting calls for further discoveries near the sun.

New York Mercury Wueuxy

Blackmailer accusation in Philadelphia jewelry case

In an Orphans Court hearing Mrs Florence Leggett is accused by widow Mrs Harriet Joanson Shevaay of being displaced by another woman The jeweler Mube and his housekeeper Mrs Hackint Johnson are named as witnesses Mrs Price and Mrs Mary E Parke testified that Mube favored Leggett then had other women and at times called Leggett Florence dear The case centers on a disputed widow’s share and alleged blackmail claims.

Florence Leggett Tacos Muhr Harriet Joanson Shevaay Mune Blackmaster Todge Lamoreira Orphans Court Fannie Price Isisteter Mary E Farke Asten Soars Mus Jecquette West Philadelphi Mrs Leggett Dian Muler Leggett Florence Dear Thomas J Meagher

Cuban Loan Now Praised by Bankers and Press

Special Cable from Havana reports a decree provides a 1 100,000 loan to Sabon Industries bank for aiding operations. Interest begins after July, a seven year term. Gov Magoon’s decree praised for restoring confidence amid mixed views on repayment period. Veron named captain of the port reinstated after suspension by Customs, resignation foreshadowed.

Worthington Havana Yesterdday Banke Gov Magoor Gov Magoon Senor Verons Lustra

Masked Men Beat Planter Near Guthrie Kentucky

Four masked men attacked 34 year old M Wade near Guthrie Kentucky last night and ordered him to leave within forty eight hours. Wade raised a tobacco crop and had not joined the association. A revolver was held over him while a stick was used. Wade's sons Thomas and Claude were struck, and Wade's wife and daughter were frightened and came to Clarksville today.

Clarkevale Tenn Maskx M. Wade Guthrie Wade Association Thomas Claude Clarksville

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