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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1907

Page

17

Debates and Delegates at N Y Convention Fight

The article outlines efforts by officeholders and factions to control the national Republican convention in New York. It notes the push by supporters of the President and key figures like Hamerson Convestion and Cannon Boom Woo to secure nomination power and influence within the party machinery. It references various committee maneuvers and potential delegates while hinting at internal party strife ahead of the nominating process.

Owahom Harnson Minnerpolis Hoondout

Mrs Hartje Robbed in Pittsburgh Divorce Case Calm Amidst Threats

Detectives believe hired operatives broke into the Hartje home targeting Mary Scott Hartje, wife of mill owner Augustus Hartye, and stole her trunk diary and two letters from counsel Freeman. A note from Hartje warned of threats and kidnapping as she fears for her children. The burglary was directed by a group posing as detectives and followed by Pittsburgh operatives after the act.

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Widespread Fear Over Filipino Sailors Held Abroad

A report describes Filipino sailors allegedly kept in bondage during a voyage through Spain and the Philippines. It notes executions, drownings, and mistreatment of crews, with authorities and families awaiting word on captives and possible reprisals.

Powers to jury in Harrison County venire case

Fragmentary notes indicate Caleb Powers faces trial setup in Harrison County with a juror pool and panel selection underway. The document mentions qualified jurors and possible disqualification, with references to an enlistment of witnesses and a forthcoming appearance to support Alswoton in a local legal proceeding.

Caleb Powers Goeber Cory Alswoton Lave Harrison County

Poultry Owner Fires On Two Night Visitors

Newark dispatch reports a Bronx poultry farmer awakened by intruders, firing his revolver in moonlight. A man identified as Brine Puella, age two, fled, while a third wounded man escaped toward Yonkers. Police later detained a man named Lhin king Murrendernd.

Newark Bronx Imo Yonkers Fargenia

Clues Quell Strike Riots In Loulaville Streets

A mass meeting of strike supporters ended in a riot as workers and neighbors clashed with police. An impromptu parade of about 200 formed, bricks flew, and six officers were injured. Five leaders were arrested as reserves dispersed the mob near Fourth and Market Streets. A ban on parades was ordered.

Loulaville Siitling Jerowa Brockinen Dalton

Big Horse Show Opens After Luncheon of Exhibitors

At Madison Square Garden a luncheon for exhibitors and judges precedes the annual National Horse Show. Patrick F Murphy delivers remarks amid festive preparations as attendees tour the arena. The opening is slated for tomorrow morning with horses shown and jumps demonstrated.

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Wedding Arrest Stops New York Bridegroom at Soest Church

Detectives halted the ceremony as Maxwell Schmidt of New York was arrested before hundreds at English Mission Hall in Soest. Bride Rather Svhakl stood at the altar as the wedding party paused. Schmidt, a fugitive, was later charged, and the bride fainted in her father’s arms.

Maxwell Schmidt New York English Mission Hall Lohengrin Joseph Russell Durumn Lide Schmidt Justiee

Attorney General Jackson Announces In tection to Press Investigation

Attorney General Jackson signals a press inquiry into five Brooklyn banking institutions placed in receivership. Grand jury will hear Octan updates as State Banking Superintendent Williams and ADA Rider prepare to present forged document claims and possible political connections tied to Senator McCarren and others.

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Condemned Man Stays Prisoner As Death Shelf Is Set

The Court of Appeals sustains the lower court ruling blocking Sheriff Hulster from executing Clarence Sturgeon. Sturgeon, a condemned murderer, remains imprisoned with no clear authority to carry out the sentence. The ruling hinges on lack of lawful execution date and potential habeas corpus relief, though effectiveness is doubtful.

Louisville Ey Oy Court of Appeals Sherif Scott Hulster Clarence Sturgeon Lberty William Perry Sturgeon Anade Bia

Okuma speech stirs British press over Japan India action

The Kobe address by Count Okuma, head of Japan’s Progressive Party, pledges to protect Indian minors and suggests Japan will oppose colonial rule. British papers in North China denounce the remarks, fearing strain on the Anglo Japanese alliance and provoking domestic anger in Britain. The Times hints at national embarrassment and calls for a reaction from King Edward and Britain.

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Wagers Fall Short as Lost Eighteen Votes Decide Hampton Race

Reported in Fayette County Pennsylvania with betting on a judge race. Eighteen mislaid ballots for Van Swearingen reportedly changed the outcome by a small margin. Democratic clerk William McCarty swore the ballots were accidently returned to the box uncounted.

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AEROPLANE FAILS TO WIN ARCHDELCON PRIZE

Parla Nov 17 M Santos Dumont failed to win the Archdelcon prize of $1090 for the first aeroplane to complete a circular Idiometer. He attempted with a butterfly shaped machine, made ten tests, but only short flights occurred and the motor proved insufficient to drive the aeroplane.

Parla Santos Dumont

Alaska Town Devastated by Major Fire In Farbanke District

Shookum Johnson’s building era in Cleary City destroyed Friday night along with most of Farbanke district. Only the Grand Hotel Arete Brotherhood Hall Miller’s four stores and Shookum Johnson remain. Losses include Parsons Mercantile and Wills & Welch totaling $950 900. Cream of Excellent Quality Famous & 8 valvetiind Druggista.

Shookum Johnson Farbanke Palcbunks Alaska Noya Cleary City Arete Brotherhood/Hall BH Miller &A Shookum

Escape of 24 Russian political prisoners reaches New York

Twenty four Russian political prisoners who escaped after overpowering guards at a Russian prison a month ago arrived in New York aboard the steamer United States from Libau. Pesach Paley was found with a bullet wound in his left arm. Aiton Gaskinsky went to 28 Base Third Street. Most of the fugitives are reportedly in Paterson, NJ, fearful of their government and unwilling to speak. The group allegedly fled with stolen arms and received help from a secret society to reach Libau via Plisk station and passes.

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