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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
4
Weather hampers hunt as rain blocks dogs tracking scent. Latta and Benito Lalley lead party with around 45 hounds, awaiting clearing skies for tomorrow’s chase. Ben Lalley, famed hunter and artist, entertains camp with tales while President reads and reflects on camp life.
Moss Crosman stars in the stage version of The Christian Pilgrim presented at the Garrick Theater in Philadelphia. Henrietta Crosman leads a company directed by Henry B. Lerees and Maurice Campbell with music by Wil sem Furst. The dramatic portrayal follows Bunyan's work from the city of destruction to the celestial city, drawing praise for its power and emotional heightening through orchestral accompaniment.
Spokora Wastingson addresses pottery manufacturers in Liverpool Ohio on October 8 arguing for tall revision by Congressman James Kennedy of the eighteenth Ohio district. The talk urges a shift from the stand pat tariff stance once backed by Senator Mark Hanna, influencing leaders in pottery and related industries.
A distraught A L Hartridge, father of Clifford W Hartridge, arrives at Bellevue morgue with bicycle patrolman, examining a body found on New York Central tracks near street and river. He says it does not resemble his missing daughter and denies rumors of a sanatorium. Mrs Hartridge’s mother remains at West Seventy ninth Street.
Berlin Foreign Office denounces rumors of a German visit to Atlantic U S ports and a Roosevelt to William alliance. Officials say no fleet visit was ever considered and Entente rumors are intrusions. They emphasize such decisions lie with the United States and the other powers.
Frederick William representing the German emperor and accompanied by Württemberg King and Archduke Francis Salvatore witnessed Zeppelin airship maneuvers over Lake Constance. The dirigible outpaced a steamer carrying them and stayed aloft for two and a half hours. Count Zeppelin denies state purchase of the airship, but says the balloon shed has been sold to the government for use as harbor for military airships.
Representatives of Russian firms in Persia report to Novoe Vremya from Tehran that roads are controlled by officials blocking foreign goods. Trade is at a standstill as local authorities and consuls are powerless. Mullahs push a boycott of all foreigners worsening the crisis.
Kingston reports private advices say Gen Alexis is dangerously ill with a bleak outlook. In Port au Prince Nord Alexis presumed president of Haiti is reported seriously ill as private dispatches circulate. Pars-Rome Express wrecked at St Pierre Arena. one dead and six injured. no Americans among the injured.
The French Ambassador Jusserand has returned after a three month visit to France. He called at the State Department yesterday and held a conference with Acting Secretary Bacon.
Secretary Taft extols open door trade with China and urges reform to boost resources and welfare. He lauds U S efforts, notes improved relations after Boxer disruption, and endorses stronger, dignified courts and consulate presence to strengthen Sino American ties and trade prestige in the Orient.
The board will take up a fresh set of classroom rules at today's noon meeting in Franklin Hall. The reform aims to separate business and educational duties, adapt proven city policies, and avoid radical changes while addressing pay-for-positions allegations involving colored staff.
Loris Szergel, a Polish immigrant and former Chicago resident, was sent to the Western penitentiary to begin a thirty year term after conviction for second degree murder in the shooting of hotel proprietors Andrew and Stephen Starzwald of the South Side. The priest maintained his stolid demeanor as he prepared to serve the sentence.
A conference of cotton growers and representatives urged direct selling to spinners, Europe and America, via a warehouse system with selling agents. They adopted uniform 100‑pound bale contracts, grade and color classifications, damp cotton banding rules, and storage delays of 40–60 days. The plan aims to save an estimated 26 million dollars yearly by streamlining handling and eliminating middlemen.
The Potsdam docked in New York with Mme Kanake, famed Japanese tragedienne, and her native company. They will perform a thirty week season at the Berkeley Theater, presenting Japanese plays in native garb and striking costumes. The party included the Japanese consul general and other officials, with Kanake slight in stature and famed for her dramatic power.
Vice President Fairbanks addressed the West Virginia State Board of Trade during its third annual meeting held at the Y M C A building. The program featured welcomes by Wood Duller and a response by Harry R. Warfeld. He urged cooperation between labor and capital to promote national welfare and deeper waterways, stressing timely federal action to deepen and improve navigable rivers amid railroad growth and rising commerce.
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