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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1907

Page

4

Brown Withdraws From Senate Race Amid Warfield Smith Contests

Baltimore coverage reports Gov Frank Brown withdrew on the eve of the primary filing deadline for the long term Senate seat. The field included Warfield Smith Talbott Miles Poe and Seth with Whyte seeking the short term. Vandiver rejected Warfield’s filing conditions as opinions shift toward a party primary. Local Democratic leaders plan primaries at a projected cost of $40 per precinct.

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Slump at Amsterdam prompts fears of lower security prices

A Amsterdam official notes ongoing declines in securities with no sign of recovery. Leading firms foresee further drops as smaller houses face sales pressure and a few minor firms fail, while a Netherlands bank editorial warns against spreading rumors that could erode credit. Dutch authorities seek calm as a larger market downturn looms.

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Filipinos Should Wait for Self Government Says Ahearn

Ahearn argues Philippines require fifty years before self rule. notes 40,000 square miles of timber and forests awaiting harvest. warns U S defense could be risky if Japan seizes islands. cites potential profits of $4,000,000 from timber concessions.

May Ahearn Coroatey Max Anearm Pacific

Strike to Tie Up Nation in Hungary on Oct 9

Budapest faces a planned one day general strike and demonstrations by the Socialist party to demand universal suffrage. Railways and streets would halt, newspapers sold, and all trades cease as workers from across Hungary march to the Parliament to press grievances. The government pledges to dismiss employees who refuse railroad service, and big employers back the move to counter the action.

Hungary Budapest Socialist Party Socialista Allence

Cholera Scare in Tokyo and Korea Outbreak

Reported cholera outbreak grows in Tokyo amid crowding in low income districts and fear of spread into Korea. Municipal authorities issue prevention measures while citizens are cautioned. Crown Prince visits Korea aboard a warship in the next two days.

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Reports of Committees Open Convention Day

The convention opened with reports from standing committees on rates and rate-making and legislation. H P Gillette urged basing railroad valuation on reproduction cost rather than investment. Yartie Pas spoke on classification reform and a percentage-based rate plan. Henry Adams of the Interstate Commerce Commission read railroad statistics.

Pacific Coast H. P. Gillette State Commission of Washington United States Henry Gadams The Interstate Commerce, Commission

Rights of Naval Neutrals at Peace Conference

The Hague Oct 9. The eighth plenary discussed laying submarine mines and neutrals rights. The mines convention was adopted with reservations. the neutral rights convention also passed unanimously with some powers reserving. Gen Porter urged time for the US to review conflicts with treaties.

the Hague Ernest Luton Great Britain United States Porter James Brown Beott International High Court of Justice Horace Porter Be Martens Russia Ae Ag Mads Ty Janes Brown’Smott Latin America

English Insurance Firms to Cover Kingston Earthquake Losses

The Washington Post from Kingston reports English insurance companies agree to compensate quake losses through nonindorsed co-insurance. They will concede if a condemnation resolution passed by the chamber of commerce is adopted, addressing damages among affected individuals.

Kingston Wahhington Post Hingston Jameica Engita Insurance Co-Insurances Us Chamber of Commerce Gaia

Postmaster Reform Debate Spurs Ohio Congressman

Representative Albert Douglas of Ohio signals support for Pinsterwald's successor and Taft reelection prospects. He urges appointment of a new Athens postmaster amid a probe of Finsterwald, while pledging Ohio’s delegation will back Taft, and Roosevelt’s renomination stance is discussed amid party concerns. Douglas notes no involvement in filing charges. He stopped in Washington en route to Hot Springs.

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Vogelgesang Succeeds Long to Command Mayflower Yacht

Lieut Com Vogelgesang elected to command the yacht Mayflower Tower replacing Lieut Com Andrew F Long. Vogelgesang formerly navigator on Louisiana during Roosevelt voyage and famed for turret records aboard Wisconsin. Native of California, he entered the Naval Academy in 193.

Vogelgesang Long Opel T. Vogelgesang May Tower Andrew F. Long Louisiana Roosevelt Panamou Navy Wisconsin California Naval Academy

Socialist Leader Herr Babel Plans US Speaking Tour

Berlin dispatch reports Herr Babel, the go etslint tender in the Refehatag, will visit the United States next year. He intends to deliver a series of speeches on social reform across the country.

Herr Babel Berlin Bebe United States Ife Socialfem

Kentucky Arrives at Norfolk in Tow After Grounding

The battleship Kentucky grounded off Lambert's Point while en route to the Norfolk Navy Yard for repairs before a Pacific voyage. She was floated after hours of effort and arrived at the yard in tow. Divers will inspect bottom plates for possible damage since dry dock facilities are inadequate for a full bottom examination.

Norfolk United States Kentucky Lambert's Point Hampton Roads Norfolk Navy Yard Admiral Evans Pacific Eost Norfolk’ Navy Yard Navy Yard

Sweers of Foreign Ships May Raise Their Bids

The Navy Department is hearing from foreign vessel owners who bid to transport coal for the Atlantic fleet after the British tramps Netherles at Port Davis. One firm telegraphed that if light dues are exacted they will deduct $1 per ton from their bid, altering the original offer. The Attorney General will be asked for an opinion to guard the auditor’s action on the matter.

Navy Department Forsign Vesel Port Fawmund

Aero Club predicts weakened U.S. entry for St Louis air contest

Cortlandt Pield Bishop, president of the Aero Club of America, arrived to finalize details of the International balloon contest at St Louis, with a $2,300 prize. He warned that Lieut Lahm’s ill health weakens the U.S. team, as Hawley and McCoy join Maj Hersey in replacing him. French and British teams plan to compete, while Wrights claim lead in aeroplane progress.

Patral Washington Post New York Cortlandt Pield Bishop Aero Club ofAmerica Bishop Piét Widabrand Alan Hawley J. G. McCoy Augustus Pont Aero Ichi Genter Li'Blanch la Lorraine Grimm Barbazon Genire Mr. Bishop United States Lieut. Lahin Maj. Hersey Hawley McCoy America Paris Wright Brothers Suy

Old French Dredge Repaired Replaces Four Steam Shovels

An ancient dredge lying above La Boca on the Rio Grande for over twenty years was restored by the Isthmian Canal Commission at a cost of 2000 dollars in labor and materials. It can excavate 120 000 cubic yards, surpassing the output of four five-yard steam shovels and will operate at the La Boca entrance. Three boilers and beam installation were evaluated as part of the restoration and the craft is described as efficient for the work required.

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Canal Zone Health Report Summarizes August Conditions

In his August reprieve on Canal Zone health, Col. W C Gorgas notes no epidemic diseases in four months, three deaths among 4200 American whites, plentiful rainfall aiding malaria spread, and no eyelion fevers for nearly two years. He points to ongoing vigilance against breeding places for malaria vectors.

Canal Zone W. C. Gorgas

Army Orders Lists Leaves of Absence and Exams at Manila and Washington

Military notices detail leaves of absence for Col. Marion Mane and others, and announce an army retiring board meeting at Manila for examinations. Also listed are personnel assigned to Kanua Library Association meetings, duty relocations, and various surgeon appointments for December and January across Fort Riley, Manila, Park Douglas, and other posts.

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Transport Heméward Bound Reports From Manila Voyage

The Navy Department awaits word yesterday on the sailing of the transport Crook from Manila for home on October 2. On board are officers Lieut Charles P. Andrews, Second Lt ELD Barlow, Albert B. Kaempel, H. Beott, Hawai H. Tarbutton, and 202 unlisted men of the Second Battalion Infantry. Also Capt Robert McCleave, Augustus E. War Wormer, John 8 Upham, John N Hodges, Frank G. Grits, and other attached personnel and a business corps contract surgeon.

Heméward Navy Department Crook Zrom Manila Charles P. Andrews Pate Eld. Barlow Albert B. Kaempel H. Beott Hawai H. .Tarbutton Aobert McCleave Augustus E. War Wormer Eighth Infantry John 8 Upham Eleut Jonh'n Hodges Frank CG. Grits

Wireless chain links Atlantic coast stations

New wireless telegraphy reaches reliability as high power stations at League Island Philadelphia and at the New York navy yard complete the chain. Washington indicates uninterrupted communication now possible with the network extending to Portsmouth Charlestown Savannah Pensacola Key West and plans for north coast stations and eighty South American links.

New York New York Navy Navy Department Washington League Island Philadetniia New York Navy Yard Key West Fla Cubs South America

TWO ADMIRALS TO RETIRE

Two high ranking navy officers will be retired next Saturday. Rear Admirals Charlee H Stockton and Seth M Ackley will leave active duty. Stockton has led the special service flagship and directed the royal examining and retiring board, while Ackley has waited on orders and last commanded the Mohican on the Asiatic station. The two admirals will be succeeded by Rear Admiral A T Caurien as president of the examining and retiring boards.

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