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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
16
Rival tong factions clash in Philadelphia with multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. Police quell the disorder as witnesses describe a hail of bullets from houses and streets. Victim Leoy Wong cited as a key figure, with others of the On Leung Tone tong among the dead or wounded. Chinese residents and patrols report heavy shooting as authorities move to restore calm and investigate motives.
Local Chinese leadership faces upheaval as Moy Kee and allies claim control after a deposition of Chinatown’s mayor. Tensions rise over foreign legation maneuvers and contract disputes with a Washington-backed agreement, while Empress protocols and internal factions color the power struggle.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a German liner with 58000 tons displacement and 8m draft, mentioning Lisitanas and Great Britain. The text is garbled but hints a debate on shipyards finishing a vessel before another.
A fragmentary report notes a horse incident affecting preparations for a football game in Annapolis. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text but imply injuries or disruption to events involving individuals named Wasla tonSam and L9. Further verification required.
Speciar ta 1 Jasper Inf Oct 13 E R Brundich former cashier of the Peoples State Bank of Huntingburg attempted death by own action mix j afternoon by shooting himself through the 'pead He will die He had been arrested on the charge of perjury and for receiving deposits after the bank was said to be in saving circumstances Barverd Annapolis Game AL Annapolis Saturday October 19 Through combes to Annapelis on Penn sylat Rai road heave Washington 1250 PN and arrive Annapolis 10pm Re turning Ja leave Annapolis 2) p im valtuaore find Returns 125. Ashmviere aml OBle Rafirona gery Saturday and Sunday Alt tral 91 to Prisen uin wave both have eNcene Rowan. Yor partivuiaes read next Sunday a Post tted City offices 187 G bt tk Gl) Pa ave
Local visitors Gladys Vanderbilt and her France party arrived at Pittsfield via Boston and Albany train. Guests included Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Clidys Vanderbilt with Hungarian dignitaries. a Pullman car parade followed their departure from Elm Court to a Pim Court event.
Dr Edward Ayers of the New York Faculty warned at the New York Academy of Medicine that mosquito bites directly cause diseases including malaria fever dengue and filariasis. He said the government is draining swamps to reduce the danger.
In Clinton, October 18, a 4 jury acquitted Frederick Magill and his wife Faye Graham Magill of murdering Magill's first wife. The court noted the State failed to prove the charge. The crowd cheered as order was attempted. The case traced to notes and suicidality claims amid a quick Denver marriage. The defense argued handwriting questions and lack of proof. The judge declined instruction for acquittal, but ultimately the jury returned not guilty.
A historic balloon voyage from St Louis to West Virginia crossing Illinois Indiana and Ohio covered about 500 miles setting a new long distance mark. Aeronauts J C McCoy and Capt Charles de Forest Chandler eyed epoch making results as Lahm Cup competition and military balloon experiments drew spectators at the see end plant.
Reports from New Orleans say President Roosevelt killed a large bear during a four hour chase in Stamboul Camp. The 375 pound creature was brought back and hung in the executive tent as party members discuss the hunt. Telegraphed news reached New Orleans detailing the capture and prompting rival hunters to claim the best shot.
In Marmets vicinity near Byckkorm Blou, Byckkorm Blou town, locals invite President Roosevelt to hunt for bears and assist Lycoming County farmers in exterminating a pest that is destroying corn. Farmers say they must guard fields tonight as hunts are planned.
No trace has been found of Bothman and Sharf the aeronauts who ascended in two balloons from here October 11. It is believed they were lost at sea near St Lowe Bordeau on October 18.
Thomas J Allen president of Aurora College begins a sixty day peanut based diet mixing ground peanuts with wheat in two thirds to one third. He challenges Aurora Board of Health ruling on peanut poisoning while a local man’s peanut candy illness is cited. Allen plans regular noon and evening peanut meals with water.
Olga Molitor daughter of the late Frau Mall sues Dr Dietz Karl Haus at tormey in Karlsruhe Germany alleging he intimated that she killed the mother of Han kiled the latter's mother. Hu is under sentence of death for the crime.
Special to The Washington Post reports a staged boxing match in Cedar Rapids where promoter Thomas Little and associates allegedly conspired to back Wills against Clarence Class. Brought to light by an undercover sting, the plot collapsed as Class won and a sack of liquid was used to simulate defeat. Little and others fled as police investigated.
New York authorities were asked to intercept and detain Elizabeth Hesse wife of a Berlin post office official aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Rien bound for New York due to a custody dispute. The husband seeks her detention under U.S. law with plans for possible deportation after arrival.
Secretary Tafts Shanghai remarks spark cautious optimism among Chinese officials who see a U S naval presence as a check on Japan. They view the Pacific fleet as backing open door policy and potential relief from Japanese pressure in Manchuria while weighing the broader political and financial impact in Peking.
Secretary Taft attends a Fort William McKinley entertainment in his honor, reviews troops, and meets officials amid rumors of a bomb attempt that investigators find unfounded. Ambitious insular politics and rapid, impassioned speeches mark the assembly scene as US troops secure Manila’s self government push.
New York Republicans welcomed Hughes at a Republic Club event on October 18. He rejected fusion, asserted distrust of political grafters and corporate power, and said he would not influence delegate selection for the national convention. He stressed ending abuses in government and vowed no public office seeking.
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