25 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
1
Turbulent Calabrian disaster reports say 500 feared dead after a powerful earthquake ravaged Ferrazano and Ferrazano area. Rescue teams from Red Cross and troops search rubble as monasteries and towers collapse. King Victor Emmanuel and the Pope expressed distress as aftershocks continue and relief ships are dispatched.
In New York on October 4 a former physician aged retired was convicted of perjury in the third degree in a pending insurance case inquiry. The jury urged mercy with a recommendation, and Justice Dowling ordered a certificate of reasonable doubt and set a new hearing for next Monday before remanding Dr Gillette to the Tombs while he remains free on bonds in the amount of 10000 dollars.
Ute Indians who left Utah more than a year ago threatened raids on Wyoming and Colorado ranches. At Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota troops were ordered by the War Department after Indian officials reported unrest. Fort Des Moines Fort Meade and Fort Robinson prepared to send forces as authorities sought to restore order and avert further clashes.
Missouri Republican leaders and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks held talks at the Baltimora Hotel in Kansas City where he stated he is not seeking any political office now or in the future. The report notes Missouri's delegation to the Republican national convention would be pledged to Taft, a decision disclosed by Dickey during the Kansas City interview. Baltimore and Return fares are listed as $1.25 with schedules on the Baltimore and Ohio line, including Royal LaMed service details.
Vancouver report notes the Orient liner Empress of China opened amid mystery as the Cannadian Pacific company focuses on saving the vessel which sank at her port side and lies angled about 45 degrees on the mud bottom. Fire brigades pump water while crews search for an open sea cock and try to keep the ship from listing further. The 488 foot ship, built in 3891 1 England, remains afloat with engines submerged and the hull bleeding water.
Secretary Taft and party visit Manila and Sec. Taft inspects naval and military defenses at Subig Bay and Olongapo. A shore conference occupied time before Taft heads toward Haik for motor tour and then to Manila. Departure delayed to November 19 due to unfinished work.
Oscar Erbstern private plans to attempt a new world distance record from Dallas Tex to New England, seeking Lahm Cup and international trophy wins. Aero club directors plan next year’s European race and will name American entries by February, while an official distance measurement may delay for about thirty days.
Providence R L Oct 2 three hours today saw a steady stream of depositors at Union Trust Company windows withdraw their funds before closing. Vice President Michael Dooley said payments would resume tomorrow. Unusual withdrawals tied to regional tensions in New York and connections to Trust Company of America. Union Trust organized in 1860 with capital $00,000 and deposits around $25, as per June statement.
Advertisements for next Sunday's Post must be received by the week’s end, prior to the Saturday deadline. Ensure placement in time to meet editorial process and publication schedule.
Berlin hearing on Count Kuno von Moltke and editor Max Harden grows more sensational as counsel seek testimony to prove alleged public morals crimes. Witnesses describe secret parties with officers at Count Lynar's house and possible Moltke presence while court rejects a medical certificate and summons others to testify.
Resting this afternoon in Middletown the trial of Charlan Rogers for triple murder continued with testimony from his mother Mrs Mary Rogers who urged the jury to spare him from the electric chair. She described his injuries from childhood and a later locomotive accident and said he had expressed a wish to die. Dr J C Davin testified Rogers was irrational after the accident. Georgia In gortel, mother of the murdered girl, testified she could not identify Rogers as the man who beat Alice Ingertek to death. The closing day included exhibits such as bloodstained items and a bonnet worn by the victim. The Belknap sale opens tomorrow at Sloan's with notable auctions of prints and books.
New York detectives trailed a burglar gang in a Second Avenue saloon hideout after a vault break in. The suspects fled through the hallway as a woman screamed, with two men later captured nearby and aliases given to police.
New York observers hailed relief actions by a Morgan-partnered syndicate that pumped liquidity into the stock market. Bank runs on Harlem area institutions were contained as three minor banks were declared solvent, while Lincoln Trust faced a heavy but manageable run. The day ended with a massive stock pool to avert forced liquidations, signaling improved conditions and a potential return to normal markets.
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