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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1907
Page
10
A chaotic report describes looting aboard a royal vessel during a visit to American waters. The text claims thousands of visitors, a Swedish vessel, and plans to sail for Boston amid arrests and confusion. Authorities pursue unclear suspects as souvenir debris and damaged cargo are noted.
The Swedish prince toured Coney Island with crowds of 30,000 while asking about Swedish life. He postponed a Hudson River trip, plans to inspect model tenement houses at Tenth Avenue and Forty second Street, visit immigrant reception points, and tour Coney Island Island for sightseeing before sailing to Nassau.
A matador from El Pago Texas is badly injured after a bull attack in the Juares plaza. Thousands watched as the incident unfolded. his condition is listed as critical with fatal fears.
Mirza Ali Asghar Khan, premier and interior minister of Persia, was shot dead on arrival at Teheran while returning from exile. The murder coincided with two soldiers killed and an assemblyman winning a large sum. One assassin died by own hand, another was captured, and a third fled. The incident worsens interior troubles and raises fears of wider anarchy. The German consul sought an escort, and a Russian arrived amid robberies. Mirza Ali Asghar Khan had long been influential, serving as grand vizier from August 18 to September 1 before exile.
The Washington Post reports Sir Thomas Lipton sails the steam yacht Erin toward Dublin after a Kingston stay. Yachting friends urge restraint as Lipton plans an expensive late bid for the Americas Cup, with two challenge boats already sketched and a potential christening for Sharburk IV in Ireland.
James Brown a 29 year old patient at Sibley Hospital in Washington died after leaping from a third story window during delirium from typhoid fever. Police and coroner investigated, initial cause listed as typhoid, with family disputing details and demanding a full inquest and explanation of hospital reticence and bruising observed on the body.
Public Printer Stillings declares he will remain in the Government Printing Office and defends his policies, saying he has discharged unnecessary staff, cut waste, and improved efficiency with courage and honesty. Secretary Loeb supports the administration’s actions amid criticism and notes the need to reform the office to restore order.
The Washington Post reports Melba Mars appealed a $12 fine imposed for singing an interpolated song titled The Abbot and the Countess during a theater performance. The incident drew protests and appeals to higher court review while the royal party departed the theater in a pale, shocked state.
Imperial procession to consecrate a church memorial to Alexander II in St Petersburg featured strict security and no salutes. Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra attended in splendor, with police and garrison on high alert, while the public remained largely quiet amid a large imperial display and absence of foreign dignitaries. The ceremony lasted over three hours and concluded with plans for a Gulf of Finland cruise.
An infant in West Pitston was electrocuted while in its mother’s arms as she crossed the street. A bystander who aided an approaching child touched a live wire, suffering a severe shock. the infant died and the mother was injured.
Panel shows Prince Wilhelm ship looted Persian tyrant slain mystery in hospital tragedy. President Upholds sealing. Czar fears assassination. Automobile death. Sixteen lives saved at sea. Colored man found murdered. Cortelyous power in New York. Russian Next Douma. Nan Patterson incident. Harriman recall. President preparing speeches. Financial points about pensions. Reports by natcrsis children.
Washington report details Gen Earl D Thomas orders and Lt Spalding activities in Raton Eaton and Mexico gathering evidence for Tucker Platt case. Deposition papers and consultations with Myrtle Platt’s attorney are described while Mrs Tucker and her mother deny charges and accuse another side.
Newswire summary of numerous crashes on September 1 across New York, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. Fatalities include a 12 year old girl in New Kensington and Marquis Pallavicini in Italy, with multiple injuries. Investigations note a tour bus plunge near Elmira and several car and trolley collisions causing serious harm and fatalities. Additional fatalities involve a four year old struck in New York state and a high speed crash in Pittsburg area.
George W Bowers an electrical worker attacked Dr William Wunder and Dr Leonard after a gas sedation incident at their Seventh Street dental parlors. Wunder defended himself with a hammer, injuring Bowers who was hospitalized. Bowers’s wife witnessed the scene as police intervened and Wunder was released on bond.
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