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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
1
A violent auto race accident near Mineola leaves one dead and several injured. Christie, a renowned driver, loses control at high speed causing a spectacular wreck as the wheel collapses and the car flies. Christie survives but is badly hurt, with hospital treatment pending and fears of spinal injuries.
Special Cabins from The Washington Pan Lation report George Bernard Shaw disappeared on Rhinos fath hills near Barmouth Wales after leaving a note for friends. A nocturnal search by 200+" persons failed to locate him before he came to Dalgelly this morning. Shaw explained the escape was to avoid damp hotel hours and preserve comfort.
Saratoga on September 9 hosts the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with thousands of veterans arriving by train and crowds swelling beyond recent history. Rumors of a Roosevelt third term are denied by Commander Brown who says the organization is nonpolitical. Five candidates contest the top post, led by H. P. Cones, John Wilder, and Charles Barton, with election set for Friday. Four cities seek the next encampment if Washington D O R’s permanent status isn’t settled.
Frances Kowalski of Chicago dies of heartbreak amid fallout from Frenk Kowalski’s bank crash. The sister of Frank Kowalski, once a mainstay at a Midwestern bank, succumbs after grief and illness linked to the financial ruin and the brother’s suicide a year earlier. Affected family members suffer while the Milwaukee bank collapse ripples through Northwest states.
Mrs. W. L. West of Went Street confronted a burglar as he left her unlocked apartment. She wrestled him, delaying his escape as he fled toward Broadway and the Hudson River. The intruder left a torn jewel box, a fresh hat, and a stolen Jimmy tool behind. police are pursuing leads.
A Chicago court granted John McCaffrey two months to provide for his wife and newborn before beginning a year’s term in the Bridewell for theft from the United States mail. Judge Landin gave sixty days grace, but McCaffrey could not enter due to lack of admission papers, and he must report to the Bridewell at a set date after his two-month extension.
Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court postponed ruling on a writ to halt Oklahoma's September 17 election over a challenge to the constitutional convention's authority to divide Woods County into three counties. He will hear the case next month, after considering taxpayer standing and whether the matter is a political maneuver. The state election will proceed as scheduled.
Mrs Julia Martin of 124 Tenth Street Northeast and her three year old son Robert escaped serious injury after a runaway buggy drawn by frightened horse careened two miles through New Jersey Avenue to Capitol grounds then across the Atlantic Bridge before crashing into a post. The driver Willam Pyles had left the team to buy tobacco when the horse bolted. Both occupants were thrown to the ground. they suffered bruises and the child was saved by his mother’s hold. Two other stories report the French liner Gascogne evading a collision in dense fog off Newfoundland and a Saginaw River boat explosion that killed four passengers and injured several others.
Du Pont of Wilmington drives to Atlantic City when his touring car collides with a buggy driven by Daniel B McKeague a Hawkeyeville farmer. The horse is killed and McKeague is seriously injured but Du Pont and companions escape with minor injuries and make reparations.
Queen Victoria, traveling yesterday from St Sebastian to Biabolao, faced a sudden obstacle as a bull blocked the roadway. The chauffeur halted the royal car to avoid a collision, leaving the queen shaken but unharmed. The vehicle’s mechanism was briefly disrupted before the journey continued.
In shipping circles today there is heavy betting on how far the Lusitania will affect German records. Cunard officers say no messages will reach land until the vessel comes within Cape Sable radius, expected Wednesday.
Henry Perry, a Wheeling, West Virginia mill worker, was subjected to a brutal hazing at the Tyler Tube and Pine Company in Washington, Pennsylvania. Fifty coworkers pinned him during a midnight initiation, bound him to a crane, swung him over a furnace, and burned his clothing as he fought to defend himself. He survived after seven hours of medical care. warrants were issued for ringleaders but they fled.
Reported in Ithaca New York Sept 9 the court refused citizenship for many foreigners as a receiver was appointed for the Ladies Tailoring Company and other firms. Judge HeweIbach criticized immigrant suffrage while stressing education and patriotism in voting. Sir Robert Hart reportedly retires as Chinese Customs leader in London.
A London medical weekly reports on appendicitis related to American flour and a potential government ban. The debated issue concerns import restrictions if the laboratory findings prove correct, amid ongoing inquiries by officials.
The Day Mail inquiries Margaret Drexel daughter of Anthony Drexel about a published report she contemplated entering a convent. She strongly denies the claim stating she has no intention of following any such course.
A St Paul muon identified as A B Stickney of the Chicago Great Western Railroad filed an affidavit in federal court asserting that current commodity and two cent passenger rate changes will economically ruin the road. The railroad contends a 22 percent grain drop, 18 percent corn fall, 42 percent coal decrease, and nearly 25 percent soft coal drop under the new schedule, despite earlier adherence to 1908 policy aims.
Grace Ann Grin eel, a 40 year old Newport resident, became insane on a Pennsylvania Railroad train to Jersey City. She claimed hypnotism and requested her dress and belongings be restored. Conductor notified Newark authorities and she was removed to the hospital under guard.
Special to The Washington notes President Roosevelt will not speak for Theodore Burlow in Cleveland. Secretary Loeb said the president will give a cue speech at Cleveland with no reference to Burlow. Loeb denied any hunting trip plans after the visit. Mrs Roosevelt sent flowers for the Tahara birth, noting the Taharas are Japanese guests at Ronko cottage.
Tromane Norway September 9 Captain Snachen reports Walter Wellman and his expedition likely to abandon plans for a pole ascent this year. No start had occurred by August 25 due to weather, winds, fog, and snow, with the airship ascent blocked.
New York report on Sullivan Association festivities at Donnelly’s Gardens College Point. A large procession along the Bowery and East Third Street featured Timotheus Sullivan and many state and local figures, with bands, banners, and games for attendees amid a boisterous political celebration.
Vancouver dispatch reports rioting in the Oriental Quarter with extensive damage to Japanese and Chinese shops and homes. Police curb gun sales as crowds vow to defend property. calls for militia rise while officials seek indemnity and Dominion intervention. Several injured, no fatalities. Chinese and Japanese domestic workers pulled from streets.
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