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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
36
A lengthy debate centers on alleged corporate contributions to Roosevelt's campaign with Speyer and Cortelyou denying direct fundraising links. The article details Cantankerous exchanges about Harriman and Depew, campaign finance practices, and the politics surrounding corporate donors and law.
A report outlines Italian Academy efforts to investigate alleged abnormal classes and moral concerns in Lucca involving resolutions on degeneracy and physiological questions. The plan references historical notes from 1684 and mentions a broader call for reform and oversight by authorities. Local inspectors are asked to provide lists of motor boat owners and licensing statuses as part of a steamboat inspection inquiry.
The Navy awarded a contract for dynamo oil equipment to the Vacuum Oil Company of New York after the Burton of Fautyment recommended acceptance. A reference to fabrication quality is withheld pending an investigation. Port of Spain reports yellow fever has left, and clean ships are being invited to depart on steamers.
Competitive examinations for Revenue Cadet Service begin in Washington and other cities. Five applicants presented themselves for physical examination by the Public Health and Marine board. Tests cover four days in spelling arithmetic geometry trigonometry history grammar rhetoric and geography. Successful cadets enter three years of academic and professional training at Arundel Cove. After grading, appointments will be issued and a ranking list published. The examining board includes First Lieut A Levin, Chief Engineer Hermann Kotzachmar Jr, and Second Lieut Lo Covell.
Traffic Manager Green of the Southern Railway testifies no requests for lower passenger rates in North Carolina were made by patrons nor by the North Carolina railway commission. He notes additions to service and explains revenue per passenger travel while describing rate practices across lines. The hearing, before Judge Montgomery and Judge Pritchard, focused on discrimination claims and the feasibility of imposing Virginia rates.
Diplomatic conference of Central American republics postponed for a day or two due to Dr Ugarte, Honduran minister, still absent in New York. It is expected ministers will soon meet to arrange a general conference of delegates aimed at permanent peace. No advance programme will be prepared by resident ministers. the conference will handle questions in its terms.
A royal telegram announcing the engagement of Prince George of Gremao to Marie Bonaparte caused a mixup. The message intended for Crown Prince Christian of Denmark was misrouted to a Aarhus merchant named Pring who received bicycles orders and sent a congratulatory reply. The error was only found after it reached Prince George and handed to Denmark’s Crown Princes.
A special cabinet session decides the Morostan government must be held responsible for the July 3 massacre at Casablanca and the pillage damage. An international commission to fix indemnities is proposed, with France replying to German demands and Germany urging provisional police measures under the Algeciras framework.
Acting Comptroller McCooey notes bids for 340.06 million of corporate stock at 4 12 percent interest likely to be opened tomorrow. Bids already received come from out of state and several banks and trusts. Market chatter suggests strong oversubscription and substantial premium in Wall Street trading ahead of the opening.
The report covers Carl Hall of Washington DC sentenced to death for killing his mother in law Frau Molitor in Baden Baden with proceedings starting in October. It also notes Prof Hau in Germany facing delays due to Baden Grand Duke’s age and reluctance to authorize execution. Judge Theodore Brentano comments on differences in judicial fairness between Germany and the United States, while Secretary Metcalf returns to Washington after inspecting Puget Sound yards and Bremerton.
Sure Gen Rixey opens the sixth International dermatozogles congress, with 250 attendees. President Roosevelt greets foreign delegates, praises medical progress, and backs future rifle competitions. Secretaries Loeb and Drain arrange transport amid delays as the American team earns high praise for its performance and leadership.
President arrives at Sagamore Hill amid cheers from men who praise the chief executive’s visit though displeasure is voiced at Secretary Loeb for not providing an auto transport. Harsh language accompanies the exchange as attendees note delays and unmet expectations.
American officers touring German maneuvers reported the army as a splendid fighting machine. Tenth Corps and Seventh Corps engaged in an infantry encounter while regiments marched 22 to 24 miles with full equipment. A Berlin visit by Embassy and military staff accompanied by Queen consort arrangements highlighted by Carlsbad palace tours near Potsdam.
The zemstvo congress in Moscow rejected Premier Btoly ing project for local self government by a large majority. Liberals favored the plan with amendments granting broader membership and voting rights, while Conservatives led by Rostkovakl ridiculed reforms as surrender to the enemy amid a growing rift with the premier.
Secretary of War Taft announced a world tour itinerary starting in Seattle with departures on September 12 and September 25 calls at Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki Hong Kong Manila Vladivostok and Berlin. The schedule shows multiple two day stops and final return to New York projected around December.
Governor general Edward Filward telegram from London dated September expresses congratulations to the United States team for winning the Palma Trophy. Ottawa Ontario reports the cable notes the audio record score and praises the Amer 1e rifle team for triumph.
A London report notes the death of Right Rev Ernest Roland Wilberforce former Bishop of Chichester who served from 1859. Born 1640 he was educated at Exeter College Oxford and held multiple church roles including canon of Westminster Cathedral and Bishop of Newcastle before leading Chichester. The obituary highlights his lineage and long service.
Ottawa reports Canada will refer its Newfoundland fisheries claim with the United States to The Hague conference under the existing modus vivendi with Britain. The plan seeks British approval, hopes for an agreement with Newfoundland and the United States, and may avoid bringing the matter before The Hague if negotiations succeed. Prof. Alexander of the Fish Commission travels to Newfoundland to meet Sir Robert Bond and study methods, aiming for a satisfactory understanding.
House Naval Affairs Committee completed a Saturday inspection tour of yards and stations north of the Cheapeake aboard the Dolphin. Commandants and yard officials explained merits of Navy Department renewal plans, with stenographic records kept for absent members.
A wireless message from Capt Southerland reports on board the Vermont battleship off Fravinestown Mees retday. It notes the ship finished gun and steaming home with an average speed of 16s nota for four hours at full power and 162 renote endurance in one hour. The contract required at least eighteen dnote under forced draft. The vessel is ordered to the Boston Navy Yard to complete work.
Army orders list absentee leave extensions for several lieutenants across artillery, cavalry, and infantry units. Transfers and promotions are announced for officers including First Lieut George M Holley and First Lieut Tonax M Knox, with postings to ports and departments. resignations and medical appointments noted, along with naval officer appointments and military hospital transfers. Major William D Crosby and other officers receive assignments and removals, while personnel at Portmouth, Port Douglan, and San Armenion are referenced in duty changes and temporary duties.
Vague list of ships and destinations appears in a historical notice, naming vessels and ports such as Provinsatown, Newport, Cavite, Hampton, and Ballinors. The garbled OCR text mentions arrivals and movements, with scattered place names including Rhode Island area references and several unrecognizable terms. The item reads as a naval movement bulletin with incomplete ship names and destinations.
In Buenos Aires reports the president of the Brazilian Senate challenged Deputy Antonio Pinero after Pinero accused revolutions in the provinces of being fostered by certain generals. The challenge followed the chamber exchange and targeted the president of the Senate Benito Vilanueva.
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