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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
9
A contested claim alleges corporation funds totaling 260000 were funneled to the Roosevelt campaign via Speyer and Treasury Secretary Cortelyou. Spokesmen including Speyer deny direct political contributions while discussing campaign finance and potential corporate influence in the election.
Italian Academy urges investigation into abnormal classes and moral concerns as Lucca officials back a plan to counter ancient evils through scientific inquiry. Dr Arthur Mar Denapl advocates federal state and city action to address alleged degeneracy and related social harms.
Examinations for the Revenue Cadet Service started in Washington and other cities. About five applicants appeared before the board of Public Health and Marine Service. Physical, spelling, arithmetic, geometry, geography, history, grammar, rhetoric, English, and foreign languages are tested. Successful cadets enter a three year training at Arundel Cove, then possible promotion to third lieutenant after further exams. The local and regional boards are led by First Lieutenant A Levi, Chief Engineer Hermann Kotzachmar Jr, and Second Lieutenant L Covell.
Traffic Manager Green testifies Southern Railway did not discriminate against North Carolina patrons or demand lower passenger rates. He explains average passenger revenue and additions to train service, noting the line carries about 10,000 tourists yearly and applies special rates as needed. Cross examination focused on alleged discrimination toward Virginia points and the operating classifications of north south lines.
The peace conference delegation from Central American republics is postponed for a day or two due to Dr Ugarte’s absence in New York. Ministers are expected to meet soon and discuss coordinating a general conference of delegates aimed at achieving permanent peace, with no prearranged programme limiting the conference terms.
A royal telegram announcing the engagement of Prince George of Greece to Marie Bonaparte caused confusion. The message, sent to Crown Prince Christian of Denmark, was misdelivered to a merchant named Pring in Aarhus at the Royal Hotel. The Greek prince learned of the error only after receiving the reply from Prince George.
A cabinet conclusion proposes Morocco be held responsible for the Casablanca massacre of July 3 and the resulting damage. An international commission would fix indemnities, linked to a Paris conference term and precedent from Alexandria measures. Germany and France clash over reparations and police duties as Tangier and Fez movements unfold.
Acting Comptroller McCooley expects bids to reach a record as the city opens bids tomorrow for 34 million in corporate stock bearing four and one half percent interest. More bids are likely, with many from outside firms and banks. The market shows optimism with the bonds trading at 102 and above, and insurers considering a bid for all or none.
New York reports the case of Car Hall, formerly of Washington DC, sentenced to death for the murder of his mother in Baden Baden. The trial decision, made by Baden's Grand Duke, may be reconsidered as the ruler is reportedly opposed to execution in his lifetime. Judge Theodore Brentans criticized local proceedings as biased and not impartial, noting German practice limits chances for acquittal. Secretary Metcalf returns to Washington after July absence, traveling from San Francisco via route to Seattle, inspecting the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton.
Surgeon General Rixey extols friendship with Roosevelt and the medical profession as the sixth International Dermatologists Congress opens in America with 200 attendees. Roosevelt greets delegates and notes the value of skilled riflemen in national defense, praising Captain Thorsten and Sergeant Bryant for their marksman achievements.
President visits Sagamore Hill amid cheerful crowds but clashes with Secretary Loeb over autonomy to travel. Harsh language used in remarks.
American officers in Germany join the autumn field exercises under General von Koerner. They ride twenty five miles along the line and witness an infantry clash between the Tenth division of the Tenth Corps and a Seventh Corps unit. The visit includes wives and dignitaries touring Potsdam and Frederich the Great’s Sans Souci Palace.
In St Petersburg and Moscow a proposed local self government plan faced heavy opposition. The project would replace prefects with zematvos where peasants priests landlords would share police duties. The Moscow zematvo congress rejected the plan by a large margin. Liberals supported it with an amendment for female membership and voting rights but opposed police powers. Conservatives led by Rostkovakl denounced the reform as weak. The Renown Union paper blames the government for not meeting reform expectations.
Secretary Taft released a rough itinerary for his around the world voyage. The plan lists stops from Seattle to Yokohama Kobe Nagasaki Hongkong Manila Vindivostok Theutake Moscow Berlin and Cherbourg with tentative dates through December in a long sequence.
The governor general received a cable from King Edward praising the American riflemen for winning the Palma Trophy with an outstanding score and sending congratulations to the United States team. The message carries the date line London September 9 and mentions Ottawa Ontario as the location context.
The Rt Rev Ernest Roland Witherforce, bishop of Newcastle on Tyne, dies at Bembridge Isle of Wight aged about 84. Born 1640, educated Oxford, served as rector and vicar in England before becoming bishop. He married the daughter of Rev John Sargent of Lavington House near Petworth Sussex. Also noted is Rev Dr Charles J Jones, chaplain emeritus of Hallors Home, who died aged 89 in Philadelphia after a life of maritime ministry.
Canada agrees to refer Newfoundland fisheries issues to an international tribunal if needed. Ottawa says the modus vivendi with Great Britain and the United States remains in effect for this year, with hopes for an agreement between Newfoundland and the United States to avoid bringing the matter before The Hague. Professor Alexander travels to Newfoundland to observe and confer with Sir Robert Bond as talks continue.
The House Naval Affairs Committee completed a Saturday tour of Navy yards and stations north of the Chesapeake aboard the Dolphin. Commandants and yard officers presented proposals for new stock and explained yard merita to committee members, with stenographically recorded data for those unable to accompany the party.
A fragmentary wartime report notes the Vermont battleship under contract met speed tests poorly. Capt Southerland’s Naval Inspection Board records show four hours at full power yielded 16s nota, well below the eight hours and eight knots expected, with work ordered at the Boston Navy Yard to finish minor tasks.
A garbled list of Army and Naval personnel actions shows several officers extended in service for one month and reassigned to various units and posts. It notes appointments, resignations, and temporary duties across artillery, infantry, cavalry, coast artillery, and medical boards, with references to Fort Wingham, Portsmouth, Bridgeport, San Linwood, and Washington.
Movements of naval vessels listed with numerous place names and ship identifiers, indicating arrivals or movements. The garbled OCR text reads as partial shipping and port movement notes mentioning towns such as Rockport Provinsatowa Cavite Beeler Portsmouth and Hampton along with generic ship prefixes and routes.
In Buenos Aires Argentina Deputy Antonio Pinero was challenged by Senate President Bento Vilanueva to a duel after Pinero accused certain generals of fomenting revolutions in the provinces during a chamber debate. The incident underscores tensions between the executive, legislative leaders, and provincial factions.
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