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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
1
Rioting across Hishe nef Et and Kishenef erupts as mobs target Jewish quarters. Authorities failed to intervene until after widespread slaughter. Eleven people killed including four women. shops looted and property destroyed. Troops deployed as violence spread to surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a heated stance against military funding with references to repeal, reaction, and political figures. The text mentions Sept 19 and political actions amid a parliamentary context, though many words are garbled. The page appears to summarize opposition rhetoric and procedural moves without clear outcomes.
Canadian border customs officers uncovered a smuggling attempt involving four women who claimed to be visitors and attempted to ferry in 94 000 worth of luxury clothing and jewelry. Authorities say two others offered to pay full duty while five large suitcases reportedly contained contraband items. The case hinges on matching identities to ages and addresses provided at the time of entry.
Plebrook Coal sale listing items from the late Joby Wheeler of Colebrook. The auction includes hoop skirts and various merchandise tied to Wheeler’s former shop. The shop was shut after a robbery and attack, remaining closed until Wheeler’s death in spring.
After a daylong closed session the twelfth biennial conference of the International Association of Machinists voted to oust George Warner of New York City for allegedly receiving $10,000 from the Erie Railroad to influence strikes. Warner admitted quarterly payments of 2,600 from Erie to sway opinion against canal widening. Stuart claimed immunity was the aim. Warner, long a former business agent for New York machinists, said the charges arose from incomplete knowledge of secrets. Also absent were Robert Reilly, Hugh Reilly, and Edward Hourigan of New York, who faced technical charges and were unseated.
In Allegany County a heated primary fight sparked violence as Col Pearre was struck by Capt. J Philp Roshan near the Baltimore street bank building. Pearre died from the blow, and Roshan faced arrest on assault and battery charges amid a tense political aftermath. A later hearing was postponed as police probe the fracas and resulting public disorder.
Special to The Washington Post reports the killing of Mary Rorschach in Portsmouth during a burglary at 515 Park Avenue. Suspect Thomas Archer, a mulatto and former Navy member, is under arrest with circumstantial evidence including bloodstains on his hat and wet shoes. Police say the case hinges on the path from the rear yard to the crime scene and a witness near the window.
Governor Swanson announced a $200 reward for the capture of the murderer of Mrs. Rorschach a Virginia musician and former Commonwealth official’s wife. Lieut Frank Rorschach aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee was located and ordered to return home after news of his wife's death. He was born in Kansas and appointed from Virginia with two years on the Marietta.
At a New York meeting the Western Union Telegraph Company executive committee approved paying the naval quarterly dividend and unanimously adopted a resolution praising the president and officers for maintaining service integrity during the late operators’ strike. The vote commended their course and success under responsible leadership.
State Railroad Commissioner Giangow announces that all Michigan railroads have agreed to adopt the 2 cent passenger rate when it takes effect September 28. Only the upper peninsula lines and a few hundred miles of lines lacking sufficient revenue are exempt from the 2 cent rate.
St Johns Sept 19 Sir Robert Bond premier of Newfoundland denounces the British American modus vivendi as a disgrace to diplomacy and a sacrifice of colonial interests He says had the agreement stood it would have barred legal actions against British subjects aboard American vessels in colonial waters Bond insists the colony will resist the pact by constitutional means and uphold its sovereignty and fishery laws
Two Western Union messengers from Washington aged fourteen and fifteen were arrested in Huntington by a Chesapeake and Ohio detective for train jumping. Chice Rosa wired Washington authorities and Superintendent Sylvester stated a ticket would be sent for the Frodenberger boy. The youths left home two weeks ago aiming to encircle the globe. The Frodenberger boy has been sent home while McIntosh remains held.
Manuel Mario Toage, a Peruvian senator aged seventy, died of pneumonia at sea while aboard a voyage to New York for health reasons. The body was brought to New York as part of a delayed arrival on the ship Tha Pring August Wilhelm.
New York dispatch reports an effort to have Mark Twain guide President Roosevelt’s steamer on a southern and western trip. Admirers planned to revive old Mississippi river lore with Capt. Bixby at the wheel, but Clemens declined to attend the Memphis waterways convention and remains at his summer home in Tuxedo Park New Jersey.
Chicago reports George G. Stoll, wealthy contractor and real estate man from Whiting, disappeared August 27 en route to Cafesgo on Bar ness with nearly 95000 collected that morning in Gary. Relatives say he was last seen with a person believed to be involved in a robbery plot. He leaves five children and a wife who describe him as of good habit.
In Frank en County Circuit Court Judge R L Stout suspended warrants against W B Taylor former Kentucky governor held for complicity in the Goebel murder. Taylor may return to Kentucky from Indiana to testify for the defense as a witness and to aid the Commonwealth in its case. Requisitions on Indiana authorities were returned. The suspension is revocable and grants no lasting immunity.
A Lehigh Valley Transit car descending a steep grade derailed and overturned near Nazareth. John D. Owens, a Bethlehem photographer, was crushed and died after being trapped under the vehicle. Several others suffered injuries including Paul Weston and Mrs Weston of Allentown, Joan Asre of Bethlehem, George Crogoski of Bethlehem, and George Walton of Bethlehem. A rescue crew had to cut the wreckage to free Owens.
John Hazlett city editor of the Pittaberg Leader for forty years resigns and retires from active newspaper work. The veteran editor, long associated with the paper, helped popularize Ira Sankey and connected Moody and Francia Murphy with temperance advocacy. His retirement aims to preserve health and vitality, ending a storied career in journalism.
Reports from Vancouver describe martial atmosphere and armed camps as Orientals, led by Japanese and Chinese, prompt riots, arrests, and militia calls. Tokyo promises Canadian apology and steps to curb further trouble while BC ports face disruption and rising tensions.
Labor officials and President Roosevelt discussed creating a foundation to promote industrial peace with a $1,000,000 endowment. Secretary Straus indicated Neill would lead the organization chartered by Congress, while debates arose over the telegraphers' strike and naval Pacific visits.
The four masted schooner Merry of Portland bound from Philadelphia for Bangor Maine with 12 500 tons of coal grounded forty miles east of Fire Island in fog.
In City, Pa, James Strait surrendered to police after declaring I have shot my wife. He fired twice as she walked to work, wounding her severely and leaving her unconscious. He kicked the prostrate body before bystanders restrained him. Strait gave no reason for the shooting.
Special to The Washington Post New York Sept 10 Mrs May Pepper Vanderbilt testifies in the lunacy case against her aged husband Edward Vanderbilt describing a courtship marked by platonic kisses and persistent flirtation She recalls he called her dear and arranged a December engagement with a June marriage Clarkson Grifting questions reveal rival lovers and spiritualist connections while Vanderbilt sits nearby smiling through the session.
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