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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
28
Rioting mobs attacked Jewish quarters in Kishenef and surrounding towns. Authorities delayed action until the violence subsided, with eleven killed including four women and many injured. Reports describe looting, shop attacks, and terror as troops were deployed to restore calm.
Fragmentary text outlines opposition to military funding with mentions of repeal and political figures. Reading is incomplete but signals ongoing debate, procedural motions, and potential policy considerations. Names and clear actions are obscured by garbled OCR.
Canadian border officers seize 94 000 worth of finery from three well dressed women who claim ages and addresses. Officials say the women offered to pay full duty but only three items were found, while ten other items were smuggled hidden in their baggage. The incident occurred over a weekend at the port area south of the border.
A damaged notice describes an auction of Wheeler estate in Colebrook, listing a variety of merchandise including hoop skirts. The late Joby Wheeler reportedly died after a break in and robbery, leading to closure of his store and the shuttering of the premises. The auction aims to liquidate remaining goods as details indicate.
After a daylong closed session the twelfth biennial conference of the International Association of Machinists voted to dismiss Delegate George Warner of New York City, accused of receiving 10 000 from the Erie Railroad to influence strikes. Warner admitted quarterly payments of 2 600 from the Erie to sway policy against the canal’s widening. Stuart claimed immunity was bought to curb strikes. Also unseated on technical grounds were Robert Reilly and Hugh Reilly and Edward Hourigan, all of New York.
In Cumberland Maryland a violent confrontation followed a bitter Republican primary. Congressman George A Pearre was struck in the jaw by Capt. J Philp Rosh an after a heated exchange over a published interview. Pearre died from the injuries near the Third National Bank Building. Rosh an was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and later faced assault and battery warrants. a bond was posted for a hearing. The case drew witnesses and sparked further tensions among local Republican leaders.
Mrs Mary Rorschach wife of Lieut Franke Rorschach USN was shot to death in Portsmouth early today by a intruder. Thomas Archer mulatto and Horace Lee a negro were arrested as suspects amid circumstantial evidence including blood spots on Archer hat and wet shoes. Police report show a vigilant pursuit and witnesses placing Archer near the scene.
A violent city mood grows after the murder of Mrs. Rorschach a Virginia musician and former Commonwealth secretary’s widow. Governor Swanson announces a $200 reward for the killer as Lieut Frank Rorschach, husband of the victim, is located aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee and ordered home from duty.
At a New York meeting, the Western Union Telegraph Company executive committee approved paying the naval quarterly dividend. It unanimously adopted a resolution praising the president and officers for their handling of the recent operators strike and for maintaining service integrity under responsible leadership.
State Railroad Commissioner Giangow announces all Michigan railroads agree to the 2 cent passenger rate when it takes effect September 28. Only the upper peninsula and a few hundred miles of lines with nonremunerative traffic are exempt from the 2 cent rate.
St Johns Newfoundland September 19 Sir Robert Bond premier of Newfoundland denounced the modus vivendi between Britain and the United States as a disgrace to British diplomacy and a sacrifice of colonial interests He says the agreement would have blocked legal action by Newfoundland authorities against American vessels in colonial waters and that Newfoundland fishermen could be prosecuted for working on American vessels without a government license Bond claims he urged referring disputes from the 1918 treaty to The Hague tribunal and vows to continue resisting the arrangement by constitutional means to preserve Newfoundland sovereignty.
Two Western Union boys, Alex Fredenberger aged fourteen and Will McIntosh aged fifteen, were arrested in Huntington for train jumping by a Chesapeake and Ohio detective. Rosa wired the Washington authorities and Superintendent Sylvester said a ticket would be sent for Fredenberger. The boys left home two weeks ago aiming to encircle the globe. Fredenberger has been sent home, McIntosh is held in jail.
Manuel Mario Toage, a senator of Peru, died from pneumonia aboard a voyage to New York. The 70 year old was traveling for health reasons when he fell ill and passed away at sea.
The plan to have Mark Twain guide President Roosevelt’s steamer on a southern and western voyage failed. Clemens declined a Waterways convention invite in Memphis and remains at his summer home in Tuxedo Park New Jersey. Capt Bixby was slated to join at the wheel with Twain if he agreed.
Chicago reports wealthy contractor and real estate man George Stoll vanished after leaving his Whiting home on August 27 and heading toward Cafesgo on Barnes. He carried about 95000 from Gary, Ind, where he was involved in large contracts. His wife and friends fear foul play as she recalls him with the money and suspects an attempted robbery. Stoll, a family man with five children, was known for good habits.
In Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Stout suspended warrants against former Governor W. S. Taylor, permitting his return to Kentucky to testify for the defense in the Goebel murder case. Immunity from arrest was promised but could be revoked at any time. Taylor was to travel from Indiana to participate in proceedings.
A Lehigh Valley Transit car descending a steep grade jumped the tracks, rolled, and crushed photographer John D. Owens to death while injuring several others including Paul Weston, Joan Asre, George Crogoski, and George Walton. Owens was trapped beneath the car and had to be cut free.
John Hazlett city editor of the Pittaberg Leader for forty years resigns and retires from active newspaper work. The veteran editor, long known as chief, helped popularize Ira Sankey and connected Evangelical figures Moody and Francia Murphy with temperance activism. His retirement aims to preserve health and vitality, not due to illness.
Special to The Washington Post from Vancouver British Columbia Sept 10 reports intensified riots and a large Oriental labor strike paralyzing BC ports. Japanese and Chinese residents armed, militia readied, police seize rifles as tensions rise. Tokyo vows Canada will apologize and prevent further trouble while fears of uprising spread through the city.
Secretary Straus announced a $1,000,000 fund to endow the Roosevelt foundation for industrial peace with Labor Commissioner Neill and others present. He said Neill would become active secretary, while the telegraphers’ strike and Western trip reports were discussed. Roosevelt’s view on naval visits and immigration was noted as part of the broader labor peace effort.
The four masted schooner Mites Mr. Merry from Portland Maine went ashore off Long Island about forty miles east of Fire Island in fog. It was bound from Philadelphia to Bangor Maine carrying 12500 tons of cost.
James Strait surrendered to police after declaring I have shot my wife. He chased and kicked her body on a street as bystanders watched. Police found the woman mortally wounded. Strait gave no reason. He had been living apart from his wife and twelve year old son, working in a lumber camp and later a restaurant to support them.
Special to The Washington Ports New York Sept 10 Mrs May Peppers Vanderbilt testifies in the lunacy proceeding to have her aged husband Edward Ward Vanderbilt declared incompetent. She details courtship vows and a yearslong engagement, saying Vanderbilt proposed after a platonic kiss and that she married him in June. She denies romantic ties with others and notes past flirtations while emphasizing spiritualist experiences.
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