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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1907
Page
9
The Pennsylvania Road case centers on a state act viewed as confiscatory against railroads and upheld by the court as unconstitutional. The decision condemns the act and notes plans to appeal. Key officials, including the Attorney General, react to the ruling amid protests from the railroad and related business interests.
In a U S District Court session Judge Vohron rejected the railroad’s bid to amend the petition against the 2 cent passenger rate and freight limits. Attorney E Robart for Northern Pacific argued, but the judge indicated no case exists beyond state commerce. A conference followed and the amended petition was granted, now targeting community rates as the central issue of the suit.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a swirl of railroad interests and naval build plans. Mentions include Verlaan and several rail firms, a desire for new battleships, and suspicions of funding schemes. Naval procurement tied to bids and costs, with reference to Petersburg and admiralty.
Army order moves Second Lieutenant Philip McSheridan from the White House staff to Troop D of Fifth Cavalry at Fort Huachuca Arizona. Sheridan, son of the late General Philip Sheridan, has served prominently at White House events and is reassigned to relief a younger officer in Arizona under policy to rotate officers away from the capital. He is currently at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
A Newark publication prints midsea versions of local happenings about Prince Wilhelm of Sweden visiting Coney Island. A crowd of about 200 gathers as the prince is escorted by the National Guard. the event underscores local interest and public order. The Navy contracts file notes Oil supply awards to Vacuum Oil Company of Newark for the coming year.
A sprawling, fragmented bulletin lists Army orders, officers posted to various depots and commands, and naval movements. It notes arrivals and duties, including inspector roles, paymaster assignments, and ship movements to Ceremonial bases, with a brief obituary item for Commander Cook of St Louis born 1868.
In North Carolina a rate case involving Southern Railway features tense exchanges over access to company books. General Counsel Thom seeks proof of payments and lobbying activity while Judge Montgomery contemplates supervised book inspections with an expert accountant. The State argues for full transparency as Woodward defends paid lobbying connections and insists on documentary proof.
Reports from Tokyo evening papers flag a rising anti Oriental mood in British Columbia sparked by Japanese labor and immigration. In Vancouver a planned joint protest linked to Ishii and Seattle intensified as leaders from Beatle and American labor condemned Japanese immigration while Canadian authorities prepared possible measures.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana asked a U S circuit court for a supersedeas to halt a 320140 000 fine issued by Judge Lanais. Government and defense argued over bond size with judge Grossean delaying decision after full day of hearings. Separate item notes Culgoa cargo ship orders for Sept 12 to transport supplies to the Canet Commission via New York.
A damaged report recounts the Luxor tomb discovery of Queen Tele and a mummy hailed as her, but osteology shows the remains belong to a man about 25 to 26. If Akhen Aten is his name, it forces a rethinking of the era and succession and raises questions about the tomb’s inscriptions and the son in law in Akhen Aten’s own tomb.
The text shows a jumbled scene with references to words like extremities and trots and mentions of a man at another table ordering unusual items. It reads as a fragmented, unclear excerpt with several garbled phrases and misordered words.
State Department officials say Vancouver mob attack on Japanese in British Columbia strengthens push for Britain Japan immigration accord and may bring a broader exclusion treaty with the United States. officials caution negotiations hinge on Canadian reaction and British stance amid anti coolie sentiment worldwide.
August collections at San Domingo under the Modua vivend regime rose to 5000 dollars, with only one month exception. Officials report the first month under the treaty as largest, followed by several strong months reaching 306,000 dollars.
A man on a domestic dispute explains a cat incident leading to an accident. He falls into mud with a cat and bricks, his wife begs mercy, and the scene ends with confusion over consequences and a failed plan.
The Washington ward education committee approved opening school playgrounds on September 3 from 3 to 5 pm under a supervising teacher. The plan invites supervising principals to use municipal playgrounds for baseball or football contests and to coordinate with other city and state athletic efforts.
Readable fragments suggest Minnesota voters split on 1912 paths. Some think Roosevelt will accept the party’s nomination if needed, while others remain loyal to Taft should he be the candidate. The piece hints at a brewing sectional alignment before the convention.
A vivid, if fragmented, traveler’s sketch portrays Butte as a city of stark contrasts where vast mining wealth coexists with extreme vice. It claims rampant gambling, open saloons, and decaying streets, while noting 26 mines, deep shafts, and a strong industrial base fueling a tense social landscape.
A Michigan City woman claims brown facial patches cleared after quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. She reports stomach trouble and nervous strain improved within weeks and complexion brightened over months, praising Postum and citing other satisfied customers.
A fragmentary note describes a playful recipe idea for "Uncle" and friends. Mentions paste, glue, and flavors like lemon cherry and vanilla mint. Context appears as a casual kitchen or craft hint with playful lines. The text reads as a humorous, informal missive rather than a formal item.
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