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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
10
Eight crew members aided by Captain Mahan are praised after a blaze in coal bunkers adjacent to a powder magazine roiled the Indiana. Hot shells and blistered hands slowed the response as fifty tons of powder posed a severe danger. investigators and officers note bravery and swift action prevented a broader catastrophe.
Aged ten weeks to ten years in New York City are affected as a paralyzing infant illness spreads among 30 to 400 children in hospitals. Doctors and neurologists search for the germ believed to cause the epidemic, with cases also reported in parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and possible reach to rural areas.
A federal official stated no interstate commerce inquiry into Harriman controlled railroads will be conducted. The commission plans a formal October meeting to reverse prior action, arguing publicity over Harriman dealings spurred reforms and that further inquiry would be unnecessary or unproductive.
The Russian imperial yacht Standart grounded on rocks near Hangos Finland as Emperor Nicholas II Empress Alexandra and their children remained aboard. Rescue ships including steam lifeboats and seven torpedo boats converged while reports describe the vessel’s position at high tide and ongoing work to free the royal party amid a backdrop of naval escorts and a coastal village with a lighthouse.
Six boys attempted to steal a ride on a Santa Fe train. Robert Bullock of Werhmond Va sustained a fractured skull and may not recover. The boys from Cin Inet included Edward Smith Jymea Brads Harry Jones Lew Atchison and Robert Arntz. They climbed onto the roof of the first car as the train sped toward Chicago and narrowly avoided being thrown off. All suffered burns from hot engine parts. Bullock was saved from a fall by fellow rider Jones after a bridge incident.
A major blast in Toulon and a racing car crash at a viewing crowd injure about fifty. pieces of debris rained on spectators while a touring car leaped a foot embankment. Notable injuries include bank president Leonard Strong and Walter Brit, plus several others with varying severity. Authorities investigate cause and recover bodies or missing persons.
A string of assassinations and violence targets police officials and anti Jewish unrest unfolds across St Petersburg and Grodno. Reports detail the fatally harmed former police chiefs, a captured assailant blamed on Jewish groups, parliamentary inquiries failing to reach clear conclusions, and the brutal pursuit of jailers connected to the Spiridonova case.
Special to The Washington Fort Worcester Mass Sept 11 Mrs Louiss M Taft mother of Secretary of War Taft at the old mansion in Milsoury celebrated her eightieth birthday by sitting up in bed for the first time since her illness which dates from July 25 and from which she was thought to never recover to meet Dr Church when He arrived She has every reason to believe that Mrs Taft will fully recover and that without operation He expects she will be able to leave the bed in due time She had number of callers today her son Horace who had been with her throughout her illness left to day
Frantic husband John Croft leaped into the Delaware River to rescue his wife Mrs Croft after a sudden storm tore halyards and toppled her from the sloop yacht MR Eb near Greenwich Coal piers. Croft was saved by bystanders, but Mrs Croft’s body was not recovered as the yacht crew, Bennett, and others aided in the perilous crossing.
Chicago reports 17 percent of east bound Western Union wires out of service during a strike night. Officials blamed stormy weather for the suspension of business and denied press messages. Strike leaders offered no comment on wire cuts, saying the telegraphers’ union condemns such acts.
Secretary Taft and accompanying dignitaries toured Washington towns with receptions and dinners. John H. McGraw and Clarence R Edwards led Chamber figures while John L Wilson, Senator Humphrey and Congressman Cushman joined the party, hosted by Aberdeen citizens at the Young Men’s Republican Club.
In Waantasion Past en Fork on Sept 1 a dog named Rover aided lifeguards in rescuing Yara Charles Durham and her daughter Ida from dangerous surf off Consy Taland in front of the Majestic Hotel on Twentieth Street. Rover clamped a bite to the woman's bathing suit as Life Guard Sundow and a team reached them with a lifeboat, pulling both to safety as consciousness faded.
Mrs Elisabeth Pierce of New Britain Connecticut long believed her husband Edwin B Pierce dead for thirty one years was shaken when a bearded stranger entered her home and claimed to be him The man vanished only to reappear in her life leaving neighbors hopeful he may stay in the area though Mia Piarco remains silent about the reunion
Mrs Mary Guilabt, ten months post partum, was attacked by a well-dressed man who forced entry at 2% East Thirty fourth Street. She wrestled him, he struck her with a steel jimmy, laid her open, and rendered her unconscious. He rifled the apartment taking silverware before fleeing when her baby cried.
In San Sebastian today King Alfonso underwent a successful operation to dilate nasal ducts and relieve breathing by removing adenoid growth. The procedure, performed at eelock, was witnessed by Duke of Botomayor and Premier Maura, with royal palace officials present.
Special to The Washington ran Racine Wis Sept 11 A wit of information on William Jennings Bryan’s possible candidacy for President surfaces. Frank Murphy traveling Chicago to Central Town confirms Bryan was a passenger. Mrs Murphy Bridget Murphy eighty reflects on the defeat and Bryan’s return hope amid favorable sentiment. A letter from Bryan to Mrs Murphy expresses hope for a Democratic victory.
The Lusitania sails from Queenstown toward New York on a fast westbound crossing. Officials report average speeds near 22.54 knots per hour, with hopes of beating the Deutschland record by about eleven hours and continuing a long transatlantic passage amid favorable weather.
Today’s issue highlights a dramatic shipwreck linked to Crar and family, while reports touch on a Washington political scene, a Vancouver dressmakers' university, veterans in a parade, and a central American peace parley.
A bold plan aims to establish a record in sight with Tama baring accidents as a key safeguard. Local officials emphasize measurable progress and public safety as the project progresses through approval channels.
New York Sept 11 President James J Harahan of the Tinos Central Railroad faced a critical board meeting. A rebuttal to Strive sant Fiala criticisms was delivered with reports from Harahans subordinates. The board discussed accounting changes under Harrahns management and a push to dismiss Mr Fish, with a vote planned for October.
Prince Wivielacht of Vienna law residing at Florence 23 wed today when his automobile white Roing at a high rate of speed struck the corner of 3 hbuse in an attempt to avoid washing Into another car. The prince’s chauffeur also was killed and three other persons who were in the war were injured.
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