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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
18
A historic report details Canal costs including first 50 million dollars, major allocation to a French company and the Panama government. It notes eight een months to complete Gatun Locks, plans for houses for laborers, and various line items on masonry work and labor expenses.
A fragmented report notes a state court and legal actions tied to the Fourteenth Amendment. The piece mentions road or rail line issues, possible orders, and political contention surrounding constitutional arguments without clear outcomes or named parties.
Fragmented OCR describes a mythical battle where the blue army is routed at sea and land. Emperor Vitam and aides assess operations, with mentions of naval vessels and ports such as Baltimore and Cape Lad Dar. The text blends imagined casualty claims, strategic conduct, and assorted place names and figures.
The Newfoundland premier seeks arbitration with Britain over fishery and treaty rights, while US officials propose a pacific approach. Root's envoy had urged settlement months ago, but London pressures and credit disputes surface as Ottawa and Washington weigh responses.
A confused article details Mor Morgan offering to cover the cost of repaving a stretch of York Street opposite his Blylo home after local officials failed to push city funds. He proposed advancing 4100 to municipal authorities to complete the paving and recoup the expense later.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a new freight schedule raising lumber rates from the Pacific Coast to Chicago and western hubs. The rate increases take effect November 4, with a 4 cents per hundred pounds current rate rising to 5 cents. Pacific Coast lumbermen vow to protest, while the article also covers Secretary Straus visiting Hawaii, shipping laws, and Japanese immigration remarks.
A fragmented report outlines the upcoming Turkish minister in Washington Mehmed Ali Bey, his ties to Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and the shifting diplomacy as Chelab Bey’s tenure ends. It notes U.S. President McKinley, Roosevelt, and delays in credentials affecting Turkish representation.
President appoints Gen S M B Young retired from Cuba to serve as Yellowstone Park Superintendent. National press notes say the military officer has been acting in the role while awaiting final designation. Annual reports to the department are due.
Papers filed seek to enjoin vote on the state constitution and halt a station in Oklahoma. Autry petitions to halt actions tied to the proposed constitutional convention, arguing changes to county duty lines. The suit was entered in the Supreme Court of the state yesterday, naming Autry as plaintiff seeking to block the measure.
Secretary urges modifications to existing statutes amid concerns over annexation causing hardship in trade relations. Inland residents warned against an excessive influx of Japanese, as officials analyze the balance between policy and economic impacts.
Lieut Pn Sheridan was relieved from duty as military aide to President Roosevelt at his own request after two years on White House duty. He sought other responsibilities and will be replaced as the Washington social season opens with new officers to be named soon after the President returns to the city.
Representatives of Costa Rica Nicaragua Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras met in this city seeking a framework for a permanent Pacific settlement urged by the United States and Mexico. Adee and Godoy spoke as observers and the only hitch was signing authority for the protocol, with all parties expressing goodwill and cautious optimism for an accord before Monday.
A dense list of military appointments, board appointments, and officer examinations dated September and October. Includes promotions for captains, quartermasters, surgeons, and naval officers, with boards convened in Manila and Washington. Mentions the Army Medical Museum building, and various commissions in the Seventh Cavalry, Infantry, Artillery, and Navy sections.
News briefs report wireless communications between US Army transport Thomas and Frisco after a voyage to Menta. Albany patrols Central American waters protecting American interests as ships pass near La Union, Salvador. Also notes a Philadelphia poet McGirt publishing a new book of verse praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Democratic candidate for president Alton B Parker accuses backers and corporations of using money to influence politics. He urges federal investigation into corporate contributions and calls for a law prohibiting corporate political donations under penalty of imprisonment. He argues prior tariffs protected fund donors and that reform must come through Congress and public pressure.
Archibald Henry Blount of Orleton Herefordshire leaves predeceased estate valued at about 87570 to Yale University for general use. He previously sought Yale and Yale officials noted his long interest dating to 1899 when a copy of his will was submitted for approval. Further inquiries revealed the plan to bequest to Yale as well as the potential for a later bequest to Yale.
A Baltimore coal company will ship the first large consignment to the Pacific fleet. Consolidated Coal Company secured the initial order amid competition. The contract is for a portion of the 10000 tons contemplated by government plans, with forged coal to be landed at the port starting early next month as plans proceed toward the Pacific.
The Hague expects little progress at the peace conference until next week as key figures depart. Committees keep drafting projects for plenary sessions while Italy and Argentina gain authority to finalize an arbitration treaty to be signed with ceremony in the Hall of Knights. Queen Wilhelmine chosen as arbitrator to resolve wording divergences and accepts the task.
A London royal proclamation announced New Zealand’s advancement from colony to dominion. The change elevates New Zealand alongside Canada in status while maintaining its ties with the British Crown. The decree marks a shift in imperial organization and self governance for the realm.
Standing Master Montgomery set next Wednesday as the start date to inspect books of the ReutLern Railway. The order requires the complainant to produce books papers and papers at the comptroller office. The hearing focused on the new North Carolina rate law being argued as confiscatory with testimony estimating property reproduction costs at 350000 dollars.
A Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman named Vansant recovered a wallet containing about $3000 left by a farmer returning from Baltimore. The wallet was found on a moving train near Newark and promptly returned to the owner after the brake crew halted the train. The farmer had been speaking with Vansant moments before the discovery.
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