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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
28
A fierce fire broke out in coal bunkers beside a magazine storing fifty tons of powder aboard the Indiana. Crewmembers courageously battled the blaze, removing hot shells and suffering blistered hands. Captain Mahan commended eight sailors for bravery as the blaze threatened heavy ordnance and personnel safety.
A New York City infant paralysis epidemic has hospitals reporting 30 to 400 children with the disease under observation. Doctors seek the germ blamed for the illness as the outbreak spreads through parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey and possibly to rural regions. Chief neurologist Hck of the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled notes the outbreak's early stage and ongoing investigation.
A chaotic report outlines that the Interstate Commerce Commission will drop plans to investigate railroad operations under Harriman. Officials note the publicity drew attention to alleged abuses, but some federal figures argue the reforms already achieved are sufficient and no further inquiry will be pursued.
The Russian Imperial yacht Standart ran aground on rocks off Horsce near Hangos in Finnish waters. Empress Alexandra, Emperor Nicholas II, and the family remained aboard as steam lifeboats and seven torpedo boats stood by for aid. Seven warships have been dispatched to assist. The vessel, built earlier in Copenhagen, carries 370 crew and eight small guns.
Six youths attempted to ride a moving Santa Fe train bound for Chicago. Robert Bullock of Werhmond Va sustained a skull fracture and may not recover. Others named Edward Smith Jymea Brads Harry Jones Lew Atchison Robert Arntz, all from Cin Inet, faced burns and near-fatal danger as the train sped, with Bullock saved from a fall by fellow climbers during a perilous bridge pass.
A Calamity at Toulon and nearby towns leaves about fifty hurt. A touring car leapt the embankment and crashed into spectators. Several injured, including bank officials Leonard Strong and Walter Brit, while others suffered cuts and bruises. Police and rescuers battled debris as bystanders aided victims.
Special to The Washington Fort Worcester Mass September 11 Mrs Louiss M Taft mother of Secretary of War Taft celebrated her eightieth birthday by rising in bed for the first time since July 25. Doctors express belief she will fully recover without operation and may leave the bed soon Her son Horace visited during the day and remained with her throughout the illness.
In a Delaware River yacht mishap near Essington, Mrs Croft slipped overboard during a fierce gust while en route to a Cunard cruise. Her husband John Croft leapt after her but could not save her. he was rescued by bystanders as the yacht crew and others watched the river. Mrs Croft’ s body remained unrecovered tonight.
Chicago reports 17% of east bound Western Union lines out of service as telegraph strike peaks. Officials blame storm damage, deny press messages, while union leaders deny knowledge of any wire cuts and insist the organization disavows such actions.
Secretary Taft arrives in Seattle and Aberdeen with a high profile party. John H. McGraw, Clarence R. Edwards, and John L. Wilson accompany him as Senator Humphrey, Congressman Cushman, and local citizens welcome the Secretary at the Young Men's Republican Club in Tacoma.
In Waantasion Past en Fork Sept 1 a heroic dog from a big St Bernard helped rescue Yara Charles Durham and her daughter Ida from heavy surf off Wea Twentieth Street near the Majestic Hotel. Life Guard Sundow and a boat crew joined Rovers the dog in pulling both to safety as Durham struggled.
Mrs Elisabeth Pierce of New Britain Connecticut, believed widowed for thirty one years, was startled when a stranger in a long white beard entered and claimed to be her missing husband Edwin B Pierce from Long Island. The man vanished again after the greeting, leaving neighbors unsure if he will return.
Special to Washington Post describes Mrs Mary Guilabt, ten months after baby, warding off a dressed stranger in East Thirty fourth Street flat. He produced a revolver, she knocked it away, he struck her with a steel jimmy four times, leaving deep gashes and knocking her unconscious. He fled after taking silverware and valuables, but fled when the baby cried.
In San Sebastian on September 11 King Alfonso had an operation to dilate nasal ducts and improve breathing by removing adenoid growths. The procedure, at eelock, was performed by Dr Moorn and witnessed by Premier Maura and Duke of Botomayor, chief of the royal palace.
Special to The Washington RacineWis Sept 11 A Wit of information on possible candidacy of William Jennings Bryan for President in the Democratic ticket arises. Frank Murphy, conductor, traveling from Chicago to Central Town, had Bryan as a passenger. Bryan expressed hope his mother Bridget Murphy, eighty, would see victory. He said sentiment favored a run again if favorable. Mrs Murphy later received a letter from former President Bryan expressing hope for a Democratic victory.
News desk reports the Lusitania a giant turbine steamer to New York on a record westbound voyage across the Atlantic. It notes wireless contact with Cape Race and Queenstown stations, the ship’s pace about 22.54 knots, and projections beating the Deutschland record with strong weather aiding the voyage. The report compares with Lucania and discusses potential timings and open sea conditions. It also mentions a Vatican council plan in the Philippines and various cross Atlantic shipping notes.
In today's issue an index item highlights a great battle ship in peril with an inquiry dropped, alongside notes on shipwreck involving Crar and his family. Other entries mention political moves, conventions, and upcoming parades.
Tama reports progress toward establishing a record, aiming to set a new standard while promising safety and reliability. No accidents are anticipated as the project advances through planned milestones and inspections.
New York dispatch reports President James J Harahan of the Tinos Central Railroad faced a critical board meeting where a proposed dismissal of Robert Fish stalled. Harahan presented officers reports and a committee was appointed to probe accounting methods, with tension rising between Fish and Harahan as the directors prepared for further action in October.
Prince Wivielacht of Vienna law residing at Florence 23 wed today when his automobile at a high speed struck the corner of a house in an attempt to avoid washing into another car. The prince’s chauffeur also was killed and three other persons in the car were injured.
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