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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
36
A dated statement detailing the canal project expenditures notes a major share going to a French company and the Panama government. It outlines plans for masonry work on Gatun Locks, housing for laborers, and overall costs rising into the tens of millions with specific figures cited through December.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a legal action related to the 14th Amendment and a fault line between state and federal authority. Mentions of a railroad, a court, and a September date are unclear due to garbled text. No definite outcome or parties can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Fragmented account describes a decisive defeat of the Blue Army with imagined losses and large-scale maneuvers. Emperors and high ranking officers convene, outlining methods of operations as ships and fleets move between ports including Baltimore and Cape Cod Bay.
The Newfoundland premier and Washington officials clash over a proposed arbitration on treaty rights and fishing. Secretary Root proposed concessions. Ambassador Belafret offered a plan three months ago, drawing credit disputes as to who proposed arbitration to ease tensions between the United States and Newfoundland.
In Blylo, Mor ton Morgan agreed to cover costs out of pocket to repave a street opposite his Blylo home after city officials balked at a full repaving. He sought funding from the municipal authorities and offered to advance funds to cover the work, aiming to settle the expense personally if necessary.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved a new lumber rate from Pacific Coast to Chicago to take effect November 4, raising the price per hundred pounds to 6 1/2 cents. Lumbermen expect protests as Pacific Coast associations recently urged full notice of increases. The change aims to curb current shipping costs while maintaining rail carrier compliance with the commission.
The newly accredited Turkish minister Mehmed Ali Bey is due in Washington to take up duties as ambassador designate. Chelab Bey, previously at the helm, never fully accredited, leaves a vacancy as Turkey moves to appoint its envoy in the American capital and adjust its embassy leadership in the wake of U S political shifts.
A retired military officer once an old commander in Cuba was appointed acting superintendent and later titled superintendent of Yellowstone Park. The move comes after years of political changes and a push to stabilize park administration with national priorities in mind.
Autry papers filed to enjoin a vote on Oklahoma constitution changes. The action seeks to halt duties shifted by counties in the proposed constitutional convention. The suit targets an Oklahoma station and requests immediate court action in the nation’s top court.
Secretary warns Inlanders about too great a influx of Japanese and notes defects in shipping laws. He argues annexation has created hardship in trade relations and urges modification of existing statutes to balance commerce and immigration concerns.
Lieut Pn Sheridan is relieved from duty as military aide to President Roosevelt at his own request after two years at the White House. He seeks other duties, and successors to Sheridan and Lee have not been named, with appointments to follow as the Washington social season opens.
Representatives from five Central American republics met in this city to pursue a permanent peace under the US Mexico plan. Talks centered on main issues with goodwill, but a hitch arose over signing authority for the protocol. Adee and Godoy stayed throughout, aiding negotiations as patience and cordiality prevailed.
A fragmented list of military and naval personnel, appointments, and examinations. Mentions include Captain William C Wrea, Captain Julius A Pens, First Teamsters, Seventh Cavalry, Infantry, Field Artillery, quartermasters, surgeons, board examinations in Washington and Manila, and various officers assigned or examined for medical, administrative, and recruitment duties during the era. The text references positions, dates, and locations such as East St Louis, Lathrop, Cuba, and Washington with scattered administrative notes.
United States Army transport Thomas sent from North Lead Wann to sea while reporting distant contact with Sierra bound for Albany. Albany arrives at La Union Salvador as Milwaukee starts return to San Francisco. Albany patrols Central American waters to protect American interests. Also notes the publication of a poetry book by James McGirt of Philadelphia praised by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Democratic candidate for president in 1904 denounces the Harriman fund as a price paid by corporations to influence politics. He claims insurance and railroad groups contributed to back political campaigns and urges nationwide investigation and strict bans on corporate political contributions. He argues the fund aimed to sway voters and protect corporate interests, urging enforcement of law and penalties for corporate officers.
Archibald Blount of Orleton Herefordshire bequeathed 400000 to Yale University to be administered for the university's needs. He died in London June 1 last at about sixty years old, leaving an estate valued at about 87570 pounds and directing executors to dispose of remaining property to relatives. Yale inquiries show he had long considered a gift to Yale and had discussed a legacy as far back as 1906.
Special to The Washington Post reports a Baltimore coal firm will supply the Pacific fleet with the first large shipment, under an initial order to Consolidated Casl Company. The contract is undermined, not the full 10000 tons, but a large proportion will be landed at this port beginning the first of next month. They will proceed to ship to the Pacific, with details not made public.
The Hague reports no major progress expected at the peace conference until next week. Delegates including Baron Marschall von Hieberatg depart, with examining committees continuing to shape projects for plenary meetings. Italy and Argentina authorize treaties to enable arbitration, selecting Queen Wilhelmine as arbitrator in treaty interpretation.
London announces a royal proclamation elevating New Zealand from colony to dominion status. The move places New Zealand on equal standing with Canada and Australia within the empire, signalling self government while remaining under the British Crown.
Standing Master Montgomery set next Wednesday to begin examining the ReutLern Railway books and papers. The order directs the comptroller to produce documents for the defense while the state objects delay. Witnesses cited costs to reproduce North Carolina properties and argued the rate law is confiscatory.
A Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman named Vansant recovered a farmer’s wallet containing 3000 dollars left on a moving train near Newark. The wallet had been found after the train resumed, with Vansant signaling to stop the engine and returning the money to the owner amid a voyage from Baltimore to Newark with proceeds from a wheat sale. The farmer and officials commend Vansant for the honest act.
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