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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
18
The zone’s social clubs and gymnasiums draw wide attendance, with many forming leagues and competing for local honors. The Canal Record reports bustling activity in Panama and American cities as clubs emphasize gym play, billiards, and card games amid growing public interest.
A convoluted note questions restitution for conscience money tied to a ruling, seeking return of funds allegedly misused. The text cites a June date and multiple amounts, mentioning patterns of withheld or misallocated money and a plan to pursue repayment actions.
A local health board reports efforts to control bubonic plague and other contagious diseases. Officials weigh measures at army posts as part of a broader health campaign. The piece notes enhanced sanitation and vigilance, with authorities seeking to safeguard troops and nearby communities.
Adolphus Coulson, condemned to death in the Canal Zone for murder, seeks jury trial rights. A writ of error issued by Chief Justice Fuller may advance Supreme Court review as questions arise over service on Panama authorities and Intercession efforts by Congressmen including McCall. The case marks an early capital punishment issue tied to the isthmus.
An anonymous letter received in Bellingham on September 1 warns all Japanese and Chinese residents to depart the city at once. Japanese workers at the canneries are armed and vow to resist removal, while Chinese residents are not expected to mount a strong defense. EE Deming, general manager of the Pacific American Fisheries, says Orientals may quit the salmon canning industry as Japanese workers are being urged to affiliate with union groups.
Telegrams from Vancouver report civic alarm over Asiatic immigration aboard the Monteagle and tension with Japanese and Hindu migrants. City officials seek to manage arrivals, with police readiness and debates on who bears responsibility for potential disturbances.
At Cumberland Maryland on September 19 the Allegany County Republican committee split into two factions between Congressman George Pearre and Lloyd Lowndes. The dispute centered on credentialed members and leadership with talks of court action to settle control and possible compromise to save the party ticket.
The Chicago public schools faced strong opposition to proposals to admit adults, including Orientals, as pupils. Superintendent Cooley urged three Japanese, one French, one Hollander, two Irishmen, and an Englishman be placed in an ungraded room if space is available at Jonex School. Dr Guerin and other trustees questioned admitting any adult, especially Orientals, to classrooms with children. The board’s attorney discussed legality but did not offer a final opinion, sending the matter to the committee on school management.
Lincoln Neb Sept 1. Gov Ceprie L Sheldon endorses an unconstitutional amendment to strip Federal Courts of power to enjoin state law enforcement. He argues federal injunctions overstep constitutional bounds while criticizing court interference. The State Railway Commission orders a delinquencies compilation and penalties may follow for filings errors. A Burlington agent admits advising Nebraska agents to withhold reports from the commission and send them to Omaha.
In New York on September 11 F o Harriman and James J Hill rival railroad leaders walked together from Mannan Street to William Street arm in arm, flanked by George F Baker and others. The casual greeting contrasted with expected blows, reflecting a cordial Wall Street mood. The Denver unit reports J F Welborn resigning as president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, with a directors meeting planned to name a successor.
Senator Foraker rejects accusations from the Onlo Jewelers Convention charging him with opposing watch and stamp laws. A convention spokesman claims he violated promises and sought to block the bills, while Foraker states he knew nothing of any watchmaker combine and notes he supported the bills when advanced in the Senate. He sought to speak to the convention but was told no time could be spared.
Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas arrived in Washington to discuss river and harbor improvements and will confer with army engineers. He refused to comment on political questions and stated he is not a candidate for the Democratic national convention. He will stay in Washington for the rest of the week.
R Guggenheimer former president of the New York city council died at his Long Branch home after a recent European trip. He led a law firm and was a key donor to Jewish and homeless youth programs, education causes, and public school support in New York. He chaired the city high schools committee and advocated municipal charity efforts.
The governor general refused to modify the death sentence in the cases of Mavario Hakay and Julian Devega, former ladrone chiefs, who pleaded guilty to brigandism. Hakay and Devega, with Jargon Moninsen and Leon Villaferte, were sentenced in a single period. commuted to imprisonment, they are to be hanged tomorrow. Filipino papers demand extreme punishment for patriots, while American papers call for action on independence pleas.
Acting Secretary of War Gen Olver orders the relocation of multiple infantry and cavalry units from the Philippines to New York state and various western and southern posts. The Twenty fourth Infantry sails from Manila to San Francisco then by rail to Madison Barracks and Fort Ontario. Several regiments rotate into Manila relief duties, with dates and stations including Fort Wayne Fort Brady Fort McDowell and the Presidio.
The battleship harass my ship to the Vermont finished speed trials with a record slightly below her sister ship and below the eighteen knot requirement. The Navy Department reports the trial was satisfactory, with Captain Routherland chairing the board. Kane completed steaming and gun trials. Average speed for four hours at full power was 17.1 knots and twenty four hours endurance was 170.3 knots.
The Navy Department’s Equipment Bureau outlined bids for supplying coal and oil fuel for ships to reach the Pacific coast. About 135000 tons of bituminous coal and 135000 tons of semi bituminous coal plus other fuel are to be supplied from Atlantic ports. Delivery points include Rio de Janeiro, Porta Princesa, Callao, Magdalena Bay, Mare Island, and San Francisco with schedules from December to February and early April.
A scattered OCR from a historical paper outlines arrangements for a Mississippi River voyage involving military units, officials, and officials. It notes President Roosevelt considering a government boat for travel and lists officers, ships, provisioning, and destinations.
A report from Fort Hancock recalls five West Point cadets dismissed in 1901 for misconduct who later sought restoration. Mahaffey, Cleveland, Keller, Linton, and Bowlby were initially reduced after incidents including insubordination and bread throwing. Some returned to military life, others pursued civilian paths, with Mahaffey serving at Sandy Hook and several attaining degrees or new positions.
Angouleme and Ferigueux host autumn maneuvers as War Minister Prequart watches. Twelfth Army Corps based at Angouleme faces Eighteenth Corps from Ferigueux. Both units must attack simultaneously and defend bases and lines of communication.
Secretary of War Taft will ask Congress to authorize an increase of five hundred officers in the army. The shortage arises from many officers on trial duty and varied assignments reducing available command. Gen Bell prepares a statement for the annual army report detailing the issue and proposed remedy.
Captain Frank H McCoy of the Third Cavalry, who had been assigned to Yellowstone Park this summer, is ordered back to the White House. Officials indicate no further military or naval aides are expected to be changed.
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