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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
9
The Zone reports gymnasiums and life clubs gaining traction in U S cities. Clubs flourish like fraternal groups, with leagues forming and competitions ranging from billiards to basketball. The Panama Canal Record notes steady community interest and plans for larger participation.
A fragmented report notes a party or individual seeking restitution or conscience money after a ruling reversal. The text implies discussions of funds, legal steps, and timing, with references to deposits, allocations, and potentially a court or official process.
The lead paragraph outlines efforts by the health box and hospital authorities to combat bubonic plague and other contagious diseases. It notes intensified measures, wartime timing, and memorial emphasis on the Army Post vicinity while promising broader public health action.
Adolphus Coulson condemned to death in the Canal Zone faces a dispute over trial by jury. A writ of error issued August 18 by Chief Justice Fuller will test whether the Panama authorities were served. Congressmen McCall and Boore pressed for action as the case proceeds.
A letter received in Bellingham Washington dated September 1 warns all Japanese and Chinese residents to depart immediately. It claims Japanese workers at the salmon canneries are armed and ready to resist eviction. The note says Chinese will not mount a strong defense. EE Deming, general manager of the Pacific American Fisheries, says Orientals leaving the salmon canning industry will doom it as Japanese are urged to affiliate with unions.
A Vancouver telegram relays a plan to ship Hindus to Ottawa as a possible measure in a widening immigration dispute. The Mayor warns Japanese and Chinese aboard the Monteagle that landing may be blocked. authorities fear Asiatic labor influx and potential resistance from locals. The piece ties the incident to broader tensions in British Columbia and references royal and Dominion involvement.
Cumberland Maryland September 19 The split at Cumberland splits along Pearce and Lowndes factions for the Allegany County Republican committee with two rival groups each claiming regular party status A compromise is sought to avoid harming the ticket credentials disputed seats favored by Lowndes and Pearce factions threaten to bring court action to settle the leadership dispute.
A Chicago school controversy centers on allowing adults into public schools. Superintendent Cooley proposes a mixed group of foreign and native workers to join an ungraded room at Jonex school, while Dr Guerin and several trustees oppose admitting any adults or Orientals near children. The matter is referred to the committee on school management.
Lincoln Neb sept 1 governor ceprie l sheldon opposes federal court injunctions blocking state law enforcement. he urges constitutional amendment to strip federal courts of power to enjoin state actions. meanwhile the state railway commission orders a delinquency compilation from railways after a Burlington letter urged agents to avoid Neb reports and send data to Omaha.
Wall Street reports a cordial pawing by F o Harriman and James J Hill as they walk together along Pine Street and Mannan to William Street, flanked by bankers George F Baker and Qt Kahn, signaling a friendly clash avoidance in the Western Railroad field. Meanwhile JF Welborn resigns as president of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, with a directors meeting planned to select his successor.
In a forceful letter Senator Foraker denies accusations that he opposed the jewelers law and national stamping act. He says he knew nothing of any watch maker cartel and calls the resolutions and statements by A Sackett and Lacketts untrue. He explains he supported the legislation when it passed the Senate with Keen backing. The watchmakers delayed his chance to address their convention.
Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas arrived in Washington to discuss river and barber improvements under way and to confer with army engineers. He avoided political questions, denying any nomination bid and stating he would remain in Washington for the rest of the week.
Prominent New York financier R Guggenheimer died at his Long Branch home after returning from Europe. He chaired New York City high schools and led charitable efforts for homeless boys and girls and education. He left an estate in the millions and had strong ties to Tammany politics and Jewish philanthropy.
The Washington Post reports the Philippines government will execute two ladrone chiefs and two accomplices by hanging tomorrow after convictions for brigandage and murder. Commutation spared others, while Filipino papers demand harsher punishment for patriotas. American outlets discuss immediate independence pleas.
Acting Secretary of War Gen Olver selects locations for the 24th Infantry and other regiments returning from the Philippines. The Twenty fourth Infantry sails from Manila to New York, with bands and battalions stationed at Madison Barracks and Fort Ontario. Other units shift bases in Texas California Nevada and Alaska as schedule details are laid out for the redeployment.
A question arises over how to interpret army regulations governing artillery practice. The rule prohibits carrying a powder charge to the loading or gun platform before the previous shot is discharged, intended to prevent flarebacks or accidents. An explanatory order clarifies the rule but does not fix firing rate, while the original text limits carrying a powder charge to the loading area when the gun is mounted.
The battle ship completed her speed trial with a record slightly under her sister ship and below the eighteen knot required speed. The Navy Department reports the trial satisfactory. Capt Routherland, president of the trial board, wire reported Kane finished steaming and gun trials. Average speed for four hours with full power was 17.1 knots and twenty four hours endurance was 170.3?
The Navy Equipment Bureau issued calls for 2133 thousand tons of coal and 135 thousand tons of semi bituminous fuel to fuel Atlantic bound colliers and ships for a Pacific coast cruise. Deliveries span December to early spring at multiple ports including Rio Seneiro Callao Magdalena Bay and San Francisco with ship loading through April.
Transcribed notes detail a planned Waterways Commission voyage down the Mississippi River with a presidential party aboard the government boat Lily. It covers personnel, ship assignments, provisioning, and coordination between the Army, Navy, and private contractors for a ceremony and inspection voyage, with dates in late September.
The article recounts how five cadets from West Point were dismissed on May 2, 1901, for misconduct but later restored to eligibility for commissions. It describes their post dismissal paths, including assignments in South America, civil careers, and eventual attempts to regain army standing, with Mahaffey's return to service at Sandy Hook and other cadets pursuing varied futures.
War Minister Prequart presides as two corps maneuver for autumn drills in Angouleme and Perigueux. Twelfth Army Corps based at Angouleme and Eighteenth Corps at Perigueux plan simultaneous attacks while guarding their bases and lines of communication.
In a report to Congress the War Department outlines officer shortages, noting 629 detained on duty and 475 reassigned to recruiting and Guard duties. The 7th Regiment and others suffer from reduced officer strength, hindering efficient operation. General Bell prepares a statement for the annual army report.
The War Department ordered Capt. Frank K.H. McCoy of the Third Cavalry to return to the White House as an assistant military aid to the President after a summer in Yellowstone Park. No further changes in federal acts appear likely.
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