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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1907

Page

9

FICURES ON RAILWAYS CASUALTIES AND CAPITAL

The Interstate Commerce Commission released an abstract of its nineteenth annual statistical report ending June 37 10s showing railway capital outstanding at 106 324 billion with earnings 92 535 765 107 and passengers 796 907 338. It notes 2257 137% owned by railway corporations and bonds 1308 reported not owned. Operating expenses rose to 150 87 41 per mile and net income 385 186 328. There were 79 607 SB passengers and a tonnage of freight carried. The report cites deaths 10818 and injuries per passenger mile, with wage totals and employment figures.

Grose Passengore United States Trailway PSU Mitratines Cork Caranga Garnag Parnona Aenenger Carrie Milan

Report Denies Jewish Massacre Claims By Allied Committees

American correspondents say the report of a massacre is passe noting denials from the Husevveran and Allied committees. The scene described near a city on September 17 remains disputed with authorities and press sources cautious about the alleged events and origins.

Amercan Amrtcan Asian Committee Aany

Diversion of Immigration Agenda Hits Regional Talks

Fragmented OCR text shows government employment officials discussing immigration policy shifts and regional involvement. Mentions Paducah, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia reps with emphasis on state offices and federal action.

Hague Conference Nearing End Says Gen Davis

Gen George B Davis, acting Judge Advocate General, writes that the Hague Conference will close with a final session on September 2 and the protocols signed the next day. A letter received yesterday from May Porter notes the work of the American delegation and the commissions suggests patterns of American interest are near completion.

Davis May Porter Gentral Army Firiq George B Davis

Metcalf Tells Of Navy Underuse And Transit Strain

Secretary Metcalf noted Mare Island and Bremerton navy yards run well below capacity due to a shortage of workmen. He cited high pay for farm hands in the West and said railroads could shift crown and passenger traffic. On his San Francisco visit, he hunted in Northern California mountains and nearly hit Gatfield’s trail while dove shooting. Several Navy matters, including submarine and torpedo boat contracts, await his attention before reporting to the President.

Aist Metcalf Navy Varida Mare Island Bremerton Ralroada Aster San Francisco Metcau California Larme Kame Wever Metosis Gatfeids Trail Navy Department Metcall Metcell Washington

Keep Big Ships Together Amid Pacific Coast Plan

The administration weighs keeping battleship fleets in home waters versus sending the fleet to the Pacific. The plan envisions a cruise around South America, then return to the Atlantic, with Puerto Rico and Magdalena Bay facilities, and Olongapo base expansion to support repairs. The aim is to test fleet handling and demonstrate U S naval protection, while maintaining economy and domestic shipyard staffing.

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Eey Men Seek Old Places At Work After Telegraph Strike

Eight former striking telegraph operators including the local union vice president return to work for Postal Telegraph Cable Company in Cleveland aided by management statements of resumed operations. New York reports quote vice president E J Wally denying strike-related negotiations, while Hughes plans to honor General Sigel at a bronze statue unveiling on October 19 with large veteran and German society participation.

Cleveland Ohio Postal ‘Telegraph Cable Company Collins Branca Western Union Teleraph Company New York Wally Postal Telegraph Cable Company Taellegraph Avernance Hughes Sigel Gev Hughes Frank Rigel Riverside Drive 400Th Street Grand Army Porta Lieberan

Taft voyage delayed aboard Minnesota repairs stall departure

Secretary Taft was aboard the Minnesota for an Alaska Yukon Expedition voyage to Shean Tokyo. Mechanical work on the electric steering system delayed the ship by nearly a day, with the Minnesota finally sailing toward the Orient after hours of adjustments.

Minnesota Japan Thomen J O'Brien Taft Beattie Great Northern Company Smith Cove Donra William H Taft Shean Thomas JO Brien Peter Augustus Jae Emuacsy Tokyo Cumumleslonere Thomas Hurke Backus Tukon Pacifie Fx Per Fann Marly Giree Daya Chamber of Commerce Alaska Yukon Luster Pas Gore Padre Orient

Chinaman Plague Victim Feared at San Francisco

Chang Mon, head of the Chinese A X Companies, was found dead today near Green Street Port area. A laborer was transported to hospital after exposure. Dr Hupert Hive, government expert, says no alarm or quarantine is needed as of Sept 18. Health department issues a reassuring bulletin.

San Francisco Chinwtown Plagio Hows Green Street Hupert Hive Health Department

Wright against war talk ends ties with State Dept

Former Ambassador Luke Wright, back from Tokyo, urged Secretary Adee to close his official connection after discussions on the Pacific shift and U S naval strategy. He defended Japan’s actions in San Francisco and noted Japan seeks peace, facing debt, taxes, Korea, and China.

Tokyo Adee Luke Wright United States Japan Amberwador Adeo Voater Jay Department Preparatory Memphis Tenney San Francisco Wright Dette Hoydla Korea China

Crime of 1787 Revealed in Open Letter to Taft

Open letter from George Hahibley of the National Federation condemns Taft and the referendum, arguing that the 1787 Constitution ended people rule. Mentions historical crimes and urges protection of initiative rights in Columbus and Oklahoma City amid broader political clashes. Also lists Navy and medical school assignments and personnel movements in a chaotic government update.

Taft George Hahibley National Federation of the Feoplsh United States Bhtbiey Columbus Oklahoma

Internal Revenue circular warns against overzealous agents abuse

Internal Revenue Commissioner condemns "misguided activity" by agents who seal and seize on minor signs, urging a measured search for real law violations. He cites three agents who lingered near a distillery, costing the government tax while idle. He urges agents to act as advisers, not as self-promoting, careless enforcers.

Internal Revenue Commissioner Commissioner of Internal Revenue Ctpers Agenta Fekl

Sails for gun practice by Rear Admiral Thomas squadron

The second division of the North Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Charles H. Thomas left Rockport for Provincetown today to exercise small arms training. The battalions listed include the Maine Kentucky Ohio Alabama Massachusetts and Maine again under the command of Rear Admiral Thomas.

Thomas Provincetown Rockport Maas North Atlantic Fleet Charles H. Thomas Kentucky Ohio Alabama

GOLORED TROOPS TAKE TURN IN REGIMENTAL ROTATION

War Department data show the Twenty Fourth Infantry colored served mainly away from the east of the Mississippi with two months in Florida and four in Cuba in 1898. Gen Oliver states color did not factor in assignment and the regiment simply took its regular turn to relieve the Twenty fourth. He adds the issue is a matter for Congress if discrimination is felt.

Twenty Fourth Infantry Madigan Barracks Port Ontario New York State Philippines War Department Florida Cuba Oliver Twenty Fourth Congress

Army Orders Chronicle Key Artillery and Infantry Moves

Fragmented dispatch lists officers and units from Field Artillery Coast Artillery and Infantry. It notes lieutenant appointments, department duties, shipments to Manila and the Philippines, October to December, and movements including Fort Ber, Iowa, and Washington area posts. Several named officers appear with ranks and assignments amid a broad procurement and deployment schedule.

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Inmate Declared Cured After Murder Guilty Plea

Jacob Pesendorfer, once found insane and confined for murder, has been declared sane after five years in the state asylum. He will transfer to Kapstern Penitentiary to serve a life term for killing his father in Chestnut Hill five years ago. The judge had earlier sentenced him to death, an unprecedented ruling for a first degree murder without trial.

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Court exonerates Mizner in hotel fountain incident

Court rules Mizner not guilty after a hearing at the West Side police court. Maxiatrata Cornell testified there was no sufficient ancient evidence of the alleged assault by Henry W Wright and Brinton C Faden on Charles T Yerkes’s party. Mizner, accompanied by Tod Blogn, said he attacked the men to defend his manager Mortimer Meyers against an assault.

Waahington Post New York Weat Side Cornell Hola Mizner Charles T Yerkes Henry W Wright Brinton C Faden Rand Miner Wentral Knight Turties Cro Adiles Mianer Tod Blogn Jokey

New Coal Bunker Order for Goat Inland Navy Use

Washington issued urgent orders for immediate construction of a coal bunker on Goat Inland for government lightships to support Navy operations. Mat Wilson will lead the project, aiming for completion in thirty days.

Sacramento Cal Washington Navy Mat Wilson

California Honors and Opposition Blaze Over Postmaster Nominee

The University of California and city officials backed Merrill against Charles Thomas for Berkeley postmaster as President Wheeler opposed the Thomas choice. Senate and House members from California urged support, prompting a heated dispute among college professors politicians and the public. Officials warned that future port office distributions could hinge on this decision.

California Congress Clarence Berkeley Cal Universty Knowland Charles Thomas Benjamin the Wheeler University Thomas Preal Fent Merril Merrill Wheeler Ue House

Favor Changes in Schools Promote Pupila by Subjects

A Brookyn Tenckern Association committee finds educators nationwide favor promotion by subjects over grades in secondary schools. They advocate a liberal education course lasting fifteen years, instead of six, and expect to push the issue at forthcoming National Education Association meetings for official action. The proposed reforms would revolutionize school systems nationwide.

Educatora Vena New York Brooklyn Tenckern Association United Hkely National Pawcation Association

Morgan Leases Richmond Mansion for Episcopal Council

J Pierpont Morgan has leased a fashionable home near the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond for his family and guests during the Episcopal Council session starting October 1. He will pay $5000 a month rent and attend as a lay delegate, receiving much social attention in the capital.

Richmond Episcopal New York

Special Features in Tomorrow's Sunday Post

Special Features in Tomorrow's Sunday Post explore diverse topics from affordable motor boats to love of life by Jack London. Stories examine ghosts in workshops, easy farming, elopement schemes, bullfrog hunting in Jersey, and veterans aided by state and nation for Antietam battlefield views.

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