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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
21
German representative argues for keeping or abolishing floating mines as Britain presses for a stronger navy. General Porter opposes the proposal while postwar tensions unfold. The debate centers on submarine mine projects and naval balance between Germany and Britain.
In a county court proceeding, several peonage cases were quashed. The judge ruled that the warrants and detentions used to hold the defendants were not properly issued, releasing the imprisoned individuals. The action targeted E A Khne and related parties previously held on peonage charges.
Fragmentary text appears to report a political or public note condemning English beef inspectors and a president's declaration on an issue related to tuberculosis. Names, dates, or places are unreadable in the provided OCR fragment.
Reports detail the new Cunarder Mauretania's sea trial near Shields and Tyne as engineers test speed and stability. Officials note the sister ship is completed and will soon enter formal trials ahead of launch, with handling and bow performance under close observation by builders and prospective crew.
Fragmented OCR mentions Sage Harner and Strathna along the Northern Jatsader post, discussing a season ending near Uhla week. It notes hundreds of rafts or vessels from Newfoundland and a German warship aiding the Malaysian missionaries.
A garbled dispatch reports Queen Wilhelmina appealing for peace as Dutch fears rise over ongoing coastal bombardments and the Zuider Zee situation. The text mentions wartime strains and a call for restraint amid mounting tensions.
Police arrest a young woman nicknamed Wanda accused of planning a suicide bombing at the Mutke Canal secret police headquarters. They say she intended to wear a garmerie uniform with gun cartridges and explosives to maximize casualties. The plot included self-detonation to lure officers and trigger a mass confrontation.
The German balloon pilots Herr Khsioy and Herr Hrbeloh competed as the Bayonne event saw 140 millimeters distance claimed by a German craft. Alongside, Ch Swiss balloon Coonac and Un tr Hoot Aephyr participated under the Belgian Aeronautic Club authority as balloons tested in September.
Amid rising barley costs and higher production expenses, drinkers confront increased prices. Lat 14 notes a rise affecting coal workers and the brewing trade. Officials say a meeting is planned to discuss the price hike and its impact.
A devastating blaze swept the Koxakute mining village near Kotaro early today, consuming thirty crowns and about one hundred houses. Rescue efforts were hindered by a broken water reservoir, and many villagers including women and children were affected as ore work continued nearby.
A fatal track collision occurred when two drivers and horses clashed this afternoon. Sunderlin was thrown down as a horse fell on him, and Sader from Lebanon was to have driven. The Grand Chevrolet team was reportedly involved in the aftermath. Columbus 1.
A nurse from Wilkins Barre Pa writes of switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She notes relief from headaches and indigestion within two weeks, and reports improved milk flow in mothers when coffee is avoided. She shares observations from patients and discusses proper preparation and serving.
Special to The Washington Pret Nyack reports six boys aged eleven to fourteen at the convent of St Agnes were arrested for setting a fire that damaged the building, which housed about 900 sleeping children. District Attorney Gagan held an examination as the youths confessed to the attempt, expressing regret their plan failed. they were sent to Catholic Protectory at West Farms to await grand jury action.
The Japanese government announced grants to DW Stevens and H W Denmann for services during the war. Stevens received a 10000 dollar grant and a 840 dollar annuity, while Denmann received a 10000 dollar grant and an annuity of 840. Stevens served as a counselor at the Japanese consulate in Seoul and aided in Korea, with Denmann working with the Japanese foreign office in Tokyo. Both are described as held in high esteem by Japan.
A Chicago Roman Catholic priest was convicted of murder in the second degree for the slayings of Andrew and Stephen Synoki in his South Hills home. The defense claimed jealousy and self defense amid sensational testimony as the jurors weighed drunken past, housekeeper witnesses, and the priest’s frank disclosures. District Attorney Gohring highlighted jealousy as the motive while recounting the priest’s admission of heavy drinking and the struggle that led to the fatal shooting.
Special cable reports Rome facing an oversupply of religious houses in Rome with many receiving unauthorised funds, straining community resources. The Pope plans a rigid investigation and has ordered railroad officials to return to their families after a wreck near Canaan clarified by Generous Barra. A blimp-like machine crashed after rising to twenty three yards, the pilot’s face was injured but not seriously, as the craft covered a space of 6% feet.
Harrisburg reports 1916 anthracite output fell by 10 987 145 tons from 1900 figures with mined value at 124 307 492 dollars and payrolls totaling 37 660 869. Bituminous mines numbered 951 producing 122 493 923 tons valued at 159 296 444 dollars.
The incident at Coney Island during Mardi Gras left John Fallon of Brooklyn badly injured after being crushed between a car and a bridge post. Sgt Fitzgerald of the bridge squad was swept away by the crowd and trampled, sustaining serious injuries.
Four injured by a premature dynamite blast during slag blasting at the Carrie furnace of the Carnesie Steel Company in Rankin a suburb of this city One man died and three others were seriously hurt as the blast shattered windows within a half mile Rubinstein Wins Chess Match in Karlsbad tournament with A Rubinstein Russta Moaroczy and Livoharut among top finishers
Odin Laula Benning aged twenty seven, composer of a coronation ode to King Haakon, died in Knowlton Hospital Milwaukee after an appendicitis operation. The obituary notes his work and age as a brief memorial amid a report on Great Lakes tonnage growth showing 2563 vessels over five tons, with 1668 steamers, and a doubling in tonnage since 1689.
The meat eater and the vegetarian alike are charmed with the Grape-Nuts food. It has a crisp taste with the delicate flavor of grape sugar and is instantly ready for the table without any cooking. Grape-Nuts provides one of the daintiest scientific dishes on breakfast tables. There's a reason Read The Road to Wellville in pkgs.
A fragmentary notice describes Washington Seminary advertising agricultural and academic programs including college preparatory and special courses for women. It notes a closed structure, graded schooling method, and an open enrollment for new pupils with phone contact listed.
A London study of Hetty Green highlights her frugal habits and sharp business sense. Born to Edward Morton Robinson, she built vast wealth after marrying Edward Green, steering investments from shipping to mortgages and bonds. Her prudence and independence made her a famed figure among American financiers and London observers alike.
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