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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
43
Reported exchange on restricting or abolishing floating mines and a stronger German navy. General Porter opposed the plan while British and German positions clashed over submarine mines and wartime policy at a Hague setting.
In a sparsely legible record from a county court, the judge quashed peonage indictments amid tangled notes about witnesses and sentences. The chaotic page references E A Khne and others, with unclear dates and multiple legal terms, suggesting a procedural cleanup and possible release actions.
A terse report notes officials condemning English beef amid fears of tuberculosis. Inspectors and the president declare firm action and vigilance, outlining steps for safety and public notice.
A fragmentary report describes the new Cunarder Mauretania’s sister ship Lautana testing on sea, with references to trials, North Sea environment, and participation of builders and dockyard personnel. The text mentions Otwhile, Tyne, and North, outlining a test voyage and technical checks, kept in obscured order.
Reports describe a tense period along the Northern coast as ships from Newfoundland clash with a German warship aiding a Malay mission. Sage Harner and St Johns figures feature amid debates on the season’s outcomes and future prospects for maritime aid and missions.
Queen Wilhelmina appeals for peace amid turmoil over the Zuider Zee coast and related inspections. The message underscores a desire to end hostilities and seek stability in the face of wartime disruptions.
Police arrest a young woman nicknamed Wanda accused of an emi plot to destroy the Mutke Canal secret police HQ. They say she intended to pose as a gendarmerie officer and become a walking bomb to kill officers. The plot aimed to trigger a mass casualty event and stir revolts.
The international balloon event near Bayonne was won by German pilot Herr Khsioy in the Yom rh balun. Competitors included Herr Hrbeloh and teams from St Louis and Swiss pilots. The contest operated under the Belgian Aeronautic Club with test flights planned for September, the distance reaching around 621 miles.
The notice reports rising costs and planned measures as coal men and barley prices increase due to production costs. A meeting is called to discuss the price rises and the impact on drinkers and suppliers.
A large blaze swept through the mining camp area at Koxakute Ming near Kotaro early today. The Ore started in the mining work and water reservoir damage hindered efforts to save homes. Dozens of residents including women and children were affected as about 100 houses burned and loss of property reported.
A fatal accident occurred this afternoon when a collision involving drivers and horses happened at the track. Sunderlin was thrown down as a horse fell upon him, with Sader and Pointer among others mentioned in the report. Details and exact locations remain unclear.
A nurse from Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania details relief from headaches and indigestion after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She notes improved milk flow in nursing mothers and urges proper preparation, boiling ten minutes, serving with cream, citing observations among patients and herself in The Road to Wellville era.
Special to The Washington Pret Nyack reports six boys from St Agnes Convent were arrested for setting an early Saturday fire as 900 children slept. District Attorney Gagan held an examination before Judge Levinon. the youths expressed regret their plan failed and were sent to Catholic Protectory at West Farms awaiting grand jury action.
The Japanese government announced grants to DW Stevens and H W Denmann for their services during the war. Stevens received a $10,000 grant and an $840 annuity, after serving as counselor in Sugibaxny and assisting in Korea during the conflict. Denmann, associated with the Japanese foreign office in Tokyo, also received a $10,000 grant and an annuity. Both Americans are said to be held in high esteem by the Japanese government.
Chicago Catholic priest found guilty of murder in the second degree for the deaths of Andrew and Stephen Starzynski. He testified he acted in self defense while intoxicated, admitted heavy drinking, and claimed jealousy as motive. Housekeeper Lived in the same room. jurors faced sensational testimony as courtroom crowd overflowed.
The Pope signals tighter action on Rome religious houses crowded with nuns and demand for authorizations. A Canaan crash investigation centers on railway safety as officials promise a full inquiry into the accident and the plane’s fall, noting the Blériot crash injuries and the 6% feet space covered before impact.
Harrisburg reports from the State bureau of statistics show a 10987 145 ton decrease in Pennsylvania anthracite coal production for 1916 versus 1909 and a total mined value of 124,307,492 dollars. Employment payments totaled 3,76,069, while 951 bituminous mines produced 122,493,923 tons valued at 159,296,444 dollars.
New York report details a chaotic Mardi Gras rush on the Brooklyn Bridge approaches. John Fallon of Brooklyn, an elderly man, and Fitzgerald of the bridge squad suffered serious injuries from a frantic crowd surge. Fallon was crushed between a car and a bridge post and Fitzgerald was swept away and trampled.
A premature dynamite explosion during slag blasting at the Carrie furnace of the Carnesie Sten Company in Rankin near Pittshore wounded four men, one fatally. The blast shattered windows within half a mile. Separately, international chess masters tournament in Karlsbad concluded with A Rubinstein of Russia winning the first prize, Mocaroczy second, Livhonrut third.
Odin Laula Benning aged twenty seven author of the coronation ode to King Haakon of Norway died at Knowlton Hospital today after an operation for appendicitis. The report notes surviving work and a generation of notable musical ties in Milwaukee.
The meat eater and the vegetarian alike are charmed with the Grape-Nuts food for its crisp taste and grape-sugar flavor. It is instantly ready for the table without any cooking, claimed as one of the daintiest scientific dishes for breakfast. Read The Road to Wellville in the packaging for the reason.
An earnest notice describes Washington Seminary as a private school in Washington, with a plan to offer an American College Preparators and Special Courses. It lists a principal Miss Smallwood and outlines graded school method, tuition details, and open enrollment for new pupils. The ad promotes preparatory departments and practical instruction in a neighborhood setting.
A London view sketches Hetty Green's frugal habits and sharp business sense. It notes her inheritance from Edward Morton Robinson, her marriage to Edward H Green, and her rise in Wall Street investing. The piece highlights her thrift, bold bets, and rapid ascent as a leading American financier.
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