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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
28
A lengthy travel itinerary outlines President Roosevelt’s planned rest period from mid-October, with ten days of mental and physical recreation. The schedule includes speeches, camping at Fort, and a Southern tour beginning Sunday, featuring visits to multiple locations and engagements across the states.
A Sunday report notes casualties and travel disruptions as authorities confirm twenty deaths from plague. Officials highlight a nationwide health alert and advise precautionary measures while citizens ponder travel possibilities and country life on the given Sunday.
London notices confirm Sir Thomas Lipton sailed from Liverpool aboard the White Star liner Battle for New York to formally hint at a autumn 18 challenge. He visited Liverpool to bid farewell to a New York Yacht Club passenger and friend. The Glasgow report says Lipton restricts conditions and believes the challenger should not lead with terms.
Honolulu September 15 United States squadron from the Asiatic station sails for San Francisco. Ships Marsland Penny Nani Wathrginia Colorado Fiochart ted here on September 3, awaiting orders and passage to the west coast.
The Washington Post reports Taft in the lead amid 10 percent of ballots opposing Roosevelt policy. Roosevelt supporters show strength in several states, with 80,000 ballots recorded and 472 favoring progressives. Virginia votes 8 to 1 for Roosevelt's policy. other states show mixed preferences among notable Republicans and potential ticket contenders.
A Franco Canadian treaty signed by ambassadors and ministers outlines reciprocal concessions for a broad range of commodities including forest products. It establishes general reciprocity aims, tariff principles, and future renegotiation paths to boost mutual trade between France and Canada.
Reports from Sep 1 describe a disastrous wreck on the Mexican Central line near Encarnacion in Aguan Calientes. A freight and passenger train collided, killing 32 and injuring 33 with first to third class cars demolished. Injured transported to hospitals. wrecking crews at the scene. Also notes a campaign quote linked to Senator Cassidy and Governor Hughes.
Nominated on the first ballot at the Trenton convention Justice J Franklin Fort wins 153 of 1,249 votes after a platform wrangle over excise policy. The convention, presided by John W Griggs, endorses Home Rule measures and Roosevelt era governance while backing Fort and the Bishop law stance with strong party support.
George K Kepies a 45 year old Southern Railway employee at Spencer died after drinking laudanum. Found unconscious in bed with the empty vial nearby, he died within an hour. He had been on a spree and mistreated his wife. despondency is cited as the cause. He leaves a widow and a $1.25 Baltimore and Return travel fare and schedule note.
Judge Shull of Perry County Court ruled the recent Pennsylvania rate law unconstitutional and void as applied to the Susquehanna River and Western Railroad Company between Duncannon and Bloomfield. He argued the act infringes U.S. and Pennsylvania constitutions, would be confiscatory, and harms railroad shareholders and freight service.
Des Moines Iowa September reports from Paris say Misa Wilson studies for final opera under Jean De Ressi. She is in Switzerland and may return to Paris to pursue training for a prima donna career. Wilson reportedly opposes a public stage path for his daughter and focuses on securing the best training.
Seattle reports say Jeak Simpkins, sought as a prosecution witness in the William D ingwood case, was recognized by locals in Juneau Alaska but vanished when spotted. He had been linked with Harry Orchard, the key witness against Haywood, and was reportedly in Caldwell during the Breunenberg bombing.
Judge Swearingen nol prossed Maj T L Harper former secretary of the AmeriCas Club and city politician who shot at broker Levi De Wulf. Action taken at district attorney and De Wulf request. Costs paid by Harper. Case tied to affairs at the Americis Club and prior shooting incident.
Cracksmen raided Vernon Alabama at night blowing open Thomas Guyton’s store safe and stealing more than 1000 dollars in cash and 6000 dollars worth of papers. They also took 54 dollars from J A Cobb and stole the sheriff’s horse before escaping. A posse pursued near Gatman Mills and a battle was anticipated.
Mrs Smulzer, wife of Sheriff Smulzer, was knocked down with an iron wrench torn from a bed by an inmate as she brought water to a sick prisoner. She crawled to the door, guarding it to prevent eleven other prisoners from escaping during the incident in Potts County Jail. Arthur Cummings and John Edwards, awaiting grand larceny indictments, were involved.
Mrs Elizabeth M Holmes, once expelled from the White House in January 1906 after repeated attempts to interview the President, was declared insane today by a Brooklyn jury impaneled by the lunacy commission. Her husband William M Holmes had earlier committed her to several facilities for the mentally defective, from which she escaped prior to the visit.
Special to The Wansasetaleamn reports Alexander Stanton nephew of Lincoln's War Secretary, a Texas drover, wandered Nashua after 16 days with aphasia. He recovered his name as Stanton Herald in Manchester, recalled leaving Perstine Texas in August for Chicago to sell cattle, and that he lost $1000, his money, and a watch after a parade prior to being found by a Nashua police officer.
Little Nicole Tomaso recalls the abduction by a gang who held him and two other youths in an Italian house. He describes candy lures and a bridge crossing as captors planned to move them, with four ransom payments allegedly made for the six year old Medo Tomas. Police plan to use his account to trace the suspects.
New York reports reveal Iola D Rockefeller holds a large stake in the Standard Oil interests. Testimony outlines Corsicana Refining Company of Texas operating under Standard Oil, with officials Tolled by Kellogg and Tilford confirming cross holdings and trust continuities through liquidation and reorganization amid antitrust scrutiny.
In Columbus Ohio a daring attempt to steal the corpse of Mraday Northstone, who died of an undiagnosed disease, was foiled by a house dog. A white doctor climbed a window, watchers charged in, and a negro in livery stood by an undertaker cart as men fled the scene with revolver fire from police. Two prominent practitioners face information suits.
Mrs Frank Joy of St Louis, a guest with Congressman Longworths party, wandered ten miles into the woods near Grand Canyon Artz Sept 1. A search party found her in Long Jim canyon around 9 PM fatigued and frightened. She joined the returning search once her hostess social plans were canceled.
Tokyo reports quote Marquis Ito suggesting Japan may need to alter policy and consider annexing Korea if Korean hostility continues. Insurgents gather around Seoul with roving bands of ex soldiers killing Japanese officials and suspected pro Japanese Koreans as Japanese troops advance.
Amherst Sept 9. Wright of Adams entered the sophomore class from Colgate University committed suicide here today by cutting his throat. No reason could be ascertained. temporary melancholia is the only explanation given.
The Cunard steamer Auritania, sister ship of the Lusitania, finished three days of preliminary trials tonight off the port. She was tested at full speed with no performances disclosed yet, but it is understood she exceeded expectations in capability.
War Department refuses to engrave Gen Joseph Wheeler’s Confederate rank on Arlington National Cemetery memorial. Daughters wanted a Confederate inscription. body burial in Alabama was preferred but Arlington was chosen by War Department. Alabama officials and congressmen press Congress to override the decision.
William Havens, an eighteen year old office boy, stole 73 dollars from Independent Packing Company nine months ago and fled to Dakota planning to marry his sweetheart. A judge released him after company representatives argued the theft was caused by temptation. Havens had sent for Miss Luann Ahren, daughter of James Ahren, but was captured when the plan unraveled. The company later recovered the stolen funds through dealings with Havens accomplices.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Bishop Joseph Berry of Buffalo denied making a statement charging President Roosevelt with drinking at the Indianapolis vice presidential home. The bishop repudiates a widely published interview and regrets the president’s need to deny the charge.
Cleveland Okie September election returns point to Mayor Tom L. Johnson winning renomination by acclamation at the Democratic city convention. Indications also show that council slate with Johnson’s endorsers, including E B Hancrodt, won in several wards amid spirited fights. County Clerk Charles P Salen aided opposition.
A New York tragedy reports a young woman’s rejection of marriage led Henry Fischner, a baker, to shoot Misa Hoffman at a Tenth Avenue lunchroom and then fatally wound himself. Several men restrained him as the woman collapsed nearby.
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