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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
35
The report ties Henry H Rogers of Standard Oil to a proposed sale of Union Pacific stock, with JP Morgan and Kuhn Loeb named in Wall Street chatter. Morgan denies complicity as details swirl around Rogers plans and mounting railroad financing amid speculation and market publicity.
The millionaire Charles A Pratt of this city reports Rogers shows notable improvement after a nervous stroke. Resting well, he may fully recover with continued quiet, though not yet entirely restored. His paralysis vanished and facial weakness faded, with morning strolls and reduced business duties as relatives plan succession and eventual retirement.
Washington attorney Thomas M Fiona argues in Moundsville prison habeas corpus case that his client Fields faces involuntary servitude and seeks relief from a judge who he says usurped legislative powers amid claims the underlying statute predates the sentence. Judge Dayton and officials clash over jurisdiction and fair trial concerns as the matter moves toward potential appeals.
A crowded marriage listing details multiple names and dates across various towns including Philadelphia Pa Naekelte Pa Edinburg Va and Baltimore Md. The baptism and marriage notices feature numerous individuals with ages and locations, reflecting a registry of nuptials and related affiliations from churches and counties.
Special to The Weablopion Poet New York report details Public Service Commission inquiry into Metropolitan Street Railway Company finances. Investigators say 23 million dollars were received with 12.6 million spent to pay debts leaving remainder for improvements, while millions remain unaccounted. Check books show a separate construction account funded by irregular checks to Lemuel B Quigg and Eugene Blyworth with a 10 million dollar check unlocated. DC Moorehead and auditors testify about missing documents and unauthorized check draws amid the restructuring era.
Special Cable reports the death of Frederick Zadok Rooker Catholic bishop of Jaro, Philippine Islands, from brain paralysis. native of New York, educated in Albany and Union College, he served as apostolic delegate secretary in Washington before becoming bishop in 193. His death comes shortly after that of Apostolic Delegate Guid. in Rome. Also notes Judge James Schrey, former State Superior Court judge, died at eighty three, to be interred in Augusta.
Harvey Watts, a Tennessee lumberman, killed Agent WB Vandiver at a Kings Mountain depot after opening a satchel Watts handed him. Watts fled into a stump and was captured later hiding. Vandiver, a native of Herrodepurc Ky, belonged to a prominent family. Watts claimed no prior acquaintance and offered no resistance when arrested.
Fragmented OCR listing names and addresses across dated records. It includes unusual spellings and unclear dates but preserves entities like Clifton, Naom Kies, Columbia Street, 17 powers, and various personal names tied to a historical health office ledger.
In Canton Ohio on September 19 the bodies of President William McKinley and wife Ida were moved side by side into the McKinley mausoleum in heavy duplicate caskets. The transfer from West Lawn Cemetery to the mausoleum occurred at 1:05 pm local time. The ceremony was witnessed by Justice William Day Judge H W Harter and Frederick Hartsom of the McKinley Memorial Association, architect John Bederman, former coachman Axe McKinley, and others. Six soldiers stood guard, with security plan to remain until dedication.
News reports a large wave of Irish marriageable women sailing to the United States on the steamship Baltic and other ships, with about 1,000 unmarried women aboard Baltic and around 5,000 total aboard several steamers. Explanations point to Dublin exposition draws, poor times in Ireland, and lower steerage fares prompting earlier travel. Cunard and Halite lines noted normal or exceptional patterns, with officials unable to fully explain the mass departure.
A historical immigration report indicates heavier yearly arrivals in America with August figures showing a 93% plus increase over prior August and substantial gains over the previous year. Over six months total immigration rose sharply, with Russia leading in both percentage and numeric gains amid broader global inflows.
In Westchester County Supreme Court Sinclair Tomey seeks control of 24 shares of Frans Tousey Publishing stock held by George Gordon Hanting as estate executor of Rosa Tourey Hanting. The case contends Hanting acted as late president and drew a salary, while Tomey and Tourey allegedly arranged for all of Hanting’s interests to pass to Tomey after death. The complaint notes prior wills and marriage connections and cites a Philadelphia murder rumor surrounding Mrs Mustlinge.
Special to Taw Washington Port New York September 1 coroner led autopsy on Florence Stevens thirty three after she was found unconscious at 25 West Twenty Street. Doctors found rupture in the heart with a finger sized opening near the apex and a large organized blood clot. Despite a fatal heart wound the woman survived long enough for the autopsy to reveal rare healing efforts by nature and several other ailments that typically cause quick death. The case astonished physicians and Coroner Julius Harburger praised the body’s mysterious resilience and the autopsy’s revealing insights.
Richmond September 19 Special to The Washington Point Mount Shumate of Mount Sliney Augusta County was arrested at his home on warrants from Southam and Adame Express Companies. He is charged with robbing the companies while working as a messenger in Richmond. He attempted to evade capture by heading toward Staun Yeu about six miles from his home. He has a certificate claiming physical inability to finish the ride.
Jonas Rockefeller Jr. resigns as leader of the Young Men's Bible Class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church New York effective October due to business demands and health concerns. The executive committee accepted the resignation with regret noting his three year leadership and the deep personal loss his departure will cause to the class and its members.
State Senator Beasley asserts Joshua Harrison murdered his own son and was unjustly sentenced to twenty years for kidnapping. Harrison, an older Currituck man tied to prior accusations, killed himself in Norfolk after sending a letter claiming innocence and blaming the sentence.
Angelo Sarto brother of the Pope died today at Agilo near Mantua where he was employed in a subordinate capacity in the post office He previously kept a small grocery at Asolo Rome Sept 9.
A Lakeshore Electric trolley derailed near Toledo as it approached a switch, tipping into a ditch. Conductor Frank Berner died instantly and Motorman Jones was badly hurt. Amos Bilerka, a Fremont barber, was killed. Of 43 passengers, most suffered injuries, with several in serious condition. ambulance crews transported victims to Toledo hospitals.
Detroit reports the wooden steamer Majestic bound Buffalo Toledo burned early today on Lake Erie. All hands were rescued by the steamer Charlemagne Tower and brought to Buffalo. ship valued at 000, total loss. Fire began in the forward windlass room around 1 am. Vessel owned by Timothy Hurley of Detroit and commanded by Captain Hugh Hagen.
New York Sept 19 The Robert Futton Memorial Association announced the programme for Putton Day at the Jamestown Exposition on September 23 with Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain to preside at the exercises in the exposition auditorium. Rear Admiral P. F. Harrington will speak on behalf of the navy.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Knapp arrives in St Paul under the Erdman act to mediate a dispute between the Chicago Great Western Railroad and boilermakers seeking about a 6 cent hourly raise. Officials say progress is hoped as more workers are sought, with Knapp leading efforts while not connected to other rail strikes.
Dispatch from Tangier reports Sultan Abdul Aziz has dismissed his cabinet while France reiterates commitment to the Morocco pact under the Algeciras framework. Officials note German mediation offers are unfounded and French policy remains focused on sovereignty and regional stability amid shifting tribal loyalties. In Havana, two new yellow fever cases are recorded in Cuba, with one death of a Spaniard in Cienfuegos.
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