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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1907
Page
1
chaotic scene as a lightning bolt damages a church and hospital, injuring patients and staff. nurses and priests assist frightened occupants while police and fire units contain hazards and restore order. Bellamy Storer arrives travelers described Europe trip amid Roosevelt third-term chatter and political banter during transit.
New York reports a box floated from the East River containing counterfeit money. Bystanders and rescuers scramble for notes as police, shopkeepers, and bystanders warn of widespread swindles. Authorities recover bundles and arrest youths who tried to pass the notes.
Prince Ito Ito, in a palace investiture interview, opposes annexation as cruel and declares Japan’s reforms in Korea aim to aid the poorer classes with equitable laws taxation education and justice. He argues annexation would destroy Korean self respect, pledges no secrecy, and cites costs of reforms while urging friendly ties with America and Britain.
Alabama Governor Comer gifts the rail rate clash a new chapter by calling for an extra legislative session around October 7 to decide who controls the state. He aims to force railroads to adopt a 12 cent passenger rate and lower freight charges, seeking state power against federal court injunctions and pressing for bold action against recalcitrant lines. The move follows other states with lower rates and stricter rules, and Comer hints at legislation targeting foreign corporations doing business in Alabama.
Tokyo dispatch notes Vancouver labor troubles draw Far East interest as 300 whites force Japanese workers to leave Washurgton area after threats. Miners at Atlin were escorted to the river steamer Gleaner. armed warnings issued to stay away from Asiatic labor. Japanese destitution feared. possible transit to Skagway Alaska. An earlier Times report cites Japan’s ordinance barring foreigners from work outside limited settlements.
Mrs Mere pursues a divorce as proceedings unfold in French courts. Testimony describes disputes between Mrs McKen and her husband, including a confrontation where he allegedly grabbed her and she refused reconciliation. Attorney McKee argues for a security order to protect the wife and child from prior husband’s alleged financial exploitation.
Special to The Washtonton Pax New York Sept 21 three round trips were made to lay in the north tube of the Belmont subway near Long Island City and Man of War Reef. Workmen at the west end delayed entry but the big car moved carefully then faster on the return. The second trip went smoothly with the car booming along the rail amid cool moist air. The test was regarded as a success though some sections were restricted.
William Kendrick shot his brother George Kendrick and fired at his wife and daughter last night. George Kendrick, an employee of the Government Printing Office, lies critically wounded at Casualty Hospital. William Kendrick, at Fifth precinct, fought off a constable with an ax before arrest. Mrs Kendrick and Olive hide on a porch roof as neighbors and police rush the scene.
The edition lists sections and items across sports news obituaries and features. It highlights scores injuries voyages politics and society notes with references to Japan Korea and the Philippines and includes arts fashion travel and sports gossip.
Shlenga September trial ends with the jury convicting Constantine of murdering Mrs Arthur Gentry on January 6 at the Gentry home. The judge set life imprisonment. Constantine fled the city after the crime, traveling to New York and South America before eventual arrest. The case featured a dramatic defense claiming suicide and a crowded courtroom.
A severe electrical storm swept eastern and central Massachusetts causing one fatality Mrs Charles Leynard and multiple injuries. Telegraph and telephone service were knocked out, barns burned, and heavy rainfall washed out highways from Lakeville to Middleboro near Westboro a barn at the Lyman School for Boys in Westboro burned after a direct lightning strike.
U S Senator Wes telegraphs President Roosevelt urging a revenue cutter be sent to Bristol Bay to aid 300 fishermen and 205 Chinese believed wrecked when the Jet Currier went ashore August 9. Distress party of 36 appealed for help as supplies run out and two men reached safety overland. Revenue Cutter Service efforts have not yet relieved the danger of starvation or exposure.
Special to The Wanaington Post Fe Princeton N I Sept The physicians of Grover Cleveland dispute reports of a wrangle among doctors and claim no truth to allegations. Dr Carsochan and Dr Bryant refute claims while Cleveland’s health shows slight improvement and he attends to personal affairs under daily nurse observation.
Capt De F Chandler of the Signal Corps and J C McCoy conducted a balloon ascent as part of balloon detachment instruction near Chesapeak Bay. The flight reached 4000 feet, covered about forty miles toward Washington, and landed safely in an open field watched by hundreds. The mission supported detachment training and included a return by train to Washington.
Aged tourist George Youle, seventy, vanished Thursday night while traveling with an automobile party through Peoria en route from Saybrook to Omaha. Search efforts by companions and police failed to locate any trace as he slept in the carriage house area.
President's Special Train will meet him at Laredo and a fast cross country trip will follow. The entertainment committee has prepared a programme with receptions in Vanornys and Merices, a March and a Fantasia. Mr Root to be greeted with a decorated park and canto at Chepy. Ambassador Creel says a visit to the capital may not be possible during this trip.
Secretary Hoot Woo Wit and Mrs Bast retire to Washington for recovery, then travel with Mr Root and party to Mexico City on September 7 arriving morning. A reception with a modest fee is planned, followed by events in Mexico and a return to Washington by October 1. The itinerary includes stops in Juárez and Guadalajara with discussions of conferences and entertainments.
King Alfonso reportedly faced health concerns as persistent snoring disturbed the queen’s sleep. Doctors linked nasal obstruction from adenoids to the issue, noting cold baths and drenched care were attempted without relief.
Mamer leads the field amid a compact program featuring three events and a focus on emerging machines. The meet emphasizes pace and tech, with organizers highlighting new entrants and potential records across sprint and relay disciplines.
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