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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1907
Page
6
A jumbled report describes Mrs McKeane accusing an executive of shocking conduct and a chaotic melee involving a salon and witnesses. The text references a dramatic entry, jewel clad attire, and a tense confrontation, followed by scattered notes about Roosevelt and Henry M Ken, with unclear chronology and multiple offhand asides.
A reporter covers heated chatter about hunting statesmen and inviting Roosevelt terms. Citizens question limits, calling for room for five or six worthier men. A Montreal remark and a Mrs McKenzie tirade color the scene as money offers and threats surface before the escape.
Lieut. Godfrey L. Carden of the United States revenue cutter service returned on the La Lorraine from Europe with several American manufacturers. The inspection tour showed Germany's industrial movement in an extreme state of advancement as the party visited thirty factories, all crowded with orders in principal manufacturing centers of Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.
Contradictory statements surround the shooting of Curt Klein, 16, as his mother Mrs Klein claims self defense while others accuse family conflict. Police say the weapon was hidden by a boarder. Curtis died at Belle Vue hospital with a gunshot to the head.
New York Masons plan an eighteen story building at Twenty third Street and Sixth Avenue as an annex to the current hall. The $800,000 project, designed by Harry Knowles for the Masonic Temple of this State, aims for occupancy by January 1, with the structure serving as Manhattan’s real Masonic Hall.
Thirty nine candidates from Philadelphia depart aboard the Merlon to Queenstown for Oxford, winners of Cecil Rhodes scholarships. The party sails September 2 and will begin a three year program. Forty five total are named in the list, with the remainder taking alternate passages or already boarded.
A violent incident last night left two women briefly assaulted on Philipsburg streets. One woman, Mrs. Augustine Kinney, was struck from behind and choked into unconsciousness, later found bleeding and in shock. Police, led by Major Wirth, pursued suspects believed to be Italians as witnesses described a lone assailant.
American Press Humorists closed their convention in this city with an auditorium entertainment that raised about 4100 for a monument to Bill Nye in Laramie Wyoming. A telegram from an English admirer pledged 25 dollars. Officers elected for the next year were Frank T. Senright LA president, EB Kilner vice president, and Jun J. Lewis secretary treasurer.
Washington reporters and wives returned convinced the Jamestown Exposition offered value beyond criticism. They highlighted naval exhibits, the study of naval history, and the chance to view ships and naval displays as a strong incentive for public support and future naval funding.
North German Lloyd announced a near horizontal cut of 55 on east and west bound fares, with a November 1 implementation as summer travel ends. The minimum first cabin rate drops from 395 to 70, and the Bremen services see a reduction from 7 to 0, affecting both first and second class fares.
The steamboat Princeton built for the People Hudson River Line was launched at New York Ship Building Company in Camden. Sponsored by Miss Maneline Hagity, it is the largest inland waters steamer, aimed to run between New York and Albany. The vessel measures 440 feet with sleeping accommodations for 2,000 persons and a 40 foot beam. A large New York party witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs Arthur P Mason of Larchmont reports a $22600 loan secured by a New York train crew, with a box containing 11000 bills and 40000 in jewels missing. She and her lawyer visited Grand Central offices seeking information while authorities assemble details. The Mason household, long known in Larchment society, faces a dramatic loss of heirloom jewelry and a substantial fortune once inherited.
Roosevelt plans failed as Secretar y Loeb denies facts about a secret visit by striking telegraphers to Sagamore Hill. Officials discuss public and private statements, with Loeb insisting the visit was not disclosed and the President’s position to be outlined in a forthcoming address. The telegraphers’ arrival remains unannounced and their route was kept confidential.
Williams weighed 145 pounds and showed grit by escaping early holds but was quickly defeated by Culler in five minutes at the Gayety. Judge Joe Turner refereed as Cutler praised the stronger amateur, noting this bout as Williams strongest challenge yet.
The Postal Progress League, led by president C M Beech, proposes a 1 cent local letter within city limits, a 2 cent foreign letter rate, a fractional postal currency, and postal insurance. Officers include James L Cowles, Josiah Quincy, Samuel Gorpera, and Millard F Bowen from Boston Providence Washington and Buffalo.
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company announces layoff of about 1400 employees. Officials say the firings will not impair plant production as improvements and new machinery completed over the past year reduced the need for these workers.
Police arrest George W Letten son of tax clerk Charles E Letten with 2000 dollars found on him. They hold part of a suspected 100000 dollar theft. Mrs Co Letten reportedly gave him 6000 he had drawn from a bank. Letten says he gave most money to Virginia Reed, a Black woman. Authorities pursue recovery efforts.
Five million pounds of provisions will feed the Atlantic fleet on its voyage to San Francisco. Supplies to be delivered in New York on November 1 with a wider in the Navy Department October 3. The ships including torpedo boats and colliers will carry enough food for the entire trip, with Thanksgiving Christmas and Washington's Birthday meals planned.
Judge KM Landia of Chicago spoke at the annual reunion of the Thirty Mil Ohio Regiment. He praised civic duty, recalling Abraham Lincoln and Sherman, urging men in office to seek what is right and to act on it for a government of the people.
The lake steamer Picton of the Richelle and Ontario Line burned at her dock in Toronto on September 1. Miss Minnie Hateh, nineteen, of Montras Imsuedger, died in the blaze and fireman George Kieside suffocated. The vessel was tied at 620 awaiting Hamilton. Loss estimated at $100.00.
George Jones, a wealthy real estate owner and prominent citizen, was sentenced by Judge Porter to thirty days in the Western Penitentiary at Allegheny City after pleading guilty to a gambling charge. The case involved teasing and building related offenses. Later, Conressman Longworth and Mrs Longworth arrived in Chicago and departed for Cincinnati in the evening.
Captain Smith and two troops plus a detective arrested two Italians in Warwick as suspects in the murder of Sergeant Kelliher in Reading last Saturday. The Italians fled Nazareth and were traced to Warwick, with local police preparing a midnight arrest to prevent information leaks.
Special to The Washington Pool reports that 32 colonels and lieutenant colonels in the Department of the East are ordered to prepare for a forced horseback ride. Maj Gen Grant issued the order following President Roosevelt's spring note urging army officers to be skilled horsemen, noting many officers lack such training.
The peace conference approved establishing an international prize court in plenary session with Brazil voting no and several nations abstaining. The motion to convene a third peace conference was adopted unanimously, with thanks to Emperor Nicholas and Queen Wilhelmina for hospitality.
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