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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1907

Page

10

GUARD ON SPEECHES PLANS FOR WESTERN TRIP

President Roosevelt outlines a Western tour meant to be his most spectacular. An escort of 23 governors will accompany him from Keokuk to Memphis aboard river steamboats, with stops at Canton and other sites to promote navigation improvements and river development.

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Presidential itinerary outlines lavish entertainments and hunts

The plan envisions a lavish party with a water pageant at Keokuk and a river convoy reaching twenty to thirty miles, while Memphis hosts a Deep Waterways convention and a speech. Afterward the President rests in northern Louisiana, guided largely by Civil Service Commissioner McMhenney, with Latta and press aides in attendance, though hunters travel separately. A miniature White House will host Latta’s briefings. hunting camp details remain undisclosed until setup. The trek runs October to October, with visits to Vicksburg and the Hermitage near Nashville to honor President Jackson.

Keokuk Memphia Acasion Louisiana Civil Service McMhenney Pralae Latta White House McTihenney Rixey Vickaburg Hermitage Nashville Jackson

Man Dies After Drowning Rescue Of Boys From Dock

William Dalton, very poor laborer and father of seven, perished saving two boys from the water at East Sixteenth Street wharf. Neighbors raise funds for his widow to bury him and feed the children. Judges Glegrich and Weeman aided the relief effort as word spread of the family’s dire needs.

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French Drive Moorish Camp at Sidi Brahim Ends in Losses

French General Drude resumes offensive near Casablanca with a 2000 infantry force, two hollow square formations, and a morning march that covered about forty kilometers in twelve hours. The Moorish attack was repulsed, with one French killed and ten wounded as the column returned to camp.

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Mystery in Crime Woman Sought by Police in Argona Case

A stabbing at Epifanio Argona’s East 10th Street tailoring shop leaves the tailor dead and prompts a police search for a forewoman named Vita. An employee, Francio Spirof, initially aided the police then suddenly clammed up, raising suspicion of a Black Hand-linked warning. Argona, married with three children, had recently married his Palermo-born second wife in Sicily. Local detectives pursue a key suspect through the Italian quarter as they piece together motives and alibis.

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Bloody Hand-Written Clues Tie to Argon Case

Pattcs headquarters reports a bloody fingerprint on the shop door and multiple blood marks inside, suggesting the killer gropped out and closed the door. Coroner Lehan notes nineteen stab wounds from a double-edged knife or dirk, heart and left lung injuries, and a throat thrust as police widen the Argon investigation.

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Bishop McQuaid Says Four Sworn to Kill Him in Threats

Right Rev Bernard J McQuaid Bishop of Rochester says an attempt by the Black Hand to extort money was made and four gang members are sworn to kill him. The warning caused a large crowd at a graves blessing as police investigate with no trace of the letter writers found. McQuaid has led the Rochester diocese for nearly forty years.

McQuaid Rochester N. Y N.Y Bernard J. McQuaid Diocese of Trattan Black Hand Society

Six Die In Shipwreck Off White Fish Bay Tide

A steamship named the Alex Nimic was overwhelmed in a night storm and driven ashore thirteen miles west of White Fish Bay. Of the seventeen crew members, six died and three bodies were washed ashore. The vessel capsized after a gale and the lighthouse crew aided survivors.

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Ghost Making Friends and Fanning Fear in Bridgeboro

Special to The Washington Post Burlington New Jersey September 22 Farmers report a ghost seen by a young farmer spreading fear across the area. A large woman in flaming white robes is said to haunt nocturnal events. Local justice of the peace and a citizen vigilante group are described as responding to the terror with nightly sightings and efforts to protect the community.

Washington Pent Burlington Bridgeboro Bridge- Core Embryo Vigance Committee

War on Ocean Gamblers Targets Steamship Tickets

New York authorities announce a campaign against gamblers aboard ocean liners. The plan aims to curb gambling by posting photos of known gamblers, refusing ticket sales to identified individuals, and denying transport to those using aliases.

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Mob Lynching Follows Alabama Assault Claim

In Pritchard Station near Mobile Alabama a Black man Dossett was fatally harmed by a mob after allegedly assaulting a white woman Mrs J Breeder. Deputies transporting Dossett were ambushed in a forest stretch and a fatal shot was fired. This follows a year of mob violence at the same site injuring two Black men and killing another.

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Wish Davis for Governor in West Virginia Race

West Virginia Democrats urge Henry G. Davis, age 83 and famed as the state’s wealthiest man, to run for governor. The former senator, a central figure of the party, would boost turnout with his long career and popularity. A suggested Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Cumberland day trip is offered from Washington at 8:16 a.m. Sunday, with a return schedule and round trip fare noted.

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Borah Trial Opens With Indictment of 21 Including Senator Borah

Idaho federal court prepares for the trial of United States Senator William Borah and twelve co-defendants on charges of conspiring to defraud the government over timber lands. The case centers on 17 240 acres in Idaho with Borah seeking a merits only trial and asserting denial of improper indictments. The investigation also scrutinizes District Attorney Rulek's conduct before a federal grand jury.

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Peace plans fail as Choate stays hopeful at Hague

The Hague conference ends after three months with no permanent court of arbitration. Mr Choate remains optimistic about a future court, while most delegates fear the effort will be buried by governments and lack of preparation. Latin American distrust of Washington grows as cooperation frays and Brazil gains a symbolic victory over Anglo-German ties. Paris reports general disappointment yet notes no surprising turn in European skepticism.

The Hague Choate Permanent Court of Arbitration Sir Edward Ury South Amercans Washington Unites States Germany Brazil America Great Britain London Fineco Europeitz the Hague International Prize Court Watch Henry Campbell-Bannerman Paris France

Court Auto Wrecks Surrey Near Avenue D and Parkway

Count Feltz and Countess Hayes from Vienna visited Coney Island and stopped at Waldorf. A licensed driver with no license crashed into a Surrey on Avenue D and the Parkway in rain, injuring Jeanna Hoffman and wife Nellie. car damaged, Miss Madaling Howard frightened. George Roberts charged with operating without a license after accident. Victims attended to, auto taken to Parkville station.

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Peace Efforts Gap Seen On Arbitration Court

Reported views from Paris note disappointment over the U S proposition for a permanent court of arbitration amid hopes in The Hague that a broader accord may yet form. King Leopold figure named in debate as critics assess loyalties and backstabbing rumors while great powers consider extending arbitration pacts.

Strike May Be Extended By New York Telegraphers

A secret meeting at Clinton Hall discussed a motion to strike 1,200 telegraphers in newspaper and broker offices. Daniel L Russell claimed the action could demonstrate a total tie up, with Wednesday the decisive day as the strike nears seven weeks.

New York Syettal Washington Clinton Hall Daniel L Russell Tom Afraie

Prison Break From Chicago Jail Sparks Shoot and Escape Flurry

A group of four prisoners escaped through a fourth floor window in downtown Chicago, prompting a citywide manhunt. Onlookers watched as two men leaped to the sidewalk while others attempted to distract guards. one prisoner returned after being spotted. Names tied to crimes include William Rogers, Stanley Wesley, and Frank Constantine, with Constantine linked to a murder conviction.

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Wreck Near Ryans Siding Traced to Defective Rail Fire

A Southern Railway wreck near Ryans Siding left thirty plus injured, many Washingtonians among them. The Pullman and two coach cars burned after striking a bad rail as No 4 train descended toward Washington. Conductor G E Smith and Conductor Emith were among the injured. firemen and relief trains reached the scene.

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Auto death of Ithaca farmer John J McGowan

John J McGowan, aged Ithaca farmer and son of a pioneer family, was found dead in his car after returning from a business trip. A revolver was in his right hand and a bullet wound behind the car indicated a self inflicted gunshot. His elderly mother, seventy, found him about fifteen minutes after his arrival. McGowan was an inventor known for potent ganolene axines and left a large fortune.

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Launched liner links sink after water splash

Genoa Sepem res trans Atlantic liner Princess Yolande sank upon reaching the water. The captain, guests, and workmen escaped to the small posta as divers assess the damage. The 10,000 ton vessel, 40 feet long, valued at £0,000, sunk due to shed bag failure allowing water to enter cabin windows.

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