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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
18
A long fragmentary account outlines a historic stockholder meeting, board insurrection, and attempted transfer of control among Tidewater and Standard Oil interests. It mentions Gowen, Reynolds, and others, with references to Sherman Antitrust Act concerns, lawsuits, and a disputed reorganization affecting major Philadelphia area water and refinery operations.
At about 430 PM yesterday near Seventh Street and ME a wagon overturned after horses bolted. Two people were injured when a rider was thrown and a left arm struck a bystander’s face. Ward and a private were hospitalized. bystanders aided until aid arrived.
The man, held at the First precinct station, faces a police court judge in the morning on charges of stealing a valver worth 1000. He says he paid for food and shelter with money from an order and was aided by a helper. He recounts a troubled upbringing, claiming his birth parents are Le Vey and Winters, and that he has no memory of them. He says he was fostered after abandonment in Fitlaburg and lived with a foster father who died recently, leaving him with little food for days.
Arthur Brailey of Hillsdale saved his two young daughters and his wife from rising Buckford Creek that washed away the kitchen behind their Sheridan avenue home. The family escaped through the doorway as the kitchen broke free, floated briefly, and was destroyed within minutes.
General Bonaparte informed Chicago district attorney that no further public statement would be made on the Alton matter. He indicated the Department of Justice maintains its immunity pledge while awaiting documents and further actions. The Oklahoma constitution and implications for a republican government are under study as officials await President Roosevelt’s return from the Western trip.
The city faced torrents as rainfall reached 3.3 inches since yesterday morning. Weather officials noted the storm was not unprecedented and predicted calmer conditions following the rain, with gutters blocked and umbrellas in use by many.
Bruyvesant Fish publishes a lengthy letter asking stockholders for proxies to vote at the October 16 Illinois Central annual meeting in Chicago. He accuses Union Pacific and Southern Pacific interests of trying to usurp control, repeats claims of inflated earnings, and calls for a board inquiry. He says Harriman and Peabody seek to elect Union Pacific directors and cites recent testimony and Europe travel as evidence of attempted influence.
Relatives sought hospital care for Thomas McDermott after a dangerous binge. He reportedly placed a week on a bar before moving an engine, leading to a fatal accident described as a self destruc tive act with tragic consequences.
The McDermott case unfolds with Thomas McDermott and wife Diana alleged alcohol troubles. McDermott, in a clash over drinking and a hospital stay, fled toward a moving train at Oyster Bay station and was decapitated by a train crew. Relatives and officials report he had struggled to honor a sobriety agreement and faced court scrutiny.
Washington newspaper notes six injured from Southern Railway flyer ditch near Frans Siding. Lieut Keefe sustains knee cap injury and may be off duty. daughter Kelli Keefe shaken but not confined. Mrs Hacker and Mrs Valen suffer bruises yet recover. several others report minor injuries and shock with no serious long term effects.
The article discusses Secretary Root's tour stance toward South America. It argues for U.S. duties to support stable Latin governments, reduce interference, and avoid asserting territory or warships for debt collection. The goal is a cooperative regional order with mutual forbearance and self‑reliance.
Ambassador Thompson will host a reception in Mexico City inviting the American colony to meet Secretary Root and Mrs Root at the embassy. Later Mrs Thompson plans an elaborate reception for the Root party with Mexican ladies invited. Thompson also plans a banquet at Chepultepec for the diplomatic corps and Mexican officials.
Special to The Washington Fort filet reports Governor Joseph W Wolf of Missouri rejected any plan to have his name used to oppose William Jennings Bryan in the Nebraska race. He said he would not permit his name to be employed merely to attack Bryan and thanked the compliment of being named, but gave no further thought to the nomination. Wolf also commented on Hearst, praising his labor speech at the Jamestown Exposition while noting Hearst’s stance on protecting class rights and opposing theft of labor.
Special to The Washington Port from Philadelphia September 23. Battleships Kansas and Georgia raced from Cape Cod to Delaware Breakwater. Kansas finished in 4 hours 17 minutes, beating Georgia by 1 hour 17 minutes as crews cheered and intermittent reports of Admirals Evans and Evans approving the run circulated.
Mia Webber of 99 O Street Northwest reported to police that her husband took their child and was en route to Buffalo, Wyoming. Police said they cannot intervene in a civil matter and that recovery would need civil court action.
Fragmented OCR reading outlines weather conditions across New England and adjacent regions with references to temperatures showers and alerts. Mentions warm fronts, humidity, and river notes with scattered city names and dates, but many portions unreadable or garbled.
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