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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
10
Reported revolt rumors claim provisional government overthrow plans hatched in New York. Names of Americans tied to plot cited. investigators named as known, with references to suspects and locations across the United States.
Fragmentary OCR notes cite a conspiracy reference with unclear names and places. The text mentions an important work ahead, several months or dates, and a rating of Very Good with a financial figure and company names such as Frank Libbey & Co. The overall content is garbled and lacks coherent facts or context.
The War Department seeks information on Cuban disturbances as insurgent activity and regional agitation intensify. Gov Megoon confirms daily confidential briefings on insurgent movement and swift measures to quell any outward activity, with barring of uprisings and strict surveillance in place.
A general strike by the Havana rail employers cuts back services, trains run only with engine crews but no firemen or conductors aboard. Fears grow of a total tie up across the island as road traffic suffers and officials weigh next steps.
Captain Charles DeF Chandler and Pilot J McCoy rode a one arm balloon under Lea Stevens supervision for twenty days of instruction in airship making. They ascended from the gas works near Twelfth Street, traveled fifteen miles southeast, but weather and cloud currents hindered altitude control and led to a soft landing on Mrs Smyser's farm near Wor twenty.
The body of sixteen year old Beatrice Penton identified by jewelry was found off Eatons Neck after a Gale sank the Microbe while she sailed with Guide DeAngelis from New Rochelle. Her father Thomas Penton believes she eloped with a youth. the missing man is presumed drowned.
A fragmented report from Germany on Sept 2 outlines leading aeronauts investigating Zeppelin airship flights. Engineers including Aryon Lepler work with Hof Hergenetl and others to address tethering and transport challenges. An expert notes the ship's 466 foot length complicates overland movement, while experts emphasize navigation advances as vital to the field.
The Pennsylvania Railroad faces direct competition from the New York Central with a new line to connect Atendale, Pa to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie near Sutterville. The 90 mile route would shorten travel to New York by about 70 miles, linking Beech Creek and related lines under Central control. Vanderbilts have long sought a NY to Pittsb route, with right of way largely secured and a plan likely to be announced soon. Engineer F Long of the Central says the road could be completed in about 18 months once ground is broken.
A Brazilian party led by Felish rto C Paen Lreme arrived in New York to study American business methods. He recalled promising Mr Cleveland a box of fine cigars twenty four years ago and pledged to fulfill the gift once Cleveland lights the cigars. The group hoped to meet Cleveland during their East itinerary and noted their esteem for him as former governor. Meanwhile an auction at Sloan's offered furniture with set prices and travel deals to Baltimore via Penn Railroad.
In Warwick, under Col William Goddard's will, Mrs C Oliver Seclin of New York becomes a very wealthy woman with a potential total inheritance estimated between 10 and 30 million dollars. The estate includes about 10 million now, plus future shares from her late husband Teelin and her father's fortune. Her son Wilton Goddard Iselin, born to Ise lin, is set to inherit parts of both grandfathers' estates.
Goold confesses to a murder plot with his wife Emma Levin, the Swedish woman dismembered and hidden in baggage aboard a Montreal bound line. He alleges the crime was premeditated to rob her of money and jewels, and states the plan unfolded after she screamed. Goold is linked to Sir Joren Stephen Goold of South Australia.
Chicago historians report that Medinah Temple plans a massive initiation for about 1100 candidates. A 390 pound phosphorus burn is described, with guards and a three mile march from Medinah Temple to the Coliseum. Eleven hundred members welcome outsiders for the ceremony, featuring a parade with camels and a monster elephant.
Mexico City September 2 The special presidential train carrying Porfirio Diaz and staff departs for the American frontier to meet Secretary Root. Delegations from Mexico and the staff join for the visit with personal attendance promised by MoDiez Col Cuellar and others. Root will receive diplomatic membership in the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation before continuing to St Louis.
Cornell students clash in a brutal rush between freshmen and sophomores on Sept 2. Dozens injured, with several requiring medical care. Names include Charles Baker Walter Kohn Tyson and A Rely, as freshmen reportedly outnumbered sophomores and forced them to the Cascadilla Creek bridge where injuries occurred.
Washington Post reports columnist Specier predicts President Roosevelt faces a stiff match against the Bishop of London. The bishop, noted for net play and back court control, warns Roosevelt to avoid the net and cautions that the bishop’s accuracy may secure a upset victory.
Floods inundate Malaga and nearby towns in Andalusia as the Guadalmedina becomes a three mile wide torrent. Thirty people drown including Malaga mayor. hundreds displaced. Destruction hits Colomar Velez de Benamargosa and surrounding valleys. cattle carrion raises epidemic fears. Governor appeals for government aid.
At Allande City New Jersey on September 2, delegates of the American Bankers Association debated a credit currency bill proposed by the Western faction led by A J Frame Michigan and opposed by Congressman Charles Fowler New Jersey. The Hepburn commission report urged credit notes for banks with a 5 percent redemption fund and bond-backed value preservation, while opponents urged cash reserves and central clearing houses to ease money stringency.
Henry M Flagler III, vice president of the Standard Oil Company, is gravely ill with complications from a grip attack suffered in St Augustine Florida. His physician Dr Kenan and nurses are constantly at his bedside in Mount Washington. The news is reported by Spectal to The Washington Post.
Lillian Russell declares she needs money to travel and will auction most of her property, keeping a few books and keepsakes. She denies losing a fortune at the races, saying she never bet more than she earned and that most funds came from touring and theatre work. She plans travel through Europe or Long Island while preparing for a new season.
Arrangements to honor Vice President Fairbanks with election as Indiana delegate to the quadrennial Baltimore conference. Some delegates say Fairbanks has faced persecution over a cocktail incident and should be sent as a unified choice by unanimous vote. Delegates to be chosen amid campaigns on an anti liquor church resolution that appears abandoned.
New York dispatch reports Lieut Charles Finch of Company G Twelfth Infantry is absent without leave while the regiment garrisoned on Governors Island. Fort Jay commander Allen says investigation is underway after auditors found a $1009 shortage in company funds.
New York Sept 2 Admiral Goodrich of the Brooklyn Navy Yard issues a circular urging officers to write to Senators and Representatives for favorable action on the navy pay bill. Paymaster Cowie seeks names of those opposed and urges secrecy to avoid public controversy.
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