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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
11
In a fierce party debate,Figure Magis argues against pledging support to the national convention while others press for unified backing. The Governor and Ward scrutiny frame the tensions as factions seek influence ahead of the Republican State committee meeting.
Geo. I Hughes of New York arrives in Gettysburg with other prominent New York figures to attend services at the monument on Culps Hill honoring the July 2 actions of Gen. Greene’s New York State regiments. The gathering recalls Grant’s earlier campaigns and the lasting ties to the battlefield.
President signals acceptance of Taft nomination but will not block New York delegation. Hughes remains unpledged for now while awaiting six to eight months to decide. Ward Broderick and other aides describe NY committee views and Connecticut shifts in party harmony.
New York reports the Lusitania may break Cunard Line’s eastward record from New York to Queenstown in about five days four hours, travel time near 4:23 p m at Queenstown, with speed around 21.5 knots and outlook for a 24 to 25 knot service between Canada and England. Ottawa notes Canadian interest in a fast North Atlantic service and potential government support pending British approval.
State Architect George Le Hvlus died last night in the Lake Mohegan region of Westchester County after a summer illness from meningitis. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and MIT before serving as state architect under Governor Etnonevelt. He was appointed to the post by Governor B. Crawford of Cincinnati, Ohio, and was seventy four years old.
Georgia farmer Cone Hagan and eight children from nearby homes were stricken by a suspected ptomaine poisonings incident after consuming tainted ice cream made with condensed milk. Doctors feared several would die as the family awaited further word on recovery.
A damaged OCR list shows numerous names of individuals and spouses tied to license records. The fragment includes varied spellings, middle initials, and locations, with multiple ages and residences appearing irregularly, indicating a register of marital licenses or ceremonies.
A health office log lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including Aleander Van Goudse 390 Bint ba, Alcs Kubrig and Bernard Noralinger, plus Mae O'Brien 2808 Mae, Charles Randalph 64 yew, and Stacie four aw 32 years. The fragmentary note references dates in September and several unclear entries, emphasizing age and residence data without clear context.
Ack Hale testifies in his murder trial at Huntsville for the death of Lillie Davis in East Hill Cemetery Bristol. He denies killing her, claims she begged him to stay, and says he fired after she threatened suicide. Witnesses for the defense are impeached. trial to continue with rebuttal evidence and closing arguments anticipated. Hale’s sister Dani Keebler learns her husband faces ten years for highway robbery.
Parla Sept 2 Nicholas Martin agent of White Star Line reports Miss Haskell the stepmother of Henry W Barnet was seriously injured in the wreck at the Breval tunnel near Mantes. She was on the Adriatic on a stretcher aboard Cherbourg bound ship in shock. The exact injuries were not yet determ ined aboard the steamer.
A tense pursuit unfolds from Hyde Park to Brantaburg as detective Furlong and his men corner two burglars who had raided Francis G. Landon's Hyde Park home. One suspect, Bernard Schrones, a German, is captured after a fierce struggle. the other escapes, weapon drawn, before being subdued.
Newark dispatch reports Marcus J. Jacobs, manager of the Columbia Theater, struck and killed by a speeding automobile on Broad Street. The vehicle did not stop. An initial claim linked the car to Benjamin Morrin, a prominent manufacturer, though he was reported to have been in Europe.
Mrs Martha Zittel files for divorce from Carl Zittel in the New York Supreme Court. She contends the actor Miss Tanguay caused the breakdown of their marriage, seeking $60,000 for alienation of affections. She cites newspaper clips and alleged rapid changes in her husband’s behavior including references to nude performances and hotel liaison at Brighton Beach. The couple married July 15 1898 in Buffalo and say they were happy until he met Miss Tanguay.
Stuyvesant Fish challenged President Harriman's earlier letter to Illinois Central stockholders. He detailed loans to Harriman and directors, defended the books, and asserted no losses. He said crop reports were sent to Harriman and then to Illinois Central offices, via Union Pacific wires, as proof of direct reporting.
Chicago reports President J T Harahan confirms a statement that Vice President A Hackstaff already holds proxies for a majority of stock. He dodges figures on Harriman interests and says nothing on whether four retiring directors will be renominated. State's attorney Healey says no plan to investigate Mr Fish's actions after Hatayshan's charges.
Magnate B H Harriman was operated on yesterday for a lingering ailment from last winter. The procedure was described as minor compared with the one eight months ago, and he is not expected back at his office until next week.
A Mobile evening report says a government works ferry crossing on the Tombigbee near McGrews Shoals, Jackson, Alabama, capsized in a swift current. One white boy, Leptty Vermille, sixteen, and thirteen Black youths drowned as rescuers dragged for bodies amid swift undertow.
Special Prosecutor Burch outlines government case against U S Senator Wham E Borah for timber land frauds in Idaho. Alleged scheme involved dummy deeds to Barber Lumber, with connections to Gov. Steunenberg and a Florida or Idaho bank account allegedly used as agent. Deeds passed through Borah office. officials warned claims were fraudulent and should be dropped. Borah is said to have interfered with state land transfers tied to school land needs.
Reports from Tokyo note the formal announcement of the marriage between Zelle de Lussan, opera singer, and Angelo Fronani, son of Emmanuel Fronani. The ceremony is amid speculation about Secretary Taft's forthcoming visit and potential impact on U S Japan relations, with editors predicting a favorable outcome for ties.
Six surveyors and workers for the Alaska-Noms Railway were wounded near Keystone Canyon fifteen miles from Valdez while conducting a preliminary survey for a Nome railroad from Valdez to the summit. A Guggenheim party led by Harsey warned them to stop. when the surveyors advanced, gunfire began. Deputies are searching for those responsible.
A report from this city notes Emanuel Fronani to the vice consul of Portugal and Italo B. Froosat of Lyons, France discuss plans linking Angelo Fronant and a department store. The article mentions a principal inventor discovering a method to transmit electrical energy via wireless telegraphy, raising questions about family fortunes.
New York principal H H Boyer argues against corporal punishment in public schools, saying it invites prosecution and public scrutiny and fails to discipline properly. Other principals warn punishment shifts from home to school and could be harmful to students and teachers.
Chairman R. W. Manson of the Democratic State committees states that William Jennings Bryan will tour Wisconsin in November. He will speak at La Crosse and roughly ten other points including Bilwaukee and nearby areas, outlining his campaign platform and urging support for the slate.
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