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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
19
Amid a heated debate in the New York political scene, leaders clash over pledges to resist national convention influence. Senator Ward and other figures are cited as seeking support while party lines tighten and procedural steps draw scrutiny at a key Republican committee meeting.
GEORGE I Hughes of New York and other prominent New York officials arrived in Gettysburg Pa for ceremonies at the Culps Hill monument in honor of General Greene and the New York regiments that fought on July 2. The crowds recall the battle and its leaders as Gen Frederik Li Grant’s forces are noted in the unfolding tribute.
President signals no effort to block New York delegation if Hughes seeks it as 1920 Republican nominating process unfolds. Ward Brooker and others indicate Hughes not yet an avowed candidate, awaiting six months of developments before declaring support amid Connecticut and New York maneuvering. Taft movement in Connecticut gains attention as party harmony factors in.
New York reports the Lusitania may lower Cunard Line’s record for the eastbound Atlantic crossing. The ship was sighted near Browhead at 1 20 am with about 70 miles to Queenstown, expected at Daunts Rock three hours later. If current speed holds, the New York to Queenstown time could be about 5 days 4 hours 39 minutes.
George Le Hvlus died last night at Lake Muhegan Westchester County of meningitis after a summer illness. He was appointed state architect by Gov. Etnonevelt and was born in Philadelphia in May. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania before graduating from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served as architect under various administrations and was 74 at death.
In Statesboro Georgia Cone Hagan a farmer near the city and eight of his children were seized by a tainted ice cream poisoning episode. A doctor reported several unconscious victims with symptoms of ptomaine poisoning and warned that all may die.
A garbled OCR list names many individuals such as Miller Sr and Ridgeley as well as Honey Hake and Ada M among others. The text appears to be a damaged legal or notices page with multiple personal names paired with ages or descriptors, but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations. The fragmentary data resemble a record of people connected to a public notice or license event, yet the essential details are unreadable.
Names and ages appear with addresses and partial details for a health office record. The readable items include Alexander Van Goudse 390 Bintba and several individuals with ages ranging from under one year to 78, plus scattered streets and notes.
Ack Hale testified in his murder trial at Huntsville for Lillie Davis’s death in Rast Hill Cemetery Bristol last March. He denied the charges, said Davis begged him to stay, claimed he did not shoot her, and alleged witnesses contradicted by his defense.
Nicholas Martin, agent of White Star Ling, said Miss P K Haxkert, mother Henry W Barne, was not the only person seriously injured in yesterday's telescope wreck at the Breval tunnel near Mantes. Miss Haskell suffered shock and was aboard the Adriatic on a stretcher receiving care from the ship's surgeon. her exact injuries were undetermined as the steamer sailed.
Special to The Warblanton Post reports a dramatic chase after a pair robbed Francis G. Landon’s Brantaburg estate near Poughkeepsie. Detective Furlong and aides pursued a fleeing German suspect, who fought and was knocked unconscious. accomplice escaped, name Bernard Schrones.
Marcus J Jacobs, manager of the Columbia Theater in Newark, was struck and killed by a fast car on Broad Street. The vehicle fled the scene and did not stop. The pursuing report named Benjamin Morrin as the likely owner, a noted manufacturer.
Mrs. Martha Zittel files for divorce from Carl Zittel in New York Supreme Court. She seeks $60,000 for alienation of affections, accusing him of rapid fondness for actress Miss Tanguay, with clipped reports and hotel sighting at Brighton Beach on August 2. The couple wed July 6, 1898, in Buffalo.
Stuyvesant Fisk sharply rebutted President Harriman's letter to Illinois Central stockholders. He argued directors including Hartman and Peabody borrowed large sums secured by collateral, noting no losses and full entries. He stated Harriman was the heaviest borrower, with loans dating to earlier years and tied to surplus funds. Reports of Illinois Central crop data were sent to Harriman, implying direct reporting to Union Pacific offices, to support the claim of favorable access to information.
Chicago report says President Harahan confirms proxies surpassing a majority for Illinois General Railroad stock. He declines to reveal figures on Harriman interests or whether four retiring directors will be renominated. State's attorney Healey says no intent to investigate Mr. Fish's actions after Harahan's statements.
Magnate B. H. Harriman underwent a surgical operation yesterday for a lingering trouble from last winter. The procedure is described as trifling compared with his eight months ago operation, and he is not expected to return to his office until next week.
A Mobile Alabama ferryboat crossing the Tombigbee River near McGrew Shoals capsized late today. A white boy, Lepty Vermille aged sixteen, and thirteen Black passengers drowned. Rescue efforts were hampered by the swift undertow as bodies were recovered and others dragged from the river.
Federal prosecutors outlined the Borah timber land fraud case, linking Idaho Senator Borah to dummy deeds and stolen lands. They cited John Kincaid and William Steunenberg, alleging initial funding and a frame of deeds recorded at Borah’s office, with Barber Lumber and timber interests central to the scheme.
A formal newspaper notice announces the marriage of Zelle de Lussan, opera singer, to Angelo Fronani, son of Emmanuel Fronani, in Tokyo. Reports say Secretary Taft’s forthcoming visit to Japan may boost US-Japan relations. editors voice optimism Taft could become U.S. president.
In Keystone Canyon fifteen miles from Valdez Alaska on Sept six forces of Guggenheim Railroad Cowper Hiver and Northwestern wounded six surveyors and workers for the Alaska Noms Railway. The party was surveying from Valdez toward the summit when a Guggenheim group led by Harsey ordered them to stop and opened fire after a warning. Deputies are searching for the culprits.
A local newspaper note reports Emanuel Fronani informing the vice consul of Portugal in this city about wireless energy transmission. The brief item mentions Italo B. Froosat of Lyons and refers to Angelo Fronant as a department store buyer. The article hints at a master inventor revealing a method for transmitting electrical energy via telegraphy.
New York principals oppose corporal punishment arguing it undermines authority and discipline may be unjust. H. H. Boyer of Wart Seventy-seventh Street School leads the critique, while Miss Rina Carle and Frederick A. Berghane defend home influence and restraint, urging kindness over brutality.
Le Crome Wisconsin Sept chairman R W Manson of Wausau announces that W J Bryan will tour Wisconsin in November. Bryan will speak at La Crosse and several towns, outlining his platform for the satpais message to local Democrats.
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