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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
32
Reported uprising rumors claim a group of Americans in New York planned a revolt to overthrow a provisional government. Names of alleged leaders and organizers appear in circulating chatter. Investigators are assessing possible ties to discontent and foreign influence.
The readable portion mentions a declaration that the treatment has no fatal importance to conspirators and includes a brief reference to flooring rated very good, 92.06 per 108 ft, with Frank Libbey & Co and Gth and NY listed as PERK.
The War Department sought details on reported uprisings in Cuba as Gov Megoon pledged full awareness of insurgent movements and daily confidential briefings. Dispatches indicate calm overall with some unrest in Pinar del Rio while measures to quell any threat proceed under Barry’s command.
A general strike in Havana halts most rail traffic as trains run with only engineers aboard. Employers of United Railroads and Havana Central Railroad declared the strike today, fearing a complete tie up of rails across the island.
Capt Charles DeF Chandler and Pilot J McCoy rode a 1 arm balloon from the gas works at Twelfth and M Street SE for about fifteen miles southeastward before weather and cloud conditions forced a return. Aeronaut Lea Stevens, in town for twenty days, supervised instruction on airship manufacture.
Beatrice Penton, a sixteen year old from New Rochelle, was identified as the girl found this morning near Eatons Neck after a gale overturned a small boat named Microbe. Her father, Thomas Penton, mourned as investigators seek the missing youth associated with the boat voyage.
A report from Germany dated Sept 28 notes Ferdinand Zeppeli n today leading experimental balloon flights with Hof Hergenetl and other aeronauts. The article discusses the challenges of anchorage and overland transport for the 466 foot airship. An expert rates Zeppelins as valuable to aerial navigation, while noting growth in related knowledge at Chesapeake Heack today.
The Pennsylvania Railroad faces direct competition from the New York Central with a proposed 90 mile line from Atendia Pa to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie near Sutterville Pa. The route would shorten travel to New York by about 70 miles and connect Beech Creek and Heech Creek extensions via Vanderbilts interests and Western Pennsylvania offers. Engineer F Long of the Central says completion could occur in about eighteen months after ground is broken.
A party of thirty Brazilian merchants visiting the East to study American business methods planned to meet former President Cleveland, seeking to present him with a box of cigars promised twenty four years ago. Senor Lemo recalled meeting Cleveland when governor of New York and praised him as the greatest of Americana.
Providence notes the will of Col William Goddard placing wealth to his daughter Mrs C Oliver Seclin of New York and her line. The estate totals from 10 million to 30.4 million with the current share valued around 10 million. The baby Wilton Godard Iselin will receive 1 million on birth and grows to become a major heir alongside Teelin millions from his grandfather Alfred Teelin the New York banker who died recently leaving a large fortune.
Goold confessed to a judge that he and his wife Vinlet murdered Emma Levin the Swedish woman. The body was found dismembered with the baggage on their arrival at Marguerite front Mont. He said the crime was planned to rob her of money and jewels after she screamed. Goold is a brother of Sir Joren Stephen Gold of South Australia who works as a railroad laborer.
Washington Post report details the Chicago Shriners plan a vast initiation for 1100 candidates at Medinah Temple. Highlights include 390 pounds of sulfur burned, a 3 mile parade, camel processions, elephant acts, and a grand spectacle drawing delegates from across the country.
Mexico City on Sept 2 reports the special presidential train for Secretary Root and party leaving for the frontier. Maj Porfirio Diaz and other staff accompanied by MoDiez and Col Cuellar to attend Root during the trip. train will proceed to the border and on to Kan Antonio Tox. Root to be granted diplomatic membership in the Mexican Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation.
Cornell freshmen outnumbered sophomores in a chaotic clash that left a dozen injured. The fight culminated on a stone bridge over Cascadilla Creek where several sophomores were driven toward the brink before grabbing bushes to save themselves. Names include Charles Baker of Galway, Walter Kohn, F Tyson, and A Rely among the injured.
The Washington Post reports President Roosevelt will play the Bishop of London in Washington on Saturday. The bishop is described as an excellent player with net skills, advising Roosevelt to beware of his strong backcourt and court placement. The writer predicts Roosevelt may be defeated by the bishop.
A catastrophic flood along the Guadalmedina in Andalusia swamped Malaga and surrounding towns. About 30 people drowned including Malaga’s mayor, with 100+ others lost in the valley areas as the river surged to three miles wide. Cattle carcasses threaten epidemic spread. relief requests issued.
In Allendale New Jersey on September 2 the American Bankers Association currency commission report was adopted at its convention here. The plan proposes credit currency notes backed by bank assets and government bonds, with a tax structure and reserve provisions. Critics warn of overextension and propose alternative safeguards.
Henry M Flagler III, vice president of Standard Oil Company, is seriously ill at Mount Washington Hospital. Doctors say his condition is grave and unresponsive to hopeful signs. The illness is attributed to complications from a grip attack endured in St Augustine, Florida, last April.
Lillian Russell states she needs money and will sell most of her belongings from her Pitty seventh street house to finance a three year touring period. She denies losing a fortune on races and says she will travel, possibly to Europe, while her daughter Dorothy recovers in Cincinnati.
A controversial plan in Indiana aims to honor Vice President Fairbanks by electing him as a quadrennial conference delegate in Baltimore. Delegates are to be chosen amid rival campaigns as some contenders push a church backed anti wine resolution, though the effort appears stalled.
New York dispatch reports Lieutenant Charles Finch of Company G Twelfth Infantry is $1,009 short in accounts. Fort Jay on Governors Island announced the officer reported absent without leave after an investigation into Finch regiment. Circular letter prepared to address the shortage and its implications.
New York dispatch reports Rear Admiral Goodrich authorized a private circular urging Navy officers to lobby Senators and Representatives for favorable action on the army and navy pay bill. Paymaster Cowie of Annapolis sought lists of officers opposing the measure and warned against public or direct lobbying while stressing secrecy and caution.
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