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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
41
The article reports on a heated fight within the state Republican arena over endorsements and the risk to national convention pledges. It notes leading figures and factions, including Senator Magis and Governor Page, with claims of strategy shifts, letters, and intra party tensions.
Geo i Hughes of New York and other New York officials arrived in Gettysburg Pa to attend monuments services commemorating Gen George Greene and the 2nd New York Regiment’s role in the July 2 battle. The visit includes remarks by Maj Gen Frederik L Grant and recollections of the Civil War era.
The President favors Taft for the Republican nomination but will not block New York or Hughes from seeking their own paths. A New York meet with Ward and Brooker clarified that Hughes remains an undecided candidate, to be weighed over the next six to eight months amid party harmony concerns. Information from Connecticut confirms Taft movement gains in that state.
New York reports the Lusitania may top Cunard’s eastward record with a New York to Queenstown voyage in about five days four hours. The liner passed Browhead at 1 20 am and should reach Daunts Rock within three hours, averaging over 12 knots. Ottawa monitors potential 24 to 25 knot Canada England service if the ship meets expectations.
George Le Heins, a former State Architect appointed by Gov. Al Smith, died last night near Lake Mohigan in Westchester County of meningitis at age 74. Born in Philadelphia, he studied at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology before serving as state architect.
Statesboro Ga September 24 Cone Hagan a farmer near here and eight children are unconscious after drinking a tainted mixture made with condensed vimuth. A physician reports several may die. Hagan, a widower, is among the victims.
A highly damaged OCR sample shows a jumble of names and relationships including Miller, Ridgeley, Rugenea, Honey Hake, McGhigan, Harber, Goodacre, and several others. The text references marriages, kinships, and enumerated ages, but most details are garbled, leaving only fragmented personal names and approximate pairings without clear events or dates. No coherent story or complete notices can be reconstructed beyond noting a collection of names and possible unions.
A health office record lists numerous names and ages with scattered addresses and vague notes. The legible items include Mae Megan and Charles Randall with ages ranging from single digits to mid seventies, plus several others such as Stacie, Ada Simes, and William Claybourne among likely patients or residents. The document fragment lacks clear dates, destinations, or coherent medical details.
Ack Hale testifies in his own defense for the murder of Lillie Davis in Bristol. He denies the charge, claims she begged him to stay, and says he fired after she threatened self harm. His witnesses are impeached and cross examination shakes his account as the trial nears closing.
Nicholas Martin of White Star Ling says Miss P. K. Haxkert, stepmother of Henry W. Barne, was among the few seriously hurt in the Breval tunnel rear-coach telescoping incident yesterday. Miss Haskell, aboard the Adriatic on a stretcher, suffered shock and was under a ship surgeon’s care. her injuries were not yet determined aboard the steamer.
Special to The Warblanton Post, Poughkeepsie, describes a chase after a burglary at Francis G. Landon's Brantaburg estate near Hyde Park. Detective Furlong and aides pursued two men. one was knocked unconscious and the other fled, later identified as German national Bernard Schrones. The accomplice was captured after a desperate struggle.
Marcus J Jacobs manager of the Columbia Theater was fatally struck by a car on Broad street. The car fled the scene at high speed, and the vehicle’s plate reportedly matched a number issued to Benjamin Morrin, a prominent manufacturer who lives in Europe.
Mrs Martha Zittel files for divorce from Carl Zittel and seeks 60000 dollars for alienation of affections. She alleges rapid affection growth after meeting actress Miss Tanguay, with clippings showing flirtations and alleged public incidents. The suit cites Brighton Beach hotel meeting, dates around August, and the couple's July 1898 marriage in Buffalo.
New York dispatch details Stuyvesant Fish defending past loan practices at Illinois Central. He asserts directors including Harriman and Peabody borrowed with full knowledge and collateralized security. He accuses others of large, unsecured sums and notes loans to Harriman were the heaviest. Reports show crop data sent to Harriman then forwarded to Illinois Central, implying reporting to Union Pacific wires.
Chicago reports President J T Harahan of the Illinois General Railroad confirmed proxies exceeding a majority held by Harahan and Vice President Hackstaff. He refused to reveal figures about Harriman interests. State's attorney Healey said he has no plan to investigate Mr Fish's actions following the board's loan authority claims.
Magnate B. H. Harriman was operated on yesterday for a lingering trouble from last winter. The procedure is described as minor compared with the one eight months ago, and he is not expected to return to his office until next week.
A ferryboat crossing the Tombigbee River at McGrews Shoals near Jackson, Alabama, capsized in a treacherous current. One white youth, Lepty Vermille, sixteen, and thirteen Black passengers drowned. several bodies were recovered as authorities dragged the river for others, with a large rescue operation underway.
United States Senator Wham E Borah faces timber land fraud charges as Special Prosecutor Burch outlines a scheme involving dummy deeds in Idaho. The government ties deeds to Barber Lumber and claims Borah intervened on at least four fraudulent claims while acting as an attorney for the group.
Tokyo dispatch reports Zelle de Lussan, famed opera singer, married Angelo Fronani, son of Emmanuel Fronani. The ceremony, held as Secretary Taft visits Japan, is described as a love match by the bride and groom’s London-based parents. Japanese papers anticipate improved US relations and a Taft presidency.
Six surveyors and workmen for the Alaska-Nom railway were wounded 15 miles from Valdez in Keystone Canyon while a preliminary survey for the Nome railroad progressed. A Guggenheim unit led by Harsey halted the party with threats to shoot if they advanced. Deputies search for those responsible.
A local paper announces that Emanuel Fronani has informed the vice consul of Portugal about wireless power transmission. Italo Froosat, from Lyons France, notes Angelo Fronant’s family and a department store as context. The article cites a major inventor's method to send electrical energy long distances by wireless telegraphy.
New York principals including H H Boyer and Miss Riiina A Carte oppose corporal punishment in public schools arguing it invites injustice and brutality while promoting home discipline as a better method. They warn it would endanger teachers and fail to restore order.
Chairman R. W. Manson of the Democratic State committees says William Jennings Bryan will tour Wisconsin in November. He will speak at La Crosse and ten other points including Bilwaukee? and discuss his plans for the campaign.
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