28 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1907
Page
1
A large Japanese reception awaits Secretary Taft in Tokyo as committees meet at the port to arrange four days of ceremonies including a luncheon with the Emperor. The journey through the Far East begins amid formalities as officials and visiting dignitaries gather for the opening events.
Fragmentary text reports repairs delaying departure after Christmas. Mentions a fleet, a barangay, and multiple scattered phrases about boats, work, and disruption. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
A probate notice from Hamilton College area recalls the late Ferran Root veteran actor. The obituary notes brotherly affection and asks God’s blessing for the bereaved, listing local inns and routes in the surrounding towns as part of the public notice.
Report from Pittsburgh dated September 2 notes John D Rockefeller promised financial help for Harry K Thaw's defense in the Stanford White murder case if the Thaws need aid. The offer was relayed through Roger O Vara, a Thaw detective, and follows Mrs. Willam Thaw’s recent need to mortgage their Pittsburgh home. The Thaws have not yet indicated whether aid will be required.
A San Francisco grand jury charged Pacific Mail, Southern Pacific, and related firms with interstate commerce violations over malting shipments from Kobe to the United States. Indictments total 124 counts, potential fines up to 2.48 million, alleging underbidding rates and misrepresentation in freight charges. Special Agent Duncan of the Interstate Commerce Commission led the probe with witnesses from George Willy & Le Taylor Cooper Co and Smith Baker Co in Yokohama.
Archbold disclaims responsibility for anonymous statements attributed to Standard Oil. In a widespread advertisement signed by John D Archbold the company states no official speaks for it unless signed by him or other company officers. The move, announced after a directors meeting, aims to quell public confusion about the interviews.
A garbled item reports on a public letter addressed to the President being returned unopened at the White House. It mentions Charien 0 Dyer of Claverdale and a Free Love and Free Tabor editor, with crude political and personal remarks amid unrelated ads for Persian carpets and a rail sale.
Charles W Fairbanks faced a bitter defeat for a Methodist Church delegates seat amid a heated temperance clash. Distressed by the dinner serving intoxicants at President Roosevelt Memorial Day events, Fairbanks’ withdrawal followed successive ballot losses as temperance laymen questioned his candidacy.
Bruna Hasse, a New York grocer at 482 Pearl Street, killed himself after a quarrel with his wife and amid fear of a world ending prophecy. He had run the store for years, his wife spoke little English, and their disputes were frequent. A newspaper article predicting the end of the world is noted as one factor.
The mysterious disappearance of Abraham Gil of Brooklyn, missing for a year, was explained tonight as dispatches from Sandusky, Mont, suggestive of foul play. He was a Polytechnic graduate tied to exclusive clubs and reportedly burned in a cave he owned in Montana. It remains unclear if he was burned alive or cremated after murder.
The White House court hosted a playful tennis contest between President Roosevelt and Rt Rev Frederick William Ingram Bishop of London, assisted by Assistant Attorney General Alford Conley and Secretary Garfield. The score remained undisclosed as spectators noted Roosevelt’s vigorous effort, a lighthearted chase for victory, and a friendly postmatch mood with plans for more games before the bishop’s departure.
Four children playing with matches ignited a hay shed at the Trafford farm four miles from New Haven. Charles and Ethel Ellison and Leonard Surgeant perished when the roof collapsed as Mrs Marshall Zillion and another adult tried to rescue them. Fire destroyed the shed and all four were killed. Authorities reported the mishap occurred on June 21 as efforts to rescue were underway.
Newport News Sept 21 Judge Blackstone nodded off on the bench during the Pavintne murder trial delaying proceedings. Defense and sheriff conferred to adjourn until tomorrow and jurors reacted with unease, while prosecutors pressed for continuity as defense seeks further witnesses.
Frederick Goebel posing as a Hungarian baron eloped with Marion Dougherty aged seventeen, daughter of Dr Webster Dougherty, and married in London. The pair were pursued to Vienna where police revealed Goebel’s bogus nobility and that he had been a waiter. Marion returned to Philadelphia with her parents after disillusionment.
A disrupted report outlines Admiral Goodrich and Paymaster Cowie pushing for support of the army salary increase. Capt Hagood and officials deny a broader lobbying effort while confirming the bill’s conference outcome and presidential backing.
At the Atlantic City American Bankers Association meeting the pledge to obey law was stressed as railroads and banks confront criticism of rotten practices. Ingalls of the Merchants National Bank warned against attacks on corporate interests and urged adherence to the Sherman Antitrust Law while predicting economic recovery and stronger business, noting railroads and industries show earnings and employment improving nationally.
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