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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1907
Page
12
The report states President Roosevelt will leave Washington tomorrow for a bear hunting vacation, staying away through October 1, then October 7 to 21. He will be absent from official duties for most of October while pursuing the hunt, with plans depending on game conditions and escort details.
The Maange Now Urienna Sept 7 describes a hunt scene with five camps on the Tensia River, fifteen miles from the river’s head, and a second camp fifteen miles from Holt Collar. Private guides and hunters, including Ajex Ren, Fast Carrell, and Kenn'lds, coordinate from Halt Collier area as woods teem with bears and dense brush.
The article reports on President Roosevelt's likely approach to curb railroad power through federal controls and court reform, aiming to restrain the industry from harming the nation. It notes speculation about a third term and mentions Harry Collins being named receiver of public moneys in Montana.
Senator Burkett arrived in the city with his family at their Dig Nineteenth Street Northwest home. He will remain several days to handle department matters and meet the President. He plans to return west for the Call campaign and expresses strong support for Judge Reese, the republican supreme court candidate. He recently visited the Pacific Coast where he notes strong sentiment for Japanese labor exclusion and high support for the administration.
The White House hosted Rt Rev Arthur Winnington-Ingram Lord Bishop of London and Silas McBee as guests in an informal season opening. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt presided at a state dinner in the dining room with notable attendees including Mrs Moonvelt Mrs Xvavy and others. The event featured summer decor and light conversation, ending earlier than late hours.
Judge Jamra Wickersham of the Third Judicial District in Alaska resigns amid long Senate controversy. Confirmation battles, prior recess appointments, and opposition by Senator Nelson shaped the push to retire, with the resignation effective upon a new appointment after the President’s return from the South.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor held a conference yesterday with representatives of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the International Stage Employes Union. All disputes over jurisdiction of workers operating electrical paraphernalia and related amusements were amicably settled. Gompers also met with railroad brotherhood representatives to discuss legislation to aid railroad employees.
Chinese Minister Wu Timg-fang likely to arrive by January 1 and attend the President's New Year reception. The Chinese Legation has advised confirming his appointment, may bring Mine Wu and a bright student who studied in America. Saratoga bids rejected by Navy for being below appraised value. new proposals requested.
President Roosevelt avoids direct statements on a third term, fueling speculation and aiding Secretary Taft. Montana Senator Dixon says Western sentiment remains pro-Roosevelt but may pivot to Cannon if Roosevelt withdraws. Senator Cullom reports Cannon’s potential nomination if Roosevelt stays out of the race.
Mrs Root, speaking in Little Rock, endorsed reestablishing the army canteen and urged Senator Henry Caulfield of Missouri to press the issue despite possible protests from constituents wives. Secretary of State moot and Mr Montana Jaanghtere traveled en route to Mexico. Roosevelt unlikely to seek renomination as Republican candidate. president not expected to be their nominee.
Caracas notes published from Willemstad report that Venezuela will not accept revision of arbitration awards for the Orinoco Steamship Company. Foreign office correspondence dated September TM states the government demands ratification of the awards and will not concede arbitration reopening.
A new weighing slot machine was installed at Aflecks Urog store in the Pennsylvania area. It promises to return your money if you guess your weight correctly. A large crowd gathered all day to see the novelty on display.
State Department inquiry shows the protest against Judge Wilfley of the American Circuit Court at Shanghai cited Pope and Catholic resistance in terms from a legal textbook. Investigation found no improper judgment behind the language, no attempt to bias or disbar Americans before his court.
New York September 7. In the United States suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey, Kellogg seeks to reveal books and records to prove the oil giant never legally dissolved its trust. Witness Charles White describes two safes and missing contents, while testimony shows high profits and low expenses in subsidiaries including Southern Pipeline Company of Pennsylvania with substantial transfers to J P Trainor. case adjourned to accommodate a McKinley monument observance.
New York reports Charles Parkhurst praising Roosevelt and criticizing Taft on tariff revision and succession. He argues Roosevelt’s policies appeal beyond Wall Street, supports independence moves, and urges a broader party platform to challenge the two major parties.
Bindlay arguments began before Judge Duncan in Common Pleas Court to quash service and strike portions of the May petition by George H Phelps against Standard Oil Company and seven subsidiaries. Phelps claims the oil firm acts to restrain trade and seeks receivership and winding up of related trusts and concerted entities under law.
The Hague plenary session adopts multiple proposals on regulating merchantmen and wartime maritime conduct. Votes show mixed adherence. private property inviolability at sea narrowly fails. Fire damages Mrs GrAnt’s home on Eleventh Street. no injuries, loss under five dollars.
Special to The Washington Post reports that after adjournment of a Negro Republican congress, a mass meeting was held led by C G Williams of Missouri. A resolution urged Senator Foraker for the presidency and urged Black voters to influence education policy. Speakers praised Senator Foraker and noted ties to the Browerville shooting investigation.
Rumors of a planned revolt among Black residents near Plateau, Alabama, prompted a militia company to be sent from Mobile after reports of secret meetings and threats to avenge a death. No credible evidence of an uprising emerged as soldiers arrived and investigated.
Rear Admiral Ava Walker of the United States Naval Observatory enlists police help to recover a handsome watch stolen from the observatory recently. The incident prompted parallel inquiries and efforts to locate the missing item.
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