A Lawyers First Lost Case in a Shocking Courtroom Tale
Myron Woodworth, a famed attorney known for relentless defense, faced a fall during the Yardley will dispute. The pivotal witness, Margaret Hunt, a nurse and defendant’s daughter, stunned the court with her testimony yet Woodworth jealously pursued a line that could break her credibility. He halted cross examination to protect her, the verdict toppled, and Woodworth later lost the case but won the heart he anticipated losing, marrying Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Woodworth
Wari
Yardley
Hunt
Jutta Scot
Margaret Hunt
Woodworth
Witnens
Julie Beott
Ingrin
Tean
Woodsworth
Evelyn D. Wipworth
Teheran De Hillier Arrival Sparks Washington Cable Significance
Washington Aug 15 The arrival of Veederic Ogden De Hillier the American secretary of legation in Persia is reported in a cable to the state department. The message confirms telegraphic links between Teheran and Washington and shows American diplomats in perilous posts were alive during the Pekin siege, prompting urgent joint action and a rapid expeditionary force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teheran
de Hillier
State Department
Veederic Ogden de Hillier
Mersia
de Miller
District of Columbia
Empire
Persia
Win F. Dety
Tabris
Prosert Sagen
Lab
de Billier
Weehington
Conger
Legation
von Ketteler
Wekit
Pekin
Whco
Waling
Kay
Root
Witich
Germany
Stepa
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Maly
France
Tery
Hibbetorians
Forest Service uses information bureau despite critics
Washington reports that the forest service continues daily bulletins, defended by Attorney General Bona Parte’s opinion as legitimate. Critics charge a press agency aiding public relations, while lawmakers once sought to cut funding. The piece also notes White House officials fearing the president’s strenuous pace and cabinet health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ang
House
Senate
Forester Pinchot
Citirs
Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot
Bonaparte
Nowe Bureau
Bureau of Information
Congress
Gorss
White House
Tennis Cabinnt
Lawrence
Murety
Te Eabiart
Civil Service
Gundral
New Mexico
Thiberet Losin
Suvenmba
Secretary Wright Supports Governor Genwal Smith Plan
Secretary of War Wright will uphold Governor Genwal Smith of the Philippine islands in Washington as of August 1. The statement confirms continued federal support for local governance during the transition to improved administration in the islands.
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Wright
Smith
Washington
Gen- Wal Smith
Philippine Islands
Washington moves to remove Alemany ends Progressive party
The article recounts Secretary Smith's dismissal of Alemany as Barges head, terminating the Philippine policy faction of the Progressive party. It notes Smith’s remark that he would resign rather than follow guidance contrary to officials, signaling a power shift as the party loses influence. It includes Bishop Brent’s rejection of a Washington bishopric and a Manila newspaper publication explaining the rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alemany
Philippines
Banith
Ainith
Tle
Lo Pk
Washington
Papa Smith
Galluoter
Customs McGoy
United States
Apleen Palin
Charles HL. Hrent
Itois
Orient
Not a Cent for Vermont and Other States Funds
The forest service will distribute receipts from national forest reserves to states within borders. Allocations listed include Alaska 2,04.78 Arizona 204, Arkansas 8319.08 California 82487.78 Colorado 5007. Idaho 800784 Kansas 1.4 Montana 97507 Nebraska 23,4077 Nevada 4,57 New Mexico 24, W412 Oklahoma 448 Oregon 2,532 South Dakota 8450 Utah 82161.02 Washington 18082.79 Wyoming 4444023
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Washington
Serview
Witeve
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Cat Toruia
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
L.A
Monetana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Okahome
Oregon
Poem Famed Soldier Poet Starts New Career
Washington reports a former army poet, once jailed for sharp verse, now begins a new chapter as he earns a living by rhyming. He recently arrived from the Philippines where he earned the title The Soldier Port for composing verses about war and duty.
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Washington
Pevliags
Philippines
Suse
Spring
Marine Corpa
Hinterf
Gabbe News American
Medicinal Virtues of American Forest Plants
A garbled excerpt praises native plants for medical cures. It cites physicians and teachers endorsing American flora as valuable medicinal agents. Mentions Dr. Pierce and Archrian remedies, contrasting with European or traditional approaches and noting dramatic but unverified cures.
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Eeven
Laier
Plores
Pierce
Enormous Alaskan Coal Fields Found
Alaska coal prospects reported by US Geological Survey show vast undrilled areas with potential hundreds of millions to tens of billions of tons. Alfred Hecks, Alaska geologist, cites Cape Hinchorne field as a western edge of large uncharted deposits potentially doubling known resources.
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Washington
Ang
Wo-Maska
Statin Geological Survey
Hella
Peninenia
Alaska
Alfred H. Heooks
Eltet Geologiet
Alwaken Division
Geological Survey
Cape Hivhurne
Wabel
West Virgina
Salid Wal
Great Cole Brothers Circus Coming to Montpelier on Monday
The Great Cole Brothers announce a Montpelier show Monday August 1 featuring no fixed headliner. Every act is a feature in this variation with cream of circus talent sourced from American performers rather than European acts, highlighting strong performances and national stars.
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Imbadih
Cole Brothers
Montpelier
Cole Broters
Oren
Carte Blanche
Cole
Cule Brothers
Amerins
Poem Artist Price Is Cited For War Stage Pieces
The tale notes Price wrote poems for Decoration Day and Fourth of July celebrations. It recounts his departure from the Philippines leaving lines of tribute and critique. His parting couplets contrast the burdens of labor with the theme of returning to a distant home.
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Price
Philippines
Slugger Pauls
Taft Cabinet Picks Spark Buckeye Doping Rumor
Washington August 15 rumors claim Taft will appoint Ohio figures to key posts. Theodore J. Burton would be Secretary of State, Myron Herrick Secretary of the Treasury, Charles P Taft Secretary of War, Wade Ellis Attorney General, Arthur J Voxryn Postmaster General, Walter Brown Secretary of the Navy, James Garfield Secretary of the Interior, Walter Guilbert Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Williams Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
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Washington
Buckeye
Judge Tafts
Theodore J. Burton
Calo
Treasury
Myron Herrick
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Wade Ellis
Otto
Arthur J. Vox Ryn
Navy
Walter Brown
Interior
James X.garfield
Agriculture
Walter Guilbert
O Hilo
Commerce and Labor
Henry Williama
Onio
Out of Reckoning
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Gotham and Bridgett in a tense exchange about a policeman on the beat. Bridgett resists a claim of inevitability, while a figure named Yourkers Statreman appears in the scarce readable text.
New torpedo gun may change naval war
Horton Aug 1 A government backed test in Boston harbor introduces Commander Cleland Davie’s 80 pound torpedo gun. The weapon allegedly penetrates a warship while detonating inside, using a dual tube design and 40 pounds of high explosive to target magazines or engines.
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Davis
Woman killed when car struck by switching engine
In New London on August 15 Olivia Wetmore of Hackensack was killed when her car was struck by a switching engine on the New Haven road. She was the widow of a millionaire manufacturer.
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New London
Gain
Olivia Wetmore
Hackensack
Swits
New Haven Road
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Agent Claims Benefits
An item cites a historic patent medicine, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, with assertions of benefits to infants and mothers. The fragmented and distorted OCR text references a US product linked to maternal care and infant consolation, typical of 19th century medical advertisements.
Why They Apprended Poem Tales of Lamartine in 1848
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Lamartine’s 1848 glory period and a courtly exchange with a magazine editor over debts and a gift of poetry. Local atmosphere hints at political figures and theater crowds, ending with a note about an advertisement on a different page.
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Gunlot
Sort
Magazine Review on Mood and Health Across Regions
An unclear editorial discusses happiness and health, suggesting people along north south and east west routes show varying mood. It claims observing natural signs like flowers and directional hints can reveal depressive states and low spirits, noting morning mood trends among women.
Mildew Removal Instructions From Harpor's Basar
A damaged recipe fragment describes mildew removal by mixing ellorite with water in two quarts, heating, skimming, then rinsing and repeating. It warns to avoid removing the decomposed material and to wash the article thoroughly until the mildew disappears.
Very Carelets and servants discuss pudding and faith in old talk
A fragmented travel magazine style snippet depicts Very Carelets and companions debating pudding making and divine judgment in broad dialect. The scene shifts to winter tales and Southern life with Aunt Digs and Aunt Lira questioning the existence of God, ending with playful, folkloric banter about belief.
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Martha
Marthe
Opening of the Fair With Glove Theme Display
A quirky fair opening announces a glove themed display led by Poll Mal Garrette. The public event features a large gilt model of a gloved hand with flowers and a banner proclaiming Over Over Over. The glove remains up until the fair ends, with children urged to enjoy the attraction.
Postmaster General Discusses Two Cent Letter Rate to Great Britain
The Postmaster General Meyer said the proposed two cent rate to Britain would greatly boost postal business. He noted mail bags would fill quickly once the rate takes effect. The Philadelphia Bulletin recalls a prior mismanagement tale from Nolachucky with a past postmaster keeping dusty letters and delaying mail, drawing inspector scrutiny.
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Meyer
Great
Nola
Philadelphia
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Medicinne
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