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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

6

Hains to Testify as Trial Nears in Murder Case

Mrs Hains expected to testify in rebuttal as her husband and his brother face murder charges in the death of William E Annis. Defense disputes her hostility, plans to cross examine, while Mrs Hains seeks custody of children via habeas corpus. The case features insanity defenses, letters and a confession, with experts and officers preparing for trial.

Peter C. Hains William E. Annis Caliec Annis Hains Frank G. Wild Mr. Wild Goetz Patrick J. Hayes Anna Oble Captain Hains McIntyre McIntyre Esterday Iains T. Jenkins Hains Mr. McIntyre Army New York Ira G. Darrin Steuben County James W. Dayton Darrin Corning Andres Philippines Marie Salmande Mr. Shay Shay Baltimore West Indies

Restored Hope and Confidence by Grape Nuts Case

A New York woman details months of illness from peritonitis and digestive trouble, then credits Grape-Nuts and Postum for restored health. She reports better sleep, reduced food cravings, and renewed energy, noting she and her husband continue using the products. The letter ends with a standard Postum endorsement and invitation to read more letters that claim similar results.

N. Y Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Thaw Hearing Delayed In $3650 Alienist Suit

Fishkill Landing N Y Aug 24 Thaw case adjourned as counsel failed to arrive with no evidence taken in the alienist suit brought by Dr John P Wilson of Poughkeepsie against Harry K Thaw for 3650 services. Thaw visited with deputy sheriffs and enjoyed a walk. The hearing is rescheduled for Saturday at 10 o clock.

Fishkill Landing N. Y John P. Wilson Poughkeepsie Harry K. Thaw Thaw Charles Morschauser Poughkeepesie

Wrights Plans for Long Flight at Le Mans

Wilbur Wright, slightly feverish, canceled flights as wind blocked tests and field marks were set with posts one to five kilometres apart for a forthcoming official record attempt. The French Aero Club committee arrives tomorrow with Lazare Weiller, tied to Wrights patents sale talks and a $10,000 offer for a closed circuit flight of thirty one miles with two aboard, repeated within eight days.

le Mans Wilbur -Wright French Aero Club Lazare Weiller Wright Brothers Mr. Wright

Concessions to Macedonia Indicated by Young Turks

A Constantinople dispatch to The Times reports a Young Turk committee member says modest autonomy for Macedonia may be offered while denying privileges to other provinces. The plan favors compulsory education with local language choice, but Turkish as official language mandatory, and openness to talks with Macedonian committees.

London Constantinople the Times Young Turk Macedonia

English ranch owner found dead in California

Herbert Fryer, a reclusive English ranch owner with 5731 acres in Ventura, was found dead at his ranch house. He reportedly used a pistol and rifle to take his own life, leaving a will leaving all property to a niece and nephew in England.

Ventura Cal Herbert Fryer Fryer England

Menocal Nominated by Conservative National Convention

Helena August 24 The Conservative National Convention nominated General Mario Menocal for President and Rafael Montoro for Vice President by acclamation General Menocal heads the Veterans Association Seher Montero served on the advisory commission that drafted the new electoral law The convention adjourned to finalize campaign details

Helena Mario Menocal Rafael Montoro General Menocal Veterans’ Asseion Seher Montero

Move Against Honduras Joint Mexican U S Action Planned

Aug. 24 report from Mexico City says the gun boat Bravo, after leaving Vera Cruz under sealed orders, will go to a Honduran port to join the U S gunboat Marietta in a joint demonstration against Honduras. Washington reportedly plans action as Central American tensions rise.

Mexico City Bravo Vera Cruz Republic of Honduras United States Marietta Republic Mexico Washington

Castro Blocks Trade Impacts West Indies Travel

Port of Spain reports President Castro has ordered customs collectors in Venezuelan ports not to clear passengers to the West Indian Islands. The Venezuelan Consul was told to withhold passports from those seeking steamship passage to Venezuela, provoking anger and deepening misery in Gulf ports Ciudad Bolivar and nearby areas.

Port of Spain Castro West Indian Islands Venezuela Gulf Ciudad Bolivar

A Blockade the Best Course in Venezuelan Crisis

The Daily Telegraph correspondent in The Hague reports that war is unlikely. Venezuela lacks a capable navy, Monroe Doctrine blocks Dutch landing, and Venezuela’s army is too small to affect a blockade. A blockade would pressure Castro financially and could provoke internal dissension.

London Daily Telegraph Hague Venezuela Castro

No Conference On Morocco Proclaimed Sultan Named

Paris reports official calm over Moroccan change of rulers and cites the Algeciras framework as still applicable. Mulai Hafiz proclaimed sultan with pledges to protect Europeans. Tangier natives and Moors unite in quiet approval amid concern over disorder if opposed.

Paris Morocco Algeciras M. Regnault Mulai Hafiq Washington State Department Philip Tangier Mulai Hafiz Sultan Fez Mulai Hatg

Fire in Stamboul destroys thousands of homes

A major blaze in the Stamboul quarter of Constantinople yesterday afternoon burned until midnight, destroying more than two thousand buildings. Reports say several firemen and women and children were burned to death, leaving about seven thousand homeless.

Constantinople

Croker Made Honorary Burgess of Dublin

Richard Croker was named an honorary burgess in Dublin and received the freedom of the city from the Lord Mayor. Former Lord Mayor Joseph Nannetti praised him as a power in shaping America’s destinies and aiding Ireland, while Croker expressed hope to see Ireland free in his lifetime.

Dublin Richard Croker Joseph P. Nannetti Croker America

Bartletts in Dresden Auto Tragedy and Hostile Response

A Chicago man A C Bartlett with wife and daughter traveled from Carlsbad to Dresden when their auto struck and killed a boy in Schniedeberg. Villagers protested, officials found the chauffeur blameless, and Bartlett offered compensation to the boy’s family. Saxon authorities treated the Bartlett party with consideration.

Dresden A. C. Bartlett Chicago Carlsbad Schniedeberg Gaffney Bywater Bartlett Bartletts

Kaiser Wilhelm IIs Record Pace Across North Atlantic

Plymouth August 24 The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II has set a new record for the long voyage from Sandy Hook to Plymouth. The ship covered 3080 miles in 5 days 9 hours 55 minutes and averaged 23.71 knots. The best daily run was 556 miles, achieved two days in a row.

Plymouth Sandy Hook

Smallpox Outbreak Closes Christiania Schools

Christiania reports an outbreak of smallpox prompting the closure of all city schools as health authorities seek to contain the spread. Local officials urge residents to follow vaccination and sanitation guidance to prevent further cases.

Christiania

Flag defacement lawful and Navy ship movements noted

The War Department states no federal law prohibits using the flag for advertising labor groups while states may regulate improper uses. Military orders list officer transfers and leaves, plus ship movements: arrivals at San Francisco Provincetown Guantanamo and Sydney, plus outbound vessels from Mare Island Portsmouth and Guantanamo for various destinations.

Tribune Bureau Washington War Department United States Supreme Court

Roosevelt gelden trout may be stocked nationwide

President Roosevelt's influence leads the United States Fish Commission to propagate the Roosevelt gelden trout saimo Roosevelti Evermann. Once found only in Volcano Creek California this rare species will be hatched from eggs sent to Bozeman Montana and Leadville Colorado for distribution to many streams nationwide.

Washington United States Fish Commission Evermann Roosevelt Volcano Creek Mount Whitney California Bozeman Mont Leadville Col

Hapgood Resigns as Brain Broker Sails for Europe

Herbert J. Hapgood announces resignation from Hapgood's and sells all holdings, prompting talk of a full corporate reorganization. DD. A. Hills elected president, H. F. Rabbitt to remain Philadelphia office manager.

Herbert J. Hapgood Hapgood Europe DD. A. Hills Philadelphia Hapgood’s H. F. Rabbitt

Admiral Dewey Begins Cruise Up Atlantic Coast

The dispatch boat Dolphin left the Washington navy yard for a cruise to Portsmouth New Hampshire with Admiral Dewey aboard. From Portsmouth he will travel to Newport Rhode Island to attend a meeting of the general board of the navy, of which he is the head. He will be away from Washington about two weeks.

Washington Dolphin Washington Navy Yard Atlantic Portsmouth N. H Admiral Dewey Dewey Newport R. L General Board of the Navy

Arrival of the Cassandra Yachts at Bristol Harbor

The Cassandra, a 275 foot steam yacht built in Greenock for Roy A. Rainey of the New York Yacht Club, dropped anchor in Bristol Harbor after a delightful crossing from Greenock on August 15. Designer Albert S. Chesebrough joined Rainey and many friends aboard. Previously voyaged to the Baltic.

Bristol R. 1 Greenock Scotland Roy A. Rainey New York Yacht Club Bristol Harbor Baltic Atlantic

Trainmen Will Not Strike in Canada Pacific Men Vote

Winnipeg Aug 24 Canadian Pacific operating department workers held a general meeting at Fort William and voted by a large majority not to strike in sympathy with the mechanics.

Funeral of Miss Winifred Parsons in Paris

The body of Miss Winifred Parsons, found shot dead, will be buried beside her fiancé Emil Maas who died four months earlier of consumption. Funeral services are set for at the American Church, likely on August 27.

Paris Winifred Parsons Emil Maas

Tolles and County Firm Name New Executive Committee

N Tolles who served as treasurer of the company in 1 percent has been named with him to act on the executive committee.

IE. N. Tolles

Cadets Dismissed From West Point Over Hazing Case

Adjutant General Ainsworth notified West Point cadets William T. Russell Jr and Harry T. Weaver of dismissal from the Academy following orders from the President and Secretary of War. Six third class cadets were suspended until June 15 186, with return possible unless they resign. Cadet Rossell, an honor man, may seek Congressional permission to rejoin in a lower class.

Washington Ainsworth Army William T. Russell, Jr Harry T. Weaver Military Academy West Point Academy War Department Rossell Congress

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