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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1908

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3

False, Osborne denies trip and letter to justice of the peace

The letter to Justice Boyd is alleged to hide Osborne identity and affect Maloney and Osbourne marriage annulment. OsborneTestifies that the statements in the letter are false and says he never knew of it. He claims the letter was written by another to deceive and maintain innocence.

Justice of the Peace Maloney New York Boyd Mamaroneck Helen Mooney Herbert Osborne Moss Maloneys Ostorne Mss Welopéy Treedon Samuel Clarkson Europe Crue Miss Maloney de Lette Osborne Broad Street Helen Mason Inttsburg Walon Ins

Obituary Notices From Early 1900s City Pages

A fragmented OCR obituary listing names ages and addresses for residents, including widows and sons, with multiple spellings and garbled lines. The text references dates in April 1905, street addresses, and familial relations such as spouses and parents, but many entries are incomprehensible.

Baron Goes to Poorhouse in Omaha Admission

Bar on Loui de Ginsberg claiming kin to European nobles was sent to a county hospital charity ward in Omaha. He alleges a $3000 Boer War loss and had prior disturbances in Kansas City and Webster Davis case. Police discharged him after promising not to repeat actions. He previously resided in Kansas City and New York before the Boer War.

Omaha Nebr Baron’ Loui de Ginsberg Bont de Castellane Prince Helle de Sagan Baron de Ginsberg Kansas City Henry Louis de Ginsberg Webster Davis Davis de Ginsberg New York

McKee divorce case heard in Paris as wife defends honor

Mrs Mekhee formerly Mrs Hugh Tevis pursues divorce from A Flart McKee in Paris hearings. Witnesses recount alleged indignities and a scandal claim raised by McKee, with Barbeux defending Miss Lawlor’s character and accusing McKee of public shaming. Barbeux says Americans lack restraint in attacking adversaries’ character.

Paris Mckee Mekhee Hugh Tevis Flart Mckee Mattre Martie Barboux Marquis Guglielmi Miss Lawlor McKees

Licensed to Marry in a Patchwork List of Names

A fragmented 1920s style marriage notice lists numerous couples with varied ages and locations such as Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia New York City and West Virginia. The garbled text shows names including James Hanna Grace Cees Schroeder Lillian Berman Bertha Sullivan Ruth Outwater and others paired with partners and ages. It reads like a society blurb or bridegroom registry clipped from a local newspaper.

James J Hanna Grace Cees Manchester Rey H Schroeder Idge Fentress France Lillian Berman Garon Willis Harlan Mary A Simpson George M Cummings Fletcher H Tones Bertha E Sullivan Rey Theron Outwater Willem Moss Ruth E Claygo Rehmend Rey J B Mclaughlin Joeph Falmer Crystal Mul Tila Mourne Richmond Rey Zhur & Armstrong New York City Ani Mabel S Rinker Martinsburg Stealey ‘Ohn Taemas Mary M McJohnson Dennis John Chapmin Beatrice Howell

Health Office Record Notices and Ages

Health office record dated at 12 p m April 7 lists individuals with ages and locations including James Mikeown 28 Nellie A Joyce 74 at OCmergency Hospital, Mary 8, Tambert D Steiner 66 at Washington Barracks, Mimael B Buckle 6, Susan G Monleth 60 at 238 24 st ne. Names and ages appear alongside street addresses and institutions.

Jeams Mikeown Nellie A Joyce Ocmergen Hosptal Sisec Mary Consshi Tambert Steiner Washington Barracks Mimael Buckle Susan G Monleth

Sagan’s Record a Target in Gould Suitors Plot

Paris action by George Gould aims to uncover Prince Helie de Sagan’s past life in France’s national records. Allegations mount of Helie gambling debts rumored at $66 million, with Sagan mortgage burdens across family lands. Helie spends time with Anna Gould in Paris while Goulds press for a Paris stay.

Washington Post New York George J Gowd Pole Paris Helie de Sagan Gould Mme Gould George Goulds Helles Sagan Petigerd Hellles Dareth Charity of Friends Prince Helie St Hegs Joan George Gould Marjorie George Could Pans France

Professor Langston Dead From Dumas High School Era

Prof Langston principal of the Dumas High School and for more than thirty years a prominent negro educator died at his home in St Tous Annu Yrof Arthur D Langston. His mother Mrs Jehn MM Langston, aged seventy, is ill in Washington DC. Survived by his widow and two sons. Brother Ralph GE Langston is an assistant inspector of weights in Newark and another brother Frank Mangston is deputy assessor in Washington DC.

St Tous Annu Yrof Arthur D Langston Princinal Dumas Hfagu Jehn MM Langston Washington, DC Langston John Mercer Tanasten Almiteck Hadti Ralph GE Langston Newarkity Vrank Mangston

Vast anti saloon movement reshapes state and townships

In a statewide local option drive April 8 86 of 102 townships voted against saloons and a majority across 84 counties prompted dry territory gains. Estimates show about 3600 saloons may close within days as many towns shift to prohibit liquor.

Chingo Montinue Busness Denver Colo Apill Colorado Aption Lincoln Etkcs Peal Agn Wlite Burlington Talk Aad Grand Island Crawford Paris Mo Monroe County Vets Ov Andinz Misouri

Girl Stops Jail Delivery in Murphysboro

In Murphysboro on April 8 Miss Zora Hanson, seventeen, awakened by a storm, grabbed a prisoner as others climbed down past her window. Her parents and Sheriff Sylvester Hanson restrained seven prisoners who remained, while six escaped through a window after a bar was pried. The incident halted the jail delivery.

Murphysboro Zora Hanson Sylvester Hanson Sherriff Hanson

Actress Wins Suit Over Tights Refusal at Harlem Burlesque

Henrietta Lee Morrison known as Henrietta Lee and husband Charles P Morrison won 4700 in a Supreme Court damages verdict against Hur Be Beamon, Harlem burlesque theater owners, after she refused to perform in tights and was discharged from Hurtig Seamon’s musical comedy contract.

New York Apr Supreme Court Henrietta Lee Morrison Henrietta Lee Hur, Be & Beamon Harlem Miss Lee Charles P Morrison Hurtig & Seamon Comdy

Mothers Break Up School In Panic At Italian Public School

Reported rumor of Black Hand threats to blow up a large New York Italian section school caused a mass panic. Mothers forced gates, rushed inside, and frightened pupils nap. Two children were seriously injured during the chaotic scramble as police arrived.

New York Lttle

Militia Draw Color Line in Watertown Parade Controversy

The Watertown Chamber of Commerce faces embarrassment over a Twenty fourth Infantry color line dispute as officials refuse to allow a negro band to march near Governor Hughes reception. Two battalions are at Madison Barracks near Watertown. white musicians likely to be hired for the event.

Washington Board of Managers Watertown

Man Kills Mother in Revenge in Brooklyn

Bernard Carlin shot and killed his mother Susan Carlin in Brooklyn after she sent him to reformatories for years. He also tried to kill his sister and claimed his mother made him suffer all his life. Flo was arrested after the shooting as Carlin said he blamed his mother for his confinement.

New York Susan Carlin Varique Bernard Carlin Quincey Street Brooklyn Young Carin Napanocn Flo

Julia Marlowe Prostrated by Divorce News

Special to The Washing i Fo Ithaca reports Julia Marlowe was named as a co-respondent in a divorce suit by Mrs van Wermann against Ihari Stephenson Hermann. She was deeply distressed, canceled her Gloria engagement at the Lyceum, and the sold-out house faced refunds near 150 dollars. Manager Wiltsie would say nothing beyond a later statement.

Ithaca Ia van Wermann Ihari Stephenson Hermann Julia Marlowe Gloria Lyceum Theater Cutscadt Acc Wiltsle Miss Marlowe le Faoper

Hanna Mine a Death Trap

Wyoming mine inspector blames Hanna coal mine explosions on safety rule defiance. He says fires have burned for years and every worker faced life danger, charging Union Pacific Coal Company officers with criminal disregard for human life and urging prosecution to the limit of the law.

Washington Post Cheyenne Wyo Hanna Wyoming Union Pacific Coal Company

$100,000 Gift for Philadelphia Girls School

Archbishop Ryan announced a $100,000 gift from a woman believed to be Mrs Frederic Courtland Penfield for a proposed Catholic high school for girls in Philadelphia. The donation, to commemorate the diocese centennial, aims to fund construction and equipment, with half a million dollars needed in total.

Philadelphia Ryan Frederic Courtland Penfield Anne Weightman-Walker

French drivers aided as relay car route blocked at Keystone Canyon

Jules Clerfayt reports Fort Liscum Alaska telegram stating Keystone Canyon is not open. American car bound by boat to Alaska cannot pass the canyon, blocking travel in the New York to Paris race.

San Francisco Jules Clerfayt New York Paris Fort Liscum Alaska Keystone Canyon

Convict Lasala Escapes Sing Sing and Is Recaptured

Joseph Lasala, a fourteen year term convict, escaped Sing Sing by slipping from the mess hall to a blacksmith shop, using a plank to scale walls, stealing a boat without oars, and drifting to Tarrytown. He reached New York by train after a long pursuit by detectives and mounted police, then fled upon recognition but dodged capture through a series of chases and daring moves.

State Institution Tarrytown New York Joseph Lasala Lasala poHce Brooklyn Rigaway Sing Sing Stor 125Th Street Inasala Bloch

Piracy Ends In Shipwreck Off Gilbert Islands

A remarkable voodoo piracy tale reaches Victoria via the steamship Marama. Joseph Mortimer, a Belgian J Taylor of Manchester, and G Jackson of London hijacked the Callao schooner Neusureigre, killed the captain and mate with a tomahawk, forced them overboard, and fled toward Australia. The schooner wrecked in the Gilbert Islands. Jackson later confessed, detailing the assault, murder, and eventual abandonment of the vessel before it foundered ashore in the Gilbert group.

Victoria South Seas Marama Waite Joseph Mortimer J Taylor Manchester G Jackson London Callo Jand Australia Gilbert Islande Marshall Laurel Suva Jackson Callao Te Gilbert

Nantucket Auto Exclusion Debated By Legislature

The roads and bridges committee after visiting Nantucket reported in favor of banning automobiles on the island from June 15 to September 15 each year. Nantucket selectmen had ordered the ban last year, but the Supreme Court did not sustain it, leading to a legislative appeal.

Boston Wass Legislactive Committee On Nantucket Selectmen Supreme Court

Vanderbilt Divorce Suit Faces Sealed Proceedings

The Washington Post reports no hearing today in Ellen French Vanderbilt versus Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. A rumor linked a famous actress to the case, but she denied serious charges and the complaint remains under seal by order of the Supreme Court ref erree David McClure.

Washington, Post New_York David McClure Supreme Court Ellen French Vanderbilt Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt

Asquith Named Premier and Peerage Power Shift

Biarritz April 8 Herbert H Asquith receives congratulations on becoming premier and first lord of the treasury. King Edward to appoint cabinet details in London. Possible retirement of the lord high chancellor and Haldane’s appointment to the peerage. Churchill tipped for war office if Haldane moves.

Biarritz Herbert H Asquith Edward the Treasury London Anquith Paris Liarritz Privy Council Lord Asquith Haldane Winston Churchill Colonial Office War Office Board of Trade

Crown Prince at Work in Wood Turning

Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William follows royal demand for tradesmen training by ordering a lathe in his bedroom. He spent the morning turning bar legs in shirt sleeves, aided when electricity failed, with an adjutant also working beside him. The article notes Emperor William is a cabinetmaker and family crafts span binder to turner.

Berlin Frederick Wiliam House of Hohenzollern Emperor William

Roy Will Stay in France Extradition Denied by France

Pars April 8 The ministry of justice declined the U S request to extradite Paul Roy a British national who married an American woman Glacia Calla accused by his wife of killing her brother at Newington The ministry says no French law allows handing him over to American authorities while confirming he can be prosecuted in France

Mutre Barboux Wadames Magus Guglielmi M Bees Mies Bawler Waite Alhottr Mckee Allotte America Cortucinese Barboux Cally Trench Court Kees Mit W MicKee Amerni Ministry of Justice Foreign Office United States Paul I Roy Glacia Calla Kitlng Newington Frances France

American boys in lead in technical education remarks

Sir William Henry Preece former president of the Institution of Engineers told the Royal Society of Arts that comparing English and American technical education is difficult due to different conditions. He praised the energy of American boys and said European youths are two years behind.

Walliam Henry Preece Institution of Engineers Royal Society of Arts America England

Cincinnati Banquet Opens General Society Session

The General Society of the Cincinnati held its triennial session in Charleston at the U S Court Building with Winslow Warren of Massachusetts presiding. About ninety delegates and alternates attended. A banquet at Hibernian Hall featured speeches by President Warren and guests including Col Asa Bird Gardiner, the French Ambassador Jusserand, Dr Frank Landon Humphreys, and H A M Smith.

Charleston General Society of the Cincinnati United States Court Building Winslow Warren Massachusetts South Carolina Clinc General Society Hibernian Hall Warren Asa Bird Gardiner New York M Jusserand Frank Landon Humphreys New Jersey H A M Smith

Pardon Request Filed for Caleb Powers in Goebel Case

Greenfield mayor C J Daye travels to Frankfort to present a pardon petition for Caleb Powers former Kentucky secretary of state charged in the Goebel murder case. Petition signature count reaches 102,286 Illinois residents.

Ilinois Illinois Springfeld Caleb Powers Kentucky William Goebel C J Daye Greenfield Frankfort Gey Wilson

Schooley Admits Forging Will in Scranton Case

In Scranton Pennsylvania on April s George B Schooley of Philadelphia pleaded guilty in court to forging the will of James Ll Crawford a wealthy coal operator who died in Florida three years ago Schooley was the chief claimant to the Crawford fortune and admitted forging the will to inheritance of about one thousand dollars in the text of the filing the details emphasize the forged document and the accused claimant's role

Scranton George B . Schooley Philadelphia James Ll. Crinford Hig

Americans meet German officers in New York report

New York hosts Maj Steinbrinck and Count Hanstein among others in April. They arrived after visits to Washington Boston Niagara Falls and West Point. They discuss new bridges and the subway system and praise New York’s infrastructure as more wonderful than the minch described 514 scrapers.

New York Steinbrinck Ineut Hanstein Count (Arman Berlin America Newarl Washington Boston Niagara Falls Wet Point

Marie Burroughs Weds at Bride's Home in New York

Special to The Washington Pot New York on April 8 Mrs Tillie Arrington known publicly as Marie Burroughs a stage actress, and Francis M Livingston were married this afternoon at the bride’s home 261 West Nin es Street Rev Merle St Crom Wright of Lenox Avenue Unitarian Church officiated. Mrs Livingston was formerly Miss Lille Arrington. Her first husband was Tous Mason and her second Robert Barclay MacPierson.

New York Tillie Ar Iington Marie Burroughs Francis M Livingston Boon West Nines Strird Street Merle St Crom Wright Lenox Avenue Unitarian Church Livingston Misg Lille Arrington Tous Mason Robert Barclay MacPierson

Straus Visits Old Home in Talbotton Alabama

Secretary Oscar S Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor and Mrs Straus arrived in Talbotton on April 8, greeted by residents. The visit honored his boyhood home with a public reception and numerous speeches including a secretary.

G. A. R. to Honor Grant Anniversary Observed

The Grant birth anniversary will be observed by the Potomac GAR at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on Monday evening April 27, 1903. Gen Nelson A Miles will preside. Washington Gardiner will deliver the oration. Justice John Marlan and Comrade J A Hull will speak. All arrangements are led by Department Commander John S Walker.

Gen A . Grant Department of the Potomac Gar New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Thirteenth H_ streets Nelson A Miles Washington Gardiner Department of Michigan John Marlan J A. T Hull House of Representatives John 5 Walker

Wanted Houses to Rent in Central Office Area

Spring season brings many house applications. send details of your property to our central office near all car lines and we will match a suitable tenant quickly.

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