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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
25
Government presents strong evidence from epistles between accused men. Attorney writes alleged co-conspirator was making money too fast and got careless, blaming Dimond for the affair.
extracts from letters introduced by the government in a land fraud case show Dimond and Hyde discussing profits, investigations, and delaying exposure. Hyde contemplates timing after Richards predecessor Hermann leaves office and warns against tracing all involved to avoid blackmail.
Yesterdays testimony in a conspiracy probe names J. A. Benson and A. Hope among others as involved in alleged fraudulent schemes. Letters suggest enmity between Hyde and Schneier, linking co defendants to irregularities and a $1,000,000 gov ernment misappropriation claim.
Obituary notice records the death of Mary C. Hagemann on a Wednesday in April 1968. Details indicate the deceased was 71, survived by a spouse and relatives, with private interment to be held. Requiem Mass scheduled at a local church.
A dense directory of funeral homes and embalmers lists J William Lee Joan R Wright Harvey's Sons W Speare S Sardo & Co Thos A Costello Frank Geier Geo Zurhorst and others with modern chapels and moderate prices. It notes open day and night service and various telephone contacts in the Northwest area.
The trial details alleged schemes and blackmail tied to Hyde Benson and Schneider with letters by Dimond and Hyde criticizing investigators. Witnesses describe land deals across Oregon California and Arizona, with Slack testifying on Hyde Penson links and shared profits. Benson’s health deteriorates as proceedings progress.
Surveyor General W Kingsbury halted at Truckee on his way to Washington by a Superior Court order directing him to show cause why he should not be restrained from taking the state records. Virginia I Roberts Sacramento a records searcher sues to compel examination of documents tied to sections 16 and 86 and the state indemnity lands in a land fraud case.
A health office report at noon lists residents with ages and addresses including George W Joyce 1821 Biltmore St years Joe McGinnias 2562 I St NW Homer Grant Park Catherine Beach Providence Hosp 24 years Henriette Cockr2 1011 41 St SW 58 years Robert HI Gray S Soldiers Home DC 13 years William Erdmann 917 Barry Place months Joseph Mcituna Founding Heep 9 months ave NW
A London meeting of the Australasian Chamber of Commerce warns Britain must back its colonies with more than a flag as Australia contemplates a federal citizen army. In Berlin and Peking reports discuss the Harbin Fisher affair and the Mukden consulate incident. Germany signals cautious support for Fisher, while Japan faces inquiries over the Mukden assault on American consul general Willard D. Straight.
Special to The Washington Post New York April 9 Brother Francis Joseph head of the Christian Brothers in the East suffered mastoiditis for months. He refused surgery and after four months in hospital was moved to another facility. On March 17 James E. Doherty brought Lourdes water from the shrine to the hospital. Officials report immediate improvement and by March 19 he appeared largely relieved of his trouble.
Three men were arrested in Aurora for attempting a Sterling Bank robbery at Thorn Hill. Ray Henry, the bank manager, fired on a man working the fan light, was knocked unconscious by a blow, and the robbers fled but were tracked to Aurora as villagers responded to the gunfire.
Fragmented notice lists several proposed marriages with ages and partial locations including Gelthernburg Maryland Baltimore New York City and Virginia. Names include Richard W Du Laney Laura M Duval James E McDonnell Blanche Reed Laura Agnes Nelson Ray Schreeder Biratton Edna Upperman and Rev T H McGuigan with several missing details.
Special to The Washington Post Dr Robert Koch the German scientist visited the New York department of health noting the contagious disease supervision charts. He was escorted by Commissioner Thomas Darlington Dr William Park and Dr Balduan who manages experimental laboratories and Croton watershed work. They toured city hospitals and discussed typhoid tracing and watershed drainage.
The murder of George A. Carkins, Ra’s brother-in-law, in Newington three months ago appears stalled. Rockingham County authorities show little likelihood of further action. County Solicitor Charles H. Batchelder doubts prosecution in French courts or in New Hampshire.
Portsmouth New Hampshire April 9 authorities say they will not prosecute Paul E Roy in France after the French government refused extradition. The case centers on accusations by Glacia Calla that Roy was involved in actions leading to legal proceedings abroad. The decision stems from France’s refusal to surrender Roy for trial.
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