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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
Prosecutors present letters and epistles between accused men as strong evidence. The attorney for an alleged co conspirator writes that Hyde feared exposure and notes “you were making money too fast.” The government asserts the exchanges show intent and coordination.
Extracts from letters introduced by the government in a land fraud case show Dimond and Hyde discussing money making, government investigation, and timing. The correspondence mentions Richards and Hermann, a predecessor, and advises delaying or keeping the scandal quiet to avoid broad exposure and blackmail.
Yesterday detectives pursued a conspiracy case tied to alleged fraudulent schemes involving J A Benson and associates. The defendants allegedly defrauded Tay te West of $1,000,000 as the government investigated irregularities and co defendants tied to Hyde and Schnei- Hee amid a tense legal saga in San Francisco.
A fragmented obituary notice records marriages and deaths in 1968. Names include John son Tengmann Philander C and 7 A Hagemann, with dates in April, locations on Northwest Street, and private interment. The text lists survivors and memorial details, church service references, and a requiem at a church.
A survey of funeral homes and embalmers in Washington listing J William Lee Joan R Wright Harvey's Sons W Speare Wm Sardo Co Thos A Costello Frank Geier Geo Zurhorst and others with chapels and contact numbers. Describes services and moderate prices with emphasis on accessible hours and local presence.
The prosecution highlights letters by Hyde accusing Schneider of fraud and blackmail in a sprawling land schemes case. Dimond warns publicity will ruin reputations as testimony ties Hyde and Benson to Oregon and California school land sales and a broad conspiracy.
In San Francisco on April 9 a Superior Court order stopped Surveyor General W Kingsbury at Truckee on his way to Washington with state records. Judge Sewell required him to show cause why the records should not be restrained from removal. Virginia I Roberts of Sacramento seeks to examine documents related to sections 16 and 86 and state indemnity lands in a land fraud case.
Report shows names and ages of individuals connected to health office records. Entries include George W. Joyce aged 24 but with unclear address, Catherine Beach at Providence Hospital aged 24, Henriette Cockr2 aged 58, Robert HI Gray at S. Soldiers' Home aged 13, and William Erdmann at 917 Barry Place. Also mentioned are John J. McGinnias at 2562 i St NW and Joseph Mcituna at Founding Heep aged 9 months. Address details appear inconsistently formatted.
London reports say Australias premier warns Britain must show real backing to keep Australia loyal as Germany weighs Harbin stance. Fisher incident at Harbin draws Berlin caution. Mukden incursion prompts court inquiry. Willard Straight defends consulate and reports Japanese guards and a postman assault.
Special to The Washington Post New York April 9 Brother Francis Joseph head of the Christian Brothers in the East improved after Lourdes water treatment at St Vincent's Hospital following failed operations and months of illness. James E Doherty of the Society of St Vincent de Paul brought the Lourdes water to the hospital and officials report immediate improvement with the patients relief by March 19.
Three men were arrested in Aurora charged with trying to rob the Sterling Bank at Thorn Hill. Bank manager Ray Henry fired at a burglar near a fan light, was knocked unconscious by a blow, as shots prompted villagers to mobilize. The robbers fled toward Aurore.
A garbled marriage notice lists couples including Richard W. Du Laney and Laura M. Duval of Gelthernburg Maryland Rev J H Du Laney, James E McDonnell and Blanche L Reed of Baltimore, Sidney Fribourg and Laura Agnes Nelson of New York City, with Rev T H McGuig and others named amid incomplete lines.
Special to The Washington Post Dr Robert Koch the German scientist visited the New York City health department today escorted by Commissioner Thomas Darlington Dr William N Park and Dr Balducan. Dr Park is in charge of the experimental laboratories where all bacterial cultures are made He was shown charts on supervising and reporting contagious disease Dr Balduan who has supervised the Croton watershed discussed typhoid tracing and keeping the watershed drain free Other officials guided him through city hospitals.
Rockingham County authorities appear unlikely to pursue further action in the murder of George A. Carkins at Newington three months ago. County Solicitor Charles H. Batchelder said the case would not be prosecuted in French courts and saw no prospect of Ra being tried in New Hampshire, leaving no clear path for additional legal steps.
New Hampshire authorities say they will not prosecute Paul E. Roy after France refuses to grant extradition. The case centers on allegations raised by Glacia Calla and involves Roy in connection with actions in France.
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