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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1907

Page

10

Widow Weds Her Stepson After Dying Husband’s Request

In Philadelphia a deathbed plea by Jacob Snaidman to keep the family together led to the marriage of his widow to his stepson Louis Snaidman. The ceremony occurred at 44 West Ninety-fourth Street in New York, performed by Rev. Henry M. Warren. Louis, now 32, and his wife, 34, say the union preserves the restaurant business and ensures a good future for Louis’ younger half siblings. Jacob had run a South Street restaurant with his first wife, who died years earlier.

Washington Post Philadelphia Jacob Szatdman Thay New York Louis Snaidman Henry M Louis Snaidman Catharine Beckenbach Snaidmen Henry Augustus Frank

A Spring Medicine Prescription for Spring Tonic

An old fashioned spring tonic recipe is shared as a thoroughly scientific remedy. It lists 14 oz Fluid Extract Buchu 102 Bulso Mixture 14 oz Fluid Extract Gentian Compound and 15 pts water. A tablespoonful three times daily before meals is suggested. Any good pharmacy will prepare it at small cost.

WANTS LAND HANK IN PARK WITH playground plan

Commissioner Macfarland backs a children playground in Franklin Park with a bandstand to be used by kids in hot summers. J H Schenck of the Fredonia Hotel urges the idea, noting children enjoy gravel paths. Macfarland will recommend to Col Charles Bromwell in charge of public buildings and grounds.

Macfarland Franklin Park J. H. Schenck Fredonia Hotel Schenck Col Charles Bromwell

District Denies Poor Condition Of City Horses

Dr C B Robinson municipal veterinarian and vice president of the Horse Owners Mutual Protective Association disputes a recent claim that city horses are in poor shape. He states the district owns 500 horses that compare favorably with other municipalities. New horses are tested by fire department before police and other services receive them. Unfit animals go to the veterinary hospital or are withdrawn.

C. B. Robinson Horse Owners’ Mutual Protective Association C. B Robinson Robinson Fira Hapertonent Polica, Deartment Pubic Service Harge

Hermann Cleared in Public Records Case Trial Ends

Former Oregon congressman and General Land Office official Binger Hermann was found not guilty of destroying public records after an eleven week trial in Criminal Court No. 1. Jurors acquitted him as he expressed relief and thanked the jury, prosecutor, and supporters. Scores of friends celebrated outside the courthouse while his wife awaited news at home.

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Jury acquits Hermann in land fraud case after doubt

The jury found Binger Hermann not guilty on the charge of destroying General Land Office records. Foreman Brown announced not guilty after deliberations citing reasonable doubt about destruction and admissibility of records. Hermann, who had faced Oregon conspir acy indictments, praised press fairness and planned Westward travel.

Samuel Mofiomas Hewken Olath Foreman Brown Tha Cit Hérmanin

Trial costs and witness recalls in defamation case

The defense argued the recent destruction of records was an official act to hide a conspiracy while witnesses testified to the defendant’s good reputation. The trial, with numerous recalled witnesses and substantial legal expenses, totaled about 30000 dollars in costs and fees.

Worthington Mann Bee Theciuaeer Mileare

Farmers Protest Over Salesmen Rules

Farmers claim it is unfair to forbid using salesmen to represent their goods and argue distance from farms makes travel impossible. Commissioner Macfarland urges corporate counsel to reconsider the rule, noting other regulations could apply to this practice.

Thomas Macfarland Colunsel

Street Paving With Asphalt Blocks Faces Local Protest

Residents along a street between North Capitol and First streets oppose proposed paving with asphalt blocks calling it old alley-block paving. Commissioner Biddle notes most streets in Washington and Columbia Heights already use this material and that paving could complete within two weeks.

T Atreet Capitol Flrat Streets Agatnet Biddle Washington Columbia Heights

Be CIRCUS Arrives Today at The Parade Route

The Be Circus opens today with a parade from Fifteenth and M Streets northeast to the show grounds and features dozens of acts. The program includes elephants, camels, tigers, bears, trained horses, aerialists, and ensembles by the Corrella, the Lavan troupe, the Arizonas, and many others, plus a complete Metropolitan police department.

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Mrs Bradley Trial Expected Soon in Utah Senator Case

Mrs Annie M Bradley indicted for murder in the first degree for shooting former Senator Arthur Brown of Utah at the Raleigh Hotel last December. Trial likely the last week in May pending Hermann and Hyde-Bengen prosecutions. Bradley’s lawyers Hoover and Walls plan to bring Utah witnesses to Washington. DA Baker cites work pause for rest and review.

Annie M. Bradley Arthur Brown Utah Raleigh Baker Mra Bradley Hermann

Land Fraud Case Postponed In California Fraud Trial

Hyde Dimond Benson Schneifler land fraud case delayed to fall term after attorneys motion. Defendants Hyde Dimond Benson and Schneider, indicted for alleged acquisition of lands on the public domain in California by fraud, face postponement due to hardship and anticipated prolonged trial through August. Witnesses from California and Oregon already arrived for the case set for the third Monday in October.

Frederick A. Hyde Henry P. Dimond John A. Benson J.“H. Schneider California de ‘Fendants Oregon

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