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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
10
Fragmented OCR notes describe efforts to secure prompt passage of a bill and signature resolution adjusting leather rates for deficiency. It mentions Democrats, Senate actions, amendments, and debates about timing and passage. Key figures include Thad, Hobart, and Speaker candidates, with references to committees and political maneuvers.
Louisvale Ky Aug editor Denny R Goode of a weekly social and political paper faced Adjt Gen Philip P Johnston of the Kentucky National Guard. After a disputed editorial, Johnston entered the editor’s office with an aid, threatened Goode with a heavy cane, and was arrested as his trial was set for the next day. Johnston is a Lexington citizen and horse breeder.
Ten firemen were injured while battling a blaze at the Union Stock Yard feed stables in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Two men required oxygen support to revive after exposure to the smoke. The fire caused an estimated $15 000 in damage and its origin remained undetermined.
Miss Marie Conklin of Lexington, after minutes in the water, was rescued by James B. Green as a crowd watched. Green ignored danger to bring her to shore and she recovered consciousness with his help. The event occurred amid heavy seas and strong undercurrents, with many bathers deterred by the dangerous conditions.
The report details Harry Thaw’s courtroom behavior during the Stanford White murder trial cross examination. It notes experts describing paranoia and delusions and cites exchanges between Thaw and his attorney Jerome. A tense session includes Thaw denying certain notes and Mirroring his lawyers’ influence amid testimony from Dr. Flint and others.
California governor approves Maryland extradition for Scott Johnson charged with the May murder of James L BicAlister. Johnson fled to California, then surrendered to Sonoma sheriff and reportedly confessed. Local reports note his connections to a Kentucky beauty and beach acquaintances while detailing travel and dining car service offered by rail lines.
The trial features slow advancing disease testimony and experts like Dr Finnt and Dr Hirsch pressed by attorney Morchauser. Questions about a book claiming Jesus Christ was a paranoiac spark tension as alienists prepare to take center stage, with cross examinations continuing tomorrow including Dr Finnt or Dr Hirsch and Dr Carlex awaiting call by Mr Jerome.
Wuesthoff, a former San Antonio officer, files for divorce after alleging his Army life in the Philippines was disrupted by a sequence of affairs with two women at Camp Jossman and Camp Cinnell Calatog. He says officers courted scandal, led to his retirement, and prompted him to provide testimony implicating officers in a future court case.
Secretary at Ger Calton Mills in August suffered a missing funds claim of about $50,000 after the vault held between $360,000 and $370,000 in old checks and silver. Clerical errors and alleged cashing of old checks tied to the shortage. Hay charged with breach of trust. details point to accountants noting the discrepancies and a possible overlong period of mistra.
Mrs Lena Moves Noyes wife of Frank Dwoes of Washington died at her parents home in Salem today. She was born in Marblehead on September 711 and had been living at 2 Third Street Northwest. Noyes is a clerk in the Boston office and was visiting her parents at 1 Padmunt Street.
A preacher named Inglish faced threats in Pthel Miss after shaking hands with a colored conference elder. A mob gathered, menaced him, refused hotel meals, and forced a run to the train with armed bystanders. Transport fears delayed his return as authorities offered shelter at the station.
Mexico City reports ten thousand gol Iora in cash and 410,000 in provisions tents and supplies to be sent at once to Acapulco quake victims under President Diaz. Telegraph orders sent to gunboat Gen Guerrero to load provisions and sail to aid the afflicted Guerrero state pledges 20,000 for quake losses and interior department calls for state contributions of money provisions and clothing as aftershocks persist and an epidemic is feared.
In Cowes a crowd surged during a royal regatta week event as dignitaries including Emperor Nicholas and King Edward watched races for the King's Cup. Talks between British and Russian leaders emphasized Anglo Russian cooperation and peace, with officials aboard the Standart and Enchantress.
The secretary of the Paperhangers' Union in Elizabeth receives a telegram asking to locate the family of Ernest Williams who is reported dead. The message urges urgent notification to the chief of police. Local police in Elizabeth are attempting to locate relatives of Mr Williams in the city.
Police investigation unfolds as Sylvester accuses four central office detectives of failing to account for recovered stolen property and contemplates an insubordination charge. Boardman and inspectors debate the wrongful handling, with a public trial order slated for August 1.
The Alabama House approved a statewide prohibition bill by a vote of 19 to 9. The measure covers government sales of office furniture materials and supplies from the old post office and pension building, with a public sale set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. Sloan & Co. to conduct the sale.
Dr Strohback testified Elsie Gasser eighteen year old daughter of John G Gasser died after an appendicitis operation. He blamed tight lacing as a probable partial cause and noted the pernicious effect of the fashion. The family physician warned her of the dangers prior to her illness and the procedure.
In Flatbush a dog bite by an unreasoning bulldog maims a mother and her epileptic son as neighbors panic. Mrs Snows fights the animal, then her neighbor Mr. Criscilly shoots the dog to save them. Both victims were taken to hospital with critical injuries.
A writ of habeas corpus was sworn today over a yellow mongrel dog. Grace Davie, a friend of the dog’s owner, hired lawyers to free the animal. The case involves claims of unlawful restraint by the sheriff and the dog’s guardian asserts the dog’s tender age and ignorance of oaths bar proper testimony. The ordinary of the county has granted the writ and will hear the case tomorrow.
Cleveland voters rejected a 3 cent fare line plan backed by reform advocate Tom Johnson, approving a Payne Avenue franchise for an associated ally to operate a streetcar line. In a referendum, 3094 opposed to 4525 in favor, a 2,882 vote margin. The result ends Johnson’s bid to extend low fare routes across the city.
Inquiry into the death of a man at the academy resumes as arrangements are made. Word notes that Sutton, a West Point plebe, was twice hazed and had his nose broken in a similar manner as a relative. Details describe hazing practices, the investigation, and Sutton’s hospitalization with nonfatal injuries while memories of past cadet abuses are recalled and debated.
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