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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

16

Trial transcripts reveal cross examination and expungement battle

The testimony centers on disputes over witness accounts at a fatal Sutton case. Attornies argue bad faith while the court muses on expunging Davis words. Utley De Hart and others testify about the sequence of events, revolver handling, and the fatal wound with doctors detailing the wound location and nature.

Coriathon Leonard Davis Hood Floyd Wanda Cotes Miorn Hg Utley Davin Davis Las de Hart Sutton Sultan Ines Ichen Roelkers Sut Tan Liayis Charles Henneds Win Theifler Kennedy Twexos Divi Uae Oliver Altornes Tley Wen Travis

Plague Case Reported in Alameda County California

Federal and state officers confirmed a bubonic plague case in Alameda County. The victim is 19 year old Joseph Mendosa. The case marks a rare outbreak incident in the state with authorities investigating the source and monitoring contacts.

Sacraento Cai, Ang California Alameda County Joseph Mendosa

All for Good Roads Appropriation Approved in Alexandria

A county meeting in Alexandria endorsed a $5,000 fund set aside by the board of supervisors to pave King Street to the new Washington station. The assembly praised the good roads plan, backed building a highway from the south boundary to connect Alexandria with Washington, and urged federal action on regional roads. Local officials and prominent citizens, including lawyers and educators, attended and supported the project.

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Washington Man Elected At Seventh Triversel Craftsmen Canall Officers

The seventh annual convention of the Triversel Craftsmen Canall of Engineers at the National Hotel elected officers for the coming year. Walter Cadwell of Chicago was named Grand Worthy Chief with John Cope of Cleveland as assistant, Thomas H Jones of Washington as grand secretary, A Young of Pittsburgh as grand treasurer, J Bunce of Pittsburgh as grand warden, AW Wickens of Toronto as grand chaplain, John Senn of Rochester as grand guard, and trustees John McMoran of Newark GN Carnes of Toledo Chin and Benjamin Batellebeck of Cleveland. Installations followed, memorials for deceased members observed, Buffalo selected for next meeting, then an automobile tour before departure.

Canall of Engineers National Hotel Walter Cadwell Chicago Johm Cope Cleveland Thomas H Jones Washington A Young Pittsburg J Bunce AW Wickens Toronto Canady John Senn Rochester John McMoran Newark Carnes Toledo Chin Henjamin Batelebeck Burke Buffalo Oelock

Postmaster General Names Committee on Registry System

Postmaster General Hitchcock appoints a committee to reform and finance the registry system of the Post Office Department. Members include Charles Huff, George Wood, and Henry Pemble, with plans to raise the registry fee up to ten cents if needed to cover deficits.

Ter Hitchcock Charles Hufe! Bride New York George I

Electrician found dead at station in Great Falls

David Hoover an electrician for the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company was found dead early yesterday in the transforming station where he was in charge. He began duty Thursday evening at six and the coroner ruled the death an accidental electrocution after an investigation. Hoover, 45, lived at 19 M Street Northwest with his family.

David Hoover Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Company Tansferring Mustict Hoover L19 M Street Esource

Gift boosts Mercersburg gym project at academy

Mercersburg Academy plans immediate erection of a new gymnasium with a $25,000 donation announced by Dr William Mann Irvine, president of the academy. Donor identity is being withheld. The project aims to replace the current cage gymnasium, expected to cost about $100,000, with a modern facility fulfilling a long standing need.

Mercersburg Academy Willian Mann Irvine Merseisbur

Stolen Wagons Recovered and Case Continued in Court

Andrew Giernegro charged with stealing wagons on Vinay. recovered one wagon and another sold to George Green near Trilge dealer. Case against the defendant Dermihves Klefidelust and Barbee of headquartery StuT westendty was continued in police court.

Dermihves Klefidelust Barbee Stut Westendty Andrew Giernegro George Green Trilge Us C Street

Frightened crowd as bullet-riddled break-in hits city drug store

A shooter battered a drug store door, smashing bottles of perfume and causing a panic among bystanders. Police arrested the assailant after a chaotic escape, with witnesses describing a loud crash and a plume as the pistol discharged through a screen door.

Accused of Stoning Old Man near Northwest Street

16 year old Trin Cady was arrested after a crowd of youths allegedly entered Ping's laundry and provoked residents. Cady allegedly threw a stone, striking Ping's companion and a bystander. He was detained at the Second precinct awaiting collateral.

Trin Cady Steee Pathiwest Willam Anuul Cady Pings Laundry Bose Gady Nci Lée Wr .Mooney Emith

Expelled Englishman in Vienna Swindle Case Tangles Archduchess

In Vienna an English impostor posing as Fredaitk W Vanderbilt of New York faces expulsion after alleged swindling involving Jota Enancery. The case prompts a Supreme Court move for absolute divorce for Mrs Marte Barer and custody of three children amid a noted marital split with Ethelbert Baler. the marriage reportedly occurred February 100 at Cast Greenwich.

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Echo of Petrolino Grime Linked to Palermo Murder Plot

A report links a New York police lieutenant murder to a Palermo plot and a postal inspect or case in Ohio. Inspectors say a criminal society and in law family ties may connect to gang mailers, with funds traced to a Lima figure.

Sicily New York Tsa Mainn Ohio Autociaarfesi Collegere Vicana Postolice Petracina Yosk Police Palermo Italy Postoffice Qhain Oldfeld Columbus Lieut Letronn Yand of Bhik Com Justice Organa Society Marian Ohi Waas Unde Eiten

Bank to Remodel Columbia National Bank Building

Remodeling plans for the Columbia National Bank building at 91 EF Street Northwest are complete and work will start next week to convert the structure into a modern banking facility. The exterior extends back to an alley and interiors will be redecorated with marble and bluish tones. Appleton P. Clark drafted the plans as a committee from the board, with AF Pax, B Smut, and BOF Gay on the panel.

Columbia National Bank EF Street Appleton P Clark AF Pax & B Smut Bof Gay Iveas Neam Olumbla Clark

Four of party drown near Rocks Point

Four men lost their lives by drowning when a party of eight started a trip to Rocky Point for a picnic. The sailboat anchored at Tracy Point and a leggy punt carried seven aboard toward the store. As the craft was crossed, the four unable to swim went under.

Washington Pot Ogdensburg Rocks Point Rocky Point Tracis Point i

Philadelphia suspects in costly check scheme at Willard Hotel

Three women arrested Thursday in Philadelphia face possible return to Washington D C as charges of passing worthless checks loom. Police traced the group to Chicago and will work with Philadelphia authorities to transfer them for Federal action. Investigators say the women used fake identities and registered at the Willard Hotel before moving on.

Tetre Dingmany Elly Moon Sucen Fom Xeitu Frane Gstresta Parsons Thans Listian Newman Willard Hotel Inspector Board Chicago Willard Central Office Berman Tereela Cor Washington Phiadelphia

Sixteenth Annual Convention of the Aliet Bors Brigides of America

The sixteenth annual convention will convene in Pittsburg starting October 1 for three days. The event is billed as the most successful gathering yet, with a large delegation to be sent to Pennsylvania. The general committee includes Sen Hoover, Blair, Nexley Col, Gerge H. Darner, Capt Linger, Dana, Horfan, Leonard, and others, who will welcome visitors to the city.

Aliet Bors Brigides of America Pitsburg Getoder J Promi Ines Rohvenhon Esver Iwal Arleide Pennsylvania Dana Boc Hor Fan Geoie T Leonard Phe Mal Fo Kress

Rockefeller land deeded transfers Cleveland property

Mrs Rockefeller conveyed Cleveland real estate to John D. Rockefeller Jr. in a deed dated August 6. The transfer includes a large business block on Euclid Avenue and adjacent property in East Cleveland valued over 100 600. The nominal consideration was one dollar for each of two parcels.

Ol King Cleveland John D. Jr Roucefeller John D Roeckecele Rock Euclid Avenue Otter Ear Mast Leveland

Weather Summary Reports Widespread Rain and Mild Cold Fronts

Weather conditions spread across the Mississippi River valley and Rocky Mountain region with general rains in the Northeast and mild temperatures in the western states. Reports note lingering unsettled skies over the plains and upper Midwest with cooler readings in the central states and above freezing temperatures in several areas.

Terra Washgicu Pride Missisippi Laval Rataxara Plain Stars Rocky Mountain New Fegland Santern Plaag Stetre Racene Okthora

Slashes Intruder Threat After Sunrise Assault

A man was slashed in the throat early this morning in Atlanta after knocking on a door to solicit aid. Mrs. Lawrence Lawson, alerted by noises, defended herself with a knife, restraining the assailant until deputies transported him to Atlanta for safekeeping. Weather reports show scattered showers across the region with variable winds while temperatures fluctuate through the day. Local authorities noted the suspect’s race and presence near Jefferson, Georgia, as part of the investigation.

Wulf Stethe Teoneree Arkaneas Buia Muasisaipo Pia Gemesville Edwin Matno Chie Milute Lawner Helegra Great Laker Sherif Crow Atlanta

$200000 Hotel Planned by E B Lewis in City Location

A $200000 hotel project is planned with a stone and brick structure. The site at the northeast corner of Lenn syherla Avenue and Frgtteencb Street will be prepared, with land measured next week. Nearby facilities include two existing hotels on IL Street and the Banc of at H and Eighteenth streets.

E_B Lewis Stanley Bimmons Mars Totel Lennsyherla Avenue Frgtteencb Pennslvania Avenue Tam Oigh Forest Etry Ture Wil Hive Uist Toe Byerett Banc Eighteenth

Permits High In June Total Building Activity Report

One report shows 576 building permits issued in June by the inspector, with a total value of 3183 10 across districts. Compared to May, overall expenditure on new construction and repairs decreased, totaling about 14 000 for the month.

Pr Nding Anne Marifs Fhuker Besis Noves

New Cent Coins Rollout Plans Revealed From Treasury News

The Treasury Department in Washington ordered the mint to begin producing new cents. By today more than 27 million coins, representing 7.1915 million dollars, had been minted. About 140 thousand coins have already been digitized nationwide, with the rest to be coined as demand grows.

Phiadelphia Treasur Department Washington

Plumber’s Plan Leads to Brutal School Death

A young married woman was found murdered in a Congress Heights school area after being beaten with a fence picket. The victim suffered a crushed skull and facial injuries but managed to speak briefly before dying at the city hospital. Carl Knoll, a former Indianapolis man living in South Pittsburg, Tenn, acted as her consultant during the investigation.

R McGonegal Washington Notre Dame Mount i Sndlangpolls Greve Spilliamanq Young Congress Heights School City Carl Knoll Indianapolia South Fittsburg Tenn

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