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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1909

Page

25

Suttons Stand Firm in Secret Session Probe Reading

Annapolis dispatch reports Mrs. Sutton adamant before Board of Inquiry and in public that she has nothing to conceal. Letters by Sutton to Col Charles A Doyen read behind closed doors fuel debate over her son’s death and alleged plot. Court adjourns after contentious exchanges with Attorney Davis, press barred, statements withheld.

Board of Inquiry Davis Annapolis Sutton Charles Marine Corps Naval Academy Utley Slic Sulen Leonard Suttona Sifton H. Davis Sutton Wide Junga Harry Theonard Leopard Mra Sutton Davie Navy Department Davis Aggerted Will Sutton

LICENSED TO MARRY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES

A fragmented notice lists numerous individuals with ages amid marriage licenses or banns across Webster County West Virginia and News County Washington. Names include Vitward Marteon F end Nandle tewls 71, Beate 24, Agres J Tanon 20, Daggett 25, Annie Walker 19, and others with ages 3, 7, 71, 72, 30, and 65. The text references Rev John Tchad james A Came and Hattie L Wash 72 as part of the same roll.

Billy Brewary John Tchad ‘Ames Hattie L Wash Kaves Davinian Male Smith John B Curry Mary E Wheeler Nee Ace

Notable Deaths and Funerals In Early August 1909

Obituary notices honor Emma and Martine, detailing funeral plans, interment at Moravian Cemetery, and obituary lines. The long list mentions relatives, locations in Philadelphia and Hobart, and a memorial note for the late Mrs. Pov and other family members with dates in 1909.

William Beterg Mareinet Sty Beth Kot Evert Zoya Moly Gust Hobart Jay Hiatela Capt Flatt Masuty Cal Coria Mowers Tadelphi Ponere Anartie City Papers Jebst Emma Pom Mor Wat Bndiy Lda Dev Wolee

Births and Deaths Recorded in City Health Office Ledger

Health office ledger lists births including James and Rorina Wugan bor Winer and Mary Van Pelt boy William D with kin Bertiet and Patrick J Collins plus several other newborns. Also noted are deaths such as Jenn Hannon age 45, Myrtle at Me 4 weary Lane, Mary McMamara jd and ste op 1 year, and infant deaths in various streets with ages and household pointers.

James Rorina Wugan Bor Winer Mery van Pelt William D Bertiet Fatrick J Mary A Collins Willam’p Susan Ellroy Maurice and Jovez Bird Ayah Marle Hannao George F Fiorrle Garrett Henry B Nelli O Bland Leonard Frances J Avery xi Croent Hiehrielia Ewer Bey John Mary WU Geiger Mary WU Geiger “Vor Wiliam Rand Dacah Packer Doy Thy Janay Booth Bey Jenn Hannon Myrtle Weary Lane Denham Mary McMamara Ste Anry J Applay Eve Neslon Manthe Trinat Benjamin Len Brooks Mortm Mdwara Joe Texel Mainntea Jolla Rede George Mowid John Morgan Stewart

Hidden American Estate of Lady Beresford May Tax England Link

A Washington dispatch reports Comptroller Gaus pursuing a tax on the late Lady Beresford’s estate, valued around $20 million in personal property including bonds and railway securities. The case hinges on English and American wills and whether the English holdings are taxable in New York.

New York Lady Beresford Washington Gaus William Beresford England Tig Beresford Duke of Marlborough Louis Hameraly America Wiliam Comptrollers Office Riverhead William Raswath Alfred ED Henshaw Inter Taady Beresford Lothian Strong Suffolk County Uist Btrong Laily Beresford Disd Tandon Strong Engish Court Ireland Revenue Office Pennsylvania Attorney Strong Marqus Waterford John W Palmer Arthur William Montagie Anea Strong Suk Englss

Adopting the English Language in Philippine Education

In Manila an American resident argues that Filipinos should learn English to spur national development while maintaining practical schooling. The piece outlines a rising middle class, industrial schools, and targeted curricula from primary to higher education, stressing English literacy to connect with commerce, governance, and modern life.

Manila Philippines South Otter Islands I S Harthor Bellhead Iiminos Bureau of Education Villpino

Two Shot By Policeman at Black Mountain Hotel Tragedy

Bank cashier Paul Cameron of Asheville and traveling salesman John Hill Bunting were shot in a room at the Gladstone Hotel near Black Mountain by Policeman F. Watkins. Bunting died later, Collins is reported recovering. Watkins surrendered on $500 bond. The incident followed a disturbance claims of profane threats to hotel patrons.

Asheville Woc Paul Cameron Cons Bank of Paceman Collins Bunting Watkins Buncing Black Mountain Friends Collins Iver Bunting Did Not Recover Conserousnope Watking

Foxhall P Keene Divorced by Kentucky Court

Judge Parker grants Mrs Macy Lawrence Keene absolute divorce from Foxhall P Keene son of James R Keene after she produced a letter he wrote to her claiming he would not live with her or contribute to her support The letter dated June 1760 bore Castleton farm stationery and was mailed May 12 1800 The decree was issued July 8 1800 amid secrecy efforts and later revealed by an attorney

Watts Barker Macy Lawrence Keene Foxhall P Keene James R Keene Keene Kentucky Castleton Farm Mra Keene Notting Mr Keene Keane Europe Meene Judge Parker Harry Castleton Lawrence Long Island NY Parker

Lovering May Not Return to Vote on Tariff

Bay State Representative William Lovering, reported ill, may not return to Washington to vote on the tariff bill. He arrived at Glades Club on North Seltuate Beach after departing the capital on the eve of the vote, sparking talk of his absence and Cabinet friction over his committee roles. Dr Oliver H Howe cites a serious health crisis, Brights disease possibly linked, and refuses to discuss specifics. Movements of Ocean Steamers and arrivals are listed from New York, Havre, Southampton and other ports, with several liners preparing calls to Liverpool, Cherbourg, and Hamburg as the transatlantic schedule unfolds.

Bay State Washington Boston Mass William Lovering Glades Club North Seltuate Beach Congress Cannon Oliver H Howe Can Indo Mr Lovering Lovering Dr Howe Howe Loverings Nat Arrifer New York la Touraine Havre Southampton Cherbourg Guewnstown Caronia

Lauterbach to Seek Expungement of Infant Birth Record

Edward Lauterbach, father of the late Alfred Lauterbach, plans legal action to expunge from New York City vital statistics the birth record naming Alfred Lauterbach as the father and Alfred Allen Lauterbach as the infant. He alleges Miss Cunningham failed to prove her marriage to his son and vows to pursue the record’s destruction.

Edward Lauterbach Wesbtnston Post New York Alfred Lauterbach Misa Soptia Houston Cunningham Oakland N ‘7 Alfred Allen Lauterbach Bureau of Vital Statistics Department of Health Enliaves Tong Tland College Hospital Brooklyn Vital Statistics Bureau

Taxi cab victim missing in City Court case

Irene Wright, a young woman who was assaulted and robbed in a taxicab last Wednesday morning while en route to her home on Sixty sixth street, failed to appear for examination of defendants William B Curzon and William H Young. Detenee Barber requested a subpoena and sought to post pone the case until Monday. Bail of 5000 was continued. plaintiff's attorney seeks 410000 damages from the taxi company.

New York Irene Wright West Side William B Curzon William H Young Deteenie Barber Ogommar Sixty Sixth Street Robert Moore Malona NY Wright Tanicab Company

Local Representative Murdered Near Senator's Home

A San Francisco representative of the Thtermanonai Fro tertiys Association was killed near the senator's home last night. He was beaten about the head, shot twice, and dragged to a shallow ditch where a stone weighed down the body. Authorities consider robbery for valuable papers as a possible motive.

Washington Reno R J Thtermanonai Frotertiys Association San Francisco Weghird

250 Girls Flee From Fire at Reform Home

New York August 7 two hundred inmates at the House of the Gund Shepherd fled the main building as a fire burned through several rooms to the second floor. A policeman, discovering the blaze, faced difficulty arousing occupants after gates blocked escape and screened windows slowed access. Firemen scaled the fence and extinguished the blaze with a few thousand dollars in losses.

New York Voigt Yard

Lords to Block Asquith in Budget Crisis

London August 7. Lord Lansdowne leading opposition declares the house of Lords may block measures seen as violating the will of the people. He argues taxation of capital and expropriation should not pass without broad public knowledge, signaling a looming struggle over constitutional roles and reform.

London House of Lords Getton Lord Lansdowne Forde Camel Wikshire Weller Commons Mizleip Lans Fea

Casterton Committee Ploughs Land for Hospital Fund

A Victorian plan by the Casterton committee to lease acres of land and enlist neighboring farmers. Twenty five teams plowed and sowed the land in a single morning to raise funds for a hospital. The president urged the effort and coordinated with local farmers to complete the project.

Casterton Victoria

Woman Accused in Waldo Street Shooting Case

Mrs Castle faces charges after shooting at Craig in an elevator at Waldo on Tuesday. Magistrate Butts in Jefferson Market Court postponed action awaiting Kelly Scott Castle’s brother to New York to assist, with further examination set to resume Monday.

Castle Capt Scott New York Mary Scott Castle Craig Waldo Gant Nation Butts Jefferson Market Amy Cha Henry Craig White Fucha Cot Cran Hottei Scott

Carmen Discuss Wages In Chicago Street Railway CASE

Positive development in the street railway wage dispute as President Mitten of the Chicago Railway Company paves the way for friendly agreements. He offered Cabmet and South Chicago subway employees a wage increase, prompting further talks with officials and the union leaders to set a meeting for Monday.

Somata Gm Arble Presdent Mitten Gheaga Cay Raiway Company Wal Cab Met South Chicago Subway M Tten le, Pouthede Neveral Ho Ferther

Church Dead Debate Sparks Winchester Village Sermon

Special to The Wasiington ese Cnemnati Ole Ang reports a local pastor, Rev J Spencer Smith of the Methodist Episcopal Church, claims the church is dead. He threatens to expose elders and attacks their leaders, insisting ecclesiastical law supports his stance despite efforts by Bishop David H Moore to intervene.

Winchester Bitte J Spencer Smith Methodist Episcopal Church Lenda Vilage Atsu Lhat David H Moore Mr Smith

Reward posted for Laporte of two kidnapped children

St Tous Mo Aug 7 Acting G1 Gmebeh of Mussouri said a reward of 3800 would be paid for the capture of the two kidnapers of Gige and Tommasso Vivians. Chief of Police Greecy alerted the press at noon. A man in a Union Station area store reported three men brought a boy and girl to his shop last Monday bought a new outfit for the boy.

St Tous Mo Gmebeh Mussouri Gige Tommasso Vivians Greecy Union Station

Gould Divorce Secret Out

The article reports on a high profile divorce case involving Gould, detailing a long court process and secrecy surrounding the decree. It notes the respondent is nearly six feet tall and mentions locations, parties, and the legal steps leading to final action.

Frank Jay de Respondent

Ants Defend Plant By Placing Leaf Plants Under Siege

How leaf cutting ants guard host plants with built in defense systems. Ants form living walls and patrol stems, bite intruders, and maintain a garden of leaf mold to cultivate fungus for sustenance. The ants’ nesting structure and food exchange keep them on the plant, deterring herbivores.

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