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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
7
A long courtroom sequence covers pistol demonstrations, witness confrontations, and defense and prosecution tactics as Sutton faces murder allegations. Witness Det. Davis and Lieut Utley challenge statements while Mrs Parker testifies about family ties, alibis, and motives amid the Richards-Sutton trial.
A letter describes severe headaches and nervous breakdown from illness, then relief after using Powtum and coffee. The writer reports better digestion, weight gain, and steadier strength, noting the remedy cured rheumatism and headaches while warning that new letters may appear periodically.
Sergt Archie Todd of the Marine Corps, a key witness in the Sutton death inquiry, arrived in Annapolis from Wakefield and was questioned by Colonel Wood. He denied an eye witness account reported yesterday and clarified he only served as guard corporal the night of the events.
The article reports balloon flights over the Alps with pilots and passengers noting altitudes from 1400 to 13 373 feet. It mentions Vilano the balloon reaching 18 000 feet at times and lists other aeronauts from 1875 to 1996, including Conwell and Glarwher, with various ascent dates and distances.
A German aeronaut Count Zeppelin reportedly alive and moving about after rumors in London claimed his death. Reports say he recently recovered from a medical operation and was seen walking yesterday in Berlin.
Hong Frederik Ask has invited Count Fryis to form a new Danish cabinet with two members of the landsting and the leader of the free conservatives. The cabinet resigned July 31 after Ng failed to win parliamentary support for military defense plans.
An enthusiastic protest in Asuncion Paraguay drew about two thousand participants from the university and nonpolitical groups to honor American Minister Edward C O Brien. The event featured a nonpolitical demonstration with broad civic participation.
Patrick J Brennan president of the Brennan Construction Company died at his Hyattsville Maryland summer home from injuries after a two week old automobile accident. Born in County Galway Ireland he came to the United States as a child and built a large asphalt and construction business. He was active in Catholic charities and organizations including the St Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of Columbus. Funeral is at St Stephens Church with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children.
Washington detectives Baur and Cornwell captured Julian Robertson known as Bubber in March. Texas offered a reward for his arrest, but Dallas officials have not paid it. Superintendent Sylvester and Inspector Boardman report unanswered letters, risking a widening breach between police departments if the $800 reward is not remitted soon.
Officials weigh the consular quiet as Russian ambassador and Baron Takabara leave, noting potential gains for the Far East from U.S. growth. Japanese ambassador Sogore Takavima hints at a return to normalcy, with Russia sending a business envoy to Washington and Crane in Peking shaping possible long term peace.
A fragment describes the Bertillon system once used by police and the magistrate judge Kimball. It mentions doubts about identification, faces, memory, and statements by a defendant who recalls past cases and warnings about distinctive features.
A 15 year old boy named James Dutlard faced Judge Callan after being accused of attempted assault at a kitchen, a claim tied to threats and immature behavior. The judge ordered reform school detention, noting the boy’s prior release and continuing behavioral concerns. The court heard testimony about the boy and his mother, who questioned the sentence and its duration.
Reported talks in Tokyo indicate Japan would set the standard gauge for the Antung Mukden line and resume broader negotiations with China. Tokyo pressed to resume discussions at Mukden, after China favored a pause, while denying troop deployments in Quentao and stressing railway issues above other Marchurian questions.
Attorneys for Licensid wife of Irving W Beck sue for division of the estate before Justice Gould. Petition alleges misappropriation near 6000 held at the store of the deceased and that wages and goods were improperly taken or used. Respondents deny wrongdoing and claim business dealings with the elder Beck were proper partners.
Acting Attorney General says larger tax loss than thought due to securing of a aml case involving Cascade Whisky Company warehouses at Nashville Tennessee. Prosecution cites failure to certify papers and indictments of Schwab and associates for evading taxes by storing and removing spirits without proper payment. Washington discussions considered settlement proposals but authorities push for prosecution. Tennessee case highlighted as national attention grows.
The funeral of former Washington nurse Mrs Beckham who died suddenly in New York was held yesterday morning at Fortock. The Episcopal minister Dr S A Wally officiated. Only two immediate family members and a few friends attended. Pallbearers included William J South, George Tf Rodmgon, S T Burke, W Wattles, Stuart, and Heert Fowle. Burial was in Hil Cemetery near Alexandra.
A ten year old boy and his younger sister were mauled by a vicious dog while alone at home in a Washington area street. The elder suffered severe bites to arms and legs. a neighbor intervened, grabbing a hog and repelling the dog. The children are the sons and daughter of widow Mire Leona Gulknun. It was unclear if the boy’s life could be saved.
Police say a group including Tibbs and Rogers aged teens carried out repeated shoplifting prowls in Hanae. Officers narrate how one suspect grabbed cigarettes then fled as others attempted to cash cash registers. Juvenile court to hear case Monday.
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