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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
1
A youth testifies that a dispute over watering whisky led to a murder. He claims he shot Poole with a 22 caliber rifle after Poole rushed him, then another blow to the head with a hammer. The killer fled with the victim's money before police involvement.
A 23 year old Montgomery County man Oliver Herman Harris admits a morning visit to Henson Poole in Travilan village ended in Poole's murder after a dispute over watered liquor. Harris describes the drunken confrontation, the shooting, and subsequent theft of money and keys. Authorities contemplate murder and assault indictments while relatives discuss prosecution.
Court findings in longhand discuss dismissing the case as death by own action not proved. Mrs Sutton endures grief as court and church authorities weigh burial rites and exhumation, with Vatican and Coroner input guiding whether a Catholic burial can proceed. The dispute centers on whether the son Jacob Sutton died by suicide and how his remains should be treated under church law.
The former Countess of Yarmouth arrived at Megantic seeking leniency for Harry K Thaw. Judge Isaac N Mills declined to extend his stay at White Plains beyond the decree. Thaw prepared to return to Matteawan with bags and letters discarded as cranks and women’s notes were shed. The Thaw family plans to seek release to relatives with strict custody conditions if granted.
In South Carolina the wet counties voted in a compromise measure that defeated a state-wide prohibition. Early returns show gains for prohibition supporters in several counties, while some counties remained undecided. The statewide act was a compromise passed at the last legislature session to permit local option with a broadly limited prohibition framework.
The Navy Department faces a crucial ruling today on whether Lieutenant Sut ton died by his own hand at Annapolis, or if the suicide verdict will clear the family name. A parallel West Point inquiry may yield findings, while Mrs Sutton and her daughter remain in Washington awaiting outcomes and guidance from their lawyers.
Chifford Litterel of Dayton, attached to the Stoddard Dassen racing crew, is fatally injured after being struck by a car wheel while traveling from a garage to Uhr way to prepare for races at Uhr speedway. Stoddard Newton Merianic and other drivers and assistants arrived, with tuning up and starters set for the event.
Melilla dispatches report Spain considering peace negotiations with Moorish forces. Generals Murtha and Roghi activity cited, with bombardments at Penon de la Gomera causing Moorish casualties. Reports note Kabdyles mobilizing near Aifucemus and renewed calls for public exposure in Barcelona.
Long Island life savers fought high seas in heavy rain to reach a burning schooner from Boston. The crew of seven, including the captain, were rescued after a perilous line shoot and surf boat maneuver, while one Swede sailor drifted at sea and was reported missing but later accounted for. spectators cheered as funds poured in for survivors.
The Tiger's Den Public Resort in New York is set to open as a lavish palace of chance, costing over 490000 in decoration and furnishings by Stanford White, with unique features and a grand staircase carved at 11000. Notable figures linked to the project include Gottfried Walbaum and Jerome Distrot. The site promises an all night restaurant and a high profile venue for millionaires. In Ohio, Jacob Johnson aged 101 died while assisting in a Bible reading, as Niagara Falls trips and trains were advertised with special coaches and itineraries.
President Taft golfed in a heavy Beverly rain at Myopia while Mrs Taft and sister Mrs More prepare to travel. Morton Treasury Assistant Secretary arrives to discuss tax and antitrust issues with the President. Wickersham to study interstate commerce laws. Beverly plans include potential yacht trip and visits by Mor e and family as weather and travel loom over state functions.
A dispatch reports the Dune of the Abruzzi halted at Mount Godwin Allstin near Alishabad India. He plans to return to Kashmi and Bombay then proceed to Italy to explore the glacier system centered on the Baitero glacier. The expedition aims to study peaks including Mount Godwin Allstin, rivaling Everest as a first conquest claim.
Rochester police announce a reward of 2500 dollars for information leading to the arrest of the murderer of 13 year old Miss Anna Schumacher who was killed in Rochester. Officials intensify efforts as the case draws wide interest and renewed attention to the investigation.
The head of the Postoffice Department has not announced a successor. Sut Chotee is rumored as a new appointee to serve in New York. A new chief inspector would gain power to overhaul the agency nationwide, prompting congressional alarm and calls for a nonpartisan selection.
Banker Barker James Johnson paid thousands to recover a gold brick allegedly swindled by Josbers. The Washington Post reports the case where the aged man surrendered the brick under court order and awaits a forthcoming meeting of the judiciary.
Movements describe Red Army regiments pressing Rome Corps forces along a threatened left flank. Gen Buss aims to annihilate Gen Pew’s left, open the road to his objective, with regular cavalry running ambushes and heavy engagements near Bastys and surrounding areas. The narrative notes terrain, supply strains, and shifting river crossings as U.S. and Allied forces contend with encroaching forces and planned feints to disrupt supply lines and entrenchment.
A tense situation in Crete as a fleet of powers, including a international landing party, gathers at Caneas Bay. The Cretan government warns of imminent action by Wednesday morning and appeals to the public to avoid obstruction as foreign authorities press for a controlled response. The Turkish armed forces and Greek tensions loom amid protests from Constantinople and embassies over deteriorating relations with allied nations.
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