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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
8
The document discusses a legal action in Superior Court over whether a Christian Science reading should be admitted, with fears that delaying a ruling could let a will contest proceed. It notes hearings planned, concerns about competency, and references to relatives and property involvement in the case.
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The court heard motions to dismiss the suit as the next friends seek to contest Mrs Eddy’s competency. Chandler and Streeter urged dismissal, while Mrs Eddy’s guardians urged continuing the hearing to determine her capacity. The case, centered on control of her property and funds, may revert to the Superior Court for a ruling on the petition to dismiss and on competency.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals with roles likely as witnesses or parties in a marriage license matter. The text names Rev CH Rorer, Grace Armstrong, Mary Orton, Maggie Wirchel, and others tied to Virginia locales such as Butte, Hampden, and death references. The overall entry appears to catalogue people connected to a license event and associated officials or witnesses within a community probate or civil record.
Health office record lists multiple deceased individuals and inmates read with ages and locations such as Washington Asylum and various streets. Names include Martin Gran, Margaret Seag, Willie Igwons, David Merson, Reubln Cemehhein, and Marie Bo Marity, with ages ranging from months to 90 years.
Paris dispatch reports French and Spanish forces under siege in Casablanca grow weaker while Morocco turmoil spikes. 1000 troops ordered from Oran to bolster Casablancan defense as tribesmen loyal to the pretender threaten the town.
London aug 2 4 renowned steeplejack Johm Guldle perished after a four story fall from the Towend chimney claimed to be the world’s tallest at 448 feet. The accident occurred during restoration work on the towering structure.
The Avertran yacht crew who competed for the Emperor William Cup at Kiel were welcomed by the Senate in the rathskeller and hosted at luncheon. The women of the party were entertained in an adjoining room by the wives of the senators.
Spectay Cable plans to axe Messingum ce Parle Aug Count Bont de Cartel. Rumors of reconciliation with his former wife spread but Mme Gould denies truth. She spends summer at her home in Mateia with three children while Paris hosts New York friends at a Bois du Boulogne gathering with Mr Morse Mrs Morse and other dignitaries.
A distressed husband pleads for forgiveness after a fatal act described as done in a fit of anger. The incident, linked to threats and public safety concerns, involved a grim sequence from Germany to Europe and a long search before resolution.
Emily Herter, pursued across Germany and the United States by Teich a silk weaver with a violent temper, marries him in New York after years of separation. Two months later a quarrel at 1 West 126th Street leads to a pistol shot, and both Emily and Teich die in the hospital. The case is linked to a broader colonial policy debate in Stuttgart and reports a violent outcome from a disrupted union.
Five young women disappearances reported to Berlin police raise alarm. Authorities suspect white slave operators are at work, with several more cases this week and most victims vanished without trace or theft noted.
Morris Ketcham, a 32 year old resident of Washington DC, seeks to be returned to the Government Hospital for the Insane at Westington after repeated escapes. He was admitted after surrendering to police in New York and has a history of reckless driving and parole breaches. His family ties include a Pension Office clerk father and a connection to the late Gen John H Ketcham. The hospital lacks authority to detain him and it is expected police will return him to the institution.
Attorneys for the guardian of George Rhodius the young millionaire declared incompetent to manage his estate filed a suit to annul his marriage to Elma Dare. The complaint alleges he was physically and mentally weakened, forced into marriage in Louisville, and that the Dare woman pressured him while knowing he could not wed in his state. The case cites Rhodius’ real estate holdings worth about 700000 and other valuable property, claiming kidnapping and coercion aimed at seizing his fortune.
Hendvike Paaug a Henry Wag ner the prisoner confesses to assaulting a fourteen year old Alma Whitey near this plate last Sunday and to two similar assaults earlier. He names his victim Henry Lebns of West Newton Pa where his family resides. One confession relates to Nellis Git aged fifteen at Ridgely Miner Coty W Va on June 2 and the other to fourteen year old Mary Medager at West Newton on July 6. He is identified for both girls.
Amsterdam Aug 5 Frank Denatte and John Cincatt Ttaltans real estate owner and saloon keeper and peddler are water treat charged by Coroner Timmerman with the murder of Willem H McLachlan a recluse of Craneaville who was found stabbed to death two weeks ago with property valued at about 710000.
Special to The Washington Rost reports George T Camis and Marian, siblings from Staten Island, jailed without bail in Port Richmond for conspiring to kill their brother in law for 1600 life insurance. One hired assailant confessed. a disguised detective thwarted the plot at the last moment. The intended victim, Frederick Rules, a Burlet shipyard employee at New Brighton, had married the prisoners’ sister and lived with them since his wife’s death.
Arthur A Housman, NY Stock Exchange member and partner in A A Housman & Co bankers and brokers, died at his Babylon Long Island home. A long career in banking and brokerage, born in China City, educated at Chorior Institute, built up a firm with his name, purchased a stock exchange membership in 18%, served on Burrell & Housman board, and led a family business with brothers Clarence and Fred Housman and Saling W Baruch. He died after acute indigestion followed by pneumonia, in his second year of illness.
The cottage of Howard Hinkle of Cincinnati was entered Monday night by robbers who carried off jewels valued around 2500 to 1400. The robbers looted the rooms of Mr Hinkle Mrs Hinde and their daughter Sirs Ingalls at 43. Police believe entry occurred while the family dined. Bar Harbor has been unusually free from burglary and residents fear repeats. Cottagers tightened safeguards and police remain alert.
Diplomatic circles report a Seduswunde meeting between Emperor William and Emperor Nicholas focusing on Norway's neutrality. Germany and Russia pledge to treat Norway as neutral territory, aligning with Great Britain. William signals Germany will not obstruct Kosala policy and France Britain accord. Japanese prince Kuni joins German Imperial Foot Guards.
New York reports International Geneva Association chief Lehner of Germany received the Ehrenkreuz honor for a Bremen exhibit of menus. He started collecting twenty years ago with 100 cards, many from royal and presidential banquets. Publishers plan a book with photographic copies of fifty rare menus.
Special to The Washington Post reports Camden County prosecutor Harry S Scovel seeks Supreme Court guidance on summoning a special grand jury for Charles Gibson and Steven Dorsey in the murder of Mrs Frances Horner and Victoria Natell on the Horner farm near Collingswood. Gibson claims innocence but his alibi has faltered as witnesses dispute his stories. Dorsey says he was with his wife in Collingswood from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. investigators theorize he joined Gibson during the barn blaze and possibly burglary or murder.
A special meeting of the Ken Yuri and New Jersey Metal Trades Association was held at 29 Broadway to act on the cents a day wage demand from the International Association of Machinists and Amalgamated Society of Engineers for 1700 machinists in Rew Mark area. Members reported 25 to 30 percent business declines this year and the future outlook remains discouraging. The matter was referred to the execution committee which will reconvene on Friday August 20 1907 to report the branch decision.
In St Johns Newfoundland Aug 21 Premier Bond and government members decline to comment on London's report that the West Shore fisheries dispute between the United States and the colony may go to The Hague. Opposition papers say arbitration is now forced on the colony and warn the premier’s stance may worsen its position.
A chaotic report from Marengo details an ambush on German forces by a local chieftain leading 80 men. In the clash thirty to forty Germans were killed, with many wounded, after a two year old reportedly triggered a pistol during the chaos causing the infant’s fatal injury.
The August 2 Philadelphia report notes a governor approval for four death warrants to be carried out on October 9 in Lancaster. It marks the first quadruple execution in Pennsylvania in many years, with prior multiple hangings noted but never a quadruple single-seat execution.
Maude Fulton star of The Orchid at Herald Square Theater underwent a serious operation at Lincoln Hospital. She had been in frail health and fainted at the theater on several occasions. Monday night she collapsed while preparing for the song Lia Ann with William Rock. The operation went well and she is expected to recover though her condition remains dangerous.
About 100 traders and a herd of horses gather at Cendington for the first known Ohio Horse Traders Association convention led by Harley Binger Cardingion. The event draws interest from exotics and inner circle gamblers amid a crowded scene and interest in horse swapping and trade.
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