27 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1907
Page
1
The Lunacy Commission heard Edward W. Vanderbilt’s story amid testimonies about “Bright Eyes” and “Thunder Cloud” urging marriage to his medium wife. Attorneys argued gifts and properties, including houses valued at $60 000, were exchanged to secure marriage, with witnesses detailing dowries and prompts from a supposed spirit world.
The case recounts Noah Vanderbilt’s belief in a spirit guide called Little Bright Eyes through Mrs Pepper, a medium linked to Bishop Pepper. Vanderbilt deeded a house to Mrs Pepper and, amid a looming marriage, his relatives sought to declare him incompetent and annul the union as they uncovered transfers of property to his wife.
Lieutenant Colonel Jiam F Tucker arrived in Chicago to dig and promptly vanished from a company with his attorney EL J Doyle P. He refused to discuss his whereabouts or respond to rumors as his private office kept him out of reach. His wife Dolly Logan Tucker remains the subject of a looming divorce inquiry tied to Washington DC.
Russian police director Ivanhoff, governor of a prison, was assassinated in St Petersburg while walking. He was disliked by revolutionaries for cruelty, including alleged torture of a sister, with a vaults project tied to Union Trust and security ads noting services during absence from town.
A steamship Barnstable collided with the tug Gerry near Sparrows Point after signaling confusion, sinking the Gerry and drowning five crewmen. About 20 aboard the tug were in danger, with several saved by boats. the Barnstable avoided major damage. Pilot William A Boyd, 30, from Virginia, died, leaving a young widow and three children.
Former President Grover Cleveland has not joined his family at their summer home and is not expected to travel there. He is described as still suffering indigestion and resting at the house with his condition not considered hazardous.
The New York finance department announced bids for 140 million city bonds at 4? percent. A Morgan-led syndicate reportedly agreed to subscribe the entire loan, with sale set for September 10. Officials and bankers deemed the issue highly attractive due to tax exemptions and strong demand.
Special to The Washington Fox New York Sug 26 Aerial act by B F Ackerman climbs a park balloon in Bayonne and is saved after the balloon hits a telegraph pole. He swings by a trapeze rope, becomes entangled in wires, is knocked unconscious, then rescued as onlookers assist and a ladder is brought to reach him.
New York officers issued warrants for Dan Hanna son of the late senator and two others to answer before Justice Bedford at Sea Bright on charges of reckless endangering. The case stems from an accident in which Hanna allegedly allowed a minor and others to drive an auto that struck a butchers cart, injuring several occupants.
Special to The Wantineton Post Archbisop Falconio successor to Mgr Sato in Washington faced peril during a pleasure trip near Norwalk. A squall struck their launch, water filled the craft, yet the prelate kept calm and helped his companion to beach the boat. He will rest in Norwalk for two days and avoids public ceremonies.
A Washington society figure seeks to legally adopt the surname Armani for herself and her child. She claims letters and documents prove both she and Raoul Amador used the name for years. She asserts Armani is one of the Panama president’s surnames and that she is entitled to it.
Charles Holland Tuell, former Washington Court of Appeals justice, reports Americans abroad show surprising approval of Roosevelt. Many see his anti corruption remedies as necessary, with some preferring Roosevelt or a Western nominee, while Roosevelt’s popularity resembles Lincoln’s in rallying public support.
Special to The Washington Fort reports George Gould aged sixty five died in New Rochelle Hospital from star vation and exposure after his wife left him allegedly due to his failure to provide food. Gould once built a fortune in plumbing and real estate, with a Highland Park subdivision claim. Neighbors found him locked in a cottage, nearly starved, and he died later. Mrs Gould had left for New York.
Alton B Parker spoke at the thirteenth American Bar Association convention praising constitutional federalism and denouncing demagogues who attack corporate interests. He warned that such rhetoric harms public welfare, lauded corporate contributions to growth, and urged measured remedies rather than denunciation. He reviewed veto patterns in New York and argued for a balance between state power and centralized federal control, noting debates on national incorporation and federal regulation of interstate commerce.
A jumble of brief items dominates the page. Names like Parker and Taft appear alongside reports of a train wreck, a missing teacher, a deadly incident, and varied local notices. Several lines reference legal or financial topics, while sports and transportation notes appear in scattered form.
The Times Tomorrow reports a naval appropriation plan to authorize two battleships with 20000 ton displacement and possibly four more of 25000 tons. The move, backed by seven members of the House Naval Affairs Committee, followed an official visit to the New York Navy Yard yesterday.
William Brown, accused of beating his wife, was shot in the left leg by Marshal Collins of Glen Echo during a struggle at Condmt Road. Brown was brought to Washington Hospital, later moved to Georgetown hospital, and held at the Seventh precinct station overnight. Collins surrendered the revolver to Mayor Garratt and is to face state authorities.
Boston to night Samuel McCall of the Eighth Massachusetts district says the United States should not hold the Philippines and that relations with Filipinos should not continue as they are. Andrew J Peters of the Eleventh district says he and many Mass residents oppose taking possession and oppose holding them.
Assistant District Attorney Given vows to close all bucket shops and deploys detectives and Secret Service agents to monitor every transaction. Firms raid and confrontations with attorneys ensue as the campaign to stop bucket betting intensifies with warrants, injunctions, and potential court action.
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