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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
5
An evangelist asserts the charges against him arose from a conspiracy by rival organizations. The husband reiterates his defense that authorities had no evidence implicating others. The lengthy court appearance and testimonies reference Mrs Mayes and various local figures as part of the case.
Nello Barton former patent office assistant pled guilty to conspiracy forgery and destruction of public documents in a case tied to John A Heany of York. He was sentenced to three years in a Georgia penitentiary after admitting he altered papers for two app lications and that the acts related to an electric lighting apparatus. The government plans to use Barton as a witness, while Heany maintains his innocence and seeks to move forward with trial defenses.
A fragmented wire service notice describes a morning incident at a major depot. Neighbors and workers reported a collision involving multiple trains at dawn on Wednesday. Authorities said injuries occurred. the scene involved emergency responders and transit officials.
The testimony of Archbold outlines Standard Oil of Ohio foreign operations and a trusteeship devised to consolidate properties. It explains why the trust was formed, how ownership is shown, and how it enables oversight and marketable control. The record notes extensive foreign competition, growing export trade, and efforts to expand the American oil trade worldwide.
Two damage suits totaling 30,000 were filed yesterday against Capital Traction Company by James A Addison and Annie L Adams for injuries Mrs Adams suffered when a car near Ninth and U streets NW allegedly blighted by a running board struck and dragged her as she fell to the pavement. Frank La Bell was arraigned in police court and convicted on two larceny charges, sentenced to twelve months in jail for stealing two bicycles on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Work began yesterday on the site near the District building for a statue honoring former Governor Shepherd. The area is roped off as foundations will be laid in a few days. The bronze figure is completed and at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, while the pedestal construction will start in several weeks.
Inspectors in the street cleaning department are overwhelmed by an uptick in complaints from households about ash and garbage collection. The surge since cold weather has tied up inspectors in investigations and overtime work, leaving wagons potentially unchecked to scour routes as required by law. James M Woog, the superintendent, says a written report will address statements alleged at a citizens meeting, while former superintendent Jonas Twohey seeks an explanation from Commissioner West about remarks attributed to Wood regarding reforms.
Wesley Webb as administrator of Samuel Pennington’s estate sues Frank A Munsey in the District Supreme Court for $10000 damages after Pennington died in an elevator at the Munsey building. Webb alleges the accident was caused by operator carelessness, leaving Pennington’s wife and family without support. Attorney Arthur Peter represents the plaintiff.
Madame Calves drew a crowded audience yesterday afternoon at the Columbia Theater. Hostess Mie Teller led a box party for Miss Dorothy Willims and guests including Baroness Marguette Moncheur Miss Martha Bacon and Miss Constance Hoyt. Other boxes hosted Mrs Baronet among others with Mrs Franklin Ellis and Swiss minister Dr Joget Mine Bonaparte and her son Jerome. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Theodore Boals and Mrs James Harriman. In the audience were Mrs Garfield and other prominent figures including Mrs Wright Mrs Meyer and the Miss Miver among many guests.
Diva Calve drew a large afternoon audience at the Columbia Theater with her company. She gave four encores including Le Plaisir d Amour and Gounod works. Accompanists Brahm van der Berg and Karl Klein drew praise for skill and temperament. A fire investigation notes a gas leak caused a Takoma Park school blast. Bank, postal, and railway stories close the page.
Mull alleges on June 2 last he worked as a wire repairer for a company at 1400 Columbia Road NW and followed directions to operate a gas engine at the Columbia exchange. His foot was caught in a rotary wheel causing injuries claimed to be negligence by another company employee.
Maj C C Hearn files a $8290 claim for damage to an automobile caused by a defective roadway on First Street near the Capitol. The issue is referred to Elliott Woods and Inspector Nag reports the tunnel construction by the United States government lies on government property.
Chicago police announce that Gustav Bayer and Harry Michaels surrendered to federal agents after a telephone and letter threat linked to a Milwaukee Avenue counterfeit operation. The pair admitted to distributing 93 000 in spurious bills and named co conspirators in a nationwide scheme tied to the Wheed Brown Westcott gang with arrests previously made in several cities.
Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Labor Commissioner Ned form a mediation board under the Erdman law to avert a strike between Pennsylvania Railroad engines and the Keystone Lines West of Pittsburgh. Grand Chief Warren Stone and Assistant Grand Chief Fred Burgess urged recognition of their grievance board. engineers seek official status for handling disputes. The meeting with Knapp and Commissioner Nell lasted about two hours. negotiations continued as crews faced possible strike action if no settlement emerges.
Joseph Orears alias Smith appeared in police court charged with stealing tools from Provdene Hospital. He was held on a $300 bond for the grand jury. Orears admitted taking tools but denied breaking into the building where the tools were kept.
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