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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

14

Hains Trial Fifteen Missing Witness Sought Answer

A defendant in the Hains case is charged with trying to prejudice the victim. The shooting tale is recounted by a boat club member, facing questions aimed at reducing the broker's share in the killing. An absent boatman was pressed by the victim with a pointed question about horsefeathers in America.

Boat Club America Sfire Annis Stevens Thornton Hains McIntyre

Hains Trial Detailed With Witness Bias and Tragedy

In Flushing New York December reports unfold from the Hains murder trial. Thornton Hains faces questions as Judge Crane probes bias of witnesses while key figures including Capt. Peter Stains and Swedish boatman Torning appear. Recreation Magazine ties, yacht club tensions, and a model scene illustrate the shooting sequence and alleged threats.

Flushing N.Y William B* Annis Peter Ax Cheacen J. Hains Peter Stains Annis Setaur Haysiaie Yacht Club Iawn Andrews Yacht Club Ciller John Torning Lnstglet Darrin Torning Sweden McIntyre Haina Toruch Hia Aevioavis Thornton Wtains Tusure Mreng Barrier Craup Sili Hainstrom E Ceortroom Bit Migs Hains Riven Pyechil Provecular White Recreation Thornton J. Hains Annis Rimant White Awwlure Vote J. Hains Hayside Thornton Hackman Waysite Hacktaite T. Thornten Elsins Hawkman

Witnesses recount tense confrontation aboard Annis boat

The testimony describes a chaotic shooting scene on a boat where Captain Havng fired the revolver and Charles Annis warned bystanders to stand back. Edwin Andrews and Thornton Hains interact with the captain’s actions while the district attorney analyzes a dockside drama with a scale model to clarify positions.

Charles A. Burchfield Burchfield Charles G. Roberts Jaattee Crand Edwin Andrews Annis Bains Andrews John A. Dayton Havng Mr. Andrews Thornton Hains Philippines White Thornton Huing McIntyr Counse Jesperson

Colossal Fortunes at Odds With Public Good

Dr Jacob Gould Schurman, president of Cornell, voices at the national exposition that colossal fortunes are on trial in the United States. He argues the true test is how wealth is spent and whether owners share riches with the public or seek private gain, urging taxation on transfers and estates if owners shirk obligation.

Omaha Nevt Jacob Gould Schurman Cornell University Schurman Scharman Iieig

Carrie Nation Indoors After Ejection at Public House

Special Cable reports Carrie Nation, hustled and removed from a public house, harangued a crowd from a hotel window indoors. She remained off the street, chagrined by a Bible log from yesterday's scrimmage, attached to a sentimental value after years of carrying it.

Washington Fort Glasgow Carrie Nation

Hammond, Under Bonds in Typewriter Firm Case

Aged president of the Hammond Typewriter Company, James Hammond, was tried in the Dallas court today and placed under bond for good behavior after a dispute over stock certificates escalated to striking an employee with a catla. Horges G. Alien, buyer for the company, testified to the events. the proceedings followed as part of the ongoing case.

Typewriter Company New York Amtock Hammond Hammond Typewriter Company Dalles Die Horges G Hammond” Company

Court diary in Castelane custody case ends shifts in money clash

Paris reports the Count de Castellane withdraws demand for a 760,000 a year child maintenance and pursues custody of his three children through his mother the Marquise de Castellane. The count accuses the Gould family of turning this into a money matter while M Bonnet denounces the princess de Sagan and George Gould over settlements and divorce tensions. The public prosecutor will present conclusions next week and a ruling will follow.

Paris Count Bont de Castellane Princess de Sagan Gould Marquisa de Castellane M. Bonnet Db Sagan Soveltide Moony Goulds de Lagans de Rendants George Gould Mr. Gould Crawford Humbert Prince de Sagan Asker de Bagan M. Clemenceau de Castellaney de. Gastellane Miss Gould Count de Castelene Axa Frits Helle de Sagan

Venezuela in turmoil as Castro-era rule collapses

Caracas erupts in anti Castro demonstrations after reports that President Castro, now in Europe for medical care, may lose power. Protests erupt citywide with statues and posters torn down, police clash with mobs, several deaths reported, and former officials targeted.

Jana Castro Venezuela Europe Washington Caracas Castro Baa United States Carcas Willemstad Bey Ouinidmtzout Mott Te Police Pas Soroly Venezula Caracan

Taft Keeps Ohio Senatordrift as Burton Offer Voids

New York Dec 16 authority says Theodore Burton of Cleveland had the Treasury post offered then withdrawn by Taft. Burton to run in Ohio senate race. Taft held Ohio leaders meeting and kept hands off in the contest. The session included Ohio figures Vorys Brown Guilbert Williams and Thompson. Taft and brothers greeted at Waldorf. Panama Canal plans and YMCA talks also noted.

New York Theodore Burton Clavelland Tait Patt Ohio Burton Taft New Yorke Certo P Belk Win Charles F. Path Einclussion Senate Joseph B Yoraker Mey Ohio’ Society Brother Will Taft Jhan Agai Barton Arthur Vorys Republican National Committee Walter C. Brown Republican State Central Committee Walter Guilbert Henry A. Willams Republican State Executive Committee Dannal Thompson Charles Henry Horace D Waldorf Astonia Charles P. Taft Frank H. Hitchcock Mr. Taft George W. Perlina J. P. Morgan & Co Ralph Peters Long Island Rairoad Panama Canal Zone Theodore F. Shonts Vermérty Col John J. McCook R.C. Morse International Young Men's Christian’ Association James B. Reynolds Willan J. Ward Biiaye N Little Cotton Madufactor Dé Miles Danvilly B. Frank McWane Fem Mra Wis Federation J. A Hodge

Germany responds on Venezuela and Holland tensions

A German reply, relayed via Venezuelan chargé d affaires Senor Velez Goiteoa, argues no war declaration or blockade exists with Holland. It labels seizing a vessel as piracy unless justified, warns against actions jeopardizing Venezuela’s payments and interests, and notes the need to protect Maduro Castro’s position amid EU tensions.

Senor Velez Goiteoa HN Tale Holland Amull “Yeneaue Venbeuela Coffidentis Ycal Supon Castro Vaneruel Venesian Praaldent von Buslow von - Schoen

Taft pledges to honor Chicago platform at New York dinner

President elect William H Taft spoke at the Ohio Society dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, pledging adherence to the Chicago platform, backing tariff revision, and enforcing the Sherman antitrust law. He argued protection is compatible with curbing monopolies by avoiding excessive rates.

New’ York New York William H. Taft Ohio Society Waldorf-Astoria Taft Chicago William H Charles P Henry W Horace D Ted Bedai United States Joe Cannon Rheny George B. McClellan Patrick Francis Murphy John C. Cooper Tomile Henry W. Taft Society James Schoolcraft Sherman Ee Enet Gentai Hughes McClellan Kerman J. Frantkin Foch New Jersey John H. Finley College of the City of New York Seth Low Frank H. Hitchcock Melville’ Ky Stone Charles P. Taft St Clair McKelway Hugh L. Scott Military Academy Horisee D. Taft George R. Seldon McCracken New York University William’ 8. Taylor Veneta Congress Tne

Pledge and tariff debate echoed in Chicago platform

Speech excerpts reveal Taft era priorities on protection, tariff revision, and Sherman Act enforcement. The speaker urges faithful adherence to party promises, distinguishes between harmless and restraint-worthy business combinations, and calls for targeted railroad regulation while aiming for hopeful policy progress.

Chicago Washington Sheymas Ag Ward Taft

Judge Rules $8 Weekly Support Not Required in 6 Week Marriage

Special to The Washington Post reports Judge Foster in New York held that a wife cannot compel an $8 per week support from a husband earning $8. He argued matrimony with financially incapable husbands invites misery, blaming large families among the poor for much hardship and urging wives to support themselves.

Washington Post New York Foster Leese Glassberg Annie Stieffel United States Bev Pune Charity

Senators Debate Presidential Message and Inquiry Motion

The Senate debated a President message and an inquiry into secret service actions. Aldrich introduced a resolution, Culberson proposed a substitute, and Kean reported the Aldrich plan with Culberson additions. After heated discussion, the measure passed without division.

Aldrich Soonger Lodge Brownsville Rhode Island Culberson Kean Culherson Senate Committee On Appropriations Baveval

Resolutions on Secret Service Funding and Efficiency

Fragmented text shows a committee directive to examine the President’s annual message and to inquire whether legislation has affected efficiency. It mentions payments from the public treasury for services linked to the secret service and questions who else outside the secret service was paid for the fiscal year ending June 201H.

Roosevelt’s Words Seen as Deliberate Insult by Lawmakers

Congressional debate sparks resolutions demanding a Secret Service investigation and action. Senator Hele accuses colleagues of missteps as the front to Congress proceeds.

Roosevelt Secret Service Congress Hele

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