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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1908

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Widow Describes Thornton Hains Murder Trial

Mrs Annis testified that Thornton Hains and his brother Peter pursued her to a dock and Thornton fired a revolver at her husband. She described the moment the first shot missed and the second killed Capt Annis as the crowd watched, with Hains urging his brother on and denying responsibility.

Pat Solo Bowie Thornton Ho Stiaony Bearten Mrs. Annis Thornton Hains Peter Haina McIntyre Mrs . Annis Capt Hains Thomson Hains Thornton Vilizy Boehfveld Petar Hains Giewtevatver Thornton Pete Petty Zevol Birte Vuuil Wes Euston Phornten Hara Hane Hains Sot Thornten Hams Darkou Hales Annis Atterney White Mr White Justice Crane Annis Cod Thornton Halns Annie Ana Chates Roberts Bayside Yacht Club Carl Hains Mr. Annis Hains Brothers

New Yorker Discovers Parents Dead in Suspected Gas Tragedy

New York Deep-Henry Hisley, summoned from the suburbs by clerks at his father's drug establishment, found his parents dead in their beds with gas flowing from a small stove. They had not lit the stove since last Wednesday, and it is suspected they were asphyxiated that night. Smoke notes flowery for Christmas. 14th and 6th streets, Washington, or Waldorf Astoria and 110% Broadway, New Yes.

New Yorker New York Henry Hisley Clerice Hts Bik Washington Waldorf- Astoria Broadway New

Mrs Leiter A Heroine At Mine Fire Aid Hospital Seen

Mrs Juliette Williams of Washington aids fire fighters at the Zeigler mine fire scene near Dupont Circle with a temporary hospital, bandages, and food. Joseph Leiter and wife supervise operations as efforts to flood and seal the shafts continue amid raging flames and brimstone fumes.

Iitery Juliette Wiliams Washington DPC Lester

Castro's Men Out Gomez In Venezuela Revolt

Reports from Port of Spain and Willemstad describe Vice President Gomez seizing power in Caracas after Castro left for Europe. A new cabinet formed from diverse factions aims to restore order and resume U S relations, with Venezuela facing internal turmoil and external pressure from the Netherlands and other powers.

United States Europe Castro Port of Spain Trinidad Dee 2 di Paul de Baldo Callas Diego Ferrer Gomes Regula Olivares Venezuela Anti Castro anti-Gomez Caracas Gomez Gaid Venezucland Cas Certai Castro

Maine on secret trip Venezuela may be goal

State Department officials speculate on American interests in Venezuela as a Maine voyage with wireless capability heads toward Caribbean waters. The Maine under Rear Admiral Conway Arnold moves to stay prepared, amid talks between Secretary Root and Secretary Newberry outlining potential naval responses.

South American Republic State Department Norfoth Navy Department Amercian Vinay la Guaira Puerto Cabello Maracabo Maine United States Conway HE Arnold Naval War College Arnold Washington Naval Root Newberry

Mrs Clapp Paroled Again In New York Case

Detectives tell judge that Texas papers are en route for Marie Clapp of New Braunfels who was arrested on a forged check telegram. Texas authorities say the papers will arrive in two days. Kingston Jamaica reports insurance settlements for earthquake losses totaling up to 69 million dollars will begin December 23. Florida’s Famous Train schedule and route details follow.

New York Texas Washington Marie Clapp Twite Herbert M Clapp New Braunfels Tex Kingston Jamaica Dee 2S Engiieh Insurance Companies

Engineer Commissioner Morrow is D.C. ousted by War Dept

Maj Jay J Morrow is removed as engineer commissioner of the District of Columbia by order of the Secretary of War and Maj Spencer Cosby is appointed in his stead Cosby will assume duties after being sworn in The action follows a string of untoward incidents and disputes involving Morrow including construction concerns school safety and a controversial letter to the President The Post had anticipated the removal prompting denials from supporters and Morrow himself called the latest events largely a dream set off by internal disagreements and public critiques.

Astero Gonzalo Gimane Umuire- Munoz ‘Lebar Hesulo Olivares Fomenta Rufacy Ralara Cistry Gomez Absiat Willemstad Curacao Dee Gen Belly Fort San Carlos Maracaibo Ma. Morrow Secretary of War Jay J Morrow District of Columbia Steund Spencer Cosby Engineer Corps Washington Aqueduct Morrow Cosby Taa Dstrict Board of Education May Morroy Macfarland and West Wey

Suydam Dies of Wounds in New York Shootings

Special to The Washington Poet New York Dec 21 Harry B Suydam curb broker shot by John Lumsden at 35 Broad Street office June morning Hudson Street Hospital Lumsden jailed without bail awaiting coroner report inquest likely next week custody with Coroner Julius Harburger Raleigh NC officials and prominent figures expressed sympathy News and Observer and Gov officials offered help Raleigh connections and messages from Josephus Daniels Sean Harrington Mayo James I Jones and others Sloan's advertises fur coats and garments at 1407 G Street with on view sales today and tomorrow

New York Harry B Guydam Curb Oroker Jonny Lumsden Suydam Broad Street Hudson Street Hospital Lumsden Buydam Julius Harburger Tomta Ciizens Raleigh NC Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer Wired Today Raleigh News and Observer Sean’ A. Harrington Glenn Armistead Jones

Emily Crane Chadbourne pays duties on art treasures seized

Mrs Emily Crane Chadbourne obtained possession of art treasures seized by the government by paying into court 82401 in addition to 70490 previously paid for duties and penalties. The goods once belonged to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston and were imported as household items with a valuation of 800. The article notes examination by a federal appraiser and a valuation of 8241L.

Chicago Emily Crane Chabourne

Gary Mills Begin Work in Hammond Indiana

The actual manufacture of steel at Gary Indiana began today as blast furnace No 12 was blown in. The Calumet region is set to become a major iron and steel center with the $4,000,000 mills now in operation. Work will rapidly expand to employ about 3,000 men.

Hammond Ind Gary Calumet Region

Bribery Accusations Hit Pittsburg Voters League

Pittsburg city finance committee members and several officials are accused of corruption and conspiracy over municipal bonds deposits and jobs. The Civic League of Allegheny County filed charges alleging bribery to sway votes on five bridge laws bonds water system bids and street projects with arrests and possible indictments to follow.

Pittsburg Ue Finance Committee Voters League Tensard DeWolf Civic League of Allegheny Willan Jacob Seffel Hugh Ferguson Johan Klein Jesiph Wenson Olic Pichering Athiison Suet Council Tenard de Wolf League Three Waegon Finance Committee of Common Council Alem Bras Heberton Street Raiway Company Fourth Avenue

Fidelity Funding Assets Declared Nominal in Bankruptcy Hearing

Albert G Milbank attorney for the Wheano creditors told Referee Peter B Olney that Fidelity Funding Company assets, cited as 3 679 315 01, are nominal against liabilities of 3 944 097 04. The hearing, in Federal court, sought to decide if the firm should enter bankruptcy. Olney warned he hopes the creditors’ interest is accurately represented.

Washington Post York Fidelity Funding Keiran Peter B Olney Albert G Milbank Wheano Olney Fideliy Funding Olnes Millbank

Wilfley Coming Home Farewell Luncheon Held in Shanghai

Judge Lebbens R. Wilfley recently resigned as US court judge in China was honored with a farewell luncheon by friends in Shanghai. He departs December 22 aboard the steamer Manchuria after a long service in Shanghai. A list of luncheon sponsors appears alongside an advertisement for Luttrell Co. offerings at 13 Comm. Ave.

Frende Shanghai Lebbens R. Willie United States Court In China United States Manchuria

Tariff Hearing Sparks Carnegie Jestful Testimony At Congress

Andrea Carnegie, before the Ways and Means Committee, argues against steel tariff removal, asserting protection harms and praising McGarry while mocking Schwab. He contends combinations menace industry and warns small manufacturers could be ruined if tariffs end, recalling ties to the United States Steel Corporation and Morgan. The Laird of Skibo disrupts proceedings with sharp humor, yet the session yields sharp questions on market control and future of steel firms.

Andrea Carnegie Wis Ant | Means Sterday Carnegie Gary Schwab United States Skibo Sisina Camiegt Cigmtires Alga Tong Camie Mio Gros Waseem Pote Gladstone Mars Charman Payne Carkran Ins Partners Won Air Steel Unie States Steel Corporation Carmemgie Supreme Court of Industry Y P Morgan Carnegies DIR Corporation

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