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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1908

Page

14

Widow Describes Thornton Hains Murder Trial

Mrs Annis testifies that Thornton Hains and his brother Peter stalked the dock, Thornton drew a revolver and fired at her husband Captain Annis as he approached the float. She recalls the first shot missing, the second hitting, and describes the gunman’s demand to back away while the crowd watched in a tense yacht club setting.

Mrs. Annis Thornton Hains Peter Hains McIntyre Mrs . Annis Capt Hains Tully Mr Andrews Eitier Ald Brother Annis Bi Blrehfield Thomson Hains Thornton Vilizy Boecfveld Petar Hains Giewtevalver Thornton Pete Petty Zevol Ms Atk Birte Vuuil Wes Euston Phornten Hara Hane Hains Sot Hales Atterney White Mr White Crane Annis Cod Thornton Halns Annie Ana Chates TV Roberts Bayside Yacht Club Roberts Carl Hains Mr. Annis Hains Brothers Frederick Leivitt Yacht Club Buchfeld Sas John Tanning Mir Kirchfield Jim Phornton Hains

New Yorker Finds Parents Dead from Gas In Home

New Yorker Deep Henry Hisley was summoned from the suburbs by clerks of his father's well known drug establishment to his parents' home in Washington. He discovered the couple dead in their beds with gas flowing from a stove. The stove had not been lit since the previous Wednesday, and it is believed they died the night it was lit.

New Yorker New York Henry Hisley Clerice Hts Bik Wright Joe Leiter Colery United States Leiter Astero Gonzalo Gimane Umuire- Munoz ‘Lebar Hesulo Olivares Fomenta Rufacy Ralara Cistry Gomez Absiat Willemstad Curacao Dee Gen Belly Fort San Carlos Maracaibo

Mrs Leiter Heroine At Mine Fire Aid In Washington

Mrs Juliette Williams of Washington organizes a temporary hospital and treats injured miners at the Leiter mine fire scene. Joseph Leiter and wife coordinate rescue efforts as Zeigler mines, a key asset, face flames and potential flooding. Telegraphed updates from Mrs Leiter’s son indicate ongoing investigations and forthcoming results.

Joe Julette Williams Washington Coal P Poperty Levi Z. Lerter

Castro's Men Out Gomez In A Revolution Headed Venezuela

Reports from Port of Spain and Willemstad describe Vice President Gomez seizing control after Castro left for Europe. A new cabinet, including diverse faction leaders, is installed as Venezuela faces anti Castro demonstrations and shifting diplomacy with the United States and European powers.

Port of Spain Trinidad Dee 2 di Paul de Baldo Callas Diego Ferrer Gomes Resutn Olivares Venzuela United States State Department Venezuela Anti Castro anti-Gomez Caracas Castro Europe Gomez Gaid Venezucland Venesuela Gen Arango Seemmely Gomes Agai France Gustro Israel Berlin Whch

Maine on Secret Trip as Venezuelan tension grows

The Maine heads toward waters near Venezuela amid rumors of a mission to protect American interests. Officials deny specifics while noting wireless communication and potential need for naval support in La Guaira Puerto Cabello or Maracaibo. Rear Admiral Conway Arnold and top naval officers discussed the situation in Washington with Secretaries Root and Newberry.

Norfoth Navy Department Amercian Americin Intrests la Guaira Puerto Cabello Maracabo Maine United States Conway HE Arnold Naval War College Arnold Washington Naval Root Newberry

Mrs Clapp Paroled Again In Forgery Case

Detectives tell New York judge that Texas papers are on the way. Marie Clapp, wife of Herbert Clapp of New Braunfels, Texas, arrested on a telegram stating she was wanted for forging a check. Texas authorities telegraphed that the papers would arrive in two days.

New York Texas Washington Marie Clapp Twite Herbert M Clapp New Braunfels Tex

Morrow Ousted as DC Engineer Commissioner by President

Maj Jay J Morrow is removed from the District of Columbia engineer commissioner post by order of the President. Maj Spencer Cosby is appointed to replace him and sworn in, amid a background of complaints over district building and safety issues and a series of untoward incidents tied to the engineer branch.

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 Bedines

SUYDAM DIES OF WOUNDS IN SHOOTING CASE

Special to The Washington Poet New York December 21 Harry B Suydam the curb broker shot by John Lumsden an inventor at 35 Broad Street Saturday morning at Hudson Street Hospital Lumsden held without bail awaiting result of Suydam injuries Inquest likely next week Lumsden jailed at Tomta prison The prisoner received sympathy messages from Raleigh NC officials and friends News and Observer editor Josephus Daniels expressed support and willingness to publish any statement Mayo James I Jones Raleigh official telegrams also offered aid Furs at Sloan s advertisement appears at end of page

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 Chabourne Pays Duty on Seized Art Treasures

Mrs. Emily Crane Chabourne obtained possession of seized art treasures by paying $82,401 into court, adding to $70,490 already paid in duties and penalties. The goods once belonged to Mrs. Jack Gardner and were imported as household items under valuation disputes. Items included paintings, wrought iron work, and tapestries as appraised.

Chicago Emily Crane Chabourne

Gary Mills Begin Work In Hammond Indiana

The Gary mills began operation as blast furnace No 12 was blown in marking the start of a $4 million steel plant in Gary Indiana. The Calumet region aims to become a leading iron and steel center with 3,000 workers expected as production ramps up.

Hammond Ind Gary Calumet Region

Bribery Scandal Hit Pittsburg Voters League Members

Pittsburgh officials face corruption accusations as members of the city finance committee and other council figures are accused of conspiring to influence votes and deposit banks. The Civic League of Allegheny County alleges bribery tied to bond issues and municipal legislation over the past two years.

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 Tima Civic League George WooGuili Wasson Soffel Klan Brand Mom Beck Counerman Voters’ League Agai m Tarrema Tenard de Wolf League Three Waegon Finance Committee of Common Council Alem Bras Heberton Street Raiway Company Fourth Avenue

Fidelity Funding assets deemed nominal by creditors lawyer

Albert G Milbank attorney for Wheano creditors told Referee Peter B Olney that Fidelity Funding Company assets of about 3 6 million were nominal against liabilities near 3 94 million. The hearing sought bankruptcy in Federal court as the company’s affairs involved numerous Roman Catholic institutions. Milbank’s statement was questioned by Olney for creditors.

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

Wilfley To Return Home After Resigning Judge Post

Judge Lebbens R. Wilfley, who recently resigned as judge of the United States court in China, was given a farewell luncheon by friends in Shanghai. He will depart December 22 on the steamer Manchuria. Items mention the Luttrell Co. electric tan business at 13 Common Avenue.

Frende Shanghai Lebbens R. Willie United States Court In China United States Manchuria Carmemgie Supreme Court of Industry Y P Morgan Carnegies DIR Corporation

Tariff clash erupts as Carnegie defends steel free trade stance

In a lively Ways and Means hearing Andrea Carnegie argues against steel tariffs, insisting protection is unnecessary as the industry could thrive without duties. He clashes with Judge Gary and Mr Schwab, lauding corporate strength and predicting a powerful post tariff industry, while warning against small manufacturers facing ruin.

Andrea Carnegie Wis Ant | Means Sterday Carnegie Gary Schwab United States

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