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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

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Trial Transcript Detailing Mrs Annis Testimony and Hains Defense

The account chronicles Mrs Helene P Annis testimony at the Tecorda court showing Thornton Hains at the counsel table and the frowned reaction during her tragedy recount. Wager and Weintyre question credibility while Harway describes the float shooting and the men involved.

Thornton Hains Helene P. Annis Stevens Wager Weintyre Annis Hag Stevens Anus

Mrs Annis Calm On Stand In Trial

The transcript shows Mrs Annis steady on the stand, describing memories of her husband and events around Bayolite and Captain Ning Mio. The courtroom atmosphere grows tense as questions probe whether her recollections may be colored by conscience or fear, with the prosecution pressing for unvarnished truth.

Hitaby Waltins Uie Bayolite Visst Peter Seaby

President Walks in Snow With Secret Service Escort

President walks in heavy snowfall accompanied by Secret Service agents and goes on a long tramp. Mr Cook tells executives he believes he acted to veto a boundary resolution, concluding he played into the corporation's hands.

Secret Service Mr Cook

Roosevelt Walks in Snow Amid Political Vexations

President Roosevelt took a long walk with two service guards through snowy suburbs then returned after nightfall. A Harvard schoolmate Ferdinand Van Dyck Blair visited the White House briefly. House members Cook and Guggenheim weighed in on the Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma boundary dispute and a veto threat, while Straus commented on cabinet plans.

Roosevelt White House Ferdinand van Dyck Blair Kermit Roosevelt Harvard Representative Uook Colorado Congress New Mexico Oklahoma Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Cook Standard Oil Company Boneparte Guggenheim Haggett Straus Culberson Texas

Christmas at White House Roosevelts Prepare Final Stockings

Roosevelt stockings will be hung by the White House fireplace for the seventh and last time as a festive symbol. The First Family may visit Mrs Roosevelt’s Virginia country home for a brief New Year period, with Nicholas Longworth expected to join. The rural retreat will remain after the President departs, aiming to make the final Christmas dinner a memorable family reunion.

Roosevelt White House Santa Claus Lonesome Wilds Africa Virginia Deat Nicholas Longworth

Driver Promoted to Guard at House of Detention

May Sylvester urged commissioners to promote Driver Frank F Burke to guard at the house of detention to replace the late JE Tarmon. Patrick McCarthy was named driver at the house of detention on probation to succeed Burke, with approval by Commissioner West. Special to The Washington Post. Newport News Virginia December.

May Sylvester Frank F Burke House of Detention JE. Tarmon Patrick McCarthy Burke West

Morrow Replaced as Washington Engineer Commissioner in 1904

Maj Jay J. Morrow, removed from the office by order of the President, resumes duty to oversee Washington aqueduct, water supply, defenses, and river work while Maj Spencer Cosby succeeds him. The change follows President Roosevelt’s criticism of district purchasing practices and a dispute over whether federal controls should buy supplies.

Mas Jay J. Morrow Engineer Corps District of Columbia Marshal Chhef York Washington Spencer Cosby Morrow War Department Corps of Engineers Frederick Vo Aimbot Vcoummesumer Cosby Mai Morrow Maj. Cosby May Morrow Board of Commissioners Maj. Marrow White House Mr Macfarland Mr West Maj Morrow Roosevelt May Murrow Deg Mar Morrow

Army orders laboring to transfer officers and posts

Army orders list multiple officer transfers and assignments effective today. Names include Carnahan Chapman Cunningham Morrow Hopkins Gavemengh La T, Maul, Tresolve Palmer, and Benet. Posts mentioned include Fort Myer, Fort Hunt Virginia, Fort Washington, Watertown Arsenal, Watervilel, Frankford Arsenal, Jefferson, and Chicago. Medical reserve camp honorably discharged noted.

Abrenze Carnahan Ori Mitcham Ordnance Department Myer Fort Hunt Virginis Fort Washington Manisad Thomas Cunningham Fourteenth Cavalry Fifth Cavalry Spencer Costa Corps of Engineers District of Columbia Im Morrow Corps Af Engineers Stay Morrow Chief of Engineers Jay P Hopkins Coast Artillery Corps Watertown Arsenal Watertown Manl Watervilel Arsenal Watervilel Frankford Arsenal Philadelphia John G Maul

Naval Orders and Vessel Movements from 1908

Orders to naval officers assign Ensign Smeakle to Perry Fosign ER Shipp to Rowan Midshipmen Leonard to Rowan Cable and more as Rear Admiral Swinburne lists commands. Arrivals include Taranthia at Norfolk and Pensacola crews at various ports while ships move toward Suez and Guantanamo. An 1908 post office clerk appointment for Alexander M Dick at $90 a year is noted.

JM Smeakle Perry Fosign ER Shipp Rowan CR Leonard Rowan Cable W T+ Swinburne United States Pacific Seat S V Graham Tennessee A H Roberton Tennesne J J Glennon Tlefa Yorktown Taranthia Norfolk Macdonough de Long Thornton Tingey Wilkes Penzacola Selem Newport Cantine Philadelphia Prairie Culebre Hunt Charleston Whipple Perry San Diego Culebra San Juan Panther Colombo Suez Tecoma Mero Port An Th Naval Station Cavite Postoffice Department Alexander M Dick Maryland

Salvation Army Would Use Old St John’s Chapel Center

The Salvation Army offered to take Old St John’s Chapel from Trinity Corporation and operate it as a relief and missionary hub in downtown New York. Col W A McIntyre said the army would relieve Trinity of maintenance costs if the building is turned over freely. Trinity abandoned the chapel due to waning worshipers, but the offer aimed to repurpose the historic structure for missionary work.

Washington Post New York Salvation Army MeInt Ventry Trinity St. John's

Heney in Capital Merely on Health Vacation

Francis J. Heney, famed San Francisco graft prosecutor shot in a case, arrives in Washington for a health vacation. He says he was not summoned by the President or Justice Department and will visit the White House briefly. He plans to call on the President and discusses Oregon land fraud trials and political interference.

White House Francis J. Heney San Francisco Maurice Haas Washington New Witlard Hotel Heney Department of Justice Sacral Service Secret Service John D Spreckels Easil California Afria Ag Fienes Hans Abrcife Strauh Oregon New York Philadelphia Pittsburg

Diplomat Don Juan Barrio Injured in Auto Crash in New York

Senor Don Juan Barrio Guatemala minister of foreign affairs on a special mission was hurt when a car overturne d about two weeks ago. He checked into Emergency Hospital yesterday and will stay under a physician care at Nex Willard apartments. Barrio declined to let injuries hinder his work. He was en route to Mount Vernon with Senor Dr Don Tat Herrarte and Gen John Drummond to place a wreath on Washington's tomb when the accident occurred. Barrio had a slight skull fracture. Herrarte sustained facial and body contusions and Drummond left wrist sprain plus head and facial bruises.

Senor Don Juan Barrio Guatemala Turtle Jeff Nex Willard Senor Barrios Mount Vernon Don Tus Toledo Herrarte John Drummond Washington 9 Herarte Drummond

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