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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

12

State Helps Haing One Is Accused Of Perjury

A Washington Post report details a perjury accusation linked to Captain Hains murder trial coverage. A key witness describes conflicting statements, police questions, and defense action as the trial proceeds with testimony from boy witnesses and real estate connections surfacing in the case.

Capt. Hains Washington Post New York Districtortey Darrin Jenkins Mains Petry Jespersen Jenkins Dar Mallee Anny Tarotheniir Witiess Chet Martin Skura Skura Mr. McIntyre

Three Year Exchange Suspension Of Marshall Spader Co

The New York Stock Exchange announced a three year suspension of Marshall Spader & Co, citing connections with the defunct Coster Knapp & Co and alleged bucketshop activities. Thomas W. Moorehead and William H. Martin faced charges for conduct inconsistent with trade, while the firm denied fraud and stated no losses occurred.

Specia Washington Post New York New York Stock Exchange Salt, Spader & Co Broadway George W. Ely Exchange Coster, Knapp & Co Marshall, Spader & Co Willam H. Marshall Thomas W. Moorehead The Stock Exchange James D. Marshall W. B. Spader John Marshall Langdon R. Wool Siill Noone Willam H. Martin Marshal Spatter & Co Aefternoon Messrs. Moorehead Martin

Castro GIVING: Venezuela Warships Use Wireless From Curacao

Dispatches report U S Navy vessels Dolphin and Des Moines at Willemstad Curacao with wireless gear to link La Guaira and the cable station. Maine and North Carolina expected at La Guaira to support Caracas talks as Gomez pursues treaties with Europe and U S aid.

Maine Castro Europe United States Buchanan Caracas Gomez Navy Department Dolphin Yes Moines Willemstad Curacoa la Guayra Des Moines WiNemsted Curacao Enezuela North Carolina State Department Holland Venezuela

Mystery Man Hangs Self in Dorchester Barn

A note found on an unidentified man in a Dorchester barn reads If I can't eat Christmas dinner at home I won't eat any at all Merry Christmas to the world and then good-by. The body was discovered today hanging from a rafter. the man’s age is given as about years.

Hains T. Jenkins Halas Snay Nat Joseph A. Shay Dantee Crane Les McIntyre Wong Preughiston Jesperson Sceker Wits Jesper May Travis Janse Meintyre Bayside Bes Mra. Annis Darrin Crane Thornton Hains Young Shay Annis Boston Dorchester

Methodists 70 Honor Her Memorial Contract Awarded

Ogdensburg N Y December 4 contracts for a memorial monument to Barbara Heck founder of Methodism in America were awarded to local contractors. The monument to be financed by subscriptions Methodists in the U S and Canada will stand on the Canadian bank of the St Lawrence River near Heck's burial site and be unveiled next August. 100 Mile Freight Line.

Ogdensburg Barbara Heck America United States Canada

China seeks to elevate legation to embassy in Washington

Tang Shao Yi, China’s special envoy, asks Washington to raise the Chinese legation to the status of an embassy. American circles note sensitivity about equal footing with Japan and say no official information has been released by the State Department. President Roosevelt would have authority to act if China initiates the move.

State Department London Venezuela Gomez Castro Berlin Cipriano Castro Caracao Peking Sipa Washington Henry Atang Shae Waah- Washington China Wanh- Ington Nteng Shao Yi Wao United States Americas Tang Shao Yi Japan Amoy Yokohama Yuanght Kai Pekin Tokio Wu Ting-fang Tang Shay Yi Ben Roosevelt

Pheasants for Taft Served at Augusta Christmas Dinner

Pheasants shipped from London arrived at the Taft cottage for a Christmas dinner remembrance of Whitelaw Reid. Taft greeted the dish with a genial smile and will be guest at Augusta Bar Association dinner January 11. No word from Senator Knox on plans to visit Augusta.

Augusta Hitchcock Knox Auguste London Taft Cottage Whitelaw Reid Court of St. James Reid Augusta Bar Association Judge Taft Justice Cobb Taft J. C. C. Black Boykin Wright Landen Thomas

550 Picture Shows Closed By Mayor Order

New York city mayor revokes all picture show licenses amid ministerial protests that films harm youth and lax fire safeguards. Fire chief reports halls lack proper protection. Licenses may be reissued to those agreeing to stricter fire and Sunday closing rules and to omit detrimental content. Moves spark legal challenges from show operators seeking court review.

New York Greater McClellan Bureau of Licenses Wul.berelsault Boxgins Fire Department

Value of Northern Pacific Expert Says Hoad Worth 39 Million

Morgan of Minnesota testifies in a stockholders hearing alleging Northern Pacific Railroad capitalization exceeds property value. He pegs Minnesota property value at about 64 thousand and reconstruction costs near 101 thousand, while officials cite higher figures. The case challenges commodity rate law, arguing rates must reflect investment.

Hoad Paul Minn Dwight Northern Pacific Minnesota Mor Kan Railroad and Warehouse Commission

Christmas Eve Arrest Spirals Over Separated Mother

Mrs Annie Silsby widow of Dr Howard Silsby, sought admittance to her mother's Washington home to see her two children on Christmas Eve. Police arrested her for habitual drunkenness after a hysterical scene at the doorstep. She bought toys for the kids, hoped to hang stockings, and cried out for her dead husband as officers carried her to a patrol wagon.

Washington Annie Silsby Howard Silsby Forbes U Street Siisby Santa Claus Mrs. Silsby

Burglar Attacks Florence Jones in Richmond Home

Miss Florence Jones, grandniece of Rev. Dr J Willam Jones, is in serious condition after a negro burglar struck her with a baseball bat in her Richmond home. She was upstairs when discovered. assailant fled and remains at large. Doctors fear skull fracture but say recovery possible. Local burglaries heighten fear as police guard exits and search for the suspect.

Florence Jones Washington Post Richmond J. Willam Jones Grand Camp United Confederate Veterans Robert Edward Tee Stonewall Jackson Miss Tones Miss Miss Jones

Packers Produce Witnesses in Contempt Test Case

United States District Attorney sought to bring Morris and Company officials before Judge Landis on contempt charges. Three witnesses from the chipping department delivered books and papers after earlier refusals. The clash between government lawyers and Morris officials was averted. the grand jury adjourned with no witnesses heard and the probe into packers ongoing.

Morris & Co Washington Post Chicago United States Landis Morris Company

Norfolk invites Taft departure port honor

Norfolk industrial commission invited the War Department to designate Norfolk as the port of departure for the President-elect Taft. The proposed honor centers on Taft's planned inaugural voyage and cresting excitement in the city.

Norfolk Panama Industrial Commission of War Department Mr. Taft tie _ aogier Beer

Recalls Captain Franklin for West Point inquiry

Capt Thermas Franklin U S A chief commissary officer for the Philippines Division based in Manila is ordered to Washington to testify in a War Department investigation into his management of the cadet mess at West Point. The inquiry follows his reassignment to the Philippines about a year ago. Franklin, a Maryland native, enlisted December 10 1632 and is recovering from an appendectomy in a Manila hospital.

Thermas Franklin Department of Enron Philippines Manila Washington War Department West Point Franklin Maryland

Opened Airship Show in Paris Grand Palace

President Fallieres opened the aeronautical salon with a large crowd in Paris. The exhibition features aeroplanes and balloons with special focus on Wright aircraft, the first built in France by the company holding French rights. The event showcases extensive aviation displays as a main attraction.

Paris Fallieres Aeronautical Salon Grand Palace France

Third Explosion In Month Hits Massachusetts Powder Plant

South Acton Mass December 24 The third explosion in a month at the American Powder Mills plant occurred early today destroying the glaze mill but causing no loss of life. The prior blasts have already claimed two lives, making this a deadly sequence at the facility.

South Acton Mass American Powder Mills

Chauffeured rush wedding ends in record haste in Washington

Chicago businessman E M R Morrell marries Washington socialite Helen M Rose after a rapid evening plan. Clerks, ministers, and hotel staff on a Christmas Eve frenzy moved promptly from dinner to City Hall. The couple, who shopped that afternoon, exchanged vows at minister Rev Richard P Williams home then returned to Harvey's for dinner before departing on a bridal tour to the North.

Pan Cupid Vyfa Waltera Chicago Washington E. M. R. Morrell Misa Helen M. Rove Harvey's Lcense Richard P. Williams Hilman Hillman Palmer F Street Misa Ross

Olga Stein Sentenced in Russia For Forgery Embezzlement

Olga Stein, arrested in New York last March and extradited to Russia, was sentenced in St. Petersburg to sixteen months imprisonment and loss of civil rights on forgery and embezzlement charges. Her victims reportedly lost over $150,000, with the light sentence due to being able to try only on minor charges because of extradition.

St. Petersburg Olga Stein New York Russia Mme. Stein

Night Riders Trial Adopts New Evidence in Rankin Case

Union City Tenn December report says the State will present further testimony after voicing threats, with Thomas H Cloar first witness. He recounts undercover plots to attack Judge Jones Attorney General Caldwell Judge Waddell and other leaders, amid warnings of assassination and abductions in the tense courtroom proceeding.

Bard Jones Caldwell Waddell Tella Union City Tenn Sna Thomas H. Cloar Arthur Clar Reavons B. Cloar John Arthur Cloar Witves Cloar Bhé Clayton Rankin Clear Hedfoot Lake Bob Hoffinga Bud Morris Hoiman Tack Place Judge Jones Night Raider Taylor Jina Firea Sde Arthur Clear Uwage Jones BM. White Tha l Lake White John Moore Rector Fam Roberts Belifoot Lake Nat Harris

Thaw Fights Receiver Suit in Pittsburg

Ex Gov William A Stone attorney for Roger O Mara trustee for the Thaw estate opposed a motion to dissolve the restraining order barring John R Gh Jeon of New York from suing Thaw to recover $1000 claimed for attorney fees in defending him at the New York trial. Judge Young of the United States district court took the matter under advisement.

Stone Pittsburg Whiliam A. Stone Roger O'Mara Harry KK. Thaw Inday John BR Gh Jeon New York Thaw New York Tral, Judge Young, of the United States

State land board asks Roosevelt not to close Anaconda smelter

Helena Mont Dec 4 The State board of land commissioners transmitted to President Roosevelt a petition urging him not to close the Anaconda and other smelters over claims that their smokestacks’ gas and smoke damage vegetation Field agents found no damage to state or national forests in examinations.

Helena Mont State Board of Land Commissioners Roosevelt Anaconda

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