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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
17
Helen Gould Deans wife Mrs Snow testifies at New York coroner hearing about the shooting in University Sheldon basement. Witnesses say a student fought for life, gun in pocket, blood and wounds noted, with Dr Snow asserting murder by a thief after a dwelling attack.
Fifteen year old John Spleger is in custody at Mount Clemens police headquarters pending a juvenile case review. He allegedly possessed about 5000 in bank money orders checks and pink certificates of deposit found in his room. Investigators say he tried to cash a Milton photo shop check thought to be forged. His mother and guardian expressed confidence in ta hoety and the case will be handled by the juvenile division.
A Grady Hospital donor, David Shirmaniser of Atlanta, aided a severely injured boy Alfred Swart by giving blood after a hit and run at the Mitch ell Wahington street intersection. While Schane donated on a nearby table, the child died during the operation. The case notes the donor’s act and the family tragedies surrounding the incident.
John W Dwyer a 1 Tace track man died by asphyxiation in his apartment Wednesday afternoon. The body was found tonight after a Saturday dispute prompted Mrs Dwyer and her mother to leave the house. Police believe the family disagreement precipitated the suicide.
The New York Stock Exchange suspended the firm Marshall Spader & Co for three years after a lengthy probe into its dealings with Coster Knapp & Co, labeling Moorehead and Martin as violators of exchange rules. The action follows discovery of bucketshop links and extensive testimony at hearings, with the firm and officials denying fault.
Five leaders of the Citizens Improvement Union urged Assistant Secretary of the Interior Frank Pierce to enforce the government’s health resort policy at Hot Springs Arkansas. They proposed either halting gaming or shutting off hot water attractions to pressure locals to follow federal orders, and called for Congress to grant legal authority if needed.
Six year old Grace Kelly vanished after leaving a Bowne Avenue home with a man described as her father Sergi Pilam who is based in Washington. Grandmother Mrs Joseph Smith had custody since 1910s. police notified last night and a store sighting linked the child to the suspicious man.
A southbound Lake Shore passenger train on the Jackson to Fort Wayne branch wrecked last night about a mile north of Pleasant Lake Indiana. Sixteen people were injured, five seriously, when a broken flat caused the train to jump a switch and strike a sling leading to a gravel pit. The wreck buried the slung and several cars were overturned as rescuers from Angola and Hillsdale rushed to aid the injured.
Three of five Coleman children die in Spotsylvania Courthouse Virginia from a mysterious illness linked to a Philadelphia visitor Family members fear contagion though physicians deem the disease non contagious and non infectious A post mortem exam finds no infection yet locals worry of possible epidemic spreading through the area.
Government moves to inspect books and documents of railroads and packing houses as part of a broad beef industry probe. Nelson Morris & Co subpoenas cited. Chicago Burlington and Quincy and New York Central confirm turning over documents and complying with requests. No officials named have been subpoenaed yet, but grand jury action looms for several carriers.
Miss Ruth R Lee a nurse testified she was assaulted by Maston, president of the Victor Color and Vararsh Company of New York, in a Stratford Hotel room on December 7. Maston denied the charge, admitting parts of her story but denying direct assault. The case, heard in Chicago's Harrison Street court, drew a crowded gallery and intense cross examination.
Cleveland industrialist James Corrigan, longtime adversary of John D Rockefeller, died after an appendectomy. Once allied in ore and pig iron, Corrigan borrowed heavily during hard times, received loans and stock security, then sued Rockefeller over Standard Oil holdings. The case drew national attention and helped sour ties with Frank Rockefeller.
St Paul Minnesota deep Dwight Morgan, state expert, values Northern Pacific Railroad in Minnesota at 39 million less than company figures. He cites total Minnesota construction cost 36244931547 and present value 114794, but notes company capitalization exceeds current property value. His reconstruction cost 310,400,000 supports evidence in a rate case by state against the railway commission’s schedules.
In Philadelphia a sensational trial over the Camden N J Faes Breslin carpet plant fire features John M Carroll owner suing John W Snyder and William D Bergen insurers for 110000. James A Carroll testifies of a conspiracy to burn the plant, naming John Graeff, who counters with years of blackmail attempts and a claim he borrowed money rather than tried to extort Carroll.
Andrew Carnegie in his Christmas greetings praises the nation for Taft as future president, the return of indemnity from China, friendship with Japan and Venezuela, and improved business outlook, noting the absence of anti-Japanese sentiment and the nation’s high spirits.
A basement fire at a moving picture theater on Market Street near Twelfth caused alarm in the busy shopping area last night. About 30 people were inside when the blaze began, but all escaped without trouble. Five firemen were overcome by smoke while fighting the flames.
The armored cruiser Montana steamed from Hampton Roads to Rockland Maine for final acceptance tests then returned to Old Point Comfort after a wireless interception by the Navy Department. Reports say it may be ordered to Venezuela as naval observers note related movements of Sterl ing and coal colliers toward Guantanamo and Cuban waters.
Special to The Washington Pike reports Hiram M Cox, president of Cox & Ward Co. of Portland Maine, fell from the third floor of the Waukesha House in Hot Springs Arkansas after returning to his room to retrieve toilet items. Initially deemed suicide, inquest found no proof of foul play and declared accidental death. Cox, aged years, suffered neurasthenia.
Special to The Washington Post reports a grave rebellion in East Timor. Samak and Batugedo tribes rebel against Portuguese settlers, brutal outrages occur, governor deploys infantry and cavalry who are routed, survivors flee as rebels advance toward Dili, the capital and chief port.
Danish nobleman and Memphis mine owner Count Brockenhaus von Lowenjelm, former diplomat and ex-husband of the countess Mrs A L Rogers, arrived Thursday to investigate recent police court events. The countess, jailed briefly for theft of six silver forks, had her fine paid by Texas friends. she is said to be staying in Laurel with various acquaintances as discussions of divorce proceed.
William J Flynn head of the New York secret service division investigated wholesale circulation of counterfeit 1000 franc notes said to have moved about 400000 worth through brokers who doubt the notes are bad while awaiting Belgium confirmation. Also, Rio de Janeiro announced Deck Lieut Conrads Heck named naval attaché to the Brazilian embassy in Washington.
Marie Clapp, arrested on forgery charges brought by her husband Herbert Mason Clapp of New Braunfels Texas, was discharged by Magistrate Barlow in Jefferson Market court. Texas authorities advised no further action if certain articles are returned, and the court found the papers insufficient to hold her.
Reports from Hermosillo Sonora Mexico describe a mysterious illness widespread in the region causing terror. Victims die within days and physicians struggle to diagnose the disease as it spreads across the population.
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