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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1908

Page

3

Helen Gould Deans Wife Testifies At Coroner Hearings

Mrs Snow, wife of New York University dean Charles Snow, testifies about the shooting in the cellar of the University of Nowforb building. Witnesses describe a struggle, a near fatal incident, and threats to Miss Helen Gould as investigators seek the killer who attacked student Sheldon.

New York Charles H Iwit Argulel University of Nowforb Dwlali Sheldon Helen Gould Healilso Thomas UN Ie Uratan Dean Snow van Dwight Sheldon Vuss Helen Covid Bligt

Fifteen Year-Old John Spleger Arrested in Heist

Mount Clemens police detain John Spleger after authorities recover about 5000 in money orders checks and pink certificates from his room. The 15 year old allegedly earned cash by cashing a forged Milton photo shop check and was linked to missing post office remittances. His mother and guardians express confidence as the juvenile case is sent to the juvenile division for review.

Mount Clemens Jenn Spleger Is Toom Jose Upleger Uplegar E D Milton Chick Hanno

Atlanta man donates blood to dying boy at Grady Hospital

A Atlanta man David Shirmaniser donated blood at Grady Hospital to help 11 year old Alfred Swart who was struck by a car at the Mitch ell and Wahington streets intersection. The boy died during the blood transfusion as another donor, Mr Schane, contributed blood from a separate operating table. Grandfather of the child served in the Philippines and died there years ago. the mother also fell ill and died two weeks after laying Alfred to rest.

Dr van Etten Dr Snow Auint David Shirmaniser Atlanta Wutome Grady Hospital Alfred Swart Grands Iins America Alfred

Death by own action in Los Angeles man John W Dwyer

John W Dwyer, a race track man, committed death by own action by asphyxiation in his apartment Wednesday afternoon. The body was found tonight after a dispute on Saturday left his wife and her mother the house. investigators believe this caused the self inflicted death.

Los Angeles John W Dwyer

Marshall Spader & Co Suspended Three Years On Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange announced a three year suspension of Marshall Spader & Co of 7% Broadway after investigations showed numerous transactions with the defunct Coster Knapp & Co bucketshop. Thomas W Moorehead and William H Martin faced charges for conduct inconsistent with trade principles as the firm’s leadership testified in a lengthy committee hearing.

Washington New York Des New York Stock Exchange Marshall, Spader & Co Broadway Waas George W. Ely Exchange Coster, Knapp & Co Thomas W Moorehead W H Martin Marshall Spader & Co Coster Knapp & Co the Exchange William H Martin William JH Marshall The Stock Exchange James D Marshall W OH Spader John Marshall Langdon B Wood Mit Nafraug Wiliam H Martin Jaor Thomas W . Moorehead Doe Stock Exchange i Tcook Messrs Moorehead Mar m

Seek Hot Springs Reform in Government Action

Five leaders of the Citizens Improvement Union presented resolutions to Assistant Secretary of the Interior Frank Pierce. They urge the Interior Department to shut off all water entertainments if local authorities block the government’s health resort policy, or seek legal authority through Congress to enforce it.

Hot Springs Ark Not Springs United States Monte Carlo Citizens Improvement Union Frank Pierce Secretary of the Interior Wong Congress Hot Springs

Little Grace Kelly Disappears In Flushing

Grace Kelly a six year old girl living with grandmother in Flushing vanished after leaving a store with a man claimed as her father Sergi Pilam Kelly a Washington based Army sergeant had served at Fort Totten and previously lost his wife. Grandmother Mrs Joseph Smith says he has tried to take her before and police were alerted after a woman eyewitness saw Grace leave with a stranger heading toward home.

Washington Post New Bowne Flushing Kelly Grace Valentine

Train Wreck Near Pleasant Lake Injures Sixteen

A southbound Lake Shore passenger train on the Jackson Mich Fort WayneInd branch wrecked last night about a mile north of Pleasant Lake Ind. Sixteen persons were injured five seriously. The wreck involved six coaches and stemmed from a broken flat causing a switch to fail and the train to strike a sling leading to a gravel pit. The mangled cars toppled into the pit and several occupants were hurled loose. Injured passengers were taken to nearby farms and treated by doctors from Angola and Hillsdale Mich.

Detroit Mich Angola Ind Lake Shore Jackson Fort Wayne Pleasant Lake Hillsdale

Disease mystery hits Virginia children in philadelphian visitor

Three of five Coleman children at Spotsylvania Courthouse Virginia died from a mysterious illness. A Philadelphian relative who visited is thought to have brought it. Doctors say the disease is not contagious or infectious, but residents fear possible epidemic amid a lingering panic.

Washington Post Richmond Dee John Coleman Spottsylvania Courthouse Philadelphia Dsease Colemans Virginia Virginia Colemans

Nurse accuses rich man in grand jury case

Miss Ruth R Lee a nurse from 2020 Indiana avenue testified of an assault by Maston Maston president of the Victor Color and Vararsh Company of New York City and associate of prominent East men faced a grand jury in Chicago on a serious charge. Maston denied Miss Lee’s direct charge while admitting most of her story except the specific assault claim. The judge condemned the arraignment as severe and the court remained crowded through testimony.

Washington Chicago Falkner Court Victor Color and Vararsh Company New York City East Grand William Gemmills Ruth R Lee Indiana Avenue Gemmill New Yorker Harnson Street Miss Lee Quinn Obrien Maston Young

Corrigan Foe of Rockefeller Dies After Financial Battle

Cleveland financier James Corrigan, longtime rival of John D Rockefeller, dies after an eight year saga in court and finance. Once tied to Standard Oil via stock deals, Corrigan sought aid during the Panic of 1893 and later claimed Rockefeller knew stock would rise, sparking a famous legal feud that strained Rockefeller brothers.

Corrigan John D Rock Dfellar Ijlang John D Rockefeller Frank Rockefeller Fease Frank

Expert Values Northern Pacific Rail Line Far Below Company Figures

St Paul Minnesota Deep-Dwight C Morgan hired by the state estimates Northern Pacific Railroad property in Minnesota at 39 million less than company officers claim. He lists total construction cost at 36244931547 and present value at 114794, with reconstruction cost at 31014 000. These figures accompany a court challenge to the commodity rate law, used by the state against the rail interests to show rates are adequate.

St Paul Minn Deep Dwight ¢ Morgan Minnesota Northern Pacific Railroad Northern Pacific Mor Sta Railroad and Warehouse Commission

Say He Burned Factories in Camden Fire Suit Trial

sensational testimony opened in Philadelphia on Thursday in the case of John M Carroll owner of the Faes Breslin Company carpet plant in Camden New Jersey burned years ago seeking 110000 from John W Snyder and William D Bergen insurance brokers. James A Carroll testified that his uncle and others conspired to burn the plant. John Graeff the watchman testified he was implicated in the fire and in blackmail attempts yielding thousands of dollars.

Philadelpiia United States John M Carroll Faes Breslin Company Camden N J Rome John W Snyder William D Bergen James A Carroll John Graeff Graeff John McCarrall Carroll

Carnegie talks happiness and Taft in Christmas greetings

Special to The Washington Fi New York Dec 2 Andrew Carnegie issues Christmas greetings praising Taft as next President and the return of indemnity from China. He notes a now resolved anti-Japan stance, renewed friendship with Venezuela, and an improving business outlook.

Taft Washington New York Andrew Carnegie China Republic Japan Venezuela

Theater Fire Sparks Panic in Market Street District

A basement fire broke out last night at a moving picture theater on Market Street near Twelfth in Philadelphia. About 30 people were inside when the flames began. they escaped without injury. Five firefighters were overcome by smoke while fighting the blaze.

Philadelphia Market Street Twelfth Eracka

Bruiser Ordered Back From Trial and Recalled

The Montana armored cruiser, after speed tests at Rockland Maine, returned to Old Point Comfort amid orders and a possible move to Venezuela. Navy officials intercepted the vessel by wireless and prepared to send it back, while a naval coal carrier Sterling heads to Guantanamo for likely support of battleships Maine and North Carolina.

Montana Norfolk Newport” News United _States Hampton Roads Rockland Dry Point- Comfort Navy Department Naval Trial Board Old Point Critger Pos Cruizer Venezela Newport R. 1 Stering Bradford Station Cal Guantanamo Cuba Cnel Maine North Carolina Venemn Sterling Naval Cuban

Rich man falls to death at Hot Springs hotel

Special to The Washington Pate reports Hiram M. Cox, president of Cox and Ward Co. of Portland Maine, died after falling from the third floor of the Waukesha House in Hot Springs Arkansas. Officials say accident or misstep. Cox, aged, suffered from neurasthenia.

Hiram M. Cox Portland Hot Springs Washington Pye Cox

Timor Island Revolt Battles Portuguese Forces

Special dispatches report a grave rebellion in Timor, Malay archipelago. Samalkit and Batugedo tribes revolt, massacre settlers, and rout a governor’s infantry and cavalry force. Surviving troops retreat as rebels march on Dili, the capital and chief port of the Portuguese possession.

Timor Washington Poat Lisbon Badajos Malay Archipelago I- 18 Dmi

Countess’s Divorce Question Draws Danish Nobleman to Laurel

Count Brockenhaus von Lowenjelm, a Memphis mine owner and former diplomat, arrived to learn the status of the Countess Brockenhaus von Lowenfelm’s divorce. The countess, also Mrs A L Rogers, had recently paid a $50 fine for allegedly stealing six silver forks, but claimed innocence and said the forks were planted. He plans to visit Laurel with companions believed to be from the Danish embassy to question the countess about the divorce and the prior court case.

Count Brockenhaus von Lowenjelm Memphis Teno Brockenhaus von Lowenfelm A L Rogers Pace Ralph L Galt United States Texas Laurend Pexas Baltimore Holger Karfel Ralph Given Given Wue Imm Laurel

Money May Not Be Bogus in New York

William J Flynn head of the local secret service division worked to curb bogus Belgian 1000 franc notes valued up to 400000. Brokers doubt the notes may be counterfeit though some bankers are satisfied. Also Rio de Janeiro reports Deck Lieutenant Conrad Heck named naval attache to the Brazilian embassy in Washington.

Washington Post New York William J Flynn Secret Service Mir Flynn National Bank of Belgum Belgium Brazil Rio de Janeiro Conrads Heck Washington

New York Judge Frees Marie Clapp in Forgery Case

Marie Clapp, arrested on forgery charges filed by her husband Herbert Mason Clapp of New Braunfels Texas, was discharged by Magistrate Barlow in Jefferson Market court after Texas authorities declined to press the complaint. The judge said there was nothing to hold the defendant with the available papers.

Pec Washingon Post New York Mra Marie Clapp Herbert Mason Clapp New Braunfels Tex Texas

Dying From Queer Disease In Hermosillo Mexico

Reports from Hermosillo Sonora describe a mysterious illness rapidly killing residents. The disease proves difficult to diagnose, with victims dying within days and physicians unable to confirm a precise cause.

Sonora Mexico al Paso Tex Hermosillo

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