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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

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Barrier to Japan Cites Treaty in Sustaining California

Former Attorney General Richard Olney argues that California’s public schools and state laws remain valid despite Japanese treaty rights. He cites the 1894 treaty with Japan and U S Supreme Court doctrine to oppose any federal override of California education policy.

Richard Olney California Hig Japan Massachusetts United States McCall Supreme Court Olney Supreme Court of the United States South Carolina U. S San Francisco

Rivalry of husband and wife restaurant owners at court

Special to The Washington Post. In Brooklyn on Feb six, Mrs Mary Depkin sues Frederick A. Depkin for separation and alimony. He runs a restaurant at 217 Ath Avenue while she opens another on Atlantic Avenue building a strong business. Their dispute includes claims of intoxication, alleged fortune telling, and accusations of attacks by associates. Justice Dickey reserved ruling to receive affidavits.

Washington Post Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Dickey Mary Depkin Frederick A. Depkin Ath Avenue Murspickin Atlantic Avenue Dickey

Perishes in Snowstorm at Fulton Street Elevated

New York reports at the Albany Avenue station in Brooklyn a man dies after a snowbound wait. Miss Sarah Van Develdt, a Brooklyn Rapid Transit agent, faints beside the body as a policeman helps move the victim to shelter and calls for aid.

Washington Post New York Albany Avenue Fulton Street Brooklyn Sarah Ven Develdt Brooklyn Rapid Transit Risa van Develdt Miss van Develdt Grand Avenue Eli Grote Grote Biles van Develdt

Severe North Dakota Cold Paralyzes Rail Lines

Reported widespread below zero temperatures stretch across North Dakota with McHenry at 48 below. Freight trains halted since December. main lines blocked by blizzards. rail managers warn of hardships with possible later revelations of suffering and death as spring thaws approach.

St. Paul Minn McHenry N. Dak North Dakota Minneapolis, St. Paul Saint Ste. Marie Great Northern Northern Pacific Chicago

Death by Own Action On Snow Covered Street

New York date Feb 5 laborers clearing snow on Fifth Avenue between Seventy-fifth and Seventy-sixth streets found a young man’s body. A bullet wound in the temple and an empty revolver chamber lay by him, a note in a woman’s handwriting addressed to Walter Phillips urging a meeting at Seventy-second Street and Fifth Avenue at 7:45 last night. The deceased appears to be Walter Phillips, an inspector for the New York Telephone Company.

New York Fifth Avenue Seventy-fifth Seventy-sixth Streets Walter Phillips Seventy-second Street Sye The New York Telephone Company

Mrs George C Lee III Ill in Boston at Chestnut Hill

Mrs George C Lee III of Boston is seriously ill at her Chestnut Hill home with necrosis of the arteries after several weeks of illness. President Roosevelt has been notified and asks to be kept informed. Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth is aware of the illness but remains away due to her own illness.

Washington Post Boston Mass George C. Lee Alice Roosevelt Longworth Chestnut Hill Roosevelt

President Castro Dying Report Reaches New York

A former Venezuelan cabinet officer in New York received a cable from Vice President Gomes stating President Castro is dying and doctors have given up hope. The dispatch was dated February and carried to the New York office by special report.

Spec'al Washingtn Post New York Gomes Céntro

Briggs Elected U S Senator by New Jersey Legislature

State Treasurer Frank O Briggs won the New Jersey race to succeed John F Dryden as United States Senator for a six year term beginning March 4. James E Martine headed the Democratic ticket, with 36 votes in caucus, while Gov. Stokes aided Briggs leading to Bradley's withdrawal.

Aftee Stokes Bradley Jersey West Point Senate Trenton N. J Frank O. Briggs New Jersey John F. Dryden United States James E. Martine Briggs Assemblyman Buck Ackerman Fake Colby Crowthers Middlesex Camden Drake Lillggore Manson Minch Potter Pidgewsy Taylor Avis Cettalls Gibbs Jess Jones Justice Pltnéy Foxton Chaplin Hillery Griggs—Devine Wakel Mr. Briggs Senator Colby Justice Pliney Acker~ Man John W. Griggs William Johnson Martine James B. Martine Woodrow Wilson Princeton University James Smith, Jr Col Stevens Hueson County Eppinger Auf der Haide New Hampshire Phillips Exeter Academy Second United States Cavalry John A. Roebling Sons’ Company Concern Voorhees Republican State Committee

Four Die in Stable Fire at Pelham NY

A morning blaze at Richard Vaughn’s livery stable and apartments in Pelham New York killed four residents. Mrs Vaughn and her two year old son perished in the flames while a colored woman in the home was burned. Stableman Thomas Micky died while trying to save the horses. A survivor escaped, others were injured. The loss amount and details follow in a nearby notice.

Pelham Richard Vaughn Vaughn Vaughns Thomas Micky

Corcoran Salon Exhibits Rare American Masterpieces

Washington eyes turn to the Corcoran Gallery as seven galleries and the upper atrium host a premier exhibit of American paintings never before shown in the capital. Awards include a $1,000 Clark prize to Willard Metcalf for A May Night and second and third prizes to Frank W. Benson and Howard Redfield. The show features Sargent works and emphasizes artist-owned pieces with public viewing through March 7.

Corcorax’ Gallery Ameriead Washington America Corcoran New York National Academy Tine Arts Society Academy William A. Clark Willard L. Metcalf Beaton Charles C. Glover Board of ‘Trustees Corcoran Gallery Frank. W. Benson N. A Salem Mags G. Fischer Howard Redfield Center Bridge The Delaware Sargent Dre. Welsh Osler Halstead Kelley Garrett Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Sargents John 5

Cuba to have an army under Gov Magoon decree

Havana reports Gov Magoon issued a decree to organize a national force by conscripting able bodied male citizens ages twenty one to forty five into a permanent army and militia. The plan elevates Cuba toward militarization with four year enlistments and a cost of about 1.76 million dollars annually.

Havana Republic Permanent Army Field Artillery Coast Artillery United States Army

William E Corey Returns From Europe On Kaiser Wilhelm II

William E Corey president of United States Steel Corp returns to New York from Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. He declines to discuss reports of a planned marriage to Mabelle Gilman and keeps private about his personal life while resuming duties at the steel company.

Mabelle Gilman New York William E. Corey United States Steel Corporation Frank Jay Gould Helen

Bailey and Mentz clash as Bailey seeks witness near Bailey hearing

In Austin Texas February six a tense scene unfolded during the Bailey investigation as Senator Bailey rose toward witness E N Mentz prompting Deputy Sheriff White to intervene and avert a confrontation. Bailey apologized later saying irritation had clouded his judgment while Coke pressed questions about Col Cowart and a Kirby Lumber tie. John W Gates was subpoenaed as the committee continued interviews with no major damaging testimony yet.

Austin Tex Bihney J. W. Bailey E. N. Mentz Houston Legislative Committee Hailey Mentz Representative Coke Bailey Col. Cowart Dalla#1 New York Coke Col Cowart Kirby Lumber Company Cowart Senator Bailey White Waters-Pierce Oil Company A. Clay Pierce St. Louis

Two Steamers In Distress Near Halifax

Two unidentified steamers, apparently disabled, lie in heavy weather off Halifax Nova Scotia as one sends up rockets. The ships are in distress in a dangerous sea with no aid in sight.

Halifax Nova

Thaw Trial Brief Reveals Insanity Claim Presence of Five Witnesses

Five witnesses testified in the Thaw trial to show Thaw was insane the night White was killed. The lineup included Dr. C C Wiley from Pittsburg, Albert Lee Thaw of Richmond, Benjamin Boman of Brooklyn, Dr. Cc H Bingaman from Pittsburg, and Dr. John E Deemar the family physician. Boman was briefly barred from testifying on technical grounds. The district attorney impressed with medical jargon, while the defense scored a point by having a expert state Thaw was insane that night. Women of the Thaw party remained barred from the courtroom, with a brief chat allowed for his wife.

C. C. Wiley Pittsburg Albert Lee Thaw Richmond Benjamin Boman Brooklyn Cc. H. Bingaman St. Vitus John E Deemar Thaw Boman Greason Mr. Delmas Gleason Delmas Dr. Wiley War

Steals His Son's Fiancée in Sudden Elopement

Spear Fish South Dakota February 5 Miss Jes ele McFarland abandoned her fiancé Edwin Jenkins at the wedding altar to elope with his father Charles Jenkins a widower. Edwin and Miss McFarland arranged to wed last evening but she vanished with the elder Jenkins before the ceremony and were rumored to have married en route to the East.

Washington Post Spear Fish S. Dak Jesele McFarland Edwin Jenkins Charles Jenkins Mcfarland South Dakota Jenkins Here Miss McFarland Young Jenkins

Arrests for Parlor Gaming in Princeton

Special to The Westington Pass Princeton Mo Feb 4 Thirty two residents including social leaders were arrested on information filed by Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney B F Kesterson for playing cards for prizes. The state law forbids games of chance with cards dice or any device and carries a max fine of 200. Some underage participants raise possible penalties up to six months in jail.

Westington Pass Princeton B. F. Kesterson Mercer County Kesterson

Conflict With the Lords Sparks House Fight

In Bvendon on February 5 Premier Campbell-Bannerman signals a parliamentary clash as ministers seek to curb Lords voting power provoking immediate concern. Lord Newton drafts a partly elective Lords reform bill drawing cross party support amidst rising tension between chambers.

Bvendon Campbell-Bannerman House of Lords House of Commons Lord Newton

Insults Crown Prince Stirs Romanian Theatre Scene

A crowd disrupted a Lyric Theater performance in Bucharest as a balcony shout demanded the crown prince be expelled. Mrs Jarcu, a society figure, was removed by police after a judge heard her hysterical testimony. Her allegations against the prince were denied. she has a troubled past linked to a 1801 shooting case involving a sister. The incident sparked scandal and a remand.

Washington Post Bucharest Lyric Theater Crown Prince Mre Jarcu Candiano

Thaw Defense Factions Clash Over Trial Command

New York on February 5 reports a courtroom turmoil as Henry K Thaw faces murder charges against Stanford White with disputes over who leads the defense. Delmas and Gleason contend for control while prosecutor Jerome subjects Dr Wiley to grueling neurology testimony.

New York Henry K. Thaw Stanford White Delphin M. Delmas Thaw John B. Gleason Mr. Delmas Charles J. Wiley Pittsburg Br. Wiley Jerome

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