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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
16
A drunken frenzy of the key feud ends with the son killing the feudist chief who ordered his coffin a month earlier. The widow telegraphs that the casket was chosen by James Hargis as he lies dead. The case ties to the Cockerill connection and slayings by hired thugs in a cold blood sequence.
The Cockerill feud erupts with Benjamin Hargis killed in a quarrel and Jim Cockerill shot as the legal and political circles reel. Judge Harris, Lenor Fos, and attorneys Marcum and Cox are tangled in ambushes and courthouse violence as the feud rages through Winebester and nearby counties.
A chaotic historical feud from Yoewotha pits the Hargis family against the Corkrin clan over a contested river route near Jackson. One night Judge Hargis’s ranger brother Benjamin dies as a masked confrontation erupts in a canyon setting. Local pages report lingering tensions and a fatal shooting during a dispute.
Special to The Washington Pot reports New York February 6 The stylish Polish countess Kasimir Luska is found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree. The jury verdict comes after she allegedly robbed two Palermo residents of thirty dollars as they settled their household effects. Police describe her as a highly artful criminal who gained access to high society in multiple cities posing as a Polish German or French countess and a political refugee.
Three highwaymen held up a wagon near Boston after overtaking by pursuers. They fired on policemen, wounded two officers, including a stomach wound to Welty and a leg wound to O Neil, and struck the driver. Citizens and militiamen chased the robbers as shots rang out, with one crew member throwing a hat and the band escaping.
Carl Kfull erst a former minister of the Press Inan faith, expelled for heresies, died at the State Hospital after attempting to drown himself in a nearby creek. Hullhorst, who entered asylum ten days ago with others, tried to drown himself and was pulled from the stream multiple times before collapsing.
Retired Christian Church minister and Maplewood banker Rev. Gus Hoffman files suit against Bible College of Missouri to force payment of a $5900 donation note. He claims the college’s teachings discredit Genesis and the Jonah story, justifying his refusal to endorse the gift. He cites doctrinal disagreement as reason for withholding funds.
A vast reception at the White House honored President and Mrs Roosevelt with members of Congress and guests from many embassies. The event featured a prominent presence of women and girls from boarding schools, with Mrs Longworth drawing particular admiration among the attendees.
Boniface Florida February 6 With fear and rumor running high over the shooting of FE A Strickland by his twelve year old son the sheriff hunted for bloodhounds from Dufunia while a posse gathered around the Strickland home The boy allegedly confessed to the sheriff that he shot his father at his mothers urging promising him the mantle and boss in return The attack is serious but not fatal and the case remains under investigation
Mrs Cleo A Walton of San Francisco chose to end her life by poison after arranging for burial, cremation, and notifying police coroner and undertaker. In letters to a physician and Coroner Harburger she expressed pride in surrendering a strong soul and requested no autopsy, with final wishes to have her remains handled by Frank Campbell Company.
Tangier Feb 6 Raisuli the renegade Moroccan bandit surrenders the captive commander of the sultan bodyguard Cald Melean to secure terms. Britain agrees to pay 100000 dollars and guarantee protection and immunity to Raisuli, who held the general for seven months amid negotiations leading to his release and the governor post return.
Promoter Morse rumored to have been worth millions fled aboard the Campania to evade debts while Hanna, receiver, opens safety boxes and finds them emptied. Bankers and investors recalled Morse’s brag of $11,000,000 as distress over enormous losses unfolds.
Charles W Morse, once powerful in banking and industry, faces a dramatic fall as his empire crumbles. His House mortgaged, judgments totaling hundreds of thousands loom, receiverships and empty safes follow. Morse sails to Liverpool amid federal grand jury scrutiny into the National Bank of North America and related affairs, with advisers saying his wealth has largely vanished.
Foreign Minister Iswolsky faces diminished prestige as Russia and Turkey engage in cautious moves in the Caucasus and near the Russian Persian frontier. Berlin appointment may go to another diplomat amid Austria tensions and Iswolsky's waning influence in Germany. Mme Iswolsky wishes Washington posting but appears unlikely. Also notes transit service schedules and seasonal train timing in Florida and Pennsylvanian routes.
The steamship company and subsidiaries face scrutiny as Receiver Hanna checks Morse assets. Morse was reported aboard the Campania, with others saying he would return soon. Bids for securing negotiable securities and calls from banks point to possible voluntary bankruptcy, while Morse’s family says he dined with them last Sunday and deputies note he may still be in the city.
A Rome message to Consul Schiafini identifies Ernest Douglas as Count Henrico Douglas Scott of Italian nobility. Douglas, found dead January 16 in room 603 North Street, was a bartender at Harry Les’s Gallon. A woman says he was shot by John J. Caulfield, daughter of Mrs. Caulfield, who found the body. Caulfield awaits trial.
Washington February 6 William Smith a Hazle Kirk coal miner collapsed and died after touching a lightly charged live wire at the mine entry The coroner says the shock caused heart failure though the voltage was not dangerous Smith had a known fear of live wires and witnesses noted his horror of electricity
The page list outlines topics including White House reception, Florida delegations, Knox Florida fight, tariff debate, peace talks Takahira, and Roosevelt boxing mentions. It includes sections on Congress, railroads, editorial content, social and personal notes, sports, and financial life in Africa.
In St Augustine Florida Republicans held dual conventions to choose national delegates amid a Roosevelt Taft split. One faction backed Taft and the other pursued unpledged delegates while police kept order as many delegates and observers, including several African Americans, clashed over seating and instructions.
Mason Michigan February 6 Judge Wiest directs grand jury to investigate three state matters. Examines acts of former State Treasurer Frank P Glazier who resigned amid reports of misfeasance and malfeasance. Also probes bribery allegations against state senators over a hinder twine plant at Jackson prison and Gov Warner's charge against Arthur Bit of Saginaw in U.S. Senate race. Glazier allegedly had 685000 state funds deposited at Chelsea Savings Bank, secured by bonds. Warner pledges to testify openly before the jury. Auction notice announces sale of valuable Japanese art from Jamestown Exhibition at Sloan's with a lecture by Mr. Fukushima.
Senator Philander Chase Knox emerges as Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee contender with broad regional backing. The piece notes support from West Virginia Delaware New Jersey South and hints at potential momentum in New England and the Rocky Mountain states. It highlights Knox’s independence and strong legal career including the Northern Securities case and rebate actions.
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