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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1909

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WED IN TWO RANKS, SUES FOR A FLEA BITE CASE

A Welsh county suit reports a workman suing employers for injuries from a shop front job, adjourned, then judgment for the defendants as the man may have carried the flea for hours. A second feature notes a Japanese noble romance ending in divorce and loss of titles and children after an English wife returns to Ann Arbor and nursing work.

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Russia the Foe Japan Must Fear

In a chaotic dispatch spanning California to Oregon, reports discuss anti Japanese legislation, wartime defense scaling, and political tension. Key figures Stanton and Governor Gillett feature amid warnings, with dialogue on potential crises and the U.S. stance toward Japanese policy and coast defense.

Stanton Gentat War Department Formaz Coast Defense Companies Oregon

Fleet Breaks for Home as Qualtrough Is Suspended

The American fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry leaves Gibraltar for Hampton Roads after Capt Edward F Qualtrough is found guilty of intoxication and suspended for six months. The Georgia sails with Lieut Comdr George W Kline commanding. Sperry lauds the cruise as a naval epoch and notes plans for homeward arrival on February 22.

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Big Tim Sullivan's Shoe Tickets Distribute Bowery Aid

In New York on February 6 the Bowery gives out shoe and sock tickets at Sullivan's Bowery headquarters for Christmas aid. About 4500 to 5000 tickets were issued last Christmas and were redeemed today. Big Tim oversees distribution briefly. crowd control by police ensures each man picks a shoe size and receives two boxes before moving on. The event blends charity with pending public attention as Sullivan departs after ensuring order.

New York Bowery Big Tim Sullivans Sulyan Tim Tere

Snow Will Leaves Trust for Pets After Death

In Hartford Connecticut a will by Mrs Mary B Snow provides a trust of 4000 dollars for the care of horses and dogs now deceased, with the balance going to Dr Frank Snow of Velatie New York. The husband, set to contest in probate court, did not challenge once the pet trust was revealed, and probate was allowed with the husband set to receive the remainder under law.

Pittsburg Pride Up Found The Town Very Bad

A Washington Post dispatch from Pittsburg reports a mixed civic mood as a New York based survey team studies the city. The piece notes sagging streets tenements and crowded schools, while locals hope reforms will come and city pride remains.

Murder at German Legation in Santiago Tragedy

London dispatch reports the German legation in Santiago Chile was destroyed by fire and Secretary Beckert found dead with a fractured skull. Threatening letters were received by Minister von Bodman and Counselor von Welczeck. The house showed signs of intrusion and officials suspect murder.

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May retire Col Tucker amid family moves in Chicago

Mrs Dolly Logan Tucker and Capt Logan Tucker travel to Chicago arriving February 4 to attend a hearing that could lead to Col Tucker's retirement from active service set for February 15. Army officers at Hot Springs Ark expect the family arrival signals strong opposition to Tucker and his forced retirement.

Weekington Chicago Dol'y Logan Tucker John A. Logan Logan Tucker Hot Springs Ark Aru Col Vucker

Pacific Fleet to Practice at Magdalena Bay in April

The Pacific fleet will assemble at Magdalena Bay in April for spring target practice. Rear Admiral Kearn commands two dozen ships with the torpedo fleet docked for repairs at Mare Island by March 15 to allow destroyers and the cruiser Albany to sail south to meet Admiral Swinburne’s vessels. The eight armored cruisers are returning north from a Chile cruise and will depart Panama March 4 for Magdalena Bay targets.

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Women graduates rarely marry studies reveal low marriage rate

Figures from Manchester University show only 64 of 560 women graduates married, twelve wives of male graduates. The London University secretary says men fear educated women, remaining averse to marriage with them, a trend consistent in London where marriage rates among women graduates stay very low.

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Man Called Duke Bauman Faces Massive Swindle Case

Harry J Bauman alias Dr Herman Brandt was sentenced to Joliet Prison by Judge Clifford after a Chicago trial on swindling. Prosecutor Detective Woul dridge says Bauman married at least 50 women across Europe and America, taking about $5,000 in Chicago alone. Indictments for bigamy and more than 500 swindle counts are expected nationwide as police estimate hundreds more victims emerge. Bauman lived lavishly, swindling lawyers and living in mansions, while claiming royal European lineage.

War Department Gillett Msadjutant Lauck San Francisco San Diego California Adjutant General California National Guard San Francisco Harbor Oregon Salem Fed Bailes Congresa Hindeas Harry J Bauman Herman Brandt Pason Washington Post Chicago Fed Joliet Clifford Criminal Clifton B. Wouldridge Bauman Earope America Chicago Woodridge Ebellman Germany Ital Australia Europe E Bagman

Shoplifter Mary Haker Sent to Indeterminate Prison

A London court heard Mary Haker, a trained nurse, confessed to stealing twelve brooches and other jewelry from Army and Navy stores. Despite insanity arguments, the judge ordered an indeterminate sentence, with medical reports noting she appeared sane. The case referenced kleptomania and prior field injury, while defense argued ongoing mental infirmity.

Washington London Army Mary Haker Huntly Jenkins Ipst Westminster Francis Te Beit Fullarton Brixton Randolph Sax Ferrer

Stranger Arrested on White House Grounds Over Panama Canal Links

A well dressed man named Lench, 42, of Connecticut, with alleged Panama Canal and Northern railroad connections, was arrested near the White House while trying to keep a presidential appointment. He was taken to the First precinct station for investigation and later released. officials at the White House declined comment.

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German Prince Cremated Sets Cremation Trend

A Berlin correspondent reports the cremation of Prince Brad of Weimar marks the first royal German cremation. The medieval belief in burial persists but thousands are choosing cremation as churches lag in sanctioning it. Cremation advocates say the prince’s act may boost anti burials worldwide.

Washington Berlin Germany Prince Brad Save-Weimar Tim Faterland

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