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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1909
Page
10
A Cardiff county workman sued his employers for compensation after injuries while putting in a shop front, the judge adjourning then granting judgment for the defendants, suspecting the claimant carried the flea prior to work. The case highlights delay and doubt regarding the incident.
In a period of heightened tension the article discusses warnings from California figures about anti Japanese legislation and its potential crisis. It details statements by Speaker Stanton, Governor Gillett, and others, urging caution while outlining the push to build sixteen coast defense artillery companies and the broader wartime posture along the Pacific. It notes political maneuvering in Oregon and the ongoing debate over national security measures and population sentiments.
Gibraltar to Hampton Roads relay marks world cruise culmination as Captain Edward F Qualtrough is found guilty of intoxication and detached from the fleet. He sails home as a passenger on the Georgia, now commanded by Lieut Comdr George W Kline, suspended six months and docked ten numbers. Rear Admiral Sperry lauds the voyage as a naval epoch and notes improved efficiency, morale, and readiness across the Atlantic battleship fleet, with repair needs reduced and plans for next summer maneuvers.
In New York's Bowery, Big Tim Sullivan oversees the distribution of 1000s of shoe tickets and warm socks for Christmas aid. The event at 207 Bowery uses a ticket system, with police keeping order as men select sizes and receive two shoeboxes. Sullivan departs amid calls for a speech. Tim tailors the process and hands off control to local leaders.
In Hartford in probate court Mrs. Mary B Snow left a trust of 4000 for the care of her horses and dogs after their deaths. The will named Dr. Frank Snow of Velatie, NW Y as trustee. The husband planned a contest but dropped it when the trust provision was upheld and probate was allowed, granting the estate to him under the law.
A Washington Post dispatch from Pittsburg on February 6 reports civic pride mingled with sharp critique from a two year survey conducted by the Charley Organization Society of New York. The piece notes blighted streets crowded tenements and weak transit, while listing reforming figures and hopeful steps amid a backdrop of urban satire.
The charred body of Secretary Beckert of the German legation was found among wreckage after a fire. Medical experts say the skull was split, suggesting murder. Threatening letters to Baron von Bodman and Baron von Welczeck were reported. investigators note possible break in.
Mrs Dol y Logan Tucker Mrs John A Logan and Capt Logan Tucker will arrive in Chicago on February 4 to attend a hearing that may lead to Col Tucker retirement from active service set for February 15 He is at Hot Springs Ark and is expected to reach Chicago soon His family arrival is seen as evidence of opposition to his retirement by at least some family members
The Pacific fleet plans spring target practice at Magdalena Bay in April with two dozen ships under Rear Admiral Keara. Torpedo fleet docking at Mare Island to be ready by March 15 for destroyers and cruiser Albany to join Admiral Swinburne’s ships at Magdalena Bay. Armored cruisers return north from Tahicuana Chile and depart Panama March 4 for Magdalena grounds.
Figures from Manchester University show only 64 of 560 women graduates married, with 12 marrying male graduates from the same university. The trend mirrors London where marriages by women graduates are very low. A London University secretary cites fear of educated women as a cause.
Harry J Bauman and Dr Herman Brandt were sentenced in Joliet by Judge Clifford on swindling charges after claims of up to 50 wives. Police say Bauman lured victims in Europe and America, living lavishly and carrying fake royal lineage. Indictments loom as authorities pursue bigamy and hundreds of swindle counts.
A nurse Mary Haker was caught stealing twelve brooches and other jewelry from army and navy stores. The court found kleptomania had no judicial standing and ordered an indeterminate sentence after mental health testimony. The case highlighted tensions between insanity defenses and existing laws.
A well dressed Connecticut man named Len ch, 42, was arrested near the White House while claiming an appointment with President Roosevelt. Police say Panama Canal ties and a northern railroad connection emerged from seized papers. He was held at the First Precinct pending further investigation and released after secretarial action.
A Washington correspondent reports that Prince Brad of Saxe-Weimar, the first Teuton royal to be cremated, sparked church and public debate in Germany. Cremation supporters hail the act as a milestone in the anti burial movement, while Catholic and Lutheran laws still favor burial.
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