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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
21
The Washington Poar reports a necklace claimed as a wedding gift for Miss Theodora Shonts, future wife of the Duc de Chaulnes, was not declared dutiable. Officials noted the piece may be an heirloom presented by a sister during preparations for the duke’s wedding.
A long funeral notice lists numerous relatives and embalmers, detailing services and locations across Washington. It mentions Susans, dates in February, and references to private residence attendances. A separate paragraph notes a duke’s arrival with customs officers escorting his uncle and sister, with discussion of illness and a balloonist’s caution about feats in cold weather.
A German suspect named Karl Rann was captured in Rochester after a global pursuit spanning Europe Africa South America and Asia. He faced arraignment and possible extradition while German authorities pressed Washington to act. He allegedly set fire to a factory and dwelling in Rosswein and attempted suicide after arrest. Detectives traced him through Pittsburg Boston and other cities following a forged transfer of property in Germany.
Henry H. Barnard a wealthy financier tied to the Twelfth Ward Bank died after falling into a well near Katonah Westchester County. He wandered from sanitarium care amid the bank closing panic and financial strain on depositors. His death followed a decline in health linked to the bank crisis and ensuing stress.
A man, described as talented, was found dead by his handlady on First Street. He had been taking music lessons and displayed genuine talent, playing his violin for hours before his death appeared self-inflicted. Neighbors reported hearing his music earlier in the day.
Francois Richard won a verdict of 1.56 against Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt from Justice Gerard in Port Savenicen. The claim concerns a $3000 balance for a custom car built for Mr Vanderbilt, tied to a race record motive. Vanderbilt’s counsel moved to set aside the verdict. the judge denied it.
A garbled OCR list appears to record marriages and participants with numerous misreads. It includes several named individuals such as TG Chapman Harriet Stenh ewn Theron Mitwater Livery Mark and Ada Woodward along with varied places and ages. The text resembles a social notices fragment gleaned from a Victorian era register, but contains overlapping names and unclear attributes.
Health office records list deaths reported to 1s ppm dated February 10. Names include Witla A Galdshy aged 18, living at 1) veart Fordinara Weer 2:0 hightwind ave, age 3 years, alive Votes wt SoC ave, and others with partial addresses and ages. The fragmentary notice cites multiple individuals with ages and street references in a damaged format.
A New York and Philadelphia report details priests and laymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church debating potential union with Rome. Archbishop Ryan suggests possible corporate entry while warning such talk is treason to the Episcopal Church. The Rev Dr G M Christian condemns the move as foolish and unworthy, calling for rejection of Rome and affirming Episcopal orders.
The Correctional Court of Paris found Count Boni Castellane guilty of assault on Prince de Sagi at a memorial service for Lady Stanley Errington on January 2. He was fined 20 francs with 29 centimes in damages and a 2 franc penalty. The dispute reportedly stemmed from Prince Helte de Sagi's attentions to Mme Gould.
New York February 1 Justice Dowling fixed March 2 for the trial of David L Short and Morris Meyers on perjury and forgery charges connected to William Marsh Rice's will. Albert T Patrick serves a life sentence for Rice murder. Short and Meyers seek more time to prepare a defense as Dowling limits delay.
Mrs Hannah Stanhope and her half sister Mary Graham were each fined 1 cent in Morrisima Police Court on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges linked to a Central Park incident involving tenor Enrico Caruso. A separate Bronx clash at Tremont and Wyckoff avenues saw hair pulling and violent words.
New York February 11 President Patrick H McCormick of the Typothetae Union known as the Big Six and George W Jackson Vincent J Costela union organizers were fined and sentenced to twenty days imprisonment for disobeying an injunction obtained by the Typothetae of New York in 1908. The ruling, by Justice Bischoff in the Supreme Court, marks the first heavy labor injunction penalty in these courts. The case stems from a 1906 strike against the Employers Association for a closed shop and an eight hour day, with accusations of intimidation against those who remained at work.
A boiler tube failure aboard the St. Louis at Mare Island caused four crewmen to be scalded during repairs before sailing to Magdalena Bay. Water tender F. Thompson, forward first class E. W. Baker, first class T. Lewlfreman, and coal passer B. F. Smith were admitted to hospital and subsequently reported doing well. The ship departed as planned.
Paris reports Prince Estel Frederick second son of Kaiser William arrives from Lisbon to Berlin after funeral duties for Portugal's royal line. French press avoids comment on his presence while detailing his Berlin visit and the escort of French officers to museums and Napoleon’s tomb.
Fire in the Longworth building in Cincinnati destroyed the rear of the structure, causing about 90000 in losses. Fireman Harvey Lowery was crushed under a truck en route to the scene, and two others were slightly injured while several hundred women workers faced a near panic that was quickly contained. The property losses center on the Longworth estate and two wholesale millinery firms.
In Berlin the Criminal Court jailed five bookmakers after an eight day trial. Sentences ranged from three days to six months with fines from 1 to 1500 dollars. The president vowed harsher measures to curb bookmakers who harmed public morals and caused financial loss. A separate note reports farmer Wiley Earnhardt, 70, of Goldsboro, killed by a train near his home, leaving a wife and children.
The Russian War Ministry aims to rapidly convert Vladivostok into a first class fortress with about six million dollars in expenditure. Completion within three years is deemed essential to prevent a Port Arthur scenario in future clash with Japan. Russia would rely on holding out for a year without aid, shaping strategy against Japan. In Fort Worth two more tragedies emerge as Jask, former head of the Abilene epilepsy colony, dies by self inflicted gunshot, marking the third fatality in a 36 hour span on Main Street, amid health related despondency.
Announcement notes engagement of Nora Stanton Blatch granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and daughter of Harriet Stanton Blatch to Dr. Lee De Forest inventor. Blatch a Cornell civil engineering graduate 1905 first woman in the department, swam Lake Seneca and Cayuga Lake, designed iron work and dams, joined American Society of Civil Engineers. De Forest previously married, divorce suit dismissed, couple to wed privately then tour Europe studying in German laboratories.
A Seattle divorce case reveals Mrs Rosa Westerhelts citing her husband Herman Westerheits beating her in his sleep after dreams of harming her. The judge granted the divorce as ongoing pledges to abstain failed. Other items note a wife spanking a husband, a Cahokia town receiver case, and various odd stories from across the era.
A chunk of OCR text lists numerous guests at major Washington hotels, including Shoreham and Metropolitans, with names from many states and countries. The roster includes Mr and Mrs Bartlett of Shoreham ECM and others, spanning nationalities and cities such as Chicago, Boston, Raleigh, Philadelphia, New York, and more, plus US Army and Navy personnel.
Portuguese former premier Senhor Franco and his family reached Marseille and departed by train for Genoa at 7 22 this morning. Two deter. ven accompany the party Genoa reports Senhor Frauen arrived and refused to see anyone, retiring to his notes.
Ten Italians from Shamotin and Merion Heights were arrested by the state police on charges of belonging to an outlaw band in Italy and for allegedly jailing Anthony Nestico last spring to rob him. The suspects allegedly conspired to kill Constable Anthony Mirarek and Joseph Nestien, who was stabbed five times. Samuel Costa, a prominent Italian resident among the prisoners, is accused of arranging Nestico’s murder.
New York February 11 Peter Toomey and George Motley both thirty and former waiters ended their lives by gas inhalation in Toomey’s West Twenty ninth street room. The room was found closed with all apertures shut and gas jets open. Motive and origin trace to Des Moines Iowa.
Dr A M Speer was bound over by the Recorder's Court after questioning on issuing prescriptions for alcohol to R L Creamer. He testified he prescribed alcohol for grip and admitted issuing six prescriptions since January, raising questions about violations of the Prohibition law.
Slendid homes in the aristocratic northwest offered at sacrifice prices. Listings describe modern brick and stone residences with hot water heat, parquet floors, six to four rooms on multiple floors, baths, and garages. prices range from 9 500 to 15 000 with cash or easy terms. Locations include near Sheridan Circle and Mass Ave with reference to Dupont Circle and east of Q Street.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on the capitol prosecutions stand Stanford J. Lewis testified that contractor Jonn H. Sanderson complained about cutting bills to fund “a big wad” for others. Lewis said a letter tied to the case was written by former United States Attorney General Snyder and related to Pennsylvania Construction Company payments. The testimony followed a flood of documentary evidence showing doctors’ fees paid to Sanderson prior to delivery of capitol furnishings.
Thieves blew open a bank safe in Willard, Missouri, looting funds before fleeing. Citizens and authorities pursued but the robbers escaped. No injuries reported as townspeople react to the early morning incident. Local police and residents search for suspects.
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