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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
10
In a tense courtroom Mrs Erb and Mrs Bergel face a high profile murder trial over the shooting of Captain Chittyon Erb. Witnesses recount a confession and a frenzied struggle, with Butler, Bessels, and alleged accomplices cited as key players. The defense frames the case around alleged brutality and prior letters urging calm amid turmoil.
Defense opens with W Roger Fronefield and Frank B Rhodes as attorneys present. Judge Johnson to charge the jury after final speeches with a likely verdict hanging on the afternoon session tomorrow. Varied lines report a potential strike by British variety actors over agents' fee disputes threatening London and Manchester performances next week.
An earthquake shock lasting twelve seconds hit Teneriffe in the Canary Islands on January 5. It overturned furniture and set bells ringing, prompting residents to rush into the streets in alarm, though no damage was reported.
Berlin reports Britain reached a three month old understanding with the Turkish government to use Constantinople clerics to back British rule in India. The move aims to calm unrest as Mohammedans in India, about 61 million, are cited as a powerful element. Riots between Mohammedans and Hindus flare at Titaghur, with mobs clashing after mosque attacks and cow sacrifices, troops interpose as violence spreads.
Rose Estinge, famed old actress, seeks entry to the Edwin Forrest home but faces a twelve-person limit under Mr Forrest's will. Despite vacancies, several applicants precede Miss Estinge, who travels from Portland hoping a way is found.
Special to The Washington from Brazil Indiana Daniel Buell, a farmer near Bowling Green, sold a 38 inch diameter hickory tree to a German government representative. The tree, largest in Clay County, will be sawed for cannon carriage tongues and shipped to Germany at once. Also mentions travel ads for California via Washington Sunset Route and Martin Route Atlantic Coast Line RR schedules.
President elect Taft told Protestant ministers in Augusta that church influence is essential to national progress and education. He cited the Philippines and the North South as learning grounds, defended church-state separation, and urged moral reform backed by churches while noting negro education needs and university training for ministers. Ohio figures pressed Herrick for cabinet support as Taft discussed appointments and policy directions.
Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station director G Carpenter heads a committee from the National Association of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. Taft aides consider qualifications for secretary of agriculture amid Cabinet continuity with Wilton. The president elect asks visitors to name their man. North Carolina judgeship discussed with J Elwood Cox, banker and former gubernatorial candidate from High Point. Senator Knox expected tomorrow. Frank Hitchcock and James Markham also noted during Taft’s stop in Atlanta.
Former Illinois Speaker Edward B Shurtleff and two Republican allies refused to join the GOP caucus at the St Nicholas Hotel, denouncing governor control of the legislature. They warn of a likely deadlock when the House convenes, as a speaker race and power struggles unfold among Republicans and Democrats.
Col Robert M Thompson of New York appears set to become Secretary of the Navy under Taft. He met with Taft at Hot Springs and spoke with Augusta officials, signaling strong backing. Thompson, Naval Academy graduate with active service, has written on naval policy and travels toward Miami.
The New York Public Service Commission rejected the Belmont tunnel offer between Long Island City and Manhattan for 700000. The tunnel, completed by August Belmont to link street railways, would have connected East Forty-Second Street terminal to Long Island City. The Penn Limited Sleepers to Chicago operate daily from Union Station.
Orville Wright and sister Katherine sail to France, doubt aviation will carry passengers. He says planes may serve special uses for few riders, not mass transport, expecting no future in passenger service.
Court proceedings feature an exchange over admissibility of letters from a defendant. Witness Hains recalls events aboard a tug in 1802 involving Annis and Claudis, hotel stays, and improprieties while denying conveying details to his brother. The testimony covers rides, rumors, and denials surrounding a controversial relationship.
Specialdispatch from Austin reports that A J Houston and Gen Sam Houston's other children reject claims that their father's Indian wife remains destitute near Anadarko Oklahoma. They state he never kept her as a secret big wife and that he said she died before he wed Miss Lea, his third wife, mother to his living Houston children.
New York reports the dispatching of the steamer Goldsboro to Honduras with 380000 worth of goods obtained under false pretenses. Albert W Halley, former secretary treasurer of the Export Shipping Co, is sentenced to not less than four years and six months or more than six years eight months. Bailey's brother Francis G Bailey, fled to Honduras but remains at large.
Special to The Washington Post from Awayta Ga Jan 5 reports Mrs Florence Maybrick soon to wed Charles L. Wagner of Chicago, secretary of a lyceum bureau. Wagner pressed the marriage after Maybrick relented despite past accusations. Maybrick, born in Mobile, Alabama, had faced murder conviction in England, later released, and has since supported herself in the U S. A Virginia court decision granted the Baroness Ta Rague a title to mine land in Kentucky worth several hundred thousand dollars.
The United States government won its case challenging grazing fee powers of the forestry department. Judge Lewis ruled in favor of the government, upholding the constitutionality of forest reserves and grazing charges in the West against Fred Licht et al.
New York January announces a probable immediate rate cut to 84 cents per 1000 cubic feet by Consolidated Gas Company. Court actions are expected to issue a mandate ordering repayment of more than 000000 to consumers for excess charges over the past three years.
The financial agent King, convicted of larceny and on $5009 bail, was surrendered by one of his sureties, Mrs Barnstein, to authorities today and returned to detention. King remains imprisoned on the night count.
The American Red Cross reports 408000 raised for Sicily and Calabria earthquake relief. Of this, 380000 is forwarded to Italy, with 320000 sent directly to the Italian Red Cross and 10000 to its agent in Messina for emergencies. Congress also appropriated 800000 to aid relief efforts. Contributions continue, led by the New York Red Cross with 16982 and Washington adding 4500. The Italian Red Cross thanks the American people for the aid.
Ambassador's relief ship to sail from Naples tomorrow. tremors every twenty minutes at Reggio. plans for care of orphans, working girls, and survivors. typhoid fears in Mesina. rebuilding plans and royal relief efforts described. Queen Helena directs aid and kept New Year festivities for Rome subdued.
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