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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1908

Page

3

Divorce Crises and Brutalities Surge in Charlottesville Case

Mrs. Martin endured a string of brutalities from her husband in a Virginia separation case. A February hotel threat with a revolver was thwarted by friends, and a September confrontation nearly choking her led to their formal split celebrated at her father in Charlottesville. The couple remained on cordial terms at times, with both visiting Garheldt Place and the St George Motel during proceedings, while Martin mourned the separation as a deep personal blow.

Lucyend Martin Enrique T Martin Garheldt Place Andy Fan Prencis ‘Prevel Pean Charlottesville Nancy Elizabeth Arthur Mar Diane St. George Ie Houng Ranque Martin Tim Stephen M. Howe Lye Gre Deeres

Break in Whitmore Alibi Shocks Jersey City Jail Case

Washington rest room aide reports a break in Whitmore alibi. George Vickers of Hudson County testifies Whitmore allegedly ordered Lena Whitmore killed. Whitmore claims he was home, not in New Jersey. Prosecutors present detective Charloukan and witnesses, including Georgie Dichia, as criminal case unfolds in county jail proximity.

Sme Washington Directo Oreeting Harrison Whitmore New Jersey Georgie Dichiaso Iran Boston Charloukan Sat- Las Neal Lars Acive Vickers

Gould Divorce Dance Promises Lofty Pageantry

Washington Post reports that William Gould and Mrs Gould plan a February gala at the Plaza Hotel to stage Airs Van Vechten's Divorce Dance. Prominent guests include Reginald Hows, Jace Astle, and Sir Goat repiew, with Hamilton and other notables in high eighteenth century pageantry.

Aon Washington Post New York van Vechten Vps Jace Astleleur Jo Gould William ‘Hamilton

France Would Open Tomb Debate If Paris Had The Scene

Paris gossip imagines how a Druce Portland scandal would split France into Drucettes and anti Drucettes over opening the tomb. Suzanne, a noted writer, envisions political alignments, cabinet resignations, and a Clemenceau era focus on discovering what lies beneath, with duels and parliamentary theatre amid foreign press scrutiny.

Paris Stephane Suzanne Miss Gros California France London Duke of Portland Senate

Call Him Head of the Reds at Petersburg

A chaotic dispatch from Petersburg dated January 12 describes arrests and inquiries linked to the Tehaikovsky affair and revolutionary activity. It notes ongoing police investigations into leading figures, dismissals in the agriculture ministry, and brief imprisonments of two French citizens connected to the case.

Petersburg Han Ai Montis Elansal Ube Nicholas Pschathussis Ministry of Justice Techaikovsky Russia Ney Ma Great Ue Minnor Sen Teehakatski Nicholaicieks Oinnistry of Agriculture Polce Tsehathetsky Nicholaieffski Aretoff Tsthaikovsky Pars

Death sentences in Russia and Poland for April monastery robbery

A court martial sentenced five to death and two to mines for the April robbery of the Alexander Nevsky monastery estate. The valuable haul proved rubbish worth 200 rubles. The governor general of Kiev confirmed six death sentences for theft. in Warsaw two thieves were hanged. Odesssa, Vilna, Moscow each confirmed two death sentences, Riga and Tchernagorff one each.

SL. Petersburg Alexander Nevsky Kieff Warsaw Odessa Vilna Moscow Riga

Cornell Student Liddell Violent After Bad News

Ithaca New York January reports a Cornell civil engineering junior Tully Liddell, twenty one, afflicted by melancholia after a home letter, became violent last night. He was subdued by three officers, jailed briefly, then moved to Mobbs Hotel rooms under guard and refused nourishment. He attempted self harm while under watch as police and university officials monitor his condition.

Washington Post Ithaca Tully L. Liddell Cornell College Civil Engineering University Eiddell Fayetteville Miss Bid Saing Mar

Lawson Survivor Returns From Wreck

Edward L. Rowe of Wiscasset Maine chief engineer of the Thomas W. Lawson arrives aboard the St Paul from Southampton. He is the sole survivor among eighteen crew members. Captain Gow is critically injured and held on Hughtown Island. The wreck occurred December 14 near Broad Sound Selly Islands during the voyage from Philadelphia to London with oil.

New York Edward L. Rowe Wiscasset Thomas W. Lawson Broad Sound Selly Islands St Paul Southampton Rowe G W. Gow Melrose Mass George Allen Bradford England Gow Hughtown Allen Miesaers Engineer Rowe Coastwise Transportation Company Boston Pilladelpttta London

Thunderstorm Passes Over Philadelphia After Warm Day

A January thunderstorm hit Philadelphia with high winds and brilliant lightning. Government Weather Bureau records show only one January storm like this since 1871, with a southwest moving system and winds near forty miles per hour. The city sweltered at 56 degrees before a cooler night, and the day stood out for warmth.

Philelphia Government Weather Bureau Uris

Punxsutawney Blackmailer Shot at Florence Mine

Frani Leo an alleged Black Hand agent accused of blackmailing foreign miners near Punxsutawney Pennsylvania was shot and killed at the Florence Mine of the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company six miles from town while collecting 59 dollars from Dome Province and 20 dollars from two of his companions Province is accused of the shooting. He fired a shotgun as Leo waited at the door with Mrs Province to pay the demanded money. Leo is said to have collected from Province and the others on several occasions.

Punxsuiawnes Frani Leo Black Hand Florence Rochester and

Bridge at Monterey Burned Citywide Losses Hit Businesses

The San Luis bridge linking Monterey’s north and south parts burned Friday. The wide structure’s frame businesses nearby were damaged or destroyed. Merchants reported losses between 260000 and 400000 dollars as several blocks of shops burned or were damaged.

Monters San Luis Monterey

Pastor resigns after long Berlin American church tenure

Rev J K Dickie announced from the pulpit his resignation as pastor of the American church in Berlin, a charge he has held for thirteen years. The new American church now stands largely due to Mr. Ritchin’s efforts and was dedicated three years ago. The Waterser visited recently and praised its arrangements.

Heelin J K Dickie Berlin Kichln

Convention to Save Appalachian Forests Set in Atlanta

A January 16 meeting in Atlanta will discuss preserving the Southern Appalachian forests. Delegates from major commercial groups of the Central Southern States will attend and invitations have been sent to governors, with Gov. Smith of Georgia slated to preside.

Atlanta Qs City Yates Smith Georgia

Out of Tune Pain Relief Ad From Jessup Ga

An advertisement claims pain is a nerve discord and touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as the cure. It quotes Hopps from Jessup Georgia and Soul Drugist offering a 23 cent post package of 25 doses with a money back refund if it fails.

Miles Hopps Agt Jessup Soul Drugeet Miles Medical CO Etchart Ind

Dr Wiley Visits Sea Hotel For the Poor At Stamler

New York January news describes John Arbuckle, owner of the Atlantic clipper Stamler, hosting Dr. Wiley head of the pure food commission aboard the ship's dining saloon. About thirty guests sample a modest meal as Wiley praises Arbuckle's plan to house and employ disabled workers, including crippled women who will sew on patent machines in a deck workroom with an elevator access from the saloon to the work area.

Washington Post New York John Arbuckie Jacob A. Stamler Portsmouth Waldorf Wiley Pure Food Commission Washington Wast Twenty- First Street North River Dr. Wiley Mr. Arbuckle Arbuckle Broadway de. Wiley Arbucisle

Odd Tales of Many Cities Snake Battle in Kentucky Farm Hen Coop

A Kentucky farmer Abel Worth reports two red foxes fighting a large ground snake in a deserted hen coop near Estill County. After a skirmish the trio were pulled to safety and the foxes revived, now kept in a coop. The incident notes the ground snake as a deadly foe to foxes along the Kentucky River.

Washington Post Lexington Roosevelt Kentucky Abel Worth Estill County Worth Meek Abel Carden Hill

HER FATHER IN REVOLUTION Four Women on Pension Roll

Gen Isaac R Sherwood plans a bill to grant Mrs Samantha Flint a $50 monthly pension as a daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier. Flint, a Toledo septuagenarian, is joined by Shala Morrison and two others in New York and Connecticut. only three Revolutionary pensioners remain on the rolls. Esther Dann, the last survivor, died aged ninety two in Plymouth Union, while Daniel Bakemen, a War of Independence veteran, died in Freeport.

Isaac R Sherwood Samantha Flint Flin Toledo Shala William Morrison Stephen J. Schuyler Col. Hathorn New York State Wiz Morrigan Hved Gorham N. Y Mire Flint Sue Inere Congress Sarah C. Hurlbutt Littlemarsh Phoebe My Palmeter Rockfield N.Y Rhoda Augusta Jammpson Woodbury Conn Esther Dann Plymouth Union

Speak Easies In District Hear From Prohibition Rep

Mathew O'Brien, congressional representative of the national prohibition committee, told a Lun Methodist Church audience that there are 200 speakeasies in the District of Columbia and argued that Prohibition cannot be enforced fully under a license system. He claimed enforcement would be easier if revenue paid enforcement costs, cites his Bridgeport sheriff experience to claim liquor laws are hard to enforce without licensing.

Lun Methodist Church Matthew O'Brien Nahonal Prohibition Committee District of Columbia le Sad Mit O'Brien Fils Bridgeport Conn

Judge Goode Recovering After Attack at Hospital

Judge John Goode, longtime Virginia figure and former Confederate Congress member, is improving after several days in the hospital following an attack of rheumatic fever. He is known for service in the Virginia state convention and later as a representative to the Federal Congress.

Old Confederate Congress John Goode Coe Trospital Goode Aix Confederate Congress Healhy Sion

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