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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

28

Jury Hard 10 Pgk's Most Have Taken Sides in Murder Trial

The tense Nashville murder trial of Cooper and others continues into a second day. Jurors faced delays as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued, with weapon worries and local sentiment shaping the selection. Fresh jurors were drawn from area farmers, including McWhitworth and Caspar Joop, as peremptory challenges trimmed the panel.

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Chinese Poison Plot Shocks Chinatown Leader Dead

Police investigate after Yee Wing, a leader of the On Leong Tong faction in Chinatown, dies from suspected deliberate poisoning. An analysis found poison in medicine given to cure an opium habit, with Dr Lee Chop Som implicated in preparing the medicine as factional revenge intensifies.

Figadeltiy Jin Chinatown Wing Umemann Hospital On Leong Long Reform Taig City Lee Chop Som Bas

Abruzzi Not Promoted to Admiral, Turkish Plans Unchanged

Special Cable from Rome reports the ministry of the marines states the Duke of the Abruzzi has not been promoted to admiral despite his arrival in Turin. Promotion would require him to command afloat or ashore and would hinder his Himalayan expedition plans.

Rome Ministry of Marins Duke of the Abruzzi Turin

Big Stick Stops Warring in Central America

Word from commandants of US gunboats Marietta and Dubuque and Gen Henrique Herens of Celba Honduras indicate the Central American conflict has ended. The State Department in Washington demands peace and warns the United States will intervene if peace is not maintained.

New Orleans United States Marietta Dubuque Henrique Herens Celba Honduras Cental America State Department Washington

Tragic Lake Mass Burn Crib Death Toll May Reach Hundred

Chicago reports mass fatalities after a wooden crib fire at sea 112 miles off the city. Officials fear the dead may total 70 to 100 with more expected in the lake while survivors recount the hour of peril and undertakers plan a single funeral and monument.

Chicago Crth Ilinos Washington J. B Cavanaugh Rivers and Harbors Bureau Joseph D Anderson Sewer and Arde Quigley Nathan Daltz Daltz

White House reception honors Supreme Court Justices

Prominent jurists were guests of President and Mrs. Roosevelt at the White House reception. Turkish ambassador Hussien Karzim Bey arrived in brilliant red fez, while diplomats and military officers in colorful uniforms mingled with debutantes, social leaders, and members of the local bar. The scene in the blue and east rooms featured lavish gowns, diplomatic pomp, and music by the Marine Band as the Justices, their wives, and guests enjoyed the evening.

Supreme Court of the United States Army White House Roosevelt Tastica Fuller Justice Harlan Misa Roosevelt Longworth Jamies Schonlcraft Sherman Sherman Washington Navy Diplomate Corps Wu Ting Fang Legation Czar Supreme Court Turkey Husslen Karzim Bey Persia Morteza Khan East Room Blue Room Great East Room Marine Band Mrs Fairbanks Wright Bonaparte Meyer Nathaniel Francis Harlan Mrs White Justice White Justice McKenna McKenna Cowles Francis ‘Crowninshield Senator du Pont Delaware Barrett Wendell

Boston Beans and Knives for Roosevelt Hunting Gear

Special to The Washington Boa from Boston reports that President Roosevelt will use Boston made knives on his Africa hunting trip. Four large ragor edged cutters completed after designs by Mellhenny of Louisiana include two double edged hunting knives, a 16 inch brush knife, and a 3.5 inch skinning knife, each with a silver hand guard and ebony handles.

Washington Louisiana

Illinois Deadlock in Senate Ballot Session Delays Choice

The general assembly struggled through twelve ballots without selecting a U.S. senator, leaving Hopkins and several rivals in contention. The session adjourned to Monday as candidates including Foss Stringer Shurtleff Mason McKinley Lowden Browne Calhoun and Alschuler persisted in the deadlock.

Smingfeld General Assembly Chicago Joint Assembly Albert J. Hopkins United States Senate Hopkins Foss Stringer Shurtlet Mason McKinley Lowden Hopkins & Tuss Shurtlets Towden Shurtleff Lee O Neil Browne Hopking Foss ii Stringer Shurtleff Browne W. J Calhoun Samuel Alschuler Slinger M. Mason Loven Calhoun I J Quinn T

Fire destroys Mahoning infirmary men’s building in Canfield

A sheet of flame from an unknown origin swept the Mahoning County Infirmary’s men’s building in Canfield Ohio this afternoon. Fifteen aged inmates suffered burns, some serious, as workers tried to extinguish the blaze. The injured were moved to infirmary hospital. The fire caused about 20000 dollars in damage to a ten year old building once praised as a leading infirmary facility with 24 inmates in residence.

Canfield Ohio Jane Mahoning County Infirmary Infirmary

Best Man for His Son at Oak Park Wedding

In Chicago yesterday Miss Kathryn Chariton of Oak Park wed Lloyd B. Steers of Chicago. The bridegroom’s father George S. Steers acted as best man, marking a rare public role. The pair had long been close companions, sharing social clubs and joint yacht ownership aboard Vanadis on Lake Michigan.

Chicago Kathryn Chariton Oak |Park Lloyd B. Steers George Steers Union Lake Michigan

Woman Accused in Wake Ring Theft on Dead Girl

Mary Dougherty faces $1,009 bail after a wake theft attempt at the home of John Werner. John Smith is held as her suspected accomplice. Dougherty allegedly viewed the body, returned with Smith, and tried to remove rings from the dead girl’s finger. A police officer halted the sequence.

Sai Man Philadelphia John Werner Mary Dougherty John Smith Wes

Labor Leaders Criticize Justice Wright in Contempt Case

A February American Federationist statement by Samuel Gompers, William Morrison, and others denounces Justice Wright’s contempt sentence in the Bucks Stove and Range case. They protest “judicial abuse” while asserting they will accept contempt if needed to defend liberties, and argue the court erred in issuing injunctions and mistreating labor leaders.

Hammond Taft Dixie Gompers Mitchell Morrison American Federationist Justice Wright Samuel Gompers Wright Honorable Court Ishor Snowal Bucks Store and Range Company Wold McMitchell Bucks Store Intonetion Sma Wong Gomperg Mormon Waughs New York

Taft to abolish referee system in South politics

In Augusta Taft advisers announce the President elect will replace the referee system with independent clubs and civil service checks to select Southern officeholders. Hammond plans to organize clubs as Taft presses a drastic reform aimed at reviving Republican viability below the Mason and Dixon line.

Augusta Taft Republican Party Devia Civil Service South John Hays Hammond George W Cunningham Cunningham NW Oc John A Stewart New York League of Republican Clubs Atlanta Hammond Teft Establishme Cites Mason and Dixon Langdon ‘Thomas Opern Mme Calse

To Lecture at Johns Hopkins Chicago?Baltimore? May 1910

Baron Karff, professor of law at Helemgtors University, accepts invitation to deliver a series of lectures at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore beginning in May 1910. Round trip by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad priced at $1.25.

Johns Hopkins Helsingfore Winland Baron Karff Helemgtors University Johns Hopkins University Baltimre

Miners Convention Sees High Officer Expenses Raise Alarm

In Planopolis Indiana on January 21 special report to the United Mine Workers convention reveals one quarter of total receipts went to officers and expenses. Salaries and expenses totaled 211 805 on a 306 58 income. Journal published at a loss of 2 300. Congressmen Wilson Nichols comment on labor influence and recent retirements cited.

Washington Post Planopolis Ind United Mine Workers National Auditors Baker Mins ‘Workers’ Journal John H Walker Lew Wilson Nichols House Labor Littlefield Maine Jenhng Wisconsin

Shahan to Be Rector of Catholic University

Cardinal Gibbons to name Thomas J Shahan of Hartford Conn as next rector of Catholic University replacing Bishop Carroll who declined. Shahan, chair of church history and Catholic Encyclopedia contributor, welcomed by faculty but not all trustees. He has resided in Washington fifteen years, owns a cottage in Covington, and has written The City of God among other works.

Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Carroll Board of Trustees Balthmore Thomas J Shahan Hartford Carrol Helena Mont Dr Shahan Carroll Shanan Rome Shahan Wash Neton Pretty Cottage Cokington Belguim

Weds After Death Mystery in New York

Mrs Mary Shepard widow of multimillionaire Dr Shepard of Bay Ridge Brooklyn dies in an overdose of morphine at the Hotel Margaret. The funeral revealed the housekeeper had been made sole beneficiary, a will contest led to a compromise. Mrs Shepard then went to the Hotel Margaret, where she met Mr Weber.

Mary Shepard Warhirgun Post New York Warner Shepard Brooklyn Magaret Q' George the American Can Company Shepard Bay Ridge Narrows Margaret Ther Weber

Stolen Bride's Own Story Clarifies Double Murder

Mrs Gaetano, a bride of two weeks, explains the murder of Finizgko Gaetano and her husband and her abduction near Middletown New York. The motive was robbery as three fellow-countrymen lured them out of the city and shot Gaetano and Car minis, killing him instantly. Mrs Gaetano was kept prisoner in a box car for seven hours and her rings and wedding attire were torn during the crime.

Gaetano Faini Gastano

Roosevelt Fights Japanese Immigration Bills in California

President Roosevelt urges Congress and California leaders to block anti Japanese bills while warning figures on immigration are accurate and that large numbers of Japanese may be entering through California. He notes strong public sentiment, seeks press support, and warns of diplomatic fallout including potential Japanese retaliation and missionary expulsions.

Roogevelt Senate House New Betat Congress Roosevelt Japan Califonia Gov Gillett California Bema Committee On Foreign Relations House Committee On Foreign Affairs Benator Funt Gillett Department of Commerce and Labor Straus Department Tin Pacific United States Rod Ghont

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