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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1909
Page
3
A special justice grants a new trial for riders amid errors in proceedings. The grand jury was not properly drawn and defense challenges were deemed excessive by the court, prompting a reading of the opinion with applause. Details center on the alleged leaders and the death sentence status in the case.
Federal departments observed the first Saturday holiday of the season. About 95,000 clerks quit work at 1 o clock yesterday and will not return until 3 o clock Tuesday morning, granting a four hour shorter three day vacation. Many employees left the city, aiming to spend the Fourth of July and Monday away from the city in quiet country locales. The warm week gave way to cooler breezes as the exodus began.
Arete and Explorers' Clubs' committee has transferred funds to Herbert L Bridgman, aiding financing for an Arctic expedition led by Captain Samuel W. Vartistt. The voyage to a base station near Newfoundland aims to reach Peary's northern base with crew and Eskimo boy Mene aboard.
A heated exchange erupted at the school board session as Shaw attacked Roosevelt over policy decisions. The confrontation touched on funding and school priorities, with trustees debating next steps and potential repercussions.
Federal court declares Oklahoma state law restricting pipeline company actions unconstitutional. The ruling addresses demurrers and legal arguments from multiple plaintiffs including Portage and various energy firms. The decision impacts ongoing cases tied to natural resources and interstate commerce, with ongoing appeals and related motions noted.
An athletic mountaineer from Virginia and a bystander were surprised during a church sacrilege attempt at the altar. Five men intervened, subduing the suspected thief and aiding the arrest near Elizabeth Street Station. A cash motive appeared for stealing sacred vessels amid a broader string of crimes along the Arizona border.
President Taft and family travel from Washington via Federal Express to Beverly for summer at their Beverly home. Officials note plans to attend Norwich Champlain celebrations and the Beverly adjournment ahead, with Taft secure in excellent health and greeted by local officials.
Deputy Surveyor Bishop of New York announces resignation to enter private business in July. He has been credited with breaking up smuggling rings, including seizures worth 3902 pounds of Paris gowns and costumes carried via false bottom trunks. Resignation sent to the Treasury today.
Washington Representative Cushman at Roosevelt Hospital reported slightly improved though still serious. He has been in care since June after a minor operation, with Senator Piles of Seattle visiting New York to be with him. Cushman, a leading House member and noted orator, earned praise for his congressional service and likeness to Abraham Lincoln.
Francis J Heney the San Francisco graft prosecutor and former U S Senator Pred Walkey of Portland were traveling from Portland to Seattle when their automobile overturned near Castle Rock this afternoon. One member of the party escaped serious injury when Heney leaped free just as the machine upset.
A fragmented item names Fiber boiled and Freasts Foot Outfitter Nuh with Avenur in uncertain context. The readable text hints at a business or event involving these proper nouns but lacks clear actions, dates, or locations to form a complete news card.
A wealthy grain buyer, his wife, daughter, and a visitor were killed on a farm near Aberdeen South Dakota. A large sum of money was reportedly kept in the house, and the sensational crime is described as a special cause of tragedy. An investigation followed as authorities pursued leads among local residents and possible motives connected to the farm family.
In a murky case, the body of a farmer, Alfred Burt, is found and a court sets a date for disinterment. The small town scene includes Manuel Goes to Centennial and pending legal actions tied to heritage and kin, with notes on a July proceeding.
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