11 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1909
Page
1
The piece portrays Mrs Sum m Parker guiding the inquiry into a fatal night. It notes Sutton as portrayed, with a focus on probing motives and the woman’s courtroom summons, and mentions locations including Washington, Waldart, Broadway, New York, Baltimore, and return travel plans.
A devastating fire swept a south Brooklyn row of tenements in the early hours, leaving twelve homeless. Firefighters evacuated families, rescued infants from a crowded vacant yard, and concentrated effort saved several structures as crowds gathered. Fire officials investigated the cause while authorities organized shelter for affected residents.
An interview reveals a marine named Sutton in a dispute aboard a barracks visit. A fellow marine struck him, twisting his nose and prompting a fury linked to a deformity caused by exposure. The witness notes Sutton’s anger led to a deadly confrontation.
In Ctuahoa Mexico on July 19 a band of Grintley pursued by citizens trapped Catabacana Zerfechio Arguelles who killed the rural chief after slaying at least six people yesterday. Arguelles escaped through mountain passes after officers Stan the attacker. One victim was American John Hanson.
A garbled 19th century item notes Clark attaining life member status in the Albany Burgesses Corps amid other scattered items. It mentions a July 10 marriage of Barney Schreiner Jurdhan to Miss Lizabeth Vo Howe and an Observation Parlor Car service addition on the Washington to New York Royal Ring Line.
Senate and House conferees pressed the tariff bill, discarding about 300 senate amendments as they tackled chemical and metal schedules. Sub committees aim for quick action on the measure, but no report to Congress for ten days. Western Republicans push inheritance tax as a substitute. New York opposed to taxing holding companies, while expansion of duties on textiles and gloves faces sharp debate. Speaker Cannon’s conference choices cited as fair representation. travel schedule noted for a passenger car service between Washington and Deer Park starting July 16 with specific departure times.
A fragmentary report notes a July unveiling related to Champlain and the Vermont Timersing campus. It mentions a memorial tablet placed on the main building, honoring soldiers of past wars and a claimed connection to Champlain’s era.
A chaotic report describes escaped convicts raiding villages and fighting pursuers as they push toward North Cape with aims to reach Alaska. Authorities, including Capt Kailinikot, dispatch gunboats and patrols while risks to settlers and natives rise amid limited food and reindeer aid. The narrative blends sensational frontier action with official notices and unrelated transit advertisements.
Special to The Washington Post reports Ira A L Aldrich of Evanston wins a decree of separate maintenance against Arthur L Aldrich. The court awards Mrs Aldrich half of her husband’s income and future half of estate, with alimony about 5100 per year. She accuses him of urging dangerous driving to thrill his health.
Colorado Auditor Xenehan orders dockage of governor’s salary for days absent from state business while in Michigan for a degree at Ann Arbor and a war visit. He defends the trip as valid but urges precaution. calls for collection of about 150000 dollars in uncollected expenses from prior administrations and criticizes non civil service officers.
Special agents of the Department of Justice searched the steamship Ounce of the Royal Wall Steam Packet Company after reports that young American women were being promised engagements and taken to Panama. The operation targets men who lure victims with promises of work then ship them to risky ports. Three women who pleaded for help were guided back to New York after Captain Cheret arranged their return.
Charles Charbine, eight, died from a fractured skull after climbing a railroad pole in the yards of the New York Central Railroad at Lisa Street while gathering wood with his brother Johnny and James Fascise. They left a small wagon near the station and, after Charley collapsed, Johnny pleaded to take him home. An ambulance transported him to Fordham Hospital where he died. the brothers and James reported the incident to police.
Col Marcelus Pointer, a distinguished Confederate cavalry officer and aide to Gen Joe Wheeler, died at the Atlantic Hotel in New York. Letters from Wheeler praised his gallantry. a Republican-era medal and family letters were found among his effects. The funeral will be in the Federal Mount Hope Cemetery, with veteran honors to be paid by the Confederate Veterans.
Pointer led a bold charge against Union cavalry with Kelly and the narrator close behind. Despite near impossible odds, they pushed through and reached their troops, though Pointer was shot through the shoulder in one of five wounds he suffered during the war.
The famous wooden covered bridge between Uns city and Waterford on the Hudson was burned today. Opened in 188 and in constant service since, the blaze started from an electric wire. The fire collapsed the structure, seven firemen were injured or killed, and the loss is about $1000.
A German American sharpshooter delegation reached Berlin ahead of a Hamburg march. Capt Harry von Mader led the unit through the capital with the Stars and Stripes, while the group’s Bonn visit and Bonn University ties noted. attachments mention Hartmann Hartmira, Kinlermary, and other figures amid a tense cultural exchange.
A chaotic court saga links Cricketer Newhall to the Hoopes divorce with sensational claims of wounding, wealth, and alcohol abuse. The Philadelphia families figure in a sprawling, tabloid style case featuring allegations of drugging, financial control, and a dramatic push for restoration of wealth while salacious details spill into a London court.
Judges Speer of the federal court and Charlton of Georgia reached a joint plan to refer the dispute over assets of an electrical supply company to the Georgia Supreme Court. Creditors had asked for federal bankruptcy action and a receiver, but the agreement calls to keep company property intact pending state court jurisdiction ruling.
Brown of Westmoreland announces Democratic bid for the House delegates seat from the Westmoreland and Northumberland district. He pledges opposition to TA Jett and criticizes the current delegate. Travel details mention excursions to Deer Park, Gahland, Manila Lake, and return via the Baltimore and Ohio routes with connections at Belleville.
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