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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1906

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Hartje divorce trial thrills Pittsburgh court with testimony

In Pittsburgh on July 19 the Hartje divorce case heated up as Judge Fraser ordered full hearings on alleged conspiracies to influence testimony. Witnesses described payments to a corespondent and a club scene where Hartje was allegedly kissed by clubmen. The day featured a bitter exchange between attorneys and testimony about plans to relocate and defame Mrs Hartje.

Pittsburg Hartje Fraser Freeman Mrs. Harte Scott Ferguson Hartes John L Welshons Augustus Hartje Hartis Hartes Lincoln Watson Street Ferguson Glass Sides Kid Gimes Reeman

Disputed letters in Hartle case loom in court scene

The writer of the standards admitted by Mrs Hartle denied authorship of love letters. He claimed he wrote to Hartje counsel to seek employment and offered to prove Mrs Hartle’s authorship if Mr Harte was certain. Torn letters said to link Hartie, Tom Madine, and Miss Scott may be shown in rebuttal. Hartie’s experts have worked on them for days as County Detective Rob ert Robinson’s presence signals possible arrests.

Hartle Hartje Harte Harties Hartie Tom” Madine Scott Robert Robinson Fraser

Suffering at Sea on America After Tow to Bermuda

Passengers of the steamer America describe days of hardship after a shaft failure on June 18. The ship drifted for nine days, food was scarce, and steerage travelers from Greece, Syria, and Italy faced harsh conditions. An English steamer sighted but did not aid. Some passengers were jailed for remonstrating, and threats of punishment were reported.

Newark Father Erie America Bermuda Marseilles New York Trajan Dinnamore Bude Joaneun

Emigrants Murdered as Wagon Train Destroyed in Wyoming Mountains

Four bodies located in Wyoming mountains after an emigrant train of three wagons was attacked by robbers. No identities found for victims or robbers. Wagons burned, loot taken, horses driven off. Search continues for other victims and suspects.

Wyoming Washington Post Wye Prospector M Ceporeen Rewlins Aus

Highest Point For Balloon In New York City

Special to The Washington Fest reports Dr Julian P Thomas ascended four balloons in the Bronx reaching about 9600 feet the highest yet and landing at Woodcliff New Jersey opposite 60th street Mrs Thomas joined the trip with Ray L Knabenshue. The craft flew over East River Central Park and North River before returning by Pennsylvania Railroad.

New York Julian P Thomas Bronx 106Th Street Park Avenue East River Newtown Long Island Central Park North River Woodcliff New Jersey Ray L Knabenshue Thomas Sais Thomas

Jerome Breaks Out Resents Roosevelt Criticism of Judge

District Attorney Jerome, speaking before the Georgia Bar Association in Warm Springs, says public opinion shapes laws and judges must be obeyed. He condemns the president’s critique of a federal judge as inappropriate for lawyers and urges reform of gambling laws seen as protecting horse racing. He notes newspapers influence public opinion and urges lawyers to guide it wisely.

Georgia Bar Association Warm Springs Jerome Roosevelt United States Court Je Tome Jn Fig Maine

Typothetae Reject Conference With Typographical Union

Buffalo July 19 typothetae chiefs refused to confer with International Typographical Union leaders over the nearly yearlong strike for an eight hour day. A letter from ILTU officials offered talks but Typothetae declared they have nothing to confer. Election of officers followed: President George H Ellis Boston, Vice President William D Greene New York, Treasurer Thomas Donnelly Chicago.

Typothetae Buffalo United ‘Typothetas of America International Typographical Union James M Lynch Lynch J W Hayes America George H Ellis Boston Wilam D Greene New York Thomas Donnelly Chicago

Suit to Annul Denver Tramway Franchise Over Fraud Claims

A suit filed in the U S Circuit Court alleges gross fraud at Denver polls and a systematic campaign of intimidation and purchases by the Denver City Tramway Company and the Denver Gas and Electric Company. Ernest M Paese of New York seeks annulment of the new tramway franchise. Co defendants include city and county officials and state officers.

Denver Colo Denver City Tramway Company Denver Gas and Electric Company United States Ernest M Paese New York City Sommers George NW Ordway Harry Youngs William H Bryant

Nominated for Congress Dixon Re-nominated in Indiana

Representative Lincoln Dixon of North Vernon was renominated by Democrats in Indiana's Fourth district with no other candidate. The district remains strongly Democratic. In Sedalia Missouri July 19 Republicans nominated John Welborn of Lexington by acclaim for the Seventh District. In David City Nebraska July 19 Republicans nominated Congressman E H F Bins? aw for re election in the Fourth District.

Dixon Intiana Columbus Ind Lincoln Dixon North Vernon Sedalia John Welborn Lexington David City Near EH EF Binshaw

Death in heat felled New York lawyer Walter Logan

Walter Logan a prominent New York lawyer died suddenly in the Equitable Building while conducting business. Former president of the New York State Bar Association and a leading figure in the American Bar Association and the Sons of the American Revolution, his death was attributed to heat by a physician.

New York Walter Logan Equitable New York State Bar Association American Bar Association The Sons of the American ‘Revolution Logan

Dumont Unveils New Flying Machine Tests

Paris on July 19 Santos Dumont began experiments with a large flying machine shaped like a bird. The 200 foot long craft weighs 3½ pounds and is powered by a 2 horsepower motor. Initial flights used a balloon tether, with plans to fly unaided after Aero Club scheduling.

Paris Santos Dumont M Dumont Aero Club

Avalanche Strikes Four Tourists in Swiss Gorge

An avalanche near Black Head Gorge in Switzerland yesterday swept four French tourists and a Swiss guide into the torrent. Names of the victims were not released.

Marbhenu Switzerland Black Head Gorge

Gourdain Seeks Help From Supreme Court Justice

Fus tee White of the Supreme Court refused to aid Louis A Gourdain the eccentric Chicago banker in returning to Dilinows penitentiary He explained no federal judge could act in his case and the petition could only be filed with leave of the entire court.

Lowmana Fds Gailer Maj. Gourdain Eanstana Digers Hig Washington Post Narragansett Pier Fustee White Supreme Court of the United McKenny Supreme Court Washington White Justice White Seselon Ctrcuit Chicago Gourdian New York Rhode Island Post Loulisiana Gourdain Louisiana Tigers Laberty Monument Lafourche Park Supreme Court of Louisiana James White Louisiana Acadia Baltimore and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Justices White Ustlese Leann Gus Prem Gustjes Circuit Court of Appeals The Gourdein Jollet

Scottish Parliament Bill Proposed by Perle in House

Scottish members back a one chamber Scottish parliament with taxing power excluding customs and excise. The king would be represented by a lord high commissioner, government based in Edinburgh, and revival of the old Scottish privy council. Peel supporters say demand is limited and not widely pursued.

London House of Commons Ireland Perle Aberdean Scotland Edinburgh United Kingdom

Homage at Zola's Tomb in Paris July 19

A ceremony at Emil Zola's tomb marked the acquittal of Dreyfus. Maj Dreyfus received a wreath and a large ovation from a crowded Paris assemblage amid police presence. Gen Picquart, a Dreyfus advocate, visited President Fallières after his brigadier general appointment.

Maj. Dreyfus Paris Emil Zola Dreyfus Maj Dreyfus Gen Picquart Fallleres

Longworths in Rheims Travel to Luxemburg

Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth arrived by automobile in Rheims today with Mr and Mrs Charles Carroll of Paris and New York. After touring the city they proceeded to Luxemburg en route to Baden Baden, continuing their European itinerary.

Charles Carrall Luxemburg Rheims Nicholas Longworth Paris Suxemburg Baden-Baden Charles Carroll Parsi New York

Sat on the Wrong End Special to The Washington Post

A 20 year old William Biting sitting on the wrong end of a tree limb while sawing it off fell about thirty feet. He suffered bruises to the head shoulders and legs and was treated at Samaritan Hospital. The incident left him with a bruised chest bumps and a turned ankle.

Washington Post Philadelphia William Biting Samaritan Hospital

Brokers on Broad Street curb in betting crackdown

New York brokers on the Broad Street curb faced an arrest threat as two men watching the gurters were grabbed and then released with a warning. The incident stirred turmoil among curb brokers who rely on election betting money, and a crackdown could disrupt Wall Street betting activity.

Washington Post New York Broad Street Wall Street

Two Excursion Steamboats Collide Off Staten Island

In dense fog two crowded excursion steamers Perseus and Patten collided near Staten Island while en route to Coney Island and Long Branch. Both remained interlocked but afloat. passengers were transferred to safety in New York harbor as rescue boats arrived. One man jumped overboard but was rescued. several women fainted amid the panic. Efforts continued to tow the damaged vessels toward Brooklyn as rescue and relief operated from nearby ships.

New York New York Harbor Staten Island Perseus Patten Long Branch New Fork Stezamera Collison St. George Thomas Patten Coney Island Brooklyn

Revered Ely Dies Prominent Diocese Secretary

Reverend John Hugh Ely secretary of the Southern Ohio Protestant Episcopal Diocese in Cincinnati has died at College Hill. A Civil War veteran and former regent of Ohio Military Institute, his passing ends a notable career in church and state affairs.

Southern Ohio

Thaw Papers Move in High Profile Insanity Inquiry

Detectives gather evidence in New York and Pittsburg as Harry Thaw’s new counsel, Hart ridge and Hartridge, pursue proof of insanity funded by Mrs Thaw. Olcott firm transfers papers to Hart ridge while controversy over ownership and financial backing continues. Justice MacLean weighs grand jury limits amid John Doe proceedings.

New York Pittsburg Olcott Washington Post Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonyng Clifford W Hartridge Hartridge Harry Thaw A. Peabody Thaw Firma Shaw Harridge Tha Mrs. Carnegie Roslyn Long Island Qlcott Harry Jur- Hee MacLean Supreme Court Tecay Grand Jury John Doe MacLean

Bernhardt Honored With Cross of Legion of Honor

Paris on July 19 Sarah Sternherdt received the Cross of the Legion of Honor after years of agitation over the issue of conferring the distinction on her. London on July 19 fines were imposed on two army contractors for supplying adulterated and colored foods to troops at Hounslow barracks.

Paris Sarah Sternherdt London Hounslow Barracks

Dowie Off Church Faction Forms Free Evangelical Church

In Berlin on July 13 the Christian Church Communion, founded by John Alexander Dowie, voted unanimously to renounce allegiance to the prophet and establish a new mission named the Free Evangelical Church of Beloving Christians.

Specel Vane Lispaten Washington Post Berlin Christian Church Communion John Alexander Dowle Free Evangelical Church of Beloving Christians

Scenic Route to the Wear Develops New C and O Limited

The Northwest Connects announce a fast train service from Chie to Grerlant with the Reach western line link. The C and O Limited departs at 4 pm, offering a streamlined connection along the scenic route to the Wear.

Wear New C & O Limited Grerlant

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