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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1913

Page

7

Prail Lunacy Trial Shocks Court With Alleged Conspiracy Claim

Mrs. Elisabeth C Prall, defending her claim to the Pratt estate, burst into a sensational testimony arguing all courts err and accusing Justice Anderson and several lawyers of collusion to bar her inheritance. A New York alienist testified she is sane, while cross examinations raised questions about her delusions and ties to the case.

H. H. Humphries New York Justice Anderson Hera Elisabeth C. Prait Prali Justice Gould C. C. Roberts Willase Henry White Columbia Wich Prall William W. Prall Emma Pran Inorr Misa Jennie M Pratt Annie M. Fahnestock William E. Pratt Pratt Gould Winfield Fee Alnpte Ahenist H.H. Humphries White Judiciary Committee House Senate United States Thoae Gittings & Chamberlin James W. McNeil Milton Damon Fahnestock Miss Prall Anderson Congress Roosevelt Bean William the Conqueror William Prail Dr. Logee District Court Wright Justice Wright District Supreme Court Pall Munster Ireland Morning New Fork Florida

Balkan War Crimes Report From Macedonia Shocks Allies

A Washington dispatch relays alarming Greek, Romanian, and Turkish tensions as Bulgarians alleged to commit mass killings across Macedonia. Reports detail massacres at Nigrita Doiran Streymitga Demir Hissar and Seres, with consulates and churches burned and thousands left homeless. The appeal to the American public urges relief aid.

Roumanian Loyalist Denies Monarchy Threat Reports

Official Roumanian visiting Washington denies rumors that King Carol II faces danger of dethronement. Antronescu, a senior Roumanian official, says reports of unrest are false and that mobilization serves to maintain peace along the southeastern frontier. He asserts broad popular support for the king amid regional tensions.

Antronescu Skrotiomiat The Rounenten Department 4 Agriculturé Washington United States Hina Charles of Roumania Bedicane Andronescu Austria Roumanta Balkans

Greece Denies Shelling Hospital At Demir Hissar In 1912

Charge d Affaires Alexander C Vouros rejects Sofia press claims that Greek troops shelled a hospital at Demir Hissar and massacred civilians. He asserts the Bulgarian army atrocities at Doiran Nigrita Serres and Doxato are far worse and demands the truth be shown by a congressional inquiry.

Sofia Demir Hissar Red Cross Kilkish Kiliish Doiran Nigritta Serres Doxato, &c Alexander C Vouros Charge d'Affairea Greece

Two Robberies Reported In Northwest Washington

Daylight thieves broke into the residence of Harvey Wine at Highteenth and Taylor streets north west, taking nearly all movable items while the family was away. A second theft occurred at the Washington and Old Dominion Railway ticket office at Thirty-sixth and M streets northwest, where a thief slipped a window and took 36 in bills and coins between 1 and 2 30 o'clock in the morning.

Bieves Harvey Wine Highteenth Taylor Streets M Streets Yammet

Lawyer Released on Bail After Bezzle Charge

Marion T Clinkseales, the lancer, freed on bail after a rough incident involving a client and a theft accusation. Freiik Jonson, a bondsman, released on $100 bail by Mary J Blank ford. Cinkscales faces a short trial in the criminal court for embezzling 46 entrusted to him by a client. grand jury returned the indictment last week.

Marion ‘T Clinkseales Lancer Svurt Tastie Gould Freiik Jonson H’s Sroller Alam Hall Furnisher Mary J Blankford Halla Hiltoa Cinkscales Tee

Memphis Man With Revolver Hidden In Handkerchief Faces Arrest

Levi Strong of Memphis aged 34 attempted to slash Officer Hanley with a concealed revolver in a handkerchief on the way to Seventh precinct station. A razor was found in his shoe and another revolver hidden at the scene. Strong claimed to be a “bad man” as the chase ended under a street lamp near Thirty-sixth and M streets northwest.

Humphries Crosa White Humphries Rttorney Hoberts Willard Hotel Attorney White Willard Memphis Hawng Hanley Hansey Shepherd Waa Levi Strong Tenn

Berlin Shaken By Wurttemberg Earthquake Reach

Tremors were felt across southern Germany from Strasbourg to Munich and Zurich. Many people were knocked down and fled their homes in fear as the quake disrupted seismic instruments at Strasbourg.

Berlin Wurttemperg Germany Straasburg Frankfort Munich Bavaria Zurich Switzerland Strassburg

Low Fares to Colorado All Summer

Advertises cheap summer travel to Colorado on Rock Island Lines and Koch Ty land Lines. Claims weekly rates from $7 to $10 and promotes the Rocky Mountain Limited and Colorado Flyer trains from Chicago, St Louis, and other points to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, via routes with named lines and agencies.

Colorado Rock Island Lines Rocky Mountain Limited Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Publo Colorado Flyer Koch Ty Land Lines Brown Mistric Chestnut Street Philadelphia

Texas oil antitrust suit ends in $800000 settlement

The Texas antitrust case involving Standard Oil of New Jersey and Magnolia Petroleum Co. closed with an $800,000 penalty payment. Trustees will oversee Magnolia stock, and the court approved a corollary to permit continued operation of the company while stock is managed. Gov. Colquitt proposed applying the $800,000 to the state school fund.

Greenville Teax Texas Standard Ol Company of New Jersey Eighth District John B. Archibold H. ©. Folger, Jr New York Standard of Men Magmelia Petroleum Company Corsicana Tex F. A. Willams Austin Queston Magnolia Standard Oil Company Magnesia Company Laot Antitrust Tia Measts Folger and Atchbold Suarantea Coraiana Company Gov. GO. B. Colquit

Swiss Guards Disarmed After Mutiny at Vatican

Rome reports the Swiss guards have been disarmed amid grave insubordination. Italian police stand ready to intervene if Vatican authorities seek aid to restore order. Mutinous guards presented a memorial to Cardinal Merry del Val outlining grievances and terms for remaining in service. They demand the commander’s removal, expand guard numbers to 490, allow visits to wine shops on the right bank of the Tiber, and return to basic military instruction with removal of bayonet drills and roof climbing.

Rome L—necenste Reara Vatican Merry del Val Tiber

Ask Pay for Riot Damages in Seattle

A moderate Socialist committee whose headquarters in an old church was wrecked last Friday night presented a $68.75 bill to Mayor Cotterill for city payment. The bill goes to the city council claims committee. The old church will be repaired and headquarters reestablished. The radical Socialists will meet tomorrow night to decide next steps. The IWW losses were smaller than feared. Sailors on the Pacific reserve fleet reportedly plan a collection to compensate the Penn Mission whose chapel was damaged by sailors mistaking it for an IWW reading room.

Seattle Wash Cotterill Industrial Workers of Pacific Reserve Fleet Pennel Mission

Col Nasden T. Bennett Dead in Wadesboro at 75

Col Nasden Tyler Bennett died at his home in Wadesboro North Carolina this morning after a period of ill health. He was a former Confederate soldier commanding a regiment at the close of the Civil War. Bennett was appointed superior court judge in 1880 but resigned to run for Congress and served in the Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth Congresses.

Wadesboro N.C Nas-den Tyler Bennett Bennett Wortha Otina

Diplomatic reshuffle seen in Dominican government

Envoy to Santo Domingo reports President Virison moved to resign Minister William Woborsel after three terms as minister to Santa Lommego. A successor has been chosen and may be nominated, with the Dominican government promoting the proposed appointment.

Virison Willliam Wo Borsel Santa Lommego Fon Amit South Tominican

Demand Free Freight Meet To Map Their Plans

Washington merchants rally to retain free freight delivery as the Interstate Commerce Commission orders two years of continuation while the Pennsylvania Railroad plans to end the service in Washington and Baltimore. Local chambers and Retail Merchants Association convene to seek legal restraint and study costs, with officials citing potential rate increases and industry disruption.

Baltimore Interstate Commerce Commission Pensylvania Railroad Washington Pennshana Railroad M D. Rosenberg Diac George H. Judd Judd & Detweiler Penanaylovenia Baltimore and Ohio Marble Jast Orday Aeemingly

Argentine Rifleme n Arrive for Camp Perry Matches

Argentine National Guardsmen totaling fifteen men led by Capt. Tuan Gallegos arrived by steamer Vasari to compete in international shooting events at Camp Perry Ohio. They will hold elimination trials in New York to select five representatives for the August trophy matches. expenses are covered by the Argentine government.

Camp Perry New York Argentina Ohio Vasari Tuan Gallegos Camp Ferry Flemen

Roosevelt Admires Donkey In White House Walk Plan

Roosevelt supporter Anderson completes a cross country walk with a donkey emblem, traveling from Annapolis to Washington to urge a political gesture. He started Sunday night from Portland and aims to reach Benning before marching on to the capital as part of a protest in early March.

Roosevelt White House Anderson Hose Portland Annapolis Sundas Benning Ad Menslas Botar

State to Work on Roads in Rural Districts

Ambiguous notice outlines state plans to repair public roads in rural districts and counties. It mentions workers, funding, and authorities suspending certain duties as estimates indicate about 3000 workers may be employed, with cross references to public high priority projects and supplemental measures.

Adefferman Gils Lyers

Government clerks warned to pay debts or face discharge

Secretary Garrison orders warn that repeated failure to pay debts by federal employees will be treated as grounds for discharge. Debts are to be reported to the employee’s bureau, with records kept. collectors and creditors barred from direct access during public business hours. Similar rules exist in State and other departments, guiding explanations and potential demotions or firings for nonpayment.

Garrison War Department

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