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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1907

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Legal Clash Persists as Plans for Appeal Surface

A dense, fragmented report indicates Glenn is unlikely to accept a plan ending a court clash while a Southern official signals agreement at a conference. Judge Pritchard reportedly authorized an appeal to state courts, with assertions that federal interference would be stopped and Southern Company preparing to seek an injunction. Details are unclear due to garbled text.

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Contempt Case Notes Amid Judge's Questions

Contempt cases lurk as proceedings proceed with questions to witnesses and counsel. Entries reference Pritchard and Rowe, with expectations of testimony and potential incriminating answers. The record notes motions, hearings, and procedural steps in a tense legal setting.

Supreme Court backs clemency for Lord Barrington

A report from Jefferson City notes that the United States Supreme Court judges urged clemency for Lord Frederick Seymour Barrington. The governor, considering the petition from Judge Graves and Judge Valiant of the Missouri State Supreme Court, may commute Barrington’s death sentence to life imprisonment. The governor cited time to investigate the body identification questions and the possible error in recognizing the victim found in a pond near St Louis.

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Heiress Irene Kauffmann Dies From Accidental Poison

Special to The Washington som Weat End Tong Branch VY J July 23 Irene Kauffmann heiress and daughter of Henry Kauffmann millionaire partner in Sam department store in Pittsburg died from carbolic acid in her Ocean avenue summer home at South Elberon Her maid Miss Marie Dresser and aunt Louise Heller of New York were with her when she accidentally drank a small bottle’s contents The tragedy occurred about 11 o'clock as she prepared to dress for lunch and dinner plans with friends The scene drew swift help from neighbors and Cascris or Scudder J Wooles but she died before reaching the cottage

Washington Som Weat End Tong VY J Irene Kauffmann Henry Kauffmann Sam Fittsburg Rome Ocean Avenue South Elberon Mise Kauffmann Louise Heller New York Marie Dresser Linghea Hon Holland Hotel Miss Dresser Shaller Miss Kauffmann Marie Kauffmann Cascris Or Scudder J Wooles Oley Lark Chelsea Avenue Wis. Kauffmann Tan Cottage

Former Official Arrested for Falsifying Records and Embezzlement

G O Cutler, former water commissioner of Wheeling, was arrested on three counts of falsifying records and embezzlement. He allegedly collected water taxes for the city, issued receipts for amounts, credited smaller sums, and kept the difference. Receipts exceeded book entries, with shortages from 4 cents to $1 per receipt. A compromise offer of $200 was rejected, and bond set at $1,000 on each charge.

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Armenian Merchant Murder Linked to Secret Society Threats

A New York murder involving Armenian rag merchant Tarshanjian is connected to blackmail by a hidden Armenian secret society. District Attorney officials say the killing arose from threats to extort payments, with several Armenian merchants named in the plot. The investigation notes branches worldwide and a split within the group, while authorities stress no broader conspiracy was proven.

New York HS Tasshanjian Tayshanjian Tn Shanjan Wan Sret Bedraw Humpartzoomlan Chicago Tayshanjin Huntchal Tarshunjian Ho Karagosin Fourth Avenue Nineteenth Street de Daddiran Bedros Air Cambere Taxshanfians Tinstin Smythe J Vst

1902 Armenian murder links Chicago to Odessa plot

Chicago police traced the 1902 killing of Hovhanes Tatshanjian to Chicago Armenian circles. Leaders including Joe Bilshkiam and Bedros Hampartzoomian were implicated as planning and directing the organization from Chicago headquarters, with ties to the London founded Hunchakiat. The group allegedly used blackmail and secret files to fund operations as authorities seek the suspected chief.

Notlety Chutjian Odessa Bedros Hampartzoomian Tarshenjian Bedros Hamphrtzoomian Allese Imurderer Bhe Archer Avenue Chicago Hovhanes Tatshanjian New York Joe Bilshkiam Bilshkiam Chicago Society Hunchukiat Wich London Armenia Bilshklam Ihunchakiat Chicago Reader Sociery Shinpey Foo

Defeat for Wadsworth as caucus backs apportionment bill

The Assembly caucus agrees to accept the Senate apportionment bill ending the stalemate over senate district lines. The plan joins Livingston and Steuben as Speaker Wadsworth’s home county district with Senator Lully’s. The move signals a practical surrender and may allow the extraordinary session to adjourn tomorrow.

Assembly Senate Wadsworth Ile Assembly al Imates Tiong Livingston Steuben Lully

Elevator Boy Hero Clears Path as Fire Traps Twenty Girls

A blaze in the Pope Building near Columbus Avenue and backed by Pope Manufacturing Company started on the top floor of the Turner Picture Frame Company. About twenty girls working there escaped via the elevator after Arthur E Richards kept the lift running despite smoke, controlling the fire until everyone on upper floors got out.

Boston Pope St Columbus Avenue Pope Manufacturing Company Gre Turner Picture Frame Company Arthur E Richards

Burned Seaman Fane Faces Poor Outlook At Chelsea

Boston reports from the U S naval hospital Chelsea say Seaman Fane worsened at dusk and is critically ill. Seamen Meese Thomas and Bush show no improvement and remain in danger. Other victims are recovering and out of danger as heat related deaths mount in St Louis with six deaths and fifteen prostrations in twenty four hours.

Ehiego Chicago Musicians Union Jere Focal Union Boston Georgia United States Naval Hospital Chelsea Fane Meese Thomas Bush Lux St. Loma Louis

Battle Over Father's Will Draws Pension Chief's Accusations

United States Commissioner of Pensions Vespasian Warner testifies that his stepmother Isabella Robinson Warner is of negro blood, alleging fraud in an ante nuptial agreement with John Warner. He asserts a taint of the bloodline through Warner's sisters, with deposition plans from across the United States. The dispute centers on a will leaving his widow Jayheila Robinson Warner annuity and cash, while heirs challenge dower rights and claim misrepresentation.

Commissioner of Pensions Washington Post Vespasian Warner United States Commissioner of Pensions Minals Isabella Robinson Warner John Warner Cochrane Circuit Court Araballa Warner Bell Minnie Warner Meter United States Bac Jayheila Robinson Warner Toon Warner Clinton Isabelle Robinson Wills Robinson Vrs Warner Gays Jobn Warner Aracells Warner Bell Minnie Warney Mettler Steven Robinson Norway Ohio

Maxim Saves Two Lives in Lake Rescue by One-Armed Inventor

Hudson Maxim, one armed inventor of the Maxim gun, jumped into Lake Hopatcong at Maxim Park to rescue Miss Marz of Anchor Lodge and Miss Susie Williams, who were drowning. Both women were pulled to shore in a difficult effort and are in serious condition from shock and exhaustion.

Washington Post Morristown Hudson Maxim Lake Hopatcong Miss Marz Susien Wiliams Maxim Park Anchor Lodge Miss Wittlems Maxim Miss Williams

BERI BERI AMONG BRAZILIAN SQUADRON AT NORFOLK

Seven beri beri cases develop among ships of the Brazilian squadron in Norfolk harbor. Patients removed to Portsmouth Hospital with two in critical condition. Local physicians report the outbreak attracting widest attention.

Norfolk Portsmouth Hospital

Columbia San Pedro collision toll raises questions on rescue

The San Francisco report lists 160 survivors from 257 aboard the Columbia and San Pedro, with 16 added to the survivor list. Sixteen names are added today including Mrs O A Lewis and other passengers. three bodies recovered, 96 still unaccounted for, and crew members missing. The Pomona brought one survivor ashore and no bodies, crowding the dock as officials screened arrivals.

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Suit to Foreclose on Broadway Corner Mortgage

The Hamilton Nations Bank of Chicago files suit in the Supreme Court to foreclose a mortgage on the southeast corner of Broadway and Twenty sixth street occupied by Martins case. Defendants include Richardson T Gibson Preston J Gibson Warwick E Montgomery and Supreme Court Justice Edward D White as trustees. The complaint cites five notes totaling 2512 dollars due December 18 1906 with last contact from Gibson indicating he was en route to raise funds.

Washington New York Hamilton Nations Bank of Chicago Supreme Court Broadway Twenty Sixth Street Martins Richardson T Gibson Preston J Gibson Marshall Field Chicago Warwick E Montgomery Edward D Whte Gilbert M Woods Teichard T Herrick Gibson

Hall Seeks New Trial In Murder Case At Karlsruhe

Reported efforts for Karl Hall to secure a retrial follow a dramatic German court case. Molitor women fear mob violence, sheltered in courthouse rooms until police escorted them to the Baden Baden train, amid crowds denouncing the verdict. Officials hope a new trial may occur in November with fresh jurors, while the presiding judge’s conduct and the prosecutor’s methods draw scrutiny. Newsrooms nationwide publish pamphlets detailing proceedings and legal experts debate the outcome. The incident spurred public demonstrations and calls for procedural review. A Niagara Falls excursion is advertised for August 2 with train and carriage options.

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Deadly siege in a bold naval land assault at Fort Hunt

An imagined July 2 battle unfolds as District guardsmen defend Fort Hunt against a landing by Col Ogwen's forces. Artillery and mortars engage a flagship as 100 militiamen led by Lieut Col O Brien repel the assault, with Col O Brien at the center directing fierce close combat and heroic endurance amid heavy fictitious casualties.

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Battle Worth War Tuned at Fort Washington

At Fort Washington Maryland the dawn patrols report a somber mood after a night engagement. Soldiers appear exhausted after repulsing enemy forces in a hard fought defense with exhausting endurance and steady firepower.

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