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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
3
A former treasurer of the Armenian society is accused in a murder extortion plot involving an Armenian rug merchant. The document references subpoenas, alleged blackmail, and officials on trial, with protestations of innocence and complex financial dealings.
Fragments list names and professions including undertakers livery stables directors and merchants. Mixed spellings and partial company phrases create a scrambled record of local businesses and individuals with unclear actions or dates.
Report claims a prominent Armenian figure faces imminent arrest amid police surveillance. Hampartzoomian is described as a tool used by blackmailers, with district attorneys seeking witnesses who can provide evidence of blackmail and murder links. Armenians previously hesitant now come forward, offering new details on the Zen case.
Chicago July 26. North Shore society gathered at the Hobart Chatfield Taylor estate to toast Preston Gibson and Howard Giletea amid rumors of Gibson facing divorce proceedings. The elegant reception featured Venetian decor, lanterns, and gondolas as guests thronged the lakeside grounds in formal attire.
Henry H Rogers vice president of the Standard Oil Company is not seriously ill as earlier reports suggested. After a brief rest at Fair Haven he will return to New York to resume active head duties, with his yacht trip and warm weather days cited as the reason for the temporary absence.
North Port Long Island hosts The Glades a women only art colony planned by Elizabeth Corlia Mya Bertham Stewart and Margaret Stary along with Eleanor Townsend to mutual aid in study and art. The constitution excludes men from houses studios for three year terms and funds are pledged by three city women to launch the project.
A list of individuals connected to marriages in Bainbridge Georgia appears. Names include Charles M Vwentine, Salty Galdamith, Rey Thomas Snack Vesey F Wells, Katherine Tol, Roy Tomes, Chadtea H Brown, Josephine Mansburg, George Th Leo Albert Jackon, Starsaret Nal, Rey aw Sayin W Mioner Hagser, Hattie Winoughey Re EL. Wright. The notice records license intentions and parties involved.
A gasoline launch with ten men overturned in heavy thunderstorm near Toronto. Only one survivor reached shore after clinging to debris and calling for help. The sole survivor, who left Sunnyside, described men yelling and cries of distress as waves swept the boat away. Searches continued for other victims as authorities investigated the tragedy.
Senator Borah delivers a dramatic closing urging jurors to judge fairly, invoking national duty and Idaho's honor. Tears flow among attendees as the court marks a tense, patriotic climax. The defense and prosecutor face a charged room, with Haywood’s backers rallying for justice or mercy.
A three foot monkey named Mikado aboard the British steamer Errall hanging from the mainmast during a June voyage in a gale near Yokohama. Li Tim, a Chinese steward, kept several monkeys and dogs on board, paying high sums for the animals. After abuse, Mikado attempted to hang himself, later succeeding by tying a rope to the yard and leaping off the yawl, while crew members debated punishment and watched the incident unfold aboard the vessel.
A two car crash on Wisconsin Avenue last night left Harry Edmonston and Mary Edmonston injured. He suffered a concussion and neck injury while she sustained a brain contusion and elbow injury. both were taken to Georgetown Hospital with non life threatening wounds. Police attributed the crash to driver signal misinterpretation on a narrow roadway as the two cars passed.
Chief Kiely announced arrests of Nicola Loblanco and Jogesh Novetta alias Joseph Sevelto, reputed leaders of a Black Hand faction tied to Mafia networks. The gang allegedly extorted funds from Italian immigrants in New Castle, with earlier raids near Plainfield and New Castle leading to multiple confessions and further arrests. The case signals possible murder charges when returned to New Castle for crimes committed in Pennsylvania.
Alabama advances a road rate bill to appropriate funds for resisting railroad rate regulation orders. The measure passed the house and heads to the governor, who is expected to sign. The situation echoes North Carolina as Gov Comer avoids court conflicts, preferring judicial resolution.
Police say jewelry and clothing worth about 160 dollars disappeared when Dana Glassburg left White Barnett Schapiro of Wt D street northwest was away. Dana Glassbury was seen locking the store and departing with a soft case. Detective Cornwell reopened the store and found cases emptied. Police nationwide alerted to the suspect, Dana Glassburg.
A garbled health office record lists several deceased individuals with ages and partial addresses including Charles Davies on Sixth Street, Ernest Meineke, Cyrus Phelps, and George Charuhos. Other entries mention infants, a 1 year old, a 2 year old, and elderly persons plus hospital mentions at Providence Hospital and Anns Infant Asylum. The fragmentary list includes ages from newborn to 32 and notes like Greatwood, Elm Street, and various wards or institutions.
Mrs Alphonse Zelaya III, daughter in law of Nicaragua’s president, is recovering from surgery at Columbia Hospital. She is expected to join the presidential party in Nicaragua when travel is feasible.
The Columbia Commandery drill corps, which won second prize at the Knights Templar triennial conclave in Saratoga, honored Captain Gibson with a lace punch bowl and glasses. Most members gathered at John A Ellinger’s home. Dr Charles A Stewart presented the gift while Arras, a Boston post office clerk, watched. A Boston post office inspector later reported the arrest of Frank Cousins of Salem on embezzlement charges.
Governor Johnson and officials describe orderly mine strike activity in Duluth and surrounding towns. Workers parade peacefully and disperse without calls for state intervention while officials hope ore shipments resume soon as the dock strike ends and miners return to work.
Passengers in the second cabin protested exclusion from a captain’s banquet on the steamer President Lincoln. The captain planned a dinner for first cabin guests to mark US Germany relations, triggering an apparent dispute as second cabin travelers demanded entry. A guard was posted to quell tensions for the voyage.
Commander James W Duffin arrives home in Philadelphia after Brooklyn authorities halted Salvation Army activities and uncovered alleged misdeeds. Duffin denounces the move as smearing the entire organization for the actions of a few, while investigators seize wagons and stock from the Brooklyn outfit.
Citizens of Clinton raise about 4000 within six hours to aid in defraying legal costs for Frederick H Magtis and his bride Faye Graham Mass accused of murdering Alin Pet Magill. Local business leaders and banks contribute while remaining anonymous to avoid harming Magill family ties. Authorities advise extreme caution in handling Magtis while he faces murder charges in California.
A hearing on March 1 will decide Mrs Eddy's competency to manage her affairs in a long delay filled proceeding. The master and counsel debated timing and depositions while Judge Aldrich urged a prompt but orderly process.
A Missouri State University instructor of American history, Mr Gromer from Stanbert Missouri, received a telegram and a high level push from Senator Warner leading to an appointment as treasurer of the Territory of Porto Rico at a salary of 9000 dollars annually. His current University of Missouri salary is 800 then raised to 900 dollars for the next year.
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