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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

Page

21

Murder theory abandoned as inquest links Hazel to pond death

The inquest jury concluded that Hazel likely died from a blow to the head and not by self harm. Witnesses including Taylor and Smith contradicted each other while the district attorney pressed for clarity. Evidence points to Hazel being last seen on the main road near Taylor's house before her body was found in the pond.

Troy Mazel Drew Win Lave Ile Eviienre Catret Attorney O Lua Emiy Thorsay Taylor Smith Hazel Hhis Yard Vaa Arches House Paylin Tayor Thorney Ins Elore Eva Taslo Savior Coon Teals

Marriage and Death Notices From The Yetis on Pawl

A fragmented obituary column lists names and roles with references to local directors and undertakers. The text mentions John R Wright, R F Harvey's Sons, W Speare, Thos A Costello, Frank Ghier's Sons, and Frank Ghier's Sons. It includes addresses and business notes for funeral and emporium services, indicating a merged page of notices and advertisements.

Zarhorst Garts B PMR Llanell Ruges Poona John R Wright R. F Harvey's Sons Speare Sureet Etexinez Erestra Rat Phosts Sardo & CO Funeg

Americans Cut Travel Spend After Abroad Boom

The New York Post notes Americans are spending less abroad, trimming a yearly outflow near 200 million dollars. Economists say travel expenses and purchases overseas are down, with estimated 10030 million in annual foreign trade impact. The shift mirrors a broader move to economize and invest domestically as tourist buying declines.

Neton Post New York Europe Tisman Aspen Lalvices Trad Hscar Bisman Toursis Pers

Court halts Hamilton county offices inquiry ruling

July 27 a circuit court three judges halted the legislative function of a Hamilton county public offices committee. The court ruled the committee acted beyond its legal powers, stating its investigative actions were legislative in nature and not judicial. The decision limits future inquiries to aid legislation and preserves constitutional boundaries.

Hamilton County Prth Circuit Court

Funeral of Ta Pay Bolivia and Temanio Guiuti

The funeral for Ta Pay Bolivia and Temanio Guiuti was held with a large crowd and a formal ceremony. Diplomatic corps members led the rites, and presidents and officials attended the solemn event marking the passing of prominent figures.

Bolivia Temanio Guiuti

Elopement at St Regis hotel ends in Long Branch

Robert Grandsir and Julia Dobbs fled the Hotel St Regis in New York City after a rapid romance begun in the Philippines. They were pursued by her and his families to Long Branch, reportedly married in New Jersey and later seen with two elderly women in a lounge. Details of the wedding and exact fate remain unclear.

Robert Grandsir Miss Dobbs Philippines Washinston Post New York St Regis Long Branch Rowland B Grandsir Scranton Juliaa Dobbs Mira Dobbs Roof Gardens Grandsir New Jersey New Jerk Jersey Pompelau Glacier Long Branen Ile St Regis

Prince Watches Pilgrims At Shr ine Of St Anne de Beaupre

The Prince of Water visited Quebec on July 27 amid hundreds of pilgrims at St Anne de Beaupre seeking cures. He toured St Joachim and returned by automobile through the shrine where cripples waited at the altar to receive relic touches. Crutches and appliances lay discarded as the prince entered the church and the organ played God Save the King. A reception at the citadel followed with Vice President Fairbanks in attendance.

Quebec Prince of Water St Anne de Beaupre Lourdes St Joachim Laval Universty Laval University Pilgrins Bailland Lad Fairbanks Dutere

Unclear historic court summons list features many names

A fragmented OCR item names numerous individuals including Zora Cameron, Alice Piers, Matilia Philips, Emelia Matthews, Eugene Forton, Mary Carter and others. It appears as a roster or summons list with various initials and partial affiliations, lacking complete context or dates.

Cameron Vole Heen Summons Trosswell Alice V Piers Fey Ward Wella Liga Mulst Matilia Philips Boston Emelia C “Matthews Remos Athie Eugene Forton Mary A Carter Lo Merton

Health Office Record From Incomplete Hospital List

A health office record details numerous individuals with ages and partial addresses. Entries include ages from 1 to 91 and hail from places like Takoma Park and various city streets. The list names patients or residents such as Gilbert Takoma Park 91 years and Rachel Gatewood G Shepherd ct 21 years, among others.

Howard Cavermnent Hospital Insu Magic Gilbert Takoma Park Sisis Joh Dunn Matthey James FE Hamlton Beary South Jonn TL White Rachel Gatewood Shepherd Ct Great Pollins Reed Euzene Cash Pleasant Alley Wille Memientr Mar Meier

Mrs Fisher Not Near Nervous Collapse in Baltimore Heiress

Mrs Fisher of Baltimore who eloped with Willem R Rayner and stays at Hotel Walton here did not appear to be near collapse. She refused calls, spoke by phone from her room, kept to herself, and declined a physician. One visitor arrived by 3 pm and stayed twenty minutes. identity unclear but thought to be a messenger from her husband.

Tramp but Is No Vagrant in Court

Eugene Daly of Chicago was arraigned for vagrancy during a walking trip to New York. He claimed wealth, showing papers noting a $90,000 net worth and $20 weekly income, with about $3,000 spent on the tour. The judge questioned his honesty and Daly was discharged.

Washington Port Buffalo N Eugene Daly Chicago New York Daly

Plea of patriotic insanity in Chang murder trial

In Wan Chang's trial for the murder of Durham White Stevens, adviser to the Korean government, was postponed to August 17. Attorneys plan a plea of patriotic insanity for their client.

Stevens San Francisco In Wan Chang Durham White Stevena Chang

Oil magnate's son wed secretly in Deering-Pierce ties

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Theron F Pierce son of Henry Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce Oil and May Deering wed secretly at St Agnes chapel in New York. The ceremony mirrors the marriage last March of Violet Pierce to James R Deering amid Pierce family disapproval.

Washington Post New York Theron F Pierce Henry Clay Pierce Waters-Pierce Oil Company May Deering James A Deering 10Th Street Riverside Drive Pierce- Deering Deering Pierce Sepate William C Rodgers St Agnews Chapel Mmr Pierce Harvard Violet Pierce James R Deeilig Henry Cla Pierce Pierce Finaily Brdes Miss May Deeing Europe Tierces Tienry Clay Pierce Roy F Pierce

Nan Patterson Disappears After Police Talk Pittsburg

Nan Patterson, the affair's figure, left Pittsburg after a police conference. Acting Captain Roach said she feared being sent back to New York on probation. A prominent man's wife called to claim Patterson enticed her husband. Patterson admitted plans to leave the city.

Pittsburg New York Nan Patterson Biorus Caesar Young Roach Kew Fork Xin Patterson

Mayflower is Ordered to Patrol Caribbean Waters

Roosevelt sails Mayflower from Oyster Bay to relieve Paducah at Port au Prince Hatta. The yacht will perform gunboat duty in the Caribbean while the unarmed Sylph remains in Oyster Bay. Kermit and others tour the bay and Ben Cliff ride.

Gyster Bay Long Island Sound Mr. Roosevelt Home Village Kermit Bay Washington Post Oyster Bay United States Central America President Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Port Au Prince Hatta Paducah Gound Loeb Ben Cliff Hull Silph Huntington Bay

Dutch Show Force In Venezuela Crisis

The article reports U S policy on non interference with American powers on American soil, cites Castro's weak Venezuelan navy compared to Gelderland, and notes Dutch ships sent to Venezuela to protect interests. It covers Curacao riots over the Venezuelan consul Lopez, his safe passage to Puerto Cabello, and Dutch minister De Reus being ordered home. The piece includes reactions from a Netherlands counselor in Manchester, Massachusetts.

Venezuela Gelderland la Guaira Fuerte Cabello Willemstad Curacao Netherlands Gelderlands J D de Reus Caracas Castro Senor Lopez Senor Lobez Puerto Cabello Maracaibo de Reus M de Reus Holtand Carams Port of Spain Holland Wall Manchester Mass Washington Holland Armittation Reynards

Wright to Visit President on Cadet Dismissals

Secretary of War Wright plans to visit Oyster Bay late this week to confer with President Roosevelt on the eight cadets dismissed from the Military Academy. Boards findings and sentences were approved by the President, but Wright has not issued the final dismissal order yet.

Wright Toco Oyster Bay Military Academy Cot Scott War Department Oyster Bay Roosevelt

Horse Racing Benefit for Holy Rosary Church at Edgewater

Horse racing was held at the Guttenberg track to aid Holy Rosary Church Edgewater. About 230 people paid a quarter to enter the grounds and support the church run by Reverend Brads. The success led to plans for another church benefit next Sunday with the Bug Four ponies featured in the event.

Soctal Washington Coat New York

Hypnotism Uprising Splits Plea in Bronx Assault Case

Guarino Maschello, 19, arraigned before Judge Foster on assault charges for April 18 knife wound to Marie Gano. He pleaded guilty claiming hypnotic control by a third man who offered money, but the judge rejected the plea and postponed, ordering efforts to locate the alleged influencer.

Washington Post New York Guarino Maschello Foster Maschelle

Blood Transfusion Saves Mother in Utica

Special to The Washington Fest Utica N July 27 Mrs Joseph Derrick of Rome is alive after her son William Derrick 23 donated a quart of blood for transfusion during a hemorrhage. The operation saved her life and she soon regained consciousness though the son felt only weakness.

Washington Utica Joseph Derrick Rome Wiliam Derrick William Derrick

Bait Boys Organize Frog Catchers Union in Hampton

In Hampton Connecticut boys forming a frog catchers union pledge to keep bait prices steady for bass fishermen. The group aims to stabilize costs for frogs and helgramites used as fishing bait.

Hampton Conn

Army meet opens at Fort Sheridan with high scores

Capt F W Coleman of the Tenth Infantry led day one with 270 points, followed by Lieut R C Humber at 268. The slow firing best went to First Sgt J K Hass of the Thirteenth Cavalry with 177, while Sgt EB D Rutter of the Eighth Cavalry won rapid firing with 95.

Chicago Fort Sheridan F W Coleman Tenth Infantry R C Humber Tirst Sergt J K Hass EB D Rutter Eighth Cavalry

Excitement in Holland over Dutch Venezuela tensions

In The Hague and other Dutch cities excitement grows as reports say six Dutch battleships and cruisers are ready for immediate service, with five more in the East Indies or in dock. The Willemstad demonstration allegedly ended with the Venezuelan consul forced to apologize and salute to the Dutch anthem.

Washington Post Hague Netherlands Holland Venezuela Bellience East Indies Willemstad

Venezuela bars mail import of many goods and coins

Postal officials in Venezuela report that laws prohibit mail import of cocoa and cocoa products, starch, coffee, molasses, honey cane syrup, jerked beef, salt, sarsaparilla root, coins, and money making apparatus. Imports require a special permit for cigarettes, paper, axes, firearms, ammunition, saltpeter, dynamite, and explosives. Mrs. Andrew C. Riley Dies in Pittsburg visit. widow of A C Riley, long-time local post center supervisor.

Venezuela Postoffice Department

Heir Inherits Fortune as Butler Receives Jewels

In Richmond July 2 Theodore von Thien, a butler in the home of retired merchant P P Ryan, learns that he and brother August inherit wealth in Germany and France from Count Peter von Thien. An aunt Mme Chanigerdoule traveled with the Van Chien jewels left by Theodore's mother. the jewels are in a sealed package to be opened by Theodore. The party remains at the Jefferson Hotel as the estate matters unfold.

Washington New York George Gowd Europe H Haraman Kuhn, Loeb & Co Wheeling and Lake Erie Wheeling and Lake Erte Wabashanathi Gould Ne Bliir & Company Gould Lines Gowdy Gould Kuhn Loeb & Co E. H. Harriman Harriman Western Pacfic Salt Lala City Pacific Coast Thin_ road Southern Pacific Wabash Fittgburg ‘Terminal Company Washington Post Richmond Va Theodore von Thien Butler P P Ryan August von Thien Germany France Count Peter von Thien Mme Chanigerdoule America van Chien Theodore Begin August Vonlen Ryan Jefferson Hotel

Night Rider informer shot in ambush in Kentucky

Walter Good, a farmer once named by the county court as a Night Rider captain, was seriously wounded by an ambush while returning home after recent militia protection. The Night Rider squadron reportedly formed at Center Furnace with seven associates.

Hopkinsville Walter Goodwin Center Furnace

Chinese Girls at Cornell Summer School Attend in Style

Ithaca July 27 two Chinese co eds Miss P H Hu and Miss EB L Soon register for special work at Cornell summer school first time in school history. Both claim celestial empire pedigrees yet wear modern American girl gowns and pursue academic brilliancy.

Washington Post Ithaca Cornell Summer School P H Hu EB L Soon Jand Celestial Empire

Dewey's Gunner Killed In Manhattan Manhole

James O Connell, once Admiral Dewey’s chief gunner aboard the Olympia at Manila Bay, was found dead in a Manhattan manhole. He was repairing a channel rail under trolley tracks on Sixth Avenue when he was killed by electric shock. He recently retired from the navy.

New York la Manhole James O Connell Admiral Dewey Olympia Manila Bay O Connell Sixth Avenue Navy

Mauretania Sets Record Eastward Voyage Speed

Cunard liner Mauretania arrives at Queenstown at 113 tonight after a record run of 685 knots for the 34 hours ended noon July 5. The ship previously logged 579 knots on the eastward voyage, signaling a new peak for high-speed crossing. In Washington, James F Norton, 38, of Capital Heights Md, was injured in a gas tank explosion at the Gordon Hotel. He was taken to Emergency Hospital with non serious injuries.

Saily Queenstown Cunard James F Norton Capital Heights Gordon Hotel Sixteenth Street

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