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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1908

Page

3

Murder inquest details unfold in Hazel case

At the inquest into Hazel’s death the theory she killed herself was abandoned. Doctors testified Hazel was slain by a blow to the head, with witnesses describing the farm setting, Taylor and Smith’s questioned alibis, and the uncle’s scrutiny as investigators work to clear up contradictions and time lines.

Taylor Smith Hazel Hhis Yard Vaa Arches House Paylin Tayor Thorney

Marriage and Death Notices from The Yetis on Pawl

Fragmented stray OCR listing of marriage and death notices and directory-like entries. Mentions names such as ZARHORST, WRIGHT, HARVEY, SPEARE, COSTELLO, GHIER, and FRANK GHIER'S SONS with addresses and professions. Contains references to undertaker, surgeon, directors, and various business lines. Unable to derive a cohesive narrative due to garbled scan but preserves individuals and organizations named.

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 Spending Abroad As Tourists Economize

New York July 7 report details a shift in European travel finance as American tourists reduce overseas expenditures. Analysts estimate annual American outlays abroad fall toward 10000 million dollars, easing the trade deficit and altering the revenue picture for European merchants.

Court rules legislative inquiry by Hamilton county committee

The circuit court halted the public offices and duties of Hamilton county’s legislative investigation committee. The three judge panel ruled the panel’s actions were judicial not legislative and beyond the committee’s constitutional powers, voiding its efforts to gather evidence aimed at future legislation.

Hamilton County Prth Circuit Court

Funeral of Ta Pay Bolivia and Diplomatic Observers Attend

The funeral of Ta Pay Bolivia and Temanio Guiuti drew a large crowd as President elect Tiwid Cormer vamister and Stayho wed attended. Officials and many diplomats joined a formal ceremony with a notable display by leaders of the diplomatic corps.

Bolivia Temanio Guiuti

Elopement at St Regis as Grandsir and Dobbs flee to Long Branch

A Philippine teacher Robert Grandsir and Miss Juliaa Dobbs eloped from the Hotel St Regis in New York. They fled Sunday afternoon pursued by Grandsir’s parents to Long Branch where they were joined by Dobbs’s mother and others. The couple reportedly married in New Jersey, with a license obtained Saturday, and were seen leaving with luggage after a brief hotel exit.

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 Shrine In Quebec

The Prince of Water visits St Anne de Beaupre during a summer stop after lunch with Laval University. Crowds of pilgrims surround his car to seek handshakes while cripples at the altar receive touches from holy relics. A reception at the citadel follows with Vice President Fairbanks and others in attendance.

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

Unclear OCR Record of Legal Notices

Fragmentary OCR text lists names and numbers from a legal or court notice. Readable entities include Zora K Cameron, Alice V Piers, Matilia Philips, Emelia C Matthews, Mary A Carter, and locations such as Boston. The rest is nonsensical or garbled.

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 of Local Residents and Ages

A health office record lists numerous local residents with abbreviated names and ages. Entries include Gilbert Takoma Park 91 infant and 1 year cases, James Hamilton 119 Lamend, John White 42, Rachel Gatewood 21, Eugene Cash 1, Par el Trook 39, Wille Memientr 70s, and Mar Meier 26.

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 in Baltimore Elopers Stay at Hotel Walton

Mrs Fisher of Baltimore who eloped with Willem R. Rayner and now stays at the Hotel Walton here shows no signs of near nervous collapse. She refused calls, telephoned from her room, and kept to herself. Only one caller, likely a Bar Thaddean, visited for twenty minutes, while her husband, a wealthy banker, has begun divorce proceedings but reportedly offers support.

Tramp Not a Vagrant in Court Charged Tourist Discharged

Eugene Daly of Chicago was arraigned in Washington Port Buffalo on a walking tour from Chicago to New York charged as a vagrant. He boasted of a $90,000 fortune and $20 weekly income after spending $3,000 on the trip. The judge queried proof and Daly was discharged.

Washington Port Buffalo N Eugene Daly Chicago New York Daly

Plea of Patriotic Insanity Delays murder trial

San Francisco July 27 The trial of In Wan Chang for the murder of Durham White Stevens adviser to the Korean government was postponed to August 17. Chang's attorneys plan a plea of patriotic insanity for their client.

San Francisco In Wan Chang Durham White Stevena Chang

Oil magnate’s son weds secretly as sister did last March

Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Theron F Pierce son of Henry Clay Pierce of Waters-Pierce Oil secretly married May Deering, daughter of James A Deering, on the last days of July or in late March, following the marriage of Violet Pierce to James R Deering. The ceremonies were held at St Agnews chapel in New York with Reverend William C Rodgers officiating. no witnesses were publicly named.

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 Meeting Police in Pittsburg

Nan Patterson, the New York known as the "biorus" girl, vanished from Pittsburg after a police conference. Acting Captain Roach said she believed she would be sent back to New Fork on probation and agreed to leave, while a prominent man’s wife claimed Patterson had enticed her husband.

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

Mayflower to Join Caribbean Duties As Roosevelts Yacht Sails

Oyster Bay July 27 The Mayflower leaves Oyster Bay for Port au Prince Haiti to relieve the gunboat Paducah. The yacht, armed for gunboat duty, marks Roosevelt era policy in Central America while the Sylph remains unfit for Caribbean service. The president and Mrs Roosevelt ride and Kermit and others visit Huntington Bay for boat races. The Paducah will undergo repairs and a Navy board will review the Menawa incident with no further action expected.

Washington Post Oyster Bay United States Central America President Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Port Au Prince Hatta Paducah Gound Loeb Ben Cliff Kermit Hull Silph Huntington Bay

Dutch Show Force Over Venezuelan Crisis

The article reports on U S President framing a doctrine of noninterference and commercial independence, while Dutch naval actions escalate tensions with Venezuela. It notes Gelderland cruiser sent to protect Dutch interests, minister De Reus expelled, Curacao riots and calm restored, and comments from a Dutch official about Holland upholding its honor amid possible arbitration.

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 for Cadet Dismissal Talks

Secretary of War Wright plans to visit Oyster Bay late this week to confer with President Roosevelt on the eight cadets whose dismissal from the Military Academy was recommended by a board. The papers have been returned to the War Department with the president's approval of the board's findings. Wright has not issued the order of dismissal and may delay until after discussions with the President, who does not wish to discuss the matter further with the Secretary.

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

Horse Racing Aid for Holy Rosary Church at Edgewater

Horse racing was held at the Guttenberg track for Holy Rosary Church Edgewater. About 230 people paid a quarter to enter the grounds where ponies raced. Father Brads led the church as rector and the event raised funds to support workingmen's worship place. A plan announced another church benefit next Sunday.

Soctal Washington Coat New York

Hypnotism cited as defense in Bronx assault case

Guarino Maschello, 19, arraigned before Judge Foster in New York on April 18 assaulting Marie Gano. He claimed hypnotic coercion by another man who offered money, but the judge rejected the guilty plea and ordered a search for the supposed influence figure.

Washington Post New York Guarino Maschello Foster Maschelle

Blood transfusion saves mother as son donates blood

Utica, July 27 Special to The Washington Fest Mrs Joseph Derrick of Rome is alive after her son William Derrick 23 donated a quart of blood for transfusion during a hemorrhage. The attending physician reported the act saved her life as she collapsed. William calmly donated and suffered only weakness afterward. The mother regained consciousness and showed signs of recovery the next day, with physicians optimistic.

Washington Utica Joseph Derrick Rome Wiliam Derrick William Derrick

Bait Boys Form Frog Catchers Union in Hampton

In Hampton Connecticut July 327 a group of local youths formed a frog catchers union to keep bait prices steady for bass fishing. Members pledge not to reduce the selling prices of frogs and helgramites used as bait.

Hampton Conn

Army shoot at Fort Sheridan opens with high scores

July 27 Chicago notes opening day of the Fort Sheridan army meet Capt F W Coleman of the Tenth Infantry tops with 270 points from 300. Lieut R C Humber also of the Tenth is second with 268. Top slow firing goes to Tirst Sergt J K Hass of the Thirteenth cavalry with 177 of 200. Seregt EB D Rutter of the Eighth cavalry wins rapid fire with 95 of 400.

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 Venezuela Clash

In The Hague and other Dutch cities excitement grows over the Holland Venezuela dispute. Newspapers belt out the story noting six Dutch ships ready for action while five more are abroad or in dock. The Willemstad incident reportedly ended with the Venezuelan consul forced to apologize and salute to the Dutch anthem.

Washington Post Hague Netherlands Holland Venezuela Bellience East Indies Willemstad

Barred imports under Venezuelan rules announced

Postal officials report Venezuela prohibits mail import of cocoa products starch coffee molasses honey cane syrup jerked beef salt sarsaparilla root coins and money making apparatus. Some items require a special permit including cigarettes paper axes firearms ammunition saltpeter dynamite and explosives. Mrs Andrew C Riley Dead. Mrs Riley of this city died in Pittsburg on Sunday while visiting her sister Mrs Robert McComb. funeral planned in Pittsburg this afternoon. She was 21 and survived by husband A C Riley.

Venezuela Postoffice Department Andrew C. Riley Andrew C Riley Pittsburg Robert McComb

Gould Surrenders Power as Rival Groups Rise

Special to The Washington Post New York July 27 Gould faces rising rivals as arrangements unfold to cover 38 million Wheeling and Lake Erie notes due August 1. Hedged by Harriman and Kuhn, Loeb, a plan to fund via short term securities shifts control of segments of the Western Pacific and Wabash networks. At Pittsburgh a gasoline launch capsized, drowning Henry Schaffer and George Kimberly among others, as 16 to 20 workers were carried by waves. Thomas R. Hyddock perished and several missing. The Merry Widow, carrying steel plant workers, had begun its first run when swamped near shore by a coal boat.

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 Pittspurg Merry Widow Jones & Laughin Steel Company Monongahela River Henry Schaffer George Kimberly Thomas R Hyddock Anthony Charles Mit Hirddock

Heir of Thien Inherits Wealth and Jewel Heist Tale

In Richmond on July 2, Theodore von Thien, butler for P P Ryan, learns he and his brother August have inherited wealth from their drowned father Count Peter von Thien. An aunt Mme Chanigerdoule, en route to America with the Van Chien jewels, was killed in Begin and the jewels, sealed, will be delivered to Theodore. The package is to be opened by Theodore alone. he will send the jewels to the young Vonlen who left Ryan’s service for the Jefferson Hotel.

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 Europe Vonlen Ryan Jefferson Hotel

Night Rider informer shot near Center Furnace

Walter Good, a farmer who testified to a Night Rider squadron, was ambushed and seriously wounded while returning home at night. He had been under militia protection since his testimony at the county court.

Hopkinsville Walter Goodwin Center Furnace

Chinese girls at Cornell summer school record crowd

Ithaca July 27 two Chinese co eds are enrolled in Cornell summer school marking a first for the institution. Miss P H Hu and Miss EB L Soon both aspire to high academic achievement though neither attains a notable record yet. They wear modern American attire while tracing their ancient celestial empire lineage.

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

Gunner of Olympia Dies Sudden in New York Manhole

James O Connell once Admiral Dewey's chief gunner on the Olympia died in New York after being shocked by electricity while making repairs under trolley tracks on Sixth Avenue. He had recently retired from the navy.

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

Mauretania Sets A Mark For Eastward Run

Cunard liner Mauretania arrives at Queenstown after a record 685 knots for 34 hours ending July 5, surpassing its previous 579 knot daily eastward pace. In a separate incident, James F Norton, 38, of Capital Heights Md, suffers non serious injuries from a gas tank explosion at the Gordon Hotel in Washington.

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

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