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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
19
Testimony recaps Mary Merrill and others receiving money from Harry Thaw to keep quiet about alleged mistreatment. Merrill describes monthly sums and kept ledgers, while Thaw denies or downplays the claims as his counsel fights to influence jurors.
New York City actor Gorter is under arrest in Washington for alleged misappropriation of around 480 dollars from the Hebrew Actors Union funds. The case links to the union’s leadership disputes and ongoing police scrutiny of involved figures, including Bertin Kalich and Got_teta.
A juvenile court judge heard a distressed case involving a young girl accused of stealing a pocketbook and jewelry from a boarder. The trial explored her mental state and behavior, with a pledge of forgiveness if she promises not to repeat the act.
A woman was found unconscious on Lat Penis tira Street northwest near the canal between Piertyth and Uhinty fourte streets. A passerby reported she jumped or fell into the canal and suffered head injuries. She was brought to Georgetown University Hospital with a scalp wound and ingeries. The Seventh precinct station was notified and hospital authorities were asked to identify her.
A 16 year old named John Woeedon was riding in a wagon when a heat causing vehicle accident on Thistieth Street Northwest near Georgetown University Hospital left him and a woman critically injured. A 3 year old named Brockhs, described as a negro, was driving a wagon and was arrested pending investigation at Seventh Station.
A fragmented report from Washington describes a collision near the Capitol complex with several people injured or unaccounted for. Police and investigators cordon off the scene as witnesses name a list of individuals involved and note vehicle speeds at the time of the crash.
A fast spreading fire driven by wind damaged the Sutliff home in Somerset Heights Maryland yesterday and endangered nearby houses. A volunteer bucket brigade and Engine Company No. hunts fought the flames, stretching hose across lawns and drawing water from a pond to confine the fire to the origin.
In a strained conflict between Judge Rumball and Assistant Corporation Counsel James T. Pugh, defense attorney Jones exposed a clash over clemency for Ava Well colored who pleaded guilty to a crime. Pugh refused to advocate, citing a prior ignored recommendation, while the court set aside a verdict and granted a new trial, with the defendant later released on bond.
A 12 year old boy was struck by a passing automobile near Third and H streets in a suspected traffic incident. Police are reviewing the circumstances and identifying the owner of the vehicle involved.
A jumble of names appears in a health office record listing births and deaths, with scattered fragments including Elizabeth Walker Patch, Merrida A Madden, and scattered family entries. The legible items hint at a roster of newborns and deceased individuals, but fleshed details are largely obscured by garbled OCR.
A damaged OCR list shows numerous personal names and place cues linked to hotels and cities in a scattered directory. The fragment includes references to Raleigh New York Philadelphia Hartford Louisville Los Angeles and other locales, with varied surnames and affiliations, suggesting a garbled hotel or guest list.
Civil Service Commission says no link to any school while authorities seek a man tied to the American Oil Service Institute case. Postoffice inspectors press for cooperation as jailed president McNulty and secretary-treasurer Van Vleet seek bail and the institute offices are found empty and cleared. Local police and Keen pursue records and connections with state authorities.
Evans named president of the Building Trades Mechanics Union Local 1 to replace JT Rabbit who left the post. The meeting of representatives from seventeen construction unions in Washington adjourned after a lengthy ballot process, with no immediate successor chosen. An excursion to Marshall Mall was rescheduled, and the regular weekly meeting date was postponed.
Henry faced arraignment on charges of fuschaging teams without permit. The record notes his prior lack of rifle range practice and a plea of finding a white love ting cold falied to move. He received a punishment with a chance to work for fifteen days.
Court records show a probate filing dated June 1, 1968 naming The T non Trust Company as administrator with Water and Lrusine to Tuckard involved. Tyter bequeathed his interest to his father and Tyter & Rutherford real estate firm appears among assets. Most personal property is left to widow P Eleanor Mylet.
A fragmented report describes crowds, weather, and seaside events with mentions of Eagles, dancing, and saltwater attractions. It notes large attendance and activities, including games and performances, amid winter conditions and a celebratory mood.
An annual report highlights progress on Potomac dredging and city improvements, noting work along seven streets, canal walls, and a sewer project. It mentions completed materials, ongoing construction, and a pending $66 bond, with local figures and committees cited for concerted public works efforts.
District Commissioner West accepts appointment as vice chairman of the pageant committee. A meeting is scheduled for tonight to discuss arrangements and the event’s completion. Officials, including Chairman Spratt, will gather to coordinate plans and voting guidance around the program.
An OCR damaged report describes a motorcyclist injured during an unclear event near a location reference to Moan Shook Pate and Ken newt. The text is garbled with partial names and places, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
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