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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
14
Hartje Gage vociferously denies charges of bribery amid a famous Pittsburg divorce case. The correspondent reports a claimed plant and bold conspiracy to influence the arrest and starched statements.
The recount covers Hartie and Hartle spouses, co respondents, and arrests for conspiracy spanning 1906 to 1908. It notes a European trip in 1906 and mentions multiple names including Tom Madine and Mary Scott, with allegations of divorce and legal actions.
Stewart Leovilihe testified against officers of the American Salvation Army at Adams Street Court in Brooklyn. The hearing adjourned to August 6 as District Attorney Clarke pledged to present the matter to a grand jury in September. Clarke condemned the organization as a front for junk dealers profiting from religion and said the Fulton Street headquarters would not be allowed to operate in Brooklyn.
The Huntington case centers on alarms of provocation as Alonzo Huntington faces trial for shooting his two sisters and two brothers. Elizabeth Huntington and family members report threats and letters from relatives, while Henry Huntington’s unstable condition and alleged pistol threats are noted amid the pretrial turbulence.
The uncle of Huntington Wilson, assistant secretary, Maj Henry Alonzo Huntington, died Monday in Versailles Parla. The nephew recalls a cable message about the death and notes Huntington was son of Antonio Huntington and Patience Lorratte Dyer. Born in 1inofe, he began his army career with the Ninth Cavalry before later service.
Government petitions in federal court seek dissolution of alleged powder trust. Henry A Du Pont tied to leadership. petition targets three major firms and 26 connected entities for monopolistic practices in gunpowder and explosives. Court may appoint receivers to regulate trade and enforce antitrust laws.
Government seeks to enjoin and restrain operation of interstate commerce in the United States and to appoint receivers to seize control of certain capital stocks held by holding companies. It aims to void altered unfair competition against twenty six independent blasting powder and dynamite manufacturers. Judge Gray may hear the case in federal court. note mentions Judge Bredford’s late wife from the Du Pont family, but decision undecided.
The brother of Richard J Gibson, Preston Gibson, announces settlement of all debts tied to the Chicago high society couple. An auction of Gibson household effects, delayed by creditor pressure, resumes after two weeks with many rare items expected to draw interest.
Robert Caldwell named material witness in the Portland estates dispute as the Court of Appeals considers a commission to New York to examine him. Counsel for Druce offers payment as security for costs, while the master of the rolls says to reapply with more materials. The matter likely resumes in the next legal year. George Hollamby Draca and the late Duke of Portland figure in a sensational affidavit surrounding the disappearance of A T Stewart.
Twenty-second Infantry Corporal William T Schuetzen, a former soldier, shot and mortally wounded by William Shepard, a former enlisted man, on Angel Island near the quarantine dock. Shepard then killed himself with a revolver. A note indicated an intended act of self harm prior to leaving the city.
San Francisco July 30. Hagens J Schmitz the convicted mayor today issued appointments to fill vacancies from the forced resignation of thirteen supervisors. He claims the right to appoint as rightful mayor. Appointees include William Cole Thomas Maxwell Henry Sheehan P W Wers J J Hervey John McCracken Charles Rang and others from labor councils and trades groups. He alleges private mail opened by ex mayor Taybor and vows to take action with Washington authorities against Taylor and the Mail matter.
A boiler tube burst on the gunboat Wilmington at Shanghai, scalding three crew members and killing Fireman Philin Hind. Hind, a Maryland native who joined the Navy in 184, died after the incident. Investigations link the disaster to defective tubes from the Shoiby Steel Tube Company Greenville mill. Officials allege defendants conspired to supply untested tubes to the Navy, prompting potential recalls of ships and urgent safety actions.
Gen Charles Francia Powell US 4 retired from active service since March 1908 died at the home of his brother in St Paul aged sixty three. A native of South Carolina he graduated from West Point in 1867.
Special to The Washington Post reports Waterbury Connecticut social turmoil as Mark Hanna grandson of the late senator is hustled from town by his mother over infatuation with Mies Bruns, leading lady of the Poll Stock Company. Bruns resigns amid the departure. Hanna, twenty, attends Taft School and is connected to Horace Taft. Weekend and excursion train offers to Old Point Comfort are advertised amid confusion.
In Concord New Hampshire Magistrate Cook halted depositions in the Mea Mory Baker G Mddy case to seek higher court advice on technical questions. Former Senator Chandler accuses Streeter of luring him to private talks and a stenographer recording telephone conversations with Judge Aldrich. Streeter defends the process, while the court rules that master proceedings do not grant control over depositions intended for use in the overall case.
Frank Jorden and Rhames Sullivan fought over the same girl on the banks of Mott Haven Creek. About 100 witnesses watched as they stripped to the waist and exchanged blows under boxing rules. Sullivan was knocked out and revived, then shook hands and vowed to let the winner win the girl. Police arrived as spectators fled into the woods.
Five killed and ten injured when an engine attached to a fast freight train exploded on the Mindls Central Railroad. The incident occurred tonight as the train operated through the corridor near Idurois Central. Authorities opened an investigation into the cause and safety lapses.
Incomplete returns from fifty of eighty districts indicate the Nationalists leading with thirty one seats, while ten Progressives and eight Independence candidates trail. Domeneador Gomez claimed Manila First District victory, with Justo Lakban disputing both Independence seats. Full results expected in one to two weeks.
In Panama damage around Colon disrupts passenger trains. Landslides and track damage reported block lines. trains unable to run this afternoon. Authorities say efforts are underway to resume service, with passenger service expected tomorrow.
In Colorado Springs a young actress Miss Laura Matthews died by suicide at Broadmoor and a man Amos Rumbaugh from Westmoreland Pa, a rumored accomplice, was found dying in the same hotel room. Officers report a coroner's inquest to determine motive while noting letters and ties to Chicago may reveal wider involvement. The incident follows a chain of telegrams, letters and hospital efforts as authorities probe possible connections to Miss Matthews' circle.
The Taft faction adopts a resolution opposing elimination from public lift amid protests by Foraker supporters. The committee backs Secretary Olua's choice for president, while Foraker stands by his letter declaring the party not bound.
The Ola county Republicans urge presenting Hau Wilam Honard Taft as Ohio's national candidate for president and invite cooperation from other states to secure his nomination in 1908. They also oppose removing Senators J B Foraker and Charles Dick from public life, praising their party service and patriotism.
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