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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

26

Liability Act Upheld Power Of Congress Plenum

The Supreme Court decision affirms Congress plenary power over interstate commerce in a suit involving Christiana Hyde against Southern Railway over her husband’s death. The ruling clarifies the division of jurisdiction between federal and state courts, with the court holding in favor the federal stance and outlining the legislative scope affecting estates and regulatory authority. The opinion discusses how state actions interact with federal authority and notes implications for remedies and damages in similar cases.

Justre Shepard Chastiana Hyde Husband States Ee Roo Dle Supreme Rm

Rain Delays Canal Work and May Exposition Slated

A report notes weather delays slowing canal excavation at 393 CahiqYards as plans for a May exposition falter. Separately, the currency committee in New York organizes after Congress adjourns with a meeting near Plaza Hotel. Taft plans to attend the Dolphin voyage to Hampton Roads to witness the Florida monitor torpedoing.

New York Commoseum Plaza Hoblo Nw York Taft Mecall Las Hampton Roads Florida

President May Appoint Purdy to Federal Judgeship

President considers recess appointment for Milton Thi Purdy as federal judge for Minnesota's Southern District to replace Judge Lochren, who had shown retirement interest. Senate delays confirmation. Senator Nelson backs Hale, not Purdy, slowing action as the Senate adjourns. The President may submit a recess nomination if deemed needed.

Milton Thi Purdy Minnesota Bockren Ridge Lochren Plrdy Senate Nelson Senate Committee On Judiciary WE Hale Purdys Bonaparte Lochren Roosevelt L Berty

Nation to Aid Police Maj Sylvester Favors Plan

In a large gathering of 140 police chiefs Maj Sylvester, president of the Police Chiefs Association, urged Congress to adopt a plan placing legal government in charge of pensioning widows of officers killed in discharge. He claimed assurances of support from lawmakers and outlined aims to centralize identification and streamline justice for crime and disciplinary matters. The address emphasized legislative backing, the need for a central authority, and international police cooperation as essential to advancing police welfare and efficiency.

Police Chefs’ Association Congress Assu Clthn Wish Nut Maj Sylvsters Partmata

Extradition sought for ship company president in Honduras case

Creditors press for seizure of Goldsboro cargo as F G Barley, president of Export Shipping Company of New Jersey, faces a New York warrant for allegedly stealing drills and machinery. State Department seeks arrest and extradition from Honduras amid ongoing treaty negotiations.

Export Shipping Company Honduras F G Barley Export Shipping Company of New Jersey Ney Yok Mercantise Bailey Goldsboro Honduran United States New York State Department Washington Wanle Tombs Cis F G Palleys Dhis Lim Star Drilling and Machine Company Shipp Ra Billey Expor Shipping Company Sta Bulles Australia Batley Shippers Gener Sipply Downsville Queensland Das

More Marines for Isthmus Mission Report

A fragmentary item notes Marines stationed near an Isthmus with mention of additional forces expected before a forthcoming presidential election. References to Newport and New York appear amid garbled lines. Strengths and locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Secretaries discuss Cuba waterworks contract plan

A meeting at the Hite House between the Priiden Secretries Root Taft Gen Howards and Co considered a proposal to permit Cuban authorities to authorize construction of the Cienfuegos Waterworks. The Reilly Contracting Company of New York was awarded the contract for the waterworks project amid dispute over the agreement.

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Hawaiian Prince Dead Amid Dynasty Ties

Reported death of David Kalamanadle, nephew of Queen Liliuokalani, at Hotel Stewart. Connected to Maui lineage and political figures. another obituary notes Jacksonville business leader George W. Vt Woisen, president of Ames Union Company, died. reference to tax agency and university trustees.

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Piano Recital by Mr Daly Presides at St John College

The program opens with Mr Daly presiding at St John College and includes a sequence of pieces by Fachmanino Is, Channiles, and God ard Mis Hil. The concert features Katt by Jeno Huba, interludes by Mr Dak, and a closing solo by Mr Dale, with selections from Mang Songs of Araby and To a Wild Rose among others.

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Wellesley scholarship awarded to Wiss Annin

A student from Washington D C Wiss Annin received a scholarship from the Henry Fowle Durent Memorial and other funds at Wellesley College. She is sister to Jova F and William Hamm and attends 13 Raghtedge Street Port West Bar. A separate item reports a barge capsize on the Amur River in Asiatic Russia with eighty nine Chinese prisoners drowned.

Baston Sienina i Eighteenth Street Waslington Wellesley Wiss Annin Henry Fowle Durent Wiss Annin Jova F J Wiliam Hamm Bath Stiene Raghtecath Street Port West Khabarovsk Russia Amur

Callers at White House Tuesday June 2 Cabinet members

A list of attendees includes Senators Dick of Ohio Warren of Wyoming Dixon of Montana Borah of Idaho Elkins of West Virginia and Representatives Graff Sulzer Vreeland Longworth Cole Bonynge and others. Also present are Gen Elliott as MC Herbert Knox Commission operat Breeman Winthrop Assistant Secretary Robert Bacon Clifford Pinchot chief forester Lawrence Murray Comptroller of the Currency vote of vo

Ohio Warren Wyoming Dixon Montana Borah Idaho Elkins West Virginia Michigan Graff Ilinois Sulzer New York Vreeland Longworth Cole Bonynge Elliott Herbert Knox Breeman Winthrop Tream Robert Bacon Cifford Pinchot Forester

Lilley Declares No Interest In Submarine Boats

Waterbury June 2 Representative George Lilley rejected critics and denied any interest in submarine boat construction or sales. He cited a prior Boutell committee report and a letter from FW Peisinger that supported his honesty, stating he would rather die than withdraw charges and that he had no affiliations with anyone involved in submarine torpedo boat activities.

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MEN S CLUB GIVES CONCERT The Rose Maiden

A Mount Pleasant Congregational Church recital featured The Rose Maiden cantata. Soloists Miss Isabel Euclid, Miss Edna Waker, Joseph Vauteren, Folland Paderick and Miss Baichini performed under Lewis Carning with Mrs Albert Jackson on piano and organ, as choir mentors and musicians from Philadelphia and local churches.

Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Mount Pleasant Rose Wiley Fas Mblub Tewis Carning Ahare Moss Isabel Eucmin Sopran Pladelphi Lss Eadime Joseph Vatuerten Rand Folland Poderick Bays Miss Baichini Renditin Walthin Fin M.dam Pian Albert Jackson Somranos Apple Wallie Grison Herman Bettl Thampeon Gitas Lietert Geer Theodore Beomin Leopard

Charity Appeals For Aid For Oppressed Wife

A meeting of the South East division conference of the Associated Charities discussed the needs of a white woman whose husband abandoned her, leaving her dependent on charity. The group weighed funds for a special milk diet for two babies and for a consumptive mother, noting monthly costs and the impact of her health on receiving aid.

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Benson Defies Court in Landmark Contempt Trial

In Hyde Benson-Dirrand Schneider case Judge Stafford pressures witness John Benton amid a dramatic cross examination. Benton refuses to answer questions, claiming it would prejudice other cases, while District Attorney Baker argues for compliance. The court cautions that the trial must proceed without allowing contempt. The tense session highlights allegations tied to a land fraud scandal and contested testimony.

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Trinity College Commencement and Ceremonies Date Brief

Fringements for commencement completed on Thursday June 4 at Trinity College. Drama society presents on Friday. Cecilian Society concert next Sunday. Very Rev Edward A DPece BD and Very Rev Themis J Shitan preside. Solemn blessing of the sacrament by Mgr Fateonin and delegates to the United States. Cardinal Gibbons presides at the board of trustees meeting and grants diplomas.

Trimtty College Alam J Woelck Mgr Fateonin United States Wlim Turner Charles FP Aiken Jo Kerry John W Melody Uumni Advisor Bord Hesday James Cardinal Gibbons Board of Trestees Jy Erice TF Doxing New York City

Tired of life at seventy aged attorney plans self destruction

Anthony Porter senior, a civil war veteran and longtime partner of Porter Kilvet, carefully prepares to end his life after years of despair. He writes a letter urging Joseph Were to manage his affairs and to hire a caregiver, recalling his Georgia roots and service in the war.

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Hitchcock to Face a Jury in DC Trial

Report describes a new government bid to put Hitchcock on trial again on peremptory grounds. The proceeding follows protests by defense and further remarks from assistant attorney Garvan and President Tindset, with a focus on the fate of young accuser Mevadans. The Democratic convention details and health update on Representative Hutt are also noted.

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Aliens Study Plan Spurs Pennsylvanian Volunteers

Sociologists from returning scholars will recruit college professors and students in Santamor to study immigrant life in the United States. Edward Stemner of Town University persuaded Pennsylvania authorities to deploy volunteers from colleges and universities in the state to work as interpreters and assistants in immigrant fields near Pittsburgh and New York. The project aims to observe language habits and cultural adaptation as they support workers and deepen cross cultural ties amid a broad transatlantic context.

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