Kissed Actress in Divorce Court Sparks Dress as Minors
Washington Post report details a high profile divorce case where witnesses, including self-described young women dressed like teenagers, faced scrutiny. Justice Glegerich presided as lawyers argued about witness prompting and the witnesses’ conduct amid dramatic courtroom scenes.
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Witness Sears Defends Conduct With Miss Langdon
In a terse cross examination, Sears denied kissing or holding hands with Miss Langdon and said he never braced her. He admitted spending hours in her Oscawana room but claimed their relationship was platonic and work-related. He asserted they met openly and that breakfasts cost him seven cents.
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White House Plans Territorial Form for Philippine Government
President aims to propose in Congress a territorial system for the Philippines modeled on US Congress with Filipino legislature and an American governor general role. It would mirror a Canadian cabinet structure with veto by a Filipino governor general and no fixed independence date in the measure. Representative Jones will introduce the bill.
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Death Follows Reunion Of Navy Class Member
Alvin R. Carpenter of Schuylerville New York died of heart disease shortly after midnight on an eastbound streetcar near the Metropolitan Club. He had attended a dinner hosted by Col Robert M Thompson for Annapolis class of 1868. present were Col W Creecy Rear Admiral Oscar S Slanton and W G Goundle. Carpenter, 73, came to Washington to attend the dinner and was noted for his lively spirits before his sudden collapse. he was taken to Emergency Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Leper Case Tensions Rise Over Early Return to Diamond Point
Washington lawmakers clash as John Early the leper faces possible transfer from federal to District custody. Rep Albert Johnson seeks to halt any expulsion before a court rules, fearing a stay could delay action for months while Diamond Point leaks anger over a proposed quarantine site. Early recounts travels to prove contagion dangers and the need for a national leprosarium.
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Surgeon Defends Suit Over Lost Rubber Drain in Child
In Mays Landing New Jersey on June 3 a $15,090 suit by Prof Woodbridge Riley against Atlantic City surgeon Dr Imery Marvel opened in common pleas court before Judge Cole. Riley alleges a six inch rubber drain was left in his daughter Katherine during an operation at Dr Marvels sanitarium. Marvel reenacted the procedure with actress Mildred Birch to illustrate the operation. The missing drain was later found and removed after the child worsened, with Dr Penrose soloing to the result. Defense plans call prominent Philadelphia surgeons to testify.
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Philadelphia
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Resolute Wins Second Trial in Long Island Sound Race
In Rye on June 3 under near perfect conditions Resolute defeated Vanitie in a 251 mile test for America's Cup defender candidates. The Herreshoff design beat Alexander Cochran's boat by eleven seconds with a corrected time margin of 3 minutes 12 seconds.
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Senate panel backs arbitration aim on Hay pact issues
A Senate foreign relations committee vote 8 to 7 approved reporting Senator Sutherlands resolution to arbitrate differences arising from the Hay Pauncefote treaty after final action on the tolls repeal bill. Critics warned arbitration could bias outcomes, while supporters argued it finalizes the dispute.
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End of Sees Party tolls repeal sparks Democratic rift
Senator Vardaman lashes President for breaking Baltimore platform pledges on toll exemptions for coastwise shipping. He urges diplomatic handling, warns of party’s defeat if tolls policy persists, and laments leadership from New York’s Root. Vardaman calls for unity and adherence to platform promises.
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Lives of the Blind at 3050 R Street Inspire Charity Sale
A festival and sale at the Home for the Blind along 3050 R Street drew a crowd as inmates, overseen by a blind foreman, produced chairs baskets and brooms. Proceeds, aided by the Aid Association for the Blind led by Mrs Richard Sylvester, supported the institution’s operations with a concert by the Fort Myer Cavalry Band nearby and a full sale of crafts.
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Senator Borah Defends National Honor in Canal Debate
Senator Borah argues against repeal opponents and warns that ratifying a treaty could reveal damaging correspondence. He contends railroads supported the canal for years and condemns a doctrine of yielding sovereignty to foreign powers. Simmons defends coastwise exemptions as required by the treaty and warns against domestic policy discrimination.
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Douglas testifies on business ties with Justice Wright in Ambrose office
Charles A. Douglas a lawyer testifies about business transactions with Justice Wright while representing Ungante before the District Supreme Court. He notes endorsements on Wright notes and his role with the Washington Railway and Electric Co, handling damage suits against the railroad. The hearing before the McCoy subcommittee resumes tomorrow with potential executive session. Wright is not expected to testify. Earlier, Theodore L Block testified about a meeting in Ambrose’s office involving Justice Wright and divorce applicant Mrs Rauscher.
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Vollmer Compares Roosevelt To Ulysses In House Speech
Representative Vollmer of Iowa likened President Roosevelt to Ulysses in a House speech. He praised Roosevelt as a helm for the nation amid fears of plutocracy and state socialism, calling him a hero of Ithaca and criticizing Roosevelt as a pied piper leading policies.
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Six Ranchers Murdered in Lower California
Refugees arriving aboard the power schooner Bernardo Reyes report six ranchers of American Italian and Mexican heritage living near Santa Rosaria in Lower California were killed by Mexican bandits over the past three weeks. The claim comes from refugees seeking asylum after crossing the coast.
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