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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1912
Page
2
Reporting from the Darrow trial, prosecutors signal ongoing efforts and hint at further indictments. A ground is seen for new charges linked to alleged bribery and corruption, with the defense challenged by procedural questions and juror remarks amid tense proceedings.
Fredericks said after adjournment he would show that Darrow enjoyed Gene to defend Franklin and that he paid the former governor. The exchange centers on who hired Darrow to defend the accused and whether payment was made.
Alfred L Ruthven, promoter of a railroad safety device, was arrested in Cincinnati on federal charges of mailing to further a fraudulent scheme. Officials say he and associates raised about a million dollars selling stock, with activity across Cleveland, Cincinnati, Memphis, Atlanta, and other major cities.
Dixon High School junior and baseball star Warren Lash drowned when a launch carrying him and four companions went over a dam on Rock River last night. Four boys in the boat narrowly escaped the same fate while urban O'Malley and Harold Fepey suffered serious injuries.
Special Cable report from Washington Port London notes Hamel won the first flying Derby over an 81 mile London course. Moorehouse finished second with Valentine third. Sopwith crossed first but was disqualified for not covering the entire course. Winner's time 1 hour and 5? minutes. Sopwith 1 hour 2 minutes. First prize 8 gold cups and 1,260 dollars. Abe Ruef parole denied by California board citing ineligibility of application timing.
Upper image shows Lieut. Thomas De Witt Milting piloting an aeroplane. Lower image depicts Capt. C De Forest Chandier firing the gun from a biplane and hitting a target at will.
Col Lewis of the War Department describes an aero gun that fires up to 730 shots per two minutes at maximum capacity. The weapon uses a gas regulated piston and disk magazines of 50 cartridges. Tests planned from navy hydroplanes will fire at buoys on the water. Col Lewis departed for New York after concluding trials begun here.
Rev. Charles Hmelius a Lutheran minister was arrested in New Sweden Maine on murder charges. He is accused of killing August Jacobson whose daughter he married after Jacobson’s death was ruled suicide in 1911. Police note a suicide finding contrasted by attorney general’s office.
Esther Primrose sues George H Primrose in a New York case claiming two years of failure to support and alleging brutality and humiliation. She asserts his wealth at 750 909 dollars and an annual income around 6000, noting the couple married in 1903 after a prior supreme court dispute.
Five men robbed the Bank of Cylinder Iowa early today about $1,000 and tied in an automobile after using dynamite. The blast blew the vault door into the street. A posse is in pursuit of the robbers.
A pontifical service at St. Dominic's Church on Sixth and E streets southwest will be held at 4 PM conducted by the Very Rev R Meagher with assistants M J Kennedy and J A Cowan. More than 500 Holy Name Society members 300 Sodality of the Blessed Virgin members and 600 Sunday school members are expected to attend.
The Department of Commerce and Labor buys the motorboat Tarragon for year round inspection of motorboats and oyster fleets on Chesapeake Bay and inland waters. It will be overhauled now and put in commission early July under Lincoln Dryden, to oversee vessels on the Chesapeake Potomac James and southern waters. About 10 000 to 15 000 vessels operate in the area. The Tarragon’s deep draft enables access to previously neglected sections.
Rebecca Davis filed for divorce in the district court alleging desertion by Henry K Davis. The case notes Henry K Davis is a grandson of Jefferson Davis, former president of the Confederacy. The couple married a year ago in Colorado Springs, where Rebecca was formerly Miss Kissell, a leading society figure.
The Hotel Workers Union of Washington a branch of the international organization held a small room at 1331 G Street while HQ. A second meeting was set for 2 PM in the Old Masonic Temple. The group plans further outreach to hotel employers and distribution of posters and the anti slave slogan. Chief Organizer Pauli Gutzite and organizer Asaph Lewis of New York will speak. Lewis claimed over 130 local waiters as members last night.
The Treasury Secretary assigns J C Grant and W Carell to modernize the New Orleans customs. A board including L W Bean Ws Chance and F E Johns son inspected the service and found lingering old methods. Collector Clarence S Herbert aided the effort as a year in office and Secretary Macleagh referred the report to the Treasury customs committee, which drafted improvements to be implemented soon.
Bosnian student Lukas Vukic 20 fired on Croatia's governor as he rode with a companion in a motor car near Agram Croatia The bullet hit the governor's companion rather than the ruler and wounded her The attacker fled and was captured after killing one pursuer and wounding another He is described as insane
A German girl aboard a warship near Hampton Roads fled to join a crew member traveling to New York aboard the Stettin and Bremen. The fleet, under Rear Admiral Paschwitz, departed with three American escorts and planned a brief stop at New York before sailing to Bremen. Reports note the girl’s attempted reunion with a brother aboard the Stettin and high welcome gestures from officers and crews.
Bryn Mawr defeated Myopia 44 to 25 in a tight contest as visitors used a late run to pull ahead. Key players and field notes point to Bryn Mawr’s advantage in the final stretch.
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