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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1907

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16

Goulds consider counter suit to avoid alimony

New York June 10 Howard Gould weighs a counter suit for separation to thwart a possible 250000 annual alimony claim by his wife. He would settle support at around 100000 yearly but rejects any quarter million demand as extravagance and cites his wife’s conduct as grounds. He may proceed if the other side insists on the high alimony, seeking relief from marital strife and potential humiliation.

Washington Post New York Howard Gould Mr. Gould Gould

Gould case debate over bill of complaint in Supreme Court

Lancey Nicol for Howard Gould and Clarence J. Shearn for Mrs. Gould argued before Justice McCall on a motion by Mr. Mewit to strike three sins from Mrs. Gould's bill of complaint. A decision was expected within days as the case promised further revelations beyond what has been revealed.

Tiera Beth Lancey Nicol Howard Gould Clarence J. Shearn Supreme Court McCall Miewit Gould

Girl helped gang steal in Cleveland case

Beasle Metzdorf, seventeen, confessed to police that she aided her husband Otto Metzdorf and his gang in looting fashionable East End homes. She wore boys clothes for the transom work and helped with the rest of the thefts, many cases yielding only money as loot. The gang moved often and even traveled to Chicago Buffalo and Detroit to avoid arrest. The spree ended after the robbery of Samuel Aubrey jewelry store on Broadway. Police found part of the stolen jewelry at the couple's home on Hamilton Avenue northeast. Arrests followed including Harry Scott alias Al Watkins of Chicago and Mrs Nettie Tucker mother of the girl charged with receiving stolen property.

Washington Post Cleveland Ohio Beasle. Metzdorf Otto Metzdorf East End Chicago Buffalo Detroit Samuel Aubrey Broadway Hamilton Mavenue Harry Scott al Watkins Pendergast Nettie Tucker Tednth Atreat Aubley

Moors Trip to Mexico Aims at Friendship Not Politics

Ambassador Creel announces Secretary Root will visit Mexico in August or September to foster friendship and commercial ties with Spanish-speaking nations. The trip has no political aims or pending negotiations, though it signals closer US-Mexico relations. Root leaves Washington June 21 for Utica summer, then proceeds to Mexico. Mexico City states Root will be Mexico’s guest, with no political agenda. Central American politics will not be discussed. American colony prepared to host and support a broad, commemorative protest and welcome.

Roct Mexico Creel Root United States Diaz Mr. Rect Diag Spamene Washington Utica N. Y Oyster Bay Mexico City State Department Algera Mr. Root

Root refuses request from Philadelphia Baptist ministers

Secretary of State Root's letter stating the department cannot forward the ministers' resolutions urging the French government to take a stance toward the Vatican was read at a Baptist ministers meeting in Philadelphia. The part cited says the action would infringe on international etiquette, and the motion to send the resolutions to the French Ambassador was defeated.

Philadelphia Root

Health Office Record Notices Near June Dates

Health office notes released June 8 and June 9 list numerous names with ages and addresses from various wards. Entries include Annie Clegett 47, Milton Kern 65, Matilda Holman 1, and infant entries from Henry and Lizzy Jones and Eva and Rudolph Jones, among others, with hospitals and addresses across the district.

Annie V. Clegett St. Sw Robert A. Mermion Matilda Holman Plerea Place William Harris Meaggie Lingold Franklin St Alfred Rolling Jennie Martin L St Harriet Price Giles Jackson Maine Ave Lary Hartman Montha Ith St Henry Lizzng Jones John Cornelia Campbell Columbia Eva Rudolph Jones Phillips -Court Mathilde Philippt Cora van Tassel Pa. Ave Mary Jane Downey Julia E. Nichols John B. Scott Myrtle Margaret Meehan Thankful H. Hale Annie Wiepking Ui St Ralph Daly William ©. Callahan John and Grace Schaffer Ellen Beastly R. Lave Frank Woodard Malinda Hayes TR Weshington Asylum

Licensed to Marry A Patchwork of Names in Virginia

Reader notices list a string of couples and witnesses with ages and initials. The fragmentary OCR cites M. Palen and Virginia Stoffman, 33, of Wise County, Rev. E Hex, Fischel 23, Daniels 28, Rev. J C Malion 42, Carroll Jomsph Sullivan and Jolla Burke 19, Roberta Hodges, and George W Pinkerton 33, with Rev. W P Gibbons and Edward Davis 3% among others in a scattered marriage licensing notice.

M. Palen Virginia M Stoffman E. Hexiene Lutiovletoua M. Fischel Bensig

Poole Seeks New Trial In Port Washington Murder Case

Grover Cleveland Poole, serving a life term for the murder of James O Hara, claims innocence in an affidavit blaming his sweetheart Gertrude O Hara. Lawyer Charles de Barbier will seek a new trial before the Appellate Division, contending new evidence and perjury altered the verdict.

Washington: Post New York Grover Cleveland Poole James O'Hara Gertrude O'Hara RTBF Charles Ie Barbier Supreme’ Court Young Poole Long Island le Barbier de Barbier Poole Sing Sing

Millionaire Bear Found Dead in Hotel Suite

Samuel J. Bear, sixty, a wealthy insurance broker and head of Samuel J. Bear & Co. at 25 Pine Street, was found dead by his son Joseph in a hotel suite at the Hotel Netherlands in New York. A preliminary doctor’s exam suggested poisoning but autopsy needed to confirm. Bear’s daughter had recently married Vogel Bros. clothiers. the family had stayed at the hotel while the couple traveled in Europe. Dr. Brown noted marks on Bear’s mouth indicating a strong drug.

New York Samuel 3 Bear Milionaire Joseph Hotel Netherlands Fifth Avenue Fiftyninth Street Samuel 3. Bear & Co Pine Street Mr. Vogel Vogel Bros., Clothiers Netherlands Son

Dead girl identified in Los Angeles case at Evergreen Cemetery

In Los Angeles on June 10 the identity of a girl buried as Olga Miller in Evergreen Cemetery was confirmed by a photograph received from Frederick Beilstein Jr. The hotel landlady where Olga Miner had boarded testified the girl in the photo matched Olga Miller, and her son affirmed they are the same person.

Los Angeles Evergreen Cemetery Olgy Miller Bertha Bailstein Frederick Beilstein, Jr Landlday Olga Miner Olga Miller

Train wreckers threaten passenger train near Crescent

Bridgeport Ohio June 10 an attempt to wreck passenger train No 16 on the Baltimore and Ohio line occurred at Crescent as it neared the station with over 100 passengers aboard a spike was driven into the switch but the train had slowed and the attempt did not cause a disaster.

Bridgeport Ohio Cleveland, Loraine and Wheeling Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad Crescent Pee San le Bar Cleveland

Marry at Rockville in Virginia amid local festivities

Miss Ide DUford Tyrer aged twenty five and Charles Merritt Roscon aged thirty two were married at Rockville Virginia on June 10 in a ceremony attended by local residents and family members. The报道 notes the couple's origins from Richmond and mentions the town's involvement in the event.

Specter Rockville Misa Ide Dufford Tyrer Cherlés Merritt Roscon Richmond Uest Resktilie

Plans for Central American federation discussed in Mexico

A Washington Post dispatch from New Orleans on June 10 reports Central American political maneuvering. Don Jose Gomez of Nicaragua and Envoy Eches-Berett depart for Mexico to attend talks on a federation formation under a Mexican protectorate. A conference in Washington may follow to address a federation plan amid juntas forming in five republics and rising opposition in Guatemala under President Cabrera.

Washington Post New. Orleans Mexico Jayes Don Joseplores Gomex Nicaragua Hay Néer Gomes Conaul Eches- Beretts Washington Roosevelt Managua Paltea States Gomez Unii Hea Guatemala Dent Cabrera

Widow Sues Stokes Over Child Support in Courtroom Drama

Special to The Washington Post from New York June 10. Mrs Lacey Randolph sues W E D Stokes millionaire owner of the Ansonia and eighty other Manhattan properties for 500 a month to support her five year old son. Court crowded as young widow eyes jurors, Stokes frowns and watches the panel. Judge Jaycox presiding. The boy, mother arrive with style, Stokes once married to a Mrs Judig. Four jurors chosen, session to resume tomorrow at 10.00 a.m. Mrs Mellia, wife of a Manhattan real estate broker, will testify for Mrs Randolph.

Sixth Street Bloa Leonard Hillman St. Augustine Church Jamee Qo Joseph. James Nuneral Hindle & Bayliss Fifth H Streets Mount Olivet Leedewetzke Arthur Leedewetzke Windle & Bayliss Marmion Washington, D. C Robert A. Marmion U.S. N Beatrice Paul Marmion St. Paul's Church Fifteenth and WV Streets Nelligan Hai A.m Annie A. Nelligan Burke Patrick H. Nelligan Ft Street St. Martins Church O'Brien Wisconsin Avenue William Margaret John O'Brien Price James E. Price Wood Cemetery Pard Allen Monroe Shepard Belover Mida W. Shepard New Orleans Thornburgh Thomas H. Thornburgh Marella Thornburgh Rhode Island Avenue Weltnes Arlington Washington Post New York Lacey M. Randolph Ansonia Manhattan Jaycox Supreme Court Flushing George Gordon Battle Stoken Talesmen Stokes Coum Mellia Misa Dora H. Blakeley Rand x

SAYS LAW HINDERS ROADS

New York June 10 former Illinois Central president Stuyvesant Fish warns against government rate fixing as a return to medieval practice. He says no one would fund railroad expansion in a new country at 6 percent unless capital secured by existing lines. He supports some regulation but opposes state or federal price controls on rail service.

New York United States Stuyvesant Fish Ilinois Central Railroad Fish Columbia University Congress State Commerce Commission

Daughters of former president amid uncertain Oaxaca dispatch

Fragmentary dispatch from Oaxaca mentions the daughters of a former president and their uncertain status. The readable fragments suggest concern over their residence and safety without clear context or confirmation of details.

Nations Align for Hague Talks Across Europe and Japan

Reports from Madrid Vienna and Tokyo indicate Spain England and Austria Hungary align on armament limits while Japan signals cautious reserve. Germany Russia and Italy stance point to a coordinated balance of power ahead of the Hague conference with Japan expected to back Britain on key questions and act in harmony with allied policy.

Madrid Spain England Ingsland Senor Villa Urrung London Austria Germany Vienna Austria-Hungary Russia Italy Japan Tokyo Hague Ufe Great Britain

Town of Parker in Fear as Saloon Burn Threats Rise

Parker Colorado June 10 guard patrols cover main street after an alleged attempt to burn L F Lambert saloon would endanger the town. A Friday shooting wounded two soldiers. Lambert escaped amid threats of revenge and a pursuit by deputies to Denver. Troops from Fort Logan keep order as residents fear further violence.

Parker Colo L. F. Bai Bert Fort Logan Lambert Denver

Supreme Court blocks assize court in Masi case

Rome June 10 The supreme court ruled the assize court incompetent to try former Minister Nunzio Masi who fled in 1905 with 500000 dollars from the state treasury and said he can be judged only by the Senate acting as a high court. This decision means Masi cannot clear himself before any court unless the Senate decides to impeach him, which is deemed unlikely.

Rome Supreme Court Assize Court Nunzio Masi Signor Nasi Senate Signor Masi

Americans Must Register Under Paris Registration Law

Paris reports a July 1 effective law requiring American residents in France to register. The consulate is flooded with inquiries as lawyers clarify the status of American children born in France, creating a flurry among the American colony.

Paris France

Senate approves key insurance bill amendments in joint session

Albany report says the senate, 25 to 15, amended major life and accident insurance measures after a conference with Gov officials and representatives of policyholders. The modifications, urged by international policyholders, would allow agents to extend further options under the act.

Albany Senate Vart- Hughes International Policy ‘Holders’ Committee Senatorhalon

Firemen The Incendiaries Volunteer Brigade

Berlin dispatch reports a long running case alleging a conspiracy among chief traders artisans and the burgomaster. Evidence suggests the volunteer fire brigade members started fires and then extinguished them to gain heroism and rewards.

Berlin

Mayors Resign in France as Movement Spreads

News from Narbonne and Perpignan reports mayors and councils resigning amid a widespread civil movement led by Marcellin Albert. Crowds gathered as the Narbonne mayor lowered the French flag and a church tocsin sounded, signaling a protest that has not yet caused disorders.

Paris Narbonne M. W Ferroul France Tocsin Marcellin Albert Argeliers Franca Montpelier Thig Counelior Laur Aude Ault Pyrenees Orientals Perpignan

Steamer Winri Arrives After Guayaquil Attack

The Winri, Captain Dent, reached Victoria after a 22 day voyage from Guayaquil. Dent and an American companion were attacked in a Guayaquil cafe by revolutionists. They drew revolvers and repelled the attackers with foreign help, the assailants retreating.

Victoria Winri Dent Guayaquil

Amnesty bill shelved in lower house amid debates

In St. Petersburg on June 16 the amnesty bill, a major parliamentary peril, was brought up and shelved. A Constitutional Democratic motion to refer the matter to a committee for leniency consideration passed 260 to 165. The bill, favored by the group of reformists, would legislatively absolve revolutionists but exclude certain crimes.

St. Petersburg Toll

Torpedo Strikes Steamer Near Harbor Docking

A stray projectile hit a German steamer as she was docked for repairs, badly damaging her coal bunkers and leaking caustic contents. The vessel suffered extensive damage while undergoing maintenance at the port.

Wang Coaetin Repal

Kaiser to Meet Czar Planned for Summer Trip

In a cryptic note, ser intends to meet the Czar during a summer journey. He hints at discussions and a secret plan but remains uncertain, mentioning Persia and a retreat with heavy losses as context for the meeting.

Ser Caer Eleat Rae Persia

Cannon Speech at Guilford Banquet Ruled Suppressed

Raleigh dispatch names J N and O E Denhall who insist Cannon spoke for states rights and took the Southern view of the Negro at Guilford College alumni banquet. They deny the exact language was used while supporting the gist of the claim. The tale faces official denial as fabrication but coverage remains guarded by journalists present.

Washington Post Raleigh N. C Lexington Guilford College J, N O. EB. Mendenhall North Carolina G. Cannon

President Roosevelt to Leave Washington for Summer at Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt will spend one more day in Washington before departing for Oyster Bay for the summer. He is to arrive at the White House from Jamestown this morning and will work in his office before a nearly four month absence. He plans to stay at Sagamore Hill until September 4 with a brief August 20 trip to Provincetown for the Mayflower celebration. He will attend the McKinley Memorial dedication in Canton, Ohio in September, then travel to Keokuk Iowa and descend the Mississippi River to Memphis aboard a Mississippi steamboat.

Roosevelt Washington Oyster Bay White House Jamestown Sagamore Hill Provincetown Mass Canton Ohio Tate Keokuk Iowa Mississippi River Memphis

Recount Bill Repassed After New York Mayoral Vote

Albany June 10 the assembly, by 82 to 17, repassed a bill by Assemblyman Prentice to require a judicial recount and recanvass of ballots from the mayoralty election of 196 in New York. The veto of Acting Mayor McGowan was overridden with little debate.

Albany Ax. x Assembly McGowan New York Prentice New York City

Black Hand Demands 6000 Dollar Ransom

New Orleans on June 10 a letter signed by Black Hand demanded six thousand dollars in ransom for eight year old Walter Lamana son of an Italian undertaker. The boy vanished two days ago and police had failed to locate him.

New Orleans Walter Lamana

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