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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

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Goddard Bomb Shown Admits Editorials At Issue In Haywood Trial

Special to The Washington Post Boise Idaho June 19 Justice Goddard testified detailing the dug up bomb planted by Harry Orchard at his gate nine months earlier He identified the bomb parts and described the evidence handling including forty sticks of giant powder and two wrappers exploded in Denver The State seeks to admit Miners Magazine editorials denouncing Steunenberg as part of the case The testimony covered Orchard daughter witness accounts and corroboration from Mrs Seward while defense motions to strike were denied.

Washington Post Boise Idaho Luther M Goddard Supreme Court of Colorado William D Haywood Harry Orchard Ale State Today Miners Magazine Western Federation of Miners Steunenberg Goddard Orchards Denver McParland Orchard Bulkeley Wells Pinkerton Trency Justice Goddard Haywood Senator Borah Seward San Francisco Hart Orchard Fred Bradley

Trial testimony details Orchard case and unproven inventorship

Testimony describes lead and wood shavings found in Orchard's room and new eye string and bottle at a closet end where Orchard had been. Evidence touches on Orchard posing as Hogan, letters of recommendation, and the consideration of editorials in court, with rulings on admissibility to be set by Judge Wood.

Orchard Hawkins Wood

Pittsburg Millionaire Buys The Bath for $5000

Robert C Hall, president of the Pittsburg Stock Exchange, closed a deal with Paris artist Gaston La Touche for The Bath, the prize winner at the Carnegie Institute exhibit. The painting was nearly ready for shipment when Hall received the acceptance, signaling a $5000 sale.

Pittsburg Robert C . Hall Pittsburg Stock Exchange Gaston la Touche Paris Carnegie Institute Hall la Touche

Profit of 200 percent cited in capitol furniture probe

New York expert D Montague testified today before the capitol investigation commission that the bronze on the capitol first floor, bought for 560,000, was worth 526,000. He said the state was overcharged for metallic furniture from the Pennsylvania Construction Company and that four safes bought for 666,000 were worth only 627,000. He claimed the treasury vault lacked chrome steel and could be bored open with an ordinary drill in minutes. He described overpricing and security concerns in Harrisburg.

D Montague New York Capitol Investigation Commission Capitol Pennsylvania Construction Company Board of Grounds and Buildings Montague Harrisburg

Licensed to Marry Names and Ages in Baltimore and Beyond

A compiled list shows numerous marriage licenses granted across Maryland and Virginia and beyond. Names include Louis Artemus, Dollie Rankin, Catherine Dowling, Grace Seward, Joseph Hough, Mary McCormick, Richard Owens, Wohelmina Woods, and many others, with ages and home locations cited. The record plots couples from Baltimore, Hyattsville, Richmond, Pittsburg, Seattle, Westfield, Gordonsville, Clifton, Elizabeth, and more, reflecting a broad regional licenses register.

Louis Artemus Dollie F Rankin Ray George A Miler Willem F Fridman Catherine Moe Dowling WF ‘Smith Frank L. Hill Grace Seward Baltimore Mad Rev & F Richmond Va Irvine Albert M Pryde Rosa J Atking CG. Hawk Samuel W. McCure Mildred I Pryde J C Hawk James A McDermott Margaret M Gaynor J P O Rourke Christiaan EF Egtved Annie E. Hieronymous Baltimore, Md JT Hinde le Ernest D Smith Sarah Cross John H Deis Walter D U Rogers Pittsburg Ethel Dikinson R H McKim Edwin F Samuels Kate Findall U G B_ Pierce Arba Tindall Seattte Wash Blanche V_Browning UG B Pierce Bernard P Jewett Janie B Croggon Maud M Lowrtle Westfield Scotland Ernest Smith Benson H Goodloe, Jr Aston Va I Lilian D McAlexander Gordonsville Gir Joseph H McAllister Agnes S Taylor T Truitt Arthur C Wonesche Eva J Walker J A Smith

Joseph Ripley Appointed to State Works Position

Reports from Albany indicate Joseph Ripley of New York, recently resigning as Panama Canal assistant engineer, would be named by State Superintendent F. Stevens as an adviser in the public works department. the appointment was formally announced.

Joseph Ripley Albany Washington New York Panama Canal State Superintendent of Public Works F. Stevens Riptey

Murder of wealthy merchant Rosenheimer shocks Pelham

In Pelham New York on June 19 Julius Rosenheimer was killed by a crushing blow while a wagon driver was held up nearby. A bloodstained rope found near the Rosenheimer home points to a looping weapon as the murder tool. Police suspect tramp assailants, with a $5,000 reward offered for arrest. four Italian workers recently discharged and questioned. Mrs Rosenheimer, badly shaken, remains unaware of her husband’s death.

Washington Post Pelham N. Y Rosenheimer Julius Rosenheimer Tramps Atwell Mount Vernon Marks Pelham Manor pNeoner Charles Moore City Island Savage Bartow

Baby Boy Falls From Roof In Bronx Home Tragedy

Four year old Martin Faber awakened early, climbed a forbidden roof at 358 Union Avenue, Bronx, and fell to the yard below. His mother Mary Faber found him lifeless with the monkey he slept with, prompting a physician's call for aid. The family frantic with grief as neighbors assisted in the search.

Washington Post New York Martin Faber Union Avenue Bronx Martin Mary Faber Philip

Excursions to Colonial Beach and River View Routes

The steamer Harry Randall offers regular weekend trips to Colonial Beach with Saturday after hours and Sunday morning departures, plus daily runs starting July 3. The St Johns operates three daily trips to River View with Sunday options, appealing to busy business travelers seeking a breezy Potomac outing. A government sale rumor is denied, Jamestown Exposition attendance rises, Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co provides daylight and overnight sailings with expositions piers and fleet views.

Harry Randall Colonial Beach Sur Potomac Alexandria St Johns River View FE 8 Randell Hiver View

McKinley Memorial plans mausoleum dedication set

Canton Ohio June 19 a McKinley Memorial Association meeting finalized completion of the mausoleum and outlined the September 30 dedication. Trustees Wairbanta and Cortel you discussed the Barber gift offer of the McKinley home to the Memorial Association.

Eel Canton Ohio McKinley Memorial Association Wairbanta

Woman raves in court during Kaufmann murder trial

In Dakotas June 19 a demented temperance activist, Mrs Alice Wilcox, caused a disturbance as the Kaufmann murder trial was being called. She shouted religious exhortations and attacked temperance foes, prompting Sheriff Hoskins to remove her. Judge Smith ordered adjournment until tomorrow after Mr Aikens's closing argument.

Kaufmann Wandrésa Sheriff Alkens

Jamestown Exposition Prize Fight Near Finish

The Post notes a close finish for five cash prizes in the Jamestown Exposition contest with votes to noon tomorrow. Alexandria and nearby counties have equal standing with Washington entrants, as Miss Whiting already won two prizes and could repeat with strong out of town support. A ten day all expenses paid trip and cash awards attract widespread energy, while many contestants ignore warnings and risk losing by a few votes before the July 7 close.

Alexandria City Washington Miss Whiting Alexandria Jamestown United States

New Says Roosevelt Must Be 1908 Candidate Supporter

Kansas City June 19 Harry S New, chairman of the Republican National Committee, told Missouri Republican Club diners the 1908 campaign needs a new issue and that Theodore Roosevelt will be the central figure. He warned critics of the President cannot keep their balance and will be beaten before election.

Harry S. New Kansas City Harry & New Republican National Committee Missouri Republican Club Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

Demand a Roosevelt Man Taft Fairbanks Split In Kentucky Rally

Augustus E. Wilson of Louisville was nominated by acclamation as Republican candidate for governor of Kentucky at the state convention in Louisville. James of Harrodsburg was named auditor and B Farley of Paducah treasurer. The platform endorsed Roosevelt policies and urged a local option law with counties as the governing unit, avoiding national candidate expression.

Louisville Augustus E. Wilson Kentucky Wilson S.x P. James Harrodsburg Farley Paducah Fairbanks Taft Roosevelt

Roosevelt Not Seeking Third Term Says Columbia Leader

Special to The Washington from New York June 19 The Adriatic left Manhattan on the return half of its second voyage with many notable travelers including President Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia Dr Butler stated Roosevelt would never accept a third term The frontrunners named were Taft Hughes and Knox Butler said Taft is strong but Hughes grows stronger Roosevelt will back the party nominee but will not run himself

Washington New York White Star Hner Adriatic Manhattan Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia Butler Roosevelt Taft Hughes Knox

Knox Boom Growing Gains Support for Nomination

Senator B. Scott said Knox is strong nationwide after Brownsville Investigating Committee sessions in Washington. He noted Taft remains popular but Knox is gaining favor. Roosevelt and his policies are mentioned as factors in the shifting mood.

Washington Post Wheeling Wva Taft Knox B. Scott Brownsville Washington Roosevelt

Cook Nominated by Republicans to Fill Reyburn Seat

Philadelphia June 19 Joel Cook was nominated by the Republicans of the Second district to succeed John B Reyburn, who resigned to become mayor of Philadelphia New candidate named to fill the vacant congressional seat in Pennsylvania's Second district.

Reyburn Philadelphia Joel Cook John B Reyburn

Couple in Belleville die in double suicide pact

Special to The Washington Post Belleville June 19 George Bullock thirty and Miss Clara Miller eighteen ended their lives in a death by own action pact on Triangle Lake shore. Bodies found with four bullets in each head and two revolvers between them. They were lovers despite Bullock's wife. Miss Miller's brothers opposed their relationship and tried to separate them. Bullock's note to his mother warned he would take Miss Miller with him. Miss Miller wore red with a red scarf.

Washington Bullock Miss Miller

Girl Crushes to Death in Roller Accident Near York

Special to The Washington Mest York Pa June 29 Norman Forry a teenaged boy operated a heavy land roller on his grandfather s farm seven miles east of the city The eight year old niece Helen Forry followed behind her dress became entangled in the machine She was drawn under the roller weighing over a ton and crushed to death The boy carried her to the grandfather s house a physician arrived but it was too late

Washington York Norman Forry Helen Forry Edward Forry

Strike Approved Against Postal and Western Union Telegraphs

The Commercial Telegraphers Union announces approval of a strike against either or both Postal Telegraph and Western Union if demands are not met within a week to ten days. Deputy President Evenkamp says the specific date is not set. Edward Nally of Postal says no strike is expected. Western Union raises no comment as labor officials seek peace.

New York Western Union Postal Telegraph Companies Commercial Telegraphers’ Union Bvenkamp The Postal Western Union Telegraph Companies Small Edward J. Nally Postal Telegraph Company Charles P Weill United States Labor Commissioner Michael O’ Eua Gan

Prize Won After 48 Years By Star Photography

Dr Paul R Heyl, assistant in chemistry at Philadelphia Central High School, wins a $1000 prize deposited in 1839 by Uriah A Boyden for proving all ultraviolet and visible light rays travel at the same speed. He used Algol as a light source, a diffraction grating, and photographic plates to compare timings over two years with multiple exposures on a sen ven plate to show coincident minimum brightness in both ultraviolet and visible rays.

Philadelphia North America Paul R Heyl Philadelphia Central High School Franklin Institute Uriah A. Boyden Boston de Heyl Hugo Bilsram Arthur W Goodspeed Department of Physics University of Pennsylvania George Flower Strading Northeast Manual Training School Heyl Constellation Perseus

Boy Killed in Fight Near Monroe Georgia

A trivial quarrel ended with Ollie Smallwood, 13, fatally stabbing John Wood, 15, with a pocket knife in Monroe Georgia today. Smallwood is under arrest. Both youths come from well known families.

Monroe Ollie Smallwood John Wood Smallwood

Metal Workers Elect Officers

At the regular meeting of the Amalga mated Sheet Metal Workers' International Organization Local No 10, officers were elected: G M Desmond president, Henry Klinger recording secretary, Charles Deauseh financial secretary, and B Egloff business agent. Ruef's Sentence Postponed. San Francisco June 19 sentence for Abraham Ruef postponed for two weeks.

Columbia Theater Delivers Geraldine in Fitch Comedy Revival

The Columbia Theater Company enters its eighth week with Clyde Fitch's The Stubbornness of Geraldine, starring Mary Mannering alumna Hilda Spong and Charlotte Walker in the title roles. The Belasco offers A Scrap of Paper with Amy Ricard, then National presents The Chimes of Normandy led by William Wolff and a strong Aborus lineup as Grace Orr Myera joins the cast. Lyceum Stock Burlesque opens its third week on June 3 with standard acts and a closing burlesque rhythm.

Columbia Theater Company Clyde Fitch Geraldine Mary Man‘nering Misa Hilda Spong Charlotte Walker Miss Mannering Amy Ricard Butte New York Belasco Edwin Arden Belasco Theater Bardou Mr Arden Prosper Courmont Amy Ricard Washington Suzanne America William Wolff the Aborus Normandy New National Grace Orr Myera Serpolette Sabery D’orsell Germaine Anabel Robin Hood National Aboro Robert Lett Karl Stall Marquis Harold Blake Grenschieua Lyceum Lyceum Theater Burleque Usus

Runaway on Broadway Injures Horse in Herald Square

A handsome black horse drawing a victoria ran away in Herald Square at noon. The coachman Thomas Norman controlled the runaway after it struck a delivery wagon from New York Bottling Company. A shaft injured the bottling wagon horse and the runaway collapsed then died. the owner was Mrs Thomas Byrnes of 105 East Seventy-ninth Street and no bystanders were hurt.

Washington Post New York Victoria Herald Square Thomas Byrnes East Seventy-ninth Street Thomas Norman Thirty-fourth Street Broadway Norman Thirty-first Street New York Bottling Company

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