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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
17
In a dramatic testimony the singer declares she committed no crime and pleads for extradition to France as Roy faces life in danger by jury. She recalls a deadly kitchen scene in Pancrameuth with her brother George and Roy, describing shots, a duel claim, and her plea for justice amid emotional recollections of Paris and a troubled marriage.
Deputy Abertett presented the New Hampshire governor signed extradition request to the State Department for Rey, jailed in Paris on murder charges in Newington New Hampshire. Affidavits from Glacia Calla accompany the papers. The baroness von Orendorf remains at large. a girl at 1410 Twentieth Street NW says she has been away several days and may not return soon.
Health office record lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses including Randall T Stoops born 1907 at 10th street aw, John Green 49 at 600 29th street nw, Nasaarono Feers 8 near Ivy City, Apurew L Lewis Providence Hospital 49, Mary Murphy 72 at 744 24th street ne, Heron Gates 22 Adams street, Anscosts 11 months, Walter R Hunter 613 South that road, Leifs P Marshall aboard Lat.
Caracas reports that Washington renewed demands for arbitration of five American claims against Venezuela centered on Jarrett and the Orinoco interests. Castro has twice refused arbitration, and the U S Senate requested State Department details. The disputes involve iron, asphalt and mining concessions potentially totaling millions.
Caracas reports that Senor Res teepe, confidential agent for Colombia, cannot reach an understanding with Venezuela over navigation and boundary disputes. The negotiations are nearing a crisis, and the situation is regarded as serious.
A counterfeit half dollar operation was seized in Brooklyn. Four men and one woman were arrested and charged with making and circulating the coins. Secret Service had hunted the ring for two months. The coins were nearly exact but contained tin and were overweight. Those arrested were John Hart, Raymond Scruton, Joseph Gifford, Thomas McPhartland, and Mabel Hamilton. Arraigned before U S Commissioner Benedict, the men in 2600 bonds each and the woman in 500 bond.
A fragmented roster lists couples and officiating reverends with ages and hometowns. Entries mention Thomas Rolling and Blanche Mills. Chester Macumie and Ora McMillin. John Parsons and Jease Loucks. William Emory and Sarah Major. Helen Davis and William Belt Townshend. William Hillerd and Tea Haynes. plus other couples with minister Rev. J. H. Mtelanghlic, Rev. Hawk, Rev. P. Stealer, and Rev. WJ. Robinson among others.
Mrs. Margaret Dunn age 55 of 108 Berry Street Williamsburg was found dead in her chair at the front window today believed dead at least two days. Her husband John age 60, vanished a week ago after financial loss and mental derangement. Bank book showing $500 in deposits found beside the table. Nephew Rev James McGill a Catholic priest in Buffalo.
The body of a Niagara Falls man believed to be Grover C Hoenn leaped from Luna Island bridge into the river. His overcoat and personal items were found on the bridge while letters to his mother and a Buffalo friend hinted at financial troubles. A second man jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge, described as about 30, wearing a park suit, and disappeared after striking the water. Police could not identify him.
William Childs Jr and Harry Halle, with members of the National Civic Federation welfare department, sail to investigate food service for new canal workers. Under executive order by Secretary Tat, the team will study purchasing methods, food quality, mess hall management, and cup disposal during transport.
Mexico and Guatemala announce a friendly settlement after the assassination of Gen Barillas last April. Extradition of Gen Lima and Col Bone is demanded and the Mexican Legation will move to Salvador as Guatemala delays. An independent legation in Guatemala will be established and Consul Parra named as a provisional representative.
After a two week strike the Mirooka teachers returned to work in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. The school board approved one month’s salary upfront plus 6 percent interest on the remaining balance and beginning fall tax funds to cover teacher pay. Regular monthly payments to continue thereafter.
Economy in cost of administration is a chief advantage of trust company executorship. The firm specializes in managing estates with daily attention, full access to books, and continual oversight. Named partners and associates listed at Northwes Fifteenth and Pen CHARLES J. Bi.
Miss Cornelia Harriman wed Robert Livingstone Gerry in Grace Episcopal Church Broadway and Tenth Street New York amid a massive social gathering. Traffic halted for over half an hour as police cleared a path for carriages and guests. The ceremony featured a novel musical program and a pink and yellow decor theme with arches across the aisle.
Andreas Michal ding, a Russian watchman on South Street, was murdered last night by robbers who took six dollars. His body lay on an iron cot in the stable, with a hammer stained with blood nearby. Joseph Cohen, a stable employee, found the body and said the watchman had six dollars on him when he arrived, which was missing.
Police rounded up several suspects linked to the Edelstadt Society at 427 Union Street and other locations in the loop area as raids followed on anarchist handbills. Isadore Maron and M Abramovitz were among those detained while ties to Chicago anarchists were probed, with mayoral involvement noted in a tense sweat box examination. A separate case saw Frank Zajleek charged with sending a threatening letter to a Roman Catholic clergyman, while discussions of deportation without trial for avowed anarchists surfaced amid claims of blasphemous catechisms.
New York authorities report collaboration between federal immigration and local police as Secretary Straus orders deportations of alien anarchists. Police Commissioner Bingham notes calls for larger forces while joint consultations with immigration officials are planned. A scare about threats to Archbishop Farley is dismissed as a baseless “bug” letter, with officials continuing to monitor Wall Street and wealthy districts.
Police Commissioner Bingham announced about twenty extra officers for the Grandat district to counter anarchist threats. He cited a circulating letter and stressed precautions, noting two capable deputies are not in the city. Archbishop Farley was out of town and there is no evidence of trouble from Western anarchists reaching New York, though danger cannot be ruled out.
Miss Grace C Strachem assistant superintendent and Interborough Teachers Association president was visited at Brooklyn police headquarters by Acting Capt Kalne after receiving threatening Black Hand letters. The missive warned of fire bombs and violence over equal pay advocacy and named figures like McCarren, urging action unless she stopped.
Widespread concern grows in Madrid for the safety of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria as their approaching Barcelona visit is set for March 12. Newspapers call the trip imprudent amid prevailing agitation and tensions.
Amid a wave of bomb outrages many accuse Premier Maura of failing to find a pretext to cancel the proposed journey. The confrontation centers on responsibility for thwarting the trip and the political fallout.
Authorities in Pittsburg emphasize tightened watch on supposed anarchists after a failed assassination attempt on Chief Shipley. Superintendent McQuaide cites the Denver priest link and urges immigration revision including deportation for anyone proven with anarchistic tendencies to curb foreign elements.
The district attorney presented four psychiatrists who examined the prisoner. All experts concluded that Alfa is not suffering from mental delusions and is legally sane. The case involves Father Lea Heinrichs and was filed March 2.
The Laymen's Federation of Protestant churches met at the M. C. A Building on Monday to adopt a new code promoting Christian morality. Macfarland presided with Arnold, former director of the local YMCA, delivering an address. Permanent officers will be elected at the March 18 meeting.
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