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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
8
In a dramatic testimony read to a jury, a singer defending husband Roy in a Paris murder plot claims innocence, recalling a deadly night when her brother George was shot as Roy allegedly plotted to flee. She describes fear, family conflict, and a sworn vow to see Roy face justice.
Deputy sheriff states the state requests extradition of Rey from France for the murder of George A. Clarkins in Newington New Hampshire. Governor signed papers and affidavits by Glacia Calla, wife of Rey, charging him with the homicide. Baron's denied return noted as search continues for Baroness von Orendorf at 1410 Twentieth Street NW. she is said to be out of the city.
Health office records list multiple deaths reported to March 2 including Randolpn T. Stoops aged 41 at 1907 10th Street aw Mary Murphy 72 of 744 24th Street ne Nasaarono Feers 8 near Ivy City and others. Names appear with addresses and ages including John Green 49 and Walter R Hunter 613 South Street.
Washington presses arbitration of five American claims against Venezuela after Castro’s repeated refusals. W. W. Russell delivers new note, seeks separate arbitration on each point, amid billions in dispute and Senate scrutiny of State Department files.
Caracas reports Senor Res teepe, confidential agent for Colombia, cannot reach an understanding with Venezuela over navigation and boundary disputes. Crisis in negotiations is approaching. the situation is regarded as serious.
New York agents seized a complete counterfeit half dollar plant in Brooklyn and arrested four men and one woman. The suspects John Hart Raymond Scruton Joseph Gifford Thomas McPhartland and Mabel Hamilton faced arraignment before U S Commissioner Benedict with bonds set at 2600 for the men and 500 for the woman. The ring is linked to flooding the city with near perfect coins containing tin and slight overweight.
A long OCR damaged roster lists intended marriages with ages and ministers including multiple couples such as Thomas E Rolling and Blanche B Mills, Rainey and Tale Moulden, Chester A Macumie and Ora M McMillin, Robert Flynn and Gertrude Scarlet, and others with various ages and locales across states like Maryland New Jersey and Virginia.
Mrs. Margaret Dunn of 108 Berry Street Williamsburg was found dead in her chair at a front window likely two days dead. Her husband John, aged sixty, disappeared a week earlier after losing nearly all he had to speculation and depositing cash in the Williamsburg Savings Bank. He became mentally deranged. the couple’s nephew Rev James McGill, a Buffalo priest, is named.
Two men jump to their deaths from Luna Island bridge near Niagara Falls New York. One man from Buffalo believed to be Grover C Hoenn left coat and letters as signs of despair over financial troubles. The other jumper in New York City was unidentified. A derby hat drifted away as divers searched the river for the bodies.
William Childs jr aunt Harry Halle and National Civic Federation welfare department members left New York to inspect canal food service for new workers. They will study government procurement, meal quality, mess hall management, and transportation of copper cups, under an executive order.
Mexico and Guatemala bury estrangement after talks over the assassination of Gen Barillas in April. Extradition of Gen Lima and Col Bone, relocation of the Mexican Legation to Salvador, and establishment of an independent legation in Guatemala are planned as tensions ease. Consul Parra named acting representative pending ministerial appointment.
After a two week walkout the Mirooka teachers return to duty as the school board grants one month salary plus six percent interest on the remaining balance. Tax funds will be used to cover fall pay, with regular monthly salaries to follow afterward.
Economy in administration is a chief advantage of a trust company executorship. This company is organized to manage estates and specializes in this work. It remains available on legal days year after year, with daily attention to estate details and transparent books showing each estate’s condition. The list includes Mitten & Altes, Bell, Blount, Boyd, Burdett, Carry, Coates, Dorman, Dunlop, Fitzh, Fincher, Fletcher, Fraser, Green, Herrell, and Charles J. Bi, located at Fifteenth and Pen.
New York March 3 Miss Cornelia Harriman second daughter of Mr and Mrs HKH Harriman wed Robert Livingstone Gerry son of Commodore and Mrs Elbridge Gerry at Grace Episcopal Church Broadway and Tenth Street. Traffic halted as crowds lined Broadway with police managing the throng. The bridal party included sister Mary Harriman as maid of honor and Miss Carol Harriman unable to attend due to illness. The gown was white satin with lace and a Louis XV veil. After the ceremony a breakfast and reception followed at 814 Fifth Avenue with yellow and pink decorations. The marriage is described as essentially American and the couple will tour abroad after a brief American honeymoon.
In New York on March 3 Andreas Michalcing, a Rugsian watchman at a South Street stable, was killed by robbers who obtained $6. His body lay on an iron cot, face beaten, a bloody hammer found nearby. Joseph Cohen, another stable worker who found the body, said the watchman had $6 on him last night which is now missing.
Anarchist activity led to multiple arrests across Chicago, with Isadore Maron and M Abramovitz identified among new detainees. A suspect described as the “curly-haired” companion of Averbuch was ruled not the same man, while others faced questioning and police scrutiny. The crackdown included raids at Halsted and West Fourteenth streets and investigations into anti police sentiment voiced by activists including Lucy Parsons. A threatening letter case tied to a Benedictine priest adds to the day’s actions.
Federal immigration and labor officials plan a coordinated effort with New York police to deport alien anarchists and criminals. Police Commissioner Bingham warns of limited resources while seeking a larger force, with special detectives deployed in Wall Street and affluent neighborhoods for months. Archbishop Farley threat rumors are dismissed as a generic anonymous bug letter. no new patrol increase has been confirmed.
Police commissioner says twenty more officers are assigned to Grandat district to handle anarchists amid circulating letters. He notes no recent threatening letters and cites no evidence of Western anarchists influencing New York. Archbishop Farley away, no trouble expected locally, though risk cannot be ruled out.
Miss Grace C Strachem assistant superintendent and Interborough Teachers Association president faced a Black Hand threat letter with daggers skulls and crossbones and insults. She met with Brooklyn police Acting Captain Kalne and detective Duteau to review the material and pursue the authors.
Madrid reports growing concern for King Alfonso and Queen Victoria ahead of their March 12 arrival in Barcelona. The trip sparks alarm amid rising agitation and prudent warnings from newspapers about safety during the approaching royal visit.
In the wake of multiple bomb outrages, the article notes mounting hatred and directs blame toward Premier Maura for failing to find a pretext to cancel the planned trip. The piece frames political maneuvering behind a security scare and the decision to halt the visit.
Chicago officials warn of anarchist danger after a failed assassination attempt on ship owner Cue Shippy. Authorities vow to deport foreigners with anarchist ties and tighten immigration to curb violence. Police scout known radicals and push for decisive action to restore order.
In Denver on March 2, Giuseppe Ala tiesayer of Father Lea Heinrichs is deemed absolutely sane by four experts after psychiatric exam. District Attorney A. Stidgre reports the tests found no delusions or mental illness.
The Laymen's Federation of Protestant churches met at the M. C. A. Building on Monday to adopt new laws and discuss Christian work. Macfarland presided as Arnold, formerly a director, delivered an address. Permanent officers to be elected at the March 18 meeting.
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