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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
53
Report from Deadwood South Dakota notes Mary Eddy’s alleged bid to stop George Glover’s suit offering 250000, denied by Glover who says no deal. Judge Bennett says suit aims to protect Mrs Eddy and her property. defense counsel may seek case transfer.
Concord New Hampshire March 4 counsel for Mrs Eddy’s relatives say they have heard nothing from Gen Streeter personal counsel for Mr Eddy and plan to seek service for defendants. They expect to interview Vic Streeter to decide if he will accept service. Gen Streeter may seek transfer to federal court but plaintiffs argue case must stay in state court. Mary Baker Eddy’s fortune estimated large by Boston church officials with treasurer Chace defending church funds and insisting full transparency.
The Washington Post will upon application appear simultaneously without charge for either insertion or telegraphing one of the listed newspapers including Cincinnati Enquirer New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald and other papers. The notice targets marriage and death motives across several cities.
A New York audience heard arguments for Russia’s constitutional struggle at Carnegie Music Hall, hosted by the Society of the Friends of Russian Freedom. Dr Lyman Abbott presided as Alexis Alladin Nicholas Tchaykovsky and George Kernan spoke urging support for reform and criticizing autocracy.
In Connelsville Pennsylvania on March 4 J L Kennedy brakeman Hyndman Pennsylvania and Mo T Bishe fireman Ocean City Maryland were fatally scalded when the crown sheet burst on the boiler of engine 2243 hauling an east bound freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Stewarton eleven miles from here.
In Kings County a probate case centers on a late James Haley who died November 18 in Chittenango leaving over $10 000 in canal boats. Marcus Haley produced a will drafted minutes before death naming himself and others, with witnesses listed as crew. Lawyer Frank Crowe exposed the fabrication and questioned the signature and timing, while the witnesses admitted the scheme.
Jurors heard competing views on emotional insanity as the Strother case moved into defense claims of diminished responsibility. Witnesses described the shooting of William F Bywaters, with testimony challenging prior statements and the sequence of events surrounding the tragedy.
A New York physician argues that disease stems from improper living and that proper air, sun, water, and diet restore health. He praises Grape-Nuts as the best food for physical stamina and sustained brain power, noting it provides all essential elements in a condensed, digestible form.
The transcript shows court adjournment to the next morning after a lengthy session on the Strother brothers Bywaters death case. Prosecution cites De Jarnette and emotional insanity while defense plans key addresses by Moora Jeffries and Lee. Vast sympathy letters pour in from readers, including Agnes Shultz and Moses Schwab, urging a firm verdict and offering support.
Cincinnati report cites two railroad managers announcing increases on April 1 for some commodities and May 1 for others. Average rise about five percent with limited merchandise rate hikes expected. Grain rates to Atlantic Seaboard up 25 cents per 100 pounds. cement up 20 cents per ton. North of Ohio and east of Mississippi see similar increases. south of Ohio managed by a different group, decision due within ten days.
Arrivals and departures of multiple steamers listed with origins including Glasgow, Southampton, Antwerp, Naples, and London. Vessels named Caledonia, Carpathia, Net America, Wilhelm, and others are reported en route to New York with expected dock times and ports of call.
In a probate case, after a will was filed for probate a contest by the deceased’s daughter Mrs Grimes began. Lawyer Crowe later uncovered suspicious circumstances. Witnesses Livingston and Day admitted Marcus Haley’s father was dead during signing. The hearing occurred in a canal boat cabin. Surrogate Church rejected the will.
Washington report says Bryan agreed to attend a Jefferson Day dinner in Brooklyn on April 13 after the National Democratic Club split over arrangements. Brooklyn club head John Fox, Andrew Freeman took charge. anti Bryan plans and possible protests were reported. Senators and southern Democrats reportedly urged Bryan not to attend, while Bryan insiders said he would go, aiming to boost Senator McCarren's political standing.
William Jennings Bryan will discuss Lincoln at memorial exercises marking the forty second anniversary of the death of the martyred President. Encampment No 10, Union Veteran Legion, will host in the Columbia Theater Sunday night April 34. Bryan's acceptance letter was received, with invitations to many prominent Washington figures.
Lawyers tell a Idaho jury that the Steve Adams case is a maneuver to convict Western Federation of Miners members. Clarence Darrow argues the prosecution seeks to target labor leaders to undermine the Federation while high officials face future trial for past assassination plans.
An advertisement touts Dramer's Gwamp-Beat as a remedy for kidney ailments. It claims immediate benefit once kidneys improve, with promises that this will in turn benefit all other organs and wealth. The copy urges trial as convincing proof.
A historical contrast traces Washington’s rough 18th century journey to Virginia and the Ohio region with today’s Pennsylvanian rail ride to Pittsburg. The Pennsylvania Limited departs Washington at 12 01 PM and arrives 9 45 PM, with eight daily trains and through sleeping cars on select departures. The piece marks Pittsburg as Iron City, a modern manufacturing hub, and notes the city’s growth from colonial stockades to a bustling industrial center with six hundred thousand residents and surrounding mule industries.
A fragmented list shows several marriage intentions and officiants across Virginia towns including Walden, Alexandria, Richmond, Paramouth, Berryville, and Richmond. Names include Frank R Roberson, Jessie Wharton, Ott W Lunsford, Minnie F Childress, James Taylor, Nellie Draper, Arthur Johns, Katherine Snyder, Mary Turner, Edgar Murphy, and Gussie Turpin with various ages and officiants such as Rev J E Gilbert and Rev J C Hawk.
A damaged health office death registry lists numerous individuals with ages and addresses, including William R. Suter 32, Amnie Franklin 72, Arthur Brasliey 77, Helen L Beard 38, and Sophia M Dieterich 87, among others. The list contains scattered dates and locations in a chaotic OCR format, with notes of March 3 1807 and references to various streets and institutions, reflecting a mishmashed historical record.
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