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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
17
Reports describe a mass murder and related arrests, with Lazarus Averbuch and others in custody after a deadly attack. The item notes threats against public officials, anti immigration bill discussions, and police responses in St Louis and Birmingham, detailing officials and dates as available.
A fragmented directory shows funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include John R Wright Co Harvey's Sons Spence Speare Costello Geor Zurhorst and others offering services and crematorium pricing.
Attorney EB Alexander urged the court to frame issues for an open trial as Aurel Getons and Mrs Frances Work Burke Ruche Ratung proceed with a divorce. The matter involves claims of separation and alleged intimacies, with co-defendants named in related suits.
The text discusses a proposed appointment of Secretary Cortelyou as chairman of the state committee and the mixed reactions from factions within the Republican party. It references Gus Timoths Mouluff and considerations about retirement from the Senate, with emphasis on balancing administration and anti administration wings for the upcoming fall campaign.
A Rome dispatch reports rumors of a possible breach of promise suit involving Miss Ross and the Count of Turin. The rumor centers on a three year romance in Florence and a rumored engagement that may have influenced the Countess’s public image. Sources say the legal action is considered but details remain unsettled.
Pierpont Morgan and party reached London after a pleasant Atlantic crossing aboard the Adriatic. They are said to plan a stay in London, possibly through July. Separately, Edgar J. Sinel, 40, was crushed to death at a factory, the wheel drawing him to the floor. the incident occurred in Waynesboro, with several local residents identified in the report.
Fragmented health office record lists names and ages with partial addresses and dates. includes individuals such as Tosh M Boing Nat Homes 63 years, Jimaa B Bowley 41 years, Ann Wo Heath 12 years, Shaffer 12 year, and others with street references and short time notes. details are incomplete.
A chaos of roosters led by a colored man named Hudson caused a station house disturbance at 126th Street. The birds crowed through the night attracting the attention of reserves and a sleeping public, as Hudson and companions were escorted to the station and held on $10 bail while the chickens remained in custody.
Machen proclaims Sam Groff innocent and asserts no illegal actions by his own business. He recalls Groff as innocent on the day of conviction and vows to pursue a successful future while facing prison life and public scrutiny.
Prisoners Robertson and Remy were dragged by masked mobs from Hawkinsville jail to the murder scene of Mr and Mrs Warren Hart. They were hanged near the Hart home and burned, after confessing to the crime amid a robbery motive. Crowd rage followed the double murder, and local authorities did not intervene.
Special to The Washington Fort from New York reports H. H. Rogers severely feeble after a Bermuda trip with Mark Twain. He required assistance to leave a grandstand following a ball game, with Twain keeping his spirits up and showing interest in Irene Gerkin, daughter of John Gerkin, who is often riding with Twain in his dog-cart.
Magistrate Williams assigns Frank Glow l eighteen and Max Goodman fifteen to attend Sunday school for three consecutive Sundays after they confessed to stealing articles from Le igh Wales freight and passenger cars. The judge believes Bundsy school influence will reform them.
London reports the committee behind the Word Tribute to Shakespeare organises an architectural memorial with a statue to be finished on Shakespeare's death anniversary. The American ambassador may nominate sculptors to join Sir Edward Poynter on the selection panel amid a projected cost near £10,000. A Portland Place site will host the new monument after the Duke of Kent statue is moved.
The fragment notes a debate over a Congo treaty with Belgium and possible French involvement. It suggests Parliament may refuse ratification as Belgium hesitates to annex Congo and King Leopold might seek to avoid foreign intervention by offering the Congo to France, a privilege France supposedly holds.
Brussels reports Premier Schollaert submitted the Congo annexation treaty to Parliament. It details King Leopold’s usufruct during life, Belgian ownership of vast lands, and annual allowances to royal relatives while ensuring Belgium assumes Congo obligations and continues philanthropic projects.
King Edward arrives en route to Biarritz for a three week stay then to Marseilles to board the Victoria and Albert for a Mediterranean cruise with Queen Alexandra joining. He travels as the Duke of Lancaster. Police heightened security after a scare at the hotel when a photographer flashed a light at his car.
An attempted art theft damaged a Raphael painting in Cano Phe church altar panel depicting five episodes from the life of the Virgin. Thieves ransacked the scene but the work was significantly harmed and the attackers escaped.
Fragmentary OCR describes high level talks among Kaiser and allied leaders, mentions Emperors, and a Shanghai trolley service opening with dubious details. The text is garbled, but hints at political events, visits, and urban infrastructure debates amid wartime-era tension.
Paris reports a request to extradite Roy from the United States for a dispute involving his wife and a French court. The American Embassy and French authorities were surprised by news that Washington planned to seek extra drug action. Roy predicts a French court will decide the matter and mentions potential stage return plans amid publicity.
A historical note recounts a belief by the State Department that a certain "Wadition" could be seized while other actions remained unlikely. The fragment references annual procedures and curious phrasing surrounding jurisdiction and content management.
A letter from an organization calling itself the Black Hand of Jovisiana threatens life if a demand for money is not met. Paul Tse, president of the Tursi National Bank, received the letter and notified authorities. Police are investigating the threat and monitoring potential targets.
The Academy of France announces the election of three new immortals, Charmes, Richepin, and Foineace Alectea, among others, with details on membership and eligibility.
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