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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
35
Reports detail a tumultuous sequence as Lazarus Averbuch’s case unfolds with police custody and alleged mass killings tied to Kishmen. Eyewitness fragments hint at widespread anger toward authorities, while references to a survivor and various city stances surface amid a volatile public mood.
A garbled list of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include John R Wright Co, R F Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo, Costello, Geier's Sons, Zurhorst, and others. Includes street addresses and operating claims, with varied pricing and services.
The case centers on Aurel Getons and Frances Work Burke Batonyi, who wed secretly. Batonyi asks Justice Gurman to frame issues for an open trial while both sides paper the record and deny rumors of a conspiracy. The action ties to accusations of intimacy with another man and multiple pending suits including alimony and damages claims.
The text discusses Secretary Cortelyou as a possible chair of the state committee but notes doubt about his willingness and the potential impact on his career. It mentions internal faction approvals and strategic considerations for the Republican party in the state campaign.
A Rome dispatch reports Miss Ross threaten to sue Prince over a rumored marriage link with the Count of Turin. Florence reports three years of association sparked speculation of a breach of promise. Sources suggest the dispute centers on status and publicity rather than a formal betrothal.
Financier Pierpont Morgan and his group arrived in London aboard the Adriatic after a pleasant ocean passage from Tilsmouth. He plans to stay in London until July. A separate report notes a worker crushed under a flywheel in Waynesboro, Virginia as crowds travel and local obituaries list several residents by full names and ages.
Fragmented health office report lists names and ages for several patients or residents. Entries include Tosh M Boing Nat Homes 63 years, Jimaa B Bowley 41, Shaffer 12, Ann Wo Heath 2, MoM Moher 73, Wickam 1 year, Atle Wo, Statph Le Logan 74, and others. Details are partial and unclear due to OCR.
A chaotic scene at a New York police station involved a man named Hudson and bantam roosters seized on a public thoroughfare. The roosters crowed inside the 126th Street station as reserves kept awake. Hudson, described as a colored hostler from Englewood, was held in $10 bail.
Former official Machen maintains innocence regarding corruption charges, reflecting on Sam Groff’s guilt and his own punishment. He plans future work in Washington, aims to rebuild his life, and notes his prison duties, language study, and reforms while at Moundsville.
In Hawkinsville Georgia masked lynchers seized prisoners from the county jail and hanged Robertson and Remy near the Hart house after a brutal break in and murder. The couple, Mr and Mrs Warren Hart, were found slain as townsfolk hunted for suspects during a tense day. Authorities report robbery motive and no further violence followed.
Special to The Washington Fort from New York City reports H H Rogers on the Bermudian voyage in very feeble condition after a recent ball game. He left the grand stand with help from attendants while Mark Twain stays close. Twain shows interest in Irene Gerkin, thirteen, of this city, joining her for rides in his dog-cart.
Frank Glowl aged eighteen and Max Goodman fifteen today were ordered to attend Sunday school for one year after confessing to stealing articles from Lehigh Wales freight and passenger cars. Magistrate Williams believes Bundsy Sunday school influence will reform them.
London report says a committee led by Princess Louise will create an architectural memorial and statue to Shakespeare to be completed on his death anniversary. It will cost about 10000 pounds with a competition open to all English speaking races. American Ambassador Red may nominate sculptors joining Sir Edward Poynter and eminent English sculptors on the selection panel. The King approves a Portland Place site currently occupied by the Duke of Kent statue, to be moved.
In parliamentary circles a debate emerges over whether to ratify a Congo treaty. Observers note a belief that King Leopold might offer the Congo to France to avert foreign intervention, a move Belgium would resist annexing.
Premier Schollaert presents the Congo annexation treaty to parliament. It confirms Belgium will assume Congo obligations and continue Leopold’s usufruct in Congo revenues during his life. Provisions specify annual royal allowances and large future transfers for hospitals and schools, with Leopold retaining land and profits until death.
King Edward arrived today en route to Biarritz for a three week stay, then to Marseilles to board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for a Mediterranean cruise. Queen Alexandra will join. He travels incognito as the Duke of Lancaster. Police heightened security after an anarchist scare at the hotel during arrival.
Report of an attempted theft at a church in Cano Phe where burglars damaged a Raphael painting depicting five episodes from the life of the Virgin before being disrupted or deterred. Details on suspects and motive are unclear due to garbled text.
In a disrupted report, Kaiser seeks allied talks as leaders including Victor Emmanuel and Franz Joseph are referenced. Mentions travel to Vicani Shanghai and a chaotic urban scene with electric street service and theatre opposition amid political tension.
Paris reports that France will pursue extradition of Roy Ras who is charged by his wife with involvement in a scandal with her brother George A. Carkins at Newington. The case has reached the foreign office as American and French officials react to a U S report that Washington aims to seek extra drug control. Roy asserts a French citizen will face a French court abroad. He claims his wife was wrong to trust him and she plans to return to the stage amid advertising efforts for Hogang. An American embassy note mentions a preferred extradition that hinges on Roy’s US naturalization status.
Fragmentary text notes a government agency belief about seizure capabilities and conditions around a kil area. Names, places, or dates are unreadable. Context suggests a legal or policy discussion but specifics are absent.
A letter demanding money was received by Paul Tse, president of the Tursi National Bank, with threats against President Lisso’s daughter. Police reported the incident as an extortion attempt, noting the note was delivered to an appointed location and time.
In a formal ceremony the Academy of France elects three new immortals Charmes, Richepin, and Foineace Alectea amid a list of dignitaries and ceremonial expressions. The event highlights renewed cultural honors and academic prestige.
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