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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1908

Page

10

Public Trial Demanded in Defamation Case

Reverend George A. Cooke of Syracuse’s Methodist Church pushes for a public trial of five defamation charges against Chancellor Day of Syracuse University. He cites Day's book The Raid on Prosperity and insists on an open court hearing, not a star chamber proceeding, though he is unfamiliar with the New York conference's stance. He vows to present proof for all five specifications linking Day to alleged defamation of President Roosevelt.

Brandon George A. Cooke Methodist Church James R. Day Syracuse University Roosevelt Cooke Star Chamber Chancellor Day New York

Defies Pritchard Bitter Attack on Judge

Attorney General asserts state rights are overridden by Pritchard and denounces orders for permanent receivers. The piece recounts opposition to actions limiting suits and claims of usurpation, with names and places indicating a heated legal-political clash and references to florists and rail lines as contextual detail.

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South Carolina Defends Sovereign Rights Against Usurper Move

The speaker asserts the State must rely on the United States Supreme Court to protect its rights against despoilers. Praise is given to Murray Patten and McSween for rejecting a receiver ship, claiming patriotism unshaken by rewards from the usurper. The defense vows to persevere in upholding the State’s cause to the end of the law.

South Carolina United States Supreme Court Murray Patten McSween

Nine Chinam en 10 Die Crimes Laid to Tong Feud

Boston report states Warry Charles president of Hip Sing and eight other Chinese merchants were found guilty of first degree murder in a long trial covering August killings. The case emerged from a feud between Hip Sing Tong and On Leong Tong. прокур

Warry Charles Hip Sing! Lonely Boston Tnal Warry Charles Huston Jee Watt Promiss Ile Sing Tom Wean Leong Gong Wong Dak Wong Wow Joe Guex Ding Bok Tig Dung and Chin Mong Quin Wong Shuchung Chin Jeet Lee Kat Nem Bioench Warry Gnirks Triad Ray Brown Wd Pierce Quarness McFet Uit Poser Cow Seatlett China Hin Sing Tong On Seang Rong Cl Curse Societies Philadelphia

Military Court Deprives Kaiser Aide of Rank and Honors

Gen Count Wilhelm von Hohenau once adjutant to Emperor William and commander of the Guard Corps was sentenced by a military court to be deprived of his rank and to surrender all orders and decorations. The finding was confirmed by the Emperor and tied to the Harden Moltke scandal period. The case appeared amid testimony about a so called court camarilla and the Harden exposure.

Kaiser Pank Berlin Metz Wilhelm Tan Hohenau Emperor William Wiliam von Hohenau Maximilien Harden

Pledge to Hughes Praised at Roosevelt Convention

Former Representative W H Douglass presents a resolution pledging the state to the governor as praise for President Roosevelt. The gathering notes duties of party as Hughes speaks on April 11, urging opposition to wrongdoing and loyalty to leadership.

W. H Douglass Roosevelt Hughes

Hughes Candidacy Backed by New York Republicans

New York Republicans unanimously endorsed Gov Charles E Hughes for the presidential nomination at a state committee meeting held at Carnegie Hall. The vote approved sending delegates to the national convention and urged Hughes as the party’s standard bearer, praising his rugged determination and honesty.

New York Charles E Hughes Chicago W H Doug Jags Roosevelt Carnegie Hall Pll Hovtork Umaniiteue Vereragreeing 40 Tann Bruce Horace Porter Sammitttee Indorsing Hughes Washington Lincnin Grant McKinley Hughes Lincoln Hrapire State Committee Charles B Hughes Republican Party

Political leaders urge Roosevelts standard bearer in New York march

A New York Republican committee meeting on East Thirtieth Street discussed declaring a presidential standard bearer for the party. Douglass urged naming a pathmaker and peacemaker to rally Chicago for a Roosevelt victory, highlighting Gov Hughes as a potential candidate amid national tensions.

White House Roosevelt Apeech Wif Douglass New York Republican Committee Douglass Republican Party New York Chicago New York State Gov Hughes Pennsylvania John Street Chutis Roselle Washington Post Baltimore

Anna Gould to Wed Prince Hele de Sagan in East Prussia

Paris dispatch reports Mme Anna Gould is expected to marry Prince Hele de Sagan, leave Paris for America with her children, and settle in the Sagan principality in East Prussia. The arrangement, initially disputed by Count de Castellane, is described as likely, with a possible secret French marriage and shared property plans cited.

Bom de Castellane America Demal Pace Hebe Washington Post Paris Castellane- Sagan Mme Anna Gould Prince Hele de Sagan Sagan East Prussia Prince de Sagan Duc de Talleyrand Mme Gould Asiaie Dur Bois Chat Au Des Mars Mme Anna Gould Hen Prince Hete de Sagan Moe Gould Acy Cidren Gount Hans Chia France

Kills Woman Then Himself at Waldorf Hotel

Harry Adler a 40 year old clothing salesman shot his divorced wife Miss Grace Nottingham 27 and then killed himself in a Waldorf Hotel room. The bodies were found today after Adler left a note claiming intent to kill his ex wife and himself. The couple wed in Los Angeles January 12 19%, divorce granted in Denver a year earlier. Nottingham had previously killed Edward Murphy a railroad fireman in Avon Colorado claiming self defense but was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and jailed. U S Government Pays Johnson Brox Coal premium an offer from the Office 12.

Edward Murphy Avon Colo

Sudden Gas Accumulation Hurts Ten Laborers in Pennsylvania Tube

A sudden gas buildup knocked ten workers unconscious at a Pennsylvania tube plant. First responders rushed to the scene as workers were evacuated and treated. one supervisor said the incident caused a temporary shutdown for four days while safety checks were completed.

Tummeb John Street Pennsylvania

Duchess Denies Divorce Rumor After Liner Stop

The Duchess of Marlborough Consuela Vanderbilt denies rumors she seeks divorce after the Canapil liner Licama docked in Ambrose Channel. She states she is not a socialist and declined further discussion. Aboard were Mrs Vanderbilt Jr and Mr Belmont among others, as Willam K Vanderbilt Jr. and Sr. looked to greet her.

Corstelo Marlborough Wasag York Ambrose Channel Canapil Licama Duchess of Marlborough Consuela Vanderbilt Venderbilt Jr Oliver Belmont Willam K Vanderbilt Jr Quaianne Willam Ko Vanderbilt New York Mr Vanderbil

President Roosevelt Letter Spurs Stock Market Move

The Washington Post reports stocks rose amid a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Knoblauch, a Rough Rider, discussing the Hepburn bill. Roosevelt signals disapproval of drastic measures but seeks ending bucket shops and tighter marginal trading, signed by Roosevelt Himself.

Wasington Post Rough Riders Roosevelt Mr Loeb

Auto Crash Injures Five in Pittsburg Mars

An automobile driven by Edward C McCupgy crashed into a car owned by Willis L King vice president of Jones & Laughlin Steel on Center Avenue. Six people were seriously injured including Baward C McCurdy John I Moley Carl D Collier Robert Arnald Henry Hogan and Mr King was not in his car. Arnold and Hagen were removed to a hospital.

Pittsburg Mars Edward C McCupgy Willis L. King Jones & Laughlin Steel Company Center Avenue Baward C McCurdy John I Carl D Collier Robert Arnald Dorset Henry Hogan Mr King Arnold and Hagen

Hiss Queen and Empress at London premiere of Der Traum

London reports the first London production of The Waltz Dream by Doermann and Jacobson with Strauss music. Striuss conducted atits Theater as Queen Alexandra and the Dowager Empress of Russia were hissed by part of the audience while others applauded, amid protests over the interunion of the performance.

London Felix Doermann Leopold Jacobson Ostar Strauss New York Tondon Striuss Alexandra

Bank Directors Sued Over Morse Stacks Losses

United States district court charges National Bank of Worth Ameria directors with using bank funds to buy large Morse stacks and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plaintiff seeks recoveries from directors and other participants, alleging unauthorised investments under banking law. Named defendants include John H Flagler Willand Havemeyer Alfred J Curtl John Gates Charles M Schwab Henry Chapin Jr and executors of her father estate.

Charles A Hanna Bank of Worth Ameria Agaist Art Wrectory Bank 5 Receer Alligel Morse John H Flagler Willand T Havemeyer Alfred J Curtl John Gates Crotles Henry Chapin Morgan Brin Ashbeh James Barney Sons of Tages Gharer Tipley

Jury Views Baker Body Inquest Begun In New Jersey

A jury in Ridgewood New Jersey examined the exhumed body of Walter Baker during the inquest into his death. The sealed casket was opened and jurors viewed the remains as coroner and county prosecutor Koester plan a broader inquiry before the Bergen County grand jury in April.

Ridgewnod Mary Walter F 1Uke Boston Bogota Baker Koester Prosenter Alsc Bergen County Grand Jury

Arrested for 1890 Murder in Mobile Alabama

Mobile police charge J P Johnson, veteran officer, with murder in an alleged 1890 case. The accused allegedly shot May Hook, a saloon keeper, and then disappeared. Johnson’s son Jolson had earlier been acquitted of a separate murder charge in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Mobile Policreman J P Johnson Pol Shereb S Parsons Springer Couns Tex Johnson Pat Blue Johnson Gulfport

Abner Jury Completes Case in Cockrill Murder Trial

Opening for the Commonwealth outlines an alleged plot to kill James Cockrill. Testimony suggests Abner and others conspired with Curt Felt to assist the murder, with varying later admissions and denials. Senator Hargis and Ed Cullahan are linked to the case in past events.

Jahson Ursalid John Abner James Cockrill Commonwealth Atorney Nasi Cockrill Curt Felt Dar

Troops Leave Goldfield as Peace Returns to District

United States troops evacuated Goldfield today after a three month stay. One hundred fourteen soldiers and five officers departed, handing peacekeeping duties to local police and the Nevada State Police. State officers established headquarters in central Goldfield. The district was quiet as the strike was virtually over this week.

Goldfield United States Nevada

Oldest Confederate Dead In Augusta at 195

On March 7 in Augusta, Owen Priester aged 195, the oldest Confederate veteran in the South, died at Salt hatchie and C. He fell while taking straw, breaking an arm and one aide became paralyzed. He leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Augusta Owen Priester South Salkehatchie & C Brandehstdren

Roses for Machen Returns Home to Start Anew

Former post office official arrives back from Moundsville escorted by crowds and car, freely discussing plans to regain citizenship. He explains release details and outlines hopes for a fresh start and best efforts ahead. Lawyer Fields comments on the case and next steps.

Moundsville Fields Case

Machen seeks return to citizenship and new start

Machen vows to work hard and prove that imprisonment does not dull his heart or conscience if President Roosevelt can help restore his citizenship. He hopes to erase the past and begin anew, then travel to Washington to view the then-new Union Station as he returns home.

Ife Poosevelt Rome Machen Post Semingi Washington Union Station

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