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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
32
Treasury clerk Hugh Holus Jr. confessed to dreaming of burglars before firing a fatal shot at his home. He claimed to be somnambulist and was awakened by his mother in law after the tragedy. Coroners jury exonerated him. He had practiced at a shooting gallery and bought a new pistol.
The coroner's jury ruled that Evelyn V Hollis died from two gunshot wounds inflicted by a pistol fired by her husband Hollis Hollis was unconscious at the time of the shots and the jury did not hold him responsible for his wife’s death The case details describe sleepwalking and a revolver purchase days before the tragedy and note Hollis’s long government service and roles in Louisville and Kentucky connections The inquest noted uncertainty about burial arrangements and possible interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery if in this city
Hugh Hollis private secretary to a Treasury official shot and killed his wife in the Hollis tragedy. He bought a revolver in the afternoon and spent the evening at a shooting gallery, with a night conversation about burglars. The loaded revolver was placed under his pillow, and he was known as a somnambulist. A coroner's jury exonerated him after testimony from his mother-in-law. Medical professionals note sleepwalking families face similar risks.
Detective Stringer and a pursuing squad corner a burglar on Park Avenue. The man crawls into a tunnel shaft, is knocked unconscious by a passing train, and is saved by Stringer who lowers himself into the shaft, drags the thief to safety, and then aids his capture. The incident follows a early morning chase through a luxury apartment building and surrounding streets. The captured man, Henry Drink, 23, is taken to hospital with injuries and later identified as the suspect. Police recover pawn tickets keys and silver from his bag at a Sussex Street address.
Liberals clash with socialists in the House of Commons as Liberals reject the labor party pet measure the right to work bill. John Burns defects from labor, condemning exalted fustian over frock coats. Asquith warns the bill would enlarge state production control and unemployment problems.
A discussion on stopping importation and sale of opium for medicinal use, noting that Britain would limit imports to curb the vice while China weighs expanding poppy fields. The piece cites addiction concerns, economic factors, and the need to prevent widespread use among the populace.
The Post goes into the homes and is read by people with full pocket books. It carries more advertising than any of the other papers, proving it brings results with spring announcements likely from Washington.
Three former Pennsylvania state officials and contractor Huston are found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the commonwealth in furnishing the new capital. Jury deliberated nine hours across two ballots. verdict read as the court thanked jurors. Defendants remain free on bail while motions for new trials are filed and additional trials loom for Huston, Snyder, Mathes, Shumaker, and Cassel.
The Department of Commerce and Labor issued a statement to counter reports on the bucket shop investigation led by Herbert Knox Smith. Secretary Straus says the President referred the subject to the department for expert review, not a general stock exchange probe.
Three bandits robbed the Tyro Kansas bank of 2500 dollars. Police pursued toward Oklahoma after the daytime hold up. Outlaws guarded the exterior while two men gathered money. They escaped on horseback and engaged pursuers near Wann Oklahoma, wounding a city marshal and killing two citizen horses. A large posse followed toward Dewey, Oklahoma.
London report describes a twenty year old Birmingham Hospital patient who sleepwalks to the music room at night. She plays piano tunes violin and threads strings then reads and writes in total darkness. She recalls nothing when awake and has since improved though occasional sleepwalking persists.
United Mine Workers of America vote to delay work stoppage and grant operators a further chance to bargain on a wage scale. Key meeting set in Indianapolis for March 4 to discuss terms and avert a strike across central competitive district.
Charles J. Glidden of Boston and Mrs Glidden arrived today from Syria by motor car. It marks the first automobile ever witnessed in Jerusalem and aroused great excitement among the locals.
Charles G Dawes of Chicago has declined the presidency of the reorganized Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York. Dawes, who leads the Central Trust Company of Chicago, was offered the post but announced he would not take the chair.
A major fire sweeps Bahia Brazil destroying thirty three buildings with losses and disruptions reported. Bahia ranked second in commerce to Rio de Janeiro and hosts exports of sugar cotton tobacco coffee cocoa rum and hides amid its status as a key Brazilian commercial hub. The fire threatens dense business districts while firefighters fight to contain the blaze. The article also notes Bahia’s location near Rio de Janeiro and its population over two hundred thousand. The La Place Exhibition by EJ La Place of New York will be shown at the Sloar Galleries on Monday and Tuesday with catalogs available.
Senator Carter labels a city politician Abe Ruef, recounting the Anacostia Flats land grant history. Public Buildings Bill of 1906 rushed through Congress without full notice, Bieber claims. He argues the measure carries a weak claim and attacks the politician’s character as dangerous.
The senator rails against corruption in the Capitol claiming slick lobbyists profit from constituents. He describes a block title dispute over 1600 by 265 feet sold for around 5000 dollars, and accuses Sid ney Bieber of profiting from presumed public contacts. He cites MacVeagh defending a company and mocks a retiree on a firemen’s fund roof.
Senator Carter of Montana accuses Sidney Bieber of securing land title near the Anacostia River through a controversial act. He says the Bieber provision was slipped into a bill with little consideration, defended by critics as a bid for private gain. The debate across committees highlights alleged influence by rail interests and the Capitol’s corruption concerns as the history of the land grant is traced back to a 19M bill and War Department deeds.
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