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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1907

Page

47

Thaw sanity hearings extended with Dr Hamilton called

Late tonight it was announced that Dr Alan McLane Hamilton will testify tomorrow before the lunacy commission to assess Harry K Thaw's mental capacity in the Stanford White murder trial. The panel may conclude by Monday, with a possible Friday verdict and Thaw's trial resuming on Tuesday.

Alan McLane Hamilton Alicmst Harry K. Thaw Stanford White Alamilton Hamilton Leopold Putze Ahenist Lane Hamilton Jerome Thaw Black Olcott, Gruber & Bony Europe Evelyn Nesbit Uou Justice Fitzgerald Mn Court Mutteawani

Obituaries and notices in scattered 1907 papers

Fragmented text reports multiple obituaries and funeral notices from March 1907. Names include Molly Aacy Butts widow of Charles Butts, Mar z Garrett Om, Julia McKenedy, Laura Prospect Race, and Edward, with details on funeral dates, times, and locations such as Mt Olivet and St Peters Church. Also mentions consular notices from Washington and references to Austria. Relatives and friends are invited to services.

CYIS Pnday Boi Tew Street Molly Mays Pennsylvania Arcund Mt. Olivet Mark Mes Luovanginer W Dow Georg E Mith Mar Tnnerit Wit Joan Joy Elson Lenih Street Pa Sadao Edward Laura Hesse St Peters Church Gaattmore and Philadelpia

Funeral Directors Firms in City Listings

A dense directory-style survey lists numerous funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and telephone numbers. Entries include Frank Geier's Sons, John R. W. Wright Co, William Lee, George Zurhorst, Hindle & Bayliss, Nalley & Son, Harvey's SONS, Mitchell's, Speare, Schippert, Serg eon, Costello & Brown, WM Riley, and others. The ad-like collage shows service offerings, livery, chapel spaces, crematoriums, and varied price claims.

Frank Geier Pennasisanta Ave WM. H. Sardo & CO Modewn R. Nalley & Son Funfrat Ewbalmers Athstesot R. F. Harvey’s Sons Tourtfenth St Modesto Centrations Chapel John M. Mitchell Speare N. W Adolph J. Schippert Sergeon Tor Cain

White's Widow to Use Art Auction Proceeds on Debts

New York reports that the sale of art treasures from Stanford White's East Twenty first Street residence is expected to realize two thirds of 400000, with life insurance also applied to his firm debt. The architect also faced Wall Street losses of about 300000, offset by friends who took over his margin account. Mrs White, heiress to considerable personal wealth, will likely be able to live on incomes from her homes without touching principal.

New York Stanford White Harry K. Thaw Madison Square McKim, Mead & White East Twenty-first Street White de Lancey Nicoll Lfe Insurance Mr. White Wall Street

Prisoner Leaps From Stand in Murder Trial Scene

Chicago March 99 Howard Leopold co defendant with Howard Nicholas faced the murder charge of actress Margaret Leslie. Leopold denied killing Leslie and fled the courtroom in a panic then collapsed and revived. Nicholas testified claiming he killed the actress and alleging police coerced his confession about diamonds tied to the case.

Chicago Howard Leonard Howard Nicholas Margaret Leslie Nicholas Senzing

Burial set for Charles S Stahl of Boston Americans

West Baden Ind Mar 2 The body of Charles S Stahl Boston Americans captain died by own hand was taken to Fort Wayne Ind for burial tomorrow A brother arrived to supervise the remains The coroner's verdict was formal noting suicide No light shed on motive as nervous worry is suggested The 24 team members await instructions from Manager John J Taylor who left Chicago for Omaha to meet his wife Also note Educational Contest deadline April 1 6 pm Mon.

West Baden Ind Charles Stahl Boston American League Baseball Club Fort Wayne Stah Wfe John J. Taylor Chicago Omaha Nebra California

Funds to Fight Graft Inquiry Is to Be Thorough

Spreckels pledges to cover costs of the bribery probe in San Francisco and vows no halt until all rot is exposed. Subscriptions near 100000 with pledges up to 2000 each. Immune witnesses may testify while high officials and police are scrutinized. guards ready to shoot Ruef in case of a rescue attempt.

Spreckels Ruef San Francisco Cal Rudolph Spreckels Worth & Great Dex High Corporation Abraham Rucci Trocadero Elisor Big&n Guery

Honduras in turmoil as Bonilla reorganizes army amid imbroglio

Reports from Washington say President Bonilla remains committed to fighting, busily reorganizing his forces to reverse prior defeats while efforts to resolve Central American tensions continue. Dispatches note Costa Rica's tentative recognition and unclear prospects for a provisional government. Captain Fullam reports quiet conditions on Honduras north coast as American interests are protected.

Washington Central America Mexico Fullam Manetta Puerto Cortez Honduras Costa Borulla Frederick Bell Terre Haute Ind State Department Bacon Bell Bonilla

Mexico declines intercession in Central American conflict

Mexico says it will not join a U S led intervention between Nicaragua and Honduras. Foreign Minister Mariscal states Mexico offers friendly mediation only and would act independently if President Roosevelt intervenes. Diaz has been asked to pursue armistice with Salvador, which seeks peace terms. Guatemala reiterates it has offered good offices for peace only.

Mexico City Mexico United States Nicaragua Honduras Mariscal Roosevelt Ding Salvador Diaz Estuplnian Foreign Office Central American Salvado Zelaya York R. Bengoechea Guatemala New York

Robbers Fire On Priest Home In Oak Wame Raid

Three burglars robbed the rectory of Rev. Morrisen of the Church of the Holy Angels on Old York road near Seventieth avenue. Patrolman Mullen confronted them. he was struck by bullets to his right hand and through his coat as the trio fled in darkness. Police have three suspects in custody. The attack appeared aimed at church offerings.

Washington Post Philadelphia Tather Morrisen Church of the Holy Angels Oakwame Bluecoat Father Morrisey Old York Road Seventieth Avenue John Mailen Mullen

Confesses $24,000 Theft in Chicago Homes

John Edwards confessed to robbing the homes of George Castle and Robert G. McGann in Chicago, with jewelry and silverware valued at $24,000. Police arrested pawnbroker Samuel Silverman on receiving stolen property charges after Edwards said he sold items to him for 1399, which Silverman denied. none of the property has been recovered.

Chicago Mar John Edwards George Castle Robert G. McGann Edwards Samuel Silverman Silverman Hdwards

Shake in Your Easter Shoes Allen's Foot-Exerse

An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ergo powder as a cure for tired, aching feet and ingrown nails. It claims instant comfort for tight or new shoes and promotes easy wear, urging readers to order by mail or buy at drugstores and stores.

Allen Corma Jalaries Omsted Lo Roy

Consul Explains Seizure After Central American Revolt

Special to The Washington Post New Orleans March 4 reports the steamers Baldor and Vaccaro arriving from Honduras with Honduran refugees. D R Wood American consul at Ceiba travels to Washington to clarify United States protection of foreign property after the Habil seizure. Marines guard Ceiba and Truxillo while American interests are shielded amid reports of panic and potential Nicaraguan attacks.

Washington Post New Orleans Baldor Traxilla Honduras Joseph Vaccaro Ceiba Vaccaro D. R Wood Ceba State Department Habil Celba United States Wood Washington Minot Marietta Fullam Truxillo

Camp of women and children near American consulate

Passengers on the Saldol from Truxillo report a camp of women and children around the American consulate. Native men have joined the army, while many families haul cattle and household goods to seek protection under the American flag.

Saldol Truxillo

Remarkable blood transfer saves anaemic wife

In Philadelphia last Saturday a pioneering blood transfer operation linked the artery of Peter Anderson to his wife Mrs Anderson at Polyclinic Hospital. Dr G M Dorrance performed the procedure after Dr Davis Riesman’s decision to seek extreme measures. Both husband and wife were unconscious during the operation. Mr Anderson woke to find his wife revived and improving.

Washington Anderson Davis Riesman Riesman G. M. Dorance Dorrance Mrg. Anderson

Jennie Burch Plans After Acquittal

Jennie Burch, fif teen, declared not guilty by reason of insanity, will be sent to Matteawan asylum tomorrow to study and prove she is well. She still aims to become a teacher, reading eagerly as doctors advise rest and care. Her grandmother is dying, and grandfather Philo Burch stood beside her during the trial.

Carmel Jennie Burch Matteawan Philo Burch

Marked Money Trap In Tax Department Clerk Arrested

New York on March 2 Bouillon a clerk in the tax department was arrested for accepting an unlawful fee He is accused of taking marked bills from Harry Hall treasurer of the Hamilton Building Company in payment for reducing the companys property assessment Hall says he protested the assessment and was referred to Bouillon who allegedly offered to fix it for 25 dollars and the marked bills were paid after DA office was notified

New York Joan F. Bouillon Tax Department Harry Hall Hamilton Building Company Hall Department of Taxes Hamilton Bowlson Bouillon

Defense From Kelsey Hughes For Radical Change

Albany March 29 Sup Otto Kelsey of the State insurance department testified before the senate judiciary committee on Gov Hughes special message urging his removal for unfitness and incompetence He recalled a visit with the governor who said there was a great opportunity and that Kelsey had not risen to it He sought a graceful resignation and an opportunity to retire on his own terms while noting he could not explain his resignation to friends and that he believed the department faced interference by others in the former administration.

Thaw Jerome David McClure Leopold Putzel Delmag Dr Patten Princeton Theoogical Patten Albany N. Y Otto Kelsey State Insurance Department Judiciary Committee of the Senate Hughes Kelsey Ins Hatch

House cleaning urged after fire insurance criticisms

The proceedings centered on a demand for decisive action and a two week period to consider changes. Senator McCarren pressed for vindication of conservative fire insurance measures, while officials defended the department’s cautious approach following the California catastrophe and pledged close attention to detail.

Relief Steamer Portia Sails From St Johns to Find Greenland

The government chartered steamer Portia leaves St Johns Newfoundland to locate the disabled sealing steamer Greenland. Greenland, with 183 men aboard, was reported adrift in the North Atlantic with a week of coal and provisions. Captain Fitzpatel commands Portia.

St. Johns N F Portia Greenland Noth Atlantic Fitzpatel

Licensed to Marry Names From Regional Notice

A fragmented marriage license notice lists multiple couples with ages and hometowns across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. Names include Wallace Wo Swing, Jues M Barton, Margaret Sherwood, Jessie A Sipe, Etta L Thompson, Lidia Williams, Flora Lee Taylor, Lena B Kearney, and others, with officiants and parishes hinted. The text remains garbled but preserves several civil union details and associated locales.

Wallace Swing Churchitle Jues M Barton Mt Saloz Bristol AR Phillips Margaret Sherwood Weston Bruner Clarence Wo Altman Arnetie S Wordville Donn James E Hes Jacob R Watson Chelodesidle Jessie A Sipe Harpers Ferry George Buckler James W Gdadden Jr Etta L Thompson John Wo Schick David Ho Witler Lidia Walliams Johnstoan Fo Baltimore Flora Lee Taylor Her George C Broner Buffalo N.Y Lena B Kearney Rochester, & Y Alexander Btelask Darum LK Sprague Marr A. Barrech James F Mackin Thomas J Johnson Aur Dyson Charles A Can George W Creamer Ida G Neal Ro Matthews

Health Office Deaths Record March 28 13079

Health office records list multiple deaths up to noon on March 28 including Margaret R Anderton Ella Ro Zinkhan Sophia A Herrmann and Edward C Turner among others with ages ranging from 1 year to 79 years and addresses across Washington and surrounding areas. The list notes residences such as 7th Street SW Jefferson Street and 299 Schermer sears and hospitals including Freedmen's Hospital and Arlington Hotel among referenced locations.

Heaths Margaret R Anderton 7Th St Ella Ro Zinkhan Washington Asslum Sophia A Herrmann Edward C. Turner Arlington Hotel Veas Mabel G .Shelton Jefferson Brightwout Joii Hh Jones St Ev Robert H Bysteed Sears Gusaivus T. Brown Sarah Burnett Charles C Louise Waddell Sitley Hingplta Annie Baynes Virgin Johnson Bana Diron Alles Torre Halle Bird Potomae Isaac Johnson Hosp'tal Margeret Lucas Pierce St Cous Nn Samuel Jackson Washington St. Ma

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