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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1907

Page

3

Plot Against Moyer Accuses Adjutant General

In Boise Idaho May 7 1907 deposition hearings reveal Cornish told Colorado Adjutant General Moyer is to be eliminated and Paymaster Travell urged breaking up miners organization. Street speaking blocked as Haywood trials loom. city braces for months long proceedings with many witnesses arriving.

Travell Moyer Boise Webb City Idzno Robert Hulser Moyer-Haywood Mins Cornish Victor Colo Colorado Hulser Idaho William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Frank Steunenberg Haines Clarence Darrow Coltinsel

Association of life insurers to withdraw from Texas

Following a meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents a statement was issued announcing that the companies represented will withdraw from Texas when the state's new insurance law takes effect on June 1. The measure requires 7 percent of policy reserves be invested in Texas securities, an provision the association calls confiscatory in effect.

New York Association of ‘Ilfg Insurance Texas Reserve of Texas

Decision hurts fishermen in Newfoundland herring case

The Newfoundland Supreme Court upheld the colonial government in the Bay of Islands herring fisheries dispute. It ruled that American vessels may not employ Newfoundland crews inside the three mile limit unless licensed, rejecting 1818 treaty and modus vivendi exemptions. Sir James Winter plans an appeal to the British Privy Council.

J. Johns Newfoundland Supreme Court of Newfoundland Bay of Islands James Winter Privy Council of Great Britain United States Crane Dubois Gloucesta Maass Ralph L. Harl Cource Supreme Court Great Britain

Licensed to Marry Names in Baltimore and Nearby Areas

A garbled notice lists multiple marriage licenses and pairings with ages and locales including Baltimore Mount Rainier Bowie New York and nearby counties. It references several reverends and officials approving unions among numerous individuals with ages ranging from under twenty to early thirties.

Edward Johoson Ada M. Crapder Baltimore Rav C. W. Stetson_ Ka Binore Mount Rainier Bertha Wheelar A. J. Carey Charies &, Smith Bowie Johane J. Langvard New York J. Bo McLaugh J. Bo McLaugh- UN. . ‘Arthur Emmons, 2%, Congress “Heights, and Loutyn H. Weber J. Luther Prants William W. Weaver Ide L. Drumgold BD. C. MacLeod James A. Callan Elizabeth Lerch Joseph I. McGuire Abter Toboron Lizale Brown Mon Marthe Henderson G Joh Bo Garter Mt Lelia Teller John Carter PB. W James X. Day Made Lac Hew Dear Murphy Alfred Ae Pride Angel Ferguson A. J.T

Health Office Record Deaths Reported to May Sixth

Health Office records list multiple deaths with addresses and ages including Otto Gutermuth 6 years at 205 Ith wt ow, Danial Perkina 26th at nw years, Walter Hartow Hillebrook DC 3? years, Mary Derothers 606 15th st mt 74, Richard Balna 339 Téth We TF years, Georgiana Detweller 233 20th né 54, Mery McCarthy 1903 36th nw 74, George Hansel Govt Hosp Talane 67, Fita Smith Wash Asylum 4% years, Anna McCarthy 916 Sth st mw 72, William Blackford 7144 N D eve 73, Nora Crawford 15 16th st 42, Florence Howells 508 xt aw 64, James Shew and Harry Wilson noted. The fragment ends with an unrelated Jamestons Exposition promotion.

Ikm Otto Gutermuth Danial N. Perkina Walter Hartow Hillebrook D. C Mary A. Derothers 15Th St. Mt Richard W. Balna Georgiana Detweller Mery McCarthy George Hansel Talane Fita Smith Wash Asylum Hospital Anna McCarthy William D. Blackford N. D Nora L. Crawford 16Th St Florence I. Howells James Shew Harry Wilson

San Francisco Man Slays Six in Boarding House Shootings

Walter Charney Davis, a carpenter, killed six residents and wounded a seventh in a 414 Pierres Street boarding house. He shot Orson Bush senior, his wife, and others before a teen girl, Annie Bus, spared as she resembled his daughter. Davis was overpowered by police after attempting to reload his double barreled shotgun.

Guy San Francisco Walter Charney Davis Pierres Street Orson R. Bush W. & Beard St. Louis Denver M. E. Vinton New York Lillian D. Carotaras Scyentedén Davis Bush Farmersville Visaliathia St Pease Young Bush Beard Carothers Annie sBusa

WROTE WITH HER OWN BLOOD

Miss Elsie Igenfritz twenty four-year-old daughter of cigar maker Edward Igenfritz of this city died by self asphyxiation in Bacon home room. A blood writ letter addressed to her mother spoke of suffering and forgiveness. Gas from three jets filled the room, windows closed. she had been visiting the attorney's home to recuperate from nervousness and distress.

Washington York Elsie Ilgentfritz Edward Igenfritz George W. Bacon Mites Tgenfritz Bacon

Feud Fight Kills Two in Kentucky Clash on Sugar Island Creek

In Middlesboro Kentucky on Sugar Island Creek John Howard and Martin Green were killed and Hlanor Howard and George Howard fatally shot. James Green and George Green were badly wounded. The feud sparked by an old score between the Greens and Howards threatens further bloodshed as Bell County officers arrive.

Middlesboro Sugar Island Creek John Howard Martin Green Hlanor Howard George Howard James Green George Green Jim Howard Goebel Sugar Island Elanor Howard Howards Bell County

Convicted of Peonage in Florida Company Case

In Mulberry Florida I Howden general manager of the Prairie Peddle Phosphate Company was convicted this afternoon of peonage by a jury in the United States Court after a two day trial before Judge Locke who reserved sentence The court immediately began the trial of W C Sprott Mulberry marshal on a similar charge Complaints named Brodsky and Boreski Russians

Tampa Fla F. I. Howden Prairie Peddle Phosphate Company Mulberry United States Locke W. C. Sprott Brodsky and Boresk

Pittsburg Widow Faces Scandal Over Policized Death Claim

The Washington Post reports Pittsburg defense teams in a sensational case centered on Ella Hefrick Shoemaker and the death of Alvan P. Shoemaker. Insurance firms allege the widow was not his wife and that Shoemaker may have staged an accidental death after a hotel confrontation. Witnesses named include Francis L. Robbins and A R Peacock, with plans to prove suicide after a hotel confrontation amid alleged infidelity.

Washington Post Pittsburg Iips United States Court Ella Hefrick Shoemaker Shoemaker Hest Society Alvan P. Shoemaker St. Louis Preferred Accident Insurance Company New York The Fidelity and Casualty Company Travelers Hartford, Conn Central Accident Insurance Company Francis L. Robbins Monongahela’ River Shosiicker Burnett

Envoy for Arbitration in strained Mexico Guatemala talks

The Guatemalan minister Dr. Herrarte says Guatemala urged arbitration over the Lima case and awaits Mexico's reply. Both nations signed an arbitration treaty, but no word has come from Mexico. The dispute centers on extradition and the Guatemalan general sought by Mexico. The State Department sees peaceful settlement as possible despite tensions.

Mexico Guatemala Jment Toledo Hertarte State Department Mexico Coul Lima México Herrarte Sgrmn Aes Ijuatemala

Fresh Demand From Mexico Prompts Calm Awaited Reply

Mexico sends another note and awaits an answer from Washington. The State Department reported receipt of the communication and said contingency plans were under consideration as tensions linger.

Mexico City of Stes Department

YEARNS FOR GIRL ELOPER DECLARES HIS RECREANCY TO TRUST

Mrs Cooke, wife of the missing rector, returns to the Hartford area with belongings for shipment as relatives await news of Flora Whaley and her guardian Keziah Whaley. Father John B. Whaley’s will places maintenance duties on Flora’s guardian while the village awaits word on Flora and Jere Cooke’s disappearance.

Hempstead Floretta Estelle Whaley Jere Knode Cooke Mra. Cooke Hartford Conn Baltimore Keziah Whaley Filoretta Floretta Cooké Florrie Mra. Wheley Fioretta John B. Whaley Lyser Edna Whaley

Drunken on Delaware Rail Line Leads to Arrests

Two well dressed men from Chester Pennsylvania were arrested at Bridgeville Delaware under a new law banning drinking on trains. They gave aliases Windy Bae Ash and Charles Yellows, and were fined three dollars and costs after appearing before Magistrate Shorts. The incident marks the first prosecutions under the measure.

Washington .Y2 Wilmington Del Delaware Chester Bridgeville Windy Bae- Ash Charles Shorts Pennsylvania Railroad Thoman Bigeville Toortey

Palma Not Seriously Ill Former President of Ciba

A May letter from former President Palma, dated May 2, reports he is not seriously ill despite a recurrent bilious attack. The message, received last night near Bayamo, notes a doctor has been sent to the Baio farm to attend him, with no further details on his condition.

Ciba Havens Palma Hia SermvabiCs Ocemaliaey Bayamo Fie Bertons Baio

Japanese and American fleets mingle at Jamestown Exposition dinners

At Norfolk Virginia May 1907 officers from Japanese cruiser group under Vice Admiral Gero Ijuin visited the Jamestown Exposition. Admiral Davis led American calls as Italian and Austrian squadrons joined the greetings. The Italian Duke de Abruzzi hosted a grand dinner aboard the Varese and planned a May 17 18 visit with Roosevelt to follow. The convention of American Sportsmen adjacent to the Exposition featured migratory bird protection debates and Lawton Oklahoma won the league convention after a tight vote.

Norfolk Maynes Gero Ijuin Hampton Roads Fames ‘Town Exposition Davis Evans Chitose Taukubi Louisiana Maine Mkado Duke de Abruzzi Roosevelt Yaresr Jamestown Expoartion Jamestown Lawton Okla St. Louis Los Angeles Cal Fnally Richmond Sportsmen of Virginia

Jamestown Exposition Given $400000 Loan Plan

Secretary Cortelyou and Treasury aides met with Jamestown Exposition Company officials led by President Tucker and Chairman Johnston to discuss a $400000 loan. The loan aims to retire debts and fund operating expenses while government partners pledge cooperation to ensure a successful celebration. Norfolk, May 7 with postponement of directors meeting due to absence of Tucker and Johnston.

Jamestown Cortelyou Edwards Treasury Department Tucker Johnston Effyton Norfolk C.brookes’ Johnston A. H. Martin Exposition Company The

Riis as President’s luncheon guest with McHarg

Jacob Riis of New York, a friend of the President, was his luncheon guest yesterday. He was accompanied by Henry K. McHarg, a banker and railroad and mine owner. The visit gave the President an opportunity to discuss banking and railroad interests, areas in which he maintains strong interest.

Jacob. Riis New York Lpesanies Henry K.mcharg Metropolis McHarg

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