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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1914

Page

8

Becker Jurymen Cockran Angers Whitman In Contempt Case

New York May 7 jurors chosen for Charles Becker murder trial moved slowly with several to be excused leaving a small panel. Distric t Attorney Whitman faces possible contempt charges after remarks attributed to Cochran about the case. Charities Commissioner Katherine B Davis says Becker and Musica conspired to manipulate signatures, barring Becker from meeting his counsel and restricting contact with his wife at the Tombs prison.

Charities Commissioner Becker Tombs New York Charles Becker Herman Rosenthal Dwight W. Custer Ambrose V. Farieye Jattor William B. Daltan Daltan Justice Seabury Cockran Ten Whitman Katherine B. Davis Correstions Treut. Becker Philip Musica Musica

Blanchard Soon at New Job

Announcement from the State Department states Arthur Bailiy Hunnehard, secretary of the American embassy in Tokyo, will become Minister to Mai after he closes his Orient stake and returns to the United States. Madison R. Smith, the outgoing minister, is in Farmington, Missouri on leave. officials say Smith’s resignation is voluntary and unrelated to the Port au Prince ultimatum over the British film dispute.

State Department Arthur Bailiy- Hunnehard Tokyo Mai Madison R. Smith Orient United States Smith Farmington Washington

U. S. Protests To Austria Over Altman Trial Delay

Vienna May U S Ambassador Frederic Courtland Penfield protested to the Austrian government against the continued delay of Samuel Altman Canadian Pacific Railway general agent in Austria. Altman was arrested October 1 on allegations tied to a scheme affecting Austrian military service and later released as the case was sent to the public prosecutor.

Vienna Frederic Courtland Penfield United States Samuel Altman Austria Canadian Pacific Railway Altman Mable

Night Mob Seizes Prisoner After Store Theft Attempt

A mob from a nearby town attacked a prisoner after a failed theft at a Del County store. The prisoner, accused of stealing meat, was taken toward jail but attacked by the crowd and left for dead. Authorities report the mob dispersed as workmen restored order.

Del Gome Smee

Railroad stock and bond control bill sparks party clash

The House Interstate Commerce Committee advanced a drastic railroad capitalization bill opposed by Republicans who warn it would moralize transportation. The measure imposes stock ownership limits and requires proceeds to be used lawfully, with personal guilt for officers. Senate hearings on the antitrust bill proceed with expected witnesses absent and a report possible next week.

Han Bypublican Bie Wilson Congress House’ Committee On Interstate Commerce Seminittnn Covington Interstate Trade Commission Adamson Georgia Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

U S Attorney Ousted Over Courtroom Shooting Claim

Honolulu Judge A A Wilder has pressed charges with the Department of Justice against Jeff G McCarn United States district attorney Hawaii alleging McCarn tried to kill an attorney in court. McCarn says he was attacked in the lobby and drew a revolver in defense of his life.

A. A. Wilder Honolulu Department of Justice Jeff G. McCarn United States Hawaii McCarn Wilder McCain Department Geohge Orst Washington Law Reporter Washington Job Barna Sesh J. R. Young F. W. Sbith Arsistfal Sheik Halston & Richardson Supreme Court of the District of Columbia District of Columbia George W Sea Tanner Wily District Columbia Probete API

Uncle Joe Cannon Turned 78 Amid Telegram Overflow

Former Speaker Danville Indiana receives scores of congratulatory telegrams and letters as "Uncle Joe" Cannon celebrates his 78th birthday. He spent Tuesday and yesterday in Tuscola Illinois, where he once was the town's only lawyer before first winning Congress fifty years ago.

Danville Uncle Joe" Cannon Tuscola Congress

Vanished pair linked to Washington mystery case

The article recounts a nationwide manhunt beginning with Harrison and Miss Malone who disappeared on December 19. Detectives traced Harrison to Teich Pierce Station near Alexandria, then Washington authorities pressed for his extradition. Harrison claimed no legal right to removal, agreed to accompany detectives back to Washington, or face jail in Alexandria until papers arrived. Mary Malone’s sister alleges a later fraud case tied to a brokerage firm and a missing funds claim.

Fats Misa Malone Ari Piriet Thia Reity Eniy Herriso Harrison Teiich T. Pierce Station Obalyn Alexandria Washington Marye Flrat St Louis Washingtony Harriison

Fragmentary Civil Proceedings Across Multiple Courts

OCR readable passages show a long list of court items from the United States Court of Claims and various equity and circuit courts. Names of judges, attorneys, and parties appear with trial calendars, motions, and postings for upcoming dates, including bankruptcy and probate entries.

Proposal delays vote on national Prohibition amendment

Toledo Ohio May 7 Congress man Riohmora Hobson says the House will defer the fall vote on a national Prohibition constitutional amendment. He cites judiciary committee failure to include a clause banning sale and transport of intoxicants for sacramental uses as key. If delayed until after next fall’s election, every candidate for Senate and House will face the liquor issue directly.

Bia Toledo Ohio Hobson House of Representatives Riohmora House Judiciary Committee United States

Peace Pact Pleases Italy in Washington Treaty

Rome reports favorable reaction to the May 5 signing of a US Italy peace treaty in Washington. The Corriere d Italia notes Italy's keen interest in US labor matters and mentions congratulatory messages from Marquis di San Giuliano to Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page. The accord provides a mechanism for unresolved questions to be submitted to a five member international commission.

Rome Washington United States Italy Corriera d'Italia Marquis di San Giuliano Thomas Nelson Page

New Inquiry in Frank Case Opens in Atlanta

Judge Ben Hill ordered the grand jury to probe charges of coercion and intimidation in the Leo M. Frank case as both sides push for fresh action. Detective Dan Lehon faced $1,000 bail for grand jury appearance while Frank’s counsel prepare to seek a new appeal to the State Supreme Court.

fAtlanta Ben Hill Suprior Court Hal Leo M. Frank Dan Lehon Grand ‘Jury Frank State Supreme Court Forank Hill

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington District

A lengthy list details property transfers in multiple neighborhoods including Villa Park and Mount Pleasant. Transfers record grantors and grantees such as Clara A. Marden to Joie Miler and Hettia 0. Foulker to Howard A. and Hettia V. Foulker, with parcel specifics, square numbers, and prices ranging from $5 to $3,000.

Q Street William DB. Mathewaef Mount Pleasant Jacob Bool Linda A Blanche B. Wilmot Virgete North Columbia Heights Walter EB. Simpson William Phillips Charles V. Sager Virginia FF Roderick Innec Miller North Grounds Columbian University Henry H. ‘Bergmann Theodore M. Judd Pranges M. Judd Howard A Hettia Foulker Rolmbad Manor Mord L. Greenawalt Charles H. Crago Dobbins William C. Blundop Oogar EB Maria A. Phoebus Corcoran Henry Matthews Emily C. Matthews Harry J. Jackson Eighth Streut Leonard A. Block John Linder Whitecroft Derris Madison Cheries W. Ray Tenth Street Gertrude G.taylor Annie E. G. Green Staest Joseph T. Cfutt Lewis C. Smith Bhall Arthur B. Shreve Samuel Harris Elisa Harris New York Avenue Hulde Coomes Arthur M. ‘Tree Seymour Morris Merchants' Loan and Trust Company Kentlaworth Thomax E. Holmer Et Ux Arthur Norfolk Mary B. Norfolk Port OK Edith B Susan G. Kelly

Deeds of Trust and Security Notes Across Local Blocks

A scanned ledger lists deeds of trust securing various loans in multiple blocks and squares. Properties in Columbia University area and surrounding districts show trusts with banks and building associations, amounts ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands, terms from months to years, and interest rates around 6 percent. Names include Meyer, Bradigdot, Candee, Sidwell, Schanberger, Klopfer, Muir, Sidwell, Lavin, Foelker, Jackson, Kohlmann, and several institutions such as Hopkins Place Savings Bank, Perpetual Building Association, Washington Loan and Trust Company, and Equitable Cooperative Building Association.

Snor Harold Mathews Thomas W. Sidwell T. Janney Brown Frederick W. McReynolds Jesse M. Russet Roward Schanberger Jowenstain Fred W. Reeves Thamas A. Jamocon Walter H. Klopfer Jesse L. Heinkel Wiliam H. Merritt Alma I. Klopfer Square Ddi Charles Muir Eldridge FP Rhoderick Virginia F. Mhoderick Pecura Sankey Bacon Et Ax Washington Loan’ and Trest Company Equitable Cooperative Building Association North Grounds Columbian University O Gheodors M. Judd Et Wx George M. Winwerith Douglass S. Macksill Washington Bulldog Association Hubert B. Lavin William A. Abt Maxamer B. Browne W. Fred Boltzmen Howerd A. Foelker Harry J. Jackson Henry & Matthews George W. Stickney Matthews Inglebide Frank ‘Kohlmann Abram R Sey. Ol'yen William ‘T Ballard McGowan Lafayette Leaman

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