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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1908
Page
10
Woman arrested at Syracuse on suspicion that she was multimurderess of Laporte proves to be Mrs Hearon, distantly related by marriage to John D Rockefeller, and threatens to sue for 50 000 dollars for false arrest.
A gruesome Indiana mystery centers on Mrs Guinness whose charred body was found after a barn fire on April 28 near Towers. Officials debate whether she died in the blaze or was murdered, with autopsy notes and missing head details delaying the case. A test to locate the missing head is planned as investigators pursue leads and examine personal effects found near the remains.
Nancy France May 9 A mob narrowly spared Jeanne Weber after learning she strangled a seven year old boy. Earlier Paris police had charged her with killing multiple children but no proof led to conviction. She was found asleep with the body and blood about her mouth and tongue cut out, provoking a riot as officers escorted her to jail.
Arthur Rand alias John Jones, a negro, found guilty of felonious assault on Mrs. Mary Bugsy Ward in Maryland. A large crowd gathered fearing a lynching as Judge Briscoe presided, with heavy guards at Prince Frederickstown jail. Sentence to be passed Monday in a case marked by intense public emotion and dramatic testimony.
A 1908 reprint reports President Roosevelt reiterating he will not seek renomination under any circumstances. It notes Utah Republicans instructing delegates to back Roosevelt, but he insists he has made his decision and will support Secretary Taft instead, while predicting Taft likely to secure the nomination in Chicago.
Florence Schenck, Virginia socialite linked to Charles Wilson, wed London registrar on Thursday in Paddington. Only Wilson’s friend, plus two of Schenck’s, attended as the Vanderbilt coach Venture carried the bridal party immediately after the ceremony. The event marks Vanderbilt’s first bridal pairing aboard his carriage.
William J. Bryan departed home for an eastern trip visiting Washington Baltimore and Hagerstown. He will speak in Baltimore May 18 and in Hagerstown May 20 after tie expert hearings in Washington on May 13 and 14.
New York May 9 Isaac Fragler Williams a former cotton broker shot himself as wedding guests waited for him to appear at the Cathedral of St John for a 1 o clock ceremony Williams planned to marry Emma Arnold daughter of Mrs Arnold of the city A recent Cotton trade collapse had been named as a possible cause Williams aged about forty five was treated for grip at his brother's house before the tragedy and a messenger notified the postponement of the wedding
Special to The Washington Post reports Michael Gergley shot Paulina Florante after a domestic quarrel and then killed himself. Florante was taken to Hopkins Hospital unconscious. Gergley, living with them for fifteen years, had been employed in Washington for two months.
New York May 9 testimony closed in the King committee proceedings against District Attorney Jerome with closing arguments set for May 25. Jerome defended his statements and admitted advising the grand jury against indicting Metropolitan officials. Assistant District Attorney Smyth testified Jerome influenced the first indictment against Julian and noted court clerks’ fee practices and potential case-bias hints.
Berlin May 9 Ambassador Tower will hand over his post to Dr Hill on June 1 and then attend the Kiel regatta as the Kaiser’s guest. A midble banquet to Tower is planned May 30 by the American Association of Commerce and Trade. Debate over propriety of the honor lasts among association members. Rates show Baltimore and return fare at 81.25 today via B and O.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans relinquishes command of the United States Atlantic Fleet aboard the Connecticut in San Francisco. He departs for Washington to retire on his sixty second birthday, as Charles M. Thomas assumes command and the fleet reads his farewell address aboard each ship. A push continues for Evans to be named vice admiral by Congress.
The front section outlines key items including Roosevelt and the Third Term debate, justice, court actions, and upcoming events. It lists various features across departments such as World News by Cable, Real Estate, Magazine, and Sporting sections, with notes on society, business, and cultural topics.
In a highly rivalrous Washington game at White House grounds the Madrids led by Quentin Roosevelt defeated the Plateaus 11 to 10. Umpire James Amos, the White House butler, ordered a dispersal after Plateaus disputed a call on third. Roosevelt walked three times during critical moments as Madrids pitchers held off late Plateaus threats.
Prince Philip zu Eulenburg remains under guard in a Berlin charity hospital after arrest on perjury charges linked to last summer’s accusations by Maximilien Harden. He is watched by criminal police, attended by his valet, and visited by his wife. Bail of 125000 dollars was offered and refused as defense insists on lawful detention.
Rev Alyah H Doran formerly of Philadelphia reports fifty Episcopalian clergymen nationwide will renounce Episcopacy to join Rome. He cites open pulpit rule and pro Catholic pap propaganda by the Companions of the Holy Saviour. In Philadelphia ten ministers resign with others across New York Chicago Fond du Lac and more.
Alphonso Dichina was pursued by Savino Maline through Jersey City streets as a crowd watched. Maline struck Dichina with a keen-edged hatchet, splitting the skull near Utth Italy, and was captured after the fatal blow. The two men reportedly quarreled over a woman.
The War Veterans amalgamation occurred at a conference between Maj. Walter Scott Hale of Boston commander in chief of the Spanish War Veterans and Brig Gen H H Bandholtz UV S A commander in chief of the Philippine Veteran Army and Philippine constabulary. The union adds 1 200 members to the Spanish veterans and lifts total membership to over 50 000 members.
John W. Gates, a Wall Street financier and former market figure, will sell his $300000 Chicago mansion at 2944 Michigan Avenue by public auction. Auctioneer Dan Long will offer the property to the highest bidder on Saturday May 1.
The George A. Fuller Company wins a contract to build the combined artillery schools at Fort Monroe Virginia for about 170000 dollars. The officers' school will be brick and stone with a 20 foot front and classical Hines style. The enlisted men's building will be simpler. Baltimore and Return 1 25. B and O trains every weekend. City offices 1417 Gat and 619 Pa ave.
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