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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
14
The Boise jury pool for Haywood's conspiracy trial shows strong progress in jury selection as many potential jurors pass for cause or peremptory challenges. Defense questions reveal gaps in jurors' knowledge, while Judge Wood notes steady progress toward a full panel by Thursday with Clarence Darrow leading defense questioning and new potential witnesses being subpoenaed.
After W E Corey and wife depart for Europe the press recounts his denial of resigning as United States Steel president. He vows silence on business as dozens of Gilman wedding photos flood reporters aboard a Kaiser Wilhelm II voyage bound for a Paris villa.
Special to The Washingtons Omihated May 11 Dean Beacher of Trinity Cathedral the most fashionable church in Omaha chased a giovane washer who made an intensive remark to a young soviet belle daughter of a wealthy scatterer man The dean pursued caught by the collar and shook him before turning him over to the young woman’s father who released him after dressing.
In New York on May 14 lawyer Abraham H Hummel accused in a conspiracy case asked Judge Cullen of the Court of Appeals for a certificate of reasonable doubt. Assistant District Attorney Taylor opposed the motion. The argument was set to resume tomorrow.
The Rev John Lewis Clark of Bushwick Avenue Congregational Church Brooklyn officiated the marriage of William Elis Corey and Mabelle Giman on May 11 in New York. Clark called the union heaven made, said the fee was modest and not tied to faith in remarriage. He discussed ministers’ views on divorces and noted varied opinions among clergy, including Episcopalians, about marrying divorcees.
J B Corey, uncle of President W Ellis Corey of United States Steel, laments the marriage to Michele Gilman saying Ellis is out of his mind and vows his son Alan will not need his fortune. He criticizes the union and urges obscurity for the newlyweds amid a storm of praise and censure.
Special to The Washington Post reports New York strikers face a blow as Hoboken grain elevator workers show weakness. Twelve union men wavered on returning under the old scale, while many others are recalled or remain firm along New York docks and Brooklyn. The Longshoremen's union chief notes dwindling funds and growing eagerness to resume work on former terms.
In Montreal on May 14 the longshoremen's strike partially tied up port business as crews were found for vessels. The Shipping Federation petitioned Ottawa for a board of conciliation under the Lemieux act. Officials debated arresting leaders but decided against it. Seventeen ocean vessels remained in port and about 1,300 men were out.
Dublin confirms the death of Mrs Elizabeth Mathew Dillon wife of Mr John Dillon MP for East Mayo a noted home ruler and political hostess who supported his parliamentary work and traced kinship to Father Mathew she was prominent in Irish political circles
Vincenzo Bufardo, prospering Newark bakery owner, fled to Italy seeking safety after a string of Black Hand letters demanded money and warned of death. He was found shot near his Genoa residence, throat cut as warned, ending the terror that began in Newark and Brooklyn.
Special to The Washington Post New York May 14 A burglar in Harlem reads a prayer book and scribbles spring poems while a violin performance leads to his capture. John Quinlan of Springfield, caught after raiding Alexander Heindl’s Lexington Avenue apartment, was found with a prayer book bearing Archbishop Eider’s signature and a spring poem in his writing. Magistrate Harris ordered further examination.
A vigilant dog at the Hammond police station led Patrolmen Menke Weller and Israel to a man lying on the Pennsylvania canal tracks before daybreak. Robert Armstrong of 321 Third Street, intoxicated and in danger, was saved as the dog guided officers to his location, enabling them to move him clear of an oncoming freight train. The incident underscores the clever aid provided by the canine.
Boston May 14 the Massachusetts Supreme Court overruled the appeal of Robert G Proctor formerly secretary to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in a case involving alleged larceny of campaign funds from John Brstgen He was found guilty in the Superior Court and sentenced to ten months in the House of Correction
Frederick W Spell ing for Enlien Caruso paid the ten dollar fine from last November and said the appeal to the Appellate Division was withdrawn. Caruso, arrested for alleged disorderly conduct in Central Park, had no witness against him and left for Paris. The Washington Post reports in New York May 14 that Mayor McClleman gifted the largest civil war history set to City Hall law library, Official records of the Union and Confederate armies in 195 volumes plus 36 map volumes.
Florence H Brough, a St James Church singer, died by self harm after rapid meals. Doctors say 30 percent of Chicago suicides relate to quick lunches, a habit said to impair digestion and blood supply, affecting nervous people and prompting self destruction. Officials and restaurant managers acknowledge the fast service trend.
In London on May 14 Russian Embassy officials decline action to stop Whitechapel gatherings of Social Democratic party of Russia members. British law allows free public meetings, drawing attention to the congress. Russian detectives monitor delegates while Scotland Yard aid shadows the proceedings. Delegates use assumed names and address each other as comrade amid secrecy and fear of cross-border trouble.
Berlin May 14 The Reichstag passed the German American commercial agreement on third reading, effective July 1 for one year with six months notice. It lowers U S duties on argon crude tartar brandy champagnes still wines vermouth pain times oil water colors pastels ink drawings and statuary. The pact defines export value and limits certain customs demands, opens appraisement hearings, and requires consul presence only in rare cases. Germany agrees to align import duties on American products entering Germany under the German minimum tariff.
The Washington Post reports dealer Roland B Knoedler of Paris and New York secretly married for years to Mme Theo, the celebrated actress known to theater audiences in France and America. The marriage remained hidden even after his mother’s death cleared the way. Only a few intimate friends were aware, and Mme Theo’s retirement years ago offered no clear explanation until now.
In Albany on May 14 the Senate passed the women teachers equal pay bill 1 to 9 with eight senators voting against including Armstrong Cassidy Hinman McCall Gwens Page Raines and Tudy. The bill returns to the Assembly for likely passage while Governor’s stance remains unclear. A separate report notes a dangerous forest fire in Venango County Pennsylvania threatening Standard Oil pumping stations and valuable property as hundreds fight the blaze.
The ad lists dining tables from 1000 to 6000 and brass beds with discounts of one to four dollars off regular prices. Prices are shown in plain figures, with ranges starting at fifty dollars and up.
Refrigerator and ice box sale this week offers bargains across various racks and suites. Prices include many discounted items with notes of up to a percent off. Includes parlor suites and related furniture lines with broad price ranges and multiple models listed.
James Barr, a blind pianist and composer, was found dead on a Third Avenue cross street stoop with a note from a blind schoolmate sweetheart. Barr lived at 20 East Fortyninth Street and had a large blind library and bird collection. he had been blind since age six and supported himself comfortably. A gold watch with a large dial and a gold tobacco box were found on him along with some money.
A mob of about 100 men traveled from Glenville to Darfer with the intent to lynch Lee Holmes who killed E A Sands at Darien Junction last Saturday. Authorities learned of the plan and moved the prisoner to Brunswick for safety, evacuating the scene before the mob could strike.
A high society heir from Syracuse reportedly married a Japanese woman aboard a voyage to the Orient. The news reaches his family in Seattle as he plans to introduce his bride to relatives. The story notes his wealth and links to military units he serves with.
A list of marriage licenses issued to numerous couples with names and ages, including Edward C Clark 24 of Pochester and Nellie Bo Hope 23 of Staunton Va, with many others named alongside officiants and witnesses in a single record excerpt.
Health office record listing individuals with ages and addresses. Notable entries include Aaron Shensor 49, Olward Brajarrd 72 at Willard Hotel, Adolphus Johnson 38, William Brooks 30, James Coleman 7 months, William Tippett 60, Moses Garnett 53, Lillian Anderson 41, Rose Coates 23, Arthur Fali 4 months, Louise Botta 34, Wiluart Norris 8S, Feoree Reeves 38, John D Witchett 38.
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