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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
9
Justice Seabury rules out Dage Franks confession as a possible new trial basis. Attorneys decide not to call the lieutenant to testify. Becker’s former squad denies Lillian Rosenthal’s raid story. Only two witnesses remain. armed men arrested at Whitman’s office. A wire from a window is found.
The Washington Post reports Charien Becker will not testify, arguing that his denial of testimony from three alleged murderers suffices. Justice Seabury explains the confession lacks affidavit form and timing, while Becker’s counsel signals plans for a new trial. defense witnesses attempt to counter key testimony amid ongoing trial proceedings.
Proceedings in the Rosenthal matter continue as defense witnesses prepare to testify and be excused. A wireless operator, Path, was arrested for carrying a loaded revolver after detectives traced a wire from Whitman’s private office to a neighboring building. Rath denied involvement, then claimed a personal matter and incoherence.
Private John Dalzell, a Civil War veteran and longtime Treasury Department clerk, resigns to return to legal practice. Though past seventy, he remains confident in his legal abilities and continues writing to editors, a habit he has maintained for fifty years.
Newport one holiday season begins with summerlike weather and early arrivals. Mrs Herma Oelrichs will reach Rose Cliff soon, Myanston Witeon has taken Narranganett villa, Mrs Lyman Colt attends, Theodore M Davis awaits opening, and Gushine’s villa at the Ledges is delayed by renovations. Davis cottage leased for summer use.
Col Carlisle Patterson Porter, U S M C retired, dies at Naval Hospital after a yearlong illness. He carried Civil War dispatches with his father Admiral Porter and served worldwide in the Marine Corps. Widow Carrie Catron Porter's family links trace to Commodore Patterson and Admiral Porter. Survived by son Maj David B Porter, daughter Mrs J S Simmons, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements pending.
The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States holds its triennial convention today and tomorrow at the Shoreham. A banquet will be given tomorrow evening in honor of visiting companions by the District commandery. Social events include tea this afternoon hosted by Mrs. Henry W. Barroll.
Mrs. Harry Lee Rust, wife of a real estate operator, was thrown from a car that overturned on Florida Avenue Northwest near Eighteenth Street Tuesday afternoon. She was taken to her home at 3800 Macomb Street Northwest and was reported rapidly recovering.
Secretary of State lauded faith as essential in a speech to the Fairmont Seminary graduating class, urging trust and sympathy. Diplomas were awarded to Clara May Pemberton of Texas Pauline Bivings of North Carolina Mary Ditlin of Texas and Margaret Whielh of Kentucky with certificates to many graduates and an alumnae breakfast followed by a guest list and out-of-town visitors.
Kansas Representative Campbell predicted Washington could become the world’s greatest capital through architectural grandeur and immediate projects. He backed the Lincoln Memorial Bridge a major highway to Arlington and swift reclamation of the Anacostia flats. William John Byron, chair of the house committee, announced John Barrett would speak next week.
John D Rockefeller yields on tax matters to Cleveland officials, asking assessors be sent to Forest Hill to value his personal property but refusing to tax intangible assets. State tax commissioners expect Rockefeller property to be valued around 100 million dollars and added to the tax duplicate. Attorney Buss notes Rockefeller will challenge residency in the county in higher courts.
Stephen Townesend surgeon lecturer and author died today. He once acted on stage under the name Wil Dennis and later married Frances Hodgson Burnett, the novelist and dramatist. Belcourt Seniors Hear Prophecy details the class of Belcourt Seminary graduates with songs and addresses at Thirteenth and Girard streets Northwest.
European astronomers five days earlier reported a bright comet now seen from the United States Naval Observatory. The object appeared as a large nebulous patch with no clear nucleus or tail, drifting near Capella and moving faster than prior European estimates. Official notes give its position roughly Rights Ascension 4h55m5s and Declination 7°50′N as hazy conditions hinder precise sighting.
General Jacob S Coxey arrives in Washington with ten unemployed men and a contingent led by millionare hobo Lea How to attend Coxey’s noon address on the Capitol steps. Ten troopers camp at a Georgetown stable while Coxey plans a Willard Hotel stop and a headquarters at 184 Pennsylvania Avenue. The procession includes about 49 hikers led by W D Brown marshal and assistants. Duchess of Westminster home burns at Roehampton London during fire.
The Greek pageant at the amphitheater in Sixteenth and Market streets drew over 44 000 spectators as four horse teams in a Charlot race overturned during a fiery act. Corporal Jac West of Fort Myer helped control the mares after a spill, while Helen Evans as Palæph Athene and Miss Evans in Grecian robes drew praise for the Stellar performance. Special school tickets were announced with reduced price, supporting charity while enabling students to view the show.
Special to The Washington Put reports a Chicago bailiff chasing Mrs. Potter Palmer on a summons and failing to locate Mrs. Joseph G. Coleman amid a North Side plan for a tango palace in the Lake Shore fashionable colony.
London May 20 Unionists win 4 seats in northeast Derby a three cornered race Major Bowden unionist 6489 Houghton liberal 615 Martin labour 3689 Relief Associations expect 5000 reports Tuesday boards of associated Charities and Citizens Relief indicate they will collect 5.00 for summer work about 1000 received half in last week Milton Alles chaired Tuesday's meeting urging continued help donations at 928 H Street NW.
Hoots and hisses erupt as Socialists refuse to retire, staying at their seats while cheers for the emperor rise. Speaker Kaempt calls attention to the breach. Socialists exit, but others offer loud applause. Government petroleum monopoly debate collapses without consideration.
At Baroness Vaughan’s request police raided Emmanuel Durieux’s Paris home to recover a child from which the divorced spouses had agreed one day with the father weekly. Durieux offered no resistance. the child was returned to the Baroness.
The special committee of three police commissioners probing Burns detectives in the Phagan case has ten names slated for docket in police court. Two Burns cases are planned: one for business without a license and one for operating without police commission approval.
In Prairie du Chien Wisconsin May 2 a circuit court judge ruled a judge may carry a revolver while on the bench to enforce respect for decisions. The charge against Judge David L. Dobson of Bell Center Municipal Court for carrying concealed weapons was dismissed as the judge cited local rough elements and the need for backing by a firearm.
A Scioto valley traction car struck an automobile near Ashville, 27 miles south of Columbus, killing five people at the scene and fatally injuring four others. The dead include W. M. Miller, Mrs. Alice Baier, ER HN, the Rev. Mr. Hill, Vida Bond age five, and the Hill girl aged six. The wreckage was consumed by fire and the car and auto burned.
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