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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1907

Page

2

Brooklyn Black Hand murder trial ends with suicides and life terms

A Brooklyn butcher killing case ends in sensational fashion as one accused man commits suicide in jail and another pleads guilty to second degree murder, receiving life imprisonment. The remaining defendant, not directly involved, is discharged by Justice Crane as the court and defense discuss strategy amid heavy security and local legal talent observing.

Washington Post New York Graetani Costa Brooklyn Robert Timbler James W. Ridgeway Crane Races Panaglio Raymond Street HiStriat D&itorats 3 Panagire Dastiel Clarke Elder Part V Supreme Court Mr. Ridgway Juste Crane Genara Esposito Curguito Attorn County Court House Awell Mr Elder Esnosito Himes

Roosevelt Criticism Sparks Whitneys Animal Studies Debate

Stamford May 24 Dr William J Long says Caspar Whitney reversed support for his animal studies once Roosevelt critiqued them. Long shows Whitney letters praising him and offering editorial roles then calling the studies weak. He questions why Whitney would elevate someone called a faker to run natural history and pay more than for Roosevelt.

Washington Post Stamford Conn William Jo Long Caspar Whitney Roosevelt Dr Long Charles G LD. Roberts Ietters Long Lung Natural History Department Hts Ant Dr Meriman Dr Tong John Burroughs Burroughs Engin Siory Wis Tsara Mr. Burroughs

Vagrant Lawyer Claims Secret Mission in New York

Joseph Higown, arraigned as a vagrant at the Tombs Police Court, seeks to prove he is a Baltimore lawyer on a secret mission. His case was postponed as he prepares to substantiate claims with relatives and potential witnesses, including the nephew of a former Maryland governor. The testimony may reveal why he joined the thieves’ company.

Eperial Washington Post Joseph Higown Crane Tombs Po- Mce Court Baltimore New York Sullivan Sans Vic Maryland Hll

Actor Niles Dies in Bellevue After Admission

William A. Niles aged 38, listed as an actor, died at Bellevue Hospital after admission on May 21 to the alcoholic ward. His identity was initially unclear, a friend arranged arrangements for burial with his wife, Leonora Niles, of Ganecaga, connected to the Frank DPumels Company. Niles belonged to the Baltimore Theatrical Managers Association.

Waxblogton Post New York William A. Niles Bellevue Hospital Miles Leonora Niles Ganecaga Frank Dpumels Buriel Miles Baltimore Theatrical Managers’ Association

Venereal Venire in Steunenberg Case Stalls in Boise

Venire for the Steunenberg murder case proceeds in Boise with nineteen juror candidates examined and only one clearly qualified. Wood Teeter, a farmer and former Knights of Labor member, is rejected for bias toward labor unions and political groups associated with President Roosevelt’s stance. As the process drags on, focus shifts to Finley McBean as the lone potentially suitable juror, with the trial paused until morning and more women present in court.

Farmer Knights of Labor Venice Raise Idaho Steunenberg Western Federation of Miners Roosevelt Teele E. F L. Richardson Wan Richardson Russia Isaac Bedell Talesmen Finley McBean William Haywood Boise Alanfne

Indicted Bribery Case Involves Calhoun Ruef and Schmitz

Grand jury returns bribery indictments against United Railways President Patrick Calhoun and Pacific States Telegraph President Laura Glass plus officials Thornwell Mullally Eugene Schmitz Abraham Ruef and Theodore Halsey. Bonds set at 16000 to 890000 across multiple counts. Trial venue changes and juror selection proceed in San Francisco.

Calhoun United Railways Glass Telephone Company Schmitz Ruef San Francisco Cal Patrick Calhoun The United Raifles Thornwell Mullally Tirey L. Ford W. M. Abbott Legal Department of Eugene E. Schmitz Abraham Ruef Laura Glass Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company Theodore V. Halsey Mullally Ford Abbott Halsey Coffey Hall

Six British West Indies ministers among Howard theology graduates

The ninth annual H U school of theology reunion honored eighteen graduates from the class. Six graduates hailed from the British West Indies, seven from Washington, and the rest from elsewhere. Rev William C Alexander gave the address and Bible presentations were made by Rev Isaac Tolliver.

British West Indies Howard University School of Theology Washington Thirkield Memorial Chapel William C. Alexander West Street Presbyterian Church Isaac} Tolliver D. D George W. Brent Eugene T Newman Baltimore James C. VanLoo Barbados W. I Arthur F Wallace St Kitts Josiah R Walters Tobago William J Berrett Round Hill George W Brent Washington, DC James F Brooks

Family distance and illness haunt Dauphin County

Mount Olive reports a young married woman in Dauphin County is confined to bed and seriously ill. Her father has not spoken to her in years. She sought his return last week, but he refused to visit. The Mount Olive note hints at looming judgment and distant kin while the NC sketch mocks campus romance and mischief.

Mount Olive Dauphin County

General reunion draws alumni of university schools

Young men are urged to provide moral and religious leadership among their people. Today marks the general reunion of all the university’s schools and colleges, with expectations that many alumni will attend.

Woman Defends Killing in Georgia Murder Trial

In Eastman Georgia on March 4 Mrs Sarah Freeney faced a murder trial for shooting W P Harrell a prominent local. She testified she acted in self defense after Harrell struck her and made improper proposals. The State contends Freeney shot Harrell during an eviction attempt from a house she occupied.

Eastman Sarah Freeney W P. Harrell

Situa tion Wanted ad in The Washington Post

Advertisement guidance urging job seekers to place a free Situa tion Wanted ad in The Washington Post. Encourages dropping by the office or calling 4205. notes ads are read by responsible business men needing competent help.

Washington Post

Ship Korea Reaches Port After Three Days In Gale

The Russian steamship Korea with 1500 steerage passengers aboard was towed into New York harbor after a weeklong peril at sea. Engines strained by a broken shaft, deck fittings burned for fuel, and water and provisions ran low, the crew and passengers endured a fierce gale before reaching Boston and finally port.

New York Korea Whirschiedt Boston

Girl Church Thief in Jail

Helen Dixon pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court to embezzling 1300 dollars from the organ fund of the Gleaner Society at Second Presbyterian Church and forging a 200 dollar note. Judge Myers sentenced her to an indeterminate penitentiary term. she was sent to prison today. Dixon, treasurer of the Gleaner Society, diverted funds intended to pay for a 25 percent organ that arrived unpaid.

Bloomington Helen Dixon Circuit Court Gleaner Society Second Presbyterian Church C. D. Myers Miss Dixon Gleanor Society

Hotels and Guests List for Cities Across the Nation

A long list of hotel guests by city outlines prominent individuals and households at major hotels including Metropolitan St James Shoreham Ebbitt National and Raleigh in cities from Baltimore to West Virginia. The note invites readers to visit the Exposition Department in the Post Building for details on one hundred free trips tied to the James town Contest.

Baltimore J. Broxman W. H. Weller G. A.huntington Boston William H Cleary Frank Smith National J PF McCarthy H. J. Killion St. James Jensie H. McNicol Mia Helen A. Clark Shoreham William H. Potter Allen Porter Caroline Potter New Willard Chicago Charles IJ Webb George W. Kelly Raleigh A. Hilinger M. E. Perley W Topham C C. Carr Oh. Young John R. Dos Pasos George W Piton Arlington Louis’ Block Misa Block E. V. Skinner J. K Freeman R. W Easley T P. Bisland J Ritchey B L Jacobs G A. Robertson Charles Lubrecht A Canning Wood Douglas Edward Hungerford Ackerson Wits B. C. Miller Blanche G Wandel Frederick Sherwood E. H. Fleming C Nest E Flagg ‘Ang E A. Goodwin Josiah Pennman Mary Willard Benjamin ¥. Compton David Lyster Regent Pittsburg W A Shoemater H_ Patterson H M Widesey G Smith Michiigan W. H. Gulick Kingston New York State J . Nelson Frierson Buffalo Williamson Himira F. W. Cameron Albany Williams Utica W.L. Richardson Wellsville Squires Binghamton Davidson Syracuse Gifford Metropolitan A Ball and St James North Carolina Henry Clark Bridges Tarboro Canfield Newbern GH Walker Greensboro Aubray Cleweil Harriet Gricar Winston-Salem James Ohio G. E Leonard Norwalk C. H Nixon Marietta CU Farr Cleveland William Gilbert Ogr E Backman Victor EB Knecht Cincinnati Joseph Koch Florence J Koch Toledo F Mallory New Willard Peansylvana John T Judd Lewisburg JK Woon Norrstown Metropolitan HC Turnisburg Agnes Wilson WB Wilson Blossburg A Wilson Ridgway Mational F Vasey Scranton James D Brodhead South Bethlehem A. Netce L G Warner Carlisle J. M Bingaman Mary J. Bingeman Ephrata Epbitt George B. Russell Erie Cordelia Moore Nellie Webb James Evans Morgan John John G. Bryson Tennessee James A Martin Johnson City Newetl Sandera Chamberlain Chattenooga TENAS Jessie Clark M C. Groome Warrenton West Virginia D. B Purinton Morgantown Exposition Department

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