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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

7

Trial motion on acquittal in Riggs perjury case debated

The Riggs National Bank officials perjury trial stalls as Justice Siddons weighs a defense motion to direct acquittal. If granted the case ends soon. if denied, prosecutors and defense prepare to proceed with remaining arguments and witnesses.

Siddons Hogan Fitta Riggs National Bank Monni Justice Siddons Criminal Division 1 Hes Ac |Ionss United States Archer Fitts

Latest War Events in Field and at Capitals Told in Brief Glance

War dispatches report French counterattacks near Cumieres and continuous shelling at Dead Man and Cumieres with gains for German troops along the Meuse south and southwest of Fort Douaumont. Italian and Austrian vessels suffer losses at sea, while Italian positions near the Meuse face encroachment by Austrians and French air raids strike Xanthi and Usukb. Lloyd George engaged on Irish question as U S court proceedings unfold with vigorous arguments over perjury and bank transaction interpretations.

Submarine Mishap and Courtroom Cross Examination

In Vallejo California the submarine H- ran afoul of a dyke at the lighthouse and was freed by a tender and a tug. Across a court scene, witness Hogan defended actions amid questions about loans to public officials and alleged inducements as Fitts pressed for yes or no answers.

Lewis Johnson & Co Johnson O'Donoghus Equity Court Justice | At Cass Frank J. Hogan Fitts Witnows tha a@rand Hogan Vallejo Cal Cheyenne Mare Island Mavor Yard Cleveland Bremerton Navy Yard Monterey Mr. Fitts William Barret Ridgely Riggs Bank Mr. Hogan Carlisle the Treasury William Barret Ridgeley Fitta John Skelton Williams Department of Justice Glover William J Henry H. Flather Alatrict Attorney's Archer District Attorney Hell Stanchfield Elurope United States Senate Lewis Tutinola Aadh

Italians Flex War Stance as Austrians Press In Italy

News from Bendon describes the Austrian drive on northern Italian plains easing temporarily, with Italian lines strong from Arsiero to Asiago and three attacking groups blocked by footholds. Monte Kempetin peak breached, lifting a barrier as Italy readies a counteroffensive and captures more prisoners, while Rome officials express confidence.

International News Service Bendon Italy War Office Rome Arsiero Asiago Lugana Salubie Borgo Charles Francis Joseph Ia Kammerta Adige Leno Valley Italian War Office Araievo Ystellans Aslagola Vienna Monte Kempetin

Four Letters With Seal of German Embassy Recovered

A Holland born man Adolph De Leeuw, 34, arrested by New York police head Capt. Tunney for offering to sell government documents. He allegedly planned to deliver seven coded letters bearing the German embassy seal to a man bound for Holland, with targets including Berlin and Goteborg addresses.

New York Adolph de Leeuw Holland Tunney de Leeuw Guy Gaunt Washington Pellx Malitz Malitz Herr K. Gallenbeck Wilhelmstrasse Berlin Mra Heinie Heymen Gottenberg Sweden Herr Direktor Lubbert Behrenatrasass Frau Ida Albert Maximilan Korac Frohman Julius Pintsch A. G Andreastraase

Germany and Allies Clash Over Peace Aims In Dialogue

A 1916 news digest reports allied delays in peacemaking and analyzes German views on peace negotiations. Germania assesses Grey and Bethmann Hollweg’s public exchange as indirect dialogue, while Vorwaerts condemns polemics that heighten hostility. Die Post joins criticism of Bethmann policy and notes American journalists influence.

Germania Grey Bethmann Aulag Italy Vorwaertsa Preas Die Pont Baron Bethmann dCepyright Prova Publishing Co

Kitty Gordon fights exam in suit over raiment bills

New York May 25 Kitty Gordon vaudeville actress and wife of Capt Bernsford fights an order for examination before trial in a Marion Lewis suit. Judge Smith set June 7 for her to appear regarding a bill for 40 hats and 5 nightgowns amid disputes over a balance due. Gordon denies receiving the goods charged to the account.

New York Kitty Gordon Bernsford Lord Decies Vivien Gould Supreme Court Marion Lewis Smith Miss Gordon

Vicar Granted Divorce From Atlanta Belle in 1907 Marriage

The Rev Charles Ackley of St Bartholomew's Chapel and assistant to Rev Dr Leighton Parks obtained an interlocutory divorce today from Henrietta L Ackley, once a prominent Atlanta and Washington society figure. The court cited one sided testimony showing indiscretions including travels through Europe for health with a man named Sam Charles. Ackley, niece of Gen John B Gordon's widow, had close social ties in Georgia and connections to Theodora Shonta and the Duchess de Chautnes.

New York Charles Ackley St. Bartholomew’s Chapel Leighton Parks St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Henrietta L Ackley Atlanta Washington Juetha Gisgerich Ackley Italy Europe Sam Charles John B. Gordon United States Georgia Theodora Shonta Duchess de Chautnes

LID Stays On Dancing At Conference Ban

At Saratoga Springs on May 25 the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference voted 434 to 360 to extend a four year ban on amusements. The rule expels members who play cards dance attend theaters or gamble. Committees urged stricter clergy marriage rules and condemned social evils including polygamy and segregation as a remedy.

House Washington Post Saratoga Springs Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference

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