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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

9

Judge Holt Supreme Court Writ Case Shapes Sugar Trust

Judge Holt’s decision on a writ of error prompts debate in the Supreme Court over when the statute of limitations begins to run in conspiracy cases tied to sugar trust frauds. Officials fear potential limits on indictments and forfeiture actions while Treasury and customs officials face scrutiny over enforcement and graft. The article notes past forfeitures, the Strathyre cargo case, and calls for stronger anti fraud measures in the customs service amid political pressure.

Holts Supreme Vaunt United States Supreme Court Judy Molt Sugar Trust Alt

Miss Laura Daymade and Stanley Spalding Wed at Minister's Home

Miss Laura Daymade daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Daymade of the upper section of the county and Stanley L Spalding of Pont of Mocks were married last evening at the minister's home by Reverend TR Whifa of the Baptist Church in a ceremony at the minister's residence.

Waahington Ss. Roskenle Mil. Ney Laura F. Daymade Grorge W Daympde Stanley L. Spalding Pont of Mocks

Tailors Offer Ready and Custom Garments at Sacrifice Prices

Schwartz & Pelzman Reliably Tailors at 505 507 Seventh Street advertise low prices on trousers, suits, and overcoats. Listings show items to order and sale prices, with varied amounts and descriptions, reflecting a busy tailoring business under price pressure.

Schwartz & Pelzman Seventh Street

Sugar trust defendants request more time in sugar weighing fraud case

James F. Bendernagel former manager of the Wit jamaburg plant and six sugar company employees plead not guilty before Judge Hough to indictments charging conspiracy to defraud the government aiding and abetting and false weight entries. Oliver Boltzer Thomas Intelloe John C Coyle Patrick Henneny Jean Voelker did not appear. bail kept. defense seeks demur and delays while prosecutors push for trial.

Washington Post New York James F. Bendernagel Wit Jamaburg Sugar Rust Sugar Company Jellze Hough United States Circuit Court jDendernagel Oliver Boltzer Thomas Intelloe John C. Coyle Patrick Henneny Jean M. Voelker Henry F. Cochrane Suger Trust Spitzer George M. Mackellar Bendernagel My. Cochrane Trigan Eva Java United States Stimaon Martin Vermont Lima Hough Mackellar Stimson Custom House James B. Reynolds Richard Parr Parr San Francisco Henry L. Stimson Sugar Trust Denison Treasury Auzor

Ten Million Dollar Deal Rumored In Virginia Iron Co

Roanoke Virginia November 16 A report claims the United States Steel Corp has bought a controlling interest in the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company operator of iron plants in Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky and owner of mineral properties elsewhere The reported price is 351 per share for most of the 9 million dollars in stock Officials could not confirm or deny the deal as president John J Newton said he has been ill for a week.

John 3. Newton Virginia Tron, Coal, and Coke Company

Indicted for Murder of 81x at Hurley W Va

Grand jury here indicts Hiram Litts for the murder of Mrs Betty Justis and George Meadow plus three children at Hurley West Virginia. After the crime Litts is said to have burned the home and fled to Lebanon county and will be brought to trial. Marshall Loses to Showalter in chess championship series in Louisville. Showalter defeats Marshall 24th move. third win for Showalter in the series with one draw and three Marshall wins.

Grundy Wy Ve Hiram Litts Betty Justis George Meadow Hurley W. Va Lebanon Marshall Showalter Louisvill Frank J. Marshall Brooklyn Jack Showalter Georgetown United States Wajn

University President Calls for Football Reform or Abandonment

Washington Poet reports that Archer Christian’s death in the Virginia Georgetown game prompts University of Virginia President E A Alderman to demand removal of life threatening risks from football. He says the sport’s rules create unavoidable injury and death risks and urges decisive action by athletic authorities.

Washington Richmond E A. Alderman University of Virginia Archer Christian Virginia Alderman Intertollesiate

Gridiron Violence Sparks Demand for Evidence and Reform

Officials seek the identity of two policemen who refused to summon an ambulance for Archer Christian after a University of Virginia injury in Georgetown field. Capt. Schneider plans to identify witnesses. Maj. Sylvester may dismiss officers. Lawmakers discuss football regulations to curb injuries, with Major Sylvester calling football worse than a fire fight and urging action.

Christian Glazebrook Porieemen L. H. Glazebrook Georgetown Archer Christian University of Virginia Henry Schneider Sylvester Schneider Halo Whit Thie Maj Corformion Thomas

Archie Christian Buried After Virginia Georgetown Loss

Funeral services were held at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Richmond for Archie Christian son of Andrew Christian who died from injuries sustained at the Virginia Georgetown game in Washington. Attending were Virginia faculty and President Alderman as well as many citizens and friends. A floral anchor design was requested for the wreath. Also honored was Caprl Walter J. Luffsey Jr who died after injuries from a football game in Richmond. His funeral at Venable Street Baptist Church was led by Rev. George McDaniel and he was interred at Oakwood Cemetery. Advertisements urged use of The Post classifieds.

Thawasatogion Fos Richmond Archie Christian Andrew Christian St. Paul's Archi Christian Virginia Georgetown Alderman University of Virginia Robert W. Forsyth Cooke Naval Academy Athletic Association Caprl Walter J. Luffsey, Jr Ines

Jealous husband shoots wife then dies in Brentwood

James Reed twice shoots his estranged wife in Wells Street Brentwood after begging her to return. He then shoots himself, dying instantly. Mrs Reed, wounded in the neck and shoulder, is hospitalized in critical condition. The motive appears jealousy as the couple had been separated for months. Witnesses report Reed’s repeated visits and pleas before the tragedy.

James Reed Hin Nea Wells Street Brentwood Mra Reed Washington Ita

Three seek divorces in Supreme Court actions

Annie Posner through Lyons & Lyons files for divorce from Isac Posner. They wed in London in 1902 and have two children, Arthur and Nettie. George T Roberson also files for divorce via Worthington Heald Krakey alleging his wife violated marriage vows with a corespondent. James Evans Phillips, with A I Neumyar and T M O'Brien, seeks an absolute divorce from Birale V Phillips amid allegations of unfaithfulness.

Supreme Court Annie Posner Lyons & Lyons Isac Posner Posnard London England Arthur Nettie George T. Roberson Worthington, Heald & Krakey Worthington, Heald & Krakey, & Corespondent James Evans Phillips

Weather Conditions Report From Washington Bureau

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a rapidly moving northern front over western Lake Superior and Midwest regions with snow and rain. cooler in central plains and Northeast, warmer in Northwest. rain possible in Atlantic States on Wednesday, colder Thursday in Atlantic and Lake regions. Winds shift from brisk to high in upper lakes areas. ships to Europe face moderate southwest to westerly winds Wednesday. Local temps show varied readings with notable rainfall and sunshine trends.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Burra Woshington Qhuuzhanes Western Terex Upper Michigan Sto Ohio Misolasippi Aeimeourl Wake Salto End Lake Reglon Mississipel Sorthern Sixier Mierieeipp Miasouri Micalanigo Ward Shore Atlantic States Lake Great South Atlantic Gulf Coast Wuropaan Grand Banks

Judson Taft's Choice and Cabinet Matters

A Senate committee subpanel nears a report on public expenditures as Bourne argues limited spending could boost purchasing power. Cabinet meets post‑travel with focus on routine business and looming messages. Taft outlines Congress agenda while Morehead protests census supervisor pick and Ambassador Hill visits. President rides horseback daily as aides coordinate in the White House.

Senate Committee On Public Expenditures Congress Bourne Norfol Culloms Iinois Clark Wyoming Senate Heyburn Idaho X. Morehead Morehead North Carolina White House Udya Hitchcock South David Jayne Hill Berlin Ambassador Hill Ana New York Bla Taft Potomac Park Archibald W. Butt

Richmond Circuit Court Orders Norfolk and Southern Appeal Hearing

United States circuit court of appeals orders District Judge Wag an to show cause by November 22 why an appeal from the October 11 decree for sale of Norfolk and Southern Railway properties should not be allowed Fergus Reid, minority bondholder, argues his amended petition was denied. The move could continue the road’s receivership and reopen the case for Feld to argue claims.

Richmond Fergus Reid Norfolk and Southern Railway Company United States Circuit Court of Appeals Edmund Wagan, Jr Cfrcuit Reid Wadditt Trust Company of America Ve Feld

Meeting of Catholic leaders on colored missions

A Vatican meeting of high clergy was held at Cardinal Gibbons residence to discuss plans regarding colored missions and re colored invasions in the South. Attendants included Archbishops Blenk of New Orleans and Ryan of Philadelphia, Bishops Foley of Detroit and Allen of Mobile, and Rev. John E. Burke of New York, general director of colored missions.

Baltimpre Sid Cardial Gibbons James N. Blenk New Orleans P. J. Ryan Philadelphia Bighons John 8. Foley Detroit Edward P. Alien Mobile John E. Burke New York Colored Missions

Baltimore opens mission campaign with large turnout

Baltimore on November 16 saw a heavily attended Laymen's Missionary Movement event held in the Fifth Regiment Armory. Gov. Crothers, Mayor Mabaoi, Col. ZW Halford, D.D., and J. Campbell White led proceedings as organizers announced morning, afternoon, and night meetings for tomorrow and Thursday with many prominent speakers expected.

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