24 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
1
A court hearing questioned claims of fraud in a large ore deal. Testimony indicated a plan to repurpose half the shares and to secure loans while denying involvement by key figures including Rockefeller. The discourse referenced New York actions and ongoing examinations by the committee, with various witnesses delivering statements and defenses amid complex property and loan assertions.
Leonidas Merritt asserts that John D Rockefeller furnished an additional 480000 and 9 shares sold at 1 dollar each totaling 908000 with family members contributing. Options to repurchase at the original price with 6 percent interest were extended but not exercised by Fred Merritt and others, while some stock was later sold to a steel company.
Deputy U S Marshal Thorns Bo Trammell of Georgia says Charles Mobley struck him in a Washington hotel room and stole his money from his trousers pocket. Mobley was arrested on assault and robbery charges after Trammell was knocked unconscious and taken to Casualty Hospital.
The Washington Pose notes a November sale day feature when Hopkins bought for 3650 the poems of Robert Burns, chiefly the Scottish dialect. The seventh ox sale totals 1402 so far, bringing the grand total to 2045. The notable purchase by the collector marks a record feature in the library sale.
The Daily Mail dispatch from Constantinople states that Austrian and Russian ambassadors have informed the porte that their governments have received notice of Italy's intention to blockade the Dardanelles. The report cites the blockade as imminent and coordinated among the involved powers.
Beattie remains composed as time nears dawn at the State prison. Guards and family face a tense vigil while officials consider a possible last minute reprieve. Neighboring towns watch the fate of the 18 year old slayer amid prayers and moral debate.
A dated chronology chronicles Henry Clay Beattie and Louise Owen Beattie from births in 1884 and 1907 through marriage in 1911, to Beattie’s murder of Bentette and subsequent gun purchase, inquest, indictment, and a death sentence. The timeline notes trials at Chesterfield, appeal denials, and a Supreme Court interference.
Assessor Richards outlines aims to adopt New York ideas including annual assessments, six deputies, and separation from the excise board. He urges published valuation charts to aid publicity and time for field investigations, with deputies paid about $200 yearly. The commissioners will consider these reforms and a board of review, and seek to transfer excise work from the assistant assessor to free staff for tax matters.
A priest is fatally injured amid debate over tax assessments and who should levy them. The report notes proposed reforms to assessment boards, with mentions of Washington Port review board and various cities adopting new systems. A shooting in White Haven is linked to the investigation and broader unrest over changes to property taxation and review procedures. General changes to tax tables are expected on Sunday, November.
General Chang reports he is abandoning Nanking after mass killings and will not attack insurgents unless provoked, signaling a shift in Imperial Government policy amid turmoil.
Local official proposes buying up to 100 turkeys and 90 chickens plus 50 pounds of butter to sell at cost to residents next Tuesday. Prices listed as 17 cents per turkey, 9 cents per chicken, and 9 cents per pound butter. Letters of opposition arrive from poultry interests. Also notes about round trip football train tickets between Union Station and Washington with special fares for the November 2 game.
John W. Dahlgren, son of Mrs Barry Lehr, left Harvard after Mrs Lehr objected to his courting a candy shop owner. The adviser advised he give up the candy shop dalliance, and Dahlgren was promptly removed from Harvard to Fordham College, with relatives watching the situation from afar.
Left guard Eugene Oreg Rew Noland, a popular University of Oregon student and varsity player, was accidentally electrocuted in a bathroom at the Sigma Alpha fraternity house. The fatal electric shock ended his life during an electrical experiment, leading to the cancellation of the football game against the University of Idaho and the disbanding of the team.
London circles anticipate Sir Edward Grey will retire from the cabinet after the forthcoming explanation on Anglo German relations. James Bryce is named as likely successor amid radicals pressing for Grey to quit. Berlin warns the crisis remains grave as tensions with Britain deepen and explanations unfold.
Rockefelter denies involvement in ore dealings and says no deputy marshal was with him in the cell. Bremer Juan to meet rebels and assessors discuss tax reform. Brice Mickle murder clues noted as investigation progresses. House labor chiefs to be tried on proposed insurance reform and wage policy.
Marquis Komura ex minister of foreign affairs and former ambassador to Great Britain died this morning. He studied at Imperial University and Harvard, held the posts of foreign minister in several cabinets, and served as Japan’s chief plenipotentiary at the Portsmouth peace talks. He helped negotiate the second Anglo Japanese alliance and the Sino-Japanese negotiations following the Portsmouth treaty. he was elevated to count in 1906 and to marquis in April of this year.
Speaker of the House Clare, opposed to repealing the Sherman antitrust law, predicts a winter amendment drive and vigorous enforcement. He believes tariff will be the dominant 1912 campaign issue and that Democrats must nominate a unifying candidate to avoid party split. He spoke after touring states and will begin winter work in Washington Sunday.
Reports claim Paraguayan filibusters have been active as British authorities pursue two steamers up the Parana River. Argentina orders Chaco authorities to stop their passage while Gen. Goudra’s forces are cited amid tensions over neutrality breaches.
A French divorce suit over charges against Mo Langevin professor at the College of France drew in Mme Curie. The dispute generated duels and public clashes, with editor Wo Chervet and Leon Daudet wounded in a separate confrontation. A reconciliation followed amid intense media scrutiny of Mme Curie and Langevin’s roles in radium discovery and ongoing scientific debate.
Witness Frankie Davis recants strong links between Smith and the Mickle murder as police drop murder charges. Stout remains jailed for petit larceny while evidence of Smith’s guilt weakens, and a hospital-bound Bennett identifies Smith as his assailant though he is incoherent. Investigators report statements come up short to sustain a murder charge, with new alibis and identifications failing to solidify the case.
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