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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1911
Page
7
Police pursue a tangled tale linking Smith to the Mickle murder. A reluctant witness, George Hurley, and Mrs. Frankle Dayles Heinz reported sightings near the scene. Detectives questioned Delia Davis and other associates as they seek the monkey wrench clue and weapon ownership. Awaiting further action at City Hall.
A heated clash in the House pits Rep A C Stanley against Rep Martin W Attleton over control of the United States Steel Corporation inquiry. Stanley vows to seek full House support to force Littleton’s removal, as the committee adjourns amid federal antitrust litigation against U S Steel and the American Tobacco Company. The dispute could shape the committee’s future and its pending investigations into steel and related trusts.
A druggist at Ninth and F streets northwest was swindled of 925 dollars after a porter change for a fake ten dollar check. A youth carried medicine to a room in a National Union Building corridor while a man in blue serge neared 30s fled. investigators link the man to a Newport News departure and a prior six week pattern of minor thefts. Police report connections to other assaults and a key Navy Department witness who claims to have seen the suspect fleeing the scene.
An item reports J D Merritt and associates denying fraud in a major oil deal involving John D Rockefeller. The long affidavit and statements recount loans, stock purchases, options to repurchase, and the Merritt family’s actions during the period, with Rockefeller and Merritts disputing accusations and offering testimony before a steel committee.
Testimony before the United States Steel Corporation committees in Washington shows Leonidas Merritt of Duluth claiming he lost heavily to John D Rockefeller. It notes St Louis County Minnesota paid 12,500 a year in interest on 2,000 in bonds voted for the Merritts in 183. The Merritts sought funds for a Mesaba range railroad. county approved a 20,000 bonus at a general election. Bonds of 30 years at 6 percent were issued, with principal and interest totaling 65,000 to be marked down as the county's loss upon the transaction.
In Atlanta Justice Wright ruled three labor leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison must answer contempt charges arising from the Bucks Store and Range dispute. The case revisits attempts to reset proceedings after the Supreme Court dismissals. The convention denounced the action as persecution and pledged continued defense.
Detective William J Burns said witnesses in the McNamara murder case have received death threats after refusing bribes offered by defense agents. He spoke at a bank protection event in Atlanta amid the McNamara defense fund, asserting conviction remains likely. Labor leaders debated funding and motions at the American Federation of Labor convention, with widespread support for voluntary contributions to the defense.
Judge Mack of the United States Commerce Court told Hebrews at Eighth Street Temple that the 1682 treaty with Russia should be abrogated due to discrimination against Jewish American passport holders. He urged immigration openness and noted a New York protest meeting with speakers including Vice President Sherman and Gov Wilson.
The text traces a long perfected standard from Dr Oliver of Boston to the present, claiming consistent quality. It advertises Sarsataba tablets or quid form as the preferred choice, urging readers to obtain the product now.
The will of Rear Admiral John Yeatmin Taylor USSN who died by suicide November 1 at his home 1727 Q Street NW was filed by probate court yesterday. The residue goes to widow Sabella B Taylor during her life and then to two children Charlotte B Taylor and Andrew B Taylor. Andrew died in a Wilmington Delaware auto crash two years ago. Charlotte, a New York author, and the American Security and Trust Company are named as executor and guardian. Trust provisions hold $200 for the children until age 25 with $1000 each at that time. Cremation is directed.
Arthur Cornwell stands trial in Criminl Court No 1 for the murder of his brother in law James Courtney last June. Final arguments begin as defense witness William Bradley testifies Cornwell is morose and distant from coworkers while sisters describe him as quiet and prone to talking in his sleep. Prosecution rebuttal includes Dr William A White stating Cornwell claimed to be a guarantor of the crime.
Funeral services for Mrs Nettie Anderson Cheeks will be held this afternoon at 3 o clock in the chapel of Hines Undertaking Establishment. Interment will be private in Glenwood Cemetery. A brother in law, John B Thompson of Louisville Ky, and Mrs Joe Anierean Norrie of New York City arrived to attend.
The Nicaraguan government negotiates a temporary loan of 1.5 million dollars with an American banking syndicate awaiting final Senate ratification. Clifford I Law Surveyor of the Port of Manila is appointed general collector of customs of Nicaragua with headquarters at Managua. He will soon depart to assume duties and oversee customs revenue collection, part of which will be sequestered to repay the loan.
Colgate alumni living in Washington organized last night at the Lubitt House to form the Washington Alumni Association of Colgate College. Officers elected include TE Green president, OM Gaylor vice president, and Rey Stevenson secretary treasurer. An executive committee features FC Harmon, FCC Judd, and Dr Linn. A committee on extension and by laws was named, with Justice Hushes of the United States Supreme Court sending regrets.
E J Clark and other leaders urged District reform of insurance laws at the Willard Hotel banquet. They pressed Congress to curb rebating embezzlement and selling policies under false pretenses, arguing current District statutes lag behind many states and risk trust in insurers. A large gathering of prominent Washington insurance men heard calls for immediate criminal penalties for rebates and for stronger regulation of agents and companies.
J L Hudson, an employee of the LMT garage at 1S JE street northwest, was fatally learned about the hands and fire yesterday in a gas line explosion while fitting the tank in a rear at the grave. He was removed to George Washington University Hospital. The automobile caught fire but employees extinguished the flames without calling the fire engine. The car was only slightly damaged.
In the Pamily Magazine section of Inext Sunday Post a tale unfolds with humor and domestic tensions. Denner Donohue wakes to a conflict over a young man named Jimiy Fitexervol and a planned match to test a would be son in law amid family honor and pride.
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