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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1907
Page
5
A chaotic readers opinion debates habeas corpus in Claude Hill's assault case. The piece questions whether authorities can detain a citizen as a suspicious character without warrant, referencing reliance on constitutional provisions and noting appeals to higher courts. The discussion centers on whether the detention exceeded legal limits and what remedies exist.
Fragmented OCR text references defendants, multiple names, and unclear actions related to a case or release. Core readable elements mention cigarettes, a potential legal matter, defendants, and various proper nouns without a clear narrative or outcome.
Fragmentary report indicates John Gillison was hanged after a murder conviction. The article references Anrest and a Virginia trial, with unclear details about plea and sentencing.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe injuries and an assault at a hospital, a youth accident, a murder charge, and multiple arrests. Names, places, and dates are garbled but indicate a sequence of violent events and legal actions across several local scenes.
A Warwick County resident was struck and killed by a Newport News car near Wickham Avenue and Twenty Third Street. His wife and baby were injured and his ten year old daughter was also hurt. The driver and conductor were briefly arrested but released after the coroner's jury found no blame. In a separate line, Angela King Lewis, 43, of Damascus, died at home from illness, survived by four children.
Nov 29 in Juravite reports Marylands weddings with couples including George A. Pheu of Gil ueenburg and Ian Martha Such of Baltimore marrying near Washington. Ceremony led by Rev. Alan F Toate pastor of the Northern Meshodiay Church in Tyetiavile. Further notes of ceremonies with Frank Brandenburg and others in bride’s home environment.
Fragmented ad text promises cures labeled as guaranteed within 14 days for conditions like bleeding, protruding issues, and eye ailments. Includes vague references to doctors or products and mentions a price of 101¢.
After a Thanksgiving recess the rate case against Southern Railway continued before Master Montgomery. Chief Clerk Brown testified with exhibits claiming the North Carolina business funds support the rate as not confiscatory. W J Hillman of Louisville, an expert railroad accountant, questioned the railroad banks and cost figures, challenging previous estimates.
Percival S. L., vice president of the American Tobacco Company, testified before the government about the Wells Whitehead Company and other units. He stated the American Tobacco Company controlled owner ships and denied publicly disavowing ownership while admitting holdings in Day and Night Tobacco Company of Cincinnati and related entities.
Five factory workers died and five passengers seriously injured when a Hartford freight train struck a trolley car at the West Main street crossing in Waterbury. The gate was reportedly up and flagman signaled but conductor failed to precede the car. Police say the motorman was not held.
E A Downing of 4 South Royal Street Alexandria was crushed by a vehicle near the High Street bridge on the Totemae River. He was taken to hospital with possible arm injury and leg damage, with doctors planning surgery pending conditions.
London confirms Florence Nightingale, famed Crimean War nurse and founder of modern nursing, honored as a member of the Order of Merit. The 87 year old receive the blue enamel center and laurel wreath insignia for conspicuous distinction in service.
Percival L. Garden, a publisher, told Supreme Court Justice McCall that his wife Maude A. Haden threatened murder or life for a divorce and $302 weekly alimony to wed William T. Hoops. He claimed stocks worth $24,700 had been transferred to her in May 1904 amid a dispute, with an agreement she would return them when settled.
Bandmaster John Philip Sousa arrived at the Auditorium Hotel suffering from aiomaine poisoning. He had a restful sleep and showed improvement. House physician Hammond states there is no alarm, but he must remain under care for several days, likely staying in the cottage until Monday.
In Ogdensburg New York William Pyatt Edward Fry and Hen Roberts aged twenty fourteen and twelve were brought before the grand jury charged with attempting to wreck a New York Central passenger train near a curve outside the city. A second item from Foster Virginia reports groom William Knelache aged twenty three arrested for forgery with checks totaling about 200 dollars bearing the signatures of J. W. Gumando and Sons and B. McLaughlin.
The obituary notes the passing of a Virginia resident on sMaceey at Blahamie. It mentions a wife Tahin and a late husband Calbert Gaugnier, with surviving children and a list of relatives. The damaged text names the Tolbert family and a variety of spellings, indicating a ceremonial notice with limited readable details.
Clio Arkansas facing depopulation after a court order shut down Blot City Lumber Company mills. Judge Billott of Little Rock invoked action following a triple assassination near a Cotton Belt train station. Termination of work at the mills removes jobs from many families amid rival lumber company tensions.
A fire at a three and a half story building in Gloucester caused one death as George Chembers jumped from a second floor window. Several firemen were injured by smoke and leg fractures, and Mrs Johnson’s condition was initially listed as serious.
Premier Stolypin told the Duma that autocratic power of the Emperor is the sole guarantee of security and order. He attacked radical parties, defended university control, and outlined future legislation including agrarian reforms, zemstvo changes, church and clergy favors, and military expansion.
Mrs. Hamilton’s testimony in the Druce Portland case showed inconsistencies with earlier statements. Defense counsel Horace Avery completed cross-examination and questioned signature handwriting on three letters linked to the Duke of Portland. The hearing adjourned until December 2.
Ambassador Charlemagne Tower and family will return to Berlin to day and meet the new Naval Attaché. The embassy staff, including Lieut. Com. Howard, are being bade farewell with two receptions. Tower will sail to the United States in December for leave.
Senators Teller of Colorado and Curtis of Kansas urged the President to commutate prosecutions after an investigation on the Kicking Kickspan site. They claim Indian land worth about 50000 dollars was stolen by syndicates operating to Otishome.
In Bennyville a jury found B. m Frend not guilty of complicity in the assassination of States B. Marcum. The jury deliberated about forty five minutes before reaching the verdict amid warily read public interest.
A special committee of non members of the Masonic fraternity yesterday decided which prize winners at the Chesapeake Beach fair would receive gifts including a house and lot at 3008 Irving Street Northwest valued at 145000. Other awarded items included a bath tub and a mahogany desk with tickets tied to the winners. The committee list features notable names such as Paul Y Waters, F R Underwood, Burlas Kerr, and J A MacMahon among many officers and directors of the fair.
In a District Court of Appeals opinion the writ of mandamus ordered by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbus against Secretary Garfield required a patent for forty acres in Indian Territory to Belle Frost a Choctaw. The court held the Interior Secretary cannot issue land patents after allotment certificates were issued and cannot strike names from tribal rolls. The case arose from suits by John B. Goldsby and George and Ita Aillean alleging their names were removed from the Choctaw rolls by Hitohesek after rolls were made.
Louis Wagner of Pennymintar pant commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic chairing the Bull Run Battlefield Park Commission announces plans to press for a legislative appropriation to buy the Bull Run battlefield site and convert it into a park. The 45‑member commission includes Gen EW G Whitaker representing the local department and Newton Ferree voices strong support for the action. In other news, Trooper Aske seeks a new trial as Arthur M. Newby of Port Myer faces trial for allegedly aiding Smoot in the Aqueduct Bridge robbery on August 3. A decision is due Friday on Newby's motion.
Honolulu reports the Pacific Seiecttife Institution plans a complete ethnographic and biological survey of the Pacific Islands. William Alanson Bryan heads the project at Bishop Museum with widespread academic approval. The venture includes gardens, labs, and a vessel for cruises, aiming to finish in about fifteen years with initial costs around 400,000 dollars and annual expenses near 40,000.
The New York to Paris automobile race organized by Le Matin will begin in New York with Times Square as the presumed starting point. The route via the Bering Strait faces major challenges at the undetermined Vancouver to Skagway segment. Standard Oil will supply fuel stations for contestants, boosting confidence in a difficult cross continental tour.
In Oakland California on November 2 a pistol fight erupted at the Sixth and Altea streets park between two deputy sheriffs and a special policeman on one side and Wong Leong a Chinaman and four white men on the other. Murdock was wounded in the leg and Ryan suffered a shoulder injury. Wong Leong was badly wounded and is not expected to survive. The four white assailants escaped.
New York report quotes Rev. Father Henry A Braun at St Monica church dedication. He argues agnosticism spreads from universities including Calumie and Harvard, while religion grows despite and will continue to do so.
The Society of Beaux Arts approves the commission plans for Washington beautification and votes to appoint a committee to assist local architects in adopting the proposals. The November New York meeting endorsed the plan and directed support for the project.
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