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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1914

Page

9

False Testimony Tied Two Chinatown Death Sentences

Grace Mack a white Chinatown resident alleges she was pressured by Jim Gunn secretary of the On Leong Tong to testify against Eng Hing and Lee Dock, two Chinamen convicted of the Lee Kay murder. The two men were sentenced to death after two trials with Gov Gutnn asked for reprieve earlier.

Chinatown On Tong Washington New York Jim Gunn On Leong Tong Eng Hing Lee Dock Lee Kay Crain Grace Mack Florence Wong Terence J McManus Court of Appeals Gov Gutnn Dewey Theater Florence M .Todd Miss Todd Mott Street

Mrs Andersons Volume Adds Juvenile Plays To Shelves

Mrs Isabel Anderson wife of Larz Anderson former Ambassador to Japan unveils an eight play juvenile book with illustrations by Junius Cravens from Shakespeare Press New York dedicated to her mother. The collection intended for schoolrooms private theatricals and outdoor performances features music notes and references to dance tunes by Weld Cockingham Parlowa Halkowski Mendelssohn and Beethoven suitability for slower measures noted. Other titles include Kong Fosy of Mar Glacier Davis Merry Jerry Justice Whiskers Trial The Mood and Little Madcap Journey. Anderson also authored The Direct Sea Horse Capt in Fer Series and The Spirit of Japan.

Isabel Anderson Larz Anderson Japan Junius Cravens Shakespeare Press New York Anderson Keith's Theater Boston Wingles Arethur Weld Prescott W. Cockingham Mme Parlowa T Halkowski Mendelssohn Paderesski Beethoven Kong Fosy Mar Glacier Davis Merry Jerry Little Madcap

Girl at altar, fiancé jailed in Stone Harbor wedding

Ada Teary, a trained nurse, stood at St Paul’s Church altar in Stone Harbor NJ as fiancé Wills Reynolds was arrested for assault and battery and nonsupport. Mrs Goldie Reynolds claims a common law marriage with Reynolds spanning eighteen years, saying she is his wife.

Philadelphia Ada Teary St Paul’s Church Stone Harbor Wills Reynolds Goldie Reynolda Reynot Reynolds Miss Fears

Barbers, Bill Up To Sheriff In Portage County

Sheriff Arthur Cartile of Portage faced claims of hiring barbers to shave prisoners for the county at public expense before Christmas. Four barbers allegedly shaved inmates and were paid from the county funds, prompting a report urging the sheriff to reimburse costs from his own pocket and cover prisoner grooming properly.

Columbus Ohio Arthur Cartile Portage Stata

Relief Fund for Hebrews Sought by Union Committees

Relief funds for Hebrews in distress across Europe are being raised by a committee led by Joseph Tipper in connection with a national appeal at the B'nai B'rith. The Union of American Hebrew Congregations considers a special session to plan relief efforts as Washington and Boston groups prepare to launch ongoing aid under Louise Brandeis and Leopold Glushak respectively.

Europe Joseph Tipper Bina B'sth Union of American Hebraw Wklonists Louise Brandeis Roston Leopold Glushak

Pilsener German in name only revealed by brewmaster

New York reports a master brewer debunking the German label on Pilsener. He claims American beer, not imported German brews, dominates the market and will continue to do so despite import curtailment. He cites import and production figures to argue domestic beer is superior and sufficient for thirsty customers.

New York Hoboken St Louis Master Brewers’ Association Terrace Garden l Munich America

Dressed as a man traps suitor with rival in park

Special to The Washington Post Pittsburgh Oct 6 Miss Daisy White 22 dressed in men's clothes followed her fiancé and a rival girl to his home and was arrested while fleeing a back alley. She explained she had dated him about a year and dressed as a man to glimpse how things stood, claiming she thought he was hers.

Washington Post Pittsburgh Daisy White

Minister Blames Mother-in-law For Marriage Strain

New York Oct 6 A clergyman says his wife left him due to living in a small Woodbury town and financial strain. He denies cruelty while his wife sues for separation and $2 weekly alimony. Justice Daly reserved ruling on alimony.

New York Hev J. Ed Wood

Schley Fights Claim She Is Now Texan's Spouse

James Montfort Schley Jr testified in New York Supreme Court seeking to annul his $35,000 divorce settlement payable at $200 monthly to Morna C. Schley Andrews. He said he learned she married a wealthy Texan and stopped payments, arguing he should not support another man's wife. The case was continued with Justice Giegerich reserving decision.

New York Morna C. Schley Andrews James Montfort Schley Snn Winfield S. Schley Supreme Court Giegerich Schley Texas Nley Guy

Northrop Dawson Married in Pelham Manor Church

Special to The Washington Post. Frances Hubbard Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Holmes, wed Northrop Dawson of Washington and Hempstead in Huguenot Memorial Church Pelham Manor. Rev. Leary and Rev. Robinson officiated. Attendants included sister Mrs. Nelson E. Amsden and Margaret Holmes. Best man was W. Wallace Lyon. Bride wore ivory gown with chiffon tunic and pearl embroidery. Granddaughter of David Brewer to Wed in New York news notes Harriet Jetmore to marry Henry Burnell Faber, son of Brooklyn residents, with Jetmore as daughter of Aaron P. Jetmore.

Washington Post Pelham N. Y Frances Hubbard Holmes Robert A. Holmes Northrop Dawson Washington D. C Hempstead Long Island Pelham Manor Lewis G. Leary Charles EH. Robinson Nelson E. Amsden Cleveland Ohio Margaret Holmes Marie Kirby Frances Lyon Maud Bleier Wallace Lyon David Brewer New York Harriet Louise Jetmore Aaron P. Jetmore Henry Burnell Faber William H. Faber Brooklyn Jatmore United States Supreme Court

Bequest Dispute Over Charitable Share In Baron Franchetti Estate

New York Oct 6 A suit seeks to force Baron Franchetti to give 49000 from his late wife Alice Hallgarten Franchetti's estate to charities. The bequest by Adolph Hallgarten to his two daughters was to fund charitable purposes, but a will flaw redirected the funds. The Baroness Eleanor von Koppenfell contends 49000 of the baroness's late husband’s estate should support charity.

New York Adolph Hallgarten Eleanor von Koppentfell Alice Hallgarten Franchetti Supreme Court Baron Franchetti von Koppenfell Hallgarten Franchetti Moppenfell

Army Navy Changes of the Day

Official orders list numerous officers and units reassigned to posts and schools including Watertown Fore Monroe Coast Artillery School aviation section signals, infantry and cavalry detachments. Also movements of naval vessels and ships with sailings and ports, plus ships ordered to full service or reserve at Norfolk and Vera Cruz movements.

Jay E. Hoffer Ordvance Department Watertown Mass Newa Department Gin Artillery Corps Monroe Coast Artillery School Charles F WN Howard Charles Kh Alley Chat Ycey L. Fenton James Ko Crain Forrest Williford William W Ros Clair W Bard Bert Marsikall Firat Liewt Eugene If Walker Charles K Min II Thomas C. Cook Bates Ligur Herbert McCuxne Lincoln BH. Chawgers Clarence Marsh Robert Garepto Pirst Arthur EH Dot Rowin F Barlow Durton W. Beardslpe Monte J Hickor Pirat Lars EL Dender Halph C Harrison Edward P Noyes, Jr Charles E William D. Frazier George F Moore Roy R Lyon Thomas J Steere Walter Reed General Hospital Tis Regiment Robert O van Horx General Stat Sixteenth Infantry Virginius FE Clark Coast Artillers Corpa Signal Corp First Laent George B Stallman Philippine Department United States Laent Shepler W Fitz Gerald Jerowe G. Pillow Thirteenth Cavalry Ait de Camp Fourth Cavalry Arthur E. Rowland Coast Artillery Corps Astired Castine Santo Domingo City New York New York Yard Orion Norfolk Des Moines Progresa Pentucket New Hampshire Tompkinsville Montana Tonopah Macdonough Napesigue Bay South Dakota Mare 8Land Utah Lyonhaven Bay Cal Tello Newport Prairie Monte Christi Samana Kay Meldonough Napeague Bay Petrel Key West Vera Cruz San Francisco Mare Island Wyoming Hampton Roads Lynnhaven Bay Ontario Incas Charleston Iialeston

Woman Hinted Behind Tango Burglar Ring In New York

Police hunt a tango burglar Herbert J Eaton and seek a female accomplice described as a woman of personable appearance. Mrs Eaton and Miss Marie Kohn are linked to $10,000 in stolen jewelry from Madison Avenue apartment. Victims fear publicity and press case. Investigations probe if dancing aided thefts and if the baton performer was the dancer.

New York Herbert J. Eaton Eaton Eaton Sald Herbert Jane Arthur H. Pike Riverside Drive Marie Kohn Madison Avenue

Women’s pay at issue in Oregon wage law case

The Supreme Court faces a request for early consideration of the Portland case Stettler v. Simpson challenging Oregon’s minimum wage for women. The law requires the state Industrial Welfare Commission to set a wage floor and makes underpayment a offense, with similar statutes enacted in California Colorado Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska Utah Washington and Wisconsin.

Supreme Court Oreson Frank C. Stettler Portland Cree Elmira Simpson Industrial Welfare Commission California Colorado Maasachupatta Minnesota Nebraska Utah Washington Wisconsin Oregon

Sleuth Sues Woman Over Paris Divorce Fees

Paul Gross, a New York lawyer, sues Maude Chance for 5000 alleging he was hired in 1912 to obtain a separation and divorce for her from Dr Perry Chance of Paris. He claims he advanced 2000 and was paid only 500, with other expenses unpaid, while Mrs Chance and her husband faced rumors of divorce after a Paris tenancy and a lavish but short marital period.

New York Paris Paul Gross Supreme Court Maude Chance Marie Antoinette Hotel Dr. Chance Mme. Eames

What Men Drink From The Confectioners Review

Wise men drink sage tea sailors enjoy port and millers sack pawnbrokers hock shoemakers cobblers pugilists claret punch business partners half and half artillerymen high balls the broken arm man a sling thin men stout many well persons water baggage porter poultrymen cocktails cotton growers gin tanned summer girls lemonade deaf mutes Mumm the able man a warm night cap the drowning man something extra dry

Confectioners

Cup for Best Fisherman Sailors from Newport to Point Judith

Ten members of the Outer Fishing Club led by President William R. Hunter sail from Newport in the catboat Carrie to Point Judith for October fishing. Contenders include Lewis Quentin Jonas and Bradford Norman, with past holders Hunter Norman and Jones.

Newport Point Judith R. L Outer William R. Hunter Lewis Quentin Jonas Bradford Norman Reginald Norman Robert Sedgwick Henry H. Ward Walter Andrews H. Casimir Derham Harford Powel Harry Brevoort Kane Narragansett Pier Carrie William Hunter Lewis Quentin Jones Miami Fla

Nebraska Woman Renounces 160-Acre Farm After Convert Phase

Mary Mitchell of Nebraska, wife of a notable resident and former officeholder, deeded back 160 acres to the government after a religious conversion. She had previously obtained the land by an irregular filing, and the act increases Treasury funds by about 3 to 5 thousand dollars. The letter to the General Land Office chief describes peace of mind since return of land. she admits earlier statements were not justified for final proof.

Treasury Denver United States Treasury Mary Mitchell Nebraska Mitchell M. D. McEniry General Land Office

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