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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1907

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Poison Plot Halts Court Ruling in Hartie Divorce Case

Hartie accuses Mrs Hartie and her sisters of blackmail and a scheme to poison him as the Supreme Court divorce decision nears. He alleges letters from Ida Scott and others show a plan to ruin him, with names including Madine, Hartie, and the coachman, plus alleged arrangements in London and Paris to deliver incriminating missives. The sensational testimony claims a web of letters and payoffs tied to the Hartie marriage and a bid to force a favorable judgment.

Macine Windh Ida Scott Thance Bartje Tan Wasta Ran Supvice Hadle Mary Scott Harte Hartje Lon Hartie LIL Rapid Hna Paris New Dominion Themionaire Piper Florty Helen Ami Tada Howe Tappe Ida Youngatows Brig Ty Hardy Ide Mensus Wil Esidenes Helen Scott Hartie Slagkmar Mary Harge Ag Tuone John VW Freeman Ida Ts Papa Th Pethson Mr Warth Madine Harte White Victoria i London Wadine Sr Hertle Ambroise Rue St Honore Paris Iettera Morey Patrick Ireland Nadine

Fish May Seek Injunction on Union Pacific Voting

New York Oct 7 Though Fish refused to discuss a report he would seek an injunction to restrain Union Pacific s voting at the coming inter railroad meeting. Supporters urged the move citing a prior case between Western Ice Company and its stockholders protective committee. Proxies were increased by Finch and others allied with Harriman management with brokers advising customers to give proxies. Brokers solicited proxies from road employees stockholders while Fish stated he was very well satisfied Warriman remained home recovering from surgery.

Specialome Wasniagion Rox New York Sturvesant Fish Union Pacific S Winess Central Holdings Inter Toad Western Ice Company Knickerbocker Ice Company Finch Col Kiengwes Harriman Fish Gides Cuatomers Enanloves

Elopes to wed chauffeur in Fort Dodge scandal

Des Moines Oct 7. Mayor Bennett of Fort Dodge, famed for promising to fine bachelors who do not wed within a year, acted on his vow as Nolan Snow, a chauffeur, ran off with the mayor’s daughter Mabel. The elopement occurred in Fort Dodge then they fled to Des Moines. Snow narrowly escaped the mayor’s wrath and his fine deadline.

Bade Despines Iowa Bennett Fort Dotge Nolan Snow Chaueur Mabel Fort Dodge Des Moines Young Snow

President Cfers Deer Hunt Progress on Tennessee Camp Trail

President on trail reports mixed luck with deer hunting near Stamboul, weather mixed hot and humid between showers, tents well furnished, camp setup on dry ground. Collier the Mississippi bear hunter brings dogs and a fine buck is reportedly taken, while Latta remains at camp with mail and no major business. The party plans to stay through the last days of the hunt, weather permitting, and target venison for dinner.

Lulley Speeral Washington Post Latta Sea Shields Amcea Presidents Camp Huiness Greanville Lilley Colliers Rognevelt Stambou George O'Hara

Baby Twice Saved From Fire By Quick Actions

In Baltimore on October 7 eight month old infant 914 was saved from a gasoline fire at 227 Huntingdon Avenue. Mrs Winnie Phillips hurled the child into a tub of water as flames spread from a stove. Mrs Elizabeth Mixture and her three year old daughter Elizabeth helped evacuate the home and rescue the baby. The stove tank explosion caused severe burns to Mixture and her daughter-in-law though the children were unharmed.

Washington Pat Baltimore Mad Winnie Phillips Huntingdon Avenue Are Elizabeth Bath Mrs Mixture Elisabeth

Roosevelt Bears Hunt Sparks Defiant Counterattack

Dr William J Long returned from a Maine rest and defended Roosevelt's bear hunt in Louisiana canebrake. He denounced the president's attack as unjust and indecent, accusing Roosevelt of malice and ignorance while urging humane treatment of bears and other game.

Denownees Temas Freaident Washington Long Mr Roosevelt Clark Oyster Bay

Warfield Enters Contest with Demands to Vandiver

Special to the Washington Post from Baltimore Oct 7 says Guy Warfield announced his candidacy for the U S Senate. He attached conditions including voter definition, a plurality plan, $1000 primary cap, disclosure of general donations, and candidate control over judges. Politicians doubt acceptance. Warfield may withdraw from the race.

Washington Post Baltimore Guy Warfield United States Vandter State Committee Senate Judes Warfield

Wife Kills Husband in Fight to Save Groom

A bride of six weeks Fannie Williams killed her husband A B Williams during a fight in front of the Williams home. She cried I will kill to save my husband as the tragedy unfolded. The dead man collapsed after the fatal blows near the family home, with the case drawing interest from a prominent local family.

Sux Works Washington Post Danielavile Ga A.B Willams Fannie Willams Willliama Max Williams Willams Williams

Booth signals no retirement as Salvation Army leader

London reports from Chicago quote Gen Booth saying he will never retire while able to fight and that if he ever retires it will be to heaven. He adds that every able elderly person should stay employed and vows to keep working even to 150 years old.

Washington Post London Qct Salvation Army Ger Booth Chicago Booth

Divorced Broker to Wed Society Leader in Chicago

Sidney Love of the New York and Chicago stock exchanges, divorced two years ago from Mrs Minerva Cool, is to marry Miss Marjorie Barnes, a leading figure on Lake Shore Drive. The bride is described by Philip Burne Jones as the most beautiful woman in Chicago.

Chicago Worthington Fort New York Sidney Chicago Stock Exchange Minerva Cool Uve Marjorie Barnes Lake Shore Drive Chiago Philip Burne Jones Loves Mar. Pa

Hundred boxers killed in Kan Chowtu riots

Rioters were punished by the Chinese government after unrest at Kan Chowtu on October 7. Twenty rioters were arrested and punished while Imperial troops killed several boxers during the crackdown.

Ruotera Kan Chowtu Canantu

The Post Follows World Series With Unique Onsite Broadcast

The Post plans vivid telegraphic updates from Chicago and Detroit for the world championship baseball games. J Ed Grillo, the sporting editor, will relay plays via a direct wire to The Post Guilding. A megaphone speaker and a special scoreboard on the Fast Building line will replay each play along Pennsylvania Avenue.

Post Washington Chicago Betfalt J Ed Grillo Grillo Detroit Guilding Pennsylvania Avenue

World Peace Permanent Court Likely Victory Report

Reports indicate momentum for a World Peace Permanent Court of Justice with Anglo American arbitration backing. Delegates from the United States and Latin American countries advocate compulsory arbitration while Germany Austria Hungary resist. Switzerland stands apart refusing force against debts. an Austro Hungarian rebuke is countered by the American delegation.

Committee On United States Joseph H Choate Firns Germany austria-Hungary Switzerland Belgium Rumenia Greece Turkey Gulgaria Montenegro M. Renault Americ American Realisaensions Senor Barra Mexicd Eis Barbory Braaily Drago Argentina antin-America Berlin Baron Marschall An Bierberstein Austria Frungary Italy Triple Alliance Horace Forter Morey von Kaporh Mere Austria Hungary American Senate James Brown Scott Herr Merey von Kenor-Merey Senate

Rockefeller and Morey Debate on Internal Law and Gifts

The report records a tense exchange led by Mr Scott on American constitutional law and international influence. A delegate from Austria-Harris is named, and discussion centers on acceptance of gifts, ministerial roles, and the legality of foreign influence, with references to a $25,000 grant and tainted money. A furniture sale at Sloan’s is announced for tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Scotts Scott Austria-Harris Hanes Ee Christian Munisters Taga Christan Parewa Missionboth Phillips Dewcastle Pa United States Desler Christian Standard Sloan's

Hawna Hanna Weds Frank Pelton in New Rochelle

Special to The Washington. New Rochelle New York October 7. Mrs Elizabeth Gordon Hanna former wife of Dana Hanna of Cleveland Obie son of the late Senator Warren Hanna was married at Stamford Donn at 1 PM to Frank Pelton. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Henderson pastor of the Baptist Church with family witnesses including Hanna’s mother and sister. The couple drove away in a touring car and planned a late return, with Pelton claiming a Memaroneck-on-the-Sound home before sailing for Europe later this month.

Washington New Rochelle Eliabeth Gordon Hanna Dana Hanna Cleveland Obie Wark Hanna Waretea Stamford Donn Frankla Pelton Rew Hichandson The Baptist Church Birs Hanna Mater New York Pelton Ins Frife Waca Memaroneck-on the-Sound Europe

WILL SELL QUEEN'S GEMS Jewels of Belgian Royalty

Auctioneer to sell the late Queen's souvenirs including a diamond diadem gifted by Belgium on its silver wedding anniversary. Proceeds to pay debts of Princess Lamise who was divorced last year by Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg and Getha. The diadem cost 480900.

Brussels Lmens Sevele

Treasury clash over Jamestown Exposition leadership

Dispute arises as Alvah H. Martin is chosen director general to succeed Mr Barr, provoking Treasury officials to consider central control of gate receipts and loan management. Cortelyou, visiting Long Island, is expected in Washington soon and may influence whether a Treasury representative assumes charge.

Alvah H Marta Barr Treasury Department Cortelyar Alvah Ho Martin Gortelyou Wal Coult Uave Coultard & Oak Cortglydu Norfolk County Cortelyon Jay Reason Treasury Cortelyou Long Island Washington Martins

Martin elected Jamestown Exposition director general

Alvah H. Martin was chosen by the Jamestown Exposition board to succeed J M Barr as director general and assume executive head duties. He pledged few changes for now, aimed to restore economy and reduce friction, noting he has not considered department heads' successors or personnel shifts.

Norfolk T.alvah H. Martin J M Barr Martin

Roosevelt Plan Faces Opposition at Interstate Rail Convention

State commissioners and railroad leaders gathered for a convention here as President Roosevelt's proposal to expand federal control of interstate railways drew sharp debate. Delegates argued centralizing authority could erode states rights and overwhelm local interests, while some urged efficient national oversight.

Roosevelt Central Natonal Association of Railond Commisionera Orn Certai Matenal Objeron Asaert Ath Aun Exw Interstat Commerce Commission National Commission Iverstate Comms Sang Federal Murinery Interstate Commerce Commission Congress St Louie

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