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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
25
New Rochelle attorney testifies he cannot remember drinking a quart with a defendant during a divorce trial. Witnesses describe a dinner party at the household, with mentions of Mrs Burnett and Mrs Mere, boarders, and a problematic memory about brandy and the alleged affair.
New York October 17 Harry Hart ridge former counsel for Harry K Thaw appealed to the city papers to help locate Mrs Hartridge missing for days. He accused police and detectives of failure and denied rumors, asserting Mrs Hartridge is either in a sanitarium or enticed away. Mrs Russell, acting mother in law, denied knowledge of her whereabouts and asked for rumor suppression.
Fragmented obituaries and funeral notices list names John Gray William Reed Richard, Betty Yost, and others with birth and death hints. It mentions October dates, Baptist and religious service notes, and several funeral directors including Costello Speare and Wright Co, with addresses and service times.
The attorney for Mr Burnett pressed for corroboration of Ure Alma K Means testimony regarding the dinner party and bringing the affinity to Mrs Burnett’s room. Mrs Buck could not provide the desired testimony.
Delmas, counsel for Harry Thaw in the Stanford White murder trial, returns to New York to resume practice. Jack Ipew York states he is no longer involved as Thaw’s attorney. Martin W. Littleton leads defense efforts. the second trial will not feature Evelyn Nesbit’s account on the stand. Hart ridge, former counsel, indicated the story would not be repeated.
In New York on October 17 a large crowd attended JW Harriman’s show horse sale. Prices reached 2900 for a top mount, with Viscount Balinbour at 1900 and Patroleur selling for 1000. Several lots were withdrawn or split into pairs as bidding stalled on key horses, including Nala and four others, before Harriman withdrew them.
A chaotic report from October 27 details tax figures on post cards and real estate, with observatory notes on a comet and claims of large card value increases. It mentions Chicago officers arresting offenders, Russian-French alliance hints, and hay prices reaching seasonal highs. It records tax debates, property values, and market prices in a busy city dateline.
London reports greet President Roosevelt as the city welcomes visitors with a novelty event themed around wireless to Ireland. A featured spectacle at Nova Scotia themed fair was canceled due to the inventor's assistant's desperate TVness. the event aimed to showcase tech and media synergy despite the setback.
Oct 17 New York reports active efforts by supporters to promote Lieut. Gay Louise Chanler for the Democratic national ticket. They aim to form a solid New York delegation with Connecticut New Jersey and Indiana, backing Chanler with Johnson on the ticket. News from wireless experiments across the Atlantic describe Marconi linked stations at Glace Bay and Clifden, transmitting at twenty tones per minute and sending thousands of words daily as the system opens.
The first railroad in Lower California will be in operation soon. Built by B A Uarriman, it is known as the Inter California Ratway and runs southward from Calexico toward Paradones, covering thirty seven miles from the international boundary under the El Calvio regional manager.
Seelong Local Color reports author Upton Sinclair allegedly hired as a servant at the Breakers in Newport and aboard Mrs Vanderhill’s estate. He supposedly observed wealthy households, kept a diary as a “spy,” and faced scrutiny from colleagues before moving on. The piece ties his New York and Mount Pleasant NY residences to prior packinghouse experiences and notes media chatter about his forthcoming books.
Reported in October in Say NRS Sinclair’s wife Mrs Upton B Sinclair, author of The Jungle, is said to be absent from the Sinclair cottage at West Point on the Mamisaguin River. Rumors place her in a sanitarium after a nervous breakdown, with Sinclair away and Edith Summersein as secretary. A Belmar visitor sought Mrs Sinclair and learned she is said to be elsewhere in the West due to illness.
Movements of ocean steamers listed with routes from New York to Liverpool Southampton Queenstown Cherbourg and Hamburg. Ships include Naploy Smolewalt Adelaite Daltie Bria for various ports. several sailings expected Friday or Sunday with dock times and destinations.
A dense fog today caused an exit bound freight train on the Panhandle Railroad to crash into a switching engine and caboose near Sheradoo. Conductor Elmer Hoovler in the caboose was killed and three trainmen were seriously injured. Forrest's Veterans Hold Civil War Reunion in Memphis with hundreds attending the fifteenth annual gathering at the Forrest monument.
New York story details the reconciliation between Baron Christian von Motz and Mrs Marcus Dennison Rossell following a public scandal. The baron faced a criminal complaint for misappropriating funds as a claimed suitor to various women, with later reports of arrests and jail time before legal cases were resolved.
New York October 17 The president of the American Trade Association reports no drop in trade with Japan following the Japanese Russian war and notes a revival of normal conditions. He cites improving outlook in China and praises current administrations while urging continued consideration of Chinese exclusion law amendments.
New York reports Thomas Agnew & Sons of London will buy and disperse the Ashburton collection of paintings in England. About 33 million dollars paid. two Rembrandts and other works by Cuyp and Holbein may be sent to the United States, with potential masterpieces valued at high sums. Also notes a Sakhalin Island report of a new naptha field near Nebligkava Bay accessed by large steamers.
An alleged murder attempt against Emilio Pampo, a wealthy Durango miner, is under police investigation. Pampo says a man claimed to be an agent of President Ding offered $300 to reveal J Joruezus location, then threatened his life after he refused.
Guests at an AW Astorium Annex banquet for the National League team Winters of the World Chimpsonsip included about 350 partygoers with former Congressman Hamilton Lewis as toastmaster. A drive to raise 1000 or more to purchase a perpetual trophy emblematic of the Worlds champion was announced, to be held for one year by the winning club.
Chicago health authorities claim that 90 percent of milk sold in the city is impure or adulterated. Dr Blehn urges the Chicago Medical Society to back a stricter law to curb bad practices. He cites skimming cream and injecting water to alter color and density, and warns watered milk carries germs of infantile cholera.
Special to The Tribune Cincinnati October 17 Gino Raible foreman at a cookerags shop committed suicide at his home after supper He left the house through the back yard and with a penknife severed the arteries of his left wrist He died within minutes He was thirty nine years old unmar ried and lived with his brother Conrad Raible
Former military attaché to the U S returns to the homeland after completing his term in Washington. He is expected to command a new regiment soon. The steamer Mostava carrying Col Raspopov endured a heavy storm in the Baltic while passing the Great Belt and was damaged, forcing an end to the voyage toward the German coast.
Licensed marriages listed including Aerie J Shaotferst and RL Yo wetsne Bt beth of Warsceliatd. many other couples named with ages. Health office record notes Deaths with names and ages such as Berry F Waguarean Garfield Sccpieal 62, Tomas 68, Thames W Foro 53, and others in the region.
Special Cable reports paintings by Domenico Theotokopoulus surnamed Grege were stolen from Toledo Cathedral. Government blocked salida abroad. redecoration led to storage then likely sale and smuggling in an automobile. Cabinet approved removal of risky artifacts to communal or museum facilities. statue of St Batdine also seized but allegedly resold via Paris dealer for large commission.
Gov James O Davison led a Wisconsin party to Andersonville Georgia on October 17 to dedicate a state monument to Wisconsin soldiers who died at the Andersonville prison. The granite memorial, costing $1000, bears a bronze eagle and honors fallen veterans buried in the national cemetery.
A tramp with a knack for carving taps a warside cottage door and presents a peach stone basket. A sculptor praises the craft while a housewife exclaims. Sands Pikes cues milk and buttered steak to showcase absorption technique in time.
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