World congress fights tuberculosis in Washington
Special to The Light Washington DU Sept. 1 1908 physicians from 45 foreign countries attend the 11th International Congress on Tuberculosis in the National Museum and Smithsonian building. Prizes totaling $6,000 reward progress in prevention, treatment, and sanitary housing. The event includes exhibits on sanitariums, housing, dispensaries, and a study on atmospheric air relations to tuberculosis.
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Washington
DU. C
Congress
Todast
Gintee
Europe
South America
Roosevelt
Parks
Lander
United States
Earsiess
Great
Britain
Canada
Trance
Sweden
Germany
Halla
Russia
Latin America
National Museum
Smithsonian
Alaska
South Africa
Hodgkins
Smithsonian Institution
Forty Days Without Rain Brings Suffering
In Gallipolis on September 21 a fortieth day without rain has caused much suffering and loss. Warmers drive stock five to six miles for water as many schools in West Virginia close and oil operations ease in some localities due to the drought.
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Gallipolis
Ibis Aerifon
West
In Mizzoura and Under Southern Skies at Empire and Crescent
The Empire presented In Mizzoura by the Robert Burgess players to near-capacity houses, with strong performances and vivid scenery. Crescent Center offered Under Southern Skies with Major Crofton and Lella. Grand West showcased East Lynne and a later bill including Under the Greenwood Tree and McFadden’s Flats, praised for stagecraft, acting, and production values.
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Empire
Mizzoura
West, Texas
Robert Burgess
Roca
Ortrans Tion
Crescent Ceater
Major Crofton
George Manning
John F. Ryan
Lella Crofton
Laura Qaliman
Lella
L. Delanney
Mabelle Claire
Mi Long
Grand West
Thea Grand
Florence
Davia
Elliott Dexsey
McFadden's Flats Bargain Winked At New Wording
A fragmented item notes a man once claiming nothing new under the sun negotiating anew despite a closing will and deed, signaling renewed bargaining and possible legal action. The text presents a terse glimpse of disputed property and will wording in a historical context.
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McFadden
Endming
Reiteking
Will
Burial permits list multiple interments and causes of death
The record lists individuals including A Mitchell 41 tuberculosis interred at St Mary's Cemetery, Miss Kimo Kerns 47 tuberculosis interred at Vic ay nes, Antonia Plinis 20 died September 19 wounded interred at San Fernando, Mary Josephine 75 died September a, interred at San Fernando, Merceda Lianos 22 died September 19 tuberculosis interred at San Fernando, Louise Wilen Osborn 46 cancer interred at San Fernando No 8 Cemetery, Antonio Garcia 80 senility interred at San Fernando Cemetery.
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Kimo Kerns
Binma ‘Vista Street
Vicaynes
Antonia Plinis
Idiéa
Inillet Woond
South Laredo
San Fernando
Ulster Mary Josephine
New J. Colned
Lauda Rosa Infirmary
Iaterment
San Pernando
Merceda
Lianos
Louise Wilen Osborn
City Hospital
Tlerment
Antonio Garcia
Broad Avenue
Roosevelt Quietly Plans Departure From Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill movement day nears as President Roosevelt prepares to leave Oyster Bay for Washington signaling the end of the summer season. Residents lament the city’s shift away from the summer capital after a notably busy retreat with frequent aides and daily activity stretching late into the night.
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Oyler Bay
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Oyster Bay
Unite States
Sagamore Air
Pleasure and Distress in Mayor's Unusual Day
Mayor Bryan Callaghan endured a strange day full of pleasure and distress. He celebrated a four week rest with a barrel a shire shipped by an unknown foe in Corpus Christi, testing his reputation as a dietician. His mood soured by the death of a milch cow from eating dry paint used for decorating his Crockett street property, prompting funeral arrangements as he seeks a replacement tame formay.
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Bryan Callaghan
Corpus Christi
Aindy den
Religious parade ignites riot in Chicago suburb
A religious parade of 1190 acres led by Bushey Paul Rhade tore into disorder when a tractor driver tried to pass the marching line. Rioters shattered car windows and woodwork as missiles flew, injuring several passengers before authorities restored order near Chicago Heights.
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Chicago
Bushey
Paul Rhade
Chicago Heights
ubWn
Gar
Births Reported From Various Homes
Birth notices list infants born to multiple families with dates and genders. G. W. Ingram 126 Wicks street September 18 two boys. Bundren 1401 Monterey street September 15 one boy. Mr and Mrs J J Brown 48 Delmar street September 12 one boy. Charles Werner 312 Maverick Grove September 25 one girl. Ya My and Mrs John Hillock 217 Movelgon alley September unknown two children. Dashell 229 East Houston street September 13 two boys. Ahlend Howard 1993 North Laredo street September 19 one girl.
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G. W. Ingram
Wicks Street
Bundren
Monterey Street
J. J. Brown
Delmar Street
Charles Werner
Maverick Grove
John Hillock
Movelgon Alley
Dashell
East Houston Street
Ahlend Howard
North Laredo Street
Building Permits Report From Local District
Cora Shanon and Annie Donelly file for a two story dwelling on Githerss abreel with estimated cost 4300. DePewis and Wood seek a four room dwelling on Princeton avenue for 1600. R We m milton plans a six room dwelling on Dust Park avenue at 1600. W E Jackson applies for a two story dwelling on Arsenal street costing 1500.
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Cora Shanon
Annie Donelly
Githerss Abreel
DePewis& Wood
Princeton Avenue
R. Wemmilton
Dust Park Avenue
W. E. Jackson
Arsenal Street
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Zirk
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Velma Whitman
Lady Isabel
Madame Vine
Shiva
Grand Opera House
A. Mitchell
Stalber
SS Mary's Cemeany
Wolff & Marx CO Mme
Cornell
Mayor Callaghan
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