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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

25

Evans' Ship in Today Work and Sport at the Bay

Sailors in San Diego Bay await Rear Admiral Evans arrival aboard the battleship with plans to bring the vessel into Coronado Gach. The Yankton tender and Magdalen Bay craft report health and preparations as fleet boxing events, weigh-ins, and prize competitions unfold under Jeffries refereeing. Fishing parties flourish with yellowtail, mackerel, pompano turning up aboard steam launches and seining nightly.

N Diego Cal Iar Evans San L Cal San Diego Coronado Gach Bay Winal Mid Magdalina Bay Magdalen Ftcbvaninie Los Angeles James J. Jeffries Altieri

Obituary fragment for Jose Prine and others

The fragment reports a death on Sunday for Jose Prine and references a March 31, 1908 date. It mentions relatives and a residence on a street near an institution, with unclear names and places due to OCR damage. The text is incomplete and ambiguous about exact relations or additional individuals.

Jose Prine Dla Cab Laltimers Beloved Allen Murray Vipitol Street Reereer

Local Funeral Directors Advertised With Modest Rates

An old classified style listing presents several funeral directors and embalmers with brief notes on services and locations. Names include Harrys Sons at 335 R Street NW and Thomas S. Ser­geon as successor, with others like Costello, Geier’s Sons, and Zurhorst noted along various streets in Northwest and Northeast districts.

Lee Pune Jon Tohn R. Wright Co RE. Harry's Sons ST. NW F Street N. W Sardo & Cot Lincoln Ss. Sergeon R.S. Cain Init Ith Rt

Fleet changes ordered for Atlantic fleet relocation

The Maine and Alabama will be detached from the Atlantic battle ship fleet before a long voyage from San Francisco Bay. Wisconsin and Rebraglia will take their places. The Maine has served continuously since 1911 and will return to the Atlantic via the Strait of Magellan after repairs.

Maine Alabama San Francisco Bay Wisconsin Rebraglia Tie Aebama Maine Ce Atlantic Strait of Magellan San Francisco

Letter to manipulate pension raise sent to Longworth

A letter received at Cincinnati Hospital tried to fool Representative Nicholas Longworth by pretending the writer was a patient seeking a pension increase. The author signed Albert K Kuhiche and asked hospital staff to forward letters to Longworth or the Pension Commissioner, offering a reward for action. Post Office inspectors were alerted to the incident.

Aienna Qhle Nicholas Longworth Authoritt Cry Hospital Albert “K. Kuhiche Ania Rosaeas Commissioner of Pensions Longworth Cincinnati Hospital Post-Office

Girl stake in poker game leads to murder arrest

Columbia Mississippi, March 31 Eunice Spencer is under arrest for the murder of Charles Wesley in his home. The claim is she started the fight after Coombs accused Wesley of cheating in a poker game. Wesley and Coombs were contending, Wesley was knocked to the floor, a knife at Coombs’s throat, and Spencer seized a rifle and fired. Officials say the shooting was accidental.

Columbia, Miss Eunice Spencer Charles Wesley Rere Miss Spencer Ake Wesley |Ombe Coombs Wesley

Montana's Trial Today Starts Acceptance Runs

The armored cruiser Montana arrived for official acceptance trials. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding Company, she is a sister ship of the North Carolina and must reach speeds of twenty two knots. On the Hampton Roads to this run, propellers achieved about 120 revaolu per minute, believed to meet contract speed.

Hogkian

Woman Shoots Self as Husband Is Buried in Cleveland

Denver dispatch reports Mrs Elizabeth Enz aged eighty rural Ohio shot herself at the grave of her husband Ohlie Enz yesterday. She had waited at the cemetery and her act followed the burial in Cleveland Ohio. The tragedy ends a long weary wait for death.

Denver Cole Mar Cleveland Ohlie Elizabeth Enz

Licensed to Marry Pluralized Pairs in Philadelphia and Nearby Areas

A fragmented list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples with ages and locations such as Philadelphia and Sharon Center. Names include Rev. James Stewart, Rev. F. D. Power, and Rev. W. J. Morton, with various brides and grooms ages ranging from teens to mid forties. some entries end abruptly with incomplete details.

Thomas Alexander Anna M. Morrison Philadelphia James Stewart Charles FE. Dandelet Médry E. Manders W. Lenham Tourman Arnold Sharon Center Chin Alice Crosby F. D. Power John Thooke Marie Isabella Faris W. J. Morton Iaares E. Davis Mary Cosby

Deaths Reported to Noon March 6

Health Office record lists deaths in Washington area up to 12 pm March 6. Names include Mary Anne Hos age unidentified, John K. Prett age 8? years, Edward Greer of Soldiers' Home, Madge M. Saunders age 30, John Hitz age 80, Denis Donoven age 72, Jota Cassels age 73, Joseph Brown age 66, Charles Barrick age 53, Margaret O'Brien age 42, William Holmes at Foundlings Hospital age 2 months, Jobin Gerkin age 1 day, Emily J. Merkeljohn age 29 days, and the infant of Carl and Anata Pflelger age 5 days.

Mary Anne Hos Brightwood Ave John K. Prett St. Nw Edward Greer D. C Madge M. Saunders C St John Hitz Mess. Ave Denis Donoven H Sta. Ne Jota Cassels Fat Joseph Brown Pa. Ave Charles Barrick Mass. Ave Margaret O'Brien Mydlest William Holmes Foundlings' Hospital Jobin Gerkin Bladensburg Road Emily J. Merkeljohn Blair Road Carl Anata Pflelger

Anna Gould III Family Crisis Deepens Over Marriage Plans

New York March 31 definite news on Madame Anna Gould and Prince de Sagan looms as the Gould family splits over the match. George Gould appears to control the situation while Anna remains opposed. Anna was moved to the St Regis with her doctor stating she is nervous, sick, and has bronchitis. If Anna marries against family wishes, she forfeits half her estate under the late Jay Gould will.

George Gould de Sagan Wooer Washington Post New York Mme Anna’ Gould Prince Helle de Sagan Gould Mme. Gould Helen Fifth Avenue Tyler Morses St Regis Howard Anna Helena Anna Gould Prince St. Regis Mane. Gould Anderson Or. Anderson Countes Prince de Sagan Sis Biss Morses Count Albert A Berres Tyler A Morse Fielen Gould Jay Gould Bent Mme. Guouli Helen Miller Gould Kitth Avenue

Roosevelt seeks to retain young navy officers

A Washington dispatch to the New York Herald reports President Roosevelt urged Secretary Metcalf to prohibit voluntary retirement of lieutenant commanders. The policy aims to keep experienced young officers in service, assigning them key ordnance, equipment, construction, and steam engineering duties as the Navy moves younger leadership into its ranks. The President favors officers with shipboard training and robust health, aligning with recent Pacific-bound deployments.

New York Washington New York Herald Roosevelt Metcalf Navy Ife Pacific

Blakely inquiry findings kept secret at Washington

The board of inquiry into the torpedo boat Blakely accident concluded its investigation at Pensacola navy yard. Findings were forwarded to Washington and will not be made public locally. Investigators say the torpedo gyroscope failed, causing the weapon to circle and strike the vessel.

Washington Pensacola Fla Blakely Pensacola Navy Yard

Kidney covering removed in kidney operation at Stockton

The Fidebohla operation to cure Bright's disease was performed here yesterday. The patient's kidneys were removed, diseased portions stripped, and replaced during an hour ten minute operation.

Stockton Cal Bright

Westinghouse Receivers Discharged and Stockholders Restored

Pittsburg case ends with the Westinghouse Machine Company’s discharge by Judge James 8. Young. The plant is returned to stockholders with cash in bank and orders to run the year at about 73 percent of capacity. Creditor Railway Electric Power Company challenged discharge but was overruled. Westinghouse holds a $310,000 option to absorb the power company by year end. A second Westinghouse unit awaits reorganization plans in New York next week.

Pittsburg Westinghouse ‘Machine James 8. Young United States Circuit Court Railway Electric Power Company Westinghouse Company Westinghouse Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Campreee New York I N

Steamer Grounded in Fog Off Blue Point Lifesaving Station

The steamship Carolina of the Austral-Americana Steamship Co. grounded on sand bars off Blue Point Life-saving Station in a dense fog. With ten passengers aboard and cargo from Trieste Fiume Venice and Oran, the vessel remains in a safe, easy position awaiting the next high tide as tugs from New York prepare to assist. Captain Parovich reports no danger and lifeboats were not needed. The ship, built in Glasgow in 1908, is 369 feet long and 4731 gross tons.

Wire Island New Through Carolina Austro-Americana Steamship Company Trieste Fiume Venice Oran Blue Point Here Stegiar Parovich Caroling New York Glassow Scotland Phelphi Brothers & Co

Woman Killed by Boarder in East Liverpool

East Liverpool Ohio March 31 Charles Howard twenty five shot and killed Mrs Lemuel Raush twenty three at her home He also tried to kill her mother Mrs John de Wolf but the bullet missed The women were uninjured except a powder burn Howard, a boarder at the Raush home for months, surrendered at the police station He is married but not living with his wife Officials say unemployment and brooding may have affected his mind

Liverpool Ohio Charles Howard Lemuel Raush John de Wolf Howard Raush Hone

German Bremen Arrival Sparks Haiti Tension Debated

Reports say the Bremen’s arrival may threaten a debt claim by German residents Reinbold seeking compensation. President Alexis warned Germany against deportation. no confirmed crisis. Three officers linked to a conspiracy sought refuge at the French legation as troops sweep for suspects. The Bremen returned to Port au Prince.

Port Au Prince Mar Bremen Germany Traiti Ona Reinbeld Alexis Reinbold Legation

Britain dissolves volunteers after forty-nine years

At midnight the volunteer army ended its forty-nine year existence as the Territorial Army, created by War Secretary Haldane, takes its place. Volunteers nationwide marked the transition with dinners and celebrations, and many regiments promptly enlisted in the new force, often taking the old regimental title.

London Great Britain Haldane

Wireless phone a success at Eiffel Tower test

Dr. Lee de Forest conducted the final wireless telephone test at the Eiffel Tower with French naval and army officers watching. Messages were exchanged satisfactorily with government wireless stations, and the Italian navy will soon test the system. Flora Whiston, a key witness in the Hitchcock case, was indicted for perjury in New York.

Paris Mar Lee de Forrest Eiffel Tower France Tialian Hitchcock New York Flora Whiston Raymond Hitchcock

Home Rule Gains Historic Majority in Commons

Rejoicing in Dublin and Washington as the Commons votes for home rule. Redmond claims the chamber has for the first time shown an overwhelming majority in favor of Irish self government, with Birrell outlining new university plans and funding from church and exchequer sources.

Washington Post London House of Commons Augustine Birrell Ireland Die Dublin Belfast Queen’s College Dublin University Cork Galway Birrell Irish Church Fund Crown Maynooth McGee Balfour John Dillon Dillon John & Redmond Lefto Gladstone Dior Dubin Liberal Party Newpie Irish Party Redmond Great Britain

May Refuse To Seat Gomez In Manila Assembly

Manila March 431 Senator Gomez reelected to the Manila St district seat, replacing his expulsion. Unofficial tally shows 432 vote majority over Justo Lukban. Assembly likely to reject Gomez. governors and commissioners have left for Baguio for the hot season as recess is set from April 4 to April 2.

Manila Mar Gomez Justo Lukban Smith Baguio

Eddie Guerin Finally Tackled By Police

London on March 31 Eddie Guerin the American crook once sent to Devils Island for a French bank robbery has again fallen foul of police he was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a recent provincial bank robbery after examination he was remanded a man named Smith and a woman called Chicago May Churchill previously tried for attempted murder in this city last June Smith sentenced to life penal servitude and the woman to fifteen years hard labor. Helsinki March 31 the Finnish Senate resigned after a March 28 vote of lack of confidence the vote in the Diet was 1 to 47 and socialist influence was cited Key condemned the Finnish administration for delivering Russian terrorists and agitators to Russia and for failing to resist Russian encroachment on Finnish rights.

London Eddie Guerin Devils Island France Smith Chicago Churchill Guerin Helsingfors Key Finland

Tribesmen Surprise French Cavalry in Morocco

Paris reports Gen W Aniade says Moroccan Madakra action saw 309 tribesmen trap a small French cavalry detachment. Eight killed including two officers and twelve wounded. Brazil mutiny among Cuban workers en route to build rail link. Minas Geraes battleship to be launched April 21 at Newcastle with a cost near nine million dollars.

Paris Mar W Aniade Frenc Morocco Madakra Newcastle-on-Tyfie Mary Brazil Minas Geraes

Independence and Fearless Reporting Drive Readership Demand

The paper’s political independence and fearless accuracy appeal to all classes, creating daily demand. It aims to obtain the best news, employ top writers, and use modern facilities to deliver well gathered information to every reader.

Washington Post Market and Reading Value Highlighted

The Washington Post, the leading national newspaper, offers comprehensive financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers. It serves farmers with produce sale guidance and provides leisure readers with varied columns and reading material in its Sunday Morning Edition.

United States Post

Sunday Post Magazine Selections by Noted Authors

The illustrated magazine section presents choice selections by prominent writers with careful, thoughtful foreign news coverage and timely accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post prides itself as a superior Sunday newspaper inviting readers into every household.

SuNday Post

The Sporting Department Tue Post Pink Paper Preview

The Sporting Section of Tue Sunday Post is printed on pink paper. Four pages each Sunday are crowded with the latest in the sporting world detailing baseball results, running and trotting events, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and more in an accurate and comprehensive manner.

Tue Post Tue Sunday Post

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