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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
14
A distorted text advocates limits on suits and review, criticizing trusts, monopolies, and railroad rates. It attacks courts and administration, calls for restrictions on prosecutions, and hints at presidential influence and party divisions without clear dates or coherent facts.
Fragmentary OCR reports a man shot by Heflin, then near death from pneumonia. Notes mention a trainer, a somber scene, and uncertain details about events at a store or location, with unclear dates or names due to damaged text.
Report of a head on collision between two trolley cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway near Crownsite eight miles from Annapolis. Eight badly injured, seven more hurt, and a small boy narrowly saved from death as passengers pulled him from the wreckage. One motorman escaped, others treated for cuts and bruises, with several Washington residents among the injured.
An exhortative note extols thrift in daily eating, arguing financial discipline aids wealth. It praises Grape-Nuts with cream as a balanced breakfast made from wheat and barley, claiming it saves money and sharpens the mind for workers. There’s a “There’s a Reason” slogan.
The Burt Patterson delegation wavers on backing Taft if nominated for President. Flather Horner allies claim Burt Patterson losses shift votes to their ticket. Colored voters, initially backing Burt Patterson, turn toward Flather Horner to ensure a victory.
Local meat dealers report no real price relief for consumers as prices for dressed beef rise and cattle quotations stay high. One major dealer notes a 28 cent premium per hundred pounds for livestock while wholesale beef and veal prices show mixed movements amid continued demand and supply constraints. The piece reflects urban confusion over meat costs and the public’s persistent demand for adequate supply.
Elaborate plans are being made in the Southern Republic for the Pan American Scientific Congress to begin in Bantingo Cinle on December 2. Prominent scientists from various nations will attend and seek to advance continental science and economic issues, with North American and South American scholars preparing joint discussions.
Senator Ta Tollette of Wisconsin, ill since delivering a speech on the Aldrich currency bill, sat up Saturday and left a bed to speak. Observers note weak condition but expect him to return to the Senate next week to press railroad valuation legislation in the Interstate Commerce Committee.
Secretary of War Taft returned yesterday after about ten days in the West where he delivered several addresses. He plans to stay in Washington until next Saturday then proceed to New York City to address the Sphinx Club.
The American minister to Portugal hosted Quaint Lisbon College students and four century old English divinity students in a grand ball room event. The youths wore clerical robes as the Star-Spangled Banner was sung by a mixed crowd, with a view of St. Prete and ceremonies filling the scene.
Report from George TP Zech states burglars broke into a store on Rat urtay night. A large safe and some money were taken but entry appeared incomplete and thieves departed before finishing the job. Police say several other burglaries were reported in the area.
Weather conditions from the Agriculture Weather Bureau in Washington discuss winds temperatures and forecasts across regions including the Great Lakes Northwest and Atlantic coasts. Special notes mention flood warnings for the Arkansas River, storm timings resuming April 1908 and temperatures from various cities with sunshine hours and last year comparisons.
A Buffalo resident accompanied the body West to Chillicothe Ohio for burial after a death described as recent. Judge Dison Tullevon summoned from Albany arranged the transport as the brother traveled to oversee the interment for a sixty year old, with details indicating the funeral was set for yesterday afternoon.
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