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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses appeals, limitations, and court remedies for trusts and monopolies. It references labor versus business interests, enforcement by courts, and political contentions around reform, with garbled names and undefined actors. The text alludes to policy shifts and procedural constraints without clear events or dates.
Clipped OCR reports a fatal shooting involving Heflin, with nearby details of a traumatic sequence, a store visit, and a possible pursuit. The fragmentary text names a negro suspect and mentions a boat stash and a grim chain of events surrounding the incident.
Sunday travelers to and from Baltimore were injured when two trolley cars on the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway collided at Crownsite station eight miles from Annapolis. Eight were badly hurt and taken to Annapolis Emergency Hospital. three were slightly injured. Passengers from Washington included Joseph Melknight, Charles Leonard, RM Patrick, and others. The motorman escaped, the other remained at the scene. both cars derailed. Witness accounts describe a frantic crush and passengers thrown into seats and aisles, with a brave passenger shielding a boy who survived.
An old publicity snippet extols Grape Nuts and cream as a wholesome economical breakfast. It claims the cereal, made from wheat and barley, saves money and boosts brain power, urging thrifty workers to adopt the plan under the motto There’s a Reason.
The Burt Patterson delegation faces a shift as Gen Burt and John W. Patterson back Taft if nominated, drawing ire from Flather Horner backers. Flather Horner claim Burt Patterson alienated Black voters who now back Flather Horner, predicting a decisive win for their ticket at the Republican convention.
Local meat dealers report no relief from rising livestock costs despite claims of price reductions for dressed beef. A major dealer notes higher cattle quotations and says wholesale beef prices have edged up, with figures from 12 to 16 cents per pound and fowls and veal holding firm. The public remains uneasy about meat availability and future prices as truck freight and scarcity influence the market.
Elaborate preparations are under way in Southern Republic Po oati at Popsard ys for the Pan American Scientific Congress set to open December 2. Delegates from various countries will attend. previous sessions were in Rhonds Uwvrs and Marters. The aim is scientific exchange and joint study of continental problems.
Senator Ta Tollette of Wisconsin, confined by illness since delivering a speech on the Aldrich currency bill, sat up briefly Saturday but remained weak. He planned to rejoin the Senate next week to push for action on the railroad valuation bill under the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce, weather permitting.
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Washington after spending about ten days in the West where he delivered several addresses. He plans to remain in the capital until Saturday then travel to New York City to speak before the Sphinx Club.
American Minister to Portugal and his sister hosted a gala at the great hall of Lisbon’s Basilica while students of a fourcenturyold British divinity school sang the Star Spangled Banner. A diverse crowd gathered in formal attire as guests admired the scene and the solemn music amid the city’s architechtural backdrop.
Reported by George TP Zech, burglars tried to enter a North West Street shop on Saturday night. A large safe and cash were stolen. police noted the attempt failed as the safe remained intact and only minor losses occurred amid confusion.
Unclear weather report from the Weather Bureau notes daily conditions across the United States with regional forecasts. It includes temperatures at multiple stations, sunshine hours, wind directions, and notes on flood warnings along the Arkansas River and Great Lakes timing resumes for storm data on April 1, 1908.
A body was moved from Buffalo to Chillicothe Ohio after a summons from Judge Dison Tullevon to attend a burial for Judge Pullerton aged sixty. The brother accompanied the remains yesterday after a long journey that began in Buffalo and continued westward.
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