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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

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2

Tulsa Delegation Wins White House Reception Acknowledges Oklahoma Growth

A Tulsa Commercial Club delegation of over a hundred visited Washington to meet President Roosevelt and tour sights. The president urged fair treatment for Native Americans and supported alienation laws, praising Oklahoma and Tulsa’s rapid growth and promising future.

Roosevelt Oklahoma Tulsa Tulsa Commercial Club Washington Senate House of Tentatives Her of Commerce Neyt Sopping Place New York Mt Ant Tt Isb Twa Hoa Fokmoma

Will Debate On Anarchy In Narrow Local University Semifinal

The first semifinal debate of the local university debate season will be held to discuss anarchy with the postmaster general not to be given to party lines. Affirmative speakers include Charles Redwood of Texas, Dodge Hemming of Kansas, and Patrick J Turles of Oklahoma. Negative speakers are Mipert Turner of Massachusetts, Victor P Mlarmmner of South Carolina, and John P Tarbos of Smith Carolina. Judge will be Charits Proigs Leverett of Pnglesbs. Jon Gladtelter of Tulmeis will preside.

Sloocloen Charles Redwood Texas Dodge Hemming Kartas Patrick J Turles Oklahoma Mipert, Turner Marslard Victor P Mlarmmner Sorta Carolina John P Tarbos Smith Caroling Wii Charits & Proigs Leverett i Pnglesbs J Willer Kenyon Jon T Gladtelter Tulmeis

Death toll rises as two more bodies found in Chelsea fire

Boston on April 17 two more bodies were recovered from the Chelsea blaze ruins, bringing total recovered to eleven and known victims to thirteen. The remains, both males, were identified through methods not fully disclosed. The search continues for missing persons and possible causes of the Sunday fire remain under investigation.

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Matrimonial agency frauds eyed by U S district attorney

We have evidence to convict three prominent businessmen backing fraudulent matrimonial agencies. Mrs Jennie Call was found guilty of using the mails to promote a fraud. Sentence for Call mirrors a prior case. judgment deferred.

Chicago Seward Shirer United States District Attorney Jennie Call Call Marten Grey House of Correction

Easter choral programs planned in city churches

Elaborate Easter music planned across Catholic Episcopal and other churches with major composers represented Beethovens Haydn Gounod featured in Masses and services Choirs expanded solo lines by leading local singers At St Aloysius St Patricks St Pauls Calvary Baptist and others expect crowded morning services with orchestral and Gregorian elements.

Beethoven Haydn Gounod St. Aloysius Church Willnstall Bors St Patricks Church St Pauls Catholic Church Echo Ernest “Wanchester Sem Nariains Paulist House of Studies Cathole Arman Aumprecht Brethoven Music Commission of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Calvary Baptist Church Arthur Mayo Saint Saens New York Tenue Presbyterian Church John Porter Lawrences

Veteran Killed by Cable Car in Brightwood Landmark

Edward Neviaser, a 35 year old Spanish American War veteran of Batters L Third Artillery, was crushed in a Brightwood underground trolley pit. He died en route to Freedman’s Hospital. Funeral services under the Spanish War Veterans will be Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Thomas M Tiindie Hirth & H Streets chapel with interment at Above Schotm Cemetery. A inquest returned an accidental death verdict. Neviaser resided at 1108 Seventh Street Northwest and left a sister and brother in Brandwine Maryland. He enlisted in 1892 and distinguished himself in the war.

Edward Nevinser Bightwood Ayenue Thomas M Tiindie Hirth Schotm Neviaser Brightwood Nevinser3 Beig Freedman's Hospital Nevilaser Seventh Street Brandwine Wth Batters L Artilers

Hood's Sarsaparilla Pledges Spring Cure Evidence

A long testimonial pitch promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy for blood disease appetite and rheumatism. It cites 40 366 testimonials and urges readers to buy a pottle or Sarantabs at 100 doses for one dollar.

Burned Victim Bridget Craven Dies? After Gas Stove Blast

Mrs Bridget Craven sixty five of 216 Seventh Street NE was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded in the kitchen yesterday afternoon. She ran into the street aflame and collapsed before reaching Casualty Hospital where doctors said there was no hope of recovery. Police officer Huuschild and Dr Conklin smothered the fire after pulling the burning clothing away. The house fire was extinguished with minor damage and several firemen were injured tending the blaze.

Bridget Craven Seventh Street Casualty Hospital Craven Mrs Craven C B Conklin Conklin Otto Haus Hild Ninth Precinct Craven Home Huuschild

Boy Struck by Streetcar Injury Near Hirt Street

Twelve year old Harry Shackleford was hit by a city streetcar at Fifth Street and Massachusetts Avenue. He suffered head bruises and lacerations, was unconscious briefly, treated at a house then at Casualty Hospital, and later returned home. Separate report: a boy at 712 H Street Northeast sustained a toe wound from a homemade cat rifle accident while playing.

Harry Shackleford Hirt Street Massachusetts Patesgeie Pesiea Jifth Street Massachusetts Avenue I Street Ninth Street Earl Annie H Street Casualty Hospital

D A R Women Arrive Committees Plan Continental Congress

D A R women prepare for the seventeenth Continental Congress at Continental Memorial Hall with 1500 delegates expected. Mrs Donald McLean presiding, funds planned for the hall’s memorial features, and committees arranging programs, children’s events, and fundraising.

Donald McLean Children’s Order Seventeenth Continental Congress Society Continental Memorial Hall McLean New Willard Congress Europe South America St Johns Church Sixteenth H Streets Sto J and Cotton Smith

Bryan denies Abbott publicity role amid misquotes

William Jennings Bryan telegram to Willi J Abbott insists he never engaged Abbott as publicity agent and bears no responsibility for Abbott's writings. Abbott says he was never employed by Bryan and remains a close friend, while denying formal agency.

Willi J Abbott William Jennings Bryan Mr Abbott Bryan Abbott Brian

Aid For Women Who Sew Boston Miss April 17

In Massachusetts Supreme Court Judge Hammond proposed applying the income from the 1501 Thomas Thompson charity fund to aid needy seamstresses in Rhinebeck and Brattleboro in New England. Trustees Laurence Minot and Richard M Bradley weighed the suggestion as the court reviewed the will's terms. The case arose on a petition by the trustees seeking instructions on fund interpretation after a question whether the income should cover needs for seamstresses in the two original towns.

Boston Miss Thomas Thompson New York Rhinebuk Brattleboro New England Hammond Massachusetts Supreme Cent Laurence Minot Rihard M Bradley Cam Bufara Supreme Court

Auto Shatters Railing In Downtown Street Crash

An Adams Express electric delivery auto ran out of control on Tenth street NW near E and F streets, struck a storefront railing, and overturned. Police removed spectators as the car collided with another vehicle, throwing occupants to the pavement. no major damage reported to the auto. Authorities identified the operators as G F Butler and Herbert Simons.

Adams Express Company Tenth Street Antroi Fries Weall & Sharpe Company G@ F Butler Herbert Simons Butler

French Berber Horde Attacks French Patrol on Islzaza Hill

A French column on Islzaza Hill confronted Berbers and Arabs near the western Algeria frontier at dawn. Despite surprise, French forces rallied and pursued the attackers for six miles, incurring eight killed and about 100 wounded, with Berber losses around 125. A Colored woman died of heart trouble in Washington, and Clement A Griscom met King Victor Emmanuel in Rome. William Vanderbilt Jr arrived in Havana aboard the Tarantula.

Colomb Bernir Islzaza Tamiet Algeria Clement A. Griscom Quirinal Rome Victor Emmanuel Clement A Griscom Philadelphia Tloyd C Griscom United States Italy Griscom William K. Vanderbilt Havana William K Vanderbilt, Jr

CAPT E S RANDALL DEAD PIONEER OF RIVER PASSENGER SERVICE

Capt Ephraim S Randall longtime steamboat and excursion manager and founder of river passenger lines died at 58 at his home in Georgetown after a long illness. He helped launch the Mary Washington Crystal Wave Samuel J Pentz and Harry Randall vessels, later merging into the Washington and Potomac Steamboat Co. Survivors include his wife Louise, a son Harry, two daughters Jo Frank Carlin and Elizabeth, and his mother Mrs AFP Kretchmar. Funeral plans pending with William F Carne of Alexandria.

Ephraim Randall Wallach Place William F Carne Alexandra Holy Georgetown Canandaigua Nyc Virginia River View Mary Washington New York Atlantic Big City Delaware Big Catantgue Samuel J Pentz Baltimore Mevon John W Thompson Harry Randall Randall Steamboat Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company Capt Randall Queen Anne St Johns Louise Randall Misa Louise Hamiler

Valuable Necklace Missing in Washington Case

Dr. Charles W Richardson reports the loss of a pearls necklace valued at 400 dollars, the property of his wife Mrs Richardson. The theft occurred Thursday evening between the theater and their home after a street car ride and a walk home. The string is small and colored with a gold clasp set with two pearls and a diamond.

Charles W. Richardson Charles W Richardson Connecticut Avenue Richardson

Talks on Oregon Country by Blanchard at Public Library

C J Blanchard of the United States Reclamation Service lectured last night at the Powell Library on Oregon resources and irrigation success. Representative W R Ellis spoke in support. The National Academy of Sciences annual session will be held in the city for three days beginning Tuesday April 7 with elections for treasurer and two council members.

Stator Owen Comerihatie Oklahoma Soto United Stat Tle Oklal Mai Sarfoce Ata Mae Tarland Oregon Oregon Society C J Blanchard United States Reclamation Service Poohie Oregon Country W R Ellis National Academy of Sciences National Museum Academy

River Victim Unidentified Found in Potomac

The body of a white man was found in the Potomac River and brought to the Morgue. Unidentified at an early hour, it showed no identifying marks. friends of missing persons speculated but ruled out Van FE Canada and M Kels Kennethy. The man, about 45, stout, with false teeth, wore a shabby black suit.

Potomac Potomac River Frst van FE Canada Glen Eddo Merchant M Kels Kennethy Pennsshama Avenue

Weather Summary From Washington Bureau April Showers In Midwest and Southeast

Weather bulletin reports scattered showers across the Mississippi and Missouri valleys and from Nebraska through Eastern Texas due to a low pressure system. Elsewhere in the South Atlantic Gulf and Northwest states, conditions are generally fair with warmer readings in the Great Lakes and Central West. Saturday brings more showers in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys and the Texas region with generally fair weather elsewhere. Sunday shows mainly fair weather with some Northwest showers. Winds vary by coast with brisk southerly to southeasterly along the coasts and cooler readings in the Northwest. Local temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sunshine hours, tide and river notes included. Potomac and Shenandoah area observations noted.

US Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Misyssnpi Missouri Nebraska Texas South Atlantic Yast Gulf North Pacific Cntral Misessippi Ohio Gulf Middle Atlantic States New England Northwest Atlantic Eset Gulf States Valle England Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Tarlabla Steamera Europe

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