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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

27

Railroads Rely On Securities To Finance Big Extensions

A crowd heard Senator Pinlan der of Knox oof Pennsthania discuss railroad expansion funding. He argued that if companies must raise and spend billions, investors will support bonds seen as face value in actual improvements. The meeting highlighted the need for secured financing and the role of rates and protections in building rail infrastructure.

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Memorial Day Plans By United Spanish War Veterans

The United Spanish War Veterans Department of the District of Columbia plans memorial services for dead from the Spanish American War on Memorial Day in Arlington Cemetery. A memorial committee led by Lee M Lipscomb and J P Rupgel will organize events, with a meeting scheduled at 2 pm at H Street and Henderson Street. The group also plans to attend a lecture by Senator Taylor of Tennessee at Continental Hall next Monday night.

United Spanish War Veterans’ Department of the District of Columbiaa Cogan Lee M. Lipscomb J P Rupgel C J Harlow J Ligon King J M Newgent James F Greely Miles Camp G E Rausch John Lewis Smith J Leiry Harden W Henderson Jn Tubman Clarence V Sayer Cama Samuel G Mawson Joseph L May Ian Crisk Dewey Camp H . Potter Eugene Dolman Georg Buckler Lawton Cama C O Saeis R. &% Lamb Sherman Derree Spain Arlington Cemetery Memorial Arth National Guard Amorys Fred & Hodgson Capt Rufts W Fearson Rough Feders Prais Jp Ally Capron Rough Riders Art

Federal Aid for Schools Elicits Call to Congress

A Memphis report from April 22 covers debates at the eleventh education conference in the South. Robert Ogden of New York, greeted with cheers, spoke as attendees urged Congress to supplement state support for vital schooling and equal opportunity across states.

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Charity Aid Drive Sparks Citywide Effort

A local charity drives community support with a gift goal under 100 dollars per donor. Volunteers from Gouge town to Ment Phasent unite to boost membership and fund crucial programs as the club reports progress and plans active outreach tonight.

New Church in Arlington Ordains Local Officials

A fragment notes the formation of a new church in Arlington with ordinations and appointments including trustees and officers. Names such as Drs Dyes Reason Cabell Williamson and O O, along with roles like superintendent and treasurer, are mentioned amid ceremonial language and church alignment.

le Cabell Williamson Aberbia Vassallad Thomas Waddleton Goustues Wibert Gray An & I Taris Sumas School Lin Aowis Ornanz Ars Ana Lab

Bishop Capers Dead Marking End Of Era In South State

The death of Bishop Capers ends a long career as a leading figure in the Protestant church and public life. He served as state leader for South Carolina, held naval and recovery posts, and was a prominent member of the Confederate era network. He was also the father of John G Capers, a notable public official. His passing is noted as the loss of one of the era’s most influential men.

Sears South Rayal Ota Ii John G Capeis Internal Revenue Tepubl Nc So Fh Johna

Writ Granted for Thaw Release in Poughkeepsie

A writ of habeas corpus was granted in Poughkeepsie today for Harry K Thaw by Dist ce Maarschauser. The writ return date is Saturday nine. District Attorney Jerome of New York will oppose. The event accompanies Taylor's Lecture at Continental Hall featuring Senator Ro to Tennessee.

Poughkeepsie S White Flings

Defends Statue Plan Praises Commission Over Botanic Garden Site

A letter argues the Grant memorial and park commission deserve support for a plan by Burnham McKim Olmsted and Saint Gaudens. It defends the botanic garden placement as fitting within the city beautiful concept and urges citizens to back the commission’s design rather than alter it.

Grant Washington Post Olmsted Eminent Commission Word Daniel II Burnham Charles F McKim Frederick Law Olmsted Augustus Saint Gauden Park Commission Art Caperts Tau

Built Right Grape-Nuts Food Restores Brain and Nerves

A Wisconsin woman reports dramatic recovery from dyspepsia and extreme weakness after twelve years with no food satisfying her. She credits Grape-Nuts with rebuilding her system, improving speech, nerves, and diet tolerance, enabling breakfast and dinner routines.

Lynchings Case in Supreme Court to Reopen

The United States Supreme Court may reopen the case of F. Ship p ast a number of Chattanooga residents charged with contempt after Ed vonn son’s lynching. Attorney General reports two new witnesses not heard previously and seeks reappointment of James D Maher as commissioner to hear them, citing fear of personal injury.

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Grant Memorial Observance Planned by Potomac Department

The Potomac Department completes plans for a birthday celebration of Gen Ulysses S Grant next Monday evening April 27 at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Gen Nelson Miles will preside with Washington Gardner former Michigan commander serving as orator. Supreme Court Justice John M Harlan and Comrade J A T Waill will also speak. Dept Commander John S Walker chairs the arrangements.

Potomac Ulds Grant New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Nelson Washington Gardner Department of Michigan Congress Supreme Court Joh M Harlan J A T Waill Charman Military Committee House Department Mander Johm S Walker

President Cabrera survives palace attack in Guatemala

President Cabrera narrowly escapes assassination at the Guatemala Palace as a bodyguard rifles unit fires. Five cadets reportedly shot. streets closed. authorities condemn the attack amid stunned public reaction. President Roosevelt reportedly sent congratulations on Cabrera's escape.

Debated Theory on Sex of Children by Parental Strength

A controversial note cites Dr Romme and Prof Schmeh claiming the father’s weakness yields sons and the mother’s weakness yields daughters. The article discusses population patterns, war impact, and occasional exceptions, noting historical claims across nations and anecdotes of families with multiple sons or daughters.

Immigrant Bureau Inspector dies after brief illness

Ro Bard Bacon a twenty sian years old inspector in the Immigration Bureau died yesterday at George Washington Hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. He was a native of Oberlin Ohio and his mother Mrs Mary Bacon arrived yesterday and was at his bedside. The body will be taken to Oberlin for interment at 7 o clock tonight. Representative Burnett of Alabama helped secure his government appointment last December. Bacon was a Harvard graduate and had earlier suffered a similar attack after leaving the university. He worked as a tenorist on the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Warc h before joining the service. He traveled through North Carolina and returned to Washington two weeks ago in frail health. He died five days after his condition worsened. Mrs Bacon possessed admirable qualities and he was regarded as a bright student who contributed to current periodicals despite arduous duties.

Ro Bard Bacon Sian Immigration Bureau George Washington Hospital Oberlin Obi Mary Baton Che Olie Burnett Alabama Debruars Na Bivon Harvard Cleveland Warcoh North Rola Forth Immigration Bureau Atmat Washington Bacon

Two Auto Racers Injured At Briarcliff Course

At Briarcliff race course near White Plains New York two more accidents occurred after a prior bridge collapse. George Robertson hurt but not seriously when his car left the track and ditch edged the course. A J Campbell, who planned to race Friday, suffered a broken jaw and scalp wound after his car hit a telegraph pole and pinned him beneath the wreckage.

White Place Briarcliff George Robertson Armonk J Campbell Thats Nile Campbell

Johnson boom crowns strength in Illinois

Chicago dispatch details Illinois political maneuvering as Johnson supporters aim to bind delegates for Bryan, with Hopkins backing Johnson and calls for a Springfield showdown. Counted are towns opposing Sullican and a pending state convention to contest national delegation seating.

Roger C. Sullivan Bryan John P. Hopkins Johnson Denver

Dayton bound delegates selected in Tennessee race

Representative John A Moon was renewed today by Demarts of the Third Tennessee district along with Spencer Johns and Jo a Martthia chosen as delegates to the national convention. Brean fakome td Apr & Vartin & Mot rsan of Finnkfmt were named for Congress after Un e Ninti. Democrats the presotutiars supported Bryan for President and Wessent for Indiana for Vice President.

Clattanvostean John A Moon Demartis Tennessee Hoston Spencer Jo aMartthia Cla Ics Oyre Apr Vartin & Mot Rsan Finnkfmt Congress Une Ninti Democrats Vidars d 'Bryan Wessent Tahn Wo Indinapelis Vic

Uninstructed Republican Delegates Named in Three Districts

In New York and New Hampshire scenes delegates to the Republican national convention were chosen without pledges. George Malloy of St Lawrence and Willies Foote of Port Henry head the New York district slate while Hamy New of Indianapolis announces plans to convene and set up headquarters after May first. In New Hampshire Harrington of Manchester and Wed Howard of Portsmouth were elected unpledged delegates to Chicago.

Valone Suth Geoje E H iMalley Oglenburge George R Malloy St Lawrence Wiallies T Foote Port Henry Roosevelt Giv Hughes New Republican Committee Indianapolis Hamy Republican Natonal Committee New Will Chiaga Granite State Manchester Withim . Harrington This City Wed F Howard Portsmouth Hampshire

Wall Street backs Taft as Lanier sails for Europe

Charles Lanier of Winslow Lanier & Co sails on the Adriatic for two months of travel. He asserts that Wall Street and financial interests favor Taft for President, believing business will regain confidence and the country will return to prosperity despite current conservative mood and temporary gloom.

New York Charles Lanier Winslow, Lanier & Co Wall Street Taft

Louisiana Republicans Few In State Governor Race

New Orleans April 22 In yesterday's state election Jared Sanders the Democratic nominee for governor and all other Democratic candidates were elected by large majorities of the 69900 or more votes polled statewide Henry Phu Republican candidate for governor received less than 10 percent Republicans aimed for a strong showing St Landry and Acadia parishes joined the prohibition column West Feliciana and Concordia parishes voted against prohibition.

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Gortelyou Drags Gritics Speech to Auburn Business Men

Secretary George B Cortelyou of the Triasiy addresses Auburn New York business delegates at a Muscle Ela ceremony, urging public service with fearless, sometimes controversial views. Reception mixed as he denounces misrepresentation and pledges frank conduct before a city club banquet led by Hobart Romg.

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Railroads steel trust to build road standardize rails

The American Railway Association approved a plan to standardize rail weights and types for road construction. The move aims to simplify manufacturing, allowing a single rail type of yard to substitute for multiple weights, and to align car and wheel designs with new transit needs while addressing canal and transport concerns.

Amercan Railway Questins de Maser Car Builders Assiabrom

Colton Estate Chief Faces Probate After Sued Verdict

Administrators for Colton Estate and Chief Justin Clihaugh of the Tis frit Supreme Court admitted to probate after a sustained verdict of a four jury letters of ed ninis tinting were granted. Pramiad W Parker and Chale Peiglas requested it. Hand of $100 000 likely required. This probably is the final step of the Ken togeaews situation.

Colton Estate Justin Clihaugh Tisfrit Supreme Court Yesterdas

Washington Cattle Market Summary Note

Fragmented OCR entry lists cattle and sheep prices and yard numbers. Mentions various animals including cattle and sheep with prices rounded and dated figures. Includes references to market terms and local names, but legibility is limited and exact figures are unclear.

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