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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

3

Eighty Guests vs Wine Flooded Studio Trial Theme

A City Court jury weighed whether eighty men and eighty women could absorb 1000 quarts of wine in a party hosted by Mrs. Getrick Smith at her studio rented for a cross country rider and yachtsman, with seventy nine male guests. The case centers on potential furniture damage and shared costs.

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Tolstoy on Death and the Dream of Life Revisited

Fragmented lines echo a meditation on mortality and awakening as Tolstoy contemplates life as a dream and a waking to another, noting recurring images of sleep, earth, and time. The chaotic OCR clusters hint at a philosophical essay exploring existence and transition.

Local funeral notices and embalmers listed in late edition

A flood of funeral notices and embalmers fills the page led by MIRRAX TUCKER and CHARLES Jord RO Norris Vocation. Listings include J WILLIAM LEE JOHN P WRIGHT CO RF HARVEY'S SONS FRAY SPEARE THOS A COSTELLO and others with addresses and phone numbers. Floral firms GEO P ZURHORST GEORGE A COMLEY GEO. C. SHAFFER and more, plus Modern Chapel and Livery services.

J William Lee Cranatorium Ima John P Wright CO Fuoral RF Harvey's Sons Fmnbalwers Strtely Tafephone North Speare F Street N. W Phan Mats WM H Sardo & Co Lincoln Thos. S. Sergeon R_SCAIN Ith Thos. A. Costello Funerat Rhone East Frank Geier

Harvard Hands Navy 7-0 Behind Hicks Tight Game

Harvard pitcher Hicks allowed one hit and struck out nine as Harvard defeated Navy 7 to 0 at Annapolis. Gillam’s single was Navy’s lone hit through six innings before Harvard rallied with three singles and an error for three runs. Aronson left early due to injury. Simons handled short with seven chances without an error for the visitors.

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Harvard Oarsmen Win Close Intercollegiate Race on Severn

Harvard edged the Naval Academy by a half length in a tightly contested Severn River race opening the 190% intercollegiate aquatic season. Captains Leighton and Richardson led aWeight of 176 pounds per man for Harvard. Navy crew weighed 164 1/2 pounds per man. Final times were 16 minutes 1 1/2 seconds for Harvard and 16 minutes 34 seconds for Navy. conditions were sunny with a coastal breeze and rough water.

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Catholic University Defeats Fredericksburg College In Close Game

Catholic University overcame Fredericksburg College with a 10 to 8 score as Merva pitched strongly, limiting opponents and guiding late-inning offense. Bouman suffered a dislocated elbow in the eighth. Canale Semmes and Hessler contributed key hits while Semmes swiped bases and Bouman left early due to injury.

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Former Premier Campbell-Bannerman Dies at Downing Street

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, former British prime minister and popular Liberal leader, died at 9:15 am at his Downing Street residence after a two month illness of heart failure. Funeral service planned for Westminster Abbey on April 27 with royal and parliamentary attendance. interment in Meigle, Perthshire beside his wife.

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Yellow peril alarms Britain and Australia vows defense

A special cable from London reports South Australia’s premier warning that Britain cannot sustain itself by flag alone. He says Australians fear a rising yellow peril and must learn to fight if needed. London notes echoed calls for stronger action and broader color loyalty to keep Australia as a British jewel.

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Prince to be Prosected for Perjury in Berlin Case

Berlin crown prosecutor said he would pursue perjury charges against Prince zu Eulenberg after evidence given by former valet Ernest Reet in Munich libel trial. The Heidel confession, dragged by the court president, caused a sensation though offenses allegedly occurred twenty five years ago and are not punishable now.

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Latin Quarter Show Mixes American Arts Gala in Paris

Paris April 22 Americans attended an American Art Association event in Galerie de la Charite. The hall on Rue Pierre-Carron was transformed into a medieval street with booths and Oriental scenes. Attractions included a concert and an American minstrel show. Patronesses were Mrs White, wife of the American Ambassador, and Mrs Mason, wife of Consul General Mason.

Paris American Art Association Galerie de la Charite Pierre-Carron Mme Gould White Mason

Ecuador chemist dies of bubonic plague in Guayaquil

Flores Ontaneda, a noted Ecuadorian chemist, died in Guayaquil from bubonic plague contracted at the municipal laboratory while preparing Haffkine prophylactic. The city reported twenty new plague cases and nine deaths since the previous Saturday.

Guayaquil Ecuador Flores Ontaneda

Hen adopts suckling pigs near Hickory Grove

Ludwell Hutchison of Prince William County reports a hen that adopted a litter of piglets after rearing chicks. The mother hen feeds and shelters the piglets as if they were her own, while the sow returns to the nest, and the piglets follow the hen, leaving the sow to cluck in distress.

Washington Post Manassas Ludwell Hutchison Hickory Grove Prince Willaim County

Harvard Baseball Player Aronson Fractured Skull at Annapolis

Harvard basemall player Aronson was seriously injured during a game at Annapolis. He sustained a skull fracture while sliding to a base in the afternoon action with the Midshipmen. Doctors at Naval Hospital considered surgery unnecessary initially and by midnight it was reported the fracture might not be as serious as feared and he would likely go home in a few days.

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Druce Witness Hubert Caldwell in Mental and Physical Decline

New York physicians at Matterwan Asylum report Hubert Caldwell aged 13 sought in England for alleged perjury as a witness in the Druce case. U.S. Commissioner Alexander adjourned the extradition hearing on May 22 due to his frail health, indicating he may never be sent to England on the criminal charge.

New York Matterwan Asylum Hubert Caldwell England Druce Alexander

Admiral Evans Sleeps Well At Paso Hot Springs

Paso Atbies Cal April 22 Surgeon McDonnald reported Admiral Evans slept soundly for over ten hours. It was his best day since arriving at the hot springs three weeks ago, marking a notable improvement in his condition.

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McCarren Plans Democratic Conference Attendance

Albany reports Senator P J L McCarren will attend the Utica Democrats conference on Saturday and prefers using regular channels to resolve the Murphy Conners matter. He denies any revolt and says no second state consent is needed.

Albany P JL McCarren Utter Murphy Conners

The Post's Leading National Paper and Market Reporter

The Post is recognized as the leading newspaper in the nation’s capital. Its financial news and market reports cover all sections, offering merchants and financiers a precise view of the business world. It also guides farmers in selling produce and provides leisure readers with diverse reading matter. The Sunday Morning Edition continues this coverage.

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The Washington Post Sunday Magazine and Sporting Pink Sheet

A promotional snippet extolling The Washington Post Sunday edition for its illustrated magazine section and wide sports coverage. It lauds foreign news illustrations, timely content, and the pink sporting pages detailing baseball, racing, billiards, auto, yacht contests, golf, tennis, and more.

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