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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

10

ZUELIKA WINS TROPHY IN SPRING HORSE SHOW

Special to The Washington Post from Asheville on April 23 reports a large turnout for the annual spring hose show at Hunterside amid ideal weather. Rita Rees of New York led the round of hurdles with Beekman Lonllard, while Vanderbilt Cup winner Talley sitebka claimed top honors in the single harness class.

Wa Hington Post Ashevilla Hknterside Horse Show Association Ty Tally Gsitebka Rita Reer Arthong

Despondent Baltimore Veteran Ends Life

A distressed Baltimore veteran died by suicide after failing to cope with family pressures and personal troubles. Police and local officials investigated the incident, with reports noting emotional strain and lack of support.

Mysterious Harbor Slaying of John Byron in Baltimore

Special to The Washington Post reports the discovery of John Byron known as Chester River Jack in the harbor near Federal Hill Baltimore. Police say Byron was murdered after a brutal struggle his throat slit and skull crushed with possible ax or hatchet blows. Evidence suggests multiple assailants and a violent confrontation before his body was disposed of in the water. Byron, about sixty four, originally from Kent County, Maryland.

Washington Post Baltimory John Byron Chester River Federal Hill Byron Marshall Farnan Federal Byron Way Kent County

Camden's Will Probated After Senator Camden's Funeral

The will of former U S Senator Johnson J Camden was probated this afternoon in Parkersburg after his funeral on Monday. The estate totals several million with most to his wife and two children Mrs B D Spilman of Warrentonia and J N Camden Jr of Versailles, but no inventory or appraisal will be filed.

Washington Post Parkersburg United States Johnson J . Camden B D Spilman Warrentonia J N Camden Jr Versailles F Inventis Elery Wapnin Ag Thomas Lalson Aglin New Jerse Hays Loisan Tdo Edo Kem

Italian Banker Arrested In Fort Washington Case

Italian banker Joseph Bersur proprietor of Banca Romana and grocery store adjutant was arrested by detectives at Fort Washington. Details describe his residence at 3% Ard street and alleged scheme involving installation of a private bank, with claims of funds totaling about $4. The report notes a forceful arrest and subsequent questioning by Detective Crimith Louth precinct.

Banca Romana Fort Washington Joseph Bersur Third Street Vidwest Wis Vesterdis Prauad Jy Central Bob Mam Crimith Louth Bersin Fort Ivar Rastinr Ciomiea Opriva Rony UC

PAPER MEN FACE JAIL FOR STORE CASE DISPLAY

Fragmented text reports a legal matter involving a factory and theft allegations, naming Campbell and Outesm as witnesses. Proceedings mention a boot company official and a district court, with a judge and witnesses due to appear. The garbled OCR hints at an investigation and potential jail for Paper Men linked to a manufacturing or distribution dispute.

Fter Verai Dass Wanda Biper Campbell Sc Tetas Campbell

Murry and Officials Report on Department Farewell

Ambiguous report describes Mr Murray and aides amid a dismissal or transfer process at a government department. It mentions the Comptroller of the Currency, deputy clerks, and subordinate staff, with testimony about prior service and leadership changes. The fragmented text references meetings, honors, and career movements within government branches.

Clwrence Murry Obler Murray Miro Murray Onn Rvice Iis

Georgetown Debaters Off for Sour Behind

Georgetown Law School students depart for Washington to face Notre Dame in a debate on the resolution that interstate corporate money should be compelled to incorporate under federal laws. Notre Dame won last year’s contest in the capital.

Geweetown Law School Notre Dams Washington

Despondent Alexandria Glass Blower Ends Life at 36

William Schwarzmann, a 36 year old Alexandria glass blower and pioneer bottle maker, shot himself at his 625 South Fairfax Street home after a failed hosiery venture and financial reverses. Despondent over health, he left a wife and in laws, with police finding him in a flower yard. Survived by wife and siblings. active in several Masonic and fraternal groups.

Alexandria City Washington Post Bureau King Street Wiliam Schwarezmann South Fairfax Street Schwarzmann Mr Schwartzmann Andrew Schwarzmann George “Ouison Council Fiery Ub Arcanum Alexandria Lodge

City Council Passes Ordinance on Guides for Town Pilots

Alexandria City Council approves an ordinance regulating guides and penalties for unlicensed guides near civic streets and intersections. The measure aims to curb misrepresentation and ensure safety with licensed personnel guiding visitors around major routes and damage controls at busy crossings.

Alexandria Paff Sunt Sie Nandita Ennich Washington Alexandria Vni Mont Vernon Rulwiy Company Hanson Rey Jeremiah More Old City Snosden Duke Sire Sululion Romiuitie A AL Xindriet Mike Efricum

Despairing inmate commits self harm during faint revival

An inmate at Catto Home attempted suicide by cutting his throat in a despondent moment this morning. He is reported to be in critical condition, with doctors saying he may die from his injuries as police and staff investigate the incident and his stated intent to end his life.

Washington Anocier Martin Ile Omar Lames Lott New York Morris Howhett Hastus Louise Gailis Turesque Len Plass New Yorks Sears

Bnai Brith Elects Officers in Savannah Meeting

Bnai Brith District No 5 met in Savannah to elect officers for the fourth annual convocation. Elected were Laurence Henry S Hagkr as president. Leonard Wins as vice president. Joseph Ts Levy as secretary. A Goodman as treasurer. MV Jacobi as sergeant at arms. Attendees from Richmond Va, Charleston, and Wilmington participated. The event marked the group’s annual proceedings and adjournment followed.

Malmington Bnu Bath Savannah Kira Oipan Iianether Lairarent Henry S

May Nominate Tyler for Ninth Virginia Race

Bristol reports Tyler of Richard urged to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth Virginia district against incumbent Pasco Slemp. Former governor may enter, hoping to redeem the race from Republicans led by Judge W F Rhea of Bristol.

Washington Post Bristol Hoge Tyler Richard Varginia Pascom Slemp Th Tate Col Campbell Slemp James A Waltherenlee Old Dominion

Military Euchre Skirmish at Center Market Armory

Last night the Second Regiment staged a military euchre at the drill hall of the Center Market Armory. Majors Harvey Sims and Stephen led the event with rings scoring points as couples danced in uniform after the game. About sixty couples attended.

Center Market William B Harvey BR. D Sims Anton Stephen

Benefit for Bookbinders at National Rifles Armory

Bookbinders from the Government Printing Office plan a Thursday night benefit at the National Rifles Armory to aid unemployed binders discharged about a year ago. The entertainment features Anita Dietrich, William Chandice, Bertha Francis Wolfe, Lucile E Smith, Marguerite Guiden, Edgar Start, and the Crowe children, aiming to provide immediate relief to those without steady work.

National Rifles Anita Dietrich William Chandice Bertha Francis “Wolfe Lucile E Smith Marguerite Guiden Edgar Start

Old Style Methodism Advocated At District Convention

Rev W T Shendin of Mt Vernon Place leads a plea for reviving early Methodist spirit at the eighteenth Washington District convention in Wesley Chapel. Speakers urge adherence to founders’ ideals amid modern compromises as officers and Junior League are elected and installed.

Wn T Shendin Mt Vernon Place Methodist Gmscopal Church Bulmoore Washington District Leigue Wesley Chapel Fifth F Streets Methodist Church Lin Fife Dpworth Presid Sunwalt Ren Wood Tien Fyworth Agi Sibley Twospiril Hamilta Miss Ida Neal Ang Unis Ify Om Beth Ohad Rex M Jet Fiis Lyle Onal Chuah Speker

Charlie Taft to Host Benefit for Boys Club

A public benefit concert is set for Saturday afternoon to raise funds for the Boys Club of the southeastern area. Proceeds will fund a gymnasium, baths, and reading rooms, with performances by local artists and university guests aiding the effort.

Chaila Thy Erty Lannie Posen Amd Myers Faby Smith Jite Moog Iin Blichk &Tt Miimstiels Huddleston Turding Ff Hertmann

Souvenir Cards Hint at Missing Philadelphia Boys

Two boys from Philadelphia ran away and are reported by guardians of Lahoor to have visited their home yesterday. The youths wore gray trousers and a blue coat with a dark cap, one in gray kit trousers and blue coat, the other in bloomers and a dark blouse and cap.

Fina Gillimore Chares Philielphia Lahoor

Guilford Dies, Tuberculosis Victim in Mississippi City

Eugene I Guilford age thirty one of 11 Tenth Street Southeast collapsed and died last night near Hughth and 15 Streets Southeast. A Washington native, he leaves a wife Mammoth Muss Mimie Dugim 41 and daughter Mary Dorothy, with parents William A Guilford and Mary J Guilford. Also noted are Mississippi delegates Brockhaven and April to the Republican National Convention, both uninstructed.

Eugene I Guilford Commission Oelock Mio Guilford Washington Mimie Dugim Mary Dorothy William A Guilford Mary Gilford Brockhaven Mississip Bennen Lincoln W . Ligon Amita

Social and Personal notes extend into next Wednesday

Social and personal items recount postponed programs by Mrs Hough Miss Eccles and Mr Gareissen. Newlywed Frederick Ashton De Peyster and Mrs De Peyster sail to Europe with Mrs Abercrombie-Miller, while Mrs Newherry hosts a Sixteenth Street musicale for a scholarship fund. Episcopal home fundraiser features performers from New York and various patrons attend.

Hough Eccles Gareissen Frederick Ashton de Peyster Lakewood N. J Europe Mra de Peyster Lieut Com Abercrombie-Miller Newherry Sixteenth Street League of the Covenant John Edwards Katherine Head Remey Burketter Seth Barton French New York Hot Spring

Social gossip on Wartin society power struggle in New York

The piece reports Frederick Townsend Wartin claiming 110 people in New York society lack a clear leader, sparking debate among social élites and drawing parallels to Mrs Astor’s era. It notes support from Mrs Mills and Mrs Fish, mentions Senator Stephen B. King buying the yacht Marietta, and discusses implications for American social influence and notable families.

Varlona Frederick Townsend Wartin New York Martins Ogden Millis Stuyvesant Fish Martin Mills Dash Astors Waitin

Life aboard ships breeds marriages as voyage lasts

A fragmentary reminiscence on long sea travels shows wives and maids at risk of desertion for new marriages, while husbands pursue science and discovery. The text blends maritime life with social norms, noting arranged matches, unhappy unions, and the balance of domestic duties with professional work during voyages.

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