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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

11

Moonshine Raid Leads to Lynchburg Capture

A Virginia moonshine raid led by special agent Lewis Perkins uncovers a whisky wagon and a deserter who aided officers by guiding the pursuit. The operation targets a “combine” network in Pittsylvania and surrounding counties, with deputies and lawmen pursuing a storied trail of illicit whiskey and related thefts.

Virginia Lewis Perkins Wirkinuiz Pur Bude M. Perkins Tifleries FC Grisonera Paterok Freratina Ashoske

Scientists to Judge Prize on Tuberculosis Relation

In connection with the international congress on tuberculosis to be held September 21 to October 32 next, a prize of $1 500 was offered by the Hodgkin fund for the best treatise on The Relation of Atmospheric Air to Tuberculosis. A committee appointed by the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and officers of the congress will judge. Members include Dr William H Welch and others from Hopkins University Harvard Yale Rockefeller Institute Michigan and Harvard University.

Smithsonian Institution International Coengres William EL Wwmore Ehian Hi Detiis Hopkins University Baldman Simon Flexner Rockefeller Institute For

President Honors Hermes Fireman and Brakeman Medals

President awards posthumous and life saving honors to Prapk Larsen of Fremont Nebraska and Charles Bennett of Watseka Illinois for risking their lives to save others on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway near Exeter Nebraska and Wau Hogan Louisiana during a perilous near collision. Their actions saved a small child and a woman from an oncoming fast passenger train as debris and a steep embankment figured in the dramatic rescue efforts.

Interstate Commerce Commission Prapk Larson Fremont Nebr Aris Henriett Wiettkegam Exeter Ealls Larson Ron Ceala Bennett Chicago and Northwestern Wauhogan Bennett Hotor Dresidenc Larsen I Bennett

Completion of $20 000 Ostensorium for St Matthew's

A Baltimore firm finished a jeweled ostensorium after eleven weeks of work. Made of devaragola, it stands 31 inches high with a 912 inch base. The piece features 37 diamonds, six rubies, two sapphires, an emerald, and multiple star and circle diamond settings. It will be displayed in a farmer’s display in Washington for installation.

St. Mattews Baltimore Euven Armyler Tt Sunturst Vywo Ae Baltigere I Armer Ashington Foe

Contractor Sues Over Material Delays in Philadelphia Factory

William G. Moore, a local contractor, filed suit yesterday in the District Supreme Court to recover 26.5 from the A. S. Rea Sheet Astral Cornice Company. He claims delays of almost two-thirds of a year in finishing a Philadelphia factory due to late material supply.

William G. Moore District Supreme Couce A. S. Rea Sheet Astral Cornice Company Phildadelph Knights of Agriculture Samuel J. Masters District Supreme Court

Pain and Misery Pain Pills Offer Relief for Suffering

Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills claim to stop pain by easing nerve irritation. Women report relief from periodic distress using the pills at first sign of pain. The ad touts the product as the best headache remedy with a money back guarantee on first package. 25 doses cost 25 cents, sold by Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana.

Miles Mother Orlena Schenke Enid Ola Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Legal Record highlights Supreme Court practice entries

United States Supreme Court notes admitted to practice and lists cases No. 75 Shine et al v Fox Brothers Manufacturing Company and Nos. 230 231 217 214 219 220 221 228 229 233 240 with other docket entries. District of Columbia equity and circuit court calendars show numerous motions, assignments, bankruptcies, probate matters, and real estate transfers across DC suburbs.

United States Supreme Court Justce Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Justice Moody James 8. Gerry Washington, D. C William D. Snow Hackensack N. J John Kennish Jefferson City George B. Edgerton St. Paul A. G. M. Robertson David L. Withington Kansas City Northwestern Railroad Company Frederick Zimmerman E. P. Waggener Jonn el. Atwood Appellee Thomas T. Fauntleroy Ereror J. J. Lum Shepard Barela T. G. Catchings Co. W. Soldrings City of Knoxville Knoxville Water Company G. W. Pickle Appellant Joshua W. Caldwell R. BE. L. Mountcastle G. W. Pleale To-Fay St

Death probe upends drowning suicide claim

Police hold Walter and Bessel Ham and James Turner on a Potomac drowning case after conflicting stories emerge. Turner, who is crippled, says he and Ham were on an oyster boat when Diggs fell or jumped. Ham and Copsey give competing accounts. Coroner Nevitt orders an inquest for tomorrow.

Mary Diggs Potomac River Walter Bessel Ham Dixon's Court Southwest James Turner Fourth Precinct Polie House of Detention Omes FR Seventh Street Turner Seventh Street Hams Diggs Ham James Copsey Tinny Tuggs Wonkin Detectiva Evans Nevitt

Land Fraud Trial Highlights Holsinger Testimony

Witness in Hyde Benson Richmond Schneider land fraud case testifies that Holsinger’s famed report claiming a Schneier confession influenced proceedings. Holsinger, former GLO agent, repeats details after cross examination. Frontein and others named as fictitious land applicants, with payments noted.

Schneider J. Holsinger General Land Office Holsinger Schneier Stafford Kessinger West Tucson Ariz Campbell Elolsinger

Excise Violation Convicts Meehan at Southeast Saloon

Thomas Meehan proprietor of 408 Ninth Street SE was found guilty by a Police Court jury after testimony that he and two companions and a porter stayed in his saloon four hours after hours on December 22 and furnished liquor. Defense seeks appeal. Hikins, W Va April 28. Steven Talmadge, aged 62, Bemis Lumber Company employee, fell from a walk striking an axe and dying before aid reached him.

Paneer Akarne Kefeking Dria Lear Wigan Safekwen Ponce Thomas Meehan Ninth Street Mulloway Meehan Washington Hikins W. Va Steven Talmadge Bemis Lumber Company Bemis

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